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April 12, 2012 The main water supply source on the Sunshine Coast is Chapman Creek (above), which supplies water to approximately 90 percent of residents. The SCRD has recently developed a draft comprehensive plan for our future regional water supply. Photo Jim Dorey

Community feedback needed on Draft Comprehensive Regional Water Plan

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he Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has completed a draft comprehensive plan for the regional water system. Opus Dayton Knight, consulting engineers, were hired to develop the Comprehensive Regional Water Plan for the Regional Water Service Area (RWSA). The RWSA encompasses all the municipal water systems from Langdale to Earls Cove, with the exception of North and South Pender water systems, Hopkins Landing, and two-thirds of the Aug. 30, 2012 Town of Gibsons water system The document maps out long-term water supply needs and provides recommendations on how to meet those needs in a sustainable manner.

The SCRD manages and operates a regional water system that currently supplies water to approximately 23,000 residents on the Sunshine Coast. The SCRD water system consists of an intricate network of pipes, pump stations, and reservoirs that need to be well planned and maintained to ensure that the region’s water customers receive high quality water in an efficient and uninterrupted manner. The RWSA includes all municipal water systems from Langdale to Earls Cove, with the exception of North and South Pender Harbour, and Hopkins Landing water systems.

Chapman Creek is the RSWA’s primary water source. The draft Comprehensive Regional Water Plan maps out a strategy that balances demand side (conservation) and supply side (expansion) practices to meet the water needs for the RWSA over the next 25 years. Two open house presentations on April 29 offer an opportunity for community input and questions: in Sechelt at Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo Street, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm and in Gibsons at Cedars Inn, 895 Gibsons Way, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, please contact the Sunshine Coast Regional District. Jim Dorey

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Provide the residents and stakeholders of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) with information regarding a proposed bylaw amendment (No. 310.109) in consideration of the development of the Box Canyon Hydro Project. This meeting is an opportunity to offer comments and feedback on the proposed bylaw amendment and the project as a whole.

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The proposed project is a 15MW run-of-river hydro energy installation which will sell electricity to BC Hydro through a 40 year contract secured as part of the 2008 Clean Power Call. The project will use portions of stream flow from three creeks to feed a generator located near the intersection of Box Canyon Creek and McNab Creek.

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t. Mary’s Hospital recently had two exciting events with the last baby born in the old hospital and the first baby born in the new tower. The last to be born in the old hospital on March 25 at 10:21am was Briella Ivanoff, weighing in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Proud mother is Celina Ivanoff of Halfmoon Bay. The first baby was born in the new tower born on March 26 at 9:30am.

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His name is Noah Generoux and he weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce. His proud mother is Heather Winn Generoux of Gibsons. Both mothers and babies were presented with gifts from St. Mary’s Hospital Health Care Auxiliary. Presenting the gifts are Gayle Bennett, President of the Auxiliary and Donna Kyewich, Chair of the Gift Shop. Congratulations to both families. Submitted

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Left to right: Gayle Bennett, Heather Winn Generoux and Noah, Celina Ivanoff and Briella, and Donna Kyewich. PHOTO ALLAN FOREST

Join this engaging presentation and learn how recent research into neuro-plasticity of the brain can help stroke survivors become independent through advanced therapies. Hosted by Caroline Depatie, Faculty of Global and Community Studies, Capilano University, Sunshine Coast Campus. Presentation is free. Registration is required: Call 604-886-2130. For further information, including speaker biographies and a complete list of Capilano Universe presentations, visit www.capilanou.ca/universe

On Campus Jules Smith & Caroline Depatie Capilano University News

apilano University is proud to be a part of the upcoming events hosted by the Aboriginal Storytelling Festival. We are partnering with the Sechelt Cap U Lecture1117 Indian Band, the Festival of the Written Arts and School District No. 46 to celebrate Aboriginal writers and storytellers from across Canada. On the evening of Thursday, May 2 at the Sechelt Indian Band Hall the public is invited to come out and enjoy some of what April 28, 2013 the festival has to offer. Included in the presentations will be the culmination of a local project currently underway by three Shíshálh Nation youth: Clarence Joe, Corrina Julius and Robert Higgins. These talented Capilano Alumni are working in collaboration with a team from Capilano

Capilano University’s campus on the Sunshine Coast is committed to building relationship with local Aboriginal students and with the Shishalh Nation. University to produce a series of three-minute digital stories about elders of the Shíshálh Nation. These digital stories will document experiences and share reflections about Shíshálh history and culture. Digital stories are brief, meaningful narratives from the heart. These “minimovies” offer a new approach to storytelling using multimedia tools. Made possible through funding from the Vancouver Sun’s Raise-A-Reader program, the funding is distributed by the Sunshine Coast Literacy Coalition to support intergenerational literacy. Capilano University is working to create a learning environment where the cultures, behaviours, languages, values, principles, and modes of organizations

of Aboriginal peoples are respected and integrated into the larger system of structures and processes that make up the University. As a part of this ongoing work, Sarah Ward was hired in November of 2012 as the First Nations Student Liaison. Sarah provides support to Aboriginal learners to explore options at Capilano University or beyond. With her passion for working to help people identify their goals and talents, Sarah can help with academic planning, education support, counseling, conflict resolution and resources and options – for example, funding such as band funding, bursaries, grants and scholarships. You can find her on campus in her office in room 118C, or at 604-8859310, local 5926.

