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The value of homes in Sechelt trended down slightly over all, while values were up in Gibsons, according to information released by BC Assessment. Sechelt residential properties dropped by an average 0.88 per cent, while those in Gibsons rose by 2.81 per cent, the BC crown corporation said in a release Jan. 2. Sechelt Indian Government District (SIGD) home values, over all, were up by 1.41 per cent. Business property assessments increased across the board: 0.50 per cent in Sechelt, 2.33 per cent in Gibsons and 3.10 per cent in the SIGD. The trending statistics only provide a broad picture. Many individual Sechelt homes might have gone up in assessed value, for instance, while values of many in Gibsons might have dropped. Over-all numbers for the
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A sunny Polar Bear Swim draws hundreds to Davis Bay on New Years's day Howard Paull said he never would have dreamed of wading into the frigid waters of Davis Bay on New Year’s Day. He pointed to his wife, Deborah Baker. “It was her crazy idea and I just happened to follow suit.” It was the first Polar Bear Swim for both of them, and the couple did it in unusual style. Baker had donned black shorts and a tee shirt covered in Batman logos, topped off by a yellow and black, Batman-themed kimono. Paull wore a fancy plastic top hat and a garbage-bag poncho designed to look like a tux. The pair splashed into the 9C waters on a sunny and windless day, which saw several dozen swimmers brave the numbing ocean, with
hundreds more onlookers on the shore and packed along the Davis Bay pier. Paull and Baker lasted about 10 seconds before making their way out. “How was that?” they were asked. “Very cold,” Baker said. “Very refreshing, very good,” said Paull. Not all bathers waded only to exit so quickly. The Sechelt branch of the Sunshine Coast Lions Club, which has organized the event for decades, also staged swimming contests broken down into age groups. Participants had to swim to a buoy set about 20 metres from shore and back. The first three finishers in each age class got prizes donated by local businesses. Don Brock, on vacation from Saskatchewan, finished first in the 55-and-over
category. “The first half of the swim was okay. Then things started to cool down a lot,” Brock noted. He was asked if he also went in for this kind of thing in back Saskatchewan. “No, the ice is too thick.” About 85 people registered at the Lions Club tent prior to the swim, a few less than on New Years Day 2014, said member Cyril Perpet. “We had 117 last year,” Perpet said. “I think it averages about 100.” Brock’s prize was a voucher for some wine from the local U-Brew in Wilson Creek, but he said wouldn’t try to collect it right away. “I’m heading to a sauna about as fast as I can,” he said. Rik Jespersen
Howard Paull and his wife Deborah Baker were first-timers at the Polar Bear Swim on New Year’s Day. Rik Jespersen photo
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Police roadblocks over the holiday period found more impaired drivers than last year on the Sunshine Coast but none on New Year’s Eve. Since RCMP on the Sunshine Coast kicked off the Holiday Counter Attack campaign on December 5, a total of 19 impaired drivers have been taken off our roads, making the Sunshine Coast a safer place from Langdale to Earl’s Cove. That number includes drivers impaired by both alcohol (16), and by drugs (3). The majority of the drivers impaired by alcohol blew “Fail” readings on roadside screening devices,
received 90 day driving prohibitions, and had their vehicles impounded for 30 days. The number of impaired drivers stopped by police is up slightly from last year. Some people are still not getting the message about how dangerous it is to drive while impaired. On the Sunshine Coast in 2014, there were numerous serious and unnecessary collisions caused by drivers who chose to get behind the wheel after
drinking. In 2015, police will continue to specifically target impaired drivers, both through education and enforcement, and drivers can expect to see road checks on any day of the week. The good news is that New Year’s Eve was a different story altogether. Despite setting up numerous road checks in varying locations, no impaired drivers were observed that night. “We spoke with a lot of designated drivers on New Year’s, and we’re happy to report that the night was a success,”said Cst Harrison Mohr with Sunshine Coast RCMP. “The RCMP would like to thank everyone on the Coast who enjoyed a fun and responsible New Year’s Eve, and we look forward to serving our communities in 2015. Let’s stay safe this year. Together.”
