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Positively Medieval in Gibsons

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Rock for Tibet May 3

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Cycle tourism workshop May 9

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ith 14 teams entered – the largest number since the April Tools Challenge first launched in 2001 – organizers counted this year’s event one of their best ever. Crowds lined the government wharf and outlooks in Seafarer Park as teams launched craft constructed of a half-sheet of plywood, an assortment of lumber, plastic sheeting, and the handyman’s secret

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weapon (duct tape). This with a strongly-fought batBusiness mag lug 1214 year’s ‘twist’ required teams tle as the Ace-It Barge team to blindfold their paddler, of Dustin Sigurdson, Nowho would then be guided lan Pitre and Tristan Dagby voice commands from saan edged out the Guess the craft’s skipper.

Whos of Alex Phillips, Designs ranged from Michael Parrot and Colton a flat-bottomed dory to Wiebe. The Shortees (Kim sleek two-person kayaks Fielding, Kaitlin Gross and that split the calm har- Taylor Howie) pulled into bour waters like a knife third place, followed by through butter. Date the Goon Squad (Ashley The youth teams provid- Angus, Jordan Kammerle ed the best entertainment, and Dani Pazur) and Ham-

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mer Down (Aleyne Cooke, Matthew Phillips and Ian McDonald). None of the boats survived the second, fun race – if they did not sink on their own, the paddlers leaped overboard to upset their rivals.

The adult teams faced stiffer competition, with the first place $700 prize and award for the ‘Spiffy Skiffy’ captured by the Fireflies out of Garden

Bay. Challengers from Ace-It Carpentry took second place, followed by the Gunboat Bay Challengers in third. The BC Fairies took the Broken Paddle Award home to Vancouver.

Their craft did not make it to the finish line.

With mostly sunny skies, the event provided a teaser of fun to come during the Pender Harbour May Day celebrations.

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Credit Unions focus on members’ financial well-being Average Canadian household owes $1.63 for every dollar in disposable income earned Sixty per cent of Canadians state that their current level of debt does not allow them to save as much as they would like, with 31 per cent of Canadians unable to save any money at all, a recent study by a group of Canadian credit unions has found. The findings of the study have spurred a group of credit unions to call on their industry peers, banks and other financial institutions to do more to help Canadians and their families save and grow their money.

Seeing a need to address the culture of growing debt in Canada, Credit Union Atlantic in Nova Scotia, Innovation in Saskatchewan, and Coast Capital, Prospera and Sunshine Coast Credit Union in BC came together this year to begin strengthening financial literacy among Canadians, especially among youth.

“In the last 20 years, the personal savings rate in Canada has plummeted while household debt has grown dramatically,” explains Marie Mullally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Credit Union Atlantic.

“More needs to be done to develop innovative options to help Canadians and their

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We all know that children learn by example, but it’s difficult to help your children develop good savings habits when you‘ve got so much debt you can barely make it from one paycheque to the next. As credit unions, we’re dedicated to the financial well-being of our members and what’s become increasingly clear to us in recent years is that financial institutions need to do more to educate Canadians to help them get out of debt and make smarter financial choices.” ~ Bruce Howell ~ President and Chief Executive Officer, Prospera Credit Union

families develop healthy financial habits that will allow them and our economy to thrive. That is why our group of credit unions will be working together to develop new and smarter ways to help Canadians overcome their personal debt and begin to put more money aside for the future.”

The credit unions’ study looking at the financial behaviors of Canadians, finds that while more than 68 per cent of Canadians believe the income earners in their household exhibit good savings habits, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they can find ways to save each month. In fact, half of Canadians are unable to put money into a savings account each month and according to Statistics Canada the average Canadian

household owes $1.63 for every dollar in disposable income earned.

Canadian parents recognize that instilling the value of savings at an early age is important with 86 per cent of parents wishing financial institutions would take a more proactive role in educating youth in Canada about savings and debt. Overall, 73 per cent of Canadians agree financial institutions have a responsibility to help Canadians improve their financial future. When it comes to rating which financial institutions are good at currently helping Canadians improve their financial well-being, credit unions edge out banks and other institutions. Canadians rate credit unions (70 per cent) as good at help-

ing them improve their financial well-being, ahead of banks (66 per cent) and other financial institutions (61 per cent).

“Giving youth the opportunity to practice saving money is an important start to their financial literacy and the formation of good financial habits earlyon,” commented Shelley McDade, Chief Executive Officer at Sunshine Coast Credit Union. “With less than half of Canadian parents indicating that they speak with their kids about how to save and budget their money, we are committed to playing a role in providing our communities with resources that can support these conversations.”

The poll was carried out

by Ispos Reid on behalf of a number of Canadian credit unions and interviewed 1,527 Canadian adults, including 431 parents, from coast to coast from March 19 to 26, 2014. The survey is considered accurate to within +/- 2.9 percentage points had all Canadian adults been polled and within +/- 5.4 percentage points had all Canadian parents been surveyed.

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SCCU on board for Home & Cottage Show

For the fifth consecutive year, Sunshine Coast Credit Union stepped forward as a platinum sponsor for the Coast Community Builders’ Association (CCBA) annual Home & Cottage Show to be held June 14 at the Gibsons Arena. CCBA directors recognize and appreciate the Credit Union’s continued support for this development-friendly event. CCBA Secretary-Treasurer Ed Pednaud (left) beams as Erin McGregor presents the SCCU’s cheque to Executive Director Jennifer Evans and President Russ Jones.

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Trustees shine at BCSTA AGM had put forward, successfully argued for and passed more motions than any other board in the province, led by Chair Betty Baxter and Vice-Chair Lori Pratt.

“Compliments on our high level of participation and influence were buzzing all over the conference,” said White. “It was seen as an especially remarkable performance considering we’re one of the smaller districts in BC.” Some of SD46’s motions included urging the government to restore trustee governance to K-12 labour relations, review the concept of School Planning Councils in light of the

lack of teacher and support staff participation, and offer more support for local trades programs. Student Trustee Maya Treuheit also participated in the AGM, speaking in favour of a successful motion to legally enshrine the acceptance of student trustees in British Columbia.

Sunshine Coast teachers Kirsten Deasey and Kathy Stoddart were also at the event to present a workshop on the district’s innovative SPARK! 10 Program, designed to educate Grade 10 students in early childhood development and education.

