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economic problem, not just a matter of life quality. The Public Health Agency of Canada has concluded that in 2005, costs of adult obesity in Canada were estimated at $4.3 billion The National Health & Fitness Day Bill I introduced September 24 encourages local governments across Canada to open the doors of their recreational and fitness facilities at a reduced rate one day each year, the first Saturday in June.

By doing so, we hope the National Day will encourage awareness of healthy

habits, and create partnerships among people and organizations that together can bring about great results for the health and economy of our nation. One key partnership is that of our Federal Government and local governments. I thank the local governments, such as Sechelt, Gibsons, and the Sunshine Coast Regional District, which moved first to endorse the common intent to reverse negative trends and to put us on the path towards being the “fittest and healthiest nation on earth”.

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with a flawless approach to composition and colour to produce hauntingly beautiful seascapes and landscapes that evoke both longing and belonging.

Since moving to the Coast in 2009, she has exhibited at Gibsons Public Art Gallery (Haiku, June - July 2011) and The Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino (Artists in Action, December 2011 - January 2012) as well as in other venues.

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draws inspiration from contemporary BC artists Gordon Smith and Tony Onley. “My ongoing quest is to capture light’s elusive essence across the hours, days, months and seasons,” she says.

Stephens has garnered awards from Photo Life and the Worldwide Photography Gala Awards. Her solo show, Beach Walk, is featured at the Sunshine Coast Art Centre between October 10 to 28. An artist’s reception will be held on October 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. and all are welcome to attend.

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C Minister of Health Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid issued the following statement in recognition of Women’s History Month in October, and acknowledged the world’s first International Day of the Girl, on October 11. This year’s theme, Strong Girls, Strong Canada: Leaders from the Start, is inspired by International Day of the Girl.

UN International Days inspire action groups and charities to fulfill the meanings of these special days.

Possibly none will prove as important to the development of a more peaceful, fulfilling life for humankind than the International Day of the Girl.

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Educating and empowering women to freely utilize their ideas and skills greatly increases the health, welfare and living standards of their society. Education, without religious or political bias, for all children is difficult to obtain in any culture, but striving for such a lofty goal will help the world work towards a higher level of kindness and co-operation.

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Editorial Opinion Giving thanks for our beautiful Sunshine Coast

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s walnuts start to drop from their trees, geese make their pilgrimage south, and the last blackberries are gobbled up, the Sunshine Coast starts to get ready for one of the biggest weekends of the year.

Thanksgiving has always been a special weekend here and with more and more weekenders coming to the Coast, combined with a sunny forecast for the weekend, it doesn’t look like that’s going to change.

Who do we have to thank for this great holiday?

The great Martin Frobisher stopped and held a formal ceremony during his third attempt to sail through the rough frigid seas and icebergs as he tried to discover a Northern Passage to the West. It was recorded that the sailors gave thanks at this ceremony, for their food and for their very lives, as it was such a treacherous voyage.

Another valiant sailor hosted a great feast in honour of the bountiful harvest and general abundance that the new world provided. His name was Samuel de Champlain, the great ship captain who sailed up the mighty St. Lawrence in the mid 1600s, landing in Quebec, which they called New France.

Either way, it has become a national holiday that brings families together in order to break bread while counting their blessings.

There have been many traditions that have arisen out of this old celebration which have formed the foundation of modern day Thanksgiving. Everyone knows and loves the great feast of turkey (tofu-turkey), stuffing, carrots, mashed potatoes, cranberries, and of course homemade pie. Usually there is also a walk or hike that members of the group will take, be it in the woods or by the ocean. Really, the walk comes out of necessity because of the huge Thanksgiving dinner.

But there have been other traditions – new traditions being created around this holiday. I’m not talking about a Thanksgiving app for your iPhone that slides through beautiful pictures of turkeys and then orders one for you, cooks it and tells everyone about it on Facebook.

