The Local, December 6, 2012

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RCMP ready for the Holidays

Media shutout

Madeira Park miracle

Police urge drivers to be smart

Arrests in Wilson Creek Forest

Students band together to help a friend

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Canada-Mexico Parliamentary Friendship Group The Positive Story John Weston MP, West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast , Sea to Sky Country

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ur riding was honored last weekend when the Government of Mexico invited me to accompany Canada’s two official representatives to the inauguration of Mexico’s new, young President, Enrique Pena Nieto. Prime Minister Harper chose well in sending GovernorGeneral David Johnston and Diane Ablonczy, our Minister of State for International Affairs.

Two particular cases that I’ve had to deal with as I thrive on working for the people of this riding, partly led me to get elected as

president of the 70-strong Canada-Mexico Parliamentary Friendship Group and to my being in Mexico City.

One case was the distress caused to a Coast family when our government was forced to impose a visa requirement on Mexican Nationals seeking to come to Canada in 2009. The Mexican Nationals, able to arrive visa-free to Canada, became the number one source of unsubstantiated refugee claims. The abuse led to costs in the tens of millions of dollars to Canadians as we footed the bill for legal claims and health and welfare needs of the abusers. The visa system is still in place and we have overhauled the refugee program to cut down on abuses. Last week, Prime Minister Harper expressed

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his desire “in the mid-term” to move away from the visa requirement again as the situation improves.

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From that vantage point, I have urged our government to be mindful of people like those touched by these sto-

human rights and the rule of law in Mexico is not widely known but may be one of our best recent success stories in our foreign affairs.

Mexico’s Government has acknowledged our efforts, most recently during President Pena Nieto’s inauguration ceremonies. I take these as signs that the new Mexican leadership is committed to continue to work with Canada, with our Executive and Legislative Branches, not only on human rights and security issues, but across an array of economic and other issues.

In the words of our Governor General last Saturday in Mexico, “It is very important to Canada and the world that Mexico be successful.” I believe that success is now well underway.

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

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he regional district has a provincial mandate for services to the public, which in some cases are different from those that the local municipalities offer.

SCRD currently has functions for solid-waste management, 911 emergency, recreational centers, parks, water infrastructure, rural fire departments, planning and bylaw enforcement, some docks, and transit. The regional district is not responsible for roads in rural areas and industrial activity in Crown land. Crown land is controlled by the province and, therefore, SCRD does not have the ability to regulate industrial activity or to control illegal dumping.

Municipalities look after their own roads, assisted by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) when Highway 101 runs through them.

In rural areas, ditches, water runoff from roadways,

and snow ploughing in the winter are the responsibility of MOTI. The regional district does not try to build or to maintain a regional liquid-waste plant. It does however, look after large plants in subdivisions that over time have proven that they function properly and meet SCRD standards.

In the rural areas of the Sunshine Coast, some people lack knowledge of SCRD responsibilities.

Some rural residents feel that they are free of the bylaws and requirements of the municipalities from which they have moved.

But this is not so. Building permits are required and building inspection is part of any construction.

Check at SCRD to see if you need a permit for renovations to your house or outbuildings. There was a period when people felt that it was okay to build without a permit and to ask for forgiveness later.

You now put yourself in jeopardy if you build without a permit, as there is a stronger call for SCRD to require the building to be pulled down.

In many instances, the directors and staff at the regional district help lobby other governments on issues presented by residents of the Sunshine Coast; these efforts are sometimes successful and sometimes not. For the past year, there has been a strong lobby on BC Ferries, going as high as the premier for action on reducing fares and maintaining present schedules. There has also been a request to have a regional growth strategy to eliminate conflict around logging on the Coast. Meetings have been held with the premier to try and get satisfaction for the Sechelt Indian Band on their negotiations with the province and to resolve the conflict about private docks in Pender Harbour.

The SCRD was successful in getting University of British Columbia Municipality to pass a resolution to lobby the province for a change in the building code, to ensure that outside lighting fixtures are dark skies compliant.

This lobbying is not in the mandate of the SCRD but is taken on to assist local taxpayers.

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his musical and Christmas-themed event is a fundraiser for the Chatelech Band Hawaii Tour 2013, as well as a collection point for donations to the Elves Club Christmas Hampers. Start at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre on Sunday, December 9 at 9:30am.

