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Innovative Coast website seeks to entice newcomers Here’s a challenge: Come up with a strategy to help boost the Sunshine Coast economy by bringing skilled and entrepreneurial young people to this community—but do it without relying on government funding or corporate branding. Impossible? Well, it’s not just possible, it’s already happening. “This is the Coast” (ThisIsTheCoast.ca) is the brainchild of a group of tech-savvy Coasters who developed the idea along with a few established local entrepreneurs, who also threw in $25,000 to help it come to life. “A group of business leaders had been meeting off and on about economic development and got thinking about what they could do to promote

the Coast,” said Richard Hoath, a local digital developer. “As founder of the Sunshine Coast Tech Hub, I got invited to come along.” The group came to the conclusion that people aged 30 to 45 would make the most sense to try to attract. So Hoath put the creative dare to his friends in the digital community, including Laurie McConnell, who has run her Coast-boosting website, BigPacific.com, since 1997. Now, just three months later, the product is a state-of-theart website that’s friendly and enticing. It’s also free of the glossed-over exaggerations that weigh down many pitch sites trying too hard. The site aims to “tell the real story of life on the Coast, be-

cause it’s not for everybody,” Hoath said. This Is The Coast says straight up that if you love nightclubs, hate rain, are turned off by ferry travel and want to eat at new restaurants every month, look elsewhere. But it adds that if you’re drawn to a familyfriendly, relatively affordable, mild-wintered, outdoors-oriented place with readily available 100-megabyte-per-second internet, read on. A fun infographic on the site helps sort out who would be a good fit to live and work here. This Is The Coast also goes a step further in its informal “vetting” process by connecting curious potential residents to people who already live here. “How we invite people to the Coast has a huge impact on the

ThisIsTheCoast.ca takes visitors through interactive steps to see if they're really suited to local lifestyles. THISISTHECOAST.CA PHOTO

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sense of community,” said McConnell. “We’re hoping by putting this step into the process of people researching a potential move, that when they do come, they experience that sense of community right away. They find their tribe and fit in.” And it’s getting results, with more than 1,700 unique visitors to the site in its first 12 days, McConnell said. And a number of connections have already been initiated with people who’ve responded on the site. “Based on their interests and what kind of background they have, we’ve found someone for them to talk to. We’re going to be tracking all that on how that works out.” If you click on the discreetly placed “about” link at the bottom of the website and watch the video there, it’s obvious who the “angels” are who quietly ponied up the cash for the project. They include Robert Flux of Coast Group Chartered Accountants, IGA owner Bob Hoy, David Longman of Longman Developments, realtor Kenan MacKenzie and Shelley McDade of the Sunshine Coast Credit Union. McConnell added that the creators also helped the bottom line by billing for many fewer hours than they actually put in. Promotion of the site is largely social-media driven, as you’d expect for an online project with no advertising budget, so any way that locals want to help out would be appreciated. Hoath suggested people just post the link to the site within their network. “It’s really about the power of social networking to get the word out. That’s the most genuine way of doing it.” Rik Jespersen

A group of Davis Bay Elementary students are using their heads—literally—to help fight cancer. The Grade 4-7 students had their hair dyed or streaked pink, blue or purple as a way to help raise $1,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation. The students are calling their campaign "Colour for cancer." How would colouring their hair accomplish that? “We’re campaigning doorto-door and this is our statement,” said student Ainsley Shields. “So people can say, ‘Oh my gosh, I like your hair. Why did you get it done?’ And then we explain and ask for a donation.” The kids, all members of the school’s Leadership Club, bought the hair colouring themselves, and the staff at Creekside Salon & Spa in Davis Bay donated their time on May

20 to do the dye jobs. The students dreamed up the whole thing, said Sechelt Community School Coordinator Ted Chisholm, who along with principal Glen Smith, provided some guidance for the project. “They’ve been passionate about it,” Chisholm said. “Once the idea was brought up, I asked them who had family members who have had cancer. Out of 14 kids there that day, about 10 put their hands up.” The students also worked together to compose the text for their fundraising page on the BC Cancer Foundation website, said Chisholm. They have only until June 15 to reach their goal. If you would like to donate, go to http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/ goto/colourforcancer Rik Jespersen

Around 8:30 pm on Sunday May 31, Sunshine Coast RCMP received multiple reports that a male had discharged pepper spray at the bottom of School Road in Gibsons, between Molly’s Reach and Gramma’s Pub. Police attended the scene, however the male suspect and a female associate had already left the area in another vehicle. Although no reports were received of anyone requiring medical attention because of the pepper spray, its effects were noticed by numerous people in the area. It is not yet clear whether the male intentionally released the pepper spray, or whether it was an accidental discharge. Fortunately, witnesses were able to take photos of the male and female, and also obtained the license plate number of the vehicle they left in.

