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The signing of a historic five-year service agreement with its lo-cal government partners on Friday, January 24, moved the Sechelt Public Library Association (SPLA) to a ‘per capita’ funding basis that will guarantee a stable library bud-get for the next five years. Stepped increases will eventually bring local funding in line with the provincial average. It marks the first time that the SPLA has a written contractual relationship describing the support of its work operating the Sechelt Public Library.

To mark the shíshálh nation’s historic participation in the oc-

casion, drummer Andy Johnson opened the ceremony with a tra-ditional shíshálh song of welcome.

Board Chair Dan Fivehouse noted the SPLA is “probably the largest non-profit entity on the Coast, with 10,800 registered members from Roberts Creek to Jervis Inlet.” Anyone holding a Sechelt library card is a mem-ber of the SPLA. Statistically the third-busiest library in BC (on a per capita basis), Fivehouse noted it has been “historically under-funded” and this new agreement will provide a level of assurance for the Chief Librarian when pre-

paring the annual budget.Margaret Hodgins, who stepped

into the Chief Librarian position January 2, explained that “Bring-ing our funding to ‘per capita’ level is a commitment to our commu-nity. We plan on using this stable source of revenue to continue de-veloping meaningful and forward thinking programs and resources designed for this distinct commu-nity. Lifetime learning, literacy and celebrating ideas – printed and digital – are the keystones of the library.” Hodgins noted that with base funding stable and predict-able, her time can be devoted to

developing literacy programs and building the collection.

Local funders provide the mon-ey for the core operating func-tions of the Library – covering wages and benefits, maintaining the physical plant, keeping our technology base current and con-stantly acquiring new material. The taxpayers of Sechelt make the most significant contribu-tion, with additional funding pro-vided by Halfmoon Bay (SCRD Area B), Roberts Creek (Area D), Pender Harbour/Egmont/Jervis Inlet (Area A) and the shíshálh Nation (SIGD).

Chief Librarian margaret Hodgins, sechelt mayor John Henderson, sechelt Councillor mike shanks and shíshálh nation Councillor Jordan Louie sign a service agreement that will guarantee a stable budget for BC’s third-busiest library. PHoto HeatHer JeaL

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Education Matters

Betty Baxter Chair,School District #46School Board Education Matters

Silas White Chair, School District #46School Board

Board of School Trustees members visited schools from Langdale to Pender Harbour recently. At Langdale elemen-tary, they playfully demonstrated Chair Betty Baxter’s asser-tion that, “We strive to be held to a higher bar.” PHoTo CourTeSy

SCHooL DiSTriCT No. 46 (SuNSHiNe CoAST)

Board clarifies Trustee roles, policies, perceptions

Exciting astronomy news! Undergrads at a Lon-don University recently discovered a supernova by a fluke during a ten minute telescope workshop. The supernova was found in Messier 82, a cigar shaped galaxy located between the Big and Little Dipper and is one of the nearest and brightest stellar explosions for almost three decades!

January 24 to Febru-ary 4 brings several good chances to view the planet Mercury with the best op-portunity on January 31 using the razor thin cres-cent moon as a guide. One can find Mercury above the southwest horizon about 30 minutes after sunset. With binoculars, look for crescent moon near the horizon. Scan to the left of the moon and the first bright “star” should be the planet Mercury, about ten degrees (the width of one clenched fist held at arms length) above the horizon.

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most important duties of the Board of Education is to pass policy that guides our district. These policies then direct senior staff in craft-ing regulations to guide the everyday operations of our schools and programs.

A great deal of work has been done in recent years

updating the governance policies of School District No 46. In particular this past fall, trustees spent sev-eral hours discussing appro-priate updates to Policy 3, Role of the Trustee. Espe-cially in an election year, it is important that this policy be clear and unambiguous. We strengthened the policy by amending sections re-garding conflict of interest. We also added Policy 7, Trustee Donations.

