The Local - December 5, 2013

Local

the

This Week:

free

Weekly Community Your community, your paper Newspaper Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, December 5, 2013

Marine highway defended

Bikes for tykes

at Spin Cycles ...................

Page 9

Gibsons Public Market nearing goal ...................

Page 2

A Holly Jolly Christmas

events on the Coast

Pages 7-9

..............

Raincoast Cronicles

Volume 22 released

Page 12

.................

Look for this insert: • Home Hardware Your one stop for everYthing

roofing • Custom sheet metal fabrication • Metal roofing manufacturing • Sales & installation

4472 Hilltop Road

Wilson Creek 604-740-3927

Weathertight lug 1035

M

ore than 300 Coast residents, three Chamber of Commerce reps, two MLAs, and a vociferous line-up of speakers gathered for the BC Ferries Open House at Elphinstone Secondary School gymnasium on Saturday, November 30. The entire three-hour event featured a ‘question and answer’ sessionAug. as dozens of community 30, 2012 representatives spoke against proposed service cuts and fare increases. As the BC Ferries reprentatives sat, stone-faced, commuters explained the human cost of frequent schedule changes, young

4 days only!

Thursday dec. 5 To sunday dec. 8

Your Hometown Store in Sechelt

Sears banner 1149

athlete Sasha Quereshi pointed out that the 6:30 a.m. Sunday sailing is crucial to sports teams travelling to off-Coast tournaments, and seniors promoted ferry service from a motherhood issue to a grandmotherhood issue.

Many in the queue agreed that “a ferry is a highway, and a highway is a ferry to us,” calling for BC Ferries to be brought under the purview of the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.

SCRD Chair Gary Nohr warned that “the Silver Threat will be taking down their anti-

scratch &

Sa ve weekend

Sechelt

Depending on your scratch card and your purchase you could save up to $200 or earn up to $400 in Sears Club™ Points Conditions and exclusions apply.

See store for details.

5501 Inlet Ave. 604-885-5141

HST signs and putting up anti-BC Ferries banners” while seniors advocate Jef Keighley noted that the anger in the room was not directed at the representatives but “at the people above you, making decisions. And if they won’t listen, they’d better be prepared to see us on the lawn of the legislature,” he added to shouts and applause.

The meeting was streamed live and may be viewed online at www.tvpowellriver.com.

Heather Jeal

plus

Save up to

20%

on over 1,100 Major applianceS

Open: Monday - Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm Saturday 9:30am-5 pm • Sunday 11am-4pm • Catalogue desk is closed on Sunday

2 The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013

Coast Car Co-op membership drive now underway Coast Car Co-op offers drivers on the Sunshine Coast an alternative to a privately-owned vehicle: access to co-operativelyowned vehicles as needed, flexible by the half-hour bookings,with 24-7 access at a number of locations.

An exciting update: Coast Car Co-op has recently negotiated with Vancouver’s car coop, MODO, that all Sunshine Coast members will have access to MODO’s cars as well. That means access to 300 cars

around Vancouver – and perhaps, less expensive ferry trips! Similar agreements are in the works with Victoria, Nanaimo, Okanagan and Kootenay Carshares.

And the benefits include access to a range of new, fuel efficient vehicles –an EV or hybrid, truck or van and a cross-over.

Coast Car Co-op is often asked if the vehicle share program will work in a rural setting. “The Kootenay carshare is a great example – they have 21 vehicles in five

WindoW Covering SpeCialiStS Ask for Jodi Riddell or Janice Kuester limited time offer!

Call for your FREE estimate today!

mention this ad and receive 55% off vertiCal blinds!

5580 Wharf Road, Sechelt • 604-885-3582

email: windowcoverings@customcarpets.ca • Open Mon - Sat 8:30am to 5pm

SUNCO

Mortgage Corporation PRIVATE LENDERS:

Richard Watt

The most complete and creative mortgage Mortgage Broker financing on the Sunshine Coast.

Any amount. Any property. Any reason.

Easy qualications. Quick Approvals.

604.740.1244 suncomortgage@dccnet.com

20 years on the Sunshine Coast

All Contacts are Confidential

Milk SpillS and One-lOg lOadS Memories of a Pioneer Truck Driver

Frank White

harbour • $32.95 rainCOaST CHrOniCleS 22 Saving Salmon, Sailors and Souls: Stories of Service on the BC Coast

David R. Conn, editor

SD46 invites feedback

COaST A Life on the Water

Don Pepper

harbour • $24.95

*featuring Sunshine Coast contributors

Peter Robson & Heather Conn harbour • $24.95

HaUnTing VanCOUVer A Nearly True History

THe lOnelY end OF THe rink Confessions of a Reluctant Goalie

harbour • $32.95

d&m • $26.95

by Mike McCardell

We are BOrn WiTH THe SOngS inSide US Lives and Stories of First Nations People in British Columbia

Grant Lawrence THe COUgar Beautiful, Wild & Dangerous

Paula Wild d&m • $34.95

Katherine Palmer Gordon harbour • $24.95

HarBOUr pUBliSHing

Public Market $24,000 from goal

communities and have been More than 100 donors successful for years,” says the from Halfmoon Bay to Co-op’s Johann Stroman.

Langdale have contributed Local residents are altheir financial support, enready joining the Co-Op, thusiasm, creative talents which should be operationand services towards the al from Gibsons in Februidea of a Public Market in ary 2014. “In order to place Gibsons, raising $225,650 cars as planned, we need 40 as of December 2. With more people to join us,” only $24,350 still to be said Stroman. The early raised to reach the goal of adopters will be recognized $250,000 by the December and acknowledged as Co10 deadline set by the Town op Founders. of Gibsons, the communityMembers must be 19 fueled project has acquired a years or older and have special momentum. a clean driving record. A Donors Unni and Fred $400 deposit purchases a Claridge of Roberts Creek membership share,Carpets fully 1142 Custom believe “What is good for refunded when the memGibsons is good for the ber leaves the Co-op. “As Sunshine Coast.” a non-profit co-op, we For more information on need the equity (of paying the project vision or levels members) to start but really of giving, please visit gibwrestled with what that upsonspublicmarket.com or front cost means to people facebook.com/gibsonspuband so we dropped it to licmarket . match Victoria Carshare’s All donations are being – BC’s lowest member rate. held in trust at the law officWe hope thatOctober makes join17, 2013 es of Russell Crum at #100ing possible for more peo938 Gibsons Way until the ple. We are also offering a Richard Watt 1149 goal is reached. three-month payment plan Submitted option for anyone joining by end of December,” Stro- Twins Andrea-Malia and Kalani Davis, age 5, hold the sunflower markers that show how doman explained. nations are growing for the Gibsons Public Market. Volunteers recently installed the new baFor more informa- rometer of giving, constructed by Tollbod Construction and donated by Vital Signs, in front of tion contact Johan Stro- the future Market property at 789 Gower Point Road, Gibsons Landing. photo Scott Davis man: info@coastcarco-op. ca, phone 604-989-3079 or visit the website: www. caostcarco-op.caDec. 5, 2013 Submitted School District 46 is www.sd46.bc.ca Nicholas Weswick comasking the community The form consists of mented, “I encourage to provide feedback on several questions relating anyone interested to view funding priorities for the to top three funding pri- the PowerPoint 2014/15 2014/2015 school year. orities/areas of emphasis, Budget Consultation PreThe district is hoping to rationale for these priori- sentation on the district get a broader range of ties, gaps in educational website and then provide input than ever before services, as well as a sec- feedback using the online by using social media tion to receive comments. form. We want to hear HOUSe CallS BY and online resources. InThe school district is the community’s input FlOaT plane terested individuals can striving to engage the on funding priorities as Stories of a West now contribute at any community in the budget we face the challenge of Coast Doctor time that is convenient development process and budgeting, so it has the Dr. Alan Swan for them by accessing the this online survey is an- greatest impact on stuharbour • $24.95 2014/15 Budget Feed- other option for interest- dent success in the next back Form in the budget ed parties to provide in- school year.” section of the website at put. Secretary-Treasurer Submitted FiSHing THe

www.harbourpublishing.com www.douglas-mcintyre.com

Douglas & McIntyre AvAilAble At your loCAl bookStore

Finance Committee releases report on Budget 2014 The BC Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services released its report today on the public consultations for Budget 2014.

The report summarizes the input received during the five-week consultation period. During that time, the committee held public hearings in 17 communities and issued a call for written submissions and responses to an online survey.

A total of 674 submissions were received from individuals and organizations.

“The report makes 73 recommendations based

on what we heard from British Columbians,” said committee chair Dan Ashton. “The committee worked collaboratively throughout this process and unanimously agreed to all of the recommendations.”

“We thank everyone who presented their ideas to us,” added deputy chair Mike Farnworth. “The committee urges government to consider this input as part of the next provincial budget.”

The committee’s recommendations include support for balanced budgets,

taxation improvements, and measures to enhance natural resource and economic development. Other recommendations seek to strengthen K-12 and post-secondary education, health care, and community and social services.

Proposals are also made for environmental protection and to ensure equitable access to justice.

The committee’s report, along with further information on the budget consultation process, is available at: http://www.leg. bc.ca/cmt/finance/ Submitted

Please give to the Food Bank

The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013 3

Special O athletes celebrate new banner Special Olympics Sunshine Coast athletes Michael Brooks and Micheal Oswald show off the group’s new banner at Gibsons Marketplace IGA where they sold raffle tickets recently to raise funds for travel and team uniforms. The banner, donated by Duane Perrett and Sechelt Signs, will identify the Coast’s team when the athletes travel for tournaments and meets.

Raffle tickets are still available and may be purchased from any Special Olympics BC Sunshine Coast athlete or phone 604-885-2987. Prize values range from $150 to priceless.

Let the holidays take flight!

now playing

Submitted

ABOUT TIME Fri-Sun (Dec 6-8) 8:15pm Rachel McAdams Rom/Com

PG

124 min

PG

106 min

Fri-Sun (Dec 6-8) 6pm • Mon-Wed (Dec 9-11) 7pm Plus Wed/Thurs (Dec 11/12) 2pm

Thurs (Dec 12) 10pm • Fri-Thurs (Dec 13-26) 7pm Plus various matinees (No show Christmas eve)

Raven’s CRy TheaTRe Sechelt • 604-885-4597 • www.ravenscrytheatre.com

Ravens Cry 1149

Dec 5, 2013

• Fly to shop or visit • Fast, affordable parcel service • Holiday gift cards in any denomination Choose Harbour Air and make “getting there” the easiest decision of your holiday. You'll be glad you did!

Your travel experience.

Elevated.

harbourair.com | 1.800.665.0212

JOB #: H200-15255 CLIENT: HARBOUR AIR PUBLICATION: SUNSHINE COAST LOCAL AD (DECEMBER) INSERTION DATE(S): December 5 & 19, 2013 SIZE: 5" x 7.25" PREPARED BY: ECLIPSE CREATIVE INC. @ 250-382-1103

4 The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013

Corin Mullins first Canadian chosen for EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women EY announced the 12 winners of its 2013 class of Entrepreneurial Winning Women, a competition and executive leadership program that identifies a select group of high-potential women entrepreneurs whose businesses show real potential to scale – and then helps them do it.

This year’s group of Entrepreneurial Winning Women represents businesses with services that range from personalized medicine to jet aircraft charters to cy-

ber security. From the Jersey Shore to California and up to British Columbia, this year’s diverse class represents some of the best and brightest women in business today. Together, the 12 Winning Women have an average of $7.8 million in yearly sales, 42 employees, and seven years in business.

The first two Canadian winners, since the program inception in 2008, were included in the class of 2013.

Corin Mullins, CEO, Holy

Crap Cereal and Kelsey Ramsden, President, Belvedere Place Development.

