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he most popular names for babies born in British Columbia in 2011 were Dec. Liam13,and 2012 Emma, according to the annual report from the British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency. The most widely selected names for boys were Liam, Ethan, Mason, Lucas and Benjamin. The top five names for girls were Emma, Olivia, fair So- 1101 Coastal Wedding phia, Ava and Chloe. In 2011, there were a total of 43,991 births in BC, up from 43,670 in 2010. “I am proud to call British Columbia home and so are more and more people,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid. “The number of births in Jan. 4 2013 British Columbia is growing and British Columbians also enjoy the longest life expectancy in Canada, in 2011, or at rate of 2.7 with life expectancy of 82 per thousand, not counting migration. years old.” The report also states the Life expectancy in Brittotal number of deaths in ish Columbia is the highB.C. in 2011 was 31,776, est in Canada at 82 years up from 31,151 in 2010. for 2007-11, up from Th e leading cause of death 81.7 for 2006-10. The was cancer. The oldest provincial population also person to die in British grew naturally by 12,215
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hat appears to be the brightest star in the evening sky is in fact the planet Jupiter sitting in the constellation Taurus, located high above the eastern horizon after sunset. Brace a pair of binoculars against the side of the house or a fence and see if you can see any of its 4 brightest moons. Look above Jupiter to find the Pleiades or seven sisters, a small cluster of stars with a distinct pattern that finds them often confused with the little dipper. The little dipper is in fact in Ursa Minor, a constellation farther to the north. Naked eye viewing of the Pleiades is often used to gauge the clarity of ones eyes. How many individual stars can
your eyes discern? Written references to the Pleiades go back as far as 4000 years ago where they were first mentioned in ancient Chinese texts. Later references include a famous 19th century poem by Lord Tennyson, who uttered: “Many a night I saw the Pleiads, rising thro’ the mellow shade, Glitter like a swarm of fireflies tangled in a silver braid.” Below Jupiter lies yet another conspicuous companion. Its the bright star ‘Aldebaran.’ You can tell for sure you have found it by its color as this star appears bright red to the human eye. Compared to our own star, the Sun, Aldebaran is huge, at 40 times our sun’s diameter. In the latter stages of its life and having exhausted most of its supply of hy-
drogen, Aldeberen is but a remnant of its former self. Down but not beaten, Aldebaran awaits its fate as an eventual Supernova, an event that will far exceed its former glory as it goes out with a cosmic bang. The Royal astronomical society meets at the Sechelt Arts Center Friday January 11, at 7:30 pm. This is the clubs annual invitation to the public to bring your old or new telescopes to the meeting and members will assist you on how to set them up and use them correctly. In conjunction with the event, club member , Adrian Payne, will demonstrate how optics work and perform on his homemade optical light bench! These events are free to attend. Be sure to check the club out at www. coastastronomy.ca Submitted
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Editorial Opinion
Resolutions are fun to talk about but setting goals is the way to go!
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he holidays were great, and as everyone cleans up and gets back into their regular routines, it’s a perfect time to take advantage of the new year with some new beginnings for yourself. New Year’s resolutions are what most people talk about on New Years Eve and they appear to be a great way to motivate and push people towards things like eating better, saving money, getting more physically active, and generally becoming a better person. The problem is that these resolutions have been proven to have a small level of success. For some reason the whole idea of resolutions just seems flawed from the start; why is this? In fact most of these promises to ourselves are just too ridiculous. Resolutions do not succeed most of the time because of the lack of thought that goes into them. As the new year starts, they are just something to do because the person next to you decided to set a resolution and you thought you would join in on the fun. As it turns out, there is usually little to no accountability or timetable for these weak promises. The more successful approach is to work on setting a goal. Goals are not just things you mention four glasses of champagne later on New Year’s Eve. To set goals, one must take the time to reflect on their life circumstances, for this to be successful in any way. If you’re really trying to enact change in your life, it’s probably best to take a look at how to set a reasonable and attainable goal. There just might be more to it than you think. So, first look at your own circumstances and decide what you feel would help contribute to a more positive and happy life for you and your family. Second, set just one goal. Trying to set 5 or 6 goals can be overwhelming and just because it’s a new year, doesn’t mean there will magically be more hours in the day. It’s been estimated that your chances of success are around 80 percent if you just set one goal. Try to accomplish two goals at the same time and you’re chances of success drop down to about 20 percent for each goal. Thirdly the goal must have tight parametres. “I want to tone up my arms” isn’t good enough. Exactly what kind of shape do you want to be in? Exactly how much weight do you want to lose? You have to be more specific