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Out of the eight planets in our solar system,

only two are visible this sea-son, but what a stellar pair they are together. Jupiter and Saturn rarely disap-point. � e giant planet Ju-piter continues to blaze in the western sky and Saturn climbs from low in the east to high above dazzling us with its luminous rings.

Both provide excellent

April’s full Moon, named the Pink Moon by First Na-tions, occurs on April 25.

Stay tuned for develop-ments in public outreach by the local chapter of the Royal Astronomical Soci-ety (RASC). We recently received a big boost with the approval of our request for support from the BC Community Gaming Grant agency. Keep watch for ex-citing developments as we continue to promote the science of astronomy here on the Coast.

Neutrino’s anyone? � e next meeting of the astronomy club features Nuclear Physicist Dr. Stanley Yen from UBC’s TRIUMF laboratory. Dr. Yen’s presentation “Ob-serving the Universe with Neutrinos” discusses the detection and science of neutrinos focusing on two neutrino telescopes

located 2 kilometers un-derground in Sudbury Ontario. � is event is open to the public and takes place on Friday, April 12 at the Sunshine Coast Art Centre. Meet-ing is at 7:30 pm with speaker starting at 8pm. Donations are always gratefully appreciated.

Events: April 15 - 21. Interna-

tional Astronomy Week. Friday, April 19 - Astro

Café at Pier 17. 8:30 pm. Tea, co� ee, and astronomy.

Saturday, April 20 - Celebrate International Astronomy Day with the RASC at Sunnycrest Mall. 10 am to 4 pm.

Check for more informa-tion and a link to Garth Jones blog on our website: www.coastastronomy.ca

Submitted by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Sunshine Coast

Jupiter and Saturn are visible in the night sky.

Stargazing views in small telescopes or the naked eye. Saturn will be at its brightest this month, reaching opposition on April 28. � is will be the best time to observe and photograph its rings, which are now tilt-ing toward the earth.

� e dark, mostly moon-less nights of early April should provide good con-ditions for seeking out distant galaxies and nebu-lae until the new moon on

April 10.With a little luck, you

may also be able to ob-serve Comet PanSTARRS. It is di� cult to � nd in the brightening night skies and evening haze, but with bin-oculars you might be able to � nd it from April 2 - 5, in the northwest near the An-dromeda Galaxy.

April 13 would be a super night for a star party, as the crescent Moon slips between

the Hyades and Pleiades star clusters and below Jupiter, and the brilliant stars of winter sink into the evening twilight. � e brightest star in the sky, Sirius, can still be observed in the southwest, o� the foot of Orion.

On April 14, look for a conjunction of the waxing crescent Moon and Jupiter.

� e bright star Spica ap-pears near the Gibbous Moon on April 24.

People are gathering in communities across Canada to look for Comet PanSTARRS.

Watch for Saturn in the evening sky. You should be able to see it’s rings through a good pair of binoculars.

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Have you ever wanted to host a �lm screen-

ing in your community to showcase movies that you are passionate about? Are you looking for a new way to engage the community with an event that is both enter-taining and thought-pro-voking? In this workshop, April Struthers of Alo�i Consultancy will share her experiences in planning, or-ganizing and launching the Faces of the Coast Diversity Film Festival.

Struthers recently com-pleted a 3-year project on racism and discrimination on the Sunshine Coast and to raise awareness on these issues, she worked with a local advisory group to de-velop a small-scale �lm festi-

val that screened in Gibsons and Sechelt. �rough the project, she discovered that one of the best ways to get the public’s attention about an issue, especially an un-popular or hidden issue, is to mount a simple, small scale �lm festival.

�is workshop will cover how to fund the festival, choose �lms, work with the technical aspects and attract an audience. It is suitable for small organiza-tions, community groups or non-pro�ts who may have a small budget, but ‘big ideas’ of how to change the world. �is workshop has been presented pro-vincially at a symposium where it was labeled a ‘best practice’ in terms of rais-

ing diversity awareness. Although the topic of the festival was diversity and experiences of discrimina-tion, the festival format can be used for any issue. Two of the �lms from the diver-sity festival will be used at the workshop as examples.

