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Portrait of a holiday tradition

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ocal dancers Jarrett Carlington (the Mouse King) and Luke Hanson pause for a ‘selfie’ during one of the first full dress rehearsals of Coasting Along Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s Christmas ballet will be showcased during six performances at Raven’s Cry Theatre DecemberAug. 28 30, to 2012 31. The central part of Clara will be danced by Bronte Hanson, with John Conway appearing as her godfather, the sinister toymaker Herr Drosselmeyer.

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the late David Holmes, this year’s Nutcracker offers more lush costumes, embellished sets and a larger stage to tell the classic holiday story of Clara and her enchanted toy. Professional guest artists return to dance the major roles and mentor the young performers. Coast City Ballet’s Miguel Nguyen returns, with an athletic macho grace as he reprises the Cavalier role; Emilie Siqueira is a delicious Sugar Plum Fairy, and Ana Paul Oioli performs the dual roles of Snow Queen (opposite Diego Ramalho as Snow King) and the Dew Drop Fairy.

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Holmes conceived of a Coastal production of The Nutcracker in 2013, brought Scotiabank on board as sponsors, Conchita Harding as costume designer, and taught a host of young dancers how the steps they had learned in class translated into a full routine. “David liked to make something out of nothing,” his wife and fellow teacher Kathleen Holmes noted recently. Holmes’ legacy is now a full-fledged Coast holiday tradition. Tickets for reserved seating are still available at Scotiabank.

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Owl’s well that ends well Gibsons Wildlife Rehab founder Clint Davy shows off a recent success – a Great Horned Owl successfully rehabilitated after a resident discovered him, concussed and bleeding on an outside deck. Veterinarians at Sechelt Animal Hospital, where the resident first took the owl for treatment, suspected the owl may have flown into a window. The vets called in the Wildlife Rehab team, who transported the bird to their recovery facility at the Gibsons Refuge where they patiently oversaw his care and feeding (three frozen mice, thawed and served up daily).

Now once again able to perch and capable of hunting his own mice, and with weather warming up nicely, volunteers released the owl near the Halfmoon Bay location where he was first discovered. Photo Heather Jeal

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Watch for bogus Zero Waste claims As a direct response to the emergence of what it terms ‘bogus Zero Waste organizations’ around the world the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA), which has for over a decade proposed and promoted the elimination of all waste in human endeavours, has contacted its friends in the Industrial Ecology, anti-incineration and circular economy world, to ask for help in flushing out the imposters that are trying to steal the Zero Waste term in order to promote incineration and other unsustainable practices under the cloak of the term ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ – mostly for undisguised commercial reasons.

“There can be no form of deliberate resource destruc-

tion in a zero waste world,” Waste to Landfill is a bogus says Ric Anthony, Chair of claim that falsely implies an the Zero Waste Internation- element of environmentalal alliance. “ZWIA has tak- ism to disguise blatant comen great care to define Zero mercialism and that Metro Waste in a way that it actu- Vancouver Regional Disally means “no waste” be- trict’s “Zero Waste Comcause we humans have been mittee” is a prime example made to realize, far too late of an organization promotreally, that waste has been ing unsustainable waste to something our species has energy (WtE) projects withcreated by mistake and we out reserve. Metro Vancouare jeopardizing our survival ver Regional District was chances on this earth by be- instrumental in the creation ing so careless,” he added. and financing of the NaZWIA challenges organi- tional Zero Waste Council, zations not to use the term which is an organization Zero Waste unless it means operating without a definithe same as in the published tion of Zero Waste and with ZWIA definition. (See some of its members who www.zwia.org forMAKE the GREAT onlyCHRISTMAS promote and support waste MOVIE PASSES GIFTS! peer reviewed definition of to energy/incineration.

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Editorial Opinion A great-hearted community Throughout the year, our community rallies as needed to support a variety of groups, causes, and individuals – but it is during the run-up to Christmas that Coasters really shine.

As a drop-off depot for the Elves Club, the Local’s office staff have enjoyed watching the boxes fill with toys, food, and gifts of cash to put smiles on faces and food in cupboards of those in need.

So many businesses and groups have come forward with new initiatives – like Zocalo and The Landing Clothing Co.’s Giving Back Event that collected a roomful of blankets and warm clothing, or the Sechelt Paramedics, who filled an ambulance with food and cash donations in just six hours.

At this time of the year, our hearts go out to families with children in hospital (like Matthew Drope, who will be undergoing a bone marrow transplant this week) and elders in care. We salute the Hospice Society, and their Light the Memories campaign that provides an opportunity for families and friends to remember those who have passed while raising funds to support those who will be making the transition.

The great-hearted Coastal spirit has a long and honourable tradition, beginning with the original shíshálh peoples and the early settlers who shared their knowledge, skills, and bounty. It continues this December, and into the new year, as the community offers a hand up to those in need.

This past week, we heard from a number of people who claim they moved here for the ambience, or because of the ‘look’ of a so-called ‘fishing village.’ A community is not shaped by buildings and boards – it’s shaped by the hearts and minds of its residents, which at this season and throughout the year pour out love and thoughtful care for their friends and neighbours.