“EY has opened up a wonderful opportunity with this program for women of all ages and experiences. Just to be recognized by EY is humbling and to be among these self-made women is truly amazing. Thank you EY for the wonderful knowledge that I will take home with me to move my company to the next level. A toast to new friends, old friends and

AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE The District of Sechelt invites users at Sechelt airport and members of the community who are interested in airport operations to put their names forward to be considered for appointment as volunteers on the Airport Development Advisory Committee. This Committee advises the District on matters relating to development at the airport.

Submissions from those interested in volunteering should include a cover letter and a brief resume. Please mark submissions “Community Volunteer: Airport Development Advisory Committee” and submit by December 19, 2013 to: Kim Kangas, District of Sechelt Box 129, Sechelt, B.C. V0N 3A0, email: kkangas@Sechelt.ca or hand delivered to the Second Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street

Phone 604 885-1986 • Fax 604 885-7591 • Email info@sechelt.ca

The exPeRT In heaRIng Here for you

Dr. Shannon MacLean

PhD, RaUD, RhIP neuroscientist, Registered audiologist, & hearing Instrument Practitioner

If hearing loss affects your interactions with family and friends, then it’s time to do something about it!

• Hearing assessment for all ages • Communication counselling • Hearing protection • Hearing aids 604-885-0941 www.thehearinghouse.ca thehearinghouse@icloud.com

2,500 stores and are favorites of athletes, diabetics, celiacs, dieters and even astronauts, who brought the cereal with them to the International Space Station.

The 12 members of the Entrepreneurial Winning Women Class of 2013 received an all-expense paid trip to this year’s EY Strateeverlasting friendships from gic Growth Forum® 2013, the Entrepreneurial Win- an invitation-only gathering ning Women of 2013 that I of more than 2,300 highwill value forever,” says Co- growth, market leading rin Mullins.

CEOs held last week in Palm Holy Crap Cereal, a hand- Springs, California. The Fomade, certified organic, rum presents a one-of-a-kind District of Sechelt 1149 non-genetically modified,airport platform for Entrepreneurial allergen-free cereal line was Winning Women to introborn in 2009 from the desire duce their companies and for a great-tasting cereal safe share their corporate and for people with food aller- personal brands with a comgies. Now, Holy Crap Ce- munity of EY Entrepreneur real products are sold in over Of The Year™ winners, top

executives, prospective investors and business advisors.

All 2013 Entrepreneurial Winning Women were honored at a special celebratory luncheon during the Forum.

Launched in 2008, the program is intended to help women entrepreneurs break through the barriers that keep thriving secondstage businesses from scaling to their full potential.

Once selected, the entrepreneurs participate in an ongoing, customized program designed by EY to catalyze their companies’ growth by building and fostering critical relationships, enhancing leadership skills, expanding business know-how and providing increased visibility.

Submitted

Prescription drug abuse underappreciated Dec 5, 2013

last May Minister Leona Aglukkaq, proclaimed National Prescription Drug John Weston MP, West Vancouver, Drop-Off Day, with me at her side. The event saw two Sunshine Coast , Sea to Sky Country tons of medicines collected, and with the advice our It all begins at home – community has just given mine and yours – when it me, I am optimistic we’ll comes to making strides to achieve even greater results combat prescription drug on our second edition. abuse, an issue I know af“How does prescription fects this community. Ear- drug addiction affect the lier this month in our home Sunshine Coast?” you may ridingHearing of West House Vancouver 1104ask. For the health area that – Sunshine Coast – Sea to includes Sechelt and GibSky Country, a group of en- sons, the BC Adolescent gaged community members Health Survey shows 15 per came together in their ca- cent of students in grades 7 pacity as pharmacists, police to 12 have taken prescripofficials, addiction recovery tion pills without a doctor’s experts and physicians to consent in the past years, up brainstorm about ways to from 8 per cent in 2003. bolster National Prescrip- According to Michel Pertion Drug Drop-Off Day. ron of the Canadian Centre Jan. 24, 2013 National Prescription for Substance Abuse, the Drug Drop-Off Day is vast majority of youth who an initiative to encourage abuse prescription drugs, people to clean up their the source is the medicine medicine chest and return chest – yes, that’s at home. unused or expired medicaEarlier this year the Suntions to their pharmacies or shine Coast RCMP issued local police station for safe a warning about Fentanyl, destruction. After much a legally approved preinsistence and over twelve scription drug, being ilmonths of my advocacy, legally sold and marketed

The Positive Story

as heroin on the Sunshine Coast. Beyond increasing the health risks heroin users face, this situation points to a larger issue: we need to manage the circulation of prescription drugs to ensure they are used for the purpose of alleviating suffering. Drugs must be used in accordance with medical advice, not in ways that threaten people’s safety.

The issue of prescription drug abuse is largely underappreciated, and with these facts in mind I hope you will join with me to make sure prescription drugs don’t fall into the wrong hands. I will keep you informed as we near National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day, but you can also certainly act now as most pharmacies accept unused or expired prescription drugs year round.

It is a small action that can make a big difference – and it all starts in our homes.

Thank you for your support and advice. I hope with your help to contribute to the health and safety of the Sunshine Coast.

The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013 5

Editorial Opinion

Want to really save our town?

Guest Editorial For those few in numbers but persistently vocal, who profess that “the sky is falling!” because of the recent application to the Town of Gibsons concerning the George, and who dominated the Official Community Plan Review public meeting last week, perhaps they might wish to, or should, switch their focus to the real threat to our Town and, in fact, the entire Regional District.

The “George” application is not a threat to our current existence as a ‘seaside’ community but, as comprehensively documented by the applicant, it will be a sincere and effective impetus to the Town’s rational and beneficial evolution. The real threat to our continued pleasant experience in both Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast looms a few kilometres away, in several directions. Look at this map, to see the current locations of incineration facilities proposed to burn as much as 350,000 tonnes per year of Metro Vancouver garbage; 1,000 tonnes per day, under the scheme known as Waste To Energy (WTE).

(See map at right) The projected locations for these incinerators originated recently within the major print media of the province; note that one other location in Tsawwassen is missing, having been proposed for First Nations’ lands. And, yet another in Port Mellon has just been announced.

Given the prevailing winds from our SouthWest, the Duke Point location, only a few kilometres upwind would inundate us on the Coast with a continual stream of microscopic particulates, no matter how ‘efficient’ the incinerators’ filters might be. Similarly, given the ‘outflow’ winds from the North, the Howe Sound location near Woodfibre would inundate our Coast with another source of contamination. Not to forget that the Fraser Valley will suffer the same fate due to the other locations shown on the map. Why? The simple answer is the new Multi-Materials BC (MMBC) plan for reorganizing the collection of discarded waste. Despite the fact that Gibsons enjoys the success of the Gibsons Recycling Depot – “Best Green Business Award 2013”, courtesy of SmallBusiness BC – with its multi-stream separation procedures for discards, the MMBC plan is oriented to commingled, single- stream procedures. MMBC’s goal is to achieve diversion rates from the landfill of 75 per cent. Coincidentally, the Ministry of Environment’s threshold for considering applications for incineration/WTE is also 75 per cent diversion. And, commingled, single-stream can only facilitate achievement of this 75 per cent, while also adding contamination by other items which enhance the eventual combustion process; items such as plastic and other oilbased/derived products which will raise the temperature within the incinerator.

The Town of Gibsons has apparently opted to maintain our Gibsons Recycling Depot, supported by Elphinstone and West Howe Sound Areas (applause!); but, certain sectors of the SCRD have apparently opted for MMBC’s plan for commingled collection. Indications are that the District of Sechelt, plus Halfmoon Bay and Roberts Creek are proceeding this way. So, for those who claim to be concerned about our Town’s future, and for those who are yet to become aware of the real threat to our entire Coast, I suggest you switch your focus to the threatening appearance of one or more incinerators too close for comfort.

Brian K. Sadler, Gibsons 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.

Generally letters should not exceed more than 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brevity and taste, as necessary. The Local

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.

Map shows proposed locations of incineration facilities that will burn up to 350,000 tonnes of Metro Vancouver garbage per year - up to 1,000 tonnes per day - under the Waste To Energy scheme.

Letters to the Editor – Opinions NOTE TO READERS

We’ve recently learned of very real threats to our economy and environment presented by recently-announced initiatives from BC Ferries (fare increases and service reductions), Port of Metro Vancouver (open coal transshipment through our waters without effective studies of local environmental or economic impacts) and MMBC (proposed mega-incinerator to burn Metro Vancouver garbage possibly to be sited near Port Mellon). Yet this week, the majority of letters received by The Local – an absolute deluge – ignored these issues and instead bemoaned the proposed George Hotel project now being reviewed by Town of Gibsons staff.

This week, we are not running George letters.

Next week, we will run nothing but – one page ‘pro’ and one page ‘con.’ Letters must be no longer than 200 words (or we’ll edit them for length). Please send all submissions to editor@thelocalweekly.com.

Heather Jeal, Editor

Fighting over global thermostat It’s not surprising that some people buy the socalled Global Cooling theory (letter to the editor, Nov. 28/13). It demonstrates how effective the climate change denial industry, sponsored by fossil fuel interests, has been in casting doubt, thereby dissuading us from taking much needed steps to curb global warming.

Witness the lack of any significant action (media in this country didn’t even

bother to report on it) from the recent international climate talks in Warsaw.

The fact that there is no global cooling, but the exact opposite, should cause alarm. Currently our sun is in a solar minimum (solar activity follows roughly 11 year cycles). Scientists think this might be a longer one, which can also occur, but less commonly. Despite lower sun activity, global temperatures continue to rise, polar caps continue to melt and extreme climate events continue to occur at an ever faster pace. Lower solar output is being more than offset by the burgeoning CO2 load humanity is pouring into our air shed; 20+ billion tons annually. Unfortunately, when the solar minimum ends, we’re in for even faster global warming.

The scientific consensus is clear - CO2 is a significant greenhouse gas and we must curb our burning of fossil fuels to prevent runaway warming. Climate change denial is dangerous because it lulls us to not act in changing the way we do things. We must leave most of the remaining fossil fuels in the ground and pursue energy alternatives. Were it not for the big oil, gas and coal lobby, this would be the biggest news item everyday, everywhere on the planet.

For a better understanding of the denier industry go to climatecrocks.com or desmogblog.com and for the real facts behind global warming, consult the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). 350. org is also a good site.

Gayle Neilson Gibsons

Volume 11 • Issue 49

6 The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013

All About Town •

Christmas Open House Mustard Seed Clay Creations

Ray and Bev Niebergall Spirited Ceramics Tim Niebergall Sat-Sun, Dec. 7-8 & Dec. 14-15 • 10 am - 4 pm

3394 Kraus Rd. Roberts Creek, B.C. (down Marlene off Hwy. 101)

Pottery classes Come and share to begin January, 2014 some hot apple (phone 604-885-3174 for more info) cider with us!

Good things are in store for you!

