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Coast rally calls for action

Hundreds of Coasters turned out to rally against the infamous Bill C-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

Coast man rides for Cancer

Along with about 35,000 others, Sechelt’s Scott Minch wil cycle 260 kms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

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will remember Angie with love and respect.” Morris extended the station’s condolences to Nemeth’s two adult daughters.

As Director of Finance, Beatrice Sorenson, was an integral member of the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society staff for more than eight years.

Fellow members of the team noted that even after watching events unfold on the evening news, they

could not quite believe their colleague and friend would not be returning.

Sorenson is survived by her partner, her teenage son and an adult daughter.

The RCMSR vessel was on a training exercise at the time of the capsizing. The Skookumchuck Narrows is well known by volunteers of the RCMSR, RCMP See “Skookumchuck” continued on page 10

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MLA Nicholas Simons added that pushing legislation without debate is not confined to federal jurisdiction. “In Victoria, we just passed 13 bills without debate.” He joined with speakers Keighley, Alice Lutes and Bill Forst to encourage Canadians to lobby for change. “Let your voices be the wind for the sails of politicians, to affect their direction,” Simons said.

“Governments are used to being lobbied by special interest groups. It’s not often they are lobbied by we, the people,” said Lutes. Forst agreed,

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encouraging those in attendance to reach out and involve others, particularly young people, in the debate.

Nikki Kozakiewicz summed up the concerns of many in attendance, saying, “The scientific work of the past 40 years is being dismantled – all the gains in environmental protection, all the work of the Boomer years is being swept away in just a few short years.

We must act. We Boomers are the elders now. It’s our responsibility.”

Weston was not on the Coast for the rally, as he had previous commitments in West Vancouver and Whistler to launch National Fitness Day.

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Anniversary of the ’83 Walk for Peace Back in Time Kimiko Hawkes

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his year marks the 30th Anniversary of Vancouver’s first Walk for Peace. In April 1982, against the backdrop of the escalating nuclear arms race, 35,000 people walked across the Burrard Street Bridge to Sunset Beach, united by a desire for world peace. In 1983, numbers doubled and by 1984, there were over 115,000 people from all walks of life coming together.

The Sunshine Coast has its own history of peace activism that coincides with this larger movement.

From Coast News archives, April 30, 1984.

On March 22, 1983, sixty people met in the library of the Roberts Creek School to form the Sunshine Coast Peace Committee. They ranged in age from early twenties to the mid-seventies. The co-chairs of this first organizational meeting were Michael Burns of Sechelt and Anne Moul of Gib-

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sons. They formed several sub-committees of volunteers to undertake a variety of peace activities including arranging for participation of Sunshine Coast residents in the upcoming Vancouver peace rally. The following month, they joined 65,000 others in what was becoming North America’s

largest Walk for Peace.

One local woman from Garden Bay writes about her experience in a letter to the Editor of the Coast News, May 1985: “I went to the Peace Walk for the first time this year. It was a stirring experience and one I found particularly encouraging. Those who have never participated can have no concept of the amount of positive energy and hope engendered by those of like goals coming together.”

I, too, remember going to these peace marches in the 80s. I was a young teenager and these gatherings were powerful experiences that helped shape the way I saw

the world. I learned that people can create change, that we have a voice in shaping the kind of future we want and that peace, not war, is the only way forward.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary there will be a Walk for Peace 2012: The Next Generation on June 30. At noon, people will gather to walk the same route over the Burrard Street Bridge to Sunset Beach.

Now more than ever, the words of John Lennon’s song ‘Imagine’ resonate: Some may say I’m a dreamer, But I’m not the only one.

I hope some day you’ll join us, And the world will live as one.”

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Editorial Opinion

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n some Canadian prairie towns you may pass through this summer, you might notice that smack in the middle of the community there is a bulk fuel station. A bulk fuel station stores vast tanks of amber and purple gas and heating and diesel fuel for use by townspeople as well as local farmers. Few people give this more than a passing thought.

Often those bulk fuel stations evolved through the years from a general store with a gas pump into a full-service gas station and then into a bulk fuel station as the needs of the community and surrounding population grew. Often, that bulk fuel station is the largest tax revenue-generating business in town, so town councils aren’t anxious for them to relocate. But for the firefighters in those communities, a bulk fuel station in the middle of town is their worst nightmare; they see a potential fire hazard.

