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The shíshálh First Nation is giving notice that it is

stepping up its momentum on its Aboriginal title litiga-tion against the provincial and federal governments. Shíshálh will also be chal-lenging government deci-sions regarding land and re-source use, within shíshálh unceded territory, which do not meet the Crown’s legal duty to accommodate shíshálh title and rights.

� e acceleration of shíshálh’s litigation arises after two years of exhaustive e� ort, expense and goodwill by shíshálh to achieve some interim reconciliation with the province through dis-cussions that would have al-lowed for the title litigation to be placed into abeyance.

Recently, interim reconcili-ation discussions collapsed after the province failed to follow through on their pre-vious proposals and state-ments.

“We have made every ef-fort to be reasonable, yet we have been pushed into a cor-ner as our rights have been systematically denied. We have exhausted every e� ort to reconcile our di� erences and to carve a path towards resolution. It is clear that the provincial and federal governments are incapable of meeting their legal and constitutional obligations to us,” said Chief Garry Fe-schuck of the shíshálh First Nation. “� is litigation is our only recourse to resolve uncertainty for all citizens

in our Territory, and for industry who use or seek to use our Territory’s lands and resources. But we have now spent years trying to get the Province to reach an amicable settlement. Time and again, we have sat through the province changing negotiators, shift-ing the terms of discussions and changing course. In the last six months we thought some real progress had been made, but at the eleventh hour things went backwards yet again.

“shíshálh Territory is experiencing a ‘death by a thousand cuts’ as lands and resources continue to be exploited and utilized by others without recourse or bene� t to our people.

� is clearly demonstrates the provincial and federal governments’ inability or unwillingness to meet their legal and constitutional obligations to us. One ex-ample is with respect to the outstanding dock tenure is-sue at Pender Harbour, one of our village sites – at the heart of our territory and economy which has been devastated in recent decades by the Province issuing ten-ures for hundreds of docks. For years, we have pursued settlement of that issue – and we thought we had an understanding that would have given certainty to shíshálh, private landown-ers and the Province. One of the consequences of the collapse of these discussions

is that there will be no cer-tainty for anyone.”

“It’s ironic, “ said Chief Feschuck, “� e Clark gov-ernment said interim recon-ciliation agreements were a focal point for their policy for engagement with First Nations. Yet, in two years of discussions on interim reconciliation with shíshálh all they have accomplished is con� ict, frustration and increased uncertainty. � ey have done exactly the op-posite of what they said they wanted to achieve. We are now developing legal strategies and alliances with other First Nations in Brit-ish Columbia to join forces to resolve the outstanding Aboriginal title and rights of our Nations.”

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Wayne Rowe Mayor, Town of Gibsons

This oft quoted phrase, usually slightly modi-

� ed in modern expres-sion, originated in Samuel Coleridge’s poem ‘� e Rime of the Ancient Mari-ner’. � e context was a ship’s crew becalmed for several days on the ocean without any drinkable water.

� e expression could be equally applicable to mod-ern urban communities that would face a similar situation to Coleridge’s mariners if not for the men and women who de-sign, build and maintain our municipal water infra-structure. While there may

“Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink”

well be water everywhere less than 1 per cent of the world’s fresh water is easily accessible for direct hu-man consumption. � e United Nations estimates that more than 1 billion people do not have ready access to potable water.

While we are fortunate not to be in that predica-ment, it is incumbent upon us to protect and conserve this precious re-source. Canadians on aver-age use approximately 490 liters per day. Our usage is more than eight times than that of the United Kingdom and is surpassed only by the United States.

� e cost of water infra-structure such as treatment plants, water mains and reservoirs strains munici-pal resources. To amelio-rate this pressure the Town

of Gibsons undertakes water e� ciency initiatives, some of which are struc-tural such as water meter-ing, some of which are op-erational such as water use restrictions, some of which are economic such as pric-ing policies and some of which are social such as public education.

An example of the lat-ter was the recent Walk for Families in lower Gibsons. � is event was intended to raise awareness and to help instill public con� dence in our water supply. � is was made possible by the participation of several or-ganizations and volunteers who partnered with the Town to create this event. On behalf of the Town and our Council I extend our thanks to those who par-ticipated.

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Education Matters

Silas White Chair, School District #46School Board

Aboriginal education has been on our trustees’

minds a lot in recent weeks. In late April, several of us attended the BC School Trustees Association’s AGM, which celebrated successes and best practices in Aborig-inal education from around the province.

Soon after returning from this event, we were publicly criticized by the Sechelt In-dian Band for not consult-ing them before reassigning two principals. We did in fact, and rather persistently, request a conversation with the Band on sta� ng, but during a short decision-making timeframe of a couple weeks our schedules didn’t line up. So we even-tually got our input—just after the decision, which is no good for either party.

� is situation exempli-� es a deplorable reality that has been the case for at least a decade and probably for-ever: the Board of Educa-tion of School District #46 does not have a functioning, ongoing political relation-ship with the Sechelt Indian Band. If we had a relation-ship, we surely wouldn’t

Aboriginal education, the Sechelt Indian Band and SD#46

have such a hard time com-municating—but if we can’t book any meetings how can we develop a relationship? Our Board takes full re-sponsibility for � nding our-selves in this catch-22.

