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Daniel Sikorskyi rolled back into Sechelt on his Harley Davidson after completing

an amazing ride across the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline (NGP) route with friend, Paul Fletcher.

Simultaneously, the BC government has also just concluded its cross-examination at the Ed-monton Northern Gateway Pipeline (NGP) joint review panel. A key point to these meetings was that the NGP o� cials stated that insurance

coverage would likely amount to approximately $60 million, which should be su� cient to cover the costs of a spill. Further testimony by NGP of-� cials revealed that this amount falls far short of the estimated $767 million that the United States Transportation Safety Board calculated as the cost to clean up the Kalamazoo River Enbridge spill in 2010.

NGP o� cials also predicted that no more than one spill would occur every 250 years.

Using data from Enbridge’s own reports, the Polaris Institute calculated that 804 spills occurred on Enbridge pipelines between 1999 and 2010. � ese spills released approximately 168,645 bar-rels of crude oil into the environment.

Daniel said that the goal for his trip was to “meet the people along the way, � nd out what they thought, and tell their stories”. On his ride,

Daniel Sikorski and Paul Fletcher rode their motorcycles from Bruderheim AB, the start of the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline near Edmonton, along the pipeline route to Kitimat, BC. They stopped and met local people in order to fi nd out what all the fuss is about. PHOTO DANIEL SIKORSKI

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Welcome to all new and returning students!

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On Campus Jules Smith & Caroline DepatieCapilanoUniversity News

The regional campus of Capilano University in

Sechelt has been bustling since the hot days of August in preparation for the fall term. It is great to now have all our programs up and running with the arrival of both new and returning stu-dents, sta� and faculty. We have new cohorts for the Mountain Bike Operations, Professional Scuba Dive In-structor and Health Care Assistant programs.

Capilano University o� ers a range of courses this term from Leadership in Teams in the Business Administra-tion department to Health and Human Nutrition in the Human Kinetics depart-ment. � ese courses can be applied towards a variety of

educational goals such as a Professional Certi� cate in Business Administration, an Associate of Arts Degree or an Early Childhood and Care Diploma. � ey can also transfer to other univer-sities and be used as credit to-wards a full degree program.

Many of our students are enrolled in our prepa-ratory programs includ-ing Adult Basic Education and the English Language Settlement Assistance pro-gram. � ese programs will help you achieve your goals whether it is to earn your Grade 12 equivalency, im-prove your English language skills, or upgrade your skill-set in preparation for post-secondary education or employment. � ey are also open for continuous intake, so there is still time to reg-ister for preparatory courses for the fall term.

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to a range of services at no extra cost that support you to be successful in your cho-sen programs. � ese include academic advising, counsel-ing and learning support, � nancial aid and disability services. Our campus hosts student success workshops and special presentations throughout the academic year to enhance student’s learning opportunities.

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Good Luck with the Fall term everyone.

Since this Council was of-� cially sworn in to serve

the citizens of Sechelt, we have made signi� cant prog-ress toward our vision of cre-ating a bold and innovative community.

� e Request for Propos-als for expanded Wastewater Treatment Facilities has been issued. � is will be the larg-est capital project in the his-tory of Sechelt. � e request has been designed to bring forward proposals that will create one of the most mod-ern and e� cient wastewa-ter systems in the Province. It will be a state-of-the-art wastewater system that will provide Sechelt with the additional treatment capac-ity we need to extend sewer services within our existing community and to support growth. It will employ new technology to protect our

environment and deliver the highest standards possible for noise and odour control. It will create new opportunities for our community by recov-ering resources from waste-water and will provide the option of establishing a train-ing and innovations centre, showcasing our community as a leader in the � eld.

Sechelt has embarked on several improvements to our roads including completing the paving of Mason, Heri-tage and Sandpiper Roads in West Sechelt as well as a pe-destrian crosswalk at High-way 101 and Ocean Avenue. As well, we are looking at op-tions for a sustainable future for community access along the Trail Bay Foreshore.

Representatives of both Sechelt Council and the Sechelt Indian Band Coun-cil travelled to Campbell River to view that commu-nity’s marina operation. We discussed the project with the people who were in-volved in building and mar-keting this successful facility. � e two local Councils will

now focus on using what we learned, to look at the poten-tial for a marina in the area of downtown Sechelt.

We met with WestJet in order to showcase Sechelt’s intention of expanding our airport’s infrastructure. Our purpose was much broader than simply looking for po-tential passenger jet service and cheap � ights to Las Ve-gas from Sechelt, but was also focused on the possible location of airline mainte-nance and cargo business here instead of the more expensive alternatives in the Lower Mainland. � is type of industry could provide employment opportunities that keep families and our youth on the Coast. Sech-elt was one of just over 25 towns and cities from across Canada invited.

� ere is still much work to be done. With the recent arrival of Randy Stoyko, our new Chief of Innovation and Growth (CIG), we will be looking at the District’s internal operations, in order to better serve Sechelt.

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John Henderson Mayor, District of Sechelt

Moving forward with Council’s priorities

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

Some people on the Coast do not know that one

of the municipalities in the SCRD is the Sechelt In-dian Government District (SIGD). � e Sechelt In-dian Government District Enabling Act was passed in June 1988. On December 16, 1992, Sechelt Indian Band (SIB) adopted a bylaw that allowed the Band to be a municipality member in the SCRD. � e � rst director ap-pointed was Ben Pierre and the alternate was Garry Fe-schuk; the Band has been in attendance at SCRD board meetings since 1993.

