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Your Jacket or your Life?

After a long winter, summer is finally on the horizon for most of the country. While many Canadians look forward to recreational activities on the open water, the lengthening days also mark beginning of the high season for water-related injuries and fatalities. And the Canada Safety Council is reminding Canadians of the importance of wearing lifejackets. According to a 2013 industry survey, approximately 44 per cent of Canadians participate in recreational boating each year. Although there is some indication that more boaters are following Transport Canada regulations and equipping their boats with lifejackets, unfortunately, almost half of boaters in a 2012 survey indicated they don’t wear their lifejackets consistently. “If your plan is to locate and get into a lifejacket after you’ve fallen into the water, you’re putting yourself and others in danger,” says Jack Smith, president of the Canada Safety Council. “Take basic precautions to avoid finding yourself in over your head.” It’s a lesson that outspoken TV personality Don Cherry learned the hard way. He had a close call in 2012 that he later related in his memoir Straight Up and Personal. Attempting to recover a paddle boat that had drifted from the dock of his cabin near Kingston, Ontario, Cherry headed out on the St. Lawrence River in a canoe. He had brushed off his wife’s suggestion to don a lifejacket, a decision he would regret when the canoe capsized. He describes how, clinging to the overturned canoe, his energy quickly flagged with the effort of staying afloat, pre-empting the possibility of swimming ashore. Fortunately, neighbours spotted him in time to summon help. “I thought for sure I was a goner,” he told a reporter from the Kingston Whig-Standard. Happily for his family, friends and fans, the famous octogenarian lived to tell his tale, but many boaters aren’t so lucky. From 1991 to 2008, an average of 167 people died each year in boating mishaps according to the Canadian Red Cross. Of these, nine out of 10 are not wearing their lifejackets, or were wearing them incorrectly. Every year, even strong swimmers drown. Where swimming ability was recorded by coroners, almost half of those who died in fatal boating incidents were average to strong swimmers, according to the Canadian Red Cross. Take a plunge in water that is colder than 15 degrees Celsius and you could find yourself suffering from cold shock, a physiological response that will make self-rescue more difficult. Cold shock can cause hyperventilation, loss of consciousness, heart palpitations and even cardiac arrest for those with preexisting heart conditions. If your boat overturns in cold water, a properly worn lifejacket will buy you valuable time to assess the situation and reach safety. Of boating fatalities where boating experience was known, 66 per cent were recorded as experienced boaters, and only 34 per cent were occasional or inexperienced boaters. If you are an experienced boater, you are likely to be a role model to others. Your decision to wear your lifejacket will help others make the right choice too. Remember, a lifejacket only works if you wear it. Submitted

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Climate change challenged

(Re “Earth Hour power savings declined”, the Local, April 2) Participation in Earth Hour may have lessened this year in British Columbia because people are starting to suspect that the goal of the event is impossible. Rather than concentrating on sensible and achievable objectives such as reducing air, land, and water pollution, Earth Hour organizers wanted the public to “Use your power to change climate change,” as if we could control the climate like a thermostat. But climate has been changing for billions of years and it will continue to change no matter what we do. Yet Earth Hour spokespeople insisted that all natural climate drivers—ocean currents, cloud cover, solar variations, etc.— are now dwarfed by the impact of humanity’s emissions. The fact that ‘global temperature’ has remained flat for 18 years while carbon dioxide levels have risen 10% has no impact on their narrative. But this inconvenient fact does appear to be having an impact on public opinion. Let’s hope this is the beginning of the end for Earth Hour. (Note: Contrary to the accusations of activists, our organization is not right wing --our participants come from across the political spectrum -- is not funded by ‘big oil,’ and are not lobbyists or ‘shills’ for industry of any sort.) Tom Harris International Climate Science Coalition, Ottawa

Leave gas in the ground

(Sent to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, and copied to the Local) A recent BC Hydro ad (BC Hydro Open Houses) states: “ BC Hydro has been asked to supply power to Woodfibre LNG’s liquidified natural gas processing and export facility near Squamish, and For-

