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Zone 5 Lacrosse players including Sunshine Coast team members, Justin Macey, Gabriel Chamberlain and Jacob Huson, (not shown here) showed off their skills and might at the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo. Players, coaches and organizers hope to see the sport grow at home on the Sunshine Coast. Photo Jack Harynuk
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laying at the B.C. Summer Games was an eye-opening and thrilling experience for Weathertight lug 1035 Zone 5 Lacrosse players including Sunshine Coast team members who brought their A game to the provincial matches in Nanaimo. It was also a treat for the other zone teams to see the skillful and dedicated play from the (Sunshine Coast-Northshore-Vancouver) Zone 5 team members, their coach Rob Pearsall observed. “It’s their sportsmanship, it’s their spirit within the game,” he said of the 15 and Aug.team. 30, 2012 16-year-old boys lacrosse The Zone 5 team had key challenges to overcome, having a short bench and a smaller pool of zone players in general, (they had just
15 players and two goalies, and one of their goalies was injured in the first game,) but what they lacked in numbers they made up for in determination and skill. “I can tell you right now the Sunshine Coast players were an amazing, and really integral part of the fabric of our team,” Pearsall emphasized, “great kids, really easy to coach and obviously well coached over there,” (on the Coast, by Bethia Macey and Patrick Query.) The Summer games were super for showing off local talent that athletes have been working hard to hone, the Zone 5 coach, Pearsall notes, adding Coast athlete Gabriel Chamberlain drew a lot of interest from other star players for his ability to take face-offs.
“One of the best face-off kids in the province, asked me, ‘who is that kid in the blue helmet?’ and I said that’s Gabriel Chamberlain,” the coach said. The opposing star player admitted he’d won just two face-offs the whole game. The team kept pace with even eventual championship teams until the final periods, when their team’s size began to take a toll. “But they made these other teams work for (the wins),” Pearsall said. Sunshine Coast forward, Jacob Huson had them on high alert, the coach observed, “(Huson) reads the floor really well and it’s hard to stop him when he goes for the net.” See For more Coast lacrosse continued on page 2
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n response to the West Vancouver Council vote to ban the passage of LNG tankers in Howe Sound, and as the Member of Parliament for West Vancouver and the rest of our magnificent riding, I disagree with the motion, the way it has been passed, and its timing. I admire the Mayor and Council of West Vancouver and work with them regularly. I applaud their energy and genuine commitment to the interests of our community. In fact, I have never previously written publicly to challenge one of their decisions or actions. Elected officials have a duty to wait until they know what the concerns are, how significant they may be, and what can be done to mitigate them. At this time, we have not heard of the Council investigating the matter thoroughly or interviewing the proponent, Woodfibre LNG in Squamish. But, on the other side, the proponent is doing much to engage the public in Squamish and elsewhere, preparing for just such an application. Firstly, our Community needs to know that the project would be in Squamish and has not yet entered its environmental assessment phase. In fact, the proponent has not even formally filed an application. Secondly, it’s one thing to say, “No, not in my backyard.” However, it’s something else to say, “No, not in someone else’s backyard.” LNG promises to bring jobs and economic growth across our whole province. The Premier and Government of B.C. have committed to LNG as a primary economic driver. If we are to pay for our teachers, our medical services, or welfare and the other good things we love in British Columbia, we do need some level of economic growth. As a British Columbian, I am also concerned about the environmental impact of new industrial developments in our jewel, the Howe Sound. However before I categorize this project as unsound for environmental or safety reasons, I as a politician, or for that matter, a tax payer in this country need to understand the facts and have the input of experts. Therefore we should not prejudge this project but remain engaged in the process. This and other industrial projects should be evaluated one by one, based on facts and science, not presumptions. They should also be part of an overall plan for Howe Sound, a concept which I have championed, and will continue to champion. I look forward to the next steps in promoting growth in our riding in a proper, long-term, and sustainable way. And, once again to Mayor Smith and Council, thank you for your dedication to our community. I just disagree with you in this particular case. John Weston, MP West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country
