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decision not to hold a Legislative Session this fall, MLA’s are spending more time in their home ridings, visiting people associated with their critic portfolio throughout British Columbia.

Recently I’ve attended many events and activities on the Sunshine Coast.

The Safe Harbour picnic at Willingdon Beach in Powell River was a great success. This was the first Pride picnic held in Powell River. Many friends and supporters of the LGTB community

came out on a sunny day etables, and watched the to showcase Powell River’s awards ceremony for local diversity. photographers. After pullEmployees past and ing raffle tickets, I snuck present came to a day of out before the Upper Suncelebrations at the Catalyst shine Coast was ascribed Mill in Powell River, which the nickname “Arbutus celebrated its 100 year an- Coast” in an unsanctioned niversary. Recently emerg- contest. ing from creditor protecI had meetings with tion, Catalyst produces the constituents and organipaper used for the fastest- zations covering topics as selling paperback in his- diverse as funding for Artory, Fifty Shades of Grey, rowhead, ferries, fisheries which has sold over 40 protection, medical marimillion copies. juana, private moorages, The Tetrahedron Out- the Sunshine Coast Comdoor Club’s 25 anniversary munity Forest, Day Road was celebrated at Roberts logging, the Office of the Creek Hall, where mem- Superintendent of Motor bers and supporters shared Vehicles, WCB, Disability a potluck and recognized pensions, aggregate operathose who had dedicated tions, recycling, and Site C so much of their time to dam project. promoting the enjoyment Correspondence with and respect of our nearby constituents has covered wilderness. topics including highway The Pender Harbour maintenance, childcare, Fall Faire was very enjoy- income assistance, smart able. I milked an artificial meters, Community LivDriftwood Players cow; are there no real cows ing BC, the proposed Mending Fences 1042 in Pender Harbour? I also sinking of the Annapolis viewed the prize-winning off Gambier Island, Drivebaked goods and veg- Able, issues in Bountiful,

and the Burnco aggregate proposal in Howe Sound.

I have had the pleasure of attending the Annual General Meetings of the Sunshine Coast Tourism Association and the Powell River Association for Community Living, the opening of the first Habitat home in Wilson Creek, and a forum in Victoria on the issue of cannabis reform.

I attended the 26 year anniversary of Sechelt SelfGovernment where two historians who had documented and tape-recorded stories from Elders as long ago as the early 1970’s.

They were honoured in a blanket ceremony in front of members of the Nation.

At the Union of BC Municipalities, I attended meetings with local elected officials and various Ministers to cover topics including the Gibsons Aquatic Centre, illegal dumping of household waste, forestry activities on Mount Elphinstone, and the pro-

posed Freda Creek power project proposed by the City of Powell River and the Sliammon Nation.

The first Parliamentary Talkback episode will be this coming Thursday the 18 of October at 7pm. I will be speaking at the BC Association of Social Workers on a Social Justice panel named Strength in Social Action in a few weeks.

Both the Upper and Lower Sunshine Coast offices continue to receive requests for assistance from constituents who are having difficulties with programs and policies of Provincial jurisdiction. I welcome comments and suggestions from constituents; it is important for me to hear how Provincial responsibilities can be managed to better reflect the concerns of British Columbians. To contact me, please call Kim Tournat at 604 741 0792 or email nicholas.simons.mla@leg. bc.ca

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Rather than export unprocessed product overseas at great environmental risk, Canada should encourage building domestic refining capacity to send the refined product to North American markets and create thousands of family supporting jobs here. Canada could also encourage the development of renewable energy technologies and improved energy efficiency in transportation and building science, creating yet more jobs. We could become a true world leader in this emerging market.

It would be nice to see an end to massive subsidies for profitable fossil

fuel producers. In short, Canada should use our wealth and our acumen to build an economy for the future.

On Wednesday, October 24 concerned citizens across 85 BC communities will come together to Defend Our Coast! Sunshine Coasters will gather in Davis Bay from 11:30 am to 1:30pm along 1,540 feet of the highway from Bay to Davis Bay Roads to tell our federal and provincial politicians how we feel about the proposed pipelines. Join in with your spirit, your signs and be part of an historic Youtube video.

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he more British Co- wards of 1,540 feet long, lumbians learn about and have a two-mile turnOct. 18, 2012 the proposed Enbridge ing radius and take 5 miles Northern Gateway pipe- to stop. Kinder Morgan line to Kitimat and the envisions using somewhat Kinder Morgan pipeline smaller, but still unwieldy to Burnaby, the less they Suezmax tankers up to like them.