A quick Internet search on ‘municipal politics/con-flict of interest’ reveals an abundance of recent court cases in municipalities across our province and country alleging conflict of interest by elected officials. In par-ticular the decision on the Islands Trust case by the BC Court of Appeal in January 2013 (Schlenker vs Torgrim-son, 2013, BCCA19) raised the bar in finding a conflict when people elected to pub-lic office are empowered to grant funds to other agen-cies in the community when those officials also sit on the boards of those societies. In response to this case, our board revised the Role of the Trustee requiring that elected trustees ‘refrain from sitting on the board or executive of any corporation or orga-

nization that receives fund-ing from School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast)’ and ‘refrain from sitting on any specific school-related or program-related group in the district, including Parent Advisory Councils, except as a liaison from the Board.’

The new Trustee Do-nations policy reads, ‘the Board of School Trustees of School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast) believes that for effective and ethi-cal governance, the office of trustee must be clear of any perception of favouritism or conflict of interest; and fur-thermore that our schools, programs, employees and students must be clearly sep-arated from individual po-litical or personal interests. Consequently, the Board of Trustees of School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast) supports individual trustees making general, anony-mous, un-targeted dona-tions to the school district as a whole.’ This means that trustees wishing to contrib-ute financial or in-kind do-nations to our district must make those donations to the district as a whole and not to any designated program to ensure no perception of favouritism to any specific school or program.

When we live in a series of small communities, all local organizations need and deserve our support. Our school district is no different and welcomes financial support and en-riching partnerships from many community busi-nesses and individuals. We recognize trustees have an ethical and fiduciary re-

sponsibility to represent and consider the district as a whole in all our decision-making. We hold financial decision-making authority for all school programs. We strive to be held to a higher bar. We have never had a legal conflict of interest challenge and these stron-ger policies should help to ensure that we never do.

Undergrads discover supernova ‘by fluke’between Earth and Mars continues to decrease un-til early April, when it will appear bigger than we’ve seen since 2007. In Febru-ary Mars will rise after mid-night. February 18-19 Mars will appear in a tight group-ing with the waning gib-bous moon and Spica in the midnight to predawn sky.

A much easier planet to locate is Jupiter, still shin-ing like a beacon high above in the night sky, sur-rounded by several bright stars. Its position in Gem-ini, showcases Castor and Pollux. To its right is the very recognizable constel-lation Orion the hunter. Using the three stars of Orion’s belt as a guide you can locate Aldebaran in Taurus by simply drawing an imaginary line through Orion’s belt to the right. The first bright star is Al-debaran with its distinctive reddish-orange glow. Ex-tend the same line to the left to the brightest star in the night sky, Sirius in Ca-nis Major. Sirius forms the equilateral Winter Triangle with Procyon above it and

Betelgeuse to the right. The golden star Capella (actually two stars) in Au-riga, a five-sided star pat-tern is high above Orion.

On February 10, the Moon visits Jupiter.

February 15 marks the birthday of Galileo the Fa-ther of Modern Astronomy.

Friday, February 14, the local centre of the Royal Astronomical Society is pleased to host Second Vice National President of the society, Chris Gain-or. Chris is a historian of technology and writer spe-cializing in space explora-tion and aeronautics, and a Fellow of the British In-terplanetary Society. Chris will speak about the Avro Arrow, the doomed and infamous Canadian hyper-sonic fighter jet. Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Sunshine coast Art Centre.

Friday, February 21 meet at Pier 17 at 8:30 p.m. for tea, coffee and astronomy at the Astro Café. Submitted by the Royal As-tronomical Society of Canada Sunshine Coast Centre,www.coastastronomy.ca

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The Sunshine Coast Friends of Forage Fish (SCFFF) volunteer group warns the public – especially gardeners – that herring spawn season is upon us and urges everyone to leave seaweed on the beach rather than gathering it for garden mulch.

February and March are herring spawning months on the coast, and herring will often choose seaweeds as the “anchor” for their eggs. Even when the egg-laden seaweed gets broken off and washed up on the beach, those eggs

can survive until the next high tide. By harvesting seaweeds from the beach during these months, gardeners could un-wittingly destroy thousands of herring eggs. NONE should be collected at this time.

