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Business development – the key to our future prosperity One thing that is often forgotten in today’s world is the level of competition that exists for jobs and inJohn Henderson dustries. We have to be able to demonstrate to such Mayor, companies that Sechelt is the best choice for them District of Sechelt and their employees.
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top priority for Sechelt Council is to create more investment, business and industry. New businesses and investments create more jobs for local people and help attract new residents – which are vital for the prosperity of Sechelt in the future. Sechelt has an extraordinary range of benefits for businesses considering locating here. We have a climate, location and environment that are the envy of fellow Canadians and people from other countries. We have residential, commercial and light industrial land available for development. We have a growing, happy and well-educated population. Our challenge is that Sechelt is not well-known as a location for investors, businesses and entrepreneurs.
To redress this, we are establishing Sechelt Innovations Ltd. (SIL) focused on business development. SIL will be guided by a Board of Directors composed of industry leaders committed to the well-being of Sechelt. Reporting to Council, the Board will lead a professional staff in the development and implementation of practical, creative and targeted initiatives to attract new businesses to Sechelt. Effective business development requires assessment of the types of businesses that will find Sechelt attractive. With this foundation, it’s then possible to target specific companies and develop strategies to attract them to set up in Sechelt. One thing that is often forgotten in today’s world is the level of competition that exists for jobs
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he spring concert Modern Masterpieces for Wind Ensemble will be sure to change your thinking April 18, 2013 about concert band music forever. This concert will highlight music by some of the great composers of today, including Frank Ticceli and Eric Whitacre. Playing with sound, provoking visual images by creating soundscapes and exploring tone colour through instrumentation and percussion are a few of the exciting elements that tie the music in Call in the big guns! Tuba player, Michael Stephenson this program together. (above) and four percussionists have been called in to Some of the pieces, includ- join tympanist Val Anderson to accompany the Suncoast ing the large work named Concert Band’s regular performers. PHOTO SUBMITTED Angels in the Architecture, will be translated into visual working on will be sure to art during the performance, change your thinking about The spring concert they by three local artists. concert band music forever.” Soprano Sara Douglas This performance includes are working on will be will sing the haunting vocal Soprano Sara Douglas, and sure to change your lines in this fascinating piece. visual artists Donna Swain thinking about concert Concert bands are no lonand Paula O’Brien. It will band music forever. ger relegated to militaristic be held Saturday April 27, and fanfare functions, and at 7 pm, at the Sechelt In— Janice Brunson — CONDUCTOR are now a serious medium dian Band Hall. for composers to use for full Tickets are available at musical expression. Feel free Laedeli, Gaia’s, Strait Music, to bring your own sketchand Bluewater Books. Call book and be inspired! centre with Conductor Jan- 604-741-9807 for more inThe Band is in final re- ice Brunson who says “The formation hearsals at the Highland spring concert they are Submitted
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Editorial Opinion
Let’s get physical!