There’ll be live music, Christmas goodies, lots of prizes and fun for the entire family. Choose from 5k or 2k routes through the village of Sechelt. Then run,

walk or dance walk your way around.

This is your chance to join the dance-walk craze and show off your moves. If you haven’t heard of dancewalking, check out the video posted on the event website: www.sunshine coastathletics.org/hh5k/.

Online registration remains open until Friday at 9pm. In-person registration and bib pick-up takes place Saturday December 8 at Westland Insurance in Trail Bay Mall, from 12

noon to 2pm. Pre-register and avoid late fees.

Last minute registration and bib pick-up will be available on Sunday at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre from 8:30 to 9:15am.

Donations of non-perishable food and new, unwrapped toys for the Elves Club Christmas hampers will be gratefully accepted at both late registration locations.

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Issues for which directors are requested to lobby, but which are not in the SCRD mandate, include: illegal dumping on Crown land, nuclearfree zones, bringing the troops home from Afghanistan, taxes not for war (SCRD taxes all go to local services), fish ladders or the control of fishing on local lakes, and street lights, which are owned by Hydro. SCRD does have some street lights, but only those that are requested by individual neighbourhoods.

Each request for lobbying outside of SCRD’s mandate requires the board to make resolutions for staff to write detailed reports, and then directors must go through the lengthy process of arranging meetings with provincial or federal elected members or ministry officials. The directors do not address all requests in order to better concentrate on local issues.

Please feel free to contact me either by email or phone on any issue. Cell: 604-741-2427 or glnohr@ dccnet.com.

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Editorial Opinion ‘Tis the season to be jolly… but not stupid

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new message comes into your inbox and thankfully, it’s not a request from the boss to scrap the 60-page proposal you’ve been working on for the last two months.

It’s actually an invite to the annual office Christmas party.

Sounds harmless, right?

But be careful – office Christmas parties are not like other parties. They bring together a group of individuals who work with each other during the day and rarely get together to have fun in the evenings. These unique events definitely have a history of people celebrating like the end of the world is near.

Funny enough, there has been plenty of talk about the end of the world lately, due to the varied interpretations of the Mayan calander, which has been well publicized in the media. The Mayans may not see it this way. To them, their calendar is just coming to an end, which simply means that a new round will begin. The important point here is to have fun this holiday season, but don’t do something you’ll regret later expecting the world will end.

Here is a list of the top 10 things not to do at the staff Christmas party.

1. Be sure to arrive on time with a few other employees.

Being ‘fashionably late’ may give your boss and colleagues the impression that you don’t really care about the party.

2. Save the crass jokes for another time. The boys down at the local pub might find them really funny, but your fellow workers are likely to come from diverse backgrounds and may have a lower level of tolerance for toilet humour.

3. Keep the low-cut dress or that white tuxedo with the Elvis-style collar for parties with your close friends.

4. Do not drink too much alcohol. Know your limits as Christmas parties are like a magnet for embarrassing moments. With social media on the rise, this lesson may be learned the hard way as the video of you landing face-first in the egg nog after trying to rip out some fancy breakdancing move you did 20 years ago, goes viral.

5. Try to avoid being a scrooge. After all, it is a time of giving, so show your generosity and don’t be afraid to donate to the local charity at the event.

6. Avoid trying to pick up your boss’ daughter. Lots of romances take place in the office on TV, but that doesn’t mean you need to try and emulate these professional actors.

7. Don’t walk up to everyone and talk about your recent pay raise or how you deserve one. This is a chance to relax.

Putting pressure on fellow employees can be irritating. Instead, enjoy intelligent conversation and talk about parts of your personal life you’re happy to share.

8. Avoid gossiping and focus on talking about people’s good points. It’s probable that the things you say about other employees will get passed around the room with your name attached to them.

9. Leave your dirty dancing skills at home. Enough said.

10. If you are going to sit on your cell phone all night talking to a friend that’s not at the party, then don’t bother going.

On a more serious note, the police will be out this holiday season watching for party goers who choose to drink and drive. I highly recommend that if you even think you might have a few drinks, please plan ahead. Quite often, if you ask the boss in advance to pay for your taxi or organize a shuttle system, he will thank you for coming up with the idea. The price of losing anyone due to a good Christmas party is tragic. This year, be smart and have lots of fun at the Christmas party, because after all, “ ’Tis the season to be jolly.”