The problem is, if the town council heeds the fire department and requests the bulk fuel station relocates outside town limits, there goes the tax revenue that keeps the street lights burning. On the other hand, the bulk fuel station poses a risk to the public. The issue hinges on how substantial that risk is for the population, and whether the loss of tax revenue might be more damaging than the loss of resident taxpayer’s lives.

Every community faces challenges like this at one time or another. Here on the Sunshine Coast, we have new businesses wanting to come in and start up. They would generate tax revenues for municipalities and offer jobs for locals as well as competition for existing similar businesses. We critically review the costs to the surrounding community or the environment and any future impact it might pose if that new business is permitted to open. But a balance must be struck. If new business or new people are turned away from a community because of a NIMBY attitude, it’s like growing a rose and then shutting it in a dark room. Eventually, it will wither and die - as will any community without business-generated tax dollars to support its economy. If you travel through the prairies, you’ll see whole communities that are now ghost towns because there was no longer any way to support them.

Acceptance and tolerance along with careful consideration and responsible future growth are key elements in determining the successful survival of a community. As in life, moderation is always the key. On the Sunshine Coast, in part because of the ferry we love to hate, the chance of our little bit of paradise turning into another Fort McMurray is pretty slim. But change is inevitable and something we must all embrace in our lives. Without it, we’d still be beating wet clothes on rocks and cooking over open fires.

Carol Gardarsson

Letters to the Editor OCP is not carved in stone After a peaceful lull in the letters, the opposition is at it again. Another short sighted resident, one J. Patterson credited with living in Gibsons, is expressing his sincere opinion that the Official Community Plan is a hard and fast promise from past residents and council members to preserve the District just as it is, without any room for change.

I don’t have to bring up the fact that change is inevitable. As human beings we

deal with change everyday.

Without change we would not have things like electricity, vaccines, or any of the creature comforts that we as participants in civilization enjoy. That being said, it states very clearly in Sechelt’s Official Community Plan that this document is a “living document” and that enables the present council to make changes as necessary for the survival of our community. So Mr. Patterson, that means there are going to be residents of this

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions District applying to change the current bylaws to remain competitive in business and therefore offer better prices and products to the customers that deserve them.

As a working woman from a young family, I would hope the opportunity would be available to myself and others in the future, should we need it, to change things that would be necessary to further our community. That includes the potential for rezoning properties to accommodate whatever the community feels is needed. There is a great portion of residents out there who have expressed their support for the current Stockwell rezoning application. Let’s leave it in the hands of the elected officials instead of clinging desperately to the Official Community Plan, and your interpretation of it.

Sandy Lesson, Gibsons

Passenger only ferry service I am writing to add my name to the growing list of individuals who live on the Sunshine Coast and wish to make their voices heard that yes, we need a passenger-only ferry service. After reading Kenan MacKenzie’s letters to the Editor in The Local on April 12, and subsequent letters, I am so glad that he has brought this issue to the forefront. I also spoke with Kenan and he

said that it could happen, if we really want it to.

I want it, do you? BC Ferries would make it possible by contracting out this service and would use the present Langdale ferry terminal.

It can work, it’s our ferry, taxpayers paid for it.

Having a passenger-only ferry service to Vancouver from the Sunshine Coast would make it so much easier to live on the Coast. We are part of the mainland, therefore give us good access to the mainland. The car ferry service is for those who will be taking their cars, which I do on occasion.

How nice it would be not to wait for that big ferry to get us to Vancouver or home to the Sunshine Coast. Just think of the tourists who would come to the Coast.

A passenger-only ferry service would be far more economical to operate by not requiring fuel to move hundreds of tons of vehicles/ trucks, also would eliminate the wait times involved because of vehicle/truck loading and offloading time involved, saving the union worker man-hours involved as well as huge overtime paid out. This would result in lower fares, which would increase passenger volumes and improve the frequency of service, which would be beneficial to all Sunshine Coast residents.

I am glad to see that Gibsons voted in favour of a committee recommen-

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dation to lend its support to this cause as well as the SCRD putting it on their agenda.

Thank you, Kenan, for getting this started and keep it up. It will happen.

Joanne E. Hudder, Gibsons The Local received this letter for publication:

Questions that need answers Mr. John Weston, I can’t help but wonder if you have thoroughly read and understood the Omnibus Budget Bill? Have you asked your constituents what they think of it and how they want you to vote on it? Are you honestly comfortable with the way the Harper government is doing things in Parliament?

