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Eleven Equal Artists Festival of Written Arts turns 30 draw crowds Hundreds view Power of Paint exhibition

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and Rakish Angles band member Serena Eades. The three piece youth rock band ‘Mama’s Boys’ comprised of Landseer Enga on bass and vocals, Rishi Fernandes on drums and Aiden Swann on lead guitar and vocals got the crowd dancing. As the event wrapped up at the pier the evening dancers got dressed up and ready for the sold out Soul Stream performance at the Roberts Creek Hall, concluding a well-attended and successful event. STAFF PHOTO

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Kelly Lawrence and Shelley Watt took the women’s doubles trophy from Lower Mainland players Cathy Bond and Anne Maki during the 37th Annual Sunshine Coast Open Tennis Tournament. A total of 43 competitors competed in the five main draws, including entries from several lower mainland tennis clubs.

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and innovative system that supports personalized learning. Interest in Silas White this direction was first anChair, nounced a couple of years School District #46 School Board ago, and since then the Ministry has been workAug. 23, 2012 ing on the details and enDo not train a child to learn by force gaging in consultation (see or harshness; but direct http://www.bcedplan.ca). Plans are afoot to recthem to it by what amuses their minds, so that ognize student achieveyou may be better able ment in a broader range to discover with accuracy of areas, work more the peculiar bent of the closely with community agencies and organizagenius of each.” – Plato For me, this may be the tions for student support most exciting school year and educational opportuof my life as a parent, as nities, promote groundmy eldest daughter begins breaking ‘self-regulation’ kindergarten. But it’s go- techniques as a foundaing to be an exciting year tion of special education, for everyone else, too, for a and to renew an emphasis on trades and technical number of reasons. Just last week, the training as legitimate acaMinistry of Education demic options. Academic announced to superin- standards are not likely tendents that it would to change as part of this be moving ahead with its plan, but the opportuni‘BCEdPlan’ by publishing ties and ways of meeting a new draft framework those standards, in better for curriculum and as- alignment with students’ sessment next week. The individual interests and initial reception to this talents, will be expanded. The teachers’ union announcement by the school district administra- has been sceptical about tors who witnessed it has this conversation, but I believe that any faithful been very positive. Presumably, the Minis- intent by the government try will be scaling back on to give teachers more flexits provincially prescribed ibility in their classrooms curricular outcomes in will be accepted heartily. favour of a more flexible At the local level, we have

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launched a Learning Together professional learning communities project that should help to support teachers in personally exploring innovative new ways to help our students learn. This is only one of our board’s educational initiatives that will be released as part of our own draft Strategic Plan for the next three years. This plan was developed from public and employee input with in-person sessions and an online questionnaire. We’ll be looking for more input on our draft strategies and objectives before approving it in October. We also have a new Achievement Contract, which will be presented along with the draft plan at our public meeting on September 11. We also know that this coming year, like last year, will likely include some labour conflict related to provincial bargaining, but the dedicated school staff of our district are extremely committed to moving student learning forward in any circumstances. The 2012–13 school year promises to be thrilling for the BC and Sunshine Coast classrooms.

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Summer’s end for reading club The Sechelt Public Library’s summer reading club wound up August 16 with Jean Pierre Makosso’s very energetic storytelling and drumming. The club theme this year was ‘Strange...But True?’ and participants enjoyed making lava lamps, doing science experiments, creating plastic bag monsters, learning magic from Gerardo Avila and puppetry from Sandy Buck. Submitted

