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Take back moments of dignity Capilano Universe on the Coast Back in Time Kimiko Hawkes
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he Manzanar Fishing Club is a featurelength documentary that chronicles the World War II internment of Japanese Americans from a unique perspective: through the eyes of those who defied the armed guards, barbed wire and searchlights to fish for trout in the surrounding waters of the Eastern Sierra. By emphasizing the evacuees’ personal stories the film shows how a courageous few were able to take back moments of dignity and freedom through the simple act of fishing. As the narrator explains,” While legal battles were being waged
in faraway courtrooms, the fishermen were exercising their rights on the ground.” While the “official story” of the internment is known to some extent, The Manzanar Fishing Club sets the record straight on the largest mass roundup in American history by confronting such hot-button issues as racism, ethnic profiling and the suspension of civil liberties under a National Security rubric. The film began as a lecture, walking tour and artifacts exhibit to raise awareness of the internees who slipped away under the cover of night to take control of their lives, however briefly, before returning to captivity. The film is the brainchild of cinematographer-turned-director Cory Shiozaki. An avid fisherman whose parents
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were among the 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent who were rounded up in the immediate aftermath of Pearl Harbor, Shiozaki has spent the last six years tracing the untold story of this painful chapter in U.S. history. The project moved to the next level when fellow anglers and video production company principals Lester Chung and John Gengl proposed interviewing the surviving internee fishermen for a documentary film. Writer Richard Imamura pored over hours of interviews and expanded the project from a 22-minute short into a full-length On Campus documentary. His script brought together what Jules Smith & Caroline Depatie Shiozaki had intuitively Capilano known all along – that all University News of the fishermen’s stories touched, in one way or another, on a yearning to he Capilano Universe be free. Coastal Finance 1103 series is gaining moThe Sunshine Coast mentum as it enters its Museum and Archives third year. The series began will be screening this in collaboration with the documentary on January North Vancouver campus 26 at 2pm. Admission of Capilano University is by donation and seats and the public libraries of are limited so come early. the North Shore. Last year, Watch the trailer: http:// the Sunshine Coast joined youtu.be/8UeirfXORdM the Capilano Universe Jan. 17, 2013 with a fascinating presentation in Spring 2012 on the ‘Psychology of GenoCap U Lecture1104 cide’. This year the series is bigger and bolder than ever, including two venues in Burnaby, five across the North Shore, and two presentations on the Sunshine Coast. The first presentation at Gibsons and District Public Library features Jan. 24,a2013 B.Sc.PT, PG. Dip.PT, M.Sc., Ph.D. Vineet Johnson, doctoral
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Stroke is caused by a decreased blood supply or a hemorrhage in the brain. Substantial recovery is observed in the first 6 months after the event. However, stroke survivors may be left with disabling effects long afterward. These difficulties can leave a person dependent on caregivers to attend to their activities of daily living. Recent research into neuro-plasticity (the capacity of the brain to change in response to experience) aims to help stroke survivors by enabling them to become independent through advanced therapies. This presentation will address some of these advances.
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tion, make sure you have reviewed the most current information for the university’s admission requirements, tuition fees, etc. This information can usually be found on the website. Applications are now being accepted for the Special Education Assistant program being offered on the Sunshine Coast campus. The program will be completed in just over 20 months using intensive one week summer institutes and one weekend per month classes. Upon completion you will obtain a certificate that enables employment with School District 46 and a career with expanding opportunities. There is one more information session being held at the Sunshine Coast Campus on January 28, from 11am-12:30pm. Find out more at www. capilanou.ca/sea/.
