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Each July for the past 15 years, artist/designer Robert Marion has created an intricate mandala at the entrance to Roberts Creek pier. After spending three to five days designing the work on site (first in chalk, then in thinned white paint), Marion and his team invite the public to join them and paint a section or two of the composition. This year’s production took 13 days and approximately 700 artists to complete. “We started it on a Saturday, which we normally never do,” said Marion. “Within 40 minutes we had over 90 people working on the mandala, which presented a few challenges. But there’s nothing like looking up and seeing 60 people quietly working together to create this piece of art.”

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unshine Coast Tour- the application to impleism is one step closer to ment the MRDT in Powell adopting This a newishotel River and Sunshine Coast yourtax ad proof that will potentially triple to the BC Ministry of Fiin the next issue of the region’s current tour- nance along with letters ism budget. The 2 per cent of support from all six loMunicipal Regional Dis- cal governments, as well as trict Tax (MRDT), a tax the requisite signatures of that operators hotels, approval representing the June 2, 2011 Issue Date: of ____________________ motels and other eligible majority of eligible accomDeadline foron approval lodgings charge guests modation providers. or changes the purchase price of ac- is “Additional resources Monday by 3:00 p.m. commodation, is already will enable SCT to ramp in place inIf we over 50 regions do not hear from youup byits thisplans to create a longwe can assume correct.strategy for a sustainin Britishtime, Columbia. Theall isterm purpose of the MRDT is how able Please let us know we tourism industry that to assist communities in best.can consistently showcase can serve you business is important promotingYourtheir tourism theto us! region’s strengths in industry and financing key markets,” said Celia new tourist facilities or Robben, President of Sunprograms. This new tax will shine Coast Tourism. ”A enable the organization to strong collaborative effort market the region at an en- combined with those retirely new level generating sources will really help to significant tourism growth level the playing field in for the region. the competitive BC tourIn July, Sunshine Coast ism market.” Tourism (SCT) submitted “We are thrilled to be one

step closer to completing this process,” added SCT Vice President and Powell River resident, Eagle Walz. “It is gratifying to see all the communities on the Coast working together to maximize the positive aspects of tourism and our economic growth, while also protecting our resources for this and future generations.” SCT has requested implementation of the MRDT by January 1, 2013, however the actual starting date depends on the ongoing process that the Ministry of Finance must take before approving the application. The necessary bylaw revisions will be presented to the membership for approval at the AGM on October 3, 2012 at the West Coast Wilderness Lodge. Submitted

manuel (Mani) Machado, the new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Gibsons, will assume his office on September 17, 2012. Machado, former Manager of Sustainability and Special Projects for the District of Sechelt, also served as the District’s Acting Chief Administrative Officer on several occasions. Prior to his time in Sechelt, he was the Director of Corporate Planning and Sustainable Development for the City of Dawson Creek, and has over 12 years’ experience with local government administration. A contributor to several organizations including the Green Communities Working Group and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, Machado

Emmanuel Machado enjoys some Sechelt sunshine outside the District oﬃces on Cowrie Street. “They’ve been very good to me here,” he noted, “but I couldn’t pass on the opportunity oﬀered by the Town of Gibsons.”

holds a Certificate in Sustainable Community Development from Simon Fraser University. Mayor Rowe and members of Council warmly welcome Mani and his family to the Town of Gibsons. Submitted

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Ag Area Plan Open House Aug. 19 T

Nohr requests ferry feedback

he first of two Open Coast Watch Houses to help kickGarry Nohr start the SCRD’s Agricultural Area Plan for Chair Sunshine Coast Regional District and the Sunshine Coast will Repesentative for be held at the District of Halfmoon Bay, Area B Sechelt Boardroom on Sunday, Aug. 19 from 1 to he month of August is 3 p.m. Light local refreshnormally not a month ments will be provided. All that local governments have Coast residents are invited committee and board meetings but is a period of time The Coast enjoys a variety of fresh, local goods courtesy of to learn about the project, provide feedback, and meet for elected officials to catch area farmers working to create food security for the area. The the project team. up on their reading and to SCRD’s Agricultural Area Plan will inventory working farms Information gathered at monitor ongoing projects. and analyze market opportunities for farmers. STAFF PHOTO the Open Houses will be As chair of the regional Smilin integrated into Cowboy the Back-1023 district I have been given ground Report (Stage 1) of the task of lead on the recent the Agricultural Area Plan. public initiative to have a • lawn care • estate mower • indoor / outdoor cultured or The Agricultural Area passenger ferry from either natural stonework • irrigation systems • water features Plan to be developed by Horseshoe Bay or downtown • Mini Bobcat • Wood Chipper • commercial the SCRD in partnership Vancouver to Langdale, Gib• Small & Large Load Dump Trucks • residential with Town of Gibsons, sons, or another convenient • reasonable r rates • PromPt friendly service of Sechelt, and the place on the Coast. A visit Smilin’ Cowboy Landscaping District Islands Trust, will include last week by the provincial a Land Use Jun Inventory, Minister of Community 604-885-5455 7, 2012 Market Opportunities Services, Ida Chong, gave www.smilincowboy.ca Analysis, and Statistical me an opportunity to get her Profile of the food system reaction to the proposal. She Creek Sign 1002was supportive, especially forRoberts the geographical area from Port Mellon in West when proponents explained Howe Sound to Egmont to her that we need to think in Pender Harbour, in- out of the box to keep young cluding Keats and Gam- families on the Coast and to bier Islands and the Sech- give our working population elt Indian Band. an opportunity to compete Submitted for the shipbuilding jobs coming on line in the VanRead the news online: couver area. Jan. 12, 2012 www.thelocalweekly.ca In September, with sup-