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If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution you can keep, we have 10 listed below. They are 10 things NOT to say if you are calling 9-1-1 during the coming year. This is a list is put out by E-Comm in the Lower Mainland. It is BC’s largest emergency call centre and is the location that gets the call if you phone 9-1-1 from the Sunshine Coast. “Our staff are trained to treat every call that comes through our centre as a valid emergency, until they determine otherwise, no matter what the circumstance,” explains E-Comm spokesperson Jody Robertson. “Even if the reason for the call seems absurd on the surface, 9-1-1 call-takers need to take time to determine exactly what’s going on and whether someone genuinely needs help. Calls about internet access and cold food are a serious drain on emergency resources.” Throughout the year E-Comm call-takers field calls that don’t belong on the 9-1-1 lines. The top reason not to call 9-1-1 during 2014: Wi-Fi at a local coffee shop isn’t working. “We’re here to help people with real emergencies,” says EComm 9-1-1 call-taker Warner Yang, recipient of last year’s top nuisance call. “If someone calls 9-1-1 about internet problems that means I’m not available to help someone who really needs it.” Top ten reasons to not call 9-1-1: 1. Wi-Fi at a local coffee shop isn’t working 2. “What’s the fine for jay walking?” 3. Pizza not fresh; wants a replacement slice 4. “What’s the number for my travel agency?” 5. Caller phoned 9-1-1 to ask for a taxi referral 6. “Is today a stat holiday?” 7. Food they ordered is cold 8. Wants help finding lost glasses 9. Home Internet is not working 10.“What’s the date today?” Approximately 2,600 9-1-1 calls PER DAY were placed to EComm in 2014 and while Robertson emphasizes that the majority of people use 9-1-1 responsibly, there are too many calls that come through the communications centre that do not meet the test of a true emergency: A police, fire or medical situation that requires immediate action because someone’s health, safety, or property is in jeopardy or a crime is in progress. “We’re reaching out to remind the public that 9-1-1 is a life-line, not an information line,” Robertson adds. “We hope our message that 9-1-1 call-takers cannot answer questions about how long power outages will last, when the clocks turn back, or other nonemergency questions, will help reduce these kinds of calls and keep the lines open for real emergencies.”Submitted
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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Getting started on paying down debt Many people tell Credit Counselling Canada that they would love to pay down their debt or get rid of it altogether, but they aren’t quite sure of the best way to do it or where to start. There really isn’t any one “best way” that works perfectly for everyone. So here are a dozen suggestions to get you started.
1. Pay More Than the Minimum
Make sure that you always pay more than your minimum payments. If you only make your minimum credit card payments each month, it can take forever to pay off your balance. If you want to pay off your balance quickly, pay as much extra as you can afford. Even an extra $50 each month will help.
2. Spend Less Than You Plan to Spend
You might have heard the great saying that, “You can have almost anything you want; you just can’t afford everything you want.” Many people get into debt and stay in debt because they tend to buy what they want, when they want. If you want something, don’t buy it unless you have the money. If you can be satisfied with less than you would ideally want, even temporarily, you can use the money you save to pay down your debt.
3. Pay Off Your Most Expensive Debts First
One of the smartest strategies for getting out of debt is to make minimum payments on all of your debts and credit cards except for one. Chose the one debt that is charging you the most interest and focus all of your extra payments on paying that one off first. Once your first, most expensive debt is paid off, take all of that money that you were paying on that first debt and focus it on the next most expensive debt. This strategy will get
you out of debt quickly, and you will feel encouraged as you see your progress.
4. Buy a Quality Used Car Rather than a New One
Dave Ramsey, a personal finance radio host, once said that, “A new $28,000 car will lose about $17,000 of value in the first four years you own it. To get the same result, you could toss a $100 bill out the car window once a week.” You can save yourself thousands of dollars if you buy a quality used car rather than a new one. If you do choose to buy a new car, Consumer Reports has always recommended choosing a reliable car with good fuel economy, and then they suggest you keep it for 15 years.
5. Consider Becoming a One Car Household
one grocery shop each month can save you up to 25% on your annual grocery bill. A family of four could save $2,300 to $2,900 a year by doing this. Applying these kinds of savings to your debts, will definitely put you ahead in the long run!
7. Get a Second Job and Pay Down Your Debt Aggressively
Getting a second job, or consistently picking up an extra shift or two, is a common way for many people to pay down their debt. For this to work, you must apply all of your extra income to debt repayment. Working the extra shifts or hours also doesn’t need to be permanent. Once your debts are paid off, you can look at scaling back again.
8. Track Your Spending and Identify Areas to Cut Back
If your family has two cars, consider getting rid of one and either walking to work, For some people, doing this taking transit or car pooling. can save them almost as much Instead of going cold turkey money as working a part time and selling your second car job. You won’t know how right away, test drive this idea much you can save unless you first. Try parking your car for give this a try. Track what you a while, dropping the insur- actually spend—not what you ance down to pleasure use think you should be spending, only and see if taking transit, Date over the course of a month. If walking, cycling or car pool- you aren’t honest with youring works for you. If you do self in this exercise, it won’t decide to sell your second car, work, but most people are even the odd taxi trip or rental surprised by what they find car won’t amount to nearly as out about their spending. much as you would spend on Once you know your spendkeeping your second vehicle ing habits, you should be able to identify areas where permanently. you can cut back. Allocate the 6. Save on Groceries money you “find” to paying To save money, try stock- down your debts. ing up on groceries when they 9. Get a Consolidation are on sale, or go one step further and stockpile when they Loan are on sale and then skip one See if your bank or credit grocery shop every month union can help you consoliand live off of the food you date all of your consumer stockpiled. You can stockpile debts into one loan with one non-perishable groceries like payment at a lower interest canned goods, cereal and rate. This can be a helpful things that you can freeze like first step in getting your debt bread and meat. Filling your paid off. However, getting a cupboards when groceries debt consolidation loan will are on sale and then skipping only help you if you create a
budget that allows you to save some money every month.