Presently, Councillor Keith Julius is the SIB di-rector at SCRD with Chief Garry Feschuk as the alter-nate. � e Band and SCRD joined together 19 years ago and it is only recently that other regional districts have included the neighbour-ing First Nations bands as part of their regional board. It is obvious the SIB was visionary in realizing that cooperation and trust come

from all local governments working together.

Recently, the Sechelt Na-tion has produced a land use plan for their traditional territory, which is being in-corporated into the O� cial Community Plans (OCPs) in all SCRD regional areas. � is is an example of how other governments become aware of the local First Na-tion’s views on land use on the Sunshine Coast.

� e goals of the SCRD strategic plan include strengthening relations with all local govern-ments, improving avenues of communication, work-ing together on areas such as land use planning, and sharing or purchasing equipment together to minimize taxation. Even in these economic times, local governments are still getting grants from se-nior governments if they are working cooperatively with the local First Nation.

Like the municipalities of Gibsons and Sechelt, SIGD does not participate in all SCRD budget functions. SIGD has community ser-vices that the SCRD does not provide, and the Band funds these programs with their own municipal taxes.

Services might include roads, a� ordable housing, education, and policing.

It is important for an SIGD councillor to be part of SCRD board meet-ings because, through open dialogue among directors, everyone can understand the concerns of the whole Coast. � e First Nations can then help lobby for the other directors at SCRD—as these directors would for SIB—to the federal and provincial governments on local or whole Coast issues. A Protocol Agreement is in place to allow ongoing dis-cussions between the Band and SCRD. Meetings are regularly scheduled, but if any party has an issue, a meeting can be called for an immediate resolution. � e watershed agreement be-tween the Band and SCRD is a guiding document to protect our drinking water-sheds by working together.

Having all local govern-ments as part of the Sun-shine Coast Regional Dis-trict allows all members to work as one.

Please feel free to con-tact me either by email or phone on any issue. Cell: 604-741-2427 or [email protected].

Chatelech students, Sean Par� tt and Caleb Burnham, enjoying in the aftermath of the recent Cultus Lake Triathlon. Par� tt was thrilled with his Olympic 2:52 � nish of the 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike ride and 10 km run. Burnham was also happy with his 1:38 Sprint � nish of 750 m swim, 20 km bike ride and 5 km run. Both athletes rocked the bike and run portion of the race, but decided to revisit the pool in an-ticipation of the upcoming UBC Triathlon. PHOTO SUBMITTED

More kids in British Columbia will be

able to participate in or-ganized sports thanks to $400,000 in new funding from the provincial gov-ernment, announced Par-liamentary Secretary for Non-Pro� t Partnerships Gordon Hogg on behalf of Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Last year, KidSport distributed $1.1 million to more than 5,600 kids throughout the province.

“For so many of us, participation in sport, our youth taught us im-

portant life lessons and helped make us who we are today.

KidSport is a fabulous organization that works to make sport a� ordable for families. Our govern-ment is proud to support the work of this wonder-ful organization.” said the director of KidSport, Pete Quevillon.

KidSport is a non-pro� t organization that works to eliminate the � nancial bar-riers that can keep kids 18 and under from participat-ing in sport. � e program enables youth to participate in a sport of their choice

through con� dential � nan-cial assistance.

� e funding will help KidSport assist children and youth in British Co-lumbia. Each grant aver-ages $200 to $300.

Hogg made the an-nouncement while taking part in KidSport’s annual fundraiser, the Corporate Kids Challenge, featuring an old-fashioned school sports day with participa-tion by Olympians includ-ing Ryan Cochrane, Carol Huynh, Denny Morrison and Cindy Klassen.

More details at KidSport BC: www.kidsportcanada.ca

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Editorial Opinion

Letters to the Editor – Opinions

Volume 10Issue 38

A lot of parents and children are feeling back to school stress. It is an exciting time of year, but it can also be

a source of stress for some children, not only at the be-ginning of school, but even more so throughout the year. �is stress can be a result of over-scheduling. Some signs of over-scheduling can be fatigue, anger, de�ance, insomnia, forgetfulness, frequent colds and �ues, temper tantrums, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and hyper-sensitivity. One way to relieve these feelings is to simplify our children’s schedules and create rhythm in their day.

Over-scheduling has become the new norm, so much so that we do not even relate to it as over-scheduling. We are just busy and so are our children. But if we were to sit down and simplify our children’s activities in some way, then their days and weeks could breath a little easier and bring more meaning and enjoyment to school. Not only that, there could be more room to spend with family, assuming that mom and dad have simpli�ed their schedules as well, for free play and getting to know oneself, rather than going from one activity to another. We all need time to process our day and continue our healthy development. Children do this during free, imaginative play and also when they are not staring into a screen. �e saying, “less is more” has some truth here. If we look at our children’s appointments, play-dates and activities, is there anything we can remove to create more space in their days?

How do we do this when we feel that all these activities are needed and seemingly wanted? If your family’s life does not look like you intended, then it is time to make some changes. Can you imagine spending week after week, year after year driving your child to soccer practice and games only to �nd out after that they didn’t really like soccer? �e area’s that come up as a feeling of “dissatisfaction” are most likely the areas where change is most needed and a good place to start.

