The Local Weekly July 2, 2015

Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, July 2, 2015BonniebrookLodge SoldPage 5

FREEWEEKLYCOMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

THIS WEEK

MEMBER OF

Road Building In Aquifer 'Re-charge Zone'Page 3

Davis Bay Float ClosedPage 6

The Dangers Of HeatPage 10

$800 Dine And DashPage 13

Can the Water

Look for these inserts:Home Hardware

Guardian

Guaranteed dIStrIButIOn

delivered to all residences by Canada Post, on the BC Ferries

& in all businesses.

are you getting the best results for your advertising dollars?

Take the guesswork out of it and switch to the Local.

We guarantee our distribution! 13,100 copies every Thursday

rain or shine.

Put the hose away. Once stage 3 water restrictions come into eff ect, as expected by July 10, hand-watering by container will be the only legal way to water your vegetable garden, as demonstrated in Roberts Creek by young Lachlan Ladwig and father Brendan. See story page 5. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO

Volume 13, Issue 27

ALL ORGANIC & LOCAL PRODUCE,BULK, GROCERY, MEAT & DAIRY,

VITAMINS & HERBS

689 GIBSONS WAY

Find us on

Anniversary Sale

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 604-886-1522

ON NOW!

FREE SAME DAY GROCERY DELIVERY WHEN YOU SHOP ONLINE!www.seaweedshealthfood.com

SECHELT 5501 Inlet Ave. 604-885-5141

OPEN: Mon -Fri 9:30am-5:30pmSat 9:30am-5 pm • Sun 11am-4pmCatalogue desk is closed on Sunday

55%55%SAVE up to

100

25

25

50

75

95

98

100

25

25

50

75

95

98

100

25

25

50

75

95

98

100

25

25

50

75

95

98

RG

BG

mages.

ZONE

CMYK

PD

F F

INA

L

CSR’S & ACCT’S REP. INITIALS

XX XX XX XXQCOperator: Date: Proofroom: Date:

GRID 709 x 21

DKT: 66183 DATE: bM Printed – 14:28:34 PM – 06/02/15LAYOUT COPY PHOTOGRAPHY EDIT INPUT ART PLACEMENT IN-HOUSE MOCK-UP ASSEMBLY FINAL ENG CORRECT

DK

T: 6

618

3

Prin

ted

– 14

:28:

34 P

M –

06/

02/1

5

U

SE

R b

M

GR

ID 7

0

ENGLISH QC

1

MEDIA #: DD063D115 ZONE: NED PAGE #: 1 ENG

ENGLISH QC

1

G

NED 1

pontspileOn

THe

Get $1000 in Bonus Sears Club™ Points when you spend $5000 before taxes†

See below for details.

when you spend $5000 or more before taxes on

major appliances, furniture and sleep sets with your

Sears Financial™ Credit Card

get

the points†20 X

when you spend up to $1499 before taxes with your

Sears Financial™ Credit Card

5 Xthe points†

OR get

when you spend between $1499 and $5000

before taxes with your Sears Financial™

Credit Card

OR getthe points†

10 X

FEATURING

1

JUNE 18 to JUNE 24 |

Look for the ENERGY STAR® logo. It shows that the product meets ENERGY STAR specifi cations for energy effi ciency. Shop these items and thousands more on sears.ca. Ordering by phone? Call 1.800.267.3277 and quote WEBCODE. See page 3 .

Sale prices on this page in effect Thurs., June 18 to Wed., June 24, 2015, while quantities last

‡Stainless steel extra. *This savings offer excludes items with prices ending in .97, pedestals, accessories, clearance items, sears.ca, sears.ca/Outlet and Liquidation/Outlet store purchases. ‡‡Savings based on Sears reg. single unit price. **Also valid on phone and online purchases for items shown. Excludes clearance fl oor models. Conditions apply. Ask for details.

†On approved credit on your Sears Card, Sears Financial™ MasterCard® or Sears Financial™ Voyage MasterCard®. Offer valid on in-stock items in Sears Department, Hometown & Home/Décor Stores and sears.ca. Excludes Corbeil appliance stores, catalogue, Shop by Phone, sears.ca/Outlet and Outlet/liquidation store purchases. Purchases up to $1499 before taxes in a

single transaction are eligible for (5X) bonus points. Purchases between $1499 and $5000 before taxes in a single transaction are eligible for (10X) bonus points. Purchases of $5000 or more before taxes in a single transaction are eligible for (20X) bonus points. (20X)(10X)(5X) points calculation is based on the standard earning of 1 base point per $1 spent at Sears before taxes. Points will be awarded 2 weeks after the transaction date. Points are awarded on net purchases, excluding applicable taxes, gift cards, pre-paid credit cards, optional fi nancing programs and services eg. delivery. Offer in effect June 18 to June 24, 2015. Sears Financial Credit Cards are also known as Sears Card, Sears® MasterCard®, and Sears® Voyage™ MasterCard® and

are issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

SEARS HOMETOWN STORESLocally owned and operated

WEBCODE: W-2263362

WEBCODE: W-4679532

WEBCODE: W-2212222

5.7 cu. ft. convection range 2 expandable elements. 2 porcelain-coated oven racks. ALL colours ON SALE

24.8 cu. ft. French door fridge with bottom freezerBlack & stainless steel‡ also ON SALE Tall tub dishwasher

Black & stainless steel‡ also ON SALE

Get $ 39

in points†

Get $ 149

in points† Get $ 27

in points†

SAVE $600

149999 REG. 2099.99

SAVE $300

54999 REG. 849.99

THURS., JUNE 18 TO SUN., JUNE 21, 2015

(WHERE OPEN)

DAYS ONLY!

4 BUY MORE, SAVE MORE ON Kenmore ELITETM/MC MAJOR APPLIANCES*

BUY 3 OR MORE, SAVE 25%‡‡

BUY 2, SAVE 20%‡‡ BUY 1, SAVE 15%

SAVE 60%

39999 REG. 999.99

Get $ 19

in points†

Oxford VIII Euro-top Queen size sleep set

WEBCODE: W-0195542

WHEN YOU PURCHASE A wholehome®/MD SLEEP SET IN-STORE

receiveA MATTRESS PROTECTOR** &A SEARS 10-YR. MATTRESS PROTECTION PLAN**

SAVE $170

39999REG. 569.99

CRAFTSMAN®/MD

front-wheel drive mower190 cc Briggs & Stratton Platinum engine. EZ Push-Button Start.EZ Walk™. EZ BAGGING ACCESS™.WEBCODE: W-7136435

7.25ft. lb. oftorque

3-IN-1

22"DECK

QC

SAVE $250

79999 REG. 1049.99

36" wide

CHECK IN STORE FOR DETAILS. PRICE PROTECTION GUARANTEE.

BOXING WEEK MATTRESSESON ALL

100

25

25

50

75

95

98

100

25

25

50

75

95

98

100

25

25

50

75

95

98

100

25

25

50

75

95

98

RG

BG

mages.

CSR’S & ACCT’S REP. INITIALSQC

Operator: Date: P f

GRID 709 x 21

ZONE

CMYK

PD

F F

INA

L

DKT: 66191 bM Printed – 14:07:52 PM – 06/16/15LAYOUT COPY PHOTOGRAPHY EDIT INPUT ART PLACEMENT IN-HOUSE MOCK-UP ASSEMBLY FINAL ENG CORRECT

DK

T: 6

619

1

Pri

nted

– 1

4:07

:52

PM –

06/

16/1

5

b

M

GR

ID 7

0

QC

ENGLISH QC

1

MEDIA #: DD065D115 ZONE: NED PAGE #: 1 ENG

ENGLISH QC

1

G

NED 1

JULY 2 to JULY 8 |

Sale prices on this page in effect Thurs., July 2 to Wed., July 8, 2015, unless otherwise stated, while quantities last

*These savings offers exclude items with prices ending in .97, clearance items, GE Café, Panasonic, major appliance accessories and laundry pedestals, specialty and Mix & Match mattresses, patio and baby furniture. ‡On approved credit. Minimum purchase before taxes. 1 coupon per adult customer, see coupon for details. Excludes items with prices ending in .97, items advertised in this fl yer, sears.ca, sears.ca/outlet, Catalogue, Shop by Phone and Outlet/Liquidation store purchases. Offer in effect Thurs., July 2 to Sun., July 5, 2015, where open.

Look for the ENERGY STAR® logo. It shows that the product meets ENERGY STAR specifi cations for energy effi ciency.

Shop these items and thousands more on sears.ca. Ordering by phone? Call 1.800.267.3277 and quote WEBCODE. See page 3.

same day purchases of all other sale-priced mattresses and furniture* when you use your Sears FinancialTM Credit Card. Minimum purchase $800 before taxes. In-store only.EXTRA 20% OFF

‡

IN STORE EACH DAY WILL RECEIVE A COUPON FOR ANPLUS, IF IT’S NOT IN THIS FLYER, CUSTOMERS

25THE FIRST

ALL MATTRESSES & FURNITURE ON SALE*

SUPER DEALS! 4 DAYS ONLY!THURS., JULY 2 TO SUN., JULY 5, 2015

Only800

CHAINWIDE!

Only750

CHAINWIDE!

ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES ON SALE*

SAVE 40%

47999 REG. 799.99

5.4 cu. ft. smooth-top range WEBCODE: W-2260202

SAVE 40%

47999 REG. 799.99

11 cu. ft. stainless steel fridge with top freezerWhite & black also ON SALE WEBCODE: W-4676393

SAVE 40%

38999 REG. 649.99

Tall tub dishwasher MaxSaturation ring. WEBCODE: W-2215273

SAVE $600

99998 REG. 1599.98 PAIR

Laundry pair 4.2 cu. ft. top-load high-efficiency washer. #251326.5 cu. ft. dryer. #65132WEBCODE: W-2665130

24" wide

SAVE $800

179999 REG. 2599.9922.6 cu. ft. French door counter-depthfridge with bottom freezer WEBCODE:W-4672408

SAVE $200

59999 REG. 799.99Tall tub fully-integrated dishwasher MaxSaturation ring.White & black also ON SALE WEBCODE: W-2215493

SAVE $500

89999 REG. 1399.995.7 cu. ft. true convection rangeWhite & black also ON SALE WEBCODE: W-2265333

SimpleCareTM a stainless steel surface that is coated to minimize fingerprints and smudges! Simply wipe the surface with a damp cloth and fingerprints and smudges will be removed.

Kenmore SIMPLECARE STAINLESS STEEL 3-PC. KITCHEN PACKAGE

†Includes an additional $500 savings when you purchase all three of these Kenmore major appliances. Consists of fridge #72408, range #65333 and dishwasher #15493. Sep. reg. cost 4799.97

sAVE $2000†

ONLY 279997

BOXINGWEEKsale IN

JULY

STARTS THURSDAY!

36" wide

IN JULY

ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES

ON SALE!

BOXINGsaleSTARTS THURSDAY!

Your Hometown Store in Sechelt

JULY 2 - JULY 5

in July!

2 The Local - Thursday, July 2, 2015

We’re member-owned & locally operated.Join us - we’re here for you & our community!

choose localMore reasons to become a member:• Competitive rates

• Mobile banking and Deposit Anywhere®

• Email money with Interac eTransfer®

• Depositors are 100% protected. Protection provided by the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.

Switch today for a $200 gift!*

Call 604 740 2662 Chat sunshineccu.com Visit Gibsons Sechelt Pender Harbour

* New member offer: Limited time offer; subject to change; terms and conditions apply: www.creditunionsofbc.com/sccu.

The Local - Thursday, July 2, 2015 3

RAVEN’S CRY THEATRESechelt • 604-885-4597 • www.ravenscrytheatre.com

NOW WITH AMAZING 7.1 SOUND!

