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Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 2:00 a.m. clocks are turned forward one hour.

Sunshine Coast Tourism’s 52 Weeks of Trails challenge encourages Coasters and visitors to explore a new trail each week and share their experience through photos posted to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest or Instagram using the #52weeksoftrails hash tag. A weekly blog at www.sunshine 6, of 2014 coastcanada explains March the Trail the Week. photo Jake Gjerdalen

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Bid winter a fond farewell at spectacular Tetrahedron Provincial Park Teresa Bartrim 1013 ith amazing ocean and mountain views, 10 freshwater lakes and four sturdy 12-person first-come-first-snooze cabins (fees payable to Tetrahedron Outdoor Club at Shell station in Wilson Creek Plaza) dotted around its 60 square kilometers, Tetrahedron Provincial Park is a favourite with winter snowshoers and backcountry skiers as well as summertime hikers. A wealth ofMarch information 29, 2012about the park can be found at www.tetoutdoor.ca and on the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club Facebook page.

For those planning to visit the park for the first time, try the trail to Bachelor Lake cab-

in (2.5km one way) or Edwards Lake cabin (4.5km one way) for a great day hike/snowshoe/ski. A popular loop route runs from the parking lot to Edwards Lake and then returns via the cabin at Bachelor Lake. Skiiers should be aware that all trails, excepting the expert trail to Mount Steele, are rated as intermediate runs. Park visitors should have appropriate avalanche safety equipment especially if planning to explore the steeper routes to Mt. Steel and McNair.

To access trailhead: From the main lights in Sechelt at Wharf and Hwy 101 head north on

Wharf; turn right at E Porpoise Bay Rd, which later becomes Sechelt Inlet Rd, and continue for approximately 10 km. Just after crossing the bridge over Grey Creek, turn right onto the Grey Creek Forest Service Road. After about 1 km take the left fork (a memorial marks this major junction) and keep to the main road. After about 7 km, cross a bridge to reach the lower parking lot – with info kiosk and outhouse – at 11 km.

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An often neglected but highly effective training strategy is to race a shorter distance before the big day. No matter how hard you push yourself in training, you’ll be able to run faster in an actual race situation – buoyed by adrenaline and knowing your time will be published. You can also test your race day routine: what to eat, when to warm up, how to drink at aid stations. It’s best to find out now, not April 6th! You don’t even have to travel – try the inaugural Eagles 10k, this Saturday, March 8th right here in Sechelt.

It’s scenic, flat, on smooth dirt road, and a fundraiser for the Chatelech running team. See foolsrun.com/training.htm for details and more tune-up race ideas.

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Living in the far North as we do, it is easy to forget that there is another view of the universe: the Southern sky, just as intriguing, and, from6, 2013 March an astronomical point of view, just as important. On a recent cruise trip south of the Equator, I found myself with The Southern Cross glows adjacent to the Coalsack Nebula – a wonderful sight for a northern the opportunity to strike a visitor. photo Gary Seronik number of heavenly sights off my personal ‘bucket list.’ Zealand – are between mag- Crucis, meanwhile, point to portunity to hunt for MerEven aboard a traveling nitude 0.8 and 2.8, while another bright pair nearby: cury, low in the ESE, and light show, it is possible to Epsilon – included on Aus- Beta and Alpha Centauri. blazing Venus rising just besee several of the most well- tralia’s flag – is 3.6. The dis- Alpha Centauri, a tri-star fore the sun. Mars rises after known objects in the south- tance from Gamma, at the system, is the closest ‘star’ to 10 p.m., followed by Saturn ern celestial hemisphere in a top of the cross, to Alpha at our sun. Adjacent to Crux is after 11 p.m. They also can small patch of sky not much the bottom makes a conve- the dark Coalsack Nebula. be seen in the predawn sky. bigger than a hand-span at nient yardstick for finding All are visible without aid, Jupiter remains the brightest arm’s length. the Large and Small Magel- which makes them the easiest object in the night sky setFinding a relatively dark lanic Clouds. Six ‘yards’ be- kind of astronomical objects ting around 3 corner of the upper deck, I low Alpha places you square- to pack for. They can also be Friday, March 21, meet at was able to easily find – in ly between the two, which seen as far north as Cancun at 8:30 at Pier 17, Davis Bay, a dust-strewn section of the are companion galaxies to certain times of the year. for the Astro Café.