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Letters to the Editor – Opinions End the spend All, How much will our sewer treatment plant finally cost? $200,000 for “reclaimed” water extras eats up contingency. Oops, it appears that we missed it on the LEED points and the contingency has been eaten away by unnecessary scope changes in order to be able to market reclaimed water as a potential “resource”. $100,000 extra for solar panels to save $3000 per year? Marc Nixon
Written arts fest is a thing of beauty Every year in late spring/ early summer, my family looks forward to receiving the upcoming program for the festival of the written arts. We look to see if an author we just read or an author recently in the news will be at the festival this year. Last year was no different as we read that Jeffrey Simpson would be here. Alas, with not enough forward planning and childcare, we missed the sold out Simpson, but we would not miss the festival! So we chose Sunday as it worked for our schedule and picked two authors. The two we chose were the passionate Canada-phile Rikia Saddy and the very funny Linwood Barclay. Both authors did not disappoint. Saddy, the marketer turned Canadian history Diva, and Barclay, the political columnist turned crime writer (an intriguing vocational mix) were engaging and informative. Both were politically opinionated and made you think more
about this great country that is Canada. So this year, when many of us consider going to the Festival of the Written Arts, remember, that even if some shows are sold out, that the festival is a CAN’T MISS event, in a comfortable, temperate, and beautiful venue. Not a bad way to spend a summer afternoon! Darren Inkster,
Spin-doctors Dear Editor Hello, are you too worried about things to hear anything? Maybe if I were singing at you I could sing, “There’s a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on!” and point toward the ‘movers & shakers’… If I divert you with dance, I would train you to spot the ‘two-step’. If I were trying to engage you by juggling, I might direct your attention from my spinning plates to the real ‘Spin Doctors’. Today though, I am a writer so I will write to tell you that I suspect a focused team is bent on the conglomeration of Gibsons Harbour. There are so many ways this is wrong for Gibsons Landing. One way is the wrong interactions between this team and Town Hall. For example, why has so much of my tax dollar been spent on ‘communications consultants’ for The George proposal? I do not want to pay for the team’s PR. Steve Dieter, Gibsons Landing
Goldmoss Gallery applying for spot re-zoning in Roberts Creek. What Goldmoss brings to the community is far greater
than the nuisance of a extra cars parked in the bike lane a few times a year. I’m a neighbor and although I hear their amplified music during Robert’s Creek Arts Festival in spring, I welcome this art business in my neighborhood because the entire community benefits. This gallery and festival that they single-handedly created from scratch, bring middle class and affluent tourists to the coast. Often, artists create opportunities for other businesses - by being the attraction. The restaurants get more business, the B&Bs more bookings, the grocery stores and coffee shops, more customers. The artist is often the last person to benefit from the work they do, because someone has to buy the art that everyone has come to see. You can’t just have artists, you have to have a paying audience. With their gallery, Lee and Bon Roberts have somehow created a climate for a new kind of art appreciator – one who Date actually supports artists by buying the art. Most importantly, the modern gallery itself is a world-class place to celebrate being an artist in a community of artists. Right now Goldmoss is being threatened by just a few neighbours who want to shut them down. The initial complaint to the SCRD was about the keeping of hens, and only when immediate removal of the hens didn’t happen was a second complaint made about the gallery. Fortunately, both hens and galleries are directly in line with the Roberts Creek Official Community Plan. With or without the presence or absence of amplified music - I welcome them --
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The Local - Thursday, August 14, 2014 5 The Positive Story John Weston MP, West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast , Sea to Sky Country
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like to take every opportunity I can to shrink the distance between Ottawa, our Coastal community, and the rest of the riding. This summer, I am bringing several key national leaders to our riding, in cooperation with chambers of commerce, local stakeholders, and other engaged citizens. Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable
Shrinking the Distance – Creating Direct Links to National Leaders John Baird, met with a capacity crowd on July 8th in a public discussion of several aspects of our international policies, including tourism, human rights, and Canada’s success in negotiating free trade agreements. Since taking office in 2006, the Conservative Government has increased from 5 to 43 the number of countries with which Canada has a free trade agreement. Acknowledging the key role of Howe Sound, I host-