MAGIC MIKE XXL • Fri - Thurs (July 3-9) 8 pm • Plus Sun/Wed (July 5/8) 2pmno

w p

lay

ing

Raven’s CRy TheaTReSechelt • 604-885-4597 • www.ravenscrytheatre.com

NOW WITH AMAZING 7.1 SOUND!

14A107min

danny Collins - Comedy/drama al Pacino, annette Benning, Jennifer Garner Fri & sun-Thurs (May 8 & 10-14) 7:30pm + sun/Wed (May 10/13) 2pm

sourCe danCeyoung Professional dance Company from Vancouver

sat (May 9) 2pm & 7:30pm

14A116min

Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) is alarmed to learn that road building has commenced into the Gibsons’ Aquifer Re-Charge Zone above the Town of Gibsons on the slopes of Mt. Elphinstone. BC Timber Sales (BCTS) has contracted a Campbell River road building company (K & D Contracting) to extend a de-activated road along the Sechelt-Roberts Creek (Branch 3) heading east above the Town of Gibsons, and new road construction leading downslope to access timber in a proposed Cut-block 91378.

This current road building and future logging occur in a large proportion in what is re-ferred to as the ‘Gibsons’ Aqui-

fer ‘Re-charge Zone’, an area where surface and rainwater originates making it’s way down slope into the aquifer situated under the town. The Town of Gibsons is renowned for its chlorine-free drinking water due to the natural filter-ing dynamics of the re-charge zone, and they recognize it as one of their key ‘Eco-Assets’.

“In 2014, Gibson’s’ Mayor and Council directed Planning staff to apply for a Provincial ‘Watershed Reserve’ status over the entire Re-Charge area to ensure the highest protec-tion status afforded to these lands. The Province has ac-knowledged the application, however appears to be drag-ging its feet on the approval

Road building in aquifer ‘re-charge zone’process,” said Ross Muirhead a forest campaigner for ELF. “In the meantime, BCTS has mobilized this large road-building project into the Re-Charge zone, and intends on stripping this sensitive area of its timber. We’ve requested BCTS to share the hydrologi-cal impact studies associated with this operation in the Re-Charge Zone, but have not yet received them to review.”

Gibsons chief administra-tive officer Emanuel Machado said the forest ministry and BCTS are aware of the re-charge zone and the attempts to preserve it, and “they have indicated they are using the best options” in the road building. Submitted

927 GIBSONS WAY (BESIDE HOME HARDWARE) 604-886-0102 1-800-584-0102HOURS: 10am-6pm MONDAY-SATURDAY 12pm-5pm SUNDAY Much more than a bed store!

Best Prices Guaranteed Locally Owned & Operated

Natural & Healthy Bedding Choices

Best Prices Guaranteed Locally Owned & OperatedBest Prices Guaranteed Locally Owned & Operated

MOVING SALE!WE ARE EXPANDING TO SERVE YOU BETTER!

Everything in our store on SALE while stock lasts!

and MUCH more!

RV sizes now aVailable

AD CONFIRMATION

604-885-4811www.coastreporter.net

This proof is for the purpose ofTYPOGRAPHICAL CORRECTIONS

PLEASE RESPOND BY EMAIL BY3PM WEDNESDAY

AD SIZE BOOKED 1/4 VERTICAL (4.79” x 6.57”)

WALK-IN SIGHT TESTING • LAB ON SITEGIBSONS PARK PLAZA 604.886.8871 Unit 114-1100 Sunshine Coast Highway, Gibsons

OPEN Monday - Saturday9:30am - 6:00pm

Framing Your Personality

For Over 23 years!

BEAT ALL PRICESQUALITY BRAND NAMES

FREE

R00

11

06

40

12

WITH PURCHASE OFPROGRESSIVE GLASSESSee store for details

PURCHASE OFWITH PURCHASE OF

PRESCRIPTIONREADERS


Editorial Opinion

Letters to the Editor – OpinionsA water use ‘snitch line’?(Sent to the SCRD and copied to the Local)

On reading of the dire water situation and the po-tential for reaching Stage 4 restrictions, possibly by mid-July, I feel it is urgent for you to partner with all media to make the public IMMEDIATE-LY aware of the dire situation and to encourage the “Save 25 to Stay Alive” campaign (my name for your suggested 25% water conservation). This needs to be done THIS week: people need to be hit from all media avenues – in-cluding signage downtown.

I feel you may also need an anonymous “snitch” line, as there are garden lovers who think that by sneakily stretch-ing their watering a little, it won’t make much difference, but it does. It would break my heart to see my beautiful gar-den die, but better the plants and lawn than humans and animals.

As part of the “Save 25 to Stay Alive” campaign, encour-age the media to constantly run articles, reminders, and announcements through-out summer, and to suggest simple ways to the public to immediately cut back. Flush once not three times; put a bucket in the kitchen sink for rinsing; rinse little at low pressure; plug the bath and bucket all grey shower and bath water onto plants; don’t wash single items; don’t run the tap when cleaning teeth; cut back on shower time; ed-ucate and reward children for being proactive. Media and the SCRD could hold competi-tions for the best water-sav-ing tips, and publish them all. I have already started these simple ideas and it’s amazing how much water you can save and reuse for the garden with little effort.

Don’t get caught up in po-litical bureaucracy – just do it and now.

Frances McGuckin, Halfmoon Bay

Tee-shirt tacticsPeople should put a six-

inch sticker on their car win-dow and or pin a button on their shirt and maybe tee shirts with the message "Roll Back Ferry Fares." I feel that everyone that takes a ferry these days might do this. This would be a public protest that will keep up the pressure and will not go away.

Talking with the Sechelt Council the other night, they also feel the ferries have a stranglehold on our economy.

The ferries are our roads. We helped pay for the Sea to Ski Highway with our taxes and all the roads in B.C. It is payback time for our B. C. Government.

Bob Evermon, Davis Bay

Bonniebrook Lodge sale

It is now official...all other rumours in the past about the Lodge sale were incorrect. But now, it's all for real.

Mark and Lina are happy and proud to announce that The Bonniebrook Lodge has been sold to a wonderful fam-ily from Vancouver. The clos-ing date is July 31 and they take over operations August 1, 2015. Everything will re-main the same and it will be business as usual with our fabulous staff of Eddie - our chef of 7 years, Russell, his as-sistant - Adam kitchen assis-tant, Sherri - our exec house-keeper, Erin and Tara our servers, Michelle - the land-scaping queen, Christina - our social media guru, Gaelen- our newsletter guru! And the addition of some new faces to run and manage the lodge.

A big salute to all the folks who have worked at the lodge over the years and have brought some personal touch to The Bonniebrook Lodge. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts....Mark and Lina will be around as consultants over the next few years to assist and help staff maintain this incredible his-toric building and business.

To help celebrate this won-derful event, we are going to do what we do best: throw four days of dinner parties by putting on "the Ritz" at the lodge for this last weekend of our ownership, July 23–26. We invite you to dine with us, enjoy the last weekend of ownership with us, and just enjoy with us the beauty, the history and the energy that makes up The Bonniebrook Lodge

The dining room will be closed Sunday evening July 26 through to Friday July 31 for transition of inventory and such, and then re-open-ing August 1. Thank you for understanding.

Lina Jakobs & Mark Darlington,The Bonniebrook Lodge, Gibsons

Weston helped outOn June 22nd, the Senate

of Canada passed the Reform Act, 2014.

The Reform Act will re-inforce the principle of re-sponsible government in the House of Commons, making the executive more account-able to the legislature by ensuring that party leaders, including the Prime Minister, are more accountable to par-ty caucuses.

The bill, which comes into force on October 26 this year, allows MPs to decide whether the leader or MPs should ex-pel a member from caucus and how the caucus chair is chosen. It will allow MPs to choose an interim leader, and it will also allow MPs to formalize the rules to review and remove party leaders, thereby enhancing the dem-ocratic accountability and oversight of party caucuses and, by extension, party lead-ers. The bill also removes the statutory requirement that leaders approve party candi-dates.

The passage of the Reform Act was hard-fought and hard-won. While the bill be-came law with the support

of many, a few individuals were especially helpful. In particular, John Weston, MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, was an early and enthusiastic sup-porter.

Throughout the legislative process, John provided un-wavering support and sound advice. He did so because he believed the bill would strengthen Canadian democ-racy and was the right thing to do for the people of West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country.

The people of his constitu-ency should know that the Reform Act would not have become law without his sup-port.

Michael Chong,Conservative MP for Wel-

lington-Halton Hills, Ontario

#213 - 5710 Teredo Street,Sechelt (Teredo Square)

LocaltheweekLy

PUBLISHER Susan Attiana [email protected]

EDITORIAL John Gibbs, Rik Jespersen [email protected]

SALES Victoria Frodsham [email protected]

Mike Zanchetta [email protected]

ADMIN/CLASSIFIEDS [email protected]

PRODUCTION/GRAPHICS Christina Johnstone [email protected]

DISTRIBUTION Richard Austin [email protected] [email protected]

This publication reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it considers to contain false or misleading information or involves unfair or unethical practices. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of error in any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

SUBSCRIPTIONS $33.35 / 3 mos. in Canada

Display Advertising Deadline: Monday noon at The Local office. Email: [email protected]

Classified Advertising Deadline: Monday noon at The Local office. Email: [email protected]

Editorial Deadline: Monday 10 a.m. at The Local office. Email: [email protected]

FREE OF CHARGE AT NEWS STANDS THROUGHOUT THE SUNSHINE COAST AND ON BC FERRIES, LANGDALE TO HORSESHOE BAY ROUTE.

THE LOCAL is locally operated and distributed every Thursday to 11,500 households on the Sunshine Coast by CANADA POST, (Canada Post Agreement (#41000012).

P.O. Box 494, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0Phone: 604-885-3134Fax: [email protected] Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm

Reading, writing and reconciliation

LETTERSTO THE EDITOR

Letters to the editor should be sent by e-mail to [email protected]. The deadline is Monday at 10am for that week’s paper. Generally, letters should not exceed 300 words. And all letters must be signed, include the writer’s commu-nity of residence and (not for publi-cation) telephone number. Letters may be edited for a variety of reasons.

For most of us, Canada Day was time off from work, a red and white cake and fireworks as the sun went down. This year, with the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commis-sion (TRC) fresh in our minds, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on the 148-year federation, how we all fit in and who we want to become through reconciliation.

The TRC has given us much to consider. It calls for a reset of the relationship between First Nations and non-Indigenous communities. Canadian universities have a key role to play. The TRC specifically calls on educational institutions to engage with Indigenous communities and be leaders in reconciliation.

Canada’s universities welcome the call. We’re ready to do more.Universities Canada, the national organization representing 97

universities across the country, are unveiling new principles on Indigenous education this week. These principles were developed by university leaders over the past year, to signal our shared com-mitment to enhancing educational opportunities for Indigenous students – from kindergarten to post-graduate studies – and fostering reconciliation across Canada.

Higher education has much to contribute to a renewed relation-ship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. The cohabitation of Western and Indigenous knowledge on cam-puses has the power to open a dialogue among cultures, enhance our mutual understanding and make change happen.

There is a moral, social and economic imperative to act.The Aboriginal population in Canada is growing six times faster

than the non-Aboriginal population. Among them are 560,000 youths. Imagine the potential that brings. But fewer than 10 per cent of Indigenous people in Canada have a university degree. That’s about one third of the national rate of 28 per cent. Potential doesn’t go far without opportunity and nurturing.

Canada’s education gap means that far too many Aboriginal people are denied the quality of life that most of us have come to expect. Education has the power to transform lives, sustain cultures and strengthen communities.

Universities are committed to doing their part to close this gap. Among the principles being announced this week is institutional commitment at every level to develop more opportunities for Indigenous students. That means everything from community partnerships to financial assistance, academic support and men-torship.

