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ple walking around the streets of Gibsons now that the weather has allowed for it. Restaurants and cafes are � lling up as more visitors are arriving. Gibsons, for those of you coming over on the ferry, is best known across Canada as the setting of the long running CBC Television series � e Beach-combers. In February 2005, Gibsons won ‘� e Berkeley Springs International Wa-ter Tasting Contest’ and in October 2009, the town was declared the ‘Most Liveable Community in the World’ at the inter-national Livcom Awards,

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which are endorsed by the United Nations Environ-ment Programme. Further in 2009, Gibsons also won an ‘Energy and Climate

Action Award for Com-munity Planning and De-velopment’, awarded by the Community Energy Association. A major fac-

tor in this award was a new housing development, which will be heated by the � rst publicly owned geoex-change system in Canada. Bravo Gibsons!

Recently, we have seen the plans released for the proposed George Hotel and Conference Centre. Keep watching � e Local for more information on that in the following weeks.

On April 29, the Green Film series presents it’s � -nal movie of the season, A Fierce Green Fire, at 7:30pm at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse. � e School District Number 46 announced their ground-breaking ceremony for the new Gibsons Elementary School. It will take place on Friday May 3, at 1:30pm and this celebratory event will include remarks by all of the community partners.� is event is open to the public and the new school plans will be on display.

� e Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild is the um-brella organization for eight local community quilt groups from Pender Harbour to Gibsons. � ey will be hosting ‘� e Sun-shine Coast Quilters Guild Festival’ that will take place at the Gibsons Community Centre between May 10 to 12. � e show promises to be inspiring and will fea-ture workshops by Hilary Rice and Sharon Pederson. Don’t miss this opportu-nity to work with these two wonderful teachers!

Finally, � e 18th Annual Gibsons Landing Jazz Fes-tival is coming up in mid-June and promises to be one of the best ever. Stay tuned to http://www.coastjazz.com for updates and schedule of performances.

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A top priority for Sech-elt Council is to create

more investment, business and industry. New busi-nesses and investments create more jobs for local people and help attract new residents – which are vital for the prosperity of Sechelt in the future.

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To redress this, we are establishing Sechelt Inno-vations Ltd. (SIL) focused on business development. SIL will be guided by a Board of Directors com-posed of industry leaders committed to the well-be-ing of Sechelt. Reporting to Council, the Board will lead a professional sta� in the development and implementation of practi-cal, creative and targeted initiatives to attract new businesses to Sechelt.

E� ective business de-velopment requires as-sessment of the types of businesses that will � nd Sechelt attractive. With this foundation, it’s then possible to target speci� c companies and develop strategies to attract them to set up in Sechelt.

One thing that is often forgotten in today’s world is the level of competi-tion that exists for jobs

and industries. We have to be able to demonstrate to such companies that Sech-elt is the best choice for them and their employees.

While our e� orts will be focused on attract-ing businesses to Sechelt, these e� orts will deliver bene� ts to the entire Sun-shine Coast. For example, a business may choose to locate in Sechelt however its sta� may choose to live in Halfmoon Bay or Rob-erts Creek, thereby help-ing our neighbours.

� e establishment of SIL is a new and much needed approach to creat-ing sustainable prosperity for Sechelt. I encourage you to watch for further announcements and to follow Sechelt’s invest-ment in SIL over the next few months. We are planning to make Sechelt proud and we want to you to be part of it.

One thing that is often forgotten in today’s world is the level of competition that exists for jobs and in-dustries. We have to be able to demonstrate to such companies that Sechelt is the best choice for them and their employees.


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Some of the pieces, includ-ing the large work named Angels in the Architecture, will be translated into visual art during the performance, by three local artists.

Soprano Sara Douglas will sing the haunting vocal lines in this fascinating piece. Concert bands are no lon-ger relegated to militaristic and fanfare functions, and are now a serious medium for composers to use for full musical expression. Feel free to bring your own sketch-book and be inspired!

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Editorial Opinion

Volume 11Issue 16

Letters to the Editor – Opinions

As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, it is no surprise that people are getting out and about

more often. Embracing an active lifestyle that gets you away from the TV can be a tricky transition after the hibernating period many Sunshine Coast residents experience through-out the winter.

The benefits of adopting a more active lifestyle are plenti-ful and will not only help you get in better shape but also improve your mood and capacity to handle stress.

Over the years, physical activity has been proven to fur-nish individuals with a more relaxed demeanor because ex-ercise actually stimulates the right chemicals in your brain to help you achieve the desired state. According to many studies, aerobic exercise or a mix of aerobic exercise and strength-training activities has been shown to reduce a per-son’s risk of developing depression and improve overall sleep patterns. This in turn can benefit your cognitive ability and decision-making skills.

On the Coast, we have a plethora of trails, activities, and water sports that we can participate in to help us enjoy the positive effects of physical activity. It’s all on our doorstep. Sometimes it can be a daunting task to embark on a new ac-tive lifestyle, or regain what you had before, but remember, this does not mean you have to start planning that expedi-tion to climb Mount Everest.

Basically, many of you will only need a few minor adjust-ments to your current routine and you might be able to experience the rewards of being physically active.

One of the easiest things for people to do is to start walk-ing a little more. If you are a morning person, pull on your running shoes and head out for a beautiful stroll after break-fast. If mornings aren’t your thing, then be sure to step out after dinner and go for that little walk instead of retiring to the couch. These little walks can be with your significant other or can be treated as a peaceful opportunity to collect your thoughts.

Another easy way for Sunshine Coast residents to stay fit is to start to do more yard work and landscaping. This can be almost endless here because of the long growing season, so you might want to start by planning what you would like to accomplish in order to finish the tasks that are the highest priority.

Clipping blackberries, pruning trees and turning over garden beds are all great forms of physical activity. Try to mow your own lawn and if it happens to be small enough, try choosing a push mower. This can be environmentally friendly and much quieter as well.

Now, if the benefits of a healthy lifestyle are not prov-ing to be enough motivation for you to get out and move around, then maybe taking on a cause where you can help others will make the exercise easier. Whether you simply choose to help a friend in need with their daily chores, or join a charity walk or run, you will find that any amount of training helps. You may be able to get your friends involved, which might make the whole experience more enjoyable.

There are also many adult sports leagues here on the Coast. Soccer and hockey both accept new players each year and although they are ending, baseball and other sports are just starting up. Unfortunately, it’s pretty easy to aban-don these recreational activities when the responsibilities of work and family take over. However, once you have joined a team, you will feel some good pressure from your team-mates to make it out to practice and games.

For those that don’t want to commit to a team, or prefer the individual sports to team play, there are more opportu-nities for biking, kayaking, golfing and hiking here on the Coast than most other places. So whatever activity you en-joy, now is the time to start becoming more physically fit and enjoy life to the fullest. On your marks, get set, go!

Jim Dorey, Editor

Let’s get physical!

It’s time for community clean-up

The Roberts Creek Community Clean-up will soon be taking place. This annual event encour-ages Creekers to clean up their neighbourhood roads by providing garbage bags and S.C.R.D. garbage tags for curbside pick-up of the litter on their regular gar-bage day.

Volunteers can sign up and collect bags and tags on April 21 at the Earth Day celebrations from the Roberts Creek Communi-ty Association table down at the pier. You can also pick up garbage bags any-time between April 22 and May 20, from the Roberts Creek General Store.