ed the Transport Minister Lisa Raitt on July 23rd for a fast-paced meeting with mayors, councillors and Aboriginal leaders from around the riding, including the Sunshine Coast and Powell River. The Minister also discussed her vision of enacting world-class standards for tanker safety, reliable ways for shipping coal, and coordinating responses to abandoned and derelict vessels. Last Friday, I hosted MP Terence Young (Oakville)
to meet with the community leaders who have rallied together to help me on various related initiatives, including my Private Member’s Bill Tackling Crystal Meth and Ecstacy; National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day; and other things. This provided our constituents the chance to meet a leader in the drug reform world and an opportunity for Mr. Young to receive valuable input from our riding In May, it was my privi-
lege to host MP Michael Chong (Wellington – Halton Hills) for a discussion on his new bill, The Reform Act, intended to increase the influence of MPs in Parliament. Michael and I have worked together consistently to make Parliament more responsive to the aspirations and needs of Canadians. I invite you to join me and the Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton Chambers of Commerce for a roundtable meeting with the Honour-
able Jason Kenney, Minister for Employment and Social Development. He and I have worked on several initiatives in the past, including work permits issued leading up to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and more broadly, immigration, human rights, multiculturalism and other issues relevant to our riding. North Shore Office: 604 981 1792. MP John Weston West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country
New Sechelt Innovations board welcomed T alike”, Mayor John R. Henderson said, “I am especially pleased that we have been successful in attracting individuals from across the Coast – from Pender Harbour to Gibsons – to join the Board. Having a Coastwide approach to business development opportunities will help Sechelt Innovations be even more effective.” “On behalf of Council, I also want thank the outgoing directors - Chris Fawcus, Greg Latham, Mark Sager, Lance Sparling and Christine Stefanik,” Henderson said, “each of these individuals has shown remarkable dedication to the
well-being of Sechelt and they have all agreed to become the founding Ambassadors for Sechelt Innovations; I particularly want to thank Chris Fawcus who has served as Chair of the Board and Greg Latham, Vice-chair, for the tremendous amount of time they contributed.” Sechelt Innovations is a company responsible for promoting business development opportunities via investment attraction, business growth and expansion, generation of new business opportunities and fostering entrepreneurship in the District of Sechelt. Submitted
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nity Futures Board, and the Sechelt Airport Development Advisory Committee. He lives in Gibsons, flies for fun, and plays golf. Vicky Forest has been a nurse and Manager in the private sector of home health care since the mid 1980s. She is very involved with St. Mary’s Hospital and the Health Care Auxiliary and will assume the role of President of the Auxiliary board in January 2015. In her current position as Care Manager with Sunshine Care Network, Vicky will continue to be involved in the health care needs of the community at large. For over 20 years, Dwayne Dobson has been a leader in design and branding for new and established companies across Canada. He headed up typography and design for the influential coffee table book Design in Canada. He founded Combine Design and Communications, and is a speaker for The University of Calgary, The Alberta College of Art & Design (ACAD), and Medicine
Hat College. He is currently completing the Digital Strategies program through the University of British Columbia. Candace Campo, owner/ operator of Talaysay Tours and co-owner of Aboriginal & Eco Tour Services, she provides cross-cultural seminars and facilitates business and community meetings with government, business and community organizations. With a background in Anthropology and Education from Simon Fraser University, she currently has a position with the Sechelt Nation in culture and tourism. Candace is passionate about business and committed to community development. Ron Steven has spent 25 years in hospitality and tourism in hotels, resorts, and restaurants worldwide. Now, as a full time artist, he provides graphic design solutions including original artwork, illustration, print design, logos, art for books, brochure and magazine content. Rogest is marketed worldwide through environmental groups and edu-
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Catalyst Paper, Assistant Deputy Minister with the Province of British Columbia, and Vice President with the Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia. He has also served in a variety of senior management roles in the forestry, mining and oil and gas industries. As Sechelt’s Chief of Innovation and Growth he is committed to growing Sechelt as an economically sustainable and innovative community. Debbie Mealia and Jim Budd moved to the Sunshine Coast in 1979 to raise their family. She has been a business owner for 25 years and has served on several boards – Sunshine