�is is the third in a series of events presented by the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives to celebrate and explore local diversity issues in conjunction with International Women’s Day, Anti Bullying Day and In-ternational Day for the Elimination of Racism.

For more information, please contact the Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives at 604-886-8232 or www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca

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Thursday March 28th7:00pm-9:00pmAt the Sunshine Coast MuseumGibsons, BCAdmission by Donation


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Both the men’s and wom-en’s 2012 champions are

returning to attempt repeat wins at the BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run pre-sented by Coast Cable, set for Sunday April 7.

Vancouver’s David Pal-ermo, who surged to victory last year in a personal best of 1:10:57, is keen to take on the Fool’s challenge again as he prepares for the BMO Vancouver Marathon in May, where he will be striv-ing for Top Canadian hon-ours. So far the only com-petitor who may stand in the way of a Palermo double is fellow VFAC club member Nic Browne, who has a simi-lar personal best of 1:10:56.

Lisa Brooking of Langley will also be back to defend her title, following a suc-cessful year that included a

1:21:08 third place clocking at the Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon. She may be pushed by Kristin Smart of Vancouver who was clos-ing fast on Brooking in the � nal kilometre of the 2012 Fool’s Run. � ough Smart struggled with low iron levels earlier this year, she is recov-ering quickly and optimistic that the Fool’s Run will mark her return to racing form.

While the elites will be racing for cash prizes or to prepare for a marathon, most of the entrants come to the Fool’s Run on the recom-mendation of friends or be-cause they’ve done it before and loved it – like blogger Zahida Ja� er of Vancouver. “I’m super excited to race the Fool’s Run. Last year I had a ton of fun and I know this year will be even better. And

I’m thrilled I have recruited 2 friends to join me this year that have never run the race before.”

With the support of gen-erous sponsors and volun-teers, a number of new event features are being introduced in 2013 to make it better than ever.

Donations to the Sun-shine Coast Food Bank are gratefully accepted online and at Packet Pickup. As well, new or gently worn la-dies’ shoes can be brought to Packet Pickup for the Ruby Slipper Fund auction to sup-port palliative care on the Coast.

� e BMO April Fool’s Run is race #4 in the 2013 Lower Mainland Road Race Series. See www.foolsrun.com for all details, registra-tion and volunteer sign-up.

David Palermo and Lisa Brooking o� to a fast start at the 2012 BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run.PHOTO LEO LAM

36th Annual April Fool’s Half Marathon and Relay

To frack or not to frack, that is the question

�e BC government is touting increased produc-tion and sale of liqui�ed natural gas (LNG) as ben-e�cial for British Columbia.

Today on his free-time CBC political broadcast, Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas claimed that liqui�ed gas was ‘clean’ energy, safe to transport, and a desir-able source of revenue and employment.

�is is a gross misstate-ment. �e lauded new ex-traction techniques were developed because easy-to-access natural gas is de-pleted. But there is gas en-closed in large shale beds in North America. To extract it, a long, proprietary, list of highly toxic chemicals combined with huge quan-tities of water are injected into the rock bed to blow it up (fracture, or frack it). It takes three barrels of wa-ter to produce one barrel of gas, an untenable draw on already threatened, increas-ingly scarce quantities of good water.

More alarming are well-documented health ef-fects of chemicals on the life around fracking wells. Films of nearby residents turning on kitchen faucets

and setting alight the gas that �ows with the water are famous. People in these areas have reported animals with hair falling out, vari-ous other ill health e�ects on people, plants and ani-mals, and higher than aver-age rates of cancer.

Engineers can demon-strate that every metal pipe and every concrete sheath-ing will eventually fail, re-leasing carcinogenic and neurotoxic chemicals as well as gas into the soil and water table.