Jim Dorey, Editor

Letters to the Editor – Opinions Drivers medical test each year Recently the Motor Vehicle Branch informed me that I must take and pass a Drivers Medical Test in order to keep my driver’s licence. The cost is $75, payable to Gibsons Medical Associates. Since 2006 it has cost me $217 to keep my licence. I was told the possibility exists that I could be called upon to take a Drivers Medical Test each year at a cost of $75 per year, plus the standard fee of $17 as a senior’s renewal rate in November 2014. I arranged for the test on September 28, 2012. I am very active on the Sunshine Coast daily and require my car, not only for local transportation, but also off-Coast for medical reasons. I reported to the medical clinic and met with the doctor who would conduct the test. I must admit to a certain amount of apprehension at the possibility of failing the test and being without a licence. I passed the vision test and met the requirements of the physical test. Then the doctor mentioned a number of items and I would have to repeat a specific number of them as part of the test.

I do not recall how many I remembered but apparently enough to pass the test. She then asked me to recall ten items normally found in a super market. Even though I do my own shopping, the

stress I was experiencing at the time made it difficult to remember all ten. I left her office secure in the knowledge that I would have my licence for at least another year. The possibility of losing my licence due to the fact that I had trouble with my memory was to say the least, unnerving. There are many drivers on the Sunshine Coast who ‘forget’ to come to a full stop at a stop sign. Those drivers, if apprehended, should be required to take a memory test. The results would probably reduce the number of dangerous drivers on the Coast.

Don Hensler, Gibsons

Alice In Blunderland Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is a satirical critique of monarchal power gone awry. The Red Queen of Hearts, a caricature of Queen Victoria, is foul-tempered and quick to sentence any and all, in advance of a verdict, with the oft repeated command, “Off with their heads!” All who live in Wonderland fear the Red Queen’s retribution.

In Sechelt, Alice in Blunderland is playing itself out with Mayor Henderson in the role of the Red Queen. One year in office Henderson has managed to lose six senior District staffers, with but one of those jobs replaced. These and other legal actions initiated

by the Mayor, have more than consumed the last tax increase, and the bills keep rolling in.

The Red Queen’s latest blunder is the orchestrated removal of Councillor Alice Lutes from her SCRD and Committee responsibilities and the attempt to conceal his rationale under a veil of ‘in camera’ secrecy. Fortunately Alice Lutes, like her storied namesake, stood up to the Red Queen and demanded and has received public disclosure of the allegations against her. They reveal a sordid picture.

On June 1, 2012, Alice emailed an ex-staff member and innocently revealed the apparently confidential fact that of the applicants for the Chief Administrative Officer position ‘not one woman applied’. A transgression thought so egregious that the Red Queen ordered District staff to surreptitiously examine the personal emails of Councilors and contract for legal opinions from two law firms without Council’s prior knowledge or authorization – all on the District’s dime!

Those legal opinions, which are not legal findings, suggested there may have been a technical breach of confidentiality and urged caution on the Mayor and Council as to how to respond to the potential breach. Unfortunately, in Blunderland, there seems to

be but one command ‘Off with their heads!’

Jef Keighley, Halfmoon Bay

The black hole Last week’s Stargazing article stated that the sun will align with the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way at the winter solstice, but that this happens every year. It’s not clear that this statement has any significance, as you can always draw a straight line between two objects in space. Generally speaking, however, this assertion appears to contrast sharply with previously known astronomical phenomena. Quoting from Maya Cosmogenesis: 2012, “Precession is usually tracked with the changing constellations in which the equinox sun rises… during the processional cycle, the equinox and solstice suns periodically line up with the Milky Way… The ecliptic is the path travelled by the sun, moon, and planets through the sky. Twelve constellations lie along the ecliptic, and the sun passes through all twelve during the course of one year. The ecliptic crosses over the Milky Way at a 60 degree angle near the constellation Sagittarius. As such, it forms a cross with the Milky Way, and the ancient Maya called this cosmic cross the Sacred Tree.

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Letters to the Editor The centre of this cosmic cross, that is, right where the ecliptic crosses over the Milky Way, is exactly where the December solstice sun will be in A.D. 2012. This alignment occurs only once in every 25,800 years.”