And that, my friends, is why we live here.

Heather Jeal, Editor

Waste to Energy an unimaginative response to no landfill If the waste industry’s response to no landfill –as legislated in the European Union – is incineration disguised as Waste to Energy (WTE) then it needs to be exposed as bogus –it’s at best a pretty unimaginative alternative.

“Well, if we can’t bury rubbish let’s burn it instead” – is pretty lame, you have to admit.

Whilst municipalities the world over have begun to realise that waste was a mistake and that we have been burying and burning valuable resources, the waste industry profiteers are running scared by the prospect of no materials to trade as recycling and composting rates climb higher and higher.

They are desperate to stop a reduction in their traded commodity – waste – and “Zero Waste to landfill” is yet another desperate attempt at turning back the environmental (and now economic) tide.

Thankfully with San Francisco and South Australia, each at 80 per cent waste recovery, and municipalities in Europe reaching past 75 per cent when they are properly managed, indicate the true way forward to a sustainable economy – a circular economy that creates endeavour and jobs from the value of these resources rather than maintaining business as usual for those with yacht palaces parked in Monaco and Martinique.

Submitted by Zero Waste International Alliance Editor’s Note: Zero Waste International Alliance was established in 2003 to co-ordinate the education and re-education of the citizens of the world so that they will change the way that they regard the materials that pass through their hands daily – to eliminate that which we call waste.

Letters to the Editor – Opinions Delivering Canada Post

ty stop sign (in the centre of the road, facing you, held by It was ironic that on the someone more than six feet day the Conservative govtall and dressed in a brighternment announced major yellow, ankle-length raincuts to Canada Post, we coat festooned with highreceived a glossy newletter visibility stripes). from MP John Weston – us3. I understand that being his free postage service. ing halted and queried by The newsletter was notable my flagging partner was for two things – the lack of probably embarrassing, and any true content and eleven that’s why you yelled at her pictures; pictures of…John and threatened to “report Weston. her attitude.”

While focus has been on 4. I understand you’ll urban door to door delivery, be getting a visit soon, if Canada Post is also looking not already, from a Sechelt at other ways to cut service.

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We have a real concern they I sincerely hope you have will eye the closure of comthe opportunity to read my munity outlets such as the little update. Know why? excellent facility in Roberts Because I would like it very Creek. Should such closures much if you were to take a be proposed, what can we moment in your busy life expect from Weston? Will and reflect upon how you he oppose such negative would feel when you called moves or will he quietly my Mom to tell her how accept his marching orders sorry you were that you’d from the Prime Minister’s killed her son.

Office and try to rationalGord Smedley, Garden Bay ise the cuts? If history is a guide, we know the answer with his illogical defence of CUPE supports the closing of the Depart- community use ment of Fisheries here on In the Nov. 28 edition the Coast. of The Local, I read Silas Paul Johnston, Roberts Creek, White’s article “Making progress in community How would YOU feel? partnerships” in the EducaTo the lady who tried to tion Matters feature. Our run me down today: local union is a proud sup1. I understand you were porter of many community in a hurry to meet your groups. The Elves Club, friend.

Festival of the Written Arts, 2. I understand that you food banks, Arrowhead So“didn’t see” my high-visibili- ciety and Yew Transition

House are a few of those groups. We have worked hard to assist in bringing volunteer projects to fruition in the 45 years since our certification. Included in that list are the two mentioned in your article: the Chatelech ball field and the Halfmoon Bay Elementary soccer field. Our work is an important element of School District 46. The work we do ensures that schools are clean, safe and inclusive. In particular, the custodial staff works hard to ensure that all schools and school district buildings are safe and clean.

The challenges of declining enrolment have affected funding and therefore hours to keep those schools ready and safe for learning. Hours have been cut, buildings added to workloads and the custodial supervisor position eliminated creating challenges for the custodial staff. It was this combination of facts that has caused me to write.

I felt compelled to point out that the great news that now there are no custodial fees for Saturday bookings needs to be tempered with the information that the reason that this is the case is because hours have been cut in the custodial time at Roberts Creek School. For many years there has been time assigned for a fourhour custodian at RCCES

on Saturdays. That position was cut. One of the regular afternoon custodial positions at Roberts Creek School has been reduced by a day in order to create hours on the weekend to clean that school AND look after the Saturday community bookings. Community Use? Absolutely. CUPE 801 supports community use of schools after hours.

It makes good sense. But while you are working on re-establishing the joint use agreement and fostering that community partnership, please don’t forget about the community that is CUPE local 801.

Carolyn Smith, President CUPE local 801 School District 46 Support Staff 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 should not exceed 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brevity and taste, as necessary. The Local reserves 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@thelocalweekly.ca Deadline for letters and submissions is Monday at 3pm.

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Cap U helps dreams come true On Campus Jules Smith & Caroline Depatie Capilano University News

Sometimes when you set goals and work hard, your dreams can become reality. In 2000, when Songie Lee was 14 she came from Korea to live in Vancouver.

