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RONA Inc. is celebrating the opening of a new store in Sech-elt, B.C., owned by Russ and Tess Jones. Located at 5644 Wharf Avenue, this new store was previously a Home Hard-ware franchise. All 21 employ-ees of the store will continue with the new owners who will focus on growing the business. The existing contractor ac-counts will all be transferred to
Sechelt Rona now openthe new company.
Russ and Tess Jones, a dy-namic duo and dedicated dealers who truly believe in the RONA brand, opened their first RONA store in 2011 in Ma-deira Park. Both locations will carry the Coast Builders RONA brand.
“With this acquisition, we are extremely proud to consol-idate our presence in the Sun-shine Coast to serve the grow-ing needs of its residents. We are thrilled to be able to work with such a seasoned team of employees in our new Sechelt location and truly look forward to serving the home renova-tion and building needs with the same great staff and same
great service,” said Russ and Tess Jones, owners and opera-tors of Coast Builders RONA in Sechelt and Madeira Park.
Russ Jones has been part of the RONA team for more than 30 years. Leaving his role as RONA B.C. Operations Man-ager, Russ and Tess invested their savings and opened the Madeira Park outlet. With the support of family and the RONA team, the Jones team worked very hard to success-fully establish their first store. Through drive and initiative, and their commitment to the Sunshine Coast region where they moved in 2011, they in-vested in opening the second outlet. Submitted
Tess and Russ Jones, owners of the new Sechelt Rona. PhoTo SubmiTTed
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Editorial Opinion
Letters to the Editor – Opinions
Volume 13Issue 15
Climate change challenged
(Re “Earth Hour power sav-ings declined”, the Local, April 2)
Participation in Earth Hour may have lessened this year in British Columbia because people are starting to suspect that the goal of the event is im-possible.
Rather than concentrating on sensible and achievable objectives such as reducing air, land, and water pollution, Earth Hour organizers wanted the public to “Use your power to change climate change,” as if we could control the climate like a thermostat.
But climate has been chang-ing for billions of years and it will continue to change no matter what we do. Yet Earth Hour spokespeople insisted that all natural climate driv-ers—ocean currents, cloud cover, solar variations, etc.—are now dwarfed by the im-pact of humanity’s emissions. The fact that ‘global tempera-ture’ has remained flat for 18 years while carbon dioxide levels have risen 10% has no impact on their narrative.
But this inconvenient fact does appear to be having an impact on public opinion. Let’s hope this is the begin-ning of the end for Earth Hour.
(Note: Contrary to the ac-cusations of activists, our or-ganization is not right wing --our participants come from across the political spectrum -- is not funded by ‘big oil,’ and are not lobbyists or ‘shills’ for industry of any sort.)Tom HarrisInternational Climate Science Coalition, Ottawa
Leave gas in the ground
(Sent to the B.C. Environ-mental Assessment Office, and copied to the Local)
A recent BC Hydro ad (BC Hydro Open Houses) states: “ BC Hydro has been asked to supply power to Woodfibre LNG’s liquidified natural gas processing and export facil-ity near Squamish, and For-
tisBC’s expanded Coquitlam and Squamish compressor stations.”
Who asked BC Hydro to supply power for the facilities, and why?
As Hydro is being asked to supply power, and there will be considerable costs to Hydro, will FortisBC and Woodfibre LNG reimburse Hydro for these costs?
Should the businesses not cover the costs, how much of the costs will fall on the tax-payers back?
What “special rate” or com-mercial rate will be asked of these two businesses? What length of time will the rates apply?
Where might we review (on line) the cost study between Hydro supplying the power for the LNG facility and the LNG facility generating their own power from their natural gas?
Some argue that natural gas adds more to air pollution than using electricity.
Now after some research, I question the logic of sending the LNG to Asia as their envi-ronmental policies are pitiful or non-existent.
A new study shows, pollut-ant particles from China’s fac-tories, industrial plants, and power plants affect cloud for-mations and weather systems worldwide.
Compounding these prob-lems is the Chinese govern-ment’s stony silence about anything that might imperil the country’s economic de-velopment — including en-vironmental regulation. We must not fool ourselves into thinking that because LNG is being sent to Asia, that they will stop using coal. It’s been shown that the pollutants from the LNG sent to them, comes back over us a week later...think about it, are we any better off? Satellite-based information proves that pol-lutants released into the air, from anywhere, affect cloud formations and weather sys-tems worldwide.
If we are to have a meaning-
ful effect on the environment, it is only reasonable that we leave our natural resource (gas) in the ground. It is not needed at this time, and the process to extract the gas only adds to the air pollution and environmental destruction. Vel Anderson, Gibsons
No high-rises pleaseThere seems to be an un-
balanced reaction to the pre-sentations made to the Town of Gibsons public hearing on their Official Community Plan (OCP) on March 10. Yes, there was an overwhelming number of critical statements regarding changes which re-moved clear definitions and gave power to the Town to make definitions instead of having them prescribed in the OCP; but almost all were prop-erly and politely presented. Yes, a great number of writ-ten submissions used similar language, but we cannot de-value them as they must have represented the opinion of the sender.
And there seems to be a be-lief that last November’s elec-tion result gave authority to provide flexibility in the OCP. It did not, it elected our gov-ernment. In a democracy the majority governs and the loyal minority must criticize and oppose. We need good argu-ment so that we can develop the harbour and whole water-front of Gibsons Landing in a way that will fit new buildings into its traditional historic character in harmony with its whole ecology. And it won’t only be watched and worried over by residents of Gibsons but by all people, near and far, who like our village and don’t want to see us build high-rises like so many coastal towns to-day.Graham Wray, Gibsons Landing.
A huge thank youI would like to extend a huge
“thank you” from my daughter Bree Willson and myself to ev-eryone who helped make our fund-raiser garage sale a great
success, above and beyond our expectations. Bree is suf-fering from brain damage due to carbon monoxide poison-ing, and is undergoing exten-sive therapy at G F Strong.
Our fund-raiser raised over $2,500 dollars, and also raised her spirits considerably. The kindness, caring and good wishes we received made me realize what a great commu-nity we have on the Sunshine Coast, where people reach out to help others in need.
Sincere thanks from us both.Marjorie Hood, Roberts Creek.
Protect the watershed
Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) along with concerned citizens met March 25 at two access roads that lead directly into the Chapman Drinking Watershed, lower Sunshine Coast, where they held a mock-roadblock and installed two new signs call-ing for protection of the Chap-man against Logging, Mining & Contamination.
We’re concerned about future logging by North Van-couver-based Surespan on the east side. In our opinion, The Sunshine Coast Regional Dis-trict has been lax regarding securing the Chapman from logging and possible mining (gravel) and illegal dump sites by not going ahead and install-ing locked gates and chain-link fencing (50M in either direction).
The signs clearly state the trouble the Chapman contin-ues to face, and sends a mes-sage to Surespan that this community will not stand by and allow any more logging in our drinking watersheds. Ross Muirhead, Roberts CreekElphinstone Logging Focus
After a long winter, summer is finally on the horizon for most of the country. While many Canadians look forward to recreational activities on the open water, the lengthening days also mark beginning of the high season for water-related inju-ries and fatalities. And the Canada Safety Council is reminding Canadians of the importance of wearing lifejackets.
According to a 2013 industry survey, approximately 44 per cent of Canadians participate in recreational boating each year. Although there is some indication that more boaters are following Transport Canada regulations and equipping their boats with lifejackets, unfortunately, almost half of boaters in a 2012 survey indicated they don’t wear their lifejackets con-sistently. “If your plan is to locate and get into a lifejacket after you’ve fallen into the water, you’re putting yourself and oth-ers in danger,” says Jack Smith, president of the Canada Safety Council. “Take basic precautions to avoid finding yourself in over your head.”
It’s a lesson that outspoken TV personality Don Cherry learned the hard way. He had a close call in 2012 that he later related in his memoir Straight Up and Personal. Attempting to recover a paddle boat that had drifted from the dock of his cabin near Kingston, Ontario, Cherry headed out on the St. Lawrence River in a canoe. He had brushed off his wife’s sug-gestion to don a lifejacket, a decision he would regret when the canoe capsized. He describes how, clinging to the overturned canoe, his energy quickly flagged with the effort of staying afloat, pre-empting the possibility of swimming ashore. For-tunately, neighbours spotted him in time to summon help. “I thought for sure I was a goner,” he told a reporter from the Kingston Whig-Standard.
Happily for his family, friends and fans, the famous octoge-narian lived to tell his tale, but many boaters aren’t so lucky. From 1991 to 2008, an average of 167 people died each year in boating mishaps according to the Canadian Red Cross. Of these, nine out of 10 are not wearing their lifejackets, or were wearing them incorrectly.
Every year, even strong swimmers drown. Where swim-ming ability was recorded by coroners, almost half of those who died in fatal boating incidents were average to strong swimmers, according to the Canadian Red Cross.
Take a plunge in water that is colder than 15 degrees Celsius and you could find yourself suffering from cold shock, a physi-ological response that will make self-rescue more difficult. Cold shock can cause hyperventilation, loss of consciousness, heart palpitations and even cardiac arrest for those with pre-existing heart conditions. If your boat overturns in cold water, a properly worn lifejacket will buy you valuable time to assess the situation and reach safety.
Of boating fatalities where boating experience was known, 66 per cent were recorded as experienced boaters, and only 34 per cent were occasional or inexperienced boaters.
If you are an experienced boater, you are likely to be a role model to others. Your decision to wear your lifejacket will help others make the right choice too.
Remember, a lifejacket only works if you wear it. Submitted
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SSC FILES OCP AMENDMENT APPLICATION
The Official Community Plan (OCP) “is a general statement of the broad objectives and policies respecting the form and character, the future growth of the community, and proposed land use and servicing requirements.” When is an OCP Amendment Required? “. . . for a development that does not conform to Sechelt’s existing future land use designations.”
The existing CD-13 zoning provides for a golf course resort development, a seaside village, a system of parks and trails, and up to 1600 homes.
Please visit our web-site to view our full submission.
- District of Sechelt, Guide to the Official Community Plan Amendment Process
In 2014, SSC Properties acquired a 400 acre property in East Porpoise Bay, previously known as “Silverback”.
After considerable public input, we now have a concept that better reflects the wishes of the community. This formed the basis for our Feb. 19th OCP Amendment application to the District.
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Sechelt will hold two pub-lic meetings on Tuesday, April 21 on the issue of medi-cal marijuana cultivation and processing within the District.