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s the days get longer and the temperature finally warms up, it truly feels like Spring is around the corner. But is it really? Those little sprouts showing their heads in the garden are actually deceiving us, and we probably have a couple more months of winter fun to go. The big difference now, is that we are starting to see the sunlight more. That has invigorated people to search out some needed vitamin D and start playing outside again. It must be noted that there were those hardy souls who never stopped going outside, riding bikes, or even heading out in their kayaks. They braved the cold rain over the past two months while the rest of us hibernated or flew off to warmer climates. These hardcore folks should be admired and mark my words, they will be rewarded with a dash of good health. There’s still hope for the rest of us. Just look outside your window and you’ll notice more people are out walking after work, playing sports at their local field, and generally enjoying some fresh air and exercise again. Now, we can’t expect everyone to suddenly stop watching TV altogether and jump on a treadmill. After all, the NHL is back and New Orleans is hosting Super Bowl XLVII next weekend. It has been a very interesting end to the NFL season. The Baltimore Ravens upset the favoured New England Patriots and have advanced to play against The San Francisco 49ers. The most interesting fact about this game is that two brothers are coaching the opposing teams striving to attain what many call, the biggest prize in the United States of America. Can you imagine your brother (sister) coaching against you in a match that big? What would the banter be like around the dinner table next time you had him and his family by for supper. Anyhow, as many sit back with an abundance of snacks and cold beverages, there will be a number of other folks out cross country skiing on the beautifully groomed trails up at Dakota Ridge. If you haven’t been, it’s a winter wonderland located right here in our backyard. It’s centrally located and only about 15 minutes from the IGA in Wilson Creek. Winter tires or chains are recommended, but once you get the family up there, it feels like you’re in a different world. Don’t forget the sleds! Aside from popping up to Dakota Ridge, there are several things you can do to keep yourself happy and healthy for the rest of the season: Number one is to sleep well. You should be getting seven to nine hours and most of us barely get six. Figure out why you aren’t getting enough sleep and try and make a few changes to give you that extra hour or two. A small change can make a big difference in your overall mood. Number two would be to try and eat better. A good diet will help keep your energy up. Pick foods that reward your body including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Smoothies are always a good option. There are a number of personal trainers and fitness specialists on the Coast who are fully geared and ready to lend a hand where needed. Number three is to stay hydrated. Be sure to get your body enough water. Yes, it’s important in the winter months too. Learn to recognize the signals that you might be dehydrated (including dry lips and fatigue) and act on them. Keeping a bottle of water with you is always a good idea. Drinking more water will give you increased energy and stamina. Finally, be active. If you don’t already have an exercise routine in place, now is a great time to start. If you do have a plan, consider mixing it up a bit. There are amazing yoga and pilates centres across the Coast along with a full range of professional fitness centre’s and even bootcamp. Martial arts, sports and just about any outdoor activity will not only benefit your body but will soothe your soul. Jim Doery, Editor
Letters to the Editor – Opinions The best school on the Sunshine Coast? The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) is an annual assessment of BC students in grades 4 to 7. It is designed to evaluate student progress with reading, writing and numeracy. It is also purported to help the province and school districts plan improvements. Opponents, however, contend that the FSA is a waste of resources - time and money; and that results are used to unfairly rank schools (the Fraser Institute) and to promote privatization. Let’s think about the perils of test-driven curricula; and the truth that instead of assisting in efforts to offer the best education to all, standardized testing is most damaging for low-income and minority students. Do high test results indicate that students are thinking beyond a superficial level? Like any politically-driven initiative, the FSA deserves to be questioned. Are we testing at the expense of learning? At the expense of valuing the high quality of public education that teachers provide? Do arts, sports, and creativity matter less than reading and writing? The BC School Trustees Association supports public education. It recently passed a motion endorsing a