Milky Way – the most fa- the Milky Way. Less bright Back in our own patch of Submitted by Stephen Phillip mous southern constellation: than our home galaxy itself, sky, we will be able to see all Oakes, member Crux, the Southern Cross. they are still easily discerned five naked eye planets this Royal Astronomy Society of The four main stars – fea- in a dark sky, and well worth season. Early-birds with an Canada - Sunshine Coast tured on the flag of New the search. Delta and Beta eagle eye will have the op- www.coastastronomy.ca

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Constant contact keeps work relevant constituents keeps my work relevant and my priorities clear. Last month was typiJohn Weston MP, West Vancouver, cal - meetings with the Sunshine Coast Regional Sunshine Coast , Sea to Sky Country District Sunnycrest Mall Board; Sechelt’s Mayor and Council; SechCellChamber 1210 of Commerce; I join CanadiansSuncoast across elt’s the country in congratulat- Sechelt’s Rotary Club; many ing our Olympic medalists constituents; and the Editor on their incredible perfor- of this paper kept me alive to mance in Sochi. I especially local issues. I also convened think of Whistler-native a conference call on ferry isMarielle Thompson’s Gold sues that provided opportuMedal victory in Women’s nity for mayors, the Regional Ski Cross. Marielle, you are District, and Chamber heads an inspiration for our riding to brief the Federal Minister Marchof6,Transport.

2014 These types of and a role model for everymeetings are key to “shrinkone in Canada!

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our people and Ottawa’s decision-makers.

Last month also saw the introduction of the Canadian Government’s 2014 budget, The Economic Action Plan, on February 11. I applaud our Government’s focus on balancing our Budget by next year. Our voices were expressed through the inclusion in the Budget of many local priorities, including support for search and rescue; funds for fisheries habitat protection; and a big boost on a matter on which I have dedicated considerable work - combatting prescription drug abuse.

Through the budget, search and rescue volunteers Antiques Roadsho on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from a new tax credit requested by me on behalf of land and marine SAR volunteers in 2013, and inspired more recently by the late Tim Jones and his team.

I am fond of the quote attributed to Sir Walter Scott: “the will to do; the soul March to 6, 2 dare”. With the “will to do and the soul to dare”, we can accomplish even greater things, for our riding and for the country. With that in mind, I announced last month that I will seek the Conservative nomination once again for our riding, to be running again in the 2015 Federal election. It is an honour to serve the “most beautiful place on earth” in the Parliament of a country that is the toast of the world.

May we have the will to keep it that way, and the soul to dare to make it even better.

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Gibsons Legion Hall, 747 Gibsons Way LocaLLy owned • LocaLLy produced Keep your dollars on the Sunshine Coast! nouncer, free shuttle buses, low entry fees and friendly volunteers are just some of the features that keep locals and visitors alike coming back year after year.

One interesting change from last year is the start time: 9:17 a.m. (8:17 for walkers). Strange, yes – but there is historical precedent.

The inaugural April Fool’s Day Run was scheduled for 9 a.m. on April 1, 1978 – but race co-founder Fran Berger slept in. According to the newspaper report, the other 18 participants waited around for her until exactly 9:17 a.m. before setting off.

Fast-forward to April 2013, when organizers Teresa and Larry Nightingale, unaware of this detail, jokingly chose 9:17 for a new

start time after some participant feedback on last year’s change from 9:00 to 9:30.

“It was a little too much extra time for ferry travellers to warm up, etc.,” said Teresa. “Everyone was ready to go by 9:15.” Also, some people hadn’t noticed the new time on the website.

“We thought an oddball time would be more memorable, and fit in with the event theme,” said Larry.

Then Teresa checked the race history. “I wasn’t really serious about the 9:17 idea until I read that,” she said.

“Then I knew we HAD to do it.”

Visit www.foolsrun.com for the complete race weekend schedule, and to register as a participant or volunteer.

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The 37th annual BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run, presented by Coast Cable, will see more than 60 runners and walkers hoofing it from Gibsons to Sechelt on Sunday, April 6. Registration fees will increase by $10 March 16; participants are encouraged to register now online at www.foolsrun.com.

Title Sponsor BMO Bank of Montreal returns for a third year, providing generous support in the form of cash, volunteers, souvenir items, volunteer garments, cheering aids and team spirit. BMO the Bear will be back to provide encouragement to participants, and BMO staff will host the final water station at Jack Road.

“We’re excited that BMO will be joining in the fun and frivolity of the BMO April Fool’s Run again,” said Debra Carson, BMO Bank of Montreal Branch Manager in Gibsons. “This is such a popular and scenic run, we just had to be involved again – as volunteers, runners and cheerleaders.”

