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(Above) Festival attendees enjoyed a great day of paddling and sun at the 2013 Stand Up Paddleboard Festival. (Left) Clearwater, BC paddle boarder Suzanne Foster races at the Sunshine Coast Paddle Board Festival in Porpoise Bay Inlet.
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Originally built to educate children about the outdoors and the environment, and still a favourite with families, West Coast Wilderness Lodge (WCWL) in Egmont, BC is now drawing travellers from around the world who welcome a touch of pampering with their rugged adventures. Now WCWL invites Coast residents to discover the excitement and beauty of this unique facility, offering a series of special packages for one-day ‘staycation’ getaways.
Perched on the shore of Jervis Inlet and surrounded by a wealth of flora and fauna, WCWL is a jumping-off point for some of BC’s most scenic and historic tours and activities. The Lodge facilitates tours and cruises through the scenic fjord and protected waters of Princess Louisa Inlet – viewing Malibu Rapids and Chatterbox Falls. Motorboat, kayak or zodiac cruises through Jervis Inlet are a photographer’s dream with dozens of waterfalls, 7,000-foothigh cliffs, and historical petroglyphs (ancient rock paintings of Coast Salish First Nations.) Hiking
West Coast Wilderness Lodge, overlooking scenic Jervis Inlet, is a romantic spot for a couples getaway. With a wealth of activities and places to explore nearby, the Lodge provides an unusual and stress-free on-Coast vacation experience. PHOTOS SUBMITTED
trails abound, connecting to the nearby provincial park and Skookumchuck Rapids viewpoints. Wedding parties, newlyweds and romantics celebrating a special anniversary are drawn to WCWL’s outstanding views, spa packages, and fine dining. For a truly memorable experience, guests enjoy a summer dinner on the WCWL In-
lets Restaurant’s spacious deck with a breathtaking sunset against the spectacular mountain and ocean backdrop for dessert. In cooler or inclement weather, diners can still watch for herons and sea lions and enjoy the forests, inlets and islands through the floor-to-ceiling windows that span the entire hall. The menu combines classic European style with
regional Canadian food influences, earning accolades from Pacific Yachting magazine for “the best waterfront restaurant in this part of the world.” While the days are long and the sun is warm, enjoy a world-class getaway for a few hours, or a few days at Egmont and WCWL. And for Coasters, there’s a bonus – no ferry line-ups.
Agricultural Area Plan Open Houses sparsely attended Launching a survey about local food production practices and challenges, organizers of the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Area Plan drew few participants to the first in a series of Open Houses designed to showcase the process. Organizers estimated Monday’s events at Gibsons and Roberts Creek attracted just 60 residents in total (possibly including children), few of whom were actual farmers. Responses from the survey, which is accessible online at www.scrd. ca/agriculture, will help shape the development of a region-wide plan for local food and agriculture. The SCRD hopes to raise current food self-sufficiency from 2 percent to 20 percent by 2020. Currently there are fewer than 100 farms on the Sunshine Coast – 52 of which house or maintain horses exclusive of any other agriculture. The Coast’s remaining small farms offer mixed agriculture on parcels averaging just 3ha.
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Editorial Opinion Roll up! Roll up! The Sunshine Coast has a proud heritage of community involvement, and nowhere is this more evident than Gibsons. The tiny 4-hectare town regularly punches above its weight as it hosts a series of annual festivals, fields volunteers to sit on local government and non-profit committees with oversight of the museum and library, and reaches out to less fortunate residents through food banks and other initiatives. Or at least, this is how it was. Recent developments indicate the tradition of volunteering for community events is on the wane. Organizers of the Sea Cavalcade are facing the mammoth task of hosting a major two-day festival at a number of different venues, with a variety of familyfriendly events. Their shrinking volunteer base will be carrying an even heavier burden than usual this year, in spite of a reduction in the number of events and consolidation of venues in Gibsons Landing. Faced with funding challenges and a reduced volunteer base, the Sea Cavalcade Committee opted to reschedule some events rather than cancel them. Understandable. What is not understandable is the reaction of some area residents to the announced changes. On a popular Facebook information page, residents fumed and fulminated against moving the fireworks from Saturday to Sunday evening (reducing policing costs and potentially heading off trouble from the ‘rowdy element’). Not content with this public venting, a significant number phoned volunteer Sea Cavalcade organizer Conchita Harding to pour their anger into her ears. Excuse me? Is this how members of our community behave? Is this the standard that Charlotte Gibson set? Remember, Charlotte was the woman who turned her house into a nursing home during a smallpox epidemic (and watched as it was later burned to the ground, as part of the post-disease sterilization process). Talk about giving to your community. In fact, talking is just about all these folks want to give to their community. Those who vent on Facebook and in the Twitterverse, or who call up to snarl abuse to volunteers, rarely offer a positive alternative to whatever they happen to be cranking on about. So here is a challenge: this year, be the change you want to see. Be different. Volunteer. Heather Jeal, Contributing Writer