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Editorial Opinion Note from the Editor

This editorial from a Coast resident relays good information on how we can grow as a community. Profits don’t come before people, but profits need to be made by local businesses in order for the Sunshine Coast to flourish. Local businesses put money back into the community by helping local sports teams, community events and the food banks. Without a strong economy on the Coast these organizations won’t be able to continue their support and community organizations and the arts will suffer. Jim Dorey, Editor

Community Business Development

Community business development takes on many forms – from industrial services and manufacturing, traditional or alternative agriculture to cottage craft production. It tends to be labour intensive and does not require large capital investment. Communities like the Sunshine Coast have many resources and only by a detailed examination of strengths and weaknesses can opportunities be identified for production potential and markets for the products or services to be developed. Income from community business is easily divided into two streams – from inside the community by the recirculation of existing wealth or from outside the defined community to capture and retain new wealth. The acquisition of new wealth in a community can be allocated to services for the community members. Of course, the major benefactors of increased wealth should be the owners of the enterprise. There seems to be three levels of benefit from business ventures. First, there is ownership and the control of downstream benefits. This includes the distribution of profits to the community. Make no mistake, in order for any community business development to be successful and sustainable, it must be profitable. Secondly, there will be the opportunity for the management of the operation. Skilled and competent managers are essential to ongoing success. This provides a pool of active citizens who have a vested interest in not only the business venture, but also the larger community. And finally, the third order of benefit for the community, but still very important is employment. This is the most obvious and seductive enticement for communities like ours. With adequate training and other supports, it can provide an ongoing source of income for the community members. Many new ventures are marketed to communities as only employment opportunities. However community based businesses should be responsive to the needs and wishes of their community. That is not to say that everyone will be satisfied, but as a rule, unpopular projects will not garner the public support necessary for long-term sustainability. Community populations may have entirely different viewpoints about environmental concerns, labour force remuneration, impact on community standards or concerns with the services or products being developed. That is normal. Variety is the spice of any community. There are many examples of successful community business developments. Big or small, there will always be some that work and some that don’t. It is the responsibility of the owners to ensure profitability in terms of money and community development regardless of the corporate structure. Without profits, the businesses will not be able to provide benefits for members of the community or services to its clients. Howard Lucas, Gibsons

Letters to the Editor – Opinions Don’t litter in the first place Why are volunteers needed to pick up garbage? How did the garbage get there in the first place? Oh, wait — it was dumped by humans who have no regard for cleanliness. I wrote about garbage dumpers before, but obviously nothing has changed. For some, roads and ground are garbage depositories for disposable drink containers, take-out food wrappings, cigarette butts and even dog poop. Many towns and cities have laws that fine citizens who dump their garbage on public roads and parks. Why doesn’t our Coast? Surely those of you who volunteer have better things to do than pick up after piggies. Jennie Choban, Gibsons

Sechelt’s best interests Just how gullible does a certain Vancouver Sun reporter (Bramham) think the people of Sechelt are? She recently launched a scathing, one-sided attack on Sechelt’s mayor in that city’s newspaper which was full of misinformation and innuendo. Shame on her for not interviewing people with opposing views and knowledge. And thank you for turning off investors with substantial

funds who have been meeting with the mayor and have been considering projects that would benefit our community considerably. You accuse the mayor of spending too much on his campaign for a low-paying job. Aside from the fact that studies have shown spending a lot on a campaign does not mean you will be voted in, why would we want people running who are desperate for a low-paying job, because they can’t get other work? Focusing on the mayor’s car is just one of many cheap shots. Even the shallowest of research would have uncovered that he does not use the charging stations at City Hall and never has. The mayor only has one vote. Last time I looked, there is no presidential veto. So is she intimating that other councillors are not individuals who vote with the best interests of Sechelt in mind? The question is do those opposed to the mayor’s vision have Sechelt’s best interests in mind? I think not. They have their own agendas quite apart from our community. And Bramham has been duped into thinking they speak for all of Sechelt. Thomas Forsyth, Sechelt

Sales tax at the local thrift shop? I just found out, that the

local thrift shops have to pay sales tax and I find that very shocking. Who would dream up something like that at the tax department? All the items that are for sale at the Thrift Shop are donated, and tax was paid for them years ago when purchased new. The seniors that are working there for free, and donate their time, do this to help raise money for worthy causes. Yet, our government seems to think that it is a good idea to get more taxes from the thrift shops. Has our government stooped so low that we have to tax donated used stuff to help people to buy some useful things because their budgets are tight and they cannot afford to buy new items in local regular stores? Is that another tax on the poor? So I am calling on our politicians to do something about that. It is really a simple thing to cancel this tax. Are our political representatives even aware of that happening? Perhaps not, because they are all too busy, out for winning and reaping those nice salaries and benefits that we as tax payers are paying for! It’s time to think about the poor people and pensioners that shop at the local thrift shops. Would our politicians be prepared to commit

to cancel this tax? Or even be prepared to work for less money? Say 15 percent less to match the foreign worker that we bring in? I can only shake my head at the greed of those bureaucrats and their leaders. They only talk and make promises. Would the NDP make a great difference to us in BC? It would be nice! Ed Gabriel, Sunshine Coast

Car-free area I have been surveying customers at my RE Decor store about how they feel regarding a car-free area on two blocks of Cowrie Street between Wharf and Trail. I have talked to hundreds of people in the three and a half years I’ve been in business, and two months ago I started a ‘Cowrie Street Walking Plaza Survey’ that asked if people would be in favour of a car-free walking plaza on two blocks of Cowrie Street. The survey also asked whether people would be satisfied with parking on nearby side streets and behind shops. Based on casual talks with my customers, I knew most of them liked the idea, but I was very surprised to find out (with this signed survey that is not a petition) that 96 per cent were in favour. (Letters continued on page 4)

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions (Continued from page 3) The people surveyed included both locals and tourists of all ages. The concept is obviously as popular here as it is in many towns and cities, especially in Europe and elsewhere. I feel this option should be considered rather than the one-way plan that would probably cause even more car parking chaos, danger and confusion than already exists. The critical factor for most people surveyed was, of course, available parking. If the two blocks of Cowrie Street were closed, only 39 parking spots would be lost and the bus would possibly not have to be rerouted. And perhaps a way could be found to retain the parking areas in front of Pharmasave and RE/MAX. Inlet Avenue is soon going to be torn up to accommodate services, I believe. When completed would it

not be possible to have angled parking there and turn Inlet into a parking area accessed from the highway, Dolphin, Medusa and Mermaid? It would, of course, require large signs alerting drivers. Many underutilized parking spots could be used on Cowrie Street across from the mall, and the Farmer’s Market could move to the car-free zone on Cowrie Street. More parking could be had behind businesses on Trail, Mermaid, Dolphin and Cowrie. The idea of a car-free zone might be a hard sell with some business owners at first, but with research and some dialogue with customers it will become apparent that giving customers what they want is good for business. Some might prefer that the car-free concept be used only from April to October. Car-free zones are over-