The principles also recognize the importance of greater indi-genization of the curriculum and enhanced Indigenous education leadership at all levels of the university.

These commitments go beyond individual supports and acknowledge the need for a whole-of-community approach and meaningful interaction and dialogue. They recognize the impor-tance of providing greater exposure and knowledge for non-Indigenous students on the realities, histories, cultures and beliefs of Indigenous people in Canada. And they underscore the need to foster deeper intercultural engagement among Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff.

Canada’s universities will be the leaders the commission has called on us to be. And as we reflect on the multiple dimensions of what Canada Day really means, university leaders will do our part to help reset the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indig-enous communities, through education, dialogue and collective action. As we move towards Canada’s sesquicentennial year in 2017, it’s time to make things right. Submitted

Localthe

weekLy FREE

on the ferry and at newsstands & everywhere!


The Sunshine Coast Re-gional District will impose Stage 3 water restrictions by July 10 at the latest—and move to Stage 4 as soon as a week later—unless “signifi-cant rain” falls in the Chap-man Lake area before then.

“We need three days of solid rain to really make a difference,” said Dave Crosby, the SCRD’s Manager of Utility Services. “That would bring our lake back up to full again.”

Chapman Lake, in Tetrahe-dron Provincial Park, is the backup water supply for the Coast system south of Pender Harbour.

As of June 30, Environ-ment Canada was forecasting sunny conditions for the fol-lowing 10 days.

Chapman Lake has a stor-age capacity of 680 million litres, but is being drained at a rate of up to 320 litres per second in summer months.

Crosby said the Coast has had to resort to the Chapman Lake supply this year much earlier than usual, rather

than relying on the flow in Chapman Creek.

“This is something we’ve never seen. I’ve been here 36 years and never had to open the lake up in May,” he said.

Stage 3, also called “acute,” significantly lowers allow-able outdoor water use, compared to the “moderate” Stage 2 restrictions that were imposed June 8.

Stage 3 prohibits all resi-dential and publicly owned properties from using sprin-klers or hoses to water lawns, trees, shrubs or vegetables, all residential washing of cars or boats, all hosing of build-ings, windows and drive-ways, and all filling of swim-ming pools, ponds, fountains and spas.

Stage 3 does allow resi-dents to use hand containers to water lawns, trees shrubs or vegetables.

The SCRD restrictions guide says that once Stage 3 is imposed, all commer-cial operations using water would be contacted “to cut

Severe water restrictions possible soonback on use.”

If water use is not consid-erably reduced, Stage 4 could be ordered “as early as mid-July,” the SCRD says.

Under Stage 4, or “severe,” no residential outdoor water-ing is allowed.

Crosby said that kind of water use is the biggest cul-prit locally.

“If you look at our com-parisons between the sum-mer and the fall/winter, the consumption at least doubles and in some years it’s tripled [in summer],” said Crosby.

As a conservation measure, the SCRD has challenged its residents and businesses south of Pender Harbour to cut their water use as much as possible.

The daily average con-sumption in mid-June was 18.5 million litres. The re-gional district is hoping for enough people to take up the challenge to see use drop to about 16 million litres a day. Rik Jespersen

w w w . t h e l o c a l w e e k l y . c a

It’s time to Get Fresh

#105 - 5710 Teredo St.

604-885-2029

is based in Toronto and has been

creating beautiful ladies’ fashions

for over 30 years.

Since 1980

FRESH FXcombines ‘of-the-moment’ styling with a superb fit for

contemporary women

$72S/M, M/L

$98S, M, L, XL

$65S, M, L

Women with a forever

young attitude love

FRESH FX

New owners will take over the historic Bonniebrook Lodge in Gibsons as of August 1. The $2.38-million sale price includes the seven-room lodge, Chasters Restaurant and two acres of land. It was sold to an “international family” who recently moved to Vancouver to invest. The Bonniebrook has been operated under the same name since 1929. LINA JAKOBS PHOTO

Both the B.C. Coastal Fire Centre and the District of Sechelt have issued camp-fire bans in response to the drought-like weather condi-tions.

The Coast Fire Centre in-cludes all of the South Coast, Central Coast and Vancouver Island. Some northern ar-eas—such as Haida Gwaii and the northern tip of Vancouver Island—are excluded from the current ban, the Centre said in a release June 26.

“This partial ban is intend-ed to help prevent human-

caused wildfires and protect public safety, and it will re-main in effect until the public is notified otherwise,” the re-lease said.

Anyone found in contra-vention of an open-burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail.

The Sechelt ban came into effect at noon June 29 in an order issued by District Fire

Camp�ires banned as drought drags onChief Bill Higgs.

“This includes back yard camp fires, chimineas (por-table outdoor fireplaces), fire-works as well as beach fires above and below the tide line. Propane and briquette fueled BBQ's are allowed as are pro-pane fired campfire rings with a flame height of six inches or less,” Higgs said in his order.

The ban is for all areas within the Sechelt Fire Pro-tection District, the District of Sechelt and all Sechelt Band Lands.

Rik Jespersen

The sustained heat wave province-wide is having an impact on electricity de-mand. On Saturday evening June 27, BC Hydro recorded an increase of 15 per cent in the peak hourly load over the previous Saturday. And the

peak hourly load – the high-est hourly demand observed throughout the day – was 861 megawatts higher. On Sunday June 28, there was an increase of 10 per cent, or 617 mega-watts, in the peak hourly load over the previous Sunday.

Power use climbing with temperature The increases are more

than the equivalent of run-ning an additional generat-ing unit at the Mica dam and generating station – one of the largest generating stations in the province.

Submitted


w w w . t h e l o c a l w e e k l y . c a

Sargeant Bay Prov. ParkSaturday

July 4th, 201512 - 4 pm

A Day at the Ocean Edge

Vancouver Aquarium AquaVan

©R

. Rudland

Overflow Parking at Halfmoon Bay Elementary School Wood Duck shuttle bus 11:30 - 4:15

The Sargeant Bay Society

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Sargeant Bay Provincial Park

• Special Presentation of the Vancouver Aquarium AquaVan

• Interactive Sea Life Displays

• Low Tide Intertidal Exploration & Beach Seine - Iris Griffith Centre Staff

• Information Tables

• Ceremonies @ 1 PM

• Birthday Cake to follow!!!

in partnership with

Info at: www.sargbay.ca

Sechelt#257

Trail Bay

NEWS BULLETIN2015 SEA CAVALCADE

Come join and help us in this 47th year of Sea Cavalcade!

DATES: July 25th and 26th, 2015

THEME: “The World Meets by the Sea”

EVENTS: Our historic parade, family day events, showcase of local talent, fireworks, mile race, salmon barbeque, etc. plus NEW events. Check out: www.seacavalcade.ca

NEEDS: Helpers! Your valued help is needed. “Many hands make light work”. Call Margarethe at 604-886-0498 for info.

PARADE REGISTRATION: Sign up NOW to be in the parade on July 25th. Forms are at SCCU, Talbot Ins., Town of Gibsons, Sechelt Visitor Centre and on-line at www.seacavalcade.ca

RAFFLE: Our Golden Girls will be selling tickets at Sunnycrest Mall on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays from 10:00am–4:00pm Only 1,500 tickets at $5.00 each, Here are the prizes:

• BC Ferries Pass $250• Wilson Creek Shell Gas gift certificate $200• Starbucks Gift Basket $200, Starbucks Coffee Pot $100• Seascape Gibsons Vacation Rental 2 nights stay to $300• Barrington Brolly Lace Parasol $295• Kellei Baker First Aid Kit and Training Course $260• Tofino Air – Round trip to Nanaimo $170• Strait Coffee Wilson Creek gift certificate $100• Sita’s Spag & Suds Restaurant gift certificate $100• London Drugs Gift Card $100• Sara Perry Nanny - 3 hrs., 3 kids max, your house $65• Epson Printer $200

BC Gaming License #76165, draw Sept. 9, 1:00 p.m. at Leo’s Tapas Grill

showcase of local talent, fireworks, mile race, salmon

The ramp and float at the Davis Bay Wharf are closed to the public. These struc-tures will be removed from the wharf in the coming weeks, while the District in-vestigates how to improve safety on this portion of the popular community amenity.

Wind and wave conditions in the Davis Bay area cause the ramp and float to move in a manner that makes it un-safe to use. On several occa-sions over the past months, such conditions have caused the ramp to become dis-lodged from its intended lo-cation.

“Davis Bay Wharf will re-main open. To avoid poten-tial for injury to members of

the public, the District has blocked access to the ramp between the float and the wharf structure. We will be taking the ramp and float out of the water and storing them at the District’s Public Works Yard,” said Sechelt Mayor Bruce Milne.

“Staff will be investigat-ing mitigation measures that could be applied that would allow for the safe return of the ramp and float to the wharf. The timeline for com-pletion of this investigation and implementation of miti-gation measures is unknown. Unfortunately, the ramp and float may remain out of ser-vice for the remainder of the summer of 2015,” said Milne.

Davis Bay �loat closed

“Council recognizes that these are popular amenities for visitors and residents of our community, and that they were built as part of a community partnership proj-ect. That said, it is the District that has the responsibility to ensure that public use ameni-ties are safe,” said Milne.

The ramp and float were added to the pier during the 2014 revitalization of the wharf. The revitalization project was funded by the District, a contribution from the Island Coastal Economic Trust, and through commu-nity fund raising by commu-nity groups.

Submitted

Some local entrepreneurs got to pitch their ideas to a panel of experienced busi-ness people last week during the annual general meet-ing of Community Futures Sunshine Coast, where the would-be moguls got posi-tive feedback and one of them walked away with a $1,000 top prize.

It was like Shark Tank without the snark.

“We’ve dialled down some of the mean Dragon’s Den stuff and dialled up the game-show stuff,” Commu-nity Futures Executive Direc-tor Brian Smith explained beforehand to the enthusias-tic audience of more than 50 who had gathered at Gibsons Public Market for the event.

As the culmination of the third annual LEAP (Local En-trepreneurship Accelerator Program), five people with start-up ideas had three min-utes each to persuade the panel that they were worth an investment.

The panel included Com-munity Futures board chair Greg Latham, long-time Coast business mentor Barry Wilbee, municipal planner Lindsay Cole, accountant Richard Wilson and Powell River investor Sean Melrose. Each had $600 of Communi-ty Futures money to hand out to the start-ups they liked.Among the pitches:• Earthquake Survival BC – selling 72-hour earthquake emergency kits for $50.

• Sunshine Coast Earthen Finishes – providing quality plastering services.• Storyways – video-maker Kamala’s Todd’s “cultural en-terprise dedicated to gather-ing and sharing the stories of the coast through digital me-dia.” • Two men looking to create an indoor rock-climbing facil-ity called a “bouldering gym.”• And 16-year-old Xavier Benjamin, who said he real-ized after he “had flipped 427 burgers” at a fast food out-let that he’d sooner start his own business by creating an app to help train employees in jobs with highly repetitive tasks.

All of the ideas won some support from the panel, with each of the proponents walk-ing away with at least $400.

The $1,000 grand prize went to Sechelt’s Maryanne Smith, founder of Health Ac-cess NP, a proposed after-hours medical clinic staffed by nurse practitioners.

Nicole Chaland, Program Director for the Community Economic Development Cer-tificate program at Simon Fraser University, announced the prize.

“We pushed ourselves to look at who is proposing a business model that could be disruptive, that could solve a persistent problem, that could really shake things up in its industry. With that in mind, we chose Maryanne,” said Chaland.

Host Brian Smith said the event gave the proponents more than the relatively small amounts of money.

“Afterwards, several of the judges went over to talk to the entrepreneurs right away, and I saw people from the audience go over, too,” Smith said. “Those are con-nections they might not oth-erwise have. That’s the big-gest value we can offer at this kind of event to help launch their business.”