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Discover multiwavelength sky May 9 Dr. Jeremy Heyl discusses ‘The Multiwavelength Sky’ at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre (Trail and Medusa, Sechelt) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9. This presentation by the Sunshine Coast Chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will explain the most extreme objects in the universe since the Big Bang.

Dr. Heyl is a professor at the University of British Columbia and a Canada Research Chair.

In “The Multiwavelength

Sky,” Dr. Heyl explains how photons of different energies give astrophysicists new insights about star formation, supernovae explosions, neutron stars and black holes. Dr. Heyl’s research focuses on high-energy astrophysics, specifically neutron stars and black holes in our Galaxy, the Milky Way. The launch of the Chandra X-ray telescope in 1999 has opened a new vista onto the Universe. Some of its most beautiful pictures and interesting discoveries have

concerned neutron stars and black holes. These remnants of supernovae explosions are the most extreme objects in the universe since the Big Bang. Astrophysicists think that they provide the power behind quasars and gamma-ray bursts, the brightest objects in the recent universe.

Check out the Sunshine Coast RASC site at: http:// www.coastastronomy.ca/ for information on club activi ties and upcoming events.

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SD46 Trustee Christine Younghusband (third from the left) was elected to the BC School Trustee Association’s Board of Directors at its recent AGM. Photo submitted

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Trustees from School District No. 46 had a strong presence at the 2014 BC School Trustees Association AGM, held April 24-26 in Vancouver.

Most significantly, Sechelt School Trustee Christine Younghusband was elected to the Association’s Board of Directors on the first ballot, finishing third out of a field of seven vying for five spots.

Gibsons School Trustee Silas White was selected by the Association to open the business session on Saturday as chair of the over 300 delegates debating and voting on motions. By the end of the day, the Sunshine Coast Board of Education

not as it was, but as it should have been. Hosted by the Sunshine Coast chapter or shire, known as Fjordland, the event features period costumes, arts and crafts, and displays of martial arts in full armour. Prizes for archery and swordsmanship include a beautifullycrafted and fully functional rapier from the workshop of

metal artist William Christianson, an elegant helmet, and a hand-tooled leather quiver. All are welcome to attend and discover a different world as they step back a few hundred years through the Curling Club’s doors.

Doors open at 8 a.m. with events continuing through the day.

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Editorial Opinion In the blink of an eye A heartbreaking story making the rounds this week speaks to the dangers of distracted driving. As reported in the Globe and Mail (and other media), a 32-year-old North Carolina driver died instantly when she crashed her car just seconds after updating her Facebook site. Apparently, while driving, she felt it imperative to immediately let her followers know that “the Happy Song makes me happy.” For anyone reading this ironic and tragic story, it should provide a sharp lesson on the dangers of driving while distracted by social minutiae and social media.

April was National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Did anyone notice a decrease in the number of drivers steering one-handed while chatting on a cell phone? (The flaggers – who spot more incidents of bad and dangerous driving per hour than anyone – reported no observable change.)

Nor was there an increase in drivers observed responsibly pulling to the roadside to answer or make a call. Phone rings while driving? Like Pavlov’s dogs, we drool as we take that call. Drivers with children – precious cargo – on board are every bit as likely to respond to the siren call of the cell phone instead of delegating phone duty to a passenger.

What is the matter with us?

Part of the reluctance to let go of the phone while driving is the ‘can’t-happen-to-me’ syndrome. Teenagers and young drivers in particular believe they lead charmed lives – hence the need for speed and the tendency to drive while updating Facebook, tweeting, texting the buddies and so on. When we stop and consider just how inane most of these comments are, we have to wonder again: What is the matter with us?

How is it that we cannot live for that half-hour it takes to drive to our destination without speaking or tweeting or texting? How is it that we can no longer live without providing and receiving immediate and instantaneous feedback on our emotional state, thoughts, or perceptions? If we left the phone turned off during the drive – what earth-shattering events would we miss? Really?

At highway speeds, with vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists providing on-road distractions and hazards, drivers creating onboard distractions by playing with their cell phones while operating a lethal half-ton of metal need a wake-up call. Before they wake up dead.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Letter of the Week Save the songbirds

Today I took a photo of this little beauty while it was peacefully sunning itself in our garden. During the last few days, I’ve been watching these birds and listening to their lovely songs. It breaks my heart to think that just here in North America alone, over 100 million songbirds, each year, are killed by domestic cats. While people are very affectionate with their cats, they

New tax kicks in May 19 A new under-the-radar tax on shoppers kicks in May 19 when MMBC’s monopoly on recycling starts.

Last year the BC Government granted complete control of all lucrative curbside plastic, metal, and paper recyclables to MMBC, an outof-province conglomerate of multinational corporations.

MMBC was also excluded from any financial oversight

by MLAs in the legislature.

“Potentially catastrophic for small business,” according to Mike Klassen, Director for BC of the Canadian Federation of Small Business.

Without competition for plastic, metal and paLetters to the Editor and Submissions are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not reflect opinions of The Local

with MMBC as the sole contractor for an undisclosed sum. Nanaimo’s Regional District expects to receive nearly a million dollars annually from MMBC. None of this money will come to Gibsons, Sechelt, or the Sechelt Band. In fact, everyone will be paying more than once for new services over which they have had no democratic control.

Shoppers will pay at the check-out in stores, property taxes for curbside collection, at the landfill, possibly on Hydro bills, and extra to an inefficient monopoly controlled by international companies more interested in profits from one-use packaging than recycling.

Joe Harrison, Pender Harbour

also may forget that cats are extremely efficient predators. Let loose in gardens, domestic cats, which are an introduced species, kill native wild species. This has very serious environmental consequences, since wild birds consume vast quantities of insects that can damage food crops. Fewer birds, therefore, means increased use of pesticides, which in turn will also kill more birds. Increased use of pesticides can also damage other wild life, and lead to increases of cancers in the human population.

Cats belong indoors, where they won’t be killed by coyotes, raccoons, hawks or eagles, or in traffic... or kill these beautiful wild birds.

I. Sarama, Gibsons

MCS Awareness Month

per, local recyclers must lay off workers because the MMBC monopoly will eliminate markets for recyclables and control prices.

Already a Maple Ridge factory using plastic has been denied access to recyclables

by MMBC. MMBC will use a hierarchal system of classifying where recycling ends up and doesn’t rule out incineration. Under secretive MMBC procedures, recyclables can end up as fuel for electricity generation for more Metro Vancouver garbage incinerators like the one in Burnaby and the proposal for Port Mellon.