Before it sounds worse than it is, I should clarify that our School District has productive sta� -to-sta� re-lationships with the Band. We have excellent cultural programs in our schools designed, administered and coordinated by both organi-zations. But for our Sechelt Nation and other Aborigi-nal students to consistently achieve better than provin-cial averages (which have plateaued at about a 50 per cent school completion rate for Aboriginal students), we need our entire organiza-tion engaged in improving our educational experience and services for Aboriginal students, starting with our elected Board.

We made a � rst step by announcing in 2009 a Stra-tegic Plan goal to build “a collaborative and substan-tive relationship with the Sechelt Indian Band, in-cluding a more coordinated approach to Sechelt Nation education, articulated in a signed Enhancement Agree-ment”. And when we were hiring a new superintendent last year, we ensured the successful candidate met

selection criteria that em-phasized experience and un-derstanding in First Nations education.

Responding to our Board’s strong interest in Aboriginal education, our superinten-dent has identi� ed struc-tural changes that need to be made for our Board and senior management to take on more direct responsibil-ity for Aboriginal student achievement. We must be more accountable, which I’m sure the Sechelt Nation does not disagree with.

We are scheduled to meet with Chief and Council this week. With renewed vigour expressed by both sides, we look forward to working towards a rela-tionship where di� culties in setting up meetings and complaints of consultation are soon relegated to the

past with so many other troubling circumstances that have de� ned govern-ment relationships with Aboriginal peoples.

Sarah Dougall presented the Roberts Creek Legion crib-bage group’s � rst-ever trophy to Doug Cawthra, as mem-bers wound up the season with a potluck and award presentation Thursday, May 17. Veteran player and high scorer Doug Cawthra has been playing cribbage at the Legion since its inception 25 years ago. Starting in Sep-tember the Roberts Creek Legion will host cribbage every Thursday at 7 pm.

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Letters to the Editor

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions

Editor’s Opinion

Style and fashion are paramount to some and exciting to others, but most of us are so busy with our daily lives we

have to run to keep up. Recently, I had a call from a parent who took her little girl

summer clothes shopping. She was shocked by the style of clothes and bathing suits on the racks. Some of the capris were designed to sit very low on the hips, and were skin-tight. Tops featured low-scoop necklines. In the bathing suit area, tiny bikinis came in a variety of bright colors and pat-terns. On looking over these items, she asked herself this question: Are these styles appropriate for six or seven year-old girls? � e answer was a resounding NO.

A child wearing clothing that is clearly designed to pro-mote sex appeal sends out a very wrong message.

When it comes to our children, we want them to be fash-ionable but we usually look for clothes that will wear well, are comfortable and easy to clean. We also look for clothes that are suitable for a child’s age group, not something origi-nally designed for a � amboyant adult rock star.

As parents, we must send out a message to those who design and create children’s fashions. Clothing doesn’t need to be dull or boring but it must be designed as age-appro-priate. Our children seem pushed to grow up quickly, under the often-subtle in� uence of messages they hear on televi-sion, in movies or even read in some books. � ey’re told sexy equates to beauty, fun or popularity. Fashion can’t be permitted to undermine your own social or moral values; those values set the foundation for your child’s life.

Children always want to grow up too fast. It is up to us, as parents, to provide them with a strong foundation, to guide them and set values for them. � e way we dress our children is a re� ection of those values and will in� uence how others perceive them. Your � rst response to some item of clothing may be, “Oh, how cute!” but ask yourself the test question: “Do I really want a complete stranger gaping at my child because she’s/he’s wearing this?”

Childhood must be safeguarded – it is such a fragile and precious time that is all too quickly passed. Under a parent’s guidance, fashion can be fun and give a child a sense of in-dividuality and creative � air without compromising safety or social or moral values. Children’s clothing designers need to hear that message loud and clear.

Sex appeal and kids’ clothing

Has nothing changed?� ank you Lyn Chap-

man for writing your letter of resistance to the Site C Dam development. I too was at Wade Davis’ inspi-rational talk about saving the Sacred Headwaters to a sold out audience at Chat-elech a few weeks ago. It is time our generation stood up to protect the insatiable extraction and development of the natural world and in particular, the very land we claim as home, beautiful British Columbia. Each of us, individual after indi-vidual, needs to stand up now and be accountable to future generations for the abuse and greed of our generation and our par-ents’ generation which has consumed and or sold o� the natural resources of this

land resulting in a pattern of unmitigated destruction. We can see it all around us, if we open our eyes.

Even while our country is in the midst of a National Truth and Reconciliation Process with the First Peo-ples of Canada, our Gov-ernment trods upon their souls and the spirit of this land by approving industrial development on unceded Traditional Territories. It seems to me that in all our Governance structures consultation has become a bypass expression that re-ally means, ‘Oh by-the-way, we are informing you of a decision we have made which will undoubtedly af-fect you…’ Has nothing changed since the time of “Discovery”?

My nine year-old grand-

son tells me, “Don’t worry Nana, we know what to do. We can � x things. We know how to do it. We learn about this at school every day.”