Rik Jespersen

Business start-ups compete for cash

The Local Weekly re-ported in its June 25 edition that the George Hotel complex has al-ready undergone a public hearing on the zoning change required for it to be built. That was incorrect. The zon-ing change has had first reading at Council, but has yet to undergo a public hearing.

Correction

Contact [email protected]

...and get results from your advertising!

thiNKoutsidethe box

w w w. t h e l o c a l we e k l y. c a


Kitchen, Closets & Baths

Project Management

Interior Designs and Consulting

Cabinets, Closets and Millwork

Call 604.886.6640synergykitchens.comLocally Owned and OperatedBuy direct from manufacturer

GOLF. DINING. LIVE MUSIC. SPECIAL EVENTS.

6177 Ripple Way, Sechelt (formerly, Sechelt Golf Course) 604 885 2700 blueoceangolf.ca

we’re always in full swing.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH JUSTUS

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE continues with JUSTUS throughout July. Acoustic/electric hits from the 60’s through today, with soulful vocals and tasty guitar. Come and enjoy our Prime Rib Special, with music after 7pm.

SECHELT’S BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH continues, from 9am on Sundays all summer long.

COME AND GET YOUR GAME ON AT BLUE OCEAN GOLF CLUB! Green fees every day: $55 until 2 pm, $35 after 2pm, $29 after 4pm.

Notes from the Upper Mainland

Nicholas Simons M L A , Powell River and Sunshine Coast

Congratulations to all the graduates of all the educa-tional institutions on the Sunshine Coast. I was privi-leged to attend the Elphin-stone High School convo-cation ceremonies, as well as the Gibsons Elementary School "Leaving" ceremony. Nothing is more important to our civil society than provid-ing an equal opportunity for a good education which will serve our communities well.

I was happy to play cello at the recent celebration of Harbour Publishing at the Pender Harbour School of Music. An overflow crowd of admirers and supporters of Howard and Mary White enjoyed the Doug Davis ca-tered tea service -and a lot of money was raised for the Reading Centre.

Serious questions about the Dock Management Plan have been overshadowed by the temperament of the last public meeting in Madeira

Park. As a legislator with no role in the Plan's creation, I will continue to raise ques-tions about its legal and sci-entific underpinnings. The government is well aware of my concerns about the pro-cess.

I acknowledge and respect the shíshálh Nation's efforts to maintain, re-assert and enhance their place in the economy and social fabric of the region, and we should look for ways of doing so with open hearts, open minds, and open discussions.

Congratulations to the Air Cadets and Army Cadets and Sea Cadets -I couldn't attend all of the Ceremonial Reviews, but enjoyed those I could. Congratulations to everyone involved in the Sea to Sky Marine Trail which was formally sanctioned in Gibsons recently. I know it's taken a considerable amount of work and some pretty good cooperation between members of all levels of gov-ernment -that reflects how much support exists in our communities.

Further congratulations go to the Sunshine Coast As-

tronomy Club on the grand opening of the observatory up at the Sechelt Airport. They will be at Hackett Park on Canada Day to share their enthusiasm for astronomy.

Congratulations as well to Bill Conway and guide dog Lady Slick for the Minister's acknowledgment of Bill's years of dedication towards increasing awareness of ac-cess issues for people with mobility challenges and dis-abilities. I was pleased to be in attendance when he was honoured at the District of Sechelt Accessibility Ad-visory Committee's Access Awareness Day.

The Legislative Assembly has been called back into Session in mid-July. Both the Powell River and Davis Bay offices remain open during the summer months. Maggie Hathaway, Kim Tournat and I are currently advocating for families and individuals on is-sues related to child welfare, ICBC, WorkSafeBC, social as-sistance, transportation, the provincial nominee program, and drainage -among others. I'm looking forward to a busy summer.

The sign on the door says "Open" but it was locked and there was nobody in at the Malaspina Coach Lines depot in Sechelt June 28 following reports the bus service connecting Powell River to the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver has gone into receivership. An employee at the offi ce June 30 was telling callers the company expected to be back in business “any day now”. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO

A young Gibsons resident is one of six employees of In-terfor who have been award-ed a $2,000 Dal Shemko Me-morial Scholarship.

Andrew Blattler, 19, will attend the Forest Resource

Management Program at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island University in the fall to pur-sue his goal of being an en-gineer and becoming a Reg-istered Professional Forester. Andrew has been working

for Interfor’s Coastal Wood-lands Sechelt Division on a part-time basis since 2012.

The Dal Shemko Memorial Scholarship honors the life of long-time Interfor employee, Dal Shemko. Submitted

Forestry scholarship


on the

451 Marine Drive 604-886-3818Open 7 days a week at 11:00am

• Baby Gifts• Childrens Clothing• Dance Wear

ONSmokeGET YOUR

P: 604.840.0004www.smokeonthewaterbbq.ca

We are located at the foot of the federal dock in Gibsons.Sit on our heated Patio OR take your meals to Go...

All our meat is hormone free and smoked on site with real hardwood!

SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS

AND OUR MENU!

COME & JOIN US FOR SOME GREAT BBQ!

SPECTATOR LOCATIONS:• Blackfish Pub • IGA • Gibsons Recycling • Christian Life Assembly • School Road / Gower Pt Road • Grammas Pub • Gibsons Legion • Government Wharf• Elphinstone High School

Team Registration 9:30am at Blackfish Pub

Sharkey’s Fish Locker1397 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek, BC

604-885-0844 604-989-0900http://sharkeysfishlocker.squarespace.com/

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11:00 AM TO 7:00 PM

HALIBUT, SALMON, SHRIMP, COD

FRESH & FROZEN!

DELI TAKE-OUT!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon - Sat 10 -5 • Holidays 10-45555 Hwy 101, Sechelt • 604-885-4592

Tsain-Ko Native Gift Shop & Art GalleryWest Coast Native Art, Sechelt, BC

TsainKoGiftTsainKoGift

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon - Sat 10 -5 • Sunday & Holidays 10-45555 Hwy 101, Sechelt • 604-885-4592

Tsain-Ko Native Gift Shop & Art GalleryWest Coast Native Art, Sechelt, BC

TsainKoGift

Great Selection of Jewellery and Gifts for Every Occasion!

Washtub Laundromat & AlterationsFull Service ~ Family Owned and Operated

682 Gibsons Way, Gibsons (beside Panago Pizza)604-886-0308 Open 8am and last load in by 6pm www.washtub.ca

Large washer extractors capable of washing large duvets, comforters, dog beds, sleeping bags...

even 4 ft stuffed teddy bears!

Featuring: Joseph Ribkoff,

Picadilly, Conrad C, Simon Chang,

Shapeez & Spanner

Picadilly, Conrad C,

Since 1980

#105 - 5710 Teredo Street, Sechelt ~ 604-885-2029

Your One-Stop

Shop for Stepping

Out In Style!

Madeira Park 604 883 955112390 Sunshine

Coast Hwy.

Coast BuildersCoast Builders

Sechelt604 885 5818

NEW STORE! 5644 Wharf Ave. 2 STORES TO SERVE YOU ON THE COAST!

bed & bath collections

Down Duvet & Pillow Sale ON NOW!

Freshen up for all your quests!

We have the Towels, Linens & Pillows you need!

5668 Cowrie Street, Sechelt 604-885-4893

TSAIN-KO VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE

5500 Sunshine Coast Hwy 778.458.3048

Celebrating Our 2nd

Anniversary!Anniversary!Anniversary!

1 Coast Reporter – Sunshine Coast Tourist Guide 2015

CONFIRMATION OF INSERTIONThis proof is for the purpose of

TYPOGRAPHICAL CORRECTIONS ONLY

Please respond by email or print off, sign and return by fax with approval or changes needed to 604-885-4818 no later than

3PM WEDNESDAYO.K. AS IS __________________O.K. WITH CHANGES ___________

Phone: 604-885-4811 Fax: 604-885-4818

1st proof 2nd proof FINAL

23

CALLING ALL DOGS

FRESH BAKED TREATS

5511 Wharf Avenue, Secheltwww.facebook.com/ThreeDogSunshineCoast

604-741-0711Parking in the back

PUPCAKENo purchase necessary

• All Natural Treats & Food• Paw-Some Collars & Leashes• Tail-Waggin’ Toys & Chews

FREE1-0711

EEyy

s & Chewss & Chews

• Hull prop cleaning.• Zinc inspection/ replacement.• PropWatch monitoring program available.

Barnacles got you down?VGM Diving Services604-989-7474 • www.vgmdiving.com

GIBSONSSunshine KayakingThe "Adventure Experts" on the Sunshine Coast. Rentals, Lessons, Tours. Fishing Charters Sailing & Harbor Tours. The fi rst major Elves Club fundraiser, The Amazing Race! July 11th starting at 11 am. Lots of fun…Call for info 604-886-3966.UV WARNING!!!! Protect your kids with UV 100% UVA & UVB protection SUNGLASSES and UPF 50 SUNHATS from Peggy Sue'sSharkey’s Fish LockerGreat Fish & Chips, Deli Take out, fresh and frozen fi sh.Washtub LaundromatThe only full service laundromat on the Coast. Fast drop & fold, and alterations - we are here to help you 7 days/week. 604-886-0308Smoke on the Water BBQCome down and enjoy our authentic southern BBQ! Gibsons Pier, Best patio in Gibsons!SECHELTIGA, Gibsons, Wilson Creek, Madiera ParkThree locations to serve you. Fresh Local berries, blueberries and raspberries!

Maribels Fine FashionsFeaturing FRESH FX this week. 604-885-2029RONANow 2 locations to serve you, Pender Harbour and Sechelt (new)Three Dog BakeryBaking Treats for your pets all summer long!Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement SocietyAnnual Kids Catch a Trout Day, Saturday, July 4th 10 am to 3:30 pm.Tsain Ko Native Gifts and ArtGreat selection of west coast Souvenirs and great gift ideas, 604-885-4592Pedals & PaddlesGorgeous location, waterfront, Zodiac and kayak tours, 604-885-6440Refl ections Bed & BathDowntown Sechelt, great selection of towels, pillows & linens 604-885-4893PENDER HARBOURRuby Lake Resort and La Trattoria ItalianoSeafood, Pasta, Vegetarian Dishes, Wild Game & Mushrooms, Pender Harbour 604-883-2269

• Outboard Motors • Rugged Boats • Stihl Products • Lawn mowers & Tractors• and much more

104 - 1870 Cosyan Way off Field Rd 604.885.4616

Power Products • Motorcycles • Marine

GIBSONS

SECHELT PENDER HARBOUR

Sunshine Coast

THINGS TO DO


this

5685 Cowrie St. 604-740-2660

ARTWORKS GALLERY & PICTURE FRAMINGLOCAL ART

Sechelt: 4330 Hwy 101Mon-Sat 8am-9pm • Sun 8am-8pm

Madeira Park: 12887 M.P. RoadOpen daily 8:30am-8pm

Gibsons: 1100 Hwy 101Open daily 8am-10pm

3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU!

Fresh! Local! In Season!

style with personalityHome Decor

5697 Cowrie St. 604-885-7807Lots of new & exciting things in stock!

Zodiac tours from $40pp Kayak tours & Rentals • Paddle Board Yoga Family rates • Ladies Nights • Best Location

Call or click for details

7425 Sechelt Inlet Road • 604-885-6440 www.PedalsPaddles.com

• Extra Foods • Extra Foods Gas Bar • TD Canada Trust • Starbucks • A&W Restaurant • Sechelt Insurance • Mark’s

• Ricky’s All Day Grill • The Source • Your Dollar Store With More

5500 Sunshine Coast Hwy. • www.tsain-kovillage.com

TSAIN-KO VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTREFEATURING

WWW.CITYTRANSFER.COM

310-CITY (2489) Next day, damage-free delivery.Performance Guaranteed.