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Both pipelines have to Current spill containcross BC’s rugged and ment and cleanup techfrequently unstable land- nologies are ineffective in scape to fill supertankers fast moving rivers and turthat would have to navi- bulent seas. Unlike congate our beautiful but of- ventional crude, which ten treacherous coastline, floats, bitumen is very particularly troublesome thick and heavier than in northern winter seas. water and must be diluted Both pipelines would with lighter petroleum transport diluted bitumen products to be piped. The (dilbit) from Alberta’s tar dilutent is highly toxic sands to tidewater for and begins to evaporate shipment overseas. The immediately following a supertankers to service spill, creating toxic clouds Kitimat, called Very Large as the bitumen sinks beCrude Carriers are up- low the surface and flows

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international filmmakers, including Bjorn Enga, Velcrow Ripper and Nicolas Teichrob. The event featured several videos containing images of red balloons, while the band played on a stage filled with over 100 of the same. It was a stunning visual, and the original

songs tied in lyrically and sonically to the theme. For those who missed it, both the opening dance performance Fire and Ice and the Big Screen Day Dream will be featured on Coast Cable channel 11 on Monday, October 22, and Wednesday October 24 at 8pm.

Children should know how to call 9-1-1 The mother of a fouryear-old child faints. The child is the only other person at home. He calls 9-1-1. Paramedics take the mother to hospital. She recovers and rejoins her family. Such a simple scenario that could have gone so wrong.

Brad Mitchell of BC Ambulance Service was the charge dispatcher on duty several months ago when the call described above came in. While the child had called 9-1-1, he didn’t know his address.

“Teaching your child to call 9-1-1 and to know their home address is one

of the most important things you can do to help keep you and your loved ones safe at home,” said Mitchell.

“Even very young children can learn to call 9-11,” said Dr. Michal Fedeles, manager, learning design for BCAS. “Start with the basics when your child is three or four; role-play some simple scenarios with your child – ‘Mom can’t get up from the floor and there’s no one else around’ -- without actually calling 9-1-1. Revisit the issue every year, as your child becomes more mature and aware of his or her sur-

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It’s also a good idea to let a child know the kinds of questions to expect when they call 9-1-1. “Dispatchers will ask where you are calling from, what’s your address, if the person you’re calling about is awake,” said Mitchell.

Parents or childcare providers should also be sure to stress that the child not hang up on the call.

Dispatchers will stay connected with the child until paramedics arrive; they can be a calming influence for the child as well as provide instructions for caring for the patient.

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Editorial Opinion Being uncomfortable is the main ingredient to creative thinking From Richard Branson to the late Steve Jobs, we have all heard tales of entrepreneurship mastery. One thing that always seems to come up is their ability to look at the world differently and think outside the box.

It sounds easy, but there are systems in place in order to keep the steady flow of regular life intact. Creative thinking demands that you place yourself in uncomfortable positions. This can be scary or even physically harmful depending on the scenario.

Two of my old friends from university, Derrick “Dooder” Gallivan and James “Jamoe” Coleman, both seemed to possess this skill, but enabled it differently.

Dooder was brought up outside New York City in suburban Connecticut and loved tennis, running, singing, and generally making people laugh. He was a powerful and strong-minded young man who was never afraid to speak his mind. He was a friend of many including Mother Earth.

Quite often he would look into global issues, assimilate details from many sources, and quickly come up with thoughtful and unique solutions. I can remember sitting around the farmhouse kitchen table, drinking tea and realizing that he had developed the ability to think creatively and analytically at the same time. I believe by using reasoning that is not immediately obvious and involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using only traditional step-by-step logic, he was able to come up with unconventional yet impressive concepts.

And when did he do his best thinking? It often occurred while he was off running on a cold dark night with his Walkman (the old school IPod) turned up loud. He would come jogging back into the farmhouse and eagerly lay out solutions to the world’s problems.

Jamoe on the other hand, grew up in North Hatley next to Lake Massiwippi. This village has a population of about 750 and is primarily an Anglophone enclave nestled amongst the Eastern Townships in the Province of Quebec. It has always been known for being a popular summer resort town and a haven for famous artisans and galleries. Jamoe must have picked up on this while growing up there, as he became a fantastic painter and an ever better musician.