We are in the process of locating those involved, and ask the male and female to come forward and contact Sunshine Coast RCMP to discuss the incident, said Cst Harrison Mohr. We would also like to remind the public that although you can possess items such as dog repellant or bear spray, intentionally using any such spray against a person constitutes an assault with a weapon. If it was an accidental discharge in this case, we would like to speak with the male and get more details about why he was in possession of the spray, and how it went off. Anyone with additional information can contact Sunshine Coast RCMP at (604) 885-2266, and reference file #15-3449. Submitted by RCMP

In 2004 we began as the Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club with a dream of one day building an observatory in order to provide public access to skies and give local astronomers the ability to do useful scientific observations. Many years were spent planning and fund raising and in April 2008 we became the Sunshine Coast Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. In 2013 we started con-

struction of our observatory, and are now adding the final touches. We will be having an official opening ceremony of the Sunshine Coast Centre’s new astronomical observatory at 4pm on Saturday, June 27. This is a ceremony for local dignitaries, our 57 members, and supporters. Our observatory is located at the Sunshine Coast Regional Airport, and the entrance is from the gate at the top of Field Road in

Wilson Creek. Once it gets dark we will have our “first light” ceremony where we use the telescope for viewing for the first time. Soon we will have a trained users group and will start scheduling public viewing sessions and star parties for community groups. We would be pleased if you could join us on this momentous occasion. www.coastastronomy.ca Submitted

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At approximately 3:30 pm on May 16th, a family including four children was driving on the Sunshine Coast Highway in Madeira Park when their vehicle was struck by a white pickup truck as it tried to pass them. The truck was seen tailgating the family before passing over a double solid line. When the truck completed the pass, it clipped the rear bumper of the family's vehicle, damaging the truck and causing part of the truck’s chrome front bumper to fall off. The bumper was subsequently seized by Sunshine Coast RCMP, and has been identified as belonging to a white Chevrolet Silverado 2500 or

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Editorial Opinion

Summer vaccination, please A North Vancouver mother shouldn’t have to worry every time her son goes to school—but she does—and is urging other parents to do their part to help. You would never know it by looking at him, but 15-year-old Andrew Westerlund has a rare autoimmune disorder, has had a heart transplant, and is recovering from cancer. As a result of the transplant, he has to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of his life that compromise his immune system, leaving him susceptible to complications and possibly death when exposed to illnesses such as whooping cough. “All kids should feel safe going to school, it is an important part of their life,” says Andrew’s mom, Shannon Westerlund. “People don’t always realize that when their children are not immunized they become susceptible to dangerous diseases, potentially harmful to themselves and others. From riding the bus, to grocery shopping, to going to the gym, we are all in contact with people who have compromised immune systems every day and we don’t know who they are. But we owe it to these people to do everything we can to protect them.” Many types of people are at risk of serious complications from vaccine-preventable diseases, such as the elderly, pregnant women, those with chronic health conditions, those with HIV/AIDS, and patients undergoing chemotherapy. Andrew’s mother says, “He tries to stay away from people who look sick, but people can be contagious before they even have symptoms and know they are sick. Andrew, and others with compromised immunity, can’t do it alone. They need help from everybody else.” To help protect everyone, including vulnerable people like Andrew, VCH Public Health is asking parents with kids going to kindergarten in the fall to have their children immunized now, before school begins. Starting at age four all children should get two shots, in total, to protect against:

• measles • mumps • rubella

• chicken pox • polio • tetanus

• diphtheria • whooping cough

While serious childhood diseases such as polio and diphtheria are becoming rarer due to routine childhood vaccination programs, according to VCH Medical Health Officer Dr. Paul Martiquet, there’s still cause for concern. “As we saw with the recent measles cases in the Lower Mainland and across the U.S., these diseases are highly infectious and can spread quickly among those who aren’t vaccinated. It’s critical that parents have their kids immunized before they start kindergarten in the fall,” Dr. Martiquet says. During kindergarten registration parents are asked to submit their child’s immunization record to their school. This information is used to offer children vaccines they may have missed earlier along with the kindergarten boosters. If someone at school contracts a vaccine-preventable infectious disease, children who are unprotected may be asked to stay home to be sure they won’t get sick and pass the infection on.  Vaccines can be obtained for free from family doctors or from public health nurses at VCH community health centres. Submitted

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(re ‘Vagrants’ causing concern in Sechelt Village, the Local, May 28) I heartily applaud the insight of Staff Sgt. Mathura in addressing the complaints of Sechelt Village residents regarding the “vagrants” in local backyards and lanes. Kudos for acknowledging that “homelessness” is a societal problem that can only be solved by society, and that a bylaw is not the answer, neither is increasing police presence in certain areas which might result in an increase in arrests and the misconception that homeless people are criminal. If residents are having a problem with homeless people wandering too close to their residences then perhaps they could investigate strategies to end homelessness, like the one found at the American advocacy group National Alliance to End Homelessness (http:// www.endhomelessness.org/ pages/ten-essentials) instead of asking the Town to outlaw this presence in the community (or certain parts of the community). Solving the problem of homelessness is the responsibility of the community. Let’s get on it! PS: "Vagrant" is a stereotype and not appropriate when addressing contemporary issues of homelessness. Laurel Phillips, Gibsons