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port from Chief Feschuk, SIB, mayors of Gibsons and Sechelt, and chair of the school board, we intend to approach the Minister of Transportation with a proposal for a passenger ferry for the Sunshine Coast. Such a proposal is a must, or the ministry will not be keen on assisting us. I am now asking you, as ferry users, to give me your opinions about what is needed to make this proposal successful. In the past, for many reasons, passenger ferries have not been financially sound, and some initiatives did not even get a real start. I would like to ask residents for feeback to help me present a viable proposal to the Minister of Transportation: 1) Where should the terminal be on the mainland, taking into account winter weather at Point Atkinson? 2) What size ferry would be needed to travel this route? 3) What would be an acceptable minimum crew on the run, and would passengers require a coffee shop? 4) Should this ferry be private enterprise or part of BC Ferries? 5) What would be the schedule, as this ferry would probably not run at the same time as the regular ferry? 6) What

ticket cost could you afford on this run, and should the senior rate apply during the week? 7) How often would this passenger ferry have to run to be viable for BC Ferries or any private enterpriser to put in the infrastructure and bear other capital costs? 8) Would BC Ferries allow a private enterpriser to run out of their terminals and, if so, what would be the stipulations? I am also willing to suggest another option that we all might look at, such as using the Bowen Island ferry on a triangle route between the island, Horseshoe Bay, and Langdale. An early Bowen ferry could take passengers and trucks to Bowen Island and the Coast and back to Horseshoe Bay. Commercial traffic would not then be sitting for two ferries in the morning because of overloads at Horseshoe Bay. It might be convenient and economical for both Bowen Island and Langdale passengers if this ferry were also used for late-night runs on a triangle route. Please feel free to contact me either by email or phone on any issue. Cell: 604-7412427 or glnohr@dccnet. com.

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The Sechelt spirit Mayor’s Message John Henderson Mayor, District of Sechelt

midst the glorious weather of late, I’ve enjoyed watching the Olympics coverage. The athletes’ performances have been nothing short of amazing. However, I’m even more struck by the passion, dedication and spirit of fair play in evidence across the events. The mutual support and camaraderie among all the competitors is terrific. Watching all the athletes after their race or event has ended, and the realization sets in for most that they did not win or in some cases could not even finish, has been inspirational. Having trained for much of their lives, these young people have so much “on the line”. Despite this, they clearly understand that winning is only part of the event and that participating in the games is what matters. They know that there will be other chances for them to excel in the future. I think we can all learn from this – that even when

we compete, there must be room for us to work together and to support each other. Let’s keep this uppermost in our minds here in Sechelt. Finding ways to support each other is so much better than being negative or critical – for our community, for each of us personally and for our future. This is what leads to excellence and a better quality of life. I encourage residents and visitors alike to find time to enjoy quite possibly the most exciting ten days of the year here in Sechelt. Watch the Rod Run (upwards of 500 classic cars parading to Halfmoon Bay and back) on Friday evening. Then join us for a huge Saturday on Cowrie Street - 300 classic cars and the Farmers Market, all together! This weekend concludes with the Drag Races on Sunday at the Sechelt Airport – fun for the whole family! Then, next week the world famous Festival of the Written Arts runs from Thursday to Sunday at Rockwood Centre. Plus other activities too numerous to mention here! It’s always great in Sechelt (but some weeks are even greater than others!)

Matt Gilroy appointed Sechelt Fire Prevention Inspector

att Gilroy was named Fire Prevention Inspector at the Sechelt Fire Department recently, working under Assistant Fire Chief Trevor Pike to perform annual fire inspections in the community. Matt has been serving the community of Sechelt as a volunteer firefighter since 2004. He quickly proved to be an integral part of the team and became a Lieutenant in 2008.

