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or Salish Soils entrepreneur Aaron Joe, turning waste into a viable resource – rich composted loam – speaks to creating a sustainable enterprise for his own shíshálh Nation community. More importantly, it also provides a model for First Nations across the country interested in 2014 creating new, susJune 5, tainable jobs that will put food on the table.

Discovering that making soil combined art

with science, Joe installed an employee garden as a testing area to see how the soil performed.

“When we planted seeds, we didn’t know much about growing – then when we saw the plants coming up, we got really excited,” Joe said. He approached Lehigh Hanson’s former mine manager, Mike Latermer, pitching the idea for a small demonstration garden as part of the reclamation of a former tailings pond

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This year, the demonstration garden comes of age, as a full-fledged urban farm that takes Joe’s vision for community food security and sustainability one step further in the road to a growing economy. (See story on page 5) Photo Heather Jeal

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The Hippo is a much smarter way to collect and move water. And for millions of African women who spend up to six hours a day on this domestic chore, it’s a lifechanging tool. “When people first see the Hippo Roller the first question is always, ‘Why hasn’t someone thought of this before?’� said Ryan. “It is an astonishingly simple tool�

The Hippo Roller’s innovative design allows water to be moved more easily and efficiently by placing the water inside its ‘wheel.’ A full Hippo Roller holds 90 kg of water – five times the amount possible using traditional methods. But because the weight is on the ground, it has an effective weight of just 10 kg allowing children to easily manage a full roller over most types of terrain. Ryan says that a single hippo carries enough water to meet the basic needs of five people per day. It also gives them access to better hygiene and living conditions. “A hippo can save a wom-

Luke Vorsterman and Linda Ryan demonstrate the Hippo Roller water transporter. PHOTO SUBMITTED

an upwards of 20 hours of work per week, so imagine what a group of women could collectively do with that time. Or a nation of women?� says Vorstermans. “This simple design can change the world.�

Recently Vorstermans, Ryan and a group of friends launched a crowdfunding venture (www.dana.io/ roll-a-hippo) with the aim of placing 1,000 hippos

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Editorial Opinion

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hen negotiations between government and the BCTF bargaining unit broke down after an intense weekend of talks, and teachers set up full-time picket lines around schools on Tuesday, the rhetoric really ramped up – on both sides.

On the one hand, we have government trying to rein in costs of delivering a program of education that should produce students able to compete on a global scale in an economy that is evolving at warp speed. These are the people to whom we entrust our tax dollars and expect them to steward them wisely.

On the other hand, we have the people responsible for actually implementing the program, and year after year producing a cadre of educated students amidst the challenges presented by that evolving economy. These are the people to whom we entrust our children and our society’s future for a significant portion of the week. We expect stewardship from them, as well.

And in between those two hands is the student body, being spun about as the two sides wage a war of words.

Since June of 2013, when the previous contract expired, teachers continued to show up to work, cover extracurricular activities, administer and grade exams, identify learning challenges and counsel children and parents. It’s not an easy job, and it’s not for everyone. How many of our gentle readers would enjoy the opportunity to be shut into a room with two dozen squirming nine-year olds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily? Teaching, as a profession, is evolving at the same pace as our society and technology. Delivering the province’s education program effectively, takes up a sizeable portion of the teacher’s day.The classroom time is just the bones; keeping up with the kids and the curriculum requires hours of prep time, and monitoring extracurricular activities adds more hours. Many teachers arrive at the school as early as 7 a.m., and leave at 4 or 5 p.m. with a bag full of ‘homework’ of their own to complete in the evening. With hours and responsibilities like these, why would anyone choose teaching as a profession?

The five-year contract term will encompass a period of exponential change, and so the teachers are asking for more flexibility in how the education programs will be delivered to a computer-literate and screen-obsessed student body – with smaller class sizes and more resources for children with learning challenges. This seems to be the real crux of the disagreement and so far, neither side will budge.

Until both sides return to the table and bargain in good faith, the system that delivers our children’s education is closed for the duration. But hey, Playland is open!