Coast Cable/Coast TV is also returning with a cash donation plus the usual well-edited 30 minute show from race day footage, to be aired on Channel 11 in the month following the event.

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Tour the universe on March 14 American Astronomical Society President Dr. David J. Helfand will conduct ‘A Grand Tour of the Universe’ at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, Trail and Medusa, Sechelt on Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. This presentation by the Sunshine Coast Chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

introduces participants to the life cycles of stars and the history of the cosmos – replete with colliding galaxies and a fly-through of the universe set to the Blue Danube waltz. This lecture provides one-stop shopping for a comprehensive tour of all of space and time.

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Reminder: open air land clearing burns are prohibited in the District of Sechelt. Open burning is also prohibited on residential properties, except for ceremonial fires, camp fires and burning of garden waste during the period from October 15 to 31 annually. The October burning opportunity is subject to the approval of the Fire Department. For more information or to report suspected violations of the burning prohibition, contact the Bylaw Enforcement Department.

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RegulaR CounCil Meeting Wednesdays, 7:00pm March 19 and April 2 CoMMittee of the Whole Meeting Wednesdays, 1:00pm March 12 and 26 2014 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule can be viewed on Sechelt.ca and is available in print at the District Office.

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Editorial Opinion A couple of clarifications With respect to the referendum, we at The Local Weekly received a number of calls asking if it is legal for the District to spend taxpayer dollars lobbying for a ‘yes’ vote. Our research indicated the following: • Transparency, neutrality and stewardship of the public trust are key principles that underpin the legislative requirements of a referendum. Active citizen engagement and information-sharing are critical to ensuring a fair and balanced referendum.

• Local governments may advertise and communicate information about the proposed bylaw in any manner they see fit including placing radio and newspaper ads, writing internet articles or posting notices throughout the community. Although information-sharing and advertising are permitted as part of a referendum process, councils would need to give careful consideration to the public perception of expending public funds and staff resources to promote a particular viewpoint during the referendum.

• Councils that engage in promotional activities that are seen as biased, will likely face questions from the public about whether or not the referendum process was fair. Local governments’ role is to provide accurate and balanced information about an initiative so that eligible electors can make an informed decision about how to vote.

This policy position will be available soon in the Ministry of Community Sport and Cultural Development publication Alternative Approval Process and Referendum Guides.

With respect to the SCRD’s Round 1 Budget results mentioned in the February 6 issue of The Local, we misread the original press release and in compressing the information, gave the impression that $350,000 was allocated only for Pender Pool capital maintenance. The item should have read as follows: “In community recreation and Pender Pool, the budget committee approved $350,000 for capital maintenance items, and equipment replacements.”

Heather Jeal, Editor

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Get on the bus

recipient of misinformation The BC Ferry Coalition is as he states “In a rare move organizing Sunshine Coast- ALL Councillors voted YES ers and Bowen Islanders to to the initiative” relating to hop on the bus. The Co- the New Funding Option for alition bus will pick up in the WWTF. I could find no such resoluHorseshoe Bay at 7 a.m. on tion of Council even though March 11, arriving in Victoit has been alluded to in severria at 11:30 a.m. in time for al articles in recent weeks. In the start of the Defend Our reality, ALL Councillors did Marine Highways Rally that however vote in favour of taktakes the “Stop the Cuts and ing this New Funding OpListen to the People” message tion to a Referendum.

This is to the Premier’s front lawn at quite different from what Mr. the Legislature. That mesWhite has said and any posage is 1) put the BC Ferries tential retraction would be service cuts and fare increases too late at this time. on hold and begin an honest In the spirit of fairness, more process to find out what ferry important issues that Mr. impacted communities want White should be concerned and need from BC Ferries, about, include the following: and 2) repatriate BC Ferries Was it appropriate to have to more direct governmental to register in order to attend control and direction with the Public Information Meetsubstantially lower fares, beting on this New Funding ter schedules and a clear mandate to act as a vital economic Option? Was it appropriate for the District to spend generator for all BC. The bus will depart Victo- thousands of dollars on proria at 1:45 p.m. and will ar- moting the ‘yes’ perspective? rive back in Horseshoe Bay Should not the District have in time for the the 7:25 p.m. remained neutral, furnished sailing back to Langdale. all the pertinent informaThe cost for a bus seat from tion to the electorate and let Horseshoe Bay to Victoria them decide? Is it right that and back is $40, plus indi- non-impacted, non-users of vidual ferry passenger fares. the sewer system are allowed To reserve a seat please visit to vote on this issue, when it www.bcferrycoalition.com is the Sewer Users only who and follow the links to the are responsible for repaying bus registration form or call the loan? The investing of Ric at 604-741-8330. De- the $5.9 Million of Sewer fend Our Marine Highways Reserves/DCC’S over ten is organized by the BC Ferry years will tie the hands of Coalition and the BC Coastal the next three councils and you will not have the use of Mainland Alliance. those $5.9 Million Reserves/ Jef Keighley, BC Ferry Coalition DCC’S for any new project Misinformation in “Just in the meantime. We cannot do both. Food for thought.