Island Trust Council meets on Bowen

he Islands Trust Council’s next quarterly business meeting on Bowen Island starts Tuesday, September 11 at 1 p.m. and is expected to finish by 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 13. The 26-member Council makes decisions about overall policy, staff resources and financial management for the Islands Trust. Members of the public may participate in a town hall forum to promote dialogue between islanders and trustees, starting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12. Otherwise, formal delegations to the Islands Trust Council must request an appointment to appear by sending the speak-

er’s name, topic and contact information to Marie Smith (email: msmith@islandstrust.bc.ca) by Wednesday, August 21, 2012. Guidelines for making a presentation to Council are available at www.islandstrust.bc.ca/tc/ addresstips.cfm. The Islands Trust Council does not make local land use decisions, which are the responsibility of the local trustees within their respective local trust areas. A copy of the agenda package for the September Trust Council meeting will be available for viewing on the Islands Trust website (www.islandstrust.bc.ca) after Friday August 31.

Matt has taken numerous courses throughout his time here at the Sechelt Fire Department and has recently completed his Fire Officer 1 Certificate. Matt’s eight years of experience, passion to learn and love of people are invaluable assets for a Fire Prevention Inspector. Bill Higgs, Fire Chief of the Sechelt Fire Department is pleased to bring Matt on board. Submitted

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he Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department (GDVFD) 9, 2012 celebrates itsAug. 75th Anniversary on Saturday, August 11 with an Open House at the North Road firehall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an official cake cutting at 1 p.m. This is a family-friendly event, with demonstrations and displays, children’s activities, and refreshments.

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he BC SPCA is highlighting the many benefits of adopting adult cats, especially during the annual summer influx of kittens. While many visitors to the shelters focus on the kittens, over 1,000 adult cats in shelters across the province continue to await forever homes. “We have so many wonderful cats who would make amazing companions in any loving home,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “However, the sad reality is that cats are often overlooked in favor of kittens, and this is especially true during kitten season.” In animal welfare organizations, ‘kitten season’ commonly refers to the huge

increase of surrendered and abandoned kittens that begins in May and continues throughout the fall. While many kittens are quickly scooped up by adopters, adult cats experience a longer stay at shelters – up to 77 per cent longer. Chortyk noted, “There are so many advantages to choosing a full-grown cat. They’re more settled, they’re housetrained and their personalities are fully developed so you know exactly what you’re getting.” Chortyk also says adult cats enjoy your companionship and affection, but don’t demand the level of supervision of their younger counterparts. To view cats and all other animals available for adoption, visit spca.bc.ca/adopt

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Guest Editorial

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hen my sister arrived from New York yesterday one of the first stories she told me was about the rude behaviour of the staff at an airline counter at LaGuardia airport. She said that several passengers, also known as customers, had muttered to each other about how little they enjoy being barked at. The evening before my sister arrived I got my hair cut. I raved to my husband about what a pleasure it is to visit this hairdresser. One of the co-owners told me that everyone who works there treats each customer like his or her own, even if the customer is seeing someone else at the salon. Good and bad customer service stories are told among friends and family and can be terrific or terrible marketing for the businesses discussed. The stories share a common theme: the friendliness or unfriendliness of the people interacting with the customer. It is the seemingly little things that matter. How much does it cost to smile? One of my favourite observations on the importance of customer service is from Mahatma Gandhi: “A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favour by serving him. He is doing us a favour by giving us an opportunity to do so.” Many small businesses take this to heart and deliver great customer service. The restaurant owner who comes to your table with a big smile to ask with genuine interest how you are enjoying your meal sets a great example for everyone working there. A strong customer service culture would certainly improve the relationship between individuals and government as well. Whether it’s dealing with Canada Revenue Agency or the local city hall, customers are too often made to feel like outsiders or interruptions. How many government departments and agencies even see dealings with citizens as customer interactions? When was the last time the manager of a front-line government employee asked you how the service was? In tougher economic times, one resource that remains available to everybody is the cultivation of kinder, friendlier relationships. Smiling spreads happiness. It’s good for business, too. Laura Jones is executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. She can be reached at laura. jones@cfib.ca.

Editorial Securing our food supply on the Sunshine Coast

he SCRD’s recentlyannounced Agricultural Area Plan follows a trend among communities wishing to ensure their population is more than ‘nine meals away from anarchy.’ Now part of our accepted wisdom, the concept that our modern, oil-dependent societies are so fragile was first voiced by Lord Cameron of Dillington, a farmer. Cameron saw potential disaster looming for any community reliant on imported food. On the Sunshine Coast, where virtually all our food is trucked in from the Lower Mainland, a ferry strike or a fuel crisis would create untold hardships in a

very short time as grocery shelves emptied. Area farmers are working very hard to address food security on the Coast. At farmgates and farmers’ markets, they deliver clean, fresh produce, eggs, honey, and even some locallygrown grains and flour. Marketing their goods beyond these venues is a challenge, and the Agricultural Area Plan will address this. A Land Use Inventory, Market Opportunities Analysis, and statistical profile of the food system on the Sunshine Coast will provide important information in choosing crops and distributing the harvest for most benefit to growers

and consumers. The Vancouver neighbourhood of RenfrewCollingwood provides an excellent model, with an information-rich website linking consumers to farmers’ markets, community kitchens, gleaning, rooftop and backyard garden growing tips, and more. On Sunday, August 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the District of Sechelt boardroom, area residents can meet the team behind the SCRD’s Agricultural Plan project, sample local foods, and discuss the steps our community can take to provide food security for the Sunshine Coast. Heather Jeal

