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Hugh Fraser blows into town

Joining Canadian jazz legend and multiple Juno Award winning pianist/trombonist/composer Hugh Fraser, the powerful quintet includes jazz icons Campbell Ryga on sax, Bill Coon on guitar, Dave Robbins on drums and Miles Hill on bass. The quintet, which last performed here in 2006, will deliver a truly memorable hard-hitting jazz set on the Main Stage at Gibson’s Landing on Saturday June 15 at 2:45pm. See more about the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival on page 7. PHOTO SUBMITTED

By popular demand… Hugh Fraser is bringing his quintet back tothe Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival.

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ity (GLHA) and representa-tives from partner agencies celebrated the completion and grand opening of a $1.3 million upgrade and expan-sion of moorage facilities with a dockside ceremony � ursday, May 29. � e new drive-on concrete � oat represents the � rst of a pro-jected multi-phase harbour enhancement projected for implementation over the next � ve years.

� e new � oat expands the available moorage and e� cient access for com-mercial vessels and barges, providing direct dock-side access for loading or o� oading cargo.

Funded through an in-novative partnership be-

tween the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Small Craft Harbours Division (DFO-SCH), Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET), Sunshine Coast Commu-nity Futures and GLHA, the multi-phased, multi-use harbour revitalization will eventually incorporate addi-tional � oats, � oating break-waters, and recon� guration of the total harbour space for maximum e� ciency. Gibsons Mayor Wayne Rowe remarked during the ceremony that “through this partnership we accom-plished what, individually, we could not.” Rowe noted that while actual construc-tion was completed in a mat-ter of weeks, “it was really the culmination of several years of e� ort and perseverance by

successive members of our Harbour Authority to bring it to a successful conclusion.”

Terry Rhodes, President of the GLHA, says the new � oat is drawing interest from commercial and recre-ational users, and is expect-ed to be a catalyst for eco-nomic development in the harbour. “� ese improve-ments will also support the marine services sector by allowing easier access to the harbour. When businesses in our region succeed, our communities reap the ben-e� ts,” Rhodes said.

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L-R: Community Futures Dawn Miller, Gibsons Mayor Wayne Rowe, ICET Chair Phil Kent, President GLHA Terry RHodes, Director GLHA Joseph Wright. PHOTO JIM DOREY

Townsite Brewing re-cently expanded its

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Dreamland 1123 June 6, 2013

A month flies by, and I’m grateful to The Local for

causing me to pause and re-flect regularly on the ways I have sought to serve the peo-ple of the Sunshine Coast.

Readers may recall that in April I had occasion to speak on a new approach to our most pressing needs – to promote economic de-velopment and jobs while enhancing our magnificent environment. The video of the speech, The Environ-ment is the Economy, features Environment Minister Pe-ter Kent seated next to me and may be viewed at www.johnweston.ca

Those interested in the environment/economy theme may also want to re-view the report of the Fish-eries Committee, on which I sit, which incorporated six recommendations on closed containment aquaculture, all adopted unanimously by the Members of Parliament of three parties represented on the Committee. Among other things, the report calls for creation of a Centre for Excellence to help promote

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John Weston MP, West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast , Sea to Sky Country

best practices in commer-cially and environmentally sustainable aquaculture. The report is also available on my website.

On matters of health and fitness, I continue to gain en-ergy and insights from con-stituents, who worked with me to persuade the Min-isters of Public Safety and Health to create a National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day, a major step in pulling together people across the Canada to discourage the misuse and abuse of pre-scription drugs. Anyone with prescription drugs in the medicine cabinet may be aware of the problems, which range from unantici-pated addictive qualities of painkillers, such as Oxycon-tin, to teenagers who ‘bor-row’ drugs from their par-ents to combine with other random drugs for consump-tion at parties (a phenom-enon that really happens!). I have been working for the past 18 months to increase public awareness about these things, and was gratified that the government responded with the announcement of the first-ever National Pre-scription Drug Drop-Off Day, May 11. While phar-macies and police stations will receive unused prescrip-tion drugs for safe disposal

on an ongoing basis, we now have a forum to increase the focus on safe use of prescrip-tion drugs.

Finally, I am grateful to mayors and councillors throughout the riding who once again joined with constituents to promote health and fitness. National Health and Fitness Day is an event that they have helped me create, an event that has now gone truly na-tional. Following the model demonstrated by municipal leaders in our riding, over 50 cities have this year pro-claimed National Health and Fitness Day, from coast to coast to coast, includ-ing Yellowknife, Pond Inlet (Nunavut), Calgary, Otta-wa, and Halifax. Together, Canadians are focusing on what we can do to reverse trends of dwindling par-ticipation in healthy physi-cal activity and increases in obesity, along with resultant rises in diabetes, cardio-vascular disease, and other problems. Given that in our riding we can claim to live in the ‘Most Beautiful Place on Earth’, why not do our part to make Canada the ‘Fittest Nation on Earth’?

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Editorial Opinion

Volume 11 • Issue 23

Letters to the Editor – Opinions

From Langdale to Egmont, the Sunshine Coast is an ocean playground on all accounts. Whether you like

kayaking, swimming, setting crab traps or just watching or-cas and seals swim by, the ocean provides an abundance of pleasure, food and employment. It is a defining element of our wonderful lifestyle here on the Coast.

World Oceans Day on June 8 will feature celebratory events around the globe.

The Government of Canada first proposed a World Oceans Day back at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Ja-neiro. Since then, a day to celebrate oceans has been marked in many countries around the globe, and in 2009 the Unit-ed Nations officially declared a World Oceans Day. Well done Canada!

The purpose of this day is to have people around the world realize what a precious resource our ocean is, and recognize the changes needed to become better caretakers of our oceans. Truly it is a day to learn, share and generally respect what these great waters provide for all of us.

Last year there were 600 events planned in 55 countries and these numbers are growing. Locally, you can do your part by taking the time to learn some new things about the ocean and its benefits along with just heading out and enjoying it for what it’s worth. It’s also a good time to rec-ognize that cutting down on herbicides and pesticides can help keep these pollutants from running off into the ocean.

World Oceans Day spotlights the need to learn more about protecting ocean wildlife by such simple actions as not disposing of fishing lines or plastic items in the water. Protection measures include being considerate of all sea life including sea birds, mammals and turtles by respecting nesting grounds (especially important to future stocks) and using a high level of care around delicate marine sanctuaries.