The meetings—to be held at 2 pm and 7:30 pm at the Seaside Centre —were an-nounced at an April 1 coun-cil meeting as councillors passed a motion to, “prohibit medical marijuana produc-tion in all zones except those properties in RR2 zones that each has more than five hect-ares in area of ALR [Agricul-tural Land Reserve].”
The motion had initially called for cannabis growing to be restricted to properties of two hectares in the ALR, but was then amended to five hectares.
Mayor Bruce Milne stressed that the amend-ment was simply an attempt to indicate that the District was not ready to rule on the issue yet.
“What I’m trying to do here is create a fairly blank slate for zoning of this particular use in the District of Sechelt,
Medical marijuana meetings planned so we can actually hear from the community where and what they may want,” Milne said.
“If we had too small an area, it may signal to people that we’ve already made up our minds on that and that isn’t the case. I wanted to make it open enough that people would see that there’s a wide range of discussion that is still necessary.”
Councillor Darnelda Sieg-ers said she would have been satisfied leaving the current minimum lot size at two hectares for the time being, but endorsed the idea of con-sulting the public.
“It does give us an opportu-nity to stop and look at what the community wants before we actually put something in place,” Siegers said.
Milne stressed that the April 21 meetings are not formal public hearings on the matter, but said that those might be held at a later date.
“It’s going to be a dialogue where councillors can en-gage and talk to you,” the mayor said. “We want to both
provide some information—so there’s some background context—and then also listen to the community, because it has been a point of discus-sion for at least the last six or eight months.”
There are a few licenced medical marijuana indoor grow-ops in Sechelt that have been permitted to operate under current bylaws. They would apparently be grand-fathered in and be allowed to continue business if the by-law changed.
It has been reported that as many as10 other companies have made inquiries with the District about establishing similar operations.
Cases currently before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court are challenging the increasingly restrictive federal govern-ment regulation of both the medical marijuana industry and the use of marijuana by individuals for medical pur-poses. Rik Jespersen
The Sechelt Downtown Business Association is look-ing for aspiring young artists from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to participate in our Youth Art Contest. Create a piece of art expressing “What Sechelt means to you” and deliver it to Coastal Art, Trail Bay Mall,
Sechelt art contest for youthby April 20th, 2015. Prizes will be awarded in differ-ent age categories and en-tries will be displayed and judged by People’s Choice, at our "Spring into Down-town Sechelt" event, April 25th, 2015 on Cowrie St. Please visit our website at
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along its 113-metre hull on Saturday, April 4, HMCS An-napolis slipped below the surface.
More than 200 boats filled with onlookers and news media had flocked to the bay, according to Larry Reeves, of
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“It was quite a magical day,” Reeves wrote on the group’s website. “Although it was raining when we arrived on site, it stopped, and the skies allowed a small open-ing for the sun to shine down upon Annapolis as she was sent to her new home.”
ARSBC, which had been preparing for the sinking since acquiring the vessel in 2009, said the wreck will be a boon to marine life and a tourist destination for scu-ba divers from all over the world.
The ship now sits on a ledge about 35 metres deep, with the topmost part of the vessel lying 15 metres below the surface at high tide.
In October 2014, the soci-ety won permission from En-vironment Canada to scuttle
The 38th annual BMO Sun-shine Coast April Fool’s Run, presented by Coast TV Sports, is all set to go this Sunday, April 12.
More than 550 runners and walkers are signed up as of Monday and organizers expect another 75-100 by race morn-ing. In person registration will be accepted at the Gibsons & Area Community Centre on Saturday from 1-5pm and Sunday morning from 7:45 to 8:45am.
The 2014 overall winner, David Jackson of Abbotsford, is returning on Sunday to defend his title. He won last year with a time of 1:09:09. Jackson re-cently placed 7th in the highly competitive Modo Spring Run-Off 8k Vancouver on March 22, the preceding race in the Lower Mainland Road Race Se-ries. A serious challenge could
Fool’s Run on Sundaycome from the man who fin-ished right behind him in that race, Japanese import Takanori Haraguchi, representing Team Northstar Organics. Haragu-chi’s personal best is 1:06:20, but he was sidelined by major injuries from 2012 to 2014. He resumed training after moving to Vancouver last fall, and has since recorded a 1:09:25 at the “First Half” in February. Rob-erts Creek’s Shaun Stephens-Whale is returning to home turf to take another shot at the podium. Though he hasn’t raced the 21k distance lately, training is going very well and he’s confident he can beat his best time of 1:12:10 (3rd place, 2012 Fool’s Run).
Visit www.foolsrun.com for the complete race weekend schedule, volunteer sign-up, and late registration details. Submitted
Smoke from explosive detonations rose from HMCS Annapolis as it sank into Halkett Bay Saturday, April 4. It now sits on a ledge 35 metres down, a new destination for divers. Geoff GroGnet pHoto.
the Annapolis after years of preparation and had planned the sinking for January. But a legal challenge from the Save Halkett Bay Marine Park So-ciety stalled the action for more than two months.
The opponents won a temporary court injunction, claiming that paint on the ship’s hull contained toxic chemicals that would endan-ger the ocean environment. ARSBC told a Federal Court hearing later that the federal Ministry of the Environment had dismissed concerns about the 20-year-old paint in granting the sinking per-mit, and noted that the hull is already coated in marine life, suggesting it was not harm-ful.
The judge agreed and lifted the injunction on March 12.
A video of the sinking can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/124123964
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Sometime in the next few weeks, a pen holding more than 65 thousand tiny Chi-nook salmon will be dropped into the Strait of Georgia near Wilson Creek in preparation for their final release into the ocean.
The project is the work of the Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society Execu-tive Director David Burnett, who also runs the Chapman Creek fish hatchery, where the massive batch of Chinook currently reside.
“Best practice is to release them when they reach a weight of about five grams,” said Burnett. “They’re eating now, they’re happy. They’re going to pack on the weight. And then we’ll do the re-lease.”
Burnett said that growing such a huge number of the popular sporting fish would not have been possible with-out the help provided by the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation.
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Hatchery to release 65,000 Chinook
been taken from the Chilli-wack Hatchery to the Port Melon mill at the end of No-vember, where the company provided pool of relatively warm, 13-degree water in a special facility heated by the energy generated by the mill’s operations.
Under the supervision of Burnett and the mill’s En-vironment Specialist Siew Sim, the water was gradu-ally cooled over a number of weeks before the young salmon—by then weighing about three grams—were brought to the hatchery in early March.
“We stepped down the temperature before we brought them back here, be-cause we don’t want to shock them,” Burnett said.
The water in Chapman Creek, which is piped through the hatchery’s holding tanks, can hover between 2C and 5C through the winter.
“What we’re doing here at the hatchery is imprinting them and getting them ready
to smoalt, to get scales before their release,” said Burnett.
Further imprinting will occur after the three-metre-square net is lowered into the Strait at the Port Stalashen marina. The salmon will then be freed for their years-long life cycle in the Pacfic Ocean.
Given all the perils they en-counter on their epic journey, most of the fish won’t return to the Chapman Creek area.
“If we get five per cent back, that would be good,” Burnett said.
That would mean a return of more than 3,000 salmon.
“The fishers are going to really enjoy catching Chi-nook. It’s a really good fight-ing fish and it’s a good eating fish as well,” he said.
It’s the mandate of the Sal-monid Enhancement Society is to ensure the creeks are stocked with salmon, Burnett added.
The society is dependent on volunteers and public fi-nancial support, much of it generated by the Enhance-ment Society’s annual dinner, which runs this year on Sat-urday April 11 at the Seniors Centre in Sechelt. Tickets are still available through www.scsalmon.org. Rik Jespersen
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John Weston MP, West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast , Sea to Sky Country
As the Member of Parlia-ment for the “Most Beautiful Place on Earth”, I take pride in staying in touch with the peo-ple I represent. I “shrink the distance” by taking your con-cerns to Ottawa and making sure that the work my team and I do is relevant to you. Let me relate to you some of issues in which I am involved today.
For seniors, I’m trying to modernize the RRSP/RRIF program, based on a set of withdrawal factors last up-dated in 1992 in part by constituent Don Smith. Mr. Smith, other constituents and I have sent a proposal to the Finance Minister to update the program to reflect chang-es in the financial world since then. This will make the pro-gram more tailored to the needs of our seniors.
Tourism is a key economic driver on the Sunshine Coast. I’ve been working for over two years with local tour-
ism leaders who have, with me, produced a report for Canada’s Minister of State for Tourism (the Honour-able Maxime Bernier). The report contains four recom-mendations to promote jobs and economic growth. On my invitation, Minister Bernier came to our riding March 31st for consultations with tourism leaders.
An issue that has aggravat-ed people for years is aban-doned and derelict vessels. With input from local mayors and other leaders, I’m now working on a Private Mem-ber’s Bill that will, among other things, impose criminal liability on those who dump their vessels – knowing that they are hurting the environ-ment and industry.
Concerning the environ-ment and fisheries, I’ve consistently declared that the “environment IS the economy”, in the House of Commons, with the Prime Minister, and in regular in-teractions with constituents. That is why I have put so much effort on behalf of our community in creating an internationally-recognized Centre of Excellence for Sus-tainable Pacific Salmon Fish-
eries. Its components will include educating young peo-ple about fisheries sustain-ability, and providing more resources to our fisheries scientists.
Furthermore, I’m proud of the steps Senator Nancy Greene Raine and I have taken to promote health and fitness, notably by the recent passing of Bill S-211, the Na-tional Health and Fitness Day Act. I’m now trying to build on that work with Senator Raine and an array of stake-holders to make health and fitness central to Canada’s 150th anniversary celebra-tion.
Finally, I continue to seek to find ways to better sup-port people in recovery from substance abuse. I marched in the first two Recovery Days in Vancouver, and have introduced the Health Minis-ter to leaders in the recovery movement. I’m working with my colleague MP David Wilks to create a Private Member’s Bill to promote recovery. I also continue my work to promote the safe disposal of unused prescription drugs.
The Sechelt Farmers’ & Ar-tisans’ Market had it’s 2015 Opening Market on the Easter long weekend.
Cowrie Street was buzzing with locals and visitors drop-ping in to find out what the vendors had available and
Mayor at the Marketto also visit with family and friends. The Sechelt Mayor and Councillors were on site and the support of the District of Sechelt was appreciated by the vendors of the market. Rob Thomson a long-term vendor states: “This shows that the
District of Sechelt views our society and market as a com-munity enhancement. As a member I appreciate the Dis-trict’s support.”
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Hockey School for Novice to Peewee is for 7 to 12 year olds and takes place between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It consists of two ice sessions—an off ice session and a lunch break. This program is divided into two groups based on age and/or ability.