tisBC’s expanded Coquitlam and Squamish compressor stations.” Who asked BC Hydro to supply power for the facilities, and why? As Hydro is being asked to supply power, and there will be considerable costs to Hydro, will FortisBC and Woodfibre LNG reimburse Hydro for these costs? Should the businesses not cover the costs, how much of the costs will fall on the taxpayers back? What “special rate” or commercial rate will be asked of these two businesses? What length of time will the rates apply? Where might we review (on line) the cost study between Hydro supplying the power for the LNG facility and the LNG facility generating their own power from their natural gas? Some argue that natural gas adds more to air pollution than using electricity. Now after some research, I question the logic of sending the LNG to Asia as their environmental policies are pitiful or non-existent. A new study shows, pollutant particles from China’s factories, industrial plants, and power plants affect cloud formations and weather systems worldwide. Compounding these problems is the Chinese government’s stony silence about anything that might imperil the country’s economic development — including environmental regulation. We must not fool ourselves into thinking that because LNG is being sent to Asia, that they will stop using coal. It’s been shown that the pollutants from the LNG sent to them, comes back over us a week later...think about it, are we any better off? Satellite-based information proves that pollutants released into the air, from anywhere, affect cloud formations and weather systems worldwide. If we are to have a meaning-

ful effect on the environment, it is only reasonable that we leave our natural resource (gas) in the ground. It is not needed at this time, and the process to extract the gas only adds to the air pollution and environmental destruction. Vel Anderson, Gibsons

No high-rises please

There seems to be an unbalanced reaction to the presentations made to the Town of Gibsons public hearing on their Official Community Plan (OCP) on March 10. Yes, there was an overwhelming number of critical statements regarding changes which removed clear definitions and gave power to the Town to make definitions instead of having them prescribed in the OCP; but almost all were properly and politely presented. Yes, a great number of written submissions used similar language, but we cannot devalue them as they must have represented the opinion of the sender. And there seems to be a belief that last November’s election result gave authority to provide flexibility in the OCP. It did not, it elected our government. In a democracy the majority governs and the loyal minority must criticize and oppose. We need good argument so that we can develop the harbour and whole waterfront of Gibsons Landing in a way that will fit new buildings into its traditional historic character in harmony with its whole ecology. And it won’t only be watched and worried over by residents of Gibsons but by all people, near and far, who like our village and don’t want to see us build high-rises like so many coastal towns today. Graham Wray, Gibsons Landing.

A huge thank you

I would like to extend a huge “thank you” from my daughter Bree Willson and myself to everyone who helped make our fund-raiser garage sale a great

success, above and beyond our expectations. Bree is suffering from brain damage due to carbon monoxide poisoning, and is undergoing extensive therapy at G F Strong. Our fund-raiser raised over $2,500 dollars, and also raised her spirits considerably. The kindness, caring and good wishes we received made me realize what a great community we have on the Sunshine Coast, where people reach out to help others in need. Sincere thanks from us both. Marjorie Hood, Roberts Creek.

Protect the watershed

Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) along with concerned citizens met March 25 at two access roads that lead directly into the Chapman Drinking Watershed, lower Sunshine Coast, where they held a mock-roadblock and installed two new signs calling for protection of the Chapman against Logging, Mining & Contamination. We’re concerned about future logging by North Vancouver-based Surespan on the east side. In our opinion, The Sunshine Coast Regional District has been lax regarding securing the Chapman from logging and possible mining (gravel) and illegal dump sites by not going ahead and installing locked gates and chainlink fencing (50M in either direction). The signs clearly state the trouble the Chapman continues to face, and sends a message to Surespan that this community will not stand by and allow any more logging in our drinking watersheds. Ross Muirhead, Roberts Creek Elphinstone Logging Focus

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Medical marijuana meetings planned so we can actually hear from the community where and what they may want,” Milne said. “If we had too small an area, it may signal to people that we’ve already made up our minds on that and that isn’t the case. I wanted to make it open enough that people would see that there’s a wide range of discussion that is still necessary.” Councillor Darnelda Siegers said she would have been satisfied leaving the current minimum lot size at two hectares for the time being, but endorsed the idea of consulting the public. “It does give us an opportunity to stop and look at what the community wants before we actually put something in place,” Siegers said. Milne stressed that the April 21 meetings are not formal public hearings on the matter, but said that those might be held at a later date. “It’s going to be a dialogue where councillors can engage and talk to you,” the mayor said. “We want to both

provide some information— so there’s some background context—and then also listen to the community, because it has been a point of discussion for at least the last six or eight months.” There are a few licenced medical marijuana indoor grow-ops in Sechelt that have been permitted to operate under current bylaws. They would apparently be grandfathered in and be allowed to continue business if the bylaw changed. It has been reported that as many as10 other companies have made inquiries with the District about establishing similar operations. Cases currently before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court are challenging the increasingly restrictive federal government regulation of both the medical marijuana industry and the use of marijuana by individuals for medical purposes. Rik Jespersen