In the name of our grand-children, let us resist and let us harness our creativity to support those who can re-solve, restore, and redeem our mistakes. Nancy Denham, Sechelt

Cancel logging in watershed

� e fate of � e Wilson Creek Forest will be, to a large extent, determined by a report being prepared by two hydrologists appointed by Sunshine Coast Com-munity Forests (SCCF) and an Advisory Committee. � e � rst hydrology report commissioned by SCCF concluded that additional logging in the Wilson Creek Watershed posed no risk to slope and bank stability, and to downstream � sh-eries. � at report did not consider the large (private CNI) 160Ha clear-cut that compromised the ability of the watershed to absorb, � lter and reduce peak wa-ter � ows. � e current study (thankfully) does look at the CNI lands and its negative e� ects on a number of hy-drological issues.

A current BC Timber Sales cutblock originally had its falling boundaries within the Wilson Creek Water-shed; however their plan-ners acknowledged that the watershed had exceeded cut

levels and pulled back the western boundary. In total there are 3 SCCF cutblocks planned for the Wilson Creek Watershed, which will lead to more forest and vegetation cover loss and, from a hydrological point-of-view, should raise several red � ags. If readers go to the web site: loggingfocus.org they can view Google Earth images of the watershed and see the massive clearcuts and many smaller ones that have decimated the original intact forests. Wilson Creek Watershed needs to recover to ensure that sediment lev-els do not continue to rise over down-stream salmon beds. All future logging should be canceled for the sake of higher values, such as the Sunshine Coast’s his-toric salmon runs. If logging is allowed to continue, then, as the old-timers would say, “� ey’re taking out the guts and feathers of the valley”, a situation that would be intolerable considering the level of scienti� c knowl-edge we have on protecting downstream � sheries. Ross Muirhead,Elphinstone Logging Focus

A challenge from People for Wild Salmon

� e Local received a copy of this letter for publication:

To: Mary Ellen Walling for the BC Salmon Farmers Association & DFO,

� is is a request and chal-lenge for you on behalf of (some concerned) citizens.

We are deeply concerned that your industry and DFO are not utilizing the precautionary principle in protecting wild salmon from the seriousness of vi-ruses known to have devas-tating e� ects on wild salmon stocks. � e unknown e� ects on human health from con-suming diseased salmon is equally concerning.

Given that importation of Atlantic salmon eggs used for your salmon farms are subject to regulations that are not infallible, the risk that comes with that puts you in a ‘failure to exercise due dili-gence’ position in protecting wild salmon stocks from dis-eases associated with open-net aquaculture.

Your industry continues to deny any issues emanat-ing from salmon farms in spite of global concern from (some) experts, wild salmon conservationists, and in-dependent tests that have con� rmed the detection of the piscine reo virus (PRV), which (some) researchers have associated with the highly contagious heart and skeletal muscle in� amma-tion (HSMI) in � sh.

� e response to positive test results for the piscine reo virus in BC farmed salmon was to say, “� e actions that returned these positive tests are highly un-scienti� c and the informa-tion released alongside them is considerably speculative.”

We, who care for the wild salmon, challenge you, the BCSFA, to allow Dr. Alex

Morton and Dr. Kristi Miller to work alongside the BCSFA vet Dr. Gary Marty to test salmon from your farms and to � nally con� rm or deny the presence of the viruses that you dispute. If there is nothing to hide, then this should not be a problem.Elena Edwards,People for Wild SalmonMission

HPV vaccine proven unsafe

Media announcements that taxpayers will now fund “free” HPV vaccine for 18-21yr. old females have failed to advise that this will be ‘Cervarix’, not the ‘Gardasil’ being injected into school-girls. A statement by Dr. Monica Naus of the BC Centre for Disease Control that, “HPV vaccine is a safe and highly e� ective vaccine for prevention of cervical cancer.” is irrational and mis-leading. In a 2011 study in Annals of Medicine, UBC researchers, Drs. Tomljen-ovic and Shaw reveal that, “While the world’s leading medical authorities state that HPV vaccines are an impor-tant cervical cancer preven-tion tool, clinical trials show no evidence that HPV vac-cination can protect against cervical cancer.” In fact, cervical cancer develops so slowly that neither the trials nor post marketing experi-ence have lasted long enough for prevention to be shown.


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varix contain aluminum adjuvant, but Cervarix also contains oil adjuvant that may be even more danger-ous. From the Annals study we learn that trial deaths, which occurred more often in participants injected with Cervarix than those injected with so-called “controls” (Hep A vaccine or alumi-num adjuvant) were related to new abnormal growths, autoimmune disease, infec-tions and cardiovascular dis-orders. Astonishingly, “In the Netherlands, the reported rate of serious ADRs [adverse reactions] from Cervarix per 100,000 doses administered is nearly 4-fold higher than the age-standardized death rate from cervical cancer.” and, “the total number of ADRs reported for Cervarix appears to be 24-104 times higher than that reported for any other vaccine in the UK immunization schedule.” An example of a UK adverse re-action is the case of Ashleigh Cave who, nine months af-ter a Cervarix vaccination, was still in hospital unable to stand unaided and without bladder control at the age of thirteen.Susan Fletcher, Sechelt

Protection looks more like a shakedown!