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Editorial Opinion

Passing the torch

s the Olympics wound up recently, viewers watched officials pass the Olympic flag to the representative from Brazil, which will host the 2016 Summer Olympics at Rio de Janeiro. Not so very long ago, Coast residents lined Highway 101 to watch runners pass the Olympic torch as it travelled, symbolically, across the length and breadth of the nation. For those who participated, and for those who observed, this historic event carried a lasting impression. Most torches are passed without such celebration, and most are not televised. Helping hands carry unseen torches, lighting our communities with their very valuable work – building trails, extinguishing fires, furnishing hospitals, hosting events, coaching, teaching, mentoring, and always – always – helping. Those who volunteer find their work satisfying in a unique way. It is a labour of love, paid for with the knowledge that their community is better because of their efforts. Many of the helping hands are elderly, because retired or semi-retired folk have the time to reach out. Younger hands are often busy with families; for them, spare time is an abstract concept. But often whole families can bring a special energy when they volunteer, and their involvement is often welcomed. Right now, with the Boomer generation retiring from the ranks of volunteers, there are so many opportunities for younger hands to take the torch and build our community. The Gibsons and District Volunteer Firefighters welcome new recruits. The Tetrahedron Club, whose members built the back-country trails and warming cabins in what is now a provincial park, needs new blood to continue the work. This autumn, pick up the torch. Volunteer. Make friends, and influence a community. As we used to say ‘back in the day’ – when ya gotta go, ya gotta go. This is the last issue of The Local to feature my photo on the masthead. I’ll be turning over the editor’s blue pencil to Jim Dorey, who will be coming aboard next week. With a background in public relations, he’ll be a great addition to The Local team. Join me in welcoming him and wishing him well! I’ll be moving on to feed the passion for writing and researching and planning to take over the world. Any minute now.

Letters to the Editor Only joking? Surely Arthur Shaw’s letter was a joke? Or is he simply trying to stir up a whopping big hornet’s nest? In “Proposing a second nation,” he praises “English pioneers who introduced the Industrial Revolution to the first nations….and proceeded to share the land with [them] in the spirit of democracy.” In the first place, the aboriginals living peacefully in a beautiful, unspoiled land very likely didn’t want the Industrial Revolution. I don’t blame them. Look at the mess it’s got us in. And as for the pioneers sharing the land, it wasn’t theirs to share. The land belonged to the natives. They were here first.

What kind of bull manure is it to say, “In reality this land is the property of second nations, according to agreements among the European countries regarding colonization.” Did the aboriginals have any say in this? I don’t think so. You said it yourself, Mr. Shaw: “Agreements among European countries.” There was no consultation with the native people, the Europeans simply barged in and took over. Let’s see, what other wonderful things did the white people bring to the natives? Alcohol, disease, residential schools, to name a few. We took away their culture, their way of life. And we are still destroying the land. Cecilia Ohm-Eriksen, Sechelt

Letters to the Editor – Opinions Not another law suit! I have nothing but pity for Ms Kuciuk and her constant and uneducated harassing of Target Marine and our council. Is her vengeance so strong that she cannot see what she is doing to the citizens of Sechelt? Not only is she wasting her own time, money and energy on her frivolous lawsuits, but she is also wasting our tax dollars, and the welfare of our city and its residents by continuing with this charade. We finally have a council that is working hard to make Sechelt a sustainable community into the future. Does she really want to be known as the woman that blacklisted her own town for her community and the rest of the world, telling all and sundry that Sechelt is not the place to live or visit; halting our hopes of better tourism; businesses relocating here to create new jobs to keep families together on the coast and wasting valuable tax dollars that could be used to help our seniors and disabled. Ms Darling said it well when she wrote in her letter to Ms Kuciuk “Do something positive and stop this behavior for the good of every taxpayer, not just yourself ”. I encourage Ms Kuciuk to hear and see what she is doing. Maybe if she listens and absorbs the facts about Tar-

get Marine, she will finally realize that they are not a threat to her or her property value. They are not attempting to process caviar on residential land. They are doing it on land that is designated as M3 and asking a minor amendment to the designation to be able to harvest their caviar. Not only has council held public meetings that were well attended, but Target Marine also held a public meeting and gave the public a good introduction into processing caviar and what is entailed. Everyone was impressed, as I think all were that have toured the site. Please Ms Kuciuk, enough is enough. Maybe it is time for a lawsuit against Ms Kuciuk for repeated harassment. Anita Paulin, Sechelt