Do you agree with Vic Toews that if we are not for his legislation we are on the side of child pornographers?

Do you also believe, as your leader said, that if we are not for the oil pipeline to Kitimat that we are radicals?

Are you planning to vote in The House of Commons the way Mr. Harper tells you to, or are you going to vote the way the people who voted you into office want you to? These are questions that truly need answers these days as it seems that we are not being represented by someone who listens to us. There does not seem to be much listening going on in your party – at least

to contrary opinions. It appears that Mr. Harper just takes the stance of ignoring opinions that do not fit his preconceived plans. Is that your stance also?

Who are you truly representing? The answer should be “the people who have mandated that you do as they wish”. Ask them what they want; don’t just take it for granted that they want exactly what your party leader says is best. I would suggest that you conduct your own referendums and ask your constituents what they want. What an example of true Canadian democracy you would show the rest of Canada if you were to do this!

We, your own constituents, are keeping an eye on you. And, please don’t say that you will make it ‘clear’. This appears to be the catchword that is being used constantly by Conservative spokespersons these days. As soon as I hear it I know it will be muddy.

Daniel Sikorskyi, Halfmoon Bay

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Please vote to divide Bill C-38

Divide Bill C38 or vote against it Dear Mr. Weston: I watch the singing of O Canada in the house of Parliament on Wednesdays. I wonder what MPs are thinking about when they sing the words, “We stand on guard for thee”?

We stand on guard to protect the environment and resources of our country Canada. We stand on guard to protect the values and ideals of our people.

These are expressed through our social safety nets such as employment insurance and our pension plans. We sing an agreement to protect what our country stands for; peace, sharing our prosperity with each other, the freedom to speak and dissent if necessary; and to protect democracy.

This omnibus budget bill does not stand on guard for Canada. It seeks to harm our rivers and streams, our fish and wildlife, our forests and oceans. It seeks to bring down wages for working people and lower the standard of life for our people. It seeks to take away the dignity of our elders of the future by taking away the protection of a fair retirement age and forcing them into poverty after a lifetime of work. It seeks to silence those who would speak out against the corporations need to place making a profit over everything else. It seeks to dismantle equality in working conditions by changing the employment equity act for some workers. It threatens our democracy.

Bill C38 needs to be divided so that all MPs and Canadians can hear and understand what the budget bill proposes. Each item needs to be fully debated in parliament. Motions to amend the budget items must be seriously considered. Canada is not protected through limiting debate or imposing closure on our House of Commons.

Stand on guard for Canada. Vote to divide the bill or vote against bill C38 as it stands.

Claire Rudd, Halfmoon Bay

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All this beauty would have been gone for good if it were not for a few dedicated volunteers from ELF who managed to save this area from logging. I find it hard to believe that it’s some 130 years since Stanley Park was protected and made into a park and some 70 years since Cathedral Grove was saved and that governments and people still don’t have the insight to save such places.

British Columbia is fortunate in having huge forests and I am not against logging as such, but can we please leave some of these forests for our children and grandchildren? I would like to thank ELF for their great efforts and hope that more Sunshine Coasters will go to the ELF website, and let their voices be heard, locally, provincially and federally.

The ELF website also has directions on how to get to the Wilson Creek forest with a regular car (no need for a 4X4).

Margaret Mead: “A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.”

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Dear Mr. Weston: I want to express my frustration and outrage at the Conservative Government’s Budget Bill-C38.

The extensive legislative changes proposed by this bill should not be combined with the Budget as an omnibus bill. This overrides the normal democratic process for making such fundamental changes to legislation and prevents informed and considered review of those changes by Parliament.

The Conservative Government has a political majority, but does not represent the majority of the population; this is a result of our current (and I believe, dysfunctional) electoral system.

I do not believe that the Government has an authentic mandate to make these sweeping legislative changes without proper consideration by Parliament.

I urge you to work aggressively to separate the Bud-

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some additional knowledge of what Bill C38 will mean to Canada. We know of the threat to our environment and safety (e.g.

Coast Guard Station closures). But did you know that much of our cultural heritage is also at risk? Several Parks Canada Regional Interpretive Centers are to be closed or downsized, and local collections sent to Ottawa.

As heard through the employee grapevine: “The official word is that all collections (curatorial and archaeological), and all (remaining) conservators and collections specialists will eventually be consolidated in Ottawa/Gatineau. No word on what the time line is for ‘eventually’.”

