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during one of the first full dress rehearsals of Coasting Along Theatre’s production of The Nut-cracker. Tchaikovsky’s Christmas ballet will be showcased during six performances at Raven’s Cry Theatre December 28 to 31. The central part of Clara will be danced by Bronte Hanson, with John Conway appearing as her godfather, the sinister toymaker Herr Drosselmeyer.

Building on the 2013 production and vision of

the late David Holmes, this year’s Nutcracker offers more lush costumes, embellished sets and a larger stage to tell the classic holiday story of Clara and her enchanted toy. Professional guest artists return to dance the major roles and mentor the young performers. Coast City Ballet’s Miguel Nguyen re-turns, with an athletic macho grace as he reprises the Cavalier role; Emilie Siqueira is a delicious Sugar Plum Fairy, and Ana Paul Oioli performs the dual roles of Snow Queen (opposite Diego Ramalho as Snow King) and the Dew Drop Fairy.

Holmes conceived of a Coastal production of The Nutcracker in 2013, brought Scotiabank on board as sponsors, Conchita Harding as costume designer, and taught a host of young dancers how the steps they had learned in class translated into a full routine. “David liked to make something out of nothing,” his wife and fellow teacher Kathleen Holmes noted recently. Holmes’ legacy is now a full-fledged Coast holiday tradition. Tickets for reserved seating are still available at Scotiabank. photo and story heather Jeal

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Gibsons Wildlife Rehab founder Clint Davy shows off a recent success – a Great Horned Owl successfully reha-bilitated after a resident discovered him, concussed and bleeding on an outside deck. Veterinarians at Sechelt Animal Hospital, where the resident first took the owl for treatment, suspected the owl may have flown into a window. The vets called in the Wildlife Rehab team, who transported the bird to their recovery facility at the Gib-sons Refuge where they patiently oversaw his care and feeding (three frozen mice, thawed and served up daily). Now once again able to perch and capable of hunting his own mice, and with weather warming up nicely, vol-unteers released the owl near the Halfmoon Bay loca-tion where he was first discovered. PHOTO HeATHeR JeAl

Owl’s well that ends well

As a direct response to the emergence of what it terms ‘bogus Zero Waste organiza-tions’ around the world the Zero Waste International Al-liance (ZWIA), which has for over a decade proposed and promoted the elimination of all waste in human endeav-ours, has contacted its friends in the Industrial Ecology, anti-incineration and circular economy world, to ask for help in flushing out the im-posters that are trying to steal the Zero Waste term in order to promote incineration and other unsustainable practices under the cloak of the term ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ – mostly for undisguised com-mercial reasons.

“There can be no form of deliberate resource destruc-

tion in a zero waste world,” says Ric Anthony, Chair of the Zero Waste Internation-al alliance. “ZWIA has tak-en great care to define Zero Waste in a way that it actu-ally means “no waste” be-cause we humans have been made to realize, far too late really, that waste has been something our species has created by mistake and we are jeopardizing our survival chances on this earth by be-ing so careless,” he added.

ZWIA challenges organi-zations not to use the term Zero Waste unless it means the same as in the published ZWIA definition. (See www.zwia.org for the only peer reviewed definition of Zero Waste.)

ZWIA asserts that Zero

Waste to Landfill is a bogus claim that falsely implies an element of environmental-ism to disguise blatant com-mercialism and that Metro Vancouver Regional Dis-trict’s “Zero Waste Com-mittee” is a prime example of an organization promot-ing unsustainable waste to energy (WtE) projects with-out reserve. Metro Vancou-ver Regional District was instrumental in the creation and financing of the  Na-tional Zero Waste Council, which is an organization operating without a defini-tion of Zero Waste and with some of its members who promote and support waste to energy/incineration.Submitted by Zero Waste International Alliance

Watch for bogus Zero Waste claims

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Editorial Opinion

Volume 11 • Issue 51

Letters to the Editor – Opinions

A great-hearted communityThroughout the year, our community rallies as needed to

support a variety of groups, causes, and individuals – but it is during the run-up to Christmas that Coasters really shine.

As a drop-off depot for the Elves Club, the Local’s office staff have enjoyed watching the boxes fill with toys, food, and gifts of cash to put smiles on faces and food in cup-boards of those in need.

So many businesses and groups have come forward with new initiatives – like Zocalo and The Landing Clothing Co.’s Giving Back Event that collected a roomful of blan-kets and warm clothing, or the Sechelt Paramedics, who filled an ambulance with food and cash donations in just six hours.

At this time of the year, our hearts go out to families with children in hospital (like Matthew Drope, who will be undergoing a bone marrow transplant this week) and elders in care. We salute the Hospice Society, and their Light the Memories campaign that provides an opportu-nity for families and friends to remember those who have passed while raising funds to support those who will be making the transition.

The great-hearted Coastal spirit has a long and honour-able tradition, beginning with the original shíshálh peoples and the early settlers who shared their knowledge, skills, and bounty. It continues this December, and into the new year, as the community offers a hand up to those in need.

This past week, we heard from a number of people who claim they moved here for the ambience, or because of the ‘look’ of a so-called ‘fishing village.’ A community is not shaped by buildings and boards – it’s shaped by the hearts and minds of its residents, which at this season and throughout the year pour out love and thoughtful care for their friends and neighbours.

And that, my friends, is why we live here.Heather Jeal, Editor

Delivering Canada PostIt was ironic that on the

day the Conservative gov-ernment announced major cuts to Canada Post, we received a glossy newletter from MP John Weston – us-ing his free postage service.  The newsletter was notable for two things – the lack of any true content and eleven pictures; pictures of…John Weston.

While focus has been on urban door to door delivery, Canada Post is also looking at other ways to cut service.  We have a real concern they will eye the closure of com-munity outlets such as the excellent facility in Roberts Creek. Should such closures be proposed, what can we expect from Weston?  Will he oppose such negative moves or will he quietly accept his marching orders from the Prime Minister’s Office and try to rational-ise the cuts?  If history is a guide, we know the answer with his illogical defence of the closing of the Depart-ment of Fisheries here on the Coast.Paul Johnston, Roberts Creek,

How would YOU feel?To the lady who tried to

run me down today: 1. I understand you were

in a hurry to meet your friend.

