The Local Weekly January 22, 2015

free

This Week:

Weekly Community Newspaper

Member of

Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, Jan 22, 2015

'A vision of the future'

Wakefield 'Bankruptcy' Page 2

LNG Panel Discussion Page 3

Pender Harbour Update Page 3

Police Report Page 5

Family Literacy Day Page 7

Look for these inserts:

Home Hardware

thiNK outside the box

...and get results from your advertising!

Contact

sales@thelocalweekly.ca

2012 HoNdA

STK# 94-072-A

South Coast Ford Sales Ltd.

604.885.3281

www.southcoastford.com

Docks in Pender Harbour: a moratorium on the building of new private docks in the area is about to end. Shíshálh Chief Calvin Craigan says the band and the regional district will take over management from the provincial government. See Page 3. John Gibbs photo

Add your ChristmAs debt to your new CAr loAn And PAy 0% interest on whole debt!!

Make NO payments up to 6 months OAC

huge disCounts AvAilAble on All remAining new 2014 models inCluding uP to $5,000 off soniC & Cruze models!!

Come in now while the seleCtion is still here.

0%

on selected

Models

SaleS: Mon to Fri 8 - 6 Sat 8 - 5 Service: Mon to Sat 8 - 4:30

SaleS open SundayS 11-5

Haley Chevrolet Buick GMC • 1633 Field Road • 604-885-5131 • www.haleygm.com

Haleys_01222015_6X2.5_PROOF

Well equipped loW Kms SALE PricE $24,880

SC Ford_01222015_1X2.5 PROOF

CRV - eX 4x4

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015

Wakefield Construction bankruptcy ‘a great loss’

exits the local construction scene,” Darwin said.

Sparling started in 1999 with construction of The Embers, a lodge on Thormanby Island. He then formed Wakefield Homes in 2004, which built a 46-home, seven-acre development on the highway in West Sechelt, which was followed by a string of custom home and commercial projects, including the Watermark condominiums in downtown Sechelt.

The company opened a marine services division, and in 2012, expanded to the Lower Mainland with the opening of an office in West Vancouver to service the Sea to Sky Corridor. It opened another office in Vancouver in 2013. Rik Jespersen

SCRD.ca, the website of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD), is now live with a refreshed design and a mobile-friendly interface.

“SCRD.ca is the virtual front desk of the SCRD and ongoing developments to the website are one way we are focusing on improving two-way communication and customer service as outlined in our Strategic Plan,” says John France, SCRD Chief Administrative Officer. “The update reflects the needs of our residents, businesses and visitors to access information easily and efficiently and for the organization to be transparent and accountable.”

The update was undertak-

en to enhance the overall user experience, reflect improvements to online technology and provide a scalable mobile interface.

“Responsive Web design is becoming common place,” says Sharon Heppner, Manager, Information Technology and Geographical Information Systems. “We worked with our web developers to take into consideration that many more mobile devices are accessing the Web.” Highlights of the updated SCRD website are as follows: • Homepage design: Dynamic front-end with clean design to highlight essential information.

• Drop-down menus: Im-

proved design to make menus easier to read.

• Content page design: Shortened sidebar and improved secondary navigation.

• Mobile interface: The updated software allows for automatic scaling regardless of device.

The website is a cost-effective way of sharing information, delivering services, and keeping community members and stakeholders informed about SCRD programs, services and initiatives. The website will continue to link to the SCRD Facebook page, Twitter feed and YouTube channel.

Visit SCRD.ca to view the updates. Submitted

SWAN LAKE (Bolshoi Ballet) Sunday (Jan 25) 2pm

Raven’s CRy TheaTRe

Sechelt • 604-885-4597 • www.ravenscrytheatre.com NOW WITH AMAZING 7.1 SOUND!

Hands up if you’re ready for more reliable high-speed Internet.

34

$

99

Month

PLUS, FREE BASIC INSTALLATION! 2

1

First 6 months on a 1-year term

That’s a $225 value!

No equipment to buy • Low, one time $99 Activation Fee

Switch now and get the Internet experience you deserve.

Connect to what matters: Everything you need to make it through winter!

1.855.333.7333 | xplornet.com

NB/AB/ON/MB/SK/BC SAT ADMAT 01/2015

Fri-Thurs (Jan 23-29) 7pm plus Sat/Wed (Jan 24/28) 2pm

Raven’sCry_ 01222015_3X3.5_PROOF

SCRD website more friendly

Gibson sPart Rental_01152015_3x7.25_PROOF

now playing

Wakefield`s Sechelt office on Mermaid St. Rik Jespersen photo

The local construction industry has been rocked by the financial collapse of Wakefield Construction, one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest and most prolific building companies.

Word leaked out Jan. 9 that Wakefield had suddenly terminated dozens of employees, most of them on the Coast. A search of bankruptcy records at Industry Canada showed that Wakefield Construction Inc. had filed a Notice of Intention, also on Jan. 9.

None of the several employees of the company that the Local Weekly has tried to contact has responded to requests for comments or in-

terviews, including company president and founder, Lance Sparling.

It’s believed the bankruptcy leaves a number of major creditors with unpaid bills, including the Coast’s building supply companies, who also have declined comment.

Kim Darwin, president of the Sechelt and District Chamber of Commerce, said Wakefield’s closure, “will be a great loss to the community.”

“The impact will surely be felt through the trickledown effect to sub-contractors, construction supply outlets and other local businesses. We sincerely hope that our other local construction companies will be in a position to fill some of the void that will be left as Wakefield

Call Now!

W.G.Sutherland Sales • 1.844.417.0868 Whitehead Home Entertainment • 1.844.594.3254

$34.99 per month applies to the 4G Satellite Starter plan for the first six months. Regularly applicable pricing plan of $44.99 begins in month 7. Offer ends January 31, 2015 and is available to new customers who agree to a 1-year term on the Xplornet 4G Satellite Starter Residential package. Not to be combined with any other offer. $99 activation fee applies to Satellite plans on a 1-year term. Taxes apply. Traffic Management policy applies; see www.xplornet.com/traffic-management.

2 If installation requirements go beyond the scope of a basic installation, additional fees may apply. Subject to site check, site check fee may apply. See dealer for details. Xplornet® is a trade-mark of Xplornet Communications Inc. © 2015 Xplornet Communications Inc. 1

Xplornet NB-AB-ON-MB-SK-BC SAT 5-04x7 2C JAN2015.indd 1

2014-12-30 5:30 PM

Xplornet_01152015 3X7_PROOF

2

All About Town • Pender HaRbour

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015 3

Band and SCRD will manage Pender Harbour docks

Chief Calvin Craigan speaks to a community plan meeting in Pender Harbour, inviting the audience to attend a cultural festival and dinner on Feb. 28. John Gibbs photo The shíshálh Indian Band will take a front-line role in the management of private docks in Pender Harbour, according to Chief Calvin Craigan.

In the future, dock management there will handled jointly by the Sechelt Indian Band and the Sunshine Coast Regional district, replacing the provincial government, he said.

Craigan said in an interview - following a community meeting in Pender Harbour - that the new process is “99 per cent complete”.

The provincial government is being cautious, he said,

because the agreement will set a precedent for other harbours.

“If we start a discussion on the dock issue we’ll be here all evening,” Craigan told about 100 people at the afternoon meeting Jan. 17.

He said Premier Christy Clark has “promised she will cut the ribbon” when the dock management plan is complete.

The provincial government, at the behest of the band, has had a moratorium on the approval of new private docks in the Pender Harbour area for most of the past 12 years.

Craigan announced the

band would host a dinner and cultural festival on Feb. 28, at which the dock plan will be detailed, along with “our vision for the future of all our lands.”

Under questioning by a member of the audience, Craigan also admitted that construction of a longhouse in Garden Bay Provincial Marine Park in September was political.

He said the band was in negotiations with the provincial government on an overall reconciliation agreement, following the Tsilhqot’in court decision that is widely interpreted as giving first nations more say over the use of crown lands.

“We wanted to send a message that we still have a presence in the park system... (to show that) we are still here. We’ve been here for thousands of years.”

Construction of a second longhouse, in Francis Point Marine Park, was halted at the end of October when the band discovered the park is not on crown land but is private land that was acquired by conservation groups and managed by the province.

Craigan said in an interview that the Francis Point project was a mistake, and that private land owners

have nothing to fear from the band.

The public meeting was the start of a process to revise the 16-year-old Official Community Plan for Egmont/Pender Harbour.

The area has an older median age than the Sunshine Coast, and a greater percentage of summer residents.

The shíshálh will take an active role in crafting the new community plan.

“We are hoping our input will help (create) ... long-term plans that will work for all of us.”

Craigan said there is “a whole new era beginning here”, with the band working with the SCRD and other local governments in order to determine “how we are going to protect the most beautiful country in all of Canada.”

The chief explained that the ancient name for Pender Harbour, kálpílín, means “protected areas.”

The Sechelt would host monthlong potlatches there, using the area’s rich resources of herring, salmon, ling cod, clams and oysters.

“The old chiefs shared their land and their resources and we want to continue that.”

John Gibbs

LNG project gets thumbs down from panel

This detail from an artist’s rendering shows part of the proposed LNG plant near Squamish. Source: Woodfibrelng.ca Imagine 40 freighters a year steaming through Howe Sound, each hauling a cargo of liquid natural gas (LNG) with the explosive power of dozens of nuclear bombs.