Last year the SCRD signed a sweetheart deal

May is MCS/Chemical Injury Awareness month.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is a chronic condition where a person develops severe, debilitating symptoms from damaging exposure to toxic chemicals in everyday products. It is increasingly prevalent because products are manufactured using hazardous chemicals which are often unapproved or untested, many with synthetic fragrances. Babies are born with toxins in their blood passed on from their mother.

MCS is designated as an official disability under the Human Rights Act and must be accorded all such rights wherever possible.

This is rarely done or understood, and most with MCS

publication. 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 with-

do not have the energy or wellness to fight for their own rights. They are chronically ill and socially isolated from friends, family, normal everyday living or working that most people take for granted. There is homelessness through inability to live in buildings made of toxic materials, and suicide is not uncommon amongst sufferers.

MCS is a societal disease and if we created it, we also have the power to put an end to it. Every person who stops using fragranced products, every organization that makes an effort to detoxify their workplace or public space is making a difference.

This is what is needed – one by one, people have to start caring enough to make changes in their own lives, demand that companies make changes in their products, demand that governments pass stricter regulations, because the fragrance industry is unregulated.

If someone tells you they cannot be near you because of fragrance on your person or clothing, this is someone with this isolating illness.

Consider making changes in what you put on your body, your hair, clean your house with, wash your clothes in, throw away highly toxic dryer sheets and softeners which vent to the outdoors for everyone to breathe.

Go fragrance-free. Make the world a safer place for yourself, your pets, as well as those living with MCS. Valerie Pusey, Gibsons See more letters at www.thelocalweekly.ca held from publication for valid reason by approval of the editor.

E-mail letters to: editor@thelocalweekly.ca Deadline for letters and submissions is Monday at 3pm.

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Outdoor art gallery proposed

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Local artist Elizabeth Evans and her husband William Baker will be approaching Town of Gibsons Council at its May 6 meeting for approval to install a proposed outdoor art ‘gallery’ of large hand painted panels attached to free standing wooden structures on public lands and on building walls.

“Unlike outdoor murals which are permanent, we intend to change the artwork on the panels every year,” Baker stated. Outdoor art ‘galleries’ such as the US-based ‘Paint the City’ and ‘Art Everywhere’ initiatives are an emerging trend, while the ‘Murals of Chemainus’ are a wellknown tourist draw. Baker indicates the Gibsons Outdoor Art Gallery would be unique in that the artwork will be changed regularly in much the same manner as

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“In addition, the artwork As the cost of travelling will be auctioned off at the to the Sunshine Coast end of each year and the increases, we continually artists will receive a large part of the proceeds.” need to offer something “We see this as a wonderunique to visitors in order ful way to feature local artto attract them.” ists in a venue that is highly ~William Baker~ visible and one which we President, Outdoor Art Galleries believe will generate a great deal more exposure for vian indoor gallery.

“We are not requesting sual art,” said Baker. “It will public funds for the project also become a popular tourbut instead will carry out ist attraction as the number a crowd funding program of art panels grows.”

“As the cost of travelto raise the money needed ling to the Sunshine Coast for the initial installations. increases, we need to conThereafter the program tinually offer something will be sponsor supported,” unique to visitors in order stated Baker. to attract them,” said Bak“We will work with the er.

“We believe that an outlocal arts community to door art gallery featuring generate interest by artists who will create artwork for exhibitions by our talented the outdoor gallery,” said local artists would provide Evans. “Proposed artwork another compelling reason will be selected by a quali- for tourists to visit.” fied jury from submissions Submitted

Flaherty’s legacy applauded The Positive Story John Weston MP, West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast , Sea to Sky Country

As spring arrives early in our riding compared to the rest of our Country, I have to admit that coming back to the riding is delightful; as the snow is hopefully about to start melting in Ottawa.

Lots of things happened in April and as the Sunshine Coast was successfully celebrating the 37th edition of the Annual Fool’s run, (and maybe getting ready for National Health and Fitness Day on June 7!), in Ottawa, our country was losing a giant, a little giant; Jim. Jim Flaherty’s death hit me hard, just as it did others.

As Minister of Finance for eight years, he was a fastidious and classy member of Canada’s Government dur-

ing difficult economic times.

Many have given tribute for his contribution in bringing us though the recession.

I`m grateful that, within three months of my election, Jim accepted my invitation to visit our riding, where he headlined the biggest town hall I`ve ever witnessed. Due to his personal appeal; the importance of his role as Finance Minister; and the trying nature of the times, 450 people attended the event. I sat beside him as, in characteristic form, he listened intently to each of the 70 speakers, taking copious notes.

At the town hall, he did as I saw him do on countless occasions afterwards – act graciously, compassionately, with good humor and intelligence. He went out of his way to find good things to say, even about those who disagreed with him.

Jim was also a testament

to the dividend that comes from a great education. In having a strong liberal arts background and legal education, he was trained to understand the value of other people`s perspectives.

He left great memories of what is possible even in the sometimes nasty nature of partisan politics. By his strong character and positive attitude, he inspired me and many others in a true commitment to service.

The outpouring of grief and affection is a strong reminder of what Canadians really crave from our politicians – people who approach the policies and votes of the day with sensitivity, courage, intelligence, and compassion.

I will miss him as a mentor, a friend and great leader.

I welcome readers to share your thoughts with Jim’s family; a condolence book is available in my offices.

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Passionate Vision, an exhibition by artists Barry May 1, 2014 Wainwright and Bob Evermon, opens at the Gibson’s Public Art Gallery on Friday, May 2 and runs through to May 26.

The exhibition includes sculpture, painting, photographs and prints. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Saturday, May 3 from 2 to 4 p.m.

In the past, Wainwright and Evermon have exhibited in the same shows and been featured in the same catalogues. Each held the other’s work in high regard but had never met until they both came to live in Sechelt and found themselves to be neighbours.