Don’t ‘smear’ the whole group

Your report seems to be bent on attacking a group of people who are in fact adult individuals who insist on acting out, as individuals. It is totally unfair to those individuals that do not act out in such ways. The ways mentioned are illegal activities of litter, trespass and the like. According to the law, you have the choice of dealing with individuals and should in fact arrest them. As far as attacking a group of adult individuals based on what some of the adults in the said group have done is not productive. If anything this report seems to lead to causing police harassment, leading to peer policing. One adult cannot, and for reasons of vigilantism, be

put into a position of this peer policing. I must point out that the RCMP is in a position of not being able to do anything, but that is because in the case of trespass for instance, it is the onus of the property owner to press charges, so that the police can charge and arrest the individual, otherwise they must let the individual go. I am no way condoning the acts that these individuals do, but am pointing out the individual is only responsible for their own actions, and should not be smeared with the actions of others who look, act, dress like, or can be prejudged into some group. Human Rights Laws are Laws, not suggestions, and are in place for this exact reason. Ron Michel

Beware the “Big Squat”

It is sad to see a Mayor and some council so hell bent on ruining its own water supply. Whatever attractive name it is called, the “James” or the “George” or the “Eric”, its still the Big Squat on the aquifer. When the water supply is ruined, we will remember who did it. Taint paradise to put up a parking lot. Howard Luke, Gibsons

Mushrooming concerns

(Sent to David Lasser, operations manager of the Sunshine Coast Community Forest, and copied to the Local) Dear Mr. Lasser, Recently while being in the forest appreciating its beauty, and its inter-related ecological wonders, I recalled one of your Powerpoint slides at the April Sunshine Coast Community Forests (SCCF) AGM featuring mushrooms! That's the first time at an SCCF AGM that anyone has mentioned non-timber values of the forests within it's tenure. I found that an interesting shift, where placing a value on mushrooms and wildcrafting was cited. Could that slide indicate to the audience and The District of Sechelt Mayor and Council in

attendance, that SCCF is now in favor of protecting wild mushroom sites in its tenure area, or was it just a personal note that you're now interested in mushrooms? You also made a nice reference to your wife who enjoys cooking with the local mushrooms that you apparently pick while out in the woods, or walking through proposed cutblocks. You did not explicitly say that SCCF is putting forward new biodiversity targets, or retention objectives for mature (never clearcut) forests, which is critical in setting aside highvalue mushroom areas. As you know, Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) was recently contacted by a picker who came across SCCF's logging boundary and road centre line markings in the Wilson Creek Watershed (EW28), and was so alarmed that his go-to site for mushrooms on the lower Coast could be logged, that he contacted us to see what we knew of its possible demise. He also mentioned that at least 3-4 other pickers earn a nice seasonal income from these forest offerings and in the small surrounding buffers. We have named this area 'The Chanterelle Forest' in acknowledgement of the site's abundant, and optimal mushroom growing conditions. If SCCF is actually serious about protecting mushroom sites, then I urge you to reconsider the planned logging of EW28 and allow 'The Chanterelle Forest' to continue to produce Pine, Oyster, Turkey Tails, and Chanterelle (Summer & Winter varieties) for many generations to come. If logging proceeds, then one has to conclude that the discussion on local, wild mushrooms at the SCCF AGM was only a public relations campaign, and does not show community spirit in protecting a previously identified, high-value mushroom site, that many have known for decades, if not longer by our local First Nations shíshálh neighbors. Ross Muirhead, Roberts Creek Elphintone Logging Focus

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Bill C51, Harper’s Anti-Terrorism Act is a seriously flawed and potentially dangerous bill. Canadian legal experts and Amnesty International have pointed out it puts Canadians’ Charter Rights at grave risk with little or no effective oversight. The OSCE – Organization for Security and Co-operation -- has determined that Bill C51 violates both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights due to infringement on freedom of expression and privacy rights. Canada is a founding member of the OSCE. Stephen Harper, more interested in scoring election points than protecting Canadians’ civil rights, used his all too familiar ‘father knows best’ bully tactics to force the bill through the House of Commons, having rejected numerous thoughtful amendments from opposition parties. Bill C51 is now before the Senate. Liberal Senators are prepared to vote No to Bill C51 notwithstanding the Liberals’ support in the House. Conservative Senators need to show equal courage. Canadians are urged to write to their respective Senators asking that they defeat Bill C51 and send the issues back to an open and transparent all-party committee following the October 19 election. Canadians will support a reformulated consensus security bill that fairly addresses both our national security concerns and our Charter Rights. If ever there was a time for sober second thought, this is it! Jef Keighley, Halfmoon Bay Alliance 4 Democracy Letters to the Editor should be sent by e-mail to editor@thelocalweekly. ca. The deadline is Monday at 10am for that week’s paper. Generally, letters should not exceed 300 words. And all letters must be signed, include the writer’s community of residence and (not for publication) telephone number. Letters may be edited for a variety of reasons.

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Goldmoss bylaw goes to Public Hearing The saga of Roberts Creek’s Goldmoss Gallery now moves to a new chapter after second reading of an SCRD bylaw amendment that would make the controversial property the first ever to be zoned RAG, or Residential Art Gallery. The SCRD Board gave the amendment second reading May 28, but there’s a long way to go in the process, including what promises to be a lively public hearing June 17 at Roberts Creek Hall. Special art shows in last few years led some neighbours of the 2840 Lower Road gallery to file complaints about noise and congested street-parking. That prompted owners Lee and Bon Roberts to seek a new designation for the property, currently zoned residential-only. That initial rezoning attempt failed because the dwelling/