Cheers for riders I am so impressed and happy that Paul and Daniel of Halfmoon Bay and Duncan are riding their Harleys along the proposed route of the northern gateway pipeline. They started out on August 11 and will document opinions of people who will be most affected by construction/operation. They will take pictures, make a video, interview, and generally get a real picture of the effect the construction and operation of this proposed project will have on the environment. They

will make the documentary video available to the media, environmental agencies, schools, libraries and individuals. They may write a book and go on speaking tour. Good for them!!! They truly appreciate support and sponsorship from anyone interested in information and education. Sally Abraham, Roberts Creek

am unable to find the words to express my gratitude to all the staff and the skills of our local surgeon. Thank you one and all for helping me. Our hospital deserves all the support our communities can give. Vicky Forest, Roberts Creek

Cheers for health care

Of the large number of attendees at the Art Stroll in the Landing Reception, Saturday, August 11, only one person complained about the leashed dog sitting quietly and being very well-behaved in the new art space. If the dog had been barking or running about, a Board member would have cautioned the owner. Many people worked together to let the public see a fine new art space being developed; most visitors were happy to see the “work in progress”, there was just one exception, Ms Choban. Patricia Drope, Gibsons

This summer I had occasion to utilize the emergency services at St. Mary’s Hospital. Following an accident in my home where my finger tip was cut off, I went to Emergency with the severed part and was seen immediately. From the time I entered the hospital I was rushed through, receiving a tetanus shot, IV antibiotics, pain medication, an x-ray and a trip to the O.R. where Dr. Goddard re-attached my finger. My time in the hospital was only about 3 hours before I was able to return home. Afterwards I went to the Ambulatory Care Unit for dressing changes for a few weeks and then graduated to a splint and just saw Dr. Goddard for follow up care. My experience with St. Mary’s was wonderful and I know that my care was on an equal par to that of the trauma unit in larger hospitals. We are very fortunate to have such amazing care here on the Sunshine Coast and I

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Vaccine immunity? Aug 9 in The Local, Meena Dawar of Vancouver Coastal Health recommended pre-kindergarten vaccines, giving recent outbreaks of pertussis as an example of danger to the unvaccinated. What she hasn’t admitted is that any ability of the acellular pertussis vaccine to prevent that disease (Letters continued on page 5)

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inger/songwriter Gaetan Bergevin jammed ‘One Last Time’ at the Garden Bay Pub on Sunday, August 19, delivering the best blues this side of New Orleans with the help of Mark Vance, Boyd Norman on bass, and Tim Rannard on drums. Bergevin’s voice is born for the blues – gritty, growly and real – and nicely counterpointed by Norman’s heartbreakingly clear bass notes and Rannard’s compelling beat. Bergevin, a favourite since his arrival on the Coast 10 years ago, returns to his native Quebec in September where he’ll be farming, building a home studio, completing his CD of original songs, and performing blues in the Eastern Townships. “I felt really good here from the moment I arrived,” Bergevin said. “Part of me belongs here – but my family is there.” The Sunday Afternoon Jams at the Garden Bay Pub will continue with a rotating roster of performers.

Letters to the Editor – Opinions (Continued from page 4) is extremely short-lived. Roger Baxter MD informed medscape.com that his 2011 study found, “whatever your DTaP vaccine was worth to begin with, at three years it’s 32 per cent and at 5 years it’s 16 per cent of your initial effectiveness.” Compare that to results of a 2009 study: “Our results support a period of natural immunity that is, on average, long-lasting (at least 30 years)”. In the pre-vaccine era, the usual age for contracting pertussis was about five years old. Of course, pertussis can be ‘deadly’ for newborns; my grandson contracted pertussis at less than 2 months from two siblings who’d been fully vaccinated. If his breastfeeding mother had had the enduring natural immunity which comes from pertussis disease, her

milk would probably have prevented his illness and month-long hospital stay. But now that the majority of children receive six doses of pertussis vaccine, it’s recommended for adults, and many vaccinated children still get pertussis. Health authorities like Dawar still make the irrational remark that “Vaccines are the best way to protect children”. Susan Fletcher, Sechelt

Cheers for art and dogs at GPAG I am quite sure that our government would not have legislated that guide and assistance dogs must be granted access to all public venues if they felt there was any threat to public health or safety from a canine presence. There could be several dogs in that capacity at any public event you choose to attend.