Heather Jeal, Editor

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Faster alert needed Normally we are aware of emergency situations as they occur - not remotely shy, emergencies. Everyone knows when the weather is bad or an earthquake has occurred. We feel concerned, we seek information or assistance. The Gibsons water contamination situation was unexpected, unprecedented, and totally unnoticeable. Unfortunately, the Town’s Boil Water Advisory response was equally quiet. Notices were posted in some public areas and on the internet, but nothing screamed to the general public HEY, WE’VE GOT A HEALTH-THREATENING SITUATION. The advisory was issued at 3 p.m. on a fine Friday afternoon. I had already shopped, been to the library, and picked up my mail and local papers. No cell phone, and I’m barely aware that radio still exists. I have a computer, and normally I access Facebook a couple times a week to see if any additional grandchild photos are posted. If I had not gone on line, then the earliest I would have found out would have been Monday IF I went to the mailbox. This is not acceptable. When I moved to Gibsons in 1990, a loud wailing air raid-type siren would sound to summon fire fighters. Something similar could be used today.

If I heard a siren, I would know to check with the Town’s website, and people could turn on their radios if they didn’t have computers. Another possibility is cars cruising the streets with loudspeakers, and of course residents would be urged to tell each other. It’s fine to adhere to a protocol on how information is posted, but the first step is simply to inform the public that an emergency exists.

It is unrealistic to expect a silent alarm to be heard. It is also unrealistic to expect the general population to be roused to action by high tech means. Computers and cell phones are by no means universally affordable, and owners aren’t equally sophisticated in their use. The next time a similar situation arises, we need a fast way to alert everyone.

Maureen Goldman Gibsons

Disputing Weston’s claims

A number of claims made by Mr. Weston in last week’s letter seem rather dubious. Especially odd is his claim to have “consistently advocated for a sustainable approach to the environment and fisheries,” a claim that contrasts sharply with the following media report from 2013: “More than $100 million in cuts are underway at the federal department in charge of protecting Canada’s water and oceans, despite recommendations from top bureaucrats that it needs to increase spending for both environmental and economic reasons.

According to internal federal briefing notes obtained

by Postmedia News, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government is eliminating about 500 jobs at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans related to Coast Guard services, patrols to stop illegal fishing activities as well as scientific research to promote conservation, protect endangered species, and prevent industrial water pollution.”

I don’t recall Mr. Weston advocating against this unsustainable approach.

Mr. Weston flogs the rejection of the Taseko Mine Project as a shining example of his government’s environmental responsibility. The

notion that a Harper government would make any important decisions based – as Mr. Weston claims – on rigourous science-based evidence is, of course, belied by its record in this regard. The rejection of this project was, more than likely, motivated primarily by the anticipated backlash from First Nations, with the Tsilhqot’in National Government threatening to seek millions of dollars in compensation for the poisoning of Fish Lake.

Mr. Weston claims that his government has “recently taken steps to develop a world-class marine tanker safety system…”. Since he has a history of making exaggerated claims, I assumed this to be another one. But it seems his government actually has taken such steps, steps that look good on paper. The reality is that the fossil fuel industry has yet to demonstrate that it’s possible to effect an adequate cleanup, regardless of what regulations may be governing those efforts. For a reality check on Mr. Weston’s claim, I encourage readers to check out the Wikipedia entry on the Exxon Valdez spill. Especially noteworthy is the fact that, “as of 2010 there were an estimated 23,000 US gallons (87 m 3) of Valdez crude oil still in Alaska’s sand and soil, breaking down at a rate estimated at less than 4 per cent per year. ” George Kosinski Gibsons

Outraged by LNG? Outrage is growing at the prospect of an LNG facility at Woodfibre and 1000’ LNG Supertankers transiting the shipping route to and from that site through the waters of Howe Sound and Georgia/Haro Straits.

These are not small freighters that we are all familiar

with and the LNG infrastructure (tankers and facilities) is considered Class A Hazard.

SIGTTO sets international standards for the industry but they must be legislated and enforced by Government. One standard is that siting for an LNG facility should not be in a narrow inland waterway, close to population centres and with considerable marine traffic. Howe Sound and the Georgia/Haro Straits fit this description.

In 2008, the UBCM passed a resolution requesting the Canadian Government ban LNG tanker traffic along the Georgia/ Haro Straits. The Regional Districts and Municipalities along the route that supported that request consider it to still be in effect.

People need to be informed about this issue and what is being considered for our waters or it will be too late to stop it. The first public comment period is now underway: June 12 - July11.

More information: www. eao.gov.bc.ca.

Laurie Parkinson Boyer Island, Howe Sound

Letters to the Editor and Submissions are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not reflect opinions of THE LOCAL publication.

Letters should not exceed more than 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brevity and taste, as necessary. THE LOCAL reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission. All letters must be signed and include place of residence and telephone number; names may be withheld from publication for valid reason by approval of the editor.