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. The Local re-

whelmingly successful and popular with shoppers, residents, tourists and businesses wherever they are established. Again, nearby parking and signage is critical. One of the concerns heard in talking with people was that we could end up with problems like Vancouver’s car-free zone on Granville Street. I believe this is untrue because Granville is probably a world-famous exception to the rule. Granville Street’s problems existed for years before the street became a car-free zone. My research shows this is unlikely to happen here or any other small town – or other city. I don’t know the mechanics of making this work, but I feel confident most people want it and we should consider it now. Every town needs a heart, a people-friendly downtown neighbourhood where the community can gather in a safe, central place.

serves the right to refuse publication of any submission. All letters must be signed and include place of residence and telephone number; names may be withheld from publication for valid reason by approval of the editor. E-mail letters to editor@thelocal1.ca or drop off at 5758 Cowrie St, Sechelt, or mail to PO Box 494, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0. Deadline for letters and submissions is Monday at 3pm.

Squadron launches 47th year of boating education

ounded in 1966, Sunshine Coast Power & Sail Squadron (SCPSS) met at Pebbles Restaurant in Sechelt last Friday evening to elect new officers. SCPSS is part of a larger national and international body which promotes safe pleasure boating through continuing education and is a non-profit voluntary organization Retiring Commander Bill Foley turned over leadership to new Commander Jack Adams who, together with his new executive members, was sworn in by Nancy Gibson, District Commander/Pacific Mainland Division representing the national body. Commander Adams then thanked the previous executive for their dedication over the past year

Left to right: Nancy Gibson with SCPSS Bridge Officers: John Roper, Hugh Willson, Linda Moorcroft, Rod Moorcroft, Jack Adams and Bill Foley. Not in photo: Al Tsuji and Keith Maxwell.

which saw 57 Coast residents complete courses in boating safety, navigation, and equipment. Adams said an important issue now is to convince pleasure boaters of the need for continuing education because the gov-

ernment required Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC) is insufficient. While it may get you out on the water, he said, experience shows that it won’t be sufficient to get you back every time. Submitted

Burger benefit at Boomers for Naturally Autistic People Awards This will be the first of a series of monthly benefit

n April 26, Boomers Burger Bar at Sunnycrest Mall will host a benefit for the upcoming International Naturally Autistic People Awards Convention and Festival (INAPA) to be held on the Sunshine Coast from October 1 to 6. Over the past three years leading up to the fourth annual INAPA, event organizers have been gathering momentum and

fundraisers and awareness opportunities for our local community to get involved. Find out more about this international conference and awards gala.

community spirit. These Coasters see the benefit of providing othe community with this event in both the short and long term. Leonora Gregory-Collura and her team had a most successful kick-off party on April 2, World

Autism Awareness Day with all levels of government in attendance and video messages coming in from their international community. For more information, please visit http://www. naturallyautistic.com Jim Dorey

People would come to enjoy it, many others would come to see how it works and the downtown would thrive – a case of “build it and they will come.” It would be a place for markets, families, shoppers, walking, entertainers, dancing, outdoor restaurants, picnics, community dinners, trees, flowers, a fountain – an inviting place that would be fun for all. Please consider helping to create an attractive and charming downtown neighbourhood we can all be proud of. More information about how such public spaces benefit communities can be seen at: www.pps.org and www.jaywalljasper.com Dianne Nicholson, Sechelt

Radiation Dangers Many independent studies have been conducted by doctors of medicine and of science into the harmful

effects of electromagnetic radiation. In Canada, Safety Code 6 of the Canada Health Act is used as the guideline for safe exposure to EMR. This Code was established under the direction of Dr. Michael Repacholi when he was Head of Health & Welfare Canada’s Non Ionizing Radiation Protection Branch from 1975 to 1982. Utilities, telecoms and governments persist in using these guidelines that are the highest, and most dangerous levels of exposure allowed in the world today. Our Safety Code 6 recognizes only thermal (heating) effects of radiation to be dangerous. The real danger that is being ignored is from the radiation that cannot be seen, felt, smelled or touched. These antiquated limits are much higher than those currently used in other countries of

the world. Even China, Russia and India have much lower allowable exposure levels than Canada. Many countries in the European Union are having WiFi removed from schools and public places and cell towers taken down, while we, in our ignorance of the dangers are in the midst of installing them. We are the guinea pigs in this experiment by governments, utilities and telecoms working to prevent being sued, to keep control and to protect their bottom lines. We are already witnessing the results of our high exposure levels in increased brain cancers and many other medical problems. Our children and grandchildren will be the ones who may suffer the epidemiological damage from our apathy and ignorance. Edward Leathley West Sechelt

Coaster’s account of Boston Editor’s Note Boston Marathon bombing suspects have been caught. Tamerlan Tsarnaev and his brother Dzhokhar Tsarnaev allegedly detonated two bombs at the Boston Marathon on April 15. Below is an interesting perspective of the events in Boston from Sunshine Coast marathon runner Helen Sabourin. Jim Dorey

rom a Wave 3 slower runner’s perspective, I can only say that it started out to be a beautiful day for a marathon. I didn’t feel very well for this race especially during the first half, but picked up in the second half and handled the ‘Heartbreak Hills’ well from mile 16 to 21 (being from the Sunshine Coast where hills rule) and motored past a lot of runners. First indication that something was amiss was past the 23 mile mark. A male runner came up to me and said “there has been an explosion at the finish line and it has been closed. You won’t be getting a time, so you may as well take your time getting there”. I was dumbfounded. Immediately felt concern for my daughter Renee who could be at the finish line as a spectator or at the family meeting area close by it. Looking around, nothing seemed amiss, and there seemed to be nothing to do but go with the flow and resume

running thinking it might be a prank. As I ran past the 24 mile marker, the runners were still running, the spectators were still cheering, and police and security patrols appeared undisturbed. I think it was somewhere around the 40k timing mats that I spotted a policeman with his telephone to one ear, holding the other ear, and trying to hear and speak to the caller with an alarmed look on his face, then noticed all the other police were doing the same and sensed a change in the atmosphere. A helicopter was now hovering over Boylston Street and sirens began to sound. At that point I knew that something serious had happened. At Massachusetts Avenue, things came to a sudden halt and the course was blocked by thousands of runners who had already been stopped ahead of us and were milling about within the security fences that separate the spectators from the runners, who were all relatively calm but looked confused and worried. I had carried my cell phone which I don’t usually do, and tried calling my daughter who was also running, but couldn’t get through. Then I received a call from my son in Edmonton who was worried about my wellbeing and after assuring him I was fine, asked him to call Renee who was my greatest concern. He called me back a few minutes later and said she was okay but