gallery could not be brought up to the required code. So the Roberts submitted a revised proposal to put up an additional building of less than 1,500 sq. ft. on the property to house a gallery and artsinstruction classroom. The plan has evolved through a series of consultations with SCRD planners, receiving preliminary approvals, and could potentially see the property get the unique RAG zoning. Roberts Creek SCRD Director Mark Lebbell said community groups have also endorsed the concept. “Both the local Official Community Plan Committee and the Advisory Planning Commission felt that it fell within our OCP,” Lebbell told The Local. “They both voted in favour of moving ahead with the public process.” The proposed bylaw amend-

ment would allow construction of the new building where the owners could stage four gallery openings per calendar year, each lasting no more than eight hours. There also have to be a minimum of 10 parking spaces on the property. But the bylaw cracks down on noise, stipulating that, “live amplified music is expressly prohibited.” Lebbell noted that restriction applies only to the operation of the gallery itself. More information and background, including a page detailing Frequently Asked Questions about the Goldmoss bylaw, can be found on the SCRD website. Lebbell’s website, RobertsCreekMark. com, also has updated news and direct links to the relevant SCRD pages. Rik Jespersen

The Gibsons Public Art Gallery has taken a major step towards securing the long-term future of professional art exhibition on the Sunshine Coast, with the purchase of the property they currently occupy at 431 Marine Drive, Gibsons. This acquisition was made possible by the generous bequest of Eve Smart, a volunteer and early supporter of the Gallery. The Gibsons Public Art Gallery is a volunteer run nonprofit organization, founded in 2003 by a group of Sunshine

Coast residents interested in promoting art exhibition and education. In the twelve years since their first show, the Gallery has become a local public institution and the Coast’s premiere art exhibition space, with a diverse year round schedule that primarily features the work of local artists. Over 14,000 people visited the gallery in 2014, making it one of the top visitor attractions for the entire Sunshine Coast. The directors of the Gibsons Public Art Gallery would like

to thank the Maragos family for their understanding and support throughout the negotiation process, as well as all of the sponsors, donors, members, volunteers and grantors that have contributed to the Gallery’s ongoing success. Owning the property will provide the community with a permanent fine arts centre and allow the Gallery to expand into unused rooms and exterior spaces of the former Bank of Montreal building. Submitted

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The Sunshine Coast is a small step closer to better care for people with mental illness. Vancouver Coastal Health is in the process of hiring a psychiatric nurse who will come to a person’s house in case of a mental health emergency. Together with an RCMP officer, the nurse will stay with the person and arrange a trip to the emergency room. The service will start before the end of summer. Susann Richter, VCH Manager of Mental Health and Addiction Services on the Sunshine Coast, announced the new program Friday, May 29 at the Annual General Meeting of the Sunshine Coast Branch of the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society. The meeting was held at the Davis Bay Community Hall. Guest speaker was Susan Inman, author of After Her Brain Broke: Helping My Daughter Recover Her Sanity. Inman was pleased with the new service on the Sunshine Coast. “We need help to get our loved ones to hospital

when they are psychotic. It is a nice touch that the family can ask the RCMP officer to come in uniform or in plain clothes.” Inman hopes that a person with acute psychosis will not have to wait too long in the emergency room and that there are beds available if needed. She wants Riverview re-opened. “It is unacceptable that prisons are the new mental health institutions. These people need attentive, loving care in state of the art psychiatric treatment centres and they need psycho-social rehabilitation services. “When a person has leukemia, the medical profession works closely with the family. Why can’t this happen in the case of mental illness, which is a brain disorder?” Six out of ten people with mental illness can work, she said. With the right support, they want to work. Douglas College in Vancouver and Vancouver Community College now offer courses for people with severe mental ill-

ness who want to learn how to learn again. The classes are paid for by the Fraser Health Authority, and people love them, Inman said. Inman praised the Sunshine Coast branch of the B.C. Schizophrenia Society highly for being active and for being a safe place for parents whose children have been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. “This branch provides a lot of education. Many parents say in hindsight that they’ve made wrong decisions or responded in a way that was not helpful because they simply lacked knowledge.” She also praised the Sunshine Coast branch for its science-based approach. “It still happens that parents get blamed for their children’s mental illness: they must have done something wrong. But science clearly shows that parents are not the cause. They need help to manage. The Sunshine Coast is lucky with this group. It makes a real difference in the community.” Submitted

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Credit union collects coaching kudos Seven of BC’s leading organizations were named inaugural CoachingWise Designation recipients on May 19 at the North American launch of a new recognition program conceived by the Vancouver Charter Chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Recognized organizations include: Fraser Health Authority, BC Hydro, Surrey Food Bank, David Suzuki Foundation, JOEY Restaurants, University of BC and Sunshine Coast Credit Union. CoachingWise celebrates organizations for their commitment to build and sustain a coaching culture, and is linked to improving business results and employee retention. “We were thrilled to be chosen to take part in this inaugural celebration and

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I’d divide our population into those who are lucky enough to have worked with Kenneth Norman Johnson, and those who are missing out. He agreed to an interview with The Local, to get more of us familiar with his work here on the ‘Coast. Kenneth, you’re a musician. Composer, performer, director, producer, educator... have we missed anything? How would you most like to be described?