Some of these changes can be as easy as riding a bike to school rather than driving, choosing just one extra-curric-ular activity a school term rather than two or three, having only one play-date a week, having a special day or evening on the weekend for family, not rushing and seeing how the time together unfolds.

As adults we are aware that if we try to focus on too many things at once then the quality of our work and connection to it falters. It is the same for our children. What is your child’s favorite activity and what would it be like for him or her to just focus on that one activity and see how far and deep they are able go with it? Often great inspiration and connection come when the mind is relaxing and seemingly unfocused. �ese are the spaces between our activities that can bring us our deepest con-nection to what we do, or allow us to discover what di-rection we really want to go.

If our children are allowed to experience this in their schedules while growing up, then as adults they will know themselves better and be able to feel more connected to what they choose to endeavor in the world.

�e other area that can relieve stress is creating rhythm. Having our lives predictable for ourselves and our chil-dren brings a sense of security and ease to what we do. We are surrounded by rhythm in nature with the rising and setting of the sun each day and the seasons. If we can create rhythm in our family life, it can greatly relieve stress for both our children and us. Having dinner to-gether at the same time each night, or Saturday nights as family night or Wednesday nights as pasta night are ways of creating rhythm.

For those children who su�er from disorders such as ADD, ADHD, OCD, and learning challenges, simplify-ing can bring relief for them and can bring these disorders down to a more manageable level.

It is wonderful to be engaged in life and activities, but

Cure your back to school stress

Stop or just slow down

When I passed my �rst driver’s test many years ago, I particularly remem-ber two laws that were drilled into my head by the instructor. One was ex-ecuting a full stop at stop signs. �e second rule was signaling any change of di-rection while driving.

I obey these laws even though I am not certain they are still in e�ect. On the Sunshine Coast, from my personal obser-vation, many drivers ap-pear to not be aware of these laws and if they are, tend to completely ignore them. One driver told an RCMP constable that al-though she did not stop at the stop sign, she did slow down, apparently think-ing this would be enough.

It would appear that many drivers are under the impression that all they have to do is slow down at a stop sign. I think that it is just a mat-ter of time before some members of the public will start running around with a petition to have the full stop law eliminated, and I believe they will get

huge support from within the community.

�ey are probably aware that the RCMP have more than enough to do with-out targeting these viola-tors and adding to their workload. Don Hensler, Gibsons

Gibsons is not dyingLast weekend Gibsons

residents were treated to a polished presentation of the proposal for a harbour-side hotel complex touted to save our dying town.

News�ash: Gibsons is not dying. We don’t need saving!

We are a vibrant town of enterprising small business-es facing the same economic challenges as hundreds of other communities, large and small, across this coun-try and around the world.

Obviously some folks are convinced that the pro-posed hotel and conven-tion facility is the magic bullet that will save our town. But many, probably including other hotel op-erators with vacancy signs �ashing, would not agree. A small marine hotel may indeed add some vigour to the harbour. But business in

Gibsons won’t be saved by transient clientele or by the few extra employee dollars another hotel might bring.

In shaky economic times, people watch their pennies. Needs trump wants: luxury fashion, home décor, and art occupy the back burner temporarily, rendering these businesses more marginal/seasonal. Businesses that thrive do so by o�ering people things they need, when they need them, at prices they can a�ord, and by providing outstanding customer service.

Sure, housing sales are stagnant right now: they’re stagnant everywhere. Sure, business is tough these days: it’s tough everywhere. In this regard, Gibsons is not unique. But we are unique in many ways; and our uniqueness is one thing that will keep us alive.

We are a town of great beauty. We do small very well. Our OCP recognizes this, and describes how Gibsons’ essence should be preserved. Forgetting what makes us unique, and toss-ing our OCP out the win-dow to build a grandiose hotel right smack in the middle of our jewel of a

harbour will not save us. Bring us something that �ts the OCP – something the whole community can sup-port wholeheartedly.Katie Janyk. Gibsons

Paws for a CauseOur 2012 Scotiabank

and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause Walk was a fantastic success! At the walk itself, we raised $14,425.22!

Funds are still trickling in, and will be gratefully accept-ed until October. All funds raised by our branch stay at our branch and help us to care for the hundreds of animals that come through the branch each year. Over 100 people attended the event, with approximately 70 walkers, and about 40-50 dogs. It was quite a dog party! �ere was an on trail scavenger hunt provided by Eagle Ridge Veterinary Hospital and �e Landing Veterinary Clinic. �ere was a nose work demonstration by No Pawblems K9 Camp Companion Animal Care, as well as games organized by BoW WoW Coast and Quality Garden and Pet.

there is a point when it becomes too much and imbalanced. To quote, “�ere is always enough time to do the impor-tant things”. You will know that it is too much for you and your children if you and they do not feel a sense of connec-tion, contentedness, ease and joy to your days.

To begin the process of discovering what is right for your

children and your family life is to begin to simplify in any-way that you can.

Submitted by Canteris Hartley, a practicing Homeopath for over 13 years, a Simplicity Parenting Group Leader and mother of one daughter. For more information visit www.coasthomeopathy.com

(Letters continued on page 5)

Happy Birthday!