There have been some fun new traditions that families have formed. One that stuck out in particular was from a family that divides themselves into teams the day after the big meal.

This sounds awfully competitive for such a relaxing holiday, but really it’s quite ingenious.

Each team is allotted an equal portion of the leftovers. The objective is for them to create a meal out of these leftovers, while only adding 3 new ingredients. Imagine the possibilities and how different the meals will end up, depending on how you pick the teams. There could be a women’s team, a kid’s team, and even a teen’s team. The best tasting meal wins, and the leftovers don’t go unused - waste not, want not.

It’s not just Canadians who celebrate Thanksgiving, The people of Grenada, Japan, Liberia, The Netherlands, and the United States also have a holiday for this occasion.

American Thanksgiving is similar to ours although it happens about six weeks later. This is historically because our harvests come in earlier than their southern crops. The American version lands on the fourth Thursday of November, which has led spirited marketers in New York City to associate the image of Santa Claus with this holiday so they can get people out shopping.

But here in Canada, we’ve just celebrated the Fall Equinox and Halloween is still in the distance. The true spirit of being grateful was summed up beautifully when Henry David Thoreau said, “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual…O how I laugh when I think of my vague indefinite riches. No run on my bank can drain it, for my wealth is not possession, but enjoyment.”

So, amongst all the busy moments of picking up family at the ferry, meeting up with friends on a beach, or even just relaxing by yourself, remember to take a deep breath and enjoy the great beauty we have on the Sunshine Coast.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Letters to the Editor – Opinions Auction buyers beware I have lived on the Sunshine Coast for 18 years.

Several months ago, the contents of a Sechelt home was being auctioned off by a local auction and appraisal company.

At the auction, I purchased six gold chains marked 14k gold. I soon discovered that the chains were fake gold and did not belong to the owner of the house. The fake chains were put in a display case and placed in the auction by the auctioneer.

When I contacted the auctioneer and asked for my money back, he refused. It did not matter to him that I was battling cancer and could not afford to lose a large sum of money on fake gold chains.

The auctioneer suggested that, for a 25 per cent commission, he would sell the fake chains in his next auction and not tell anyone that they are fake. I declined.

I further discovered that the auction and appraisal company has been operating on the Sunshine Coast for years without a license and was not even a member of the BC Auctioneers Association.

When I purchased the chains, I was charged a 10 per cent buyer’s fee and 12 per cent HST. My receipt

does not bear the name and address of the auction and appraisal company and there is no tax collector’s registration number, as required by law.

I reported the matter to the RCMP, to the Town of Gibsons and to the District of Sechelt, but nothing was done, so the auctioneer continued to carry on his business.

Frustrated, I turned to the courts for help, but when all was said and done the judge ruled “Cavaet emptor” and dismissed my case. The auctioneer left the courthouse with my money still in his pocket, a smile on his face; and free to continue his business as usual.

I, the victim, left the courthouse in disbelief.

J. Walker, Sunshine Coast

Shrinking the distance In response to Sikorsky`s Representation of the Coast letter published on September 27, 2012.

In a riding as large as ours, and as far away from Ottawa as we are, it’s especially important for me to bring decision-makers to the Sunshine Coast whenever I can. That’s why I’ve made it a practice to bring Ministers, the Fisheries Committee, other MPs, and Senators to the Coast whenever I can. Shrinking the distance helps these people understand the spe-

cific needs of the Coast, and socioeconomic ties behelps me advocate for the tween the Coast and the Coast as effectively as possi- Lower Mainland; it would ble, on funding applications be advantageous for at and other initiatives. least the Lower Coast to On Saturday, September remain associated with 29, it was the turn of local West Vancouver.