2. I understand that you “didn’t see” my high-visibili-

ty stop sign (in the centre of the road, facing you, held by someone more than six feet tall and dressed in a bright-yellow, ankle-length rain-coat festooned with high-visibility stripes).

3. I understand that be-ing halted and queried by my flagging partner was probably embarrassing, and that’s why you yelled at her and threatened to “report her attitude.”

4. I understand you’ll be getting a visit soon, if not already, from a Sechelt RCMP constable.

I sincerely hope you have the opportunity to read my little update. Know why? Because I would like it very much if you were to take a moment in your busy life and reflect upon how you would feel when you called my Mom to tell her how sorry you were that you’d killed her son.Gord Smedley, Garden Bay

CUPE supports community use

In the Nov. 28 edition of The Local, I read Silas White’s article “Making progress in community partnerships” in the Educa-tion Matters feature. Our local union is a proud sup-porter of many community groups. The Elves Club, Festival of the Written Arts, food banks, Arrowhead So-ciety and Yew Transition

House are a few of those groups. We have worked hard to assist in bringing volunteer projects to frui-tion in the 45 years since our certification. Included in that list are the two men-tioned in your article: the Chatelech ball field and the Halfmoon Bay Elementary soccer field. Our work is an important element of School District 46. The work we do ensures that schools are clean, safe and inclusive. In particular, the custodial staff works hard to ensure that all schools and school district build-ings are safe and clean. The challenges of declin-ing enrolment have affect-ed funding and therefore hours to keep those schools ready and safe for learn-ing. Hours have been cut, buildings added to work-loads and the custodial su-pervisor position eliminat-ed creating challenges for the custodial staff. It was this combination of facts that has caused me to write. I felt compelled to point out that the great news that now there are no custodial fees for Saturday bookings needs to be tempered with the information that the reason that this is the case is because hours have been cut in the custodial time at Roberts Creek School.  For many years there has been time assigned for a four-hour custodian at RCCES

on Saturdays.  That posi-tion was cut. One of the regular afternoon custodial positions at Roberts Creek School has been reduced by a day in order to create hours on the weekend to clean that school AND look after the Saturday commu-nity bookings. Community Use? Absolutely. CUPE 801 supports community use of schools after hours.  It makes good sense.  But while you are working on re-establishing the joint use agreement and foster-ing that community part-nership, please don’t forget about the community that is CUPE local 801. Carolyn Smith, President CUPE local 801School District 46 Support Staff

Letters to the Editor and Submis-sions are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not reflect opinions of The LOcaL publication. Letters should not exceed 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, 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 with-held from publication for valid reason by approval of the editor. E-mail letters to: [email protected] Deadline for letters and submis-sions is Monday at 3pm.

If the waste industry’s response to no landfill –as legislated in the European Union – is incineration disguised as Waste to Energy (WTE) then it needs to be exposed as bogus –it’s at best a pretty unimaginative alternative.

“Well, if we can’t bury rubbish let’s burn it instead” – is pretty lame, you have to admit.

Whilst municipalities the world over have begun to realise that waste was a mistake and that we have been burying and burning valuable resources, the waste industry profiteers are running scared by the prospect of no materials to trade as recycling and composting rates climb higher and higher. They are desperate to stop a reduction in their traded com-modity – waste – and “Zero Waste to landfill” is yet another desperate attempt at turning back the environmental (and now economic) tide.

Thankfully with San Francisco and South Australia, each at 80 per cent waste recovery, and municipalities in Europe reaching past 75 per cent when they are properly managed, indicate the true way forward to a sustainable economy – a circular economy that creates endeavour and jobs from the value of these resources rather than maintaining business as usual for those with yacht palaces parked in Monaco and Martinique.Submitted by Zero Waste International Alliance

Editor’s Note: Zero Waste International Alliance was es-tablished in 2003 to co-ordinate the education and re-edu-cation of the citizens of the world so that they will change the way that they regard the materials that pass through their hands daily – to eliminate that which we call waste.

Waste to Energy an unimaginative response to no landfill

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Sometimes when you set goals and work hard, your dreams can become real-ity. In 2000, when Songie Lee was 14 she came from Korea to live in Vancouver. She knew very little Eng-lish, but was immediately immersed in the Cana-dian culture. It was hard to learn English and study her other high school sub-jects, but she did her best.

In grade 12, Songie de-cided to quit school and become a hairdresser. She thought it would be a fun profession – certainly more fun than finishing school. She attended hair-dressing school for 10 ½ months, graduated and started working in salons. Hairdressing was some-thing she was quite good at and for the next seven years she received promo-tions and worked at more upscale salons. However, she discovered that the fun was wearing thin and she was no longer satisfied with being a hairdresser.

Throughout the years Songie had always had a dream of becoming a nurse, but like many peo-ple, she felt she wouldn’t be able to reach her goal. It would be too much work and maybe it wouldn’t be something she’d want to do for the rest of her life. It felt like the process would be too hard and take too long, but it kept niggling at the back of her mind.

In 2012 Songie moved to the Sunshine Coast. After she had been here for only a short time she enrolled at Capilano Uni-versity in the Adult Basic Education program and started working towards finishing her grade 12 courses. Shortly after that, Songie found out that the university offered the six month Health Care Assis-

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tant program. This seemed like the perfect opportu-nity to take the first step towards becoming a nurse so she started the appli-cation process. The next thing she knew, she was accepted and coming to school full-time.

Songie graduated from the Health Care Assistant program in June 2013, having passed all of her courses with top grades. She started work and soon discovered that she’d found her passion. She continues

to work towards getting her grade 12 and is very close to completing. She hopes to be done by May of 2014. In the meantime, she is working on her ap-plication to the LPN pro-gram at Vancouver Com-munity College.

If you too have a dream, but need some assistance getting started, please make an appointment to see Jules Smith the Aca-demic Advisor at 604-885-9310. She would love to help.

Songie Lee goes for the gusto, graduating from the Health Care Assistant program, finishing her Grade 12 and prepar-ing to enter VCC’s LPN program.