Continued from page 1 he learned that the 1,177 km proposed NGP would cross some 1,000 streams and rivers, including sensi-tive salmon spawning habi-tat in the upper Fraser, Skee-na, and Kitimat watersheds.

Armed with his camera, he departed from his home in Halfmoon Bay on Satur-day August 11, and caught the 6:20 a.m. ferry heading o� the Coast. He met up with his travel companion in Langley and proceeded on the �rst leg of their journey.

Arriving in Calgary, they stopped to meet up with author Andrew Nikifu-ruk who wrote Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent. Both Daniel and Paul had read Andrew’s book independently, but it was the key catalyst that provoked them to organize the trip. Interesting to note, Nikifuruk has also just re-leased a new book named �e Energy of Slaves.

After leaving Calgary they rode to Redwater near Ed-monton, which is where the proposed pipeline is set to begin. To gain a better un-derstanding of the local area they chatted with Casey O’Byrne (brother of Brock O’Byrne, Roberts Creek) who runs a development �rm in Edmonton.

Riding through the wide open Alberta terrain gave

Riding the pipesthe riders a chance to relax and think about how vast the land is out there and just how di�cult it would be for independent bodies to monitor potential spills.

�e ride took them through Bruderhelm, Fox Creek, Grand Prairie, and on into the sleepy town of Bonanza. As in most places within Alberta, they found that people were both for and against the proposed NGP. �ose for the pipeline cited economic bene�ts as the key, but those against it were nervous for their al-ready fragile environment. After all, in Bonanza many people seemed to be mov-ing out because of the con-taminated groundwater.

Crossing the border into BC, the bikers found them-selves cruising past Daw-son Creek, Bear Lake, and on to Vanderhoof. From there they drove straight up to Fort St. James to talk to First Nations people to �nd out �rst hand what they thought about a pipe-line running through their town. �e message received was quite clear; they were totally against it.

�e riders motored on to Burns Lake, and then stopped in Hazelton where they had the opportunity to tour the lands with world famous artist, Roy Henry Vickers. His works have

been used as o�cial gifts from the Province of British Columbia to Queen Eliza-beth II, Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin. Vickers also was the artistic advisor for the Vancouver Internation-al Airport’s new terminal among other notable proj-ects. Vickers toured the rid-ers around the Skeena River which they found out is the second largest river system next to the Fraser.

On August 31, they cruised the mountain roads surrounded by a coastal-interior rainforest, leading them through Terrace and down the Skeena Valley to-wards Kitimat. Here, they ended their ride as this is where the proposed NGP is set to end. �ey got o� their Harley’s and wandered around town. Stumbling across an Enbridge o�ce they went in to look around at some of the displays. It wasn’t long before an En-bridge employee walked up to them and asked them by name if they needed any help. Daniel wasn’t very surprised that the corpora-tion now had eyes following

their trip online.Very interesting to note

was that many people that Daniel and Paul met in Kit-imat were not interested in the Enbridge Pipeline. Not only because of environ-mental reasons, but because the BC government and the Haisla Nation there had just announced a frame-work agreement that will spur the development of a natural gas export facility in the area. �is project would already create more than 1,400 on-going jobs and generate an estimated $600 billion in economic activity over 30 years.

As they boarded the ferry in Prince Rupert and head-ed back down the Coast to-wards Port Hardy, the two also realized how incredibly hard it will be for the tank-ers to navigate through all the Islands and channels while heading out towards the Paci�c.

Back home, Daniel sips on a latte at the Side Dish Cafe in Sechelt and starts to plan what comes next.

More details at:www.ridethepipe.ca

(Continued from page 4)We would like to send

out a heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors - Sechelt Animal Hospital, All for Pets, Prudential Sussex Re-alty, and No Pawblems K9 Camp Companion Animal Care, as well as note that we are so grateful to all of our volunteers, without which this event could not have happened.Cindy Krapiec, Sechelt

Very sad at the passing of Peter Lougheed.

I �rst knew him in my role as a junior assistant in BC’s small team of people who researched and negoti-ated a position on patriation of the Constitution. From my ringside seat, I became acquainted with the traits for which Peter was legend-ary: his intellect, his ability to balance interests, his ne-gotiating ability, and his in-credible capacity to remem-ber people’s names.

I then got closer to Peter when he played a pivotal role in forming the Asian

Letters to the Editorlaw �rm partnership, Ben-nett Jones Verchere Weston, for which I was the Asia-based leader. From Peter I learned key parts about run-ning a meeting – notably, that no meeting should end without a recounting of the allocation of who was to do what, and by when.

For all Peter’s greatness, the trait that stands out most for me was his undy-ing, quiet humanness. He was never arrogant, impa-tient, or unkind. Peter made it a point to remember my wife’s name and always to inquire about her career sta-tus. He knew what was im-portant to his friends, and took that seriously. In that, more than anything, he was a model for other Canadi-ans to follow.

�at’s why, I suppose, I dare to include myself among the enormous circle of people who take delight to consider ourselves “Friends of Peter”. I o�er sincere con-dolences to Peter’s family members and friends. We have lost a great one.John Weston, M.P.