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Notice of Public HearingTake notice that the Council of the District of Sechelt is considering amending the following:DISTRICT OF SECHELT ZONING BYLAW NO. 25, 1987

Proposed Bylaw“District of Sechelt Zoning Bylaw No. 25, 1987, Amendment Bylaw No. 25-246, Medical Marihuana Production, 2012.”

PurposeMedical marihuana production is allowed as part of the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations under the licensing authority of Health Canada. An application has been received by the District of Sechelt to build a facility for medical marihuana production. Currently, medical marihuana production is not speci�ed in the Zoning Bylaw No. 25, 1987. The proposed bylaw amendment aims at addressing some of the community health and safety concerns of medical marihuana production.

The proposed bylaw amendment permits the use of a property for the growing, harvesting, packaging or dispensing of marihuana under 2 or more licenses authorized under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations in the Industrial 3, Industrial 5, Industrial 6 and Industrial 7 zones and prohibits the use in all other zones.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing all persons who believe their interest in property is a�ected by the proposed bylaw amendment is scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm (this is one of two public hearings being held this evening) Place: Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo Street, Sechelt

Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw may be submitted at the District of Sechelt o�ce, 2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street, P.O. Box 129, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, (facsimile number: 604-885-7591) or by email to [email protected] up to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 or at the Public Hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by Council after the Public Hearing is adjourned.

The above bylaw description is a summary only, rather than an interpretation. The bylaw and related reports may be inspected at the District of Sechelt o�ce, 2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, BC during o�ce hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excepting holidays, from Thursday, May 24, 2012 to Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The bylaw and background information may also be viewed on the District of Sechelt website at www.sechelt.ca. Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Development Services Department of the District of Sechelt at 604-885-1986.

Ray Parfitt, Director of Development Services on behalf of Council for the District of Sechelt.

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Notice of Public HearingTake notice that the Council of the District of Sechelt is considering amending the following:DISTRICT OF SECHELT ZONING BYLAW NO. 25, 1987

Proposed Bylaw“District of Sechelt Zoning Bylaw No. 25, 1987, Amendment Bylaw No. 25-252, 2012.”

PurposeTo propose a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to add ‘wineries’ as a permitted use in the Rural 1 (RR-1)and Rural 2 (RR-2) zones with a minimum parcel size of 2 hectares (4.94 acres).

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a Public Hearing, for the purpose of hearing all persons who believe their interest in property is a�ected by the proposed bylaw amendment, is scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm (this is one of two public hearings being held this evening) Place: Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo Street, Sechelt

Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw may be submitted at the District of Sechelt o�ce, 2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street, P.O. Box 129, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, (facsimile number –604-885-7591) or by email to [email protected] up to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 or at the Public Hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by Council afterthe Public Hearing is adjourned.

The above bylaw description is a summary only, rather than an interpretation. The bylaw and related reports may be inspected at the District of Sechelt o�ce, 2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, BC during o�ce hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excepting holidays, from Thursday, May 24, 2012 to Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The bylaw and related reports may also be viewed on the District of Sechelt website at www.sechelt.ca. Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Development Services Department of the District of Sechelt at 604-885-1986.

Ray Parfitt, Director of Development Services on behalf of Council for the District of Sechelt.

May 24, 2012

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� at’s the hollow feeling I had when I read of the Lib-eral government’s proposed changes to the Coastal Ferry Act tabled May 9.

� is Spring, following extensive community con-sultation, the Chairs of all thirteen BC Ferry Advisory Committees called on Vic-toria to treat coastal ferries equivalent to our highways by covering the full ship and shore capital costs and institute a 25 per cent fare reduction, then limit future increases to cover operation-al costs. � e thirteen Chairs also supported Ferry Com-missioner Macatee’s proposal to add protection of ‘the in-terests of ferry users’ to the Commissioner’s mandate.

On April 1 we were hit with another exorbitant fare increase of 4.15 per cent. On May 9, Minister of Transportation and Blair Lekstrom tabled changes to the Coastal Ferry Act. � ose changes expanded the Commissioner’s man-date to include ‘protection’ of ‘the interests of ferry us-ers’, de� ned as ‘ferry passen-gers and their families, com-munities serviced by ferries and business that rely on or utilize ferry services’. Unfor-tunately, the changes e� ec-tively tie the Commission-er’s hands to only consider fare increases, service cuts or deferral of capital spend-ing, or some combination.

Victoria’s ‘protection’ looks more like a shakedown!

We don’t ask those Brit-ish Columbians who live in Port Hardy, Prince Rupert, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Nelson or Bella Coola to pay for the cost of their highway or limit their hours of travel simply because they do not live in a dense urban environ-ment, nor should we. British Columbians understand that a cost e� ective transportation system, which includes BC Ferries, is a collective respon-sibility we all bene� t from. Would that Victoria under-stood as much!

So Victoria…if anyone is listening, make real chang-es: roll back the ferry fares 25 per cent, cover the capi-tal costs and limit future fare hikes to operational costs.Jef Keighley, COSCO-BC, SSCFAC Halfmoon Bay

A wake-up call for our forests

� e May 18 CR con-tained two letters about logging. One was a short negative letter defaming ELF for blocking the road to the clear-cut logging operations on Mt Elphinstone. � is writer was annoyed because he had to re-route a bike race! What short-term con-cerns he had! No concern for long-term e� ects of clear-cut logging such as landslides, loss of homes and lives of

whole species of animals or loss of thousands of birds’ nests and many more eggs. No concern for � oods, dam-age to property, loss of the most e� ective form of � lter-ing and land stabilizers in the entire world-trees. No con-cern for loss of beautiful, ef-� cient trees. No concern for our children and grandchil-dren, who will have to live in the unstable, polluted world we have created!