As “every year” is a slightly more frequent cycle than “every 25,800” years, perhaps there is an astronomer among us who could join the conversation and clarify this apparent discrepancy.

George Kosinski, Gibsons

It’s time to make Sechelt safe The Committee of the Whole meeting I attended and spoke at on November 28 was a shining example of the lack of communication between levels of government who are supposedly working together on an issue.

I was the spokesperson for a group that has been trying, since April 2011, to have traps banned in our municipality after a dog was caught in a leg-hold trap here while walking with its owner.

Recently, despite extensive input from constituents demanding a no-trapping bylaw, council decided not to pass one. Instead, they acted upon recommendations from the Fur Institute of Canada (which wholly supports trapping) that

Sechelt be a ‘test case’ and work with the provincial government to ‘create an urban wildlife strategy.’

The District office had informed me that on November 28, there would be a teleconference with Andrew Wilson, Director of Fish and Wildlife, to discuss this plan. One of our group had spoken on the phone to Mr. Wilson’s secretary and had been assured that if Mr. Wilson was unable to be online to hear our delegation, she would do so.

I gave my presentation.

Neither Mr. Wilson nor his secretary was on-line.

When there are two delegations speaking on the same issue, it seems like common courtesy and common sense for each delegation to hear what the other has to say.

Only after I had finished, did Mayor Henderson place the call and a rather bewildered Mr. Wilson came on saying that he knew nothing about the issue. Mayor Henderson awkwardly said that there had obviously been some “miscommunication.” It looks more like there had been no communication, or if there had been, the provincial government is obviously not interested in the project.

So while this fiasco drags on, please be aware that if you are enjoying the outdoors in Sechelt, you, your

child, your family dog, are at risk of stepping into hidden traps. Our current council does not seem interested in ensuring public safety.

Cecilia Ohm-Eriksen, Sechelt

The kettle is on Did you know that the Salvation Army succeeded in raising $57,000 last year from the Christmas Kettles?

This money funds 1,800 visits to the food bank, 11,272 visits to the bread and produce line, 4,050 hot lunches, the extreme weather emergency shelter and so many more community programs; with 100 per cent of the money raised at the kettles going directly to funding services locally on the Coast.

This year the campaign started on Thursday, November 15 and will run until Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24.

With over 700 shifts to fill, the Salvation Army needs every bit of help it can get. If this is something you are interested in, please contact the office at 604-8863680, or email kettlecam paign@eastlink.ca Suzanne Senger, Sunshine Coast

Property pitfalls I moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2001. I work as a carpenter / landscaper and

have been an avid mountain bike trail builder for 10 years in Roberts Creek.

With family help I purchased my 5.8 acre, heavily sloped and wooded property in 2007. The property had been a rental property for 10 years and was in serious need of repair. I immediately began renovations to bring the property up to better standards.

The years 2008 and 2009 saw the beginning of ‘property price correction.’

In short order I found myself with a property that was not worth what I had paid for it.

In 2009, my neighbour immediately behind me subdivided their property. I attended their public meeting and there was no opposition to their application.

Shortly after that, I applied to subdivide my property into two equal-sized lots.

My plan was that I would sell the existing house and lot and develop the new lower lot.

I began my application process in May 2010. To this end I have met with my neighbours. All of my neighbours (plus other community members) after discussion have signed my letter of support. In total so far I have 47 signed letters of support.

Because my property is in the ALR (Agricultural Land

Reserve) I had to submit my application to the ALC (Agricultural Land Commission). In July 2012, the ALC approved my subdivision application.

I met with the Roberts Creek Advisory Planning Committee in October, 2012. They voted in support of my application, 4 to 1.

In addition to the signed support I have offered two covenants that would be attached to the properties.

These covenants would restrict the development to one new house, not exceeding 3,000 square feet.

In addition to the covenants, at the suggestion of our August, 2012 SCRD staff report, I offered a ‘Community Benefit’ of $5,000 donation to any community charity as well as 100 hours of labour from me to any community garden or parks project here in Roberts Creek.

Meanwhile I cannot get approval.

Another property of higher farmland value in Roberts Creek has been approved for subdivision in 2012.

I met the Roberts Creek Area Director in late October and was told that I should go ahead with my plan ‘B.’ My plan ‘B’ is to develop the property along ALC comments as a hobby farm.