course of action that would do away with the FSA and promote work toward more appropriate alternatives. Our school and district reports, for example, offer comprehensive information about student progress. Let’s call for meaningful measures of student learning and quality of schools - including parents simply talking to their child and their child’s teacher. The FSA does not count toward students’ grades. And it does not support learning. As a parent you may contact the school principal to exempt your child from participating. Let’s work together to demand meaningful allocation of resources that ensures that every school is “the best”. Louise Herle, Sunshine Coast
Comfortably complacecent In the Mayor’s Message (January 17), Mayor Henderson says: “Early in 2012 we developed our Vision, Mission & Values.” The people of Sechelt already have a vision that would have made their district stand out as a showpiece of a green and clean community as opposed to just any other area with cookie cutter subdivisions, malls, and no coherent theme. What’s
happened to that vision and will the public have any input into Mayor Henderson’s vision? Councillor Hockley’s remarks leave us unsure. He says “…there will be a continuation of that proliferation of in camera meetings …to move Sechelt forward”. Are we taxpayers of Sechelt supposed to sit back zipper-mouthed and await our fate? Aren’t councils elected to carry out the public will? Are we so comfortably complacent, we don’t need to be vigilant to protect democracy? Nancy Leathley, Sechelt
Truckload after truckload The recent logging of half the finest remaining original natural old forest in the Wilson Creek Watershed (EW002) highlights the need for a proper land use plan for the Sunshine Coast. In the 1990s, our community pushed hard for a LRUP (Local Resource Use Plan) in order to better plan for our region but this was rejected. In the meantime, our community has seen truckload after truckload of huge logs leave the coast with not much to show for it other than massive clearcuts affecting everything from water, to rare species to natural
beauty and recreation. It is high time that the provincial government listen to the people of the Sunshine Coast and implement a community-driven LRUP or similar plan, which most districts in British Columbia enjoy. This would very much alleviate divisions that have arisen as a result of excessive clear-cutting and have our community (including the shíshálh nation) work together on a positive plan. The community also requested additional land for parks as we are significantly below the provincial average with only 3 percent of our region designated as park, versus 12 percent provincial average. The 1500 hectare Mount Elphinstone Park (the western-most section was the lovely Wilson Creek Forest, now logged), proposed by the community over fifteen years ago, would be a highlight of such a resource plan. We believe this park is essential to preserving the integrity of our natural heritage. The existing three tiny pieces, totaling 139 hectares, granted in 1995 after an immense amount of community energy expended is, quite frankly, a joke. The community has long been asking for this, even including it in the Roberts Creek Commu(Letters continued on page 5)
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Letters to the Editor (Continued from page 4) Creek Community Plan. We urge people to write to the province and our local representative to get such a plan back on the table. Gayle and Ron Neilson
Public opinion? Councillor Mike Shanks’s prepared outburst during a council meeting on January 16, shows the lack of professionalism of this self-proclaimed expert Council member. If Shanks has learned anything in his 16 years of experience, why then would he make damaging and outrageous public
statements about a local business? Insinuating that he gathered “considerable public input” and that “there was a huge perception, if not an actual conflict of interest, by the community…” If that were true, why was there no public record of such concerns, statements, or accusations made by the community in writing, or at the Stockwell rezoning Public Hearing? He states, “Often a legal opinion on such issues is not the determining factor, but the court of public opinion is.” I’m confused about this comment, the court of public opinion vs. legal opinion? Who are
these very huge numbers of people Shanks is referring to? Mike’s friends? Not exactly the court of all the public’s opinion. So Mr. Shanks, are you suggesting that those of us who call Sechelt our hometown should have decisions made by a separate mayor and council comprised of strangers gathered from unrelated municipalities to ensure no possible connection could exist? Are you suggesting that all developers need not contribute to their communities and should stay clear of all associations, memberships, or do business in the town in which they live?