10. Refinance Your Mortgage
If you own your own home, you may have enough equity to consolidate all of your debts into your mortgage. If you don’t have much equity in your home, additional mortgage insurance costs may be expensive. Make sure you consider all of your options and seek advice from someone other than your lender (since they have a vested interest in getting you to choose this option).
11. Speak with a Credit Counsellor - It’s Free
If you are in debt and think that bankruptcy might be your only solution, start by speaking with a Credit Counsellor. Find out what programs are available to help you deal with your debts.
12. Create a Spending Plan
Ok, so the “b” word has to fit in at some point. In truth, a budget is just a spending plan. It will help you stay on the straight and narrow with your current debt payments, or your new accelerated payments. A spending plan is something you lay out to make sure that you are spending less than you earn.
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The sooner you start dealing with your debt, the sooner you’ll have it paid off. The next few years will pass whether you pay it off or not, so start by trying at least one or two of these strategies. You’ve really got nothing to lose! If you need help getting started with a plan, or if you’re not sure if your budget is realistic, contact us for a free, confidential appointment with one of our Credit Counsellors at 1-888-527-8999 or at our website nomoredebts.org. Submitted
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Incident Report for December 30, 2014 to January 6, 2015: On December 31, around 15:30 hrs, a suspect entered a business in the 5600 block of Inlet Avenue, Sechelt, and stole a staff member’s iPad. Police reviewed security camera footage which caught an unknown person wearing black pants and a dark hoodie pulled up over the head enter the office and leave very quickly thereafter. The file is still under investigation. Sometime between December 24 and 31, a thief stole a utility trailer from an address in the 6200 block of Sechelt Inlet Road, Sechelt. The 2003 Snowbear Limited
8000 model utility trailer has approximately 1 1/2 foot tall side walls with a spare tire mounted on the front and a three-foot tall grate-style ramp on the back. The licence plate on the stolen trailer is UJX65G. Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 14-8989. On December 31, a shoplifter was caught by an off-duty loss prevention officer at a business in the 5700 block of Cowrie Street, Sechelt. Due to the suspect's young age and small value of the stolen item, charges are not being pursued. However, the suspect has been banned indefinitely from the premises. On December 31, a two vehicle incident occurred on Highway 101 at Havies Road after the driver of the first vehicle looked down to fix her scarf. When the driver
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The Gibsons Public Market is a public space that contributes to the“health, happiness and general well-being of a community”. Arlene Littler photo making”. This concept focuses on creating public spaces as the heart of a community, contributing to the health, happiness and general wellbeing of a community. The Gibsons Public Market is such a place. Over the past several months I have observed how the Market has been able to bring together volunteers, donors, businesses and community organizations to contribute to and share in the use of this facility. The market reflects many of the attributes of place-making: community-driven; featuring function before form; inclusive; focussed on creating a destination; transformative; inspiring, and collaborative. In the year ahead, as a com-
munity, we will have challenges and opportunities. The Town must of course focus on aspects of infrastructure such as roads, sewers and water. However, we must not lose sight of our social infrastructure – the patterns of our relationships with each other, which are enhanced by effective place-making. It is the quality of human interaction in our community that will determine the long term viability of our community. It takes a place to create a community, and it takes a community to create a place. I thank each of you who has helped contribute to such a place, in our Gibsons Public Market.
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Last week, as we welcomed a new year, it reminded me of the value of turning back in reflection – and even more so, of the value of looking ahead. As a community, we can look back with pride on 2014. We have expanded the Gibsons Harbour, including a floatplane dock; our night market on Shaw Road has thrived; the installation of a new fiber optic service that was so well received by local residents; our new craft brewery, Persephone, recently won ‘gold’ for its stout, a tribute to local engagement in producing quality products; a beautiful new elementary school, build to Leed Gold standards, now welcomes our younger citizens to a fine learning environment; and our Public Market recently held a sold-out gala to help support its future expansion. At the gala, I had the opportunity to share my thoughts on the value of creating a community gathering place, which in urban planning terms is referred to as “place-
looked up, she noticed the second vehicle in front of her was stopped and was unable to stop in time to avoid rearending it. The collision sent the second vehicle off the road and into a tree. The driver of the first vehicle was taken to hospital for assessment. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and had to be towed. The matter has been referred to ICBC. Overnight on January 1, a thief gained entry into a vehicle parked in the 600 block of Franklin Road by smashing the driver’s window with a large rock. The suspect appears to have rifled through the interior and stole the registration papers. No other theft or damage was reported. On January 2, a coast resident reported being defrauded after falling victim to the common scam sometimes referred to as the “grandchild scam.” The resident received a phone call from a male purporting to be the resident’s nephew. The male stated the nephew was in jail for impaired driving and that the nephew had no funds to pay for bail. The resident agreed to help and sent the “lawyer” a money transfer for a large sum of funds. After sending the funds, the resident realized that she had fallen for a scam. To learn more about scams and to protect yourself, please visit www.phonebusters.com or the Better Business Bureau at www. bbb.org. On January 3, a witness reported an in-progress break and enter at a business in the 5800 block of Sechelt Inlet Road. The suspect fled the scene on bike but when police pursued on foot, the suspect dropped the bike and attempted to hide in the bush but police were able to locate and apprehend him. A second suspect fled the scene in a truck. The file is still under investigation. On January 5, a shoplifter was reported at a business in the 5500 block of Highway 101, Sechelt, after the shoplifter was witnessed by staff walk out of the store with bags of goods without going through the check-out. The suspect was confronted in the parking lot but denied the theft and fled the scene before the stolen items could be recovered. Police located the suspect and charges of theft under $5,000.00 are being recommended.