Their careers had paralleled each other’s as both were professors of fine arts Pele Form 4 by Bob Evermon and printmakers. Collaborating to put on a show is in public, corporate and together for the first time private collections in Canwas the logical outcome of ada, the United States and their years of connection. Europe, including the NaPassionate Vision is an ex- tional Gallery in Ottawa, hibition that reflects their Hirshhorn Museum in ongoing commitment as Washington, D.C., Musée practising artists who have de Québec, Musée d’Art shown continuously over Contemporaine, Monthe years. treal, and the Art Gallery Barry Wainwright’s work of Ontario. He was a Pro-

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Music at St Hilda’s St. Hilda’s Anglican Church will host distinguished organist Charles Rus, Director of Music and Liturgical Arts at St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Medina, Washington, offering a workshop on Music and Liturgy on Saturday, May 3, 2014. The workshop will be followed by a Choral Evensong featuring music attributed to Julian of Norwich at 4:30 p.m. and an Organ Recital featuring music of Philip Glass and J. S. Bach at 5:15 p.m. All are welcome to these two events celebrating Pipe Organ music. Admission is free. A free-will collection will be taken during Evensong to support the outreach ministries of St. Hilda’s.

The Saturday interdenominational music work-

shop will provide a great opportunity for choir members and music leaders to learn new pieces, many of them composed or arranged

by Rus. More information is available by calling St. Hilda’s at 885-5019; online registration is available on bookwhen.com/sthilda Charles Rus specializes in writing and arranging liturgical music with the goal of a seamless flow from words to music to silence. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rus received degrees from the Eastman School of Music, the University of Michigan, and, as a Fulbright Scholar, the Folkwang Hochscule fur Musik in Essen, Germany. During his 20 years in San Francisco, he was an organist for the San Francisco Sym-

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For more information, call the Rev. Clarence Li at 604-993-0399.

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Rock for Tibet on May 3 at Gibsons United The Sunshine Coast Tibetan Resettlement Project organizers invite fellow Coasters to enjoy an evening of music, with Tibetan snacks and a display of Tibetan clothing and crafts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Gibsons United Church Hall. MC Kevin Crofton will introduce a musical line-up that includes The Cornpones, Denise Olsen, John Marian, Johnny Besso, and Billy Hillpicker.

Currently, over 100,000 Tibetan refugees live in settlement camps in India; many have been in the camps for decades, with second and third generations being born into this environment since the first refugees fled the Communist Chinese invaders in the 1950s. Political refugees

have no citizenship, with limited opportunities for education, employment, or housing. Without official status, land ownership and many jobs are denied them.

In 2007, at the request of the Dalai Lama, the Canadian government permitted Tibetan refugees to apply for immigration. Of 7,000 applicants just 1,000 were granted visas. The Sunshine Coast Tibetan Resettlement Project came forward as the only non-urban centre offering to sponsor new immigrants. As organizer Janet Cotgrave explained, the thinking was “with fewer jobs, but a powerful sense of community, let’s see if we can bring in a family.” Each year the circle of Tibetan residents widens, with between 30 and 40 resettled

on the Coast by 2015 – a vibrant and viable community.

Cotgrave credits the Coast’s small businesses with reaching out to help the resettled Tibetans become independent, welcoming their small community into the larger one that surrounds them.

All are invited to come out and meet the Tibetan families living on the Coast. Proceeds from Rock for Tibet will help the Sunshine Coast Tibetan Resettlement Project to welcome more refugees to the Coast. Tickets are available at Gaia’s Gifts (Gibsons Landing), Laedeli at Sunnycrest Mall, MELOmania (Roberts Creek) and Strait Music (Sechelt). If tickets are still available on the night of the concert, they will be sold at the door.

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The Judys dine May 6 in Roberts Creek Want to go where everyone knows your name? If that name is Judith, Judy or Jude the place to be is the Sunshine Coast’s 22nd annual Judy Dinner at the Sunshine Coast Golf Club in Roberts Creek on Tuesday, May 6 at 5:30

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Drop off locations for Bicycles for Humanity Bicycles for Humanity received an outpouring of community support – and used bicycles – following last week’s announcement in The Local Weekly. The non-profit group is dedicated to providing the gift of mobility and communication to African countries in need, by collecting and distributing bicycles, laptops and cell-phones.

Bicycles may now be dropped off at Central Coast Concrete (5378 Allen Road, just off Sechelt Inlet Road) weekdays, 7:30

to 4 p.m.; at Rona in Madeira Park and at the PetroCan station at Highway 101 and Garden Bay Road in Kleindale. For pick-up or to donate, residents from Gibsons to Roberts Creek may contact Terry McBride at 604-740-6212 or terrymcbride@dccnet.com; residents from Davis Bay to Egmont may contact Bill or Lyn Charlton at 604-7406144 at b4hsunshinecoast@ gmail.com.

A non-profit movement in aid for Africa, Bicycles for Humanity is a volunteer

movement with a goal of providing the gift of mobility and communication to their network of ‘globallysupported communities’ in Namibia-Angola, South Africa and Uganda. By providing transportation and access to skills and communications technology, Bicycles for Humanity is helping to strengthen local economies. Local members hope to gather 500 bikes on the Coast for a country in need.

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Performers include the classical duet of Kathy Caswell (violin) and Kevin Roy (viola), the Arbutus Sounds Barbershop Chorus, and Ken Dalgleish on piano. A keynote address, silent auction, and other activities ensure an evening of unparalleled enjoyment. Tickets are $20 each, available at Gaia’s Gifts (Gibsons Landing), Sechelt Visitor Information

Centre, or call Mary Beth Knechtel at 604-741-9846.

The Canadian Federation of University Women – Sunshine Coast(CFUWSC) offer a number of bursaries each year to mature women returning to school to improve their education.

Last year, the group awarded $7,000 in bursaries. This year’s recipients are currently applying and will be chosen later in May. Since the start of the program in 1990, CFUW-SC has awarded over $108,000 in support of academic development.

It is therefore no surprise that CFUW-SC fundraisers

usually offer an educational component, and the Spring Soiree is no exception. A keynote speech by SD46 Board of Trustees Chair Betty Baxter will present an engaging and dynamic message for women and their role in communities.

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People that talk and text eral Suzanne Anton anon their hand-held smart- nounced that distracted phones while driving areJan.driving is killing more 16, 2014 not nearly as smart as their British Columbians than technology of choice. impaired driving. Forgive Colour There you Me go: Randy I have1112 my cynicism, but I remade my position clear on ally question the sudden the current red-hot driving rush of statistics showing topic of the day in the Let- how heinous and deadly a ters pages of every newspa- crime this is. per and on radio talk shows I have always advocatcoast to coast. However, ed for hands-free calling that does not mean I am of- while driving and figured fering my unqualified sup- “driving without due care port for the countrywide and attention” was a suftorrent of get-even-tougher ficiently good catch-all March 21, 2013 legislation, designed to pick charge for those causing a the pockets of delinquent collision during hands-on drivers. operation of a cell phone.