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he District of Sechelt announced on Wednesday evening at the Sechelt Innovations Ltd (SIL) annual general meeting there was a new board appointed. The following have been elected directors of Sechelt Innovations Ltd: Robert Flux, Teresa Fournier, Dwayne Dobson, Ron Buchhorn, Candace Campo, Vicky Forest, Hammy McClymont, Debbie Mealia, and Ron Stevens. “These individuals bring an extraordinary range of skills and experiences that will help Sechelt Innovations continue to improve its service offerings to existing and new businesses
Coast Community Services, Community Futures and currently Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living. Currently, Debbie is the Executive Financial Consultant at Investors Group. Teresa Fournier and her husband Brian have worked, lived, and grown with the Sechelt community over the past 20 years. Teresa is active in the community, as a co-owner of her family run business Trail Bay Sports, and as a supporter of youth sports and community events. This is also the start of Teresa’s second year with Sechelt Innovations Ltd. Submitted
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saxophonist Julia Nolan, and pianist Baya Kakouberi. They’ll arrive a few days before the Festival and their rehearsals will generate great anticipation in the Harbour as passages of music float through the open windows. We can almost guarantee sunshine and the gardens are timed for perfect celebratory blooms! What else can audiences expect? European Grandeur, an evening of music from Central Europe, from CPE Bach to Brahms and Haydn. Our French afternoon, Après-Midi. Night Songs explores the romance of trios and meditations and nocturnes by Arthur Foote,
Fanny Hensel-Mendelssohn, and Glazunov. And the Festival will conclude with Dynamic Sequences, including two compositions by Shostakovich. The Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival has a very loyal following. People build their holidays around the third weekend in August, and there’s an active cohort of Friends of the Festival whose generosity makes the whole thing possible (and they can always use more friends; noting they’re a welcoming group!) Tickets by phone 604-9893995 or via our website: www.penderharbourmusic. ca Submitted
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avoiding sugary beverages, including soda and drinks like sweetened iced tea or lemonade. College is also when many young men and women first start drinking coffee, which some people prefer to take with sugar. But students looking to keep weight off and reduce their sugar intake can choose to drink their coffee black or with just light cream or fat-free milk to ensure their morning cup of joe is not contributing to a bigger waistline. • Drink more water. The symptoms of dehydration mimic those of hunger, and college students might turn to snacks when all they really need is a glass of water. If you find yourself snacking shortly after eating a meal, then you might just need to drink more water. Few college students prioritize healthy eating habits. But there are some inexpensive ways for on-the-go students to enjoy healthy diets. Metro
firs, its generous windows of musicians will gather to overlooking the lively har- perform five ticketed conbour. They had a prospec- certs over four days, and the tive artistic director: distin- popular (and free) Chamguished pianist Alexander ber Music Doesn’t Bite will Tselyakov had performed round out the weekend. in Madeira Park recently Canadian composer Keland thoughtKebe it wasand a perly-Marie Murphy’s piano Fast 2aug14 fect location for a musical quintet, In A World of Mo2 they columns x 5” tion and Distance, commisweekend. And believed that audiences would be sioned by the Festival for drawn to beautiful music this special anniversary, reperformed in an intimate ceives its world premiere at waterfront setting. So in the opening concert (Sound August of 2005, the Pender Impressions), performed by Harbour Chamber Music the Lafayette String Quartet Festival was born. and Alexander Tselyakov. The festival organizers Joining the LSQ and Tse14, 2014 are thrilled to be August celebratlyakov for the weekend will ing their tenth anniversary be violinist Gary Levinson, on the weekend of August cellist Suren Bagratuni, 14 to17. A stellar group flautist Eugenia Zukerman,
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out our extensive list of titles to choose from. Our Gibsons Library Book Club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 and there is always lively conversation. We will break from our usual Wednesday evening in September to host author Roberta Rich on Saturday, September 20 as we discuss her recent novel The Harem Midwife. Everyone is welcome. September and onwards will be an exciting time at the Gibsons Library events will include author Sanford Osler to discuss his book “Canoe Crossings - Understanding the Craft that Shaped British Columbia,”
midwife Denise Olson will share her stories and pictures of working in an Inuit Birth Centre, the S.C. Astronomy Club will be hosting an information night, and poet Dorothy Stott will present her book of poetry “Dripping Bird Songs”. If you have questions about these free programs or any of our library services, call us at the library 604886-2130, visit our website gibsons.bc.libraries.coop or drop by; we are located at 470 South Fletcher. This month’s article was written by the library’s Community Partnership and Outreach Coordinator, Heather Evans-Cullen. Heather is responsible for