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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Another person who loves open views Thanks to M. Sarling for sharing her question, “Have we no rights?” in the July 4 edition of The Local. Last week I was at my daughter’s, sitting at the dining table. I looked out to see the sunset and felt sick; actually angry. Six years ago she and her husband bought a view lot. I remember that day, sitting on a log looking across the open lawns and seeing the water of the Strait and the mountains on Vancouver Island. We dreamed of the day when the house would be built and how nice it would be. When the house was built, the west side was all windows. They could see the cruise ships sail by and Nanaimo lights in the evening. But then those kind neighbors next door moved away. New neighbors disliked animals, dogs and wandering deer. They wanted a fence. My son-in-law built one. Then came a truck load of fully grown cedars for a hedge. With much pleading, the neighbor decided to leave a little area open so my family could have a peek-a-boo view. But then up went a shed. Next the blackberries started crowding in over his deer fence. The former owner of the property still had the land at the back. He promised to keep that area clear for the view, but the ‘new’ neighbour objected to the blackberry bushes being
taken down. That property owner left and has not returned. The entire view is gone. Alders have grown and maple trees have sprung up as well. My daughter is now in a wheelchair feeling much like a prisoner. Yes, I ask too, should there be a bylaw in place to protect homeowners from overzealous neighbours? According to the news the past two days, it seems our courts think not! E. Slaney, Sunshine Coast
No more garbage at Gospel Rock If you’ve walked out to Gospel Rock within the last few years, you have most likely seen the endless amount of garbage that is being dumped. Everything you can imagine from cans and bottles to drywall, insulation, bathtubs, roofing material, bike and car parts, and everything in between. Much of it right out in front of you, and a whole lot hidden away on trails, just waiting for you to discover as you’re trying to have a peaceful, back to nature walk. Gibsons Bylaw Enforcement Officer Sue Booth is well aware of the ongoing problem, and has personally worked to try and clean it up. Booth stated that one of the major concerns is the risk of fire, as we have no way of knowing what materials may be hidden on the property. The town of Gibsons has been in contact with the owners, and has made ef-
forts to police the area to stop the dumping. So far Booth has managed to catch only one person. Now there seems to be new hope that this beautiful area will be cleaned up. James Ridge, newly appointed caretaker of the property, plans to begin a cleanup to be conducted over the next month or two. Ridge indicated that it could take some time, given the amount that needs be loaded up and hauled away, and that his employer will be paying him load by load. When asked about the old derelict trailer, Ridge confirmed that it would be removed as well. The gate at the front will now be locked at night, to deter people from dumping, but will be open during the day. Ridge stated that the public are welcome to come up and hike the property, however this has not yet been confirmed by the property owners. Jeremy Bevan, Sunshine Coast
Water is a precious resource Great column, Jim. If the hotel has been approved for Lower Gibsons, it will be great for tourists. However, it will be major assault on our already curtailed water supply. I personally believe it is too late to try and educate most adults on the Sunshine Coast. Years ago, my neighbour held a very responsible position in the community.
Late at night, I observed him watering his lawn and garden. If a vehicle drove by his house, he would quickly shut off the water until the vehicle passed. I provided that information to the SCRD but it didn’t deter him from continuing. I have witnessed men going into a public washroom, turning the tap on fully, and dampening their comb. While primping, the tap was left on, wasting our valuable water supply. I have also witnessed housewives turning on a tap, and, being interrupted by a telephone call, leave the water running while conversing. I personally turned the tap off on several occasions. I suggest that schools should set up a program whereby students are made aware of how precious water is to our existence and then they can decide for themselves whether or not they wish to waste it. After some education, the students might be helpful by pointing out water wastage to their parents when observed, in their home. Don Hensler, Sunshine Coast
A debate for the millennia Moira Sarling wants the wonderful view that nature has provided. But she would like some tree pruning to enhance the view. Man versus nature. A tie, I think. (Letters continued on page 4)
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Letters to the Editor – Opinions (Continued from page 3) Protect the remaining old growth forest, says J. Oxley. Another tie.The battle goes on. If nature had its way, and all cutting and pruning was stopped for say twenty, or fifty, or two hundred years, what would the Google view look like? Solid green with a few either natural or man made scars. Or, like parts of South America, ancient civilizations uncovered after thousands of years. Let’s concede. There is no winner here. It’s a tie ever since Mister Carbon and Mrs. Hydrogen stepped out of the ancient swamp and made a life together. Bernard McGrath, S unshine Coast
Waste Water Treatment Plant Construction Site Maple Reinders Inc. is the constructor of the new Sechelt Wastewater Treatment Plant at Ebbtide, which began site work in mid June. We understand there is concern amongst neighbouring residents about potential house damage caused by vibrations from construction activities at the Ebbtide site and we would like to clear up any confusion or concerns on this matter. Firstly, there will not be any pile driving at the site – the ground conditions are such that this is not required - the new treatment plant is being built with slab and
strip footings, as is normally done. However, compaction of the ground, and of base material, by vibrating roller, is required to achieve compaction standards, similar to what is done for roadworks. Maple Reinders Inc works to minimize the impact of this and our experience is that neighbouring residents will experience some vibration, but that it is not enough to cause damage to houses. If residents have particularly fragile items on walls/shelves, they may wish to put them away for the next week. Compaction activity is expected to be complete by July 18. Maple Reinders is committed to building the best project with the least disruption to neighbouring residents. We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate you patience during this period. Cameron Morris, Maple Reinders Inc.