That prospect was raised at a discussion panel, “LNG, Pipelines & Tankers,” which drew a packed house at St. Hilda’s Anglican Church January 14.

Much of the discussion focussed the LNG plant proposed for the Squamish area.

“Each of these tankers containing about 60,000 tonnes of LNG has the thermal equivalent of 72 Hiroshima-sized nuclear bombs,” said panelist Dr. Eoin Finn, a fact that, “didn’t make me feel very comfortable.”

Finn, who holds a PhD in Chemistry and an MBA, owns a home on Bowyer Island in Howe Sound, but that wasn’t his only reason for opposing

the proposed seaside LNG plant at Woodfibre, about five kilometres south of Squamish.

He said the economics of the project are “weird,” and that the safety risks and climatic effect “all speak against it.”

The plant, which would be converted from an idle pulp and paper mill, is owned by Singapore-based Pacific Oil and Gas Ltd., which has said it could start liquefying natural gas and shipping it to Asia by 2017. But the company has yet to decide whether or not to proceed.

None of the four panelists was wholly in favour of the Woodfibre project, although engineer Lois Boxill, who works in resource extraction, came closest to defending the industry in principle.

Boxill said that any thought of suddenly stopping fossil fuel use and switching to

alternate energy sources, “is just not going to happen.”

She said many people who worked in her industry are often demonized, but that many of them are environmentally conscious, concerned about the effects of their products, and, “they actually are more like us than we think.”

Also featured on the panel were activist Jef Keighley and retired Lutheran pastor Richard Hergesheimer.

Keighley noted that recent reports indicate global warming is happening much faster than was previously thought, which means that a stroll at Davis Bay during winter high tides in the future could be a very different experience.

“In 50 years walking along the seawall, you’ll be walking chest-high in water,” he said.

“Our children will see that.”

Keighley called on governments to start subsidizing green technologies instead of oil and gas companies before it’s too late.

Hergesheimer focused on the ethical issues of energy extraction, saying it was a conflict between the belief that humans “own the earth,” rather than belonging to it.

“When Father Greed and Mother Nature meet, Mother Nature always gets violated,” he said.

One of the panel organizers,

Kathy Archibald, said they had lined up engineer Ben Smale, a more enthusiastic supporter of LNG projects, but he cancelled due to a death in the family.

Archibald said there are people on the Coast who are authorities on the subject and are in favour of the Woodfibre development, but when asked to participate they turned her down.

“People on the Coast do not want their bare faces hanging out if they’re pro in this context of this,” she said.

Rik Jespersen

Please GIVE to the Food Bank

Pender’s new spirit: Developer Ron Badley at the recentlyopened Harbour Spirit Centre in Madeira Park. Photo submitted A new retail centre at the entrance to Madeira Park village has expanded the dining and shopping opportunities available to Pender Harbour residents and visitors.

Harbour Spirit Centre has six commercial outlets facing Madeira Park Road with loftstyle apartments and professional office space above. All units in the complex enjoy street-level access.

Owners Ron Badley and Anne Roberts have been waiting ten years for the right moment to build on the property at the corner of Highway 101 and Madeira Park Road.

“I always wanted to do a commercial building here,” says Ron. “I think Madeira Park has a lot of untapped potential. This is a beautiful area that could use more development.”

Leonard Lee, President of the Pender Harbour and District Chamber of Commerce, said, “We are glad to see these businesses coming to the Harbour. It is a sign of economic renewal in our community.”

At the mall entrance, a cedar archway and a traditional wooden fishing boat evoke the logging and fishing heritage of Pender Harbour.

Emelle’s Madeira Bistro offers breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from

7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Brunch is available on Saturday morning and table d’hote dining on Friday and Saturday nights between 6 and 9 p.m. (reservations recommended at 778.487.3010).

Next door, the MadPark Scoop Shop sells specialty ice creams.

Opening January 30 is Mama’s Japanese Kitchen, a dine-in and take-out restaurant that will be open Monday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Three retail shops in the centre are focused on home decor and design. At Casa, Nadine Miller stocks custom wood and metal furniture by local artists. Kathy Badley, owner of Etcetera, markets collectibles and restored classic furniture. The Gallery on the Corner showcases the work of two dozen west coast artists, most from the Sunshine Coast. The Gallery also houses Espresso Letter Press which produces invitations, business cards and high quality short-run books on a century-old press.

Harbour Spirit Centre information is available from Pender Harbour Developments at 604-741-1481.

Submitted

Did you know?

The Local’s newsprint,regular or glossy paper, is biodegradable, recyclable and is printed with vegetable-based ink. Please recycle this newspaper.

4

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015

Editorial Opinion

Talk to your kids about flavoured tobacco

We are in the midst of National Non-smoking Week, which runs from Jan. 18-25.

And the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon is encouraging British Columbians to know the risks of flavoured tobacco in an effort to bring down BC’s smoking rate from 13 per cent to 9 per cent. While BC has Canada’s lowest tobacco use rates, youth are especially susceptible to experiment with flavoured tobacco products which can lead to nicotine addiction.

“Smoking is still the leading cause of cancer deaths in BC. In spite of increased public awareness about the harms of smoking, our youth are increasingly using flavoured tobacco products.

This must change,” says Kathryn Seely, Public Issues Director, Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon. “From grape to strawberry, mint and even chocolate, flavoured tobacco is designed to look and smell appealing but it is just as risky and addictive as regular tobacco products.”

Data released as part of the 2014 Youth Smoking Survey showed that almost half of all BC high school students who used tobacco products had used flavoured tobacco products.

Fruit and candy flavoured tobacco reduce the harsh effects of cigarette smoke for youth who are experimenting with smoking, making it easier for them to become addicted to tobacco.

“It is astonishing that tobacco – a legal product - kills 1 out of every 2 people when used as intended,” says Seely. “We want to see the BC government take a firmer stance on tobacco control to reduce BC’s smoking rates to single digits.”

To help bring the provincial smoking rate down to 9 per cent, the Society is calling for: • An increase in tobacco taxes from $47.80 up to $50 per carton (200 cigarettes); • Regulations that would make outdoor patios of bars and restaurants as well as beaches, parks and playgrounds smoke-free; • A ban on the sale of e-cigarettes to minors and a ban on ecigarette use in places where smoking is banned; and for • The BC government to take action to ban flavoured tobacco products next year, if the federal government does not ban the products this year.

Coinciding with National Non Smoking Week 2015, the Canadian Cancer Society is encouraging teens to know the risks of flavoured tobacco through an edgy public awareness campaign entitled Now Available. The campaign, designed in partnership with Rethink, is meant to create a conversation around flavoured tobacco and show the shocking reality that - just like regular tobacco - flavoured tobacco products can cause cancer and other health risks.

To learn more and to view the campaign video titled Operating Room visit: cancer.ca/flavours The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. For more information, visit cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333 (TTY 1-866-7863934). Submitted

Local

the

# 213 - 5710 Teredo Street, (Teredo Square) Sechelt PUBLISHER

Susan Attiana

publisher@thelocalweekly.ca

EdItoRIaL

editor@thelocalweekly.ca

John Gibbs, Rik Jespersen

SaLES

Stephanie Taylor

sales@thelocalweekly.ca

adMIN/CLaSSIFIEd

Jennifer Tipper

admin@thelocalweekly.ca

PRodUCtIoN/gRaPHICS

prod@thelocalweekly.ca

dIStRIBUtIoN

Dave Marshall

admin@thelocalweekly.ca

This publication reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it considers to contain false or misleading information or involves unfair or unethical practices. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of error in any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.

weekLy

P.o. Box 494, Sechelt, BC, V0n 3A0 phone: 604-885-3134 Fax: 604-885-3194 email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca website: www.thelocalweekly.ca office hours Mon. - fri. 9am - 5pm Display Advertising Deadline: Monday noon at The Local office.

Email: sales@thelocalweekly.ca classified Advertising Deadline: Monday noon at The Local office.

Email: admin@thelocalweekly.ca Editorial Deadline: Monday 10 a.m. at The Local office.

Email: editor@thelocalweekly.ca ThE LoCAL is locally operated and distributed every Thursday to 11,500 households on the Sunshine Coast

by CAnADA PoST, (Canada Post Agreement (#41000012).

frEE of chArgE

at newsstands throughout the sunshine Coast and on BC Ferries, LangdaLe to horseshoe Bay route.

SubScriptionS Volume 13 $33.35 / 3 mos. in Canada Issue 4

Letters to the Editor – Opinions ‘Contrary to Democracy’

(Sent to Gibsons Mayor Wayne Rowe and Gibsons council, and copied to the Local)

Why not just open every Gibsons Council meeting to public participation? Roberts Rules. Isn’t that democracy, letting everyone speak, cry and bitch, seek redress and consideration?

What’s so scary - staying up late on meeting nights (that’s the job you’ve chosen), having to address the points of the people you are obligated to serve? It’s not hard for a powerful mayor to run a meeting. “New Business” at the end, simple agenda. Even if it takes until 3 a.m.

There is another system, an alternative to Council. It’s called Town Meeting, where every person who shows up is allowed to speak and be heard by the voting public, and only they change the law.

This Council, in my opinion, would not survive the scrutiny of such a venue because its stated goal, as reported in the press, is to separate itself from “the public.”

