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getting hugs as they enter! The spirit of generosity is Dave Mewhort an obvious school theme. As I toured the school Trustee, I couldn’t help but see all School District 46 kinds of community volunteerism and support. here’s a Jan. jewel17, 2013 in There are volunteer readour midst! I know ers and artists and even year after year Canada is the kids take their turns ranked in the top handful visiting Shorncliffe to sing of educational systems in and do crafts with the the world, with BC and residents. There are buddy Alberta leading the way, activities between classes, but my recent visit to a school-wide recycling Kinnikinnick Elementary program and a breakfast surprised even me, a long- program organized by an time school trustee. The ultra-creative PAC. location lends itself beauAs I continued my tour I tifully to the outdoors was also struck by a fantasand this school takes full tic cultural presence. Not advantage. There’s a new only was there artwork, school garden (donated but there were Sechelt by Salish Soils) comprised Nation volunteers there of ten raised beds, exten- acting as cultural advissive use of the forest and ers. Their enthusiasm was park, a bike club and an contagious as they told me after-school tennis club. of the kids’ excitement to But it was inside where hear and learn the SechI got a real feel for Kinni- elt language. They visit kinnick. The entry is im- all classrooms and particimediately welcoming and pate in weaving, dancing, sets a wonderful tone with drumming and weekly colourful banners, food singing sessions. The kids bank hampers and kids soak it up.

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Academically there’s a huge computer lab with a class-size set of new iPads that were in full use. Kinnikinnick staff also claims to have the best elementary library on the Coast – and they might! Last year the school won a threeyear grant through Indigo Books that secured them a $20,000 per year book grant. There have been upgrades in both classrooms and the library and best of all the kids went to Chapters in Vancouver to help pick them. I was also surprised to learn of the school’s leadership group. For participation, kids must apply and be interviewed… great skills to learn. The Spirit Committee is chosen from this group and helps set a positive school culture. The tone in every classroom is positive and caring, and it is clear from talking to the kids that they feel safe and cared for. It is days like that one that make me proud to be part of School District 46.

Ministry of Health data breach H

ealth Minister Margaret MacDiarmid provided an update on the ministry’s data investigation that has confirmed a number of instances where personal health data was accessed for research purposes without authorization. The minister announced three specific instances where personal health data was inappropriately accessed, saved on portable storage devices (USB sticks) and shared with researchers and/or contractors without required permissions and protocols being followed. The ministry has taken measures to mitigate risks associated with the incidents, as well as steps to review and enhance its data security procedures. None of the information accessed included personal names, social insurance numbers (SIN), or any financial information about individuals. At the present time, the ministry’s investigation has concluded that there is minimal, if any, risk of inappropriate use of personal information. “There continues to be no evidence that information was accessed or used for purposes other than health research,” said MacDiarmid. “However, the ministry takes its responsibility to safeguard British Columbians’ health infor-

mation seriously, and that is why a comprehensive investigation of electronic records was undertaken, including computer databases, storage devices and email records going back several years. I remain very concerned that rules were not followed in these specific instances.” In consultation with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) for BC, the ministry determined that it would be appropriate to provide the public with details about three instances of health data being inappropriately accessed. The ministry is also following the recommendation of the OIPC to directly contact approximately 38,000 individuals affected in one of the three cases. This particular case involved data both from the ministry and data compiled from responses to Statistics Canada’s Canadian Community Health Survey. This information was collected by Statistics Canada and, as authorized under the federal Statistics Act and with the consent of survey participants, the information was shared with the ministry by virtue of a signed agreement stipulating that personally identifiable information for research would not be disclosed out-

side of the ministry. Disclosure of the information breached the agreement between the ministry and Statistics Canada. BC’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham issued the following statement regarding privacy breaches at the Ministry of Health: “On Sept. 11, 2012, in response to notice of alleged data breaches by the Ministry of Health, I launched an independent investigation into disclosures of personal data by the Pharmaceutical Services Division of the ministry. My authority to conduct such an investigation is mandated by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. “My office’s investigation includes the instances of unauthorized disclosures of health data confirmed today by the minister, but also includes a broader review of the ministry’s data handling practices in relation to research. “Our investigation will be complete in the coming weeks, and we will be issuing a public report with findings and recommendations.” The Commissioner will not be making any further comment on this matter until the Office’s public report is released.