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He may be the pin-up boy for those seeking tougher penalties but interestingly, it appears he never once caused an accident during the time he was caught in cellular action!

Now that the law is in force, I’ve no problem in accepting it, but let’s not kid ourselves into thinking this will stop idiots Walt's Towing 11 such as this overly chatty man continuing to take risks on the road that threaten us all.

The fines are already high enough to deter regular drivers who are tempted to err occasionally.

That said… I do worry about how zealously this law is enforced. I frequentMarch 21, 2013 ly hear of tickets issued to drivers who merely glance at their device while at a red light or move it to a new resting place around the dash.

I fear the debate about the fines is a distraction in itself from getting to theHarbo Pender heart of dangerous driving.

Therefore, I am pleased to Ha Pender hear Anton is also considering public education campaigns on distracted driving, similar to previous initiatives targeting seatbelt use and drinking and driving. That is smarter.

Research shows that many distractions contribute to road carnage. BeSept. 19 careful what you wish for because there are other technological distractions in our vehicles that could invite bans of which you may not enthusiastically support.

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Coastal caviar captivates at CanadaChinese culinary collaboration At the Chinese Restaurant Awards held at Vancouver’s Four Seasons Hotel on April 23, Target Marine Hatcheries’ Northern Divine Caviar received the prestigious organization’s nod as 2014 Canadian Product of the Year. The product was featured in an unprecedented culinary collaboration - the Chinese Master Chefs’ Gold Medal Dinner – where five internationally acclaimed, Michelin-starred chefs from Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, joined forces with four local Chinese Master Chefs and two celebrity guest chefs to create an elaborate feast featuring Canadian ingredients: the Sunshine Coast’s own Northern Divine Caviar, sturgeon meat and Ikura (Coho salmon roe), BC organic chicken, Alberta Beef, and Alberta Akakuro-buta Pork.

Target Marine’s Theresa Logan noted that the company was “pleasantly surprised” to receive the award for a product receiving increasing international attention. “More Asian markets are opening up for luxury seafood, especially cold water seafood which is often more flavourful. They love Canadian products, so this is a bonus for us.” Logan notes that Canada, and BC in particular, enjoys a reputation for producing natural, healthy food products. The attention garnered through the award and the dishes created for the Gold Medal

Together they created a sumptuous nine-course meal that complemented the unique cooking style of each chef. Executive chef Ned Bell and pastry chef Bruno Feldeisen of the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver were also invited to contribute to the dinner with their Chinese-inspired creations.

In an award presentation, the four local master chefs and the five master chefs A plateful of luxury: Executive Chef of Grand Dynasty Res- from Guangzhou, Hong taurant and Four Seasons Hotel Anthony Leung created Or- Kong, and Shanghai were ganic Rice Wine Cured Sturgeon (from the Sunshine Coast’s presented the Chinese MasTarget Marine Hatcheries), served on quinoa with chilli oil ter Chefs awards plaques, pearls, at the recent Chinese Restaurant Awards and Master with the Ammolite sponsored by World Duty Free Chefs’ Gold Medal Dinner. Photo Tracey Kusiewicz Group and Korite InterDinner is “leverage for us ber of Commanderies Cor- national, to honour their when promoting our prod- don Bleus de France), Mok outstanding international ucts internationally – it really Kit Keung (Shang Palace, achievements. The 21-yearputs the Sunshine Coast on Kowloon Shangri-La, two old tenor pop vocalist the map to have our prod- Michelin stars), Lau Yiu Fai Cody Karey saluted the ucts used and liked by these (Yan Toh Heen, InterCon- culinary heroes with a powMichelin-starred chefs.” tinental Hong Kong, one erful and touching solo.

Craig Stowe, Chinese Michelin star), Joseph Tse Throughout the evening, Restaurant Awards’ Found- (Above & Beyond, Hotel guests were treated to a mix ing Director adds that “The ICON, CondéNast Travel- of live piano and erhu perGold Medal Dinner is a ler Magazine UK “The Best formances, sponsored by world-class collaboration New Restaurant in 2012: Tom Lee Music and Steinthat will change Canadi- Hotel Tables”), and Wu way and Sons. A live aucans’ perception of Chinese Wenbin (yè shanghai, one tion that raised $14,500 food. We are honoured to Michelin star). for the Chinese Master have these culinary heavyThe Vancouver Chinese Chefs Scholarship ended weights coming to Vancou- Master Chefs’ collaborators the Gold Medal Dinner on ver and working with the were executive chefs Andy a high note. Students who Chinese Master Chefs in Lau (Sea Harbour Seafood are passionate about enteran event that strengthens Restaurant), Tony Luk ing the Asian culinary prothe ties between China and (The Jade Seafood Restau- gram at Vancouver ComCanada.” The all-star team rant), Ming Yeung (Bam- munity College will benefit from Guangzhou, Hong boo Grove), and Anthony from the groundbreaking Kong, and Shanghai includ- Leung (Grand Dynasty Sea- collaboration that changed ed executive chefs Huang food Restaurant), no strang- the history of Chinese cuiWuhun (H.L. Peninsula ers to the culinary spotlight sine in Canada.

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Heat a large sauté pan over high heat for one minute. Add the olive oil. Dust the fish pieces in flour, shake off the excess and lay down in the pan. Turn the heat down to medium-high and brown the fish on three sides. Move the finished fish to a paper towel to drain.

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Skills for Jobs Blueprint re-engineers education, training The Government of British Columbia recently unveiled a comprehensive strategy to re-engineer BC’s education and apprenticeship systems, entitled “BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training”.

The announcement was made at the BC Parliament Buildings in a celebration that brought together students, educators and employers to profile skilled trades that will soon be in high demand.

British Columbia currently invests more than $7.5 billion annually in education and training.

Re-engineering BC’s education and training system means targeting more of these resources to meet labour market priorities.

Beginning this fiscal year, over $160 million will be

allocated to re-engineering education and training in BC. In four years, this will reach nearly $400 million annually. And over the span of the Province’s 10 Year Plan, this represents about $3 billion redirected toward training for highdemand occupations.