Most recently, a pod of orcas appeared in Porpoise Bay, herding and hunting a pod of dolphins or porpoises. While many enjoyed observing these magnificent marine mam-mals from the shore, boaters in the area buzzed very close to them, harassing and disturbing their hunt. This dis-ruptive behaviour by the boaters was later condemned on Facebook. Most Coast residents recognize and celebrate the great mammals returning to our waters and want to keep them safe, and their numbers growing.

Global pollution and poorly managed fisheries have re-sulted in dwindling numbers of many marine species. Sun-shine Coast resident Jay Ritchlin is a director of the David Suzuki Foundation and says “We’ve seen some positive de-velopments in the way Canada manages its oceans, however many challenges remain and everyone needs to play a part by supporting strong marine conservation and making the right seafood choices at the supermarket.”

The World Oceans Day theme for 2013 is ‘Together we have the power to protect the ocean’. Organizers are asking people to make a promise to change one thing in their lives that will help support the ocean, then upload a photo of yourself with that promise to Facebook or any social media site so that all your friends can see.

Since Sunshine Coast tourism, industry and our overall lives are so heavily influenced by the sea, it is important for us to show our support in whatever way we can so that future generations of Coast residents get to enjoy this won-derful ocean playground. Jim Dorey, Editor

Together we have the power to protect our seas

Don’t put out the welcome mat for wildlife

My name is Kim Drescher, and I am the Sunshine Coast WildSafeBC Community Coordinator. WildSafeBC has officially launched its inaugural program in order to reduce the amount of human/wildlife conflict in communities, through edu-cation, innovation, and co-operation. It is based on the successful Bear Aware model and can now address several other species, such as Coy-otes, Cougar, and Deer.

Spring has seen a vast in-crease in wildlife activity this year; in fact black bears were spotted in neighbourhoods as early as February. As I write this, more local black bears have been destroyed in the past weeks than the whole of the 2012 season.

Leaving garbage outside acts as an open invitation to wildlife to come to your property for food. Wildlife can become habituated to human refuse and other attractants. Black bears are always hungry; they can adapt to urban settings as long as there is easily ob-tainable food like tasty garbage, high protein bird/livestock feed, windfall, odorous compost, etc.

Once these animals are ac-cessing a non-natural food source and are habituated, they can pose a risk to public safety. For instance, a black bear may attempt to defend its food source - although most bears prefer to avoid

confrontation and will dis-play a defensive attack in the form of a bluff charge and vocalization (huffing, blow-ing, jaw popping).

Some strategies to avoid putting out the welcome mat would be to thin out brush to reduce cover around your outdoor areas, clean barbe-cues, aerate compost regu-larly, remove bird feeders, pick fruit/berries, feed pets indoors, use proper hus-bandry with chickens and other livestock, put up elec-tric fencing to protect crops/livestock, ensure vehicles are closed with all attractants removed, avoid the use of outdoor freezers/fridges, and place garbage on curb on the day of pick-up only.

Each time someone puts out their garbage (or a bucket of food in the eyes of a bear) before scheduled pick-up day, it is like load-ing a weapon. It can literal-ly become a death sentence for a bear. Keep our wild-life, wild and our commu-nity safe.

Information about differ-ent species and a list of at-tractants can be accessed at www.wildsafebc.com. The Wildlife Alert Reporting Program (WARP) is also on this site, so please feel free to use this mapping initiative to record sightings on the Sunshine Coast. For urgent matters, please call the Con-servation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277 or #7277 on cell phone.Kim Drescher, Sunshine Coast

How clean is our air?At a check-up appoint-

ment recently, I mentioned to my physician that my eyes are dry, gritty-feeling and ir-ritable; my throat is similar and I often experience what I consider more-than-normal thirst. I also have some loss of overall energy and a short-ness of breath. Blood tests, however, showed nothing that would account for this.

In the ‘chit-chat’ part of the visit, I mentioned the an-noyance of excessive cleaning related to the significant dust accumulations every day on my deck, in my home and on my car. My doctor asked specific questions about the source. The dust clearly comes from the gravel mine and has increased from bare-ly noticeable to oppressive in the seven years’ time I have lived in my current situa-tion. Regularly on dry days I observe monstrous clouds of dust as trucks race across roads on bare mine hillsides.

I questioned the doctor about health ramifications of breathing such levels of dust 24 hours a day, seven days a week. She said “lungs don’t appreciate it,” as proven by health difficulties associated with coal miners and the like. And she said she would heartily support studies to determine dust levels and their impact on local health.

Therefore, I encourage all concerned Coast residents to speak with your physi-cians and your local and/or provincial governments.

Our children are counting on us to safeguard a healthy environment. Nina Haedrich, Sechelt

Cowrie street still in limboThe Cowrie Street debacle

continues in Council. First it was a one-way street proposal that I think hurts business because the return access is too difficult along with back-ing up into a one-lane street could impede traffic.

Now the latest idea floated is a pedestrian mall. That means even less parking and could lead to a hangout mecca for street people. I feel closing Granville Street in Vancouver to traffic is what killed it and it has never re-ally recovered.

And a shuttle bus sounds costly and surely not neces-sary for the few blocks of business here. Giving tickets for parking over the two hour limit will discourage business especially if one wants to do lunch and shopping, not to mention the resentment it will cause.

In 40 years, I have never had a problem parking with-in one to two blocks of any business in Sechelt.

It’s common knowledge that supply and demand along with competitive pric-ing is what determines the sustainability of a business.

Leave it to the free market, Council. If taxpayers’ money is burning a hole in your psyches, put it down on the golf course debt. Andrea Smith, Halfmoon Bay


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Up The Creek is simply one of BC’s best little backpacker lodges with a strong emphasis upon sharing and community. Owners Martin & son Coulter invite their guests to enjoy sharing stories, laughter, food and more in the beautiful common areas.

This unique accommodation also places a strong emphasis on environ-mental stewardship, with discreet signs encouraging travelers to recycle, shorten their shower duration and turn out the lights. Linens are hung and air-dried; in the past six years, not one bedsheet has ever seen a dryer.

Visitors are encouraged to use local transit and leave the car at home, or to ride their bike. Martin says “perhaps my greatest success is to have all 17 bed spaces filled and not a single car in the driveway – and then find most of the travelers sharing a dinner who three hours ago didn’t even know each other.”

Up The Creek surely is the place to be, with a paddle, a bike or a good book to read while relaxing in a hammock.