and the goal has to be measurable. There should be a number attached to your goal. To make your goal better defined also means setting a timeline to it. Remember to be realistic with the timeline. Unless you are unlucky enough to be selected to participate on The Biggest Loser (TV program), losing a large amount of weight in a short time period is not realistic. Finally, you must put your goal down in writing. I like the physical nature of using pen on paper, as it feels more real than just typing it into my phone or laptop. I heard it said once that if it’s not written down it’s not a goal, just a wish or a dream. So get out a piece of paper, write down your goal in detail, and post it in a place where you will see it everyday. Don’t be afraid to tell any friends or family about your goal, as it usually helps apply a bit of pressure and accountability to the task at hand. Overall the new year is a perfect opportunity to make some positive changes to your life. Goals are not easy to follow through with, so prime yourself with the knowledge that you will have some struggling moments to overcome in trying to keep your dream alive. Set yourself up by going one day at a time and don’t look at how hard it will be to keep it up all year. Once you have changed your routine, the goal you set will become easier to attain, and your happiness and well-being will follow suit. Have a healthy, happy and very prosperous new year. Jim Dorey, Editor
Letters to the Editor – Opinions An expensive glass of orange juice
I purchased two cans of frozen orange juice from a local grocery store. The next morning, my daughter, husband and friend had a glass of orange juice upon rising. Within an hour, they were very ill. My daughter was rushed to the hospital as she was violently sick. She was visiting from Alberta for the weekend and was too ill to return home as planned and had to catch a later flight which cost her $1000. She was a lactating mother and the dehydration caused her milk to dry up. My husband was equally as sick and both of them were not functioning fully
for at least a week. I approached the store where I purchased the orange juice at as the date on the can was four months past the selling date, on both cans. I completed the necessary forms requesting some compensation for this horrific experience, i.e. my daughter’s airplane ticket reimbursed. The response I received from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency stated that the onus is on the consumer to check all dates before purchasing a product. By law, the store cannot be held responsible for selling out of date products. This conjures many questions as to the moral
or ethical responsibility of our local stores. How difficult would it be to have the shelf stockers check dates on perishable foods or would that cut into their profits too much? As consumers, please be careful what you purchase. I believe we should demand our local stores take responsibility for selling potential lethal food. Carol G, Sunshine Coast
Making a sober decision The statement “If you drink, don’t drive” has been around for a long time. I think it would be more thoughtful if it was worded thusly: “If you are planning to drive, don’t drink”. Whether the drinker is
an alcoholic or a so-called social drinker, she/he generally drinks alcohol to alter his/her state of consciousness. Once taking a drink of alcohol, the drinker’s state of consciousness is usually altered to the point where she/he often believes they are at least among the best/ safest drivers when on the road. If a person is going to drive a vehicle, then BEFORE she/he has a drink, chances that the decision NOT to drink BEFORE driving will be made with a clear mind, not influenced by alcohol. Making the decision to drive AFTER having a drink puts the general public and the driver at risk. Donald Hensler, Gibsons
Street trees seek adoptive homes in Sechelt S
echelt residents can apply to have a free street tree installed in front of their property through the ‘Adopt a Street Tree’ program. In 2012, Sechelt planted over 80 trees under this partnership program. A total of $10,000 is being contributed in 2013 by Tree Canada and BC Hydro for the purchase of trees. Sechelt will contribute a similar amount to cover tree installation labour and program administration. Completed adoption applications are available on www.sechelt.ca and must
be received by March 15, 2013. Residents can select from over 30 species of trees to adopt. As trees will be planted on District road allowances, height limitations may restrict choices for some locations. Staff will work with residents to find the best available tree for the location. Residents will be responsible for watering trees that they adopt. To get a good start, a healthy tree needs at least 3 to 5 gallons of water twice a week for the first two years. Additional watering during
hot, dry periods and in subsequent years may be necessary. “Establishing tree planting programs is one of the goals of Sechelt’s Urban Forestry Plan. With the help of our Street Tree program partners, we look forward to working with our residents to create a greener, healthier and more beautiful community,” said Sechelt Mayor John Henderson. For more information contact Connie Jordison, Communications Manager. Submitted
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Real estate market update for the year of 2012 Real Estate Tips Kenan MacKenzie Sunshine Coast Real Estate News
Detached listings There are 421 current detached listings and 462 sales year ending 2012. The current market’s hot price range is between $301,000 and $400,000, with 141 of the sales occurring in this price range. Comparing the previous year’s detached sales, in 2011 for the same time period we had 452 sales.