of garnering the sympathy of the outside world. It is, after all, much easier for someone such as she to accuse Mayor and Council of bullying than it would be for her rudely spoken supporters to do likewise. Betty Ann gave a long drawn out diatribe chastising Mayor Henderson – much to the disrespectful cacophony of her fellow naysayers. Though given ten minutes to voice her point she attempted a number of times to drag things on; by what right does she think she should be able to take liberty with Government protocol? Adding insult to injury, one of her supporters saw fit to start venting his views by way of crass comments and personal slurs
to Mayor and Council, totally inappropriate! In fairness, as I understand it, he did have the decency to call up the next day and apologize for his outburst. A petition with 374 signatures opposing the plant was presented to Council. Now, with almost 9000 people in Sechelt 374 detractors doesn’t cut much mustard by my calculations. After all is said and done, it still seems illogical to pump poop uphill to Lot L. Perhaps Betty Ann knows something I don’t know? What I do know is that a little common decency goes a very long way at these meetings and especially from those of us old enough to know better. Geoff White, Sechelt
My wife and I attended the Sechelt Council meeting of July 3 where we witnessed yet another rude and juvenile demonstration of bad manners toward Mayor and Council from naysayers of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Not for the first time either. Betty Ann Pap has apparently become the ‘Poster Child’ for said naysayers, perhaps in the hope
The WaTermark in sechelT The Watermark is a new six-story building that will house 104 suites, a café-bistro and several commercial spaces in downtown Sechelt. Pacific Spirit Properties made these buildings accessible and adaptable. The solid concrete construction is unlike any other condominium building on the Coast. To give the project an authentically Sunshine Coast feel, the construction utilized natural elements including river rock and driftwood. The Watermark is definitely taking shape and several of the proud new owners had the chance to go through their suites. They were extremely happy and look forward to moving in very soon. The sales team has recently relocated to Unit #104 – 5665 Teredo Street. The beautiful display suite is getting its finishing touches and will be open to the public on July 13.
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Once again, the Town of Gibsons is pleased to support Music in the Landing. Each weekend buskers provide impromptu concerts on street corners, on the pier, and at the Winegarden Park bus shelter. I invite everyone to visit Gibson’s Landing, our ‘scenic seaside village,’ to sit on the lawns or benches overlooking our busy harbor, listen to some of the Coast’s finest musicians as gentle breezes ruffle the water’s surface, or stroll along the streets to discover the many galleries, cafés, boutiques and businesses that give our community charm and diversity. Summer is festival time on the Sunshine Coast. In Gibsons, we enjoyed two festivals in June to kick off the season. The Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival offered a fresh new look this year, with a street festival component. Organizers will be reporting to Council in the fall on the impacts and outcomes of the changes but, overall, it was a well-attended and enjoyable event. Also in June, Sunshine Coast Community Services’ annual Children’s Festival and Duck Pluck Raffle in Dougall Park provided a traditional ‘school’s out’ celebration for the youngsters. Once again, it was my pleasure to assist in plucking the winning ducks for the raffle. It was a perfect day to wade in the temporary ‘duck pond’ created for the day by Gibsons Volunteer Fire Department members, netting prizewinners
and smiles. In a few weeks, Sea Cavalcade weekend will provide more smiles with parades, a street dance, fireworks and family fun. This event is entirely organized and presented by volunteers. Although the Town of Gibsons provides some funding, most of the costs are covered by the community through various fundraising events throughout the year. This year, organizers faced a number of challenges, with a shortage of volunteers to share the work and unforeseen costs for policing evening activities. This has resulted in changes to schedules. The Sea Cavalcade Committee has worked with the Town to ensure that favourite attractions, such as the annual fireworks display and the family street dance, which were in danger of being cancelled altogether, will be presented – with the scheduled time of the events altered to minimize potential disruptions and policing requirements. Last month, I mentioned that the Town’s booth at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in Vancouver drew admiration and interest from communities across Canada. Designed and built by the creative team at Deer Crossing, the Art Farm (with particular thanks to fabricating artist William Christiansen) the booth showcased our commitment to protecting and conserving our aquifer resources. The booth will shortly be on display at Sunnycrest Mall. We are very proud of this unique display and want to share it with our community. Please stop by and visit.
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• 2013 Property Tax payments late payment penalties of 5% were applied to amounts unpaid as of July 2, 2013. A second late payment penalty of 5% will be assessed on amounts owing as of September 2, 2013. Resident property owners are encouraged to apply for their Home Owners grant, even if not making other tax payments at this time. • The District’s 2012 Annual Report is available on Sechelt.ca (in draft) for public review. • Night Market - Thursdays, June 20 to August 29, 2013 5:30-9:30 pm - Cowrie Street CLOSED from Trail Avenue to Wharf Avenue, including the intersection of Inlet Avenue at Cowrie Street.