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s the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, it is no surprise that people are getting out and about more often. Embracing an active lifestyle that gets you away from the TV can be a tricky transition after the hibernating period many Sunshine Coast residents experience throughout the winter. The benefits of adopting a more active lifestyle are plentiful and will not only help you get in better shape but also improve your mood and capacity to handle stress. Over the years, physical activity has been proven to furnish individuals with a more relaxed demeanor because exercise actually stimulates the right chemicals in your brain to help you achieve the desired state. According to many studies, aerobic exercise or a mix of aerobic exercise and strength-training activities has been shown to reduce a person’s risk of developing depression and improve overall sleep patterns. This in turn can benefit your cognitive ability and decision-making skills. On the Coast, we have a plethora of trails, activities, and water sports that we can participate in to help us enjoy the positive effects of physical activity. It’s all on our doorstep. Sometimes it can be a daunting task to embark on a new active lifestyle, or regain what you had before, but remember, this does not mean you have to start planning that expedition to climb Mount Everest. Basically, many of you will only need a few minor adjustments to your current routine and you might be able to experience the rewards of being physically active. One of the easiest things for people to do is to start walking a little more. If you are a morning person, pull on your running shoes and head out for a beautiful stroll after breakfast. If mornings aren’t your thing, then be sure to step out after dinner and go for that little walk instead of retiring to the couch. These little walks can be with your significant other or can be treated as a peaceful opportunity to collect your thoughts. Another easy way for Sunshine Coast residents to stay fit is to start to do more yard work and landscaping. This can be almost endless here because of the long growing season, so you might want to start by planning what you would like to accomplish in order to finish the tasks that are the highest priority. Clipping blackberries, pruning trees and turning over garden beds are all great forms of physical activity. Try to mow your own lawn and if it happens to be small enough, try choosing a push mower. This can be environmentally friendly and much quieter as well. Now, if the benefits of a healthy lifestyle are not proving to be enough motivation for you to get out and move around, then maybe taking on a cause where you can help others will make the exercise easier. Whether you simply choose to help a friend in need with their daily chores, or join a charity walk or run, you will find that any amount of training helps. You may be able to get your friends involved, which might make the whole experience more enjoyable. There are also many adult sports leagues here on the Coast. Soccer and hockey both accept new players each year and although they are ending, baseball and other sports are just starting up. Unfortunately, it’s pretty easy to abandon these recreational activities when the responsibilities of work and family take over. However, once you have joined a team, you will feel some good pressure from your teammates to make it out to practice and games. For those that don’t want to commit to a team, or prefer the individual sports to team play, there are more opportunities for biking, kayaking, golfing and hiking here on the Coast than most other places. So whatever activity you enjoy, now is the time to start becoming more physically fit and enjoy life to the fullest. On your marks, get set, go! Jim Dorey, Editor
Letters to the Editor – Opinions It’s time for community clean-up The Roberts Creek Community Clean-up will soon be taking place. This annual event encourages Creekers to clean up their neighbourhood roads by providing garbage bags and S.C.R.D. garbage tags for curbside pick-up of the litter on their regular garbage day. Volunteers can sign up and collect bags and tags on April 21 at the Earth Day celebrations from the Roberts Creek Community Association table down at the pier. You can also pick up garbage bags anytime between April 22 and May 20, from the Roberts Creek General Store. For more information or to sign up, please contact Helen Oster 604-7410988 .bingos_mom@hotmail.com Let’s clean up the Creek! Thank you, Alison Lindsay, Roberts Creek
One-way street in Sechelt If the District of Sechelt are determined to make Cowrie Street one-way, wouldn’t it make sense to make it a one way going south? Starting it at Ocean Avenue, leaving Shorncliffe by the school, would give you Dolphin and Teredo
going North and Cowrie going South. This way the buses would stay the same, the parking at Pharmasave to the pet store could stay the same, and the traffic lights at the Cenotaph would not become obsolete. The only major cost would be a barrier at the bank of Montreal which could give you more parking. Alan Robins, Sunshine Coast
Electromagnetic radio frequencies and sensitivities With all due respect to Dave Chisholm (The Local, 11 April, 2013), I think he is the one who doesn’t understand. He is certainly very dismissive. I do not have EMR sensitivities myself, but I do believe it is real for many people. Reading what he says reminds me, for example, of what was said less than ten years ago about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Time has proven those attitudes and results wrong. We now are beginning to understand more and more how bad all the synthetic petrochemicals, especially scents and fragrances, in the products we use (toiletries, laundry, cleaning) are for our health. There was a 31 percent increase in reported cases of MCS just in Canada last year. It is quite debilitat-