Trees contribute to a sus-tainable world. We need a certain number of them to decrease the e� ects of pollu-tion. How many per person do we need, how many to counteract e� ects of our pol-luting industries? Has this ever been worked out? Wake up to the people who sup-port this type of logging, and consider the future!

� e second, much more comprehensive letter was at the end of the Letters to the Editor on pg.17. � ese visionary words describe the beauty of an undisturbed forest, and suggest some so-lutions that lie before us. It was certainly more pleasant to read than the angry few lines that headed the letters section last week.Sally Abraham, Roberts Creek

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The � rst-ever Roberts Creek Arts Festival,

May 19 – 20, surpassed or-ganizers’ expectations, with hundreds of visitors descend-ing on the seven participat-ing galleries and studios for each of the event’s two days.

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logos directed attendees to the sites, starting with � is Is It Design Studio. Hid-den among the trees (as were most of the venues), � is Is It is normally open by appointment only. � e imposing studio building where artist Beth Hawthorn and husband artist/designer Robert Scuder work primar-ily in glass (but also in wood and metal) was ringed by work on display. Within, percussionist Steve Wright of � e Sound Studio created performance art of his own.

Much of the work on dis-play reached across media and genres at the venues, and many of the studios – like � is Is It – surprised

visitors who had not previ-ously been aware of their ex-istence. Supercabin Sound Gallery, another hidden jewel, and Strait Sound, site of a number of concerts and recordings, surprised and delighted visitors, while members of ZoDuna Stu-dios demonstrated their de-votion to cross-media and cross-genre collaboration in their “creative incubator.”

� e Festival o� ered a unique opportunity to visit world-renowned artist Gord Halloran’s studio. Halloran’s ice paintings captured the imagination at the Turin Olympics, and his exciting recent work illustrates his new direction from that un-usual medium.

Artist Mardi Ahmed of the Art Barn still cre-ates the gorgeous stylized paintings of horses that have become her signature work, which are collected around the world. Her new works – sculptures in glass and metal – o� er a nod to the horse’s form, but move with a larger, more free and abstract stroke.

With nearby parking at a premium, event founders at Goldmoss Gallery were mobbed by carloads of art lovers enjoying their ‘Day-ism’ exhibit that featured a

dozen artists from around the world.

A resounding success in its � rst year, the Roberts Creek Art Festival can only grow in strength and pres-tige, attracting visitors to the Coast and providing a signature Victoria Day weekend excursion.by Heather Jeal for � e Local

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May 24, 2012

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Reaction Time or r.t: The time it takes a racer to react to the green starting light. It is measured in thousands of a second. The r.t. counter begins when the last amber flashes and stops when the vehicle clears the stage beams.

Red Light: This run is disqualified. The driver left the light before his green light. ( the run will still give the drivers information to find their bracket)

Tree or Christmas Tree: The starting lights on the startline which are controlled by the timing computer.

Dial-in: The time the Junior driver considers is the most consistent he / she can achieve.

Dialed-in: A vehicle is said to be dialed-in when driver/rider and crew are happy it will run consistently.

Breakout: Running faster than the index time.

Burnout: spinning the driving wheels prior to the run, it heats and cleans them giving better traction usually this creates white smoke.

Gold Dust: Today we use kitty litter which melts under spinning tires and makes the track sticky for traction. Kitty litter is also used to absorb spills of oil or fuel.

Bye Run: A single when no competitor is available.

DNQ: Did Not Qualify

Eliminations: Tournament style competition, the losers are eliminated and the winners progress until only one winner remains in each class.

Holeshot: An advantage gained by a quicker reaction time on the start line.

In Pre-Stage: A racer in in pre-stage when the front wheel has interrupted the first light beam just before the start line. Full-stage is only inches ahead.

In Stage: A racer is in stage when the vehicles front wheels have interrupted both light beams at the start line.

Index: An elapsed time establishing the limit for the class.

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May 24, 2012

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May 24, 2012

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May 24, 2012

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May 24, 2012

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May 24, 2012

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May 24, 2012

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May 17, 2012

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Horoscope

MichaelO’Connor Astrologer

Horoscope May 25 to May 31

Tip of the Week:A solar eclipse is consid-

ered a super charged New Moon in Astrology. As a fea-ture of prediction, Astrolo-gers look at the pattern of New Moons over the course of about 12-18 months to the previous solar eclipse, to gain a rhythmic overview to determine future events, trends and themes. Speci� -cally, the exact degree of the new moons, solar and lunar eclipses determines their impact in relation to the degrees of the planets and angles in a ‘person’s chart. � is week’s horoscope of-fers a general interpretation of this solar eclipse for each sign. Since Venus is also in Gemini and retrograde, its themes will be woven into the interpretations and guidance o� ered. Such in-� uences can go either way.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)� e solar eclipse in Gem-

ini for you will activate your perceptions. Many new thoughts, ideas and ways of perceiving reality are already being established. � is will impact the harmony and � ow of your relationships as well. Be careful of projected expectations and stubborn and controlling tendencies. Intend to listen better and pay attention to others.Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

Last week’s solar eclipse is destined to increase your self-esteem. Ego in� ation is the possible downside. If this oc-curs, your regard for others will diminish so be your own wit-ness. Genuine self-acknowl-edgement, self-acceptance and self-love are the implied ideal modes of attunement. Aim for security that transcends mate-rial possessions and positions of power.