The Sechelt Downtown Business Association is looking for aspiring young artists from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to participate in our Youth Art Contest. Create a piece of art expressing “What Sechelt means to you” and deliver it to Coastal Art, Trail Bay Mall,

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Sechelt will hold two public meetings on Tuesday, April 21 on the issue of medical marijuana cultivation and processing within the District. The meetings—to be held at 2 pm and 7:30 pm at the Seaside Centre —were announced at an April 1 council meeting as councillors passed a motion to, “prohibit medical marijuana production in all zones except those properties in RR2 zones that each has more than five hectares in area of ALR [Agricultural Land Reserve].” The motion had initially called for cannabis growing to be restricted to properties of two hectares in the ALR, but was then amended to five hectares. Mayor Bruce Milne stressed that the amendment was simply an attempt to indicate that the District was not ready to rule on the issue yet. “What I’m trying to do here is create a fairly blank slate for zoning of this particular use in the District of Sechelt,

In 2014, SSC Properties acquired a 400 acre property in East Porpoise Bay, previously known as “Silverback”. The existing CD-13 zoning provides for a golf course resort development, a seaside village, a system of parks and trails, and up to 1600 homes.

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Smoke from explosive detonations rose from HMCS Annapolis as it sank into Halkett Bay Saturday, April 4. It now sits on a ledge 35 metres down, a new destination for divers. Geoff Grognet photo. The decommissioned Canadian warship that had been the subject of a monthslong legal challenge now sits on the bottom of Gambier Island’s Halkett Bay. Two minutes after a series of charges were detonated

along its 113-metre hull on Saturday, April 4, HMCS Annapolis slipped below the surface. More than 200 boats filled with onlookers and news media had flocked to the bay, according to Larry Reeves, of

the Annapolis after years of preparation and had planned the sinking for January. But a legal challenge from the Save Halkett Bay Marine Park Society stalled the action for more than two months. The opponents won a temporary court injunction, claiming that paint on the ship’s hull contained toxic chemicals that would endanger the ocean environment. ARSBC told a Federal Court hearing later that the federal Ministry of the Environment had dismissed concerns about the 20-year-old paint in granting the sinking permit, and noted that the hull is already coated in marine life, suggesting it was not harmful. The judge agreed and lifted the injunction on March 12. A video of the sinking can be viewed at https://vimeo. com/124123964

the Artificial Reef Society of B.C. (ARSBC). “It was quite a magical day,” Reeves wrote on the group’s website. “Although it was raining when we arrived on site, it stopped, and the skies allowed a small opening for the sun to shine down upon Annapolis as she was sent to her new home.” ARSBC, which had been preparing for the sinking since acquiring the vessel in 2009, said the wreck will be a boon to marine life and a tourist destination for scuba divers from all over the world. The ship now sits on a ledge about 35 metres deep, with the topmost part of the vessel lying 15 metres below the surface at high tide. In October 2014, the society won permission from Environment Canada to scuttle

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to smoalt, to get scales before their release,” said Burnett. Further imprinting will occur after the three-metresquare net is lowered into the Strait at the Port Stalashen marina. The salmon will then be freed for their years-long life cycle in the Pacfic Ocean. Given all the perils they encounter on their epic journey, most of the fish won’t return to the Chapman Creek area. “If we get five per cent back, that would be good,” Burnett said. That would mean a return of more than 3,000 salmon. “The fishers are going to really enjoy catching Chinook. It’s a really good fighting fish and it’s a good eating fish as well,” he said. It’s the mandate of the Salmonid Enhancement Society is to ensure the creeks are stocked with salmon, Burnett added. The society is dependent on volunteers and public financial support, much of it generated by the Enhancement Society’s annual dinner, which runs this year on Saturday April 11 at the Seniors Centre in Sechelt. Tickets are still available through www. scsalmon.org. Rik Jespersen