“Confrontational presentations” regarding the George Hotel-is Council deaf? There are legitimate issues, and the recent election doesn’t diminish them a bit.

“Delegations meeting after meeting.” Does Council desire a greater limitation on public participation in government? Most of the delegations were pro-George and allowed lots of time not granted to opponents.

What constitutes a legitimate delegation and who will decide? Wow! High chair to occupy. Censoring speech in public meetings.

Requires someone special.

Remember there is a charter of rights and freedoms which recognizes the right to petition government. Everyone wants to meet the person who will decide if they can or cannot stand and face Council with their personal concern. I mean face to face.

How will you decide?

These proposals to limit public participation in the business of Gibsons, in my opinion, are contrary to every concept of democracy, the right of every Canadian to speak, to address government, to scream and yell about council’s and their outrages, to try to exert control over their lives. How dare insult every one of them (and council) with this preposterous, self-serving talk of limiting participation in government for the sake of your convenience?

Is your model one for a nation, one for the Sunshine Coast? Surely I hope not.

Democracy is hardscrabble, inconvenient often embarrassing. It’s face to face. The people in this astounding place deserve it and are so, so much better than these pathetic offerings.

Hoping you can reach deep for a better concept, the one that exists and might be enhanced.

Frank L. McElroy, Roberts Creek

Hands off the seaweed!

The Sunshine Coast Friends of Forage Fish volunteer group would like to remind the public –especially all those gardeners - that herring spawn season will soon be upon us!

As a practice, mulching is great, but when one chooses seaweed as a mulch, a series of thoughtful decisions should be made beforehand.

First of all, what is the time of year? February and March are herring spawning months here on the coast, and herring will often choose seaweeds as the “anchor” for their eggs. Even when the egg- laden seaweed gets broken off and washed up on the beach, those eggs can quite happily survive until the next high tide. By taking seaweeds during the spawning season, there is the potential to destroy thousands of herring eggs. NONE should be collected at this time.

Herring eggs may be in the seaweed you find on the beach during February and March. Rick O’Neill photo How much will I take, and how often? There are a lot of us in the world now, including the Sunshine Coast, and our cumulative impact is significant. That seaweed line is home to many small sea creatures and provides shelter, shade, and moisture between the tidal periods. Do you really need seaweed for a mulch?

Is there something with less impact that I can use to mulch? Many of us throw out great mulch materials like grass clippings, compost, or sawdust. Why not use them?

If you must collect seaweed as mulch for your garden, take only small amounts, and over a large area to minimize the impact on this spe-

cial area of our world, and NOT during the months of February and March.

The Sunshine Coast Friends of Forage Fish is a local volunteer group that has been diligently sampling Sunshine Coast beaches for the presence of forage fish eggs. We have had findings of sand lance and surf smelt eggs at several of our local beaches.

For more information or to volunteer call Dianne Sanford, Volunteer Coordinator, Sunshine Coast Friends of Forage Fish, 604-885-6283, or email diannesanford@ gmail.com. For more information about our group, visit friendsofforagefish.com Submitted

Do you have something that needs sharing?

The Local Weekly welcomes guest editorials for our comment page. The content must be an honest opinion, be fair comment, and all claims must be based on provable fact. As is the case with letters to the editor, editorial submissions will be subject to editing for grammar, length, and appropriate community standards. Libellous or malicious submissions are not considered acceptable.

We look forward to hearing from our readers and the community in general on topics that are important to you.

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015 5

Family applies for death certificate

Police Report

Sometime between January 1 to 13, thieves gained entry to addresses in the 4300 and 4400 block of Hilltop Road by breaking a lock on a gate. The thieves then damaged a door on a trailer but were unsuccessful in gaining entry. However, they did steal an undetermined number of copper reels; it appears they also attempted to steal an old boat motor and a number of anti- theft silver wires. Police are reviewing surveillance footage.

On January 15, police attended a single vehicle incident on Highway 101 at Madeira Park Road. The driver advised that he had been driving southbound when he lost control on a corner and went off road into a ditch. The vehicle flipped end over end and was demolished. Fortunately, the driver was able to exit the vehicle on his own and only sustained minor cuts. Police noted the poor condition of the tires on the vehicle and issued the driver a Violation Ticket for the bald

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Police incident report Jan.6-13 Overnight on January 13, a thief stole a blue “Porta-Boat” rubber dinghy from a marina in the 1500 block of Field Road, Sechelt. The dinghy had been tied up to a sailboat and contained a new set of oars inside. Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 15-236.

Sometime between January 6 and 9, a thief stole a fuel pump from a business in the 5800 block of Black Bear Road, Sechelt. The pump is made by GPI and is capable of pumping 25 gallons of fuel per minute. A fuel hose and electrical connections for a battery were attached to the pump as well. Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 15-238.

John Gibbs

tires. The vehicle was towed and the matter has been referred to ICBC. On January 15, a lost ring was reported in Roberts Creek. The ring is described as a three gold rings bonded together; one ring is antique gold with gemstones, the second is white gold with two smaller diamonds flanking a solitaire diamond and the third is a white gold diamond studded wedding band. Anyone with any information about this ring is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 15-294.

On January 15, an attempted theft was reported at a business in the 5500 block of Highway 101, Sechelt, after a staff member witnessed the suspect slip an expensive item under his shirt. The staff member questioned the suspect who fled the store. The staff member followed him outside and managed to recover the stolen item and the suspect continued to flee on foot. The file is still under investigation.

w w w. t h e l o c a l we e k l y. c a

- from

As we promised last fall, the team at SSC Properties has been gathering feedback from the citizens of Sechelt. So far this has included door-to-door canvassing in Tuwanek, Sandy Hook and East Porpoise Bay, responses to our Guest Book at www.SSCProperties.com and formal presentations to the two Local Community Associations.

We have had an enthusiastic and positive response. So far we have personally reached out to more than 430 home-owners, directly engaged with more than 150 people and collected more than 350 ideas. One of the most active groups has been local paddlers who, like many others, see great opportunity to further enhance what Sechelt already has to offer our community.

Mark Sager and Werner Hofstätter of SSC Properties on site with Fred Stark and an out-rigger canoe full of some of Sechelt's most intrepid paddlers.

We have received a wide variety of suggestions. These include retail outlets such as a convenience, grocery or general store. There were requests for local food services such as a coffee shop, neighbourhood pub or restaurant. There was a call to preserve green spaces for local food production, community gardens, parks and nature trails. Also, interest was expressed in further expanding Sechelt’s profile with Call 604-885-3134 selected offerings such as a resort hotel, a convention centre, an international school and additional recreation facilities. sales@thelocalweekly.ca

SSC Properties_01222015 3X8_PROOF

Lake was an artist and a retired magazine editor. And she was a walker; she was on her third walk of the day on the afternoon of Grey Cup Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 near her Sandy Hook home when she disappeared. She was last seen about 3:30pm near the entrance to the Porpoise Bay Provincial Park.

The initial four days of searching included hundreds of volunteers, along with the RCMP and search and rescue. That was followed by serveral searches by friends

Something for Everyone

Get noticed!

Advertise in

We are extremely excited about the range of ideas provided so far.

Stand out from the crowd

In order to help us firm up our plans will be holding a Public Charrette on February 7th, at the Seaside Centre.

Hope to see you there.

Advertise in

Contact 604-885-3134 sales@thelocalweekly.ca

Get noticed!

Advertise in

Call 604-885-3134 sales@thelocalweekly.ca

Injured in an accident?

St

Get noticed!

Advertise in

As one of Vancouver’s premiere personal injury legal teams we’ve helped 1000s of car accident victims.

Call 604-885-3134 sales@thelocalweekly.ca

Get noticed!

• Back + spinal cord injuries • Fractures + amputations • Head injuries

Advertise in

• Soft tissue injuries + chronic pain

Janet S. De Vita Partner

Anastase E. Maragos Partner

Call 604-885-3134 sales@thelocalweekly.ca

Call us toll-free at 1.855.688.1301 for a free consultation.

Get noticed! watsongoepel.com

Advertise in

Call 604-885-3134 sales@thelocalweekly.ca

Watson Goepel _01082015_3X3_PROOF

The family of Rhody Lake - a Sechelt woman who went missing at the age of 80 more than nine years ago - has finally decided it is time to get her estate in order.

So on Jan. 12, her daughter, Jennifer Lake Tipper, applied for a death certificate in B.C. Supreme Court, and the judge agreed to issue it.

“I waited this long in the hope we would get some answers,” Tipper said. “It doesn’t really change anything – we’re still searching for answers.”

ADVERTISEMENT

TimHorton’s Wendy’s_ 01082015_6X2.5_PROOF

Rhody Lake, seen on her 80th birthday in 2005, seven months before she went missing while walking in the Sandy Hook area. Jeremy Lake photo

and family, and consultations with psychics over the years.

And the RCMP twice did a complete review of the case, including a Crime Stoppers re-enactment in 2010.

Then a couple of years ago, Tipper moved from the Lower Mainland to Sechelt to take the job of office administrator with the Local.

“I’m always running into people who tell me they were involved in the search. It’s pretty touching – I was in a total fog (at the time of the initial search) and I didn’t know who was there.”

When Tipper moved to Sechelt, being in her mother’s house had troubling associations. But she has since moved into the house, and takes some comfort in the fact that it was designed by her mother, is full of her mother’s art and is surrounded by her mother’s garden.