“Everything, including collections, will be shipped to Ottawa for long-term central storage. That’s it. No more service centers - just Ottawa. Why isn’t the national media on this story?”

Not that there is official word (because secrecy seems to be a particular strategy of this government), but it appears that across the country, from Newfoundland’s L’anse Aux Meadows to our own Fort Langley and Gulf of Georgia Cannery, collections are to be packed up and shipped to Ottawa. No need (or possibility) to see our history in situ; in future we and our children will have the privilege of viewing our local heritage in the context of the entire Canadian Empire - but only when we travel to Ottawa’s Parliament Hill to see “democracy” in action.

As one poster on the Canadian Archaeological Association Facebook page put it recently, “There (will be) more people employed in a single Tim Hortons than are employed by Parks Canada nationally to preserve and care for millions of archeological historic objects in storage and on display.”

Rebecca Pavitt, Canadian Association of Professional Conservators

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get Bill from the numerous non-budgetary legislative changes that are proposed in the bill. To do otherwise is a betrayal of democratic principles and our Parliamentary process.

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(Continued from page 4) from money borrowed by Sunshine Coast Regional District from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia.

We, and our elected officials, must give careful consideration to our NEEDS in comparison to our WANTS. Our world is still in considerable financial difficulties, our cost of living is on the upswing, and many, especially folks on fixed income like seniors are finding it troublesome to find the money to meet their needs.

All our elected officials must be aware of the circumstances and learn to say that little two-letter word, “N-O”.

No to any more downloading from the provincial and federal governments, no to adding more programs, committees, or staff, and no to adding to our debt.

For more insight into spending, read the Auditor’s Report h t t p : / / w w w. s c rd . c a / files/File/Administration/ Agendas/2012/2012M AY- 1 0 % 2 0 C A S % 2 0 Agenda%20Package-Special.pdf On page 11 (13) - Funding to cover the one million dollar plus cost to deal with the asset failure and capital project cost overruns in the Recreation Facilities will be borrowed from the SCRD’s Regional Water Capital and Operating reserves.

Is it time to want less and consider paying down this large debt in a significant way?

Vel Anderson, Gibsons

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Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) A process of clearing the old to make way for the new continues. This may include the inspiration or need to reinvent your self somehow.

As good an idea as this is, it may not be time to commit to long term investments or contracts or lease just yet.

How can you clear the old, prepare the new and yet delay deeper commitments, for now?

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Expansion on relationship fronts continues and will increase noticeably over the next few weeks anyway. Gaining the attention and support of others may feel extra important. Yet, be willing to reciprocate to maintain a healthy balance. Change is certainly brewing, perhaps especially close to home. Aim for solid ground.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Overcoming the excess stress factor asks that you practice going with the flow these days. Yet, the current is flowing towards greater efficiency. Working with the currents versus trying to direct them may be the answer. Be willing to be more agreeable with people and situations for best results.

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Coast man to ride for cancer research

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e’s only one of several Coast riders, but Scott Minch of Sechelt will be one of over 35,000 riders nationwide participating in the annual Ride for Cancer June 16 and 17. The grueling ride will cover 260 kilometres over two days, beginning at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in the lower

mainland and finishing in Richmond, Washington.

“I’ve heard about the Ride for Cancer before, but last fall I decided to enter,” said the quiet-spoken young man who works for Noble Plumbing in Wilson Creek.

He told The Local that his boss is very supportive of his efforts.

“I started fundraising in October and so far I’ve raised $2,940 in pledges,” he said. Minch will ride his 2011 Giant Defy III road bike in the Ride for Cancer.

“There will be support vehicles traveling with us,” said Minch, “and we’ll be stopping for the first night at Mount Vernon. The organizers will be providing tents, food, and other items for us.” Minch said he originally got involved with raising money for cancer when he ran for breast cancer research. Since then he’s done other runs, but has now been training on his bike for the ride. He tries to ride between 150 – 200 kms a week. “Not easy to do,” he chuckles, “when you have a full-time job and a family you want to spend time with!”

Minch is married and has a 7 year-old daughter. “My family has been very supportive of me in this,” he said. “They’ll be there to see me off from Cloverdale.”

Minch will be riding with a team of 12 riders, each of whom has raised money for cancer research and each with their own story to tell about how cancer has touched their lives and their families. Minch lost his sister and an aunt to cancer and wants to do something to commemorate their courageous battles. This year, Ride for Cancer organizers have set a goal to raise $38,000.