Wild Game & Mushrooms, Seafood, Pasta and Vegetarian Dishes Open for Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week! Call for Reservations!

15426 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Pender Harbour • www.rubylakeresort.com • 604-883-2269

Open for Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week! Call for Reservations!

Ruby Lake Resort

JOIN US ON OUR WATERFRONT PATIO!Live Hawaiian Music every Thursday!

Double Helix guitar duo Friday July 10th

at West Coast Wilderness Lodgeat West Coast Wilderness Lodge

Fly & Dine Fly returnfrom

Sechelt 5-course seasonal tasting menu –Party of four $169 each, party of six $149 each

604.883.3667www.wcwl.com

NINE & DINE for $39Incl. tax

Sunday-Friday from 3pm at the Pender Harbour Golf Club9 holes of golf • 1/2 cart rental • $15 Bistro credit

604.883.9541 to book your tee time!Bistro Open 7 days a week at 11:00am

Pender Harbour Golf Club - 13823 Sunshine Coast HighwayMaribels Fine FashionsFeaturing FRESH FX this week. 604-885-2029RONANow 2 locations to serve you, Pender Harbour and Sechelt (new)Three Dog BakeryBaking Treats for your pets all summer long!Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement SocietyAnnual Kids Catch a Trout Day, Saturday, July 4th 10 am to 3:30 pm.Tsain Ko Native Gifts and ArtGreat selection of west coast Souvenirs and great gift ideas, 604-885-4592Pedals & PaddlesGorgeous location, waterfront, Zodiac and kayak tours, 604-885-6440Refl ections Bed & BathDowntown Sechelt, great selection of towels, pillows & linens 604-885-4893PENDER HARBOURRuby Lake Resort and La Trattoria ItalianoSeafood, Pasta, Vegetarian Dishes, Wild Game & Mushrooms, Pender Harbour 604-883-2269

Back Nine BistroJust a short drive from Sechelt at the Pender Harbour Golf Club - Nine & Dine $39. 604-883-9541

Westcoast Wilderness LodgeFly and Dine from Sechelt to Egmont includes a 5 course seasonal tasting menu, Enjoy the scenery, views and fi ne food. Or book an overnight stay. 604-883-3667

City TransferServing Powell River and the Sunshine Coast. Next day, damage free delivery, dedicated customer service 310-2489.

Egmont Heritage MuseumVisit our local Egmont museum to learn the history of the area. There are excellent displays of logging equipment, commercial fi shing, native arts and an incredible window display of collectible bottles.

Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial ParkProvides hiking trails and viewing areas for visitors who wish to experience the awesome power of incredibly turbulent tidal rapids. On a 3 metre tide, 200 billion gallons of water fl ow through the narrows.

BC First AidMarine First Aid training course' Special $10 off July 13,14 2015. (Confi rm your seat by July 6th)

604.885.jump (5867) toll free 1.877.886.5867

FIRST AID & SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Wilderness Foodsafe Advanced Courses

Workplace Childcare Industrial

Marine Family Healthcare

First Aid Training

Advanced Courses

Training on YOUR

schedule

AD CONFIRMATION




AD SIZE BOOKED 1/4 HORIZONTAL (9.75” x 3.18”)

Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement SocietyANNUAL KIDS CATCH-A-TROUT DAY

Contact: 604-885-4136 / [email protected] www.scsalmon.org

Hosted By Chapman Creek Hatchery

Saturday, July 4 • 10 am – 3:30 pm

FACE PAINTING • GRILLED FOODS FROZEN TREATS • CUPCAKES • GAMESMUSIC • MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

R0011062640

$10.00 ticket book includes:$• Catch and Keep 1 Monster Rainbow Trout• Hot Dog• Soft Drink or Juice• Fridge Magnet

AD CONFIRMATION










R0011062640


• FACE PAINTING • GRILLED FOODS • FROZEN TREATS

• CUPCAKES• MUSIC AND GAMES

• MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

Saturday, July 4 • 10 am - 3:30 pm

AD CONFIRMATION










R0011062640


• Catch and Keep 1 Monster Rainbow Trout

• Hot Dog • Soft Drink or Juice

• Fridge Magnet

BACKEDDYR E S O R T & M A R I N A

OPEN EVERY DAY!

HOME OF THE WORLD FAMOUS SKOOKUM BURGER

Waterfront Pub • Ocean View Cabins • Moorage • Fuel16660 Backeaddy Road, Egmont 1.800.626.0599 www.backeddy.ca

Sunshine Coast

THINGS TO DO


HEALTH & WELLNESSLocalthe

DON’T LIKE CHEMICALS?Then You’ll LOVE

Hair Colour Hair Products Skincare Make-up

Salon & Spa5530 Wharf Avenue, Sechelt

604.740.2545

604.885.2969Helping You Get Moving!

www.dolphinphysiofitness.com5711 Mermaid St, Unit 102, Sechelt

DOLPHIN PHYSIO & FITNESS

GYM - 2 Months $96 FREE PHYSIO CONSULT with Katie Angermeyer, M.Sc., Registered Physical Therapist

Hea

ring

Hou

se_1

1202

014

3X7.

25_P

ROO

F

If hearing loss affects your interactions with family and friends,then it’s time you did something about it!

Dr. Shannon MacLean, PhDRegistered Audiologist

Call 604-885-0941 for an appointmentwww.thehearinghouse.ca

Hearing Assessment All Ages • Communication CounselingHearing Protection • Hearing Aids

Feel at home

Here for You

Enjoythe Gardens

The money spent on a daily cup of coffee over five yearswould cover the average cost of two hearing aids.

The Stars Inline Seniors Services

Massage Cleaning Service Companionship Organizational Service Meal Planning & Cooking

Property Maintenance – Spring Cleanup

House Sitting – Pet & Plant Care

Groceries & Prescriptions – Pickup & Delivery

All Your Needs in One!

Commitment to the greater good!

Contact Lee 604.989.0383

15% disCount for Legion MeMbers 20% on annuaL bookings St

ar In

line_

0430

2015

2x4

_PRO

OF

938 Gibsons Way, Unit 204, Gibsons, [email protected]

604-886-7830 www.sunshinecoastdental.com

| Dr. Mehrdad Jamei| Dr. Denise Chiasson| Dr. Lisa Virkela| Dr. Vineyard Choy

New Patients & Emergencies WelcomeMonday - Saturday & Evenings

Summer is a season best spent outdoors, and many people anxiously await their opportunity to soak up some sun in the warm, summer air. But the summer heat – at least at the moment – can seem re-lentless, posing a potentially

significant threat to those who aren't careful.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two of the biggest concerns for those spending time under the summer sun. Differentiating between the two and understanding the

The dangers of heat: know the signscauses and symptoms of each can help revellers survive the summer heat.What is heat exhaustion?

Those who work or exercise in humid or hot conditions might have experienced some level of heat exhaustion. When a person is suffering from heat exhaustion, their body is los-ing its fluids through sweat, and that loss causes dehydra-tion. The body will also over-heat, with its temperature ris-ing as high 40C.What is heat stroke?

Heat stroke can be life-

threatening. When a person is experiencing heat stroke, his or her body's cooling system stops working, and the body's temperature can rise to 40.5C or higher. The cooling system is controlled by the brain, so heat stroke can even damage the brain and/or additional internal organs.

What causes heat exhaustion?

Many people who suffer from heat exhaustion are not used to exercising or working in hot or humid environments, an unfamiliarity that makes them susceptible to heat ex-

Seat belts workedShortly after 9 am on Sun-

day June 28, emergency per-sonnel were called to the Sunshine Coast Hwy just west of Shorncliffe Avenue, for a single-vehicle rollover.

Sunshine Coast RCMP, the Sechelt Fire Department, and BC Ambulance service at-tended and found a newer SUV on its roof in the south-bound lane of the highway. The jaws of life had to be used to extricate the elderly female driver, who was alone in the vehicle. After reviewing the collision scene and speaking with a witness, police believe a medical incident may have contributed to the collision, and speed is not believed to have been a factor.

“This collision highlights the importance of seat belt use,” said Constable Harrison Mohr with Sunshine Coast RCMP. “Despite the vehicle landing on its roof, the driver was held securely in her seat, and was still upside down herself when emergency per-

haustion. Gardeners, for ex-ample, might be able to work in the garden in late spring and feel no ill effects. However, once summer arrives with its humidity and higher tempera-tures, those same gardeners are not accustomed to such conditions and might develop heat exhaustion as a result. Especially humid days make it difficult for the body to prop-erly evaporate sweat, and the body will lose fluids and elec-trolytes. As this is happening, people who do not adequately replace those lost fluids are more likely to suffer from heat exhaustion.

What causes heat stroke?Unlike heat exhaustion,

which is largely caused by ex-ternal conditions, heat stroke can result from an existing medical condition or medica-tions. People with certain con-ditions or on medications that hinder the body's ability to sweat may be predisposed to heat stroke because their cool-ing mechanisms are already impaired or compromised. But heat stroke can also be caused by anyone exerting themselves in a hot environment, even if those people do not have a pre-existing medical condition.What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?Heat exhaustion symptoms vary but can include:• sweating profusely• feelings of dizziness• muscle cramps or pains• fainting• dark-coloured urine (dehydration)• nausea• pale skin• rapid heartbeat• headacheWhat are the symptoms of heat stroke?A body temperature of 40.5C or above is a tell-tale indicator of heat stroke, but additional symptoms may include:• throbbing headache• flushed, hot and dry skin• slightly elevated blood pressure• dizziness and light- headedness• nausea and vomiting• rapid, shallow breathing• lack of sweating despite the heat• rapid heartbeat that is strong or weak• unconsciousnessWhat do I do if I suspect I am suffering from heat exhaustion?

If heat exhaustion is sus-pected, get out of the heat im-mediately, ideally into an air-conditioned room but under a tree in the shade if that's the only option. Call a doctor if you cannot keep fluids down or if you seem incoherent.

Those who can keep flu-ids down should drink plenty of non-caffeinated and non-alcoholic beverages, and re-move any tight or unnecessary clothing. In addition, take a cool shower or bath, but ide-ally only do so if someone is around to monitor you.What should I do if I suspect I am suffering from heat stroke?

Heat stroke is potentially life-threatening, so immedi-ately dial 911 if you feel you have heat stroke. If you suspect someone else has heat stroke, administer some first aid while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. Move the person to an air-conditioned room, and try to get his or her body tempera-ture down to a more manage-able 38C. Wet the person's skin and apply ice packs to the armpits, groin, neck, and back, as these areas have an abun-dance of blood vessels close to the skin, and cooling them can help lower body temperature. Metro

sonnel arrived. The outcome would have been far worse had the driver not been wear-ing her seat belt.”