“Our Blueprint is also our commitment - a commitment to re-engineer our apprenticeship system through a refocused ITA, to deliver the skilled workforce BC’s growing LNG and other sectors need, and to create the opportunity for long-term, well-paying jobs that strengthen our families and communities,” says Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour.

BC’s Skills for Jobs Blue-

print lays out a major shift to a data-driven system where training dollars and programs are targeted to jobs in demand. This system will also be outcome focused. Success will be measured and funding and programs adjusted as the economy evolves.

The Blueprint delivers on the throne-speech promise to give young people a seamless path from school through to the workplace.

Anchored by a strong emphasis on labour needs throughout the province, including those of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, BC’s Blueprint sets out three overarching objectives to maximize the potential of BC’s workforce: a head-start to hands-on learning in our schools; a shift in education and training to better

match jobs in demand; and a stronger partnership with industry and labour to deliver training and apprenticeships. These objectives are supported by key actions designed to put British Columbians first in line to fill the one million job openings expected by 2022.

The plan also prioritizes the education and training needs of British Columbia’s Aboriginal people with the goal of significantly increasing their participation in the workforce. John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation explains, “We want Aboriginal people to be part of the local, skilled labour force when it comes to filling the million job openings expected by 2022.

BC’s Blueprint includes

funding for communitybased delivery of training to ensure that Aboriginal people are positioned to take advantage of those job openings.”

As part of the launch of BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, government is also releasing the final results of the Industry Training Authority (ITA) review.

The final report sets out a further 29 recommendations to strengthen BC’s trades training system and increase the number of apprentices and certified tradespeople in priority sectors like LNG. BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint will be implemented in partnership with government, education, industry, labour and Aboriginal stakeholders throughout the province.

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New BC bursary supports early childhood educators The BC government is investing $513,000 to help increase the number of early childhood educators throughout the province.

The funding is going to the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECE-BC) to establish a bursary fund for students enrolling or enrolled in early childhood educational programs.

Emily Mlieczko, ECEBC executive director, is thrilled that the ECE bursary program will be reestablished with this grant, and “to support the devel-

Get a handle on finances with courses The Community Resource Centre is partnering with the Gibsons & District Public Library to offer a series of workshops aimed at helping participants increase their financial knowledge and money management skills. This free program will be held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the library starting May 14.

Choose by topic or build on the weekly content by attending all four sessions: • May 14 – Consumerism and Spending • May 21 – Banking and Investments • May 28 – Debt and Credit Management • June 4 – Budgeting and Goal Setting To learn more about this and other programs, and to reserve a seat please contact the Community Resource Centre at 604-885-4088 or email admin@community resourcecentre.info

opment of a high-quality workforce. With the funding provided through the Ministry of Child and Family Development, the bursary program will be available for students wishing to advance their training in early childhood education. This is a welcome announcement and will make a positive impact on addressing the financial burden facing many choosing this career.”

To respond to identified needs, priority will be given to: Aboriginal students; students attending early child-

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Students will be able to apply for up to $300 per course, to a maximum of $1,500 per semester. The new bursary program is part of the government’s commitment to increase access to early childhood educator and care-provider training, as identified in the BC Early Years Strategy, launched in February 2013.

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Historic exhibit closes with historic journey

Saturday, May 3, at 9 a.m. the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives will close its exhibit Chatwilh: The Craft and Culture of the Squamish Canoe, with a unique and memorable ceremony. The exhibit, which celebrated the craft of canoe making and the culture that surrounds it, has been on loan from the Squamish

Lil’wat Cultural Centre for the past year. Its certerpiece, the 28 foot canoe Stelkaya or ‘Striking Wolf’ will begin its mini-journey back to Mosquito Creek in North Vancouver, launching from Winegarden Park Saturday morning guided by local paddlers from the Gibsons Paddle Club and skipper Wes Nahanee guiding it

homeward. After a four-hour journey to Horseshoe Bay, Stelkaya will be met by a contingency of Squamish paddlers, including Cultural Ambassadors from the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, who will then guide it home to Mosquito Creek.

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Events on the Sunshine Coast Now through May 25: Materialize. Fibre art works by members of the Sunshine Coast Surface Design Association, at Fibre Works Studio and Gallery, 12887 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park. www.fibreworksgallery.com Now through June 1 Young People’s Show at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, Trail & Medusa, Sechelt. Scartscouncil.com May 1 Aboriginal Storytelling Festival public event, at Sechelt Indian Band Hall (behind McDonald’s), 7pm. Free.

May 2-4 8th Annual Garden Bay Classic Fishing Derby. Registration: May 2, 5-7pm, Garden Bay Pub. May 3-4 Sunshine Coaster Mountain Bike SCM and Mach Chicken DH Race.

Info: www.sunshinecoaster.net May 3 Rock for Tibet. Fundraiser for the Tibet Resettlement Project at Gibsons United Church, 724 Trueman Rd., 7pm May 3 Cinquo de Mayo Mustache Dance and Silent Auction, Seaside Centre, 8pm. Tix: $20.

Must be 19+. Sober drivers available by donation.

May 3 Return of the Rakish Angles, Gibsons Heritage Playhouse, 8pm. Tix: $20 May 3 David Gogo, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm. Tix: $20.

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May 4 Gibsons Wildlife Rehab Centre Fundraiser at Party Ponies and Farm Ventures, 713 Sullivan Road (below Highway 101 at West Reed Road), noon – 3pm. By donation.

May 4 Walk the Wagon Trail, 1pm. Meet on B&K Road at the powerlines, prepared for a 3-4 hour walk of moderate difficulty. Bring snacks and water.

May 4 Concert: Highlights of the Festival of the Performing Arts, Raven’s Cry Theatre, 2pm.

May 4 Clover Point Drifters at Pender Harbour School of Music, Madeira Park, 7pm. Tix: $25. Tickets from earlier (cancelled) performance will be honoured at the door.

May 7 Journey to Jinhaus – Cross Cultural Teaching in China, Gibsons & District Public Library, 6pm. Seating is limited; pre-register at the library or call 604-886-2130.

May 8 March for Life: Sunshine Coast Pro Life march from near St. Mary’s Hospital to near the office of MP John Weston. 2pm May 8 Grand Opening: Aboriginal Eco Tours at the Sechelt Visitors Centre, 3:30 – 5:30pm. Register by May 6 at 4pm: 604-341-7555 or ab.ecotoursbc@gmail.com May 23 Spring Soiree: evening of musical entertainment, fun and games at St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7pm. A fundraiser for CFUW’s education bursaries for mature women.