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Welcome to 2015! As you and I set resolutions for the coming year, I’d be interested in hearing how you come up with your goals. As your MP, I’m entering this year with a strong sense of optimism for our nation and our community. My goals for 2015 won’t sound surprising to you as they’re a continuation of work in which I’ve been involved for the last few years, following the direction of Coast residents and other constituents. Here are some of the specifics: Readers will know our National Health and Fitness Day bill became law just before Christmas. In its wake, my team and I are encouraging ideas of health A last-minute appeal from some Gambier Island residents could delay or even scuttle plans to sink the warship HMCS Annapolis to create an artificial reef for divers. The Save Halkett Bay Marine Park Society has launched a last minute bid to force Environment Canada review its October decision to allow the sinking, currently scheduled for Jan. 17. The society claims that the hull of the ship is covered in an
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9. Check out your local parks and recreation centre. They have activities to suit all ages, budgets and schedules allowing you to be active and meet new people. 10. Looking for more? Call our friends at the B.C. Physical Activity Line 1 877 7251149, a free phone line and online resource for credible physical activity and healthy living information. “Adults should get at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week in sessions of 10 minutes or more,” said Parliamentary Secretary for Healthy Living, Michelle Stilwell. “That’s just over 20 minutes a day. It doesn’t sound like much, but those 20 minutes can help reduce the risk of premature death, heart disease and stroke among other health benefits, and be fun. “Through the Healthy Families BC framework, government continues to focus on keeping British Columbians healthy by addressing health prevention issues such as chronic disease, unhealthy eating and tobacco use. For more information and tips on how to stay active visit: www. healthyfamiliesbc.ca”
and fitness to be included in Canada’s 150th celebration. Our physical health and our nation’s economy are intertwined. That’s why, when the fireworks are over, we want Canadians to be inspired to help make our country the Fittest Nation on Earth. Another health-related goal of mine is to encourage people to win their battles over substance abuse. In my leadership of the Conservative Party Caucus on Combatting Substance Abuse, I’ve been amazed by the courage of Canadians who stand up as role models in publicly confronting their own substance abuse. “Recovery” is the term ascribed to those in the midst of such a battle. Health refers not just to our own physical health, or our healthcare system, but also the health of our environment and fisheries. I continue to work with advocates from around the
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go for a short walk! It doesn’t have to be outdoors - find a local community centre with a running track, pop into a mall, or walk around your office building with co-workers. Any opportunity to rack up the recommended 10,000 steps a day is a good one. 4. Visiting a friend out of town? Pack your workout gear and make a point of joining them at their gym/workout class. 5. Embrace the cold and snow. Make a day of it or just take an hour. Bundle up and go tobogganing, build a snowman, try snowshoeing or hit the mountains to go skiing. 6. Involve the kids. Children need between 60 and 180 minutes of physical activity a day, so try joining them for a game in the backyard. Enjoy a family walk after dinner to check out the holiday decorations in your neighbourhood. 7. Get the whole family together and have a dance party. Crank the tunes and have fun while you do the dishes! 8. Use the Internet. While more screen time is not usually associated with active living, you can use it to learn the basics of a new dance, yoga or tai chi to find out if you like it before committing to formal instruction or classes.
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Method Everyone needs a hit ‘n’ run recipe like this – it’s the kind of fallback meal you can enjoy when prep time isn’t on your side. It’s simply a case of putting together a combination of ingredients that really love each other, then just tearing, mixing, marinating and baking. It’s super quick to prepare, and you’re letting the oven do all the work. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Quarter the tomatoes and place them in a large baking dish or roasting tray (roughly 25cm x 30cm). Peel the onions and cut into large wedges, then deseed and roughly chop the peppers. Add all these to the tray along with the chicken thighs.