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As the Member of Parliament for the “Most Beautiful Place on Earth”, I take pride in staying in touch with the people I represent. I “shrink the distance” by taking your concerns to Ottawa and making sure that the work my team and I do is relevant to you. Let me relate to you some of issues in which I am involved today. For seniors, I’m trying to modernize the RRSP/RRIF program, based on a set of withdrawal factors last updated in 1992 in part by constituent Don Smith. Mr. Smith, other constituents and I have sent a proposal to the Finance Minister to update the program to reflect changes in the financial world since then. This will make the program more tailored to the needs of our seniors. Tourism is a key economic driver on the Sunshine Coast. I’ve been working for over two years with local tour-

ism leaders who have, with me, produced a report for Canada’s Minister of State for Tourism (the Honourable Maxime Bernier). The report contains four recommendations to promote jobs and economic growth. On my invitation, Minister Bernier came to our riding March 31st for consultations with tourism leaders. An issue that has aggravated people for years is abandoned and derelict vessels. With input from local mayors and other leaders, I’m now working on a Private Member’s Bill that will, among other things, impose criminal liability on those who dump their vessels – knowing that they are hurting the environment and industry. Concerning the environment and fisheries, I’ve consistently declared that the “environment IS the economy”, in the House of Commons, with the Prime Minister, and in regular interactions with constituents. That is why I have put so much effort on behalf of our community in creating an internationally-recognized Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Pacific Salmon Fish-

The Sechelt Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market had it’s 2015 Opening Market on the Easter long weekend. Cowrie Street was buzzing with locals and visitors dropping in to find out what the vendors had available and

to also visit with family and friends. The Sechelt Mayor and Councillors were on site and the support of the District of Sechelt was appreciated by the vendors of the market. Rob Thomson a long-term vendor states: “This shows that the

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For many of us, this time of year is focused on a word whose inevitability has become a truism – taxes. Those of us involved in developing the budget for the Town of Gibsons see a decision involving taxes as one of the final steps in that process. This year, after several weeks of budget deliberations and a number of public meetings, we have determined that a 5% increase in municipal taxes is required for 2015. Of that amount, 2% can be attributed to inflation, while 3% will be dedicated to maximizing, improving and, where necessary, replacing the Town’s assets. Again this year, our focus

during budget development has been on improving efficiencies; maintaining our infrastructure; and protecting our assets. We have strived to attribute sufficient resources to ensure our infrastructure meets current and future needs, while working within our resources to protect our core assets, and to improve the Town’s assets on an incremental basis. We will continue to invest in maintaining our infrastructure, such as water, sewers and roads, although we will not be in a position to take on any new projects. In Gibsons, each one per cent tax increase brings in only about $25 thousand, clearly not sufficient to address every need, and yet, as we clearly recognize, significant to our taxpayers. As well, effective April 1, water and sewer rates will increase by 11.3% and 8%, respectively.

These increases are intended to raise sufficient revenue to properly operate, maintain and replace water and sewer assets; to fairly distribute costs among utility system users; and over time, to achieve our ultimate goal of financial sustainability for the water and sewer utilities. The question before us remains, what is the accepted level of service which our community is able to afford, recognizing that we cannot afford to have every asset at the highest level all the time. Only through meaningful conversations with our community can we learn the answer to that question. I thank those of you who have attended public meetings related to our budget, and those of you who demonstrate your interest in our Town’s affairs by attending Council meetings, or communicating with us via email, letters or in person.

Shortly before 5:30 pm on April 2, emergency personnel responded to a fatality on the Sunshine Coast Highway near Iska Road in Halfmoon Bay. Sunshine Coast RCMP, the Pender Harbour fire department, and paramedics were called after a 68-year-old male cyclist was found unresponsive on the side of the highway. Paramedics transported the male to Madeira Park, where an air ambulance landed and an advanced life support crew tried to revive

the male before he was pronounced deceased. The male had been cycling the Sunshine Coast with friends when the group suddenly noticed he wasn’t with them. They turned around and found his bicycle on the side of the road, with the male lying a short distance away. CPR was performed, but was unsuccessful in reviving the male, who had mentioned some tightness in his chest earlier in the day. The male, from Vancouver,

was a veteran cyclist and had ridden the Sunshine Coast before. At this time it appears that the male went into medical distress while riding, said Cst Harrison Mohr with Sunshine Coast RCMP. There is no indication that there was a collision or any other external cause. Our thoughts go out to the man’s family and friends. It sounds like he had a special bond with his fellow cyclists.

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The failure of speakers to get to the point isn’t just bad manners—it sabotages the presentation. In this age of shrinking attention spans, getting quickly to the point has become crucial. Audiences are zoning out after one minute, says marketing expert, Joe McCormack. We quit reading emails after thirty seconds. Our colleagues can’t focus on our chitchat for more than fifteen seconds. Television with all its bells and whistles challenges our attention disorder every eight seconds.