Paramedics took the driver to hospital with undeter-mined injuries, however she was conscious and talking at the scene. Submitted by RCMP

RCMP PHOTO


Events on the Sunshine Coast

July 3Malaspina Regatta, Fishermen’s Resort & Marina, Pender Harbour, race at 11am, BBQ at 5pm, $25 per boatJuly 3Music in the Landing, Martini Madness in Gazebo on the wharf, Gibsons, 7-8pmJuly 3David Roche show “My Face is Acting up” with special guest Donna Shugar, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, $10July 4Kids Catch A Trout Day, Chapman Creek Hatchery, off Field Rd., Wilson Creek, 10am-3pm, free, $10 if you catch a fishJuly 4Walking tour (90 minutes) of Gibsons Landing with historian Dale Peterson, meet at Gibsons Visitors Centre, 10am, by donationJuly 4Pop-up art show with a group of artists, 1877 Field Rd., Wilson Creek, 10am-2pmJuly 4Summer music with Justus (noon) and The Knotty Dotters (1pm), Sechelt Library lawn, freeJuly 4Sargeant Bay 25th anniversary, with cake and low tide beach exploration with naturalists, Sargeant Bay Provincial Park, Halfmoon Bay, noon-4pm, freeJuly 4Music in the Landing, Butler in the Hey, Winegarden Park, Gibsons, 7-8pm, by donationJuly 4 & 5Art show with four painters, 5621 Marine Dr., Gibsons, 10am-4pmJuly 5Music in the Landing, the Knotty Dotters, Winegarden bus stop stage, Gibsons, 11am-1pm, by donationJuly 7Coast Cultural Alliance AGM, Rockwood Centre, Sechelt, 5-6:30pmJuly 8Reception and showing of works created during the summer art program for kids, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 1:30pmJuly 10Coast School of Celtic Music gala concert, Rockwood Pavilion, Sechelt, 7pm, $20July 10Coffee house with a number of acts, school of music, Madeira Park, 8-10pm, $10

www.thelocalweek ly.ca

Free outdoor concerts in Sechelt all summerSechelt Summer Music Series

Saturday, July 4th, 2015Sechelt Library “Garden Stage”

5795 Cowrie Street 12:00pm - Justus

1:00pm - The Knotty Dotters Sponsored by:

1:00pm - The Knotty Dotters Sponsored by:

LARGEST SELECTION OF NATURAL CARE PRODUCTS ON THE COAST Wilson Creek Plaza, Sechelt 604-740-5813

This ad sponsored by:

FRIDAY, JULY 3 4:00-6:00pm Gibsons Farmers Market Cam Peters Young local talent, vocals/guitar

FRIDAY, JULY 3 7:00-8:00pm Gazebo on the wharf ‘Martini Madness’ Kevin Crofton, vocals; Andy Amanovich, bass; Graham Walker, drums

SATURDAY, JULY 4 7:00-8:45pm Winegarden Waterfront Park ‘Butler in the Hey’ World, dance, funk Michael Lacoste, guitar, vocals, dijeridoo, Grant Olsen, trombone, keys, harmonica, vocals, Barry Taylor, drums, Ohan Vandermeer, bass

SUNDAY, JULY 5 11:00 1:00pm Bus Stop Stage next to Sunday Market

MusicGIBSONS

in the Landingin the Landing

Your Personal Care Pharmacy

‘Knotty Dotters Marimba Band’ 8 women playing music from Zimbabwe

Next Music in the Landing JULY 11th

weekend

‘Butler in the Hey’

FIFA WORLD CUP FINALat ROBERTS CREEK LEGION

HI-DEF • NO COVER

SUNDAY, July 5th, 4:00pm ( open @ 3pm):

Germany or USA v. England or JapanMINORS WELCOME • TONS of HALF-TIME PRIZES Lucky’s Rib Tips and/or Wings dinner $9 ($4 kids’ size)

Veggie Chili & Cornbread • Free juice for the kids

Members and their Guests Welcome July New Membership Special $27.50 for the rest of 2015

The Friendly Little Legion • robertscreeklegion.ca 3064 Lower Road • 604-886-9813

ARTS & CULTURELocalthe

Art Review

Nancy PincombeFreelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture

You’ve lived here how many years? Driven past the “chainsaw art” sign how many times? And you haven’t stopped in to view Jim’s cre-ations? Shame on you.

The clean and heady smell of woodchips and shavings hits you when you open your car door. His gate is locked, but Jim’s nearly always at his workshop in upper upper Gibsons. The display room is extensive, including con-nected tarpaulins, nooks and sheds, and represents years of work.

You see, Jim Harding IS the ‘Coast. He was born here, has lived here (Pender Harbour, Nelson Island, Gibsons), and he so succinctly represents the old-style Sunshine Coast, working with local materials, local themes, and worrying about the marketing after-wards. You already know his work, because it graces storefronts, house fronts, driveways and gardens all over the place. It’s whimsical (baby bears climbing trees), humorous (ageing rock-ers with guitars and ciggies dangling), gorgeous (herons and beautifully etched faces and figures in red and yellow cedar), and practical (a nice plaque for your house num-bers). There is something for everyone. Day five of houseg-uests? Running out of ideas? Bring them to Jim’s gallery to stroll and browse. Carvings come in all sizes and most are reasonably-priced.

My favourite might be the herons - it’s kind of my bird. But I also loved the eagles'

heads and the wood spirits. Hey, my birthday’s coming up...

For some reason visitors often want to categorize Jim and his work. “Is this a hobby?” he’s often asked. His reply is pretty restrained, but there’s a fair degree of frus-tration in his voice. He’s done the west coast round of work-ing on tugs and commercial fish boats, but the wood carv-ing has held him for a long time now. He’s at it, usually, seven days a week. He’s try-ing to do just what many of us are attempting: to earn a living doing something we love, something we’re good at, rather than something... else. Sound familiar?

Jim works mostly with red and yellow cedar. You’ll see many variations of bear, heron, eagle, sea life (there’s a wonderful, huge seahorse) and the occasional wizard. He prefers figures, though, and “the wood spirit,” beard-ed men’s faces, are perhaps the most arresting. Here’s what Jim says on a sign in his shop about the spirits of our

woods which provide his ma-terial and his inspiration:

“Seeing one is said to be quite a lucky thing as they are fairly elusive creatures. Give the spirit a name and give it a place of honour...If you do these things your wood spirit will bring his gentle wisdom, humor and luck into your home.”

Sounds like a good idea.Jim has a great, up-to-date

website. Have a look: www.jimswoodencreations.com

A pair of wood spirits. Carver Jim Harding says treat them properly and they can bring luck into your home. NANCY PINCOMBE PHOTO

The Society for Preserva-tion of Arts, Culture and Envi-ronment (S.P.A.C.E) is heading into its second season of the Night Market, that will take place every Thursday from July 2nd to September 3rd.

This open- air event will run from 5pm-9pm, at 626 Shaw Rd. in Gibsons, and will feature food, music and prod-ucts from local vendors. Visi-tors are invited to enjoy the full site liquor licensing privi-leges whilst enjoying Sun-shine Coast musical talents.

Event co coordinator Leah Morgan said that S.P.A.C.E. created the event to promote a more active cultural com-munity in Upper Gibsons and provide a supportive com-

munal environment to enable networking for artistic, musi-cal and other cultural endeav-ors.

“We have a great space here with wonderful products, amazing talent and some ro-tating new concepts such as live art, so we’re really hop-ing the community comes out to support it, “ Morgan says. “We love being a part of a more vibrant arts and music community in Upper Gibsons and hope the Night Market can keep growing.”

Admission to the Gibsons Night Market is free and ev-eryone is welcome. S.P.A.C.E. will donate the proceeds back into the Sunshine Coast Arts Community. Submitted

Gibsons night market opens

Every Saturday at noon throughout the summer, the District of Sechelt is present-ing free concerts featuring an eclectic mix of genres with local Sunshine Coast perform-ers, including :

Brothers in Farms, The Rak-ish Angles, Janet Panic, Butler in the Hey! and many more all summer at the Garden Stage on the Sechelt Library lawn.

This year's season starts out Saturday, July 4 with Local Duo Justus at noon, and marimba ladies The Knotty Dotters at 1pm at the Garden Stage.

Then on Sundays through-out August the downtown location hosts additional noon hour concerts. "The Old Church square" on Cowrie street hosts shows at noon and 1pm. Submitted

Sechelt summer music


www.scrd.ca/Recreation604-885-PLAY (7529)

GIBSONS AND AREA COMMUNITY CENTRE

LEARN TO PLAY

HOCKEY

The Sunshine Coast Regional District is hosting a variety of summer hockey programs for residents and visitors of the Sunshine Coast that run from August 24 to 28:

Hockey School for Tykes is for 5 and 6 year olds and runs on-ice 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and off-ice 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This program is limited to 20 participants.

Hockey School for Novice to Peewee is for 7 to 12 year olds and takes place between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It consists of two ice sessions—an off ice session and a lunch break. This program is divided into two groups based on age and/or ability.

The Bantam-Midget Conditioning Camp is an evening program that is designed for players interested in Rep level or a junior hockey career. This program starts on the ice at 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and finishes with off ice hockey specific training outdoors until 8:00 p.m.

The Duffers Adult Learn to Play hockey camp runs from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

One Goal is a five-day program that takes place from August 3 to September 4 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for beginners ages 3 to 6.

Detailed schedules can be found at www.scrd.ca/SCRD-Recreation.

Helloooo Special Olympic fans and dedicated readers! Mike Oswald here with more of the Sunshine Coast Special O World!

Special Olympics Sun-shine Coast is wrapping up its Spring/Summer season and it has been a jam-packed month with sports coming to a close, tournaments and special events.

On June 6th & 7th at McLean Park in Coquitlam the Sunshine Coast Ravens attended a softball tourna-ment. They played three very good games, pulling out all the stops against North Shore Sluggers, Langley and the North Van Shockers. Strong plays were made by Michael Beckman, Kyle Van-derHeide, Christel Jensen, Michael Brooks, Bryan Ware and Gus Vaughn.

On Monday, June 15th a Special Olympics Soccer game took place between Gibsons and Sechelt. The ath-letes showed off their great new uniforms and the play was fast and fierce. Near the end of the game, many at-tendees were drafted into playing the final few mo-ments.

Directly after, the annual general meeting of Special Olympics Sunshine Coast was brought to order with the executive sharing an-nual reports and election of officers. Marie Telder, fresh from training for the World Games in L.A. showed off her new team Canada outfit and a guest from head office, Darren Inouye, Region 5 Co-

Some of the volunteers and coaches who keep the Special Olympics Sunshine Coast working. They were honoured at a June 20 banquet. JULIET PETERSOHN PHOTO

Sport

Mike Oswald SC Special Olympics

ordinator congratulated our local for our dedication and accomplishments.

On Saturday, June 20th the final Bocce game featured a guest appearance by a visit-ing Vancouver team. They en-gaged in friendly competition and stayed for fellowship and delicious snacks. Later that evening, the Sechelt Legion was filled to capacity for the Annual Volunteer Apprecia-tion Banquet.

The evening began with donations to our local being acknowledged. Over $1,700 and a brand new sound sys-tem will benefit us greatly, thanks to the generosity of our community! Special thanks go out to Paul Lith and Trevor Birch of the Sechelt Legion, and Jordan McCourt. All the dozens of volunteers and coaches were given small tokens of appreciations and gathered for a group photo.

Our local Rhythmic Gym-nastics team performed a very talented routine; new athletes were welcomed as well as acknowledgement

given to those athletes and volunteers who have gradu-ated from high school this year.

The night was closed by a slideshow presented by An-nette Bertrand showcasing volunteers as well as athletes. There was even a bit of music for a wee time for dancing!

I reported last column about an upcoming game between the RCMP and the Sechelt Special Olympic Soc-cer team…Well the game happened, just not with the RCMP. Unfortunately the of-ficers who were going to make an appearance were otherwise engaged. As it turned out, volunteers from the audience were invited to help form “Team England” VS “Team Canada” It was a lot of fun and there was even pizza and licorice to enjoy at the end.

That’s about all for now folks! Tune in next time for a report on the World Games in LA and the awesomeness of Special Olympics!