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sign is activating new ini-tiatives and perhaps a new quality and style of self-expression. It will have a strong impact on your re-lationships and public and professional status. At best you will shine brighter than ever. At worst, you will feel hungry for attention and no amount of it will satisfy. Do take new leads and express more genuine gratitude for best results.Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Your subconscious mind

will be activated by this eclipse cycle. Decipher-ing the di� erences between dreams, visions, goals, inten-tions and fantasies is an ideal approach. At best, you will feel extra inspired, imagi-native and creative. While re� ecting upon the past can bring joy and prove interest-ing and fruitful, be careful not to get lost in yesterday.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)New friendships and

group associations are being stimulated by the recent so-lar eclipse. Dreams of what could be are � oating in your mind. Striking a balance between current realities and future aims will prove important. You may yearn for more recognition than you are receiving. If it is not forthcoming reactive indif-ference and cynicism may result. Focus your creative energies deliberately.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Your public, social and

professional spheres and your overall mode of expres-sion in these are being acti-vated by this solar eclipse. Reviewing all you have achieved thus far in your life in these all-important are-nas is the call. Acknowledge your achievements, forgive your mistakes and intend to present a cleaner, more ma-ture and healthier image to the world.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)

New philosophies will � ow into your life over the next several months due to the current eclipses. You will also feel the desire for more freedom. � is can be from certain relationships and/or beliefs. You will be happier not to feel you have to do anything you do not feel like doing. Enjoy more time on your own and take time to re� ect on the bigger picture.Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

A rich mix of perspectives, emotions, desires and ambi-tions are being activated by the current eclipse cycle. You may feel as though your thoughts and emotions are all over the map. At best, you will experience a rising sense of power and deter-mination. � is stands to be an important breakthrough period and you will make decisions, letting the cards fall where they may.Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

Some of your most im-portant relationships will undergo signi� cant change in the wake of this eclipse cycle. � ese stand to pro-duce extremes of thoughts, perception, attitude and emotion. Your willingness and ability to exercise a healthy degree of acceptance and/or detachment and to see yourself and others with added measures of objectiv-ity will help a lot.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)

Your usual rhythms and routines in your lifestyle are scheduled for change. � e current eclipse cycles will activate you to be healthier somehow. Overcoming any insecurities and replacing them with new levels of con� dence stands to be a core goal. Beware of expect-ing and demanding more of others than they can or should realistically deliver.Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)A fresh wave of creative

inspiration, leadership and con� dence is being activated by the recent eclipse. � is has perhaps been a long time coming. However, be careful of going to the opposite ex-treme. Intend to integrate the positive in� uences and focus on creative thinking and ac-tivity. Within six months your perspectives stand to be changed in very signi� cant ways, for the better.Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)Changes close to home

will be activated by this eclipse. Most simply you will feel inspired to create more beauty and comfort. Getting too comfortable and escaping into your home and/or comfort zones is the basic issue. Moves or other noticeable changes in your family are also quite likely. Expect more visits and communications with your family of origin.


May 17, 2012

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May 24, 2012

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At Suncoast Compounding Pharmacy we work with the whole person, rather than focusing solely on medications.

Come by and visit Doug and Heather… bring your medicine cabinet! They will do a free review and can transfer your prescriptions to Suncoast hassle-free!

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An educational stroll around Lower Gibsons

as part of Water Week, the Gibsons Water Walk on Saturday, May 19 encour-aged families and tourists to appreciate a resource of-ten taken for granted.

Displays featured posters explaining the Town’s wa-ter distribution system, the aquifer and wells, and the need to protect the ground-water feeding the aquifer from pesticides and other contaminants. An ‘installa-

tion’ by the Arts Building illustrated the need to avoid reaching for bottled water and instead use a small cup to enjoy tap water which, on the Sunshine Coast, is clean and readily available.

A recent aquifer-mapping project reported the Town’s wells may be su� cient to supply a population of up to 10,000. However, the report also noted that Gibsons area residents are among the high-est consumers of water per capita in Canada. In an ef-

fort to develop consumption awareness and a habit of con-servation of this resource, the Town initiated a ‘pay for what we use’ policy. � is meant installing meters at residences and replacing the tap at Well No. 1 with a water dispenser. E� ective May 22, water dis-penser customers are being charged 20 cents per liter, payable by credit card only. � e overall success of the pro-gram will be reviewed in the fall of 2012.by Heather Jeal for � e Local

Gibsons Water Walk draws thirsty visitors

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MISC. FOR SALEBeautiful, healthy chicks. Feather-footed, green egg layers or ban-tams, unsexed. $4/ea. Call Lisa, 604-885-8929. p21

