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BC Government and Service Employees Union staff looks for an improved contract with the District of Sechelt.

Civic workers employed by the District of Sechelt, are on the picket line looking for a

better deal with the District of Sechelt. The strike affects about 45 staff members who

are with the BC Government and Service Em-ployees Union. Although picketers are outside the town hall office, the union has made it clear

that they will not affect access to the Library or the Aquatic Centre, which is managed by the SCRD. So far the picketers have enjoyed good support from the community as passing drivers toot horns or wave.

The District employees are seeking for in-creased wages and additional days off in their

new contract. There are no scheduled meetings between the two groups at this time. Officials at the District have said that an essential services arrangement will ensure that operations such as the sewage treatment plant and RCMP staff will remain working. Jim Dorey, Editor

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Mayor’s Message

John Henderson Mayor, District of Sechelt

Earlier this month, our business development

arm, ‘Sechelt Innovations’, held the first of what will be a series of workshop events. The purpose of the evening was to get a wide range of community leaders togeth-er in small groups to share ideas about the types of businesses that will find the Sunshine Coast attractive.

With 70 people attending, it was an incredibly dynamic evening that very clearly demonstrated the energy and enthusiasm that we all share about the future of our home. We are so fortunate to be to living in this beautiful and relatively undiscovered part of the world.

During the evening, small groups each developed a wide range of ideas and sug-gestions. These were then distilled down to what the group considered the top five most viable investment/business opportunities.

Not surprisingly, there were recurring themes. Health, recreation and education were common threads as was the need for a high-end hotel and con-

An exciting and dynamic beginning

One of the top five busi-ness opportunities dis-cussed was to increase our recreation activities. PhOtO submitted

ference centre. In fact, sev-eral of the concepts rested on this as a corner stone to further enterprise becoming possible.

It was acknowledged that, while we want to re-tain our terrific lifestyle, our future well-being depends on attracting new invest-ment which will result in much needed jobs. A larger population, concentrated within existing urban areas, enables a community to provide additional services on a more economic basis, while protecting our non-urban amenities.

The group was clear that embracing change and be-ing open to new ideas will create a more vibrant, en-ergetic and positive com-munity. Putting it another

way, we have to continue to develop and grow to enable us to prosper.

Too often we have young families that have one parent commuting off coast in or-der to sustain their lifestyle here – or families who are leaving the Coast because they are unable to find jobs. Every one of these people that I have talked to has said they’d like nothing better than to be working locally. We have to do whatever it takes to help them stay here. After all, our future is dependent on the younger people following behind us. For that to happen, we need more businesses and more investment.

Another topic that came up was the penchant for a very small, but vocal, mi-nority in our community to talk negatively about some aspects of life in Sechelt. The group was clear that these efforts are not at all in the best interests of Sech-elt’s future well-being. New businesses will inevitably opt out of moving here if we are seen to be unwel-coming. To overcome such negativity requires everyone else to be ambassadors for Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast. It’s in each of us to create the kind of successful community that we want to live, work and play in.

On Friday, June 21, the Sunshine Coast Welcoming Committee hosts a ‘Meet and

Greet’ at the Community Resource Centre in Sechelt at 5520 Trail Avenue. This event will give recent and established immigrants in our community an opportunity to connect and learn more about the Welcoming Committee’s projects regarding settlement and outreach ser-vices. This will be a fun and educational event for all in attendance.

Then on Sunday, June 30, from noon to 4pm the Welcoming Committee’s Multicultural Fes-tival at the Sechelt Nation Band Hall invites everyone to celebrate the richness of diverse cul-tures from around the world. There will be ex-cellent ethnic food, music, arts and crafts, along with some amazing performances and stories. Local entertainer extraordinaire, Jean-Pierre Makosso, who is originally from the Congo will be onsite along with several other performers. For more information email [email protected]. Jim Dorey, Editor

Actor, director, and African dancer, Jean-Pierre makosso will be enter-taining attendees at the multicul-tural Festival sunday, June 30 in the shíshálh Longhouse. stAFF PhOtO

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all o� ered online so that parents and caregivers from across the world can utilize this revolutionary system.

� e Sluis Academy was founded by educator and entrepreneur Bill Sluis. For Sluis, it represents the culmination of his dream to apply his experiences in training special needs chil-dren through a program that parents and caregivers can transfer to their chil-dren with ease. While the idea for the Academy idea is several years old, the oppor-tunity and practical logistics of starting the company did not materialize until late 2011 when Dan Tsuji be-came part of the dream. � e Academy now employs be-tween 10 and 15 Sunshine Coast residents.

At a recent educators’ conference in New York City, Sluis’ programs and Academy met with a very positive response and is raising the Sunshine Coast’s visibility on a global level. Bill mentions, “With an internet-based business, the location of the o� ce in a major centre is not crucial for success, but it does help to have Vancouver next door from the Sunshine Coast”.

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Editorial Opinion

Volume 11 • Issue 25

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 re-flect opinions of The LOcaL publication. Generally letters should not exceed more than 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brev-ity 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] Deadline for letters and submissions is Monday at 3pm.

Road construction in Gibsons

Thank you for your pa-tience during the recent road work on Marine Drive in Lower Gibsons. We un-derstand that any disrup-tion of this sort can be chal-lenging for small businesses. We heard two key concerns at the Town regarding this project.

1. Why are you pav-ing this road? It looked fine and there are so many other roads in worse shape. There are three basic layers in a typical road: the gravel under the asphalt, a base layer of asphalt and a top layer of asphalt (the driv-ing surface). The most cost-effective pavement manage-ment method is to replace just the top layer of asphalt when it starts to crack. Al-though the driving surface was smooth, the surface was beginning to crack on Marine Drive. If we had left it any longer, water would have started making its way through the cracks and be-gin to break up the base

layer of asphalt, allowing water into the base gravel. If this had happened, the cost of repaving this road would have easily tripled from what it cost today.

2. Why didn’t you do this work at a time when busi-ness is slower? When busi-ness is slower, the weather is typically wetter and colder. Paving requires dry weather and a minimum tempera-ture. The work was com-pleted as early in the year as possible in order to miss peak tourist season.

Additional safety im-provements for pedestrians were completed in this area as well, including changing the types of crosswalks at the intersections to improve traction, eliminating the crosswalk on Marine Drive at the main intersection due to visibility issues and an unsafe cross slope, and con-structing a ramp for wheel-chairs and strollers for the crossing on Gibsons Way. Again, thank you for your patience. Wayne Rowe, Mayor of Gibsons

Living on the Sunshine Coast is like living in paradise. It is an amazing coastal BC environment only 40 ki-

lometres from downtown Vancouver. The main differ-ence between the serene Sunshine Coast and other com-munities surrounding Vancouver is that it is separated from the mainland by water.

Although you can fly in on a small plane or helicopter, the ferry is the main form of transportation on and off the Coast.

BC Ferries operates out of Langdale and Earl’s Cove. From Earl’s Cove one can travel on to Powell River, while from Langdale passengers can go to Vancouver, Whistler, and beyond.

When first taking the ferry it is a dreamy experience, cruising through Howe Sound watching dolphins play in the ferry wake and eagles soaring overhead.

There are many reasons why people head off the Coast on a regular basis such as family vacations, entertainment and events, sports tournaments, medical resources, etc. There are also about 1000 regular commuters who travel daily to the city on the ferry to work. Finally there are the tourists and other people that flood in each weekend to their summer homes and cottages. With all this traffic, BC Ferries is always trying to figure out the best schedule to accommodate everyone’s needs. This is no easy task.

This once dreamy trip over to the Coast now seems to be something of a nightmare at times, especially in the summer months. Short delays due to traffic volume, stalled vehicles and mechanical issues can be super frus-trating, but should be expected. The world is not perfect and it is a complicated system with many variables.

What is simply unfair to the paying ferry travellers is that BC Ferries enacted a 10-minute cutoff rule in Horseshoe Bay. This dictates that anyone arriving at the terminal within 10 minutes of a sailing will not be let on. This is potentially the most frustrating thing for travel-lers to the Sunshine Coast.

Many times, drivers will pull up five to ten minutes be-fore the ferry and are told they must wait for two hours even though the ferry is sitting there loading. The BC Ferries staff are very competent and because it only takes one or two minutes to drive down from the ticket booth to the ferry itself, a five-minute cutoff would suffice.

This was a management decision that BC Ferries should revisit.