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Faced with mounting policing costs and a diminished volunteer base, the beleaguered Sea Cavalcade Committee voted narrowly to proceed with this year’s festival in a modified form. Saturday’s events kick off with the traditional Gibsons Mile race and the following parade (see notification of road closures on page 15) leads viewers to family events in Gibson’s Landing. Gower Point Road will be closed until 7:30pm as Winegarden and Holland Park spill live entertainment, dance demos, theatre, a street dance and more onto the pavement for all to enjoy. Events in the Landing end with the Rescue Safety Boat Exercise (the famous ‘boat blow-up’) as the Gibsons Coast Guard Auxiliary Search and Rescue Unit responds to a simulated explosion and fire onboard a vessel. The street dance, normally held Saturday evening, has been moved to the afternoon (4 to 6:30pm) and the harbourside fireworks display that usually caps a Saturday evening of entertainment will end the festival on Sunday evening at 10pm. With policing costs for the Saturday evening events esti-
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mated at $9,000, the Committee was faced with two choices: cancel the activities entirely, or reschedule them for a time when the ‘rowdy’ element would be less likely to disrupt the family-friendly festival. After discussions with the Town, they opted to reschedule. The decision to move these events generated a firestorm of controversy and angry comment on local Facebook sites. Disappointed that off-Coast weekend visitors would leave Sunday afternoon before the fireworks,
and not content to vent in social media, some residents called organizer Conchita Harding to complain. Harding says she has been fielding several irate calls or e-mails each day since the schedule was announced. “We are all volunteers on the Committee,” Harding said, “and it is very hard when we give up so much of our time to organize this festival, to get angry calls from people. And when I try to explain, they don’t want to hear why we moved these events.” Harding noted that with
the festival just two weeks away, volunteers are still needed for a myriad of tasks. “Participating in the Sea Cavalcade as a volunteer adds to the fun, because you are helping others to have a good time. This is why we on the Committee volunteer year after year. But we just need a few hours of peoples’ time, so we hope they will come forward and join us,” Harding said. A full schedule of activities and volunteer opportunities are available at the website: www.seacavalcade.ca
New shuttle links Gibsons shopping hubs The Gibsons Chamber and the Town of Gibsons are in the driver’s seat of a new community shuttle service to carry visitors and residents between the Town’s commercial hubs of Gibsons Landing, Sunnycrest Mall and Gibsons Plaza. On its inaugural weekend during the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival, the bus was a resounding success. Organizers received a flood of favourable comments. Weekend shuttle service will continue through to September 15, with service leaving on the hour and half hour from the wharf to the
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MusicFest fun for whole family A few of the bands from off Coast include The Odds, Toy Zebra, and the Mop Tops (Canada’s best Beatles cover band).
Creek and played his first festival in 1970. “I’ve never forgotten how fun and exciting that was, and I’d like to bring some of that excitement back from those times to families today,” he says. The festival boasts a great lineup of artists. Saturday will centre around rock and roll while the theme on Sunday will be gospel and country. Friday evening offers a mix of the two genres. Local bands include Bits of String, Brothers in Farms, Sinmobile, and many more. A few of the bands from offCoast are The Odds, Toy Zebra, and the Mop Tops (Canada’s best Beatles cover band). Merchandise, craft and food vendors on site will add to the festival atmosphere. Only ticket-holders may be in the campsites or on the grounds. (Campsites are limited; call Heather after 6pm at 604-740-1859 to register.) For a full list of artists and ticket information, check out the festival website at www.hwy101musicfest.com
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During the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver the Odds were the house band at Canada Hockey House. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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The Second Annual Highway 101 Musicfest at the fully refurbished Pender Harbour Lions Park on July 19, 20, and 21 promises to provide a weekend of family fun. At this incredibly green and lush site, workers are preparing the grounds for what will prove to be one of the best events of the summer. Two large stages have been carefully constructed. The main stage is located on the
larger field and bank below the soccer field. The second stage is smaller but can be viewed from the beer garden. Producers Lorne Jones and Heather Brown have been working diligently to make sure that everything has been taken care of so that this weekend is a great success. “Heather and I both agreed right from the start we wanted this to be a family event, so please bring the kids as there will be a children’s play area,” said festival producer Lorne Jones. Jones grew up in Roberts
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BIKING EVENTS: BC Bike Race and Kids Race, July 3 & 4 www.bcbikerace.com Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Challenge, Aug 10 & 11 www.great-explorations.com Off The Edge Brat Race, Sept. 15 www.offtheedge.org CAMPSITES Roberts Creek Provincial Park (Roberts Creek), 1.4 km from Flume Beach. Porpoise Bay Provincial Park (Sechelt), Large sandy beach, grassy picnic area, adventure playground and forest trails. Smugglers Cove Provincial Park (Halfmoon Bay), This provincial park offers wilderness camping only, with pit toilets but no fresh water or other amenities. Katherine Lake (Pender Harbour), Sandy beach, pretty hiking trails and washrooms with showers.
Klein Lake (Egmont), Rustic campground with outhouses but no running water or other amenities. BEACHES Hopkins Landing, At the end of Hopkins Road in Gibsons. Smith Cove Park, From the Langdale ferry terminal, turn right on Port Mellon Road, then right on Smith Road for this ocean beach. Soames Beach, Follow path through blackberries at bottom of Soames Road, Gibsons. Roberts Creek Beach, Bottom of Roberts Creek Road beside the Roberts Creek estuary. Flume Park, Bottom of Flume Road in Roberts Creek. Mason Road Beach, At the foot of Mason Road, about five minutes north of Sechelt on Hwy. 101. Trout Lake, Follow Hwy 101 north of Sechelt on your right 5km past Redrooffs Road turnoff. Coopers Green, Access from the west end of Redroofs Road in Halfmoon Bay. Katherine Lake, From Hwy 101 north of Madeira Park, turn left onto Garden Bay Road. Dan Bosch Regional Park, Ruby Lake, great for swimming and picnics. North on Hwy 101. Baker Beach, Follow Francis Peninsula Road to Warnoc, turn left onto Davis, then right on Baker.