Squash the unpeeled garlic cloves with the back of your knife and add to the tray, then pick over the thyme leaves and sprinkle over the paprika. Add the oil, balsamic and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Toss everything together really well to coat, then spread across the tray, making sure the chicken isn’t covered by the vegetables. Roast for around 1 hour, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through, turning and basting it a couple of times during cooking with the juices from the tray. Serve the traybake with a lovely green salad on the side. You could also buddy it up with a little rice, polenta or a loaf of crusty bread to mop up the juices. Jamie’s Tip: Roasting garlic cloves whole in their skins makes them really sweet – don’t waste that lovely soft flesh, squeeze it out and enjoy it. jamieoliver.com
How “superfoods” can help this winter Illnesses seem to peak during the winter months. A tapped-out immune system as well as dry, cold air may encourage the spread of common viruses and bacterial infections more easily. As a result, it’s important that men, women and children take every step possible to ward off sickness when the temperatures drop. Dietary changes can make a world of difference, and more and more people are including these proven superfoods in their winter diets. Avocado: Avocado has high levels of essential fatty acids and vitamin B6, which is important in the biosyn-
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ral antibacterial agent. Cinnamon also can help regulate blood-glucose levels, which is beneficial for those with diabetes. Prunes: Now widely referred to as “dried plums,” prunes are an important source of boron, which could prevent osteoporosis. High in antioxidants, prunes help the body fight a variety of illnesses. Cabbage: Cabbage may be a key element in the fight against cancer. Cabbage has phytochemicals that can protect the body against cancercausing free radicals. It’s also a good source of dietary fibre, which can stimulate a slug-
gish digestive system. Butternut squash: This food is packed with carotenoids, which are stellar antioxidants. The starches in this squash also have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties. Chestnuts: Chestnuts are worthy of inclusion in anyone’s diet. Unlike many nuts, chestnuts are relatively low in fat but have high levels of protein. They’re also packed with vitamin C and B vitamins. Metro
start imbibing just yet, however. The study that ran in Behavioral Brain Research in October 2014 was preliminary and only conducted on lab mice. During the study, scientists discovered that xanthohumol, a type of flavonoid found in beer, seemed to improve brain function in the young mice given xanthohumol doses. The cognitive flexibility of the mice was tested with a specially designed maze, and younger
mice showed signs of intellectual improvement. Older mice showed no improvements. Researchers believe xanthohumol and other flavonoids, such as those found in red wine, blueberries and dark chocolate, may play a role in helping a person form memories. The mice were given very high doses of the flavonoid. A person would have to drink roughly 2,000 litres of beer a day to equal what the mice consumed to show improvement. However, should a supplement hit the market down the road, it may just be possible for men and women to consume a potentially beneficial amount of xanthohumol without bellying up at the bar. One of the goals of the xanthohumol study was to examine its potential efficacy at treating age-related deficits in memory. Xanthohumol also may benefit those with
metabolic syndrome, a condition associated with obesity and high blood pressure, as it can speed metabolism and reduce fatty acids in the liver. Flavonoids are plant compounds that often provide plants with their colour. Scientists have attributed many health benefits to flavonoids in foods and plants and have even suggested flavonoids can help in the fight against cancer and heart disease. Xanthohumol is rare and is most often found in the hops commonly used to make beer. While doctors and researchers do not suggest running out and consuming a few six packs right now in the goal of improving brain function and cramming for that next test, xanthohumol may one day be harvested from beer hops to slow down agerelated memory deficits.
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At the Community Resource Centre’s Progress Plan “Let’s Talk: The Volunteer Reality on the Sunshine Coast” event in April, the need for a grant writing workshop was identified as a priority. Following up on this recommendation, the SC Community Foundation is pleased to provide a full day grant writing workshop. It will be held Wednesday Feb. 11 at the Sunshine Coast Golf Course in Roberts Creek, from 9am to 4pm. The $20 cost includes coffee and muffins, and lunch. The instructor, Barbara McMillan, has extensive experience as a grantor, grantee, and instructor in grant writing and can provide a rich backdrop to help individuals and organizations build their capacity in grant seeking and proposal writing. Besides having assessed over 1000 grant applications, she has written many successful proposals, and has taught grant seeking for over 15 years, including the Grant and Proposal Writing Course in BCIT’s Fundraising Management Certificate Program. Effective grant seeking is about more than filling out an application form. It involves planning, research, enquiries, relationship building, and proposal writing, as well as follow-up on successful applications with acknowledgement, reports, and evaluation. By understanding the
grant-seeking continuum, knowing what funders are looking for, and developing basic grant writing skills and strategies, your organization will be more likely to achieve success. “Grant Seeking Basics – Strategies for Success” is an introduction to grant and proposal research, writing, and presentation. With loads of practical examples, tools, reference materials, and strategies for success, this participatory workshop will focus on: • Current trends in foundation and grant funding • Identifying and approaching potential funders • Preparing and refining all components of the proposal • Making your submission stand out • Tips for creating efficiencies and building capacity • How funders assess applications Effective proposals find a fit with the funder, spotlight a capable organization, illuminate important needs and opportunities, and reflect thoughtful planning. If your non-profit is looking for grant support, you won’t want to miss this valuable workshop. Also please note the Foundation has new criteria for their grants. Check our website sccfoundation.com for updated forms.