Remember, there is no point in getting mad at the BC Ferries staff on the ground. Next time you experience this scenario, call up BC Ferries management, send them a note and let them know how you feel. It seems they are removed from the reality of the situation. Making a small change back to the five-minute cutoff could quick-ly bring back some local support to BC Ferries.

If you have more issues or stories that you would like to share regarding your ferry experiences, including the good the bad and the ugly, please send them in to [email protected]. Bon Voyage!Jim Dorey, Editor

BC Ferries: the good, the bad and the ugly

Some recent news on GMOs

In late May people dem-onstrated against geneti-cally modified organisms (GMOs) in more than 400 cities worldwide, including right here in Sechelt.

Hungary recently burned 500 Hectares of GM corn and has disallowed any GM crops to be grown in the country.

Monsanto, the lead orga-nization behind GMOs, is leaving Europe because there is too much opposition.

Lately some experimen-tal GM wheat from Mon-santo’s open fields escaped into regular farmers’ fields. Japan immediately banned US wheat imports.

Monsanto can sue farm-ers where their experimen-tal wheat seed has blown into other farmer fields even though these farm-ers didn’t plant it or want it. Wheat farmers in the US are suing Monsanto because the price of their wheat has plummeted.

Just out, a long-term toxi-cological study of pigs fed

GMO feed showed heavier uteri and a higher rate of se-vere stomach inflammation Humans have similar gas-trointestinal tracts to pigs.

Standard cross-breeding crop methods and genetic modification are two com-pletely different processes. Breeding involves crossing the same species to get a specific trait; for example, early maturity. You cross offspring having the trait and through many gen-erations arrive at what you want. Percy Schmeizer did this with canola.

In genetic alteration the DNA has to be cut, hopeful-ly to include the gene with the desired trait. The gene is injected into the recipient nucleus along with bacte-ria to carry it and others to prevent rejection. GMOs can also be produced using horrific chemicals to induce mutation. The research-ers don’t call those results GMOs because mutations occur in nature, but not the way the researchers do it.Nancy Leathley, Sunshine Coast

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The Gibsons Legion is where good things hap-pen, with dances and dinners, darts and pool, and lots of just plain socializing at Branch 109.

Over 80 years of supporting veterans of Cana-da’s war efforts past and present shows our long record of community service. But that’s not all. Each year Branch 109 contributes $30K in bur-saries for local students and donations to local charities.

Gibsons Legion offers a full service bar, pool tables and dart boards. We also host dart and pool tournaments. Every month we have at least two dances with live music. Reasonably priced hall rental.

Everyone is welcome to join the Legion - you don’t need military experience, so come on in and check us out. You won’t regret it.

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John Shaske, partner and pharmacy manager of

Howe Sound Pharmacy in Gibsons, recently received the 2013 Ben Gant Inno-vative Practice Award pre-sented by the BC Pharmacy Association (BCPhA). The award recognizes exemplary service through development of a program to enhance not only an individual practice but the entire profession.

At Howe Sound Phar-macy, Shaske supported and encouraged his techni-cal staff to become regu-lated pharmacy technicians, became an instructor in the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program and opened a classroom for technical staff from across the region.

Shaske has also been in-volved in the UBC Division of Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development since 1980 as a clinical in-structor and is the longest standing volunteer regional coordinator for the Sun-shine Coast. He organized and hosted a weekly jour-nal club at his pharmacy,

spearheading an initiative with UBC to accredit study group activities in BC.

Shaske continues to pro-vide exceptional service to his patients by offering drug problem therapy solving, telepharmacy services, renal care, immunizations, long-term care, blister packag-ing, compounding, health/lifestyle consultations and complementary medicine. His pharmacy focuses on utilizing all steps possible to ensure both its actions and products in the pharmacy re-sult in the smallest environ-mental footprint possible.

Highly involved in the Gibsons community, Shaske lectures at the local school district on drug and alcohol counselling, and Howe Sound Pharmacy sponsors numerous community events.

The BCPhA Annual Awards recognize pharma-cists and others who have played an essential part in the profession. The awards were presented at the BC-PhA Annual Conference in Kelowna on May 31, 2013.Submitted

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John Shaske receives the 2013 Ben Gant Innovative Practice Award from the BC Pharmacy Association. Photo SuBmItted

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Air monitoring program in East Porpoise Bay

The Sunshine Coast Clean Air Society (SCCAS) would like to thank Nina Haedrich for her recent letter to the editor about excessive dust in the Sech-elt area and her concerns about its health effects. Dust is part of the family of particulates which we breathe every day.

Breathing particulate matter (PM) is a health hazard especially for chil-dren and others suffering from asthma and other chronic lung diseases. As well as exacerbating chron-ic lung problems, long term exposure to PM is causally linked with lung cancers, emphysema, chronic obstructive pul-monary disease (COPD), and cardiovascular dis-ease. Exposure to smoke, whether it originates from cigarettes, back yard burning or other sources, is often the culprit. Simi-larly, living near freeways or garbage incinerators has been associated with higher incidences of heart and lung disease.

Air quality health experts have found that smaller particulates are more dan-gerous than larger ones because they are able to penetrate deeper into the lungs. Air monitoring has traditionally sampled particles smaller than 10 microns, but now standard sampling has become 2.5 microns and smaller. A human hair measures be-tween 25 and 50 microns, and a sheet of paper about 100. Exhaust from diesel trucks are generally smaller than 2.5 microns and con-sidered quite harmful.

Dust is mostly composed of course particulates larger than 2.5 microns. As such it is not considered as dan-gerous to human health as finer ones are. Neverthe-less, dust can be an eye and throat irritant as well a nuisance when is settles on our furniture and other surfaces.

At the request of the citizens of East Porpoise Bay, the SCCAS asked the provincial Ministry of the Environment to establish a monitoring program in the area. Regular monitor-ing of PM2.5 and PM10 started in Porpoise Bay in early 2013.Louis Legal, Gibsons

Forests are much more than just trees

Have you noticed an

increase in the number of logging trucks rolling down the Sunshine Coast Highway in last month, and wonder where all those logs are coming from? Last week, 15 log-ging trucks were counted driving through Sechelt. Several key forests are com-ing down as industry shifts into high gear to feed the unsustainable appetite for BC wood in Asia. When you see a logging truck go by, think about the loss of bear, deer, and elk habitat, the loss of carbon seques-tering that the planet so badly needs, the loss of wet zones that hold and release water during drought peri-ods, the loss of recreational and spiritual space, and the loss of many other environ-mental services provided to humanity from forests that support and nurture life.

Its a shame that the Minister of Forests doesn’t place a value on these other attributes and input them into their balance sheets, because if they did, their inherent, long-term value may outweigh the short-term gains of shipping raw logs off the Coast. Once these forests are gone, there are no more environmen-tal services being gener-ated or jobs at these sites for another 70-80 years. The public forests being logged right now are from BC Timber Sales opera-tions above Halfmoon Bay and in the Pender Harbour Drinking Watershed.Ross Muirhead, Roberts Creek

To protect your homesDespite recommen-

dations by the Project Steering Committee and Tetra Tech to use lot L, purchased for this purpose, it appears that construction of the Sechelt sewage treat-ment plant will proceed at the Ebbtide site.

The Sechelt Sewage Co-alition strongly recom-mends that nearby resi-dents take pictures of their buildings and grounds, especially bearing walls in-terior and exterior. These pictures should be devel-oped and signed on the back by two witnesses, persons not related, as to their authenticity and date. (This is based on advice given by a local lawyer, in order that damage claims can be verified.)

This Ebbtide site was part of the Sechelt Marsh area in early times. It is underlain by layers of peat and organic material, in-cluding sawdust and saw-mill wood debris. A creek on the north end of the

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lot drains at higher lev-els and keeps the ground saturated. In other words the Ebbtide site level is very close to high tide, and the ground condition is wet and unstable. For the proposed construc-tion there must be piles driven in order to sup-port the large tanks, and to carry the load of trees and infrastructure above these tanks. The future environmental conditions identified by the commit-tee would be the increase in sea level due to global warming and earthquake response.

Piles are long, solid, treated poles similar to telephone poles which have to be pounded into the ground with enor-mous pneumatic force, until solid ground or bed-rock is reached. Driving of piles will create vibra-tions and shock waves that may cause movement that would normally not oc-cur in the life of homes in the area. If this movement occurs, then residents can seek compensation. The pictures will become part of a compensation re-quest, or form a basis for legal action if required.