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Grand opening launches Target Marine in style

Target Marine, Cana-da’s only producer of

certi� ed organic farmed white sturgeon, o� cially launched its Northern Divine sturgeon and cav-iar processing facility on Wednesday May 29.

Professionally catered with samples of all their food products beautifully dis-played on silver platters and quality champagne to wash it down, the celebration of-fered the public a chance to view the facility and the world-renowned products now drawing attention – and economic bene� ts – to the Sunshine Coast.

Target Marine is a BC owned aquaculture enter-prise with sturgeon hatch-ery, grow-out sites, and processing plant all located here on the Coast.

Over � shing resulted in collapse of wild � sheries that once supplied most of the world’s caviar. As part of its commitment to pre-serving the environment while helping meet the world’s growing demand for food, Target Marine began rearing its � rst gen-eration of white sturgeon in 2000. Some of those � sh are now ready for harvest, and Target is now supply-ing a growing market with its healthy, eco-friendly product. As of December 2012, Target Marine was certi� ed organic by both the Global Trust and the Canadian Organic Aqua-culture Standards group. � eir farmed sturgeon has been labeled as sustainable seafood by Ocean Wise and recommended by Sea Choice and the Monterey Bay Aquarium - Seafood Watch program.

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The professionally catered grand opening reception at Target Marine featured their certi� ed organic and locally produced caviar. PHOTOS JIM DOREY

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Every Sunday from May through to October, browse the Roberts Creek Heart Market (in the central gar-den of the Heart of the

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Creek complex) for local artisan wares, locally-grown organic produce and great live music. Recently, the market featured Ananda the Cheese Man from Sun-Creek Farms, Soleia from Om Made Creations, Ka-lawna from In� nity Heal-ing Room, Colleen from Craighaven Farms and An-nette from Easter Egg Farms. � e market runs from 11am until 2pm; new vendors are warmly welcomed. Applica-tions are available at Roberts Creek Health Food Store. More info at www.heartmarket.ca

� e Creek’s Gumboot Restaurant with a new, re-freshed menu keeps to the theme of fresh and local,

producing much of their own vegetables and salad greens in their backyard gar-den and purchasing from local suppliers wherever pos-sible. During the summer, live music at the restaurant’s gazebo draws patrons to the patio area to enjoy the warm summer breezes. Next door, the Gumboot Café features fresh and organic baked treats and snacks. � e walls of this funky co� eehouse regularly host exhibitions of local artists’ works, and the tiny space frequently features live music. On Sat-urday, June 8 at 8 pm catch Subcodes 03 at the Café. � is Laboratrio Produc-tion features Coat Cooke on sax, Kedrick James on

electronics and vocals, Brad Muirhead on trombone, Barry taylor on drums and Giorgio Magnanensi on electronics. Locals in the know like to enjoy local chef Rashmi Singh’s homemade curry creations, which are only available for take-out and only on � ursday eve-nings. Using only the best local organic ingredients when available, Curry in the Creek produces healthy, de-licious vegetarian and meat entrees and snacks. Curry in the Creek has been running for several years and many people wouldn’t know what to eat � ursday night if not for Rashmi’s amazing meals to go. More info at www.curryinthecreek.com

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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 7 A Cappella Strait and Choralations Children’s Choir8 pm at the Highland Centre, Gibsons June 7Public Readings by writers from Chatelech Secondary, 3-5pm at Rockwood Pavilion, SecheltJune 8 A Cappella Strait and Choralations Children’s Choir8 pm at St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, SecheltJune 7 - 9Pender Harbour Blues Festival various venueswww.penderharbourbluesfestival.comJune 8Subcodes 038pm at The Gumboot CafeJune 8 - 9Home and Cottage Show 100 exhibitorsGibsons Community Centre June 8 - 16Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival week www.coastjazz.comJune 9Vivaldi Chamber Choir performs Shakespear’s SongbookSt. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt 2pmJune 9Asian Cooking Series: Vegetarian Dishes11am-2pm in Roberts Creek $20,Call 778-462-2063June 12 Opening Reception for Texture, 7pmat The Sunshine Coast Arts Council , SecheltJune 21PechaKucha: Grown-up version of Show & Tell. Various short presentations, 8-10pm at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, Secheltwww.suncoastarts.comJune 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 29Malaspina RegattaPender Harbour sailing racewww.gardenbaysailingclub.comJune 29 - July 6BC Bike Racefrom Vancouver to Whistler www.bcbikerace.comJuly 1Canada Day celebrations Gibsons, Sechelt, Pender HarbourJuly 3Sechelt Outdoor Festival www.secheltoutdoorfestival.com

July 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 beachJuly 27 - 28Sea Cavalcadevarious events and locations in Gibsons www.seacavalcade.caAug. 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 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 15O� The Edge Brat Race biking eventwww.o� theedge.orgSept 20 - 22Pender Harbour Jazz Festival various locationswww.phjazz.caOct 5Pender Harbour Fall Faire Madeira ParkOct 6Fall Fairepresented by One Straw Society Roberts Creek Hall www.onestraw.caOct 12 - 13Gibsons Fall Fair Quality Gardens, Pratt Rd. www.gibsonsfallfair.orgOct. 17 - 27Sechelt Arts Festival Various locations www.secheltartsfestival.com

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Jazz Week: June 8-13June 8 • 12:30-2pm ...... Charlotte Wrinch & Steve Giltrow at Gibsons Public LibraryJune 8 • 8pm ................ *Con Fusion Dance - Karen Graves, Johannes & Panos Grames, Paul Bergman, Randall Stoll at Gibsons Legion June 9 • 1-3pm ............. NEW! Jazz Jam at Gibsons LegionJune 9 • 5pm ................ Anagram - Anna Lumiere, Graham Ord at Chaster’s Restaurant/Bonniebrook LodgeJune 10 • 7pm ............... Vocal Jazz Delights - presented by Niki Webber at Leo’s Tapas & GrillJune 11 • 7pm ............... Karen Graves & Blair Lewis at Sita’s Spag and SudsJune 12 • 7pm ............... Verna Chan Quartet - Sacha Fassaert, Paul Steenhuis & John Rule at Blackfish PubJune 13 • 7pm ............... A Jazz Fest Tradition: Luci Herder, Jim McGillveray, Doug Edwards & special guests at Leo’s Tapas & Grill