ing and life changing, and is now an acknowledged disability by the Canadian Human Rights Committee. So please, Mr. Chisholm, don’t just quote studies that are all biased towards implying people are merely reacting psychologically to increasing doses of electromagnetic radiation (wasn’t this psychological thing exactly what was said about people who suffered from migraines a century ago?). It seems to be the go-to attitude toward something we have yet to fully understand. Truth has come out about chemical reactions, now known to be mostly physio-
logical and/or neurological. It will no doubt eventually come out about EMR and sensitivity to radio frequencies as well. At the cost of thousands of more people being debilitated, including children who will grow up with more and more of it unless some changes are made now, not to mention the cost to our healthcare system. I am sure the Gaia hypothesis is being challenged by our stupidity. If years ago our planet was fine-tuned to support human health and well-being, we are changing that, and we are getting ill. Valerie Pusey, Gibsons
THE LOCAL WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! Do you have something in the community that you are passionate about? Would you like to express an opinion on current business on the Sunshine Coast? Do you have any pet peeves that you would like to share? We would like to hear from you. Send us your Letter to the Editor, and we will enter your name in a draw for a round of golf for two. We will draw a winning name at the end of June. Please note that letters submitted are to be of a general nature relating to current items of interest in the community. The editor has the right to edit content at his discretion. Email us at: editor@thelocal1.ca Letters to the Editor and submissions are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not reflect opinions of The Local publication. Letters are preferred by e-mail, however type-written or legibly handwritten are acceptable. Generally letters should not exceed more than 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brevity and taste, as necessary.
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12th Annual April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge BC will need jobs protection D
o you think you and a few friends have what it takes to build a boat in three hours with materials provided, race it round a short, marked course without sinking, and do it faster than anyone else? That is exactly what people will be doing at the 12th Annual April Tools event at Seafarer Millennium Park in Madeira Park on Saturday, April 27. The day begins at 10am when teams will be given a set of building materials. At the same time they will learn about this years little twist. Last year the twist was that there were no screws in the building supplies. Building from the materials provided (only hand tools and cordless screw guns allowed) begins at 11am and continues until 2pm. The high school teams have their trophy race and free-for-all, while the tired
builders take a much-deserved break. Adult races follow and who knows how it will all turn out. Sink or swim? Boats will also be available for families to row or paddle around the Harbour for free. Meanwhile there are burgers and baked goods to keep everyone energized, and lots of fun activities for the little kids. The first place prize is $700, second place will receive $400, and the 3rd place finishers will get $250. The entry fee is $160. That will get you a materials package and a t-shirt for each team member. The Pender Harbour April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge is a project of the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society. More info at: www.april tools.ca Submitted
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A Fierce Green Fire explores the environmental movement A definitive history of one of the most important movements of the 20th century, A Fierce Green Fire chronicles the environmental movement’s fascinating evolution from the 1960s to the present.
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he final film in the spring Green Film Series is A Fierce Green Fire, The Battle for the Living Planet will be screened on Monday, April 29 at 7:30 pm at the Gibsons Heritage Theatre. The film chronicles the largest movement of the 20th century and brings together all the major parts of environmentalism and connects them. It focuses on activism, people fighting to save their homes, their lives, the future – and succeeding against all odds. A discussion led by local activists will follow the film screening. A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet is the first big-picture exploration of the environmental movement – grassroots and global activism spanning fifty years from conservation to climate change. Directed and written by Mark Kitchell, Academy-Award nominated
Saving the Grand Canyon looks like a lost cause until David Brower places ads denouncing the dams. The IRS retaliates and the uproar becomes front page news. Opposition grows until Congress bows to pressure – canceling and finally prohibiting dams. Photo submitted
director of Berkeley in the sixties, and narrated by Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Ashley Judd, Van Jones and Isabel Allende, the film premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2012 and has won acclaim at dozens of festivals around the world. It is now being shown in
theatres nationwide. The film unfolds in five acts, each with a central story and character: • David Brower and the Sierra Club’s battle to halt dams in the Grand Canyon • Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal residents’ struggle against 20,000 tons of toxic chemicals
‘Buy Local’ program raises a glass to BC Wine Institute
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consumer campaign led by the British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) is receiving $100,000 from the BC government’s Buy Local Program. The initiative will feature BC Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) wine and showcase foods that are locally grown, raised and caught in British Columbia. The BCWI campaign will transcend traditional media platforms through the use of social media and establish a virtual meeting