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Setting the course for Sechelt’s future Mayor’s Message John Henderson Mayor, District of Sechelt

echelt Council and staff will be engaging in our formal strategic planning exercise in February. This is an important undertaking – it enables us to set the goals and priorities for Sechelt for both 2013 and the future. Early in 2012, we developed our Vision, Mission, and Values and identified several short and long term goals for 2012-2014. I’m pleased to note that the majority of these have been achieved or are in process. Over the past 35 years,

I’ve been involved in numerous strategic planning exercises. The challenge for many is to come with an open mind and be ready to contemplate ideas that sound impossible. The value from this exercise is that it leads to truly extraordinary outcomes. Ideas that, at first glance, sound difficult – or even impossible – to achieve, need to be kept on the table. A commitment to these challenges is what leads to dramatic outcomes that are in the best interests of Sechelt. I want to encourage everyone in Sechelt to give some thought to this and give Council your suggestions. Please send us your ideas (SP2013@Sechelt. ca) on any items that you would like us to consider.

For example, you might like to respond to some or all of the following: • How many people do you see living in Sechelt in 2018? • What would you like visitors to remember about Sechelt, after they’ve visited? • What businesses and industries should we be attracting? • How can we make it possible for people currently commuting on the ferry to work in Sechelt? • When I want to sell my home, my buyer will come from (local, Vancouver, where)? • Sechelt would be an even better community, if the District office did the following two things… • Two specific initiatives

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Upscale village-look for Gibsons Park Plaza

rom new buildings and business facades to improved lighting and pedestrian-friendly access, Gibsons Park Plaza’s completed upgrade has reinvigorated the town with a contemporary, sustainable centre, says Gibsons Mayor Wayne Rowe. “This upgrade is part of our long-term vision for Upper Gibsons,” says Rowe, “transforming the mall into an attractive community hub that promotes mixed use and pedestrian traffic and attracts local business and spending.” Wesbild Holdings Ltd., the Park Plaza’s owner and a leading developer based in Vancouver, BC, designed the mall’s fresh, appealing look in consultation with the Town of Gibsons. Wesbild oversaw all construction, including the new medical clinic and pharmacy buildings, and was responsible for all related expenses. David Laronde, Wes-

bild’s senior vice-president, praised the Town of Gibsons’ handling of the upgrade, from permits to completion. “The staff, councillors, and mayor were very thoughtful, creative, and responsive during the whole process,” he said. “It was evident that they cared about their community and the work that went on within it.” Gibsons planner Michael Epp ensured that Wesbild’s mall renovation aligned with various goals for environmental, social, and economic sustainability defined in Gibsons’ smart development checklist. As one example, Wesbild chose xeriscaping for its new landscaping, a form of gardening that requires little water or maintenance. “From a sustainability perspective, existing buildings have been repurposed to make them last longer, rather than tearing them down,” Epp says. “Socially, we’ve improved health ser-

vices for an aging population.” He adds: “I think they [Wesbild] have done an excellent job keeping consistent with the character of the town.” “In today’s economy, it’s rare to find a BC shopping mall without vacancies that is fully tenanted like Gibsons Park Plaza,” says Epp. He praises Wesbild for maintaining a creative mix of local businesses, services, and chain stores in the mall, and not targeting multinational corporations as tenants. “The money spent at, and going into, these businesses stays here and is reinvested in the community.” Bob Hoy, owner of the mall’s IGA store that received a redesigned exterior, says that customers, tourists, and business owners have been very complimentary about the upgrade. “It looks terrific. The mall looks like a small, upscale village and gives the Town of Gibsons another classy place.” Some of the Park Plaza’s new features includes the following: • downcast dark-sky lighting that minimizes glare and glow • easy access for emergency vehicles and regular traffic to pharmacy and clinic • trails and safer, improved pedestrian access oﬀ Gibsons Way and Payne Road • additional parking stalls that exceed requirements • enhanced bicycle facilities (racks for visitors and