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Baroque and Blue at Arts Café JIM DOREY EDITOR
Baroque and Blue musicians (L-R): Kelly Smit, flute and piano; Tim Enns, percussion; Sara Harding, flute; Gerry Millar, double bass. PHOTO SUBMITTED
On Saturday, July 13 at 7pm experience Baroque and Blue, a unique and creative performance taking place as part of the Gibsons Public Art Gallery (GPAG) Arts Café Series. Admission is by donation. Located in the heart of Gibsons, GPAG is rapidly becoming the beating heart of a lively arts and heritage community. Four professional musi-
cians combine forces to create an evening of Baroque and Blue magic. They have been inspired to replay and occasionally rearrange the brilliant works of composers as diverse as sixteenthcentury Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi, gypsy specialist Django Reinhardt, and contemporary Afro-Brazilian musician Celso Machado. Performance starts at 7pm, but all are welcome to arrive early and enjoy a coffee with friends.
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While building on past achievements will help, be careful not to lean on them too much. Acknowledge your will and determination to go forward with confidence that you have a lot to offer. As well, weave in a willingness to invest as necessary for future opportunities. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) A potent creative cycle has begun for you. It requires that you look to the future and be willing to take new leads. Training of some kind is implied. Spiritually, your main challenge now is to be true to your core sense of individuality. A clear reflection of doing so will manifest as fresh starts in your attitude, philosophy habitual rhythms. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) You have entered a deep cycle. It began almost a year ago and will continue for a couple more. It implies a deep purge and purification process. What used to be important and of value to you is steadily melting away. At best, all things spent, used and false will fall away and be replaced with new perspectives and orientations. This has likely already begun. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) The returns of past efforts and investments continue to roll in. These will reflect back to you the quality of your choices. Due to current influences, increased stimulation of your most important relationships is underway. The overall tone is likely to be charged, dynamic and dramatic, perhaps even aggressive. Work within to produce outer harmony. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) A big activation of change in your daily rhythm, routine and overall lifestyle continues. You feel confident that there is more you can have and achieve. Take key calculated risks and recognize that to succeed, you may have to let go of certain things, positions, situations and even people. The time has come to make your move. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) The time has come to expand your scope and vision to see a bigger picture. In order not to get overwhelmed you must acknowledge your self, your determination and resourcefulness. While you should be experiencing a steady rise in confidence, the danger is that you will scatter your focus. Aim to express yourself on a variety of fronts, yet not too many.
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200 COMMUNITY NOTICES HOMESTAY FAMILIES ARE URGENTLY NEEDED to host Japanese students and their male teacher from July 26 to August 11, 2013. The students are young women aged 16-17, attending Japan’s Kyoritsu High School. The students will attend classes at Elphinstone Secondary School and experience Canadian family life while living with their hosts. Ideally, host families live in Gibsons and have a keen interest in cultural exchange. They must be able to provide their guest with a comfortable bedroom, desk, WiFi, 3 meals a day and transportation to and from Elphinstone Secondary School. Muskoka International Language Homestay works with agents from countries such as Japan, Germany, Brazil, and China to name a few, facilitating international student exchanges throughout Canada. If you have thought about hosting a student for a semester or the full school year, getting your feet wet with a short stay like the one advertised is ideal. Host families will receive an honorarium of $30 per night. To learn more about how you can become an MLI Homestay Host, please contact Judith Waring today by calling 778-458-2529 or by email at jwaring@mliesl.com b28
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300 MARKETPLACE RE Décor Consignment. Great casual décor for your home or cabin. Lots of new cushions in summer colors, aqua glass, new mirrors, including local driftwood ones, and an excellent selection of mid-century Canadian pottery. Currently seeking lamps, midcentury furniture, boat models and carved birds. Always stylish, always affordable. www.redecor. ca www.facebook.com/redecorsechelt. 5699 Cowrie St., Sechelt. 604-885-5884. b28
Ridgid, new in boxes, 13” thickness planner, $370. 12” sliding compound mitre saw, $470. Call 604-679-0613. p28 Lumber, fir and cedar beams, all sizes in stock. Call 604-885-2502. p28 Step 2 wagon, gd cond, $30. Step 2 play kitchen with dishes, $20. Walker with seat, basket and brakes, $60. Girls Toddler bed (pink) with mattress. $40. Call 604-885-9643. p28 Deluxe canoe, 14 ft., seats with back rests, near new. $475. Locally handcrafted stained-glass light, cream, gold and green. $65. Call 604-886-9346. p28 Scooter with two new batteries, $1,500 obo. Portable ramp for mobility to car, $150 obo. Walker with seat and basket, $175 obo. Call 604-886-6623. p28 Soldering equipment, oxygen and propane tanks, regulators, hoses, tips. $150. Call 604-885-5132 p29
GARAGE SALES Estate Buyer. 604-740-6474. b27 HOUSE CONTENTS SALE: SATURDAY, JULY 6. 9:30am – 3pm 9696 SECRET ROAD, HALFMOON BAY: Futon, loveseat, 4 single beds w. headboards, teak desk, ant.wooden bedframe, vintage dining table, chairs, lamps, linens, blankets, press back rocker, misc. smaller tables, sofa table, ant. chair, ant. china cabinet, magazine stand, small dressers, bookcases, birdcage, African mask, old tea chests, LP’s, books, kitchen items, artwork, frames, legal filing cabinet, hot tub cover, gas mower, push mower, 8’ ladder, tools, garden chairs, fishing gear, tires(6) 175/70 R13, tent, sleeping bags, life jackets, Mustang survival jackets, Forelle 111 inflatable kayak, Cut ‘nJump vintage water skis and more. From Sechelt on Hwy.1 pass second turnoff for Redroofs. Continue to left turnoff for Smuggler’s Cove Prov. Park, (Brooks Rd.) Follow Sale signs to Secret Rd. (rt. turn off Brooks) ALL SALES BEGIN AT 9:30am ...PLEASE PARK ON ROAD. ANOTHER SALE BY RIGHTSIZING SOLUTIONS b28