Many hotels from coast to coast welcome or even encourage guests to bring their pets and even offer special services for the fourlegged resident. I am quite sure that they would not do so if it was harmful to the health, safety or enjoyment of guests or damaged their profit margin. I must object to Ms Choban’s statement that “a dog ran around the place like it was in a park.” I was present throughout the open house and saw no such behavior nor did a number of people I’ve talked to since. Several people at the opening commented to me about how quiet and well behaved the dog was. He spent the entire time he was there sitting or standing as close to his owner as possible and did not make a sound that I heard. Many of our guests are

visiting the Coast by car and are accompanied by their dog. You cannot leave a dog enclosed in a car in the summer heat. Rather than have a dog or several dogs tied to a tree or post and perhaps causing a problem with sidewalk traffic we prefer they come in as long as they are leashed, under the supervision of their owner and are well behaved. This has been our policy for 10 years and has worked well. As far as I know this is the first adverse reaction we’ve encountered. The only negative incident I was aware of on Saturday was a highly inappropriate remark made by one guest to another. I can only wish that that person had behaved in as correct and gentlemanly a manner as the dog. Paul Clancy, President Gibsons Public Art Gallery

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tell my friends that I do Pilates every day. Many of them ask me what exactly is Pilates? I tell them it makes me feel strong and pain free. It helps me do the things I want to do in every day life. It empowers me and invigorates my mind therefore I am happy and content with my life. Wow! Pilates is great for everyone – young, old, men, women, injured or athletes. There is a level for everyone! When taught by Certified instructors it can be a fun and exceptional way to recondition your body. Pilates can be done anywhere, on a mat or on various pieces of equipment

including the Reformer, the Cadillac or tower and the Wundachair. These are pieces of equipment designed by Joseph Pilates who once worked in an intern camp and made his equipment form the springs and pulleys from hospital beds his patients were in. Pilates helps to correct postures. It restores physical vitality and promotes a uniformly developed body. It also helps to invigorate the mind and elevate the spirit. Pilates can help the heart stay strong and enable the bloodstream to discharge debris. It also relaxes the nerves and it helps to limber and stretch muscles and lig-

aments. When done regularly Pilates helps promote a sane mind in a sound body and enables us to develop self confidence and poise. Pilates is done by focusing on deep breathing and by using controlled movements from the center of our body. Movements are done with precision, concentration and awareness. You visualize how you want your body to move and by using oppositional energy you stretch and strengthen your body. The results are that you leave looking and feeling great afterwards! Many of you may be looking to get back into a workout program after the

summer. On Sat. Sept 8 Kalijo Pilates in Davis Bay is holding an OPEN HOUSE for people who are interested in trying Pilates equipment for the first time. Yoga by the Sea in Roberts Creek is also holding an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday Sept 9 for beginner Pilates Mat classes. Although the classes are FREE for the day, preregistration is required. You can call Kalijo Pilates at 604 740 0581 or Yoga by the Sea at 604 740 2382 to reserve your spot. Come and let our classically trained Certified Instructors transform your body and return you to life! Submitted by Jane Smither, Kalijo Pilates

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Publisher’s Notes From Karen Peterson I’m sure than many of you have noticed the recent changes to our paper, myself included. This is an exciting time for all of us here at The Local. We are hoping to create more of a community feel by encouraging our readers to participate in more of the content. I’m sure that most of you have your favourite Coast photos. Whether it’s a gorgeous sunset on the water or one of a special event that you attended, please send it in. I also collect humorous shots where people have taken the time to do something either to make a point or just for the fun of it. I label these ones ‘Coastcentric’. If you have any such shots and would like to share them, we would love to see them. We’ll choose our favourites each week and publish them with a photo credit. I’d also like to introduce an ‘Ask The Expert’ column. Do you have a question for our local farmers, gardeners, healthcare workers, vets, contractors, chefs, etc.? Send them in and I will research the answer for you and publish it. This week is also the kick-off issue of my local food and drink column. My intent is to feature food and drink that we can purchase here on the Coast, showcasing what’s available in our local LDB or private stores, restaurants or farmers gardens. Last but certainly not least, who didn’t read Dear Ann or Dear Abby growing up? We’ll be introducing our own advice column. Let’s have some fun with this. If you don’t agree with the advice given, we welcome your own responses and we’ll try to include them in a future issue. All letters can be emailed to publisher@telus.net or mailed to: The Local c/o The Publisher 5758 Cowrie Street P.O. Box 494 Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0