Fracking in Northeastern BC has already caused great concern within our popula-tion, and fear for the conse-quences of increasing pro-duction, liquefaction and transportation of LNG.

We must develop alterna-tive energy sources to fossil fuels. We must preserve our environment while sustain-ably providing goods and services in a healthy econ-omy. We must think about more than immediate �nan-cial reward.Joan Robb, Roberts Creek

Is this the Canada we want?

Many of us here on the Sunshine Coast are becom-ing increasingly alarmed that our federal Conserva-tive government, with only

39 per cent of the entire Ca-nadian vote in its favour, is resolutely undoing decades of social, environmental and human rights policies. Many of these policies were thoughtfully crafted and implemented over time as a de�nition of Canadian val-ues. �is dismantling is be-ing done without any e�ort to determine the responses or wishes of Canadians, and often without as much as letting us know till after the fact. In addition, the Harp-er government is unilater-ally entering into huge trade and investment agreements with corporations, and even other countries, that have potentially profound im-plications for the future of Canada itself.

As a result a group of us have formed the Allian-ce4Democracy to search for ways to restore the demo-cratic process which has always de�ned our coun-try. We have already taken part in or organized events where the community has been able to demonstrate its concern about such things as the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline; the huge cuts to the protection of our environment, �sheries, wildlife, parks and ecosys-tems; slashes to the Coast Guard; removal Auditor

General oversight of key government agencies; and drastic changes to the Indi-an Act. �ese are just a few of the arbitrary measures and undemocratic measures our federal government is implementing or has al-ready implemented And every day we hear of more.

If others are interested in sharing ideas on how to save our country’s democratic principles and maintain our pride as Canadians, please visit our website at Alli-ance4Democracy.ca. We have information about our organization, our plans for future meetings and educa-tional events, and links with other groups across Canada who have similar goals. It’s a critical time for Canada. Gene Errington, Sechelt


Editorial Opinion

Volume 11Issue 13

Letters to the Editor – Opinions

Letters to the Editor and submissions are welcome on any topic of local or general in-terest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not re�ect opinions of THE LOCAL publication. Letters are preferred by e-mail, however type-written or leg-ibly handwritten are acceptable. Generally letters should not exceed more than 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brevity and taste, as necessary. THE LOCAL reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission. All letters must be signed and include place of residence and telephone number; names may be withheld from publication for valid reason by approval of the editor. E-mail letters to [email protected] or drop o� at 5758 Cowrie St, Sech-elt, or mail to PO Box 494, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0. Deadline is Monday at 3pm.

With the days growing longer, warm air blowing in and the Easter weekend upon us, it’s amazing to think of all the outdoor activities readily available to us. Meanwhile, our friends and relatives across the country are still shovel-ling out from Old Man Winter’s wrath.

�ere’s more bikes on the roads, kayaks are �nally start-ing to pop up on the water, and there seems to be tons of people out jogging/hiking on the plethora of trails and awesome local beaches. All this activity is a great sign as we head towards International Health Day. �e World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coor-dinating authority for health within the United Nations. �ey’re responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, setting norms and standards, and moni-toring and assessing health trends.

�e WHO’s constitution came into force on April 7 1948, which now marks the day we celebrate as World Health Day every year.

Each year a speci�c theme is chosen that is determined to help people worldwide. Past years have seen the focus put on topics such as global polio eradication, increased road safety and even greater awareness of infectious diseases.

2013 has us re�ecting on high blood pressure that is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body. It’s quite nor-mal for your blood pressure to rise and fall at times, but if it always stays up, then you have high blood pressure and should consider seeing your doctor.

As most people realize, this can damage the heart and kidneys, which in turn can lead to increase risk of heart attack and stroke. If not controlled, it can also lead to blindness, and heart failure. One in three adults world-wide has high blood pressure and the sad reality is that more people per capita have high blood pressure in the low-income countries where it is harder to receive the care you need. Only six million Canadian adults, or one in �ve, have high blood pressure, which represents about 19 percent of the adult population.