Keep in mind that there was pile driving elsewhere in Sechelt, notably at the Watermark site, without any noticeable movement. However, there has been movement elsewhere on the west side of the Inlet, near a sink hole which is currently under study by the District of Sechelt. In summary, the Ebbtide sew-age treatment plant will be a large heavy processing unit supported on piles in a low, boggy area.George Goudie, Sunshine Coast

No more days off for District of Sechelt employees

District of Sechelt em-ployees are not wanting more days off – they just want to keep what they currently have. And for the District’s office staff, that includes time off in lieu of extra hours worked. These employees work a modified work plan, or ‘flex time’ as some label it.

This structured work schedule allows Municipal Hall to be open for busi-ness from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm weekdays. The office employees typically work a shift of 7.78 hours (not including an unpaid lunch break). As their work week is normally 35 hours, they routinely work an extra 0.78 hour per day, banking seven unpaid hours over nine days. The staff must take off that banked time within each two-week pay period.

Employees at the District who work this schedule value their earned time off for family, business, rest, etc. They and their man-agement also value cus-tomer service, and so their days off can be scheduled so as to provide sufficient departmental coverage for the public.

The modified work plan model can help re-duce employee sick time and absences for medical and dental appointments, decrease employee burn-out, and enhance worker productivity. And with the current trends in the areas of work/life balance and flexible work arrange-ments, continuing to use the model for the District of Sechelt office employees is a win-win strategy.Laura Rea, Sechelt

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This will be our last column until the Fall

Term in September 2013. It’s a good time for some ideas and inspiration to set educational goals. Last month we discussed lad-dering when making an educational plan. Ladder-ing is when you study in a program with the option of a certi� cate or diploma as a step towards achieving a Bachelor’s Degree. Lad-dering breaks up a long term educational goal into achievable short term goals. Many students from the

Mountain Bike Operations and Professional Scuba Dive Instructor programs o� ered at the Sunshine Coast cam-pus have laddered into the Outdoor Recreation Di-ploma or Tourism Degree at Capilano University. Two of this year’s graduates, Emily Cook and Eric Wong, will transfer almost a full year of credits directly into their new Diploma program. � is will allow them a lighter course load through-out the program or even to � nish one term early. Hav-ing started their University studies at a smaller campus with a tight cohort gave them a good understanding of what to expect. � ey are now ready to start navigat-ing their way through a big-ger campus.

� e Health Care Assis-tant Program, to be o� ered in January 2014, also o� ers laddering options. Gradu-ates can ladder into the Licensed Practical Nurse program and eventually a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Several Health Care Assistant graduates have used their certi� cates as the � rst step towards achieving their long term goal of becoming a Regis-tered Nurse. � ere will be information sessions about the Health Care Assistant Program in September. If you are interested please call the campus to put your name on our contact list at 604-885-9310. Have a wonderful summer and see you back on the campus in September!

Capilano University’s Health Care Assistant program starts in January. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Student voice at Board table this fall

Board Chair, Silas White is seen above at the ground breaking ceremony for Gibsons Elementary School last month. PHOTO JIM DOREY

The Sun-shine Coast

Board of Educa-tion is looking forward to hav-ing a student voice at the board table this fall. Representa-tives from each of the Coast’s three second-ary schools will come together to discuss issues of impor-tance to students in the school district. One rep-resentative will be selected from this District Student Leadership Team to be the student trustee.

Chair Silas White states, “Our board always places the best interests of Sun-shine Coast students as our top priority, so having a direct student voice at our table only makes sense to us. We are pleased to be leading the way with this

initiative, along with the Van-couver School Board, to be the � rst school districts in pro-vincial history to welcome stu-dent trustees to the board table. We’ll not only be better in-formed in our decision-mak-

ing, but the visibility and work of our student trustee will take civic engagement of all the students in our district to an unprecedented level.”

� e student trustee will sit at the board table and fully participate in public discussions, adding depth and meaning to issues be-fore the Board. � e student trustee is not an elected of-� cial, and therefore, will not have an o� cial vote or at-tend closed board sessions. Submitted

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Happy National Aboriginal Day!

We celebrate and honour the rich cultures and heritage of Aboriginal peoples across Canada and recognize the Sechelt and Squamish Nations on the Sunshine Coast.

June 21 is a great day of celebration.

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National Aboriginal Day is a wonderful chance

for Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique cultures and amazing con-tributions of the First Na-tions, Inuit and Metis peo-ples of Canada. � is special day begins eleven days of celebration across Canada leading up to Canada Day on July 1.

Back in 1982 the Nation-al Indian Brotherhood, now called the Assembly of First Nations, proposed that June 21 be recognized as Na-tional Aboriginal Solidarity Day. Following the 1996 Sacred Assembly’s call for a holiday recognizing the contributions of Aboriginal people across Canada, then-Governor General Romeo LeBlanc proclaimed the es-tablishment of this date to be celebrated annually as

National Aboriginal Day celebrates Canada’s First Nations on June 21JIM DOREYEDITOR

National Aboriginal Day.� e Sechelt Nation will

host leaders of neighbour-ing municipal governments and special guests aboard the Malibu Princess for a celebratory cruise through Sechelt traditional territory

in Princess Louisa Inlet on June 21. � e trip has been kindly sponsored by Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. and Allteck Line Contractors Ltd.

Across Canada, people are encouraged to snap pic-tures and write down short

stories about what National Aboriginal Day means to them, and then share these on social media sites to help those across the country feel the impact and expe-rience the diversity of our First Cultures.

Trail Bay in Sechelt. PHOTO JILL DEVONSHIRE

Back by popular demand, the Sunshine Coast

Museum and Archives cel-ebrates the traditions of the Coast Salish people with a summer workshop series fa-cilitated by Jessica Casey.

Jessica is a self taught weaver of Coast Salish and Portuguese descent. She was born and raised in Egmont, BC, but currently resides in Sechelt. Combin-ing traditional Coast Salish construction and design with her own artistic vision, she creates beautiful bas-kets, hats, blankets, shawls and mats. Her creations can be found in numerous private collections world-

wide and are now available in notable art galleries in the Lower Mainland.

� e series kicks o� with a weekend Wool Weaving workshop running from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23. Participants will weave a wool shawl or tunic. On Friday evening (5pm-8pm), participants will pre-pare the looms followed by full days of weaving on Sat-urday and Sunday (10am-4pm). Registration is $300 with all materials included and all skill levels welcome.

An intensive two-day workshop features Twill Weaving on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14

Summer workshops feature Salish weaving

from 10am to 4pm. Par-ticipants will learn the dia-mond pattern and weave a small bag using only twine weave (all � nger work). Registration for the work-shop is $200 with all mate-rials included; intermediate skill level is recommended.

In the � nal workshop in the series, Basket Weaving,

participants will weave a cedar berry basket with a strap just in time for blackberry season. � is one-day class on Saturday, August 10 from 10am to 4 pm is just $85 with all materials included and all skill levels welcome.

Don’t miss these exiting opportunities to learn tradi-tional Coast Salish weaving techniques in a friendly and welcoming environment. For more information and to pre-register, please con-tact the Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives at 604-886-8232 or www.sunshinecoastmuseum.caSubmitted


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Allteck looks forward to a meaningful and productive relationship.

Congratulations to the shishálh Nation in our Memorandum of Understanding partnership.

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A Day For All of Us to Celebrate the Cultures and Contributions of

the First Nations

National Aboriginal DayWe celebrate our respect and admiration for the Sechelt (shíshálh) and Squamish (Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw) First Nations culture and contributions to our community - for the past, the present and the future.

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Please join us in witnessing the goodness of our Mother Earth thru her food, song, stories and dance.

Saturday, June 22 • beginning at 4pm Dinner at 5:30 • continuing until it’s over

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Local shíshálh Nation member Aaron Joe

founded Salish Soils in the Fall of 2010 with several associates including Peter Doig. Joe’s background was in mining and forestry, while Doig was educated in bio-resource engineering and agriculture. Together they recognized many mate-rials and byproducts of ma-terials being extracted from the earth were being under utilized or going to waste.

� ey decided to convert some of these ‘leftovers’ into useful products like compost. Joe’s vision was to build a productive busi-ness on land that had been

Salish Soils takes leading role in communityJIM DOREYEDITOR

depleted, therefore lowering the overall footprint of his new enterprise. Salish Soils found an ideal location next to the open pit sand and gravel mine, and the rest is history.

Joe and Doig based their company philosophy on clear communication, in-tegrity, and accountability while creating win-win rela-tionships with all involved.