Vote Yes” Letter Vote wisely.

(The Local, Feb. 27) It would appear that Mr. Councillor Mike Shanks, White has been the innocent District of Sechelt 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.

Editorial ‘mean-spirited, ignorant” Shame on you for such a mean-spirited, supercilious, ignorant colonial editorial.

The name [St. Mary’s Hospital] reminds our First Nations survivors of the residential schools, religion imposed by fiat of imported governments and gladly implemented by complicit churches to rewrite the cultural and personal heritage of the natives. The name is a reminder of that and so much more harm done to them, their ancestors and their community. It is a relic of their colonial past, and a reminder of wrong-headed colonial attitudes that, as you demonstrate, are all too alive and well on the Coast as they are elsewhere today.

The band, our neighbours, gave the land on which the hospital complex stands today, to a settler government for the whole community, for a token one dollar because that ‘exchange of value’ was the only way a colonial government could legally accept it, according to law also imported from across the seas.

Had an equally valuable gift of money provided the site, and the gift had come from Mary Whitename or Jimmie Pattison or another of the one per cent of settlers, you would undoubtedly support a belated name change to right a wrong.

No doubt there was token consultation back then, and no doubt contemporary survivors of the indian residential and day schools were given token consultation and perhaps implicit threats or 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 with-

worse by the indian agents of those days. A plaque in the hall would be as disrespectful to the gift and the givers as your editorial.

Wrongs were done. The major gift to establish our community hospital is dishonoured by the current name. The name should be changed, to another of the donor’s choice. End of story.

Henry Hightower , Sechelt

Eelgrass transplant crew returns The Seagrass Conservation Working Group has once again visited eelgrass transplant sites at Halfmoon Bay and Sechelt Inlet to monitor and add to transplant locations. The weather was cold, but clear and sunny, and divers were able to efficiently monitor, and add to, transplant sites.

The hardy volunteers assisted with placing washers on the eelgrass shoots collected by divers, which in turn were planted to augment the existing transplant sites.

Eelgrass is a critically important habitat for many sea creatures, amongst them juvenile salmonids, crabs, and herring, and is also an important source of oxygen and a carbon sink. Many thanks to our volunteers, many of them from the Sunshine Coast Friends of Forage Fish group. If you would like more information on our volunteer Forage Fish sampling, contact dsanford@dccnet.com Dianne Sanford, Sunshine Coast

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Time to clean up garden for spring As winter slowly winds down, many gardeners cannot wait to soak up the springtime sun and get their hands dirty in the garden. Late winter or early spring is a great time to get a head start on the gardening season with a few projects that will open it up ready for new growth.

Winter can be especially harsh on a landscape, and gardens left to the elements are often filled with debris once spring arrives.

Dead leaves, fallen branches, rocks that surfaced during the winter frost, and even garbage that might have blown about in winter winds can all pile up in a garden over a typical winter. Clearing such debris likely won’t take long, but it’s a great first step toward restoring the garden before the time comes to plant and grow the garden once again.

Soil plays a significant role in whether a garden thrives or struggles. Ignoring the soil until a problem arises can turn the upcoming gardening season into a lost opportunity, so test the soil to determine if it has any nutrient or mineral de-

ficiencies. This may require the help of a professional, and tackling it now allows enough time to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of the soil prior to the main growing season.

To check whether it’s time to install new plantings, get your hands dirty.

Reach into the soil and dig out a handful. If the soil quickly crumbles, start preparing for gardening. But if the soil is still clumped together, it needs more time to dry out before prep work can begin.

Edging plant and flower beds with a flat bladedspade or edger designed to cut deep enough so grass roots are severed can be a time-consuming task. Getting a head allows homeowners to spend more

time planting and tending to their gardens once the season hits full swing.

Weeds on the West Coast often survive and thrive through our milder winters. Pull visible weeds now before they bloom and seed, then consider applying a pre-emergent weed preventer, which can stop weeds before they grow. Though such solutions are not always foolproof, they can drastically reduce the likelihood of weed growth.