For more information or to sign up, please con-tact Helen Oster 604-741-0988 [email protected]

Let’s clean up the Creek!Thank you,

Alison Lindsay, Roberts Creek

One-way street in Sechelt

If the District of Sechelt are determined to make Cowrie Street one-way, wouldn’t it make sense to make it a one way going south?

Starting it at Ocean Av-enue, leaving Shorncliffe by the school, would give you Dolphin and Teredo

going North and Cowrie going South.

This way the buses would stay the same, the parking at Pharmasave to the pet store could stay the same, and the traffic lights at the Cenotaph would not become obsolete. The only major cost would be a barrier at the bank of Montreal which could give you more parking. Alan Robins, Sunshine Coast

Electromagnetic radio frequencies and sensitivities

With all due respect to Dave Chisholm (The Local, 11 April, 2013), I think he is the one who doesn’t un-derstand. He is certainly very dismissive. I do not have EMR sensitivities my-self, but I do believe it is real for many people. Reading what he says reminds me, for example, of what was said less than ten years ago about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Time has proven those attitudes and results wrong. We now are beginning to understand more and more how bad all the synthetic petrochemi-cals, especially scents and fragrances, in the products we use (toiletries, laundry, cleaning) are for our health. There was a 31 percent in-crease in reported cases of MCS just in Canada last year. It is quite debilitat-

Letters to the Editor and submissions are wel-come on any topic of local or general interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not reflect opinions of The LOcaL publication. Let-ters are preferred by e-mail, however type-written or legibly handwritten are acceptable. Generally letters should not exceed more than 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clar-ity, legality, brevity and taste, as necessary.

The LOcaL reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission. all letters must be signed and include place of residence and telephone number; names may be withheld from publication for valid reason by approval of the editor. e-mail letters to [email protected] or drop off at 5758 cowrie St, Sechelt, or mail to PO Box 494, Sechelt, Bc V0N 3a0. Deadline for letters and sub-missions is Monday at 3pm.

ing and life changing, and is now an acknowledged disability by the Canadian Human Rights Committee.

So please, Mr. Chisholm, don’t just quote studies that are all biased towards im-plying people are merely reacting psychologically to increasing doses of electro-magnetic radiation (wasn’t this psychological thing ex-actly what was said about people who suffered from migraines a century ago?). It seems to be the go-to at-titude toward something we have yet to fully understand. Truth has come out about chemical reactions, now known to be mostly physio-

logical and/or neurological. It will no doubt eventually come out about EMR and sensitivity to radio frequen-cies as well. At the cost of thousands of more people being debilitated, includ-ing children who will grow up with more and more of it unless some changes are made now, not to mention the cost to our healthcare system. I am sure the Gaia hypothesis is being chal-lenged by our stupidity. If years ago our planet was fine-tuned to support hu-man health and well-being, we are changing that, and we are getting ill. Valerie Pusey, Gibsons

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12th Annual April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge

A consumer campaign led by the British Colum-

bia Wine Institute (BCWI) is receiving $100,000 from the BC government’s Buy Local Program.

The initiative will fea-ture BC Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) wine and showcase foods that are locally grown, raised and caught in British Columbia.

The BCWI campaign will transcend traditional media platforms through the use of social media and establish a virtual meeting

place where consumers can discuss BC wine and foods. The content will include information on wine and food produced in regions throughout the province and users will be offered wine pairing suggestions.

A quarterly consumer media campaign will also be established with the goal of reaching an audience of 1.3 million a week. There are also plans to offer a number of unique events featuring BC foods and BC VQA pairings includ-

ing Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna and Whistler.

British Columbia’s award-winning wine industry is home to more than 860 vineyards. The majority of the industry is concentrated in the Okanagan, although viticulture can be found in five different regions of the province, each with its own unique climate and soils. Included in the inter-national medal winners are BC ice wines that are made from grapes naturally fro-zen on the vine before har-

NDP leader Adrian Dix unveiled a forestry plan

that was most striking for its lack of policy detail - except for a commitment to grow-ing the size of government.

“We’ve been waiting for a long time for the NDP to actually tell people what they are going to do and that was missing today,” says Forests Minister Steve Thomson. “The NDP’s for-estry critic Norm Macdon-ald said we wouldn’t see any details of their plans until after they “have a mandate,” it is clear from today’s pho-to-op that we will still have to wait for details.”

“Today’s photo-op by Adrian Dix was just re-announcing promises. The only new detail Dix re-vealed is a promise to recre-ate the 1990s Jobs Protec-tion Commissioner, which forestry workers will need under an NDP government just like they did last time.”

Under skills training, Dix again talked the talk but offered no specifics about what he would do.

Under log exports, no mention of what actions and NDP government would take and how many people currently working in the for-ests would lose their job. And telling there was no mention of his leadership promise to introduce “a major increase in the provincial fees levied on raw logs.”

Under their $100-million a year forestry health plan, Dix again failed to tell Brit-ish Columbian’s how they would pay for it.

“After months of delay, I think British Columbians were expecting more,” said Thomson. “We’ve offered a detailed plan — whether its skills training, the BC Jobs Plan or our forestry plan. People know we’re about growing the econ-omy and now we see the NDP are about growing government.”

While Dix did endorse the BC Liberals commit-ment to opening new mar-kets, the NDP’s record tells a different story. Submitted

Do you think you and a few friends have what

it takes to build a boat in three hours with materials provided, race it round a short, marked course with-out sinking, and do it faster than anyone else?

That is exactly what people will be doing at the 12th Annual April Tools event at Seafarer Millen-nium Park in Madeira Park on Saturday, April 27. The day begins at 10am when teams will be given a set of building materials. At the same time they will learn about this years little twist. Last year the twist was that there were no screws in the building supplies. Build-ing from the materials provided (only hand tools and cordless screw guns al-lowed) begins at 11am and continues until 2pm.

The high school teams have their trophy race and free-for-all, while the tired

builders take a much-de-served break. Adult races follow and who knows how it will all turn out. Sink or swim?

Boats will also be avail-able for families to row or paddle around the Har-bour for free. Meanwhile there are burgers and baked goods to keep everyone energized, and lots of fun activities for the little kids.

The first place prize is $700, second place will receive $400, and the 3rd place finishers will get $250.

The entry fee is $160. That will get you a materi-als package and a t-shirt for each team member.

The Pender Harbour April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge is a project of the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society.

More info at: www.april tools.caSubmitted Build your own boat and race it – fun for the whole family!

BC will need jobs protection commissioner under NDP

BC Liberal Candidate Patrick Muncaster says he is not impressed with the BC NDP Budget proposals. He thinks

that voters need to ask themselves “What would a BC NDP government mean for Powell River - Sunshine Coast?”

• Paul Watson and Greenpeace’s campaigns to save whales and baby harp seals

• Chico Mendes and Brazilian rubbertappers’ fight to save the Amazon rainforest

• Bill McKibben and the 25-year effort to address the impossible issue – cli-mate change

A Fierce Green Fire tells stories about four success-ful movements, then takes up the biggest cause of all, still in suspense. It gives us reason to believe change can come. Vivid archi-val film brings it all back and insightful interviews with activists shed light on what it all means. The film offers a deeper view of environmentalism as civi-lizational change, bringing our industrial society into sustainable balance with nature. It’s the battle for a living planet.