A nice property for a wealthier family who would enjoy low property taxes and need room for horses and llamas.

The way the process works, each rural area has a director and the rural directors form the Planning Development Committee (PDC) and they vote. In informal talks with the chair of the PDC I was told not to bother him as he was voting along side the director for Roberts Creek. I have attempted to meet with two other PDC members and have been told similar things.

This means that one person basically makes these choices.

The removal of this mature, five acre forest will help to offset my losses through timber sales and new access to views of the Georgia Strait.

However, I will feel like the butcher of Leek Road.

I enjoy the habitat as it is.

I have been a vegetarian for over 20 years and this scenario offends me.

I am on the low side of the highway and my property on Leek Road is twice as big – or bigger than most of the neighbours.

In the mean time, years are ticking by fo r me and the housing market is not showing any signs of rebounding.

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RCMP will be writing up their naughty and nice list The Sunshine Coast RCMP encourage the public to call 911 to report suspected impaired drivers. Provide police dispatchers with the licence plate, vehicle description and the reason you suspect the driver is impaired.

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xpect to see the Sunshine Coast RCMP out in force over this holiday season, ensuring the roads are safe. Police are urging drivers to plan ahead for a safe ride home - arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, use transit or call a sober friend for a ride.

During last years holiday season, the Sunshine Coast RCMP removed 24 impaired drivers from the roadway.

Impaired drivers face immediate penalties, which can include vehicle impoundment, licence suspension and fines and fees ranging from $600 to $4000.

It’s important to know that refusing to blow results in the same consequences as impaired driving, including having the interlock device installed on the vehicle, and taking the expensive Responsible Driver Program.

The province estimates

104 lives have been saved since the immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) system took effect in September 2010.

That’s based on a drop from an average of 114 impaired fatalities prior to the new rules to 66 in the first full year of the IRP program and 58 in the second year.

Provincial government officials say the initiative has drastically changed British Columbian attitudes to drinking and getting behind the wheel.

“As you drive home late at night, the car coming toward you is far less likely to be piloted by an impaired driver than at any time in recent years,” Justice Minister Shirley Bond said. She said BC is so far averaging a 46 per cent drop in drunk driving fatalities — better than a target of 35 per cent set in 2010 in honour

of impaired driving victim Alexa Middelaer.

The new approach has also meant a major shift away from criminal prosecution of suspected impaired drivers, which consumes much police investigation and court time.

A June survey of drivers in five communities (Vancouver, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George and Saanich)

found the lowest levels of drinking and driving ever recorded in a series of similar surveys dating back to 1995.

Nearly 60 per cent fewer drivers who agreed to be tested for the survey were at or over the 0.08 criminal blood-alcohol level than in past years, and there was a 44 per cent drop in those who tested in the warn range above 0.05.

Drivers aged 25 to 54 were most likely to say their behaviour has changed due to the new sanctions and those under 25 were most likely to say they never drink and drive.

The tests found no drivers aged 16 to 18 who had been drinking, which is thought to be a benefit of BC’s graduated licensing system that restricts nov-

ice and learners to a zero blood alcohol content.

The Sunshine Coast RCMP encourages the public to call 911 to report suspected impaired drivers. Provide police dispatchers with the licence plate, vehicle description and the reason you suspect the driver is impaired.

Submitted by Cst. Ashley Taylor, Sunshine Coast RCMP

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) A busy pace continues A dynamic learning curve and you are covering a lot of continues and the lessons are ground. Yet spurred on by coming from all angles, some various ambitions and per- unexpected. The time is right haps a host of duties you are to flirt with new possibilities. willing to do what you must. The tried and true, at least in May thoughts about how some areas, is beginning to

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Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) A pioneering mood is lingering. You have been seeking new answers, insights and leads. Now you may have to contend with deciphering which ones are the best. The likely answer is: those that stand to reach furthest into the future. The best choices usually involve a tight weave between health and a genuine sense of service, which is truly a privilege to render.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) You are in the mood to enter new territory. Yet, you may feel both called within and without. To reconcile this conflict consider the famous lyrics, ‘you gotta get in to get out’. Listening to your inner voice and heeding its urgings is the ageless wisdom.

Be extra careful of excessive logic now. To trust your feelings, acknowledge them and feel your silent truth.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) The returns for many of your past efforts are rolling in now. Hopefully they are the kind you want. You may feel the need for some time out to manage the flow effectively.