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E�ective at noon on Friday, September 14,

the existing Category 2 open �re and �reworks prohibition in the Coastal Fire Centre (including the Sunshine Coast) is being extended. It will now re-main in place until Oct. 15, 2012 or until the pro-hibition order is rescinded.

�is prohibition ap-plies to all areas within the Coastal Fire Centre, with the exception of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte, Mount Waddington and Central Coast regional districts.

�is prohibition is in-tended to help prevent wild�res and protect pub-lic safety. Speci�cally, this open-�re prohibition ap-plies to the burning of any waste, slash or grass. It also prohibits the use of �re-works or burning barrels of any size or description.

�e ban does not pro-hibit camp�res that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, and does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, pro-pane or briquettes. Anyone lighting a camp�re must maintain a �reguard by re-moving �ammable debris from the camp�re area and have a hand tool or at least eight litres of water avail-able nearby to properly ex-tinguish the �re.

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Fire prohibition extended in Coastal Fire Centre

encing a warm and dry fall. Current weather condi-tions continue to dry out forest fuels. �e public is reminded to exercise cau-tion when camping or vis-iting forested lands.

Category 3 open burn-ing, used for resource man-agement reasons, is still allowed. However, anyone conducting an open burn must �rst obtain a burn registration number by calling 1-888 797-1717.

�is prohibition cov-ers all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have for-est-�re prevention bylaws and are serviced by a �re department. Please check with civic authorities for any restrictions before lighting a �re.

Anyone found in contra-vention of an open-�re pro-hibition may be �ned $345 or, if convicted in court, be �ned up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wild�re, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all �re-�ghting and as-sociated costs.

More information about open burning regulations and �re prohibitions can be found at: www.bcwild�re.ca

There has been an ur-gent notice sent out

by the SCRD informing all Sunshine Coast residents that Stage 3 Watering Re-strictions are now in place.

�is is serious and is a concern for everyone. �e water supply is currently very low due to the pro-

longed dry weather. Stage 3 Water Restric-

tions include a complete ban on sprinkling on lawns, trees, shrubs, �owers or vegetables, including newly seeded or sodded lawns.

Hand held hoses with shut-o� devices are al-lowed to be used for water-

ing trees, shrubs, �owers or vegetables, but not recom-mended. Use of hoses to wash sidewalks, driveways, vehicles, boats or equip-ment is not permitted.

Do not �ll residential swimming pools, hot tubs, wading pools, gar-den ponds, or decorative

fountains.Water regulations are

enforced, consequences range from �nes to tem-porary shut-o� of water services.

Report violators to 604-885-6806. Go to www.scrd.ca for details on wa-tering restrictions.

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in the northern and spring in the southern hemisphere. The hours of actual daylight and night are equal. Sym-bolically, this refers to equal masculine and feminine as-pects. The point of balance referring to the natural state of equality between the forc-es of light and dark, mascu-line and feminine and so on, illustrates a dynamic process. There is nothing static in cre-ation. Life is ever in a state of movement and flux, change and transformation, involu-tion and evolution. Stagna-tion and resistance evokes eventual revolution of some kind; geological, economical, political and so on. People too are subject to this steady, natural process of change. It is the instinct to survive that often reactively resists this natural flow. This is what is meant by the spiritual advo-cation of the importance of overcoming the tendency to be ego-centered. The ego by its nature is oriented to com-fort, familiarity and security.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)Communications and ne-

gotiations with significant others regarding adjustments for the sake of health and harmony is a main focus now. As the seasons change, the weather naturally fol-lows. Responding accord-ingly is ideal. Sometimes, the degree of adjustments to the changes are larger than usual, like for you now.Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

Creating beauty is the call now. What constitutes beauty is for you to decide. It could be a cleaner living space, or an expression of art or quality time shared with loved ones…. There is

a strong emphasis on home and family. Whatever it is, you want more of it. How to realize your goals is the other question and to this end you want answers, guidance and/or the right tools.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21

Significant changes close to home continue. Creat-ing a more appealing envi-ronment implies cleaning and clearing and/or simply freshening things up. Shar-ing your plans and ideas with others feels important. The time has come to turn some of your dreams into reality. How to get a lot done without big expenses is a key question.Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Changes in your usual

mode of perception are caus-ing you to re-evaluate some of your priorities. The op-posite may be true as well. A rich and somewhat intense series of exchanges with oth-ers has virtually become the new norm and this will con-tinue. For the sake of the fu-ture you may feel the need to make some key investments.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)Building upon new foun-

dations and improving upon existing ones continues. It’s like adding a new section to your house and doing some other renovations at the same time. How this applies in your life depends on your current status. Activating key communications and exchanges of creative inten-tions indicate that you are tuned-in to your destiny.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Initiating new leads is a

central theme now. Entering new territory is a good sign. Your sights are set on the fu-ture. New knowledge, meth-ods, tools and/or approaches are also implied. Rich and meaningful exchanges with others are in the plot. Bal-ancing your ambition levels with those of your actual en-ergy levels and time restraints is a central challenge.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)You have set the process

of realizing some of your dreams and ideals into mo-tion. These efforts have been more behind the scenes liter-ally and/or in your mind and imagination. Now it is time to take more deliberate ac-tion. This may include enlist-ing the energies, talents and resources of others. Making personal investments and/or settling debts are emerging themes.Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