“I really want to thank the community for the help they gave. And I hope they understand this is not an ending: we are still seeking answers.

I’d like the community to remember my mother’s disappearance is unsolved.”

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015

Holistic View

public AucTiON

Canteris Hartley Classical Homeopath

A large wholesaler of fine Persian & Oriental carpets in North Vancouver is now insolvent. Their assets are to be sold by auction liquidations.

An enormous selection of rugs in all colours and sizes from iran

pERSiAN: ORiENTAl cARpETS lARGE WOOl AND SilKS.

ONE DAY ONlY

AucTiON: SuNDAY JANuARY 25, AT 2:00 pM ViEW FROM 1:00pM Consignments for liquidation from concelled exhibitions have been added to this auction.

MAHI TABRIZ,KASHAN, SILK TABRIZ, SHIRAZ GASHGAI, SIRJAN,SAROUG, CHOBI, NAIN, ISFAGHAN, TRIABAL BALOUCH, NEPAL, ONE OF A KIND VILLAGE RUGS, MASTER WORK

BY RENOWED ARTISANS, RUNNERS, AND MANY LARGE DINING/ LIVING ROOM SIZES.

Windsor Auction_01222015 3X7.25_PROOF

6

If you were to make only one New Year’s resolution I would recommend committing to getting enough sleep.

We live in a society that prides itself on being overworked, over-stimulated, overscheduled and fast paced. The consequence of this lifestyle climate can be sleep deprivation both for adults and children. Sleep is the body’s way of metabolizing excess stress hormones and one of the single most important ways of maintaining good health and happiness.

When adults and children are deprived from adequate amounts of sleep it can effect memory and concentration, weaken the immune system, cause irritability, depression, anger or anxiety, ones ability to cope and enjoy relationships, potentially lead

to chronic disease and our children’s ability to grow and develop in a healthy way.

To ensure proper sleep: reduce the amount of stimulation in food such as caffeine, alcohol and refined carbohydrates; create a bedroom conducive to sleep that is quiet, dark and free from electronic and wifi devices and phones; exercise regularly and get fresh air daily; incorporate down time throughout the day and week to keep your nervous system relaxed; do activities before bed that help you unwind such as meditation, yoga, going for a walk, take a bath; and unplug from your computer (or any screen) at least 1-2 hours before you want to be asleep. Recent research has shown that lighted screens are having an impact on our ability to fall asleep and sleep soundly throughout the night. For your children, create a rhythmic, slow paced bedtime ritual free of stimulation and screen time. And for both adults and children

CanterisHartley,

DCH, HMC

ClassiCal HomeopatH

SEASiDE cENTRE

Treating the whole person mind, body & emotions

5790 TEREDO STREET, SEchElT (Sechelt visitor Centre)

In practice for over 15 years • Registered Member of the BCSH

Terms: Cash, Visa, MC and certified cheques. 15% Buyers premium plus GST/PST in effect. Some items in advertisement are subject to prior sales/error/omissions. All sales are final. For more info call 604 808 6808. Windsor Auctions Ltd. Licensed auctioneers.

604-886-3844

www.coasthomeopathy.com #201 - 1001 Gibsons Way (above BMO)

keep to a consistent bedtime that is earlier in the evening, so that sleep is occurring during the dark hours, getting the most out the daylight hours, especially during the Winter months.

If you or your child experience insomnia it could be a sign of an underlying condition, such as a hormonal imbalance, anxiety and depression, chronic pain and disease, or teething and colicky babies, an over active mind, physical restlessness and discomfort. There are different forms of insomnia such as; waking too early or frequently or an inability to fall asleep.

Homeopathy can one way of treating any kind of sleep disorder in adults and children. Homeopathic remedies stimulate the body’s own innate healing ability, are natural and free of side effects, so they are especially safe for young infants, the elderly and pregnant women. If you or your child have been experiencing sleeping difficulties for over three weeks, it is advisable to seek professional and medical help.

Go Green!

Recycle this newspaper

Sechelt Golf & Country Club 2015 Membership Programs membersHIP CategorIes Full Play............................................................................................. $2200 Unlimited (tax included in all fees)

Couples ............................................................................................. $3750 Unlimited (tax included in all fees)

Family ................................................................................................... $4050 Unlimited (tax included in all fees)

9 Hole ................................................................................................... 1450 $

9 holes per day (tax included in all fees)

Intermediate (19-25) ............................................. $1050 (tax included in all fees)

Intermediate (26-32) ............................................ $1450 (tax included in all fees)

Junior (10-18) ............................................................................ $175

annual Power Cart rental Single Rider Annual Pass $700 Couples Pass $1344 (all prices include tax)

beneFIts oF membersHIP • Reciprocal play at other golf facilities, reduced fees • Opportunity to play in “members only” events • RCGA Handicap system provided ($35 value) • “Members only” Social functions • Member-guest green fee rates • $250 credit in the restaurant (credit transferable and with no expiry date) • 2 free guest rounds per year ($100 value) • 15 free buckets of range balls, ½ price there after ($60 value) • Member only pricing on power cart rentals

(tax included in all fees)

6177 Ripple Way, Sechelt, BC • Pro Shop 604-885-2700 • www.secheltgolfclub.com COVERED DRIVING RANGE • ANNUAL UNLIMITED GOLF PASSES AVAILABLE • YEAR-ROUND PLAY • 6553 YARD PAR 72 • GOLF SHOP • PGA INSTRUCTORS AVAILABLE • CART & CLUB RENTALS

Join us after your round of golf or bring your friends out for lunch at the Club grill!

open monday - saturday 11am - 3pm FULLY LICENSED CLUb GrILL opEN From 11am

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015 7

Family Literacy Day - JanUaRY 27th Literacy day: 15 minutes of fun

A Focus on Financial Literacy

After a long day at school, the last thing most kids want to do is learn at home.

But the benefits of learning as a family outside the classroom are huge: not only are children exposed to a culture of lifelong learning, but the bond between parent and child can grow with each teachable moment.

Finding time to set aside to learn as a family can be difficult, but all you need is 15 minutes a day to reap the benefits. In honour of Family Literacy Day’s 17th anniversary, taking place across Canada on January 27, 2015, ABC Life Literacy Canada is offering five learning activities parents can do with their children in less than 15 minutes.

These ideas are so fun, it will hardly even feel like learning!

1. Read a book aloud together! Children’s books are usually short, and are a breeze to get through in 15 minutes.

2. Heading out on a long road trip to Grandma’s house?

Count how many red cars you see along the way or find the whole alphabet using license plates and billboards.

3. Sing a song. Singing encourages learning patterns of words, rhymes and rhythms, and is strongly connected to language skills.

4. Bake some cookies!

Most recipes are less than 15 minutes and measuring ingredients helps children understand math and numbers.

5. Go for a walk as a family and read the street signs. You can even think of a city or country that begins with the same first letter as the sign.

While we may not think of it, most of the time spent together at home can

be learning opportunities between you and your child.

Even time spent doing the dishes, eating dinner or having a bath can all easily have a focus on learning in a fun way.

To find out how your family can have 15 Minutes of Fun for Family Literacy Day, visit www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca.

Submitted

According to the latest figures from Equifax Canada, Canadians continue to pile on debt and now collectively owe more than $1.5 trillion dollars. Excluding mortgages, the average debt held by Canadians stands at $20,891 per person.

The use of credit may be categorized as either strategic or unplanned. Strategic use of credit adds to your net worth and includes things like loans for RRSP contributions, home-buying and improvements, investment property and education. Unplanned use of credit decreases your net worth and includes purchases that would be better saved for, or paid off immediately.

Credit cards are a major source of debt and in some cases, fall into the category of unplanned use of credit. However, when used thoughtfully and purposely, they can be an effective part of your financial toolkit. The information below offers some insight into getting the most out of a credit card.

First, understand the benefits of securing a credit card: • A flexible way to build your credit history.

• Gives you access to funds

CABC (Celebration of Authors, Books and Community) is a joint initiative of the Festival of the Written Arts and School District No. 46 that promotes literacy and supports student development of reading, writ-

ing and storytelling by bringing writers and students together.

Author (and Sunshine Coast resident) Chieri Uegaki will visit primary students in three elementary schools on Tuesday, January 27 - Family

Literacy Day. Chieri is the author of Suki’s Kimono, Rosie and Buttercup, and her most recent book, Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin (all published by Kids Can Press). Submitted

Spinning yarns in Madeira Park

Family Literacy Day, Jan 27 at Madeira Park Elementary will be a community affair.

Aside from the: Stop, Drop and Read program that will resonate throughout the day, locals and parents will be spinning yarns in our outdoor classroom. Stories ranging from growing up in Pender to travels and personal experiences will be shared to inspire young writers. We are also excited to unveil a shelf full of new books purchased to celebrate our school’s literacy goal. A “guess who’s favourite book” contest will also be displayed in our library. Students have the opportunity to guess which teacher or teaching assistant favours which book.

Submitted

weekLy

be sure to: • Pay all your bills on time.

Your credit score will be negatively impacted if you pay late or if your account is sent to a collection agency.

• Keep your balance at 75% of your available credit; try not to run your balances up to the maximum limit.

• Apply for credit only when you need to. Multiple inquiries within a specific time frame may be interpreted as a sign you are having financial difficulties.

• Request a free credit report annually; correct any errors or inaccuracies.