Be deliberate and concise with your communications, unless the exchange is deep, sincere and valuable. Your ability to make fine distinctions now is at a peak, make the most of it.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) You are in the mood to cut loose, get away, break free. A creative diversion might help.

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As the loggers came to work, they were met by the demonstrators who were pleading for the Community Forest group to re-evaluate whether there may be other cutblocks that could be logged instead of this particular one.

Armed with a Supreme Court Injunction, the Community Forest representative, Dave Lasser contacted

the RCMP and quickly, a number of RCMP vehicles where on site. Demonstrators were given ten minutes to leave, or be arrested. Having recently drawn media attention from Vancouver, many decided it was worth the effort to be arrested in order to draw more attention to this delicate ecosystem. All media, including both local newspapers and radio personnel, were shut out of the site, so the only information was coming from the cameras and recordings captured by the demonstrators. RCMP have promised a press release, but as of Tuesday at 3pm, none had been provided.

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One demonstrator did mention that the police were kind but firm in their stance, as they were only doing their job.

After most of the demonstrators were released on Monday evening, residents of the Sunshine Coast planned to meet peacefully outside the District of Sechelt office. Just under 100 people gathered at 10am Tuesday morning to draw more attention to this situation.

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There seems to be a loosening of etiquette levels around

this sometimes hard to suppress topic. There are varying thoughts on this theme.

Some adhere to the “better to belch and die in shame than squelch the belch and die in pain” school of thought. Then there’s the old school saying “better an empty house than a poor tenant.” These would be the same people today that would likely yell out “ship ahoy” upon their audible social indiscretion. More basically they would ascribe to the proclamation technique by yelling out “I farted” while raising their hand and hopefully repeating the performance for emphasis.

Of course there’s always blaming the dog, which can become awkward after the dog has passed away but the habit hasn’t. The correct re-

sponse however is to quietly say “excuse me” and carry on.

Table manners! Don’t get me started. Does anyone train their children around a dinner table anymore? These are not antiquated out of fashion notions. It should be considered a basic part of a persons education; as important as knowing your multiplication tables.

You can always incorporate my mothers tactics and keep a jabbing fork at the ready for offending elbows on the table. Sometimes education can be painful, but I can guarantee none of my siblings rest their elbows there.

Unfortunately, the only thing you can do is to look the other way and make different guest choices for the next dinner party.

A Christmas miracle in Madeira Park T

Vital Link Award recipient Karen Apolzer and BCAS Sea-toSky/Sunshine Coast Superintendent Richard Chick.

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hree Sechelt residents, who helped save the lives of strangers were recognized

by BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) in a ceremony at St. Mary’s Hospital. The three received BCAS Vital Link awards for their CPR efforts during a medical emergency.

In August, Ryan Kunce followed the instructions provided over the phone by BCAS Emergency Medical Dispatcher Brian Sarling to perform CPR on a man who had collapsed while Ryan was working at the man’s home.

“That day will be forever in my mind,” said Ryan.

Also in August, Karen Apolzer performed CPR on a woman who collapsed on the beach in Sandy Hook. Karen said, “I’m so happy to have

contributed to saving a life.

CPR is a vital skill for everyone to know.”

In June, Chad Gibson was driving a friend to hospital, and had just parked when the friend went into cardiac arrest.

Chad performed CPR until paramedics arrived. “Being able to help another person is an incredible opportunity,” said Chad. “And having a good outcome for that person makes it all worthwhile.”

“You never know when or where a life-threatening emergency might happen – knowing CPR is a vital skill to have so that you too can help someone in need, just like Ryan, Karen and Chad did,” said Minister of Health Margaret MacDiarmid. “Thank you and congratulations to all three.”

eaching a kids’ art class through the Pender Harbour Community School for kids from Grades three to six, most of whom attend Madeira Park Elementary School, has provided me with an opportunity to realize how kind children can be.

Since September, the class has been making things to sell at the Serendipity Christmas Craft Fair.

When we discussed what we would do if we made some profit, the kids came up with the idea to donate it to Isla Silvey, a girl in their school who has been away from school much of the time due to extreme illness. Isla also needs to go to Wisconsin for treatment.

Isla had wished for an iPad to help her keep up with her school work and to be able to FaceTime with her classmates.