It can be darkest just be-fore dawns light. This may be the case for you now. Dark need not be translated as bad. Yet mystery, confu-sion and perhaps uncertainty are real possibilities. The real-ly good news is that the new light will appear very soon, two weeks at the most. It will likely reveal changes or the need for them in your overall lifestyle.Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

Changes in your public and/or professional spheres continue to roll in. At least with whatever is happen-ing others are taking notice. This trend will continue for a while yet. Balancing a prac-tical attitude with a philo-sophical one is likely. Some things are more factual while others are more relative. Be willing to compromise to get things done.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Paying attention to the

details of the bigger picture is an important theme in your life and has again been activated. Now you must take an executive approach. Meetings with others in po-sitions of influence and pow-er are featured. Ambition levels are rising and everyone wants to win. While honesty is the best policy it may not be what happens.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)Nurturing a new mode of

power continues. With this claim, equal amounts of re-sponsibility will be required. Deciphering what this might imply and directing your fo-cus accordingly is likely and ideal. Getting and/or receiv-ing instruction and training are highlighted. Be deliberate with your intentions because the bar is about to be raised.

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geous sunny days, it cer-tainly doesn’t feel like au-tumn… until the sun goes down. Time to start think-ing about comfort food and drink. Todays column features my two all time fa-vourites, roast chicken and Montes Alpha Cabernet.

Montes Alpha Caber-net is very near and dear to my heart. If I’m going to take a special wine for a dinner, it’s always my go-to wine. It is one of the most well respected, honest wines available. It does everything

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you would expect a higher end Cabernet to do and at a fraction of what it’s actu-ally worth. I was fortunate enough to have visited this vineyard myself. � ey actu-ally have large, beautifully carved angels watching over every stage of production, hence the angels on their labels. � e colour is what � rst strikes you, a dark and intense ruby red. � e 90 per cent Cabernet, 10 per cent Merlot is grown in the Apalta Valley and spends

12 months in French oak barrels. � e nose is berry chocolate cigar followed by a complex mid palate and a surprisingly long � nish. Don’t forget to decant!!

You just simply cannot go wrong with this wine if

you’re pairing it with any red or white meat or a lovely fatty cheese tray. As with any full bodied red, you avoid spicy heat or vinegar dishes. Pairing with your favourite roast chicken recipe just makes for a perfect meal.

Roast ChickenClay pot or roasting pan.

In the cavity of a large or-ganic or specialty chicken, place a whole onion, sever-al garlic cloves and a sprig of rosemary and tarragon. Pour a liberal amount of white wine over bird (re� ll glass for the chef ) followed by olive oil, sea salt and paprika. Tuck a couple of cloves under its little arm-pits for good measure and roast at 350.

Baste, baste, and baste some more – this is the se-cret to a succulent bird.Montes Alpha CabernetAvailable at � e Lighthouse Liquor Store$30.10

When an agent is bringing potential

buyers through to see your house, most agents would agree, it’s best that you leave the premises. Perspective buyers don’t want to see owners hovering or milling about. When they do, they get uncomfortable and feel as if they are intruding. � is often causes buyers to look quickly without gaining a proper feel for the home.

� e reason sellers give for sticking around is that they believe home shoppers won’t be able to � nd every-thing and the sellers want to point out the important fea-tures. Another is that own-ers feel they can help sell the

…Should I stay or should I go now?property by talking about the positives.

Rest assured your real estate agent is well trained in showcasing your home, and in reading buyers and knowing when it’s best to relay information to them. If you bombard a seller with too much information all at once, you are going to leave a less-favorable impression. You might even hurt your cause by calling attention to something buyers aren’t in-terested in.

Let buyers discover your home’s features themselves at their own pace.

Some sellers choose to wait outside in their car or on the patio, which is better, but still not ideal. Again, if prospec-tive buyers feel like they are being rushed they are going to move on to the next prop-erty on their list quickly.

Face it, there are some parts of selling a home that can be

challenging and vacating the home is at the top of that list—especially when there are kids to care for, dinners to cook and work to be done.

However, you want buy-ers to spend as much time

as they want in your home, envisioning the possibility of living there someday. So go to a neighbor’s home, the library or shopping. � e in-convenience will be worth it in the long run.

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FURNITURETwin bed w/unstained Simmons mattress & box spring, walnut headboard. $60. Call 604-883-9807. p38

MISC. FOR SALESTIHL Chain Saw, MS260. 20” bar w/extra chain, NIB. Reg $579 + tax, selling for $475 obo. Set of Firestone Airbags, � ts Dodge RAM 3500, models from 2005 – 2011. NIB, Reg $480 + tax, selling for $375. GOODYEAR tires (x2), 3578 X 15. Supernight polyglass, good for trailers or winter tires. $40 obo. DUNLOP (x4) trailer tires. 700-15LT, 6 ply nylon mounted on 5 stud rims. $125 obo (for all). Electric Impact Kit. Fits 3/8 drive plus Robertson & Philips screws – new kit, $60 obo. Call 604-740-1064 (cell) or 604-885-2735 (eve-nings). p39

Walker w/seat & brakes, good cond. $50. ¾ size guitar w/case, good cond. $50. Step 2 child’s table & chairs, $20. Call 604-885-9643. p39

Two person Far Infrared Sauna, less then 2 years old! $1400 obo. Call 1-604-630-8075. p38