place where consumers can discuss BC wine and foods. The content will include information on wine and food produced in regions throughout the province and users will be offered wine pairing suggestions. A quarterly consumer media campaign will also be established with the goal of reaching an audience of 1.3 million a week. There are also plans to offer a number of unique events featuring BC foods and BC VQA pairings includ-
ing Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna and Whistler. British Columbia’s awardwinning wine industry is home to more than 860 vineyards. The majority of the industry is concentrated in the Okanagan, although viticulture can be found in five different regions of the province, each with its own unique climate and soils. Included in the international medal winners are BC ice wines that are made from grapes naturally frozen on the vine before har-
• Paul Watson and Greenpeace’s campaigns to save whales and baby harp seals • Chico Mendes and Brazilian rubbertappers’ fight to save the Amazon rainforest • Bill McKibben and the 25-year effort to address the impossible issue – climate change A Fierce Green Fire tells stories about four successful movements, then takes up the biggest cause of all, still in suspense. It gives us reason to believe change can come. Vivid archival film brings it all back and insightful interviews with activists shed light on what it all means. The film offers a deeper view of environmentalism as civilizational change, bringing our industrial society into sustainable balance with nature. It’s the battle for a living planet. vest, yielding some of the highest-quality dessert wines in the world. The Buy Local program offers successful applicants matching funds up to $100,000 to launch or expand local food marketing campaigns. Building the local market for BC foods is a key commitment of government’s Agrifoods Strategy, a component of the BC Jobs Plan, to lead the agrifoods sector growth into a $14-billion-a-year industry by 2017. Submitted
DP leader Adrian Dix unveiled a forestry plan that was most striking for its lack of policy detail - except for a commitment to growing the size of government. “We’ve been waiting for a long time for the NDP to actually tell people what they are going to do and that was missing today,” says Forests Minister Steve Thomson. “The NDP’s forestry critic Norm Macdonald said we wouldn’t see any details of their plans until after they “have a mandate,” it is clear from today’s photo-op that we will still have to wait for details.” “Today’s photo-op by Adrian Dix was just reannouncing promises. The only new detail Dix revealed is a promise to recreate the 1990s Jobs Protection Commissioner, which forestry workers will need under an NDP government just like they did last time.” Under skills training, Dix again talked the talk but offered no specifics about what he would do.
Under log exports, no mention of what actions and NDP government would take and how many people currently working in the forests would lose their job. And telling there was no mention of his leadership promise to introduce “a major increase in the provincial fees levied on raw logs.” Under their $100-million a year forestry health plan, Dix again failed to tell British Columbian’s how they would pay for it. “After months of delay, I think British Columbians were expecting more,” said Thomson. “We’ve offered a detailed plan — whether its skills training, the BC Jobs Plan or our forestry plan. People know we’re about growing the economy and now we see the NDP are about growing government.” While Dix did endorse the BC Liberals commitment to opening new markets, the NDP’s record tells a different story. Submitted
Raising funds is no laughing matter Animals need your support through organizations like A Helping PAW. Photo submitted
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he team who organize the popular Trivia Nights in support of animal welfare on the Sunshine Coast have registered as a charity A Helping Paw Animal Welfare Fund and are working on something new. Says co-founder, Eadie Metz, “An organization like A Helping PAW relies a great deal on the generosity of the community for help in fund-raising. While most contribute without concern for reward, we’re pleased to be able to offer at least a tax break in return along with our gratitude.” “Operating as a charitable organization also provides credibility and allows us to connect with groups and networks continentwide, opening us to fresh ideas and new opportunities,” she continues. Among the first of these is a chance to “Raise The Woof.” “We caught wind of a project,” Metz explains, “where comedians from prime-time Comedy Clubs
– tour North America in support of animal welfare initiatives, co-ordinating mostly with communitybased groups such as ours. The stars lined up for us.” On Saturday, May 10, A Helping PAW is presenting a Comedy For A Cause, featuring three stand-up comics from the “Raise The Woof ” project. “We’re going for a club atmosphere,” Metz tells us. “There will be food, there will be prizes, and drinks for sale. Lots of laughs, snacks, and great prizes.” The event takes place at the Roberts Creek Community Hall, May 10th. Door open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm, adults only. Tickets are $30 per person, all proceeds going to the Gibsons Wildlife Rescue operation and A Helping PAWs spay and neuter fund. Tickets are available in Sechelt at 101 Office Supply; MELOmania in The Creek; and in Gibsons, Quality Garden and Pet. Submitted
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Sunshine Coast runners unharmed by Boston Marathon bombing
One Year Anniversary This Saturday, April 20th from 9am-9pm 5711 Cowrie Street in Downtown Sechelt IN STORE ENTERTAINMENT Boston Marathon was in full swing before it was rocked by two bombs near the finish line.