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Editorial Opinion Keep your stick on the ice

t’s been a long four months for most Canadians who have had to live without NHL hockey up until now. With the National Hockey league Players Association (NHLPA) finally reaching a deal with Gary Bettman (NHL Commissioner) and team owners, you can expect to see a few more Vancouver Canuck jerseys being worn in the upcoming weeks. The big question now is, will the fans stand up and let the league know how they feel about the lockout? There was quite the buzz about this on Facebook, twitter and throughout the regular media. Some mentioned that fans should go to games but then remain silent to show their disappointment. Others said that people should not go to games and ignore hockey all together this season. It’s true that if most fans had their chance, they would vehemently voice their disappointment about the raw dealings by league commissioner Gary Bettman (who never played hockey himself), but as the puck drops on Saturday night at NHL arenas across Canada, my guess is that fans will be on the edge of their seats both cheering and anticipating each play. Yes, Don Cherry (and his crazy suits) and Ron MacLean will be back hosting, what will be the 60th season of Hockey Night in Canada. One big difference this year will be the shortened schedule. Teams will only play 49 regular season games. That will mean that it will be a quick race to the playoffs and every game will count. An injury that has a good player out for 10 games could therefore spoil a season for his team. About 200 players went and played in the European League and others joined minor teams to keep up on their game. Regardless, they are ready to play now. “Yeah, I’m just excited,” says Sidney Crosby. “I just want to get in that first game and get going.” Even though NHL hockey was not on the radar this fall, hockey in Canada didn’t slow down. If you’re a parent of a youngster here on the Coast, you probably are aware that one of our arenas has been in repair all season. This has forced local teams to learn how to share ice times and wake up a little earlier to take advantage of the limited ice availability. On the flip side, it’s been a great year for hockey on the Sunshine Coast. We’ve seen everything from gold medals coming in from multiple tournaments, to early morning laughs and silliness between five and six year-old boys and girls in our Tyke division. As a coach in minor hockey for the past five years, and having grown up in Toronto playing competitive hockey, I have found that some of the best things I’ve noticed in our kids who play the sport is their ability to learn how to become good sportsman and represent the Sunshine Coast in a positive way wherever they go. Asking some of the kids what they like about a sport that forces them to bed early on a Friday night because of games on Saturday morning, revealed the truth. They simply say that, “it’s worth it.” Whether they mention the overall thrill of the game, travelling to new places, or making new friends, they all seem to be keen on one thing; they all like to have fun. One youngster told me that he likes hockey because he feels like it’s the closest thing to flying that he can do. This weekend there will be a very special hockey game between the Vancouver Canucks Alumni Team and our own Sunshine Coast coaches. This charity event will take place on Saturday evening and is almost completely sold out. There will be fun and games starting as early as noon with ball hockey and a silent auction. The Canucks Alumni will be giving out autographs at 5pm in the Gibsons Community Centre and then the puck will drop at 6:05pm. You can find more information at http://scminorhockey.com See you at the rink! Jim Dorey, Editor

Letters to the Editor – Opinions It’s about time we made the change We know that marijuana is used recreationally by many people including lawyers, university professors and more. It is no more addicting than alcohol, which is legal, and greater adverse circumstances come from being drunk than being high. Criminalization only promotes profit and criminal activity, and wastefully fills courts and jail cells. BC and Canada could have a huge economic gain through taxation of regulated sales, tourism and reduced police and court costs. Henry Johnston, Gibsons

Still in shock I write this letter as I still feel the shock, like many others over the Newtown Shooting. This time, children appeared to be the targets. Why? Why? Why? Many of us cannot begin to explain what moves people to target others and to take their own lives. I am not a psychologist, nor a police officer, but I am a father. Like many parents, I am angry and I

am also very sad. My heart goes out to the parents at the unfortunately named Sandyhook Elementary School. Society must continue to stand strong against violence. We must be ever vigilant to defend the innocent and the young. I’m doing my part . I started by giving my two young beautiful boys an extra big, tight hug and I told them I loved them extra today — actions and words that I know our caring community can all live by. Darren Inkster, Sunshine Coast