British Columbians seem to be healthier than most with only about 14.9 percent of adults being a�ected. Maybe that has something to do with our weather allowing us to spend more time outside than most other Canadians.

�e good news is that high blood pressure is both pre-ventable and treatable. If you think you su�er from high blood pressure, your best defence is a good o�ence. First, see your doctor and �nd out if you do have an issue with your blood pressure and if so, consider:

• reducing salt intake;• eating a balanced diet;• avoiding harmful use of alcohol;• taking regular physical activity.• maintaining a healthy body weight; and• avoiding tobacco use.Several famous people that have su�ered from high

blood pressure include former President Bill Clinton who had a serious, life threatening scare with high blood pres-sure in 2004. He underwent major health intervention, with a quadruple bypass. He admitted to a love of food as his downfall.

Six-time Grammy award winner Toni Braxton had a dangerously high blood pressure reading of 160/105. She too has got it under control now with the help of some healthy choices and some medication.

So, as International Health Day approaches, don’t be afraid to put your running shoes on, grab your bicycle, or simply head out for a walk along the beach. Easter is a great time for families to get together and enjoy some outdoor time. Jim Dorey, Editor.

Ranking high on health can help keep the pressure down


Port Hardy - Environ-ment Minister Terry

Lake today toured the construction site of the 99-megawatt Cape Scott Wind Farm project located 40 kilometres west of Port Hardy.

“� is project is a good news story for northern Vancouver Island,” said Lake. “Our government recognizes the potential of wind to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wind is one of the fastest-growing re-newable energy technolo-gies in the world and BC has abundant, untapped, wind power potential.”

� e Cape Scott Wind Farm project received an electricity purchase agree-ment from BC Hydro’s Clean Power Call. Site developer and operator GDF SUEZ Energy North America estimates the $300 million project will create 200 construction jobs dur-ing the peak construction period and have a $25 mil-lion economic impact on the area. In addition, 12 permanent operations and

maintenance positions are expected to be created at the wind farm.

� e project will be pow-ered by 55 1.8-megawatt turbines and occupy a to-tal footprint of 350 hect-ares. � e proponent has an impact bene� t agreement with the Quatsino First Nation, Tlatlasikwala First Nation and Kwakiutl In-dian Band.

BC currently has three operating wind farms - the 144-megawatt Dokie Wind project near Chet-wynd, the 102-megawatt Bear Mountain Wind Park project near Dawson Creek and the 142-megawatt Quality Wind project near Tumbler Ridge.

Another � ve wind power projects received electric-ity purchase agreements through the BC Hydro Clean Power Call, which represent 46 per cent of the contracted energy that was selected. � ese projects are in various stages of envi-ronmental assessment and project design.

As part of the Sechelt Arts Festival’s 10th Anniversary celebrations,

October 17 to 27, 2013, a new di-rection for the visual art show will be presented in the exhibition Here and Now: Contemporary Art on the Sun-shine Coast. � e exhibit will mirror the collaborative main stage concept of showcasing the work of artists who demonstrate experimental approaches in their use of materials and ideas. Two professional curators, Karen Ben-bassat Ali (Program Director, Satellite Gallery) and Karen Du� ek (Curator, Contemporary Visual Arts & Paci� c Northwest, Museum of Anthropol-ogy), have been invited to take an in-depth look at visual art on the Sun-shine Coast.

� e curators will embark on a tour of Sunshine Coast artists’ studios in the next few months. Artists from Langdale to Earls Cove are invited to send in a request for a studio visit, along with a brief artist’s statement and images of their work. Details of the Request for Studio Visit can be

found on the festival website at www.secheltartsfestival.com, or in hard copy at the District of Sechelt o� ce. Deadline for a request is April 30, 2013. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly about scheduling a studio visit. Artists will be selected for the exhibition by July 15, 2013, with the show taking place October 17 to 27, 2013 at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt. Each artist whose work is included in the exhibition will receive a predetermined artist’s fee.