I’m not sure I know, other than “nice guy”. My early career as a Music Educator/ Administrator evolved into full-time composer/recording artist/performer in 1983 and I’ve been expanding upon that ever since. Maybe I’ll slow down in a decade or so, but like most of us, I’ve spent years trying to define myself. I think it makes life an enjoyable journey, not a destination. You’ve worked and performed with many musicians, in lots of different circumstances. Tell us about that.

I love that what I do spans amateur to professional. It is such a thrill to hear music and words performed beautifully and to write music that challenges performers to stretch

their talent and bring it to life. Working with High School students has been just as rewarding as recording original music with symphony musicians.

“All Original Music.” That’s not something many of us can get our heads around. You write full scores for 6-part voice and orchestra, you write libretto. Sometimes you even work in dance? How does all this come to you? I take very little credit for the music/ideas that come when I’m focussed on a project. I learned a long time ago that rural RR Crossing signs gave the best advice ever: “Stop, look, and listen.” In writing music, I listen. There’s so much ego in this business. My rule of thumb is: “Get out of the way and let it happen”. Tell us about The Quest.

Thirty years ago I was commissioned to write a Cantata for a large church choir in Winnipeg. I based it on four questions, taking answers from scripture. It was very successful. Over the years that piece haunted me. There was so much more to say. I moved to Pender Harbour in 2006. About eight years ago I came back to it with a passion. The result is “The Quest”, a two-hour, scripture-based musical. The style is diverse: inspirational, jazzy, spiritual. It explores ordinary questions musically. I discovered amazing talent on the coast

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in 2014 and produced The Quest in Pender Harbour to rave reviews and standing ovations. You’ve got other shows in your quiver. Tell us about these. What’s your broader “quest”?

I am now focussed on bringing musicals, choral music, and songs to the world market. “Castles in the Snow” and “Sérénade” have had premiere performances here and will be developed further, and I am writing a dance-based production entitled “Masque” that I’m excited about. We hope to expand our talented company of performers to introduce new work. What’s going on for you in June?

Ha ha, June is a slow month. June 5 I am playing at Lynwood House with Jena Wren, Women’s Connection. June 10, I am at West Coast Wilderness Lodge. June 12 Pender Harbour Coffee House with Ispira (This will feature music from “The Quest”). June 15 Senior’s Day solo performance in Madeira Park. I take the rest of the summer off, and the Fall schedule is pending, though I do know we will be performing “Castles in the Snow” in Gibsons, December 11. Thank-you Kenneth! We are so lucky to have you here!

Kenneth Norman Johnson is a musician, composer, performer, director, producer and more. He has a busy June coming up. HEATHER ADAMS PHOTO

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Health on the Coast: the numbers are in • Relatively higher prevalence of obesity and chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and arthritis and cancer. • Relatively car dependent region with potential opportunities for increasing active forms of transportation as most journeys for regular commute are of short duration. • Overall exceptional elements of community resiliency with higher than average personal emergency preparedness, strong sense of community belonging and

low food insecurity. Ninety-one per cent reported having a family doctor, and nine per cent said they were smokers. The health and wellness data gathered on residents at the community level will help residents, community agencies and local governments understand factors influencing health in their communities. All survey results can be viewed on the My Health My Community website at www. myhealthmycommunity.org Submitted

gram provides snacks of fruits and vegetables right in the classroom to children, allowing them to sample B.C. produce such as plums, blueberries, apples, tomatoes and carrots. The Ministry of Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority have provided combined funding of $21.5 million to the BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation since 2010-11 to support the program. “We want to support students every way we can - and studies show that children who eat healthy food are more attentive and better able to focus on their studies,” said Education Minister Peter Fassbender. “This is a great program that benefits the well-being of B.C. school children and also creates healthy learning environments.” “This program works directly with local growers and distributors to bring fresh B.C. produce to the students, right in the classroom. It is great that students are also learning that eating fresh, local produce supports B.C. farmers and the economies

of our rural regions,” said Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick. “Thanks to this program students from throughout the province are now learning how important it is to make fruits and vegetables a part of their regular diet - both at school and at home,” said Lindsay Babineau, executive director, BC Agriculture in the Classroom. “This additional funding and fundraising initiatives will support the continuation of the program.” Submitted

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Give your house curb appeal Curb appeal can help a home get noticed in a bustling real estate market. Curb appeal also can contribute to the aesthetics of a neighbourhood for residents who plan to stay put, and many homeowners feel an attractive exterior is just as important as a comfortable interior. Homeowners do not have to spend a fortune to improve the curb appeal of their homes. With these strategies, anyone's home can take on a more appealing look.

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A messy, untamed front yard can detract from a perfectly acceptable home. Cleaning up your yard and home's exterior is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to give the place a makeover. Cut back overgrown shrubs, plants and trees. Make sure the front door is clearly visible and that any walkways are edged and accessible. Store garbage pails behind

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Outdoor lighting adds appeal and safety to a property. Use lighting to accent a special landscaping feature or to illuminate a walkway. Few people enjoy approaching a dark home, and outdoor lighting can ensure your property always is well-lit. Remember, curb appeal is applicable both day and night. Improving on curb appeal can make a difference in how others view your home. Metro

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of human-wildlife conflict calls that involve crop/fruit tree damage, and livestock predation (mainly chickens). The result is that we essentially “create” situations where we either displace or attract wildlife. The routine destruction of wildlife is not a responsible response to a situation that the grower has provided. Knowing how to manage our activities so as to minimize our impact on wildlife will lead to sustainable solutions ~ which benefit both the producer and the wildlife in the long run.” WildSafeBC supports the concept of local food security that is done in an environmentally, sustainable manner. Whether raising livestock or