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WANTED Rolex and vintage and other quality watches wanted in any cond. Call 604-740-6474. b28 Buying vintage weapons, badges, medals, rifles, guns etc. Call 604-740-6474. b28 CASH for your unwanted motorhomes, trailers, boats, cars, trucks, etc. Call 604-886-7341. b28 Retired Hobbyist wants discarded old tube radios, tubes, gramophones, etc. Call 604-740-3989. p32
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Sechelt: Lrg one bdrm, close to shops & restaurants, avail now at $695/mo. NS/NP.. Call Key Property Management at 604886-6618 for viewing, or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca. b28 Sechelt: Greenecourt, looking for seniors whose income is more that $1791.00 and less than $2765.00 a month, to rent one bdrm apt, with two meals a day and alert button for medical emergencies, heat & hot water incl. Rent is $685/mo plus $503/mo for meals and alert button, for a total of $1188/mo. Call 604-885-5962. btfn
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Sechelt: Available immediately, commercial spaces for rent, one area or both available. For more details view at 5606 Wharf Rd. Sechelt, above South Coast Ford. Call Brad for more info at 604885-3281. btfn
13 ft. Boler travel trailer, pristine cond. All new electrics, new water tank, renovated for permanent bed and 2 person table. Enclosed propane tank and battery. $6300. Call 604-886-3604. p29
800 REAL ESTATE RENTALS HOMES Gibsons: Cottage on acreage, $800 per/mo, includes utilities. Avail July 1. Call 604-886-4778, if no ans pls leave msg. p28 Gibsons: 3 BDRM upgraded townhouse featuring 1 ½ baths, sm fenced yard, prkg for two cars, gardener for lawns, 5 appl. etc. N/S, sm pet nego. $1300.00 plus util. Avail Aug.1. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing, or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b28 2 BDRM and den cottage in lower Gibsons. $975.00 plus util. N/S, sm pet nego. Avail. Aug. 1 Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing, or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b28
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Sun Haven Waldorf School (www.sunhavenschool.ca) is welcoming applications from qualified Waldorf grade school teachers for our 2013/14 Grade Three Class. Duties to include Class Teacher for Class Three, faculty meeting attendance, parent meetings, parent/teacher conferences, mandate participation and more. Our full-time salary is offered with extended health benefit options as well as years of experience consideration, and tuition remission.
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Kibenge salmon virus findings threaten fish-farm industry One of Eastern Canada’s leading scientists and his lab stripped of international credentials after reporting a controversial virus in British Columbia salmon. Since October 2011, Dr. Fred Kibenge’s lab at the Atlantic Veterinary College of University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has discovered some wild British Columbia salmon and a number of Atlantic farm salmon testing positive for segments of the Infectious Salmon Anemia virus (ISAv), a lethal salmon virus associated with salmon farming worldwide. Dr. Fred Kibenge, chair of the Department of Pathology and Microbiology and professor of virology at the Atlantic Veterinary College, is recognized as one of the leading experts on the ISA virus. His lab was one of only two World Organization on Animal Health (OIE) reference labs for the ISA virus and the only independent lab in Canada with international credibility for ISA test results. Despite Dr. Kibenge’s findings, federal and provincial government officials reported that they could not detect the virus in BC, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) ordered an audit of Dr. Kibenge’s lab. Following the audit, in November 2012 the CFIA made recommendations to the World OIE to suspend Dr. Kibenge’s reference laboratory status. On June 13, 2013, the OIE World Delegates approved the CFIA’s request: Kibenge’s lab no longer has OIE reference lab status. During the Cohen Commission, a $26 million judicial inquiry into the decline of the Fraser River sockeye in British Columbia, the CFIA testified that if the ISA virus were confirmed, it would mean that BC would be listed as ISAv Solution to Claytons Crosswords on page 12
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What they are doing here is essentially punishing me for having testified at the Cohen Commission and trying to suppress the findings. Dr. Fred Kibenge Chair of the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College
positive. This would limit export of BC farmed salmon, as the U.S. has stated they do not want ISA virus-contaminated salmon crossing the border. “So if, let’s say, we do find ISA in BC and all of a sudden markets are closed, our role is then to try to renegotiate or negotiate market access to those countries. If we can’t meet it, (their requirements) then there will be no trade basically,” said the CFIA’s Kim Klotins in her testimony before the Cohen Commission. Morgan Lascinsky of the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) said salmon with the virus would not be allowed across the border because American law prohibits the importation of any diseased animal. In an interview published November 23, 2012 in the Globe and Mail, Dr. Kibenge commented, “What they are doing here is essentially punishing me for having testified at the Cohen Commission and trying to suppress the findings. It’s an attack on my credibility. I just feel compelled to continue with my research work because there is nothing here that I can see that I’ve done wrong.” Dr. Kibenge worked for years without controversy, testing for viruses for the aquaculture industry. In
2007, his lab diagnosed ISA in Chile after the virus was introduced via Atlantic salmon egg imports from Norway some years earlier. This outbreak went on to cause $2 billion worth of damage to Chile’s salmon farming industry. Chile has no wild salmon. In his December 2011 testimony before the Commission, Kibenge reported the positive test results for ISA virus sequences he obtained from Rivers Inlet Fraser River salmon. These findings are controversial because it could mean that the salmon farming industry is responsible for importing an internationally reportable virus from Europe into BC via Atlantic salmon egg imports. Internationally reportable diseases are those that are required by law to be reported to health authorities. Dr. Kibenge is not alone in finding positive test results for ISAv in BC salmon. Three Canadian government labs: Ms Nelle Gagne, DFO’s lab at Moncton, NB; Dr. Kyle Garver and Dr. Kristi Miller, DFO lab in Nanaimo; and Dr. Are Nylund at the University of Bergen, Norway have also reported finding ISA virus sequences in BC salmon during the Cohen Commission. Immediately after Dr. Kibenge’s lab lost its international clout, the CFIA announced that its own testing of 4,175 wild salmon produced no positives for ISAv, but biologist Alexandra Morton notes that the CFIA is using a testing technique which has never worked to identify ISA virus in wild salmon. The technique, “virus isolation,” involves catching the virus alive and culturing it. The only way this requirement of proof has ever been fulfilled is during an active disease outbreak on a farm