A definitive history of one of the most important movements of the 20th century, A Fierce Green Fire chronicles the environmental movement’s fascinating evolution from the 1960s to the present.

A Fierce Green Fire explores the environmental movement

The final film in the spring Green Film Se-

ries is A Fierce Green Fire, The Battle for the Living Planet will be screened on Monday, April 29 at 7:30 pm at the Gibsons Heritage Theatre. The film chronicles the largest movement of the 20th century and brings to-gether all the major parts of environmentalism and con-nects them. It focuses on activism, people fighting to save their homes, their lives, the future – and succeeding against all odds.

A discussion led by local activists will follow the film screening. A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet is the first big-picture exploration of the environ-mental movement – grass-roots and global activism spanning fifty years from conservation to climate change. Directed and writ-ten by Mark Kitchell, Acad-emy-Award nominated

director of Berkeley in the sixties, and narrated by Robert Redford, Mer-yl Streep, Ashley Judd, Van Jones and Isabel Al-lende, the film premiered at Sundance Film Fes-tival 2012 and has won acclaim at dozens of fes-tivals around the world. It is now being shown in

theatres nationwide.The film unfolds in five

acts, each with a central story and character:

• David Brower and the Sierra Club’s battle to halt dams in the Grand Canyon

• Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal residents’ struggle against 20,000 tons of toxic chemicals

Saving the Grand Canyon looks like a lost cause until David Brower places ads denouncing the dams. The IRS retaliates and the uproar becomes front page news. Op-position grows until Congress bows to pressure – cancel-ing and finally prohibiting dams. PhOTO SuBmITTeD

Raising funds is no laughing matter

The team who orga-nize the popular Trivia

Nights in support of animal welfare on the Sunshine Coast have registered as a charity A Helping Paw Ani-mal Welfare Fund and are working on something new.

Says co-founder, Eadie Metz, “An organization like A Helping PAW relies a great deal on the generosity of the community for help in fund-raising. While most contribute without concern for reward, we’re pleased to be able to offer at least a tax break in return along with our gratitude.”

“Operating as a chari-table organization also pro-vides credibility and allows us to connect with groups and networks continent-wide, opening us to fresh ideas and new opportuni-ties,” she continues. Among the first of these is a chance to “Raise The Woof.”

“We caught wind of a project,” Metz explains, “where comedians from prime-time Comedy Clubs

– tour North America in support of animal welfare initiatives, co-ordinating mostly with community-based groups such as ours. The stars lined up for us.”

On Saturday, May 10, A Helping PAW is pre-senting a Comedy For A Cause, featuring three stand-up comics from the “Raise The Woof” project. “We’re going for a club at-mosphere,” Metz tells us. “There will be food, there will be prizes, and drinks for sale. Lots of laughs, snacks, and great prizes.”

The event takes place at the Roberts Creek Community Hall, May 10th. Door open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm, adults only. Tickets are $30 per person, all proceeds going to the Gibsons Wildlife Res-cue operation and A Help-ing PAWs spay and neuter fund. Tickets are available in Sechelt at 101 Office Supply; MELOmania in The Creek; and in Gibsons, Quality Gar-den and Pet.Submitted

Animals need your support through orga-nizations like A helping PAW. PhOTO SuBmITTeD

‘Buy Local’ program raises a glass to BC Wine Institute vest, yielding some of the highest-quality dessert wines in the world.

The Buy Local pro-gram offers successful ap-plicants matching funds up to $100,000 to launch or expand local food mar-keting campaigns.

Building the local mar-ket for BC foods is a key commitment of govern-ment’s Agrifoods Strat-egy, a component of the BC Jobs Plan, to lead the agrifoods sector growth into a $14-billion-a-year industry by 2017. Submitted


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One Year Anniversary This Saturday, April 20th from 9am-9pm5711 Cowrie Street in Downtown Sechelt

IN STORE ENTERTAINMENTAppetizers by Ty’s Fine Foods

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Jan. 24, 2013

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April 18, 2013

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Come and meet Nicholas at the following events…

Authorized by Michael Goldberg,Financial Agent, 604-430-8600

Change for the better: One practical step at a timeRe-elect Nicholas Simons

More Sunshine Coast and Powell River events to be announced. Follow us on Facebook: Re-elect Nicholas Simons NDP 2013

May 3, 2013 • ONE OF A KIND ART AUCTION‘Local Art for Public Places’ • Sechelt Campaign OfficeBeautiful artwork donated by local artists. Doors 5:30pm. Silent Auction close 7pm. Live Auction start 7:15pmRSVP to 604-885-6620 or [email protected] Space is limited.

April 21, 2013EARTH DAYNoon - 5pm, Roberts CreekStop by the BCNDP booth.Nicholas to speak at 2pm

5652 Dolphin StreetSechelt • [email protected]

Sunshine Coast runners unharmed by Boston Marathon bombing

Boston Marathon was in full swing before it was rocked by two bombs near the � nish line. PHOTO SUBMITTED

JIM DOREYEDITOR

Several bombs went o� near the � nish line of the

Boston Marathon on Mon-day, April 15, An emergen-cy plan was put into place instantly with coordinated e� orts between state and federal units.

Investigators piled through what Boston’s top police o� cial described as “the most complex crime scene we’ve dealt with in the history of our depart-ment.” Leaders vowed to emerge unbowed from Monday’s terror attack.

“Moments like this and our response to them de-� ne who we are,” Su� olk County District Attorney Dan Conley said, a day after a pair of bombs exploded near the � nish line of the Boston Marathon, killing four and injuring 176.

Several Sunshine Coast residents were running in the marathon, but none of them were injured.

Rick Cooney, the Chief Credit O� cer at Sunshine Coast Credit Union was one of the runners and posted that “as a runner this is hard to believe. I was lucky to � nish 15 minutes and 54 seconds before the

explosion. I was half way to my hotel when I heard it.”

Another Sunshine Coast resident, Helen Sabourin who was also running in the marathon states “it is a tragedy of high magni-tude here, but the people of Boston have come together magni� cently to assist and lend help wherever needed. I was stopped three-quar-ters of a mile from the � n-ish line along with thou-sands of other runners and not permitted to continue on. We were milling about in a fenced-in area that sep-arates runners from specta-tors. Word soon spread of the explosions at the � n-ish line. I was lucky to be able to leave the fenced area

and get back to my hotel through the chaos that was going on all around – am-bulances, police, helicop-ters, runners, spectators, and Red Sox fans.”

FBI Boston Field O� ce Special Agent in Charge, Richard DesLauriers vowed to go to the “ends of the earth” to � nd out who was behind the bombing.

Massachusetts Gover-nor Deval Patrick stressed that, “despite earlier re-ports, there were no unex-ploded bombs discovered after the attack.”

Premier Christy Clark said, “Our immediate thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those killed and injured by to-day’s terrible explosion near the � nish line of the Boston Marathon.”

“Regardless of the cause, it’s a dreadful thing to hap-pen - particularly near the very spot where runners and spectators from around the globe have been cel-ebrating athletic achieve-ment for the past 117 years.”

Sunshine Coast runners are heading back to the Coast and their families and friends are very happy that they are all coming home safe and sound.