Every year at the stroke of midnight on December 31, people around the world usher in a new year with fanfare and a host of unique traditions. From first-footing to smashing dinner plates to watching a crystal ball descend from the sky, tradition dominates the dawn of a new year. Though the new year is now celebrated in January, this was not always the case. Prior to 700 B.C., the months of January and February did not exist, so the arrival of a new year was celebrated on March 1 in adherence to the Roman calendar. Prior to that, new year celebrations took place mid-March, right around the time of the vernal equinox. Various cultures and peoples tied the new year to certain seasons, celebrating a new year on the autumnal equinox or the
winter solstice. The Roman calendar consisted of 10 months, the names of which are still reflected in the Gregorian calendar that is so widely used today. For example, the months of September through December get their names from the Latin words for seven, eight, nine, and ten. On the Roman calendar, a year began with March, as this was seen as a time of rebirth for animals and the environment. The second king of Rome, Numa Pontilius, added the months of January and February, and then the new year was moved to January from March. However, some people still celebrated the new year on March 1, perhaps due to the slowness at which information moved between cultures. It wasn’t until the ancient Roman calendar was eliminated and a
new lunar one implemented by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C. that the new year was widely and consistently observed in January. During the Middle Ages, celebrations honouring a new year were considered pagan and January 1 was abolished as the beginning of the year by religious groups. During these years, dates such as December 25, March 1, March 25, and Easter were used to mark a new year throughout Christian Europe. January 1 eventually was restored as the start of the new year when the Gregorian calendar was introduced in the 16th century. From then on, people near and far could say goodbye to another year in December and welcome the arrival of a new one come the first of January.
For the second straight year - and the fourth time in five years - Olivia was the top name for girls born in B.C. in 2013, according to the Vital Statistics Agency. Liam reclaimed the number one spot for baby boys replacing Ethan, which was tops in 2012, after edging out Liam the previous year. The top five names for girls
born in British Columbia in 2013 were Olivia, Emma, Sophia, Emily and Ava. For baby boys born in 2013 in B.C., the top five names were Liam, Mason, Ethan, Lucas and Benjamin. There were 43,925 babies born in B.C. in 2013, which includes 22,491 boys and 21,434 girls. More information - includ-
ing the current popularity of your name or your child’s - can be found at: www. vs.gov.bc.ca/babynames/ baby2013.html. Collecting and tabulating the names is a lengthy process, so the list of the most popular names are announced after the end of the following year.
This layered photo collage by Kelly Irving is one of the works displayed in the new show at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery. It is constructed using pictures the artist has taken. ‘Same, Same....but Different’ opens at Gibsons Public Art Gallery on Thursday January 8 and runs to Sunday February 1. Opening reception: Saturday January 10 2pm - 4pm. ‘Same, Same…But Different’ is an ever-changing collaborative exhibit by Joanna Rogers and Kelly Irving. Joanna and Kelly write: “We use this as a forum to show our new work, which, in some cases, has been directly influenced by an aspect of the other’s practice. We both love layering: images, ideas, textures. We both experiment with form and materials in our work. And we share a
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similar quirky sense of humour.” Kelly’s work is photobased. He uses transparencies and collage to create depth and meaning. By juxtaposing oddly related images, he creates surreal moments frozen in time. He assembles found objects into sculptures, which are eerily totemic. Joanna’s work is textile based. She layers hand dyed silk to create pieces which are richly textured and full of movement. She fills found bottles with miscellanea to suggest precious collections and to document the human desire to amass and catalogue. She creates suits
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Events on the Sunshine Coast January 9 Live music by Matt Diamond with dinner, Roberts Creek Legion, 6pm January 9 Coffee house with pianist Kenneth Norman Johnson with guitar and vocals by Robin Atchison, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7:30pm-9:30pm, $15 January 9 Presentation on “small observatories” by local astronomical society president Charles Ennis, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, by donation
January 10 Opening reception for new show by artists Joanna Rogers and Kelly Irving, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 2-4pm January 10 Dance with Luci and the Heard, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10
January 11 Auditions for the Driftwood Players, looking for a 20-something female and a 60-something male, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 12pm-3pm January 11 Theatre from London: the company’s new production John with spoken word and movement (adult themes and nudity, suitable for 18yrs+), Ravens Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm, $15
January 11 Steve Hinton Band, Garden Bay Pub, 2pm January 12 Sunshine Coast Film Society presents “Pride”, which follows a group of gay activists as they descend on a small village in Wales to support striking coal miners, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, $9, members $5
January 14 Dialogue on LNG, pipelines and tankers with a panel of thinkers, St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt, 7-8:30pm, free
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There are times in life that call for more faith than others and this may be one of them. You are feeling the power yet it may seem like it is here one moment and gone the next. To deepen your sense of security, destiny requires that you face whatever fears are blocking you from laying claim to gifts, talents and powers that must be identified and claimed. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) You have entered a time in your life that requires new knowledge. Improving your social skills is featured. Fortunately, you are in the mood to do just that, at least at this time. Your health is an important consideration within it all. Whether it is simply to feel inspired and purposeful again or to move away from stressful roles, your focus is linked to feeling better in all respects. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) You are bound and determined to expand your position in the world and you need leverage. Knowledge is power and you want your