Mike, based on your public smearing of our current Mayor and Council you are sending an irresponsible message to potential investors that if they are interested in Sechelt. Dick Nelson, Sechelt
What a place we live The day before Christmas, I met the A team, St Mary’s Hospital. I had abdominal pain; it was not getting better, so I went to the Emergency; the receptionist was very polite and said someone would see me soon. She was right, ten minutes later a doctor came to examine me. I
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said, “I really don’t think I need a needle”...she stuck her tongue out at me and said, “Yes you do.” That made me laugh. Within a few minutes, I was on an IV, that is where I was told I had the A Team so not to worry. He put in an IV and shunt first to try and there was no pain whatsoever. He was excellent at his job. They took blood samples, and did she ever know her job? She did it well and with a good attitude. Next the surgeon who was on duty did an umbilical hernia operation. He had already worked many hours but he was professional and I cannot say enough about
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V those 500 hours are often completed well before the families take possession of their new homes. Habitat Sunshine Coast is proud to be a part of a proven system of home ownership that has provided more than a million homes for families worldwide over the last 40 years. Habitat International has built single-family dwellings, duplexes and entire neighbourhoods where families now embark on new beginnings, new hope for security, comfort and a sense of pride. To date, Habitat Sunshine Coast has now provided homes to six partnered families and not one family has missed a mortgage payment. If a family’s income changes, their mortgage payment is adjusted
accordingly. It is a life-changing experience to witness that first moment when a family places their key into their new front door for the first time and opens their future to new possibilities. It is a moment that is envisioned, then treasured by each and every Habitat volunteer and often witnessed with inevitable tears of joy. And, because not one Habitat house is built without the generosity and passion of community, the entire community is always invited to participate in a celebration of that generosity. Most of you will remember our last celebration in September 2012 at the Grand Opening of Sunshine Coast Village. Expect more of these cel-
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his dedication. When I came in to recover, they had called someone in to be there with me. It was nice for me to have someone there. In the past, I have come to from being under and have been scared and had trouble breathing with no one there. Not here at St. Mary’s. All in all, a five or six hour ordeal and I was back home. The only drawback was I had to rest on Christmas day. In my seventy years, this is the best service I have found at any hospital. Thanks St. Mary’s! Phil Balliet, Sunshine Coast
ancouver Coastal Health is pleased to announce that Addiction Services of the Sunshine Coast is reintroducing a Home Detox Program in January 2013. Detoxification is the safe management of physical withdrawal symptoms from alcohol or other drugs so that the associated risks are minimized. Home detox is a medically monitored detoxification process facilitated in a person’s home by trained addictions staff. It consists of the following services: • An initial assessment by a physician and addictions nurse • Daily nursing visits to monitor the client’s condition for up to one week • Supervised medication dispensing/medication monitoring • Advice and support to the client and the support people in their life • Identification and discussion of further
treatment options • Coordination of aftercare and follow-up Patients must meet the following admission criteria to be accepted: • an individual lives in a home • the home is safe for VCH personnel to enter • the individual is not living with someone whose alcohol or drug use is a problem • a partner or friend must be available to see the individual daily • there is no history of seizures or other medical complications • there are no mental health concerns such as psychosis or suicidal ideation • a physician is involved Referrals will be accepted from a number of sources, including: physicians; family members; clergy; workplaces; and the client him/herself. For more information, or to make a referral, please call Addiction Services at 604-885-8678. Submitted
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a subsidiary of Wakefield Construction Inc. Wakefield Construction Inc. is a deep green construction company founded in Sechelt. Wakefield is a member of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association and currently has Oak Tree 1104 over 50 employees. The new venture will be led by Ryan Daley, General Manager, and Ryan Hanson, Operations Manager, and will perform key services related to Marine consultation, design and construction. “We are very Jan.fortunate 24, 2013 that within a short time frame both Ryans came to us with a shared vision of establishing a marine services company that shares Wake- from Burnaby, BC, Ryan field’s values of providing moved to the Sunshine professional quality crafts- Coast over 10 years ago. manship, with deep green He has worked in various building practices,” says fields throughout the years Sparling. “It’s a perfect fit including construction, for Wakefield and we look long-shoring at Howe forward to growing this part Sound Pulp and Paper of our business with these Corporation, and sales at talented individuals leading Sunshine GM. Prior to joining Wakefield, Ryan the way.” Ryan Daley joined worked as a general manWakefield in the spring ager for a local marine of 2012 as a marine ser- construction and transporvices specialist in building tation company. “I’m thrilled that both decks, ramps, floats and boathouses. Originally companies recognized the