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Garry NohrChair Sunshine Coast Regional District and Repesentative for Halfmoon Bay, Area B

On November 30 the Minister of Highways held a BC Ferries consultation meeting at Elphinstone High School gym which more than 300 people at-tended, and many voiced their concerns about hav-ing fare increases and schedule cuts. The Minis-ter of Highways is deter-mined to follow through on the presented plan, which leaves the people of the Sunshine Coast with only one opportunity to express themselves before the government makes the final decision. Please listen for information on a Highway 101 protest on January18. If you have a concern about ferries, please write a letter under 300 words to present at the protest; letters will be delivered to the govern-ment offices in Victoria.

I am pleased to be the chair of the Sunshine Coast Regional District for 2014 and thank the other directors for their support. For those that do

not know, the position of SCRD chair is for a one-year term, and there is an election each December. There is a vote for chair and vice-chair among the elected directors. Vice-chair for 2014 by accla-mation is Frank Mauro, director for Pender Har-bour/Egmont, Area A.

Once the election is completed the chair, with input from the vice-chair and other directors, will decide who will be the chairs and vice-chairs of the SCRD committees. There are four major com-mittees and two minor ones. Along with staff, the chair of each committee is responsible for preparing the agenda.

The Infrastructure Com-mittee is responsible for our drinking water, SCRD waste water plants, and ports including the docks on the Islands, in Half-moon Bay, and at the BC Ferries terminal in Lang-dale. This committee is also responsible for solid waste management, the landfills, recycling, street lights, and green waste col-lection. The sustainability program, which includes energy-saving measures, is looked after by staff in this department

The Community Servic-es Committee oversees the recreational centers, parks, trails and Dakota Ridge ski area. The committee has been involved in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and will be looking at funding to implement the facilities improvements and changes requested by the community.

The Planning Commit-tee manages land use, zon-ing, bylaw enforcements, building inspection, eco-nomic development, and Hillside Industrial Park.

The Corporate and Ad-ministrative Services Com-mittee sets the budgets for each SCRD function; the corresponding SCRD de-partment writes new policies and bylaws for each service.

The two minor commit-tees chaired by members of the board are polic-ing and transportation, which meet with commu-nity members to discuss issues that need police help and transportation matters concerning BC ferries, transit, and high-way problems, including potholes, speeding, and snow removal. Please con-tact me about any of these items or other concerns at 604-741-2427 or [email protected]

Some have expressed surprise I would choose to end my six-year tenure as chair of the Sunshine Coast Board of Education. Over this period, I’ve worked with five different mayors and three regional district chairs. It was probably get-ting to seem like I would be here forever, which is exactly why it’s time to leave.

During this time, my two beautiful daughters were born, our family moved into a wonderful home in Lower Gibsons, I started and completed my master’s degree, got involved in the provincial employers’ asso-ciation for boards (includ-ing six months as vice-chair) and provincial bargaining, and continued to grow my small publishing business. I trust when people say to me “What are you going to do with all your spare time now?” that they’re joking.

I wasn’t ready for the role when I started, and it wasn’t a positive situation to walk

Education Matters

Silas White Chair, School District #46School Board

White, Board move forward in 2014into. Our board of trustees did not have a well-defined role. The relationship be-tween our board and senior staff was also undefined and tenuous.

Fortunately our trustees and senior staff were able to agree to one thing: com-missioning an external re-view of our organization to get us on track. The senior consultant gave me uncom-fortable news after individu-ally interviewing all trustees and key personnel: “Your district is facing huge chal-lenges right now and every single person is looking for someone to take the bull by the horns and lead. That’s your job.”

“No guts, no glory,” was one of his favourite sayings. Another advisor who worked with our board urged us in bold capital letters to “MOVE FORWARD.” It wasn’t popular with every-one, as the board actually taking leadership and tack-ling big issues required some doggedness. Once we’d redefined our governance model through policies, took on long-ignored declining enrolment problems, com-pleted our first strategic plan in over a decade and hired a new senior staff team that

was committed to a new community-driven vision, it’d be easy to joke I’m still waiting for the “glory.”

I cherish our collective successes such as breaking ground for the Gibsons Elementary rebuild, wel-coming a student trustee onto our board (the issue that first got me interested in school boards as a high school student 20 years ago!), campaigning against the government desire for a legislated teachers’ contract in 2012, launching innova-tive environmental educa-tion programs, and having an outstanding manage-ment and principals’ team that enjoys going to work every day with a unified fo-cus on student success.

I’m certain this latter environment will garner more glory around student achievement, which is al-ready beginning to show itself in improved success rates for our Aboriginal students. My successor as Chair, Betty Baxter, has far more experience in the “guts” department than I did when I started, which will come in handy. But I envision a new leadership phase of our board being characterized more by glory.

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At this gift-driven time of the year, many are tempted to purchase items for the wrong reasons – to make an impressive heap of gifts under the tree or to fill a stocking for adults capable of buying their own ‘stuff.’ However, most of that ‘stuff’ is des-tined for the backs of closets, for the thrift shops, or for the landfill. The sad fact is, the Christmas gift-buying frenzy feeds into the clutter-heavy North American lifestyle.

Even if we choose to keep the gifts, according to the National As-sociation of Professional Organizers we won’t use 80 per cent of those items. In fact, fully a quarter of the people with two-car garages don’t park a second car in there because the clutter has filled the space.

This year, consider giving a ‘no-stuff’ gift that can still put a smile on the recipient’s face.

Give a membership in an orga-nization that reflects an interest or

cause dear to the recipient’s heart. Consider the Ruby Lake Lagoon So-ciety, the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives, the Gibsons Wildlife Rehab, the Salmonid Enhancement Society, the Royal Astronomical So-ciety, the Arts Council – all doing good work in our community, and all needing tangible support. Many of these groups provide a regular

newsletter to update their members on events and activities in the com-munity.

Give a class. The SCRD and Cap U recently issued their Winter cata-logues of seminars, workshops and classes. Choose a class that may open new doors – or purchase a gift certificate and let the recipient choose their own.

Give a ticket to a special event. Give a certificate for a splurge – a

spa visit, a home visit by a massage therapist, an IOU for yard care, house/pet/babysitting, or a home-cooked meal. The gift of personal time and attention, particularly for a senior, will often be more valued than any ‘stuff.’