— Helen Sabourin —SUNSHINE COAST RUNNER AT

BOSTON MARATHON

‘‘It is a tragedy of high magnitude here, but the people of Boston have come together

magni� cently to assist and lend help

wherever needed. ‘‘


March 21, 2013

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April 4, 2013

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With the many types and styles of decks

to choose from, it is im-portant to understand how it will � t with your yard and landscaping. Any kind of deck, or patio, will add value and beauty to your home as well as functional-ity to your yard.

� e are four basic types of decks, each with their own style and purpose.

� e wooden deck is the most popular one here on the Coast and across BC. It is fairly simple to plan and construct and building materials are readily avail-able. Treated pine is the most common material, but other hard woods are also a good choice. Usually wooden decks are elevated above a concrete slab or just raised above the grass. To add a hint of � are, create a plan that includes a bi-level deck with a few steps to add to the overall texture.

� e terraced deck works

Wooden decks are easy to build and the can enhance your outdoor living space. PHOTO SUBMITTED

JIM DOREYEDITOR

well in a yard with a slope. It would be made of � ag-stones inset into the grass, to form a smooth surface along the top of the terrace. � e deck could be further enhanced with a stone wall surrounding it, or an outdoor � replace. � is is a good choice if you are in-terested in enhancing your outdoor living space.

A concrete deck is a very useful and function-al deck. It may be made very beautiful, although the material is just plain concrete by the use of ac-cessories such as fountains and statues. You can also stamp a pattern into the concrete and polish it all over with a concrete seal. � is type of deck works well if your lawn is level, or at least, can be made level. It is a cheap, easy way to get a deck in a short amount of time.

Finally, you can build a vinyl deck. � is would be constructed of tough vi-nyl slats that may look like wood but would last much

longer, especially in adverse climates. � is helps avoid salt damage due to ocean spray in the winds.

Regardless of the deck

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The bene� ts of using gas are that

it heats the barbecue more quickly and you

can easily control the temperature.

As Sunshine Coast resi-dents start to spend

more and more time out-doors, it only follows that it is important to look into simplifying meals and cooking outside as often as possible. Outdoor living spaces have become very popular over the past few years and with good reason. It adds square footage to your living quarters with-out major expenses and brings you and your family closer to nature.

But, the days of the sim-ple charcoal hibachi have for the most part come and gone, although many a good burger is still cooked on those little portable grills at campsites across Canada. Choosing the right barbe-cue for your outdoor cook-ing and entertaining needs can be di� cult because there are so many choices on the market.

Should you go for char-coal, gas or electric? Char-coal will give you the smokey � avour that some people are craving when using a barbecue. � e char-coal hibachi is relatively economical, easy to handle, but takes some time to heat up and doesn’t usually have a very large cooking grill.

Liqui� ed petroleum gas (LPG) or natural gas bar-becues are predominantly the other options. � e bene� ts of gas are that it heats the barbecue quick-er and you can control the temperature with your burner control knobs. It is quicker and easyier to light with cleaner and faster cooking.

If you are close to a power source and under cover, then electric o� ers convenience, quick heating and won’t run out of gas, but you may not be able to cook if there is a power outage. � e resort that my family stayed at recently, had an electric barbecue on the deck and it cooked very evenly and much bet-

ter than expected. Next, how many people

will you be cooking for on a regular basis, as this should determine the size of the barbecue you need. If it is just a couple, you may con-sider a two or three burner model but if it is a large family you may consider a � ve or six burner model.

Most people will imme-diately choose the hooded barbecue because it is the most versatile option in a barbecue. A hood on your barbecue allows you to ex-tend your cooking capa-bilities to include not only grilling, but to bake � sh, roast meat and cook pizza as the hood traps heat and the barbeque acts like an oven.

Flat top barbecues are the traditional industrial barbeques that are good for cooking for large groups and parties. � ey are usual-ly long and � at which allows you more real estate on your grill so you can lay out more ribs, sausages, or steaks.

Finally, your choice also depends on your budget. If this is a short-term � x, then a smaller e� cient machine will do the trick. If you are hoping to have the barbe-cue for � ve years or more, then it’s important to � nd the right machine.

What types of food can you cook on a barbe-cue? Of course there are the standards, but lately more people are being creative. Try cooking corn in the husk straight on the grill. After five minutes, remove from grill and rip off the husks with a pair of gloves. You will enjoy the most suc-culent and juicy corn you have ever tasted. Others have taken it a step further by cooking roast lamb with garlic & rosemary and lemon dill snapper. Whatever your choose, taking your cooking outdoors adds a whole new flavour.Jim Dorey


District of Sechelt memo 1116

MUNICIPAL MEMOApril 18, 2013

Phone 604 885-1986 • Fax 604 885-7591 • Email [email protected]

RegulaR CounCil MeetingWednesdays, 7:00pmMay 1 & May 15

CoMMittee of the Whole MeetingWednesdays, 1:00pm Apr. 24 & May 8

PubliC heaRingTuesday, Apr. 37:00pmCommunityMeeting Roomre: Bylaw 25-256

Visit www.sechelt.cafor more information on District news, programs and services, including…

April 18, 2013

• Has your mailing address changed? Property taxation notices will be mailed in late May. To avoid delay in receipt of notice(s), ensure that the District has your current and correct mailing address information on file.

• Spring Clean Up coupons will be distributed with property taxation notices in late May. Residents who do not receive a taxation notice can sign for a coupon (valid for disposal of one load of allowed waste, please read conditions printed on the coupon) at the District office after the mailout. Proof of residency is required (picture ID showing a District of Sechelt residential address and a copy of a residential service bill (i.e. residential telephone, cable, hydro) in your name at the same address).

• Call for Artists - Sechelt Arts Festival’s Art Show: Visual artists are invited to request a studio visit from Festival curators. Deadline: April 30, 2013.

See www.secheltartsfestival.com

• Applications for 2014 Permission Property Tax Exemptions must be received by May 31, 2014. Exemption program, of interest to charitable organizations and owners of properties used for community purposes. Council will debate and post a listing of proposed exemptions in advance of finalizing the 2014 exemptions in advance of October, 31, 2013.

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April 18, 2013

Calling all Junior Golfers!

• Covered driving range • annual unlimited golf Passes available• Year-round PlaY • 6553 Yard Par 72 • Pro shoP • CPga lessons • Cart & Club rentals

6177 Ripple Way, SecheltPro Shop 604-885-2700 • www.secheltgolfclub.com

Junior Memberships are now available at Sechelt GCC

(ages 5-16)$150 (tax included)

(includes driving range balls & professional instruction)

Benefits of Membership:• reduced rate on lessons• half price driving range balls• opportunity to compete and play in junior tournaments & leagues

Junior ClinicsStart: May 1st • 4:30-6:30

Cost: $5

Ladies Night Every Monday 5pm shotgun start. Everyone welcome!

Cost $35 includes golf, dinner, and prizes

Men’s Night Every Thursday 5 pm start. Everyone welcome!

Cost $40 includes golf, dinner, and prizes

April 4, 2013

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The province is provid-ing $225,000 to Bear

Aware, an e� ective educa-tional program designed to reduce and prevent human-bear con� icts and the num-ber of bears that have to be destroyed each year.