A credit card can be a valuable financial tool when used purposely. A helpful rule of thumb is that this type of credit should be leveraged as a planned convenience, not a means of extending one’s disposable income.

Melanie Gibb is a Financial Services Advisor & Money Skills Volunteer Facilitator with Sunshine Coast Credit Union. Money Skills is a free community program dedicated to building basic money management skills.

Next session begins April 1st.

Save your seat by calling 604 885-4088 or learn more at www.sunshineccu.com.

Locally Owned • Locally Operated Keep your dollars on the Sunshine Coast!

MoneySkills Skills Money Financial Literacy Program Financial Literacy Program

Money Skills

A new four-week adult education program

A newthe four-week program Make most ofadult youreducation financial decisions!

Financial Literacy Program dedicated to increasing financial knowledge Join us for a free program dedicated to building dedicated to increasing financial knowledge and moneymanagement managementskills. skills. basic money Invite your and money management skills. partner, teen or friend & learn together in a A new four-week adult education program Learn more about budgeting, banking, comfortable, welcoming environment. dedicated increasing financial knowledge Learn moretoabout budgeting, banking, credit and consumerism, and how to apply and money management skills. credit and consumerism, and how to apply April Consumerism this1 information to make the most of your April 8 Banking & Investments this information to make the mostbanking, of your Learn more about budgeting, financial decisions.

April 15 Debt & Credit financial decisions. credit and consumerism, and how to apply April 22 Budgeting & Goal Setting Complimentary mid-February this information sessions to makebegin the most of your 6:30-8:30pm Gibsons & District Public Library Complimentary sessions begin mid-February in Gibsons, Sechelt and Pender Harbour. financial decisions. in Gibsons, Sechelt and Pender Harbour.

Save yourisSeat!

Complimentary sessions begin mid-February Space limited. inCall Gibsons, Sechelt Pender Space istolimited. reserve yourand seat today!Harbour.

604-885-4088 Call to reserve your seat today!

admin@communityresourcecentre.info Space is limited.

604-886-4382 Call to reserve your seat today!

604-886-4382

ForFor more information: more information: 604-886-4382 www.sunshineccu.com www.sunshineccu.com For more information:

s: Wed. Jan. 28th at

For more information: www.sunshineccu.com

SPONSORED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: www.sunshineccu.com

SPONSORED BY:

SPONSORED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: SPONSORED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

SCCU_01222015 3X7.25_PROOF

Students meet the author

Local

the

for emergencies.

• Provides convenience to purchase items by phone or online.

• Can be used as security to rent a car or book a hotel room.

Next, apply these tips to get the most out of your credit card: • Choose your card wisely by accessing online comparison tools; make sure you choose the card that is best for your specific needs.

• Understand if there is an annual fee, and the benefit it provides.

• If there’s a promotional interest rate, know when the regular interest rate will kick in and the impact it will have if you hold a balance.

• Avoid making a cash advance on your credit card unless necessary; you will be charged interest from the date of the advance.

• Borrow only what you can repay each month; resist impulse buying.

• Notify your creditor if you cannot pay your bill on time, and be sure to make the minimum payment if you are unable to pay the full balance.

Finally, if you find yourself in a position of having to improve your credit worthiness,

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015

Local

the

2545 salon & spa Exclusively using

AVEDA

4 times PETA award

#118-5530 Wharf Ave, Sechelt

604 740 2545

fb/studio2545salonandspa • 2545salonandspa.com

New guests recieve

25% OFF

your first appointment & retail purchases

yoga & ball rolling

Local

the

weekLy

Locally Owned • Locally Operated

Keep your dollars on the Sunshine Coast!

Kalijo _01152015_2X3_PROOF

Classes at Kalijo Pilates

Call NOW to Pre-register 604-740-0581

Marine Drive, Gibsons) between Sunday February 22, 11am, and Sunday March 1, 3:30pm (the Gallery is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

Works need to be accompanied by the entry form which can be obtained at libraries and schools, or downloaded from www.gpag.ca/ submissions.

All works will be exhibited from March 5 to March 29, and all participants, families and friends are invited to attend the opening party to be held at GPAG on March 6 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.

All participants are entered in a draw for 10 $10 gift cards from Lisa’s Framing and Art Supplies. Submitted

January 23 Friday Night Live, featuring 16-year-old Ashley Hautala, Roger Maidens, John Marian and Bits of String, Roberts Creek Legion, 9 pm, $6, guests $12 January 24 Mindl Beach band, Roberts Creek Legion, 9:30pm, $10, guests $20

January 24 Robbie Burns Night, dinner with entertainment by Michael Maser and Simon Hocking (of Rakish Angles), Blackfish Pub, Gibsons, 5-9pm, $25

'Show your colours ... show your art'

now offering new Classes start January 26th - March 9th for a 6 week session

Since 1994, Ken McBride has lived the good life on the Sunshine Coast. His expertise and knowledge has gained the trust of the many musicians, whose instruments are in need of repair. They know that “The Guitar Doc-

the spirits, with it’s positive energy, and the listener will find that they can’t help but sing along.

Come and hear “Tone” for yourself on January 31st, at the CD Release Concert at the Heritage Playhouse.

Doors open at 7:30pm and showtime is at 8:00 pm.Tickets are $20.00 at these outlets: Laedeli, Sunny Crest Mall; Black Berry Shop, Gibsons; MELOmania, Roberts Creek; Strait Music, Sechelt; 420 Hemp Shop, Sechelt; Connected Electronics, Sechelt. Submitted

Preparations are in full swing for the 2015 Gibsons Public Art Gallery’s Young People’s Art show, ‘Colours on the Coast’. This is the 6th year of the event which features the works of young people from around the Sunshine Coast, representing artists as young as 2 and all the way up to 18.

Says curator and board member Val Romain, “This year we are focusing on colour”, and the call to young people is “Show your colours...Show your art.”

GPAG will be asking young people to submit two pieces of work in any medium, to be delivered to the Gallery (431

Calling all Dogs

Wag Your Winter Blues Away!

Bring your humans in and put your wag back in your tails!

30% OFF

Christmas Toys and Ornaments • Buy 3 Bones/Bully Sticks geT 4Th FRee • 25%OFF ALL Coats and Sweaters • Selected Biscuits 25%OFF

5611 Wharf Avenue, Sechelt • 604 741 0711

January 25 Ensemble Vivant, piano chamber ensemble, School of Music, Madeira Park, 2pm, $25

January 26 Canadian Federation of University Women general membership meeting, with gardening presentation, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 10 am January 28 Caitlin Press author readings with Janine Alyson- Young and Rebecca Hendry, Gibsons Public Library, 6-7:30pm January 29 Celebrating community and culture potluck dinner, shíshálh Longhouse, Sechelt, 5:30pm, $10 per person, $25 family of four, reservations at 604-4317555 or nancy_denham@ sunshine.net January 30 Grant Olsen, live music with dinner, Roberts Creek Legion, 6-7:30pm

January 30 Artesia coffee house, local musicians Brison Geue, David J. Taylor, Anna Lumiere and Serena Eades, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm, $10 January 31

Males & Females interested in learning to paddle in a dragon boat.

Fitness, FrienDship & Fun

More than just a dog bakery!

January 24 39th Annual Robbie Burns Night, with Coast String Fiddlers and Pender Harbour Legion Pipe Band, Pender Harbour Legion, $30

GPAG _01222015_2X4_PROOF

Be kind to yourself, the planet & experience the Difference.

tor” will make their tired or ailing guitar look and play like new again. Ken has always enjoyed playing the guitar. Since moving to the Coast he has played in a few bands, as the singer and lead guitarist. His move to being a solo act, inspired Ken to write and record some very moving songs. Ken’s lyrics are thought provoking, and combined with his distinctive voice and musicianship, he has created a most enjoyable CD, “Tone”. The listener will want to hear “Tone” repeatedly. Ken’s music lifts

Events on the Sunshine Coast

Dragon Boat InformatIon SeSSIon Sunday, February 22, 2015 • 2-4pm Davis Bay hall, 5123 Davis Bay road www.scdragonboatclub.com • Women’s Regatta Team • Mixed Regatta Team • Recreational Team • Breast Cancer Team

Dragon Boat _01222015_2X4.5_PROOF

Is it made with certified organic ingredients? Is your hair colour 96% to 99% naturally derived from pure plant essence? Is the package it comes in, 100% post-consumer recycled material? Is wind power used in its manufacturing? Does it NOT contain petro chemicals, no synthetic sulphates? No tar in your mascara? No bleach in your skin care?

A CD from ‘The guitar doctor’ Studio 2545 _01222015_2X3_PROOF

What do you put on your hair, your face, your body?

arts & Culture

Three Dog Bakery_01222015 3X7.25_PROOF

8

Baffle of the Bands, with Bits of String, The Country Boys, the Midds, FatFish Creek, Bold Kelly and Muffdusters, fund raiser for improvements to the hall, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm, $15 January 31

CD release with Ken McBride, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 8pm, $20 February 7

Five Alarm Funk, nine-piece party band, Roberts Creek Hall. Fundraiser for Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival, 9pm, $25, available at Laedeli, MELOmania, Strait Music and at coastjazz.com

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015 9

admin@thelocalweekly.ca

700 – REAL ESTATE

Lots For Sale Homes For Sale Mobile Homes For Sale Apartments/Condos For Sale Townhouses For Sale Commercial For Sale

800 - REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Homes Apartments & Suites Commercial Storage Shared Accommodations Wanted to Rent

900 – TRAVEL

Vacation Rentals Timeshare Property

1000 – EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted – General Help Wanted – Professional Work Wanted – General Work Wanted - Professional

1100 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Housesitting House Cleaning/Janitorial Childcare Wellness Music

1200 – PETS

Pets For Sale Pet Services

1300 – BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 1400 – LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES

Classified Advertising submissions at:

BUSINESSMAG _09252014_1X4PROOF

Home Repairs Renovations Materials

Please GIVE to the Food Bank

Real estate Rentals

GaraGe SaleS

Houses For rent

604-740-6474

Call Johnny Walker Today!