What entrepreneurs do Most of our new Sechelt Councillors are entrepreneurs and they know how to get to work quickly and make it count. They know how to spend money to make money and they know about finances because they’ve had to grow their own businesses in the real world or perish. This is a breath of fresh air for Sechelt. For example, no entrepreneur would have let the golf course sit around on their desk for three years, as the previous Council did,

without collecting overdue rent. And what entrepreneur would sign employment contracts that allow senior staff a one-year bonus even if they got another job before the year was out? Alimony doesn’t even do that! What entrepreneur would keep employees that didn’t check for loopholes in the Target Marine agreements, not once, but twice? Who is responsible? Not Council, but their advisors. And who were their advisors? Yes, the senior staff who were so well compensated. Do you want people who aren’t doing their jobs? There have been a couple of accusations about overspending, but no real details. How do you budget for a sinkhole, for instance? And would we rather stare at a large balance of money in the bank, even if it means we don’t go for projects that will benefit Sechelt and bring in more dollars in the long run? Councillors Shanks and Lutes want to put a hold on all that. Let’s go back to the way we were, a backwater community that doesn’t change. Don’t worry that our children and grandchildren have to move far away

to find work. We can take a ferry and visit them on holidays, right? And when we want to downsize, but can’t sell our homes because there is no one to buy them, tough luck. Brenda Swansen, West Sechelt

Create something positive Sadly, yet again, Mr. Thirkell is making allegations about our Council that he knows are inaccurate. In his letter of January 11, his claim that Council is engaging in activities contrary to the law does a disservice to the integrity of our Mayor and Council. Even worse, and sadly, he is being disrespectful of the District’s professional staff, who are obligated to ensure the provisions of the Community Charter are upheld. Mr. Thirkell knows this. He should also know that appointments to committees are handled in camera to protect the personal information of potential candidates (that’s S.90(1)(a) of the Community Charter, not (k) as Mr. Thirkell (Letters continued on page 5)

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Letters to the Editor (Continued from page 4) incorrectly claims). Again, District staff oversees such matters to ensure they are in accordance with the laws. Mr. Thirkell, it’s time to stop making wild conjectures and unfounded allegations about Council’s activities. Instead, how about starting to use your energy to create something positive and useful for Sechelt? Thomas Forsyth,West Sechelt

Healthier lives, healthier communty With provincial government elections coming up this May, I’m writing to flag some issues that I think are important and should be part of the public discussion. I would like the candidates running for office to think about the ways we can build health into our everyday lives. By building sidewalks, streets and trails where

people feel comfortable to walk or bike we can get the physical activity we need in our daily travels. Protecting local agricultural land and supporting local food producers with space for farmers markets and farm-gate sales improves our access to local foods as well as our diets and food security. Affordable housing is the most basic requirement for health and other municipalities have used policy and zoning levers

to facilitate it and attract funding from the private sector and other levels of government. Vibrant parks and recreation facilities and services require ongoing maintenance and revitalization if they are to keep our community engaged in healthy, active lifestyles. All of these influence our ability to be healthy, avoid disease as well as improve our life expectancy. I’m looking forward to reading about

how all the candidates plan to make our community a healthier place to live. D. Parsons, Halfmoon Bay

Shocking increasesd cost of hydro The big jump in the cost of heating a house has me concerned. I just got my utility bill in the mail, and I was shocked. Even though the weather has been relatively mild, this bill was as high as

any I have seen. I’m worried that some of my friends won’t be able to pay their bills when it gets really cold. If I’m not lucky, I may not be able to pay my bill. I want to ask our local elected officials and anyone in the community what we can do about this problem. It’s getting cold now. We can’t afford to wait for long term solutions. I hope we can act before it’s too late. Jennifer Elliot, Sechelt

Sunshine Coast residents receive Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal M

P John Weston (West VancouverSunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country) presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to several Sunshine Coast residents on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal was created to celebrate Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne 60 years ago and is designed to honor significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. Recipients: Donald Albert Hensler Donald Hensler has been in the military for 27 years. He volunteered for 48 years. He volunteered in Korea, Congo and in the Middle East. Donald received a certificate from the Nobel Peace Prize committee. After retiring in 1971, he started to help people with addictions as an addictions counselor. In the past 48 years, he personally assisted over 165 persons in their recovery from addictions and attended over 23,000 meetings to offer assistance to people with addictions problems.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipients from left to right, Charlene Smith, Sarah Doherty, MP John Weston, Susan Jackel and Donald Hensler.