Salish Soils also encour-ages creativity, opportunity and a great respect for the land and people. Joe draws on his shíshálh Nation heri-tage for the core philosophy of taking only what is need-ed, while giving back and respecting Mother Nature.

Joe says, “We need to acknowledge that we all

breathe the same air, eat the same food and drink the same water. � at as we grow, we need to divert materials from waste and capture the resources for protection of the earth, enhancement of nature and for the produc-tion of local food.”

On Saturday, June 22, doors to the shíshálh

First Nation Longhouse will open to the public for a very special evening of sharing and feasting with Coastal friends and fam-ily. � e event, organized by shíshálh elder Barb Higgins, is a fundraiser for Mother Earth.

“We are fundraising so

that we can address more of the issues that are plagu-ing Mother Earth,” says Higgins, a noted activist for ecology issues. “Our forests, oceans, lakes and everything that makes our country so wonderful are being taken away from us by underhanded corpora-tions and politicians. � ere are so many levels that need

attending to. Just know, that the money we raise at any of our fundraising e� orts will be used to help our Earth Mother. We all live on Her; that makes us her children. It’s up to us to defend her.” Higgins emphasized, “We are family.”

Festivities include cul-tural activities, songs, sto-ries and dance, beginning

at 4pm with dinner served at 5:30pm.

Tickets are $25 dollars at the door and everyone is welcome. � is is a great way to celebrate the shíshálh First Nation traditions and Mother Earth.

For more information contact Barb Higgins at: [email protected] Dorey, Editor

Celebratory feast at shíshálh First Nation longhouse

Salish Soils has completed its state-of-the-art fully cov-ered and closed-loop com-posting facility. It produces top quality compost and soil products while treat-ing odour using a special-ized and proven technol-ogy. While keeping busy with gardening and plan-ning for full scale farming, Salish Soils is also working on product enhancement research and development, funded in part through a National Research Council award.

As a visionary in our com-munity, Aaron Joe would like to share that “it is not solely up to our Chief to lead our people, its up to all of us to do our part to lead our community”.


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Mascara is one of the top-selling cosmetics,

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Most mascaras contain ex-treme eye irritants and some potentially toxic ingredients. Mascaras with petroleum are likely to cause allergic reac-tions in people with sensitive skin. Parabens and talc are known to cause skin, eye and lung irritation. � imerosal, another potentially toxic in-gredient found in some mas-cara, is essentially a mercury-based preservative. Anyone who is sensitive or has cur-rent health issues should completely avoid products with thimerosal. Fragrance is a whole other issue. Since fragrance is considered a trade secret, companies don’t have to tell us what’s in it – often dozens or even hun-dreds of synthetic chemical compounds. It’s no wonder women are having reactions to their mascara!

And then there’s water-proof mascara… a great con-cept, right? Not necessarily. Waterproof mascara is able to adhere to lashes and stay smooth thanks to a chemical called dimethicone copolyol, a known eye irritant. Also, most waterproof mascaras

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Where possible, avoid products containing para-bens, talc, thimerosal, di-methicone copolyol and fragrance. Also watch out for mineral oil, petroleum, synthetic colours FD&C, synthetic parfum, and syn-

thetic carriers such as glycols and polysorbates. If you are unsure about an ingredient, check the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmet-ics Database at www.ewg.org. � is site is a great re-source and o� ers a wealth of information.

� e bottom line is, if you su� er from allergic reactions, eye irritations, or are con-cerned about toxic ingredi-ents in general, read product labels! While it might be im-possible to learn the name of every synthetic ingredient, it is possible to avoid the nasty ones, and � nd products that are close to natural and cause less irritation.

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Whether you’re watch-ing a major league

baseball game, or a kids’ soccer game right here on the Coast, you’ll often see athletes on the sidelines stretching before their match. � ey may be tou ching their toes or reach-ing for the sky, but over the years this pre-game stretch has become a standard part of most players’ ritual.

� is limbering of mus-cles was thought to better prepare your body so that it could avoid injury more easily while performing at the highest level possible.

According to two new studies, when athletes stretch from a rest posi-tion, that it may actu-ally weaken their muscles’ overall ability to perform. It is these static stretch-ing poses like touching your toes that seem to be the problem. In essence, static stretches can actually cause muscles to constrict instead of relax. When stretching before a game the athlete’s body detects that it my be at risk of being overstretched so it naturally compensates by tightening up muscles. � erefore the athlete can no longer perform or move as quickly as he/she would have before the stretch-ing. � is sets them up for potential injury. Studies have revealed that all static stretching such as knee bends should actually be

To stretch or not to stretch

performed as a cool-down to help the body ease down from an intense workout and help it recover.

Overall strength, power and explosive muscle per-formance are all a� ected by stretching regardless of the athlete’s age or � tness level.

� e proper way to stretch before a game is to mimic the body’s game time movements by doing things like running and jumping. � is dynamic stretching will help pre-pare the actual muscles in ways that will prepare the muscles for what is to come during the match. � ese dynamic stretches have also been proven to reduce the number of injuries because the body is more prepared. Any dynamic stretching is still seen as bene� cial.

Several new Runner’s World dynamic stretches

you can incorporate into your routine include;

Leg lifts: Swing one leg out to the side, then swing it back across your body in front of your other leg. Re-peat 10 times on each side. Feel wobbly? Hold onto a steady object.

Butt kicks: While stand-ing tall, walk forward with an exaggerated back swing so that your heels come up to your glutes. When this is easy, try it while jogging. Do 10 reps on each side.

Pike stretch: Get in a ‘pike’ position (hips in the air). Put your right foot be-hind your left ankle. With your legs straight, press the heel of the left foot down. Release. Repeat 10 times on each side.

Hacky sack: Lift your left leg up, bending the knee so it points out. Try to tap the inside of your left foot with

your right hand without bending forward. Repeat 10 times on each side.

Toy Soldier: Keep-ing your back and knees straight, walk forward, lift-ing your legs straight out in front and � exing your toes. Advance this by adding a skipping motion. Do 10 reps on each side.

Walking lunges: Step forward using a long stride, keeping the front knee over or just behind your toes. Lower your body by drop-ping your back knee toward the ground. Maintain an up-right posture and keep your abdominal muscles tight.

So be sure to warm-up before your next game us-ing some of these great dynamic stretching tech-niques and save the static stretches for your cool down, once you have � n-ished playing.

JIM DOREYEDITOR

Static stretching poses like touching one’s toes seem to be the problem.

Any dynamic stretching is still seen as bene� cial.

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Bugs, worms – in the past few years gardeners have

learned to embrace them but they’re still the bane of com-puter users. Spring cleanup around the house and yard is both a chore and a joy de-pending on how you look at it. Once you’ve set aside the time for it, it actually passes quickly and soon you’re en-joying the rewards.

A cooler day is a good time to review your home computer(s) and ensure they’re running up to their capabilities. Below is a little checklist to help you on your way, but � rst a note about those bugs.

People still think that opening unsolicited emails or visiting questionable sites are the only ways to be in-fected. In fact, in the past few years most infections we see are related to ‘spoofs’ of one kind or another. A spoof is really an imposter. It’ll pop up to say “click here to run a free tune-up now” or some

After you clean up your garden, clean up your PC

Bugs and worms look for holes in your security, so make sure you keep Windows, Java and Flash up-to-date by allowing their automatic updates.

such come-on. By clicking OK you bypass the � rst level of your PC’s security and the infection begins. Another area to watch is download pages that have confusing (i.e. multiple) download buttons. � is in itself is a red � ag. Finally, bugs and worms look for holes in your security. Make sure you keep Windows, Java and Flash up to date by allowing their au-tomatic updates.

So, what can you do to clean up your PC this spring? (Remember, if you’re not comfortable with any of

these suggestions than call in your computer specialist to perform a checkup at least once a year. One paid hour of prevention is usually well worth the expense in added performance and security.)

• Before you start the computer, look it over. If the air holes seem plugged it’s very important to vacu-um it all out.

• Review the programs installed on your computer by opening ‘Programs’ in control panel. Any toolbars or search programs such as MyWebSearch can be safely

removed. Ensure only one anti-virus is installed.

• Check your security. What anti-virus are you run-ning and is it still a recom-mended one? Many of them were great a few years ago but are now problematic. Again, check with your specialist or Google it if you’re not sure.

• Make sure your antivirus is continuing to do automat-ic updates by running the update. If you’ve lapsed in your subscription don’t just renew, research � rst or get advice on the most advanced antivirus program.