You can relax now. You know where you’re going. As a weekly presenter at the Morningstars Toastmasters Club, I’ve made it a priority to get to the point. Then, by explaining where my presentation is headed, my listeners are happy to travel with me. The Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and Morningstars are hosting a Presentation Skills Workshop on April 16, 5:30pm – 7pm, at Seaside Centre.

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For the next three weeks, Coasters will have the opportunity to hear and see some top level talent in music and dance when the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts (SCFPA) begins April 13 and runs to May 3. During that time, 170 concerts in music and dance will be given featuring gifted

performers from all over the Sunshine Coast. Concerts in music will be held at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre and Chatelech Secondary School, while dance will be held at the Gibsons Heritage Theatre. Patrons attending Festival music events will have a wide range of styles and instruments to choose from, including piano, woodwind, strings, vocal, folk, electronic, and classical. The Festival is an all-ages affair with participants ranging from elementary aged school children to seniors in their 80s. Qualified adjudi-

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The Junior String Ensemble at the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts “highlights concert” last year. This year’s festival opens April 13 and includes 168 concerts and two dance performances featuring Coast performers. Full schedule at coastfestival.com Photo by Edmund Arceo

both the music specialists in the schools and to those who are also performers. “Their students are very much encouraged by seeing their teachers in performance,” says Milne. The festival, currently in its 42nd year, is the longest running festival on the Coast and is completely run by approximately 50 volunteers under the direction of the SCFPA Society. The society also

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makes 74 individual awards available to winners of their discipline. Winners in piano will go on to give an encore performance at 2pm on April 19 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, while those in other disciplines will perform at a highlights concert at 2pm on May 3 at Raven’s Cry Theatre. All concerts are by donation. A complete schedule is available at coastfestival.com.

Plenty of people have covered Leonard Cohen over the years, but nobody’s done it quite like this. Tower of Song is a truly west coast take on the Montreal icon, starring Vancouver Island roots guru Oliver Swain and artsy, jazzy west coast vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Glenna Garramone. They appear Saturday, April 11, 8pm at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. The sound is minimalist modern roots, with Oliver’s delicate, fractured tenor and Glenna’s sultry, slightly Basia Bulat-like mezzo soprano spinning stirring harmonies over understated arrangements. Highlights include “Hey That’s No Way to Say Goodbye,” which features down

home banjo and gentle harmonies reminiscent of a Be Good Tanyas’ arrangement; “Everybody Knows,” which is driven by grass-roots cabaretstyle piano and Glenna’s jazzy vocals; and “True Love Leaves no Traces,” an airy, percussive cover that’s a far cry from the fully-orchestrated original. The Tower of Song album, In City and In Forest, is augmented by Victoria wunderkind Quinn Bachand on guitar, go-to roots violinist Richard Moody on violin and viola, and Grammy-calibre producer Joby Baker on percussion. There’s no overwrought singing here and no 201st rendition of “Hallejulah” … or “Bird on a Wire” … or “Suzanne.” Just sublime, spare arrangements that let Cohen’s magical songs speak for themselves. What’s more, Glenna and

It’s never too late to make lifestyle changes to promote brain health. “What is good for your heart is good for your brain,” says Kerri Sutherland, regional Education & Support coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for the North Shore & Sunshine Coast. Better control and detection for hypertension and diabetes, as well as measures to encourage smoking cessation and to reduce cardiovascular risk, have the potential to reduce the

risk of dementia. Currently 747,000 Canadians, including many on the Sunshine Coast, are affected by the brain disorder, and that number is forecast to double within the next 25 years. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, smoking and depression can increase the risk. It's important to talk to your doctor about your personal risk or if you have concerns about dementia. “There is a difference between normal aging

Oliver assert their own place in the tower of song -- Cohen’s metaphor for the unconscious dialogue between songwriters – by each including an original composition in the project. Oliver’s “Baby in the Bay,” is an atmospheric and whimsical modern day murder ballad – about a woman who kills her baby -- that recalls old English ballads such as “The Twa Sisters.” Glenna’s “Unicorn” is a piece of musical poetry about holding out for the right lover. It was Glenna who first conceived of Tower of Song after organizing a sold-out Cohen tribute at Vancouver’s Media Club in 2011. The evening proved fruitful in more than one way as it allowed Glenna and Oliver to rekindle an old musical relationship that began with a jam session at a party in 2005 and continued with both artists playing and singing on each other’s solo projects. Together she and Oliver have crafted a powerful musical response to those who wonder if the world really needs another Cohen tribute. It turns out the answer is a resounding yes. This one.