She knew very little English, but was immediately immersed in the Canadian culture. It was hard to learn English and study Songie Lee goes for the gusto, graduating from the Health her other high school sub- Care Assistant program, finishing her Grade 12 and preparjects, but she did her best. ing to enter VCC’s LPN program.

In grade 12, Songie decided to quit school and tant program. This seemed to work towards getting become a hairdresser. She like the perfect opportu- her grade 12 and is very thought it would be a nity to take the first step close to completing. She fun profession – certainly towards becoming a nurse hopes to be done by May more fun than finishing so she started the appli- of 2014. In the meantime, school. She attended hair- cation process. The next she is working on her apdressing school for 10 ½ thing she knew, she was plication to the LPN promonths, graduated and accepted and coming to gram at Vancouver Community College. started working in salons. school full-time.

Songie graduated from If you too have a dream, Hairdressing was someHealth Care Assistant but need some assistance thing she was quite good the theLocal Christmas deadlines thenext seven program in June 2013, getting started, please at and for the issue editorial & • Our office will be closed date: ads deadline passed all of her25 & 26make an appointment to years she received promo- having December • Re-opening Fri. December 27 see Jules Smith the Acations and worked at more courses Thurs Dec. 26 with Mon. Dec.top 16 grades. at 9:00am started work and soon demic Advisor at 604upscale salons. However, She Thurs. Jan 2 Mon. Dec. 23 • Closed Wed. January 1, 2014 she discovered that the discovered that she’d found 885-9310. She would love editorial & issue fun was wearing thin and her passion. She continues to help. ads deadline date: she was no longer satisfied Thurs Dec. 26 Mon. Dec. 16 with being a hairdresser. the Throughout Thurs. Jan 2the Mon.years Dec. 23 Songie hadOur always had issue editorial & office will be closed • Our office will be closed a dream of becoming a date: ads deadline Dec. 25 & 26 December 25 & 26 nurse, but like many peoRe-opening Fri. Dec. 27 • Re-opening Fri. December 27 ple, she felt sheat 9:00am wouldn’t Thurs Dec. 26 Mon. Dec. 16 at 9:00am be able to reach her goal. It Closed Wed. Jan. 1, 2014 Thurs. Jan 2 Mon. Dec. 23 • Closed Wed. January 1, 2014 would be too much work and maybe it wouldn’t be something she’d want to do for the rest of her life. It felt like the process would theLocal be too hard and take too nicholas.simons.mla@leg.bc.ca long, but it kept niggling at the back of her mind.

Toll-Free: 1-866-373-0792 issue In 2012 Songie moved editorial & date: to the Sunshine Coast. ads deadline SechelT OFFice: After she had been here for only a short time she 5- 4720 Sunshine Coast Hwy. enrolled at Capilano UniPhone: 604-741-0792 versity in the Adult Basic • Our office will be closed December 25 & 26 Education program and Open 10:00am - 2:00pm Fri. December 27 at 9:00am started working• Re-opening towards Monday • Closed12 Wed. January 1, 2014 - Friday finishing her grade courses. Shortly after that, Hope to see you at our Wishing Songie found out that the AnnuAl OPen HOuSe everyone a safe, university offered the six January 21, 2014 • 11am - 1pm happy holiday season month Health Care Assis-

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My wife Donna and I wish you and your loved ones a very

Merry Christmas and Happy 2014!

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Coast Watch Garry Nohr Chair Sunshine Coast Regional District and Repesentative for Halfmoon Bay, Area B

Dec. 19, 2013

On November 30 the Minister of Highways held a BC Ferries consultation meeting at Elphinstone High School gym which more than 300 people attended, and many voiced their concerns about having fare increases and schedule cuts. The Minister of Highways is determined to follow through on the presented plan, which leaves the people of the Sunshine Coast with only one opportunity to express themselves before the government makes the final decision. Please listen for information on a Highway 101 protest on January18. If you have a concern about ferries, please write a letter under 300 words to present at the protest; letters will be delivered to the government offices in Victoria.

I am pleased to be the chair of the Sunshine Coast Regional District for 2014 and thank the other directors for their support. For those that do

not know, the position of SCRD chair is for a oneyear term, and there is an election each December.

There is a vote for chair and vice-chair among the elected directors. Vicechair for 2014 by acclamation is Frank Mauro, director for Pender Harbour/Egmont, Area A. Once the election is completed the chair, with input from the vice-chair and other directors, will decide who will be the chairs and vice-chairs of the SCRD committees.

There are four major committees and two minor ones. Along with staff, the chair of each committee is responsible for preparing the agenda.

The Infrastructure Committee is responsible for our drinking water, SCRD waste water plants, and ports including the docks on the Islands, in Halfmoon Bay, and at the BC Ferries terminal in Langdale. This committee is also responsible for solid waste management, the landfills, recycling, street lights, and green waste collection. The sustainability program, which includes energy-saving measures, is looked after by staff in this department

The Community Services Committee oversees the recreational centers, parks, trails and Dakota Ridge ski area. The committee has been involved in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and will be looking at funding to implement the facilities improvements and changes requested by the community.