� e most e� ective and natural way to prevent con-� icts with bears in urban areas is to put away food attractants like garbage, birdseed, compost and fruit. Communities where attrac-tants are managed properly have seen a decline in re-lated human-bear con� icts and in the number of bears that have to be destroyed.

Bear Aware education is one component that must be completed for a com-munity to obtain Bear Smart status. Bear Smart is a voluntary, preventative conservation measure that encourages communities, businesses and individuals to work together. � e goal is to address the root causes of human-bear con� icts, reducing the risk to public safety and private property.

Over the past � ve years in BC, an average of 600 black bears have been destroyed each year, while 93 have been relocated due to con-� icts with people. Submitted

New funding to keep bears and people safe

Bears generally hibernate for three to � ve months on the south coast and for longer periods (� ve to seven months) in the interior and the north. Females, particularly pregnant ones, hibernate longer than males.

A wise elder, a story-tell-er, wonderful paddler

and someone who inspires respect among people: � ese were some of the things mentioned at the recent birthday celebra-tion for Xwu’p’a’lich Barb Higgins, celebrating her 80th birthday. � e Sechelt Indian Band hall was � lled with fabulous food, in-spiring speeches, powerful drumming and dancing on March 30th. � e di-verse crowd was welcomed by Popois, who was the MC for the evening, and Xwu’p’a’lich herself.

Barb grew up in Egmont where she was schooled in traditional ways. After attending university, she taught in the north for many years, while also rais-ing a family. Now back in Sechelt, Xwu’p’a’lich teach-

Sechelt born Xwu’p’a’lich (Barb Higgins) celebrates turning 80

es courses, writes stories, is known for her passion for the environment and even has a website (barbhiggins.wordpress.com)

Wes Nahani o� ered gra-cious thanks and spoke of Barb’s generosity, wisdom and steadfastness. Others described how knowing

Barb had a major in� u-ence in their lives. Her daughter Holly-Ann and three grandsons were on hand to join in the celebra-tion. Holly-Ann thanked her mother for insisting that she take up drum-ming, sang a few songs and then her son, Robert, with as powerful a voice as his mother, sang and drummed many pieces ac-companied by two other drummers.

Xwu’p’a’lich and her family thank everyone who helped make the day special, either by decorat-ing, cooking, cleaning, speaking or singing and express their gratitude for the many friends and fam-ily who came from out of town to help celebrate her 80th birthday.Submitted

Xwu’p’a’lich (Barb Higgins) has been a unifying force across cultural lines. FILE PHOTO


Consumption based water usage fees promote water conservation. PHOTO SUBMITTED.

If you love Quentin Taran-tino, there’s a new direc-

tor to watch out for; Barry Battles who co-wrote and directed a seemingly innoc-uous little � ick called � e Baytown Outlaws. It’s a good ol’ boy southern bloodbath that is full of wonderful sur-prises. Billy-Bob � ornton and Eva Longoria are the leads but are outdone by their supporting cast.

Clayne Crawford, Tra-vis Fimmel and BC’s own Daniel Cudmore play a trio of brothers involved up to their little red necks in a kind of reverse kid-napping. � e kid they’re grabbing turns out to be disabled. � ey take good care of him and give him a ride of a lifetime. � ere is something for everyone, because everyone is out to get these guys: First Na-tions, African-Americans, Latinos, women assassins, and of course, the Feds.

� is is violent and some-times over-the-top, but hats o� to the creators for great writing, clever camerawork and strong performances. � e movie is full of genuine, even poignant moments that are richer for their very

April 18, 2013

Funtastics 1116Sechelt Activity centre preSentS

starring The FunTasTicsDirecteD by SuSie FranciS

Vaudeville Around the World

Tickets $15 at Senior Centre, Trail Ave, Sechelt and Laedeli, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons Gold SponSor

Performances at the Sechelt Activity CentreFri. Apr. 26 • 7pm Sat. Apr. 27 • 3pm Sun. Apr. 28 • 3pm

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April 18, 2013

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ground turkey ....................$7.99/lb.

try our take ‘n’ bake pizzas

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April 18, 2013

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MotherDaughter Look-alike Contest

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Does everyone tell you how much you and your daughter look alike?

Win some great prizes and celebrate in time for Mother’s Day on May 12, 2013

To enter our contest, send your photo to The LocaL before Friday May 3, along with your phone number.

Your photo can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at The Local office, 5758 cowrie Street, Sechelt.

Judging will be on Monday May 6 when winners will be contacted before 5:00pm by phone and awarded their prizes Monday. 3rd

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April 18, 2013

Patrick Muncaster BC Lib 1116

Office Opening April 20, from 1-3 • 5550B Wharf Street, Sechelt. Refreshments served.

Meet Patrick Muncaster BC Liberal Candidate for the Riding of Powell River - Sunshine Coast

A Stronger Voice for the Sunshine Coast

Authorized by Brian Hache - Financial Agent 604-886-1765For more information go to www.patrickmuncaster.com • 604-786-9389

April 24, 2013:Women’s Networking lunch, with pamela Martinand BC liberal Candidate, patrick Muncaster12 noon at Smitty’s Oyster Bar 643 School Rd. on the Wharf, Gibsons • $35/person. Also, a Silent Auction!

April 19, 2013:lunch with MlA, Colin Hansen and BC liberal Candidate, patrick Muncaster12 noon at Lighthouse Pub 5764 Wharf St., Sechelt • $40/person

Tarantino-like action with a southern � are

unexpectedness. Sympa-thies will be swayed, guar-anteed. � ere’s nothing else out there like it. It is rated ‘R’, so this isn’t for the kids

or red-carpet material. However, it is a movie

made for pure entertain-ment and I guarantee it’s worth your time.


IT’S YOUR

Health Buying eyewear online seems like a good idea – but is it really?

Jan. 24, 2013

Coast Osteopathy 1104

A holistic treatment for most neuro-muscular- skeletal pains, injuries & conditions, combining the best of popular manual therapies.

Cell: 604-989-3568 • Lotus House: 604-885-9527

European Osteopathy with Linda SOuthwOrth

at Lotus house, 5699 dolphin St., Sechelt

Covered by BlueCross, SunLife and most plans

April 18, 2013

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Jan. 24, 2013

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April 18, 2013

Denise Rochon 1116

The Quest for Healthy Breasts:A Woman’s Journey to Self-EmpowermentMore than one in nine women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada in our lifetime.What are the imaging risk factors and how can we lower these risks?Join me for this experiential and holistically-oriented weekend course to learn proactive initiatives in the prevention of breast cancer. While examining our deeper connections to our environment you will learn the basic foundations of health including:• dietary and nutritional infl uences • the equilibrium of the body’s own internal systems• toxic exposure and its prevention and detoxifi cation • stress and the mind-body connectionExperience a variety of healing modalities such as naturopathic medicine, kundalini yoga and mindfulness practices in the support of optimal functioning of your whole organism.

Fri. May 3/13, 6pm - 9pm • Sat. & Sun May 4 & 5/13, 9am - 5pm$278/weekend • Healthy, organic, vegetarian snacks and meals provided.

[email protected] • 604-885-3150

For further inquiries please contact Dr. Denise Rochon, NDSpace is limited so please register early!

March 21, 2013

Insightful Visions 1112Are your EYES at risk?

Having a CompreHensive eye exam, is the only way you can be sure you are experiencing the best vision possible.