Setting the record straight In our Thursday, August 2 issue, the page 2 article ‘Community History Made Accessible’ predicted an August 1 launch for the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives’ Coast News Digitization Project. Due to circumstances beyond the Museum’s control, the launch has been delayed to August 11. On page 5 in the same issue, Nancy Leathley’s letter (‘Bylaw enforcement dichotomy?’) referred to complaints and problems associated with “Stockwell’s cement plant.” Ms. Leathley was referring to a proposed concrete batch plant. Stockwell’s does not operate a cement plant.

Letters to the Editor – Opinions SPCA Certification supports animal-friendly farming Thanks to Ms. M. Andrews for writing to demand BCSPCA advocate for farm animals, and to Alyssa Stoneman, BC SPCA Certified Program Supervisor for providing an immediate response (both letters published in the Aug. 2 issue of The Local). Were you surprised to learn how much the BCSPCA is doing to encourage improved farm practices? I was, three years ago, when I found the BC SPCA website with tons of information about farming practices and the Certified Farm program. Since then, I’ve been promoting the program locally. Sunshine Coasters are keen to support the aims of the Certified Program. Our Wilson Creek SPCA staff, volunteers and Community Council members are unanimously keen to help make changes in the food industry. Similarly, many Coasters are eager to support local and ethical food production. Our retailers are invariably cooperative, and carry SPCA certified eggs. See the Nov. 3, 2011 article “Certified Farmer can’t keep up with demand for eggs” in The Local’ online archive.

Everyone can you help improve the lives of farm animals. • Support our local farmers by buying their eggs or fowl. • Check out the BC SPCA Certified Farms website www.spca.bc.ca/welfare/farm-animal-welfare/spcacertified • Buy these SPCA Certified products available widely on the coast: Avalon or Rabbit River eggs. Sometimes you can also find cheese from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, and First Nature Farms frozen pork. • Tell store owners you want more food from humane farms. • Let restaurant owners know we appreciate any steps they take towards offering ethical food. The Rockwater Secret Cove Resort offers meat from Pemberton grassfed beef. Gramma’s Pub in Gibsons advertises free run chicken wings and their beef comes from 2 Rivers’ Specialty Meats (ethical, natural food). • Drop by our BCSPCA Certified booth at Bark in the Park (Shirley Macey Park, Aug. 12) or Paws for a Cause walk (Cliff Gilker Park, Sept 9). You can win an eggcellent prize for decoding the labelling on egg cartons.

Call the local SPCA office at 604-740-0301 to let us know if you notice positive actions or have ideas of your own. Volunteers are always welcome. Gillian Brady, Gibsons Volunteer for BC SPCA Certified Farms

Hooray for summer on the Coast Few things can equal summer on the Sunshine Coast. Weather in recent weeks not only ensured the area lived up to its name, but made so many seasonal activities all the more enjoyable. Shopping for local produce at the farmer’s market, listening to live music in a park, watching the waterfall at Cliff Gilker Park, and taking in some of the area parades and local celebrations was more fun than usual under favourable skies. The fine weather also seemed to bring out the “sunny” side of people’s personalities! I’ve paid a lot of money to travel to foreign locales to find less to recommend. Another good reason to stay and play and spend my vacation dollars close to home. Janet Collins , Sechelt

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It’s time for pre-K vaccinations V

ancouver Coastal Health (VCH) reminds parents of children starting kindergarten this September to make sure vaccinations are up-todate before schools open their doors. VCH Medical Health Officers advise that all children, ages 4 to 6, get the Tdap-IPV vaccine which protects against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and polio. Children should also receive vaccinations against chicken pox (varicella). “While most of these infections are now rare in BC because of routine childhood vaccination programs, the outbreak of whooping cough in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley is a reminder that they are still around and can spread quickly among

those who are unprotected,” said Dr. Meena Dawar, Medical Health Officer for VCH. “Vaccines are the best way to protect children against these serious and sometimes fatal diseases.” The free shots can be obtained from family doctors or from public health nurses at VCH community health centres. In January of this year, three new publicly funded vaccines were added to the BC childhood immunization schedule to ensure children get the most effective protection from preventable diseases. They are: the second dose of chicken pox vaccine, now offered to children ages 4 to 6 years; the Rotavirus vaccine, offered at ages 2 and 4 months; the Hepatitis A vaccine, offered to Aboriginal chil-