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NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY • JUNE 21

Urban farm offers ‘a vision of sustainability’ O

n a reclaimed former tailings pond at the edge of Lehigh Hanson’s Sechelt site, a thriving urban farm bursts with healthy produce destined for the tables of Coastal residents. With roots in an experimental “employee garden,” the one-acre farmsite is blossoming into a major and very diverse pesticidefree food source, producing mainly heritage varietals.

Shortly after his Salish Soils operation began producing rich loam from composted green waste five years ago, entrepreneur Aaron Joe approached Lehigh’s site manager with a proposition: using volunteer labour and donated materials, his company would cooperate in reclaiming a portion of the site and turning it into a productive garden. The project began modestly, with a few raised beds, a few fruit trees and berry bushes.

Each year, more land is developed and made productive; at present, about an acre is under cultivation.

“Going forward, we can only see growth,” says Joe, who is working with the band to develop a vision for reclaiming more of the

Cutline: Master gardener Michelle Young, brought on board this year, is particularly impressed with the effect of the garden on the student employees. “Within minutes of coming in to work, they have unplugged the electronic devices, and are enjoying the peace of the garden.” PHOTO HEATHER JEAL

minesite and hopes to see the urban farm encompass about 25 acres in time. “It’s important for the community to be able to access wholesome, healthy foods and build our localized food economy. And as the farm is located less than a mile from downtown Sechelt, it fits

the environmental niche.”

The Salish Soils team continue to augment the land with regular applications of rich black topsoil and the result is a harvest of good, fresh and pesticide-free food in unforeseen abundance. This year, the urban farm is producing food for

sale at the Salish Soils office ‘farmgate’ and at farmers’ markets. In accordance with First Nations tradition, surplus is regularly shared with the elders and the less fortunate. In 2013, regular deliveries to the Food Bank from the Salish/Lehigh garden were very welcome and very

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generous, says Sunshine Coast Food Bank coordinator Dale Sankey. Many Coast residents ‘grow a row’ for the Food Bank, or share their produce have raised the bar in this regard.

Joe’s overall vision is “not just for the shíshálh, it’s for First Nations across Canada, a vision of sustainability for the First Nations people who are in pursuit of sustainable jobs and keeping our people working.” By adding the urban farm component to the Salish Soils operation, Joe has closed the waste-to-resource loop – composting green

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waste into soil, which grows food, with seed harvested and more green waste as byproducts, which are then composted into soil, and so the cycle continues.

“Making soil is a blend of art and science,” Joe explains. “The art of perfecting a batch, and the science of testing and making sure it’s pathogen-free, and safe for growing food and gardens.”

“To me, there’s nothing more satisfying than knowing we are creating a healthy lifestyle, and creating jobs that put food on the table.”

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NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY • JUNE 21

Celebrate Archeology Day June 21

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rchaeology is about more than just digging for artifacts! Buried deep in the rich soils of the Sunshine Coast are insights into the distant past. Evidence of traditional land use, ancient tools and technology, art, politics, trade, diet and even social-structure is discovered through local archaeological excavations in shíshálh territory.

Archaeology Day is designed to celebrate National Aboriginal Day by connect-

ing local residents, visitors and communities with information about the abundant archaeological record of the shíshálh people. Learn about local archaeology, ways to identify an archaeological site and why archaeology is important to the scientific community, the Sechelt Nation and future generations.

Visit tems swiya Museum on Saturday, June 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. for this special event! Start with a self-guided museum tour at 1 p.m.,

then archeologist Kenzie Jessome offers ‘An introduction to shíshálh’ at 1:30 p.m.

At 1:45 p.m., archeological technician Tyrone Joe-Mayers’ talk explains how modern questions are ‘Answered by our ancestors.’ At 2:15, cultural interpreter Corinna Julius discusses ‘Archeology and cultural heritage.’

Light refreshments will be served, and children are welcome. Admission is by donation.

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Celebrating the culture and contributions of Canada’s First Nations in Coast Salish Territories on Aboriginal Day

Peace pipe finds new home at tems swiya A

n early-twentieth century First Nations peace pipe originating in Northern Alberta is resting at the shíshálh First Nation’s tems swiya Museum in the Raven’s Cry complex, awaiting possible repair, restoration, and repatriation. Donor Linda Harris explains that the pipe was originally gifted to her great grandfather, Henry Reed, by a band in the Edmonton area, probably around 1905. (A replica of his store, Reed’s Tea and Bazaar, is now on display in Fort Edmonton Park.)