Jazz Weekend: June 14-16June 14 • 8pm .............. *Steve Giltrow Quartet with Giltrow, Grunenberg, Norman, Rule at Gibsons Public Art GalleryJune 15 • 12-5pm ......... *NEW! Street Festival with 5 Bands: Celso Machado, Legion of Flying Monkeys, Penfold/Lumiere Hugh Fraser Quintet, Tambura Rasa with Flamenco Dancer Special ‘Festival Dancers’, Stiltwalkers, crafts, food, displays and more, at Gower Point RoadJune 15 • 7pm ............... Jazz Group of Seven at Boomers, Sunnycrest MallJune 15 • 9pm .............. *Soulstream, dance at Roberts Creek HallJune 16 • 11am ............. Ali Milner Jazz Brunch, vocals/piano at Leo’s Tapas & GrillJune 16 • 1:30-4:30pm 3 Bands - Creek Big Band, WAG a capella & Mimosa at Winegarden ParkJune 16 • 5pm............... Jazz vespers - Jacquie Allan Quartet at St. Bart’s Church

Tickets at Gaia’s Fair Trade, Strait Music & MELOmania ( *indicates cover charge )

www.coastjazz.comJazz Fest June 8 - 16

Tambura RasaSoulstreamHugh Fraser

Jazz Week celebrates its 10-year anniversary this

year. In 2003, Festival or-ganizers decided to include a week of live music in lo-cal restaurants during the week leading up to Festival Weekend. � is provided an opportunity for our many talented musicians to per-form, for more local restau-rants and venues to get in-volved and for the audience to enjoy and support even more live music. Jazz Week instantly became a popular event for everyone and is now completely integrated with the Festival itself.

Grames brothers come home to Jazz WeekJIM DOREYEDITOR

� is year there will be two new jazz week events, both at the Gibsons Le-gion. Saturday, June 8, dance to the sounds of homegrown musicians Pa-nos and Johannes Grames, local Gibsons gal Karen Graves, Randall Stoll and Paul Bergman – all part of the band called Con Fu-sion. � is well named band will serve up a combination of reggae, rock, R&B and jazz. On Sunday, June 9 sit down (or sit in) for an afternoon ‘Jazz Jam’, giving locals a chance to come out and join in or sit back and toast the jammers.

� e regular Jazz Week will begin at the Library Satur-

day, June 8, with Charlotte Wrinch and Steve Giltrow, while Anna Lumiere and Graham Ord of Anagram will perform on Sunday at Chaster’s Restaurant. Leo’s will host Nikki Weber’s vo-cal jazz groups on Monday and Sita’s will bring you Karen Grwaves on sax and Blair Lewis on guitar on Tuesday. � e Black� sh Pub is another new venue this year and will be hosting the Verna Chan Quartet. � e Jazz Week will wind up with a party at Leo’s with Luci Herder, Jim McGillveray, Doug Edwards and friends � ursday, June 13.

Our local restaurants will continue to host events as

the new Boomers Burger Bar will present the Jazz Groups of Seven on Satur-day at 7pm, after your day at the festival itself and be-fore heading out to the big dance with Soulstream at Roberts Creek Hall. Next morning, back at Leo’s it’s the ever favourite Sunday Jazz Brunch at 11:00am with the delectable young and talented Ali Milner, back by popular demand.

� e only ticketed Jazz Week event is Con Fusion at the Legion, otherwise call the restaurants in advance for reservations as they sell out early. Look for all the details at coastjazz.com or facebook.com/coastjazz.

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And what if the incubator for all of this innovation was Gibsons ?

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We share a fragile planet. Though vast, its resources are not infinite. The air, water, land and countless array of living things upon which we depend to sustain our interdependent ecosystem, indeed life as we know it, are all increasingly threatened.

Will there be enough left for us? Perhaps. But ours is the first generation in history where the race to the bottom is not just against each other. It is against our children. And grandchildren. And all the generations after them. What will be our legacy ?

Imagine that instead of taking as much as we can get before it’s all gone, we could live in a way that gave something back? In fact, what if we lived in a place where even our own homes gave more back to the environment than they extracted from it?

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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 Cove 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 right 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.

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many ways, Sunshine Coast families have busier sched-ules than previous genera-tions. Many extracurricular activities, including hockey, require a nearly year-round commitment, but busy schedules become a lot less hectic when the school year ends. Once school is out,

kids used to a fully-pro-grammed schedule might � nd themselves with time on their hands. � is can be good for children, as a little rest and relaxation during their summer months will allow them some time to explore their surroundings and develop their creativity. It’s important for young people to stay physically active through the summer months. Studies show that active children are more ca-pable of coping with stress

and tend to have higher self-esteem than those who do not include vigorous play as part of their regular routines. Summer is the time when many families go on vacation, so why not choose a vacation that in-volves some outdoor activi-ties? Plan a trip that includes hiking, kayaking, swim-ming, or other adventures that get the whole family out and about. Such a trip might inspire kids to em-brace an activity more fully,

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getting them o� the couch not only while they’re on vacation but also when they return home for the rest of summer. Another great out-doors option for children is learning the pleasures of growing things and gar-dening in general. Parents can embrace this as an op-portunity to teach the value of eating locally-produced foods and the positive im-pact ‘home-grown’ has on the environment. Garden-ing is a fun and educational hobby that requires a lot of elbow grease and pays o� in both fresh food and physi-cal dividends. Also, as food security issues grow in im-portance around the world, understanding the process of where food comes from becomes more and more important. � e One Straw Society o� ers a number of initiatives and programs for novice gardeners, and are happy to answer questions. Keeping children active by keeping the whole family active through the summer months will pay dividends in better health and well-be-ing when school, and those busy routines, begin again in the fall.


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In its final submission to the Northern Gateway

Pipeline Joint Review Panel, the Province of British Co-lumbia stated it cannot sup-port the project as presented because Northern Gateway has been unable to address British Columbians’ envi-ronmental concerns.

“British Columbia thor-oughly reviewed all of the evidence and submissions made to the panel and asked substantive questions about the project including its route, spill response capac-ity and financial structure to handle any incidents,” said Environment Minister Terry Lake. “Our questions were not satisfactorily answered during these hearings.”

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sidered the evidence that has been presented to the Joint Review Panel,” said Lake. “The panel must determine if it is appropriate to grant a certificate for the project as currently proposed on the basis of a promise to do more study and planning af-ter the certificate is granted. Our government does not believe that a certificate should be granted before these important questions are answered.”

In April 2012, the Joint Review Panel released 199 potential conditions that could form part of an au-thorization for the Northern Gateway Pipeline project if it received federal approval. In preparing the final argu-ment submission, the prov-

ince’s legal and technical experts analyzed the condi-tions and determined that they must be strengthened to meet BC’s interests and requirements.