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School District No. 46 is pleased to announce that Mark Sauer has been appointed Vice-Principal of Chatelech Secondary School effective August 1, 2015. This position became vacant when the current Vice-Principal Richard Biel was reassigned

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Of all the recipes I have tried for this column this one thrills me the most. Inquiring minds want to know can you use a carrot as a hot dog wiener ? The answer is an amazing and surprising - yes. I realized that the carrot dog wasn’t going to taste like a greasy, spicy bratwurst. But having ventured into the strange world of vegan hot dogs, I think the carrot dog

can compare in its own funny way. This recipe comes from Kathy Hester who is bringing out her new cookbook, The Easy Vegan Cookbook. You can read more about it at healthyslowcooking.com Basically, a hot dog needs a good bun and then it is all about the condiments. Slap some mayo, mustard, ketchup, barbeque sauce, relish, sauerkraut or fried onions into a bun and it doesn’t matter so much what the wiener is like. So, to that end, you cook up a carrot, marinate it and then heat it up. Pop it into the fully dressed bun and dig in. The carrot has a very simi-

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1. Heat water in a pot large enough for all the carrots. When it comes to a boil, turn down to medium heat and add the carrots. Cook until you can just pierce them through with a fork; you want them have a snap when you bite into them. Remove from pot and run cold water over them to stop them from cooking. 2. In a container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients to make the marinade. Tighten the lid & shake until well mixed. 3. Place the carrots in a container in which they can lie flat. Pour the marinade over them and marinate at least 3 to 4 hours, up to 24. The longer they marinate, the more vinegar flavor they take on. If you know you need to leave them longer than a day, cut the vinegar to ⅛ cup (30 ml). If the carrots are very skinny, keep the time short. 4. To serve, heat the carrots in a 350°F (177°C) oven, or in a grill pan on a hot grill, until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. 5. Serve in a toasted hot dog bun or wrapped in a lettuce or collard leaf, and pile on your favorite toppings. 6. TIP: You can cook these in your slow cooker in the marinade. You need to check on them so they do not get mushy, so it is not a set-itand-walkaway affair. Cook until a fork just goes through the carrot but it is still slightly firm

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Hi there Special O Fans! Mike here with another report on the remaining sports that are offered in the Spring/ Summer season. Soccer is a popular outdoor sport running on Mondays from April through June. There is such a call for it that there is a team in Sechelt and a team in Gibsons. The coach for Sechelt is Mike Gojevic and Gibsons Laurie Miller and Richard Hoath. Both coaches help each player with drilling, passing and shooting and team play with 7 on 7 games. It is exciting to watch the skills of each athlete blaze glory across the fields. Awesome passes, razor sharp shots, both teams are awesome There are some big games coming up. Our Sechelt team is playing the RCMP on June 22nd. Coach Mike Gojevic says, “We are looking for an exciting game like we did with Floor Hockey in the winter.” Gibsons will attend a tourney in Delta on June 13th and the final annual game between Gibsons and Sechelt will be on June 15th followed by the Annual General Meeting Golf is another VERY popular sport; in fact it has a waiting list. Coach Chuck Bertrand and his volunteers teach experienced golfers and novices the fine art of the putt and the green. It takes place at the Sechelt Golf and Country Club (now Blue Ocean Golf Club) and is Wednesday evenings from April to June This report came in from coach Chuck Bertrand about golf: “This season we have 12 golfers coming out – some are experienced and some are new beginners. Many of the athletes have been working on the “Squish the Bug” technique and it has been very successful as all of them are hitting further and straighter. Maci is new to golf this year, has been working very hard on her basic fundamentals. She is now easily striking the ball 75-100 yards. With the lovely weather we have had this spring, we have been fortunate to get out on

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Maci, in the foreground, is new to golf this year and is working hard on her fundamentals. A dozen Special Olympians participate in golf. PHOTO SUBMITTED the golf course almost every week. We generally warm up at the driving range and then head out to golf a few holes. Big thanks to the Sechelt Golf & Country Club for supporting our program.” On June 20th our annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet is an occasion for athletes, coaches and family members to dress to the nines and gather for socialization, food and a little dancing. We will also announce the winner of the latest raffle. I can hardly wait. If you would like to buy a ticket please call 604-885-2987. The prizes range from a signed Canucks hockey stick to passes for the Coast Gravity Park. Local Coordinator Pat Stuart sent me some information on this year’s banquet… “The Volunteer Appreciation Banquet will be held June 20 at the Sechelt Legion from 6-9pm. This is an opportunity to recognize and thank all our wonderful volunteers. Special recognition pins will be presented to 6 coaches who have volunteered for 5 years and 10 years. Jeannie Barwise is 10 years, Chuck Bertrand 5, Marie Telder 5, Robert Wotton, 5 Tania Flynn 5, Randy Younghusband 5.” That about sums it up SCSO fans. Next month is the World Games in Los Angeles! I know we are all excited. Till next time, keep on playing.