Charlene Smith Charlene initiated and implemented an ongoing Youth Drug Abuse & Sexual Exploitation Prevention Program on the Sunshine Coast. VicePresident of both the great Rotary Interact Club and High School Graduation Council, she is the Youth Liaison for the SC Youth

Action and Awareness Committee. She graduated from the RCMP Youth Academy. Charlene is the recipient of the “ACT” Rescue Award, the SC “Outstanding Volunteerism Youth Award” and “Elphinstone Secondary Grad of the Year 2012” Sara Doherty In 1973, Sarah was rid-

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could prove productive. Incidentally, you are being recognized now; intend to Michael make the most of it. O’Connor Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) Astrologer Feeling committed in a big way is in the stars. If you are not, you may feel Tip of the Week: As the world spins and out of sync and would cycles, it could be as early as probably benefit from the 18 or as late as the 20, clarifying your objectives. but usually on the 19 the Joining forces with those Sun leaves Tropical Capri- of others is also implied. corn and enters Aquarius, Going it alone is less than like this year. Accordingly, likely or ideal. A quest for we can begin to notice the better answers or methods, changing distribution of higher truths and meaning sunlight, as in the days are is woven into the plot. getting longer here in the Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) January often has a way Northern Hemisphere and shorter in the Southern. of coinciding with soberAlthough the Sun is now in ing considerations. You Aquarius, the New Moon have probably already had Seed which June occurred 14, 2012 on to attend to more than your January 11, 2013 is stamped share of responsibilities. Yet by Capricorn. This provides this week will present some an example of the over- openings. Getting away Legion from it all for a while may lapping ofGibsons cycles. So, the 1103 Moon is waxing and it will be dancing in your mind. be full in just over a week Take a break, as you have on January 26 and in Leo. earned it. Fire Full Moons are usually Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) A good deal of interacthe most dramatic and Leo is the most dramatic sign so tion on relationship fronts watch for that one. So, the has been keeping you busy. current Moon Phase is the Now you want to shake-itfirst quarter, which appears up! Yet you may not know Jan 17, 2013 how to or which approach as a Half Moon and it occurs in Aries. Interestingly, to take. A creative challenge this Moon Phase is symboli- is indicated, one requircally linked to Aries and it ing analysis and strategy. As well,1103 the answer has an too is a Fire Sign. So, we can Claytons crossword expect the next 7-14 days to ironic twist: make the effort be particularly exciting and to allow input from others. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) dramatic. The next New The cold season of short Moon occurs on February 8 at 11:20 pm PST and at daylight hours is probably 21 Aquarius 43. It is the not your favourite. At best Aquarian New Moon each you have been busy and year that coincides with productive. You will notice Chinese New Year. Thus it a shift this week. More social stimulation is forecastis on that day when theJan. Wa-17, 2013 ter Dragon passes the torch ed. Others will call you out. to the Water Snake. While Yet, part of you wants to lay the mythical Dragon is said low, cozy up, go deep and be to stir things up, it is dur- receptive to incoming intuing the year of the Snake itions. Aim for balance. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) when the real shedding of Being disciplined enough skins occurs. The overall Astrological portrait for to diversify your focus be2013 synchronizes with this tween fun, games and cretheme and I will offer a play ative interests, on one hand, by play over the course of and more sobering business, duties and responsibilities the year. Stay tuned! on the other has set the tone Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Life’s sobering realities of the year so far. This trend may be weighing on you. will continue; get used to These are producing chang- it. Aim for quality breaks es that are likely challeng- and accept that success now ing to accept and integrate. especially requires a high Consequently, you may feel quantity of diligence. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) frustrated, angry or rebelMaking key investments lious. Directing all that energy to purposeful action continues. Creating a