Books, Records, Art Prints, An-tiques, etc. We also o� er the best selection of French books & records on the Coast. Open eve-ryday 11am-5pm. Cash only. 8122 Redroo� s Road, Halfmoon Bay. 604-885-2027. http://www.labro-cante.ca p39

GARAGE SALESHappy Cat Haven Yard Sales are back! Every Saturday (weather permitting), 10:00am – 3:00pm. 500 LP’s from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s! Barbie dolls, NIB. Plants, furniture, collectibles and much more. SC Self Storage at 1161 Hwy 101, Gibsons. ptfn

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Sunshine Coast Nannies is in urgent need of hiring superb nannies to care for newborns, infants and toddlers in Gib-sons, Sechelt and Halfmoon Bay. Full time, part time, and on call positions available. Please � ll out our online application at www.sunshinecoastnannies.com and email us your resume! b38

HELP WANTED - PROFESSIONALHairdresser for full or part-time chair rental in environmentally friendly, relaxing salon. A� ordable rates. Call 604-885-0400. b38

WORK WANTED - GENERAL

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. bom31

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FREEBeautiful, young rooster born May 3, just started crowing. Needs good home with no neigh-bours. Call 604-886-3841. f39

LOST / FOUND Lost: Amethyst bead bracelet lost in downtown Sechelt Sept 12/12. If found please call 604-989-3022. f39

Lost: Small grey & blue MEC back-pack, Davis Bay or left on the bus. Please call 604-989-4753. f38

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LOTS FOR SALE.25 acre lot for sale by owner in Bonniebrook Heights, Gib-sons. Panoramic view of Geor-gia Straight w/southern expo-sure and service to the lot line. Was $299,500 now reduced to $189,500 for quick sale! Email for more info: [email protected] or call 604-740-1438. p39

APTS & SUITESGibsons: 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo w/patios. Nat. gas F/P and in-house laundry. $1100/mo, utils. extra. Call 778-839-0219. p38

Sechelt: Loft suite, avail Oct.1. Centrally located, bright, very clean w/9ft ceilings, wood � rs, W/D, DW, soaker tub & prkg. Fur-nished, $1050/mo, unfurnished $950/mo. Catherine, 604-740-6706. p38

Sechelt: Greencourt seniors low-cost and market housing has 650-sq ft self-contained 1 bdrm apt, incls heat & HW. Comes with two meals a day and alert button at an additional $503/mo. Call Bob, 604-885-5962 Mon-Fri 8-4. 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. btfnEMPLO

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UPCOMING EVENTSThe GIBSONS PUBLIC ART GAL-LERY welcomes Artists, Poets and Musicians to join the Celebration of the move to a new, accessible space with a Tribute to Leonard Cohen, Canada’s iconic singer, song-writer and poet. “”Hallelu-jah!” opens Nov. 15 and runs to Dec. 10, 2012. Please check the GPAG web-site: www.gibsons publicartgallery.ca for informa-tion, or phone 604-886-0531. p39

Calling all artists – Coastal Art Gallery is now accepting applica-tions for Fall/Christmas season. Applications are available in the store at Trail Bay Mall. b38

RC Legion #219 Roberts Creek. Tuesdays are Cheaper Chews-daze and Beer Specialz, kitchen closed Mondays & Wednesdays. 604-886-9813 btfn

My Father’s House wishes to in-vite all ladies to our Fall Outreach Seminar, “ Weaving prayers through every season of a wom-an’s life”, on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Seaside Centre from 9-3 p.m. Personal stories, free refreshment & lunch, music, craft demo, teach-ing and door prizes. Everyone wel-come! For more info call: 604-885-3784. p39

PERSONALSAlanon/Alateen for friends and families of alcoholics. Meetings Monday-Friday, 604-886-4594, 604-885-0101, 604-886-9059, 604-883-2882. b48

If your drinking is causing you problems but you don’t know how to stop, maybe we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. Toll Free 1-877-373-8255. www.sunshine-coastaa.ca btfn

THANKSSt. Jude, thanks one hundred times for prayers answered through invoking your patronage. D.V. p41

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Paw Prints on our HeartsMayor John Henderson o� cially dedi-cated a dog friendly drinking fountain with Duane Burnett at Mission Point Park in Davis Bay for Tundra (the dog) who at-tended hundreds of community events with Duane during his lifetime and is con-sidered an o� cial part of the Coast’s media press corp. Mayor Henderson said “The fountain is part of a larger sustainability plan by the District of Sechelt and will enhance public spaces while reducing use of plastic water bottles.” The memorial continues a fund-raising e� ort by Burnett to install drinking fountains in local communities, many who can’t a� ord them. The plaque reads “For Tundra, who left paw prints on our hearts.” Duane is looking for more support from corporate, community and business spon-sors. For more information visit duanebur nett.com/tundras-drinking-fountain-fund

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Together we raised $32,500On behalf of Constables Kyle Hrynyk and Harrison Mohr (our Cops for Cancer-Tour de Coast riders) the Ladies Red Serge Gala Committee and the Canadian Cancer Society would like to thank the following people and businesses for their gener-

ous contributions. We would also like to thank everyone who bought a ticket and attended our successful event, the attending Sunshine Coast RCMP members and Auxiliary members, their support sta�, the Sechelt Fire Department, the

858 Skookumchuk Squadron Royal Canadi an Air Cadets and all our wonderful volunteers. Special thanks to our MC’s, Lynne Dickson and Cpl. Colby Attlesey and auctioneer, Ed Hill. We apologize in advance for those we may have missed.