Clutter-free gifts can be the most fun to receive, because they are tai-lored to the tastes of the recipient and show genuine thoughtfulness and ingenuity. Heather Jeal

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Watching Christmas movies is a holiday tradi-tion for many families. Those who can recite mov-ies verbatim might enjoy testing their mettle with the following Christmas quiz loaded with memora-ble quotes from some holi-day classics.

1. It came without rib-bons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags.

2. Uh, since the United States Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed.

3. If TV has taught me anything, it’s that miracles always happen to poor kids at Christmas. It happened to Tiny Tim, it happened to Charlie Brown, it hap-pened to The Smurfs, and it’s gonna happen to us!

4. I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200 shot range model air rifle.

5. Bless this highly nu-tritious microwavable macaroni and cheese din-ner and the people who

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7. Who gave you permis-sion to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.

8. I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow.

9. We’re not just doing this for us. We’re doing it for the kids. For every kid who ever sat on Santa’s lap. For every little girl who left cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas night. For every little boy who opens

a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?

12. Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.

13. Light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat! Put me out, put me out, put me out!

14. Tell me something, Billy. How come a cute little guy like this can turn into a thousand ugly mon-sters?

15. Wanna see some magic? OK, let’s watch you disappear!

16. That’s not ‘my’ Christmas! ‘My’ Christmas is filled with laughter, and joy... and this: my Sandy Claws outfit. I want you to make it.

17. That’s neither pig nor pork, it’s beef.

18. I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.

a package Christmas morn-ing and finds clothes in-stead of toys. It breaks my heart.

10. We all know that Christmas is a big com-mercial racket. It’s run by a big Eastern syndicate you know.

11. I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear your company, and do it with

A Christmas Story, directed by Bob Clark, is a 1983 American Christmas comedy film based on the short stories and semi-fictional anecdotes of author and raconteur Jean Shepherd. In 2012, the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

1. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas 2. Miracle on 34th Street3. The Simpsons Christmas4. A Christmas Story5. Home Alone6. The Holiday7. The Santa Clause8. White Christmas9. Jingle All the Way10. A Charlie Brown Christmas11. A Christmas Carol12. The Polar Express13. The Muppets Christmas Carol14. Gremlins15. Bad Santa16. The Nightmare Before Christmas17. Babes in Toyland18. ElfAnswers:

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Events on the Sunshine Coast

Dec. 20Dinner concert: Pamela Messner , Roberts Creek Legion, Dinner: 5:30 - 8pm, Music: 6 - 7:30pmDec. 20Hendel’s MESSIAH, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7pmDec. 21Solstice Celebration DJ Night, Roberts Creek Legion, Doors 9:30pm, Music 10pmDec. 21Mother Earth’s Warriors of the Heart, Solstice Hand-Drum Gathering, SIB Hall (behind Macdonald’s), 6pm. Event suitable for ages 13 and olderDec. 22The Nutcracker, Royal London Ballet live via HD satellite, at Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pmDec. 27Dinner Concert: Robin Atchison, Roberts Creek Legion. Dinner 5:30 - 9pm, Music 6 - 7:30pmDec. 28 – 31The Nutcracker, Coasting Along Theatre Company, Live performance at Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, Dec. 28 - 8pm. Dec. 29/30 - 2pm & 7:30pm. Dec. 31 - 2pmDec. 31Hastings & Crawford, live at the Painted Boat Restaurant 6:30pm. Two dinner seatingsDec. 31New Year’s Eve Bash, Leo’s Tapas, Gibsons 7pm. Dancing, traditional breaking of plates, drive u homeDec. 31New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance, Coopers Green Hall 7:30pmDec. 31A Rat Pack New Year’s Eve, Live music by A.M.P., Roberts Creek Legion 8pmDec. 31New Year’s Celebration with Dr. Fun & the Painkillers, Sechelt Legion. Doors: 6pm, Dinner: 6:30pmJan. 1Polar Bear Swim, Gibsons at Armours Beach, Davis Bay, and Pender Harbour Seafarer’s Park Jan. 1Dog Day at the Bot, SC Botanical Gardens, 11am - 3pmJan 8 – Feb 9Friends of the Gallery (FOG), Exhibition at SC Arts Centre, Trail & Medusa, SecheltJan. 8Friends of the Gallery (FOG)Exhibition Opening Reception, 7 - 9pmJan. 116th Annual Hop Scotch, Pender Harbour Golf Club, 7pm

Dec 12, 2013

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A dozen of the Coast’s most recognized and well-loved artists are among the thir-ty-seven British Columbia artists whose eighty-three colour reproductions illumi-nate the latest edition of Artists of British Columbia. Once again, editor Jane Rich-ardson has chosen an elegant representa-tion of work by the province’s top artists in acrylic, oil, watercolour, glass, metal, fibre art and photography.

Work by two Gibsons artists graces the cover: Jan Poynter’s Protea and Plum illus-trates the front; Greta Guzek’s Fluid Space provides a closing grace note. Other fea-

Coast artists well represented in newest Artists of British Columbia tured Coastal artists in Vol-ume 4 include Tom Cun-ningham, Ed Hill, Carol La Fave, Yzabelle Milton, Cindy Riach, Ron Steven, Nadina Tandy, Marleen Vermeulen, Ann Willsie, and Shannon Woode.

Richardson’s Leighdon Studio Gallery publishes the Artists of British Co-lumbia series. A fairly recent transplant to the Sunshine Coast, Richard-son hopes to re-establish her gallery in this hotbed

of creativity. Meanwhile, she continues to discover the wide variety of skilled and gifted artists working in a rainbow of media, and is already working towards Artists, Volume 5.

Artists, Vol. 4 would be a great gift for art collectors, art lovers, art students or anyone who has visited or is planning to visit the Coast. Pick up a copy at Gibsons Public Art Gallery gift shop, the Landing Gallery, or Talewind Books in Sechelt.