Though gardeners might not be able to start planting their gardens in late winter or early spring, they can still get outside and take steps to ensure their gardens thrive once planting season begins.

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International Women’s Day

Strong community-builders on Coast In the past 50 years since the second wave of feminism in the 1960s and 70s encouraged women to reach for personal growth, gender diversity in some fields – notably the arts and sciences, medicine and the law – has achieved more balance. But females are still under-represented in the boardroom and in politics (although the percentage of women is slowly increasing).

StatsCan indicates women are more likely to start their own business, and on the Coast we are inspired by the many enterprising women contributing to the economic well-being of our community. Some, like Corin Mullins, CEO of Hapi Foods and creator of Holy Crap cereal, establish businesses with international reach. Others - Realtors, stylists, bakers and lawyers, musicians, film-makers, and teachers in a multitude of disciplines – ensure the Sunshine Coast’s needs are met at home.

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The Coast’s many events and cultural activities are volunteer-driven, and usu-

ally the reins (and whip) are held by women juggling these commitments along with family, work, and other obligations. And in this election year, we salute the women who devote countless hours of personal time as they attend community events, read reports and agendas, and listen to residents’ often-unvarnished opinions: Gibsons Councillors Charlene SanJenko and LeeAnn Johnson, Sechelt Councillors Alice Lutes and Darnelda Siegers, and SCRD Directors Donna Shugar and Lee Turnbull.

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March 7: A Celebration of International Women’s Day at Linwood House, 3144 Linwood Road, Roberts Creek, 5:30 – 8:30pm.Refreshments, entertainment, special prize draws, auction of a one-of-a-kind quilt handmade by Susan Wood. Tickets $25; call Carol Anne, 604-3751977 or Linwood House, 604-740-3757 to reserve.

March 8: “Herstory” – A celebration of stories and achievements of everyday heroines in honour of International Women’s Day. Bring a bag lunch, come and share a story of your personal heroine or just listen. At St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, Sechelt, 11:30am March 8: SC Labour Council International Women’s Day Potluck Supper, Roberts Creek Hall. Doors open: 5pm

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Today, we are inspired by women in science – from Harriet Brooks (who graduated from McGill in 1888 and went on the become Canada’s first woman nuclear physicist) to Roberta Bondar, who in 1992 became the first Canadian female astronaut, and the only one to take Girl Guide cookies into space. We are inspired by women in industry like Mary T. Barra, recently appointed CEO of General Motors, women who helm financial houses like Debra Hewson, president and CEO of Odlum Brown in Vancouver.

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It’s also time for One Straw Society and the Sunshine Coast Seed Saving Collective to host the 10th annual Seedy Saturday at Roberts Creek Hall on Saturday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gardening veterans and ‘newbies’ are invited to come find inspiration, learn from the experts, and purchase locally adapted, open pollinated seeds and seedlings.

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amount of expertise to learn from. There will be four bydonation mini-workshops held during the event on the topics of: Soil Health; Saving Seed; Growing Squash; and Mason Bees. In addition, Dan Jason, founder of Salt Spring Seeds, will be available to answer specific seed questions.

Seedy Saturday also features a live plant sale, large farmers market, kids activities, a food concession, silent auction, raffle and information booths.

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Sechelt Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is looking for new farmers, food vendors and one-of-a-kind temporary vendors for the 2014 season that runs from April 5 to September 27. At our Market our vendors make, bake and grow what they sell. We have a jurying process, so along with an overview of your experience please submit a list of the foods you are thinking of selling or the plants and produce you plan to offer or if you are an artisan, photos of your work if you have them. Please apply to: secheltmarket@gmail.com