Organic Food, Produce, Body Care, Bulk, Supplements and Giftware

roberts creek

health food store 1059 Roberts Creek Road

604-885-2580 www.robertscreekhealthfoodstore.com

Come experience the weekly

Sunday Farmers’ Market

Roberts Creek Legion 219

Proudly Presents Diner219er Friday Dinner and Live Music

Dec. 6th - Dave Philley • 13th - Grant Olsen • 20th - Pamela Messner 27th - Robin Atchison • No cover • Dinner from 4:30pm, music @6pm NEW KITCHEN HOURS: NOW OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

Brain Freeze Trivia Night

Friday, Dec. 6th, 7:30pm • $5 per player / max. teams of five

* * NEW YEAR’S EVE 2014 * *

A Rat Pack New Year’s Eve • Members $10, Guests w. Members $20 Live music by A.M.P. • Melding jazz, blues, reggae, world beat

Tix on sale Dec. 6th • RCL 219 • Gumboot Restaurant*• Roberts Creek Gen. Store *15% off at the Gumboot Restaurant before the show (w. your ticket)

www.robertscreeklegion.ca

roberts creek

Waldorf’s Children’s Winter Faire fun Mustard Seed Clay Creations 1149

Event offers traditional seasonal fun, from candle dipping to the Magic Cookie House Sun Haven School in Roberts Creek will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the 11th Annual Children’s Winter Faire on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 Dec. 5, 2013 p.m. Kick off the holiday seasonRoberts and truly shareHealth in Creek the Christmas spirit, with Food 1123from old activities ranging fashioned beeswax candle dipping to wreath making to visits to the Magic Cookie House. Talented local musicians including a children’s choir perform as visitors browse the Winter Market featuring handwork from Sun Junetalented 6, 2013, 2013 Haven families, quality art supplies and artisanal products from the wider com- own masterpieces to take munity. Take a break in the home with them. In the Yuletide Café, and enjoy Elves Workshop, little ones hot beverages and some select a handcrafted gnome seasonal baking, or lunch and then build a beaution delicious soup supplied ful garden home for their by the Gumboot Café, gnome to live in, while with bread fresh-baked by adults create a wreath for the home. Or come inside Sun Haven students.

At different workshops the enchanting Crystal everyone can create their Cave to dip a beeswax can-

Photo Allan Forest

dle to light up a chilly winter evening. Children love visiting the Magical Cookie House and the special Children’s Store. All of this to help capture the children’s imagination and leave them feeling inspired and joyous as winter approaches.

Don’t miss the student art exhibition and the informa-

tive Waldorf Education display that explains its approach to helping raise creative and thoughtful children.

Sun Haven Waldorf School is located at Camp Douglas at Beach Avenue and Margaret Road in Roberts Creek. More information: www.sunhaven.ca Submitted

Lots happening in the Creek during December

Facebook: Roberts Creek Legion #219 • 604-886-9813

December is a busy month in Roberts Creek, as the tiny community enjoys a variety Yoga of entertainment. meditation

By The Sea 1145 power yoga yogabythesea.ca Saturday, December 7, hatha flow yoga bibliophiles will flock to yoga for beginners the Roberts Creek Library’s teacher training & immersions Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If Kindles don’t light tai chi your fire, they have oldqi gong fashioned print-and-paper yin yoga books to enjoy in the bath, yoga nidra 604.740.2382 or by firelight. Arrive early private & group for best selection. workshops & retreats Santa will beNov. at 7, the2013 tiny perfect Roberts Creek Li- Children can visit Santa at the Roberts Creek library on Sunday December 8. Photo Allan Forest brary on Sunday, December 8 from noon to 2 p.m. central spot rests, just over year – with a Winter Sol- at Roberts Creek Hall or Bring the little ones (and the little bridge outside the stice Party and DJ Night at at Roberts Creek Legion the Little Legion. Tickets – both venues will be hopanyone who enjoys a chance little village.

The Little Legion will for members are $6, guests ping. At the Little Legion, to hand over a wish list and host many, many events with members are $12. it’s a Retro Rat Pack New sit on the Big Guy’s knee) through December as it Roberts Creek ComYear’s Even with A.M.P. for a photo with St. Nick. ramps up its fundraising munity Association’s anproviding a jazzy blend Just $5 or a donation to the activities and membership nual Christmas Potluck at with world beat, reggae Food Bank covers the cost drive before year-end.

Chef the Roberts Creek Hall is and more. Dress up, dance, of the photo op.

Medina’s ‘Diner 219er’ now heading into its 15th year. enjoy cocktail snacks and Roberts Creek Little Leoffers food service Tuesday Volunteers to help set up, champagne at midnight, gion will soon be installing through Thursday from cook, and serve are urgently with music starting at 9:30 its new sign – for those who 5758 Cowrie St., Sechelt • phone 604-885-3134 • email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca 4:30 p.m. until 8, and unneeded (contact board@ p.m. Tickets are $10 for don’t know where this very til 9 on Fridays. Enjoy mu- robertscreekcommunity.ca members, $20 for guests sic with dinner on Fridays, to participate) and jars stra- with members and available with no cover charge. tegically placed throughout in advance from the Legion Wednesday, December the community eagerly or the Roberts Creek Gen18, the Little Legion hosts a await donations of Turkey eral Store.

The coasts newest old restaurant NEW HOURS Christmas Carol Sing-along Bucks. This free event reguDetails for the Roberts Mon-Thurs: (again, no cover charge) larly draws families and sin- Creek Hall New Year’s Eve • Open 7 days a week ( even Monday) 10am-8:30pm starting at 7:30 p.m. Tra- gles to share a wide variety event were not available at • Breakfast til 2:30 pm Book your Fri-Sat: ditional fun in a warm and of traditional and not-so- press time. For more infor• New fall menu is in place Christmas 9am-9:00pm friendly atmosphere! traditional treats, including mation, visit the website at fresh and local Gathering Now! Sun: 9am-8:30pm Celebrate December 21 vegan offerings. robertscreekcommunity.ca.

– the longest night of the Bring in the New Year Heather Jeal

Elves Club

donations accepted at: theLocal

Money • Toys • Non-Perishable Foods

GUMBOOT RESTAURANT Elves Club donations

Reservations recommended • 604-885-4216 • 1041 Roberts Creek Road

accepted at:

Local

the

Gumboot 1140

Money • Toys • Non-Perishable Foods

the

It’s a Holly-Jolly Christmas

Local

The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013 7

Support local business during Buy Local Week When consumers spend their dollars with local businesses, the money re-circulates in their community 2.6 times Buy a dress from a local designer, purchase locally made paper or visit your local craft brewery this week, officially proclaimed ‘Buy Local Week’ in British Columbia.

From December 2 to 8, British Columbians are encouraged to support small businesses and grow the local economy by purchasing made-in-BC products and services. This week is your chance to celebrate the economic, social and environmental benefits of shopping local, especially during the busy holiday shopping season.

Buying local not only keeps money in British Columbia, it also contributes to job creation. Small businesses employ more than one million people in BC and provide about 55 per cent of all privatesector jobs in the province - the second-highest rate in Canada.

BC-owned businesses are a diverse group and offer products and services across many sectors, including business services, construction, manufacturing, insurance and real estate, educational services, accommodation and food production.

“Almost all of our farms in British Columbia are

Lights of Life honour memories The Sunshine Coast Hospice Society Lights of Life are an annual tradition. Trees are strung with blue lights, and as each donor writes a ‘memory card’ to hang on the tree and celebrate a loved one, the blue bulbs are changed for white ones. Volunteers enjoy listening to the stories people like to tell as they write their ‘memory cards’. Donations help to fund the Hospice Society’s palliative care and outreach programs. The trees will be up at Sunnycrest Mall until December 7 and at Trail Bay Mall from December 9 to 21. On New Year’s Day, the trees and the memories are set alight in a moving waterfront ceremony at Snickett Park in Sechelt.

Submitted

family owned and operated,” points out Minister of Agriculture Pat Pimm.

“When we support our family farms, we get fresh and local foods while also helping build strong and sustainable communities.”

Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business, Naomi Yamamoto, added, “We know buying local is an important economic driver in British Columbia. Not only does it keep money and jobs in BC, it also contributes to the character of our neighbourhoods and builds a sense of community.”

When consumers spend their dollars with local businesses, the money recirculates in their community 2.6 times, because those businesses are locally managed, and use other locals for accounting, marketing, legal and other services. Wealth multiplies and supports more jobs and stronger communities.

Submitted

Sun 11am-5pm

Evening Shopping in Collaboration with

Light the Lights at Rockwood tTHIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

4:45pm ❄ Gathering Starts at Rockwood Gardens with Free Hot Chocolate & Carol Books 5:00pm ❄ Christmas Caroling Lead by Lynne & Reg Dickson as the Gardens Fill with Light & Song 5:30pm ❄ Santa Arrives & Leads Carolers through The Village VISIT YOUR FAVORITE SHOPS FOR LATE NIGHT SHOPPING TILL 7PM AND IN-STORE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS! ❄ Anne-Lynn Flowers ❄ Art Works Gallery ❄ Black Bean Cafe ❄ Blue Magnolia ❄ Boudoir ❄ Daily Roast ❄ Fibre Expressions ❄ Fossello’s ❄ Fresh from the Coast ❄ Kiss Home Decor

❄ Lucy’s Clothing & Shoes ❄ Maribel’s Fine Fashions ❄ Oracle ❄ Off the Edge Bike Shop ❄ Pastimes Toystore ❄ Rainbow Room ❄ ReDecor ❄ Salvation Army Thrift Store ❄ Sound Attraction ❄ Still Good Re Furniture

❄ Source for Sports ❄ Slipper Factory ❄ Sunstones Beads ❄ Suzanne’s ❄ The Bakery ❄ Talewind Books ❄ Three Dog Bakery ❄ Ty’s Fine Foods ❄ Vortex Fashions ❄ Trail Bay Mall Merchants

8 The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013

GUMBOOT RESTAURANT The newest old restaurant on the Coast Stuff their stockings.

For every $50 gift certificate purchased from now til Dec 23rd receive a $10 bonus certificate.

Gumboot 1148 It’s aHolly-Jolly Christmas

Holiday Spirit lights up at Gibsons Landing

Celebrating the beauty es including MORE, Peggy and charm of an enchanted Sues, Blackberry Shop, seaside village, the (GibGypsy Cove, 1902 Tea Shop sons) Landing Business and The GPAG Gift Shop November 28, 2013 Group will host the second will host the second annual NOW! annual Shop Local Lights in Carol Fest and Christmas Reservations recommended the Landing holiday event Market bazaar. Performers on the weekend of Decemwill entertain from noon to NEW HOURS Mon-Thurs: 10am-8:30pm • Fri-Sat: 9am-9:00pm • Sun: 9am-8:30pm ber 14 and 15, 2013 from 4 p.m. Saturday and SunOpen 7 days/week (even Monday) • 604-885-4216 • 1041 Roberts Creek Rd. noon to 4 p.m. daily at the day. Enjoy complimentary Gibsons Public Art Gallery. hot chocolate while enjoyEncouraging residents ing music by Katherine Lions Xmas Trees 1148 and their extended families Penfold, Anna Lumiere, to shop, sip and eat while Vern Chan, Paul Steenhuis, enjoying the festive seaDave Philley, Brett Wildeson throughout December man, Erin Robertson and and into the New Year in Ken Dalgleish, Jim Taylor, Gibsons Landing, business Bad to the Bow Fiddlers and owners are anticipating a more! Ed Hill will also be strong turnout as consumon hand to sign copies and ers embrace and support give a reading from of his & & their local community. new book, Busted, at 3 p.m.

Nov. 28,from 2013 Diana Robertson, Admission is free, but dothe Landing Business expanding it this year to at the Gibsons Harbour nations to the Food Bank are Group says “The idea began light the trees along Gower Public dock Saturday, De- appreciated. The December Douglas Firs $30 • Noble Firs $40 as a simple lighting initiative Point Road to the post of- cember 14 at 11:00 a.m. 14 and 15 entertainment coordinated by the Landing fice. Even George Gibson is He will be met by a group schedule will be posted on Businesscate Grouppurchased to encour- lit upfrom and ready to celebrate roving carolers and pro- the LBG’s Facebook page: at top of Leek Road, Roberts Creek For every $50 gift certifi now til decof age merchants to light their the season.” ceed through the village Loving Gibsons Landing. street trees and storefronts Along with the Lights distributing treats.