An excited crowd of young artists and their par-ents attended the annual Young Artist Awards ceremony at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre on Sunday, December 15. More than 30 artists aged five to 18 submitted work for display in the Young Artists exhibition. Their work was cri-tiqued by a jury of professional artists, and their comments were relayed to the young artists as

they received their certificates and gift cards for art supplies donated by Sechelt Rotary, Opus Framing and Art Supplies, and the Gibsons School of the Arts. Following the Young Art-ists presentations, Mayor John Henderson and Neil Clayton (representing sponsor Claytons Heritage Market) presented certificates to the young designers chosen for the 2014 Sechelt

Street Banner Project, a Sunshine Coast Arts Council initiative. The chosen participants were awarded a t-shirt with the image of their banner replicated on it and a certificate. The designs will be transferred to street banners, then painted by volunteer artists for installation around Spirit Square, the Aquatic Centre and Public Library. PHOTO LiNDA WiLLLiAMS

Young artists’ work graces Arts Centre

Messiah returns After a long absence,

Handel’s Messiah returns to the Coast with a special concert at St. John’s United Church in Davis Bay at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 20. Over 35 singers and musicians will perform se-lections from Benjamin Britten’s ‘A Ceremony of Carols,’ leading in to the Christmas portion of Mes-siah with the audience join-ing in for the Hallelujah Chorus. Tickets are by do-nation at the door.

As his god-daughter, Clara (danced by Bronte Hanson) sleeps beneath the Christmas tree with her prized toy nut-cracker, the mysterious toymaker, Herr Dros-selmeyer (John Conway) weaves a spell. The ballet, The Nutcracker, weaves a magic holiday spell of its own. Tickets for reserved seating at Raven’s Cry Theatre now on sale at Scotiabank in Sechelt. PHOTO HeATHeR JeAL

Nutcracker magic begins Dec. 28

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Brining with beer brings bite to the birdThe aroma of roasting

poultry, rich with sage and onions, evokes holiday memories for many. As the centerpiece of the feast, the turkey – or goose, duck, or chicken – should be chosen carefully.To get the most flavourful bird possible, Coast residents are looking for turkeys, chickens and geese produced locally and ethically – preferably free range, fed on a natural diet of grains and greens. Oak

Tree Market in Madeira Park and Butcher Dave’s in Sechelt bring in free-range turkeys by special order.

Many local markets have embraced the trend to ‘moral meat.’ Look for birds carrying the SPCA Certified designation, which certifies the farm animals were well-treated before being brought to market. Bradner Farms carries this designation proudly; their certified

organic chicken, eggs and dairy products are avail-able at Marketplace IGA and SuperValu.

Two Rivers Specialty Meats out of North Van-couver supplies free range animals raised through sus-tainable farming practices; Marketplace IGA carries their products, and several local restaurants (including Chasters) dishes it up to their discerning guests.

Once the bird is in the

hand, enhance it with brin-ing and beer. Beermeister Tim Kramer of Green Leaf Brewing at North Vancou-ver’s Lonsdale Quay notes that beer compliments poultry beautifully, and is an interesting alternative to the ubiquitous white wine – particularly in cooking. We’re indebted to Tim and the team at Townsite Brew-ing for this recipe for full-flavoured roast turkey with beer and bacon.

Sure-to-please pan gravy

Use the pan drippings to make a crowd-pleas-ing gravy. Make a roux by mixing flour into melted butter. Not too thick! Mix in the drippings from the roasting pan. Stir to de-sired thickness et voila – turkey-bacon-beer gravy.

In a large stockpot in which the turkey, capon or goose can be fully immersed, heat one litre of water, not quite to a boil. Add:

- 2 whole cloves garlic, skin on (or more if you like it. I would do 8, myself )- 2 tbsp. spicy mustard (I prefer grainy)- 1 large onion cut in half with skin- 1/2 to 1 cup honey

Brining the bird:

Simmer 30 minutes. Bring to room temperature by fill-ing pot to half with cold water. Add:- BeeR! – as much as you like. Avoid darker beers. Rec-ommended: Persephone’s Golden Goddess, or Town-site’s Suncoast Pale Ale, Tin Hat IPA or Zunga Golden Blonde Ale. - salt. Stir salt in, and don’t be stingy or shy – you WANT a salty brine! Tim Kramer says he adds salt until it doesn’t dissolve, and then adds a little more.- 4 cloves garlic, grated. This will attack the bird more than the cooked garlic (which is more for flavour) and fight salmonella bacteria in the brine.- Balsamic vinegar, 1/4 to 1/2 cup- soya sauce - a few splashes- Herbs, such as thyme and a bit of oregano.   Chop fresh herbs or sprinkle in dried – either way, totally fine.

Add the bird, head first. Make sure the body cavity fills with brine. Top off with water so that the bird is fully submerged. Allow to sit at room temperature or in a cool place for 24 to 36 hours. Do not re-use brine for a second bird.

Preheat oven to 450ºF. Place turkey breast-up in large roasting pan. Gently lift skin on breast, being careful not to tear. Prepare a mixture of:- finely chopped bacon (or, if you are feeling fan-cy, prosciutto)- chopped leeks- spicy mustard- honey

Carefully push this mix-ture between the breast and skin. There may be a gap at the back due to stretching the skin. Don’t panic!! Cover that part with bacon. Place on a rack in the pan, if you wish. (Tim doesn’t).

Add BEER and a quar-ter cup of water to prevent the beer from foaming as it heats up. Also add some chopped garlic, onion and a splash of soy sauce to the pan.

Roast at 450ºF for 15

minutes or until bacon starts to crisp. Remove bacon and reduce heat to 300º. You can eat the bacon.

Baste turkey OBSES-SIVELY! Tim bastes ev-ery 15 minutes for two hours. Increase heat to 350ºF for 30 minutes and continue baking. At this point, it’s a good idea to use a meat ther-mometer to be sure it is cooked properly. If you stuff your bird, it will take longer.

When the turkey nears target temperature, increase heat to 450F. Baste as the tempera-ture rises and the skin crisps. Allow 10 minutes for this step before the final baste and shut-ting off the heat. Let turkey sit 10 minutes in the oven, remove, cover with foil or lid of pan and let stand at least 15 min-utes before serving.