The Middle Age Vegan

Deb Calderon

Finally, after years of re-jecting tempeh I am learn-ing to cook it. Tempeh is a bit like tofu, but it is a fermented cooked soybean. It is a very

MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP*A NICE STACK FOR 1-2 SANDWICHES

INGREDIENTS: • 5 ounces tempeh (2/3 a standard 8 ounce pack)• 1-2 Tbsp maple or agave syrup• 1 Tbsp olive oil• 1/2 tsp cumin• a dash of cayenne• 1 tsp liquid smoke* (optional)• 1 tsp soy sauce• 1/2 tsp thick black pepper• for pan: 2 tsp olive oil

*if you don't have liquid smoke use these BBQ spice combos:(garlic, pepper, paprika and onion)

Tempeh Bacon, Vegan Facon

DIRECTIONS:1. Very thinly slice the tempeh.2. As thin as you can slice it without it falling apart.3. Combine all ingredients in a shallow dish.4. Soak tempeh in marinade for 1-2 minutes.5. Turn saute pan on high, add 1-2 tsp olive oil. Lay the tempeh flat on skillet. One layer only. Drizzle a bit of excess marinade onto skillet-it should be sizzling a lot now.6. Allow to cook for 1 minute, then flip. Allow to cook for another minute on other side-or until both sides are crisp and browned.7. Lay cooked tempeh on parchment paper to cool. Sprinkle with black pepper and thick sea salt to taste.8. For a crisper tempeh bacon, do not pour excess marinade in skillet, and allow all liquid to steam off of pan while cooking. Serve.

healthy choice and so ver-satile. You can buy it in most health food stores or big gro-cery chains.

I have sauteed it, baked it and mushed it up and made it into patties. This recipe, which comes from healthy-happylife.com is a great way to get a snappy smoky fla-vour for your lettuce, facon bacon and tomato sandwich.

Because you are using maple syrup or agave in the marinade you have to watch it as you cook it doesn’t burn.

From someone who hated my first taste of tempeh I have come around to using it a lot. I order 12 packages at a time and they stay in my fridge, just ready for my next vegan concoction.

INCIDENTS REPORTJune 23-30UNRULY PARTY

Shortly before 10 pm on June 24, police received a disturbance call about a large gathering of loud youth at the Roberts Creek Picnic Area in the 3500 block of Beach Av-enue. When police arrived, they found over 100 youth in the area celebrating the end of school. Most were cooperative and left the area when request-ed, however after an officer ar-rested an intoxicated youth for urinating on private property, a small group of intoxicated young males became aggres-sive with police, and charges including assaulting a police officer are now being recom-mended.

TRAFFICOn June 23, a two vehicle

incident occurred at the inter-section of Shornecliffe Avenue and Highway 101 after the first northbound vehicle stopped for a pedestrian in the cross-

Police ReportRoyal CanadianMounted Police

walk. The driver of the second vehicle advised that the sun had been in her eyes and she failed to see the stopped ve-hicle in time to stop without rear-ending it. The first vehicle sustained notable damage but both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. The matter has been referred to ICBC.

On June 25, police attended a single vehicle incident on Highway 101 near Sakinaw Lake after a vehicle drove straight through on a curve, crossed the highway, and col-lided with a tree. Fortunately, no other vehicles were in-volved. The driver, who advised he'd lost consciousness, only sustained minor injuries but the vehicle had to be towed. Police recommended that the driver seek medical attention to determine why he lost con-sciousness.

On June 29, a hit and run was reported in the 900 block of Gower Point Road after a resident found his motorcycle damaged along one side and on its front fender. A witness advised a black pick up truck had backed into the motor-cycle. The blonde male driver, who appeared to be in his 30's,

exited the truck, stood the bike back up and gathered up some of the parts that had broken off the bike and then left the scene without leaving a note. The witness was only able to obtain the first two digits off the truck which may have been "HX." The matter has been referred to ICBC, but anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP, refer-ence file number 15-4291.

THEFTSOn June 23 at 4 pm, a thief

gained entry to a vehicle that was parked and left running and unlocked in front of the Sechelt Public Library while the owner ran briefly into the library. The thief stole a black iPod 4 in a black and blue Ot-terbox case and assorted ca-bles.

During the afternoon of June 25, a Coast resident was using an ATM machine in the 5700 block of Teredo Street, Sechelt, when she forgot to take her bank card after finishing her transaction. She returned min-utes later only to find a thief had withdrawn funds from her account and taken the card as well. Police are reviewing sur-veillance video footage.


Go to our online store for all

your towing and recreational needs!

kenmacparts.myrecstore.caShip the items to your place or ours.

1045 Gibsons Way • 604-886-2031Mon - Sat 8-5:30 • Sun 12-5 • www.kenmacpart.com

Parts Dept: 604-883-2616 • Fax: 604-883-952913540 Sunshine Coast Highway, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H1

www.PenderHarbourDiesel.ca

604.883.2616

99

99

99

Bowen Island Ecological

Reserve

Provincial ParkTetrahedron

Cypress Provincial

Park

Lynn Valley R

d

Marine Dr

Tayl

or W

ay

Trans-Canada Hwy

North Vancouver

Marine

Dr

W snosbiG

ayNor

th R

d

Horseshoe Bay

Public Access

Snug Cove Public Access

Keats Island

Plumper Cove Provincial

Marine Park

Gibsons Public Access

Gibsons

Sunshine Coast Hwy

Lions Bay

Halkett Bay Provincial

Marine Park

Ramillies Channel

Anvil Island

Bain Creek

Port Mellon

McNair Creek Park Public Access

Zorro Bay

Thornbrough Channel

Furry Creek

Porteau Cove Provincial

Park

Porteau Cove Public Access

Islet View

Woodfibre

Britannia Beach

Murrin Provincial

Park

Shannon Falls

Provincial Park

Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

SquamishSkwelwil'em Squamish

Estuary Wildlife Management Area

Squamish Public AccessTantalus

Landing

Hwy

99

Sea to Sky Marine Trail

N

W E

S

West Vancouver

Bowen Island

Sea t

o Sky

Hwy

Gambier Island

Howe Sound

Trans-Canada Trail

yw

H nolleM troP

0

Scale in kilometres

1 2 3 4 5

MAP LEGENDRECREATION SITES & TRAILS BC CAMPSITE

PROVINCIAL PARK CAMPSITE

PUBLIC ACCESS BOAT LAUNCH

HIGHWAY

ROAD

TRANS CANADA TRAIL

PROVINCIAL PARK

ECOLOGICAL RESERVE

Gibsons' Mayor Wayne Rowe, centre left, and SCRD Board Chair Garry Nohr, centre right, cut a ribbon at Winegarden Park on Sunday, June 28 to offi cially open the Sea to Sky Marine Trail, a new kayaking and camping trail stretching to Squamish. See map below. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO

MON-THURS 8am-9pm • FRI & SAT 8am-9pm • SUN 9am-6pm

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST • Prices in effect Fri. July 3 to Thurs. July 9 12875 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park • To order call 604-883-2411

TRY OUR TAKE-N-BAKE PIZZAS!

LEAN GROUND BEEF ��$4.99/LB

FREE RUN TURKEYS ��$1.99/LB

REFILL STATION - 4 LULTRA PURE WATER �� 75¢

2 L - ASSORTEDCOKE ��2/$5.00

FARM FED - BONELESS - SKINLESS

CHICKEN BREASTS ��$6.99/LB

BANANAS ��39¢

/LB

COME TRY OUR FRESH BAKINGAND PREPARED MEALS

BOLTHOUSE - 340 GPETITE CARROTS ��$9.94 EA

About 120 people paid $100 each for a multi-course dinner at Ruby Lake Resort and Trattoria Italiana on Saturday, June 27. Eight chefs from Culinary Team Canada joined resident chef Aldo Cogrossi in what was both a celebration of -- and a fundraiser for – the team, seen at the left. On the right, the chefs prepare desert (Pavlova with lemon mascarpone, mascaraed strawberry and basil sorbet), following a meal that ranged from smoked octopus salad through artic char foi gras terrine to grilled kangaroo, alligator sausage and wild boar. A sour note came near the end of the evening when a man who had booked a table for eight slipped away with his companions and then cancelled his credit card, defrauding the restaurant of $800. Police are investi-gating. Chef Aldo says his plan is to repeat the event next year, without the dine and dash. KOCASSALE DIOUBATE PHOTOS


[email protected]

SERVICE DIRECTORY


SuncoastSundecks Inc.Authorized Dealer Installer

Serving The Coast for 20 Years•High Quality PVC Vinyl Decking•Aluminum & Glass Railings•Custom Topless Glass Systems•Attention To Detail & Full Warranties

604-885-4009FREE ESTIMATES

www.weatherdek.comwww.railcraft.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REDECOR CONSIGNMENT Love your downtown! We have great shopping for a small town...Everybody says so! Everyone from Vancou-ver to Montreal to Denmark. We have a favourite must see shop. Stylish and af-fordable home and cottage decor. New this week: small mid century dresser, bed-ding, folding wood chairs, vintage wood boxes, linen tablecloths and vintage ten-nis rackets and water skis.Design and de-cluttering services offered www.re-decorsechelt, 5660 Cowrie St.,Sechelt 604-885-5884

ALANON/ALTEEN for friends and families of al-coholics. Meetings Monday - Friday. Call 604-886-4594, 604-885-0101, 604-886-9059, 604-883-2882.

For Sale - MiScLATTICE: NEW 4x8 sheets, heavy duty, $45 each. Vari-ous other sizes available. 604-885-7014

RV SiteSGIBSONS RV RESORT: $500/mo (3 mth min), includes hydro/sewer/water. RV site only. Internet, $20, Cable TV, $20. Pets ok. RV to be 1995 or newer. 1051 Gilmour Rd. Gibsons. Call 604-989-7275.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION Join us for weekly ses-sions at Roberts Creek. The Buddha-Dharma Sangha welcomes newcomers of all levels of experience. Before you attend for the first time, please request free intro-ductory material: [email protected]. -Admission by donation-

PROFESSIONAL LIBRAR-IAN will catalog any of your collections: books, cds, jew-elry, household furnishings. Will edit any papers or man-uscripts Low rates. [email protected] or 778-899-9964

Wanted

Did you know?THE LOCAL’s newsprint, regular or glossy paper, is biodegradable, recyclable and is printed with vegetable-based ink. Please recycle this newspaper.


www.thelocalweekly.ca

#213-5701 Teredo St., Sechelt • phone 604-885-3134 email: [email protected] • fax: 604 885-3194

Why settle for less?The Local gives you...

• 100% market penetration in every area of the Sunshine Coast • the ONLY community newspaper delivered to your home and business mailbox on the Sunshine Coast

So get the most for your advertising dollar!Your weekly community newspaper

Marketplace

Work WantedFOR HIRE - Skilled & ex-perienced gardener with horticulture education. Hard-working & reliable. Serving Roberts Creek & Gibsons. Ryan 604-886-3552

CALL ALEJANDRO604.741.4343

CLEANING SERVICESJ & J Total Cleaning

Commercial & residential, windows, pressure washing,

gutters, demossing, RV’s. WCB. Bonded.

Call Bob: 778 858 9386Or Email:

[email protected]

www.absolutestonesolutions.com

Serving Vancouver and the surrounding communities for the last 10 years. Our customer service and quality speaks for itself!

STONE COUNTERTOPS GRANITE • MARBLE • QUARTZDirect from the Manufacturer... Means you SAVE $$$!

ABSOLUTE STONE SOLUTIONS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Esprit Day Care is looking for substitute staff.

The staff member must have ECE training,

and be willing to have fun. Also be part of the team.

Please phone Helen @ 604-886-7739 or

come in and see her.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Windows • GuttersHand Siding Scrub

& Pressure WashcallTheBoys.ca

604-885-0661FREE EST. ~ WCB

EMPLOYMENT

LOYALTY CARDFind out why the Sunshine Coast is joining millions of shoppers and over 40,000 merchants to benefit from the best FREE loyalty re-ward card ever! Shop and save up to 5% cash back weekly right into your pock-et. To discover more about this unique program please call 604-780-8085.