Barbie car, exc. cond, $50. Step 2 wagon, $20. Little Tikes picnic ta-ble, $20. Girls bike, $15. 604-885-9643. p21

Car shelter for sale, new 10 x 17ft. Too big for us! $145. Phone 604-741-0710 p22

GARAGE SALESGIANT SCOUTS GARAGE SALE. Sat. May 26, 9:00am-1:00pm. Camp Byng, Lower Rd, Roberts Creek. No early birds. Parking outside gate. Also accepting bot-tles & cans for bottle drive. p21

Saturday May 26, 9:00am. Royal Terrace Bldg, 1 – 5477 Wharf Ave.O� ce desks, � le cabinets, book shelves, chairs, o� ce supplies and misc. furniture & ‘stu� ’. b21

APTS & SUITESGibsons: 1 bdrm, waterfront. $850/mo. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b21

Roberts Creek: Charming 1 bdrm self-contained suite above garage. Open concept LR, DR & kit w/5 ap-pls. W/D in suite. Full bath. In � oor heating w/lrg SW facing deck. On bus route. Suitable for prof work-ing couple or single. $900/mo, incls heat & hydro. NS, NP. Avail. June 1. Please call 604-885-3099 or email: [email protected] p21

Sechelt: 1 bdrm front apt. Avail immed. $750/mo, N/S, N/P. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b21

Sechelt: 2 bdrm apt. in Sr. orient-ed bldg. Close to amenities, N/S, N/P. $750/mo, avail. June 1. 604-885-9017. p22

COMMERCIAL Sechelt: Available immediately, commercial spaces for rent, one area or both available. For more details view at 5606 Wharf Rd. Sechelt, above South Coast Ford. Call Brad for more info at 604-885-3281. btfn

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UPCOMING EVENTS‘My Heart’s in the Highlands’ - Vivaldi Chamber Choir, Vancou-ver, performs traditional songs from the lands of the Celts, with Celtic harp and uilleann pipes. Special appearance by soprano Sara Douglas. Sunday, June 17, 2:00pm, St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt. Advance tix now at St.Hilda’s o� ce (604-885-5019, M-F. 10-2), Sechelt Visitors’ Centre & Gaia’s Fair Trade, Gibsons. $15. www.vivaldichoir.org p24

RC Legion #219 Roberts Creek. Tuesdays are Cheaper Chewsdaze and Beer Specialz, kitchen closed Mondays & Wednesdays. 604-886-9813 btfn

PERSONALSLooking to connect w/old friend, � rst name is ALDUS, nee Wangle. Aldus worked for Children’s Aid in Vancouver in the early 70’s and tran-sitioned to HR - last known location was Sechelt, BC. I would love to hear from or receive information regard-ing Aldus. PLEASE contact Doreen Boyle at 1-604-264-7400. p21

Alanon/Alateen for friends and families of alcoholics. Meetings Monday-Friday, 604-886-4594, 604-885-0101, 604-886-9059, 604-883-2882. btfn

Too much Easter chocolate? Join TOPS (Take O� Pounds Sensibly). Small groups in Sechelt, Wednes-days 6:30pm, Sechelt Health Unit, 5571 Inlet Ave. 604-740-5845 or 604-885-4666. Gibsons, Thursdays 6:30pm, Frank West Hall. 604-886-8578 or 604-886-1717. b28

200 COMMUNITY NOTICESThe Green Banner, Local Food Di-rectory is being reprinted. 16,000 copies have been distributed across the Sunshine Coast promot-ing local, ecological sustainable food because it’s fresh, nutritious and healthy. Communities depend on a healthy local food economy. If you would like to be listed in the new printing please contact: [email protected] p21

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GARDENINGECHO gas weed-eater, straight shaft. $100. 21” gas, self-propelled lawn-mower. $100. 604-886-1242 p25

FIREWOODSplit & delivered. $175/cord, dry seasoned. 604-993-0094 tfn

Seasoned � rewood and dump runs. 604-989-9663 ptfn

WANTEDOutdoor teak used bench, chairs – inexpensive for seniors meet-ings. 604-885-2988. p22

Wood picnic tables. Will pay cash and will pick up. Phone 604-989-7275. btfn

CASH for unwanted mo-torhomes, trailers, boats, cars, trucks, etc. 604-886-7341. b20

Retired hobbyist wants, discarded old tube radios, tubes, gramo-phones etc. 604-740-3989 p24

FREELarge wooden box w/hinged lid (32” x 44” x 30” deep). 604-883-2103. f22

15 x 12” television set w/remote, working well. Phone 604-885-1917 f22

Two typewriters, one electric, one manual. Phone 604-885-2012 f22

Set of silver wheel covers. 14” rim (clamp) diameter (+1 extra). 604-885-7130. f22

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WORK WANTED - GENERALNeed to complete a project in your home? We provide reliable residential repairs and renova-tions. Free estimates. Please call 604-741-3013. b24

University students avail for painting, gardening and general yard work. Experienced. Call Joey 604-989-0114. p22

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May 3, 2012

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LOCAL EVENTSFRIDAY, MAY 25

•1:00pm. Gibsons Seniors Society hosts Nicholas Simons MLA speaking on DriveAble at Harmony Hall. Open to the public.•5:30pm. Egmont Movie Night. Kid movie 6:00pm, adult movie 8:00pm. Free. Egmont Community Hall.