In summary, our lively Conservative Party Riding Association Board of Di- Coast participants did a rectors to accompany me great job of showcasing to Sechelt, where we fo- some of the great things cused on issues especially and some of the important germane to the Coast and issues - that engage us here. congratulated them on John Weston, MP their hard work. Some 40 West Vancouver-Sunshine people took part in the Coast-Sea to Sky Country meeting. I thank Jessie, John and their colleagues The magic bullet at The Buccaneer RestauLike Judy Campbell, rant for doing a great job I would also urge Katie to host us.

Janyk to stick with direct Political parties are naquotes from the promotional institutions. While tional meeting for the their focus turns to camGeorge Hotel proposal. paigning around election They’re simply too good to time, at the local level, paraphrase. many party associations “At no time,” wrote typically concentrate, at Campbell in her letter, least in part, on commu“was the plan for a waternity service activities befront hotel and small contween elections. vention centre presented Our meeting Saturday as ‘the magic bullet that looked at two issues ger- will save our town’.” As almane to the Coast - the ways, there is formal truth migration of young people in Campbell’s statement. away from the Coast to Mr. Fuerniss’s published pursue career opportuni- remarks to his supporters ties elsewhere, and immi- were “Council needs to nent redrawing of electoral hear from you, and that boundaries prior to the you support this developnext Federal election. The ment, and that much of group concluded that the the vitality recently lost creation of job opportuni- due to the decline of our ties on the Coast remains resource industries would a key priority for government and that, given the (Letters continued on page 5)

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I can only assume Janyk heard the rumour that Fuerniss was introduced by a griot who uses the stage name “Magic Bullet”, and that this phrase got transposed. As Campbell reminds us, it never hurts to check against the record.

David Stow, Elphinstone

Electric or natural gas?

Our local Governments are about to invest our money in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, even though there is a lack of an agreement among auto makers on a universal method for fast charging - or even on a single electrical connector, so what make of EV will be serviced on the Coast?

Charging from a conventional 120-volt outlet is slow, nearly a full day to charge some EV’s. The very expensive DC fast charger takes 30 minutes. Hate to be waiting in that lineup!

Charging times will vary widely depending on the temperature outside. http:// www.technologyreview. com/news/429283/will-

fast-charging-make-electricvehicles/ Electric cars have been around for over 100 years and have never became popular, because they can’t go far enough on a single charge. Canada being the worlds third largest producer of natural gas, might natural gas fired vehicles be the better choice, especially since the infrastructure is here on our Coast?

Provincial funding (tax dollars) will cover some costs, but locally we will pay “to a maximum of $4,000 per station, and the applicant is responsible to pay the balance of all costs of the purchase and installation of the station and any other costs, including those related to care and maintenance of the station.” Does our local governments have a plan to recoup the capital cost, ongoing care and maintenance, plus administrative costs?

Let the vehicle manufactures pay for the installation of charging stations.

Shouldn’t it be enough that the Provincial Government is providing up to $5,000 off of the pre-tax sticker price per eligible vehicle? http://www.cevforbc.ca/

Doesn’t look like much research has gone into this.

Why the rush to spend our tax dollars?

Bill Anderson, Elphinstone

Working for Sechelt and the Coast I hate to see people lambaste a politician that is working hard to make things happen in his riding.

Currently, John Weston is working to pass a Private Members Bill to create a National Health and Fitness Day. This is important as there are so many obese adults and children. To make them aware, that they need to get healthy will help to decrease medical costs in the future. 31.5 per cent of Canadians between ages five and 17 are overweight or obese according to Statistics Canada. This bill aims to increase the health of Canadians. He bicycled through his entire riding to meet and greet people and to promote fitness. How many other politicians have done that?

There are many people in his riding that he has helped. All I ask is to give credit where credit is due.

If you haven’t seen him,

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he Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives is proud to announce the launch of Time Travel Sunshine Coast, a heritage smart phone walking tour that allows users to explore the fascinating histories of the Sunshine Coast on their mobile phones. The tour will be launched and available for download on Friday, October 12.

Funded by the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation and hosted by the Time Travel BC website, the app features a map of the Sunshine Coast with different historic points of interest highlighted.