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One Goal is a five-day program that takes place from August 3 to September 4 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for beginners ages 3 to 6.
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Wayne Rowe Mayor, Town of Gibsons
For many of us, this time of year is focused on a word whose inevitability has be-come a truism – taxes. Those of us involved in developing the budget for the Town of Gibsons see a decision in-volving taxes as one of the final steps in that process.
This year, after several weeks of budget delibera-tions and a number of public meetings, we have deter-mined that a 5% increase in municipal taxes is required for 2015. Of that amount, 2% can be attributed to inflation, while 3% will be dedicated to maximizing, improving and, where necessary, replacing the Town’s assets.
Again this year, our focus
during budget development has been on improving effi-ciencies; maintaining our in-frastructure; and protecting our assets. We have strived to attribute sufficient resources to ensure our infrastructure meets current and future needs, while working within our resources to protect our core assets, and to improve the Town’s assets on an in-cremental basis.
We will continue to in-vest in maintaining our in-frastructure, such as water, sewers and roads, although we will not be in a position to take on any new projects. In Gibsons, each one per cent tax increase brings in only about $25 thousand, clearly not sufficient to address every need, and yet, as we clearly recognize, significant to our taxpayers. As well, ef-fective April 1, water and sewer rates will increase by 11.3% and 8%, respectively.
These increases are in-tended to raise sufficient revenue to properly operate, maintain and replace water and sewer assets; to fairly distribute costs among utility system users; and over time, to achieve our ultimate goal of financial sustainability for the water and sewer utilities.
The question before us re-mains, what is the accepted level of service which our community is able to afford, recognizing that we cannot afford to have every asset at the highest level all the time. Only through meaningful conversations with our com-munity can we learn the an-swer to that question.
I thank those of you who have attended public meet-ings related to our budget, and those of you who dem-onstrate your interest in our Town’s affairs by attending Council meetings, or com-municating with us via email, letters or in person.
Shortly before 5:30 pm on April 2, emergency personnel responded to a fatality on the Sunshine Coast Highway near Iska Road in Halfmoon Bay.
Sunshine Coast RCMP, the Pender Harbour fire depart-ment, and paramedics were called after a 68-year-old male cyclist was found un-responsive on the side of the highway. Paramedics trans-ported the male to Madeira Park, where an air ambulance landed and an advanced life support crew tried to revive
Cyclist dies on highwaythe male before he was pro-nounced deceased.
The male had been cycling the Sunshine Coast with friends when the group sud-denly noticed he wasn’t with them. They turned around and found his bicycle on the side of the road, with the male lying a short distance away. CPR was performed, but was unsuccessful in re-viving the male, who had mentioned some tightness in his chest earlier in the day. The male, from Vancouver,
was a veteran cyclist and had ridden the Sunshine Coast before.
At this time it appears that the male went into medical distress while riding, said Cst Harrison Mohr with Sun-shine Coast RCMP. There is no indication that there was a collision or any other ex-ternal cause. Our thoughts go out to the man’s family and friends. It sounds like he had a special bond with his fellow cyclists.
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RONA Inc. is celebrating the opening of a new store in Sech-elt, B.C., owned by Russ and Tess Jones. Located at 5644 Wharf Avenue, this new store was previously a Home Hard-ware franchise. All 21 employ-ees of the store will continue with the new owners who will focus on growing the business. The existing contractor ac-counts will all be transferred to
Sechelt RonA now openthe new company.
Russ and Tess Jones, a dy-namic duo and dedicated dealers who truly believe in the RONA brand, opened their first RONA store in 2011 in Ma-deira Park. Both locations will carry the Coast Builders RONA brand.
“With this acquisition, we are extremely proud to consol-idate our presence in the Sun-shine Coast to serve the grow-ing needs of its residents. We are thrilled to be able to work with such a seasoned team of employees in our new Sechelt location and truly look forward to serving the home renova-tion and building needs with the same great staff and same
great service,” said Russ and Tess Jones, owners and opera-tors of Coast Builders RONA in Sechelt and Madeira Park.
Russ Jones has been part of the RONA team for more than 30 years. Leaving his role as RONA B.C. Operations Man-ager, Russ and Tess invested their savings and opened the Madeira Park outlet. With the support of family and the RONA team, the Jones team worked very hard to success-fully establish their first store. Through drive and initiative, and their commitment to the Sunshine Coast region where they moved in 2011, they in-vested in opening the second outlet. Submitted
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4 The Local - Thursday, April 9, 2015
Editorial opinion
Letters to the Editor – opinions
Volume 13Issue 15
Climate change challenged
(Re “Earth Hour power sav-ings declined”, the Local, April 2)
Participation in Earth Hour may have lessened this year in British Columbia because people are starting to suspect that the goal of the event is im-possible.
Rather than concentrating on sensible and achievable objectives such as reducing air, land, and water pollution, Earth Hour organizers wanted the public to “Use your power to change climate change,” as if we could control the climate like a thermostat.
But climate has been chang-ing for billions of years and it will continue to change no matter what we do. Yet Earth Hour spokespeople insisted that all natural climate driv-ers—ocean currents, cloud cover, solar variations, etc.—are now dwarfed by the im-pact of humanity’s emissions. The fact that ‘global tempera-ture’ has remained flat for 18 years while carbon dioxide levels have risen 10% has no impact on their narrative.
But this inconvenient fact does appear to be having an impact on public opinion. Let’s hope this is the begin-ning of the end for Earth Hour.
(Note: Contrary to the ac-cusations of activists, our or-ganization is not right wing --our participants come from across the political spectrum -- is not funded by ‘big oil,’ and are not lobbyists or ‘shills’ for industry of any sort.)Tom HarrisInternational Climate Science Coalition, Ottawa
Leave gas in the ground
(Sent to the B.C. Environ-mental Assessment Office, and copied to the Local)
A recent BC Hydro ad (BC Hydro Open Houses) states: “ BC Hydro has been asked to supply power to Woodfibre LNG’s liquidified natural gas processing and export facil-ity near Squamish, and For-
tisBC’s expanded Coquitlam and Squamish compressor stations.”
Who asked BC Hydro to supply power for the facilities, and why?
As Hydro is being asked to supply power, and there will be considerable costs to Hydro, will FortisBC and Woodfibre LNG reimburse Hydro for these costs?
Should the businesses not cover the costs, how much of the costs will fall on the tax-payers back?
What “special rate” or com-mercial rate will be asked of these two businesses? What length of time will the rates apply?
Where might we review (on line) the cost study between Hydro supplying the power for the LNG facility and the LNG facility generating their own power from their natural gas?
Some argue that natural gas adds more to air pollution than using electricity.
Now after some research, I question the logic of sending the LNG to Asia as their envi-ronmental policies are pitiful or non-existent.
A new study shows, pollut-ant particles from China’s fac-tories, industrial plants, and power plants affect cloud for-mations and weather systems worldwide.
Compounding these prob-lems is the Chinese govern-ment’s stony silence about anything that might imperil the country’s economic de-velopment — including en-vironmental regulation. We must not fool ourselves into thinking that because LNG is being sent to Asia, that they will stop using coal. It’s been shown that the pollutants from the LNG sent to them, comes back over us a week later...think about it, are we any better off? Satellite-based information proves that pol-lutants released into the air, from anywhere, affect cloud formations and weather sys-tems worldwide.
If we are to have a meaning-
ful effect on the environment, it is only reasonable that we leave our natural resource (gas) in the ground. It is not needed at this time, and the process to extract the gas only adds to the air pollution and environmental destruction. Vel Anderson, Gibsons
no high-rises pleaseThere seems to be an un-
balanced reaction to the pre-sentations made to the Town of Gibsons public hearing on their Official Community Plan (OCP) on March 10. Yes, there was an overwhelming number of critical statements regarding changes which re-moved clear definitions and gave power to the Town to make definitions instead of having them prescribed in the OCP; but almost all were prop-erly and politely presented. Yes, a great number of writ-ten submissions used similar language, but we cannot de-value them as they must have represented the opinion of the sender.
And there seems to be a be-lief that last November’s elec-tion result gave authority to provide flexibility in the OCP. It did not, it elected our gov-ernment. In a democracy the majority governs and the loyal minority must criticize and oppose. We need good argu-ment so that we can develop the harbour and whole water-front of Gibsons Landing in a way that will fit new buildings into its traditional historic character in harmony with its whole ecology. And it won’t only be watched and worried over by residents of Gibsons but by all people, near and far, who like our village and don’t want to see us build high-rises like so many coastal towns to-day.Graham Wray, Gibsons Landing.
A huge thank youI would like to extend a huge
“thank you” from my daughter Bree Willson and myself to ev-eryone who helped make our fund-raiser garage sale a great
success, above and beyond our expectations. Bree is suf-fering from brain damage due to carbon monoxide poison-ing, and is undergoing exten-sive therapy at G F Strong.
Our fund-raiser raised over $2,500 dollars, and also raised her spirits considerably. The kindness, caring and good wishes we received made me realize what a great commu-nity we have on the Sunshine Coast, where people reach out to help others in need.
Sincere thanks from us both.Marjorie Hood, Roberts Creek.
Protect the watershed
Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) along with concerned citizens met March 25 at two access roads that lead directly into the Chapman Drinking Watershed, lower Sunshine Coast, where they held a mock-roadblock and installed two new signs call-ing for protection of the Chap-man against Logging, Mining & Contamination.
We’re concerned about future logging by North Van-couver-based Surespan on the east side. In our opinion, The Sunshine Coast Regional Dis-trict has been lax regarding securing the Chapman from logging and possible mining (gravel) and illegal dump sites by not going ahead and install-ing locked gates and chain-link fencing (50M in either direction).
The signs clearly state the trouble the Chapman contin-ues to face, and sends a mes-sage to Surespan that this community will not stand by and allow any more logging in our drinking watersheds. Ross Muirhead, Roberts CreekElphinstone Logging Focus
After a long winter, summer is finally on the horizon for most of the country. While many Canadians look forward to recreational activities on the open water, the lengthening days also mark beginning of the high season for water-related inju-ries and fatalities. And the Canada Safety Council is reminding Canadians of the importance of wearing lifejackets.
According to a 2013 industry survey, approximately 44 per cent of Canadians participate in recreational boating each year. Although there is some indication that more boaters are following Transport Canada regulations and equipping their boats with lifejackets, unfortunately, almost half of boaters in a 2012 survey indicated they don’t wear their lifejackets con-sistently. “If your plan is to locate and get into a lifejacket after you’ve fallen into the water, you’re putting yourself and oth-ers in danger,” says Jack Smith, president of the Canada Safety Council. “Take basic precautions to avoid finding yourself in over your head.”