Helen Sabourin at the Boston Marathon. Photo submitted

was lost in the crowds. Runners were instructed to return to their hotel rooms and not leave. We were essentially in a lockdown. Next day, Tuesday, after watching TV, we took a walk outside amongst the ruins. In the high wind, a shocked silence seemed to permeate. Next day we left Boston with mixed feelings, sadness for the tragedy and its victims, but admiration for the wonderful people of Boston who for five marathons that I’ve been to, have displayed unending support, concern, and friendliness to a running visitor. I feel the Boston Marathon will go on, but it won’t be the same, and 2013 will be the year when everything changed. Submitted by Helen Sabourin

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Fees to increase at landfill sites across the Coast

When it comes to disposing of your rubbish at the Sechelt and Pender Harbour Landfill sites, both commercial and residential customers can expect to pay a little more .

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he Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) will raise tipping fees from $125 per tonne to $150 in order to offset increases mainly resulting from cost pressures in green waste handling, landfill closure reserves, and new provincial controls on construction waste handling. It will also help encourage people and companies to separate recyclable materials from their garbage. Residents and businesses have clearly demonstrated their commitment to waste reduction, reuse and recycling – the evidence is in the declining tonnage going to the landfill. “We feel the increase in tipping fees for non-recy-

clable materials, along with the cost savings from the reduction in landfill operating hours, is the best balance to deal with the increased operating cost pressures. These actions address the need to continue to reduce, reuse and recycle while also maintaining the funding levels necessary to operate our landfills in a safe and environmentally responsible manner,” says Director Frank Mauro and Chair of the Infrastructure Services Committee. The Solid Waste Management Plan and the SCRD Board support a user pay system where the more garbage people generate, the more they pay. “We don’t use taxation

to subsidize our landfill operations”, says Dion Whyte, SCRD Manager of Sustainable Services. “The operations must pay for themselves through tipping fees which ensures residents and businesses are accountable for the full cost of the waste they generate.” Also starting September 1, the Sechelt landfill will be closed on Mondays year round and the Pender Harbour landfill will close on Tuesdays year round. The reduced landfill hours are expected to save up to $30,000 this year and $95,000 in 2014. “Our goal is to reduce 80% of our current waste to landfills by 2020,” says Garry Nohr, SCRD Board Chair. “To do this, we need to increase the amount of material diverted from disposal in landfills from the current 50 percent to 69 percent by 2016 by implementing programs and policies identified in our Solid Waste Management Plan.” Separate from the general tipping fee increase, the SCRD’s disposal fee for asphalt roofing material will go up starting May 1 from $140 to $165 per tonne. For more information on tipping fee increases, visit www.scrd.ca/Landfills. Submitted

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Hear about the real Judge Begbie

Artesia Coff eehouse Roberts Creek Sign 1002 final musical performances Chief Justice Matthew Baillie Begbie, has

he monthly Artesia been notoriously and erroneously known Coffeehouse will be held Friday, April 26 at the as The Hanging Judge. Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. This month’s line ritish Columbia’s first uses of historical fiction.” up includesJan. singer/song12, 2012 Chief Justice, Matthew Before choosing Begbie writer Kaeli McArter and Baillie Begbie, is the colour- as one of her novel’s charher dad Fraser who have ful subject of author and acters, Horsdal had edited not been on this stage since editor Marlyn Horsdal’s a biography of the Judge, 2006; jazz vocalist Jacquie Oak Tree 1117 historical novel, The Judge and says that in her novel, Allan and Barry Taylor with and the Lady. Horsdal will “I have portrayed the real electronic sound design and read from this and other Judge Begbie as accurately Bits of String with Mark work 8pm, May 4, at the as I can.” She adds, “Much Lebbell, vocals/guitar, Kaia Sunshine Coast Arts Cen- of what he says in the novel Nielsen, vocals/bas and tre in Sechelt. This event is is actual quotes, or drawn Ken Dalgleish, grand piano. sponsored by the Canada from his Bench Books, letClosing this varied vocalist 2013 Council for the Arts and ters, and other writings.” evening will be aApril new 25, singer the SC Arts Council. Ad- The Judge and the Lady also to the coast, Kelly Lupini mission is free. provides a sharp, detailed accompanied by Wayne Notoriously and errone- fictional portrait of VictoSlingerland and friends. ously known after his death ria and interior BC before The doors open at 7pm as The Hanging Judge, Be- the British colony joined and the show starts at 8pm. gbie is the victim of what Confederation. Try some lovely ‘Treats writer and archivist Ron Horsdal’s first novel, by Trish’, explore the curYoung calls, “one part man, Sweetness from Ashes was rent art show in the Doris one part myth and an equal named one of the best ficCrowston Galley and enjoy part legend.” Thanks to tion titles of 2010 by Januthe last musical Artesia Cofposthumous slurs, his grue- ary Magazine. Set partially feehouse of the season. Next some nickname has pre- in Vancouver, partially on month the Coffeehouse vailed. By way of offering a farm in rural Ontario and partners with the Sunshine another perspective, Hors- partially in West Africa, the Coast Arts Council Literdal promises via her reading novel is about family in its ary committee for a night of and remarks to present “The various forms. spoken word. The author was born in Jim Dorey Real Judge Begbie and the