Staff, management and local media gathered at the former Sechelt Golf Club on Wednesday, May 20 to unveil a bold new vision, name and brand for the twenty year old course above Sechelt on BC’s Sunshine Coast. Blue Ocean Golf Club is the new official name, and a multi-year plan to upgrade every aspect of the course has staff, club members and local golfers excited. With newly hired Red Seal Chef Gordon Clendenning, an expanded team of guest service professionals and Barrie McWha at the helm as

General Manager, Blue Ocean is poised to create a true golf destination on the Sunshine Coast. Plans for the club include a high-end hotel and conference facility, situated right next to the existing log beam, west coast style clubhouse and restaurant. Architectural designs for the hotel are currently at fourth and final reading with the District of Sechelt. “With Blue Ocean, as the name implies, we plan to create a whole new destination, an entirely new golf and en-

tertainment experience that the Coast has never seen”, said Edison Wang, President of Edison-Mira Group (EMG), and owner of Blue Ocean Golf Club. According to GM Barrie McWha, an exciting change can also be found in the new faces arriving at the course and restaurant. “We’re witnessing a significant increase in female golfers, as well as younger players who are catching the golfing bug. We’re putting a lot of energy into skills programs and golf clinics to help them enjoy the game, and

with the live music on Fridays and Sundays, Mens nights and Ladies nights, we’re injecting a lot of fun into the place.” To meet the lifestyle demands of both existing members and the new generation of golfers coming in, The Blue Ocean Grill is ramping up its efforts with a healthier menu, frequent entertainment and the recent arrival of seasoned restaurant manager and sommelier, Michael Campbell. The Blue Ocean Golf Club is open seven days a week, offering a challenging course, and an ocean of fun. Submittted

Local riders David English, Nick Wort and Kim Wilson will be participating in the Ride2Survive on June 20, 2015. Ride2Survive is an all-volunteer group who believe and have seen that they can do something as a community to make a difference. The chosen pursuit is to raise funds for cancer research through an epic cycling event: 400km in one day from Kelowna to Delta, over two mountain passes, climbing 12,000 feet. The Ride2Survive team puts on this event at their own expense to ensure that 100 per cent of donations raised go to cancer research. Rich Gestle, rider and survivor states "It's supposed to represent a day of suffering a cancer patient would go through". The ride begins in Kelowna at 3:30 am and the

first leg of the ride is from Kelowna to Merritt. The team of 100 riders start together, ride together and cross the finish together. They work together through the physical and emotional elements of the ride. This 100 per cent volunteer ride is in its 11th year and has raised more than three million dollars for cancer research and prevention. This is David's third year participating in the ride, Nick's second and Kim's first. On the day of the ride there will be live stream and updates - follow us. To learn more about Ride2Survive, donate to support our local riders (click on the red Donate now button), cheer them on or to join the team next year visit www.ride2survive.ca. Submitted

Spoken word is alive and well in Sunshine Coast schools! Over the past four months, students have had the opportunity to work with spoken word artists Jillian Christmas, Bertha Clark, Valerie Mason-John, Brendan McLeod and Janet Marie Rogers. Through a series of classroom visits, the students have been challenged and inspired to create their own work— both poetry and prose. For some of these students, the next step is performance. The public is invited to attend the Spoken Word Festival, featuring both the students and their spoken word mentors, on Thursday and Friday, June

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Tip of the Week: In terms of the dawning of the Age of Aquarius it is very early in the morning, about 6:15 am or so, and the humanity continues to experience a steady and rapid pace of awakening. Aquarius itself is symbolically linked to the concepts of awakening, illumination and sudden intuitive insights so the effect is all the more powerful and pervasive. This awakening has many fronts. In the more dire sense it is linked to the plight of the world due to modern technology. For all it has and continues to provide, it has also produced a lot of negative side effects. Extreme global pollution on one hand and extreme power and corruption on the other, but the list goes on and is long. Appreciating the human condition from this cyclic perspective can be very helpful. It provides a rhyme and reason as what may otherwise appear to be a relatively random and arbitrary state of affairs is actually not so and the current state of the world may be better understood. What this New Age model implies is that outer realities must and will and are in

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Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) You continue to enter new territory. The twist is that you may be as busy unraveling affairs from the past as setting new momentums into motion. At best, this is an exciting time in your life full of variety and love. Opportunity is knocking as well and possibly at more than one door. Despite any other setbacks, good fortune is also present.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) You are happy to be out of the limelight these days. Although quieter and less socially involved, however, you are still likely to be busy. Tending to a variety of fronts includes inner work as well as outer. This can be as simple as getting clear in your mind about things. Yet, it may also include confronting fears and doubts. Either way, you have work to do.

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On May 26, a coast resident reported being defrauded a large sum of money after applying for a loan from an online lending company. After filling out an application online and being approved, the resident received a phone call advising that as he was considered a "high-risk" client, he would have to send the company a percentage of the loan in advance. The resident electronically transferred some funds and then was told that due to an error, the amount owed was higher so he was instructed to send another amount. The company called again to advise they needed more money to complete the loan application, and though the resident was growing suspicious, was convinced to proceed with sending a third installment. After realizing he was probably being scammed, the resident tried to contact the company only to find the contact number he had been using was no longer in service. The file is still under investigation. Sunshine Coast RCMP have been notified of residents receiving emails from someone claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, advising them that their income tax refund is ready, and they only need to click a link to retrieve the funds. These emails are fraudulent, and may allow the scammers to access your computer or online banking information. Residents should not click the link, and delete the email.