To go ahead with the project, the provincial government requires suc-cessful completion of the environmental review pro-cess, world-leading marine and land oil spill response, legal requirements regard-ing Aboriginal and treaty rights to be addressed and a fair share of the fiscal and economic benefits of a pro-posed heavy-oil project that reflect the level, degree and nature of the risk borne by the province, the environ-ment and taxpayers. Submitted

BC makes final written argument to Northern Gateway Panel

On Sunday, May 26 the founding donors

of the Sunshine Coast Bo-tanical Garden were hon-oured with the unveiling of a Founders’ Tree wall sculp-ture. Over 100 founders’ names were inscribed, cel-ebrating the early planning and volunteer work that laid the foundation of the Botanical Garden.

The Botanical Garden Society was formed in 2002. Since that time, the Garden has become a com-munity treasure, a source of beauty, and a centre for learning about the interde-pendence of plants and ani-mals. Thousands of visitors come to garden each year.

Major funding from the federal and provincial

government during the 2008/9 economic down-turn enabled such ground work as fencing, roads, parking, a new multipur-pose building in 2009 – 2010. At that time, a five-year Grow the Garden Campaign kick-started the creation of the Garden.

In October 2010, with a significant donation from the Sparling family, the Sparling Pavilion opened. It is now used for educa-tional Garden events, and rented for weddings, busi-ness meetings, and private functions.

“Thanks to the vision of those early advocates and the generosity of all our donors, the Garden is now a place for tourists to

visit, a place for all us of to learn and a place simply to enjoy,” said Lynne Bog-ardus, Fundraising Chair. “We are so grateful to our funders, both public and private, who recognize the importance of this project to the Coast.”

The sculpture was created by artist Peter Forbes of Bar-rel Carving in North Van-couver. Until 2014, addi-tional names will be added of donors whose total dona-tions amount to $1000 or more. A variety of sponsor-ships are available, includ-ing Buy-a-Brick, Adopt-a-Bench or Adopt-a-Tree.

For more information, please visit: www.coastbo tanicalgarden.org Submitted

Founders’ Tree sculpture unveiled

Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden founding members and donors unveil the Found-ers’ Tree at the Garden. L-R: Lynne Bogardus, Glenn Lewis, Shelley McDade and Paddy Wales proudly show off the wall sculpture. PhoTo SuBMiTTeD

One lucky non-profit organization will have

the opportunity to work with singer-songwriter Low-ry Olafson to create a catchy theme song that they can use to raise awareness for their worthy cause.

A theme song is a very effective marketing tool. The non-profit and service organizations that Lowry has worked with in the past have used their song to raise funds, increase member-ship, and inspire their team.

The Lakes Animal Friend-ship Society recently par-ticipated in a ThemeShop session and society president Valerie Ingram says the re-sulting theme song, “Teach My Person How to Love Me,” has been a fantastic way

Free theme song for worthy causeProfessional singer-song-writer and ThemeShop.ca facilitator Lowry Olafson is running a contest offer-ing non-profits, charities, service organizations, sports teams and recreation clubs the opportunity to win a free theme song for their cause.

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to share their message about animal care and compassion.

“Our song is being used for humane education and other animal welfare activi-ties around the world - on at least four continents!” she says. “We continue to be overwhelmed with the re-sponse… We really can’t say enough about it!”

Lowry Olafson is a singer-songwriter, violinist, and guitar player who has toured the globe. He is an avid sailor and lives with his wife and daughter here on the Sun-shine Coast.

The deadline for entry to the free theme song contest is June 18. For contest de-tails www.themeshop.ca

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Garden TourNine different gardens were opened to 120 visitors in halfmoon Bay and at The Shores in West Sechelt raising over $2500 for St. Mary’s hospital. L-R: Sue Lowell and Carole Murray, members of the St. Mary’s Auxiliary (halfmoon Bay). PhoTo ALLAN FoReST


On June 3 at Gibsons Town Hall, Mayor Wayne Rowe and SCRD Chair Garry Nohr signed the Bulk Water Agreement signifying a long term partnership between the Town of Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast Regional District for the provision of high quality water to the Upper Gibsons neighbourhood. This agreement will provide certainty for the Town of Gibsons to implement their Upper Gibsons neighbourhood plan over the next 25 years and the commitment necessary for the SCRD to plan and fund the infrastructure improvements necessary to sustain the provision of water services to the south coast over this same time frame. More info at www.gibsons.ca PHOTO SUBMiTTeD

Ensuring quality water supply for Gibsons

of them – we are here to help them achieve it,” says Stephanie Cadieux, Minis-ter of Children and Family Development.

A variety of private com-munity events have been held throughout the prov-ince during the week. A provincial celebration, held

Notice. Listen. Respect. Stand with BC chil-

dren and youth in care. This powerful slogan was

written by a group of young people two years ago to help create a week celebrating chil-dren and youth in care while combating negative stereo-types and social stigmas.

The third annual BC Child and Youth in Care Week ends this Sunday, June 8. “This week is about celebrating the diversity, accomplishments and resil-ience of children and youth in and from care across the province. We want these young people to know that we are committed to car-ing for and supporting them and that – no matter what success means to each

BC honours children and youth in careApproximately 8,200 children and youth are in government care in BC

This week is about celebrating the diversity,

accomplishments and resilience of children and

youth in and from care across the province.

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on Wednesday, June 5, at the Vancouver Public Li-brary featured an awards ceremony honouring 12 children in care for their strength, leadership and in-spiration to others.

The Ministry of Children and Family Development has worked with several key partners including the Fed-eration of BC Youth in Care Networks, the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents, the BC Federation of Fos-ter Parent Associations, the Adoptive Families Associa-tion of BC and the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC - as well as the children and youth themselves.

To learn morea, see www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster/incare_week

BC Timber Sales plans to log ‘The Elphinstone living Garden-forest’

elphinstone Logging Focus (eLF) supporters visit a controversial cutblock which they believe may be in danger of clearcutting. PHOTO SUBMiTTeD

At a ribbon-cutting cer-emony on Monday,

June 3, Parkland developer Blaine Hagedorn handed over the site’s newly-built tennis courts to the Town of Gibsons Parks Depart-ment. “We’re really happy to have this facility open ahead of schedule,” said Hagedorn.

“We’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” said representatives from a lo-cal seniors’ tennis group.