Sechelt fair a cornucopia of craftsmanship O nce again artists and artisans, from across the province offer up a tantalizing array of one-of-akind arts and crafts at the Hackett Park Arts & Crafts Fair. The fair is one of the largest juried arts and crafts fairs in the province, offering nearly 60 entries, and it is the perfect opportunity for collectors and shoppers alike to find beautiful and unique handcrafted items, organizers note. This year’s Fair runs Saturday, August 16, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, August 17, 10am to 4pm, in Hackett Park on Trail Ave. between Medusa and Dolphin streets in Sechelt. “There’s jewelry, fibre arts,
pottery, chocolate, jams, skin care and clothing,” just to name a few of the many attractions, said Arts Council summer assistant, Daniella Donati. Musical acts include the Knotty Dotters, Anagram & Joe Stanton and many others entertain over the two-day festival, interspersed with the Driftwood Players’ story theatre and Gerardo Avita’s magic act. Children can get their faces painted by Tracey Lloyd. “So bring the entire family and make a day of it,” organizers note, “everyone can sample the mouthwatering food choices from fresh salmon and prawn to gourmet hotdogs and vegetarian
delights.” Entertainment schedule is online at thelocalweekly. ca and includes a site map for ease to find or re-visit your favourite attractions. The Fair is a fundraising event for the Sunshine Coast Arts Council, which has been supporting of the arts since 1966. Admission is by suggested donation of $3 for adults, $2 for seniors while children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. For further information contact the Sunshine Coast Arts Council at 604.8855412 or check us out on line at www.scartscouncil.com. Submitted
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Gibsons hosts outdoor music and circus fest A new, ramped up three- out the days. day Synchronicity Fes“The circus is always tival is hanging from the original and interesting,” trees to please music, circus, AugustMacDonald 14, 2014 says, “and it’s and arts fans August 22 to really (festival producers, 24. There’s a lot of fun for and Deer Crossing the Art all ages, says Arwen Mac- Farm-founders) Chad and Donald, one of the organiz- Sandy’s passion.” ers. Music won’t take a back “We program it so there’s stage, so you can get your always something going on, feet lifted by some great and there’s never any dead bands from the Coast, air,” notes the self-described Vancouver and Vancouver festival lover. Island. Belt out your faves Friday at 5pm sparks with Captain Numbnuts Music in the Landing 2aug14 the first Rainforest Circus the Human Jukebox in suexperience in the wooded per sing-along events Friday perimeter of Shirley Macey at 6 and Saturday at 5pm. Park on Chamberlin Road. There will be food and reThen you can be mesmer- freshment vendors and even ized by this unique circus a libation station to keep Saturday and Sunday at you fed and watered. If you gotta get your scheduled times throughweekLy
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hands in there, everyone can enjoy live mural painting at the art stations. If you gotta build something, take in bat or owl house building workshops, soap felting, or have a blast learning about car alternatives, the small homes movement, mushrooming, beekeeping and even yoga Sunday morning. The festival began a few years ago out of people just wanting to do something interesting with friends, MacDonald said, and because was fun it evolved. “The name reflects that we strive for fun, generosity, and we want people to feel good and have fun doing things collectively.” And she notes their volunteers are awesome, and that you can be one, too, and get a lot out of the experience. They thank their volunteers, sponsors, community and grant funders for making it all happen in a fabulous location. “Shirley Macey Park has amenities, it’s gorgeous and surrounded by forest in a cradle of mountains,” MacDonald added. Kids under 7 free, charge for adults and youth this year is $10 per day or $25 for a weekend pass, with student/senior and family rates. Note: no ATM on site. Apryl Veld
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lmost a dozen artists have been powering up their paints for an art show to benefit graduating Sunshine Coast students. Power of Paint, Eleven Equal Artists are showing at Seaside Centre 5790 Teredo Street in Sechelt on August 15,16 and 17. The display of painted
creations will include works by artists Morley Baker, Josefa Fritz Barham, Todd Clark, Elizabeth Evans, Greta Grunow Guzek, Carol LaFave, Kim LaFave, Ian MacLeod, Cinty Riach, Nadina Tandy, and Marleen Vermeulen. “The exhibition is an exciting celebration of the vi-
sual arts, inspiring residents and visitors alike,” Siobhan Smith, Arts Coordinator for the District of Sechelt said, “the local talent showcased in the exhibition has proven that paint really is powerful enough to attract positive
public attention and make connections with artist across the Coast.” Friday evening’s reception and show goes from 5 to 9 pm, Saturday it’s open from 10 to 6 and Sunday 10 to 5.