Cooking:

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ingredients:12 egg yolks1 pound (454g) confectioners or icing sugar4 – 6 cups dark rum8 cups heavy (whipping) cream12 egg whitesfresh grated nutmegcinnamon

Beat egg yolks until light in colour. Gradually beat in the sugar. Add 2 cups rum very slowly, beating constantly. Let mixture stand cov-ered for one hour to dispel the ‘eggy’ taste. Add remaining rum and whipping cream, beating constantly. Refrig-erate, covered, for three hours. Beat egg whites un-til stiff but not dry. Fold egg whites lightly into the other ingredi-ents. Serve sprinkled with fresh nutmeg and cinnamon.

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This is the season for giving!

I want to begin by thanking the extraordi-nary number and range of individuals, groups, and businesses that volunteer at and support community events in Sechelt through-out the year.

On December 7, the ‘Light the Lights’ event at Rockwood Lodge marked the official start of Christ-mas in Sechelt. This wonderful gathering, like many others, would not have been possible without those who contribute their efforts and dollars to make it happen. While there is nowhere near enough space in this article to mention every great event and every contributor, I hope that I speak for all of

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John Henderson Mayor, District of Sechelt

‘Giving’ supports your communityus in expressing appre-ciation for these special folks and their generous commitment to Sechelt.

Involvement in com-munity events is one way to serve our com-munity. Supporting lo-cal charities and helping others in need is another way to contribute. And ‘Shopping Local’ dur-ing the holiday season, and throughout the year, helps invigorate our lo-cal economy.

In choosing where to shop, keep in mind the importance of support-ing our local businesses. Where we choose to eat, shop, and access services are part of what makes Sechelt feel like ‘home’. And an active, vibrant, and successful local busi-ness community is vital in terms of attracting a broader range of busi-nesses to locate here.

When dollars are spent locally, they can be re-spent locally. Locally owned businesses con-

tribute to our tax base, employ local residents and supply local con-sumers with the goods and services we need. Local ownership ensures that important decisions about the business, such as the products they carry and the local causes that they support, are made by people who live in the community.

Sechelt businesses and consumers can create local economic growth that will make our com-munity more attractive to new residents and entrepreneurs looking to expand existing busi-nesses or start new ones.

I encourage all resi-dents to keep in mind the importance of contribut-ing to your community and doing what you can to help build an even bet-ter Sechelt in 2014.

On behalf of District of Sechelt Staff and Coun-cil, my best wishes to all for a happy and healthy holiday season.

For many, the holiday season can be the hard-est for anyone grieving the loss of someone close in the past year.

This is the time of more new firsts – the first major holiday celebrated without them, the first time attend-ing social functions without that person, the first time sitting down to a festive din-ner and not setting a place for them.

And even for those who already survived a season of ‘Firsts,’ every holiday sea-son is a time when those who aren’t near, sit close in our hearts.

The Sunshine Coast Hos-pice Society recognizes that this is a time of the year when many want to remember their loved ones, and for the twenty-second year, volun-teers are encouraging Coast-ers to write a note to hang on the Light the Memories Christmas tree now at Trail Bay Mall until December 21 at 4 p.m. On New Year’s Day at 2 p.m., below the high-tide mark in Snickett Park, the Light the Memories cards are placed in a fire and the wishes sent skyward in a moving cer-emony of remembrance.

Throughout the year, Hospice volunteers provide compassionate, respectful end-of-life and bereavement care for all residents on the Sunshine Coast. They pro-vide one-to-one compan-ionship, bereavement coun-seling, respite to caregivers, two hospice rooms, and a comprehensive library on death and bereavement.

Kathy McKinnon calls the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society volunteers “kind-hearted angels” for giving

Hospice light the memories

Ali Khan, President of the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society re-ceived a cheque for proceeds from Lowry Olafson’s Novem-ber 30 Benefit concert. Hospice volunteers provided transi-tional care for Olafson’s father, allowing him to end his days in his own home surrounded by family. PHOtO SuBmitted

her dad, Frank Niven, “the love, peace and friendship he needed to die peacefully and not to suffer any more.” Frank Niven died on Sept. 8 in one of the two Hospice rooms that the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society fur-nishes and maintains within Shorncliffe’s long-term care facility in Sechelt.

Kathy lives off coast, so “knowing that a volunteer was with my dad when my mother and sister needed breaks was such a comfort.” One volunteer read with her father, another talked to him and eased his fears of where he was going after he died, and another one sat and recounted Navy days “that made him so happy,” she says.

Kelsey Dunn, assistant branch manager at Sun-shine Coast Credit Union (SCCU) in Gibsons says, “countless people benefit from the services that Hos-

pice provides to the com-munity. Everyone has been affected by the loss of some-one special.” SCCU has donated funds to Hospice for several years now dur-ing Hospice’s Lights of Life event. “We are honoured to support the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society that, in turn, supports so many peo-ple when they need comfort the most,” she says.

The local Credit Union has provided close to $100,000 to community groups this year alone through donations, spon-sorships and in-kind exper-tise. “We want our com-munity support to benefit as many people as possible on the Coast, “says Dunn. “Thanks to Hospice for ac-knowledging that this sea-son of cheer can be difficult for many people, and giving us all the gift of comfort in remembering,” she adds.Submitted

Station 235 Paramedics ian morris, Cheryl Jensen, martine dionne and martin Nichols show the winning charm that helped the team fill an ambulance with toys, food and cash donations to benefit those in need in just six short hours at trail Bay mall. team-mates Lois Gorey and danielle Hemstreet also passed the Santa hat and loaded a gurney with supplies for pets and people. the team were astounded – and grateful – to see the com-munity’s generous response. PHOtO HeAtHer JeAL

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Here are VCH’s ‘12 Safety Tips of Christmas’ to keep you and your family healthy and out of the hospital:

Check now to ensure your prescription medica-tions will last through to the New Year. If not, visit your doctor and get refills before medical offices or pharma-cies close for the holidays.

Find out where your clos-est walk-in clinic is and its holiday hours.

Know the difference be-tween flu, the common cold and norovirus, and what you should do in each case. Get your flu shot, wash your hands often and cough/sneeze into your el-bow to avoid sharing germs. If you’re over 50 years of age, VCH also recommends a pneumococcal vaccina-tion. This is free for seniors aged 65 and over.