107-5530 Wharf Ave., Sechelt 604-885-3371 • www.insightfulvisions.ca

See YOU soon to LOVE HOW YOU LOOK!

Exclusive to the Sunshine Coast, InSightful Visions offers the latest innovation in Retinal Imaging the (RHA) by Annidis. The RHA provides the ability to monitor retinal and choroidal pathology, thus allowing early diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic diseases. We are also happy to offer our patients

MacuHealth with LMZ3. This formula is designed specifically to support

Macular health.

April 18, 2012

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604-740-5813 Open: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 6pmSaturday 10 am - 2 pm

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Whether you are look-ing for contact lens-

es or glasses, buying them online is just not as easy as it appears. People are hooked in with the prom-ise of discounted pricing and quick shipping, but it is hard to understand that the discounted fees are sim-ply a re� ection of the qual-ity and attention to detail. By assuming that you can save a few bucks now and order eyewear online is a problem in this day and age where we have become accustomed to purchasing many products online.

Online buying can be great. It’s easy to order a new iMac computer from the comfort of your living room and it shows up at your doorstep within 24 hours. � at is a great service and 98 percent of the time there are no problems. But, buy-ing eyewear online, whether glasses or contact lenses, is not as simple or convenient as it seems at � rst glance. It can actually cause a number of unforeseen issues down the road.

So, if you do decide to buy prescription eyewear online, it’s very important for you to see your optom-etrist in order to receive a comprehensive eye exam. � is includes a prescription check, as well as a full eye health examination. A com-plete vision and eye health exam starts with a series of questions to determine your general health, your family health history, any medica-tion you may be taking and the types of visual tasks your lifestyle demands.

Using specialized equip-ment, your optometrist

It’s important to let an optometrist examine your eyes at least once every two years. PHOTO SUBMITTED

JIM DOREYEDITOR

will evaluate the health of your eyes, inside and out. � ey will perform a series of tests, assessing speci� c neurological functions such as colour vision, depth perception and � eld of vi-sion. � ey test for common conditions such as near-sightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia, muscle function, depth perception, and how the eyes work. Often they will include a glaucoma test, and help monitor your ret-ina to see if it is becoming detached. Finding evidence of any of these problems early on can usually lead to a full recovery. Not detect-ing them can lead to devas-tating eye problems includ-ing blindness.

If you decide to buy con-tacts online, remember that they are medical devices that go directly onto the delicate and sensitive sur-face of your eye. Whether they suit the unique needs of your eye depends on � t,

material, wear/replacement schedule, shape, oxygen permeability, moisture con-tent and your lifestyle.

BC Doctors of Optome-try are trained to take these factors into consideration to � nd the contact lens that best � ts you. But just because you’ve been � tted by an eye doctor in the past doesn’t mean you should re-order online. When you buy online, any num-ber of problems can occur, including receiving the wrong prescription, coun-terfeit products from over-seas, compromised quality due to shipment conditions and more.

With all these potential negative health risks, the possible negative health repercussions associated with the above include corneal scratches, keratitis, infections, etc.

So if you are considering purchasing contact lenses, don’t assume that what you order online will be exactly

what your eyes need. If you are ordering glasses remem-ber that even having a cor-rect pupillary distance (PD) measurement and prescrip-tion cannot guarantee the glasses will � t or work. � e vertical size of the lens, the bridge size, the temple length, and where your pu-pils fall vertically within the lens all factor into a success-fully � tting pair of glasses.

In a study published by the American Optomet-ric Association that tested glasses purchased online for compliance of optical and safety requirements about half of the 154 pairs of glasses purchased failed in at least one parameter outlined by the review board.

Remember that you only have one pair of eyes and it is a great privilege for you to have them in working or-der. All you have to do is try shutting your eyes for a minute during the day and see how tricky life becomes when you can’t see.

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Spring is a time of rebirth around the entire animal kingdom and is the right time to start or renew a routine. If you found your-self saying things like, “As soon as the winter is over, I am going to get back into yoga,” or, “As soon spring comes, I’m going to get back into shape,” then this article is for you.

� e best way to be in-troduced or get back into a steady routine is to join a class that � ts your schedule. � ere are so many excellent yoga instructors on the Coast so you have no ex-cuse to � nd a class at a time that suits you.

Now, while the best in-troduction to yoga is face-to-face with the seasoned teacher, sometimes that is just not possible. Maybe the hours don’t work with your schedule, or you live in a re-mote setting as many people choose here on the Coast. Sometimes new yogis are intimidated by big group settings or just want to learn the basics before joining a studio. Whatever your rea-son, there are many great opportunities to practice in your own space and prepare yourself for group activity when the time is right. After all, yoga is all about aligning

yourself and working to-wards greater core strength which in turn should give you clarity in thought.

Many people have started home yoga prac-tices, which have carried them through the ups and downs that life presents us. It has always successfully strengthened one’s body, mind and spirit.

No matter how you choose to get back into yoga, you and your body will not be disappointed.

Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thou-sands of years. It consists of ancient theories, ob-servations and principles about the mind and body connection which is now being proven by modern medicine.

Research has been con-ducted to examine the health bene� ts of yoga – from the yoga postures, yoga breath-ing and meditation.

As it turns out, it is in-credible the number of physical and mental ben-e� ts there are to be gained from doing yoga. Some physiological bene� ts in-clude decreased pulse and an increase in cardiovas-cular and respiratory e� -ciency. It can also stimulate joint motion and � exibility to gain overall heightened energy levels and endur-ance. Some of the psycho-logical bene� ts are de-creased anxiety, depression

Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It consists of ancient theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection that is now being proven by modern medicine.

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and increased concentra-tion, memory, social skills and well being.

Generally speaking, yoga equipment includes props, like blocks, straps and a mat. Many department and sporting good stores carry yoga gear and if you happen to live close to a studio, you can usually pick up high quality gear right there. Online shoppers can order from companies like Gaiam.com and Lulule-mon where shipping is ac-tually included. If dropping $50 to $150 is not in the budget, you can use things that you already have at

home. I suggest tying up two long cotton socks to substitute for a strap and stacking up thick books, like an old phone book for a block. However, I recom-mend that you � nd a mat so that you are not slipping and sliding on the � oor.

One � nal note, yoga doesn’t have to look like anything that you see in a magazine or on a poster. In fact, yoga should be an ex-perience that gets you back into your body so that you can revitalize your energy and feel better.