Photos Please contact Diana 23rd receive a $10 bonus certificate (valid from jan 1) during the dark days of De- in the Landing program, with Santa will be available Robertson at 604 649 9275 ButchersDaves 1148 cember. The Town of Gibthe Carolyou Ships think will be out Book your Xmas gathering now!

However thatfrom noon to 2 p.m. at the or diana@placemakermarsons has done a wonder- in the Harbour on Friday, Gibsons Public Art Gallery keting.com for more inforful job with their lighting December 13, and Seaside where eight different Land- mation. would read and look best and decorating program, Santa will arrive by boat ing merchants and business- Submitted (valid from Jan 1)

Book your Xmas gathering

Coast Lions Christmas trees

CHRISTMAS TREES $30 Dec. 7 8, 14 15, 21 10:00am - 4:00pm

Hurry!

Nov 28, 2013

RESERVE EARLY for your holiday TURKEY or HAM!

BUTCHER DAVE’S MEAT MARKET 604-885-3909

Sechelt Plaza, 5580 Wharf Rd, Sechelt

The SunShine CoaST Kin Club and The SunShine CoaST labour CounCil invite you to

Breakfast

The Sunshine Coast Bass jazz up the season at Gibsons Public Art Gallery on Wednesday, December 11 at 2 p.m. Drop in for seasonal cheer!

Photo submitted

Kin club-santa breakfast 1149 Come Home for the Holidays - with Treats!

Fresh-baked treats for your pooch...

Pup-permint Mocha

with Santa

Dec. 5, 2013

Grinch Cupcakes

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

9am - 12pm • Kinsmen Hall, Dougall Park, Lower Gibsons Breakfast By donation.

ProceeDs to tHe eLves cLub.

...and special gifts for the dog-lovers!

‘Merry Kiss Me’ Apron

Ornaments

Night Shirts

Candy Cane Cookie This ad is sponsored by IGA Marketplace Gibsons and The Canadian Labour Congress.

GPAG’s got brass

Bake Your Own Biscuits Mix

Decorative Coffee Mugs

Shop locally today! locally made & locally owned

Bow Tique

5611 Wharf Avenue, Sechelt • 604-741-0711 Parking at back. Now open 7 days a week

The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013 9

It’s aHolly-Jolly Christmas

Spin Cycles collecting Bikes for Tykes Until December 14, Spin Cycles will accept donated pre-loved kids’ bikes (or small adult/youth bikes), refurbishing them and doing whatever is required to put them in good running condition Tell the Sunshine Coast before delivering them to a child in about your need just in time for Christmas! (The bike Tell the Sunshinepictured Coast is an Early about your Rider, available at the Holiday & Eventsstore.)

Holiday Events & Services

SunShine CoaSt Rod & Gun Club

Christmas

Meat Shoot Tell the Sunshine Coast about your

Holiday Sunday December 8Events • 10am-3pm and Services

Skill & Luck Targets. all aRe welCome!

Tell the about yourto local charities Win turkeys orSunshine hams! CoastProceeds Bring the whole family.

For details, call Jennifer at 604-885-3134 4384 Parkway Dr., Wilson Creek We supply the firearms. or email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca (off Field Road, next to Chapman Creek Hatchery) Lunch at 11:00am.

Holiday Events and Services

For details, call Jennifer at 604-885-3134 For more information call Tony 604-989-5175 or email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca

For details, call Jennifer at 604-885-3134 Photo submitted Services or email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca For details, call Jennifer at 604-885-3134

www.sunshinecoastrodandgunclub.com

or email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca

Holiday Hustle 5k/2k this Sunday at Seaside Centre

Tell the Sunshine Coast about your

Tell the Sunshine Coast about your

Holiday Events & Services

Holiday Events & Services

Tell the Sunshine Coast about your

Celebrate Christmas spirit and fitness with family and friends at the 2nd annual Holiday Hustle 5K and 2K, starting at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, December 8 at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt. Run, walk, dance-walk, or volunteer, to help raise

funds for the Chatelech Concert Band. Donations of food, toys or cash will also be collected on-site for the Elves Club Christmas Hampers program. Postevent festivities include live music, home-baked goodies, and lots of draw prizes,

Tell the Sunshine Coast about yourHoliday Events & Services including the Grand Prize: pickup on Saturday from Holiday Events an overnight villa& stayServices and to 2 p.m. at Trail Bay For details, callnoon Jennifer at 604-885-3134 or email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca Spa Garden Passes for two Mall, and on Sunday at the at Painted Boat Resort Spa Seaside Centre starting at For details, call$325!

Jennifer at 604-885-3134 & Marina, worth 8:30 a.m. Sign-ups before admin@thelocalweekly.ca Online or email: registration is race day save $5. Full details open until 6 p.m. on Friday, at www.SunshineCoastAthDecember 6, with in-per- letics.org/hh5k/ or call 604son registration and packet 885-8849.

Local

the

Now in stock!

Christmas deadlines

For details, call Jennifer at 604-885-3134 or email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca

For details, call Jennifer at 604-885-3134 or email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca

Local Christmas deadlines

the

issue date:

editorial & ads deadline

Thurs. Dec. 19

Thurs. Dec. 12

Thurs Dec. 26

Fri. Dec. 13

Thurs. Jan 2

Fri. Dec. 20

Our Gift to You...

Local Christmas dea Paul’s Paintin

Thurs. Dec. 19 Thurs. Dec. 12 Thurs Dec. 26

Fri. Dec. 13

Thurs. Jan 2

Fri. Dec. 20

the

issue date:

editorial & ads deadline

MC-CG902

red.

On sale 95 $

249

Thurs. Dec. 12 Fri. Dec. 13 Fri. Dec. 20

• Our office wil

During the December 25 week of Dec. 5 - 11: • Re-opening M

at 9:00am Sleepwear

• Closed Wed. J

20% OFF

style, value and good

Canister Vacuum

service. We enjoy seeing

Local

the

MC-CG902

with power nozzle, red.

Christmas deadlines and age appropriately our customers, stylishly

On sale 95 $

issue

399

editorial &

date: ads deadline attired so with this in mind Thurs.

Thurs.

Dec. 12 we’re offDec. ering19you and your

friends great deals Thurs some Dec. 26 Fri. Dec. 13 onThurs. quality from Janfashions 2 Fri. Dec. 20 •MARIBELS.” Our office will be closed December 25 26 & 27 • Re-opening Mon. December 30 at 9:00am • Closed Wed. January 1, 2014

And watch for...

DEC. 12 - 18:

Like our Facebook page!

Paul’s Paintin’ Place 5476 Trail Avenue Sechelt • 604-740-0344 www.paulspaintinplace.com

The L Servi

editorial & ads deadline

issue date:

Thurs. Dec. 19 Our“During office will bethe closed past 33 years, Dec. 25 26 & 27. Dec. 5, 2013 Thurs Dec. 26 MARIBELS has established Re-opening Mon. Dec. 30 Thurs. Jan 2 a great following of loyal at 9:00am Closed Wed. Jan. 1, who 2014 recognize customers Upright Vacuum

• Our office will be closed December 25 26 & 27.

• Re-opening Mon. December 30 at 9:00am • Closed Wed. January 1, 2014

Camis & Briefs Since 1980

#105 - 5710 Teredo St. 604-885-2029 www.maribelsfinefashions.com

20% off

Gift Certificates For the Significant Other

10 The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013

Gift Certificates...

When you just can’t decide!

Ideas for Christmas

IGA Gift Card

3 dog bakery gift cert 1149

Great Corporate Gift!

Give a Gift Certificate to the puppies you love...

Bow Tique 5611 Wharf Avenue, Sechelt • 604-741-0711

Discount available on quantities see in store for details.

Dec. 5, 2013

GiBSONS 1100 Highway 101 Open Daily 8:00am – 9:00pm

Sechelt 4330 Highway 101 Monday - Saturday 8:00am – 9:00pm Sunday 8:00am - 8:00pm

Parking at back. Now open 7 days a week

Madeira Park 12887 M.P. Road Daily 8:30am - 7:00pm Fridays 8:30am 8:00pm

Spin Cycles 1149

Sharing the Passion Give your favourite biker the gift of choice!

▪ wool socks ▪ gloves ▪ bike tools ▪ activewear ▪ lights ▪ helmets

▪ bike computers ▪ grips ▪ trail maps ▪ locks

▪ tune-ups ▪ bikes

▪ tires

▪ pumps

▪ repairs

$5, $10 and $25 gift certificates available

Open Tues to Sat 10am - 6pm

1058 Gibsons Way

bed & bath collections

604.886.4642

Give the gift of luxury

Down Portuguese Duvets Flannel on Sheet Sets special 10% off (while quantities last) (while quantities last)

Treat the people you love to a good nights sleep.

5668 Cowrie Street, Sechelt • 604-885-4893

Dec. 5, 2013

Give the gift of our delicious, made-from-scratch products at More Café & Bakeshop.

2 LOCATIONS 1057 Gibsons Way, Gibsons • Trading Post, Lower Gibsons

Reflections 1149

GOLF GIFT CERTIFICATES Dec. 5, 2013

Good for green fees, food & beverage, Golf Shop merchandise, driving range, car rentals ... the works!

Available for purchase online, or in our Golf Shop.

Golf Shop 604 885 9212

|

www.SunshineCoastGolf.com

For the hunter in your life. Lily Peace Massage & Spa Buck Fever 1149

Gift Certificates Available

Your Outdoor Store

Guns, Knives, Archery, Accessories

747 North Rd, Gibsons 604-886-6700

Gift Certificate Pamper the one you love this Christmas with Dec a5, 2013 massage or spa services

gift certificate!

Massage, Reiki, Nails, Facials 604.741.4289 | 5755 Dolphin St., Sechelt, BC | info@lilypeacemassage.com | www. lily peacemassage.com

The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013 11

Local

the

Cocktails & Cuisine

First Nations authors teach feasting with style Heather Jeal Editor

Just a few decades ago, few knew the richness of First Nations cuisine and its place in the feasting tradition. Today, thanks to innovative chefs like Andrew George Jr. and ‘warrior women’ Dolly and Annie Watts, traditional delicacies like Elk Stew and Smoked Salmon are moving into the culinary mainstream.

Fused with techniques and ingredients imported by the Second, Third, Fourth, and subsequent Nations who followed them to the New World, the cuisine of BC’s native peoples focuses on locally-grown and seasonally-available ingredients.

Vancouver’s Arsenal Pulp Press publishes several excellent Indigenous Peoples’ cookbooks, including George’s Modern Native Feasts and the Watts’ Where People Feast. Both give insights into the culture behind feasting, while providing accessible and comforting recipes. (Both are available at Tsain-ko Gallery.)

Where People Feast celebrates the Watts’ 12 years at the helm of Liliget restau-

rant – the Arthur Ericksondesigned West End spot that first defined First Nations cuisine as a fine dining tradition. Liliget (Gitk’san for ‘where people feast’) emulated the interior of a west coast longhouse, with subdued lighting, wooden walkways across pebble floors, long cedar-plank

tables and benches and contemporary First Nations art on the walls. Sadly, the restaurant closed its doors in 2007 when Dolly Watts moved to Port Alberni with new hubby Ken McRae. The Watts’ cookbook features a wide spectrum of recipes, fusing the traditional (venison, grouse and sea-

food) with the contemporary (adding a juniper berry rub, a chokecherry glaze, or creating a Caesar salad with wild greens).