He had a sedentary nature and a fascinating ability to quiet the world around him while he came up with new ideas. Whether it was a quick poem, a funky rhythm, or an interesting and catchy guitar line, Jamoe was one of a kind in his ability to convey feelings through artistic endeavors. He could watch a sunset, sit down with his instrument and literally create a song that would invoke an understanding of what it felt like to watch that sun dip below the horizon.

Sadly, both Jamoe and Dooder passed away in a car accident on an icy road in Nova Scotia ten years ago this week. Although they are missed by many, their spirit seems to shine on brightly. Many of their old friends still connect and discuss just how much of an impact these two had on their lives and how important it is to implement the lessons learned. Take a moment for yourself this weekend and remember someone that you knew who has moved on from this life. Try and remember not only what they did, but how they did things and it will help you in more ways than you thought possible.

-Jim Dorey Editor

Letters to the Editor – Opinions Lifestyle change I am writing in response to Mayor John Henderson’s article “Keeping people and jobs - on the Coast”.

I applaud the Mayor for recommending people to encourage their employers to use the Internet to work remotely. My family recently helped stem the tide of people moving off coast when we moved from Coquitlam to Sechelt as part of a lifestyle change.

My wife and I each come from small communities, and we had always thought to return there one day – to raise our children away from the busy city life. We are pleased that we have finally been able to make this dream a reality and are working hard to stay here as productive members of our new community.

My wife works for one of the largest insurance companies in Canada. Her role has always been home based with some travel within the city helping people coordinate their return to work after accidents or illness. She requested and was quickly accommodated by her employer to work remotely from outside the city with the agreement that she will travel to Vancouver a couple times per month.

It’s interesting to note that her company is more than 100 years-old and is still largely paper based. However, they are also very forward

thinking and very supportive of their staff. They also know how to track progress to ensure their employees are working effectively, even if they are not in the office.

Given my wife’s success getting support from her company, I had hoped my company would be able to accommodate working remotely also, especially given that I worked for a hightech telecommunications company. Since we have high-speed Internet service, I had already worked very effectively from the Sunshine Coast. I had also worked at the ferry terminal and on the ferry itself, since both have WiFi service available.

All my interactions with my co-workers were easily facilitated via online video, chat and email. Communication was never an issue as all I needed was my company-supplied laptop and the Internet. My actual engineering work was also effectively supported remotely via the company VPN. I can report that this all worked very well given a fast connect regardless of physical distance from the office.

For my part, I contacted my manager to see if working remotely would be feasible, offering to come into the office a couple times a month and supply my own equipment. Unfortunately, after he consulted with his

the Public Comment Period for the Narrows Inlet Hydro Holdings Corporation. At the door, I was greeted by the Environmental Assessment person, who gave me a slick brochure about the process. People are invited to send in letters but there was no way to leave a comment at the event. Rather, you can fill out an on-line form at www.eao.gov.bc.ca or fax 250 356 7440 or mail EAO, PO Box 9426 Stn Prov. Govt, Victoria, BC. V8W 9VA by Oct 27 2012.

The room was set up with various displays about how the project will unfold. I asked why the proponents were talking like it was already decided. I thought we were going through a process to see if setting up five different hydro electric projects on five different streams up Narrows Inlet was a good idea.

In the projects own executive summary the proponent repeatedly acknowledges that “there is uncertainty, that habitat use information is not available. Impacts are poorly understood or unknown and there is a low degree of confidence in the limited data collected on habitat and fish presence.”

So before we grant licenses to private corporations using the five creeks to sell power to BC Hydro Let’s do a complete study and our neighbours to the On Saturday I attended (Letters continued on page 5) manager he came back with the answer of “No” and the rationale that this “would set a precedent that our company was not ready to support”. Truthfully I had fully expected that answer and was already prepared to resign. Although they are still a young company, I could see that my management relied on its employees to be present in the office. I expect the managers were fearful that they would lose control of their people if they were not able to see them working in their cubicles. Sadly, I expect this is likely true at many companies.

So I had to quit my job to make our move a reality.

Despite this I am optimistic that I will be able to find employment in the high-tech world that will allow me to work from our new home on the Sunshine Coast. After twenty years working in the telecommunications industry, I can attest that the technology is mature and ready to be used in this way.

All that is required is for companies to take the leap and let their staff show them it can be done. For companies that do, I believe it will help them to attract talent, build loyalty and increase productivity.