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dren at 6 and 18 months. Vaccines should be given at the appropriate age to best reduce the spread of serious illnesses that can be fatal in children and babies. “When I was a nurse at BC Children’s Hospital, I worked in the respiratory isolation area and saw many infants with pertussis and its devastating effects. Babies were struggling to breathe and so ill, all because of an infection that is preventable with vaccine,” said Nicole Lisle, Registered Nurse and VCH Immunization and Communicable Disease Coordinator. “I urge all parents to ensure their young children get vaccinated as recommended. When your child gets vaccinated, you help protect others as well.” Submitted

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anadian Cancer Society volunteers on BC beaches this summer are taking life-saving prevention information to people working on a dangerous tan. The Tanning is Out summer initiative is a fun, light-hearted approach with a deadly serious message. Tanning is Out volunteer ambassadors from schools and universities across the province are providing information and incentives to their peers about the need for protection from UV radiation. With a presence at popular beaches and community events and by using social media, the Tanning is Out ambassadors will increase awareness about the dangers of tanning. “No tan is a safe tan,” said Sharon Storoschuk, Director of Health Promotion for the Canadian CanBob Michor 1007 cer Society, BC and Yukon. Melanoma skin cancer – the most serious form of skin cancer – is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in youth between he BC Federation of the ages of 15 and 29. And Labour offers free ESL workshops to workers wishing to improve their English while learning Feb. about Work16, 2012 place Health & Safety in a newly-ratified four-year program unique in Canada. agreement will supParticipants attend a twice- port ongoing efforts to reweekly, two-hour evening cruit and retain physicians, session for 14 weeks while while improving access to learning about employee specialists and care in rural and employer rights and re- and remote communities. sponsibilities in occupational “Ensuring that families and health and safety, covering seniors across British Cotopics such as workplace lumbia are able to access the violence, preventing back in- care they need is a priority juries, workplace chemicals for our government,” said (WHMIS) and identifica- Health Minister Michael de tion of hazards. Jong. “The agreement also Coordinated and deliv- includes important funding ered by the BCFED Health to recruit and retain more & Safety Centre (a division specialists.” of the BC Federation of LaThe current agreement bour) with funding from allocates $10 million to BC’s Workers’ Compensa- enhance physician sertion Board (WorkSafe BC), vices in rural and remote the program starts Septem- communities in BC by ber 11. For more informaRead The Local online tion visit healthandsafetybc. ca/esl www.thelocalweekly.ca

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From August 1 2012, Dr. Nic Sparrow will close his general practice on the Coast to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine and Pre-Hospital Care. Patients registered with him will need to find a new Aug. 9, 2012 clinics. family physician or attend walk-in Dr. Sparrow would like to thank his patients for their kindness and support.

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High waters increase drowning risk

he BC Coroners Service is investigating the tragic deaths of eight individuals, aged 12 to 75, who recently drowned in the province’s rivers and lakes under various circumstances, and warning residents and visitors to take extra care when engaging in water-related activities. High runoff from the winter’s snowpack and heavy rains during the spring and early summer have left many rivers, streams, and lakes with much higher water levels, and running much faster, than normally expected for

this time of year. “The risk in many activities such as rafting, tubing and canoeing is likely to be much higher than might otherwise be expected,” chief coroner Lisa Lapointe said. Lapointe noted that visitors to BC are often at particularly high risk because they do not recognize that local waters are likely to be more hazardous than those in other parts of Canada or the world. The water is often colder, lakes have steep drop-offs, and underwater debris can pose unexpected difficulties.

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FESTIVAL OF THE A celebration of all things automotive takes to the streets of the Sunshine Coast August 9 to 12 with a series of family-friendly events. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 Tsain-ko Village Shopping Centre Cruise-In: 5 – 8 p.m. Early arrivals and Coast car enthusiasts display their vintage vehicles in the parking lot as a warm-up for the weekend festivities.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 17th Annual Sleepy Hollow Rod Run: 6:15 p.m. start Hackett Park to Halfmoon Bay Firehall via Highway 101 and Redrooffs Road. Classic cars muster and register at Hackett Park starting at 1 p.m. Local RCMP lead the cruise of over 450 vehicles through Sechelt and Halfmoon Bay. Spectators line the route to cheer them along, Coastal style!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 17th Annual Coasters Car Club Show ‘n’ Shine on Cowrie Street: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. At 6 a.m., participants begin lining Cowrie Street from the cenotaph to Shorncliffe with classic cars. Spectators, participants, and the mayors vote for their choices, and knowledgeable enthusiasts judge a variety of other categories, awarding trophies donated by Sunshine Coast businesses. Cowrie Street merchants compete for Best Window Display. Please note that Cowrie Street is closed to through traffic, and closed to cross traffic at Inlet and Trail, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Drag Racing: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sechelt Airport (top of Field Road, Wilson Creek)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 9th Annual Pender Harbour Show ‘n’ Shine at Garden Bay Pub: 12 noon – 4 p.m. The Rotary Club of Pender Harbour and Garden Bay Pub offer vintage cars backed by spectacular scenery and music by Joe Stanton, trophies for the best cars and bikes, door prizes, food vendors and more.

Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association, the annual summer drag races are open to Street Machine, Super Street, Street Rod, Hot Rod or Exhibition class racers that have passed SCDRA’s mandatory tech inspection. This is a family friendly event, with a bouncy castle for the kids and food concession on site provided by Gibsons Lions Club. Admission: $10 per person, children under 12 free if accompanied by an adult. Racing fee: $20 for SCDRA members, $30 for non-members.

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spectators along the route – dressed in costumes, or seated in a roadside ‘living room’ complete with couches, lamps and side tables. The community rallies to Cowrie Street on Saturday, August 11. Closed to through traffic, the street is a kaleidoscope of colour, with painstakingly restored cars and trucks lining its full length – hoods up to display impossibly clean and gleaming V-8 engines. These are proud products of a time when gas was sold at 10 cents per gallon (and the attendant pumped it, cleaned the windshield, checked the oil and tire air pressure as part of the bargain). Organizers are particularly pleased with the familyfriendly nature of the event. The cars carry a fascination for all ages, and “working on the car” also works to close the generation gap. The Rotary Club of Pender Harbour and Garden Bay Pub host a smaller Show ‘n’ Shine on Sunday, August 7 Rod run organizers across North America are phasing out ‘burnouts’ – often expelling participants who rev their engines to spin and smoke tires on bleach-soaked pavements. The Sleepy Hollow Rod Run, among the first to ban the burnout, advises participants they have a ‘zero tolerance’ policy regarding this dangerous prac-

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tice. Burnouts endanger spectators and other cruise participants; the RCMP will take action against violators and may cancel future rod runs if the practice continues.

A little TLC and many hours work transformed an aging Dodge into the Silver Dart drag racer being raffled by the Kinsmen Club of Gibsons and Area in partnership with the Sunsine Coast Drag Racing Association. Dave Marshall spearheaded the restoration project, noting that Suncoast Motors owners Tim Smith and Keith Macarthur each devoted hundreds of hours to the dragster’s rebirth. Only 1,000 tickets at $20 each will be sold, with the winner drawn at the Drag Races on August 12. Raffle proceeds will benefit Kinsmen charities, including the Elphinstone Secondary School Automotive program.

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he annual summer drag races on the 1/8-mile track at Sechelt Airport (top of Field Road in Wilson Creek) draw families from across the Lower Mainland for a day of noise, excitement, and speed. This year, organizers offer a bouncy castle and on-site food. Drag racing: measuring acceleration between two vehicles from a standing start over a measured distance – is a very democratic sport. Virtually anyone with a valid drivers or National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) competition license with a vehicle meeting basic safety criteria may enter the street-type categories. At the Sechelt drag races, the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association (SCDRA) requires a mandatory tech check for all participating vehicles. Faster, all-out race cars must meet the stringent

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Cowrie Street will be closed to through traffic from Wharf Road to Shorncliffe Road, and to cross traffic at Inlet and Trail Avenues, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 11 to accommodate the 17th Annual Coasters Car Club Show ‘n’ Shine. Buses will be re-routed during this event.

sis modifications. Drivers unsure whether to drive the racer to the event or bring it on a trailer, who can cover the 1/8-mile track in 8.0 – 8.99 seconds and whose mother will not ride with them might fit into this class. Hot Rod: Race cars or Street/Strip cars with major performance engine/chassis modifications. This class is for drivers who can cover the 1/8-mile track in 7.99 seconds or less. Exhibition: This class is for serious race vehicles only – dragsters, funny cars or exhibition.