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everal bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, An emergency plan was put into place instantly with coordinated efforts between state and federal units. Investigators piled through what Boston’s top police official described as “the most complex crime scene we’ve dealt with in the history of our department.” Leaders vowed to emerge unbowed from Monday’s terror attack. “Moments like this and our response to them define who we are,” Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley said, a day after a pair of bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing four and injuring 176. Several Sunshine Coast residents were running in the marathon, but none of them were injured. Rick Cooney, the Chief Credit Officer at Sunshine Coast Credit Union was one of the runners and posted that “as a runner this is hard to believe. I was lucky to finish 15 minutes and 54 seconds before the
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explosion. I was half way to my hotel when I heard it.” Another Sunshine Coast resident, Helen Sabourin who was also running in the marathon states “it is a tragedy of high magnitude here, but the people of Boston have come together magnificently to assist and lend help wherever needed. I was stopped three-quarters of a mile from the finish line along with thousands of other runners and not permitted to continue on. We were milling about in a fenced-in area that separates runners from spectators. Word soon spread of the explosions at the finish line. I was lucky to be able to leave the fenced area
and get back to my hotel through the chaos that was going on all around – ambulances, police, helicopters, runners, spectators, and Red Sox fans.” FBI Boston Field Office Special Agent in Charge, Richard DesLauriers vowed to go to the “ends of the earth” to find out who was behind the bombing. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick stressed that, “despite earlier reports, there were no unexploded bombs discovered after the attack.” Premier Christy Clark said, “Our immediate thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those killed and injured by today’s terrible explosion near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.” “Regardless of the cause, it’s a dreadful thing to happen - particularly near the very spot where runners and spectators from around the globe have been celebrating athletic achievement for the past 117 years.” Sunshine Coast runners are heading back to the Coast and their families and friends are very happy that they are all coming home safe and sound.
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Sechelt born Xwu’p’a’lich (Barb Higgins) celebrates turning 80 District of Sechelt memo 1116
MUNICIPAL MEMO April 18, 2013 Visit www.sechelt.ca for more information on District news, programs and services, including… • Has your mailing address changed? Property taxation notices will be mailed in late May. To avoid delay in receipt of notice(s), ensure that the District has your current and correct mailing address information on file. • Spring Clean Up coupons will be distributed with property taxation notices in late May. Residents who do not receive a taxation notice can sign for a coupon (valid for disposal of one load of allowed waste, please read conditions printed on the coupon) at the District office after the mailout. Proof of residency is required (picture ID showing a District of Sechelt residential address and a copy of a residential service bill (i.e. residential telephone, cable, hydro) in your name at the same address). • Call for Artists - Sechelt Arts Festival’s Art Show: Visual artists are invited to request a studio visit from Festival curators. Deadline: April 30, 2013. See www.secheltartsfestival.com • Applications for 2014 Permission Property Tax Exemptions must be received by May 31, 2014. Exemption program, of interest to charitable organizations and owners of properties used for community purposes. Council will debate and post a listing of proposed exemptions in advance of finalizing the 2014 exemptions in advance of October, 31, 2013.