The group noted their preferred court in Broth-ers Park disappeared when construction began on the Gibsons and Area Com-munity Centre, about five years ago. They quickly be-gan a game, once the for-malities ended.

The tennis courts sit above Parkland’s geother-mal exchange coils, which collect and distribute heat among the development’s homes.

Hagedorn noted that the new tennis courts are easily accessible from the nearby malls along the pathway network, and hoped that many residents would dis-cover and enjoy the facil-ity and the Town’s newest neighbourhood.

The Town Parks Depart-ment will now maintain the courts and administer the facility’s bookings.Heather Jeal, Contributing Writer

parkland lobs tennis courts to Town

Elphinstone Logging Fo-cus (ELF) recently com-

pleted a field study of an area they call a ‘Living-Gar-den Forest’. This old, natu-ral forest is part of the Dry Maritime Western Hemlock Zone, with a sustainable component of Douglas Fir and falls within proposed BC Timber Sales (BCTS) block TFL A87126. This block, located between Clack & Gough Creeks above Roberts-Flume FSR, has been surveyed for clear-cut logging.

The Elphinstone Living-Garden Forest contains many old-growth characteristics on a gentle slope facing the Sal-ish Sea. With high bio-diver-sity, recreational, and tourism values, the site contains signs of elk, deer and bear and stepped-pool streams provide an ideal amphibian habitat. Beneath the trees, many as-sociated plants, mushrooms, ferns, and mosses flourish, while dead-standing trees serve as part of the soil-form-ing process.

According to its web-site, BCTS has a 29.2ha

block surveyed, and possi-bly an adjacent 15ha block (A59763) to be sold this fall. Both sites are on shish-alh (Sechelt) traditional territory. To date, there has been no public input.

“The concern we have with this logging is that it will increase the fragmen-tation of the upper section of the Elphinstone slopes”, says Ross Muirhead of ELF. “A zone of approximately 150ha has already been logged between Clack & Gough Creeks decreasing the bio-diversity up here. Rampant logging has oc-curred since the late 90’s when a local, land use plan-ning process was quashed by the Ministry of Forests. A moratorium on future logging needs to be issued until a new land use plan is brought forward; otherwise a new round of war-in-the-woods is imminent. We’re not against harvesting in tree farms, but for heaven’s sake, leave these older, intact for-ests alone,” Muirhead states.

“Last year’s BCTS cut block, that destroyed the

TrailFest Wagon Forest, is only one kilometre away,” Hans Penner of ELF remarks. “The popular TrailFest Wag-on Road trail was used as a falling boundary for that log-ging, and now a little further east, BCTS wants to log right

across it – this should a big concern to the mountain bike community. This is a gazette trail (recorded on all official maps) and is a connector for hikers and bikers across these slopes. This forest is also a key part of the 1,500Ha

expanded Mt. Elphinstone Provincial Park, noted in the Roberts Creek Official Com-munity Plan. We can’t allow destruction of this old, intact forest to happen.”

ELF calls upon BCTS to meet with Sunshine Coast

residents to discuss their logging plans in the Elphin-stone Living-Garden Forest.

For more information contact: Elphinstone Log-ging Focus, 604-740-5654, www.loggingfocus.orgSubmitted


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The return of warm weather marks the re-

turn of summer road trips for many Sunshine Coast-ers. Whether heading out to the Okanagan or o� to parts unknown, hitting the open road with the windows down is a time-honored tradition for driv-ers of all ages. A traditional family trip can be a won-derful adventure or a disas-trous event if drivers don’t properly prepare their ve-hicles for these travels. A quick, simple and cheap

Be sure to get a quick summer vehicle checkup before you head out on the road. PHOTO JIM DOREY

Time to get the car ready for that summer road trip‘Just can’t wait to get on the road again’

JIM DOREYEDITOR

� x is to clear foggy head-light lenses. Many summer road trippers travel at night so days can be spent soak-ing up sun at the beach or lake. Before heading out, inspect headlight lenses to see if sand, salt, ozone and road debris have dulled or yellowed them to a point where vision can be im-paired, placing drivers and passengers at risk. Foggy lenses don’t require an ex-pensive headlight replace-ment. A lens renew kit eas-ily cleans up and polishes dull headlight lenses and restores them to like new condition, improving your

car’s lighting and driver visibility.

Next, lift the hood and check the battery. Over time, battery terminals and cables corrode, creat-ing a bad connection that will cause the battery to malfunction and require it to be replaced. Remem-ber to clean the battery periodically as part of rou-tine vehicle maintenance. Tighten up any loose parts, such as exhaust clamps, li-cense plates, and interior trim panels that can create rattles and cause parts to get damaged or fall o� . Be sure to address windshield

nicks. Nicks and chips in the windshields are a com-mon problem regardless of the season. � ese nicks and cracks need to get � xed as soon as possible to prevent them from spreading and resulting in the need for a windshield replacement.

Tires might be the most important things to check on the vehicle. After all, the tires are the things on the car that make contact with the road. Tread depth is important. When even a moderate summer thunder storm strikes, the traction and stopping capabilities of tires nearing the end of their service life can be substantially reduced, particularly at highway speeds. Su� cient tread depth is what allows tires to grip rain covered roads and provide the traction required for control and braking capability. As ev-ery driver who has ever had to make a panic stop on a rain-slicked highway knows, the ability to stop quickly can spell the dif-ference between a stress-ful driving experience and con� dent cruise. Proper tire in� ation is essential in all driving conditions. Tire under-in� ation increases stopping distance and hampers performance by lessening vehicle stability, particularly when corner-ing. An under-in� ated tire also wastes fuel because it does not roll as easily as it is intended. � e increased rolling resistance, which worsens with the degree of under-in� ation, requires the vehicle’s motor to burn more fuel to push the ve-hicle down the road.

Finally, top up all � uids or have any one of our lo-cal service professionals take care of these things for you before you head out on your summer vacation. Road trips should be fun and a small amount of care ahead of time will save you money and heartache down the road.