Double check that smoke alarms and carbon mon-oxide detectors are in full working order.

Keep salt and a snow shovel handy in case the white stuff falls. If you’re elderly or have medical is-sues, leave snow removal to professionals or neighbours willing to help.

Don’t drink and drive. The consequences can be serious and fatal, so grab a cab home or arrange for a designated driver before you head out.

Take a few simple steps to prevent falls this winter—slow down, wear shoes with traction and give a helping hand to anyone who needs help navigating a slippery sidewalk or parking lot.

If you’re hosting a party, ensure the food you serve to your guests has been properly prepared, cooked and stored to avoid food poisoning.

Take your time opening gifts and packages—care-lessly using sharp tools can lead to serious cuts and gashes.

Keep an eye out for el-derly neighbours and fam-ily, ensuring their home is warm and that they have

Keeping safe and healthy over the holidaysHere’s a list Santa – and everyone else – should check twice

adequate food and medica-tions over the holiday sea-son. Be sure to check in on them regularly. 

Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 for confidential health information and non-emer-gency services 24-hours a day, seven days a week. For deaf and hearing-impaired assistance, dial 7-1-1.

Keep prescription drugs, poisonous plants like poin-settias and holly berries, and all cleaning agents out of children’s reach.

If you experience life-threatening injuries or ill-nesses such as trauma, un-controlled bleeding, heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately. If you have non-life threatening injuries and illness during the holi-day season, visit HealthLink BC to find a list of local clin-ics, or see a pharmacist for help with medications. If you need to visit emergency, check out edwaittimes.ca to find an ED nearest you with the shortest wait.Submitted

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Mark Elliott GouldNovember 6, 1969 to December 13, 2013

The family is heartbroken to announce the death of Mark Gould on December 13th, 2013 at St Mary’s Hospital in Sechelt , B.C. Mark was 44 years old.

Mark was born in Brandon, Manitoba on November 6th, 1969. He grew up in Brandon, attending school, was a Sea Cadet and an avid junior curler.

Mark worked at BGH for a few years before leav-ing Brandon for Inuvik , NWT and then Gibsons, B.C.

He was a Plumber but preferred to work at the” Blackfish Beer and Wine Store” where he loved the people he worked for and with as well as the customers coming and going.

Always friendly, generous and kind hearted, thoughtful toward others, Mark will be sadly missed.

Mark leaves behind his Dad Ken Gould (Linda) of Onanole, MB; Mom Lynne Rempel (Cal) of Gibsons, B.C Brother, Dean Gould (Michelle)and Cole, Lorna Gould, Sister Jody Bromley (Joel); Brother Ryan Rempel.

Grandma Maud Gould; Uncle Bill & Auntie Chris Gould ; cous-ins Brent Gould (Rebecca) their children; Sheri Gould(Bill) their children; Uncle Mel Stringer; Cousins Leanne Cooney(Jim) their children ; Bobby Stringer. Also missing him is Mark’s cat “Scout”.

Mark was predeceased by Grandpa & Grandma McMordie, Grandpa Gould , Uncle Larry Gould , Uncle Bob & Auntie Pat Dunmall, Auntie Maxine Stringer.

Mark had a multitude of people who loved him …. George Mc-Donnell and Kathy Gillert of the Blackfish Pub were kind, generous employers and friends to Mark. Kathy’s daily visits to Mark and support to the family was an amazing comfort.

Special friends Jessica Long and Ayla Diebel as well as all the other co-workers of the Pub and Wine Store who gave their support to Mark and his family. Good friend Neil Westen was there every step of Mark’s final journey.

It was Mark’s wish that no formal service be held. The family will celebrate Mark’s life privately and following cremation his ashes will be scattered according to his wishes.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in Mark’s memory may do so to Happy Cat Haven 760 School Road Gibsons, BC V0N 1V9; St Mary’s Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary Hopkins Branch Memo-rial Fund c/o #2- 811 North Rd. Gibsons V0N 1V9 or a Charity of choice.

The family want to thank Dr. Paul Murphy, Dr. Jesse Morantz , and the staff of St Mary’s for the gentle care of Mark and kindness to the family.

Thank you also to friends and family for the many calls, emails and texts of comfort.

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)The next phase of your

steady rise to power has be-gun. The emphasis now is upon the spirit. What ‘spirit’ implies is for you to decide. Perhaps your focus is upon the spirit of family gatherings, or of adventure in nature, or of the spirit in nature. Either way, it is not about work so much as it is about play.Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

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ebrate community, commit-ment and friendship. Yet, you may need a little help and perhaps an extra nudge to decipher exactly how. The main theme and focus is upon the power of collabo-ration and teamwork.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

Woven within this time of year is a deep theme for you. This year may prove extra special somehow in this regard. The greatest gift you stand to receive is that of true love, not solely familial, not necessarily ro-mantic but an experience of something divine.Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)With the Sun entering

Capricorn, the focus will shift for everyone. For you it will bring greater emphasis to your most important rela-tionships. This will include new twists and fresh experi-ences for the festive season.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)Your mood is pragmatic.

You feel moved to make ex-tra efforts to achieve better results. Creative inspirations are featured as is seeing a bigger picture. The time has come in your life to enter new territory. It is impor-tant you replace over analy-sis with deliberate action to establish a solid foundation.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)A cycle of creative leader-

ship is about to rise to the next level. Ideally you have responded to the call to en-gage in a rather steep learn-ing curve, which will contin-ue. This will require that you be able and willing to mul-titask. Networking is also a likely feature of this focus.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)The focus shifts now to

home and family. Even more than usual, you feel strongly about tradition. Be careful not to impose expectations. Rather accept and embrace things as they are and who-ever is actually present. See them as your family at this

time for best results.Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

Ambitions to cover a lot of ground are rising. As though seized by visions of the future, you feel com-pelled to act upon them. This implies inner work to overcome subconscious fears that might otherwise prevent progress. Intend to clarify your principles and priorities via sincere and deliberate dialogue.Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

The next phase of your new foundation building process begins this week. Clearing the old to make way for the new remains a central theme. These may be more of the spiritual sort than material. They may also include endings, departures and even deaths. Even so, there are many blessings to be received so be receptive.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) 

The Sun in your sign makes this a go ahead pe-riod over the next several weeks. Key connections and communications with other power players are featured. While clear goals and intentions help a lot, so too do prayers.Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)The time has come to re-

treat for a while or at least take a break. Since yours is the paradoxical sign, this might imply less work and more play. Still, you will en-joy significant bouts of pri-vate and quiet time as well. Weave in some random acts of kindness and your spirit will soar.Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)The time has come to as-

sert your sense of individual creativity more fully. This is a good time for envision-ing your goals and dreams backed by strategic planning. Your willingness to learn has and continues to be extra im-portant in this regard. Rather seek more objective sources, like coaches. 