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wise elder, a story-teller, wonderful paddler and someone who inspires respect among people: These were some of the Aprilat18,the 2013 things mentioned recent birthday celebration for Xwu’p’a’lich Barb Higgins, celebrating her 80th birthday. The Sechelt Indian Band hall was filled with fabulous food, inspiring speeches, powerful drumming and dancing Xwu’p’a’lich (Barb Higgins) on March 30th. The di- has been a unifying force verse crowd was welcomed across cultural lines. FILE PHOTO by Popois, who was the MC for the evening, and es courses, writes stories, is known for her passion for Xwu’p’a’lich herself. Barb grew up in Egmont the environment and even where she was schooled has a website (barbhiggins. in traditional ways. After wordpress.com) Wes Nahani offered graattending university, she taught in the north for cious thanks and spoke of many years, while also rais- Barb’s generosity, wisdom ing a family. Now back in and steadfastness. Others Sechelt, Xwu’p’a’lich teach- described how knowing
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Barb had a major influence in their lives. Her daughter Holly-Ann and three grandsons were on hand to join in the celebration. Holly-Ann thanked her mother for insisting that she take up drumming, sang a few songs and then her son, Robert, with as powerful a voice as his mother, sang and drummed many pieces accompanied by two other drummers. Xwu’p’a’lich and her family thank everyone who helped make the day special, either by decorating, cooking, cleaning, speaking or singing and express their gratitude for the many friends and family who came from out of town to help celebrate her 80th birthday. Submitted
he province is providing $225,000 to Bear Aware, an effective educational program designed to reduce and prevent humanbear conflicts and the number of bears that have to be destroyed each year. The most effective and natural way to prevent conflicts with bears in urban areas is to put away food attractants like garbage, birdseed, compost and fruit. Communities where attractants are managed properly have seen a decline in related human-bear conflicts and in the number of bears that have to be destroyed. Bear Aware education is one component that must beRoberts completed for Sign a comCreek 1002 munity to obtain Bear Smart status. Bear Smart is a voluntary, preventative conservation measure that encourages communities, businesses and individuals to work together. The goal is to address the root causes of human-bear conflicts, reducing theJan. risk12,to2012 public safety and private property. Over the past five years in BC, an average of 600 black Wollen 2x3 1 bears haveRandy been destroyed each year, while 93 have been relocated due to conflicts with people. Submitted
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hether you are lookJan. 24, 2013 ing for contact lenses or glasses, buying them online is just not as easy as it appears. Real PeopleFodder are 1116 columns hooked in with 2the prom- x 2” ise of discounted pricing and quick shipping, but it is hard to understand that the discounted fees are simply a reflection of the quality and attention to detail. By assuming that you can save a few bucks now and order eyewear online is a problem in this day and April 18, 2013 age where we have become Adventure into time 1104 accustomed to purchasing many products online. Online buying can be It’s important to let an optometrist examine your eyes at least once every two years. great. It’s easy to order a new PHOTO SUBMITTED iMac computer from the comfort of your living room will evaluate the health of material, wear/replacement what your eyes need. If you and it shows up at your your eyes, inside and out. schedule, shape, oxygen are ordering glasses rememdoorstep within 24 hours. They will perform a series permeability, moisture con- ber that even having a correct pupillary distance (PD) That is a great service and of tests, assessing specific tent and your lifestyle. neurological functions BC Doctors of Optomemeasurement and prescrip98 percent of theJan. time there 24, 2013 are no problems. But, buy- such as colour vision, depth try are trained to take these tion cannot guarantee the ing eyewear online, whether perception and field of vi- factors into consideration glasses will fit or work. The glasses or contact lenses, is sion. They test for common to find the contact lens vertical size of the lens, conditions such as near- that best fits you. But just the bridge size, the temple not as simple or convenient Denise Rochon 1116 as it seems at first glance. It sightedness, farsightedness, because you’ve been fitted length, and where your pucan actually cause a number astigmatism, presbyopia, by an eye doctor in the past pils fall vertically within the of unforeseen issues down muscle function, depth doesn’t mean you should lens all factor into a successperception, and