Scott Evenson, Sunshine Coast

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The Local - Thursday, October 18, 2012 5 (Letters continued from page 4) south, let’s slow up the process and do a complete study of what is happening in that ecosystem and then if it seems worth the financial benefits to the people of BC, design the project to have the least amount of environmental impact.

As Joni Mitchell would say, “don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone.

They paved paradise…”

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The Elixir of Love A friend of mine, lucky lady, goes to New York’s Metropolitan Opera once a year. She was there Saturday, October 13 listening to a sparkling performance of Gaetano Donnizetti’s comic opera L’Elisir d’Amore, The Elixir of Love. Goodness knows how much her ticket cost, but for about $20 you can enjoy it via satellite transmission on the big screen at our very own Raven’s Cry Theatre as part of The Met Live in HD

Series.

Anna Netrebeko the Met’s sexy, Russian, star soprano sang admirably in the role of Adina, a wealthy female farmer. American lyric tenor Matthew Polenzani was her peasant lover; Pavorotti sang no better, and didn’t look as good either. Polish baritone Mariusz Kwecien was resplendent as the conceited army officer contending for Adina; and basso Asessandro Maestri was larger than life singing the rollicking quack doctor whose elixir in reality is cheap Bordeaux wine. Delightful!

This is the first in the sixth season of The Met: Live in HD. There will be six more before Christmas. Next up is Guiseppe Verdi’s Otello, perhaps the most intensely dramatic of all the maestro’s operas. It is based on one of Shakespeare’s tragedies. Interestingly the play itself will be presented next year. The Raven’s Cry Theatre also produces several stage plays from London’s National Theatre and so on. Show times can be confirmed at

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The Smart Meter debate The technology market offers a choice between two kinds of smart meters. There is the relatively benign variety, which transmits its data over land lines, and then there is the other kind - the type of smart meter that BC Hydro is imposing on British Columbians. It includes an embedded microwaveemitting, wireless communication transmitter (the Microwave Device).

On May 31, 2011, the World Health Organization recognized that radiofrequency electromagnetic fields are a Class 2B possible human cancer risk.

The emissions generated by the Microwave Device fall under this classification of emissions and risk.

Why are we being exposed to this risk and who is behind it? BC Hydro is, for all its purposes, an agent of the government and its powers may be exercised

only as an agent of the government.

The imposition of a microwave transmitter in our homes by a government agent strikes an Orwellian tone; it violates the sanctity of the home and is inconsistent with the very nature of a free society. In a world full of toxic chemicals and radiation, the home is the last place of refuge, a zone of autonomous control and free choice. It is a private place where the state should not be imposing itself or its devices.

This is about freedom of choice. Given the existing concerns regarding the risk to health and safety by these Microwave Devices, we decline to have them at our homes and we prohibit you from entering our properties for the purpose of installing such devices.

You assert your contractual right to access to your equipment. We concede that you may continue to access our properties for the purpose of reading our present analogue meters. If

an analogue meter needs replacement, you may replace it with another analogue meter. Our problem is not with what you are accessing - it is what you are seeking to leave behind. Your right of access does not go so far so as to entitle you to install a device that continuously generates toxic radiation.

Neither does the Clean Energy Act give you that entitlement. In fact, that legislation does not require, authorize, or even mention the Microwave Devices or their functional capabilities. You admit that the benign land-line variety of smart meter would fulfill the communication and transmission functionality requirements as prescribed by the CEA, but you continue to impose the toxic Microwave Device on BC residents against our explicit objection. You abuse your power by continuing with installations despite the fact that the interpretation of the Clean Energy Act is a matter currently before the British Columbia Court of

Appeal.

We say NO to your entry onto our lands for the purpose of installing Microwave Devices. You have responded by threatening to cut off our power, but British Columbians will not accede to the strong arm of the state as exercised through the unilateral and coercive actions of BC Hydro. In our view, neither will the Courts.

Citizens for Safe Technology Letters to the Editor are welcome on any topic of local or general interest.

Opinions expressed are those of the writers; publication does not imply endorsement by the newspaper. Letters are preferred by e-mail, however typewritten or legibly handwritten are acceptable. 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 localeditor@telus.net, or drop off at 5758 Cowrie St,, Sechelt, or mail to PO Box 494, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0. Deadline is Monday at noon.

3rd Annual Sunshine Coast Art Crawl Continued from front page The 3rd Annual Sunshine Coast Art Crawl kicks off this Friday evening and runs all weekend long. It offers access to 110 galleries and art studios, representing over 275 different artists in total from Langdale to Lund.