The Planning Committee manages land use, zoning, bylaw enforcements, building inspection, economic development, and Hillside Industrial Park.

The Corporate and Administrative Services Committee sets the budgets for each SCRD function; the corresponding SCRD department writes new policies and bylaws for each service.

The two minor committees chaired by members of the board are policing and transportation, which meet with community members to discuss issues that need police help and transportation matters concerning BC ferries, transit, and highway problems, including potholes, speeding, and snow removal. Please contact me about any of these items or other concerns at 604-741-2427 or glnohr@ dccnet.com

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White, Board move forward in 2014 into. Our board of trustees did not have a well-defined role. The relationship beSilas White tween our board and senior Chair, staff was also undefined and School District #46 tenuous.

School Board our trustees Dec. 19,Fortunately 2013 and senior staff were able Some have expressed to agree to one thing: comsurprise I would choose to missioning an external reend my six-year tenure as view of our organization to chair of the Sunshine Coast get us on track. The senior Board of Education. Over consultant gave me uncomthis period, I’ve worked fortable news after individuwith five different mayors ally interviewing all trustees and three regional district and key personnel: “Your chairs. It was probably get- district is facing huge chalting to seem like I would be lenges right now and every here forever, which is exactly single person is looking for why it’s time to leave. someone to take the bull by During this time, my two the horns and lead. That’s beautiful daughters were your job.” born, our family moved “No guts, no glory,” was into a wonderful home in one of his favourite sayings.

Lower Gibsons, I started Another advisor who worked and completed my master’s with our board urged us degree, got involved in the in bold capital letters to provincial employers’ asso- “MOVE FORWARD.” It ciation for boards (includ- wasn’t popular with everying six months as vice-chair) one, as the board actually and provincial bargaining, taking leadership and tackand continued to grow my ling big issues required some small publishing business. doggedness. Once we’d I trust when people say to redefined our governance me “What are you going to model through policies, took do with all your spare time on long-ignored declining now?” that they’re joking. enrolment problems, comI wasn’t ready for the role pleted our first strategic plan when I started, and it wasn’t in over a decade and hired a positive situation to walk a new senior staff team that

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was committed to a new community-driven vision, it’d be easy to joke I’m still waiting for the “glory.”

I cherish our collective successes such as breaking ground for the Gibsons Elementary rebuild, welcoming a student trustee onto our board (the issue that first got me interested in school boards as a high school student 20 years ago!), campaigning against the government desire for a legislated teachers’ contract in 2012, launching innovative environmental education programs, and having an outstanding management and principals’ team that enjoys going to work every day with a unified focus on student success.

I’m certain this latter environment will garner more glory around student achievement, which is already beginning to show itself in improved success rates for our Aboriginal students. My successor as Chair, Betty Baxter, has far more experience in the “guts” department than I did when I started, which will come in handy. But I envision a new leadership phase of our board being characterized more by glory.

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Last Minute

Gift Ideas

Get creative with clutter-free gifts At this gift-driven time of the year, many are tempted to purchase items for the wrong reasons – to make an impressive heap of gifts under the tree or to fill a stocking for adults capable of buying their own ‘stuff.’

However, most of that ‘stuff’ is destined for the backs of closets, for the thrift shops, or for the landfill.

The sad fact is, the Christmas giftbuying frenzy feeds into the clutterheavy North American lifestyle.

Even if we choose to keep the gifts, according to the National Association of Professional Organizers we won’t use 80 per cent of those items. In fact, fully a quarter of the people with two-car garages don’t park a second car in there because the clutter has filled the space.

This year, consider giving a ‘nostuff’ gift that can still put a smile on the recipient’s face.

Give a membership in an organization that reflects an interest or

newsletter to update their members on events and activities in the community.

Give a class. The SCRD and Cap U recently issued their Winter catalogues of seminars, workshops and classes. Choose a class that may open new doors – or purchase a gift certificate and let the recipient choose their own.

Give a ticket to a special the event.

Give a certificate for a splurge – a spa visit, a home visit by a massage therapist, an IOU for yard care, house/pet/babysitting, or a homeeditorial & issue cooked meal. The gift ads deadline date:of personal time and attention, particularly for Thurs Dec. 26 Mon. Dec. 16 a senior, will often be more valued Thurs. Jan 2 Mon. Dec. 23 than any ‘stuff.’

Clutter-free gifts can Our be officethe will bemost closed fun to receive, because they Dec. 25are & 26 tailored to the tastes ofRe-opening the recipient Fri. Dec. 27 and show genuine thoughtfulness at 9:00am Closed Wed. Jan. 1, 2014 and ingenuity.