how the re-order online. When fully fitting pair of glasses. the road. In a study published by So, if you do decide to eyes work. Often they will you buy online, any numbuy prescription eyewear include a glaucoma test, ber of problems can occur, the American Optometonline, it’s very important and help monitor your ret- including receiving the ric Association that tested for you to see your optom- ina to see if it is becoming wrong prescription, coun- glasses purchased online for etrist in order to receive a detached. Finding evidence terfeit products from over- compliance of optical and comprehensive eye exam. of any of these problems seas, compromised quality safety requirements about 18, 2013 early on can usually lead to due to shipment conditions half of the 154 pairs of This includes a April prescription glasses purchased failed in at check, as well as a full eye a full recovery. Not detect- and more. With all these potential least one parameter outlined health examination. A com- ing them can lead to devasplete vision and eye health tating eye problems includ- negative health risks, the by the review board. possible negative health Remember that you only exam starts with a series of ing blindness. If you decide to buy con- repercussions associated have one pair of eyes and it questions to determine your general health, your family tacts online, remember that with the above include is a great privilege for you to health history, any medica- they are medical devices corneal scratches, keratitis, have them in working order. All you have to do is tion you may be taking and that go directly onto the infections, etc. So if you are considering try shutting your eyes for a the types of visual tasks your delicate and sensitive surface of your eye. Whether purchasing contact lenses, minute during the day and lifestyle demands. Using specialized equip- they suit the unique needs don’t assume that what you see how tricky life becomes ment, your optometrist of your eye depends on fit, order online will be exactly when you can’t see.
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Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It consists of ancient theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection that is now being proven by modern medicine.
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ike it or not, it is that time of year. The days are getting longer and the sun salutations are calling your name. Spring is a time of rebirth around the entire animal kingdom and is the right time to start or renew a routine. If you found yourself saying things like, “As soon as the winter is over, I am going to get back into yoga,” or, “As soon spring comes, I’m going to get back into shape,” then this article is for you. The best way to be introduced or get back into a steady routine is to join a class that fits your schedule. There are so many excellent yoga instructors on the Coast so you have no excuse to find a class at a time that suits you. Now, while the best introduction to yoga is faceto-face with the seasoned teacher, sometimes that is just not possible. Maybe the hours don’t work with your schedule, or you live in a remote setting as many people choose here on the Coast. Sometimes new yogis are intimidated by big group settings or just want to learn the basics before joining a studio. Whatever your reason, there are many great opportunities to practice in your own space and prepare yourself for group activity when the time is right. After all, yoga is all about aligning
yourself and working towards greater core strength which in turn should give you clarity in thought. Many people have started home yoga practices, which have carried them through the ups and downs that life presents us. It has always successfully strengthened one’s body, mind and spirit. No matter how you choose to get back into yoga, you and your body will not be disappointed. Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It consists of ancient theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection which is now being proven by modern medicine. Research has been conducted to examine the health benefits of yoga – from the yoga postures, yoga breathing and meditation. As it turns out, it is incredible the number of physical and mental benefits there are to be gained from doing yoga. Some physiological benefits include decreased pulse and an increase in cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency. It can also stimulate joint motion and flexibility to gain overall heightened energy levels and endurance. Some of the psychological benefits are decreased anxiety, depression