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Seafarer Millennium Park, Saturday, April 27, 2013. New construction “twist” and materials revealed at 10:00 am. Construction between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Youth race starts at 2:00 pm, adult race follows at about 2:45 pm. Concessions. Mini boat building, face painting, and more free crafts for kids.

ever assume! A life lesson we all know but that is the hardest to maintain. The Perks of Being a Wallflower may look like Movies at teen a Glance just another angst film, but is far from it. There are Sid’s Vids some thingsMovie about the high Critique school experience that are

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ARTS & CULTURE Sunshine Coast on the

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Aboriginal Storytelling Festival PUBLIC EVENT

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Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 7 pm p re s e n t e d b y

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April through to Sept Farmers Market, Sechelt April to Oct Roberts Creek Farm Gate Market SKETCHING and PAINTING FOR JOURNALS April 2 to 28 Instructor: Bruce Edwards Festival of Performing Arts, Fee: $100 at Gibsons Public Art Gallery www.coastfestival.com April 25, 2013 April 25, 2013 April 27 431 Marine Drive, Gibsons, BC April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge, Every Saturday in May, from www.apriltools.ca 10 am - 12 noon April 27 Bring a watercolor set, pencil, Spring Forest Herb Walk, Edible and medicinal plants in Day Road area paper and a pen or two. www.onestraw.ca April 27 & 28 SC Cross Country Mountain Bike Marathon, on Roberts Creek trails, www.sunshinecoaster.net April 29 Sunshine Coast WritersGreen Festival Film Series,1117 Gibsons Heritage Playhouse, greenfilms.ca May 10 - 12 SC Quilters Guild Festival of Quilts and Quilting Arts, Gibsons Community Centre, The Sunshine Coast Legions invites all Veterans and the public to attend: www.scquiltersguild.com May 12 Plant Sale at Botanical Gardens, www.coastbotanicalgarden.org May 17 - 19 April 25,Roberts 2013Creek Arts Festival We are asking for your attendance and participation in this great event May 17 - 19 to honour and remember those that have served and lost their lives. Attack of Danger Bay Longboarding Memorial Service at Seaview Cemetery at 4pm Competition, Madeira Park, www.coastlongboarding.com/dangerbay.cfm Followed by the lighting of Candles at Veterans gravesites. May 18 Entertainment and Refreshments at Gibsons Legion 6-8pm. Pender Harbour May Day 8pm Return trip to Seaview Cemetery for viewing of candles. May 18 -19 Buses available from Gibsons Legion starting at 3:30pm. BioBlitz at the Iris Griffith Centre, Pender Harbour, www.lagoonsociety.com May 18 Caron Gardens Rhododendron Festival Comedy 1117 4622 Beaumont Rd, GardenCause Bay, www3.telus.net/rcknight May 24 - 26 Roberts Creek Lund Shellfish Festival. www.lundbc.ca Community Hall June - Aug Doors open 7pm Lagoonies Kids Club Nature Day Camp, Show starts 8pm Wednesdays at Iris Griffith Centre, www.lagoonsociety.com Tickets $30 available at Melomania, one-o-one office Supply and June - Sept Quality Garden & Pet Sechelt Night Markets, 5-9pm, Cowrie St., downtown Sechelt Proceeds to A HelPinG PAw April 25, 2013 SPAy/neuTeR FunD and GibSonS June 1 wilDliFe ReHAbiliTATion CenTRe Egmont Day, at Egmont Community Hall June 7 - 9 Sorry, no minors Pender Harbour Blues Festival, various www.ahelpingpawfund.com venues. www.penderharbourbluesfestival.com This ad sponsored by CRAiG MooRe June 8 - 9 Re/Max oceanview Realty Home and Cottage Show, www.craigslistings.ca Gibsons Community Centre, 100 exhibitors June 8 - 16 Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival week, • Live Music: Dave Philley www.coastjazz.com • 2013 Juno nominee Janet Panic June 22 • Harpdog Brown with Annual Children’s Festival, David Webb Blues Duo 10:30 - 3:30 Dougall Park, Gibsons June 29 • Live Auction & siLent Malaspina Regatta, Pender Harbour, Auction with Duane Burnett sailing race, www.gardenbaysailingclub.com June 29 - July 6 • no cover: Boomers will be BC Bike Race, from Vancouver to Whistler, donating percentage of proceeds. www.bcbikerace.com • The International Naturally Autistic People TBA Awards Convention and Festival are raising funds to support this event October 1 - 6 Davis Bay Sandcastle Competition, • 17 Countries involved (time depends on tides) • To develop community awareness and July 1 partnerships with autistic people and Canada Day celebrations, the mainstream Gibsons, Sechelt, Pender Harbour International Naturally Autistic People Awards July 6 2013 Convention & Festival Oct 1 - 6 • Sunshine Coast Wood Duck Festival, Iris Griffith Centre, Pender Harbour. www.lagoonsociety.com