2012 finished off with 10 more sales than 2011 and I believe that 2013 will be an improvement on 2012. Attached Listing There are 141 current attached listings and 88 sales year ending 2012. 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 94 sales. Attached listing represents strata unit apartments, condos and townhouses. So 2012 was not as good for attached sales. We finished
with six less sales than the previous year. We do see a corresponding sales ratio to detached sales, quite often as the detached sales increase so do the attached sales. The reason is as we get older we downsize from the family home to an apartment. If we cannot sell the family home then we cannot buy the other, so we just get more families living in our paradise Land listing There are 323 bare land listing and 62 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 76 sales. I still feel this is great area for investment some of the lot prices will not cover the cost of servicing the lot. In my opinion we are going to see some improvements in the market next year and with construction costs down, this leads to great opportunities. The market was a little better for detached sales in 2012 on the Sunshine Coast than 2011. The de-
tached sales for the year by price zero to 300,000, with 102 sales; $301,000 to $400,000 with 141 sales; $401,000 to $500,000 with 95 sales; $501,000 to $600,000 with 50 sales; $601,000 to $700,000 with 24 sales, $701,000 to $800,000 with 18 sales; $801,000 to $900,000 with 11 sales, $901,000. $1,000,000 with six sales and over a million there were 15 sales So 2012 was not a stellar year and we can see by the numbers that if you were selling a home
below $400,000, your chances of selling were a lot higher. The question has come up that the average price on the Sunshine Coast has not come down from the highs of 2007/2008 that much. Why? The simple answer is that people are buying what they can afford and the average may not have come down much but a buyer is getting a lot more for their money. 2013 will be a better year. We will see the equity markets improving and some better headlines.
Hard times bring rise to Canadian philanthropy Biggest event so far this year!
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As Canadians work at improving their own lives, they also strive to help the less fortunate. According to a recent report by BMO Harris Private Banking, charitable giving is on the rise in Canada. Almost 79 per cent of Canadians made a charitable donation in 2012, up from 68 per cent in 2011, and the average amount they gave has increased from $487 in 2011 to $557 this year. Interestingly, the average amounts of annual giving tend to increase with age. According to a Statistics Canada 2010 report, people aged 75 and older made average annual donations of $725, compared with $431 for those in the 35 to 44 range and $143 for those from 15 to 24. The BMO report also found that 45 per cent of Canadians donate on an ad hoc basis rather than having a specific strategy for giving. These donors should consider planned philanthropy as it can benefit both themselves and the charities. One example is the gifting of publicly listed securities, such as stock, bonds, and mutual funds to registered charities. A donor who
sells the shares of appreciated securities, and then donates the cash, is taxed on capital gains. However, if that person donates those shares directly, the charity issues a tax receipt based on the fair market value of the securities. The donor gets full value for a tax credit without the imposition of capital gains taxes. Efficient philanthropy can also be accomplished with RSPs where the donor names a charity as beneficiary of their registered plan. On death, the balance of the registered plan transfers directly to the charity and the estate receives a tax credit for the value on disposition. This can offset the tax on final income and effectively bypass probate fees. Flexibility is another advantage. The donor controls the RSP and, should circumstances necessitate a change, a new beneficiary can be designated. Insurance provides other options. In one, the donor purchases an annuity and a life insurance policy. The income stream from the annuity payments is used to fund the premiums on the life insurance, where the char-
ity is the named beneficiary. The donor benefits because the charity issues tax receipts for the premiums. At death, the charity benefits because it receives the proceeds from the life insurance policy taxfree. Charitable Giving or Donor Advised Funds are popular. These funds set up an endowment wherein the donor makes an irrevocable contribution of cash and other assets that are invested to maximize the worth of the donation and increase its value. Investors can set grant recommendations and choose which registered charities receive donations. In return they are provided with an immediate tax benefit that can be carried forward up to five years, and a philanthropic legacy continuing into the future. Philanthropy integrated with financial planning makes good sense but there are many options, so decisions should be made in concert with the specifics of your particular situation. Be sure to seek advice from a qualified tax professional when determining charitable giving strategies. Submitted
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PERSONALS Need help to lose weight? Join TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) at a new location. Sechelt Activity Centre, 5604 Trail Ave. at 6:30pm on Wednesdays (phone 604-747-4755). Also in Gibsons, Frank West Hall on Chaster Rd. at 6:30pm on Thursdays (phone 604-886-8578). p13 Alanon/Alateen for friends and families of alcoholics. Meetings Monday-Friday, 604-886-4594, 604-885-0101, 604-886-9059, 604-883-2882. b08 If your drinking is causing you problems but you don’t know how to stop, maybe we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. Toll Free 1-877-373-8255. www.sunshine coastaa.ca btfn
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Alvin Olson. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family. Al was born in Lady Lake, Sask. He will be remembered as an avid fisherman, he was well travelled and loved to make others laugh with his many jokes and stories. Al is survived by his loving wife, Elaine, of 64 years; his children Cheryl, Randy, Wayne and Colleen; his grandchildren Christopher, David, Elissa, Bryson, Wesley, Tegan and Nicholas; his great grandchildren Emily and Jacob. Elaine and family would like to thank Dr. Robinson, the wonderful caregivers at Shorncliff and St. Mary’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pender Harbour Health Clinic or St. Mary’s Hospital. A celebration of Al’s life will be announced at a later date.
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