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and increased concentration, memory, social skills and well being. Generally speaking, yoga equipment includes props, like blocks, straps and a mat. Many department and sporting good stores carry yoga gear and if you happen to live close to a studio, you can usually pick up high quality gear right there. Online shoppers can order from companies like Gaiam.com and Lululemon where shipping is actually included. If dropping $50 to $150 is not in the budget, you can use things that you already have at
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Douglas John Roy, known to all as Doug, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2013 in his suite at Christenson Village in Gibsons. He was ninety-one. He is survived by Helen, his wife of seventy years. The family invites you to a gathering to honour Doug on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Legion Hall in Roberts Creek. There will be a brief ceremony of remembrance at 1:00 followed by stories and mingling. Doug was born in Dauphin, Manitoba to Ines and Francis Roy on November 19, 1921. His family moved to Winnipeg where he completed high school before going on to earn a degree in Engineering at the University of Manitoba. After his marriage to Helen (Heath) in 1943 he served overseas in England. Following the war he worked as an engineer and land surveyor in both the public and private sectors. In the 1950’s he started his own businesses, Roy Engineering and Roy & Wagenaar, offering engineering and land surveying services on the Sunshine Coast and Lower Mainland. It was his work as a land surveyor that first brought Doug and Helen to the Sunshine Coast in 1955. At that time, he was supervising the land surveys for the transmission line being built between Cheekeye and Powell River. Helen and Doug bought land in Roberts Creek in the late fifties and the family spent summers there. After starting Roy Engineering, Doug divided his time between Roberts Creek, VancouverWalker and other locations throughout the province Johnny 1016 until, in 1975, he and Helen moved to the Coast as full time residents. Doug maintained the engineering side of his practice until 2000. Doug’s strong belief in and sense of responsibility for community prompted his involvement in a wide range of activities throughout his life. He served as president of the Association of BC Land Surveyors, was vice-chair of the Fair play for Cuba Committee and actively involved with the Unitarian Church in Vancouver. On the Sunshine Coast, he was a key player in the development of what became April 19, 2012 the Sunshine Coast Community Services, initiated public discussion of a community plan for Roberts Creek, was a founding member of the Sechelt Marsh Society, actively promoted the creation of Cliff Gilker Park and volunteered for the Gibsons Jazz Festival and the Festival of the Written Arts. Doug was enamoured of birds and wildlife throughout his life and spent much of his later years drawing them. Finally, he was a staunch supporter of and believer in the Nation of Roberts Creek! In addition to Helen, Doug is survived by his daughter Susan (Jacob Stoller), his grandsons Mark, Jonathan and Benjamin Stoller, his son Peter, his adopted family Marie-Belle Treat, Willie Bulmer, Shannon, Kellei, Matthew and Taylor, his sisters Betty de Bruyn (Jan) and Mary Jean; his brother Frank (Judy) and Pat as well as many nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks are extended to the homecare workers of Vancouver Coastal Health, the staff at St. Mary’s and Holy Family Hospitals, the caregivers and staff at Christenson Village as well as many friends and relations for their care and support over the past year. A special thanks goes to Llewlyn Keats, Rob Marion and Gail Newman.
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U.S. “Why did she marry someone she met in the US?” “What about his military service requirement?” “Is this a security breach?” “Why wasn’t there a big public wedding?” (For the record, I met “Taiwan’s First Daughter” Ma Wei-chung, or Lesley Ma, during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. She is an articulate artist and proud of her father, yet expresses an understandable desire for privacy and independence in her life. She
married her Harvard College classmate, Taiwan-born Tsai Pei-jan, or Allen Tsai, a model who now works as an investment banker). As I looked in the face of my old friend President Ma this week, I saw new lines of anxiety and fatigue. He seemed to fidget in a way I’d never noticed before. History will treat him well for contributing to world peace. But, in the meantime, as Shakespeare wrote, “uneasy lies the head that wears a crown”.
Vaudeville around the world
The Funtastics present Vaudeville Around the World, at the Sechelt Senior Activity Centre, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 26, 27 and 28. Shows start 7pm Friday and 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Tickets may be purchased at the Senior Activity Centre and Laedeli in Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons. photo submitted
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