On May 26, a speeding motorcyclist was witnessed by police on the Port Mellon Highway near Wray Road, Langdale. Radar confirmed the bike was travelling 30 kilometres over the posted speed limit. The rider was flagged down and appeared to be pulling off the road when he then accelerated and fled at a high rate of speed. The officer was able to note the licence plate number and the file is still under investigation. On May 28 at around 13:00 hrs, a hit and run was reported at the Driftwood Inn in Sechelt after a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by an elderly male collided with a second vehicle as well as the side of a building. The collision caused significant damage to the building but the driver fled the scene without reporting the damage. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 15-3349. On May 29, a possible impaired driver was reported after a witness saw the driver of a swerving westbound vehicle in the 1500 block of Highway 101, Gibsons, toss a beer can out the window. Police located the vehicle nearby and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, who admitted to recently consuming several beer, was given and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. The driver was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Advancing in your career and or public life is in the spotlight now. With Mercury retrograde you may be feeling a little insecure or at least uncertain of your direction. Yet, you may also feel a growing determination to do something about it and this feeling will grow. However, it may feel like a roller coaster ride for a while. Focus to be centered amidst the highs and lows. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) You have begun to see a bigger picture. At best you feel inspired and a new vision of possibility is emerging. At worst, you feel somewhat overwhelmed and lost. This is a call to move onward, forward and upward. Yet, be willing to pace yourself and do not let current confusions or uncertainties color your future, they are just temporary.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) A process of deep reflection is underway. Growing ambi-

tions to take deliberate action towards very particular goals are in question. Which directions are best for you? There may be two distinct paths anyway and they likely lead in significantly opposing directions. The question to ask is: which is a path with heart? This is not necessarily the same as asking: which will be more fun? Decisions, decisions….

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Your relationship world is opening up. Yet as it expands you are challenged to both maintain your center to be authentic and to also exercise a healthy measure of diplomacy. Keeping it simple, avoid assumptions which lead to being blunt. What you deem obvious may not be shared by others. Speak your truth and ask others what they think and feel. If necessary, agree to disagree. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) An industrious cycle continues. As willing as you are to do the work required, however, you are also busy wondering how you can work smarter. As per usual, the answer probably

includes accessing the talents and resources of others. How to best decipher, locate and convince these other key players and agents is the other challenge? Begin with the end in mind. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) A creative, playful and provocative cycle is now yours to enjoy. It has the potential to shift your perspective and attitude and to initiate new norms in your life. These can prove very satisfying to you and significant others. With love and romance in the air balanced by sensuality and desire for pleasure in your body, take the initiative now.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A busy time on the home front is taking a lot of your time, energy and focus. Clearing, cleaning, renovating, moving and the like are featured. Yet, the shifts stand to be at least as much in your thoughts, perceptions and interpretations as your outer environment. It is important now that you work creatively and with diligence and faith.

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Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Dreams of possibility are flooding your mind. The more sobering question is: are you willing to do the work to make them a reality? Sometimes a dream is just that and it can be sweet. However, if your material reality and/or your spiritual destiny require a more tangible result then you must transfer your focus from the fluffy cloud

above your head to the adrenaline that flows through your veins.

Between January 1 and May 20, 2015, a thief stole a Rubbermaid bin containing an assortment of fire fighting equipment from a property on Keats Island. The stolen items include a Honda Striker red and black fire pump, a 200foot long fire hose and another blue fire hose. As it would be unusual for someone to be in possession of a large fire hose, we’re hoping someone knows something about the theft, and contacts Sunshine Coast RCMP or Crimestoppers, said Cst Harrison Mohr with Sunshine Coast RCMP. Early on May 28, a thief removed a screen and gained entry through a window into a building in the 1000 block of Fairway Road, Gibsons, and stole a small bright green lockable money box. The thief had to pry open a metal cabinet in order to steal the money box. No other theft or damage was reported. The file is still under investigation. Between May 15 and June 1, a thief ventured onto a piece of property in the 8000 block of Southwood Road, Halfmoon Bay, and stole a blue Honda 6-horsepower pressure washer that had been stored outside a building. The used pressure washer has two flat tires and is missing a nozzle. The hose and wand had been left behind.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Many thoughts, ideas, projects and activities are keeping you busy now. Fortunately, your energy levels are on a steady rise. Your creative aspirations are also at a peak. This may well include travel or at least the desire for it. At deeper levels you have arrived at a pivotal point of change. This will become increasingly evident over the coming weeks and throughout summer.

to adapt and doing so may be challenging. Positively, you are in a creative mood and directing your inspirations to beauty and art will uplift your spirits.

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a steady state of change in accordance with the new themes implied by Aquarius and the frequencies it hosts. Yes, it sign can be understood as a different note, sound or frequency and so on. The more immediate question we each must answer is how to best tune-in, adapt, maintain health and actualize our material and spiritual potential and responsibilities all the while. This is where Astrology, when applied with genuine vision of human nature and evolutionary destiny provides insight, guidance and wisdom above all others because its logic is that of the natural world, the rhythms and intelligence of nature.

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The Local - Thursday, June 4, 2015

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