RE Decor Consignment: Are you thirty something? We have the stuff you want...stylish, affordable and useful, recycled decor and accessories. Fifty something? We want the stuff you have! If you are downsizing please remember we are always seeking interesting decor items for the store. Presently we are looking for bedding, 70's pottery, boat models, small furniture, anything mid-century or shabby chic, wood birds, and aqua glass. Call and make an appointment.

Designer guy Stephen is coming back in February. Love to see you soon.

Also offering design and decluttering services. www.redecor.ca -www.faceb o o k .c om / re d e c o rs e ch e lt .

5660 Cowrie St., Sechelt. 604885-5884.

Solution to Crosswords page 10

Lost & Found

RV SiteS

Lost: 3 rings, silver engagement, studded band, and antique gold wedding band with gems. Reward offered. 604323-6745.

Lost: Bracelet with double hearts and beads, at Extra Foods on Tuesday Oct 14th.

Call 604-747-4735 or 604-7419914.

Lost: Left ear hearing aid. Call 604-886-8244

Lost: Volkswagen keys with FOB, in Pender Harbour area, keys have bright green and orange on them. Call 604-9895295.

Please GIVE to

the Food Bank

call key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing, or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca

Madeira Park: 3 bdrm furnished duplex, heat, lights, satellite TV, and Internet included.

N/S inside, N/P. $1100 p/m.

Avail now. 604-883-2508.

Lost: Two-tone gold wedding band in Sechelt. Reward offered. Call 778-458-2208.

thelocalweekly.ca

GIBSONS 2 bdrm & studio/office, 1 bath Ideal escape. Perfect for retreat, walk to all amenities. $1300 p/m. Avail 4 months, Jan 15 - May 15, 2015.

Waterfront, new 1 bdrm, heart of Gibsons. 5 appl, water view & access.

Huge deck. NP/NS Avail now $950 p/m.

ROBeRtS cReek Lovely 3 bdrm, 2 bath house with fabulous yard. $2,000/mo incl gardener.

NS, pets OK. 1 year lease.

Furnished 3 bdrm home avail Jan 1 for either 6 or 12 month lease, 5 appl. at $1300 p/m. NS, small pet ok.

Sechelt 1 bdrm, corner unit with big wrap around deck. $800. Avail now.

RED LINE SHOES: We've been in business 2 years, offering you and your family quality shoes, great prices, and friendly personal service. Winter Sale on now, 20%, 30%, & 50% off.

Open 10:30am - 5pm. Closed Sundays & Mondays. 5660 Cowrie St. 778-458-3550.

Lost: Sat. Nov 22, gold earring with white gold lines through it.

Call 604-740-0757.

Read the classifieds online

ExpERiEnCE: 1-2 years as a supervisor or leader in charge in fast food outlet or Restaurant, bakery/ coffee outlet.

Wage as per BC labour law. Starting at $12.00 per hr.

All inquiries and resumes to Tonny Lam at 604-886-9669

General employment

Moving Sale: Saturday, January 24th. Interior and exterior furniture, Queen bedding, wall art, electronics and more. 9am 1pm, 4932 Laurel Ave, Davis Bay.

Jewelry, Diamonds, Watches, Coins, Safe Deposit Box Valuables, Silverware, Estate Items, Collectibles, Antiques Old Weapons, Military Items & More

Deadline: Monday 5pm at the office

FOR 2 WEEKS

Wharf Rd, Sechelt, 604-885-3281

GOLD & SILVER BUYER

Email Us: admin@thelocalweekly.ca

20¢ each additional word + GST *Some exceptions apply. Business advertising excluded from this offer.

SALES

Lattice: New 4x8 sheets, hvy duty, $45 ea. Various other sizes avail. 604-885-7014.

The Sunshine Coast

By Phone: 604-885-3134

$9.99 + GST* 15 WORDS

SOUTH COAST FORD

marketplace

Our Office: 213-5710 Teredo St. Sechelt

CLASSIFIEDS

Waynne Pretty

A/W Restaurants on the Sunshine Coast Gibsons/Sechelt is looking for a Shift Supervisor for day and evening shifts. The candidate should be outgoing and an excellent team player with experience in handling heavy customer traffic. The Shift Supervisor will be responsible for leading team members on shift, ordering in daily supplies, controlling inventory, and overseeing cash flow.

Real estate foR sale 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.

In Home Caregiver: Days/Hours: 40 hours per week with 2 days off. Wage: $18 per hour. Location: Gibsons. Job description: This is a permanent 5 day 40 hours per week live-in position. Assisting an elderly woman with her daily living needs; some of the duties include bathing and dressing, monitoring medications, taking to appointments, grocery shopping, cooking, and keeping a clean and tidy environment. Qualifications: secondary education, post-secondary education is an asset.

Must have 1 year minimum experience attending to dependent elderly people, have excellent English speaking and comprehensive skills, enjoy cooking. Must be patient, kind, trustworthy, and reliable. Requires a valid Drivers License and First Aid certificate. Please contact Susie by email: jaranillas@hotmail.com

Work Wanted Enthusiastic VIRTUAL ASSISTANT available to assist YOU and your business! Call answering, setting up appointments, correspondence, invoicing, data entry and some social media. Well experienced in Medical Field as well as general office. Let me help you achieve your goals by allowing you time to spend with your customers!

Contact me at: jbt2014@telus.net or by phone: 604-229-8915.

For Hire - Skilled & experienced gardener with horticulture education. Hardworking and reliable. Serving Roberts Creek and Gibsons. Ryan 604-8863552.

WDS Enterprises: Interior painting, odd jobs. Also I am a licensed auto technician, can work from home shop. Oil changes & inspections, general maintenances, tune ups, brake jobs, select repairs. Live in the Halfmoon Bay area, drop off & pickups can be arranged. Contact Warren. Home 604-8856162. Cell 778-688-5266 or email at (guitarschopp@telus.net)

Professional services Certified Chair Massage Provider - now available on the Sunshine Coast. More info/appt. Call 778-868-2241.

E.S.P.R.I.T.

Child Care Centre Register your children now for year-round program.

• 3 mos. to 36 mos.

• 37 mos. to school age

Qualified staff in a beautiful facility

Call Helen 604-886-9770 or 604-886-7739

Suncoast Sundecks Inc. Authorized Dealer Installer

Serving The Coast for 20 Years •High Quality PVC Vinyl Decking •Aluminum & Glass Railings •Custom Topless Glass Systems •Attention To Detail & Full Warranties

604-885-4009

FREE ESTIMATES www.weatherdek.com www.railcraft.com

Professional Librarian will catalog any of your collections: books, cds, jewelry, household furnishings. Will edit any papers or manuscripts. Low rates. matt@hartmancataloguing.com or 778-899-9964.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Suncoast Sundecks Inc. Authorized Dealer Installer

Free 1979 Ford Motorhome, sleeps 4, diesel engine, not running.

Call 604-886-3841.

Coachman fifth wheel RV, older model, not suitable for living, good frame, could be made into flat deck trailer. Ready to move. Gibsons. 604-886-2464.

A& W_01082015 2X3_PROOF

Tutoring for children with Autism, Sensori-Motor, CP and other Special Needs challenges.

Developmentally appropriate small group classes or private sessions individually tailored to your child's needs - available, locally and online. Call Wendy 604-885-5578 or email info@IntegratingChildhoodReflexes.com

Ask fonre Wayn

Esprit Daycare_11132014_ 1X1.5 PROOF

Community notiCes

400 – AUTOMOTIVE

600 – CONSTRUCTION

4 rimmed snow tires from Nissan Altima. Like New. Size 195/65R15, $350.

604-886 8639.

Suncoast Sundecks _11202014_ 1X2PROOF

300 – MARKETPLACE

Antiques & Collectibles Furniture/Appliances Misc For Sale Garage Sales Machinery & Tools Gardening Firewood Wanted Free Lost/Found

Boats For Sale Moorage For Rent

Misc: 900 ltr furnace tank MFRS 0606, built by Tidy Tanks Ltd. Call for price.

Heavy duty aluminum welded ATV trailer, steel axle and hitch with greaseable hubs, 45" L and 45" W, $595 obo. Demolition Kango 637 Jack hammer and drill, with drill and steel bits for concrete work. Call for price.

Demolition Kango 950 Jack hammer and drill, with drill bits and steels for concrete work.