Namaste. Jim Dorey


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pio on April 25 is a Lunar Eclipse. � e New Moon in Taurus on May 9 is a So-lar Eclipse and the other Solar Eclipse of the year occurs in Scorpio as well on November 3. It is an interesting synchronicity worth mentioning that Taurus and Scorpio, which are polar opposite signs, both share close symbolic links by translation with the Chinese Snake, which is the year sign we are in now. � e earthy wisdom of the snake which implies practicality and ambition is the Taurus aspect and the skin shedding trans-formational aspect refers more to Scorpio. Pay close attention and you will see a good deal of both already underway everywhere! Generally, eclipses carry an added charge compared to the usual New and Full Moons. � e degree of impact does depend upon the speci� cs of one’s actual Natal Chart and this requires close exami-nation by an astrologer. � is Full Moon occurs at 5 Scorpio 46. It was once generally believed that eclipses brought bad luck. While it is true that they can certainly synchronize with signi� cant changes, endings and new begin-nings, these can in fact be positive ones. So, the next few weeks will prove very pivotal, certainly for some more than others but ev-eryone will feel the impact at least indirectly. In fact, the changes implied often begin prior to the actual eclipse, even up to a sev-eral weeks prior. Astrol-ogy is a wonderful tool to more closely examine the e� ects and support people to be more aware of what is implied and how to con-sciously handle the chang-es. P.S. Happy Earth Day, April 22.Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) � e Sun entering Taurus

will add traction to your

drive. Your ambitions have been increasing steadily. � is trend will continue and very noticeably this week. All is well with what you have already initiated. If not, it may require extra enthusiasm and e� ort to build your momentum. Be-gin it now!Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

You are ready to take a pioneering approach. � e desire to express your self in a variety of ways is likely. Despite a slow start to the season, you have likely be-gun to sample the soil. You can expect your energy lev-els and ambitions to rise now and for the next several weeks. Commitment is the keyword.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

Dreams of what might be are beginning to dance in your imagination once again. Yet, in order to re-ceive the inspirations you may have to step back and out of the limelight for a while. If you have already retreated then allow yourself to remain there for a while longer. You can still keep your communications alive and dynamic from there.Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) An impulse to build

upon new and existing friendships is leading you to reach out. � e best way might be to invite friends out to play. Since you are feeling extra inventive these days you should have access to an abundance of good ideas. � ese may even gain wider recognition. Trust your feelings and be willing to take risks.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Shifts and changes close

to home are gaining your full attention. � ese are likely activating you in your public and/or professional life. � e reverse scenario is also possible. � is is acti-vating visions of the future and creative directives. Use this in� uence to gain pub-lic attention and to request favours and earned rewards.Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) A puri� cation process

continues. It is likely that it is linked to your career. However, your love life stands to be a� ected, for better or worse. � ere is a deeper psychological theme at play which speaks of puri� cation and renewal.

Now is a good time to ini-tiate healthier rhythms for the sake of your love life and career.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)‘Love is in the air….’ Are

you getting your share? If not, you are experiencing a rising determination to feel ful� lled in your most inti-mate relationships. � e keys to your success includes see-ing a bigger picture and in-creasing your exposure. Yet, be careful not to look for love in too many places and faces. Clarify what you need then list your wants.Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

Spring is in the air and it is becoming increasingly clear. For you the focus is mainly upon spring clean-ing. It is important for your success to be willing to work hard and give more than usual. You may still be con-tending with con� icting de-sires. � is extra e� ort may include some soul searching to decipher your priorities. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

� e seasonal change is calling you out to play. Yet, there is a serious streak to it and it may not simply be all fun and games. A sporting and competitive tone is im-plied. Up until recently, the urge to remain behind the scenes was strong but that cycle is done. A spirit of ad-venture is rising beckoning you to ride with it.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)

A whole new initiative is underway. You may have to exercise restraint not to paint blue war stripes on your face. You are laying a lot on the line and wish you could feel more con-� dent. Even so, you are pushing to get to the bot-tom of things. You want to produce something of integrity and beauty.Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)

You are beginning to see the world as with new eyes. � is includes your place within it. You are open to entertaining new prospects and possibilities. � e tim-ing is extra good to do so. Yes, you will likely have to gamble to succeed. � at is the way the game is played. At least take the risk to trust your heart felt feelings about what you want and need.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)A big momentum is

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Born October 8, 1930 in Middleburg, Netherlands, John has gone to be with The Lord on April 12, 2013 in Sechelt BC. He will be missed greatly by his loving wife, Anna, his 7 children and their spouses; Peter and Wendy, Sophie, Adriana and John, Wilma and Mike, Rutger and Debbie, Louise and Del, Esther and Gary and his 9 grandchildren. Services will be held at Calvary Baptist, Gibsons, at 2pm, Saturday, April 20, 2013.

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RoyDouglas, John

Douglas John Roy, known to all as Doug, passed away peace-fully on April 10, 2013 in his suite at Christenson Village in Gibsons. He was ninety-one. He is survived by Helen, his wife of seventy years.

The family invites you to a gathering to honour Doug on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Legion Hall in Roberts Creek. There will be a brief ceremony of remembrance at 1:00 followed by stories and mingling.

Doug was born in Dauphin, Manitoba to Ines and Fran-cis Roy on November 19, 1921. His family moved to Win-nipeg where he completed high school before going on to earn a degree in Engineering at the University of Manitoba. After his marriage to Helen (Heath) in 1943 he served over-seas in England. Following the war he worked as an engineer and land surveyor in both the public and private sectors. In the 1950’s he started his own businesses, Roy Engineering and Roy & Wagenaar, offering engineering and land survey-ing services on the Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland.

It was his work as a land surveyor that first brought Doug and Helen to the Sunshine Coast in 1955. At that time, he was supervising the land surveys for the transmission line being built between Cheekeye and Powell River. Helen and Doug bought land in Roberts Creek in the late fifties and the family spent summers there. After starting Roy Engi-neering, Doug divided his time between Roberts Creek, Vancouver and other locations throughout the province until, in 1975, he and Helen moved to the Coast as full time residents. Doug maintained the engineering side of his practice until 2000.

Doug’s strong belief in and sense of responsibility for community prompted his involvement in a wide range of activities throughout his life. He served as president of the Association of BC Land Surveyors, was vice-chair of the Fair play for Cuba Committee and actively involved with the Unitarian Church in Vancouver. On the Sunshine Coast, he was a key player in the development of what became the Sunshine Coast Community Services, initiated public discussion of a community plan for Roberts Creek, was a founding member of the Sechelt Marsh Society, actively promoted the creation of Cliff Gilker Park and volunteered for the Gibsons Jazz Festival and the Festival of the Written Arts. Doug was enamoured of birds and wildlife through-out his life and spent much of his later years drawing them. Finally, he was a staunch supporter of and believer in the Nation of Roberts Creek!

In addition to Helen, Doug is survived by his daughter Susan (Jacob Stoller), his grandsons Mark, Jonathan and Ben-jamin Stoller, his son Peter, his adopted family Marie-Belle Treat, Willie Bulmer, Shannon, Kellei, Matthew and Taylor, his sisters Betty de Bruyn (Jan) and Mary Jean; his brother Frank (Judy) and Pat as well as many nieces and nephews.

Heartfelt thanks are extended to the homecare workers of Vancouver Coastal Health, the staff at St. Mary’s and Holy Family Hospitals, the caregivers and staff at Christenson Vil-lage as well as many friends and relations for their care and support over the past year. A special thanks goes to Llewlyn Keats, Rob Marion and Gail Newman.

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July 21, 2011

Painter

Call Matthew Evans604.886.4960

20 years experience (15 on the Coast)

looking for interior work.

Excellent references from discerning clients.

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The Local sales rep wanted 1115

The Local is a weekly community newspaper on the beautiful Sunshine Coast and we’re looking for another enthusiastic Advertising Sales Representative to work with our great Sales Team. While experience would be an asset, we’re looking for a Sales Rep who:• Is fun, outgoing, observant, loves people and is energetic• Owns a reliable vehicle and cell phone • Works to deadlines and is organized• Is willing to learn something new and interesting• Is able to think quickly, develop creative solutions and has a good memory• Is good at spelling, grammar and punctuation• Is conversant with computers• Works well alone and with a supportive team• Has a good attitude and willingness to follow direction

Advertising Sales is an important part of our business and we are looking for someone who will not only provide outstanding service to our clients but will develop a relationship of trust with them. The Local is growing and evolving, and we need good people who will grow with us and show clients that excellent service and amazing results come in small packages.