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•10:00am - 2:00pm. Friends of the Sechelt Library Book Faire. New selections added weekly. Community Room of the Sechelt Library. •3:00pm - 11:00pm. Astronomy in the Park - Royal Astronomical Society at Porpoise Bay Prov. Park. Exhibits, giveaways, safe solar viewing and more! www.coastastronomy.ca SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 •10:00am - 3:00pm. Gibsons Sunday Market. Holland Park, Gower Point Rd. 604-886-3762 •10:00am - 4:00pm. 25th Annual Hackett Park Summer Arts & Crafts Fair on Trail Ave, Sechelt. •1:00pm - 4:00pm. Join the Lagoon Society for a Biodiversity Park Work Party at Tyner Park. Family friendly, educational & fun! For more info call 604-883-9201. MONDAY, AUGUST 20 •9:00am - 12:00pm. Join the fun at Bethel Baptist Church Aug. 20 - 24 for ‘Operations Overboard’ (for children from Kindergarten to grade 5) or the ‘Adventure Program’ ( for grades 6 & 7 ). To pre-register please call 604-885-3919.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 •10:00am. Gates open for the 9th Annual Pender Harbour Show & Shine in Garden Bay. Call 604-883-0010 for more info or visit www.PenderHarbour.org •10:00am - 6:00pm. The Pender Harbour(PH) Lions Club presents the PH Summer Garlic & Music Festival at the Lions Park. More info visit penderharbourgarlicfestival.ca •10:00am - 3:00pm. Gibsons Sunday Market. Holland Park, Gower Point Rd. 604-886-3762 •10:00am - 3:00pm. Special Sunday Opening of St. Mary’s Thrift Shop in Sechelt. •11:00am. Single and 55+? Meet the Brunch Bunch for a picnic (weather per-

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Summer Arts and Crafts Fair celebrates WEATHER forecast Thurs. Aug. 9 Fri. Aug. 10 Sat. Aug. 11 Sun. Aug. 12 25 years under the trees in Hackett

fter 15 years of creative collaboration Eleven Equal Artists host their premier exhibition, Power of Paint – a three-day destination art show – at the Seaside Centre, Sechelt, August 17 – 19. An opening reception will be held August 17 at 5 p.m. Showcasing new works by 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, Power of Paint offers a glimpse into the artistic world

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of eleven Coast artists. The fundamental energy of the Coast – the place where they chose to live and paint – infuses their work. The show displays a fascinating convergence of creativity on the weekend when Sechelt hosts the 30th annual Sunshine Coast Writer’s Festival and the 25th annual Hackett Park Craft Fair.

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he Hackett Park Summer Arts and Crafts Fair turns 25 this year. The fair runs Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 70 quality artists from the Sunshine Coast and across North America, live entertainment, food concessions and children’s activities, the Hackett Park event has grown to be one of the largest juried fairs in BC. Admission is by donation, suggested $3 for adults, $2 for seniors. Children under

Rosemary Hanna and Claire Fearnley, two of the artists featured in the current Gibsons Public Art Gallery exhibition Homecoming, will be on hand to meet visitors during GPAG’s Art Stroll in the Landing, August 9 – 12. The annual event invites visitors to experience the leisurely ambiance of art venues, artist demos, music, artful food, draw prize opportunities and Gibson’s Landing’s creative atmosphere. Brochure guides are available online (www. gibsonspublicartgallery.ca), at the Visitor Info Centre and local businesses.

12 are free when accompanied by an adult. The Hackett Park Summer Arts and Crafts Fair is a fundraising event presented by the Sunshine Coast Arts Council, which has been serving the community in support of the arts since 1966.

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August market analysis says, “Price it right.” sales. The detached listing inventory grew but with an increase in sales volume Kenan MacKenzie in July the market supply Sunshine Coast stayed the same over the Real Estate News previous month. June 7, 2012 Attached Listings Detached listings There are 163 current There are 721 current attached listings and 57 detached listings and 306 sales year-to-date. With sales year-to-date. The the current pace of sales current market’s hot price this represents a 20-month Museum 1032 supply of listings. Comrange SC is between $300,000 and $400,000, with 94 of paring the previous year’s the sales occurring in this attached sales, in 2011 price range. With the cur- for the same time period, rent pace of sales this rep- we had 67 sales. Attached resents a 16-month supply listing represents strata of listings. Comparing the unit apartments, condos previous year’s detached and townhouses. July was sales, in 2011 for the same not a big month for attime period we had 297 tached sales.

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Land listings There are 466 bare land listings and 37 sales yearto-date. With the current pace of sales this represents an 88-month supply. Comparing the previous year’s bare land sales, in 2011 for the same time period we had 50 sales. We have seen some pretty aggressive price adjustments in the Gibsons area for lots. If a person was waiting for a deal there are some great deals to be had in raw land. The market was definitely a little better in July but Realtors are working hard to put the deals together. The area of the market in detached sales that was the hottest

was $300,000 to $400,000, with 94 sales; $401,000 to $500,000 with 65 sales; $501,000 to $600,000 with 36 sales; $601,000 to $700,000 with 12 sales; $701,000 to $800,000 with 13 sales, $801,000 to $900,000 with 10 sales; $901,000 to $1,000,000 with 3 sales and 10 sales over $1,000,000 this year. Hard to say much about the market other than the buyers are ruling the roost. Reviewed 20 randomly selected homes that were listed in February of this year; four of these homes have sold, others have been reduced in price or taken off the market. So price it right.