Modern Native Feasts follows Andrew George’s journey from growing up in Telkwa, BC to representing Canada along with three other Native chefs in the 1992 World Culinary Olympics, a breakthrough for aboriginal cuisine. More recently, George was head chef for the Four Host First Nations Pavilion at the 2010 Winter Olympics. As he notes, “This not only gave me the opportunity to make the Aboriginal component of the official Olympics menus stand out, but also gave attendees the chance to try many of these recipes for the first time.”

During the Olympics, George’s culinary arts students helped him prepare vats of Buffalo and Cranberry Stew, which they served with bannock during the Metis and Cree events at the First Nations Pavilion. As cranberries are now in season (and buffalo is readily available), this hearty dish provides a warming base for a winter family feast.

Andrew George’s Buffalo and Cranberry Stew 2 tbsp canola oil 2 lb buffalo stewing meat, cubed 2 ½ cups stock 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup red wine or 1 ½ tbsp. balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp paprika 3 whole cloves 2 bay leaves 8 carrots, peeled, split in half lengthwise, and cut in thirds 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes 1 ¼ cups cranberries, fresh or frozen 3 celery stalks, split in half lengthwise and chopped 4 tbsp maple syrup or 2 ½ tbsp. brown sugar (optional) ½ cup rye or whole wheat flour

In a Dutch oven on medium, heat oil. Add meat and brown on each side. Add stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add onions, garlic, wine, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, cloves, and ba leaves. Cover and continue to simmer for one hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Add carrots, potatoes, cranberries, and celery. If needed, add enough water to cover vegetables. Stir in maple syrup or brown sugar, especially if vinegar is used. Bring to a boil

Cocktail of the Week

The Deer Hunter The Deer Hunter is a sweet drink, so a spicy root beer like Barq’s works best. Invented by Steven Spencer, Will Robinette and Anthony Dedousis in New York City, this drink was originally mixed south of Canal Street near Chinatown and Nancy’s Whiskey Pub, a famous dive bar nearby. Be careful, it goes down easy.

For a single serving, add ice to a highball glass. Pour 2 oz. chilled Jagermeister® herbal liqueur and 1 oz. vodka over the ice, add root beer to fill the glass, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Garnish with a lemon slice.

PORK CHOPS.............................. $2.99/LB. BEEF BRISKET ................................ $4.49/LB. SAVE $3.00/LB.

GROUND BUFFALO...................... $7.99/LB.

ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS TURKEY OR HAM ASSORTED 8 PACKS

then reduce heat and simmer.

Cover and cook for another 30 to 45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Adjust seasoning to taste.

In a small bowl, gradually stir one cup water into flour.

Increase heat so that stew maintains a moderate boil.

Add half of flour mixture to stew, stirring continually for two minutes, then stir in remainder. Reduce heat to low.

Preheat over to 400 degrees F. Bake stew for 50 minutes, until top is browned. Let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

COKE PRODUCTS .................... $3.99/EA. ASSORTED 175G (PRODUCT OF ITALY) BALOCCO WAFERS ................... 3/$5.00

12 PACK 500ML

AQUAFINA WATER.................. $4.49/EA. KIWI .................................................... 4/$1.00

AVOCADOS ................................... 2/$1.99 MON-THURS 8AM-9PM • FRI & SAT 8AM-9PM • SUN 9AM-6PM WHILE SUPPLIES LAST • Prices in effect Fri. Dec 6 to Thurs. Dec 12 12875 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park • To order call 604-883-2411

Gift Certificates... Ideas for Christmas Artisan Oils, Balsamics&More

We have 6-pack samplers, hostess gifts and gift baskets....

Gift Certificates come with empty bottles to let your recipient choose their own flavours.

Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. • 305- 287 Gower Pt Rd. • Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

SunshineCoastOliveOil.com • 778-462-3088

Olive Oil 1149

GIVE THE GIFT OF GREAT TASTE!

Dec 5, 2013 Ask us or visit www.gotorickys.com

AT TSAIN-KO VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE 202-5500 Sunshine Coast Hwy 778.458.3048

sechelt.gotorickys.com

12 The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013

Local

the

arts & Culture

Raincoast Chronicles launches Issue 22 Harbour Publishing’s Raincoast Chronicles series has been highlighting the people who have defined life on BC’s coast for over forty years. Sunshine Coast contributors Heather Conn and Peter A. Robson, along with guest editor David R. Conn, celebrated the release of

Raincoast Chronicles 22: Saving Salmon, Sailors and Souls: Stories of Service on the BC Coast with a presentation and book signing at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt on Wednesday, December 4, with books for sale

by Talewind Books.

Raincoast Chronicles

Featured Artist for Dec. & Jan.

Philippo Logrande

5672 Cowrie St., Sechelt 604-885-9292 Hours: M-F 10-5 Saturday 10-3

Arts & Crafts from the ‘Hood

“Last Chance” Christmas Market at the Seaside Centre 5790 Teredo St., Sechelt, BC Sunday December 15 10am-4pm • Free Admission

Come shop from 40 of our finest local artisans and crafters.

Enjoy a tasty treat from Moore Good Stuff in the kitchen.

Listen to live music from Matthew Lovegrove

Special Sunday

Sale Dec. 8 • 10am-3pm eSTATe SAle of BeTTer QuAliTy AdulT CloThing And ShoeS, pluS jewelry!

At the ThrifT STore: 5693 Cowrie Street, Sechelt

r e l l e o H i g i G

22, gathered by guest editor David R. Conn, is inspired by BC’s service workers—the givers, guardians, helpers and volunteers who have contributed to the making of our region. Local contributor Heather Conn’s piece in the collection, for instance, tells the local success story of how Sunshine Coast volunteers worked together create One OtoOne 1148 Tetrahedron Park; Peter A. Robson’s evocative essay describes his experiences working alone in the forest through the night to protect the Sakinaw Lake sockeye salmon run one fish at a time; while David Conn recounts the 28,nov2013 recollections ofNov two ice doctors who provided all health services on the Southern Gulf Islands in Arts in the Hood 1149 the 1950s, filling the roles of doctor, coroner, dentist, psychiatrist, vet and ambulance driver all in one.

Also included in this issue Raincoast Chronicles are: award-winning writer Alan Haig-Brown’s remembrance of his days as a deckhand on the haywire crew of a Dec 5, 2013 coastal freighter; Angus McIntyre’s unique experiences operating an iconic Brill trolley bus in Vancouver; Constance Kretz’s nostalgic snapshots from the first fifty years at the historic Painter’s Lodge near Campbell River, Victor Bonaguro (left) and George Smith, November 2012.

George Smith is a Gibsons, BC resident and passionate conand much more.

St. Mary's Aux. estate sale 1148 Replete with dozens of servationist who in 1987, along with friend and neighbour Victor Bonaguro and others, rallied a construction crew and previously unpublished photographs, this capti- 240 volunteers to build the remote cabins and surrounding vating collection is full trails for backcountry skiiers. In 1989 he realized that a local of memorable characters, logging company was going to continue logging a substanlaudable deeds and is a tial part of the Tetrahedron forest along the edge of some valuable contribution to of the area’s ten lakes. He knew that the area needed to be the history of the BC coast. protected, and so began the advocacy campaign to create David R. Conn is a free- the largest park on the Sunshine Coast.

Photo courtesy Heather Conn lance researcher,Nov.writer 28, 2013 and editor. He worked in coastal shipbuilding, steel He lives in Vancouver, BC. event is free, all are welfabrication and energy conFor more information come, and refreshments servation before making on the Raincoast Chroni- will be provided. It is made a career as a librarian. His cles 22 presentation, con- possible with assistance poems, reviews and articles tact Talewind Books at from the Canada Council have appeared in many 604-885-2527 or read@ of the Arts. magazines and anthologies. talewindbooks.com. This Submitted

Events on the Sunshine Coast Now to Dec. 7 SC Hospice Lights of Life, Sunnycrest Mall Dec. 6 Formal Mystery Movie Night, at St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, 5pm.

Call to reserve seating: 604-886-7682 Dec. 6 A Most Wonderful Time of the Year Choral Concert, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7pm Dec. 6 Valdy: Christmas Performance, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse, 8pm Dec. 7 Gibsons United Church Craft Faire, 724 Truman Rd., 10am to 2pm Dec. 7 Light the Lights , Rockwood Centre, Sechelt, 5:00pm Carols led by Lynne & Reg Dickson. 5:30 pm lights are lit and a parade down Cowrie St. Dec. 7 Serendipity Christmas Craft Fair, Pender Harbour Community Hall, Madeira Park, 10am to 4pm Dec. 7 Arts Building Festive Sale, 464 South Fletcher, Gibsons, 10am to 6pm Dec. 7 Sechelt Activity Centre Christmas Craft Fair, Trail Ave. at Medusa, 10am to 3pm Dec. 7 Harbour Gallery “Peace on Earth” Show & Sale, Madeira Park, 11am to 4pm Dec. 7 Elves Club Telethon, Sunnycrest Mall, 2am to 8pm. Broadcast live on Coast TV Dec. 7 Tribute to Les Fowler with the Creek Big Band, Gibsons Legion 8pm Dec. 8 A Most Wonderful Time of the Year Choral Concert, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay 7pm Dec. 8 Gibsons Carol Ships Parade, 6:30pm Dec. 10 Eldercollege Spring Course Preview, Capilano College, Sechelt, 2pm Dec. 14 Opera: Verdi’s Falstaff, New York Met live via HD satellite, at Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 10am Dec. 22 The Nutcracker, Royal London Ballet live via HD satellite, at Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm Dec. 28 - 31 The Nutcracker, presented by Coasting Along Theatre Company. Live performance at Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt Dec. 28 at 8pm / Dec. 29/30 at 2pm and 7:30pm / Dec. 31 at 2pm Dec. 31 New Year’s Celebration, Roberts Creek Legion, 8pm

Gigi Hoeller Gallery 1149

O r iginal s Sechelt’s ‘Light the Lights’ event celebrates silver anniversary prints G a l l e r y and Please call to view

604-885-6650

www.gigibuttterfly.com

8000 Birch Way, Halfmoon Bay 10 minutes north of sechelt, north on leaning tree road open 10am to 5pm daily, or by appointment

Gigi Hoeller Gallery tree

ning

Way

lea

Birch

Pender

rd.

ê8000 BircH Way hwy. 101

sechelt

Once again the Sunshine ciety and decorated under Coast Community is set to the supervision of Bruno begin the Christmas sea- Reznik, the festivities took son with the lighting of the place in the North Wing. lights at Rockwood Centre Soon growing too large for on Saturday, December 7. the space, the celebrations 2013were moved to the Festi‘Light the Lights’Dec is in5, its 25th year and has remained val Pavilion and for many the traditional beginning years over 100 children and of the Christmas season for many choirs would perthe Sunshine Coast. Host- form on stage before the ed originally by the Sun- lights went on. coast Rockwood Lodge SoReg and Lynne Dickson

wrote a song for this occasion called Light the Lights in 1997 with all proceeds going to the upkeep of the Rockwood Heritage Home.

For the past few years there has been caroling in the gardens so that people can be right among the lights when they go on including a magical parade of lights hosted by the Coasters Car Club.

This year the lights go on at 5:00 p.m. with caroling until 5:30. Everyone is encouraged to arrive at 4:45 and enjoy some hot chocolate. When the caroling is over a guest in red will appear and everyone is invited to carol down through Sechelt. Many stores in Sechelt will remain open until 7:00 p.m.

Submitted

The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013 13

Community Giving Inaugural Giving Back event in spirit of ‘participaction’ Mark Your Calendar!