3jun14by First Nations peoples in the Edmonton area, Harris notes thatJohn ReedWeston built Crafted a strong relationship with this peace pipe was presented to Henry Reed c. 1905. the aboriginal people of the Heather Jeal photo area, and the peace pipe was was offered to Reed to show “We have a strong initia gift of respect. trust and the First Nation’s tive for repatriation,” Vader “This artifact has been in relationship with him. The noted. Proud of the collecthe care and safety of Stu pipe, she says, may be re- tion of artifacts on display, Harris since 1979,” con- paired or restored depend- she adds, “We have the best firms Erika Vader, Cultural ing on the recommendation resources on the Sunshine Interpreter at tems swiya. they receive from the spe- Coast for aboriginal work June 19, 2014 Vader added that the pipe cialist on staff. and artifacts, and we are working to get them to the right homes.” The museum team works to coordinate repatriation of each artifact with its home nation, offering to house objects for those without museums until they have the facilities, or they may repatriate items to a museum closer to their original home.

The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives recently moved several pieces from its collection to tems swiya, which is in the early stages of coordinating their repatriation with the appropriate ceremony.

“The Residential School Era destroyed much,” Linda Harris says, “and any actions that can help heal are well worth taking.” Accordingly, she encourages anyone who may have artifacts in their possession to consider gifting them to a First Nations 604-857-6600 • www.allteck.ca museum.

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June 19 Coast Makers Meet-Up, Unwind Fibre Lounge, Gibsons IGA Plaza Mall, 7pm. More info at www. coastmakers.com June 19 JazzFest: Luci Herder and Friends at Leo’s restaurant, Gibsons Landing, 7pm. Reservations: 604-886-9414 June 20 Kick-off to Summer at Roberts Creek Hall, 7:30pm. Dance to Brothers in Farms, the Alley Cats, and DJ Funkdealer. Adults only. Tix: $20 ($35 for two) at Gaia’s in Gibsons, MELOmania in Roberts Creek.

June 20 JazzFest: Daniel Brubeck Quartet at Gibsons Heritage Playhouse, 8pm. Drummer Dan (son of Dave), with vocalist/bassist Adam Thomas, Steve Kaidestad on sax and Tony Foster on piano. Tix: $25 available at Strait Music (Sechelt), MELOmania (Roberts Creek), Gaia’s (Gibsons) and online at coastjazz.com June 20 Songs of the Silver Screen with Pender Harbour Choir at St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7pm. Tix: $15 June 21 Book Faire at Sechelt Public Library Meeting Room, 10am – 3pm.

June 21 & 22 Gigi Hoeller and Plumb Bob: Recent Works at the Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 10am – 6pm daily. Gigi’s paintings inspired by nature match beautifully with Bob’s elegant woodcrafts.

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June 21 Archeology Day at tems swiya Museum at Ravens Cry centre, Sechelt, 1 – 3pm.

June 21 Summer Solstice Party on Shoal Lookout, 298 Shoal Lookout, Gibsons, 4 – 9pm. Preview Body of Light multimedia work and sculpture by Gord Halloran, and get a sneak peek at plans for the D. Houghton Gallery opening soon in Gibsons Landing.

June 21 JazzFest: Group of Seven at Boomer’s Burger Bar, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 6:30pm. Reservations: 604-886-1646.

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June 21 More Jazz in June at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Gibsons, 8pm. Nikki Weber and Jaquie Allan team with Wendy Hibbert, Michael Creber, Boyd Norman, Barry Taylor and Sh-boom for an unforgettable evening. Tix: $25 available at Strait Music (Sechelt), MELOmania (Roberts Creek), Gaia’s (Gibsons) and online at coastjazz.com June 21 Just the Funk at Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm.

Dance to the Motown/soul/R&B/funk sounds of this eight-piece band. Tix: $25 available at Strait Music (Sechelt), MELOmania (Roberts Creek), Gaia’s (Gibsons) and online at coastjazz.com June 22 Ted Meldrum Memorial Drag Race, Sechelt Airport (top of Field Road in Wilson Creek). Tune-up starts at 7am, race starts at 9am. Food and family fun available onsite. Ticket holders from rained-out May event admitted free with proof of prior payment.

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Peter Sly retired as Chief joined the department in ment (HMBVFD), serving Peter Sly, Egmont; Greg of Egmont and District 1987 and, after holding as chief from 1984 to 1990 Phelps, Halfmoon Bay; Volunteer Fire Department and Bruce Searle, Roberts (EDVFD) after serving as and 1996 to 2011. He re- progressively more responCreek, have retired as fire its first chief since 2004. mains as Fire Hall Assistant sible positions, was chief He previously worked for and counts among his ac- from 2000 to 2012. Bruce chiefs in the last few years.