• Check auto startup pro-grams in ‘Mscon� g’. � is can be run from the search bar. You can experiment with some of them and Google the application if you’re not sure.

• Check your RAM. RAM memory is separate from your hard drive stor-age. Anything in RAM is cleared each time the com-puter is shut down. Once the computer is booted however, your computer is running on RAM except for jug-gling what it can’t hold back to the hard drive. � e more RAM the merrier. Find your ‘Computer’ icon from the Start button but don’t click on it. Instead click with the right mouse button to open a menu. � e last item in the menu is ‘Properties’. Left click on ‘Properties’ and under ‘System’ it will list in-stalled memory. � ese days 3.5 gigabytes is the limit for XP and 32 bit Windows and you should be at or near it. For a 64 bit Windows system, 4 gigabytes is the bare minimum. If you can get it to 8 gigabytes or more economically, do it.

• Finally, run a ‘defrag’. Way too much emphasis is placed on this tip but it does help if you run it a couple times a year. I usually get to it by opening Computer, right clicking on the “C”: drive and selecting ‘Proper-ties’, and then clicking the ‘Defragment Now’ button.

Except for a few things too technical to describe here, that’s typically what a tech would do on a tune-up visit. If you’ve read and understood this far you can probably handle it. If your stomach has already twisted itself into a knot just think-ing about it, call a good technician and forget about it. Get back outside and do some gardening!Submitted


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Is the summer cabin smelling of mould? Before you start spraying bleach to remove mould from your attic or cabin, did you know that the chlorine from bleach is just as much of a respiratory irritant as mould? It can be equally, if not more, hazardous to a person’s health than the mould itself.

Dry Ice Blasting is rapidly becoming the preferred method of removing mould. Dry ice kills up to 100% of the mould spores, and is 100% environmentally safe as it contains no chemicals or toxins, and emits no hazardous dust in the mould removal process.

Call Rick Ruth at 604-989-7025or email [email protected] for more information.

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Many Coast residents aim to create a pic-

ture perfect yard complete with rolling acres of na-tive plants, fruit trees, gar-dens and even some grassy areas where the kids can play soccer.

But Mother Nature may have other things in mind, providing home-owners with less-than-stellar growing conditions for their lawns, plants and other foliage. Frustration can mount when a yard is muddy, or too dry, or with topsoil that is either too thin or otherwise un-productive. In such in-stances, homeowners may have to go the extra mile to get the yard they desire.

Irrigation issuesImproper drainage or

low-lying areas in a yard in-hospitable to grass may con-tribute to a muddy mess. In some cases, remedying a muddy yard is easy and inexpensive. Some home-owners � nd that tilling and amending the soil with a � bre mulch aerates com-pacted soil, and helps it to absorb extra water and make the conditions better for lawn seeds to sprout. Add-ing soil � ll may also help to level low-lying areas that can be saturated with water.

Some homeowners � nd that they need to do a lit-tle more work and spend some more money to � x irrigation issues. Installing a draining system or hav-ing the property sloped to draw water away can some-times be done by a home-owner but is often best left to a professional. You may need to dig trenches, and the property may need to be levelled to make any noticeable di� erence.

Sandy soilGrass and other plants

may not grow well with sandy or clay soil. Again, amending the soil can improve conditions and reduce lawn maintenance. Digging down several inches and adding nutri-ent-rich � ller soil will help create conditions that are better for growing. � ere are many excellent compa-nies across the Coast who sell di� erent soil types by the yard at very reason-able prices. � ose who are interested in planting vegetables could opt for raised garden beds above the challenging soil.

Sun and ShadeSometimes a

yard is problem-atic because of the amount of sun-shine it receives. Too much sun-shine can scald certain grasses, while inadequate sunshine may re-sult in bare patches where lawn won’t grow. In sunny Davis Bay you will often see very brown lawns come early July while deep in Roberts Creek amongst the trees, moss (but not necessar-ily lawns) will often stay green without watering well into late August.

If cost is no object, re-moving or planting trees to establish better growing conditions could be an op-tion. However, today there are many grass blends that are also tailored toward

Creating a picturesque yard can be tricky Frustration can mount when a yard is muddy, is especially shady or

has soil that doesn’t seem to grow a thing.

Building raised beds is always an option when soil is too acidic or basic in your growing area. PHOTO SUBMITTED

speci� c sunlight scenarios.

For those who are � nding no luck with grass blends, it may just be necessary to think creatively. Plant some na-tive shade-loving plants, such as ferns or ground

cover, where the grass won’t take. Design the landscape so it looks intentional. Flagstone and slate placed in certain areas also may mask temperamental grow-ing areas.

� ere are di� erent op-tions for managing various situations in the yard that can make growing lawn or other plants challenging. In such cases, it could save money and frustration to call in a professional. Submitted

Moss will often stay

green without watering

well into late August.


JIM DOREYEDITOR

SPORTSSPORTSleisureSPORTSleisureSPORTS&

A lifetime of fun in one endless summer.

Coastal Kids

Summer Day Camp

Register your children today!www.scrd.ca/children604-885-PLAY (7529)

The COASTAL KIDS SUMMER CAMP empowers campers aged 6 to 12 to develop independence, self-esteem, and new friendships. Your kids will make memories, stay active and develop positive values in a safe and caring environment.

The seven-week camp provides themed activities that your children can enjoy during the summer at our Gibsons and Sechelt locations.

The camp runs from July 2 to August 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the cost is $21 per day.

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Sports and Campsite ListingsGOLF:Sechelt Golf & Country Club,6177 Ripple Way, Sechelt604-885-2700Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club,3206 Sunshine Coast Hwy. Roberts Creek604-885-9212Pender Harbour Golf Club,13823 Sunshine Coast Hwy. Pender Harbour604-883-9541Langdale Heights RV Par 3 Golf Resort,2170 Pt. Mellon Hwy, Gibsons604-886-2182

BIKING EVENTS:

BC Bike Race and Kids Race,July 3 & 4www.bcbikerace.comSunshine Coast Mountain Bike Challenge,Aug 10 & 11www.great-explorations.comO� The Edge Brat Race,Sept. 15www.o� theedge.org

CAMPSITESRoberts Creek Provincial Park (Roberts Creek), 1.4 km from Flume Beach.Porpoise Bay Provincial Park (Sechelt), Large sandy beach, grassy picnic area, adventure playground and forest trails. Smugglers Cover Provincial Park (Halfmoon Bay),This provincial park o� ers wilderness camping only, with pit toilets but no fresh water or other amenities.

Katherine Lake (Pender Harbour),Sandy beach, pretty hiking trails and washrooms with showers. Klein Lake (Egmont),Rustic campground with outhouses but no running water or other amenities.

BEACHESHopkins Landing,At the end of Hopkins Road in Gibsons. Smith Cove Park,From the Langdale ferry terminal, turn right on Port Mellon Road, then right on Smith Road for this ocean beach.Soames Beach,Follow path through blackberries at bottom of Soames Road, Gibsons. Roberts Creek Beach,Bottom of Roberts Creek Road beside the Roberts Creek estuary. Flume Park,Bottom of Flume Road in Roberts Creek. Mason Road Beach,At the foot of Mason Road, about � ve minutes north of Sechelt on Hwy. 101.Trout Lake,Follow Hwy 101 north of Sechelt on your rught 5km past Redroo� s Road turno� .Coopers Green,Access from the west end of Redroofs Road in Halfmoon Bay.Katherine Lake,From Hwy 101 north of Madeira Park, turn left onto Garden Bay Road. Dan Bosch Regional Park,Ruby Lake, great for swimming and picnics. North on Hwy 101.Baker Beach,Follow Francis Peninsula Road to Warnoc, turn left onto Davis, then right on Baker.

www.secheltoutdoorfestival.com

thank you to our sponsors

sunshine Coast outdoor Event society presents

Lydia Watson fEstivaL Coordinator

EmaiL [email protected]

contact informationwww.secheltoutdoorfestival.com

contact information

Mark Wednesday, July 3 on the calendar as

the inaugural Sechelt Out-door Festival in Hackett Park celebrations with mu-sic, an outdoor expo with interactive displays, food, a beer garden, a kids’ bike race and skills session, a free mass yoga session and many more activities will take place. Presented by the Sun-shine Coast Outdoor Event Society, the event coincides with Day 4 of the epic BC Bike Race featuring moun-tain bike riders from all over the world, competing in a

BC Bike Race heads towards Sechelt Outdoor Festival

seven-day race with two full days on the Coast.