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BC libraries to celebrate Canada’s Family Literacy Day
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he path to a strong community runs right through the computers at local libraries and literacy programs. It’s at those workstations where libraries and literacy programs help bridge the digital divide with sessions in computer basics, email and social media – perhaps to seniors or newcomers to Canada – which open up a world of possibilities for exploring information, and connecting with far-away friends and loved ones. And that’s the kind of loose, often unrecognized learning – called informal and non-formal learning – that public libraries and literacy organizations in the province are highlighting as part of the week leading up to ABC Life Literacy Canada’s Family Literacy Day, Jan. 27. On Saturday, January 26 from 1:30 to 3pm, there will be a celebration of family literacy at the Gibsons library with fun literacy stations, crafts, storytelling, a reading wall and a fun family concert with Graham Walker. Family Literacy Day is a time to celebrate informal and non-formal learning. “This is at the heart of what literacy programs and public libraries do – and that’s support community-building,” says Brenda Le Clair, chief executive of Decoda Literacy Solutions, which leads a literacy network that reaches over 400 communities in British Columbia. It might be often taken for granted, but informal and non-formal learning – from parents reading to their children, to friends offering tips on downloading ebooks at the library – is a vital contributor to ongoing community health and prosperity, says Le Clair. Simply consider the thousands of workshops, discussion groups, readings, train-
ing and tutoring sessions that happen each day in public libraries and literacy programs around the province: “This is learning on a truly impressive scale – and it’s available for free,” says Sandra Singh, chief executive and chief librarian at Vancouver Public Library, who notes a body of research on the importance of informal and non-formal learning. “It makes an amazing difference to our communities and their quality of life.” At the Gibsons and District Public Library (GDPL) for instance, local programs include Bouncing Babies and Books, Preschool Storytime and Lifelong Learning Monthly Events. “The library is a my daughter’s favourite place to visit” says a mother who attends the weekly preschool group “reading books together is one of the best ways we connect with each other”. Informal learning and literacy are closely connected. Reading, singing, playing games and talking with a child can help build language skills well before the youngster starts school. Research shows that reading to children more than once a day has a positive impact on their future academic skills, says ABC Life Literacy Canada, citing Statistics Canada data. Decoda Literacy Solutions is BC’s literacy organization. It is committed to being a vehicle for individual and community change; a catalyst for a culture of literacy and learning for people of all ages, whether children, youth, working adults or seniors. Through its expertise and coordinated network of 102 task groups in 400 BC communities, it works with government, business and community organizations to achieve local literacy goals and to build vibrant
and resilient communities, successful individuals and sustainable businesses. It responds to community needs, as well as emerging trends and government priorities. Decoda is online at Decoda.ca, Twitter (@decodaliteracy), and Facebook (decodaliteracy). Gibsons & District Public Library serves nearly 13,000 residents in Gibsons, Elphinstone, West Howe Sound, and Roberts Creek through its physical location in Gibsons and online at gibsons.bclibrary. ca through ebooks, databases and other digital services. GDPL is supported by the Sunshine Regional District, and recorded more than 40,000 visits in 2011. Members borrowed nearly 195,000 items including books, ebooks, CDs, DVDs and magazines. GDPL is dedicated to meeting the lifelong learning, reading, recreation and information needs of the residents of Gibsons and Area
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Gibsons: 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo w/patios. Nat. gas F/P and inhouse laundry. $1100/mo, utils. extra. Call 778-839-0219. ptfn Sechelt: New seniors, 55+ mountain view apt, incls heat & HW. $775/mo, avail now. Contact Bob, 604-885-5962 Mon-Fri 8-4. btfn
If your drinking is causing you problems but you don’t know how to stop, maybe we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. Toll Free 1-877-373-8255. www.sunshine coastaa.ca btfn
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Gibsons: Spacious 1 bdrm garden suite on Feeney Rd. (Soames). Private entry, priv. patio and off road parking. Just 2 blks from a lovely swimming beach. Close to public transit and ferry, ideal for commuter or retired single. $850/mo incls utils, HD TV cable, shared laundry. N/S, sm pet nego. Long term preferred, references req’d. Call 604-8862950. p04
As publisher of the Free Press, you will help develop strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve this diverse marketplace. Aberdeen Publishing is one of Western Canada’s largest independent newspaper companies with properties in British Columbia and Alberta. If you have the ability to innovate, are customer driven, success oriented, and want to live in one of the most beautiful places in northern B.C., then we want to hear from you. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package as well as the opportunity for career advancement. Please submit your resume by February 15, 2013, to the attention of:
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Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and financial management. In addition, our new publisher should be well suited to working with community groups and clients as well as developing sponsorship opportunities for the newspaper.