Submit your resume to: Susan Attiana/Publisher Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 494, 5758 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 Phone 604-885-3134 Fax: 604-885-3194

Deadline for submissions: April 30, 2013

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April 11, 2013

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April 18, 2013

Nanny needed 7 days/week to care for infant & toddler in Gibsons, 3-4 hrs/day for late afternoon/evening to help with meal prep & bedtime and all day on Sats. * Must be very expe-rienced with Chinese culture. View our requirements and fill out our online application @ www.sunshinecarenetwork.com

Nanny needed to care for infant and toddler in Sechelt area; full time position. View our requirements and fill out our on-line application @ www.sunshinecarenetwork.com

SC Arts Council 1116

April 18, 2013

The Sunshine Coast Arts Council requires a dedicated individual(s) with an interest in the arts and a strong background in office management to work in support of the Board and Volunteers.

This is a regular, part-time position with sched-uled office hours Wednesday to Friday at the Sun-shine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. While some flex-ibility in hours will be necessary, it is expected that, over an annual basis, the position will provide ap-proximately 20 hours per week.

Please see our website www.scartscouncil.com for more details.

Applications may be submitted in confidence to [email protected] or mailed to Sunshine Coast Arts Council, P.O. Box 1565, Sechelt, B.C., V0N 3A0 or hand delivered to the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa at Trail Avenue, Sechelt, B.C. Please mark any hard copies for the attention of Bruce Milne, President, Sunshine Coast Arts Council.

Applications must be received by April 30, 2013 to be considered.

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April 18, 2013

Submitted by John Weston, M.P. for West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country and Chairman of the Canada-Taiwan Parlia-mentary Friendship Group

As I led five fellow-MP’s this week to meet Pres-

ident Ma Ying-Jeou and others in Taiwan, my big-gest conundrum was how one of the world’s most influential statesmen could cope with the struggles that confront him, leading a modernized democracy while treading the tight-rope of the Taiwan Straits.

Hosted by the Govern-ment of Taiwan, our group represented three political parties and five regions of Canada (BC, Alberta, On-tario, Quebec, and The Mar-itimes – Laurie Hawn, John Carmichael, Tilly O’Neill-Gordon, Anne-Marie Day, and Maria Mourani). The meeting with President Ma; had a recurring theme of his role in promoting economic integration with China in the context of continued po-litical separation. How, we kept asking, could President Ma juggle tough domestic is-sues while working through 18 landmark agreements he has brokered with China, af-ter almost 60 years without a single one?

Struggles of a Taiwan President

Vaudeville around the world

The Funtastics present Vaudeville Around the World, at the Sechelt Senior Activity Centre, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 26, 27 and 28. Shows start 7pm Friday and 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Tickets may be purchased at the Senior Activity Centre and Laedeli in Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons. phoTo SubMiTTed

And what is Canada’s inter-est in these things? Canada’s interest covers a range of is-sues. Over 50,000 Cana-dians live in Taiwan. Over 200,000 people of Taiwan background live in Canada. Taiwan is Canada’s 14th larg-est trading partner and one of our top partners in innovative collaboration.

Bigger than the benefits of commercial, cultural, and ed-ucational exchange between Taiwan and China is the ben-efit of continued peace in the Taiwan Straits. As President Ma reminded us in our meet-ing, you don’t need to look far to assess the cost of ten-sion and potential cataclysmic conflict – April 11th, the day I left Taiwan, observers expect-ed North Korea to defy the world, and explode a missile, potentially triggering war.

During our visit, we pushed consistently on Cana-dian priorities – the signing of an Anti-Double Taxation Agreement; the broadening of Taiwan market access for Canadian beef; fair treatment of Canadian companies in Taiwan; and the resumption of the Terry Fox Run in Tai-wan. I know President Ma personally, from my decade of living in Taiwan; as May-or of Taipei City, he led the Terry Fox Run, and was eager to hear how we might get it

going again. In all of our discussions, the question of national leadership lingered in the background.

Yes, there is freedom and democracy, and the rule of law has firmly taken root in Taiwan. Ex-President Chen Shui-bian, led the Democratic People’s Party to end 50 years of rule by the Kuomintang, the party

formerly led by Chiang Kai-Shek. Chen served as Presi-dent from 2000 to 2008; today he languishes in jail, serving a 20-year sentence for corruption, after a full trial in open court.

The media hounded Ma and his family after his daughter’s celebration last month in Taiwan of her pri-vate wedding last year in the

U.S. “Why did she marry someone she met in the US?” “What about his military ser-vice requirement?” “Is this a security breach?” “Why wasn’t there a big public wed-ding?” (For the record, I met “Taiwan’s First Daughter” Ma Wei-chung, or Lesley Ma, during the 2010 Win-ter Olympics in Vancouver. She is an articulate artist and proud of her father, yet ex-presses an understandable desire for privacy and inde-pendence in her life. She

married her Harvard College classmate, Taiwan-born Tsai Pei-jan, or Allen Tsai, a model who now works as an invest-ment banker).

As I looked in the face of my old friend President Ma this week, I saw new lines of anxiety and fatigue. He seemed to fidget in a way I’d never noticed before. History will treat him well for contrib-uting to world peace. But, in the meantime, as Shakespeare wrote, “uneasy lies the head that wears a crown”.


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Organic Food, Produce, Body Care, Bulk, Giftware

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Travelers can sleep for free with our Work & Stay Host program.

fresh baking, lunch and great coffee!

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Spin Cycles 1116

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2013 Earth DayEntertainment 12:00 pm Nick and Donna12:05 -12:30 Keia Papa Kaua12:35 -1:05 Knotty Dotters1:15 -1:45 Jacquie Allan1:55 – 2:25 Randeesh & Ken Dalgleish2:35 – 3:05 Bad to the Bow3:20 – 4:00 Corduroy Road4:15 – 5:00 Skookum Sound System


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April 18, 2013

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• Fish • Reptiles• hamsteRs & moRe

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5800 Black Bear Road, Sechelt(next to Lehigh Gravel Mine)

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Supporting the Vision for a Sustainable coastcompost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8/bag • $60/yd

garden Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50/yd

landscape Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40/yd

cedar chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29/yd

We also have Fir/Hemlock Mulch, Cobble Rock, Crushed Rock, Crusher Dust, Road Base and Drain Rock

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors,

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P: 604-886-2274F: 604-886-9735

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! Take the SCRD Musical Bus ! Walk ! Ride Your Bike ! Free Bike Tune-Ups ! ! Kids’ Toy Exchange ! Zero Waste ! Heart Gardens Tour 1 pm ! Gumboot Gardens Tour

& Workshops 2:00 & 3:30pm ! Roberts Creek Library Yard Sale 10am - 2pm ! ! Sunshine Coast Children’s Earth Day Film Screening 1- 4pm at Roberts Creek Library !

LOCAL MUSIC, ART, ENVIRONMENTALISMSunday, April 21 from noon to � ve


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