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Young artists’ work graces Arts Centre

An excited crowd of young artists and their parents attended the annual Young Artist Awards ceremony at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre on Sunday, December 15. More than 30 artists aged five to 18 submitted work for display in the Young Artists exhibition. Their work was critiqued by a jury of professional artists, and their comments were relayed to the young artists as

they received their certificates and gift cards for art supplies donated by Sechelt Rotary, Opus Framing and Art Supplies, and the Gibsons School of the Arts. Following the Young Artists presentations, Mayor John Henderson and Neil Clayton (representing sponsor Claytons Heritage Market) presented certificates to the young designers chosen for the 2014 Sechelt

Street Banner Project, a Sunshine Coast Arts Council initiative. The chosen participants were awarded a t-shirt with the image of their banner replicated on it and a certificate. The designs will be transferred to street banners, then painted by volunteer artists for installation around Spirit Square, the Aquatic Centre and Public Library.

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Coast artists well represented in newest Artists of British Columbia A dozen of the Coast’s most recognized and well-loved artists are among the thirty-seven British Columbia artists whose eighty-three colour reproductions illuminate the latest edition of Artists of British Columbia. Once again, editor Jane Richardson has chosen an elegant representation of work by the province’s top artists in acrylic, oil, watercolour, glass, metal, fibre art and photography.

Work by two Gibsons artists graces the cover: Jan Poynter’s Protea and Plum illustrates the front; Greta Guzek’s Fluid Space provides a closing grace note. Other fea-

The Sunshine Coast Clean Air Society wishes to thank the following for providing us with financial aid during 2013: • Province of British Columbia • The Lung Association of British Columbia • Sunshine Coast Community Foundation • Sunshine Coast Regional District • Vancouver Coastal Health These contributions allow us to educate Sunshine Coast residents on relevant issues and also support programs and initiatives that enable us to improve and protect regional air quality.

These include the Burn It Smart and Wood Stove Exchange Programs as well as backyard / open burning bylaw implementation in communities up and down the Sunshine Coast.

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tured Coastal artists in Volume 4 include Tom Cunningham, Ed Hill, Carol La Fave, Yzabelle Milton, Cindy Riach, Ron Steven, Nadina Tandy, Marleen Vermeulen, Ann Willsie, and Shannon Woode.

Richardson’s Leighdon Studio Gallery publishes the Artists of British Columbia series. A fairly recent transplant to the Sunshine Coast, Richardson hopes to re-establish her gallery in this hotbed

of creativity. Meanwhile, she continues to discover the wide variety of skilled and gifted artists working in a rainbow of media, and is already working towards Artists, Volume 5.

Artists, Vol. 4 would be a great gift for art collectors, art lovers, art students or anyone who has visited or is planning to visit the Coast.

Pick up a copy at Gibsons Public Art Gallery gift shop, the Landing Gallery, or Talewind Books in Sechelt.

Events on the Sunshine Coast Dec. 20 Dinner concert: Pamela Messner , Roberts Creek Legion, Dinner: 5:30 - 8pm, Music: 6 - 7:30pm Dec. 20 Hendel’s MESSIAH, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7pm Dec. 21 Solstice Celebration DJ Night, Roberts Creek Legion, Doors 9:30pm, Music 10pm Dec. 21 Mother Earth’s Warriors of the Heart, Solstice Hand-Drum Gathering, SIB Hall (behind Macdonald’s), 6pm. Event suitable for ages 13 and older Dec. 22 The Nutcracker, Royal London Ballet live via HD satellite, at Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm Dec. 27 Dinner Concert: Robin Atchison, Roberts Creek Legion. Dinner 5:30 - 9pm, Music 6 - 7:30pm Dec. 28 – 31 The Nutcracker, Coasting Along Theatre Company, Live performance at Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, Dec. 28 - 8pm. Dec. 29/30 - 2pm & 7:30pm. Dec. 31 - 2pm Dec. 31 Hastings & Crawford, live at the Painted Boat Restaurant 6:30pm. Two dinner seatings Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Bash, Leo’s Tapas, Gibsons 7pm. Dancing, traditional breaking of plates, drive u home Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance, Coopers Green Hall 7:30pm Dec. 31 A Rat Pack New Year’s Eve, Live music

by A.M.P., Roberts Creek Legion 8pm Dec. 31 New Year’s Celebration with Dr. Fun & the Painkillers, Sechelt Legion. Doors: 6pm, Dinner: 6:30pm Jan. 1 Polar Bear Swim, Gibsons at Armours Beach, Davis Bay, and Pender Harbour Seafarer’s Park Jan. 1 Dog Day at the Bot, SC Botanical Gardens, 11am - 3pm Jan 8 – Feb 9 Friends of the Gallery (FOG), Exhibition at SC Arts Centre, Trail & Medusa, Sechelt Jan. 8 Friends of the Gallery (FOG) Exhibition Opening Reception, 7 - 9pm Jan. 11 6th Annual Hop Scotch, Pender Harbour Golf Club, 7pm

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Nutcracker magic begins Dec. 28 As his god-daughter, Clara (danced by Bronte Hanson) sleeps beneath the Christmas tree with her prized toy nutcracker, the mysterious toymaker, Herr Drosselmeyer (John Conway) weaves a spell. The ballet, The Nutcracker, weaves a magic holiday spell of its own. Tickets for reserved seating at Raven’s Cry Theatre now on sale at Scotiabank in Sechelt. Photo Heather Jeal

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Brining with beer brings bite to the bird The aroma of roasting poultry, rich with sage and onions, evokes holiday memories for many. As the centerpiece of the feast, the turkey – or goose, duck, or chicken – should be chosen carefully.To get the most flavourful bird possible, Coast residents are looking for turkeys, chickens and geese produced locally and ethically – preferably free range, fed on a natural diet of grains and greens. Oak

Tree Market in Madeira Park and Butcher Dave’s in Sechelt bring in free-range turkeys by special order.