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June 7, 2012 Born in China and raised in Vancouver. Jenny came to Sechelt in 1974 and married Steve in 1976. On the Coast, she worked for St. Mary’s Hospital, was one of the top Realtors on the Sunshine Coast, and was a Land Management and Leasing Officer for the federal government.

Jenny is survived by her loving husband Steve, son Rick (Tracy), daughter Kristy (Tim), sister Jen (Robert), and grandchildren Naomi, Keira, and Amber.

We will miss your ever caring heart, your always listening ear, your immensely wise words, and your endless loving soul. In your final days, it was a privilege for us, your family, to serve and take care of you for a change.

A celebration of Jenny’s life will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday June 9th, 2012, at the Steve’s home, 6578 Norwest Bay Rd, Sechelt, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation Society (Ambulatory Care Unit).

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•June 8, 9 &10 - Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival. www.coastjazz.com •5:30pm. Egmont Movie Night. Kid movie 6:00pm, adult movie 8:00pm.

Free. Egmont Community Hall.

•7:30pm. Royal Astronomical Society meeting with speaker Erwin Diener, club member. SC Arts Centre. Everyone welcome. www.coastastronomy.ca

•3:00pm-6:00pm. Farm Gate Market. Roberts Creek Community Hall. onestraw.ca or 604-741-9859.

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•9:00am-5:00pm. CCBA Home & Cottage Show, Gibsons and Area Community Centre. Live demos, draws & giveaways. Free event. www.homecottageshow.com SUNDAY, JUNE 10

•11:00am. Single & 55+? Meet the Brunch Bunch at Sirens by the Sea, Davis Bay. MONDAY, JUNE 11

•10:00am. Meeting of Roberts Creek Branch of St. Mary’s Hospital Aux. on Emery Road. Newcomers are welcome. Call Rene for info, 604885-3819. Potluck lunch follows meeting.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12

•5:00pm. Coast Cultural Alliance AGM. Rockwood Centre, Sechelt. Everyone welcome. artsinfo@suncoastarts.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

•5:30pm. Egmont Movie Night. Kid movie 6:00pm, adult movie 8:00pm.

Free. Egmont Community Hall.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16

•9:00am. Egmont Day! Parade, fishing derby and dinner, A full day of fun at the Egmont Community Hall.

•10:00am. SC Pro Life Second Annual Walk & Celebration of Life. Registration 10:00am, 4km walk at 10:30am.

Meet at Hackett Park, Sechelt.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17

•2:00pm. ‘My Heart’s in the Highlands’ performed by the Vivaldi Chamber Choir, Vancouver at St. Hilda’s, Sechelt. Call 604-885-5019 for tickets. www.vivaldichoir.org

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•10:30am-3:30pm. 11th Annual Children’s Festival & Duck Pluck. Entry by donation. Dougall Park, The Landing, Gibsons. 604-885-5881.

•1:30pm-3:30pm. Strawberry Tea Plus! at St. Hilda’s Church, Sechelt.

•7:00pm. Talk on Egypt with Roberta Mauel. Limited seating - by donation. Gibsons Public Art Gallery.

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•1:00pm. Gibsons Seniors Society monthly birthday lunch at Harmony Hall. No charge, open to all.

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There are three staArtworks 1023 tions of the Royal Marine Continued from page 1 the Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue (foras these treacherous waters merly known as the Cahave been responsible for nadian Auxiliary Coast maydays and 911 calls in Guard) on the Sunshine past years. A team from the Coast: Unit 14 (Gibsons), Canadian Transport Safety Unit 12 (Halfmoon Bay), Board (Marine Division) is and Unit 61 (Pender Harcurrently on the Sunshine bour). All three units opCoast and willJune be conducterate in basically the same 7, 2012 ing a marine investigation. manner, having an active They are currently examin- group of volunteers made ing the boat and interview- up of crew and coxswains. ing witnesses. According Training for all members to RCM-SAR president is provided both on the Randy Strandt, these are water and in the classroom the first fatalities in the or- and is on-going; training ganization’s history. is provided to members The name Skookum- and is a requirement for chuck means rapid tor- ongoing membership. To rent. The rushing tidal flow become regular crew, volthrough the rapids, beloved unteers must be certified in by veteran kayakers and re- First Aid, and Marine VHF spected by skilled boaters, Radio, along with having This iswaves, your ad proofa Pleasure Craft creates huge cresting acquired whirlpools andinundertows.