A Candlelight Tribute in Honour of VE Day On Sunday May 5th 2013

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July 6 Kids Catch a Trout Day, Chapman Creek Hatchery, Wilson Creek. www.scsalmon.org July 12 - 14 Halfmoon Bay Country Fair, www.welcomebeach.org July 19 - 21 Highway 101 Music Festival, Pender Harbour Lions Park, www.hwy101musicfest.com July 27 - 28 Sea Cavalcade, Gibsons, www.seacavalcade.ca Aug. 8 - 12 Art Stroll in The Landing, www.gibsonspublicartgallery.ca Aug 9 - 11 Festival of the Rolling Arts, Sechelt, www.coasterscarclub.ca Aug 9 - 26 Gibsons Legion 111 Handcrafted Asian Imports Imporium, Roberts Creek Mason Hall kebeandfast.com Aug 10 - 11 Sunshine Coast Trail Challenge, biking event, www.great-explorations.com Aug 11 Show ‘n’ Shine, auto event, Garden Bay, www.coasterscarclub.ca April 25, 2013 Aug 15 - 18 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, Rockwood Centre, www.writersfestival.ca Aug 15 - 18 Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival, Pender Harbour School of Music, www.penderharbourmusic.ca Aug 17 Astronomy In The Park, Porpoise Bay Park. www.coastastronomy.ca Aug 17 Rodz & Hogs Charity Rally, Crossroads Grill, Garden Bay Aug 17 Creek Daze, Roberts Creek, Higgeldy Piggeldy Parade and celebrations Aug 17 - 18 Hackett Park Summer Arts & Crafts Fair, Sechelt, www.scartscouncil.com Aug 23 - 25 Synchronicity Festival, Shirley Macey Park, Gibsons, www.synchronicityfestival.ca Sept 1 Harvest Festival, Botanical Gardens, 5491 Mason Rd. , Sechelt www.coastbotanicalgardens.org Sept 15 Off The Edge Brat Race, biking event, www.offtheedge.org Sept 20 - 22 Pender Harbour Jazz Festival, various locations, www.phjazz.ca Oct 5 Pender Harbour Fall Faire, Madeira Park Oct 6 Fall Faire, by One Straw Society, Roberts Creek Hall, www.onestraw.ca Oct 12 - 13 Gibsons Fall Fair, Quality Gardens, Pratt Rd., www.gibsonsfallfair.org Oct. 17 - 27 Sechelt Arts Festival, various locations, www.secheltartsfestival.com Oct 18 - 29 Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, Artists’ studios from Langdale to Lund, www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com

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he Sunshine Coast is home to just about every water sport imaginable because it is bordered by the sea and dotted with fresh water lakes and rivers. Over the past three years there has been an amazing rise in popularity of a relatively new water sport named stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). This sport combines surfing with kayaking. Originating in Hawaii, where surf instructors of the 1960s stood on longboards to keep watch on their students, it furnishes riders with a good perspective and lets them rely on their own power to move you around. The upright position gives the boarder a strong core strength workout, while the width of the board makes it easy to balance, allowing riders to enter the same meditative state you’d feel paddling in a canoe. Stand-up paddleboarding hit the mainstream with celebrities like Pierce Brosnan, Cindy Crawford and Kate Hudson all taking up the sport. The annual Sunshine Coast SUP festival is held in Porpoise Bay near Sechelt in the middle of July. There are races for every level of paddler and even some extra boards on hand for those who would like to take one out for a test drive. Submitted

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Fodder 1116 pring hasReal arrived, columns which for 2some can x 2” mean months of sneezing, itchy eyes, nose and throat; coughing, asthma, runny, congested sinuses, skin rashes and more. Allergies of any kind are understood as being caused by an external environmental irritant known as an allergen. However, April 18, 2013 not everyone has an allergic reaction when Hartley exposed 1117 Canteris to the same allergen. Allergens are more of trigger for people who are already susceptible to them. Allergic reactions are a sign of a chronic hypersensitivity and a weakened immune system. Even though symptoms may only appear when Aprilexposed 25, 2013 to certain substances, allergic reactions are considered to Insightful be a chronic Visions 1112 condition because they are Allergic reactions can be a sign of a chronic hypersensitivity and even a weakened reoccurring and the hyper- immune system. PHOTO SUBMITTED sensitivity remains. factors, life stresses and Avoiding these aller- so exposure to these allergens without suff ering redisposition are all taken gens that cause the alleractions allows enjoyment into consideration. gic reaction can provide of a fuller life. Often a homeopath will temporary relief, but not Homeopathy is one way fi nd that a person with alnecessarily resolve the unof treating a person with lergies has chronic emoderlying chronic condiallergies and hay fever. It tional/mental symptoms tion. If it were a matter March 21, 2013 has been doing so eff ecas well that are contributof removing the external ing to their condition. So substances that were caus- tively for over 200 years. Homeopathy can treat the not only does a person get ing the allergic reactions, immediate acute symprelief from their physical treatment will help fi nd a person would be spendtoms and give relief during symptoms, but emotional the remedy that will best ing their lives continually an allergic attack, but can symptoms as well, and a match a person’s unique avoiding these substances, also help treat the underlygeneral sense of well besymptoms. Homeopathy which is limiting. ing chronic condition that ing and balance is experiis truly holistic, so when a The body has the natural makes people more susenced from homeopathic homeopath is looking for ability to help defend itself ceptible. treatment. a remedy and understandfrom allergens, but when Symptoms can vary Submitted by Canteris ing the underlying conits immunity is weak, it is from person to person so A. Hartley, DCH, HMC dition of a person with more sensitive. It is better creating an individualized (Classical Homeopath) allergies, their emotional to strengthen immunity,

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Health Can you get enough Vitamin D solely from the sun? IT’S YOUR

Adequate levels of Vitamin D can help in the prevention of many conditions and illnesses including cancer, heart disease, hypertension, depression, arthritis, and diabetes.

hether you are reading Scientific American or BC Living Magazine you are no doubt seeing articles on the benefits of Vitamin D. The overall buzz around Vitamin D is incredible and with new medical studies linking Vitamin D deficiencies to ailments from cancer to childhood diabetes it’s unlike this will change. Most people think that they get Vitamin D solely from the sun and that it is probably enough as long as you are out walking often. Other people still question how important Vitamin D is to the body. To understand Vitamin D and its many benefits, one must first look at what it does for the body. It is a nutrient that helps metabolize calcium and phosphorous to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. Not enough Vitamin D will cause calcium and phosphorus levels to drop, resulting in calcium being pulled out of your bones in order to stabilize the amounts needed by the rest of your body. This can cause rickets in children and osteomalacia (softening of the bones) or osteoporosis (fragile bones) in adults. The problems associated with low Vitamin D levels have instigated local and international medical re-

Sunshine is a key method for your body to absorb Vitamin D..

search which have proven that although it’s true that Vitamin D can be synthesized by the body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from sunlight, most BC residents would never see the sunlight enough in the fall, winter or spring to reap the benefits. Environment Canada tells us that residents of the Sunshine Coast receive about 150 days of rain a year. Also, in winter months, the sun is just too low on the horizon to provide the necessary intensity of rays needed to synthesize Vitamin D. Researchers and doctors state that increasing levels of Vitamin D can offer protection against cancer, colds, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, infections, cavities and other health issues.