Many local markets have embraced the trend to ‘moral meat.’ Look for birds carrying the SPCA Certified designation, which certifies the farm animals were well-treated before being brought to market. Bradner Farms carries this designation proudly; their certified

organic chicken, eggs and dairy products are available at Marketplace IGA and SuperValu.

Two Rivers Specialty Meats out of North Vancouver supplies free range animals raised through sustainable farming practices; Marketplace IGA carries their products, and several local restaurants (including Chasters) dishes it up to their discerning guests.

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Brining the bird:

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In a large stockpot in which the turkey, capon or goose can be fully immersed, heat one litre of water, not quite to a boil. Add:

Preheat oven to 450ºF. Place turkey breast-up in large roasting pan.

Gently lift skin on breast, being careful not to tear.

Prepare a mixture of: - finely chopped bacon (or, if you are feeling fancy, prosciutto) - chopped leeks - spicy mustard - honey

- 2 whole cloves garlic, skin on (or more if you like it. I would do 8, myself) - 2 tbsp. spicy mustard (I prefer grainy) - 1 large onion cut in half with skin - 1/2 to 1 cup honey Simmer 30 minutes. Bring to room temperature by filling pot to half with cold water. Add: - BEER! – as much as you like. Avoid darker beers. Recommended: Persephone’s Golden Goddess, or Townsite’s Suncoast Pale Ale, Tin Hat IPA or Zunga Golden Blonde Ale. - Salt. Stir salt in, and don’t be stingy or shy – you WANT a salty brine! Tim Kramer says he adds salt until it doesn’t dissolve, and then adds a little more.

- 4 cloves garlic, grated. This will attack the bird more than the cooked garlic (which is more for flavour) and fight salmonella bacteria in the brine.

- Balsamic vinegar, 1/4 to 1/2 cup - Soya sauce - a few splashes - Herbs, such as thyme and a bit of oregano. Chop fresh herbs or sprinkle in dried – either way, totally fine.

Add the bird, head first. Make sure the body cavity fills with brine. Top off with water so that the bird is fully submerged. Allow to sit at room temperature or in a cool place for 24 to 36 hours. Do not re-use brine for a second bird.

Carefully push this mixture between the breast and skin. There may be a gap at the back due to stretching the skin. Don’t panic!! Cover that part with bacon. Place on a rack in the pan, if you wish. (Tim doesn’t).

Add BEER and a quarter cup of water to prevent the beer from foaming as it heats up.

Also add some chopped garlic, onion and a splash of soy sauce to the pan.

Roast at 450ºF for 15

hand, enhance it with brining and beer. Beermeister Tim Kramer of Green Leaf Brewing at North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay notes that beer compliments poultry beautifully, and is an interesting alternative to the ubiquitous white wine – particularly in cooking.

We’re indebted to Tim and the team at Townsite Brewing for this recipe for fullflavoured roast turkey with beer and bacon.

minutes or until bacon starts to crisp. Remove bacon and reduce heat to 300º. You can eat the bacon.

Baste turkey OBSESSIVELY! Tim bastes every 15 minutes for two hours. Increase heat to 350ºF for 30 minutes and continue baking.

At this point, it’s a good idea to use a meat thermometer to be sure it is cooked properly. If you stuff your bird, it will take longer.

When the turkey nears target temperature, increase heat to 450F. Baste as the temperature rises and the skin crisps. Allow 10 minutes for this step before the final baste and shutting off the heat. Let turkey sit 10 minutes in the oven, remove, cover with foil or lid of pan and let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.

Sure-to-please pan gravy Use the pan drippings to make a crowd-pleasing gravy. Make a roux by mixing flour into melted butter. Not too thick! Mix in the drippings from the roasting pan. Stir to desired thickness et voila – turkey-bacon-beer gravy.

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Classic Egg Nog The Joy of Cooking set the benchmark for egg nog back in the 1950s – with plenty of cream, eggs, and sugar in an extravagant crowd-pleasing holiday treat.

This recipe serves 40.

Ingredients: 12 egg yolks 1 pound (454g) confectioners or icing sugar 4 – 6 cups dark rum 8 cups heavy (whipping) cream 12 egg whites fresh grated nutmeg cinnamon Beat egg yolks until light in colour. Gradually beat in the sugar. Add 2 cups rum very slowly, beating constantly. Let mixture stand covered for one hour to dispel the ‘eggy’ taste. Add remaining rum and whipping cream, beating constantly. Refrigerate, covered, for three hours.