share of both. Fortunately you are in an inventive and innovative cycle. Inspired to exercise your imagination there is probably no shortage of good ideas available. The biggest challenge is establishing a solid foundation. But you can and will. Sagittarius (Nov21–Dec21) Generating new ideas and key contacts is featured as the year begins to build momentum. You are determined to take clear, deliberate steps. Yet, it may feel like you have to reach or dig down deep to even touch the ground. Consider that you are meant to stand firm on the deck of ship destined to set sail; solid underfoot yet within a realm of fluid motion. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) You have entered an interesting cycle. On one hand you feel the spirit of pioneering adventure beckoning. Yet on the other you feel called to nurture new dreams. Much of what excited you and to which you felt committed no longer holds the same appeal. The time has come to
look to others for inspiration anyway and perhaps guidance as well. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) The 4 to 6 weeks prior to our birthday is often an ideal time to coast and dream, perhaps travel and escape in preparation for a new cycle. At worst it can be a time of confusion. It is generally wise to at least rest and yet also to prepare for the new cycle set to begin. You have entered a time of returns and in as much as you have listed within rewards are coming… soon. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A steady expansion of new horizons, networks and friendships are yours to enjoy. Yet, it is as much about business as it is about social opportunity. Many homes and dreams are brewing and while you are able to act on some of them, others remain on hold. Trust this flow and act on what is available. Allow for a varied approach to nurture confidence.
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Tip of the Week: The human condition is in a critical state. Even amidst various victories, much of the old ‘business as usual’ attitudes and actions prevail. Worse yet, the rise of multinationalism over the past few centuries has produced a situation in which all nations or most are in debt to private interests. This is clearly a serious situation. Private interests have no reason to pay any allegiance to anyone but the major stockholders and in effect have very little if any responsibility to any other than itself. This is the epitome of megalomania but rather that simply exist in individual people, it exists in corporate entities which all at the same time has rights and privileges of individuals. Could it be any worse? That is why the middle class is all but dissolved and why most of the social programs that we so diligently and nobly won are so casually cut. Clearly, many in high places are not answering to the people, but to the shareholders. The current planetary alignments and activity as a whole reveal the synchronicity of this crisis point we have reached. There is always the possibility of turning the tides in the favor or a more
democratic momentum, but with so much secrecy and guile and outright deception coming from such high places, people are left confused, bewildered and fragmented. Where has the dignity and honor of integrity in high places gone? This year 2015 marks an important turning point. Among other things, what we can do to ‘do something about it’ is to come into a closer alignment with our own sense of authenticity, to get more fully in-tune with our nature. This is where Astrology can help as it reveals a natural psychology and is the source of the very notion human ‘nature’. The solutions we seek in the world are most certainly linked to our deliberate determination to re-align with nature, that which is within and without. Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Now that all is said and done with the festive season and turn of the New Year, you are inclined to enter the slow lane. Your ambitions remain high but there is time yet for the momentum to build. A social mood is lingering however and more intimate gatherings perhaps in the glow of candlelight will align with your current cycles. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) You have entered a cycle of deep change. The good news is that while the process will be sure it will also be quite slow, to the tune of a few years. It is destined to lead you step by step closer to manifesting a fuller measure
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the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. For drivers 85 and older, the fatality rate jumps considerably, to about four times higher than the fatality rate for teenagers. However, some say these rates may be unfairly skewed for seniors. An elderly person’s body is more frail than that of a teenager, and a crash of a similar severity is more likely to kill a senior as opposed to a teen-
ager, which can unfairly drive up fatality rates for seniors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says accident rates for 16- to 19-year old drivers are actually higher than for any other age group. Various factors contribute to the elevated teenager traffic risk. Lower perception of risks: Teens are less likely than other drivers to notice a potential threat and to handle it accordingly. It can take time for information gathering and experience to develop in younger drivers. Underdeveloped skills: Teens have had considerably less time behind the wheel than others, which can hamper their ability to manoeuver the vehicle and address hazards. Taking more risks: Younger drivers tend to speed, violate traffic signals, make illegal turns, and violate other rules of the road more so than other drivers. This may be to show off to friends or due to overconfi-