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Doors & Bar open 5:30pm / Dinner 7pm Catered 3 course meal with complimentary wine Holy Family Catholic Church 700 Nickerson Rd, Sechlet Grand Prize: Donated by: Wakefield Jewellers Ltd.Trail Bay Mall Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival welcomes the Lafayette String Quartet (pictured) along with pianist and Festival Artistic Director Alexander Tselyakov for the opening concert on Thursday August 17. They will be playing a commissioned piano quintet by Canadian composer KellyMarie Murphy. Four more ticketed concerts follow over the next three days as well as Chamber Music Doesn’t Bite, a free event on the afternoon of Friday August 18. Madeira Park’s Pender Harbour School of Music. Info: 604.989.3995 or visit the website –www.penderharbourmusic.ca
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Even Princesses Get the Blues: A follow-up discussion to our Happily Ever After? Explores the implications of the princess myth on the expectations of girls and women. Suggestions for “good reads for girls” provided. 7 to 8pm, free, The Landing Gallery, Ruth Rodgers 778-458-2011 August 14, 15, 16 Thurs-Sat Sandy Bone with Broken Down: 8 pm Garden Bay Pub, Garden Bay Pender Harbour August 15 Friday 1 to 3 pm Bonar Harris, vocals, guitar, Gibsons Farmers Market August 15 Friday 7 to 8 pm ‘Anagram’- Graham Ord, Anna Lumiere jazz duo at Gibsons Wharf Gazebo
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August 17 DOUBLE BILL Sun Dial Stage next to Gibsons Sunday Market Sunday 11 am - Fireside Philosophers singer/songwriters Laurel Lefay & Larry Smith. Sunday 12 pm Berni G and Frenz Barry Taylor & Boyd August 14, 2 Norman August 14 - 17 Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival – Thursday to Sunday Aug. 1417. Five concerts over four days featuring outstanding musicians playing the best of the chamber music repertoire. 604-989-3995 See website for details www.penderharbourmusic.ca August 15–17 Power of Paint: Eleven Equal Artists exhibition of recent works at Seaside Centre, Sechelt. August 16 Stained glass demo by artist Susan Furze, 2 pm Saturday - Gibsons Public Art Gallery August 16 Story Theatre Saturday, 3 pm - Astronomy in the Park August 16 Astronomy in the Park -1 pm to 11:30 pm, Porpoise Bay Provincial Park picnic area) Sunshine Coast Centre, Royal Astronomical Society, free admission Info: 604-740-8244 / 778-839-4702 or http://www.coastastronomy.ca Solar viewing, exhibits, tools. Amphitheatre presentation at dusk, night sky observing with club telescopes August 16 Rainforest Circus -The Underworld, Saturday 1pm, 3pm, 5pm; Sunday 2aug14 11am (pay what you can), 1pm, 3pm. The Rainforest Circus visits the Underworld. Porpoise Bay Provincial Park
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August 16-17 Hackett Park Craft Fair, Saturday & Sunday - Trail Avenue, Sechelt. Quality work by participating artisans, food for the gourmet and the gourmand, live music, and children’s activities.
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Astronomy Club will hold its annual star party in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, Saturday August 16 from 1pm until 11:30pm. Check out the sunspots and flares through our solar scopes or stay around to view planets and deep sky objects as darkness falls. There will be a kid’s activity table during the afternoon and the Driftwood Players Story Theatre group will be performing at 3pm. At dusk (around 9pm) there will be a family oriented astronomy presentation in the amphitheatre. The Perseid meteor shower every August is one of the brighter meteor showers. Consisting of tiny space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the Perseids are named after the constellation, Perseus. During August Mars and Saturn will be visible in early evening, the bright star Spica will be visible then too. For early risers, make a note to look for a close conjunction of Jupiter and Venus in the eastern sky at dawn.