It’s a lesson that outspoken TV personality Don Cherry learned the hard way. He had a close call in 2012 that he later related in his memoir Straight Up and Personal. Attempting to recover a paddle boat that had drifted from the dock of his cabin near Kingston, Ontario, Cherry headed out on the St. Lawrence River in a canoe. He had brushed off his wife’s sug-gestion to don a lifejacket, a decision he would regret when the canoe capsized. He describes how, clinging to the overturned canoe, his energy quickly flagged with the effort of staying afloat, pre-empting the possibility of swimming ashore. For-tunately, neighbours spotted him in time to summon help. “I thought for sure I was a goner,” he told a reporter from the Kingston Whig-Standard.
Happily for his family, friends and fans, the famous octoge-narian lived to tell his tale, but many boaters aren’t so lucky. From 1991 to 2008, an average of 167 people died each year in boating mishaps according to the Canadian Red Cross. Of these, nine out of 10 are not wearing their lifejackets, or were wearing them incorrectly.
Every year, even strong swimmers drown. Where swim-ming ability was recorded by coroners, almost half of those who died in fatal boating incidents were average to strong swimmers, according to the Canadian Red Cross.
Take a plunge in water that is colder than 15 degrees Celsius and you could find yourself suffering from cold shock, a physi-ological response that will make self-rescue more difficult. Cold shock can cause hyperventilation, loss of consciousness, heart palpitations and even cardiac arrest for those with pre-existing heart conditions. If your boat overturns in cold water, a properly worn lifejacket will buy you valuable time to assess the situation and reach safety.
Of boating fatalities where boating experience was known, 66 per cent were recorded as experienced boaters, and only 34 per cent were occasional or inexperienced boaters.
If you are an experienced boater, you are likely to be a role model to others. Your decision to wear your lifejacket will help others make the right choice too.
Remember, a lifejacket only works if you wear it. Submitted
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SSC FILES OCP AMENDMENT APPLICATION
The Official Community Plan (OCP) “is a general statement of the broad objectives and policies respecting the form and character, the future growth of the community, and proposed land use and servicing requirements.” When is an OCP Amendment Required? “. . . for a development that does not conform to Sechelt’s existing future land use designations.”
The existing CD-13 zoning provides for a golf course resort development, a seaside village, a system of parks and trails, and up to 1600 homes.
Please visit our web-site to view our full submission.
- District of Sechelt, Guide to the Official Community Plan Amendment Process
In 2014, SSC Properties acquired a 400 acre property in East Porpoise Bay, previously known as “Silverback”.
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Sechelt will hold two pub-lic meetings on Tuesday, April 21 on the issue of medi-cal marijuana cultivation and processing within the District.
The meetings—to be held at 2 pm and 7:30 pm at the Seaside Centre —were an-nounced at an April 1 coun-cil meeting as councillors passed a motion to, “prohibit medical marijuana produc-tion in all zones except those properties in RR2 zones that each has more than five hect-ares in area of ALR [Agricul-tural Land Reserve].”
The motion had initially called for cannabis growing to be restricted to properties of two hectares in the ALR, but was then amended to five hectares.
Mayor Bruce Milne stressed that the amend-ment was simply an attempt to indicate that the District was not ready to rule on the issue yet.
“What I’m trying to do here is create a fairly blank slate for zoning of this particular use in the District of Sechelt,
Medical marijuana meetings planned so we can actually hear from the community where and what they may want,” Milne said.
“If we had too small an area, it may signal to people that we’ve already made up our minds on that and that isn’t the case. I wanted to make it open enough that people would see that there’s a wide range of discussion that is still necessary.”
Councillor Darnelda Sieg-ers said she would have been satisfied leaving the current minimum lot size at two hectares for the time being, but endorsed the idea of con-sulting the public.
“It does give us an opportu-nity to stop and look at what the community wants before we actually put something in place,” Siegers said.
Milne stressed that the April 21 meetings are not formal public hearings on the matter, but said that those might be held at a later date.
“It’s going to be a dialogue where councillors can en-gage and talk to you,” the mayor said. “We want to both
provide some information—so there’s some background context—and then also listen to the community, because it has been a point of discus-sion for at least the last six or eight months.”
There are a few licenced medical marijuana indoor grow-ops in Sechelt that have been permitted to operate under current bylaws. They would apparently be grand-fathered in and be allowed to continue business if the by-law changed.
It has been reported that as many as10 other companies have made inquiries with the District about establishing similar operations.
Cases currently before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court are challenging the increasingly restrictive federal govern-ment regulation of both the medical marijuana industry and the use of marijuana by individuals for medical pur-poses. Rik Jespersen
The Sechelt Downtown Business Association is look-ing for aspiring young artists from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to participate in our Youth Art Contest. Create a piece of art expressing “What Sechelt means to you” and deliver it to Coastal Art, Trail Bay Mall,
Sechelt art contest for youthby April 20th, 2015. Prizes will be awarded in differ-ent age categories and en-tries will be displayed and judged by People’s Choice, at our "Spring into Down-town Sechelt" event, April 25th, 2015 on Cowrie St. Please visit our website at
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Two minutes after a series of charges were detonated
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along its 113-metre hull on Saturday, April 4, HMCS An-napolis slipped below the surface.
More than 200 boats filled with onlookers and news media had flocked to the bay, according to Larry Reeves, of
the Artificial Reef Society of B.C. (ARSBC).
“It was quite a magical day,” Reeves wrote on the group’s website. “Although it was raining when we arrived on site, it stopped, and the skies allowed a small open-ing for the sun to shine down upon Annapolis as she was sent to her new home.”
ARSBC, which had been preparing for the sinking since acquiring the vessel in 2009, said the wreck will be a boon to marine life and a tourist destination for scu-ba divers from all over the world.
The ship now sits on a ledge about 35 metres deep, with the topmost part of the vessel lying 15 metres below the surface at high tide.
In October 2014, the soci-ety won permission from En-vironment Canada to scuttle
The 38th annual BMO Sun-shine Coast April Fool’s Run, presented by Coast TV Sports, is all set to go this Sunday, April 12.
More than 550 runners and walkers are signed up as of Monday and organizers expect another 75-100 by race morn-ing. In person registration will be accepted at the Gibsons & Area Community Centre on Saturday from 1-5pm and Sunday morning from 7:45 to 8:45am.
The 2014 overall winner, David Jackson of Abbotsford, is returning on Sunday to defend his title. He won last year with a time of 1:09:09. Jackson re-cently placed 7th in the highly competitive Modo Spring Run-Off 8k Vancouver on March 22, the preceding race in the Lower Mainland Road Race Se-ries. A serious challenge could
Fool’s Run on Sundaycome from the man who fin-ished right behind him in that race, Japanese import Takanori Haraguchi, representing Team Northstar Organics. Haragu-chi’s personal best is 1:06:20, but he was sidelined by major injuries from 2012 to 2014. He resumed training after moving to Vancouver last fall, and has since recorded a 1:09:25 at the “First Half” in February. Rob-erts Creek’s Shaun Stephens-Whale is returning to home turf to take another shot at the podium. Though he hasn’t raced the 21k distance lately, training is going very well and he’s confident he can beat his best time of 1:12:10 (3rd place, 2012 Fool’s Run).
Visit www.foolsrun.com for the complete race weekend schedule, volunteer sign-up, and late registration details. Submitted
smoke from explosive detonations rose from HmCs annapolis as it sank into Halkett Bay saturday, april 4. it now sits on a ledge 35 metres down, a new destination for divers. GeoFF GroGnet pHoto.
the Annapolis after years of preparation and had planned the sinking for January. But a legal challenge from the Save Halkett Bay Marine Park So-ciety stalled the action for more than two months.
The opponents won a temporary court injunction, claiming that paint on the ship’s hull contained toxic chemicals that would endan-ger the ocean environment. ARSBC told a Federal Court hearing later that the federal Ministry of the Environment had dismissed concerns about the 20-year-old paint in granting the sinking per-mit, and noted that the hull is already coated in marine life, suggesting it was not harm-ful.
The judge agreed and lifted the injunction on March 12.
A video of the sinking can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/124123964
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Sometime in the next few weeks, a pen holding more than 65 thousand tiny Chi-nook salmon will be dropped into the Strait of Georgia near Wilson Creek in preparation for their final release into the ocean.
The project is the work of the Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society Execu-tive Director David Burnett, who also runs the Chapman Creek fish hatchery, where the massive batch of Chinook currently reside.
“Best practice is to release them when they reach a weight of about five grams,” said Burnett. “They’re eating now, they’re happy. They’re going to pack on the weight. And then we’ll do the re-lease.”
Burnett said that growing such a huge number of the popular sporting fish would not have been possible with-out the help provided by the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Corporation.
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been taken from the Chilli-wack Hatchery to the Port Melon mill at the end of No-vember, where the company provided pool of relatively warm, 13-degree water in a special facility heated by the energy generated by the mill’s operations.
Under the supervision of Burnett and the mill’s En-vironment Specialist Siew Sim, the water was gradu-ally cooled over a number of weeks before the young salmon—by then weighing about three grams—were brought to the hatchery in early March.
“We stepped down the temperature before we brought them back here, be-cause we don’t want to shock them,” Burnett said.
The water in Chapman Creek, which is piped through the hatchery’s holding tanks, can hover between 2C and 5C through the winter.
“What we’re doing here at the hatchery is imprinting them and getting them ready
to smoalt, to get scales before their release,” said Burnett.
Further imprinting will occur after the three-metre-square net is lowered into the Strait at the Port Stalashen marina. The salmon will then be freed for their years-long life cycle in the Pacfic Ocean.
Given all the perils they en-counter on their epic journey, most of the fish won’t return to the Chapman Creek area.
“If we get five per cent back, that would be good,” Burnett said.
That would mean a return of more than 3,000 salmon.
“The fishers are going to really enjoy catching Chi-nook. It’s a really good fight-ing fish and it’s a good eating fish as well,” he said.
It’s the mandate of the Sal-monid Enhancement Society is to ensure the creeks are stocked with salmon, Burnett added.
The society is dependent on volunteers and public fi-nancial support, much of it generated by the Enhance-ment Society’s annual dinner, which runs this year on Sat-urday April 11 at the Seniors Centre in Sechelt. Tickets are still available through www.scsalmon.org. Rik Jespersen
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John Weston MP, West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast , Sea to Sky Country
As the Member of Parlia-ment for the “Most Beautiful Place on Earth”, I take pride in staying in touch with the peo-ple I represent. I “shrink the distance” by taking your con-cerns to Ottawa and making sure that the work my team and I do is relevant to you. Let me relate to you some of issues in which I am involved today.