more business like atmosphere at home and making your business environment more like home is likely. Either way, you want the right tools and furnishings to do the job. Weaving a foreign, exotic and futuristic accent into your plans will inspire creativity. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Your focus will turn to home and family now. Yet questions about where home is, or what do I truly need… will also arise. Many changes in your perspectives are brewing. These have contributed to changes in your lifestyle over the past several years. More are set to occur and they will be evident this week. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Clearing away old foundations, lifestyle patterns and rhythms and replacing them with new and better ones continues. This week your focus will shift to new people, interests and the satisfaction of curiosities. Looking to the future, you are seeking information, insights and answers about how to create a better balance. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) The first weeks of the New Year have likely jumpstarted your focus. Dealing with sobering realities like death, insurance or inheritances is likely. Deeper yet, questions about life, spirituality, destiny and the like are lingering. The overall focus is activating your own health concerns and considerations as well. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) An itch for fun and games, playtime and travel is very active, yet has been blocked by a host of duties and responsibilities. This trend will continue for some time yet, so you will have to be extra strategic and alert to recognize and act upon the openings that do come about. One of those openings is happening now and for a few weeks. Act on it! Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) One of the great ironies of life is that it takes wisdom, resolve and discipline to be one’s own best friend. Due to the many tests and challenges, the competiRoberts Sign 1002 tive arena Creek and the daily projections of imbalance and enmity from others, it is a lifelong challenge. Such success depends on the following: the very notion; the decision; quality of choices; action and follow through. It is time to be your bestJan. friend now. 12, 2012

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Robotic Horse Mechanical Sun debut

Priced right in 2013 made for differences. Your realtor normally Kenan Kenan would come up with MacKenzie at least three homes MacKenzie SunshineCoast Coast that have sold recently Sunshine RealEstate EstateNews News Real and are similar to your home. If you live in s people put their a cute, heritage-style home that failed home, then the comto sell in 2012 back on parisons should be the market, let’s not similar to that. If you repeat the mistake of live in 2,800 square last year. Price it right foot home on a nonview lot, it will be diffrom the start. Put aside your emo- ficult to compare to a tions and price your 2,800 square foot view home right from the home given the differbeginning! The ad- ence a view makes to vantages of an accurate many buyers. Also, it’s better to listing price are a faster sale, less inconvenience, look at what price increased activity, often your neighbor sold for a higher selling price, than to look at what reduced negotiations your neighbor listed. In a buyers’ market, and avoidance of your investment becoming it pays to look at sales a stale listing which first and then the curcan lead to your home rently listed homes. standing out and being Through the Internet, compared negatively to many buyers are very well informed and they the competition. Appraisers use two know the market. Buymain methods to ap- ers want to make sure praise your home. they are getting the best One is by direct com- value for their money. I quite often have parison and the other is by cost approach. sellers indicate they The cost approach want to have a littakes in the land and tle room to negotiincluded site develop- ate. Or they say that ments plus the home, hopefully someone is garage, basement and going to come along extras. These are as- and pay them 10 per signed values related cent more than sugto land sales and cur- gested because their rent building costs and home is special. What the buildings will be the statistics show is depreciated according that the best offer for your home will usualto wear and tear. Realtors will some- ly come in the first 30 times do a worksheet days. After that time, on your home using the price you expect to the cost approach pri- receive for your home or to using the direct will decline. I have comparison. Direct seen sales where an comparison is the most average property was accurate indication of listed for four years market value for your before it sold. Imaghome. Your home is ine the stress of being compared to similar on the market for that homes that have sold length of time. Price it right! and adjustments are

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Robotic Horse Mechanical Sun is a Canadiana folksy group that is fun for the whole family. (L to R) Jeff Doran, Jamie Swann, Brenny Fitzsimmons, Jason Lambing, and Andrew Bate.