August 17 Story Theatre 12 pm - Sunday, Hackett Park Craft Fair (Hackett Park, Sechelt) August 19
August–Tuesday 14, 2014 Engaging First Nations Workshop Understanding values, challenges and opportunities. Facilitated by Wesley Jefries. Salmon lunch and refreshments, Shshalh Drum Group Performance. August 21
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t was a sizzling Sunday at the Sechelt Airport as the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association (SCDRA) hosted the Hot Summer Showdown. Shade was at a premium as racers, spectators and volunteers found out. The heat didn’t stop the fun as the 75 registered cars put on a big show. . In the Street Machine final it was Levi StanleyClarke of Wilson Creek and Dennis Leis in his cool 1977 Dodge pickup. Stanley-Clarke dialed in a 10.5 and Leis a 9.9. Leis found himself spinning a bit too much off the line and ran a 10.66. Stanley-Clarke took the win with a 10.74 at just over 67 mph. Jim Pashniak in the Laverne’s Grill 1968 Impala and Tom Sealy in the 69 Grand Prix met in the Super Street final. Pashniak dialed in an 8.9 and Sealy a 9.7. Both beat their dial-in with Pashniak crossing the line with an 8.882 for the win. Sealy ran a 9.645. Glyn Rose of Sechelt
made the jump to the Street Rod class in June with his 1968 Mustang. Rose has a volunteer role at each race but still found time to reach the final. On the other side of the track was Mike Jacksons Charger. Jackson had Rose in the early going of the race but Rose had him by the long end. Rose ran a 7.803 with a dial in of 7.80, which was just a bit too good for Jackson to match. David Crombie won a bye to the final in Hot Rod and this left Brian McLennan and Jimmy Oshvalda in the semi-final. As was the case earlier this year, McLennan jumped at the start to red light and Oshvalda had minutes to prep his 1962 Dodge Dart for the final. Crombie dialed in a 7.3 time and Oshvalda a 7.47. With a couple nice burnouts to ready the cars, the stage was set. Crombie red-lighted and Oshvalda ran the 1/8 mile at 7.622 at 93.82 mph. During the lunch break there was the ‘Grudge Race’ between Sechelt Mayor John Henderson and Sechelt First
Nation Councillor, Randy Joe. Both racers had a couple good ‘head to head’ practice runs as Joe worked to launch the 570hp 2012 Camaro and he appeared to have the edge. The crowd was silent as both racers staged and waited for starter Colin Stracker to engage the tree. The lights ran the sequence and both cars were off and down the track. Henderson red lighted giving the win to Councillor Joe. The valve cover races were run during the noon hour with Kai Hilderbrant of Halfmoon Bay taking home a nice trophy. Ron Berg from Port Moody was given special recognition and awarded the Spirit Award. Ron has attended each SCDRA event for the last 14 years and is a valuable hard working volunteer. David Kipling was also given special recognition for his 15 years of dedication and support of the SCDRA. Submitted by Richard Austin
Ron Berg from Port Moody was given special recognition and was awarded the Spirit Award. at the Sunshine Coast Drag Races on Sunday. Ron has attended each SCDRA event for the last 14 years and is an important addition to the Race’s valuable hard working volunteers.