dence in driving abilities. · Substance abuse: Teenagers may have a higher propensity to drink alcohol or use drugs in social settings, which can compromise their ability to drive. Distractions: Having multiple passengers in the car, using mobile phones and texting are distractions that can increase the risk of a fatal crash. Night driving: Many seniors get off the road in the evening because of poor nighttime vision. However, teen drivers may be more active at night, increasing the risk for accidents. While teenage drivers present the biggest road risks, seniors are not too far behind them. Age-related conditions can impede their driving ability, and, should a crash occur, fragility can compound the affects of an accident. Teens and seniors are two demographics that may need more driver training and monitoring to keep roads safer. Metro
ed the need for paper maps to get from point A to point B. Many people argue that GPS has made it safer to drive because drivers and passengers no longer need to fiddle with maps should they get lost. What’s more, GPS devices decrease the chances of getting lost and becoming distracted by surroundings when looking to get back on course. For those unfamiliar with the roadways or surroundings, navigation systems can alert drivers to which lane to be in and upcoming turns or obstacles. However, GPS devices are fallible. Trusting in them too completely can lead to consequences. The following are safe ways to use navigating devices. Pre-program the device. Don’t program the GPS while moving. Enter the destination prior to departing. For those drivers who need to make changes or more fully examine the directions, pull over to a safe area to do so. Select a hands-free device. When buying a device, select a GPS navigation system that is hands-free. This
can be a unit that mounts on the windshield or is built into a car’s dashboard. Avoid holding a mobile phone to look down at a map. Drivers who do so can take their eyes off the road long enough to cause an accident. Learn the terminology. Each GPS unit is different and may have different lingo for particular instructions. Very often a device may instruct drivers to “keep left” when it simply means to stay straight on course. This can confuse motorists who may think they need to get into a left lane. Take the GPS for a trial run in a familiar area to learn its particular quirks. Avoid distractions. The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety found GPS use can, in certain instances, increase distractions while driving. NETS found when GPS users muted their devices instead of listening to voice commands, they spent more time looking at the screen than at the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates driver distraction plays a role in up to 30 per-
cent of car crashes in the United States each year. GPS systems can be yet another distraction. Avoid staring at the screen by looking ahead at the directions mapped out by the device to have an idea of what’s coming next. This should be done before embarking. Drivers should limit looking at the GPS screen to passing glances, just as they would any component of the car. Have a passenger assist as the navigator. Use common sense. Not all directions are accurate and they may change based on road conditions or new traffic patterns. Drivers should not follow GPS directions at the cost of ignoring common sense and road signage. Also, the rules of the road should always take precedence over what the GPS is telling the driver to do. GPS devices have made getting around easier. Using them in a safe manner can reduce distractions and help drivers reach their destinations. Metro
Some people simply cannot wait until the day when autonomous cars become the norm. A few innovators, including Google, have already dipped their toes into the self-driving car market. But the convenience and safety of autonomous cars may be contradicted by the security risks such vehicles pose. Law enforcement agencies have said that autonomous cars may encourage criminal behaviour. Criminals may
evade police by changing the programming in self-driving cars to bypass the rules of the road. Having their hands free in an autonomous vehicle may enable criminals to fire weapons or handle other dangerous equipment while the vehicle is in motion, and cars filled with explosives also may be programmed to hit targets. Autonomous vehicles also may be vulnerable to hackers. Hackers may be able to take over an autonomous vehicle
in much the same way they would take control of a computer, tablet or smartphone. Right now it seems unlikely that the current crop of autonomous cars will be stateof-the-art crime vehicles, seeing as Google’s version cannot drive faster than 25 miles per hour. But these concerns are things manufacturers will have to consider before they can offer autonomous vehicles for sale to the general public.
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Sharing the road with other drivers means being aware of the abilities of fellow motorists. Whenever a person gets behind the wheel of a car, he or she is placed in the direct path of others who may not be as good behind the wheel. Drivers with the highest rates of crashes and highway fatalities include seniors and teenagers. Although many
people are quick to believe elderly drivers are the most dangerous on the road, this isn’t entirely true. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts there will be 9.6 million people 85 and older by 2030, many of whom may still be on the country’s roadways. Fatality rates for drivers increase after age 65, according to a study by Carnegie Mellon University and
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GPS systems in the car are convenient, but they are not foolproof. Upon their arrival on the automotive marketplace, global positioning systems, or GPS, quickly became a phenomenon. Even today, years after that introduction, GPS devices are still relied on by millions of people to help them navigate the country’s roadways. Many others rely on the GPS of their mobile phones, employing such capabilities in concert with digital maps while driving. Although they can help a person with directions or make it easier to find the nearest fuel station or rest stop, GPS systems are not foolproof. Plus, when used
improperly, they may increase the risk for accidents by drawing drivers’ attention away from the road. According to Corvallis Micromorphologic, Inc., GPS work with a group of satellites that communicate with GPS devices to pinpoint a car’s location. They can do so up to 164 to 328 feet of your location. Afterwards, your position on the planet is overlaid with a digital map and navigation information stored within the GPS receiver. The GPS can then provide directions and suggest routes based on certain parameters. GPS has virtually eliminat-
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