Vancouver and Surrey Fire complishments purchasing is the Fire Hall Assistant for LocaLLy providing owned 46 five major fire vehicles and RCVFD and remains an Departments, LocaLLy produced years of continuous fire ser- setting up Fire Hall #2 in active fire fighter. The new Keep your dollars on vice. He was instrumental Welcome Woods. Greg has chief is Rob Michael, who the SunshineSC Fire Protection 3jun14 in starting up theCoast!

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Moving and other relevant categories, after June 25) Brenda passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband Tony, daughter Tiffany (Darryl) Gower, and two grand-daughters Taya & Keeli. She is also survived by her mother Helen, brothers Dan (Debbie) and Mark (Megan), plus her extended family Margaret (John) Corlett (son Kevin & family, daughter Jennifer). Brenda was predeceased by her father Bill, August 26, 2012.

Brenda’s chosen profession was nursing, in which she excelled.

Those who knew Brenda knew the passion and dedication she had for her job. She graduated from St. Paul’s August 6, 1972 and started her career at St. Mary’s Hospital in Sechelt. In 1974 Brenda and Tony moved to Princeton where Tony had accepted a position with Northwood Mills. After a brief move to Kamloops they returned to Princeton where Brenda carried on her career as a registered nurse at Princeton General Hospital. After her retirement in June 2010, she and Tony moved back to the Sunshine Coast to enjoy their retirement years close to family.

Brenda will be deeply missed by her extended family, and many friends throughout the province and abroad. No formal memorial is set. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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New and used baseball gloves, bats, balls, hats, soccer and road hockey equipment needed for a sports project in Zacatecas Mexico.

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This equipment will be taken back to Mexico in late August by Bill Douglas and family. They thank you for your support.

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• Review Want To Know More?the updated text • Comment on any changes made Council of the Town of Gibsons has directed that an information session be Provide additional comments held on this • important topic, and all interested members of the public are welcome to attend.

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Discussion will focus on the need for replacement of the existing structure, For further information: two different options for replacement, the financial implications of each • Visit www.gibsons.ca/official-community-plan-update option, services the new tower could provide, visual impacts, health • Write to ocp@gibsons.ca considerations, location and site design.

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Resource persons from the Town of Gibsons, the SCRD, and Rogers KEY TOPICS FOR THE OCP: Communications will be there to provide information and answer Refining Town’s vision & goals • Landtouse • Growth management • Economic questions.

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Request foR paRticipation The SCRD is seeking members of the general public to participate on the Recreation and Parks Services Advisory Committee (RPSAC): • RPSAC serves the interests and needs of citizens and user groups across the entire Region.

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ime is running out to hear the voices of 1,300 people across Sea to Sky and the Sunshine Coast, as the deadline approaches for the My Health My Community survey to capture residents’ health statistics.

The online survey closes June 30, 2014, and aims to collect health and wellbeing information from four per cent of the population who are aged 18 and up. More than 1,500 people in the Coastal rural area have completed the survey so far; however a further 1,300 residents are required. Persons who complete the survey are automatically entered in a prize draw, “Right now we are at 78 per cent of our total goal for the entire Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region, which at 14,000 completed surveys is unprecedented for a health authority to obtain,” said Dr. Jat Sandhu, Regional Director of Public Health Surveillance at VCH. “The responses to date give us a perspective at the municipal level. What would be even more valuable is data at the neighbourhood level, which we would achieve if we reach our target number of survey respondents. This would

allow us to determine factors that support leading healthier lives where we live, work, learn and play.”

The community that has reached its target is Madeira Park/Pender Harbour.

The areas with the least number of surveys completed are Pemberton and Powell River. For the latest survey progress by city or town, see www.myhealthmycommunity.org/Prog ress.aspx.

“Statistics Canada provides us with data at a municipal level,” said Dr. Paul Martiquet, Medical Health Officer at VCH. “However, if we are to create supportive environments for improving health we need to understand what is happening in your neighbourhood. So we’re encouraging everyone to do the survey, and especially residents in our more rural and smaller areas such as Pemberton and Powell River.”

The survey can be completed at www.my healthmycommunity.org.

The survey is available in English and Chinese. Aggregate survey results will be shared with municipal governments and community groups to help plan future community programs and services.

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