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Volume 12Issue 5

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January was Alzheimer awareness month and an opportu-nity to share information and increase awareness about this degenerative disease. By becoming informed of the signs, symptoms and services available, we can support those cur-rently diagnosed with this disease to remain active and en-gaged members of their communities.

Up to 70,000 British Columbians are living with Alzheim-er’s disease or a related dementia and as our baby boomer population continues to age, this number is expected to grow. This situation is not unique to British Columbia and is be-coming a global epidemic as recently highlighted at the G8 Dementia Summit held in London, England.

Because the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia can vary greatly among patients and the diseases can progress very slowly, it is often a confusing and painful time for the patient, their family and their friends.

Canada has been recognized as showing international lead-ership to improve the lives of people suffering with this illness.

Recently, a new $7.5 million fund to advance BC’s research into Alzheimer’s disease was announced with funding com-ing from Brain Canada, the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Genome British Columbia and the Pacific Alzheimer Research Foundation. The Ministry of Health has been working hard on this front and released new guidelines on managing the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia; a key action in the Provincial Dementia Action Plan and part of our Seniors Action Plan.

By forming partnerships, the Government of BC is work-ing to leverage resources to develop best practices for support-ing diagnosed individuals and their families, such as the First Link program, which offerd customized information and ac-cess to services as soon as possible after diagnosis.

The ministry, health authorities and front line staff have taken an important step forward to improve the welfare of patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia and have been work-ing on the implementation of a training program developed by P.I.E.C.E.S. Canada. The P.I.E.C.E.S. program is designed to provide a systematic framework for detection, assessment and care planning, using a comprehensive interdisciplinary client-centred approach. Implementation of the P.I.E.C.E.S. program in all health authorities will complement the re-sources that already exist to support caregivers to provide care for those suffering with dementia.

I would like to encourage all British Columbians to take some time to learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia and do what you can to spread awareness and support af-fected families. Connect with the Province of BC at: www.gov.bc.ca/connectSubmitted by Terry Lake, BC Minister of Health

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An apology – and a clarification

Editor’s note: The front page photo caption that ran in our January 23 edition (‘Dam it!’) was misleading. In a misguided attempt at a catchy headline, we sacri-ficed accuracy. We sincerely apologize to our readers and to the principals of Narrows Inlet Hydro, who kindly supplied us with last week’s cover photo and thank Mr. Niamir for the following ex-cellent clarification.Heather Jeal

Dear Editor:Narrows Inlet Hydro likes

to thank you for your article on our project that appeared on the cover of your January 23, 2014 issue.

The article is factual and informative. However the picture depicted in the ar-ticle is fundamentally incor-rect. We do not build dams but build a low height weir that does not impound the stream, but diverts part of the flow to the penstock for energy capture.

A dam implies flooding of hundreds of hectares of habitat (8,000 in the case of BC Hydro’s Site C) in order to create storage and raise the water level. Our weir will flood less than one hectare. The authorities will never approve a dam for any private hydro project in the province.

So your sensationalist la-bel “Dam it!” on the image does not do service to your

readers or to us.Furthermore, the arrow

points to the approximate location of the powerhouse and not to the location of the intake weir or the purported dam which is well hidden behind the curved valley. The image implies that this pointed area which is quite visible from the viewpoint will be flooded, impacting the visual values. The arrow does not say the powerhouse will be at that location but the “Dam it!” which is what most readers will see rather than the caption.

Finally, your caption and article suggests that our pow-erhouse will severely impact the regrowth forest. Fact is that our powerhouse impacts less than one hectare of land or about two acres, while a single cutblock consists of 60 hectares or more of land that will be cut for logging. Thus comparing a less than one hectare activity with an activity that is 60 to 1,000 or more hectares is misleading and gratuitous.Bern Niamir E.Eng., M.Sc.E.E, Principal, Development Narrows Inlet Hydro Holding Corp

Report bats, but don’t disturb their rest

I was happy to see a write-up extolling the tremendous benefit of having bats in our midst (The Local, Janu-ary 23). However, I would like to add a caution to the request for reporting bat sightings.