SPCA granting funds for feline spay and neuter programs

he BC SPCA recently launched a grant competition to help communities across the province address pet overpopulation. Through a $75,000 legacy the SPCA will distribute grants of $2,500, $5,000 and $7,500 to municipalities and First Nations communities to assist lowincome cat owners and individuals and groups who care for free-roaming cats. The grants will be available

to, and administered by, registered animal charities, municipalities, veterinarians, First Nations governments and First Nations tribal councils. “We are pleased to launch this initiative to help reduce cat overpopulation in BC communities,” says BC SPCA chief executive officer Craig Daniell. “By providing communities with spay/ neuter support we believe we can reduce the number

of unwanted litters and help end the suffering of homeless cats.” Successful applicant organizations must meet various criteria in order to be eligible for funding. “Even if applicants don’t fully meet all the criteria, we still encourage them to apply,” says Daniell. “We want to see an end to cat overpopulation in our province. This program is designed to stimulate local solutions tailored to each

community.” The grant application may be downloaded at spca.bc.ca/catgrant The BC SPCA spends more than $2 million a year on spay/neuter initiatives across the province, providing free and low-cost spay/ neuter operations through SPCA clinics in Vancouver, Prince George and Kamloops and by ensuring that every cat, dog and rabbit leaving the SPCA is sterilized prior to adoption.

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Our new logo deserves a big thank you to Karen Chalmers and Sean at Sechelt Sign and Design for their help and work in bringing it to fruition. This year we’ve been fortunate to have sponsors for our first banners which we proudly used in the parade. Thanks goes to Pharmasave, Suncoast Pharmacy, Drugstore Pharmacy and Sechelt Dental Center for making that possible.

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We could not get the word out and fundraise without the help of many of our supporters. Caps Off Bottle Depot, Gibsons Building Supply and Bank of Montreal has for the last two years displayed our donation cans. Gibsons Building st Supply has also supported us with the ‘Walk for Lupus’ and the July 1 Parade. If it wasn’t for all the great advertising from our local radio stations, our newspapers and our coast cable we simply couldn’t reach as many people without their help. Thank you to CKAY Radio, C-Vue Radio, Coast Reporter, The Local and Coast Cable – Ch 11 for this. THE BC LUPUS SOCIETY has continued to post many of our events in their newsletter, ‘The Lupus Lighthouse’. If you would like to receive their Newsletter and become a member, you can contact them at 1-866-58LUPUS or check out their website at www.bclupus.org We would also like to thank the District of Sechelt and the Town of Gibsons th for including May 10 , ‘World Lupus Day’ Proclamation on their May Agenda for the last two years. Thank you to the previous Mayor Inkster and Mayor Janyk and our present Mayor Henderson and Mayor Rowe and their council for recognizing this worthy cause. Thank you to the Sechelt First Nation for advertising in their newsletter. And thank you to everyone who has contributed and supported to the cause. We sincerely appreciate your support. As a non-profit group, ‘The Sunshine Coast Akroswirls’ asks for on-going support and hope other local businesses will provide support for this autoimmune disease. The moneys collected does help pay for research and education bringing us closer to a possible cure for this disease. And lastly but not least, HURRAY and thank you to Gaetan Bergevin, Boyd Norman, and John Rule for being our musical sensation for our float at the st Sechelt Parade on July 1 . They won us this ad in the paper.

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Women’s Medicine walks revive ancient lore S

unshine Coast Avalon Recovery Society recently launched the Women’s Medicine Walk, a new cross-cultural initiative, at Porpoise Bay Park. As originally envisioned and facilitated by a member of the shíshálh nation, each walk offers participants a chance to learn traditional shíshálh plant uses, and share plant lore handed down from the various cultures of those attending. Avalon’s Office Coordinator, Ruthey Boehm, noted that this tendency to find common ground is known as “women’s medicine” among the first nations people. “These walks are a perfect place to build a special energy, with all the cultures of women getting together and sharing what their parents and grandmothers knew and did,” Boehm said. “The facilitator is just amazing. She’s bringing back that spiritual medicine created by women connecting, talking, and healing.” (The facilitator requested that her name not be used in this story, in order to keep the focus on the group’s achievement rather than on the individual.)

There is no fee to attend any of the walks. “We need to be more respectful of the grass-roots spirit that is women – it’s always about our environment, about harmony,” said the walk facilitator recently. A recent walk through Kinnikinnick Park focused on the harmony between the ailments engendered by our climate – colds, flu, rheumatism and arthritis – and the treatments provided within the forest environment. As frequently happens on the walks, a true cross-cultural discussion arose concerning the properties of calcium-rich pineapple weed – a form of chamomile – and its various uses by first nations, European, and Central American societies. “We need this lore, we need to share this information,” said the facilitator. “Often, there’s only so much help you can get from Western medicine, and then you have to turn to ancient knowledge.” All women are welcome to attend Avalon’s events. For more information, call 604-885-2995, visit the centre or the society’s website, sunshinecoastavalon.ca

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