“� is event is a way of celebrating and showcasing all of the outdoor resources we have here on the Sun-

shine Coast. It will give BC Bike Race sta� and racers a chance to get a taste of what we o� er while having our locals come out and support them – all while

Tent City for all the BC Bike Race participants will be set up in Sechelt. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

being active and having fun outdoors!” says festival co-ordinator Lydia Watson.

“We wanted to capture the buzz that happens every year on Day 4 and get more locals out to celebrate our amazing outdoor activities.”

� e event is supported by the District of Sechelt’s Grant in Aid Program, the Community Forest and Salish Soils. For more information on the event go to www.secheltoutdoorfestival.com or email [email protected]

See � e Local next week for a four-page section of all events.

This event is a way of celebrating and

showcasing all of the outdoor resources we

have here on the Sunshine Coast.

LYDIA WATSON,FESTIVAL COORDINATOR

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1000 EMPLOYMENT

WORK WANTED-GENERALProperty Clean Up, Power Wash-ing and Dump Runs. 604-989-9663 ftfn

Drywall Finishing since 1992. Dustless and occupied spaces. Commercial & Residential. Reno-vations and new construction. WCB. References. No job too small. Derek Thomas, 604-989-3401. bmo

1100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

MUSICBeaTee Riddims Drumset and rhythm instruction for all ages, levels, & styles. Barry Taylor, 604-740-5825. b26

1200 PETSFree to good home: Purebred Cairn Terrier, male, 7 years old. Call 778-323-5856. f25

The Local sales rep wanted 1123

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: June 30, 2013

is looking for YOU!

June 6, 2013

WANTEDWindsur� ng equipment, new or old, parts and pieces. Call 604-989-9997. p26

Guitar case. Call 604-989-9997. p26

FREEFree to good home: Purebred Cairn Terrier, male, 7 years old. Call 778 323 5856. f25

Bamboo poles for gardening and � owering perennials. 604-886-3634. f25

Did you know that Free ads are FREE in the Local? Restrictions apply..

LOST / FOUNDLost: 4G Iphone, near Sechelt Aquatic Centre on Friday June 14, Reward o� ered. 604-740-0566. f25

Lost: Thermometer – lazer, black. Left on the shore just west of Shorncli� e, on Sunday June 9, 7:30pm. 604-885-4391. f25

Lost: Set of keys on large carabiner type ring. Call 604-989-1357. f25

Lost: Samsung cell phone in black case, lost near IGA in Gibsons. Call 778-462-2230. f25

Found: Two � shing rods, at Rotary Park, Sechelt, Monday June 17. Call 604-885-7842. f25

Found: Set of � ve keys on Pilsner Urquell keychain, one for Chevy. Claim at Eye-Deal Optical, Gib-sons Plaza. f25

Found: Mens gold ring with large initials on the front “WCS”, near Elphinstone Secondary in Gib-sons. Call 604-740-0381. f25

Found: Set of keys on a red plas-tic tube, marked “Garage”. Found behind A&W in Gibsons. Call 604-886-7256. f25

Did you know that Lost and Found ads are FREE in the Local?Restrictions apply..

400 AUTOMOTIVE

CARS FOR SALE

700 REAL ESTATE

LOTS FOR SALE

800 REAL ESTATE RENTALS

HOMESGibsons: Cottage on acreage, $800 per/mo, includes utilities. Avail July 1. Call 604-886-4778, if no ans pls leave msg. p26

Gibsons: Waterfront, new one bdrm unit in the heart of Gibsons, 5 appl, deck, with access to water. Must be seen to appreciate. NS/NP. Avail July 1 at $950/mo. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing, or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca. b25

Gibsons: 3 bdrm twnhs featuring 1.5 baths, sm fenced yard, prkg for 2 cars, gardener, sports � eld, etc. N/S, sm pet nego. $1300 /mo. Avail Aug.1. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement,ca. b25

APARTMENTS & SUITESSechelt: Lrg one bdrm, close to shops & restaurants, avail now at $695/mo. NS/NP.. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing, or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca. b25

Sechelt: Greenecourt Srs low-cost housing is taking applications for 1 bdrm apt. Heat & H/W incl. Man-datory 2 meals/day Program w/alert button at an additional cost of $503/mo. 604-885-5962. btfn

COMMERCIAL Sechelt: Available immediately, commercial spaces for rent, one area or both available. For more details view at 5606 Wharf Rd. Sechelt, above South Coast Ford. Call Brad for more info at 604-885-3281. btfn

Sechelt: 1000 sq.ft of new com-mercial space, avail now at $10 per sq.ft. Suit prof or destination business. Excellent parking. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing, or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca. b25

OTHER Gibsons RV Resort: $475/mo. incl. hydro/sewer/water. RV site only. In-ternet $20/Cable TV $20. Pets OK. R.V to be 1995 and newer. 1051 Gil-mour Rd. 604-989-7275. btfn

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100 ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTSRC Legion #219 Roberts Creek. Tues-days are Cheaper Chewsdaze and Beer Specialz, kitchen open Tuesday - Friday. 604-886-9813 btfn

PERSONALSAlanon/Alateen for friends and families of alcoholics. Meetings Monday-Friday, 604-886-4594, 604-885-0101, 604-886-9059, 604-883-2882. np27

If your drinking is causing you prob-lems but you don’t know how to stop, maybe we can help. Alcoholics Anon-ymous. Toll Free 1-877-373-8255. www.sunshinecoastaa.ca btfn

Need help to lose weight? Join TOPS (Take O� Pounds Sensiibly) at a new location. Sechelt Activity Centre, 5604 Trail Ave. at 6:30pm on Wednesdays (phone 604-747-4755). Also in Gibsons, Frank West Hall, Chaster Rd. at 6:30pm on Tues-days (phone 604-886-8578). p27

200 COMMUNITY NOTICES

CLASSESFeldenkrais® Classes for healthy, or-ganized movements. Enjoy these gentle, no-sweat classes and elimi-nate pain, inhibited movement and restricted range of motion. Great for rehab as well as general main-tenance. Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Davis Bay Community Hall or customized, hands-on sessions by appt. 604-885-9064 or [email protected] btfn

300 MARKETPLACERE Décor Consignment. Need a gift for your summer visitors? We have one of the best selections of recycled décor and gifts any-where. Or better yet, bring them in to our must-see store and let them choose their own gift! We are currently looking for Danish teak, or any mid-century modern furniture, benches, chairs, side ta-bles, lamps, ass’t small furniture, and mirrors. Always stylish, al-ways a� ordable. www.redecor.ca www.facebook.com/redecorsechelt. 5699 Cowrie St., Sechelt. 604-885-5884. b25

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALEWheeled walker, $90. Walking cane, $20. Other items, please ask. Call 604-886-4269. p26

Womans/Girls speed bike, pink, with pump and helmet. $180. Call 604-885-2116. p25

Walker with seat, basket, and brakes, $60. Girls toddler bed (pink) with mattress. $60. Call 604-885-9643. p26

GARAGE SALESMulti-unit Garage Sale, North Oaks Condos, 767 North Rd, Gibsons. Sat-urday June 22, 10am-3pm. p25

Sechelt Arts Centre , Medusa at Trail, Sechelt - Saturday June 22, 10am - jewelry, art, w/c paper, equalizer, craft materials. p25

Gibsons United Church Hall – Huge Annual Multi-family 23 table Sale, includes books, big tables and snack bar. Saturday June 22, 9am-2pm. 424 Trueman Rd., Gibsons. b25

FIREWOODSplit & delivered. $175/cord, dry seasoned. 604-993-0094 tfn

Seasoned � rewood and dump runs. 604-989-9663 ptfn

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June 20, 2013

Windows • GuttersHand Siding Scrub

& Pressure WashcallTheBoys.ca604-740-0004Free esT. ~ WCB

The Boys 1125 - 1 col x 1.25”

Grandmothers and Grandothers Please give generously.

5758 Cowrie St., Sechelt

accepts donations to

Feb. 9, 2012

Malaspina Realty 1006

Professional Services...

With Personal Focus

Strata • rental ProPertieSCommerCial • reSidential • FinanCial

Serving the Sunshine CoastSuite C - 5536 Wharf Road, SecheltPhone 604-741-0720 Fax 604-741-0721

For complete rental listings and photos

visit our website:www.malaspinapm.ca Do you love older wooden boats?