Call for price. 1 10HP Kohler engine, 1" keyed shaft, $150 obo. Call: days, 604-740-1064, eves, 604-885-2735.

employment

Serving The Coast for 20 Years •High Quality PVC Vinyl Decking •Aluminum & Glass Railings •Custom Topless Glass Systems •Attention To Detail & Full Warranties

604-885-4009

FREE ESTIMATES www.weatherdek.com www.railcraft.com

Suncoast Sundecks _11202014_ 1X2PROOF

200 – COMMUNITY NOTICES

500 – MARINE

Alanon/Alateen for friends and families of alcoholics. Meetings Monday - Friday. Call 604-8864594, 604-885-0101, 604-8869059, 604-883-2882.

Too much turkey and pie this Christmas? Need help to get rid of those extra pounds?

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) will help. Sechelt Activity Centre, Trail Ave, Wed 6:00pm, 604-747-4755. Gibson's Frank West Hall, 1224 Chaster Road, Thurs 6:30 pm - 604-886-2683.

First meeting is free.

Church Services Memorial Services Classes/Education

Cars For Sale Trucks & SUV’s RV’s & Campers Parts & Accessories

Automotive

South Coast Ford _11132014_ 1X2PROOF

Upcoming Events Birth Announcements Birthday Greetings Weddings Personals Thanks Obituaries

For Sale - MiSc

Key Properties _01222015_1 X 3.5 PROOF

100 - ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements

John Walker _01082015_2X2 PROOF

CLASSIFIED CATEGORIES

10

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015

Tip of the Week: On the heels of the last of four 0-degrees New Moons in a row which occurred on January 20th, at 5:14 am PST Mercury turned retrograde on January 21st at 7:54 am. This indicates two things from the perspective of each of these events.

The first is that Mercury was ‘Stationary’ at the time of the New Moon. This indicates that this New Moon cycle is colored by an added measure of ‘concentrated focus’. Mercury in Aquarius indicates open mindedness.

Mercury in close alignment with Venus, also in Aquarius, produces the mark of the artist. Jupiter in Leo is at the opposition mid-point of Mercury and Venus and is retrograde which basically suggests challenges to think more fully for one’s self and not simply listen and believe

and yet to also maintain an open mind and not assert premature conclusions.

The second factor to consider here is that at the moment of Mercury turning retrograde, the Moon was New and waxing which suggests that people will both experience and witness in others an accelerating momentum of interest for new information, insights and answers. It is also noteworthy that over the 26.5 hours which separated these two events the Moon was able to be almost exactly conjunct Mercury.

This suggests a desire to ‘nurture others with knowledge and information’.

P.S. Are the Horoscopes not ‘working for you’?

There are 1 or 2 other signs in particular that are strong factors in your chart and when read them along with your Sun Sign the combined massages provide a more layered and complex interpretation. Want to know what these are? Send me an email with your birthdate, year, place and time and I will send you a copy of your chart as well for FREE.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) The spark of new friendships will be the result of this New Moon in Aquarius.

These in turn will stimulate new thoughts, ideas, conversations and inspirations too.

The influence of Mercury retrograde may produce more intellectual stimulation than actual action and follow through to material realization. But fresh ideas are healthy and it is good to dream and wonder.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) Seeds of change have been sown in your professional life and will affect your public status as well. These will direct you to concentrate with serious and sober intent. The shifts and changes could have the negative effect of activating insecurities. This is a call to be patient and faithful yet also innovative and resourceful.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Sometimes the effects of widening our scope and broadening our horizons can leave us feeling overwhelmed and perhaps a little lost. This is what the

Crossword

Brought to you By

57. Circuitous 59. Apollo astronaut Slayton 60. Backside 61. A shoulder firearm 62. Nobleman 63. P P P P 64. Aquatic mammal 65. Envelop down 1. Kick 2. Winglike 3. Formally surrender 4. Extolling

5. Excavating for minerals 6. Prima donna problems 7. A high alpine meadow 8. French for “Black” 9. Anagram of “Note” 10. Married partners 11. Assumed name 12. Not tight 13. Basic belief 19. Winged 21. Not short 25. Doing nothing 26. Pout 27. A light shade of red 28. African virus 29. one who poses 30. Excrete 31. Veto 34. Fit 35. Website addresses 36. untidyness 38. Prompt 39. Winter melon 41. thick woolen fabric 42. Devil tree 44. harness 45. An elongated leather strip 46. task 47. utilize again 48. Sea eagles 51. tropical tuber 52. Death notice 53. Whimper 54. grizzly 55. gumbo 56. Cry of pain 58. Frequently, in poetry

caLLy ow Lo

60

a

nd

ned

Trail Bay Centre • 5755 Cowrie Street, Sechelt • Meat & Deli 604-885-9812 • Produce & Floral 604-885-9841 • Bakery 604-885-9823 • Office 604-885-2025

100%

Your first choice in foods

years

of service

e

d

33. An unidentified aircraft 34. Make a low continuous sound 37. Breathing organ 38. An unbound manuscript 39. rabbit 40. Startled cry 41. Large bulrushes 42. Barbies 43. State of being rich 45. A sloping mass of loose rocks 49. Consumed food 50. to that 53. hedonist

ysis are running high. Just be sure to avoid directing them at people you love.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Some cycles are more fun and playful than others, like this one. There is also a fine weave of creativity. The biggest issue stands to be pride, causing feelings and scenarios of division and separation – the antithesis of the high point of this cycle. Beyond fun and games and social activities too, this one will end with a bang in your relationships. Aim to fashion it according to your own ideal and desire.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Some very real shifts close to home are likely now and over the coming weeks. Responding in kind, you will feel inspired to change your overall energy flow and daily rhythm and routine. Sometimes by simply re-arranging the furniture the effects can feel large and liberating of stagnant energy patterns.

Do what you can to activate fresh energy and renewed confidence.

Sagittarius (Nov21–Dec21) Many new thoughts, ideas and visions of your future continue to ignite your mind. Over the next few weeks you may even receive rare and profound insights, intuitions, information and messages. These will spark your ambitions to dig even deeper. Seeing through and beyond illusions is part of the plot. The twist is that they may be your own.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Financial considerations and other investment strategies are on your mind.

Acting now to secure future interests will take on extra prominence. Since Mercury is retrograde, be extra aware and even avoid signing legal contracts. This is a time to shop but not to buy when it comes to long-term commitments. Concentrate on what you want yet keep an open mind as well.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) The New Moon in your sign will strongly activate your sense of identity, purpose and self-expression.

Mercury retrograde will actually serve to sharpen your focus. The time is right to entertain new possibilities. This will at least provide fresh perspective. New doors are destined to open this year yet they may be located other than where you have been looking.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A great awakening has begun. It is destined to activate a new scope and quality of cooperation. While this includes others, especially for the sake of business and other practical realities, it also implies cooperation with your own intuitive guidance. The biggest challenge includes accepting that your inner voice has to delete some of your ego to be able to come through clearly.

The night sky in February

solution on page 9 Courtesy of puzzlechoice.com

acroSS 1. rate 5. Intended 10. Kiln-dried grain 14. gorse 15. Snow house 16. Maguey 17. Nil 18. Designation 20. Latticework 22. Set free 23. 2,000 pounds 24. Something of value 25. Encroachment 32. Accomplishing

combined effect of the New Moon and Mercury Retrograde may have on you. Yet, you may feel extra clear and aware, even if in somewhat unfamiliar territory. Concentrate your focus to forge ahead into the unknown.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) This New Moon marks the time of a potentially powerful cycle of regeneration.

Beyond mere change, this implies renewal. The good news is that with a good attitude and sincere efforts you could come out of it better than ever. This will require some extra homework in the way of research and investigation. Yet, reserve the right to keep it to yourself for now Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Shifts and changes in your relationship life are set to occur. Increased communications is implied. The challenge will be to express your thoughts and feelings authentically, not simply saying what you think others want to hear. Positively, you will experience rich exchanges and sharing that will reveal your beauty to others and theirs to you.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) A weave of experimentation, innovation and invention to make key improvements wherever you feel they are needed will be the result of this New Moon.

The focus may be directed to your health, lifestyle in general, your work or job, your family or all of the above.

Your faculties of critical anal-

o p e r at

February’s night skies are dominated by the most striking and best known asterism of all, the stars of Orion’s Belt in the constellation Orion the Hunter. Depicted in mythology as he fights off Taurus the Bull (to the upper right), the hunter is also accompanied by his two dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor.

As the famous three stars of his belt rest near the celestial equator, Orion can actually be viewed and enjoyed from both hemispheres. For amateur astronomers the jewel of this constellation lies in the sword below the belt. Catalogued as NGC 1976 and more commonly as M42, the Orion Nebula is an aweinspiring object. The nebula can be seen with the naked eye but really comes into its own when viewed with a small telescope or binoculars.

This ghostly looking cloud is called an emission nebula.

It is a star-forming region that is one of the brightest nebulae in the entire sky. It is the closest region of massive star formation to Earth. The entire cloud is estimated to be some 42 light years across and 1,500 light years away. Hundreds of suns will be born from this stellar nursery.

For a nice change this month, a predicted comet, Comet Lovejoy (C2014 Q2),

Comet Lovejoy, photographed from Roberts Creek on January 15. mike bradley photo is actually living up to our expectations! The comet is now a naked eye treat at about magnitude 3.8, as bright as it should get, it should remain visible throughout the month. It is high in the evening sky for your binoculars or lowpower, wide-field telescope to observe. It’s also dimly visible to the unaided eye under dark-sky conditions — if you know exactly where to look! Look on-line for charts showing its night-by-night progress across the sky. The image here was taken locally in mid January.