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to entertain. The band members are very excited about the performance and have got a few tricks up their sleeve. Showtime is 8pm on Saturday, January 19, at The Gumboot Cafe. So come on down and spend a few bucks on the horse! Submitted

FRIENDS OF THE GALLERY: The reception for the annual Friends of the Gallery Exhibition presented by the Sunshine Coast Arts Council was held last Wednesday January 9 in the Doris Crowston Gallery of the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. Arts Council members were asked to present one piece of art work each created during 2012. Eighty members took up the challenge which has resulted in a wonderful exhibition with an amazing mix of styles and mediums. The show will be on display until February 3. Hours at the gallery are 11am - 4pm Wednesday to Saturday, 1pm to 4pm on Sunday.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the suddenDate passing of Valerie McGrath, wife, mother and grandmother. Valerie died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on January 7, 2013. Valerie is survived by her loving husband Bernard, her son, Niall (Bernadette) and daughter, Ann (Cathy) and grandchildren. In 1955 Valerie emigrated to Canada where she spent time in both Montreal and Ontario before arriving in Gibsons in 1990. Valerie was very active within the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary in Montreal, Oakville and on the Sunshine Coast. She had just received her 20 year pin for service. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gibsons on Friday, January 18, 2013, at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ‘Doctors without Borders’ or the SPCA.

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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 c

Migalina was born in Argentina and 89 years later, she peacefully passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Sechelt. Jan.is 17, 2013 Migalina survived by her loving husband John, with whom she enjoyed 63 years of marriage. They made Sechelt their home for the past 21 years. She is also survived by two of her brothers, Stephen and Vasilio and sister, Rosa. Migalina was full of life! She immensely enjoyed gardening, cooking and made sewing her profession. She won many awards in her lifetime for her workmanship as a seamstress. A Celebration of Migalina’s life will be held on February 2, 2013 at their home, beginning at 1:00pm. Donations to St. Mary’s Hospital in Migalina’s memory would be appreciated. J. Walker Cash 1048

If roses grow in heaven, Place them in my wife’s arms Tell her I love her and miss her and when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away. ~ Anonymous

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1991 Nissan Sentra, gas miser, low Lost: Dec. 31, Gibsons Legion kms (127,000). No issues, auto, FWD, – Ladies lrg blk stone brooch. sedan. Full service history, great cond. If found pls calljob Jeannette 604$2000 Call 604-886-1242. p04 My is to Protect Yourobo. Investment. 885-5144. f03 Loriena Gostlin, Owner/Property Manager 1995 Toyota Corolla, A/C, PW. Lost: Silver flower drop earring w/ 233,000km, one owner – lady drivopal – Roberts Creek Pier. If found en. Routine maintenance, exc cond. $1900 obo. 604-886-8993. p03 please call 604-740-4875. f03

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Thu Jan 24

Powell River 7:00pm - 8:30pm Powell River Recreation Complex - Poplar Room 5001 Joyce Avenue

Fri Jan 25

Roberts Creek 7:00pm - 9:00pm Roberts Creek Hall 1309 Roberts Crk Rd

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ana Larsen, former candidate for the leadership ofJan. the17, BC2013 NDP, is touring Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast to promote the Sensible BC decriminalization campaign; Sensible Policing Act, which would effectively decriminalize cannabis possession in the province. Larsen will be speaking to supporters in Powell River Thursday January 24 from 7 to 8:30pm at the Powell River Recreation Complex Poplar Room (5001 Joyce Avenue, Powell River) and in Roberts Creek on Friday January 25 from 7 to 9pm at the Roberts Creek Hall (1309 Roberts Creek Hall, Roberts Creek). “The Sensible Policing Act directs all police in BC to stop spending any time or resources on searching, seizing or arresting anyone for simple cannabis possession,” explained Larsen, who works as Director of the Vancouver Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary. “The lawyers at Elections BC have confirmed that this legislation is within provincial jurisdiction and suitable for a referendum.” Larsen is leading the Sensible BC campaign to have a

referendum on The Sensible Policing Act, putting volunteers in place to collect the official signatures needed from September to November of 2013. He’s been on tour to over three dozen cities and towns across BC since October last year. “Our campaign has already been endorsed by the Vancouver Sun, Black Press and many other columnists and public figures,” said Larsen. “We’ve been building fabulous momentum.” “There’s no reason we cannot decriminalize possession in our province,” continued Larsen. “In 2003, BC joined seven other provinces in refusing to enforce the Long Gun Registry. At that time, Attorneys General said they didn’t want to bother with otherwise law-abiding citizens who were in possession of an unregistered long gun. We’re asking for the same sensible perspective when it comes to people in possession of cannabis.” The recent votes to legalize cannabis in the US states of Washington and Colorado have given the Sensible BC campaign a solid boost. “Across Washington, thousands of charges for