where the fresh sample of a farmed salmon could be rushed to a lab very quickly. Morton questions why the CFIA refuses to test the millions of Atlantic salmon in BC, the foreign salmon known to carry the ISA virus. “It doesn’t matter how many thousands of fish you test if you are using the wrong test and the wrong fish,” she commented. In 2012, the CFIA was audited by the USFDA after E. coli-contaminated Canadian beef entered the U.S. food supply, sickening at least 18 people and resulting in the largest beef recall in Canadian history. Infected beef slipped by CFIA surveillance despite numerous red flags. It was US border inspectors who discovered the presence of E. coli in a shipment of beef from XL Foods destined for the US market. “The World Organization for Animal Health, our global first line of defense against farm animal epidemics, just stacked the odds against stopping ISA virus from spreading in British Columbia,” observed Alexandra Morton. She concluded, “Based on current trends, I predict the work I am doing with Dr. Kibenge, testing BC farmed and wild salmon for European viruses, will be shut down and only the CFIA will be allowed to report on salmon viruses in BC. I expect ISA virus reports will be successfully denied for some period of time and then there will be outbreaks, like everywhere else in the world, but this time no one can predict what this will do to our wild salmon.” For more information, contact: Alexandra Morton, 250-974-7086 or visit www.salmonconfidential. ca/for-media/cfia-takesout-kibenge Submitted
Coroners Service urges water safety A review of drowning deaths over the past five years shows that many victims are unfamiliar with the waters involved and therefore don’t see the risk or underestimate it. With the promise of another sunny summer weekend ahead, the BC Coroners Service is warning residents and visitors to take extra care when enjoying waterbased activities, be it at lakes, rivers, pools or the seashore. Last week, coroners in BC launched investigations into four separate drowning deaths. The four deaths occurred in different parts of BC and encompass four entirely different sets of circumstances - a threeyear-old child in a backyard swimming pool, a teenager who slipped and fell while playing at the top of a waterfall, a middle-aged man tubing on a fast-running river and another man who died in a swimming incident in an Interior lake. None of the victims were impaired by alcohol or drugs. The variety of cases shows the many dangers that water can hold and thus the need for extra vigilance whether swimming, boating or even just walking along the edge of a body of water. A review of drowning deaths over the past five years shows that many victims are unfamiliar with the waters involved and therefore don’t see the risk or underestimate it. Those risks can include such things as unexpected currents, steep and sudden drop offs, or unusually high water levels because of heavy rains or late spring runoff. In a fast-flowing river, six inches of water can sweep a person downstream and two feet can carry away most vehicles. The Coroners Service also stresses that alcohol and water-based activities don’t go together, any more than drinking and driving do. Seven simple water safety tips: • Children, non-swimmers and weak swimmers should always wear a PFD when wading or playing in the water at a river or lakeside. • Be aware of the area where you are planning your activities. Check the weather forecast before heading out, and also do a visual inspec-
Always wear a properly fitting Personal Floatation Device (PFD) when engaged in boating or tubing activities. If you are suddenly thrown into cold and/or rough water, it may often be impossible to find a PFD and put it on, even if you had one in the boat with you. Photo submitted
tion of the area. Do not head blindly down a river or stream without being aware of the water conditions further downstream. • If you are hosting visitors from another province or country, ensure that they are informed about the conditions that prevail in the lake or river you are visiting. Warn them about steep dropoffs, rapids and any other hazards. • Alcohol and waterrelated activities do not mix, any more than alcohol and driving do. Alcohol impairs your co-ordination and judgment, and this substantially adds to the risk inherent in swimming or boating. • Always supervise children anywhere near water. Pre-school aged children can drown in only a few centimetres of water, and the drowning is often silent. Proper supervision for children of this age involves always having them within arm’s length of a responsible adult. • Never dive into unknown waters. Unexpectedly shallow water or hidden obstacles underwater can easily prove fatal. For further information about water safety tips, visit websites by such organizations as the Canadian Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society. Submitted
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Award-winner Wrinch SEA CAVALCADE celebrates with mini-tour ROAD Singer-songwriter and Coast resident Charlotte Wrinch recently received the 2013 Best Folk Song award for her song The String, which was recorded Ray Fulber’s Strait Sound Studio and features Barry Taylor on drums and Paul Steenhuis on bass and electric guitar. Akademia is a music industry promotional company based in Beverly Hills, California. “There were hundreds of submissions to consider, so it is a great accomplishment to advance to this stage,” said an Akademia spokesperson when announcing Wrinch’s nomination. Winning the competition was the icing on the cake for Wrinch. To celebrate, Wrinch has planned a mini summer solo tour of Gibsons. She will be playing at Boomer’s Burger Bar in Sunnycrest Mall on Friday, July 12, 6:30pm; at Chaster’s Dining Room in Bonniebrook
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Sea Cavalcade 45th Anniversary July 27 & 28, 2013 Road closures and no parking areas will be in effect to vehicular traffic in both Upper & Lower Gibsons areas. Expect delays, please use alternate detour routes. Times for road closures are approximate. Roads will be re-opened to all traffic on a rolling schedule as the parade progresses. Charlotte performs regularly with various musicians at many Coast festivals and live music venues. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Lodge on Friday, July 19th at 6:30pm; and at Pioneer Square in Gibsons Landing on Saturday, July 20 from 11am to 1pm as part of the 2013 Music in the Landing concert series.