Bats build up a store of fat to carry them through their long winter hibernation. A bat that is disturbed at its winter roost will awaken and fly around, using up its fat reserves. Since there are few insects at this time of year, the bat cannot replenish its reserves and will starve to death, or at least be greatly weakened and thus more susceptible to disease.

If you find one or more roosting bats, do not disturb them but let them be.Sheila Weaver, Gibsons

Eelgrass report clarification

Last Tuesday, I gave my report to the Town of Gib-sons on the eelgrass mapping project I had recently com-pleted for the Recreational Water lease area. The beds are expanding, and are con-tinuous and vibrant. Eel-grass is important habitat for a myriad of marine species, is a corridor for marine life to safely travel, oxygenates our waters, captures and stabi-lizes sediments, is a carbon sink, and buffers our shore-lines from wave, storm, and heavy rainfall events.

At the end of my presenta-tion, councillor Gary Tretick asked about the feasibility of the Armours Beach Ma-rine Park development. My reply was less is more, but improvement of the design is feasible. That does not mean the proposed design, as pre-sented, will not have impact on the existing eelgrass beds.

Any development over eelgrass beds will drasti-cally reduce their chances of survival. Dianne SanfordSunshine Coast

Sechelt Council writes our readers

As members of your Council we don’t agree on all matters all the time. We do agree that healthy debate of options for the betterment of our community is a sound approach. After discussion last week, we unanimously agreed that the opportunity offered to Sechelt to receive a $7.4 million loan and $1 million grant from the Fed-eration of Canadian Mu-nicipalities’ Green Municipal Fund is a sound one that our community should have the chance to review.

It is important that the community has access to details needed to make an informed decision. The Dis-trict will offer information sessions for the public to ask questions and have their voices heard. We will keep the community up to date on changes or new develop-ments through the District website (Sechelt.ca) and so-cial media channels.

We look forward to con-necting with you in the com-ing weeks.District of Sechelt Mayor and Council

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As we move into 2014, Community Futures is con-tinuing to invest in com-munity economic develop-ment, small businesses and social enterprises on the Sunshine Coast.

One of the most exciting developments of 2013 was the purchase of the vacant, former yacht club, prop-erty with the vision of the Gibsons Public Market in view. Phase 1 saw Commu-nity Futures, the Commu-nity Foundation, Town of Gibsons along with more than 200 supporters from across the Coast raise the capital needed to buy the property and enthusiasm continues as the second phase begins. With some modest improvements, the Market will host events as early as February 1st. This is a perfect example of the kind of community-driven, economic innova-tion in which Community Futures will continue to invest and our community will continue to benefit from for years to come.

The spring will see SFU, FUSE and CF partnering to deliver another round of the Local Entrepreneur-ship Accelerator Program (LEAP), also known as Ignite. LEAP/Ignite is a social venture accelerator with recruitment of the cohort starting in Febru-ary. Social entrepreneurs aiming at ventures focused on agriculture, food or food security will be sup-ported through bursaries, workshops and commu-nity gatherings at the Gib-sons Public Market. Watch for the call for applications in late February, with the program running from late March through May.

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This week we celebrate the 2014 Chinese New Year and the ringing in of the Year of the Horse. In Chinese culture, the spirit of the horse is respected for its strong character trait of making unrelent-ing efforts to improve it-self. It is energetic, bright, warm-hearted, intelligent and able. Ancient people liked to designate an able person as ‘Qianli Ma’, a horse that covers a thou-sand miles a day. This speaks about hard work, about discipline, and ul-

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A little imagination goes a long waytimately about making your life better. For 2014, consider honouring the spirit of the horse. With a little imagination, self-im-provement can be spiced up. It can be fun, creative, and it doesn’t have to cost a ton of money.

Spruce up your ward-robe. Trade in your old clothes at Community Treasures Thrift Shop in Gibsons and outfit your-self with a great new look for under $20. This pays a double dividend. By shop-ping at our thrift store, you are helping to provide much needed funding for community service pro-grams like the food bank, youth outreach, and wom-en’s transition houses. By recycling your clothes, you

are also reducing your en-vironmental footprint.