As it happened, they made $400. They decided to donate $100 to the Serendipity Preschool as it was a fundraiser for the preschool and then they gave $300 to Isla. The next morning, I texted Isla’s mother and told her we

(above) Art class in Madeira Park raised funds for their classmate, Isla. (below) Principal Krangle presenting their gift to Isla.

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had made some artwork for Isla and that she could stop by the school to pick it up.

The principal, Mr. Krangle, was informed and he said “Well, that’s about half way to earning an iPad. I will match your money.” So, between the staff of Madeira Park Elementary School and my art kids, we had enough for the iPad. The school held a special assembly to present the iPad and the kids were ecstatic with excitement and pride.

Submitted by Patti Soos

10 The Local - Thursday, December 6, 2012

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED Halfmoon Bay has new Elves Club 1049

PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION (FUNDS, GOODS OR TIME).

COME JOIN IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON!

The Elves Club (inc 1972) is a non-profit, volunteer organization who raise and collect funds, non-perishable food stuffs, along with gifts, to pack Christmas hampers for distribution to the needy on the Sunshine Coast (Port Mellon to Egmont) area. Last year over 760 registered hampers were delivered!

Dec. 4: Lunch for Toy Event at Blackfish Pub Dec. 8 • 2pm to 9pm: Telethon at Gibsons Heritage Theatre Send pledges in to: PO Box 1107, or drop off at the depot Dec. 8: cut-off date for applications Hampers made up: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Christian Life Church, 730 School Rd., Gibsons Dec. 13: Boxes made up (afternoon & evening) Dec. 14 (Fri.): hampers packed (all day) Dec. 15 (Sat.): hampers delivered (morning) Clean up Church

GIBSONS: Depot open NOW Sunnycrest Mall, across from SuperValu Phone 604-886-7743 Drop off Box: Bank of Montreal SECHELT: Trail Bay Mall, Bank of Montreal, Gilligans, Pastimes (monetary only) MADEIRA (PENDER HARBOUR): Sunshine Coast Credit Union

ELVES CLUB APPLICATION FORM FOR CHRISTMAS HAMPER

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APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER SAT. DECEMBER 8, 2012 TO:

Elves Club Christmas Hamper: Box 1107 Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V0 Applications can also be emailed to tjeanne@eastlink.ca or hovers@eastlink.ca Please note: Hamper Recipients are asked to have someone home between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 noon on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 as this is the day the hampers will be delivered.

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esidents in Halfmoon SCRD Board Chair and Bay (Area B) will Halfmoon Bay Director. “It soon be able to take their will simplify the process of disputes related to minor dealing with tickets in terms bylaw infractions to an of ease of payment and the independent adjudicator Daec. 6, 2012 process to challenge them. working outside the tradi- As well it will result in sigtional courtroom. This is a nificant cost savings for the pilot project that will run SCRD.” from November 22, 2012 The adjudication systo December 31, 2013 tem saves time and money and thereafter depending and makes efficient use of on its success. court resources, as it elimi“The bylaw enforce- nates the roles of court and ment process is a progres- court registries in the adsive step for Halfmoon Bay ministration and hearing residents,” says Garry Nohr, of these disputes.

Another unique aspect of the system is that each local government determines what bylaws they want covered. In Halfmoon Bay, the SCRD will enforce its water rates and regulations, ports, dog regulation and impounding, building, noise control, and zoning bylaw offences more efficiently and effectively.

“Joining this system allows us to serve the needs of our community the best way possible and with the least cost.” says Nohr.

Secret Santa fundraiser T

he Sunshine Coast Secret Santa Group (SCSS) has a board that presently consists of nine members from the community. The group was started by three of these members in 2011 when they became aware of three local families who were in need. The purpose is to expand on the hamper services already operating on the Coast by providing large personalized hampers to a select group of anonymous families in need who were nominated by Canadian the community.

Tire 1049 Last year, several thousand dollars in donations were raised from the community for just a few families in a very short time.

This year the aim is to raise ten times that amount so that more families in need can be helped.