Looking for volunteers to help save The eRA, a historic 1951 vessel that was used for navigational purposes along the West Coast. Moored in Sechelt. Contact Ray 604-989-4624

Help save an ERA

Do you love older wooden boats?Looking for volunteers to help save The eRA, a historic

1951 vessel that was used for navigational purposes along the West Coast. Moored in Sechelt. Contact Ray 604-989-4624

Help save an ERA

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May 23, 2013

Third Little Pig 11211 col x 2”

Organic Landscape design & cOnstructiOn

call dennis 604-741-3009

www.thethirdlittlepig.ca

SALESWharf Rd, Sechelt, 604-885-3281

Ask forWaynne

Waynne PrettySOUTH COAST FORD

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Give to the Food Bank

• Private: 15 words 2 weeks $9.99+GST • Business: 15 words 1 week $8.99+ GST

20¢ each additional word +GST

Solution to Claytons Crosswords

on page 17

Free class 1x2If you have something to give away for free, it runs in the

paper for free!

Call 604-885-3134 or email: [email protected]

Jan. 17, 2013

Clear Choice 1103

SERVICE DIRECTORY

June 20, 2013

Charles Hudson class 1x1_1125Cosy log cabin, 600 sq.ft.

on .8 acre in Roberts Creek 604-885-7894 or 1-604-922-7836

For Sale By owner

800 REAL ESTATE RENTALS

HOMES

The award winning � lm, Margarita will be shown on Friday, June 28 at 7:30pm

at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse, opening this year’s annual Pride weekend on the Sun-shine Coast. � is Canadian � lm is a story of love and paperwork. With super-nanny Margarita on the brink of deportation, those who depend on her plot creative ways to keep her in Canada. But the one solution to everyone’s problems is the one most fraught with risk, testing the bonds of true love and commitment.

Funny and heart-warming, Margarita touches on issues of race and class, while at its heart, is de� ned by what makes us most human: the nature of our relationship with ourselves and others. Margarita is an audi-

ence favourite everywhere it screens. It won the Audience Award for Best Feature at Inside Out, Toronto (2012), High Falls Film Festi-val, Rochester, NY (2013), Women’s Interna-tional Film Festival, France (2012), as well as the Best Canadian Feature in London, and the Diversity Award for Best Feature at the Barcelona International Film Festival (2012). � is � lm is rated PG.

Queer Projections, an ad hoc group con-sisting of Anna Nobile, Billie Carroll and Laurie Lesk, is working to bring queer cinema to the Coast starting with the screening of Margarita. � e � lm is sponsored by Rhizome Up! Media. Tickets are $10, available at Gaia’s Fair Trade, MELOmania, Shanti Gifts, 420 Hemp Shop and the Sechelt Visitor’s Centre.

Margarita opens Pride Weekend on the Coast


Jan. 24, 2013

Hearing House 1104

If hearing loss affects your interactions with family and friends,

then it’s time to do something about it!

• Hearing assessment for all ages • Communication counselling

• Hearing protection• Hearing aids

604-885-0941www.thehearinghouse.ca

[email protected]

Dr. Shannon MacLeanPhD, RaUD, RhIP

neuroscientist, Registered audiologist, & hearing Instrument Practitioner

Here for youThe exPeRT In heaRIng

June 20, 2013

Sunnycrest Mall 1125

900 Gibsons Way • Gibsons

Look for special sales & events during Customer AppreCiAtion DAys all month long at Sunnycrest Mall

LovingOur Community

Saturday, June 22starting at 12:30pm

Special event

Watson Rocks!acoustic peRfoRmancefeaturing Matt WatSon and tiM HearSey

aLL reguLar priced iteMS

% off 20

passion for fashion

Customer Appreciation Days

June 20, 2013

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Gordon D. Walker

Thank you beauTiful ladies of sTarbucks

A donation was made to the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation. L-R; Barrie McWha (general manager of Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club), Maureen Clayton chair of St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation) and Gordon Walker (writer, artist, philanthropist). Drop in to the Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club and play chess on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9am and noon. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Chess players donate to St. Mary’s Hospital

In December of 2011 my twin sister Kristy was diag-nosed with brain cancer. It was devastating. Growing up, Kristy and I were re-ally close. Whether it was the � rst day of school, trying out for a team, or even the birth of our children, we did it together. When I found out that Kristy had cancer I felt helpless. I couldn’t relate to what she was going through. I couldn’t share this with her, I could only love and sup-port her through it.

In October of 2012 I heard of an event called � e

Ride To Conquer Cancer, bene� ting the BC Cancer Foundation. It’s a two-day bike ride starting in Vancou-ver and ending in Seattle. To be able to take part in the ride each participant would have to raise $2,500. My de-cision was made. I picked up the phone and started a team called Cruisin’ For Kristy.

Shortly after signing up I sent out an email to all of my family and friends explain-ing my plan and asking for their support. � e response was amazing, raising money and gaining two teammates

for the ride: my sister Sherry Zehmke and our friend, Tim Howard. We were now a team of three.

Over the next eight months the three of us con-tinued to fundraise and train for the ride. O� � e Edge Adventure Sports came on board and hosted a spi-nathon for us and Trevor Chapman, another local tak-ing part in the ride. We rode on spin bikes for 6 hours and raised $1000. Two days before the ride we held a burger and beer night at the Black� sh Pub. � is was our

Local riders raise $11,591 for � ght against brain cancer

L-R: Kara McDonnell, Tim Howard, and Sherry Zehmke at the � nish line of the Ride To Conquer. PHOTO SUBMITTED

last fundraiser and also a send o� for our team. It was a huge success. We raised $2,600 which the Black� sh Pub generously matched. Team Cruisin’ For Kristy had raised $11,591 for brain cancer research. Now all that was left to do was ride.

When we pulled into the starting line we didn’t know what to expect, but it didn’t take long to realize that we were apart of something re-ally special. We, and more than 2,600 other riders, were all triding in honour of someone who has been af-fected by cancer.

We rode just under 250km over two days. � e weather was beautiful, the riding was amazing, and the memories will last forever. Submitted by Kara McDonnell


Now to SeptFarmers MarketSaturday mornings Cowrie St., SecheltNow to OctRoberts Creek Farm Gate Market Wednesdays 3 - 6pmRoberts Creek HallNow to June 24The Chilcotin War: a Colonial Legacy artist Ann Nicholson Gibsons Public Art GalleryNow to June 24Sumi-e: artist Dina DuneThe Eve Smart Gallery Gibsons Public Art GalleryJuneGibsons Public LibraryMany events through June: book launchings, presentations, jazz, French group, Festival of the Written Arts book club www.gibsons.bclibrary.caJune - AugLagoonies Kids Club Nature Day Camp Wednesdays at Iris Gri� th Centre www.lagoonsociety.comJune - SeptSechelt Night Markets 5-9pm, Cowrie St., downtown SecheltJune 21PechaKucha: Grown-up version of Show & Tell. Various short presentations, 8-10pm at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, Secheltwww.suncoastarts.comJune 21St. John’s United Artists Art Show & Garage Sale10am-5pm (reception June 21, 4-7pm)June 22Annual Children’s Festival 10:30 - 3:30, Dougall Park, GibsonsJune 22Autism Awareness Bene� t, 6pm at Boomer’s Burger Bar, Sunnycrest Mall, $10 coverJune 22Garage SaleSt. John’s United Church10am-5pmJune 24GPAG Painting/Ceramics exhibition with Kez Sherwood Reception on Thursday, June 27th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm.June 27 - July 29GPAG - “On the Edge”Ceramicist Kez Sherwood and Painter Linzy ArnottArtists’ Reception Thursday, June 27, 6:30 pm to 8: 30 pm (evening)June 29 - July 6BC Bike Racefrom Vancouver to Whistler www.bcbikerace.comJuly 1Canada Day celebrations Gibsons, Sechelt, Pender HarbourJuly 1Sechelt Canada Day Mile10:40am start, before the parade www.sunshinecoastathletics.orgJuly 3Sechelt Outdoor Festival www.secheltoutdoorfestival.comJuly 6Wood Duck Festival, Iris Gri� th Centre Pender Harbour, www.lagoonsociety.comJuly 6Kids Catch a Trout DayChapman Creek Hatchery, Wilson Creek www.scsalmon.orgJuly 12 - 14Halfmoon Bay Country Fair www.welcomebeach.orgJuly 19 - 21Highway 101 Music FestivalPender Harbour Lions Parkwww.hwy101musicfest.comJuly 21Davis Bay Sand Castle Contest Davis Bay beach