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April 10 Beginner’s telescope night, with Royal Astronomical Society, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, free, donations accepted April 10 CD release concert with Cabin Fever NW, Bellingham countryrock duo, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm $15 April 10 Heavy Mellow, fundraiser for Out in the Cold homeless shelter, Roberts Creek Legion, 8pm, members $10, guests $20 April 10 James and Jamsey host “Plug In-Spotlight Youth”, fundraiser for Outward Bound scholarship, Roberts Creek Hall, 8-11pm, $20, students $10, under 12 free April 11 Job fair presented by Sunshine Coast Tourism, Band Hall (behind McDonald’s) 10am3pm, free April 11 Artist Sandy Kay discusses the inspiration behind her work, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 12:30 pm and 2pm April 11 Salmon dinner and auction, fundraiser for SC Salmonid Enhancement Society, Seniors Centre, Sechelt, 6pm, $100 April 11 Annual shoe, purse and jewellery auction, fundraiser for Ruby Slipper Fund helping people with cancer, Chatelech Secondary gym, Sechelt, 6pm, $30, VIP $100 April 11 A night of food and music with Sh-Boom and friends and a three-course dinner, Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, 6:30pm, $40 April 11 Reading by novelist Madeleine Thien, by Sunshine Coast Arts Council, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm, admission by donation April 11 Dance with Queer as Funk, fundraiser for Synchronicity Arts Festival, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm, $25 April 11 Tower of Song, Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone interpret Leonard Cohen, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 8pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door April 12 April Fools Run, leaving Gibsons Community Centre, 9:17am April 12 Artist Lori Sokoluk demonstrates her art and discusses the inspiration, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, noon-3pm April 12 NOW Generation 2015, annual concert with Nikki Weber celebrating youth in music, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, $15, under 12 $10 April 13 Start of Festival of the Performing Arts 2015, various locations and days, details at coastfestival.com April 14 Sunshine Coast “Newcomers Luncheon”, SC Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, noon, call Holly at 604-885-3898 or Lise at 778-458-2205 April 14 Creating your own succulent garden workshop, Botanical Gardens, West Sechelt, 7pm, members $40, non-members $50, all materials supplied April 16 Presentation skills workshop, by Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and Morningstars Toastmasters, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 5:30-7pm

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HORN, Brigitte Elisabeth It is with great sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, and Oma. Brigitte is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Helmut, her daughter, Martina Groome, son Wolfgang Horn (Jennifer) and grandchildren Adam, Mitchell, Renee, Mattheus, Meaghan, Nolan and Haleigh. She will be missed by her siblings, Dieter Weichert, Christa Haas (Helmut), and Wolfgang Weichert (Gisela), as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends in Sechelt, Ontario and Germany. No service will be held. In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of one’s choice in her name would be gratefully appreciated.

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Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Christenson Village, Gibsons, BC., on Good Friday, April 3, Louise Agnes (Nee: Ferris) Kenny in her 95th year. Louise is survived by James Martin Kenny her loving husband of 69 years, her children Philip (Tess) of Vancouver, Mary of Sunshine Coast, B.C., and Cathy (Scott) of Sechelt, B.C.; her grandchildren Jenna (Pat) of Ottawa, Michael of Sechelt, B.C., and Sarah (Eli) of Gibsons, B.C.; her great-grandchildren Brook and Paige and her special nephew and nieces Graeme, Geraldine (Don) and Janie. Also remembered by her special friends Robert and Lucky Lou, and family and friends too numerous to mention. Predeceased by her grandson Tommy Bennett (2010), her parents, and 8 brothers and sisters as well as many loving friends and extended family.Born in Owen Sound, ON., November 3, 1920, Louise spent much of her adult life in Windsor and London, ON. before moving to the Sunshine Coast, BC 10 years ago where she enjoyed being near the ocean and walking along the waterfront in Sechelt. A devoutly spiritual woman, Louise spread love and comfort all the days of her life. She loved to gather family and friends to celebrate any occasion and enjoy her legendary culinary and hostess skills. Louise derived much joy from children, puppies and kittens for who she had a special love. She suffered a broken heart when her grandson, Tommy, died 5 years ago. Visitors will be received in the Devlin Funeral Home, 579 Seaview Road, Gibsons (604-886-9551) on Tuesday April 7, 2015, from 3 to 6 p.m. with prayers tentatively set for 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church on the Sechelt Indian Band Lands, at Sechelt, (on the waterfront) on Wednesday April 8 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a reception to which all are invited. (details to be announced at the Mass). Private interment at a later date in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London, ON. Louise’s family would like to express sincere thanks to the many people who made her final days comfortable, including - staff, care workers and special friends at Christenson Village, St. Mary’s E.R. team, Dr. Frank Wildgrube, Fr. Vincent, Fr. Kiran and the Sunshine Coast Catholic community, Chaplain Ray, Fr. Vincent Van Zutphen, Kay, Lucky Lou, home support workers, and palliative care nurses.