HELP WANTED Trustworthy, experienced house-cleaning lady needed in Gibsons. Part time, on call. 604.886.2912

HELP WANTED

Welcome

2015 Visitor Guide Now Available2015 Visitor Guide Now Available

Esprit Day Care is looking for full-time and part-time ECE

certified staff who are willing to have fun. After 3 months the

person will be eligible for medical benefit plan.

Please call Helen @ 604-886-7739 or bring in a resume.

The Brick in Gibsons has an immediate opening for

2 employees in our delivery / warehouse operations. We are looking to fill a full time and part time summer position.

Please drop by the store and drop off your resume to store manager Andy Evans.

WEEKEND ESTATE SALEWILSON CREEK

SATURDAY, JULY 4 • 9am-3:30pm

SUNDAY, JULY 5 • 10:30am-3pm

WAREHOUSE 17 - 1877 FIELD ROAD

Cash sales onlyNo Advance Sales

Hwy 1 to Field Rd, Wilson Creek; follow Sale signs, left turn, continue behind 91.7 FM buildingOak claw foot dining table w. buffet, china cabinet & 6 chairs, 2 upholstered armchairs from Kerns, La-Z-Boy chair, love seat, set of 8 vintage Quebec church chairs, coffee tables, end tables, spinning wheel, older sewing machine, rocking chair, dressers, Lucite spiral chandelier, lamps, antique & collectible glass, china etc, kitchenware, fishing gear, older crab traps, coolers, books and more.Photos and info. to follow on SSC Craigslist

FOR SALE; Brunswick Re-vere snooker table in fair condition, 3 piece Italian slate, with cues, stand, balls. Approximately 40 years old $550 Tel: 778 840 6754.

FOR SALE – Walker with brakes, basket $60 Call 604-885-9643

ATTENTION LASER SAILORS! Poise Cove Laser Regata hosted by the Sunshine Coast Sailing Assoc. July 11. Join us for the fun, infor-mal round the marks racing. Registration is open at 9am. Skippers meeting at 10am. $25 fee covers lunch, prizes and refreshments. Contact race chairman, Kevin McE-voy 604.885.4536

WANTED – Cash for un-wanted travel trailers, mo-torhomes, vehicles, etc 604-886-7341.

LOST: Glasses, red wire-rimmed prescription with tiny rhinestone trim in Gib-sons. Please call 604-885-6464.

Lost

Ask forWaynne

Sout

h Co

ast F

ord

_020

5201

5_

1X2

PRO

OF

Ask forWaynne

SALESWharf Rd, Sechelt, 604-885-3281

Waynne PrettySOUTH COAST FORD

Automotive

LANGDALERecently reno’d small 1 bed garden level suite avail July 1. Steps to ferry terminal. $875 plus utils. NS/NP 1 yr lease

ROBERTS CREEKFully furnished 3 bed cottage with gas fp, close to the beach. $1300 plus utils, avail July 15. 1 year lease. NS/NPContact Julia: 604.886.6618 or

[email protected]

71 Rolls Royce Blue. In beau-tiful cond. Low collector plate insurance $7500 604-740-6474.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Our distribution through Canada Post is

guaranteed

w w w . t h e l o c a l w e e k . c a

And every issue

is FREE!


Horoscope

Michael O’ConnorAstrologer

Tip of the Week:How interesting that Can-

ada and the United States share such close dates for the national birthday: July 1st for Canada, coinciding this year with the Full Moon in Capri-corn and July 4th for the U.S.A. The astrology of nations is called Mundane Astrology. It applies to provinces, territo-ries, states, cities and towns and to companies and any le-gal entity where a signature officiates a ‘moment of birth’. In this respect, every country has many birth dates under its overall domain. This does add dimension and complexity to an otherwise rather simple overview based on the birth-day of the entire nation.

Sometimes even the nation has more than one key date that ‘influences’ its course of destiny. For example, in the United States, November 4th 1777 has been presented as another very important date. Yet in good Scorpio fashion it is largely concealed. The merger of these two chart, or the Com-posite Chart, which reveals the deeper purpose of any two people or ‘persons’ (how legal entities are referred to) pro-vides powerful insights. From the U.S. composite chart one can see, among other themes, the signs of the ‘super hero archetype’ subject to various eccentricities and transmuta-

tions producing extraordinary strengths and powers…. May-be Marvel comics could focus on that.

In Canada, the Repatriation Act which culminated with an official signature on April 17, 1982 activated a new chart for the nation. This date was very well chosen because it reveals a powerful chart serving to offset the rather weak chart of July 1, 1867. Not surprisingly, Canada has over the past 30 or so years and continues to steadily rise in power. In my next newsletter slated for July 1st I will provide some insight on the Composite Chart.Imagine, with Astrology we can gain valuable insight into the deeper purpose and ex-pression of the relationship between any two people and it can be illustrated that the themes revealed undergo their own evolutionary mo-mentums, turns, peaks and valleys. Want to learn more about your most important relationships this way, contact me to book an appointment today. Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

A process of really digging deep continues. This could manifest as home renovations, attending to family matters and/or probing within to ac-cess your most intimate feel-ings. Although it has begun this process will likely last all summer and will leave you, significant others and/or your residence transformed. Fortu-nately there are some auspi-cious factors at play as well.Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

Your energy levels are run-

ning high. It is a good thing too because you have a lot of work to do on a variety of fronts. With your confidence levels on a steady rise you are in a good position to advance. A review of where to best di-rect your energies is featured. You are probably wise to ap-proach matters with increased patience and to avoid making final, long term decisions for now.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

A process of deciphering what makes you feel secure and how to best direct your energies is underway. Chang-es in your daily rhythm and routine have begun as a con-sequence. Opportunities are knocking but you will have to make extra efforts to engage them. Fortunately you feel alert and sharp in your mind. Exercise a creative approach balanced with a healthy dose of risk for best results.Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)

You are in an assertive mood. Your ambitions are run-ning high and you intend to act upon them. You are inclined to keep certain thoughts and plans private for now. You are not in a rush but you do want to advance your position. You are looking to the future over the longer term. Focusing to maintain a healthy balance of power feels important.Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)

A busy time behind the scenes continues. In some respects this cycle can be de-scribed as a time of retreat. However, you also must work diligently. Overcoming fears,

Buy 3 months and get the 4th month free!

5621 Inlet Ave, Sechelt 604-885-3460 • www.belmarselfstorage.com

Secure • Safe • affordableBest rates in town. We beat any price!

• brand new units • 24 hour access • 7 days a week

100%

LOCALLY OWNED

AND O P E R ATED

of service60YEARS

CROSSWORD BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Trail Bay Centre • 5755 Cowrie Street, Sechelt • Meat & Deli 604-885-9812 • Produce & Floral 604-885-9841

• Bakery 604-885-9823 • Office 604-885-2025

Your first choice in foods

7. Beam8. System of beliefs9. Search and pursue10. Melody for solo voice11. Disorientated12. Large plant15. Canine mammal20. Decree22. Unwell24. Characteristic25. Choose26. House27. Glowing fragment of coal29. Threshold31. Child’s plaything32. Wilt33. Delete34. Regenerate36. Saucy38. Story42. Acquire knowledge45. Martial art49. Negation of a word51. Paper used to test acid or alkali54. Burly56. Produced from a photographic negative57. Crustacean58. Traditional knowledge59. Long-billed bird60. The greatest number61. Acquire by effort or action62. Release a fastening63. Rancid64. Journey67. Regret

ACROSS1. Jeer6. Part of a circle9. Stop13. Coconut meat14. Exclude15. Court panelist16. Help17. Oculus18. Herb with aromatic seeds19. Associated21. Prescribe23. Appearing bloodshot24. Traditional music25. First woman28. Travel by horse30. Scaling device35. Hobble

37. Layer of paint39. Appeared with Bogart in The Maltese Falcon, Peter ___40. European river41. Tally43. Temporary provision of money44. Office worker46. Reign47. Misplace48. Plaid design50. Genuine52. Church bench53. Gown55. Rend57. Environmental condition61. Consign

65. Automaton66. Epoch68. The Little Bear, Ursa ___69. Develop70. Pelt71. Excessive72. Outdo73. Hankering74. Wading bird

DOWN1. Indication of previous damage2. Inlet3. Gemstone4. Mendicant5. Waver6. Not up and about

Solution on page 14Courtesy of puzzlechoice.com

doubts and perhaps a few debts are likely scenarios. Fortunately, this is also an ex-pansive time for you. Fortune favors the bold under such in-fluences so be willing to reach out to increase your scope and exposure.Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Your individuality is shining these days. This is supported by a rebellious and perhaps even irreverent mood. Some of what you once held sacred you no longer do. This can extend to important relationships as well. Yet before you make conclusive decisions take note that this energy pattern is an invitation for you to dig deeply to uncover what you deem true and valuable.Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)

If you have been waiting to advance your position in the world, to gain recognition you feel you deserve and rewards you feel you have earned, now is the time to assert yourself. You may have to go the extra distance and get and/or give special training. Call it paying your dues. In any case, finan-cial concerns and consider-ations are part of the plot.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)You are in the mood to see

a bigger picture. Although you are not necessarily in a big rush you will steadily and forcefully assert your-self if necessary. There are some very good indications of opportunities being available in your public and profes-sional sphere. That you may have to exercise more disci-pline than usual is all part of the deal.Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

A dive into deeper waters may characterize this cycle. As would be the case, the light has dimmed and the pres-sure has increased. There is nothing negative or evil about this lower light but it does in-vite acknowledgement. Posi-tively, it invites a final phase of clearing the old to make way for the new. Key changes in your overall lifestyle for the sake of health are implied.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)

Relationship involvements may feel a bit more entangled of late. A moody period is un-derway. Yet it may certainly prove to have a silver lining too. You desire more… inter-

action, communication, love, pleasure, money…. If you can avoid attachment yet remain clearly focused and patiently persevering then you will have struck the balance.Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)

Recognition, rewards and other returns are yours to enjoy now. Yet these come in a time of increased effort. As well, though the demand is there the same may not be true of your full resolve. This mood may endure for a few weeks so set an even pace. Lively and animated communications is another perk amidst it all. Be open to new angles of percep-tion to see opportunities more clearly.Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

A dynamic and creative cycle continues. As long as you are in a giving mood everything will flow smoothly and abundantly too. This is a good time to en-gage in sincere conversations where you reveal your obser-vations, interpretations, values, priorities and feelings with add-ed sincerity. Communicate from the heart and others will hear you beyond the words.

The Sunshine Coast Fencing club won ten medals at the BC Provincial championships in Rich-mond the weekend of June 20-21. The total included a gold medal in the Y14 Epee won by Caelan Meyer, of Roberts Creek, second from left, and the bronze won by Dylan Stiles, of Gibson, on the right. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Gibsons mayor Wayne Rowe, at the centre, cuts the ribbon at the grand opening Saturday, June 27 of the Coast Naturals pharmacy and organic market on Mahan Rd. across from the Sunshine Coast Credit Union. VICTORIA FRODSHAM PHOTO


S W I N G!

The 10th Annual Hospital Foundation Golf TournamentOn the 20th anniversary of the FoundationIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of Sechelt Hospital

10 20 50

DATE: September 12, 2015PLACE: Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club, Roberts Creek, BCHOSTS: The world-famous CBC Early Edition host Rick Cluff and ‘Stepping Out’ man of mania, Fred Lee

Special thanks to our tournament Sponsor:

We have opportunity and need for tournament Sponsors. Get involved with the Foundation to support our Hospital, and show the community how much you care.

Contact Dr. Dan Dolden today to discuss how we can feature your business or association. Call 604-886-5777.

Please join us in celebrating...

S W I N

G!

Fantastic prizes and auction items up for grabs, including a weekend in New York City

Register today at sechelthospitalfoundation.org

sechelthospitalfoundation.org

Documents

The Local Weekly July 2, 2015