When the user reaches a stop on the tour, audio/ video content and archival photographs from the museum’s collection will reveal the historic significance of the location. On your journey, you will encounter tales of intrigue, peruse archival photographs and meet

you haven’t read the paper to see what he is up to or you haven’t looked in your own back yard. Regarding a pipeline to BC, he has taken input from his constituents to Ottawa to make sure that Cabinet members are exposed to BC’s viewpoint. If you’re not happy, do something and get involved yourself.

Anita Paulin, Sechelt Letters to the Editor are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers; publication does not imply endorsement by the newspaper. Letters are preferred by e-mail, however typewritten or legibly handwritten are acceptable. Generally letters should not exceed more than 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brevity and taste, as necessary. The Local reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission. All letters must be signed and include place of residence and telephone number; names may be withheld from publication for valid reason by approval of the editor.

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Museum staff worked with local actors, musicians and photographers to

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they seem to be headed, you had better act quickly and deliberately. OtherMichael wise, expect your focus and O’Connor the current pace to continAstrologer ue. All being well, you are in a steady learning curve.

Tip of the Week: Gemini Saturn entering Scorpio (May 21 – Jun 21) Sept. 20, 2012 on October 5 at 1:33 p.m.

Your overall health and is the next major astrologi- that of your lifestyle will cal event to occur this year. be a central theme over the With Uranus and Pluto still next 2-3 years as Saturn in close square aspect and transits Scorpio. Hopefully, Neptune hovering at 0 Pi- you are ready and willing to sces, the stage is set for some be disciplined and willing significant synchronistic to do the work required. trends and events. Saturn Escapist tendencies, deniin Scorpio is said not to als, evasions and the like simply bring about change, stand to produce very negabut complete metamor- tive results. However, if you phosis. Of course, change do set yourself to the task of is the law and we are ever improving your health, you subject to its ever flowing could turn back the years! current and some periods Cancer are more accelerated and (Jun 21 – Jul 22) turbulent. Scorpio is symA powerful, creative bolic of sex, death, depth learning curve will synpsychology and taxes – the chronize with Saturn in deep and Gibsons complex aspects Scorpio. Changes in your Legion 1040 of life. All things hidden, beliefs, perceptions, atoccult, esoteric and mysteri- titudes and overall phious and powerful processes losophy of life are very of any kind are linked to the likely. This creative process Scorpio archetype, as is the stands to be something of concept of shared resourc- a crunch. Although it will es and those institutions unfold slowly, it will be linked to them, like banks sure. Your task includes a and insurance companies. willingness to replace any Saturn symbolizes restric- limiting inherited beliefs Oct. 4, 2012 and adopt better ones. tions, delays, contraction, concentration, discipline, Leo hard work and karmic li(Jul 22 Claytons crossword 1040 – Aug 23) abilities. Saturn will form a Are you ready to face harmonious trine to Nep- some of your fears? Hopetune upon its entry into fully you are because Saturn Scorpio and is a promising in Scorpio indicates that it is sign for deepened spiritual time for you to so. Many, if realizations. The entire cy- not most of these, stand to cle of Saturn through each be subconscious. How can sign is on average about you identify them? There 2.5 years, yet it will take 3 are ways if you are open Oct. 4, 2012 years this time before Saturn and sincere. Fears linked fully completes this cycle, to money and protection so much more light will be and/or the lack of it is a shed upon this rather dark likely theme. Focus to break and mysterious transit. This through these and you will! week’s horoscope offers an Virgo overview of Saturn in Scor(Aug 23 – Sep 22) pio for each of the 12 Signs The 2.5 year cycle of Satof the Zodiac. urn in Scorpio beginning Aries now will have a lot to do (Mar 21 – Apr 20) with a deep, steep and powSaturn in Scorpio stands erful learning curve. Knowto be especially powerful for ing your direction early on you. Get ready to undergo in the process is important. some measurable changes. Your focus and perceptions These can prove positive stand to sharpen measurand productive, yet it may ably. This is a very good require that you become cycle for concentrating particularly aware, tuned- your focus on deepened in and cooperative. Are you self-awareness, new techready to undergo a meta- niques or technologies that morphosis? Ready or not, nurture your whole being. one is about to begin. PosiLibra tively, caterpillars become (Sep 22 – Oct 22) butterflies this way.