Jupiter is still very prominent in the night sky. The planet reaches opposition on February 6th at which time earth is

directly between Jupiter and the Sun, Jupiter will then be at it’s brightest for 2015.

Check it out in the eastern sky. Mars is visible in the early evening this month, look for it as a reddish “star” low in the western sky. On February 20th Mars, Venus and the waxing moon will all lie within 1 degree of one another at dusk.

Chair, School District #46 School Board

At School District 46 we aim to lead our organization in a way that enables everyone to contribute to the best of their ability. We discuss, debate and encourage community and educational leadership virtually everyday. We strive to be leaders who create opportunities. We invite parents, professionals and guests from other governments into our committee meetings to explore education with us. We celebrate education with school, program or community presentations as we begin each Board meeting. We know we can do more.

As we develop our new strategic plan for 2015 – 2019, we hope to listen, to create space for new ideas, but also to learn from our experience and share that learning with other community members.

We are on a good foundation with a diverse Board of Trustees, experienced, strong senior managers and an excellent team of principals in our schools. The resources we have in abundance are dedicated, creative teachers, educational assistants, support and maintenance staff who give their best to students in our community day after day. Young people present the most inspiring and innovative resource of all. Student input at our board table, regular contact between district student leaders and our senior staff and daily interaction between staff and early learners or dedicated teens is the fuel that fires the passion of our School District.

How can we lead when we don’t control our income and major policy comes directly from the provincial government, sometimes as a surprise? The very nature of these restrictions gives us motivation to create flexibility in our programs and partnerships to search for excellence and opportunity even with tight fiscal resources.

Finally, leading in education, as in anything, is about people. How we relate, how we respond, how we engage.

We have a very good organization called School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast). No matter what your role or relation to education in our ribbon of communities, the Board of Education invites you to join us in the next few months to map the plan to make a very good school district a great one.

Please GIVE to the Food Bank

the

Jane Bowers Professional Trainer

Education Matters Silas White Tracking is a fun activity Chair, many dogs can do and that District #46 most enjoy. Generally School if a dog School Board enjoys retrieving, has some prey drive, shows persistence in finding things and is in good health, they will do well in tracking. Success in tracking is also dependent on the skill of the trainer, the made steadily more difficult time spent teaching the dog in a variety of ways, always the basics and beyond and working at a pace where the dog’s confidence is built and the rewards for the dog.

Tracking and search work maintained. There are many utilizes the incredible senses things that can influence the that dogs possess. In particu- difficulty of the track, such lar, their sense of smell. When as surface of the ground, ditrained, dogs can identify and rection of the track, weather follow the scent of a particu- conditions, wind speed and lar person or animal, indi- direction, terrain, wildlife cate to their handler when that may have left “crossthey have identified a certain tracks”, human traffic, buildodour like that of illicit drugs ings, fencing and the speed of or the presence of bedbugs the tracklayer’s movement.

The key is to challenge but for example.

The human body report- not overwhelm the dog so he edly sheds about 30,000 to enjoys learning and so he en40,000 skin cells per minute joys the search.

Dogs learn quickly when (varies due to several factors) and these cells become a trained using “inducive” part of individualized “rafts” techniques, (appealing to his made up of one or more cells senses, instincts and temand about 4 microbial “pas- perament to provide the dog sengers” of bacteria unique with a reason to behave in a to the person. This is what specific manner), and then tracking dogs follow when rewarding him for the behaviour. tracking an individual.

Tracking is a good way to By keeping the track simple initially, the dog’s confi- mentally tire a busy dog and dence in both himself and dogs of any size and a variety the handler will grow. Over of breeds enjoy fun tracking time and as the dog’s skills and search exercises. increase, the tracks can be www.dogsofdistinction.com

is looking for YOU!

Advertising Sales Representative The Local Weekly community newspaper is looking for another enthusiastic Advertising Sales Representative to work with our great Sales Team.

While experience would be an asset, we’re looking for a Sales Rep who: • Is fun, outgoing, observant, loves people and is energetic • Owns a reliable vehicle and cell phone • Works to deadlines and is organized • Is willing to learn something new and interesting • Is able to think quickly, develop creative solutions and has a good memory • Is good at spelling, grammar and punctuation • Is conversant with computers • Works well alone and with a supportive team • Has a good attitude and willingness to follow direction Advertising Sales is an important part of our business and we are looking for someone who will not only provide outstanding service to our clients but will develop a relationship of trust with them.

The Local is growing and evolving, and we need good people who will grow with us and show clients that excellent service and amazing results come in small packages.

SUbmit YOUr reSUme tO:

Susan Attiana/Publisher Email: publisher@thelocalweekly.ca P.O. Box 494, 213, 5710 Teredo Street, Sechelt, Phone 604-885-3134 Fax: 604-885-3194

Deadline for submissions: Feb 15, 2015

Cuisine

The Best Lentil Salad, Ever

Directions: 1. Rinse lentils well, drain. Place in a pot and cover with a 3-4 inches of water, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer. Check lentils for doneness after 15 minutes, but they should take about 20 minutes in total. You will know they are cooked if they still retain a slight tooth – al dente! Overcooking the lentils is the death of this dish.

Be careful!

2. While the lentils are simmering, make the dressing by placing all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to combine.

3. Finely dice red onion – the salad is best if all the ingredients are about the same size. If using raisins, chop them roughly to make them a bit smaller, and do the same with the capers if they are large.

4. When the lentils are cooked, remove from heat, drain and place under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled slightly but still a little warm, place lentils in a large serving bowl and toss with dressing. Add other onion, capers, and currants.

If using other add-ins such as herbs, greens, or cheese, wait until just before serving. Otherwise, this salad can hang out in the fridge for a couple days. mynewroots.org

Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups (1 lb.) Du Puy lentils 1 medium red onion, diced 1 cup dried currants (you could also use raisins or other dried fruit) 1/3 cup capers Date Vinaigrette: Date 1/3 cup cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. maple syrup 1 Tbsp. strong mustard 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. ground coriander ½ tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper ¼ tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon Optional add-ins: Arugula Walnuts Goat cheese Fresh herbs: flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, basil Sprouts Crispy seasonal veggies

Gumboot RestauRant The newest old restaurant on the Coast

January is for ‘Winers’

50%

off

All Bottled Wine

with food purchase... yes you can take your unfinished wine home with you

monday-thursday Reservations recommended Visit our menu online at www.gumbootrestaurant.com

Gumboot_01152015_2X3_PROOF

Betty Baxter

Local

Pet Smarts

New Hours Mon-Thurs: 10am-8:30pm • Fri-Sat: 9am-9:00pm • Sun: 9am-8:30pm open 7 days/week (even monday) • 604-885-4216 • 1041 Roberts Creek Rd.

shoulder save 1.60lb

bacon������������������������������������������������$7.99LB tuna loins���������������������������� $15.00LB

frozen whole farm fed

chicken ������������������������������������������$3.19LB try our tAkE n BAkE pizzAs

rogers 500 g

sugar cubes ��������������������������� $1.49EA

assorted 245g

Doritos������������������������������������������2/$6.00

6 pack

coke����������������������������������������������������$2.99EA baby 1lb

carrots���������������������������������������� $1.19EA bananas �������������������������������������������� 39¢LB MON-THURS 8AM-9PM • FRI & SAT 8AM-9PM • SUN 9AM-6PM WHILE SUPPLIES LAST • Prices in effect Fri. Jan 23 to Thurs. Jan 29 12875 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park • To order call 604-883-2411

OakTree _01222015_2X6_PROOF

Education Matters

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015 11

The Local - Thursday, January 22, 2015

HALF PRICE PAYMENTS WE PAY THE oTHER HALF

on seLeCTeD 2015 MoDeLs, FInAnCInG onLY

SEE THE WHOLE OFFER

Hi, I’m Dave O’Bryne, a Sunshine Coaster my entire life, and General Sales Manager at North Shore Kia. I wish to invite you to come check us out.

Until the end of January stop in and test drive any vehicle.

If you purchase a vehicle I will pay your ferry!

2015 Kia from

LX MT

21

$

weekly for 69 payments

0

%

financing for up to 84 months

0

%

down payment

Model may not be exactly as shown. Plus $450 doc. Fee. Includes “Half Price Payments” credit. $21 weekly payment amount includes $1,500 Half Price Payments Credit. Payments are based on 2015 Rio LX MT (RO541F) 84-month financing. After 69 weekly payments at $21, the weekly payments will increase to $43Δ. Half Price Payments Credit may alternatively be taken as a one time lump sum payment.§

2015 Kia CASH PURCHASE

21,160

$

applicable taxes. Model may not be exactly as shown. Plus $450 doc. Fee.

CALL DAVE

2015 Kia CASH PURCHASE

24,460

$

applicable taxes. Model may not be exactly as shown. Plus $450 doc. Fee.

2015 Kia CASH PURCHASE

19, 588

$

applicable taxes. Model may not be exactly as shown. Plus $450 doc. Fee.

604-537-3675

NORTH SHORE KIA • 725 MARINE DR. NORTH VANCOUVER

WWW.NSKIA.CA

PREownEd SPECiAlS tHiS wEEk 2006 Honda odyssey

13,888

$

2011 Hyundai Genesis

16,888

$

id BR 20k Y H lY on

2008 toyota Camry

14,888

$

NS Kia_ 01222015_6X15_PROOF

12