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‘Giving’ supports your community Mayor’s Message John Henderson Mayor, District of Sechelt

This is the season for giving!

I want to begin by thanking the extraordinary number and range of individuals, groups, and businesses that volunteer at and support community events in Sechelt throughout the year.

On December 7, the ‘Light the Lights’ event at Rockwood Lodge marked the official start of Christmas in Sechelt.

This wonderful gathering, like many others, would not have been possible without those who contribute their efforts and dollars to make it happen. While there is nowhere near enough space in this article to mention every great event and every contributor, I hope that I speak for all of

us in expressing appreciation for these special folks and their generous commitment to Sechelt.

Involvement in community events is one way to serve our community. Supporting local charities and helping others in need is another way to contribute. And ‘Shopping Local’ during the holiday season, and throughout the year, helps invigorate our local economy.

In choosing where to shop, keep in mind the importance of supporting our local businesses.

Where we choose to eat, shop, and access services are part of what makes Sechelt feel like ‘home’.

And an active, vibrant, and successful local business community is vital in terms of attracting a broader range of businesses to locate here.

When dollars are spent locally, they can be respent locally. Locally owned businesses con-

tribute to our tax base, employ local residents and supply local consumers with the goods and services we need.

Local ownership ensures that important decisions about the business, such as the products they carry and the local causes that they support, are made by people who live in the community.

Sechelt businesses and consumers can create local economic growth that will make our community more attractive to new residents and entrepreneurs looking to expand existing businesses or start new ones.

I encourage all residents to keep in mind the importance of contributing to your community and doing what you can to help build an even better Sechelt in 2014.

On behalf of District of Sechelt Staff and Council, my best wishes to all for a happy and healthy holiday season.

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Hospice light the memories For many, the holiday season can be the hardest for anyone grieving the loss of someone close in the past year.

This is the time of more new firsts – the first major holiday celebrated without them, the first time attending social functions without that person, the first time sitting down to a festive dinner and not setting a place for them.

And even for those who already survived a season of ‘Firsts,’ every holiday season is a time when those who aren’t near, sit close in Ali Khan, President of the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society reour hearts. ceived a cheque for proceeds from Lowry Olafson’s NovemThe Sunshine Coast Hos- ber 30 Benefit concert. Hospice volunteers provided transipice Society recognizes that tional care for Olafson’s father, allowing him to end his days this is a time of the year when in his own home surrounded by family. Photo submitted many want to remember their loved ones, and for the her dad, Frank Niven, “the pice provides to the comtwenty-second year, volun- love, peace and friendship munity. Everyone has been teers are encouraging Coast- he needed to die peacefully affected by the loss of someers to write a note to hang and not to suffer any more.” one special.” SCCU has on the Light the Memories Frank Niven died on Sept. donated funds to Hospice Christmas tree now at Trail 8 in one of the two Hospice for several years now durBay Mall until December 21 rooms that the Sunshine ing Hospice’s Lights of Life at 4 p.m. On New Year’s Day Coast Hospice Society fur- event. “We are honoured to at 2 p.m., below the high-tide nishes and maintains within support the Sunshine Coast mark in Snickett Park, the Shorncliffe’s long-term care Hospice Society that, in Light the Memories cards are facility in Sechelt. turn, supports so many peoKathy lives off coast, so ple when they need comfort placed in a fire and the wishes sent skyward in a moving cer- “knowing that a volunteer the most,” she says. was with my dad when my emony of remembrance. MADD The local Credit Union 1151 Throughout the year, mother and sister needed has provided close to Hospice volunteers provide breaks was such a comfort.” $100,000 to community compassionate, respectful One volunteer read with groups this year alone end-of-life and bereavement her father, another talked through donations, sponcare for all residents on the to him and eased his fears sorships and in-kind experSunshine Coast. They pro- of where he was going after tise. “We want our comvide one-to-one compan- he died, and another one munity support to benefit ionship, bereavement coun- sat and recounted Navy as many people as possible seling, respite to caregivers, days “that made him so on the Coast, “says Dunn. two hospice rooms, and a happy,” she says.

“Thanks to Hospice for ac2013 Dunn, assistant knowledging that this seacomprehensive library Dec. on 19,Kelsey branch manager at Sun- son of cheer can be difficult death and bereavement.

Kathy McKinnon calls shine Coast Credit Union for many people, and giving the Sunshine Coast Hospice (SCCU) in Gibsons says, us all the gift of comfort in Society volunteers “kind- “countless people benefit remembering,” she adds. hearted angels” for giving from the services that Hos- Submitted

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Station 235 Paramedics Ian Morris, Cheryl Jensen, Martine Dionne and Martin Nichols show the winning charm that helped the team fill an ambulance with toys, food and cash donations to benefit those in need in just six short hours at Trail Bay Mall. Team-mates Lois Gorey and Danielle Hemstreet also passed the Santa hat and loaded a gurney with supplies for pets and people. The team were astounded – and grateful – to see the community’s generous response. Photo Heather Jeal

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Here’s a list Santa – and everyone else – should check twice

During the holiday season, just about everything becomes busier with the hustle and bustle of people—including local emergency departments.