Saturn in Scorpio for you Taurus implies making important (Apr 20 – May 21) investments for long-term A deepening of commit- consideration. Learning the ments is implied by Saturn true value of money is featransiting through Scor- tured. Knowing what conpio. Whatever is in place, stitutes the lack and/or the will become cemented in. excess is woven into the plot.

If you are not happy with Deep changes in the ways how things are or where you handle money and the

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understanding, respect and importance you give to it, or lack thereof, will emerge as central themes.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Saturn in your sign over the course of the next 3 years will challenge you to clearly decipher your direction. The sooner you can get clear on a long-term plan the better, in terms of getting disciplined to achieve your objectives.

Just as it has been the case for the past few years, a steady process of replacing outworn expressions and priorities with better ones will continue.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Saturn in Scorpio for you will have a direct affect on your health, lifestyle, values and financial status. Any excesses in terms of appetites will undergo a purification process. If you cooperate, your confidences will grow. If you rebel and resist, you will experience a steady rise in worry and anxiety. With a healthy approach you could achieve the health and/or fitness goals of your dreams.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Saturn’s transit through Scorpio generally marks a time of returns for you.

How much you have been focused, disciplined and fulfilling your social and spiritual responsibilities is about to be revealed. If you have been diligent the rewards could be grand. If you have lacked integrity and discipline then you could well have a few debts to pay. It could also be a mixed bag.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Saturn in Scorpio will test your strengths and temper your mettle. You have entered an important cycle of self-improvement.

A learning curve is implied.

The implications may even prove frightening. Yet, if you face your fears and patiently direct your focus to learn and cultivate your talents you will be right on track. Take new initiatives then persevere patiently.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) The next few years will direct your focus to higher learning while Saturn moves through Scorpio. A creative focus is implied.

Spiritual self-mastery, which includes emotional strength and maturity, philosophical investigations, intellectual development and an overall process of self-improvement are all likely and ideal areas of focus.

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New archaeological sites created Seven new archaeological sites have been created because of the Culturally Modified Trees (CMTs) found here recently. CMT’s are trees that have been modified by indigenous people as part of their tradition. Our local first nations people would have used

strips of these trees for many uses dating back hundreds of years.

On July 19 and 20 two respected professional archaeologists, Jim Stafford and John Maxwell, undertook a reconnaissance of BCTS block DK045. Stafford and Maxwell have extensive ex-

perience identifying and recording CMTs in coastal BC and have documented high elevation yellow cedar stands containing dense clusters of these examples.

It has become apparent that theses last remaining stands of ancient forests represent a natural and cultural

heritage that should be preserved. Remember that you can never replace these rare old yellow-cedar forests that contain trees that are over a thousand years old.

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How to understand your home inspection Real Estate Tips Kenan MacKenzie Sunshine Coast Real Estate News

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here’s no denying that purchasing a home is one of the biggest thrills of your life, but it can also quickly become overwhelming. While the home you choose may appear to be the perfect house, hiding underneath the dream could be serious unknown defects that can make your investment a costly one.

A home inspector performs a physical inspection of the structure and systems of your prospective home.

This means that while you may love the beauty of the living room’s wood floors, your inspector can tell if the floor will truly last.

The home inspection is an

objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from roof to foundation. The inspection will determine not only the condition of the home, but also help foresee any immediate unnecessary additional cost that may go unnoticed by the untrained eye.

Home inspections start at around $350 depending on the size of the home, its age and overall condition. Its money well spent if you’re serious about that particular property.