What is the best way to increase levels of Vitamin D? In the late spring, summer, and early fall, It can be obtained naturally by just being outside for 15 to 20 minutes in the sun. This allows the body to simply create the from exposure to the sun. The darker the skin, the longer time needed in the sun for maximum Vitamin D production. In the winter and even on the summer days when not outside, taking some Vitamin D supplements is essential. Worth noting is that wearing sunscreen can also block out the rays which help synthesize Vitamin D. This is where a new debate begins. Everyone is aware that skin cancer is on the rise across BC and around the world, and people now are decid-

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ing to wear more and more sunscreen, but in doing so, they must remember that they are not only blocking out the harmful rays, but also the body’s ability to synthesize Vitamin D on its own. Dr. Frank Lipman notes that half of all children in North America are deficient in Vitamin D and that around one billion people in the world suffer from this deficiency. Symptoms of deficiency can include depression, fatigue, high blood pressure, restless sleep, headaches, muscle cramps and joint pains. So be smart and be sure to still wear sunscreen, but also take the initiative to take some Vitamin D supplements in order to increase overall health. Jim Dorey

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Horoscope April 26 to May 2 Horoscope Michael O’Connor Astrologer

Tip of the Week: The Lunar Eclipse Full Moon in Scorpio is shining a bright light of change and activation for us all. Scorpio is a water sign and the Full Moon in this element synchronizes with endings and deep emotional change. This is especially true due to the symbolism of Scorpio, the sign of death and rebirth, change, transformation, regeneration, purification, psychology, investigation, research, shared resources, sexual drive, inheritances, banks, taxes, insurance and all things deep, hidden, mysterious and esoteric. This is the first of three eclipses in a row making this an ‘eclipse season’. The exact degree of this eclipse is ‘five, Scorpio 46’. The next one is the Solar Eclipse on May 9 at ‘19 Taurus 31’ and finally another Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on May 24 at ‘four Sagittarius 08’. The close proximity by degree of the Lunar Eclipses first in Water then in Fire Signs adds to the complexity of changes that they will bring about. While traditionally eclipses were considered ill omens this is not at all necessarily true. It all depends on how they influence one’s Natal Chart and above all how they are interpreted, handled and integrated. Since eclipses bring a measurably added charge to the usual New and Full Moon, they are best regarded as influences of change to be accepted and consciously managed versus resisted. Deciphering the deeper and wider implications of their effects is where taking a close look at one’s Birth Chart and the practice of Astrology comes to the fore. Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Your ambitions remain strong and your focus is sharp. Change is the law and everyone is feeling its added push these days. This has been especially true for you for the past six to eight months. Now that the momentum has been initiated, it is a matter of steady perseverance.

The time has come to establish new foundations. The planning stage is important. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) A period of steady advancement has begun. You should feel a good deal of traction. This trend will continue for the next few weeks anyway. Be willing to try new approaches. There may be a variety of fronts to consider. It is important that you be extra cooperative. Your ambitions may be high yet cooperative actions are keys to your success. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Working steadily behind the scenes continues. This may include rest to recharge. Yet, you can also be productive. Making pointed changes in your daily routine is a good example of productive change. Is your lifestyle as healthy as it could be? Do you have any bad habits you can disrupt and break free from? Prepare the ground for new growth. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) This is a time of completion and fruition. You are at a peak in a cycle that favours creative inventiveness. This inspirational burst of energy could also manifest as a budding new love interest. While romantic interests are implied, it could also be the beginnings of a wonderful new friendship. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) A good deal of activity in your public and professional life is causing a stir close to home and perhaps vice versa. Now is a good time to make some strategic moves for advancement. Meanwhile old friends and loves and possibly foes from the past may re-enter your life. These changes will be felt at core levels. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Your sights are set on a bigger picture. A visionary fervour has taken hold and is leading you into new territory. One way or another you feel determined to build anew. Reaching out to others and networking is featured. Altogether, new initiatives and/or initiations are likely. Some of these could come on the heels of other things ending. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Financial interests and considerations are keeping you busy now. Investments, inheritances, taxes

and the like are more than on your mind. You may feel inspired to diversify as well. Whether it is venture capitalism or simply the desire to be free and financially stable enough to travel, it may be time to do the math. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) A shift from work to pleasure should be evident now. You have likely taken some initiatives, perhaps especially in your overall lifestyle. Expect this trend to continue. Somehow you feel done with old modes of living and selfexpression. Whether by choice or circumstance, the time has come for new ways of doing and being. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Spring is a time for cleaning and sometimes the need goes deeper than the home and garden. These may merit your attention as well, yet the call to clean, clear and cleanse could include your body, mind and/or emotions as well. Your willingness to make extra efforts to this end could have very positive results, but neglect could prove just the opposite Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) A good deal of activity close to home has been keeping you busy. If you did take the initiative to engage in creative projects, you should feel extra inspired now. Real estate deals and/or home renovations are strong possibilities. Family concerns and interests are implied. Expect the fruit of past actions to ripen now. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) You have begun to set your sights on new horizons. This has activated key communications and organizational activity. Your study focus and search for new knowledge and practical information has been a key theme. You feel a sense of destiny and yearn for change and progress publicly and professionally. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Shifts and changes in your income and financial set-up have begun. You are challenged to adjust to meet the changing conditions. Expect this trend to continue. Increasing your sense of security will motivate you. Generating new streams of income is likely. Desires for greater fulfillment in your relationships are core motivations.