Council urged to sponsor ‘round table’ During a recent report to District of Sechelt Council, Arts Coordinator Siobhan Smith requested that the District consider sponsoring a proposed coast-wide arts and culture ‘round table’ event. Such an event

could allow groups to share information and develop partnerships. Council requested a report providing more detail on this concept be developed for consideration at Committee of the Whole. Submitted

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he first time I met Townsite Brewing’s Karen Skadsheim was when she dropped by my house with a couple of old friends of mine after they had been to see a band playing the night before at Roberts Creek Hall. Dave Brackett 1034 Despite it being a Sunday morning, I was immediately struck by the passion and energy that she exuded when she talked about her new brewery venture in Powell River. After “tasting” the sample pack, I immediately understood the enthusiasm. Aug. 23, 2012 This brewery has been in the works for two years and rolled out their first kegs in March of this year. Currently they have four core beers: Zunga Golden Blonde Ale; Tin Hat IPA; Pow Town Porter; and Suncoast Pale Ale. The first three are available in bottle or draught but Suncoast Pale Ale is #3 - 5697 Cowrie St., Sechelt draught only and they do 2 large green heads of cabbage not deliver it off the Sun3 lbs ground beef shine Coast. 1 lb ground pork When I think food 2 eggs pairing with beer, I think 2 c white rice comfort food and one of 2 large onions, diced my all-time favourites is 2 litres crushed tomatoes cabbage rolls. If you’ve salt and pepper to taste ever been to Ty’s Fine Core and freeze whole cabbages, simmer rice in salted Foods on a Wednesday water until soft. Bring large pot of water to a boil, put in you’ve likely enjoyed the cabbage one leaf at a time to give room for leaves to sepacabbage rolls. They’ve be- rate. Mix beef, pork, onions and eggs together, add rice to come a bit of a Wednes- mixture once it has cooled. Add salt and pepper. Mix thorday habit and if you’ve oughly. Separate and spread cabbage leaves out on table, fill had them you understand with mixture and roll, pushing in the ends. Pour crushed why, sadly, there are no tomatoes in baking pan to cover bottom, place cabbage rolls longer any leftovers to be in pan tightly together then pour more tomato over to cover. had on Thursday. Cover pan with foil and bake at 350º for 1 hour.

Cindy’s Cabbage Rolls at Ty’s Fine Foods

Beautiful 2800 sq ft home in desirable area of fine homes. This home is in move-in condition with a lovely, landscaped outdoor area with a bonus shed, plus a spacious gazebo to sit and enjoy the summer days. Inside features a large brightly lit living room with natural gas fireplace, high quality laminate floors, natural gas forced air heat and a large master bedroom with ensuite. The downstairs in-law suite is excellent for visitors or can be easily converted into a great mortgage helper. Ideally located only minutes from the ferry and all that Gibsons has to offer.

Oceanview! Three bedroom level entry rancher with daylight basement. Fabulous views of the ocean and NorthShore mountains from the kitchen and living room. Excellent price point for a view home. This is waiting for the right buyer to put their finishing touches and make it their own. Only two minutes from the ferry makes this a great commuter home. Call for an appointment.

21 - 4116 Browning rd., Sechelt • $121,500 20 - 765 School rd., giBSonS • $265,000

Lovely 924 sq ft 2 bedroom mobile in popular 55+ park near Wilson Creek has many extras. Recently renovated with laminate floors, spacious living/dining /kitchen areas, large covered deck and carport, 5 new appliances, plus fireplace. The most private spot in the park, overlooks spacious green park area with extra RV parking available nearby. Only 5 minutes walk to the beach. Small dogs welcome.