June 1 – July 13 Thr3fold unfinished business. Works by Laura and Linda Kemshall and Catherine Nicholls at Fibre Works Studio & Gallery, 12887 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Madeira Park. www.fibreworksgallery.com June 1 Artist Reception: Catherine Nicholls, 2 – 4pm at Fibre Works Studio & Gallery, 12887 Sunshine Coast Hwy. Madeira Park. www.fibreworksgallery.com July 19 – Aug. 24 Recovery Method. Works by Michelle Sirois-Silver at Fibre Works Studio & Gallery, 12887 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Madeira Park. www.fibreworksgallery.com July 19 Artist Reception: Michelle Sirois-Silver, 2 – 4pm at Fibre Works Studio & Gallery, 12887 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Madeira Park. www.fibreworksgallery.com Aug. 15 – 17 Power of Paint: Eleven Equal Artists exhibition of recent works at Seaside Centre, Sechelt.

Aug. 30 – Oct. 5 Paper Beauties. Works by Anna du Bois. Fibre Works Studio & Gallery, 12887 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Madeira Park. www.fibreworksgallery.com

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Tip of the Week: The New Moon in Taurus on April 28 was a Solar Eclipse. These moons are described by some as ‘super moons’. The seeds they sow contain a much bigger charge than a regular New Moon. Each sign will generally feel the impact over the next month and especially by the time of the Full Moon on May 14. It is also said that the waves from a Solar Eclipse continue to roll in, at least in the wake of our personal lives, until the next eclipse season which this year occurs in October.

The exact degree of this eclipse was 8 Taurus 52.

The impact is increased significantly when the eclipse makes close aspects to sensitive points in our Birth Chart. The nature of the influence depends on the nature of the aspect.

Generally, the Fixed Signs, Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio stand to feel the effects most strongly. People with planets or angles at 6 to 10 degrees of any sign will experience the effects.

That these powerful events have coincided with the Grand Cross that has received so much attention, add to the degree of impact implied. As ever, there are many cycles at play. This one is generic, as in a collective weather pattern, so to speak, just as is true of the eclipses. How it will manifest depends on how it connects with each individual’s chart. The Grand Cross (Square) occurred at 12 degrees of the Cardinal Signs, so people with planets and angles at 9 to 15 of any sign especially will experience the ‘influence’ most strongly.

Thus there is an overlap between these two formations. Regarding the Grand Cross, the true power in it is actually the square aspect between Uranus and Pluto, which began in summer 2010 and will continue until January 2016. To truly understand these influences, we have to step back and see the bigger picture since their bigger impact is better understood from a global, social, political and economic perspective. The revolution of evolution is an old story, but these configurations do indicate a spike in the graph. The implications of these are wo-

are in the lead, playing a performing role at least or a spectator, this is your cue.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) You are beginning to see a bigger picture. It includes building upon a new quality of thinking, expression and communication. What kind of impression about you do you want to linger in the minds of others? In this day and age this is an important question. While humility has it place so does efficiently and effectively presenting your best.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Exchanges of talents, finances, feelings and resources in general are a current theme. A growing attraction to what others have to offer is on your mind. While you may not yet be ready to take direct, deliberate action, you are open to shopping around. This is time of contracted expansion, as in building your core… body, awareness and resolve.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Budding relationships interests and perhaps even romance are on your mind.

To succeed now you are wise to be the one to make the first move. You have likely already established a rather serious momentum in this regard. Now it is time for the next phase.

Look to the future and be willing to go big. Build a platform for your dreams.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) This is the dawning of the Age of Sagittarius….

Okay maybe not, but it might as well be at least in your world. Sometimes it is darkest just before the dawn. On the other hand you are probably already seeing the light of the new day. Success includes confronting fears and laying claim to the gifts, treasures and talents that are surely there within.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) A creative momentum continues to build. It will inspire you to produce acts and works of beauty. This includes removing what already exists and replacing it with the new. So, yes you will have to disrupt the status quo, perhaps especially at home. More importantly, this shift may have to occur within you to produce the results you seek.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Establishing a new base of operations close to home is a main focus now. It will include and likely require changes in your point of view. It is all part of a process of breaking free. From who and/or what is the other question. Consider that it may be from some

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There is an archive of previous Horoscopes on my website and the Horoscopes for 2013 and 2014 which offer a wider perspective are there as well. Check them out to see the trends.

As well, my free monthly New Moon Newsletter offers even more insight yet.

An archive of it is also on my website and sign-up for both are free. Stay tuned for more to come.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Your concentration and focus are deepening.

Your sights should now be clearly set on realistic plans and action. This is the follow through period on what was initiated last month. You have reason to feel confident about your progress so be sure to celebrate all advances so far lest you remain ever unsatisfied. Then prepare to explore your next prospects of expression.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) The gates are wide open and the bull unleashed.

Though the full measure of your charge may have been delayed the momentum is building steadily. This trend will continue over the coming weeks. Your ‘to do’ list will be full and diverse.

Concentrate now to establish a secure foundation and strategy to build upon.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Making plans and getting things done behind the scenes is a good strategy now. As exciting as this time of the year is, you are wise to use it to recharge your batteries. Intend to soak in the beauty, to be inspired and to simply be. It is quite possible that your next major focus of destiny is being downloaded now. Be open to receive it and take note.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Who and what do you love and why? This sort of question continues to linger in your mind. Making key investments is also on your mind. These may be of the emotional communicative sort as much as of the practical. Finding new ways and means to express your thoughts and feelings and your ideas and ambitions too is the next task.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Business is squarely on your mind. For you this may well include performance, and/or production and direction. Looking for how to make improvements is featured. The focus will turn progressively to artistic and cultural expressions. Whether you

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SUMMER ARTS COUNCIL ASSISTANTS Deadline for Application: Saturday, May 10 Employment: 14 weeks; 35/week; Tuesday – Saturday; $12.50/hour Administration, Event and Gallery Assistant Working with public visitors and rental enquiries; administrative support; event support (planning and organizing). This position will focus on scheduled exhibitions in the gallery, public visitors and membership. In addition, they will assist with the Rogest Youth Art Event and the Hackett Park Craft Fair.