2012 Join the causeDec. for 6, a picture with Santa on Saturday, December 15 between 1-3pm at Haley GM in Wilson Creek. Please see the website below for details on ways that you can help. www.sunshinecoastsecret santa.com

Market update for November Real Estate Tips Kenan MacKenzie Sunshine Coast Real Estate News

Detached listings There are 533 current detached listings and 450 sales year-to-dates. The current market’s hot price range is between $301,000 and $400,000, with the 138 of the sales occurring in this price range. With the current pace of sales this represents a 13 month supply of listings. Comparing the previous year’s detached sales,

in 2011 for the same time period we had 440 sales.

Attached Listing There are 148 current attached listings and 85 sales year-to-date. With the current pace of sales this represents a 19-month supply of listings. Comparing the previous year’s attached sales, in 2011 for the same time period, we had 89 sales.

Land listing There are 373 bare land listing and 61 sales year-todates. With the current pace of sales this represents a 65-month supply. Comparing the previous year’s bare land sales, in 2011 for the

same time period we had 75 sales. I still feel this is great area for investment some of the lot prices will not cover the cost of servicing the lot.

We are seeing some seasonal softness in the market and I would not be overly alarmed if in the next year we should see some improvement in overall confidence. The baby boomers who dreamed of early retirement till the stock market crash of 2008 are still working but they will start retiring and taking advantage of the excellent home prices on the Sunshine Coast soon.

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Rhodos in bloom - photo by Regan Southcott

Elphinstone forest - photo by Nicholas Meyer

Habitat fundraiser a great success Wendy is Back!

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Local Food & Drink Karen Peterson

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Beef Wellington

Jumbo prawns

Meyer lemon desert

Arugula salad

Taylor Fladgate vintage port

his past Friday was a wonderful wine/food paired meal fundraiser at the Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club for Habitat for Humanity. Funds were being raised to support H for H’s Sunshine Coast Village in Wilson Creek. Ed Hill entertained the room as he auctioned art and various donated prizes. In fact, over $17,000 was donated by the guests and everyone had a great deal of fun while doing so. Table seven challenged the rest of the tables to purchase an entire house-full of doors in Habitat’s ‘donate a door’ project. Enough doors were donated to outfit half of the twelve new homes being planned for the Sunshine Coast Village.

The Habitat Harvest Menu was a seven-course meal planned by wine steward Jacquelin George and SCGC’s Jackie Coombs.

Caviar Northern Divine local sturgeon caviar Hard-boiled egg, sweet onion, toast rounds Cuvee Jean-Louis Blanc e Blancs Brut Crisp and dry, green apple notes.

Nice value priced bubbly.

Jumbo prawns wrapped in prosciutto 2010 Mission Hill Sauvignon Blanc Citrus fruit subtle Oak spice LDB $14.99 Arugula salad with goat cheese, strawberries, candied pecans 2011 Saxon Leon Millot Rosé Roses, raspberry, candy, beautiful long finish This is a really lovely rosé that has sold out from this Summerland Winery Beef Wellington au jus with potato 2009 Koyle Reserva Cabernet Savignon Beef Borscht that rivaled Thanksgiving homemade authentic borscht!

High praise.

2010 Mark West Pinot Noir Raspberries, liquorish, mineral very fruit forward for a Pinot Noir $19.99 Meyer Lemon Desert 2010 Errazuiriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Tropical fruit and red grapefruit. Dry to medium sweetness, lingering finish without being cloying. Would benefit nicely from more time down.

Paired perfectly with custard. $15.99 (375ml) LDB Chocolate 2007 Taylor Fladgate Late Bottle Vintage Port What can I say…. Taylors, chocolate? Match made in heaven. $24.99 LDB

Prohibition from the producer’s perspective L

awless is a film set in the early 30’s in Franklin County, Virginia, and based on the historical novel The Wettest County in the World, by Matt Bondurant, grandson of our three

protagonists, the infamous Bondurant brothers, who were colourful and notorious bootleggers. It is about prohibition but set up from the producer’s perspective.

The movie is about violent times and reflects that, but it is also beautifully atmospheric. Sets and costumes

are richly detailed and the landscape gorgeous. Tom Hardy stands out as the laconic older brother to the feisty but naive Shia Lebeouf. The women, played

by Mia Wasikowska and Jessica Chastain, also add their strength of character. Yes, it is at times very violent, but

there is also comedy and sweet romance woven in.

The director and most of the actors are Australian or British which gives the picture a bit of a different feel than Hollywood standard, and frankly, it’s a just a good story about a real family.

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