People travel from across BC, Washington State and beyond to enjoy this incredible amalgamation of diverse artistry.

Attendees or Crawlers as they have been referred to, can enjoy this weekend as it not only gives them a chance to see some worldclass works of art, but also provides them with the rare opportunity to meet the artists and personally experience how their

studios are run.

Crawlers are invited to take a scenic drive along the Sunshine Coast, stopping at the wonderful community hubs closest to their starting point; Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Madeira Park and Powell River to grab a map and passport.

“The best thing about the Art Crawl is getting to see where artists work...where they draw their inspiration and learn just a little bit about their process”, says Celia Robben, President of Sunshine Coast Tourism.

This 3-day event will dazzle your cultural senses with demonstrations, receptions and performances. The success of the Art Crawl has put a spotlight on the arts community on the Sunshine Coast. To offer the partici-

pating artists greater exposure the annual Art Crawl Online Art Auction is back.

All artists in the 2012 Sunshine Coast Art Crawl have been given the opportunity to submit artwork into the Online Art Auction. The participating artists include Jan Poynter, Creek Clayworks, Louise LeFebvre, Karin Birch and more.

Visit www.32auctions.com/ artcrawl2012 to get started.

Bidding will close on October 19 at 10 pm.

The Coast Cultural Alliance (CCA) and the Sunshine Coast Credit Union are pleased to announce the third annual Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, October 19-21, 2012 Details on the event are available at www.sunshine coastartcrawl.com

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ainted beef, and no hockey! How can a redblooded Canuck get through this Autumn? The answer has come to Driftwood Players’ production of Norm Foster’s Mending Fences, where you face both issues with some wry laughter, and a gentle tear or two of understanding.

Harry, a 60-something year old farmer in Saskatchewan is somewhat embittered by the loss of his beef herd to Mad Cow, and a failed marriage. He passes his days with odd jobs around town, and with a sweet but noncommittal relationship with his neighbour, Gin. Along comes Drew, his now 30 year old son who he

hasn’t seen for 13 years, and who has run into relationship problems of his own.

The sarcastic banter between these two comes to a head when they are pressured by Gin to play together in the Winter Carnival hockey tournament. Needless to say, things don’t turn out as expected, and Gin has to referee more than a few high sticks and low blows between the two.

Norm Foster is Canada’s master of relationship humour and pathos, as Sunshine Coast theatregoers are aware from recent productions of his Melville Boys and The Foursome at the Heritage Playhouse. In this play, he

has the actors jump through three generations of these three characters to reveal the causes, and ultimately the healing of their relationships.

Mending Fences runs at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons from October 17 to 27. This is a shorter than usual run for Driftwood so don’t miss out, get your tickets before they’re gone. Tickets are available at Gaia Fair Trade and Laedeli Gifts in Gibsons, and at the Sechelt Visitor Information Office.

A 20 percent discount is being offered for groups of 8 or more, and these group tickets must be ordered by phoning Pat at 604-886-2543.

Gone bananas The second film in this fall’s Green Film Series is Big Boys Gone Bananas.

It’s the true story about a Swedish filmmaker, a banana corporation, dirty tricks, lawsuits, manipulation and the price of free speech. The date of the showing has been changed to Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 pm to accommodate the Defend Our Coast initiative in Victoria. It is being screened at The Gibsons Heritage Playhouse.

What are big corporations capable of in order to protect their brands?

Swedish filmmaker Fredrik Gertten’s 2009 film “Bananas!” recounts the story of a lawsuit on behalf of twelve Nicaraguan banana workers versus the Dole Food Company in a ground-breaking legal

battle for their use of a banned pesticide that was known to cause sterility.

The film was selected to appear at the Los Angeles Film Festival.

But then Gertten gets a strange message: the festival removes Bananas! from competition. Then a scathing article appears in the Los Angeles Business Journal about the film, and Gertten subsequently receives a letter from Dole’s attorney threatening him with legal action. Gertten captures the entire process in Big Boys Gone Bananas - from DOLE attacking the producers with a defamation lawsuit, bullying scare tactics, to media control and PR-spin. This personal film reveals precisely how a multinational will stop at nothing to get its way.

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Even freedom of speech is at stake.

As Dole’s PR company puts it, “It is easier to cope with a bad conscience than a bad reputation”.