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UPCOMING EVENTS MERCY AND CARING CHILDREN’S HOMES update with CANDICE VEALE, just home from Kenya. SPRING POTLUCK Sat. Apr. 27, 5:30pm. CLA 730 School Rd. Special musical guests: MUSQUEAM SINGERS. Info: 604-740-8034. p17 RC Legion #219 Roberts Creek. Tuesdays are Cheaper Chewsdaze and Beer Specialz, kitchen open Monday - Friday. 604-886-9813 btfn

PERSONALS Alanon/Alateen for friends and families of alcoholics. Meetings Monday-Friday, 604-886-4594, 604-885-0101, 604-886-9059, 604-883-2882. np27 If your drinking is causing you problems but you don’t know how to stop, maybe we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. Toll Free 1-877-373-8255. www.sunshinecoastaa.ca btfn

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15 Ft. Aluminum boat with cover and Minn Kota Endura electric motor on a H.D. 17 Ft trailer. $700. Call 604-883-0051. p17

GARAGE SALES ESTATE BUYER. 604-740-6474. b17 HUGE Garage Sale! Saturday April 27, 9am - 2pm, 1528 Henderson Rd., and neighbors. Tons of stuff! CD’s, vinyl, clothes, paint, and lots more! p17 Giant tool & equipment sale – diesel welders, compressors, drill presses, hand tools, safety equipment, gensets, tool boxes, socket sets, heavy rigging & much more. April 26, 27, 28. 9am-3pm. 9268 Truman Rd. (off Brooks). HMB. 604885-5095. p17

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LOST / FOUND FOUND: Ladies prescription glasses, green frame with 5 stones on each arm. Found by the logs on Davis Bay/Chapman Creek beach, Wed, April 17. Call 604-885-7130. p17 Did you know that Lost and Found ads are FREE in the Local? Restrictions apply.

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1000 EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED-GENERAL Care Attendant, Gibsons, permanent P/T, could lead to F/T. Care Aid Certificate and/or experience required. Valid driver’s license, First Aid, criminal check done. E-mail resume to: jessicasuggitt@gmail.com b17 Forest labourer, harvesting salal and other evergreens (NOC8611). Full time, starting salary $12.50/hr., 40 hrs/wk. Start date ASAP. Requirements: Educ/Exper not req’d. Location: Sechelt BC. Work condition & physical capabilities: repetitive tasks, physically demanding, bending, crouching, bunching, weighthandling approx. 25kg/50lbs. Worksite: outdoor. Travel: travel expenses paid by employer. Other information: we are a floral evergreen wholesaler looking for hard working individuals to pick local salal and other evergreens. Employer: Evergreen Extreme. To apply, email your resume to, evergreenextreme@hotmail.com. **Only resumes emailed to the aforementioned address will be considered. b17

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If you haven’t started planting, now is the time JIM DOREY EDITOR

anada has many different climate zones that range from 0 (coldest) to 9 (warmest). The Sunshine Coast allows plants with a Hardiness Zone rating of 8 to grow here. This rating system is a simple way to help people determine which plants will flourish according to the average temperatures in each specific area. Each plant has a Hardiness Zone rating that your local nursery will know or that you can look up online. This is a very important factor to keep in mind when choosing plants for your garden. In the month of April, the temperatures are warming up and the Sunshine Coast no longer really has a chance to see any frost at lower elevations. April is a great time to plant most of your vegetable seeds. Start planting both bush and pole beans now and try a continual seven to ten day sowing of different

varieties. This will give you continual bean crops and not one large harvest with wasted crop. It’s also a great time to start an early crop of beets. This will help give you an early summer treat. Detroit Dark Red are a delicious yet hardy beet to try out. Cabbage is one of the easier plants to grow in the garden from seed. Keep them watered well once the cabbage head starts to form. Planting carrots right now will give an early summer crop. Carrots have been and will always be a great vegetable for kids to enjoy pulling out of the earth. It is also a great way to demonstrate how vegetables can grow beneath the ground. Corn can be a bit tricky on the Coast if you don’t plant many, as they need to fertilize each other. If you are to plant corn, try and plant at least 20 plants. It is one of the most rewarding and fast growing crops and again is a true winner with kids and adults alike. Don’t

forget that corn is most delicious when cooked only minutes after being pulled off the stalk. Fast growing vine or bush cucumber plants can produce an abundance of cucumber fruits. Be careful to pick a variety for the space you have in your garden. Vine cucumbers can be the best tasting but need far more space than bush varieties. Cucumbers grow exceptionally well in a greenhouse on the Coast. Don’t forget to plant a variety of herbs like basil, oregano, thyme and sage. You can never have enough but be careful, as slugs love to eat the little plants right down to the ground when they are first starting. Controlling slugs can be tricky so if you live in a damp area, maybe try a small patch of basil first and see what happens so that you are not overly disappointed when you come out in the morning and find them all eaten. Lettuce and greens grow extremely well in a garden

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New owners, Danny & Bonnie Hubenig welcome you to the new Benjamin Moore store in Gibsons April 25, 2013

Does everyone tell you how much you and your daughter look alike? Win some great prizes and celebrate in time for Mother’s Day on May 12, 2013 To enter our contest, send your photo to The LocaL before Friday May 3, along with your phone number. Your photo can be emailed to sales@thelocal1.ca or dropped off at The Local office, 5758 cowrie Street, Sechelt. Judging will be on Monday May 6. Winners will be contacted before 5:00pm by phone and awarded their prizes Monday.

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st PamPer me prize mother & Daughter Spa Package

Sol-Spa, Davis Bay

Ann-Lynn

Flowers & Gifts

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Rainbow Room Hair Salon, Sechelt

Thank You!

To all the Sponsors of the 2013 Sunshine Coast Golf & CC Pro-Am to benefit Junior Golf TOURNAMENT SPONSORS: Barrie & Marion Reeves, GBS

SPECIAL THANKS TO: BMO – Andy Hopkinson

| Barrie and Marion Reeves, Gibsons Building Supplies | Jamie Flemming, Flemming & Sombrowski | Custom Carpets

747 North Road, Gibsons 604-886-3335

Join Us for Men’s and Ladies

OPENING NIGHT(S) The first MEN’S NIGHT

of the golf season is Tuesday, April 30th

The first LADIES NIGHT

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5:00 PM Shotgun Start MEMBERS $30 | GUESTS $40 Includes Golf, Dinner, Great Prizes & Good Times! Call the Golf Shop to Register

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