No need to fix up this beautiful 3 bedroom family town home. Tastefully updated with tile and laminate flooring, paint and light fixtures. Prime location, within walking distance of schools and shopping. Why rent when you can own?

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mination. Be willing to take risks to increase your influence and/or affluence. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) A busy social cycle is yielding to a more relaxed pace. This shift will occur gradually over the next week or two. Taking a more selective approach with invites and initiatives will prove ideal, perhaps even necessary. Now is the time to recharge your energy levels before the next season begins. At least attending to things behind the scenes will match your mood. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) A new sense of individuality is rising. Yet some old habits die hard and the most tenacious, perhaps with the deepest roots, may require extra attention over the next several weeks. You may have to be extra deliberate if you want to break through. The key is awareness of what these are. Decipher what ‘moving towards the future’ for your best advantage means to you. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) The seeds have been sown for your next great adventure. As with all true adventures, this includes entering the unknown. Words like trip, vacation or holiday are not apt synonyms, but ‘grand journey’ might suffice. You are in the enthusiasm stage; hopefully you feel this way. By this time next month the tone will be more sober. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Your focus is getting sharper now. Investigations and research are contributing factors. Deciphering who are your best allies is featured. Out of these you stand to choose new partners, but the decision may not be clear yet. The answers will become clear soon. Be ready to enter into some tough negotiations. Think long-term. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Entertaining deeper considerations of what you do and do not want and need at this point is in focus. How to best give to yourself and Pumps Sudoku others isAJ woven into the plot. 103 A rich if dramatic exchange of thoughts and ideas will take on added depth. Taking some key initiatives to place more emphasis on fun and play meanwhile will help to balance the scales. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Nurturing a more Aug. creative 23, 2012 rhythm continues. Sharing ideas and cooperating more closely with significant others towards this end is an emerging theme. Since good health is its own reward, yet also boosts confidence levels, it is a very worthwhile focus. Healthy relations are another feature of this theme and the time is right to attend to your key contacts.

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Home not selling? It’s probably the price Real Estate Tips Kenan MacKenzie Sunshine Coast Real Estate News

ome sellers face a new reality as they look to move up, down, in or out of their Sunshine Coast dream home in today’s market. Consumers, particularly those who purchased their homes within the last five years, often find their options limited by a lack of equity. Those

who can sell are sometimes numbed by deflated home prices and find it difficult to justify yesterday’s valuations with today’s reality. Many home sellers have dug in on price hoping to lose no additional ground. Others seem to have taken this market personally, letting emotions override analysis when setting price. Buyer sentiment now centers on maximum value with abundant amenities – resulting in stalemates and homes languishing on the market.

Both sides should be realistic as comparable sales and local-market dynamics still determine fair-market value. And there are compelling reasons to be realistic and make a move now. Sellers can capitalize on some of the lowest mortgage interest rates on record and an inventory of homes at attractive prices. So while they will sell for less, they will also buy for less and with significantly cheaper borrowing costs. Today, a house priced at or slightly below market val-

ue will attract the interest of real estate professionals and buyers, while overpricing chases them away. Even if the sellers adjust their prices later, it’s difficult to recapture buyer interest. Indeed, real estate opportunities abound for sellers and buyers who can come to terms with today’s market conditions. A qualified real estate professional will help you navigate the market, protect your interests and keep you moving toward your housing dreams.

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(Photo at right) Over 400 guests thronged to the Seaside Centre in Sechelt for the Power of Paint opening reception presented by the Coast’s own Eleven Equal Artists. In the course of its three-day exhibition, the show drew between 800 and 1,000 viewers and sold 15 major works.

leven Equal Artists drew crowds to the Seaside Centre in Sechelt for their three-day Power of Paint exhibition August 17 to 19. Hundreds of visitors thronged the gallery for the Friday evening opening reception, circulating among the stunning diversity of new works and styles on display by eleven of the Coast’s pre-eminent artists. The group of eleven, which now includes Morley Baker, Greta Grunow Guzek, Josefa Fritz Barham, Todd Clark, Carol LaFave, Kim LaFave, Cindy Riach, Ian MacLeod, Nadina Tandy, Marleen Vermeulen and Elizabeth Evans, began meeting in-