Wrinch is an active member of the Canadian music industry and plays acoustic guitar, piano and a collection of recorders and penny whistles. Submitted
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PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE OF ALCOHOL!
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2013: PARADE EVENT (morning to early afternoon) 8:00am – 10:30am: Parade Assembly Area: Park Road 8:00am – 12:00 noon: Park Road ONE WAY TRAFFIC from Reed Road to Gibsons Way 10:30am – 12:00 noon: NO vehicle exit from sunnycrest mall to parade route. Local Traffic ONLY, including parade floats and participants, until after parade has cleared the area
FULL ROAD CLOSURE HIgHWAY 101 AND PARADE ROUTE: 10:30am – 1:30pm: Sunshine Coast Highway 101/Gibsons Way from Payne and Pratt Road intersections to North Road/School Road intersection to Lower School Road/ Marine Drive intersection. • Gower Point Road from School Road/Marine Drive to intersection of Dougall Road ALL parked vehicles must be removed.
SPECIAL 20 MINUTE CLOSURE for passing of Sea Cavalcade Mile runners 10:50am to 11:10am —FULL road closure: Mile race: Sunshine Coast Highway 101/Gibsons Way from Veterans Rd intersection to Payne and Pratt Roads intersections. ALL parked vehicles must be removed. These roads will be open after 11:10am. 8:00am to 7:30pm: FULL ROAD CLOSURE and NO PARKING from the intersection of School Road/ Marine Drive on Gower Point Road to Winn Road. ALL parked vehicles must be removed. Due to the following events: Family Day, Family Dance, Salmon BBQ and Booth Exhibitors
SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2013: 8:00am – 5:00pm: FULL ROAD CLOSURE and NO PARKING from the intersection of School Road/ Marine Drive on Gower Point Road to Winn Road. ALL parked vehicles must be removed. JIM DOREY
Sunshine Coast Transit System (BC Transit Users):
EDITOR
In recent years the First Gibsons Scouts have added a new dock and shipping container for storage at Camp Burley on Mixal Lake in Pender Harbour, plus installed a new canoe rack and repaired all their canoes. Having attained First Aid certification and Canoe Safety certification, the Venturers (the older Scouts) will be embarking on an exciting week-long portage canoe trip on the Powell Lakes next week.
Due to road closures in Lower Gibsons, buses will be routed to Fletcher Road . During the parade on Saturday, July 27, buses will operate via Payne Road, Reed Road, and North Road to and from Langdale Terminal between 10:30am and 1:30pm. Flag stop procedures will be in effect on Payne Road and Gibsons Way.
Beautiful Mixal Lake in Pender Harbour. PHOTO SUBMITTED The camp itself is used by both Scouts and Girl Guides from the Sunshine Coast, the Lower Mainland,
and across the country. Last year, a contingent of German Scouts stayed at Camp Burley for one week.
The Sea Cavalcade Committee thanks all of you for your help and cooperation to maintain the safety of everybody. For more information, please check our website at www.seacavalcade.ca
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JULY & AUGUST SchedULe Fridays: 1 pm to 6 pm Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm Sundays: 10 am to 3 pm • Leaving Gibsons Marina at the Hour and Half-Hour (except between 1:00 and 1:30 pm) Sponsored by:
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Bus has a lift for wheelchairs and walkers. FARES • Adults 1 Toonie • Kids 1 Loonie Credit Union members show Member Card and ride free.
So, that means, THE FESTIVAL NEEDS YOU! Please, choose just one event and offer your assistance. We need people with a devotion to family fun and willingness to work with others to provide family activities. To volunteer, please call Margarethe at 604-886-0498 or email margarethep@dccnet.com These are our most urgent needs:
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Fundraiser: Parking lot TACO TIME FIESTA
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NEW EVENT ~ TEEN DANCE:
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