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Dear Darla,I’ve been with my boy-

friend for over a year, we’ve recently moved in together. For the most part, everything has been going � ne except for one blip that I’m not sure about. He was with his ex for eight years and has lots of photos of her on his FB page but only one of me.

Dear Darla

To party or not to party?To be fair about this, he doesn’t go on it very often but still, it kind of both-ers me. He hasn’t heard from her in over a year (since we’ve started seeing each other) not even on his birthday. � ey did live together and had a dog to-gether, who has continued to live with my boyfriend this whole time.

We live in a smaller community and all of his friends are her friends. She has moved to a city near-by but has started to visit more often.

We heard that she now has a new boyfriend, which may have something to do with why she’s suddenly around more.

Last week was his best friends birthday party and we got the word that she would be there. She came by the house when we weren’t there and texted him to see if she could take the dog for a walk. My BF

said that would be � ne. I’ve never met her, so this felt a bit weird. Also, I didn’t re-ally feel up to going to the party when I knew it was going to be an uncomfort-able situation. Long story short, he went and stayed for a short time picked up the dog and came home.

We had a discussion af-terwards and he accused me of being a drama queen. I wasn’t yelling or crying or carrying on. Now he’s gone away on business for a week and I don’t know what to think. Should I have gone to the party even though it would’ve been awkward? I just don’t know.Signed, Confused

Dear Confused,� ere are a few di� erent

things at play here. First of all, I sense that you’re insecure as to your BF’s residual feelings towards

his ex. � at can be painful, especially if she is suddenly showing up on the scene. Whether he’s on FB often or not, the photo problem really should be addressed. � at’s just not o.k. Expect-ing you to go to a party where it’s clearly in a situa-tion they used to be togeth-er in, would be asking a lot from anyone. � ere are two ways that you could’ve and perhaps should’ve dealt with this scenario. Go to-gether to the party where he demonstrates that he’s very much with you now, or you both stay home and she returns the dog there and meets you on your home turf. Expressing your feelings about a sensitive situation doesn’t make you a drama queen, throwing the toaster does.But hey, that’s just my opinion.Would you like to ad your thoughts? Email them to: [email protected]

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� e � lm will begin at 8:30 p.m., outside in the forest, so feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Di-anne will intro the movie so it is recommended to be there early. � ere is also a dinner component for an additional fee o� ered by the restaurant at the Resort.

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Rock ‘n’ roll, sushi and a taste of the East Coast

Blockbusters can be fun, but the unknown little

gems are what keep movie-lovers coming back. One of these is Janie Jones, a � lm loosely based on experiences of its writer/director, David Rosenthal. Abigail Bres-lin (of Little Miss Sunshine fame) plays Janie, who at 13 is abandoned by her ex-groupie mom with a fading rock star father who never

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Love sushi? Do you have or are intrigued by an obses-sive love of an art or craft? � en the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi will prove fascinating. Jiro Ono runs a tiny sushi bar in the Ginza subway station in Tokyo.

He is considered to be one of the best in the world, but at 85 is not consider-ing retirement, but rather how to achieve perfection in his chosen life’s work. � is � lm streams life lessons on dedication, discipline and attention to detail along with dazzling videography of perfectly made sushi.

A taste of the East Coast: Haven is a TV series � lmed in the beautiful town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Based on a Stephen King

story, it has a quirky hu-mour combined with a Twilight Zone feel. A visit-ing FBI agent gets hooked on a murder case, and a connection to her own lost past. Luckily, people in this little town seem to be drop-ping like � ies to provide a new mystery every epi-sode. Colourful characters, snappy dialogue, incredible scenery, plus spooky over-tones make for good view-ing. Seasons one and two are available now.

Sometimes dogs become reactive with other dogs

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Part of the behavior modi� cation program will include having the reac-tive dog working at a dis-tance with calm, trained dogs, while the reactive is rewarded for being calm (the reward may be food or better yet, increasing

the distance between her and the calm dog). In ad-dition, the owner of the reactive dog needs to de-velop a safety history with their dog that gives the dog con� dence in their owner assisting them in stressful situations. For equipment, a � at collar or comfortable, well-� tting harness (some dogs may need a humane no-pull harness available at local pet supply stores) is recommended and a well-� tting, basket muzzle (also available at local pet sup-ply stores). Basket muzzles allow a dog to pant, bark, drink and take food rewards while preventing them from biting. For more informa-tion on leash reactive dogs there are several good books on the market.

pendent theatres while trav-elling from Vancouver to St. John’s, Newfoundland. Enhancing the success of the tour, the � lm was also just honoured with the Leo

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� e � lm begins it’s USA theatricals in October. It’s world premiere was at the

past Vancouver International Film Festival, with three sold out screenings. It also opened the Ban� Mountain Film Festival on October 29, 2011.

� is compelling docu-mentary captures a fascinat-ing, intimate portrayal of life at the base of Mt. Ever-est, the ‘goddess’ to the local people and a place of stag-gering physical beauty.

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