Local

the

Businesses provide unique opportunity for community to help others, like an old-fashioned barn raising

Three weeks ago, two local businesswomen were discussing the spirit of the season and in particular, thinking about what many people in our community would need this winter. The list was long: warm clothes for everyone in the family, blankets, sleeping bags, quilts, pillows and even towels. Yes, the need was great but their desire to give back was even larger. They envisioned a holiday event that would provide an opportunity for a whole community to come together and help others, like an oldfashioned barn raising. Individuals, walking groups, clubs, businesses and families would join in and support the effort. From the imaginings of those visionary businesswomen, a plan was borne – the first-ever Giving Back Holiday Event, to be held Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

at Zocalo and the Landing Clothing Co., – and a beneficiary was selected. St. Bart’s Food Bank was their choice because of the leadership they had demonstrated in the community over the past three years.

Since its launch three years ago, St. Bart’s Food Bank has grown by 46 per cent. Operating on the third Wednesday of each month, they now give out hampers to feed an average of 120 people per month and distribute clothing and household items at the same time. The number of folks enjoying the monthly Helping Hand Dinner has also increased dramatically.

People coming for dinner are fed delicious, nutritious meals, treated with warmth and hospitality and spend the evening enjoying live entertainment. All this is given in the spirit of “participaction” and generosity.

Sally Ann dinner Dec. 11 Individuals and families in need enjoy community Dinner at Camp Sunrise in Gibsons

For years, The Salvation Army has offered a community Christmas Dinner to folks in need.

Volunteers assist Katharine Trueman in preparing the festive meal, setting tables, decorating, serving, clean-up and the many chores that happen behind the scenes for such an event.

Individuals and families come together to celebrate good food, friendships new and old, sing carols, hear the traditional Christmas story and of course, enjoy a visit from Santa!

This year, the dinner

will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11 at beautiful Camp Sunrise.

A bus will provide transport to the event, leaving from the Sechelt Thrift Store at 5:15 p.m, from Poplars Trailer Park bus stop at 5:35, from the stop across from Sunnycrest Mall at 5:40 and Lower Gibsons bus shelter on Marine Drive at 5:40 p.m.

The Sunshine Coast Salvation Army extends heartfelt gratitude to all supporters who help them to help others.

Submitted

Giving Back THE INAUGURAL

HOLIDAY EVENT

SAT. DEC. 7 • 10am - 6pm Now three years later, the name St. Bart’s Food Bank is hardly big enough to cover the programmes the parish is offering. They are truly “Connecting with our Community” as their banner reads. All their efforts are made possible by the continuous help of generous individuals, clubs and local businesses. St. Bart’s receives no government funding whatsoever. And that’s just a thumbnail explaining why Zocalo and The Landing Clothing Co. chose St. Bart’s as the place to give back.

During the Giving Back Holiday Event, Telus vans will be parked outside each

Seniors ‘Better at Home’ Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) launches its new Better at Home program at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11 at the Sechelt Senior’s Activity Centre.

The information session will explain the program and offer an opportunity to sign up or volunteer.

Better at Home, funded by the Government of BC, managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland, with local service provided by SCCSS is designed to help seniors remain independent at home.

Submitted

The Elves Club Box 1107, GiBsons, BC, V0n 1V0 • Depot # 886-7743

CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM Come join the spirit of the season...

SCHEdulE Of EvEnTS: • December 7: TELETHON on CABLE 11, at Sunnycrest Mall, 2:00 to 8:00pm • December 19: HAMPERS ARE PACKED AT CHRIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY from 9:00am to 5:00pm • December 20: HAMPERS ARE PACKED AT CHRIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY from 8:00am until done • December 21: HAMPERS ARE DELIVERED: Drivers needed at Christ Church from 8:00am to 12:00pm

Money, Toys anD non-Perishable FooDs

Please drop off goods at: The Local, IGA Wilson Creek, Sechelt Food Bank and at the Elves Depot in Sunnycrest Mall

To volunTeer: please drop by The elves Depot in Sunnycrest Mall, or at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt to fill out a volunteer form until December 20, Monday to Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm

store and ambassadors from the club will receive donated goods. All donations will remain in our community and be delivered to St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church on North Road, Gibsons at 6 p.m.

Zocalo and The Landing Clothing Co thank all who will be donating to this Holiday Event. In the true spirit of the season, both stores will be Giving Back generously themselves - to anyone who participates in the event. Watch for the Giving Back ad in this week’s paper!

Thanks for helping make this a joyful Annual Event.

Submitted by Patricia Hetherington

Drop off your donations of warm clothing, coats, boots for the family, plus blankets, sleeping bags, pillows outside either store, where a van will be waiting outside to be filled.

LET’S FILL THE VANS! In true holiday spirit, both stores will be giving back to everyone who donates!

GIVE AND RECEIVE

25% OFF ALL REG. PRICED STOCK

ALL DAY!

All donations to St. Bart’s local community reach

604-886-2116 604-886-8801

Please give to the Food Bank

Sunshine Coast Better at Home

Community Launch

Better at Home is a new program to help seniors remain independent at home.

Wednesday, December 11th

11:30am at the Sechelt Senior’s Activity Centre 5604 Trail Avenue, Sechelt

 Find out more about the Elves Club 1149 “Better at Home” Program  Sign up for the program  Sign up to be a volunteer

First 100 seniors attending will receive a $5.00 coupon to be used for lunch at the Sechelt Senior’s Activity Centre after the launch.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Need a Ride?

call to register (call before 4pm Mon. Dec. 9) For Gibsons/Sechelt: 604-885-2644 • For Pender Harbour: 604-883-2022 Dec. 5, 2013

Holiday Events and Services

ine Coast ut your

iday nts &14 vices

The Local - Thursday, DecemberFor5,details, 2013 call Jennifer at 604-885-3134 or email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca

at 604-885-3134 ocalweekly.ca

admin@thelocalweekly.ca

100 - ANNOUNCEMENTs

unshine Coast out your

ay Eventseannie’s Gifts & Gem s ervices J

Tell the Sunshine Coast about your

Holiday Events & Services For details, call Jennifer at 604-885-3134 or email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca

AnnuAl

Dinner

at 604-885-3134 Repairs & Design Jewellery Repairs Jewellery Repairs ocalweekly.caJewellery

Watch Clock Repairs &&Design Design & Appraisals Watch & & Clock Repairs Repairs Watch Clock Buy Goldat at Best Best Buy Gold BestPrice Price Buy Gold Price Appraisals Appraisals 604-886-2023 604-886-2023 604-886-2023 Serving the Coast since 1978 tfn

Community C hristmas

At Camp Sunrise,

Jan. 5, 2012

Wed. Dec. 11, 6pm

Bus transportation provided from Sechelt and Gibsons

RSVP to 604-886-3665

Serving the the Coast Coast since since 1978 1978 Serving

UPCOMING EVENTS RC Legion #219 Roberts Creek. Tuesdays are Cheaper Chewsdaze and Beer Specialz, kitchen open Tuesday - Friday. 604-886-9813 btfn

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

300 - marketplace

200 - Community notices

Christmas baking done for you!

classes/education

Christmas Cookie Caper

Feldenkrais: Classes for healthy, organized movements. Enjoy these gentle, no-sweat classes and eliminate pain, inhibited movement and restricted range of motion. Great for rehab as well as general maintenance. Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Davis Bay Community Hall, or customized, hands-on sessions by appt. 604-885-9064 or silk-bri@dccnet.com btfn

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2007 Zongshen 250CC MC Bike, new, never used, $650. 8 HP shredder chipper, chips up to ¾”, $250 obo. Stihl pressure washer, 1595 PSI, never used, $275 obo. Two sets of snow chains for 14” tires, $50. Truck chains for 16” tires, $85. 2000 watt Honeywell inverter generator with auto idle, $375 obo.

Call, daytime, 604-740-1064, evenings, 604-885-2735. p50 LATTICE: New 4x8 sheets, hvy duty, $45 ea. Various other sizes avail. 604-885-7014. p5/14 1957 Smith Corona electric typewriter, mint cond, used about a dozen times. Includes typewriter paraphernalia. $50. Call 604-8867256. p49

FREE 12 ft trampoline with good top.

3 wheeled baby stroller with lg wheels. Call 604-886-7831. f49 Large clean cardboard boxes and packing chips. Call 604-7403800. f49

Fill a provided container with a variety of Christmas Cookies only

$12

Tell

Music

GIBSONS 3 bdrm upgraded twnhs featuring 1 ½ baths, Xmas Dinner 1148 sm fenced yard, prkg for 2 cars, gardener for lawns, 5 appl. N/S, sm pet nego. $1300/mo plus util. Avail now.

Did you know that Lost and 3 bdrm spacious duplex featuring a great wrap Found ads are FREE in the Local?

Restrictions apply.. around ocean view, w/b stove in rec room, plus a w/ fireplace upstairs, two bath, 5 appl, hrdwd flrs, plus a dble garage, and lots of decks. Avail Oct 15. Sm pet negot. N/S. $1450/mo Found: Small ziploc bag with jewelry item, in Trail Bay Mall Army parking lot. Salvation Identify to claim.

Call 604-886-9565. f49

400 - AUTOMOTIVE

4 mth short term rental at $950/mo or $850/ mo for long term rental + 50% of the util. NS/ now. 1149 St. John's CookieNP Avail.

Caper SECHELT

Waynne Pretty

2 bdrm, 2 bth double wide mobile on it’s own lot in a quiet neighbourhood. 5 appl. Large deck, dble carport. $1100/mo, NP/NS. Avail now.

Keep Mom & Dad close to the grandchildren.

Great 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath home, with a 1 bdrm groundlevel in-law suite. Dble garage, 6 appl, gas f/p, family rm – must be seen to appreciate.

Wharf Rd, Sechelt, 604-885-3281tfn the Sunshine Coast about $1800your p/m. N/S, sm pet ok. Avail now..

SOUTH COAST FORD

SALES

WILSON CREEK

1999 Ford Explorer 4x4 Sport.

in Sechelt now. Suitable for the professional or destination business at $10.50 psf. net. Exc prkg.

1036 sq. ft. retail space avail in Gibsons now.

Tell the Sunshine Coast about your $11.00 per sq. ft. plus CAM. Suitable for a destination business. Excellent customer prkg.

1996 Ford S/A dump truck, 210 HP Cumins diesel, runs well, Call Key Property Management comes with part time job for the at 604-886-6618 for viewing, right person. $13,000. Call 604or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca For details, call Jennifer 604-885-3134 or email admin@thelocalweekly.ca in

Silver Buyer

8777. p49

trucks & suv’s

Watches ChiLd Care Service

quality • vintage any condition

604-740-6474

Dec. 5, 2013

740-7715. p50

TRAILERS FOR SALE

Dec. 5, 2013

other

Dec. 5, 2013

2012 Local Continental Cargo 7x16 The Childcare filler Gibsons RV Resort: $475/mo. Incl hydro/sewer/water. RV site only. Inenclosed trailer, rear ramp door, ternet $20/Cable TV $20. Pets OK. Johnny Walker loans 1149 wedge nose, screwless, 2 interior 1149 RV to be 1995 and newer. 1051 Gillights, roof vent,Johnny 6’7” interiorWalker height, medals

$ Free Cash $

Military

Loans

iteMs wanted old weapons

...on jewelry, coins, watches, any gold & silver items, etc.... or sell them for top $$

Medals uniforMs etc.

604-740-6474 Dec. 5, 2013

604-740-6474

District of Sechelt Sale of Used Equipment

For sale, via sealed bid:

2000 Chev One Ton flat deck with dump, NO motor For information or to make arrangements to view the equipment, contact John Devison, Public Works Foreman at (604) 740-6588.

Equipment is sold on an “as is/where is” basis, with no warranties or guarantees. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Bid – 2000 Chev” and delivered to the attention of Victor Mema, Chief Financial Officer, at the District Office (Second Floor - 5797 Cowrie Street, Sechelt) by 3pm on Friday, December 13, 2013. Please ensure your contact information is included with your bid.