Key class 1may14 Administration, Event and Property Archival Assistant Engaging with Public visitors; archival 1 col.organization x 3.25”and development; administrative support; and event support. This position will focus on the organization and development of the SCAC historical documents in addition to routine assistance in the gallery, administrative support as required and work with the Rogest Youth Art Event and the Hackett Park Craft Fair.

Candidates must be students between the ages of 18-30, who will be returning to full time studies in the fall.

Please forward resumes and cover letters to: sc_artscouncil@dccnet.com or mail to PO Box 1565, Sechelt, V0N 3A0 or drop off to the Arts Centre during regular gallery hours at 5714 Medusa (at Trail), Sechelt. For further inquiries call: 604-885-5412.

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HELP WANTED-GENERAL HARBOUR MANAGER – Pender Harbour The Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour is seeking a knowledgeable, experienced and motivated contractor to administer the operation of Harbour Authority wharves in four separate locations.

Please forward an application/resume, including references detailing the above qualifications no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2014 to: Human Resources Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour P.O. Box 45 Garden Bay, B. C. V0N 1S0 Or email: harbourauthorityph@gmail.com

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To explore this opportunity, the Chamber, the Gibsons Visitor Information Centre and TraC (Transportation Choices) are holding a half day workshop on Cycling Tourism on the morning of Friday, May 9 at the Oliver Chronicle class 4apr14 Gibsons Public Market.

2 columns x 5” The workshop will start with a presentation by (Rain-out reschedule date May 10, 11am - 3pm) Jack Becker, Chair of the car entry fee by donation (suggested $15/car) BC Cycling Coalition, on The Business Case for CyFor information and to register contact Alison cling Tourism. This will be at aliddicoat@sd46.bc.ca or 604-741-8131 followed by a presentation on the coast’s assets for bike tourism, including a segment by Powell River Tourism on cyclingApril the24, 2014 upper Sunshine Coast.

To put this in perspective, the largest bike route in North America, La Route Verte in Quebec, stretches for 4,000 kilometers, pumping visitor dollars into rural communities. Closer to home, Oregon is developing Scenic Bikeways around the state.

Still closer, a 2012 Translink survey shows that cycling in Greater Vancouver rose 26 per cent from 2008 to 2012. Improved cycling infrastructure is encouraging people to ride bikes, and many of them are looking for fun weekend trips.

The Esprit Cycling Tourism Daycare 1149 workshop will be of particular interest to tourism for the Coast Guard auxiliary related organizations and businesses, local governReps on site! ment and infrastructure decision-makers, and cyDemos & test units! cling advocates. There is no cost, but attendees must pre-register by emailing exec@gibsonLesor Dec. 5,Petites 2013 schamber.com callingdu Pacific class 1202 604-886-2325.

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Publisher – Oliver ChrOniCle Internal Job PostIng The company has a position available for a Publisher at the Oliver Chronicle. We are looking for an individual with the following attributes: • Demonstrated experience in sales; • Ability to continuously improve both the print and digital products in the local market; • Empathy for others, ability to assist all staff with skill improvement and quality of their work; • Ability to adhere to deadlines and make clear decisions; • Ability to interact co-operatively with the Publishers of our other four operations in the South Okanagan.

The position will have overall general management orientation with profit and loss responsibility and will report directly to the President of Aberdeen Publishing Inc. If you wish to be interviewed for this position please respond to Cindi Hamoline with a single page letter outlining why you feel you are qualified for the position. Please also attach a copy of your resume. We would like to have your expression of interest no later than then Friday, April Friday, MayPM. 9 at 5:00 p.m.

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Business Opportunity For Sale: Fully equipped carpet & upholstery cleaning vans. Prepared to give a great deal. Serious buyers only. 604-886-7736 or cornerstone316@msn.com p18 Full time Plumbers and apprentices needed to work in Sechelt.

Call 604-931-7575. p18 Selma Park Evergreens at 5995 Sechelt Inlet Road, Sechelt, B.C. is looking for harvest labourers to harvest salal locally. Work is permanent full time at $12.00 per hour. Work experience or education not necessary. Must be able to tolerate outdoor work.

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The time has never been better to be a member at SGCC!

Sechelt Golf and Country Club has a new ownership group with some fantastic plans for the facility over the next 3 years!

World-renowned course designer Wayne Carlton has been brought on board to re-design the golf course to bring the quality up to PGA Tour Standards. Over the next two years the entire facility will be upgraded with the goal of becoming one of the top 5 facilities in the province! In addition to the course improvements the clubhouse will be adding 1000 sq. feet that will boast an improved pro shop, additional power cart storage, club storage, and an increased balcony space.

As well a 5 star, 150-unit hotel will be added to the facility with plans to break ground late this fall!

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9 Hole Membership (9 holes per day) .... $1,200 Intermediate Membership (19-25) ........ $700 Intermediate Membership (26-32) .......$1,150 Junior Membership (10-18) ...................$150

MeMberShip proMoTion Join the Sechelt Golf and Country Club prior to May 15 of this season and receive the same rate (no increases) for the 2015 and 2016 season. You will also receive a discounted rate for 2017 and beyond for being one of our original 230 members. Once our quota of 230 members is reached, a waitlist will be created so don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the new Sechelt Golf and Country Club!

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Home & Garden

Spring to the Sechelt Garden Club plant sale Spring is finally here – and so is the annual Sechelt Garden Club Plant Sale which will take place at the Seaside Centre on Saturday May 10, just in time to get that special Mother’s Day gift. The sale has become so much of a Coast tradition that every year people arrive early and often line up so that they won’t miss any of the bargains that are on offered. Because of demand, the hours of the sale have been expanded so that it takes place between 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

The members of the Sechelt Garden Club have been busy digging up, dividing, propagating and potting plants. There are almost twice as many good quality plants as last year and many more varieties.

There are plants to suit all styles of gardens, from small balcony containers to large wilderness properties, from well established to newly created gardens.

A diverse selection of perennials, annuals, succulents, flowering shrubs, grasses, ferns and familiar

favourites like phlox and cranesbill, will be available.

Check out our bird houses, mason bees and used tools.

Our experienced gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and to help you with your selections.

Grandma June will provide activities for the kids.

Come and join us on Saturday, May 10 at the Seaside Centre between 9:30 and 12:30. We are looking forward to seeing and working with you.

Submitted by Sandra Friedman, Sechelt Garden Club

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