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he Sunshine Coast Born to a family of stoFestival of the Writ- rytellers in Newfoundten Arts, set in the lush land, Michael Crummey gardens of Sechelt’s Rock- had the audience riveted wood Centre, celebrated with his poetry and his its 30th anniversary with readings from his awardanother stellar line up of winning novel Galore. The The Aug. 23, 2012 Canadian writers and re- poets were well-representcord-high attendance. ed by BC’s iconic couple, Call 604-885-3134 or Marking three decades Patrick Lane and Lorna email: thelocal@telus.net of success, This is your ad proof Sunshine Coast Crozier who gave sepaFestival of the Written rate but equally thoughtin the next issue of Arts founding members ful and stirring readings. Free class 1x2 Betty Keller, Maureen Foss, But it wasn’t just the big Rosella Leslie and Gwen names that made the fesSouthin returned to share tival such a success. New their inspiring story of the Voices Kim Clark and Andrea Levy told the stories Nov. 10,Festival’s 2011 formation. Issue Date: ____________________ Beloved festival favourite of the serious illnesses they Deadline for approval Wayson Choy, a perfect fit had both been diagnosed or changes foristhe opening night event, with before writing their tfn 3:00 eloquently Monday by p.m. noted the signif- books and had the crowd icance of a community that and their moderator Sherhear from you by this ASIIfAweNdoTnot T E A has designed andTeam sustained A Great 1033 yl MacKay roaring with E time, we can assume all is correct.Asian GR SERVICES OFFERED: M Canada’s longest-running laughter and applause with Please let us know how we literary festival. their wit, strength and hu• window washing summer best. • gutter cleaning can serve youAllowing Your business is important to us!writers and read- mour. Festival-goers were • moss removal ers to connect in a mean- entertained, inspired, en• siding scrub ingful way, the SCFWA has chanted, were brought to • power washing created an engaging culture tears and touched to the • commercial cleaning of books and an intimate core. The written arts are mars.greatasianteam@gmail.com space for discussion and the alive and well on the SunLICENSED WCB BONDED exchangeAug. of ideas. shine Coast. 16, 2012 Cell: 604-740-4204

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Sechelt to participate in Culture Days District of Sechelt Arts Coordinator, Siobhan Smith, recently announced the District will participate in the national ‘culture days’ campaign, September 29 and 30. The event will feature two free workshops on volunteer management for the non-profit sector ‘writing fun’, free arts Thisand is your adforproof performances and a free film screening. For more informain the next issue–of tion, visit the District website at www.sechelt.ca Submitted

Jane Davidson (SCFWA Producer), Sheryl MacKay (moderator), CBC radio host, North by Northwest and Rebecca Hendry writer, and previous New Voices participant. Photographed in front of the festival oﬃce at Rockwood Centre.

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unday, September 2 the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden holds its fourth annual Harvest Festival at 5941 Mason Road, Sechelt from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a chance for some family fun including live music by Brothers in Farms. There will be lots of children’s activities and games, plant and bake sale, gardening advice, tastings, plus our high-quality organic garlic for sale. Refreshments provided by Sechelt Rotary.

Admission is by donation – please pay what you can to support the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden. The Garden is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until September 30, and is sponsored by Sunshine Coast Credit Union. If you haven’t visited the Garden yet, this is a great time to visit and see what’s happening. It’s a perfect place for a stroll, family time or picnic, or just a nature break. Submitted