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regularly, to recharge. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) The urge to express your sense of individuality is strong now. You want to share some of the beauty you feel inside. You may have to overcome fears of rejection to succeed, however. There are three keys to this success: accept yourself, honor your style and pay attention to how others are responding. The time is also right to reach out to others for their assistance and cooperation. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Getting the attention you feel you deserve and want is a central theme now. The downside is that you may be getting attention you don’t want as well. A rebellious mood prevails and you feel passionately about your position. Your dramatic side may well be flaring. Your ambitions are running high but your patience levels may not be. See the humor in it all to balance the scales. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) You are in a visionary mood. Taking risks to expand your power potential and influence is

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forded such luxuries, at least not for much longer. Duty is calling and you are required to break free from certain associations and habitual perspectives. Fortunately this call includes some real perks such as renewed creative passion. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) You may at times wonder where the solid ground you once stood upon has gone. The fact is it has been steadily dissolving for many years. The good news is that it is being replaced by a ‘higher ground’. The challenge is to accept that this process will continue for years to come and to direct your focus to steadily adapt. This is the price of ascension and like it or not you must pay. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Yours especially is a healing journey these days. It could be as basic as losing weight and getting fit or improving your diet. Perhaps it is your attitude that requires some detoxifying. Maybe how you express yourself or your overall presentation needs some adjustment. Awareness is the first step. Next decipher and ideally outline a realistic strategy. Then set a clear resolve to follow through.

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all the while remaining open to sound advice. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Over the course of life our perceptions, interpretations and selfconcepts tend to change, sometimes gradually while at other times more quickly, like now perhaps. These changes can also produce changes in how we live and/or where. Such changes are healthy and indicate an evolutionary rhythm of the soul. Stubborn resistance may indicate excessive ego. Go for soul. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) As if awakening from a powerful and long dream that seemed so real, you are confronted with the reality of adjusting your perceptions to match this other reality. Slowly but surely a new sense of creative purpose and passion is rising. Yet there may still remain some confusion and a desire to go back to sleep. This other reality requires new perspectives and response and it will not go away. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Everyone is getting a wakeup call these days of some kind. Even so, many remain fast asleep wrapped in narcissistic dreams. You however are not being af-

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featured. Your sights are set on creating a brighter and perhaps more profitable future. Gathering new knowledge, skills and tools to strengthen your overall position is likely. This momentum will continue for several weeks anyway. You can even expect the pace to accelerate…soon. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Sometimes the best thing to do is to move forward without looking back, like now. Keeping the best and leaving the rest is required. Yet you may feel challenged to overcome feelings of inertia. Consider that what was once comfortable, familiar and secure is no longer. Beyond just stuff, you may have to leave old attitudes, perceptions and modes of expression behind as well. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Financial concerns and considerations are on your mind. These are leading or perhaps pushing you to new choices and modes of self-expression. At worst you feel caught between opposing forces. Forcing things will not help so you are left to exercise patience and trust. Making the most of the situation, seek opportunities for social and cultural activities