For seniors, I’m trying to modernize the RRSP/RRIF program, based on a set of withdrawal factors last up-dated in 1992 in part by constituent Don Smith. Mr. Smith, other constituents and I have sent a proposal to the Finance Minister to update the program to reflect chang-es in the financial world since then. This will make the pro-gram more tailored to the needs of our seniors.
Tourism is a key economic driver on the Sunshine Coast. I’ve been working for over two years with local tour-
ism leaders who have, with me, produced a report for Canada’s Minister of State for Tourism (the Honour-able Maxime Bernier). The report contains four recom-mendations to promote jobs and economic growth. On my invitation, Minister Bernier came to our riding March 31st for consultations with tourism leaders.
An issue that has aggravat-ed people for years is aban-doned and derelict vessels. With input from local mayors and other leaders, I’m now working on a Private Mem-ber’s Bill that will, among other things, impose criminal liability on those who dump their vessels – knowing that they are hurting the environ-ment and industry.
Concerning the environ-ment and fisheries, I’ve consistently declared that the “environment IS the economy”, in the House of Commons, with the Prime Minister, and in regular in-teractions with constituents. That is why I have put so much effort on behalf of our community in creating an internationally-recognized Centre of Excellence for Sus-tainable Pacific Salmon Fish-
eries. Its components will include educating young peo-ple about fisheries sustain-ability, and providing more resources to our fisheries scientists.
Furthermore, I’m proud of the steps Senator Nancy Greene Raine and I have taken to promote health and fitness, notably by the recent passing of Bill S-211, the Na-tional Health and Fitness Day Act. I’m now trying to build on that work with Senator Raine and an array of stake-holders to make health and fitness central to Canada’s 150th anniversary celebra-tion.
Finally, I continue to seek to find ways to better sup-port people in recovery from substance abuse. I marched in the first two Recovery Days in Vancouver, and have introduced the Health Minis-ter to leaders in the recovery movement. I’m working with my colleague MP David Wilks to create a Private Member’s Bill to promote recovery. I also continue my work to promote the safe disposal of unused prescription drugs.
The Sechelt Farmers’ & Ar-tisans’ Market had it’s 2015 Opening Market on the Easter long weekend.
Cowrie Street was buzzing with locals and visitors drop-ping in to find out what the vendors had available and
Mayor at the Marketto also visit with family and friends. The Sechelt Mayor and Councillors were on site and the support of the District of Sechelt was appreciated by the vendors of the market. Rob Thomson a long-term vendor states: “This shows that the
District of Sechelt views our society and market as a com-munity enhancement. As a member I appreciate the Dis-trict’s support.”
The Sechelt Farmers’ & Arti-sans’ Market is open every Sat-urday from 9 am to 2:30 pm up until the end of September ~ Rain or Shine! Submitted
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Hockey School for Novice to Peewee is for 7 to 12 year olds and takes place between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It consists of two ice sessions—an off ice session and a lunch break. This program is divided into two groups based on age and/or ability.
The Bantam-Midget Conditioning Camp is an evening program that is
designed for players interested in Rep level or a junior hockey career. This program starts on the ice at 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and finishes with off ice hockey specific training outdoors until 8:00 p.m.
The Duffers Adult Learn to Play hockey camp runs from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
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Wayne Rowe Mayor, Town of Gibsons
For many of us, this time of year is focused on a word whose inevitability has be-come a truism – taxes. Those of us involved in developing the budget for the Town of Gibsons see a decision in-volving taxes as one of the final steps in that process.
This year, after several weeks of budget delibera-tions and a number of public meetings, we have deter-mined that a 5% increase in municipal taxes is required for 2015. Of that amount, 2% can be attributed to inflation, while 3% will be dedicated to maximizing, improving and, where necessary, replacing the Town’s assets.
Again this year, our focus
during budget development has been on improving effi-ciencies; maintaining our in-frastructure; and protecting our assets. We have strived to attribute sufficient resources to ensure our infrastructure meets current and future needs, while working within our resources to protect our core assets, and to improve the Town’s assets on an in-cremental basis.
We will continue to in-vest in maintaining our in-frastructure, such as water, sewers and roads, although we will not be in a position to take on any new projects. In Gibsons, each one per cent tax increase brings in only about $25 thousand, clearly not sufficient to address every need, and yet, as we clearly recognize, significant to our taxpayers. As well, ef-fective April 1, water and sewer rates will increase by 11.3% and 8%, respectively.
These increases are in-tended to raise sufficient revenue to properly operate, maintain and replace water and sewer assets; to fairly distribute costs among utility system users; and over time, to achieve our ultimate goal of financial sustainability for the water and sewer utilities.
The question before us re-mains, what is the accepted level of service which our community is able to afford, recognizing that we cannot afford to have every asset at the highest level all the time. Only through meaningful conversations with our com-munity can we learn the an-swer to that question.
I thank those of you who have attended public meet-ings related to our budget, and those of you who dem-onstrate your interest in our Town’s affairs by attending Council meetings, or com-municating with us via email, letters or in person.
Shortly before 5:30 pm on April 2, emergency personnel responded to a fatality on the Sunshine Coast Highway near Iska Road in Halfmoon Bay.
Sunshine Coast RCMP, the Pender Harbour fire depart-ment, and paramedics were called after a 68-year-old male cyclist was found un-responsive on the side of the highway. Paramedics trans-ported the male to Madeira Park, where an air ambulance landed and an advanced life support crew tried to revive
Cyclist dies on highwaythe male before he was pro-nounced deceased.
The male had been cycling the Sunshine Coast with friends when the group sud-denly noticed he wasn’t with them. They turned around and found his bicycle on the side of the road, with the male lying a short distance away. CPR was performed, but was unsuccessful in re-viving the male, who had mentioned some tightness in his chest earlier in the day. The male, from Vancouver,
was a veteran cyclist and had ridden the Sunshine Coast before.
At this time it appears that the male went into medical distress while riding, said Cst Harrison Mohr with Sun-shine Coast RCMP. There is no indication that there was a collision or any other ex-ternal cause. Our thoughts go out to the man’s family and friends. It sounds like he had a special bond with his fellow cyclists.
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The art of getting to the pointMarket scientists are say-
ing that this attention disor-der might not be a disorder after all.
According to McCormack, we speak 150 words per minute, but a listener’s brain can process 750 words per minute. That’s a brain look-ing for a distraction. The smart presenter engages that extra brain capacity by get-ting quickly to the point, and explaining where the speech is headed.
What’s the point of our talk and where is it headed? Our listeners need to know. A pre-
sentation is a journey and an audience that doesn’t know its destination becomes anx-ious. An audience that feels it’s on a road to nowhere is bound to bail out.
Imagine you’re on a tour bus headed in the wrong di-rection. You’re on the wrong coach! You want out! Then you hear the driver’s voice crackling over the intercom: “We’re enjoying the scenic route this morning. Rock slide has blocked 101. We’ll go south of the river until we join the Cascade Connector. Relax and enjoy the sights.”
You can relax now. You know where you’re going.
As a weekly presenter at the Morningstars Toastmas-ters Club, I’ve made it a prior-ity to get to the point. Then, by explaining where my presentation is headed, my listeners are happy to travel with me.
The Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and Morningstars are hosting a Presentation Skills Workshop on April 16, 5:30pm – 7pm, at Seaside Centre. P.J. Reece, Morningstars Toastmasters Club
Big and small, power or sail, there are many different kinds of boats and so many different kinds of boat own-ers. But the one thing they seem to agree on is how boat-ing makes them feel, at least if your looking at a boat’s name on the transom. “Se-renity” has been named the #1 boat name for the second year in a row with the release of the 2015 list of the most popular boat names from the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS).
“Calm, peaceful and un-troubled is what boating is all about for so many boaters,” said BoatUS spokesman Scott Croft.
The BoatUS 2015 list of top ten boat names:
Top 10 boat names1. Serenity2. Seas the Day3. Andiamo (Italian for
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your lifestyle, your relation-ship to loved ones or what you do for a living. And that’s only the beginning,” Croft said. “Kids sometimes think it’s pretty cool to have their name on a boat. It’s also a real safe bet for parent to choose – but,” said Croft “only if you have one child.”
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events on the
Sunshine CoastApril 10 Beginner’s telescope night, with Royal Astronomical Society, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, free, donations acceptedApril 10 CD release concert with Cabin Fever NW, Bellingham country-rock duo, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm $15April 10 Heavy Mellow, fundraiser for Out in the Cold homeless shelter, Roberts Creek Legion, 8pm, members $10, guests $20April 10 James and Jamsey host “Plug In-Spotlight Youth”, fundraiser for Outward Bound scholarship, Roberts Creek Hall, 8-11pm, $20, students $10, under 12 freeApril 11 Job fair presented by Sunshine Coast Tourism, Band Hall (behind McDonald’s) 10am-3pm, freeApril 11 Artist Sandy Kay discusses the inspiration behind her work, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 12:30 pm and 2pmApril 11 Salmon dinner and auction, fundraiser for SC Salmonid Enhancement Society, Seniors Centre, Sechelt, 6pm, $100April 11 Annual shoe, purse and jewellery auction, fundraiser for Ruby Slipper Fund helping people with cancer, Chatelech Secondary gym, Sechelt, 6pm, $30, VIP $100April 11 A night of food and music with Sh-Boom and friends and a three-course dinner, Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, 6:30pm, $40April 11 Reading by novelist Madeleine Thien, by Sunshine Coast Arts Council, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm, admission by donationApril 11 Dance with Queer as Funk, fundraiser for Synchronicity Arts Festival, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm, $25April 11 Tower of Song, Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone interpret Leonard Cohen, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 8pm, $20 advance, $25 at the doorApril 12 April Fools Run, leaving Gibsons Community Centre, 9:17amApril 12 Artist Lori Sokoluk demonstrates her art and discusses the inspiration, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, noon-3pmApril 12 NOW Generation 2015, annual concert with Nikki Weber celebrating youth in music, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, $15, under 12 $10April 13 Start of Festival of the Performing Arts 2015, various locations and days, details at coastfestival.comApril 14 Sunshine Coast “Newcomers Luncheon”, SC Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, noon, call Holly at 604-885-3898 or Lise at 778-458-2205April 14 Creating your own succulent garden workshop, Botanical Gardens, West Sechelt, 7pm, members $40, non-members $50, all materials suppliedApril 16 Presentation skills workshop, by Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and Morningstars Toastmasters, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 5:30-7pm
Tiny Lights Festival Package: Family Pass, 2 t-shirts, sticker, poster!