FREE

lost / found

Did you know that Free ads are FREE in the Local? Restrictions apply.

Lost: Black Galaxy Ace cell phone, in lower Gibsons, at the Wine Garden Park bus stop, Nov. 20-21. Call 604-886-3621. f49

www.thelocalweekly.ca

We Accept Classified Advertising at:

Give to the Food Bank

#3-5647 Cowrie St. Sechelt • 604-885-4802 Nov 28, 2013

Avail. Dec. 15.

TheNS/NP. Local Holiday 2 bdrm suite, upper Services fillerGibsons near Park Plaza.

Dec. 5, 2013

ChiLd Care Service

Top Dollar Paid for

Yamaha Pianos

2 bdrm attached unit on The Bluff. $950/mo.

Ask fonre Wayn

Large 1 bdrm apt in Sechelt. $720/mo.. Avail CARS FOR SALE Dec. 5, 2013 now.in NS/NP. Util not incl.

Watches

604-886-7341 604-740-6474 RE Décor Consignment. Let’s celebrate a sustainable holiday! We have hundreds of one-of-a-kind gifts, all recycled or repurposed.

All trendy, eclectic and stylish, and under $25! Furniture, accessories and local photography. Open Sundays in December, and Saturday December 7th evening for “Light the Lights”. Offering design & decluttering services. www.redecor.ca www.facebook.com/redecorsechelt. 5699 Cowrie St., Sechelt.

604-885-5884. b49

5085 Davis Bay Rd., Davis Bay

1100 - professional services

Key Property class 114

For details, callNeeds Jennifera new windshield. Comes Waterfront very quiet 1 bdrm + den fully furwith 2 sets of tires. $3,600 obo.

300 - marketplace nished cottage, 6 appl, avail from Dec. 1/13 to 778-877-8005. p48 604-885-3134 Call or email May 31/14. NS/NP $1050/mo. admin@thelocalweekly.ca 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 4 whl drive, COMMERCIAL 4 door, 6 cyl, grey, goodJohnny tires, runs Walker watches 1149 Johnny Walker Motor Homes 1149 Johnny Walker gold 1149 1150 sq. ft new commercial space available well. $3,200 obo. Call 604-886-

$ CASH $ Gold & for used motorhomes and trailers

Lost: Set of Honda car keys, on Dec. 2, on Cowrie St or in Trail Bay Mall. Call 604-885-1917. f49

Come to the

Dec.14, 2013 • 9am-12pm at st. John’s United Church

800 - REAL ESTATE RENTALS

lost / found

accessories included. Asking $5,200.

Call Lorne 604-865-0998. P49

700 - REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE

mour Rd. Call 604-989-7275. btfn.

WANTED TO RENT 3 bdrm home . Prefer property or fenced yard, and pet friendly. Reasonable rent a must. Call 778-8778005. p49

For Sale By Owner: 6557 Bjorn Place. 3bdrm, 1 level home on mature landscaped fenced lot, at end of a cul-de-sac. Large patio backs onto park. Professionally renovated Dec. 5, 2013 $327,000. Call 778-458-2166. p52

1000 - employment

HELP WANTED-GENERAL

Forest labourer, harvesting salal and other evergreens (NOC8611).

Full time, starting salary $12.50/hr., District of Sechelt-class 1149 40 hrs/wk. Start date ASAP. Requirements: Educ/Exper not req’d. Location: Sechelt BC. Work condition & physical capabilities: repetitive Sechelt: Greenecourt, looking for tasks, physically demanding, bendseniors whose income is more than ing, crouching, bunching, weight$1791.00 and less than $2765.00 handling approx. 25kg/50lbs. per month, to rent one bdrm apt, Worksite: outdoor. Travel: travel exwith two meals a day and alert butpenses paid by employer. Other inton for medical emergencies, heat formation: we are a floral evergreen & hot water incl. Rent is $685/mo wholesaler looking for hard workplus $503/mo for meals and alert ing individuals to pick local salal and button. For a total of $1188/mo. other evergreens. Employer: EverCall 604-885-5962. btfn green Extreme. To apply, email your resume to, evergreenextreme@hotDec 5, 2013 mail.com. **Only resumes emailed to the aforementioned address will Sechelt: Commercial space for be considered. b52 rent above SOUTH COAST FORD. One area or both available immediIf you have something ately. For more details, view at 5606 to give away for free, Wharf Rd. Sechelt. Call Brad for more information at 604-885-3281. btfn

Banjos #3-5647 Cowrie St. Sechelt • 604-885-4802

childcare directory Tell the Sunshine Coast about your

ChiLd Care Service in

E.S.P.R.I.T.

For details, call Jennifer 604-885-3134 or email admin@thelocalweekly.ca

Child Care Centre ChiLd Care Service

Tell the Sunshine Coast about your Register your children now for year-round program.

• 3 mos. to 36 mos.

• 37 mos. to school age

Qualified staff in a beautiful facility in

Helen604-885-3134 604-886-9770 For details, call Call Jennifer or 604-886-7739 or email admin@thelocalweekly.ca

SERVICE DIRECTORY Windows • Gutters Hand Siding Scrub & Pressure Wash

callTheBoys.ca 604-885-0661 Free esT. ~ WCB

800 - REAL ESTATE RENTALS APARTMENTS & SUITES

RETAIL/COMMERCIAL

accepts donations to

tfn

Solution to Claytons Crosswords on page 15 Free class 1x2

it runs in the paper for free!

Grandmothers and Grandothers Please give generously.

5758 Cowrie St., Sechelt c

ntera

OUR OFFICE: 5758 Cowrie Street, Sechelt • BY PHONE: 604-885-3134 • BY EMAIL: admin@thelocalweekly.ca

Ad Deadline noon Monday at the office

Call 604-885-3134 or email: thelocal@telus.net

• Private: 15 words 2 weeks $9.99+GST • Business: 15 words 1 week $8.99+ GST

20¢ each additional word +GST

The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013 15

Elves Club

Horoscope December 6 to December 12 Astrologer

Tip of the Week: The last month of 2013 has begun. In this annual window of time, which some attribute to Ophiuchus, asserting that it is the 13th Sign of the Zodiac, we begin our farewell to the year.

Some even project their confusions about it by exclaiming that due to the existence of Ophiuchus Astrology is bunk or is ‘out of whack’, according to one enthusiast, or simply does not work. Such are the opinions of people who know very little about how and/or why Astrology works. While this argument may hold some weight for Vedic Astrology, which adheres to the Sidereal Zodiac, Western Astrology is based on the Tropical Zodiac. It is based on the annual, cyclical and literal distribution of sunlight on Earth which is divided into four by the Solstices and Equinoxes, Each quarter represents a season which is in turn divided into three month periods, beginning, middle and end, which when multiplied by the four seasons equals 12.

The notion of the 12 Zodiac constellations is the secondary perspective. Regardless of how many times Western Astrologers try to explain this, it seems to fall upon deaf ears, the consequence of very conditioned minds.

There seems to be this B movie conviction that ‘there can only be one.’ Actually Vedic or Indian, Chinese, and Western Astrology, for example, each use a different Zodiac, yet each is based on a division of 12. There is more to say about the importance of 12 and about how and why Astrology works.

Meanwhile, Comet Ison, if it survived its close approach to the Sun, will be visible to the eager eyes of many. If we are lucky it will be putting on a celestial display of

donations accepted at: theLocal

Secure • Safe • affordable answers and solutions remains high this month.

Best rates in town. We beat any price!

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) • brand new units A renewed sense of hope • 24 hour access linked to your public and • 7 days a week Money • Toys • Non-Perishable Foods professional life is leading you to want to maximize the Inlet Ave, •Sechelt 604-885-3460 • www.belmarselfstorage.com 5758 Cowrie St., Sechelt5621 • phone 604-885-3134 email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca possibilities and get your afthe fairs, home and/or office in issue editorial & order. You will push harder • Our office will be closed ads deadline date: than usual to get organized December 25 26 & 27.

Thurs. Dec. 19 Thurs. Dec. 12 and to create an atmosphere • Re-opening Mon. December 30 of success.

Thurs Dec. 26 Fri. Dec. 13 at 9:00am Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) • Closed Wed. January 1, 2014 Thurs. Jan 2 Fri. Dec. 20 The time has come to advance Make editorial & issueyour position. moves produce deadlinea date:that willads heightened sense of security, Thurs.pushing Dec. 19 through Thurs. Dec.walls 12 of resistance (probably more without) Thurswithin Dec. 26 than Fri. Dec. 13 Rapid Edge 1024 the and work inwardly to feel issue editorial & more faithThurs.confident Jan 2 Fri.and Dec. 20 date: ads deadline Money • Toys • Non-Perishable Foods ful about the outcome.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) 5758 Cowrie Thurs.

Dec.St., Sechelt 19 Thurs. Dec. 12 Our office will for be closed Some returns past ef- 604-885-3134 • admin@thelocalweekly.ca forts are Dec.rolling 25 26 &in.27.FinanThurs Dec. 26 Fri. Dec. 13 cial returns are quite likely.

Re-opening Mon. Dec. 30 Take an assertive approach Thurs. Jan 2 Fri. Dec. 20 at 9:00am to voice your thoughts and opinions.

Over next Closed Wed. Jan. the 1, 2014 few weeks, others will learn where they stand with you.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Balance the urge to retreat with the call tothe venture out. While you want money, toys and to take new leads with non-perishable phone 604-885-3134 people, you may feel readmin@thelocalweekly.ca stricted. issue The solution foods & editorial may lie in asking others date: ads deadline for their support. Aim to Brought to you By strike a fair deal and Thurs.

Dec.others 19 Thurs. Dec. 12 will respond positively.

AquariusThurs (Jan 19 – Feb26 19) Dec. Fri. Dec. 13 Solution on page 14 You feel a growing urge Courtesy of puzzlechoice.com to reachThurs. out andJan socialize.

2 Fri. Dec. 20 It is time to play more for 3. tight 4. therefore a while, to end the year on • Our office will be closed December 25 26 & 27 5. ore refinery a high note. Be selective Mon. 6. Disdain in what• Re-opening you do and theDecember 30 at 9:00am 7. Exploded star • Closed people with whom youWed. en- January 1, 2014 8. Ends a prayer gage. You have likely been 9. Speck working rather hard for 10. Punctuation mark many months. This trend 11. Indian monetary unit will continue but it is time 12. transparent to recharge.

13. Female chickens Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) 21. Poetic dusk 25. gist A new quality of confi26. Stair dence is emerging to lead 27. Brass instrument you to new levels of profes28. Smell sional success, with others 29. Solitariness pushing, perhaps cheering 30. Long-limbed you on. Your ambitions are 31. If not on the rise. To succeed you 33. Don need to be less social, more 34. “oh my!” discerning with your priori35. Lease 36. Information ties and more focused.

Local Christmas deadlines

Local

the

Christmas deadlines

donations accepted at: the

Christmas deadlines Local Local

• Our office will be closed December 25 26 & 27.

• Re-opening Mon. December 30 at 9:00am • Closed Wed. January 1, 2014

Elves Club Donations

Local

Christmas deadlines

Don’t miss this opportunity for your baby’s first Christmas!

Deadline for submissions is:

Monday, Dec. 16 by noon!