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Position: Community Sector X Paramedical Sector Status: Full Time X Part Time Location: Sechelt-Gibsons Number of positions: 1 Union: HSA – Community Sector Salary: Grid 8 $19.14 Open Door Group Open Door Group is a non-profit, social enterprise that operates on the fundamental belief that all British Columbians have the right and ability to succeed. Established in 1976, Open Door Group delivers a range of programs and services to help individuals prepare for, find and keep employment and/or develop meaningful connections in their communities. Today, Open Door Group serves thousands of people per year in several communities throughout BC. The organization’s vision is Thriving Communities Embracing Diversity and Inclusion. Job Summary Reporting to the Site Coordinator, the Resource Centre Assistant is responsible for supporting the job search activities of clients who utilize the Resource Centre and supporting the administration of Open Door Group. The Resource Centre Assistant supports client activities in the Resource Centre by providing clients with guidance in using computers and the Internet, by posting job leads, and by typing/printing resumes. S/he supports the society’s administration by performing reception services; processing client, staff and government records/reports; purchasing supplies; and drafting/printing promotional material such as brochures, monthly bulletins and newsletters. Education, Training, and Experience • Graduation from Grade 12. • Completion of a Certificate in secretarial training or office management. • Recent related experience of 1 year. • Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Suite Applications: Windows, Word, Excel & Access. • Ability to type at 60 w.p.m. • Good understanding of the local labour market and job searching strategies. • Ability to prioritize conflicting duties and organize heavy workload. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. • Ability to follow instructions and to work independently.• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs. Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Date Posted: April 02, 2015 Competition Closing Date: April 15, 2015 Starting Date: ASAP

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Deck & Siding Stain Designed specifically for Canadian weather climates. Home owners and professional applicators alike can rest assured that decks and siding remain protected and beautified with SharkSkin® stain, that provides superior adhesion, durability and resistance to cracking, peeling and blistering.

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Regular Retail Price 3.78L Containers

Ideally suited for exterior wood decks, patios, stair treads or other horizontal surfaces. Also recommended for wood, composite or cement board siding, fences, deck railings, soffits, trim, exterior stucco or other cementitious surfaces.

Paint Department Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Saturday

Paint Department: 604-885-3591 Showroom: 604-885-3582 5580 Wharf Road, Sechelt

Meet Kevin, our hardwood refinishing specialist! Kevin has been installing and refinishing hardwood for over 20 years and joined Custom Carpet’s team in 2008.

Why refinish?

Whether you’ve had hardwood floors for a long time or just discovered them under old carpeting, you’ve probably considered refinishing them. Waxing and/or buffing often provides a good shine but refinishing the floor is usually the only way to regain the original richness and beauty of the wood.

Bona’s specially designed polyurethane finishes are the most durable finished available today and have been trusted by professionals since 1919. Not only are they fast-drying, they are VOC compliant and greeNguard Indoor air Quality Certified, which means no need to vacate your home during the process! Visit our showroom today or www.bona.com to learn more about these premium quality products today!

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Lattice: New 4x8 sheets, heavy duty, $45 ea. Various other sizes available. 604-8857014.

Recently renovated 1 bedroom cottage, water view from deck, on bus route. Call 604885-2681.

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Moving Sale: All of April. Small furniture pieces, books, household items, including lots of outdoor perennial plants. 4326 Garden Bay Rd. Across from the Sundowner Inn. Call 778-487-2054.

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In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favourite children’s charity in Louise’s memory. Online condolences and guest book at (O’Neil Funeral Home, London, 519-432-7136)

free obituary 1979 Ford motorhome with a 6 cylinder diesel engine. Sleeps 4 comfortably. Not running. Call 604-989-3487. 30" Electric stove. 30" Interior door. Office desk. Call 604-8852395.

Old travel trailer 24 ft, could make good flat deck trailer. Small old motorhome 22 ft. Both not suitable for living in, but good for storage or small shop. Ready to move. 604886-2464.

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RV SiteS Gibsons RV Resort: $475/mo (3mth min), includes hydro/sewer/water. RV site only. Internet, $20, Cable TV, $20. Pets ok. RV to be 1995 or newer. 1051 Gilmour Rd. Gibsons. Call 604-989-7275.

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Resource Centre Assistant

Site Coordinator

1.0 FTE (Temporary until the return of the incumbent)

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Buy 3 months and get the 4th month free! Secure • Safe • affordable Best rates in town. We beat any price!

Position: Community Sector X Status: Full Time X Location: Sechelt-Gibsons Number of positions: 1 Union: HSA – Community Sector Open Door Group

Paramedical Sector Part Time Salary: Grid 13 $25.09

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Month of April!

Regular Retail Price 3.78L Containers

Paint Department Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Saturday

Paint Department: 604-885-3591 Showroom: 604-885-3582 5580 Wharf Road, Sechelt

Meet Kevin, our hardwood refinishing specialist! Kevin has been installing and refinishing hardwood for over 20 years and joined Custom Carpet’s team in 2008.

Why refinish?

PAINT STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 8:00 - 5:00 HOURS: Mon-Sat 8:30 - 5:00 | 5580 Wharf Rd, Sechelt

604-885-3582

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