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Anna NobileFreelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture
For the next three weeks, Coasters will have the op-portunity to hear and see some top level talent in mu-sic and dance when the Sun-shine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts (SCFPA) begins April 13 and runs to May 3. During that time, 170 concerts in music and dance will be given featuring gifted
performers from all over the Sunshine Coast. Concerts in music will be held at the Sun-shine Coast Arts Centre and Chatelech Secondary School, while dance will be held at the Gibsons Heritage The-atre. Patrons attending Fes-tival music events will have a wide range of styles and instruments to choose from, including piano, woodwind, strings, vocal, folk, electronic, and classical.
The Festival is an all-ages affair with participants rang-ing from elementary aged school children to seniors in their 80s. Qualified adjudi-
cators will be coming to the Coast to provide feedback and select the best perform-ers to represent the Sunshine Coast at the Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival being held this year in Powell River, May 26-30. Sue Milne, who handles communications for the SCFPA, can’t say enough about the level of talent here on the Coast. “Adjudicators come in from off Coast and they are just blown away by the level of the performers they see because they are ex-pecting a small rural coastal community. We have had performers go on to both the provincial and national level and win awards there.” Beth Buono (Currie), a former Festival participant, is now a soprano section leader and soloist at Christ Church Ca-thedral and a member of the Vancouver Chamber Choir. Milne personally attributes the success of local perform-ers to the many excellent teachers here on the coast,
both the music specialists in the schools and to those who are also performers. “Their students are very much en-couraged by seeing their teachers in performance,” says Milne.
The festival, currently in its 42nd year, is the longest run-ning festival on the Coast and is completely run by approxi-mately 50 volunteers under the direction of the SCFPA Society. The society also
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makes 74 individual awards available to winners of their discipline. Winners in piano will go on to give an encore performance at 2pm on April 19 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, while those in other disciplines will perform at a highlights concert at 2pm on May 3 at Raven’s Cry Theatre. All concerts are by donation. A complete schedule is avail-able at coastfestival.com.
the Junior string ensemble at the sunshine Coast Festival of the performing arts “highlights concert” last year. this year’s festival opens april 13 and includes 168 concerts and two dance performances featuring Coast performers. Full schedule at coastfestival.com pHoto By eDmunD arCeo
Plenty of people have cov-ered Leonard Cohen over the years, but nobody’s done it quite like this.
Tower of Song is a truly west coast take on the Mon-treal icon, starring Vancouver Island roots guru Oliver Swain and artsy, jazzy west coast vo-calist and multi-instrumental-ist Glenna Garramone.
They appear Saturday, April 11, 8pm at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door.
The sound is minimalist modern roots, with Oliver’s delicate, fractured tenor and Glenna’s sultry, slightly Ba-sia Bulat-like mezzo soprano spinning stirring harmonies over understated arrange-ments.
Highlights include “Hey That’s No Way to Say Good-bye,” which features down
Cohen tribute plays Gibsons
home banjo and gentle har-monies reminiscent of a Be Good Tanyas’ arrangement; “Everybody Knows,” which is driven by grass-roots cabaret-style piano and Glenna’s jazzy vocals; and “True Love Leaves no Traces,” an airy, percussive cover that’s a far cry from the fully-orchestrated original.
The Tower of Song album, In City and In Forest, is aug-mented by Victoria wunder-kind Quinn Bachand on guitar, go-to roots violinist Richard Moody on violin and viola, and Grammy-calibre produc-er Joby Baker on percussion.
There’s no overwrought singing here and no 201st rendition of “Hallejulah” … or “Bird on a Wire” … or “Su-zanne.” Just sublime, spare arrangements that let Co-hen’s magical songs speak for themselves.
What’s more, Glenna and
Oliver assert their own place in the tower of song -- Cohen’s metaphor for the unconscious dialogue between songwrit-ers – by each including an original composition in the project.
Oliver’s “Baby in the Bay,” is an atmospheric and whimsi-cal modern day murder bal-lad – about a woman who kills her baby -- that recalls old English ballads such as “The Twa Sisters.”
Glenna’s “Unicorn” is a piece of musical poetry about holding out for the right lover.
It was Glenna who first con-ceived of Tower of Song after organizing a sold-out Cohen tribute at Vancouver’s Media Club in 2011.
The evening proved fruit-ful in more than one way as it allowed Glenna and Oliver to rekindle an old musical re-lationship that began with a jam session at a party in 2005 and continued with both art-ists playing and singing on each other’s solo projects.
Together she and Oliver have crafted a powerful mu-sical response to those who wonder if the world really needs another Cohen tribute. It turns out the answer is a re-sounding yes. This one.Submitted
It’s never too late to make lifestyle changes to promote brain health.
“What is good for your heart is good for your brain,” says Kerri Sutherland, regional Edu-cation & Support coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for the North Shore & Sunshine Coast.
Better control and detection for hypertension and diabetes, as well as measures to encour-age smoking cessation and to reduce cardiovascular risk, have the potential to reduce the
Do what you can to dodge dementiarisk of dementia.
Currently 747,000 Cana-dians, including many on the Sunshine Coast, are affected by the brain disorder, and that number is forecast to double within the next 25 years.
Cardiovascular disease, dia-betes, hypertension, smoking and depression can increase the risk.
It's important to talk to your doctor about your personal risk or if you have concerns about dementia. “There is a dif-ference between normal aging
and dementia.”A local support and informa-
tion group serves as a forum for sharing practical tips and strategies for coping with the disease. It helps create sup-port and friendship with oth-ers whose lives are affected by dementia.
For more information on the Sechelt group contact Kerri Sutherland at 604-984-8348 (toll-free 1-866-984-8348) or email [email protected], and visit www.al-zheimerbc.org. Submitted
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Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)Although you feel determined
to advance your position, you may be happy to take it slow for now. This pace likely will continue for several weeks. Going slow can produce measurable results, es-pecially if you are willing to work longer. Tending to a variety of fronts starting this week will feel good. Above all secure a creative space where you can return to
regularly, to recharge.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)The urge to express your sense
of individuality is strong now. You want to share some of the beauty you feel inside. You may have to overcome fears of rejection to succeed, however. There are three keys to this success: accept yourself, honor your style and pay attention to how others are responding. The time is also right to reach out to others for their as-sistance and cooperation.
Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Getting the attention you feel
you deserve and want is a central theme now. The downside is that you may be getting attention you don’t want as well. A rebellious mood prevails and you feel pas-sionately about your position. Your dramatic side may well be flaring. Your ambitions are run-ning high but your patience levels may not be. See the humor in it all to balance the scales.
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It is with great sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, and Oma. Brigitte is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Helmut, her daughter, Martina Groome, son Wolfgang Horn (Jennifer) and grandchildren Adam, Mitchell, Renee, Mattheus, Meaghan, Nolan and Haleigh. She will be missed by her siblings, Dieter Weichert, Christa Haas (Helmut), and Wolfgang Weichert (Gisela), as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends in Sechelt, Ontario and Germany.
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KENNY - Louise AgnesPeacefully, surrounded by her family, at Christenson Village, Gibsons, BC., on Good Friday, April 3, Louise Agnes (Nee: Ferris) Kenny in her 95th year. Louise is survived by James Martin Kenny her loving husband of 69 years, her children Philip (Tess) of Vancouver, Mary of Sunshine Coast, B.C., and Cathy (Scott) of Sechelt, B.C.;
her grandchildren Jenna (Pat) of Ottawa, Michael of Sechelt, B.C., and Sarah (Eli) of Gibsons, B.C.; her great-grandchildren Brook and Paige and her special nephew and nieces Graeme, Geraldine (Don) and Janie. Also remembered by her special friends Robert and Lucky Lou, and family and friends too numerous to mention. Predeceased by her grandson Tommy Bennett (2010), her parents, and 8 brothers and sisters as well as many loving friends and extended family.Born in Owen Sound, ON., November 3, 1920, Louise spent much of her adult life in Windsor and London, ON. before moving to the Sunshine Coast, BC 10 years ago where she enjoyed being near the ocean and walking along the waterfront in Sechelt. A devoutly spiritual woman, Louise spread love and comfort all the days of her life. She loved to gather family and friends to celebrate any occasion and enjoy her legendary culinary and hostess skills. Louise derived much joy from children, puppies and kittens for who she had a special love. She suffered a broken heart when her grandson, Tommy, died 5 years ago. Visitors will be received in the Devlin Funeral Home, 579 Seaview Road, Gibsons (604-886-9551) on Tuesday April 7, 2015, from 3 to 6 p.m. with prayers tentatively set for 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church on the Sechelt Indian Band Lands, at Sechelt, (on the waterfront) on Wednesday April 8 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a reception to which all are invited. (details to be announced at the Mass). Private interment at a later date in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London, ON. Louise’s family would like to express sincere thanks to the many people who made her final days comfortable, including - staff, care workers and special friends at Christenson Village, St. Mary’s E.R. team, Dr. Frank Wildgrube, Fr. Vincent, Fr. Kiran and the Sunshine Coast Catholic community, Chaplain Ray, Fr. Vincent Van Zutphen, Kay, Lucky Lou, home support workers, and palliative care nurses.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favourite children’s charity in Louise’s memory. Online condolences and guest book at (O’Neil Funeral Home, London, 519-432-7136)
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Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Sometimes the best thing to
do is to move forward without looking back, like now. Keeping the best and leaving the rest is required. Yet you may feel chal-lenged to overcome feelings of inertia. Consider that what was once comfortable, familiar and secure is no longer. Beyond just stuff, you may have to leave old at-titudes, perceptions and modes of expression behind as well.
Libra (Sep 22 – oct 22)Financial concerns and consid-
erations are on your mind. These are leading or perhaps pushing you to new choices and modes of self-expression. At worst you feel caught between opposing forces. Forcing things will not help so you are left to exercise patience and trust. Making the most of the situation, seek opportunities for social and cultural activities
all the while remaining open to sound advice.
Scorpio (oct 22 – nov 21)Over the course of life our per-
ceptions, interpretations and self-concepts tend to change, some-times gradually while at other times more quickly, like now perhaps. These changes can also produce changes in how we live and/or where. Such changes are healthy and indicate an evolution-ary rhythm of the soul. Stubborn resistance may indicate excessive ego. Go for soul.
Sagittarius (nov 21 – Dec 21)As if awakening from a power-
ful and long dream that seemed so real, you are confronted with the reality of adjusting your per-ceptions to match this other real-ity. Slowly but surely a new sense of creative purpose and passion is rising. Yet there may still remain some confusion and a desire to go back to sleep. This other real-ity requires new perspectives and response and it will not go away.