According to the The Canadian National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, the standard report will cover the condition of the heating system; central air conditioning system (temperature permitting); interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors;

the foundation, basement and structural components.

Urs Pfaeffli of Home Link Consultants compares a home inspection to getting a physical from your doctor. “When problems or symptoms of problems are found, the inspector may recommend further evaluation or remedies,” he said.

“A home inspection summarizes the condition of a property, points out the need for major repairs and identifies areas that may need attention in the near future.” Urs recommends that sellers get a pre-sale inspection so that the seller can take care of the issues that may come up. It also gives value to a prospective buyer looking at the home.

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before you are committed to the home may allow you to re-negotiate the sale price. A home in good working order may have been worth $350,000 but if $20,000 in work needs to be done to replace rotted wood or bad plumbing, the price may have to be adjusted or the buyer will not remove their subject.

Remember, even if a house needs repairs or has hidden problems, it shouldn’t always be the catalyst for getting out of a sale.

No house is perfect. As long as you know ahead of time what needs to be done the purchase price can possibly change, based on that information, it will make moving in that much easier.

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ometimes it’s a relief to have a movie with no car chases, explosions, shootings, or other bloodsoaked mayhem. The magic of Belle Isle, starring Morgan Freeman is that flick. A grouchy, lapsed writer of Western novels comes for the summer to a lakeside cottage next to a single mother & her three

kids. He also has to look after the sweet old Labrador in residence.

The surprise in this movie is the quality of language. The main characters speak in a rich, unabbreviated English with a fine vocabulary – even to the dog!

Add Morgan Freeman’s unmatched vocal tones, and this film becomes a rare and unusual thing of beauty. It’s family-friendly, with the added entertainment

of watching your kids’ responses to such a quiet, gentle story.

Belle Isle follows a brilliant man’s journey out of despair to joy.

We spend a lot of our day communicating in various ways; emails, texts, phone calls (still) and face-to-face, but it’s mostly shorthand and we don’t often get the opportunity to enjoy hearing any real depth of language. Movies can sometimes surprise us this way.

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Dear Darla, I have a very close friend who has been in this on and off again relationship with someone that just seems to make him unhappy. This Dear Support System, has been going on for over a Sometimes the best year and I feel like I’m on an thing you can do for a emotional rollercoaster Skookum tireswith 1040friend in these hot/cold him. This week everything relationships is to share seems fine but I can guaran- with him how you really tee that next week he’s going feel about it. Tell him that

you care about him, and as much as you want to be a supportive friend, it’s time to pull the shoulder crying plug. Let him know that you’ll always be there for him but he’s got to get this train on the rails. They should get counseling and figure out if this is even a workable situation. People can get so used to these constant dramas that they forget that it’s not normal healthy behavior. By allowing this to go on you may actually be adding to your friend’s problem.

But hey, that’s just my opinion.

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Horsing around with scallops in the fog Local Food & Drink Karen Peterson

Morning Fog Chardonnay, Wente Vinyeard

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his beautiful chardonnay is a product of a unique morning fog that rolls in creating a cooling effect on the vineyard. Morning fog can also explain the state of mind when the temptation to open that second bottle with dinner goes unchecked. Wente is an old established estate that has mastered the art of the Chardonnay. This is an approachable but complex wine that lends itself nicely to practically any seafood dinner. Here on the Coast, this is a constant concern.

Aren’t we fortunate?

You’ll notice fresh green apple on the nose along with pear and toasty oak followed by a lovely creamy mouth feel. It ends buttery with a nice long finish. Because 50 per cent is fermented in French oak barrels and the other 50 per cent in stainless steel barrels, you get a nicely balanced acidity. At 13.5 per cent

Pan-seared scallops

alcohol levels, it’s no slouch and will stand up nicely to even very rich dishes.

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Turn scallops to sear both sides being very careful not to overcook these delicate morsels.

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