800 REAL ESTATE We thank all applicants. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Ladies Winter Clothing, good cond. Sat. Jan. 19 & 26 from 1pm – 3pm at #11 – 5706 Ebbtide St., Sechelt. 604-885-7076. p04 Home theatre gaming PC, used very little. High performance, asking $500 obo. Call for details, 604-886-1242. p04
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1400 LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
RE: The Estate of Hedwig Pickl, deceased, formerly of 5359 Benner Road, Sechelt, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Hedwig Pickl, also known as Hedy Pickl, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should send to the under-signed executor, Robert B. Widdess, at 2078 Squaw Valley Crescent, Whistler, BC, V0N 3A2 on or before February 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
Robert B. Widdess, Executor
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he Province’s interna- liers, restaurateurs and metional trade and in- dia. This evening’s event vestment network and the will include a guided tastBritish Columbia Wine ing by Vancouver sommeInstitute are teaming up to lier and chef DJ Kearney promote BC VQA’s award- and remarks from Cassie winning wines and vintners Doyle, Consul General of at one of the world’s most Canada, San Franciscoprestigious food and bever- Silicon Valley. age shows. The event is co-hosted class 1101 ForArdagh the first Legal time, select by the BC Wine Institute, VQA wines from BC will which builds and marbe showcased during the kets the Wines of British Winter Fancy Food Show Columbia brand, and the in San Francisco, a key Province’s trade and investgathering for the Califor- ment office in Palo Alto, nia wine trade, somme- California. British Colum-
bia’s international trade and investment network works to open and expand markets for the province’s goods and services, one of the pillars of Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan. California is a key market for BC. VQA wines and the United States is the world’s largest retail wine market - and one of the fastest growing. Americans consumed over $32 billion worth of wine in 2011, the 18th consecutive year the market expanded.
The BC Wine Institute and the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training’s Tourism Division also work together to promote the province’s wineries and vineyards to wine-loving travellers. HelloBC.com features 119 wineries and 23 wine tour experiences. The three-day Winter Fancy Food Show draws over 17,000 attendees and features 80,000 of the world’s finest foods and beverages.
Tsunami reconstruction project opens in Japan H
onourable Joe Oliver, use of new, advanced major contributor to the Canada’s Minister wood technology prod- reconstruction initiative. Jan. 4, 2013 of Natural Resources, the ucts developed specifical“Modern wood-frame Honourable Pat Bell, Min- ly for the Japanese market building systems are ister of Jobs, Tourism and by Canadian forest com- earthquake resistant and Skills Training for British panies: hemlock mould- the small carbon footColumbia and industry ings, Canada maple hard- print of wood products representatives today ap- wood flooring, and tables matches well with the plauded the opening of and benches designed and Japanese preference for the Donguri Anne Public manufactured in Canada. natural, green public faLibrary, the first building “Wood construction is cilities.” funded under theT CanadaThe Canada Wood Smith particularly suited to the Tohoku Reconstruction reconstruction program Group, a consortium of small engine repairs 1049 Project. now underway in Japan,” industry associations, is “Today’s announcement said Glen Wilson, presi- providing technical supdemonstrates Canada’s dent of Vancouver-based port and expertise in ongoing commitment Interex Forest Products, a wood-frame construction to helping Japan rebuild following the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami,” said Oliver. “Canadians’ thoughts and prayers continue to be with those Dec. affected by 6, 2012 these traumatizing events. We look forward to the This is your ad proof next phases of this project in support of our longin the next issue of time friends and allies.” The Canada-Tohoku Reconstruction Project is a $4.6-million commitment to help rebuild public facilities using CaJuly 21, 2011 Issue Date: ____________________ nadianClear wood Choice products1103 and Deadline for approval advanced wood technoloor changes is gies. The project is jointly Monday by 3:00 p.m. funded through $2 million from the Government of If we do not hear from you by this Canada, $2 million from time, we can assume all is correct. the government of British Please let us know how we Columbia, $460,000 from can serve you best. Canadian forest compaYour business is important to us! nies and $150,000 from the government of Alberta. 17, 2013 “JapaneseJan.customers have long appreciated the high quality of Canadian wood products and our commitment to their market needs,” said Bell. “We’re pleased that we Sunshine Coast Teachers Grandmothers 1014 have been able to contribute to the reconstruction effort while showcasing the beauty and functionality of our wood products in a highly attractive building.” The Donguri Anne Public Library is a C$725,000 April 5, 2012 wood-frame building built from Canadian wood products. It features the
to Japanese officials as part of the reconstruction project. In addition to the $4.6-million reconstruction project, more than $40 million in cash and in-kind donations have been contributed by Canadians and Canadian corporations, including $1.5 million previously provided by the government of British Columbia and the forest industry to the Red Cross for humanitarian aid.