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• Graduation from Grade 12. • Completion of a Certificate in secretarial training or office management. • Recent related experience of 1 year. • Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Skills and Abilities• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Suite Applications: Windows, Word, Excel & Access. • Ability to type at 60 w.p.m. • Good understanding of the local labour market and job searching strategies. • Ability to prioritize conflicting duties and organize heavy workload. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. • Ability to follow instructions and to work independently.• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
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Position: Community Sector Paramedical SectorStatus: Full Time Part TimeLocation: Sechelt-GibsonsNumber of positions: 1Union: HSA – Community Sector Salary: Grid 13 $25.09Open Door Group
Open Door Group is a non-profit, social enterprise that operates on the fundamental belief that all British Columbians have the right and ability to succeed. Established in 1976, Open Door Group delivers a range of programs and services to help individuals prepare for, find and keep employment and/or develop meaningful connections in their communities.
Today, Open Door Group serves thousands of people per year in several communities throughout BC. The organization’s vision is Thriving Communities Embracing Diversity and Inclusion.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Director, the Site Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating an employment program, meeting Funder requirements and contractual targets and ensuring that the outcomes lead to clients becoming more independent by developing labour market and community attachments. The Site Coordinator is responsible for leading and supervising a team of employees.
Education, Training, and Experience
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline from a recognized university. • Minimum three years recently related experience including two years supervising a team. • And /or the equivalent of education and expertise • Valid BC Driver’s License and the use of a personal vehicle during working hours. • Must be able to travel throughout the Province with frequent travel between Sechelt
and Gibsons.
Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of local labour market issues and trends. • Knowledge of case management, educational methodologies, employment placement strategies and management techniques. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Ability to supervise. • Ability to analyze and solve problems. • Ability to develop networks and build strong relationships with various stakeholders. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
Hours of Work: 36 hours per weekDate Posted: April 02, 2015Competition Closing Date: April 15, 2015Starting Date: ASAP
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The failure of speakers to get to the point isn’t just bad manners—it sabotages the presentation. In this age of shrinking attention spans, getting quickly to the point has become crucial.
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The art of getting to the pointMarket scientists are say-
ing that this attention disor-der might not be a disorder after all.
According to McCormack, we speak 150 words per minute, but a listener’s brain can process 750 words per minute. That’s a brain look-ing for a distraction. The smart presenter engages that extra brain capacity by get-ting quickly to the point, and explaining where the speech is headed.
What’s the point of our talk and where is it headed? Our listeners need to know. A pre-
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Imagine you’re on a tour bus headed in the wrong di-rection. You’re on the wrong coach! You want out! Then you hear the driver’s voice crackling over the intercom: “We’re enjoying the scenic route this morning. Rock slide has blocked 101. We’ll go south of the river until we join the Cascade Connector. Relax and enjoy the sights.”
You can relax now. You know where you’re going.
As a weekly presenter at the Morningstars Toastmas-ters Club, I’ve made it a prior-ity to get to the point. Then, by explaining where my presentation is headed, my listeners are happy to travel with me.
The Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and Morningstars are hosting a Presentation Skills Workshop on April 16, 5:30pm – 7pm, at Seaside Centre. P.J. Reece, Morningstars Toastmasters Club
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Events on the
Sunshine CoastApril 10 Beginner’s telescope night, with Royal Astronomical Society, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, free, donations acceptedApril 10 CD release concert with Cabin Fever NW, Bellingham country-rock duo, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm $15April 10 Heavy Mellow, fundraiser for Out in the Cold homeless shelter, Roberts Creek Legion, 8pm, members $10, guests $20April 10 James and Jamsey host “Plug In-Spotlight Youth”, fundraiser for Outward Bound scholarship, Roberts Creek Hall, 8-11pm, $20, students $10, under 12 freeApril 11 Job fair presented by Sunshine Coast Tourism, Band Hall (behind McDonald’s) 10am-3pm, freeApril 11 Artist Sandy Kay discusses the inspiration behind her work, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 12:30 pm and 2pmApril 11 Salmon dinner and auction, fundraiser for SC Salmonid Enhancement Society, Seniors Centre, Sechelt, 6pm, $100April 11 Annual shoe, purse and jewellery auction, fundraiser for Ruby Slipper Fund helping people with cancer, Chatelech Secondary gym, Sechelt, 6pm, $30, VIP $100April 11 A night of food and music with Sh-Boom and friends and a three-course dinner, Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, 6:30pm, $40April 11 Reading by novelist Madeleine Thien, by Sunshine Coast Arts Council, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm, admission by donationApril 11 Dance with Queer as Funk, fundraiser for Synchronicity Arts Festival, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm, $25April 11 Tower of Song, Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone interpret Leonard Cohen, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 8pm, $20 advance, $25 at the doorApril 12 April Fools Run, leaving Gibsons Community Centre, 9:17amApril 12 Artist Lori Sokoluk demonstrates her art and discusses the inspiration, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, noon-3pmApril 12 NOW Generation 2015, annual concert with Nikki Weber celebrating youth in music, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, $15, under 12 $10April 13 Start of Festival of the Performing Arts 2015, various locations and days, details at coastfestival.comApril 14 Sunshine Coast “Newcomers Luncheon”, SC Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, noon, call Holly at 604-885-3898 or Lise at 778-458-2205April 14 Creating your own succulent garden workshop, Botanical Gardens, West Sechelt, 7pm, members $40, non-members $50, all materials suppliedApril 16 Presentation skills workshop, by Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and Morningstars Toastmasters, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 5:30-7pm
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For the next three weeks, Coasters will have the op-portunity to hear and see some top level talent in mu-sic and dance when the Sun-shine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts (SCFPA) begins April 13 and runs to May 3. During that time, 170 concerts in music and dance will be given featuring gifted
performers from all over the Sunshine Coast. Concerts in music will be held at the Sun-shine Coast Arts Centre and Chatelech Secondary School, while dance will be held at the Gibsons Heritage The-atre. Patrons attending Fes-tival music events will have a wide range of styles and instruments to choose from, including piano, woodwind, strings, vocal, folk, electronic, and classical.
The Festival is an all-ages affair with participants rang-ing from elementary aged school children to seniors in their 80s. Qualified adjudi-
cators will be coming to the Coast to provide feedback and select the best perform-ers to represent the Sunshine Coast at the Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival being held this year in Powell River, May 26-30. Sue Milne, who handles communications for the SCFPA, can’t say enough about the level of talent here on the Coast. “Adjudicators come in from off Coast and they are just blown away by the level of the performers they see because they are ex-pecting a small rural coastal community. We have had performers go on to both the provincial and national level and win awards there.” Beth Buono (Currie), a former Festival participant, is now a soprano section leader and soloist at Christ Church Ca-thedral and a member of the Vancouver Chamber Choir. Milne personally attributes the success of local perform-ers to the many excellent teachers here on the coast,
both the music specialists in the schools and to those who are also performers. “Their students are very much en-couraged by seeing their teachers in performance,” says Milne.
The festival, currently in its 42nd year, is the longest run-ning festival on the Coast and is completely run by approxi-mately 50 volunteers under the direction of the SCFPA Society. The society also
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makes 74 individual awards available to winners of their discipline. Winners in piano will go on to give an encore performance at 2pm on April 19 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, while those in other disciplines will perform at a highlights concert at 2pm on May 3 at Raven’s Cry Theatre. All concerts are by donation. A complete schedule is avail-able at coastfestival.com.
The Junior String Ensemble at the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts “highlights concert” last year. This year’s festival opens April 13 and includes 168 concerts and two dance performances featuring Coast performers. Full schedule at coastfestival.com PhoTo by Edmund ArCEo
Plenty of people have cov-ered Leonard Cohen over the years, but nobody’s done it quite like this.
Tower of Song is a truly west coast take on the Mon-treal icon, starring Vancouver Island roots guru Oliver Swain and artsy, jazzy west coast vo-calist and multi-instrumental-ist Glenna Garramone.
They appear Saturday, April 11, 8pm at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door.
The sound is minimalist modern roots, with Oliver’s delicate, fractured tenor and Glenna’s sultry, slightly Ba-sia Bulat-like mezzo soprano spinning stirring harmonies over understated arrange-ments.
Highlights include “Hey That’s No Way to Say Good-bye,” which features down
Cohen tribute plays Gibsons
home banjo and gentle har-monies reminiscent of a Be Good Tanyas’ arrangement; “Everybody Knows,” which is driven by grass-roots cabaret-style piano and Glenna’s jazzy vocals; and “True Love Leaves no Traces,” an airy, percussive cover that’s a far cry from the fully-orchestrated original.
The Tower of Song album, In City and In Forest, is aug-mented by Victoria wunder-kind Quinn Bachand on guitar, go-to roots violinist Richard Moody on violin and viola, and Grammy-calibre produc-er Joby Baker on percussion.
There’s no overwrought singing here and no 201st rendition of “Hallejulah” … or “Bird on a Wire” … or “Su-zanne.” Just sublime, spare arrangements that let Co-hen’s magical songs speak for themselves.
What’s more, Glenna and
Oliver assert their own place in the tower of song -- Cohen’s metaphor for the unconscious dialogue between songwrit-ers – by each including an original composition in the project.
Oliver’s “Baby in the Bay,” is an atmospheric and whimsi-cal modern day murder bal-lad – about a woman who kills her baby -- that recalls old English ballads such as “The Twa Sisters.”
Glenna’s “Unicorn” is a piece of musical poetry about holding out for the right lover.
It was Glenna who first con-ceived of Tower of Song after organizing a sold-out Cohen tribute at Vancouver’s Media Club in 2011.
The evening proved fruit-ful in more than one way as it allowed Glenna and Oliver to rekindle an old musical re-lationship that began with a jam session at a party in 2005 and continued with both art-ists playing and singing on each other’s solo projects.
Together she and Oliver have crafted a powerful mu-sical response to those who wonder if the world really needs another Cohen tribute. It turns out the answer is a re-sounding yes. This one.Submitted
It’s never too late to make lifestyle changes to promote brain health.
“What is good for your heart is good for your brain,” says Kerri Sutherland, regional Edu-cation & Support coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for the North Shore & Sunshine Coast.
Better control and detection for hypertension and diabetes, as well as measures to encour-age smoking cessation and to reduce cardiovascular risk, have the potential to reduce the
Do what you can to dodge dementiarisk of dementia.
Currently 747,000 Cana-dians, including many on the Sunshine Coast, are affected by the brain disorder, and that number is forecast to double within the next 25 years.