If you have spare time, consider volunteering at community programs like the Sunshine Coast Food Bank, Better at Home, or Community Treasures Thrift Shop. Volunteer-ing is a great way to meet new people, develop your skills, and really contribute to our community.

Thankfully, you don’t need to cover a thousand miles a day to make a difference or to improve yourself. You can make a difference in the lives of others with a few small steps, and ultimately change your own.

Learn more about our programs and services at www.sccss.ca

CF invests in food security, social enterpriseanother collaboration we are proud to be working with through the imple-mentation phase of pi-lot projects such as child care co-ops, seniors care social enterprises and al-ternative transportation, each of which leads to improvement of women’s economic well-being on the Coast.

Adding to the theme of local agriculture and food, we will be launch-ing a new loan program, in partnership with the One Straw Society, to make low cost financing more ac-

cessible to small growers. And, as always, the Sun-shine Coast Credit Union, Community Foundation and local governments are key partners that we need in order to affect meaning-ful improvements.

The economy is improv-ing, investments are being made in our local econ-omy and now is the time to leverage this upswing for the betterment of our communities.Submitted by Brian Smith,Executive Director,Community Futures Sunshine Coast

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The first Artesia Coffee-house of 2014 will be held at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, corner of Trail and Medusa, Sechelt, on Friday, January 31. Doors open at 7 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m.

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up will be the young duo of Alex Parish, banjo/mandolin and Charlie Daigneault vo-cals/guitar/ukulele. Also new to the coffeehouse will be sing-

er/songwriter Roger Maidens. The second set will see singer/songwriter Angie McCauley and David Groom, banjo/vo-cals, followed by Back Porch Reunion with Ian McLatchie, lap steel, Dale Stavroff, gui-

tars/vocals and Katie Anger-meyer, fiddle. Come early to get a good seat, view the lat-est exhibition in the gallery, enjoy delicious treats by Trish and visit with friends. Submitted

In Media Res, the new show opening at Gibsons Public Art Gallery January 31, showcases the results of Jacqueline O. Rogers and Matthew Talbot-Kel-ly’s sharing/creating/living relationship: an intimate, creative and parallel artistic practice. Their work is fo-cused around a shared fas-cination with words, collage, painting, narrative, film, and architecture. Though these works were produced sepa-rately, at different times and therefore preserve a sense of autonomy, displayed togeth-er they establish and explore common grounds. The exhi-bition invites the viewer to

explore, discover and make connections.

While raising their three teenagers, Rogers and Talbot-Kelly continue to create indi-vidually, producing animated and interactive apps and eb-ooks through their company Moving Tales, while actively evolving the collaborative work-in-progress that is their house and garden.

Rogers, a Gibsons-based visual artist and writer who lives and works in Gibsons, British Columbia, evidenc-es a playful and endlessly curious nature in her artistic practice, using bold colors, progressive patterns and strong primal forms.

Matthew Talbot-Kelly is an artist, filmmaker and en-trepreneur whose creative works – both physical and cinematic – explore found and created fragments and their implied partial narra-tives. His work defies con-tainment by a frame, burst-ing into three and four dimensions. Matthew’s experimental 3D collage films have been screened in cities all over the world to much acclaim.

Meet the artists at the show’s opening reception at Gibsons Public Art Gal-lery on Saturday, February 1 from 2 – 4 p.m.Submitted

In Media Res takes GPAG ‘into the middle of things’

The annual Bob Marley Birthday Bash at Roberts Creek Legion continues to draw out-standing reggae performers. At this year’s event on February 8, starting at 8:30 p.m., Coast resident Randeesh (left) will be joined by Sam Hope to open the evening’s festivities. Hope (originally from St. Kitts) and Randeesh (from Belize) have performed as a duo for over 25 years, with a repertoire that embraces calypso, Caribbean folk and reggae. The evening’s entertainment continues with music by reggae band The Hoolicans. PHoTo SuBMiTTed