LOCAL EVENTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 July 21, 2011Gibsons SunIssue Date:•10:00am-3:00pm. ____________________ •5:00pm - 9:00pm. Sechelt Night Market (rain or shine). Cowrie day Market. Holland Park, Gower Deadline for approval Street, downtown Sechelt. For Point Rd. 604-886-3762 or changes is further info call 604-885-9611. •11:30am. Music in the Landing at This is your ad proof Monday 3:00 secheltdowntown.com the Sunby Dial Stagep.m. (next to Sunday in the next issue of not hearGibsons. from you by this FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 If we do Market), assume all is correct. •Aug. 24 - 26. Deer Crossingtime, the we canTHURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Art Farm hosts their annual Syn-Please •10:00am - 12:00pm. let us know how we Continuing chronicity Festival in Shirley Macey can serve you best.Eldercollege will Education Dept. Park, Gibsons. Event detailsYour at business important to us! aimed previewis15 autumn courses www.synchronicityfestival.ca or at “folks 55 and over” at the Sechcall 604-865-1612. Issue Date: ____________________ Juneelt 16,Campus 2011of Capilano University. •7:00pm - 8:00pm. Music in the For more info contact Bill Climie at Deadline approval Landing at the Gazebo on the for604-885-6745. wharf in Gibsons. or changes is - 9:00pm. Sechelt Night •5:00pm SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 (rain or shine). Cowrie Monday byMarket 3:00 p.m. •9:00am - 2:30pm. Sechelt Farmers’ Street, downtown Sechelt. For we do hear from youinfo by thiscall 604-885-9611. further and Artisans’ Market,Ifend of not Cowsecheltdowntown.com all is correct. rie St. 604-885-8483 time, we can assume •11:00am - 1:00pm. Music in the SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Please letinus know how we Landing at Pioneer Square •9:00am can serve you best.- 2:30pm. Sechelt FarmGibsons. ers’ and Artisans’ Your business is important to us! Market, end of •2:00pm - 3:30pm. Music in the Cowrie St. 604-885-8483 Landing at Winegarden Water- •10:00am - 3:00pm. Friends of the front Park, Gibsons. YOUTH SHOW- Sechelt Library Book Faire. End CASE! of the season sale - prices will be •2:00pm - 4:00pm. Artists Recep- slashed! Community Room of the tion - Krista Maurer, ‘Faces, Places Sechelt Library. and the Spaces in Between’ and MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Manon Staiger, ‘Media Landslide’ •12:00pm - 5:00pm. Celebrate at GPAG, Gower Point Rd, Gibsons. Summer’s Last Blast at the annual •7:00pm & 8:00pm. Music in the Sunshine Coast Labour Council’s LaLanding, Double Bill! Performanc- bour Day Picnic. Everyone is invited es at Winegarden Waterfront Park, for food, refreshments and enterGibsons. tainment. Dougall Park, Gibsons.

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Meet Sunday, August 26 at 1pm, Roberts Creek Community Hall Round Trip: 3 hours

Wilson Creek Forest is the last, large intact forest left in the entire Wlison Creek Watershed! It provides on-going environmental services such as: regulation of water flows, protection of salmon habitat, streamside stability for private landowners, habitat for several species (bear, cougar, grouse, amphibians), hosts a rare collection of giant Douglas-fir trees, along with the potential of eco-tourism and environmental education. Logging this forest to the ground would be a sad day for the Coast. Proponents for clearcutting this forest are back again pushing an agenda, under the guise of ‘good science’, that logging will have no negative impacts. The broader community understands that the Wilson Creek Forest plays a key environmental role in watershed functioning. To that end, it deserves to be set aside.

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5th annual Rodz n Hogz charity event for St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Ladies Auxillary at the Crossroad Grill

Alfy and Ruth would like to say a special thanks to all of the staff, volunteers and participants who made it such a wonderful event, raising thousands of dollars for the charity.

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nder warm, sunny skies at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden, Vicki Gabereau emceed an event featuring entertainers Jim Byrnes and Lindsay Mitchell, who put on a great show for the sell-out crowd. Fine food was prepared and supplied by Nicli Antica Pizzaria, wines donated by Trialto Wines and beer donated by Steamwhistle, Whistler Brewing and by Howe Sound Brewing. Jeff Sandler of MyLifeSavings sponsored the event. The combined generosity of these donors made for a wonderful evening. All proceeds from the 100+ in attendance will go towards the continued development of the Garden. One of the focal points of the Garden is the Sparling Pavilion, which was the backdrop for the event. The Pavilion is a community space for performances, lectures, concerts and weddings.

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