Howe Sound Outrigger Race results from August 2014 For full results of the 2014 Howe Sound Outrigger Races see CORA website at https://www.canadianoutrigger.com/races/results/ Glimpse results for: SHORT COURSE 14 KM TIME Club Gender
Course Category Boat # Colour 1 1:18:16 Pentiction Racing Canoe Club Men Short Junior 60 Orange/Blue Mirage 2 1:20:36 Powell River Outrigger club Mixed Short Gmaster G09 Red Mirage 3 1:22:15 FCRCC Senior Master Women Short Smaster A04 White/ Red Advantage MIXED CATEGORY 1 1:20:36 Powell River Outrigger club Mixed Short Gmaster G09 Red
Mirage 2 1:23:12 SARP (U wanna Kumonah) Mixed Short Smaster 713 Red / White / Yellow Calamar 3 1:24:09 Calgary Canoe Club Mixed Short Open 703 White/Teal Bradley WOMEN’S CATEGORY 1 1:22:15 FCRCC Senior Master Women Short Smaster A04 White/ Red Advantage 2 1:23:34 FCRCC - Ohana Women Short Smaster G04 Red/ White Mirage 3 1:23:48 SOAR Women Short Open A16 Yellow / White
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Tip of the Week: Before Leo time ends and Virgo begins and with four planets in the lion’s sign, plus the Black Moon, it merits some special attention. Leo is the sign of entertainments, fun, games, play, sports, children and creative offspring of any kind including works of art and performance. Hollywood and show biz in general come under the domain of Leo. It can be interpreted as the ‘earthy fire sign’. In this regard Leo possesses a solid and practical approach to the affairs of life. Superstar and mega wealthy singer, song writer, performer, actress and CEO of her own fashion and accessories company, Madonna was born on August 16th. Often liking to be the producer, director and actor in their own show, people with Leo strong and balanced in their Astrological signature demonstrate creative, determined and steadfast leadership. Excess and imbalance of the Leo archetype can produce a proud, dominant, controlling and dictatorial disposition. Napoleon Bonaparte and Benito Mussolini are historical examples. But these characteristics are not limited to people whose Sun Sign is Leo. Any of the 12 Zodiac Sign archetypes can be prominent even when the Sun and the sign it is in is not directly involved. An actual chart must be cast to decipher such factors. Positively, Leo is expressed as a generosity of spirit backed by an ardent passion to essentially get attention in order to entertain others and, more pragmatically, to achieve and to win recognition, fame and accolade. In this Age of Aquarius, which is still dawning, Leo is situated on the relationship line which naturally attracts a lot of attention. Thus we see and experience great prominence and fame among actors, professional athletes and celebrities of any and every kind. In the context of our current age and in the wake of a rapidly emerging global culture, these people are placed on the veritable pedestals of the gods of mythology.
Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Ventures and journeys are keeping you busy. Some of these may have come about unexpectedly. At worst you feel a little scattered and overwhelmed. You have to make extra efforts as well. You may feel the need for support, a rock to lean on. Amidst the wide array of activities and personalities, you may need to focus more than usual to claim your own balance and center. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Patiently establishing a new and more reliable foundation continues. This includes building your momentum. As well, you feel compelled to take stock of your resources and to increase your reserves. Increasing your overall awareness of what is implied and required is featured. However you do it, your focus is to invest into your future. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Thoughts and notions of increase and expansion remain firmly on your mind. Success requires that you be willing to take a few risks, a leap of faith or two. The main obstacle stands to be inertia and apathy linked to subconscious fears. Take deliberate measures to confront and overcome these. Know what you want, decipher why you feel hesitant and then let action lead the way. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
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Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)Some big energy patterns are stirring both within and without. Inwardly you feel called to overcome, to do battle with limiting beliefs and worn out attitudes and behaviour patterns. Outwardly you are feeling very excited, perhaps especially about cultural events. Either way, there is plenty of drama stirring requiring optimism and faith. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) A search for new resources, talent and leverage is keeping you busy now. Deciphering what you want and need and who can meet your criteria is firmly on your mind. To this end you have research work underway. You have many questions and want answers to all of them. You are less patient than usual and will play hard to win.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) With each new day your world is expanding. This includes your social outreach. Making new connections feels necessary but is a source of excitement as well. The time is right to share what you know. Others will prove receptive, even enthusiastic to hear your message. Be willing to take the stage and shine your light. Do it for one and for all! Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A creative work cycles continues. In addition to the actual organization and follow through efforts implied, the work also includes mustering the vision, faith and courage to take action. Yet, you are not meant to do it alone. Cooperation and collaboration is required. Decipher how you can best make win/win proposals.
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ality is really beginning to shine through. This is generally an expansive time for you. Meeting people and establishing new friendships is featured. Your ambitions are fueled, though you are still in a process of paying dues and passing entry exams. This will continue until the end of the year. Patiently persevere.
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