A discussion about citizen journalism and breaking corporate control of media will follow the film led by Beverly Saunders, editor of Sustainable Coast Magazine. The Gibsons Green Team and Sustainable Coast Magazine in collaboration with the Sunshine Coast Film Society (SCFS) are presenting the Green Film Series.

The Green Film series is dedicated to using film as a tool for community engagement on environmental and sustainability issues.

More information can be found on the SCFS website at www.scfs.ca.

Ticket reservations are available online at www. greenfilms.ca.

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Sept. 20, 2012 Tip of the Week: Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21 The recent New Moon Despite some very real in Libra, which occurred challenges and the stresses on October 15 is signifi- that accompany them, cant for a variety of reasons. opportunities have been Most importantly, it is the knocking. Your ability to first one with both Saturn recognize these openings and the Lunar North Node and to answer them is imin Scorpio and Mercury is portant now. Sometimes there as well. Every Luna- what are mostly required are tion Cycle anchors key seed shifts of perception and atthemes. These may be seen titude. This is an expansive as the small cycles against time for you and the stress the backdrop of much larg- factor that accompanies it is er ones. Yet, every brick in part of the price. the wall serves its own spe- Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) cial purpose. Further, some Shifts and changes close such bricks are that much to home are linked to the more important than others need to establish more baland constitute key corner ance and harmony. This has stones, crucial to other de- probably been keeping you velopments.Gibsons This is one of 1042 Legion quite busy with a populated those. The fact that before ‘to do’ list. You would like to the next New Moon, the feel more confident about it U.S. Presidential Election all, but it may not be so easy. will be decided is a good Broadening your scope and example, due to the degree accessing some inspiration of influence the U.S. has on will help. Meanwhile, folthe rest of the world. The low through patiently and exact degree of the New do the work.

Moon is 22 Libra 32 and Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) this hosts within itOct. a link 18, to 2012 Attending to a varied the Sign of Cancer. At best, spectrum of responsibilithis signifies a genuine state ties continues. These are crossword 1042 of empathyClaytons and concern progressively centering on for others. There are also home and family. At worst, indications that this is the some deep old fears are begermination phase of new ing stirred. Running away attributes, attitudes and will not help but controlqualities linked to humanity ling an overactive imagigenuinely feeling more like nation will. Actually, it is a unified family, perhaps the task of laying claim to more than ever before. latent talents, gifts or treaAries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) sures that is giving rise to 2012 A cycle of signifiOct. cant18, this anxiety. See the light change has begun for every- through the clouds. one, not least of all you. This Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) may already be apparent. If Strengthening your founnot, it will likely be so very dation is a current theme. soon. Giving in to this pro- This implies refining and cess is ideal and a good way improving towards increasnow is to do some research ing your confidence. Renoto gain more insight. A re- vations close to home are cent activation of relation- likely, yet these could also ship themes may be trigger- manifest simply as cleaning your determination. ing and beautifying. Call it Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) an inside job for the sake of Changes in your overall outer expansion. Advancing lifestyle continue as a cen- in your public and profestral theme. Adventurous is sional life is featured. an apt term. You may simLibra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) ply be covering a lot of bases Asserting some pioneeramid a faster pace. Travel is ing initiatives is a current a distinct possibility, as is an theme. Fortunately, your

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Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Some significant new developments of late are gaining your attention and mobilizing your ambitions. A clear sense of direction and diligence is required. Though your focus is sharp, your direction may not be so clear.

So, this is your main task; a strategic plan will likely help. A learning curve is implied. Avoid excess and establish a steady stride.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Some new developments in your career and/or public life have begun. These are leading you to push to achieve new ground. An increase in social activity is featured. Gathering new tools, skills and/or techniques is important. At deeper levels, the time has come to refine certain habitual activities, attitudes and priorities. Call it a graduation process.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) The recent New Moon has seeded some new momentums in your status quo. It is time to gain the recognition and rewards you feel you have earned.

Returns are scheduled to come in now, so you may not have to push so hard.

Hopefully your efforts have been integral and diligent.

Yet sometimes the needs of the many clearly outweigh those of the few, like now.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) You are beginning to see the clear, bright light of a new day. It may be very early, but it is certain. Recognizing that the rewards implied emphasize what you will give more than what you may receive is significant. To genuinely feel that it is a privilege to serve and to diligently earn the position, title, credential and confidence to do so is a corner stone to true success.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Playtime is drawing to a close for this round.

Hopefully, you have taken the opportunity to engage.