Although patient volumes typically peak in December, according to Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) many of those visits are preventable.

Here are VCH’s ‘12 Safety Tips of Christmas’ to keep you and your family healthy and out of the hospital: Check now to ensure your prescription medications will last through to the New Year. If not, visit your doctor and get refills before medical offices or pharmacies close for the holidays.

Find out where your closest walk-in clinic is and its holiday hours.

Know the difference between flu, the common cold and norovirus, and what you should do in each case. Get your flu shot, wash your hands often and cough/sneeze into your elbow to avoid sharing germs.

If you’re over 50 years of age, VCH also recommends a pneumococcal vaccination. This is free for seniors aged 65 and over.

Double check that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in full working order.

Keep salt and a snow shovel handy in case the white stuff falls. If you’re elderly or have medical issues, leave snow removal to professionals or neighbours willing to help.

Don’t drink and drive.

The consequences can be serious and fatal, so grab a cab home or arrange for a designated driver before you head out.

Take a few simple steps to prevent falls this winter— slow down, wear shoes with traction and give a helping hand to anyone who needs help navigating a slippery sidewalk or parking lot.

If you’re hosting a party, ensure the food you serve to your guests has been properly prepared, cooked and stored to avoid food poisoning.

Take your time opening gifts and packages—carelessly using sharp tools can lead to serious cuts and gashes.

Keep an eye out for elderly neighbours and family, ensuring their home is warm and that they have

adequate food and medications over the holiday season. Be sure to check in on them regularly.

Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 for confidential health information and non-emergency services 24-hours a day, seven days a week. For deaf and hearing-impaired assistance, dial 7-1-1.

Keep prescription drugs, poisonous plants like poinsettias and holly berries, and all cleaning agents out of children’s reach.

If you experience lifethreatening injuries or illnesses such as trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately. If you have non-life threatening injuries and illness during the holiday season, visit HealthLink BC to find a list of local clinics, or see a pharmacist for help with medications. If you need to visit emergency, check out edwaittimes.ca to find an ED nearest you with the shortest wait.

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The family is heartbroken to announce the death of Mark Gould on December 13th, 2013 at St Mary’s Found: Pair of glasses on the seaHospital in Sechelt , B.C. Mark was 44 years old.

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The Local Holiday tasks, physically demanding, bendBorn June 23, 2013 Always friendly, generous and kind hearted, thoughtful toward ing, crouching, bunching, weightServices fi ller Parents; Dion & Carol Procknow others, Mark will be sadly missed. handling approx. 25kg/50lbs.

Worksite: outdoor. Travel: travel exMark leaves behind his Dad Ken Gould (Linda) of Onanole, Dec. 19, 2013 penses paid by employer. Other inMB; Mom Lynne Rempel (Cal) of Gibsons, B.C Brother, Dean formation: we are a floral evergreen St. Bart’s 1151 Gould (Michelle)and Cole, Lorna Gould, Sister Jody Bromley (Joel); wholesaler looking for hard working individuals to pick local salal and Brother Ryan Rempel. other evergreens. Employer: EverGrandma Maud Gould; Uncle Bill & Auntie Chris Gould ; cousgreen Extreme. To apply, email your ins Brent Gould (Rebecca) their children; Sheri Gould(Bill) their to, evergreenextreme@hotWaynne Pretty resume mail.com. **Only resumes emailed children; Uncle Mel Stringer; Cousins Leanne Cooney(Jim) their Living Faith St. Bartholomew’s to the aforementioned address will SOUTH COAST FORD children ; Bobby Stringer. Also missing him is Mark’s cat “Scout”. be considered. b52 Lutheran Church Anglican Church Mark was predeceased by Grandpa & Grandma McMordie, SALES Grandpa Gould , Uncle Larry Gould , Uncle Bob & Auntie Pat Wharf Rd, Sechelt, 604-885-3281tfn 4607 Whittaker Rd, Davis Bay 659 North Rd, Gibsons work wanted-GENERAL Dunmall, Auntie Maxine Stringer.

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Special friends Jessica Long and Ayla Diebel as well as all the Salvationnotices Army 200 - Community Call 778-877-8005. p51 Candle Service 1150other co-workers of the Pub and Wine Store who gave their support childcare directory to Mark and his family. Good friend Neil Westen was there every classes/education automotive parts & acces step of Mark’s final journey.

Tell the Sunshine Coast about your the Sunshine Coast your CHALLENGED by DYSLEXIA, ADD/ It was Mark’s wish that Tell no formal service be held. The family willabout Two Goodrich 205-70-15 snow ADHD, Autism, SPD, CP, Down’s Syncelebrate Mark’s life privately and following cremation his ashes will tires, like new, $100. Four Nokian drome or developmental delays?

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