Now to Feb. 9Friends of the Gallery (FOG) Exhibition, at SC Arts Centre, Trail Ave. & Medusa, SecheltJan. 31 – Feb. 2Mixed Bonspiel, Gibsons Curling ClubJan. 31House Concert: Simon Paradis, Mark Vance, Russell Marsland, Copper Sky Café, Madeira Park 7pmJan. 31Live Music: Michelle Morand, Roberts Creek Legion. Dinner: 4:30 – 8pm, Music: 6 – 7:30pmJan. 31Artesia Coffee House, SC Arts Centre, Trail & Medusa, Sechelt, 8pmFeb. 1Grow the Garden Gala Dinner and Auction, SC Botanical Garden 5:30pmFeb. 1Evelyn Lau Reads, SC Arts Centre, Sechelt 8pm

Feb. 1 – 28In Media Res, Exhibition of work by Jacqueline Rogers and Matthew Talbot-Kelly, Gibsons Public Art GalleryFeb. 1Artists Reception: In Media Res, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 2 – 4pmFeb. 1A Walk in the Woods, Photo slide show / discussion, Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives, Gibsons, 1 – 3pmFeb. 1Honouring the Gift of Our Elders: An Intimate Evening of Song and Celeration, Gibsons United Church 7:30pmFeb. 1Live Music: Mindil Beach Markets, Roberts Creek Legion 9pmFeb. 2New Moon Festival Potluck and Celebration of the Lunar New Year, Roberts Creek. Call 604-885-8103 for more info

Events on the Sunshine CoastFeb. 2Live via Satellite: Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, National Theatre, London, production, Raven’s Cry Theatre 2pmFeb. 6Film: Deconstructing Dinner, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse 7:30pmFeb. 7Live Music: The Blue Voodoo Duo, Boomer’s Burger Bar, Sunnycrest Mall 8pmFeb. 8Cold Nights – Warm Hearts Fundraiser, Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre 2pmFeb. 8Book Faire, Sechelt Public Library 10am – 2pmFeb. 8Live via Satellite: Dvorak’s Rusalka, New York Metropolitan Opera production, Raven’s Cry Theatre 10am – 2pm. Note: Not suitable for children under age 6. Bring a lunch or snack.Feb. 8Potluck Dinner and Silent Auction Benefit for Mercy and Caring Homes, Christian Life Assembly, 730 School Road, Gibsons 5:30pmFeb. 8Reggae Night: Bob Marley’s B’day Bash, Live music with The Hoolicans, Randeesh + DJs, Roberts Creek Legion 9pmFeb. 9Film: When I Walk, Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre 2pmFeb. 9Live via Satellite: Giselle, Royal London Ballet production, Raven’s Cry Theatre 2pmFeb. 10Film: When I Walk, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse 7:30pmFeb. 12DVWCSP Community Assn Meeting and Valentine Social, Davis Bay Hall 7pmFeb. 12 – 16Powell River Film Festival, info/tix: prfilmfestival.caFeb. 12 – Mar. 16Going Coastal: van’t Schip and Serin Exhibition, Doris Crowston Gallery, SC Arts Centre, Trail & Medusa, SecheltWed-Sat: 11 – 4pm; Sun: 1 - 4Feb. 14Live Music: Pendomoja, Roberts Creek Hall 8pmFeb. 19Care and Maintenance of Orchids with Judy Garrett, SC Botanical Garden, Sechelt 7pmFeb. 22The Latest Lowdown on Dirt with Egan Davis, SC Botanical Garden, Sechelt 2pmMarch 17APEGBC Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Competition, Sechelt Band Community Hall (behind MacDonald’s). Pre-register March 16. Testing starts 11:30amMay 3Sing-along Screening of Mamma Mia! The Movie, with on-screen lyrics. Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre 7pm

Artesia Coffeehouse at Sechelt Arts Centre January 31

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Never too soon to prepare for tax timeAlthough some are ready to say their fond farewells to 2013, thought needs to be given to the year that just passed as tax-filing season approaches.

Tax season is a few months away, but it’s never too soon to begin prepara-tions for filing income taxes. Some people prefer to toast the new year and then arrange appoint-ments with their accoun-tants, while others use the new year as an opportunity to get organized and start compiling paperwork and tax questions. Preparing for tax time at the dawn of a new year can make the process go more smoothly in the months ahead. Here are some tips on how to prepare for the upcoming tax season.