Now is the time to get back to work. A deepening of your attitude and changes in some of your priorities and behaviour patterns is June 7, 2012 part of this plot. Th e work therefore includes breaking any negative habits and replacing them with better ones.

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BC SPCA to lay Whistler Sled Dogs to rest T

he 56 sled dogs at the heart of a tragic animal cruelty case will be laid to rest on November 2 at the BC SPCA’s pet cemetery near Penticton.

The discovery of the mass killing at a Whistler-based sled dog tour company in 2011 sparked international outrage and launched the largest animal cruelty investigation in BC SPCA history. Last year the BC SPCA prepared a file for Crown counsel with more than a thousand pages of evidence against Bob Fawcett, the former general manager of Howling Dog Tours. He pleaded guilty to the charges in August 2012 and will be sentenced in late November.

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ment officer for the BC SPCA, says the remains of the animals were handled with the utmost respect during the investigation.

“Unfortunately it was necessary to exhume the bodies from the mass grave

in order to gather the forensic evidence needed to submit charges, but we were always very aware of our responsibility to treat the remains of the dogs with great care. This was a heartbreaking case, but

now that a guilty plea has been rendered and justice is being served we hope that these beautiful animals can now finally rest in peace.”

She says the SPCA chose its pet cemetery near Penticton as the final resting place for the animals because of the beauty of the area and because the story touched people from around the province. “This wasn’t just a Whistler story.

It was a story that touched the hearts of every person across B.C. who loves animals.”

Anyone wishing to pay their respects to the Whistler dogs is invited to post a message in memory of the slain dogs at facebook. com/bcspca or via twitter at #WhistlerSledDogs.

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his past week I had a client of mine tell me that he was considering buying a home with a friend, my first reaction was to tell him a definite no. I have seen more than one friend and family combination end badly.

An increasing number of people are considering joint ownership. Such a transaction can make sense, as it can help those who may not have been able to afford a home on their own. It can even strengthen the friendship if the right precautions are taken.

But the opposite could happen as well. Friends can feud over the most trivial of things, placing

the long-term housing investment at risk.

Here are some tips for surviving co-ownership with a friend.

1. Be sure before agreeing to this life-altering decision that all parties are willing to disclose their financial information, agree upon the type of home and location they are after, and are truly comfortable with living with one another.

2. Consult with a lawyer: A contract between the parties is vital, as is listing each person’s name on the title and the mortgage papers. The percentage of ownership must be clearly stated in the contract, including details of each person’s share of the down payment and the way in which mortgage payments will be divided.

This sets the stage for deciding each one’s share upon sale. If one party will occupy the residence

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set it up as a rental with an agreed amount between the parties 3. Get pre-approved for a mortgage: Mortgage companies aren’t always thrilled with lending to two unmarried or unrelated people. Odds are those buying a home will need to jointly qualify as co-borrowers on a single mortgage in order to purchase a property held in tenancy in common or joint tenancy.

4. Understand each other’s wants and needs: House options, mortgage rates and contract terms will be contingent on each individual’s credit history, financial health and both short-term and long-term obligations, so it is smart to discuss all of this ahead of time. During the househunting stage, the friends may have different ideas on what they are looking for, so it’s always a smart

idea to sit down and list the most important features to each and figure out what each is willing to give up.

5. Have an exit strategy. Jobs can change or a surprising romance could evolve where marriage will soon be in the picture. What happens to the house then? This is something that should be agreed upon before the house is bought.

Once everything is agreed to and a mortgage commitment is in hand, things still aren’t easy. It’s hard enough finding the perfect home, but to have to find the perfect home for two is even tougher.

Friendships can stand the test of housing issues, so don’t be scared off; just make sure that when buying any real estate with friends that you don’t let the friendship cloud your judgment.

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The ICBC Clerk I reports to the ICBC Agent and will be required to perform all duties set forth in the job description.

In addition to the regular shift (15 hours), the ICBC Clerk I will be required to provide sick & holiday relief.

Shifts will range from 15 – 37.5 hours per week.

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VICTORIA - Changes to a provincial regulation banning youth under the age of 18 from ultraviolet (UV) tanning are now in force to reduce the chances of developing skin cancer later in life.

Effective October 15, businesses that fail to post the required sign informing the public of the ban, or who violate the ban by unlawfully permitting minors to use their indoor tanning equipment without a prescription, will face

All applications are welcome; however, we are able to reply only to those selected for an interview.