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400 AUTOMOTIVEMotorcycle: 1980 Honda, 1200 cc, red in colour. $2500 obo. 604-886-9325. p23

CARS FOR SALE1993 Nissan Maxima car, 4 door, power sun roof, power doors, seat, spoiler, dual cam. Must see. New battery and manual. $1450 obo. 604-740-7566 or 778-462-2230. p23

MARINE9 FT Pontoon boat with a new electric trolling motor. $225. 604-886-0492. p23

800 REAL ESTATE RENTALS

APARTMENTS & SUITESSechelt: 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

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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

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Banjos, � ve string. Golf clubs with R9 Taylor drive. 604-740-1079. p23

Wheeled walker, $90. Walking cane, $20. Hearing aid, $500. 2x – 4x used men’s clothing, various prices. Call 604-886-4269. p23

Bicycle, new, ladies Giant Sedona XS 24 Speed. X-road and upright position for cruising. $375 obo. 604-740-1454. p23

Beautiful quilt, 92” x 97”, suits queen or king sized bed. Comes with 4 matching pillowcases and matching pair of � tted sheets. Near new, beige w/rose pattern. $120, obo. 604-886-3620. p23

Lumber: 2x12’s, 2x10’s, 2x8’s, 2x6’s, 6 inch siding, plus extras. Exc deal at $350. 604-740-7566 or 778-462-2230. p23

Walker with basket, brakes and seat. In good condition. $60. Call 604-885-9643. p24

Fridge, 17 cu.ft, with separate freezer, clean and in good working order. Great for vacation property. $75 obo. Call 604-885-0610. p24

GARAGE SALESESTATE BUYER. 604-740-6474. b23

Multi-family Sale! Furniture, clothes, toys, electronics, antiques, kayak. 7470 Redroo� s Rd., HMB, Saturday June 8, 10am – 3pm. p23

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

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

WANTEDROLEX & vintage & other quality watches wanted in any cond, call 604-740-6474. b23

Buying vintage weapons, badges, medals, ri� es, guns etc. 604-740-6474. b23

CASH for your unwanted mo-torhomes, trailers, boats, cars, trucks, etc. 604-886-7341. b23

Wind sur� ng equipment, new or old, bits and pieces. 604-989-9997. p23

FREEFREE APPRAISAL of your gold & silver items etc. 604-740-6474. b23

Glass, thousands of pounds in various sizes, good for green-houses or projects of any kind. Call 604-885-5420. f23

Bamboo poles for gardening and � owering perennials. 604-886-3634. f23

LOST / FOUNDLost: Samsung cell phone in black case, lost near the IGA in Gibsons. Call 778-462-2230. f23

Lost:: Surf board o� Davis Bay. Brand is Slingshot, Celritas, 5’ 8”. White with green/black accents. Pads and foot straps - 3 � ns. Lost on May 30 - wind was coming from SE. 604-839-1341. REWARD. f23

Found: Set of � ve keys on Pilsner Urquell keychain, one for Chevy. Claim at Eye-Deal Optical, Gib-sons Plaza. f23

Found: Ladies prescription glasses, green frame with 5 rhinestones on each arm. Found by the logs on Da-vis Bay/Chapman Creek beach, Wed, April 17. Call 604-885-7130. p23

Found: Set of two keys on a ring, found behind the IGA in Madeira Park, Wed April 23. Call 778-487-2012. f23

Found: Mens gold ring with large initials on the front “WCS”, near Elphinstone Secondary in Gib-sons. Call 604-740-0381. f23

Found: Ladies silver/gold wrist watch, found on Teredo St. noon on May 6. Call 604-885-2630. f23

Found: Walker, maroon in colour, w/basket, found in Ebbtide Vil-lage. Call 604-885-7076. f23

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100 ANNOUNCEMENTSPHYSIO PATIENTS: Cathy Poole & Roman Horat thank their pa-tients. We hope to serve you at MOVEMENT WORKS PHYSIO, coming soon to Gibsons. b24

BC Schizophrenia Society Sun-shine Coast Branch AGM and Social Evening. Friday June 14, 5:00 pm Davis Bay Hall, 5123 Davis Bay Rd. “Dealing with Psychosos: a guided self-care toolkit” by Special Guest Dr. Tom Ehmann. Bu� et Dinner by donation. All welcome. b24

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

PERSONALSPrivate Retirement Boating – www.cariad.ca p24

Alanon/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 problems but you don’t know how to stop, maybe we can help. Alcoholics Anony-mous. 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, organized movements. Enjoy these gentle, no-sweat classes and eliminate pain, inhibited movement and restricted range of motion. Great for rehab as well as general maintenance. Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Davis Bay Community Hall or customized, hands-on ses-sions by appt. 604-885-9064 or [email protected] btfn

300 MARKETPLACERE Décor Consignment. Need a gift for your summer visitors? We have one of the best selections of recycled décor and gifts anywhere. Or bet-ter 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 tables, lamps, ass’t small fur-niture, and mirrors. Always stylish, always a� ordable. www.redecor.ca www.facebook.com/redecorsechelt. 5699 Cowrie St., Sechelt. 604-885-5884. b24

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLESGold & Silver buyer. Top dollar paid. Jewelry, coins, etc. 604-740-6474. b23

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALETwo electric bikes, like new, need batteries. $400 each obo. Call 604-351-5823. p23

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May 30, 2013

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Obit-WilliamBryson 1123BRYSON, William David (Bill)

Passed away peacefully on May 28, 2013 at age 72, af-

ter a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He will be remem-bered and cherished in the hearts of his daughters Kendra (Chuck) Edstrand, Shari (Sam) Barranti, their mother Sandie Bryson (his former wife of 37 years), sons-in-law Jons Edstrand, Jody Barranti, grandchildren Bryson, Jayden, Skyler and Rya, and his loving and devoted friend Pat Powell. Bill will be remem-bered most for his love of the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting with good friends, as well as his time spent as the manager of the NSWC Flames Junior B hockey team. Some of his fondest memories were of his travels to Spain, the Mayan Riviera, and the Northwest Territories. He was a very dedicated father who could always be seen at his daughters’hockey, ringette, or soccer games and at swim meets. It is important for everyone to know that his kind, considerate nature and sense of humor remained with him until the end. Bill will be thought of often by his many friends that he met along his life journey. If you were lucky enough to be one of them, please join us and raise a glass to Bill at his Celebration of Life, Friday, July 12, 2013 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Capilano Golf and Country Club, West Vancouver. Please RSVP to [email protected], or if you have any questions. In lieu of flow-ers, donations in his honor may be made to The North Shore Hospice or The Canadian Cancer Society.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE WANTED

June 6, 2013

Key Property class 11231 col x 2.25

APTSSechelt: lrg 1 bdrm. apt, close to shops & restaurants. $695/mo Available now. NS/NP. call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca

COMMERCIALSechelt: 1000 sqft new comm space available 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

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

Drywall Finishing since 1992. Dust-less and occupied spaces. Com-mercial & Residential. Renovations and new construction. WCB. Ref-erences. No job too small. Derek Thomas, 604-989-3401. bmo

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

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

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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HELP WANTED - GENERALExperienced and reliable house-cleaner wanted in Gibsons area. Call 604-925-9276. b24

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Tip of the Week:� e � rst of two 2013

eclipse seasons o� cially ends tomorrow at the exact mo-ment of the New Moon. It occurs in Gemini at 8:56am PDT. Although the three eclipses are behind us – two lunar with a solar in between – do you think they left an impression? � e e� ects can be subtle, especially when it is unclear what to look for or expect. But with a little bit of awareness we can see, feel, notice and realize the activa-tions that have taken place leaving their mark and in� u-ence forever more.