SATURDAY, MAY 26•10:00am-1:00pm. Poker Walk. Dou-gall Park, Gibsons. Walk to support St. Mary’s Hospital. Super Prizes! Hot Dogs. Home baked treats too! •12:00pm-2:00pm. Sunfl ower Seed-ling Fundraiser Sale. Many varieties available. 1163 Cedar Grove Rd, Rob-erts Creek. Proceeds to the Stephen

Lewis Foundation. 604-885-6290.•5:00pm. Gibsons Seniors Society Spring Pot Luck at Harmony Hall fea-turing the Arbutus Sounds. For info/tickets call Phyllis, 604-886-1378. www.gibsonsseniors.com•7:00pm. St. Hilda’s Church in Sechelt hosts ‘Vocal Intent’, an outstanding a cappella ensemble. Admission by donation. More info, 604-885-5019.•7:00pm. The Gibsons Live Poet Society brings two acclaimed Whitehorse poets - Jamella Hagen and Clea Roberts to Wheatber-ries Bakery/Bistro, Gibsons for a poetry reading. Free event open to the public. For more info visit www.gibsonspoets.ca

BEAUTY Professional Hair Care. Women and men at 107 Cowrie Lane, Sechelt. Call 604-741-2388. b30

HEALTH & WELLNESS Respite & Palliative Care available in private two bed Care Home. Please call for info, 604-886-8848. b26

1300 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESASHLEY’S Book & Records is for sale. Now’s your chance! $59,000 obo. 604-885-8952. b22

Squeaky Cleaners is for sale! Four-teen years on the Sunshine Coast - great clientele! Serious inquiries only. Please call 604-740-0710, evenings. b23

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Vehicles were parked in every available spot in the hamlet of Madeira Park on Saturday, May 19 for the annual Pender

Harbour May Day parade, May Day pole dance and countless other activities set up for children and adults alike. � e weather couldn’t have been more perfect, according to the volunteers who manned the bake sale table for the Pender Harbour branch of the St. Mary’s Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Children enjoyed a bouncy castle, face painting, a suma wrestling arena, live music and much more. Under overcast skies on Sunday, Longboarding events drew slightly smaller crowds.

Pender Harbour May Day packs in crowds

News in Brief

� e BC Coroners Service has con� rmed the identity of the remains of a deceased male found in Powell Lake on April 14, 2012.

After an exhaustive post-mortem investigation and with assistance from Powell River RCMP detachment, the male was determined to be Francis John Howes of Powell River.

Howes, aged 51 years, was last seen alive on the morning of July 18, 1984, at the Powell Lake Marina where he kept his boat. His boat was later found tied up at his � oat cab-in on Powell Lake. A search was conducted of the area,

including the water near the cabin, but without success.

On April 14, 2012, a rec-reational diver discovered human remains near the cab-in once owned by Howes, at a depth of approximately 27.5 metres (90 feet). � e RCMP’s Underwater Recov-ery Team later attended the location and recovered the remains, which were trans-ported to Vancouver Gen-eral Hospital for further fo-rensic examination. Howes’ identity was con� rmed by DNA analysis.

An investigation ruled out foul play. � e family of Mr. Howes has been noti� ed.

Mystery solved after 27 years

Langdale Elementary School will be holding a special Open House on Wednesday, May 30 in cel-ebration of the little school’s 50th anniversary. � e school will be open to the pub-lic from 12:30 am to 2:30 pm for a tour and special

school concert. Doors open at 12:30 pm, the concert is from 1 pm to 1:30 pm and tea will be served at 1:45 pm. All community members, alumni and their families are encouraged to attend to help us celebrate this special milestone.

Langdale Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary

Now in it’s twentieth year, the SC Arts Council is de-lighted to have brought nine-teen banners designed by elementary school children to Cowrie Street in Down-town Sechelt. � e children’s

designs were selected, trans-ferred to the banners and painted by Arts Centre vol-unteers. � e � nished ban-ners were delivered to Perry Schmitt and the Parks crew who have now put them up.

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chives celebrated George and Charlotte Gibson Day on Saturday, May 19. De-scendants of the founders of Gibson’s Landing met at the museum to honour area pioneers, assist volun-teers in updating the Gib-son family tree, and enjoy refreshments, live music, and a slide show. Gib-son and two of his sons - George Jr. and Ralph - � rst landed their hand-built sloop ‘Swamp Angel’ in the area near Winegarden Park on May 24, 1886.by Heather Jeal for � e Local

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Kids aged 6 to 14 can learn to sail and kayak in the BC Sailing Optimist Sailing School which is coming again to Gibsons Juy 16 through 20. The class is operated by BC Sailing certi�ed instructors who, in addition to sail-ing, are trained in safety, class management, �rst aid, and how to make sure great days are enjoyed by all.

Sailing in the clean, warm, well protected water out of Gibsons is great. Attractions are the ability sail to a destination such as Plumper Cove, and a number of beaches on Keats Island and around Gibsons. These kids get to enjoy sailing at its best.

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