July 2711th Annual Sea Cavalcade Mile11:00am startwww.seacavalcade.ca/events/mile.htmJuly 27 - 28Sea Cavalcadevarious events and locations in Gibsons www.seacavalcade.caAug. 1 to Sept. 2GPAG“Action” with paintings and sculpturesby Jone PaneReception: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2: to 4: pmDemonstrate your Martial Art, Dance or Fitness Practice30-60 minute demos between noon and 4pmThursday to SundayAug. 8 - 12Art Stroll in The Landingvarious locations in Gibsons www.gibsonspublicartgallery.caAug 9 - 11Sechelt Festival of the Rolling Arts www.coasterscarclub.caAug 9 - 26Handcrafted Asian Imports Imporium Roberts Creek Mason Hallkebeandfast.comAug 10 - 11 Sunshine Coast Trail Challenge biking event, www.great-explorations.comAug 11Show ‘n’ Shine Garden Bayauto event, www.coasterscarclub.caAug 11Four Lakes 10k & 3kKatherine Lake Park, Garden Bay, 9:00amwww.sunshinecoastathletics.org/4lakes/Aug 15 - 18Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts Rockwood Centre, Secheltwww.writersfestival.ca Aug 15 - 18Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival Pender Harbour School of Music www.penderharbourmusic.caAug 17Astronomy In The Park Porpoise Bay Parkwww.coastastronomy.caAug 17Rodz & Hogs Charity Rally Crossroads Grill, Garden BayAug 17Creek Daze, Roberts Creek Higgeldy Piggeldy Parade and celebrations at the pierAug 17 - 18Hackett Park Summer Arts & Crafts Fair Sechelt, www.scartscouncil.comAug 23 - 25Synchronicity Festival Shirley Macey Park, Gibsons, www.synchronicityfestival.caSept 1Harvest Festival Botanical Gardens, 5491 Mason Rd., Secheltwww.coastbotanicalgardens.orgSept. 5- Oct 7GPAG - KALEIDOSCOPEa family of photographersReception- Sat. Sept. 7th, 2: to 4: pmSept 15O� The Edge Brat Race biking eventwww.o� theedge.orgSept 20 - 22Pender Harbour Jazz Festival various locationswww.phjazz.caSept 29Halfmoon Bay Fire Dept 10k“Run Until It Burns”www.halfmoonbay� re.ca and www.sunshinecoastathletics.orgOct 5Pender Harbour Fall Faire Madeira ParkOct 6Fall Fairepresented by One Straw Society Roberts Creek Hall www.onestraw.ca

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…because it’s breathtaking

Kathleen Mullen’s award win-ning documentary Breathtaking is an investigation into present day use of asbestos and her father’s painful death.

Award-winning author Jim Williams leads us through unionpolitics and personal struggle in rock reject, his fiction novel.

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June 13, 2013

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5 consecutive Tuesdays, July 2 - July 30, 6 - 7:30pmMacKenzie’s Marina 5878 Marine Way, Sechelt

$75 All equipment is providedGraduates can spare with our 4 dragon boat teams for the remainder of the summer.

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Original COastal art • Prints • art Cards

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Local singer/songwriter Joe Stanton and special

guest Jason Lowe host an evening of stories, songs and some � ne � nger-style guitar at Boomer’s Burger Bar in Gibsons’ Sunnycrest Mall on Sunday, June 23 starting at 7pm with a suggested do-nation of $10 per person for a performers’ honorarium.

Australian singer/song-writer Jason Lowe, 24, has been touring Canada for the last year, and is stopping in Gibsons after dates in Van-couver and Vancouver Is-land. � e Aussie composer walks his own individual path throughout the arts and the planet. His songs of

poetry and deeply enriched musical composition are se-rene symphonies of nature, love, adventure, loss, and of the tragedies the modern world has unleashed upon our planet.

Stanton notes, “Jason is a � ne troubadour, who delivers memorable songs with sincer-ity and grace. It was a pleasure to share the stage with him.”

Stanton, a Sunshine Coast favourite, will be per-forming original songs from Vintage, a CD compilation of tunes from past releases.

For more information and reservations call 604-886-1646. Submitted

Stanton and Lowe in concert at Boomer’s

Singer/songwriter Joe Stanton. PHOTO SUBMITTED

� e � rst in a series of four PechKucha nights in Sech-elt, will be held Friday, June 21 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre at Trail Avenue and Medusa Street. What is PechaKucha anyway?

It’s story telling; a rant, a song, an appeal, an expla-nation, a memorial, a fable, or even a spoof. Nine coast-ers each present 20 images with only 20 seconds to weave each into their story.

PechaKucha comes to Sechelt� e images are automati-cally projected and wait for no one. Don’t miss Donna Shugar’s presentation on the Roberts Creek Man-dala, Mike Tandy’s Hard-boiled drama, or Paula O’Brien’s Snappy Dresser, to name a few.

� e 20 by 20 concept was started by a group of Japanese architects in 2003 and has now spread to 630 cities and towns around the globe. Find out why PechaKucha nights have been selling out in Gibson for over a year now.

Volunteer as one of four audience members to impro-vise on � ve images that you will have never seen before.

� e June 21 event is or-ganized and presented by artists Anna Banana and Paul Clancy, along with the Sunshine Coast Arts Coun-cil. Show time is 8pm and doors open at 7:30pm. Ad-mission is $10.00.

For further information contact Anna Banana: 604-885-7156 or e-mail [email protected]


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The Garden BayPub & RestaurantThe Coast’s #1 Venue for the summertime blues

Jason Buie Blues Band

June 27 - 298pm

Sunday Jam: 2 - 6 pm

reservations recommended: 604.883.2674www.gardenbaypub.com

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TickeTs:Fri. 6pm-midnight $15sat. & sun. 11am-midnight $35/dayWeekend Pass $85camping $20/nightTickets available at Java Dock (Madeira), Fresh From The Coast (Sechelt), Gramma’s Cold Beer & Wine (Gibsons) or online at www.hyw101musicfest.comor call 604-883-1361 after 6pm

July 19, 20 & 21at Pender Harbour Lions Parkfeaturing:

OddsTrama with Jerry DoucetteMop TopsToy ZebraJohnny & cashTrio GrandesinmobileRockface Brothers in Farmsand many more!

June 20, 2013

Pender Harbour Legion 1125Xmas in JulyTURKEY DINNERJUlY 6, 2013Tickets: $22 available at the Legion or Harbour Insurance

Fabulous, Famous Fish ‘n’ Chips Fridays

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112Pender Harbour12829 Lilies Lake RoadMadeira Park604-883-2235

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Located at the northern end of the Highway

101, the area known as Sunshine Coast Area A, Pender Harbour is home to more than 3,000 resi-dents along its scenic bays, harbours and lakeshores.

Within Pender Har-bour, the unincorporated communities of Madeira Park, Garden Bay, and Egmont offer resort ac-commodation, fine din-ing, world-class artist stu-dios and galleries as well as moorage, fishing, diving, kayaking and a wealth of land-based sports oppor-tunities.

The annual Attack of Danger Bay Longboard-ing Competition is inter-nationally recognized. It’s held in conjunction with the annual Victoria Day long weekend festivities – a family-friendly event known as BC’s longest-running May Day festival.

Pender Harbour is a cultural hub, hosting an annual Blues Festival, Jazz Festival, Chamber Music Festival, the Highway 101 Music Festival and the recently-revived Wood Duck Festival (celebrating wildlife with music and more).

During the summer, the Garden Bay Pub features live music by internation-ally-renowned blues, folk and rock performers.

Pender’s artists’ studios and galleries are key stops on the annual Art Crawl.

The scenic harbours attract boaters and com-mercial fishing vessels – and local artists who

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Make the drive to discover Pender Harbour

enjoy capturing the nauti-cal scenes with paint and canvas.

Pender Harbour’s Saki-naw Lake is home to a

unique species of land-locked salmon. Discover more about this and other fauna and flora at the Iris Griffith Interpretive Cen-

tre near Ruby Lake.Make the drive to dis-

cover the excitement that is Pender Harbour – it’s worth it!

Discover the Coast’s past at the egmont Heritage Centre, across from the entrance to the Skookumchuck trail. Heritage forestry and mining equipment, and homesite collectibles are on display.

ruby Lake Lagoon, once home to a single pair of wood Ducks, now draws dozens to nest in the marshes thanks to conservation efforts by the Cogrossi family. PHotoS HeatHer JeaL

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