Dana Larsen is the director of the Canadian Association of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

simple possession are being dropped,” explained Larsen, “saving taxpayers millions of dollars while also unclogging the justice system. Yet here in BC, we’re seeing possession charges skyrocket. If trends continue, 2013 will be another record-breaking year, with over 4,000 pot possession charges being laid across BC. It’s time for a more sensible approach.” “Our main challenge is organizational,” concluded Larsen. “We need to have thousands of dedicated volunteers working all across the province for this campaign to succeed. Anyone who wants to help should come to our event, or visit us online to find out more.” More info at Sensible BC: http://SensibleBC.ca Submitted

Water source and trails at risk B

C Timber Sales (BCTS) has plans to log an area of 42.4Ha directly in the McNeil Lake Community Watershed area. Ownership and operation of the South Pender Harbour Water System was assumed by the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) in 2008. This system provides potable water to approximately 2,300 residents in the Madeira Park and Frances Peninsula areas. The source of supply is from McNeil Lake and the water intake is on Haslam Creek. SCCF has 3 cutblocks planned above Halfmoon Bay: Blocks HM 44 (12.5Ha), HM 48 (41.4Ha) and HM 49 (15.4Ha). The combined total of these logging activities by the 2 operators will be 119.9Ha or 276.5 acres. There will be wildlife tree patches (up to 2 per cent) set aside in each cutblock, however, its well documented that over time a large percentage of these trees blow down or are adversely affected. “Logging in the McNeil Lake Community Watershed should be of great

concern to the residents who rely on the water for their domestic consumption. BCTS is setting the low price of the timber sale at $500,000. The longterm damages to the drinking water could exceed the gross revenue of the timber sale. Are SCRD Directors in favor of this? It’s well documented in scientific literature, that the loss of trees and the root system affects

the hydrology of surface and ground water timing and storage.” Hans Penner of ELF states, “BCTS also confirms that the area is heavily used by the public for recreation, yet no provisions are in place to protect the current trail system. For further information contact: Elphinstone Logging Focus: www.logging focus.org Submitted

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f love makes a marriage happy, then planning makes a wedding happen. Come to the Seaside Centre on Saturday, January 26 to meet all the professionals to help make your wedding day successful. Prizes include a Tent-House For

Photo at left: The winner of the Sunshine Coast Avalon Women’s Center Magic Christmas Box Draw is Sue White (centre). Presenters were Gayle MacDonald (left) and Aleisha McNaughton. Avalon is grateful of all the support from the community

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love sitting down to watch a low budget, independent film, which can sometimes be a risky waste of two hours, only to be blown away by talented writers, directors and actors pulling together to make a shining piece of great storytelling. Lightning struck twice this week with Your Sister’s Sister, and Safety Not Guaranteed. Both are filmed in Seattle, which makes the atmosphere cozily familiar to us on the Coast. Both also happen to star Mark Duplass. Believe me, it was an accident that I brought these two movies home together, but I’m glad I did. Your Sister’s Sister is a dialogue-driven work staring the wonderful Emily Blunt and Rosemarie Dewitt. It is set in a secluded cabin with no cell service or Internet and, come to think of it, none of the inevitable bleeping and blooping of devices here –refreshing in itself. The

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director, Lynn Shelton, admits that much, if not most, of the conversations are improvised. It works beautifully. She tried this in an earlier work named Humpday which was cute but didn’t come off well. This time she deftly makes the viewer a party to the lives of this trio, their dramas, comedy and surprising connections. It feels very intimate, sometimes awkward, but genuine throughout and at the end I wanted more. Safety Not Guaranteed, by Colin Trevorrow is,

unbelievably, this director’s first feature film. A small-time journalist with two interns investigate an ad placed for a partner in time travel. Of course, safety is not guaranteed. One of them tracks down and falls for the disheveled, but intensely focussed Mark Duplass who is simultaneously building a contraption and eluding certain parties who he says are after him. The characters here are cheerfully annoying but nicely complicated and really quite sweet. Who is this nut who

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