Start a documents fold-er. Employers, charitable organizations, banks and other financial institu-tions begin mailing out tax forms from the previ-ous year in early January. Store these documents in a folder or large envelope that can protect any sensi-tive information.

Begin collecting receipts

and itemizing expenses. Many expenses are tax-deductible. These can include education costs, moving expenses, home improvements, medical expenses, charitable dona-tions and childcare costs. Store receipts and other documentation, including canceled checks, with the other tax documents.

Create a spreadsheet of important information. It is handy to have all fi-nancial information at the ready. Some accoun-tants will lower their fees if people do some of the filing preparation work themselves. This can in-clude creating a profit/loss statement on investments, or working up a tally of charitable donations. Make an itemized list of all pertinent information so it will be handy when tax-filing time arrives.

Decide on a filing op-tion. Tax preparation soft-ware is available for those

who choose to file their taxes themselves. There also are walk-in centers that will prepare tax-filing documents, while accoun-tants provide specialized tax advice and service. Whatever method taxpay-ers choose, allow for ample time to gather information and get the taxes filed by the deadline.

Start saving money. Al-though the goal is to get a refund each and every year, taxpayers sometimes owe money, which can be troublesome when budgets are stretched thin already. Those who owed money in the past should begin sav-ing money for tax expenses as early as possible.

Develop a good filing system. Many financial professionals will advise people to keep financial records for seven years. Any tax documents should be kept together should they need to be referenced or if an audit is ordered.

Designate a filing cabinet or a box specifically for tax documents.

Tax filing season is right around the corner, and the dawn of a new year is a great time to start gath-ering documents and pre-paring for 2013’s returns.Metro


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“This was our first year at the Vancouver Boat Show and we were excited to pro-vide show-goers with infor-mation on building coastal systems that suit their indi-vidual needs,” says Ryan Dal-ey, Wakefield Marine General Manager. We are dedicated to Deep Blue™ marine practices to ensure we are working re-spectfully within our marine environments.”

As with any project, planning is key in ma-rine construction. On any given project there are sev-eral variables that affect the planning process includ-ing: location, shore access, exposure, depth of water, tides and currents as well as possible corrosive condi-tions such as salt water and marine growth.

When building a dock – either replacing an existing

structure or building new – waterfront residents and rec-reational homeowners must consider whether it will be used strictly as an access point for their home or cottage or if it will be a gathering place for family and friends, as well as if it needs to accommodate a boat or other water toys. All of these factors help deter-mine the layout and materials to be used.

“When establishing the best design and location for a dock or float, it’s crucial that we consider the sea-bed conditions, as we need to know what the environ-mental impacts will be,” notes Daley. “The depth of water also affects our installation decisions; this tells us which materials will work best. Weather condi-tions also play a big part in what materials we select, be it wood, steel, concrete or aluminum. Heavier weather calls for heavier materials. And of course budget is a factor as well.”

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Simply submit your recipe on-line at IGA’s Facebook page or via email: [email protected] – or drop your favourite recipe off at your local Marketplace IGA in Gibsons, Wilson Creek or Madeira Park. Look for the entry boxes.

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February has just 28 days, but sometimes it seems like the longest month of the year – overcast, wet, cold days stretching endlessly and Spring nowhere in sight. Time to pop a meatloaf and a few Russet potatoes in the oven, and while

they cook, leaf through some seed catalogues.

Just before serving, pop some winter vegetables in the steamer for about three minutes. Remem-ber: February 2 is not just Groundhog Day, it’s the exact middle of the winter season. Celebrate!

When you’d do anything for love – make them meatloaf

With just days until the January 31 deadline, sub-missions continue to flow in, competing for IGA’s ‘Quest for the Best’ chili recipe. After the kitchen teams test each one, the winner will be announced in The Local’s February 6 edition. Coast residents will be able to taste for themselves just how that winning chili stacks up – it will be made fresh and served in the IGA deli throughout February. And the winner gets to take home a $100 IGA gift cer-

tificate, which buys a lot of lean ground beef (which just happens to be on sale this week).