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% March 9, 1930 - January 7, 2014 % Brian was born in New Westminster and grew up in Ioco, BC. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a Degree in Library Science. He traveled the world before starting his career at Vancouver Public Library then Simon Fraser University when it opened in 1967. After Brian retired as a Librarian at SFU, he volunteered for many years at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. He resided in North Vancouver and Downtown Vancouver at Thurlow/Davie Street, then a quieter retirement at his beautiful summer waterfront cottage in West Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. He was admired for his cheerful personality and extensive garden of bamboo with other exotic plants at his cottage where he often hosted many unforgettable, fun potlucks attended by friends of the S.C.G.A.L.A@yahoogroups (Collin, Richard, German, Harry, Bill & Gerry and others); the Chinese Garden (Donna, Margaret and Constance, JamesYu, Kathy and others); SFU (Gail Tesch and the team); and old friends (Dree, Margaret Coe, Sam, Len, David Ross, Rob St. Clair & others). In 2007, he moved into The West condominium at Davis Bay, overlooking the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver Island, after which he got married and spent his last six happiest years with Avi & other friends on the Coast (Louise Spence, Wendy, Coroll, Carol Oriley, Pam, Paul, Claus, Frida, Stephanie, the Carols, Josephine & Glen Geary & others), He is survived by his Trinidadian spouse Avinash Dindial; nephews Ron Pare, John & Melva Phillips; niece Karen & John Kroeker & their families. Our beloved Brian F. Phillips will forever be in our hearts and will be missed by his family, old & new friends (Wesley Jenkins, Richard Bentley, Corry Ka Lung Cheung, Brian Brooke & Thomas Mortimer). The family thank the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital and Sechelt Home Support for their kindness and loving support.

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Worksite: outdoor. Travel: travel expenses paid by employer. Other information: we are a floral evergreen wholesaler looking for hard working individuals to pick local salal and other evergreens. Employer: Evergreen Extreme. To apply, email your resume to, evergreenextreme@hotmail.com. **Only resumes emailed to the aforementioned address will be considered. b11

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ous and fulfilling relation- straightforward anymore ships. You are gearing up and it may be difficult to for things to shift in this re- relax or feel at peace. This is gard. Consider that part of an opportune time to clarify and you are en route.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) the deal is linked to shifting your highest ideals. EmoYou are in the mood your perspectives and con- tional self-control is linked to your breath and to exto cover a lot of ground. sequently your approach.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) pressing gratitude for all the With all the planets curThings may not seem so good in your life. rently in retrograde, there may be more twists and turns than usual. Rather This advertisement paid by George Goudie, a concerned citizen. than impatiently force and control, contemplate, communicate, correspond and brainstorm with other key power players.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) It is one thing for the Mayor and Council Decipher what constito spend thousands of tax dollars on this tutes your highest priorities. referendum. It is another thing to tell us These will likely be linked to experiencing harmonihow to vote. Shame on them!

and ideal. A romantic getaway would be timely. Open communications and discussions about the future will match your mood to vent your visions.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) The time has come to be much more deliberate in your actions. By slowing down you can actually do things better or make improvements where needed.

Be aware of tendencies to be too critical of yourself and others. Take deeper breaths Michael and acknowledge achieveO’Connor ments to date. As well, enAstrologer joy more quality time with friends for a while.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) You have probably been It is time to do the next pushing hard these days; meaningful thing with or in now for some downtime. A your life and to get rewarded fresh start in your most infor it. The scope and scale of timate relationships is likely reward depends on you, your stage in life, your circumstance, destiny, attitude and 1000 - employment the choices make. The other big question though is: what help WANTED - generaL is it? Ask with deep sincerity and you will receive.

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Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Secure • Safe • affordable Some cycles are deeper than Nature & Scope of Work others and some more intense Best rates in town. We beat any price!

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• brand new units periencing now. It can perhaps • Development and delivery of programs, services • 24 hour access best be described as a healing and projects that advance the strategic directions journey. A main challenge is to • 7 days a week of the Library. interpret them for what they • Helps coordinate the promotional and public truly are. For best results, comrelations activities of the library.

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Qualifications & Experience Brought to you By Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) • Post-secondary Diploma, Degree or Certificate Cultivating new and in public relations, communications, business or healthier relationships is an public service.

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7. Mistake • Development and delivery of creative outreach Sometimes the best leverage 8. Japanese wrestling methods and programming. is soberly considering the cost 9. Arab chieftain • Establishing professional partnerships in the of perpetuating the old pat10. Condition community.

11. Log home terns. Summon the courage 12. Bestow For a full job description including hours and salary, and to see your blind spots; get 13. Adolescents instructions on how to apply visit gibsons.bc.libraries.coop vertical and get going.

19. Challenges Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) 21. At one time (archaic) Application deadline: March 21, 2014 Creating a healthier 25. Frozen We thank all applicants for their interest however, 26. Connecting point rhythm and flow continonly those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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• Complete a short • Write to ocp@gibsons.ca Questionnaire • Sign upof forthe email notifications Discussion will focus on the need for replacement existing structure, • Complete a more two different options for detailed replacement, the• financial implications of each Visit www.gibsons.ca option, services theGuide new tower could provide, impacts, Discussion watch avisual two minute video! health considerations, location and site design.

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