Cardiovascular disease, dia-betes, hypertension, smoking and depression can increase the risk.
It's important to talk to your doctor about your personal risk or if you have concerns about dementia. “There is a dif-ference between normal aging
and dementia.”A local support and informa-
tion group serves as a forum for sharing practical tips and strategies for coping with the disease. It helps create sup-port and friendship with oth-ers whose lives are affected by dementia.
For more information on the Sechelt group contact Kerri Sutherland at 604-984-8348 (toll-free 1-866-984-8348) or email [email protected], and visit www.al-zheimerbc.org. Submitted
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MichaelO’Connor Astrologer
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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)The steady process of building
foundations or fortifying existing ones continues. Expect your focus to diversify this week. Attending to a variety of fronts will include expressing and perhaps asserting your opinion. Be aware that your communications now could have far reaching implications. Focus to see things from the perspective of others to meet in the middle.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)Although you feel determined
to advance your position, you may be happy to take it slow for now. This pace likely will continue for several weeks. Going slow can produce measurable results, es-pecially if you are willing to work longer. Tending to a variety of fronts starting this week will feel good. Above all secure a creative space where you can return to
regularly, to recharge.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)The urge to express your sense
of individuality is strong now. You want to share some of the beauty you feel inside. You may have to overcome fears of rejection to succeed, however. There are three keys to this success: accept yourself, honor your style and pay attention to how others are responding. The time is also right to reach out to others for their as-sistance and cooperation.
Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Getting the attention you feel
you deserve and want is a central theme now. The downside is that you may be getting attention you don’t want as well. A rebellious mood prevails and you feel pas-sionately about your position. Your dramatic side may well be flaring. Your ambitions are run-ning high but your patience levels may not be. See the humor in it all to balance the scales.
Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)You are in a visionary mood.
Taking risks to expand your power potential and influence is
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HORN, Brigitte ElisabethNovember 30, 1938 - March 30, 2015
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, and Oma. Brigitte is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Helmut, her daughter, Martina Groome, son Wolfgang Horn (Jennifer) and grandchildren Adam, Mitchell, Renee, Mattheus, Meaghan, Nolan and Haleigh. She will be missed by her siblings, Dieter Weichert, Christa Haas (Helmut), and Wolfgang Weichert (Gisela), as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends in Sechelt, Ontario and Germany.
No service will be held. In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of one’s choice in her name
would be gratefully appreciated.
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KENNY - Louise AgnesPeacefully, surrounded by her family, at Christenson Village, Gibsons, BC., on Good Friday, April 3, Louise Agnes (Nee: Ferris) Kenny in her 95th year. Louise is survived by James Martin Kenny her loving husband of 69 years, her children Philip (Tess) of Vancouver, Mary of Sunshine Coast, B.C., and Cathy (Scott) of Sechelt, B.C.;
her grandchildren Jenna (Pat) of Ottawa, Michael of Sechelt, B.C., and Sarah (Eli) of Gibsons, B.C.; her great-grandchildren Brook and Paige and her special nephew and nieces Graeme, Geraldine (Don) and Janie. Also remembered by her special friends Robert and Lucky Lou, and family and friends too numerous to mention. Predeceased by her grandson Tommy Bennett (2010), her parents, and 8 brothers and sisters as well as many loving friends and extended family.Born in Owen Sound, ON., November 3, 1920, Louise spent much of her adult life in Windsor and London, ON. before moving to the Sunshine Coast, BC 10 years ago where she enjoyed being near the ocean and walking along the waterfront in Sechelt. A devoutly spiritual woman, Louise spread love and comfort all the days of her life. She loved to gather family and friends to celebrate any occasion and enjoy her legendary culinary and hostess skills. Louise derived much joy from children, puppies and kittens for who she had a special love. She suffered a broken heart when her grandson, Tommy, died 5 years ago. Visitors will be received in the Devlin Funeral Home, 579 Seaview Road, Gibsons (604-886-9551) on Tuesday April 7, 2015, from 3 to 6 p.m. with prayers tentatively set for 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church on the Sechelt Indian Band Lands, at Sechelt, (on the waterfront) on Wednesday April 8 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a reception to which all are invited. (details to be announced at the Mass). Private interment at a later date in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London, ON. Louise’s family would like to express sincere thanks to the many people who made her final days comfortable, including - staff, care workers and special friends at Christenson Village, St. Mary’s E.R. team, Dr. Frank Wildgrube, Fr. Vincent, Fr. Kiran and the Sunshine Coast Catholic community, Chaplain Ray, Fr. Vincent Van Zutphen, Kay, Lucky Lou, home support workers, and palliative care nurses.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favourite children’s charity in Louise’s memory. Online condolences and guest book at (O’Neil Funeral Home, London, 519-432-7136)
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featured. Your sights are set on creating a brighter and perhaps more profitable future. Gathering new knowledge, skills and tools to strengthen your overall posi-tion is likely. This momentum will continue for several weeks any-way. You can even expect the pace to accelerate…soon.
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Sometimes the best thing to
do is to move forward without looking back, like now. Keeping the best and leaving the rest is required. Yet you may feel chal-lenged to overcome feelings of inertia. Consider that what was once comfortable, familiar and secure is no longer. Beyond just stuff, you may have to leave old at-titudes, perceptions and modes of expression behind as well.
Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Financial concerns and consid-
erations are on your mind. These are leading or perhaps pushing you to new choices and modes of self-expression. At worst you feel caught between opposing forces. Forcing things will not help so you are left to exercise patience and trust. Making the most of the situation, seek opportunities for social and cultural activities
all the while remaining open to sound advice.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Over the course of life our per-
ceptions, interpretations and self-concepts tend to change, some-times gradually while at other times more quickly, like now perhaps. These changes can also produce changes in how we live and/or where. Such changes are healthy and indicate an evolution-ary rhythm of the soul. Stubborn resistance may indicate excessive ego. Go for soul.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)As if awakening from a power-
ful and long dream that seemed so real, you are confronted with the reality of adjusting your per-ceptions to match this other real-ity. Slowly but surely a new sense of creative purpose and passion is rising. Yet there may still remain some confusion and a desire to go back to sleep. This other real-ity requires new perspectives and response and it will not go away.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Everyone is getting a wake-
up call these days of some kind. Even so, many remain fast asleep wrapped in narcissistic dreams. You however are not being af-
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Position: Community Sector Paramedical SectorStatus: Full Time Part TimeLocation: Sechelt-GibsonsNumber of positions: 1Union: HSA – Community Sector Salary: Grid 8 $19.14Open Door GroupOpen Door Group is a non-profit, social enterprise that operates on the fundamental belief that all British Columbians have the right and ability to succeed. Established in 1976, Open Door Group delivers a range of programs and services to help individuals prepare for, find and keep employment and/or develop meaningful connections in their communities.Today, Open Door Group serves thousands of people per year in several communities throughout BC. The organization’s vision is Thriving Communities Embracing Diversity and Inclusion.Job SummaryReporting to the Site Coordinator, the Resource Centre Assistant is responsible for supporting the job search activities of clients who utilize the Resource Centre and supporting the administration of Open Door Group. The Resource Centre Assistant supports client activities in the Resource Centre by providing clients with guidance in using computers and the Internet, by posting job leads, and by typing/printing resumes. S/he supports the society’s administration by performing reception services; processing client, staff and government records/reports; purchasing supplies; and drafting/printing promotional material such as brochures, monthly bulletins and newsletters.Education, Training, and Experience
• Graduation from Grade 12. • Completion of a Certificate in secretarial training or office management. • Recent related experience of 1 year. • Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Skills and Abilities• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Suite Applications: Windows, Word, Excel & Access. • Ability to type at 60 w.p.m. • Good understanding of the local labour market and job searching strategies. • Ability to prioritize conflicting duties and organize heavy workload. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. • Ability to follow instructions and to work independently.• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Date Posted: April 02, 2015 Competition Closing Date: April 15, 2015 Starting Date: ASAP
PLEASE CITE JOB CODE 2015-014 WHEN APPLYING FOR THE POSITIONEmail applications must include “2015-014 Resource Centre Assistant” in the subject line
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Position: Community Sector Paramedical SectorStatus: Full Time Part TimeLocation: Sechelt-GibsonsNumber of positions: 1Union: HSA – Community Sector Salary: Grid 13 $25.09Open Door Group
Open Door Group is a non-profit, social enterprise that operates on the fundamental belief that all British Columbians have the right and ability to succeed. Established in 1976, Open Door Group delivers a range of programs and services to help individuals prepare for, find and keep employment and/or develop meaningful connections in their communities.
Today, Open Door Group serves thousands of people per year in several communities throughout BC. The organization’s vision is Thriving Communities Embracing Diversity and Inclusion.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Director, the Site Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating an employment program, meeting Funder requirements and contractual targets and ensuring that the outcomes lead to clients becoming more independent by developing labour market and community attachments. The Site Coordinator is responsible for leading and supervising a team of employees.
Education, Training, and Experience
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline from a recognized university. • Minimum three years recently related experience including two years supervising a team. • And /or the equivalent of education and expertise • Valid BC Driver’s License and the use of a personal vehicle during working hours. • Must be able to travel throughout the Province with frequent travel between Sechelt
and Gibsons.
Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of local labour market issues and trends. • Knowledge of case management, educational methodologies, employment placement strategies and management techniques. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Ability to supervise. • Ability to analyze and solve problems. • Ability to develop networks and build strong relationships with various stakeholders. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
Hours of Work: 36 hours per weekDate Posted: April 02, 2015Competition Closing Date: April 15, 2015Starting Date: ASAP
PLEASE CITE JOB CODE 2015-013 WHEN APPLYING FOR THE POSITIONEmail applications must include “2015-013 Site Coordinator” in the subject line and submit
Resume to: [email protected] you for your interest with the Open Door Group.
Site CoordinatorJob Code 2015-013
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forded such luxuries, at least not for much longer. Duty is calling and you are required to break free from certain associations and ha-bitual perspectives. Fortunately this call includes some real perks such as renewed creative passion.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)You may at times wonder
where the solid ground you once stood upon has gone. The fact is it has been steadily dissolving for many years. The good news is that it is being replaced by a ‘higher ground’. The challenge is to accept that this process will continue for years to come and to direct your focus to steadily adapt. This is the price of ascension and like it or not you must pay.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)Yours especially is a healing
journey these days. It could be as basic as losing weight and get-ting fit or improving your diet. Perhaps it is your attitude that requires some detoxifying. May-be how you express yourself or your overall presentation needs some adjustment. Awareness is the first step. Next decipher and ideally outline a realistic strategy. Then set a clear resolve to follow through.
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