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June 2012 will employ a summer student in Gibsons Public Art7,Gallery July and August of 2012 as a Program / Admin. Assistant.

This position is open to all students, 18 - 30, who will be returning to school in the Fall and have been attending school / college in the present year (2012). The applicant must be interested in meeting the public, doing PR for the Gallery and teaching 2 sets of art classes for children: one week in July and one in August. Computer skills would also be an asset. Pay: $13 an hour; 30 hours a week.

The Gallery is closed Tues and Wed. Open Thurs. to Monday.

Applicant must be able to work on Sat. & Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information, phone 604-886-0531.

Forward resume and references by June 15 to: Gibsons Public Art Gallery, PO Box 1576 Gibsons BC V0N 1V0 Or deliver to GPAG: 201 - 287 Gower Point Road, (Quay Building) Gibsons, BC Gallery hours in summer: Thurs-Mon 11am-4pm.

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Venus is no longer visible in the night sky but the planets Mars and Saturn continue to move closer together: Mars as a rusty “star” Mode 1023end of the near the hind constellation Leo and pale, cream-colored Saturn positioned near the bright star Spica. You can find several planets in late June by using the moon as a guide: faint Mercury six degrees above the crescent moon at dusk June 7, 2012 on June 20, Mars six degrees above the moon on June 25 and Saturn and the bright star Spica positioned seven and four degrees respectively above the moon on June 27.

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Three fingers held out Boy Scout fashion measure approximately five degrees, a fist, 10 degrees and so on.

Summer’s the time to stay up late, soak up some starlight and find your way around the heavens!

Astronomy events: Friday, June 8 at 7:30 pm, Royal Astronomical Society Meeting. Speaker is Erwin Deiner, ‘The Astrophotography Story’ Sunshine Coast Art Centre, Sechelt. Everyone welcome.

The RAS meets Friday, June 15 at 8:30 pm at Pier 17’s Astro Café. Find more info at www.coastastronomy.ca Wednesday, June 20 at 4:09 pm is Summer Solstice.

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May 25 - 26 June weekend drag races, held at the Sech- Street Rod: First Place: elt Airport may have been Mike Jackson, Second Place: even higher than last year’s, Jim Hart. Hot Rod: First with some amazing drivers Place: Matt Kennedy, Secand an exhibition of incred- ond Place: Dave Crombie. ible precision skills.Student SCDRA GPAGdriving Summer JobPresident’s 1023 Choice The results of the race were: Best Burnout: Jim Hart, Street Machine: First Place: Best Reaction Time: Peter Tammy Leslie, Second Place: Stanley-Clarke, Closest to Cass Yeomans. Super Street: Dial-In: David McCrae.

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Market update for the month of May Real Estate Tips Kenan MacKenzie Sunshine Coast Real Estate News

Detached listings There are 703 current detached listings and 193 sales year-to-date. The current market’s hot price range is below $400,000, with the 98 of the sales occurring in this price range.

With the current pace of sales this represents an 18-month supply of listings. Comparing the previous year’s detached sales, in 2011 for the same time period we had 192 sales. The detached listing inventory climbed and with a flat sales volume in May the market supply increased over the previous month.

Attached Listings There are 162 current attached listings and 33 sales year-to-date. With the current pace of sales this represents a 24-month supply of listings. Comparing the previous year’s attached sales, in 2011 for the same time period we had 36 sales. Attached listing represents strata unit apartments, condos and townhouses. Attached listings inventory climbed slightly over May. Land listings There are 458 bare land listing and 23 sales year-

to-date. With the current pace of sales this represents a 99-month supply. Comparing the previous year’s bare land sales, in 2011 for the same time period we had 38 sales. Increase in sales over the previous month led to slight decline in the monthly supply May ended up a bit like the weather - mostly cool with some short, hot spells.

The area of the market in detached sales that was the hottest was up to $400,000 with 98 sales, $401,000 to $500,000 with 47 sales, $501,000 to $600,000 with 21 sales, $601,000 to $700,000 with 7 sales, $701,000 to $800,000 with 8 sales, $801,000 to $900,000 with 9 sales, $901,000 to $1,000,000 with 0 sales and 5 sales over a $1,000,000 this year.

Keep the letters coming regarding the need for improving ferry service.

Change will only come about if we make ourselves heard. Next week we will have a look at the issue of the passenger ferry again.

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Shuffle Demons: 9 p.m. Saturday June 9 at Roberts Creek Hall

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