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a fine of $345 for each offence.

Under the Public Health Act, changes to the provincial regulated activities regulation ban the use of commercial UV indoor tanning beds by youth under the age of 18, unless they have a medical prescription for a condition such as psoriasis that requires ultraviolet light treatment. This announcement follows the government’s commitment in March to ban youth from indoor tanning.

The March 20, 2012, tanning bed ban announcement followed the release of a report compiled by an Indoor Tanning Working Group. The report was issued to provide recommendations and options.

The working group was established following the Capital Regional District’s 2011 bylaw that banned minors under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning beds. A number of requests for a provincewide ban were received, including a resolution from the Union of BC Municipalities.

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The report released by the Indoor Tanning Working Group included the recommendation of implementing a ban for youth under the age of 18 years from using commercial UV indoor tanning equipment without a medical prescription.

The World Health Organization has found that indoor tanning before the age of 35 raises the risk of melanoma by 75 per cent.

Melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer.

In Canada, the incidence rates of melanoma are rising every year. Overall, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada, and yet it is also one of the most preventable.

In 2012, the BC Cancer Agency estimates that 966 British Columbians will be diagnosed with melanoma and 150 will die of it. One in 69 females and one in 56 males is expected to develop melanoma during their lifetime. One in 413 females and one in 284 males is expected to die of melanoma.

Trivia night at Senior’s Centre Once again this popular evening of trivia, snacks, refreshments and lots of prizes is back. It will be held Saturday October 20 at the Seniors Activity Date: 18, 2012 Centre inOct. Sechelt.

Trivia night is a fundraiser for spay and neuter, and all money raised goes to charity. Last years’ grant recipients were Happy Cat Haven and Pawprints Animal Rescue, two Sunshine Coast charities working hard to stem the tide of homeless pets. Once again the response from our local merchants and businesses has been overwhelming, and we thank them for

their support. As a result we have table sponsors, round sponsors, raffle prizes, door prizes, mini-game prizes and of course, prizes for the winning teams.

Get together your team of eight, or come and join a team at the event.

Doors open at 6:15 pm; trivia begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available at Quality Garden & Pet, Shanti Gifts, All for Pets and 101 Office Supply.

For more info check us out on Facebook at www. facebook.com/pages/ Trivia-Night-Fall-2012 or email us at hchtrivia@ gmail.com.

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Working Together to Build Our Communities®

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS YEAR’S OPEN HOUSE A HUGE SUCCESS! SPECIAL THANKS TO The Rotary Club Pastimes Rent It Canada Claytons Heritage Family Market Maycon (Burtnick) & Rob McCourt Gilligan’s Pub (use of popcorn machine) Eco Safe & Salish Soils Patton Coffee & Vending Grayco Disposal Jacqueline Samson Pedestrian Reflectors In-tents Rental Sechelt Iron Sechelt School Bus Suncoast Security Cathy Verge Kathy Needham Bonniebrook Carrie Caldwell

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Welcome to the dark side

spells. What fun! I also have to nod to the classics like Twin Peaks, Outer Limits & of course my favourite, the Twilight Zone Wow, I’m only halfway through the list I made. I’m not sure what this says about our society in general, but maybe it’s a fun way to look at our collective dark side.

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he creep & creature factor of Halloween is not limited to October. There are some excellent TV series now that give us hours and hours of year-round satisfaction in the realm of ghoules and

ghosties. In fact, it’s a bit of a trend: Grimm, Once Upon A Time, and American Horror Story (for which Jessica Lange won an Emmy), have all released their 1st seasons on DVD. Then of course there is The Walking Dead, which has turned so many of us into zombie fans, my-

self included. Believe me, oh reluctant ones, this series is all about good writing and well-developed characters.

Supernatural, now has seven seasons on DVD with no sign of ending, and the British Being Human is complete in 3 seasons, easily viewed by Halloween. Todd & The Book Of Pure Evil is a cool take on high-school geeks with a Book of Satanic

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inding wine this good with age on it in our local LDB store is a treat.

This wine is a tad pricey but it may be worth forgoing a couple of coffees out this week. Believe me, you will be happy you did. This gorgeous rich Aussie spends two full years on American and French Oak. The nose will knock you clean off your horse. I was watching old westerns this weekend. It’s intense black fruit, cracked pepper with cedar flavours mellow into rich chocolate current cassis with a lingering finish of perfectly balanced tannins. The colour is so dark and inky it almost

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