In February IGA begins a fresh Quest – for the best finger-lickin’ ribs recipe. Whether you like them baked, broiled or barbe-cued, pork or beef ribs provide hearty flavour and winter warmth. Remem-ber, February is a short month with fewer days to procrastinate – so get out the recipe box and send in that tried-and-true family favourite.

Quest for Best Chili Recipe nearly over

Meatloaf RecipeIngredients

2 eggs, beaten lightly with a fork2/3 cup (150 mL) milk1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper2 tsp (10 mL) salt3 slices fresh bread, crumbled1 chopped onion1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped carrots1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese1-1/2 lbs lean ground beef

PreparationBeat eggs in large bowl.

Add milk, salt, pepper and crumbled bread. Beat un-til bread is disintegrated. Add onion, carrot, cheese and beef, mixing well.

Pack into 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Combine ¼ cup (60 ml) brown sugar, ¼ cup (60 ml) ketchup or chili

sauce (or both) and one tbsp. (15 ml) prepared mustard. Spread over the loaf. Bake in 350 degree oven for one hour. Let stand 10 minutes then remove from pan.

Serve hot or cold. Makes eight hot slices or 12 cold slices.

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CLASSES/EDUCATIONFeldenkrais: Classes for healthy, organized movements. Enjoy these gentle, no-sweat classes and eliminate pain, inhibited movement and restricted range of motion. Great for rehab as well as general maintenance. Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Davis Bay Community Hall, or customized, hands-on ses-sions by appt. 604-885-9064 or [email protected] btfn

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)A strong assertion of your

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You are at a peak in your cycle and should be getting all the attention you want and need. You are in a visionary mood and your sights are set on the future. Finances and in-vestments are clearly featured in your bottom line. Focus to clear any confusions and mis-understandings in your com-munications with others.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

A rush of imaginative ideas are flowing. Deciphering where you stand and how to best present yourself in the world feels extra important. Turning to teachers, mentors and guides is ideal. Quality connections and shared ex-pressions with friends now is a key to your success.

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Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Contending with the deep-

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Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)A breath of new life is pro-

ducing some excitement in your relationships. Inspired and energized, you are deter-mined to respond assertively. Good thing too because it requires that you give more than usual. Something is end-ing and another is beginning. This may be stirring some fears, or at least some nervous excitement. Be proactive to realize your dreams.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)A busy cycle is underway.

This implies overcoming fear, doubts, confusion, apathy, procrastination and limited thinking. Your focus could be upon clearing negative attitudes, behaviour patterns and/or blind spots, denials and deceptions in your re-lationships. Either way, ‘get her done’.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)On one hand you are in the

mood to play and socialize. On the other hand you are

moved to clean, clear, improve and beautify at home, and you need to attend to impor-tant family matters. You are in an assertive mood yet you also want to proceed coop-eratively. Security is on your mind – this includes financial concerns and interests.Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

Home is where your heart is and you might wish that your body could remain there longer. This cycle will last a few weeks so try to make the most of it. You want a change of pace and possibly of lifestyle. Get cozy, recharge and rejuvenate.Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

Travels in body, mind, heart and soul are a source of excitement. You are thirsty for knowledge and experi-ence. Bored by conventional thinking and approaches, you could even be taking a ride on the wild side. Yet as will-ing as you are to cover a lot of ground, you would like to get paid as well. Clarify your goals and get inventive.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)

Financial ambitions, in-terests and possibly concerns are on your mind. Exchang-ing thoughts and ideas with someone who will listen is important to you. You want support and recognition from your ‘partners’ especially. As willing as you are to learn,

you also want to be heard and to share your ideas, plans, schemes and dreams.Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)

You are in a pioneering mood. You want the com-pany of someone special, someone you love and who feels the same toward you. Recognition or fanfare is hardly necessary. You would rather remain below the ra-dar. A romantic get-away would do nicely.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)A busy time behind the

scenes has begun. With your creative juices flow-ing so strongly, you could get impressive results. The turn now includes a desire for important and meaning-ful dialogue or correspon-dences with your partner(s). Ambitions to increase your income and improve your financial status in general are prime motivations.


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