From a wider angle, 2013 is proving to be very event-ful so far and this trend will escalate. � is � rst year of a whole new era, accord-ing to Mayan Cosmology, is certainly living up to its forecast as a transforma-tional one. As well, the Year of the Chinese Water Snake should be quite evident by now. � e snake year tends to have a back and forth sort of wiggle, producing a wa-vering sense of con� dence.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)� e e� ects of this trans-

formational time are evident to many. � is will prove es-pecially true over the next few weeks. Your energy levels should be running high, con-tributing to a punchy, rebel-lious and impulsive mood. � e release valve to this high pressure system is to focus on your own change and avoid projecting on to others.Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

If you have not already made good use of this extra-expansive cycle that has been lingering since last year, now is your opportunity. You know that saying, “if you snooze you lose…” well, take it as a hint. � e creative po-tential of this time requires that you dig a little deeper and push a little harder. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

� is New Moon in your sign should come as a wel-come break. � is is your heads-up to make the most of it and cover lost ground. � e pace may have been frus-trating over the past while in terms of progress. At best it has been a time of seeding and germination. Now the sprouts are coming through. Expect accelerated growth.Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)You are entering an extra-

delicate period. You may have to dip even deeper into your inner reservoir of faith. Prayer, meditation, retreat, more rest time, reaching

out for support, exercising positive thoughts and spoken words and, perhaps above all, keeping your imagination in check will all prove valuable.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)Change continues to snap

and crackle in the air. Some of it is intentional and due to your own deliberate choices and actions while some of it may be taking you by sur-prise. � e time is right to increase your scope of com-munications and extend your reach beyond familiar bounds. Diplomacy remains extra important and includes win/win negotiations.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Your public and profes-

sional spheres will largely be activated by this lunar cycle. It is important that you be focused and disciplined and that you do your homework. � is includes research, train-ing, outreach and calculated risk taking. If you are not sure of your direction, focus to de-termine what seems best and ask for guidance as necessary.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Your energy levels have

been rising and this trend will continue. � is new cycle will present the opportuni-ties and inspiration to break through inner and outer lines of resistance. � e inner lines include potentially limiting beliefs, attitudes, perceptions and self-concepts. Intend to keep an open mind, listen more and talk less to create a dynamic momentum.Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

A deep theme called ‘the dual desires of the soul’ is not only a core life theme, it is very active now. It implies the process of deciphering whether it is better to move away from or towards the source. Both have their time

and place. Moving towards source is deeper and more serious yet can prove very empowering.Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

Plenty of stimulating events and activity on rela-tionship fronts should be keeping you busy now and over the coming weeks. � is is likely to be an expansive and opportune time. � is cy-cle began last year and now is coming to another peak. Be willingly and actively letting go of (in fact, clearing) the old to make way for the new.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)

You have entered an im-portant cycle calling for im-provement. � is can apply to a variety of fronts yet is most likely to be needed in the overall quality of your lifestyle. Your daily rhythm and routine requires your attention and this includes your work. Fortunately, this is an extra-creative cycle. Be willing to give a lot to receive.Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)

If you feel due for some added playtime in your life, get excited because the op-portunity for some has ar-rived. � e season and the stars both are in alignment for fun. � is inspirational wave can also be used for more serious creative self-ex-pression. Include a measure of social activity and cultural stimulation in the mix.Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)� e creative focus and

potential of this cycle will be evident close to home. Since home is where your heart is, this could produce an urge to reach out and cover new ground as well. Your ambi-tions should be on a steady rise so you will feel moved to be productive. If you can, fo-cus on the home front � rst.

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45th Sunshine Coast Sea Cavalcade

Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, 2013

New this year: all Family Day events happening in beautiful Gibsons Landing!

Volunteer to be part of the fun!

Experience the action from the insideas a family or individual volunteer!

“SeaSide Family Fun”

For breaking news, to volunteer, to donate prizes or funds, visit us online at www.seacavalcade.ca

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Margaret at 604-886-0498 ([email protected])

or Conchita at 604.886.9648 ([email protected])

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Please note:Due to funding shortfalls, the Fraser Blues Aerial Demonstration Team and Logger Sports Demonstrations have been cancelled this year unless major sponsors will finance these events.

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SAturDAy:• Gibsons Mile Fun Run• Parade - traffic control and signage, setup and tear down tents,

stage, chairs• Family Day games and activities (Kids! Teens! Get involved!)• Golden Girl Celebration, Parade Marshal

and Sea Cavalcade Royals• Live Entertainment (Performers, Roadies! Get involved!)• Salmon BBQ after the parade• Virtues Treasure Hunt• Family Street Dance - new time 4-6:30pm• Marine Rescue Exercise • ‘Music Lights the Night’ Fireworks Display

SuNDAy:• Pancake Breakfast • Keats to Armours Beach Swim (Boaters! Get involved!)• Canoe Race (Paddlers! Get involved!)• Sea Cavalcade Regatta• Wooden Boat Display• Fashion Show• Party in the Park Wrap-up and Greek BBQ at Dougall Park

Due to safety concerns and requirement to open Gower Point Road to through traffic after 7pm on Saturday evening, there will be No entertainment, food vendors, or planned activities in Gibson’s Landing from 7pm until the Fireworks Display at 10pm. Due to geo-thermal field construction, nothing will take place at Brothers Park.

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Summer is a time for kids to have fun! It’s also a chance to learn and grow. For more than 100 years, we’ve provided fun camp adventures to kids ages 5 – 17 that combine new friendships, physical activity and personal growth to develop the potential of kids and youth. From day camps that get kids active and outside to exciting overnight camps, we’ve got something for everyone. Day camps available at various locations throughout Greater Vancouver; overnight camps available in Gibsons and Deka Lake.

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