Local

the

5758 Cowrie St., Sechelt

20

$

+GST

to be featured in Call or email Jen our December 19 issue 604-885-3134 • admin@thelocalweekly.ca 5758 Cowrie Street, Sechelt

24. ___ alia 48. tibia 38. Sit astride 26. Burgled 49. Disarrayed 41. holiday drink 30. happen again 56. Prospector’s find 42. residue fragments 32. house style 57. Apothecary’s weight 44. Not against 33. Drywall 58. Lyric poem 45. gleamed 37. Black, in poetry 59. 1 1 1 1 46. Assisted 38. Feel 60. Solitary 47. Volumes 39. urgent request 61. Mature 48. untidy one 40. Bloodline 62. What we sleep on 50. Weightlifters pump this 42. Cantillate 63. terminates 51. Found on most beaches 43. British for “truck” 64. Smell 52. Sweeping story 44. An elaborate party DOWN 53. Lasso Don’t miss this opportunity for 45. type of antelope 1. Wise men 54. Biblical garden 47. 2,000 pounds 2. Distinctivefirst flair Christmas!

55. Fender blemish your baby’s

It’s Baby’s st Christmas!

1

Deadline for

Your first choice in foods submissions is:

aLLy ow oc

60

Trail Bay Centre • 5755 Cowrie Street, Monday, Sechelt Dec.years 16

by noon! nd o p e rate

• Meat & Deli 604-885-9812 • Produce & Floral 604-885-9841 • Bakery 604-885-9823 • Office 604-885-2025

a

Local

the

ACROSS 1. Dishes out 6. Break 10. Eyebrow shape 14. Warning signal 15. unwakable state 16. Whimper 17. A measuring instrument 18. Not under 19. Not closed 20. Narrow-minded 22. oceans 23. one more than nine

d ne

Please send us a photo!

accepted at

Crossword

It’s Baby’s st Christmas!

1

Elves Club

of service

d

Michael O’Connor

wonder. Negatively, it either fizzled out or there is more to it than a passing event.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) A new turn on your path involves entering new territory. You feel moved to ask questions and you want clear answers. You are willing to do some of the work but this is where the right tools for the job come to the fore once again. Others need you to help them to help you for the next few weeks.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) A wider spectrum of people to see and places to go in your world involve research, investigation and/or paperwork in the way of contracts.

Your resolve is rising to meet the demand and will continue all month. If you are in a position to delegate, do it.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) You may feel a bit stretched and insecure, so re-affirm your available resources and support to offset anxiety. Adjusting to the changing status quo requires daily updates; expect this over the coming weeks. The quality of your overall lifestyle remains a core theme.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) This is an expansive ‘goahead’ time. Keeping pace will require extra time and effort. You will also experience other sides of people’s character, which may prove challenging. This will continue into 2014. Circumstances are causing you to get to the bottom of things.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) This New Moon cycle sowed some magical seeds for you. Visualizations and contemplations, meditations and perhaps a few prayers are the special ingredients required for this special soil.

Surrender with faith that the planted seeds will take care of the rest.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) The time has come to enter your den, lair, sanctuary or temple. This does not mean that you need to be alone. In fact, your network may be extra stimulated.

You can have both. Either way, your drive for insights,

100% L

Horoscope

Buy 3 months and get the 4th month free!

Please send us a photo!

20

$

+GST

to be featured in our December 19 issue

Dec. 5, 2013

16 The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013

We power the Coast this Christmas with Gift Ideas for work or play!

10 ft & 13 ft Rugged Boats Package

goggles

Helmets

25%

off

In sTock

Thank You and Happy Holidays from everyone at Coast Line Power Sports!

atV and motorcycle tiRes in stock!

Tom, Bob, Tony, Blair, Russ and Chris

BloweR Bg55

$179

95

cHainsaw ms170

Check out our great prices on

$229

95

products!

Also, we have motorcycle helmets, jerseys, gloves, goggles and more!

COasTLine POweR sPORTs 104 - 1870 COsyan way

congratulations to the winners of $25 Marketplace iGa Gift certificates:

cosyan

sechelt

Hwy. 101

fIelD rD.

Parkway

104 - 1870 Cosyan Way • 604-885-4616

• Matthew Joe from • Brian robson • Forrest riesco • courtney ross

Off Field Road in Wilson Creek • Check out our website: www.coastlinepowersports.com

ATVs • Motorcycles • Generators • lawn equipMent • chain saws & More!

The Local • Thursday, December 5, 2013 1

Take your hard-earned money in a guaranteed investment direction.

^al loc

604.886.8121 | 604.885.3255 | 604.883.9531 | www.sunshineccu.com

* DE P O S I T S A R E 10 0 % GU A R A N T E E D Protection provided by the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. Conditions apply; rates subject to change.

SCCU-30H term deposit ad 10.25x11.4in.indd 1

2013-11-04 10:35 AM

2 The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013

100% CANADIAN OWNED • LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

SATURDAY DEC. 7 AND SUNDAY DEC. 8 EVERYONE’S A WINNER A chance to win 1 of 3 $5000 Canadian Tire Gift Cards OR an instant $5 or $10 off purchases over $35 (before tax) . Details in store.

SIMONIZ 1800 PSI ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER

BETTY CROCKER HAND BLENDER, 2-SPEED

50

#43-1956-8

14

%

$

OFF

NOMA PRE-LIT YANKTON DELUXE TOPIARY POTTED TREE, 24-IN

#151-0310-2

10 ONLY

25

%

OFF

XTRA DETERGENT, 4.43L #53-4084-0

39

$

99

#58-0916-6

20

#39-8561-6

80

$

%

00

SAVE 99

15 ONLY

2 ONLY

1

OFF 77

27

$

159

$

$ 50

99

ALUMINUM TOOL CASE WITH STRAP

SAVE $ 49

15 ONLY

7

30 ONLY

SORRY! NO RAIN CHECKS ON THESE ITEMS YARDWORKS 357 CC / 30-IN POWERMORE® OHV SNOWTHROWER

NOMA 3PC SET: 2X PINE POTTED CHRISTMAS TREES AND 1X WREATH

#60-3754-4

MASTERCRAFT 2 GALLON AIR COMPRESSOR

#151-1145-0

80

00

SAVE 99

1049

$,

#42-2963-6

819

$

200 ONLY

2 ONLY

#58-7000-2

%

50

%

OFF 99

39

$

100

$

RUBBERMAID ROUGHNECK TOTE, 68.1 L

OFF 99

49

$

30 ONLY

20 ONLY

4380 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Wilson Creek • 604-885-6611 STORE HOURS • Mon, Tues, Wed & Sat: 8am - 6pm • Thurs & Fri 8am - 9pm • Sun 10am - 5pm • AUTO SERVICE HOURS • Mon - Sat 8am - 5pm Canadian Tire wrap 1149

Date

** The Local - Thursday, **, 2013

Date

** The Local - Thursday, **, 2013

The Local - Thursday, **, 2013 ** The Local • Thursday, December 5, 2013 3

The Elves Club BOX 1107, GIBSONS, BC, V0N 1V0

CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM Come join the spirit of the season...

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Sunshine Coast Better at Home

Community Launch Better at Home is a new program to help seniors remain independent at home.

Wednesday, December 11th 11:30am at the Sechelt Senior’s Activity Centre 5604 Trail Avenue, Sechelt

 Find out more about the “Better at Home” Program  Sign up for the program  Sign up to be a volunteer First 100 seniors attending will receive a $5.00 coupon to be used for lunch at the Sechelt Senior’s Activity Centre after the launch.

• December 7: TELETHON on CABLE 11, at Sunnycrest Mall, 2:00 to 8:00pm • December 19: HAMPERS ARE PACKED AT CHRIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY from 9:00am to 5:00pm • December 20: HAMPERS ARE PACKED AT CHRIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY from 8:00am until done • December 21: HAMPERS ARE DELIVERED: Drivers needed at Christ Church from 8:00am SCCSS 3X11.4 - 1149 to 12:00pm

MONEY • TOYS • NON-PERISHABLE FOODS Please drop off goods at: The Local, IGA Wilson Creek, Sechelt Food Bank and at the Elves Depot in Sunnycrest Mall

TO VOLUNTEER: please drop by The Elves Depot in Sunnycrest Mall, or at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt to fill out a volunteer form until December 20, Monday to Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm

Application Form for Christmas Hamper PLEASE RETURN BY DEC. 16, 2013 • Delivery Date: Dec. 21, 2013 Applications can be dropped off at the Depot in Sunnycrest Mall in Gibsons or at the Community and Visitor Center in Seaside Center. ~ PROOF OF RESIDENCY AND MSP CARDS FOR CHILDREN REQUIRED ~ Dec 5, 2013 One hamper per household.

Please Print

Name: ______________________________________________

Home Address: _________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________________________

Looking forward to seeing you!

Need a Ride?

call to register (call before 4pm Mon. Dec. 9) For Gibsons/Sechelt: 604-885-2644 • For Pender Harbour: 604-883-2022

# of Adults: Male _________ Female: ____________ # of Boys: _____ Ages: ________________ # of Girls: _____ Ages: ________________

Directions to your home: Please Print __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

So PROVEN,

SUMMER FLOORING

68 • Coast Reporter • Friday, August 2, 2013

Even she’s no match for Shaw’s Anso® nylon carpet.

BLOWOUT 4 The Local - Thursday, December 5, 2013

So PROVEN,

Even she’s no match for No Shaw’s Anso® nylon carpet.

So PROVEN,

Even she’s no match for ® Shaw’s Anso nylon carpet.

NEW SHIPMENT

NEW SHIPMENT

Engineered Handscraped Hickory

Carpet Roll Ends

Sale $2.89 sq.ft

No more crying spilled1”milk.

Glass over Tile Mosaics x 1” On Sale $1.99| sq.ft Carpet Area Rugs | Tile & St Thanks to Shaw’s Tile Gala Mosaics 1” x 1”, 1” x 2”, 6” x 6” On Sale patented $1.59 sq.ft R2X® Sienna Classic 12” xsoil 12” stain and On Sale $1.19 sq.ft Travertine 18” x 18” resistance system, On Sale $3.99 sq.ft you have more time to clean up spills.

Glue-Down Vinyl Plank On Sale $1.99 sq.ft Carpet

Starting at 99¢ sq.ft

Sheet Vinyl On Sale 99¢ sq.ft Urban Series ‘Perla’ 12” X 24” Tile On Sale $2.79 sq.ft

No more crying over spilled milk. Thanks to Shaw’s more crying over spilled patented R2X® stain andNosoil milk. Thanks to Shaw’s resistance system, you have patented R2X stain and soil resistance system, you have more time to clean up spills.

WINDOW COVERINGS Mini Blinds

Click Vinyl Plank 4 Colours

Sale $5.49 sq.ft

8mm Laminates Starting at 99¢ sq.ft 12mm Laminates Starting at $1.29 sq.ft Engineered Click Bamboo 2 Colours On sale $3.99 sq.ft Engineered Click Natural Maple On Sale $3.99 sq.ft Glue-Down Solid Bamboo Gunstock On sale $1.59 sq.ft

pat re mo

Simple Selection Faux Wood

Roller Shades

60

50

®

more time to clean up spills.

%

milk. Thanks to Shaw’s OFF OFF patented R2X stain and soil ®

OFF

resistance system, you have more time to clean up spills.

retailer area

R001505698

retailer area

HOURS: Mon-Sat 8:30 - 5:00 | 5580 Wharf Rd, Sechelt (across from GBS)

© 2012 Shaw

v isi t w w w. c u sto m ca r p e t s . ca

Carpet | Area Rugs | Tile & Stone | Hardwood | Laminate | Resilient | shawfloors.com

604-885-3582

CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE INFO, UPCOMING SALES & RENO IDEAS! facebook.com/custom-carpets-interiors

© 2012 Shaw

%

Carpet | Area Rugs | Tile & Stone | Hardwood | Laminate | Resilient | shawfloors.com

© 2012 Shaw

50

%

crying over spilled | Tilemore | Hardwood | Laminate | Resilient | shawfloors.com Carpet | Area RugsNo & Stone