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Strait Music Open Monday 1150

#3-5647 Cowrie St. Sechelt • 604-885-4802

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Holiday Gift Guide for the Pet Who Has Everything!

Parking at back. Now open 7 days a week

5611 Wharf Avenue, Sechelt • 604-741-0711

Shop locally today! locally made & locally owned

Bow Tique

To: the Intellectual

To: the Spa dog

To: the cookie monster To: the outdoor dog

orbee-tuff® Snoop®Challenge and trigger the brain in fun and stimulating ways! Snoop® is translucent and squishy with a deep crevice that conceals the treasure.Filled with Dog eats, dogs will pounce, nudge, nose and nibble to release the hidden reward!

To: the Sports FanScore BIG with a canucks hockey Sweater

To: the cuddlertough, plush dog toys. And they’re cute too!

To: the home wrecker

Free one-time replacement if destroyed!

To: christmas morning dog lovers the

Ultimate trail pack

To: the Zen dogZen hoodie The first and only yoga hoodie for your pooch. The Zen Hoodie with its light-weight, stretch fabric will have your pup going from Downward Dog, to full-on Sun Salutations!

Bakery for dogs

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FRESHNESSHOME TO

lb 99¢

lb 2.69

YOUNG GRADE A TURKEYS9 kg & under • frozen 2.18/kglimit one turkey per family purchase of $25 or more (not including turkey, tobacco, bus passes, lottery or taxes per transaction) while quantities last

FRESH YOUNG GRADE A BC TURKEYS 5.93/kg

OR CHOOSE

Cook's

SPIRALSLICED HAMwith glaze bone-in 7.69/kg lb 3.49

Northridge Farms

PREMIUM FRESH CANADIAN AAASTRIP LOIN ROAST 22.02/kg lb 9.99

GIBSONS 1100 Highway 101

Open Daily 8:00am – 9:00pm

MADEIRA PARK12887 M.P. Road Daily 8:30am - 7:00pm

Friday 8:30am 8:00pm

SECHELT4330 Highway 101Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm

Sunday 8:00am - 8:00pm

ea 2.99

Green Giant

FROZEN VEGETABLES750 g

Dole

FRESH LARGE HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE

2/$5

2/$6

Mott's

CLAMATO JUICEor Garden Cocktail 1.89 Lplus deposit & recycle fee

Dare

BRETON CRACKERS130 g - 225 gor Popped 100 gVinta or Grainsfirst 200 g - 250 g

2/$4

THE ORIGINAL MANDARIN ORANGE FROM KOREA2.27 kg/5 lb box

ea 4.99

mandarin festivalKOR EAN

C E L E B R A T E T H E A R R I V A L O F

T H I S P R E M I U M M A N D A R I N

mandarin mandarin KOR EANKOR EAN

C E L E B R A T E T H E C E L E B R A T E T H E

T H I S P R E M I U M T H I S P R E M I U M

ea 2.99

Breyers

FAMILY CLASSIC FROZEN DESSERT1.66 L

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Christmas eve 7:30am - 3pmChristmas day ClosedBoxing day Closednew years day Closed

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Can’t find the right gift for that special someone?

Pick uP a RONa Gift caRd

RONa is the tOOl destiNatiONfOR cONtRactORsIt’s Tool Time!

Red Hot deals YOuR tOOl destiNatiON fOR

chRistmas

6 daYs Of chRistmas deals

dec. 19 tO 24Bosch 10’ Compound mitre Saw#4405 Reg $449

Sale $349

12390 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Madeira Park, 604-883-9551

Holiday HourS m-F 7:30am - 5pmSat 9:00am - 5pmSun 12:00 noon - 4pm

Christmas eve 7:30am - 3pmChristmas day ClosedBoxing day Closednew years day Closed

WhIle QuanTITIes lasT. no rain checks. Best PRice GuaRaNtee: ask about our Price match Guarantee. We won’t be undersold. We match all competitors pricing!

purchase any in-stock makita power tool and receive an

instant $10 gift card!

Bosch 10 pC.Spade drill BitS Set $37 value • Reg. $29.99 Sale $1499

1/2PRice

Bosch Grinder #1380Reg. $89.99

Sale $4999

Bosch reCiproCatinG SawReg. $99

Sale $79

Bosch jiG Saw Reg. $99

Sale $79

purchase a Hilti Combo kit and get an instant $100 dollar gift card pluS a Hilti gift pack!

Hilti reCiproCatinG Sawpurchase any Hilti tool and get an instant $50 dollar gift card pluS a Hilti gift pack!

50%Off

dewalt Coil rooFinG nailer Reg. $279

Sale $139

all dewalt tool pouCHeS

10%Off

milwaukee 12” Compound mitre Saw pluS Stand pluS radioReg. over $1000

Sale $699 amaziNGdeal!

Stanley Fat max CirCular Saw Sale $89 all Spyder produCtS,

jiG Saw BladeS or SCraperS in any ComBination

BuY ONe Get ONe fRee

Hilti CirCular Saw purchase any Hilti tool and get an instant $50 dollar gift cardpluS a Hilti gift pack!

all inStoCk rolair air CompreSSorS

25%Off

save$100

Doing it right

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Store HourS • Mon, Tues, Wed & Sat: 8am - 6pm • Thurs & Fri 8am - 9pm • Sun 10am - 5pm • Auto Service HourS • Mon - Sat 8am - 5pm 4380 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Wilson Creek • 604-885-6611

Dec. 19, 2013

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reg 299.99

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