A message from the Sunshine Coast Teachers’ Association
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Opportunity for an inexpensive commercial or institutional building St. Mary’s Church at 956 Gibsons Way is being replaced with a new church building. The existing, large, building is available at no cost; moving costs are to receiver account. Viewings can be arranged by calling St. Mary’s Parish office at 604-886-2447 for appointment.
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to review the basic qualifications and submit your application.
Kenan MacKenzie Phone 604-885-7810 Fax 604-886-3753
Samsara is the perfect subject for filmmakers Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, whose previous Habitat for Humanity 1104collaborations include Chronos and Baraka.
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amsara is the endless cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth. It is also a film that has no dialogue, no plot, but tells a tremendous story - that of human life on this planet in its most sacred and proJan. 24, 2013 fane manifestations. Describing it is difficult as it
Special performances at the Artesian Coffee House, Sechelt O
n Friday January 25 The Artesia Coffee house will play host to some very special talent. Performing will be the The Alley Cats Trio featuring Niv Harris, Rosette d’Souza and Grear Ross. Along side these amazing musicians will be pianist Anna Lumiere and singer songwriter Katrina Bishop. Also, fresh back from her Australian tour, worldclass vocalist Katherine Penfold will join them and share in the groove. The show starts at 8pm and is at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. Tickets are available at the door. For more information contact 604-740-5825.
Kenan MacKenzie 4716 Tamarack Place 1104
World-class vocalist, Katherine Penfold to sing at coffee house.
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elicits strings of adjectives that still don’t adequately describe the experience. Filmed in 70mm Super Panavision in 25 countries over three years, and then taking another two years to edit and score, its dynamic visual beauty is superlative in every way.
Half of this type of filmmaking is in the music, which was written to, and synchronized with the images, and as one of the composers says, creates a “dialogue in feeling form.” The conversation and the story comes out of the viewers’ relationship to the images, music and the feelings that are created based on each individual viewer’s own experience and interpretation. There is also a nudge in the other direction, in that the movie seems to look back at you. Not all the images are pretty, as human presence on earth has it’s downside let’s say, but it is completely, entirely, sublime. I recommend checking out the trailer at barakasamsara.com for a glimpse of this amazing work of art.
This spacious, open plan rancher features a covered patio for year-round entertaining, 2 gas fireplaces, beautiful master bedroom, deluxe ensuite with jetted tub and separate shower, gorgeous kitchen with gas stove & pantry, ample laundry and utility. The lot is level and sunny. Walking distance to Chapman Park and beaches.
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Your Coast Photos
Email your photos to: localeditor@telus.net
Canucks alumni game • photo by James Michael
Gibsons sunset • photo by Mike Gordon
It’s high time we butt out M
inister of Health Margaret MacDiarmid has said that this years Weedless Wednesday was a great success. Established in 1977, National Non-Smoking Week seeks to help people quit smoking and to prevent people who do not smoke from beginning and be-
coming addicted to tobacco. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease and death in British Columbia. While B.C. has the lowest smoking rate in Canada at 14.2 percent, there are still approximately 550,000 British Columbians who smoke. An es-
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