� e exhibition, Here and Now: Contemporary Art on the Sunshine Coast, will re� ect the shifting artis-tic landscape of the lower Sunshine Coast, searching out artists who take an experimental approach to their practice, including the use of old or new media, methods, and sources of inspiration and provocation. � e Festival Committee hopes to estab-lish a new direction for the visual art component of the festival as a plat-form from which the Sunshine Coast visual arts community and audience

can continue to grow. � e 10th anniversary edition of

the Sechelt Arts Festival will be pre-sented by the District of Sechelt, in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Arts Council. � is year’s festival will continue to push artistic boundaries, expanding existing programs while continuing to support local artists in all genres with professional-style showcases, concerts, workshops and exhibits, encouraging original col-laborative cross-genre presentations. � e Festival will be hosted at venues around the District of Sechelt, in-cluding Raven’s Cry � eatre, the Sun-shine Coast Arts Centre, the Sound and the Seaside Centre, with acces-sible events for residents and visitors to the Sunshine Coast. � e opening weekend will be presented in col-laboration with the highly successful Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, creating well-rounded, high-caliber arts events to entice o� -Coast visitors to come visit our vibrant community in the shoulder season.

The winds of change are blowing

A wind farm such as the one above is being constructed on Vancouver Island at Cape Scott.

Here and Now: Contemporary Art on the Sunshine CoastArtists from Langdale to Earls Cove are invited to send in a request for a studio visit, along with a brief artist’s statement and images of their work.

March 28, 2013

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$1 million to increase literacy outreach

� e BC government is providing Decoda Literacy Solutions with a $1 mil-lion grant to support the organization’s literacy out-reach programs in com-munities throughout Brit-ish Columbia.

Education Minister Don McRae made the announcement today at a Decoda conference in Vancouver on literacy and essential skills in the B.C. labour market.

� e $1 million in fund-ing brings total grant fund-ing to Decoda to $2.5 mil-lion from the Ministry of Education in 2012-13. � is includes $500,000 provided in September for the Raise-A-Reader campaign.

� e funds will be used to further support 102 community literacy task groups in BC. � ese com-munity organizations make an important contri-bution to the development of individual and family literacy skills through the delivery and co-ordination of literacy programs.

Marina Stjepovic from the SCRD will pro-

vide an overview of Sun-shine Coast’s freshwater resources and the regional water supply, including treatment & distribution. In addition she will discuss water as it relates to local cli-mate and uncertainties asso-ciated with climate change,

and how the public can help. So, instead of being a passive water consumer, be an active water citizen. Discussion and feedback to follow the presentation. Come down to the Gum-boot in Roberts Creek to participate on � ursday March 28, between 5:30pm and 7:30pm .

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100,000 pink salmon fry were released in Gib-sons in mid-March by volunteers and sta� from Chapman Creek Hatch-ery. � e fry will mature and return to local waters during the next two years. Volunteers from the local

Sport Fishing Advisory Committee took on the work of setting up the net pens in which the fry were held, feeding the fry and releasing them. Costs of the project were support-ed by a generous contri-bution from the Town of

Gibsons. SCSES releases an average of a million salmon into coastal wa-ters each year. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer at the Chapman Creek Hatchery can call 6504-885-4136 for fur-ther information.

Volunteers and sta� releasing pink salmon fry from the net pen in Gibsons. From left to right: Ken Jew, Landyn Funk (hatchery technician), Steve Holland, Fred Cotton and Gerry Berdahl.

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Ocea Whyte gets ready for the spoken word evening being held at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. Photo Jason Whyte

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Massage has speci� c ef-fects on the di� erent

organ systems of the body. It helps by keeping the or-gan tissues healthy and en-hances healing to improve the function of the system as a whole.

� ere are 11 major or-gan systems that compose the human body, each of which attain speci� c ben-e� ts through massage.

1. � e ‘muscular system’ bene� ts most obviously from massage as it helps re-lieve soreness, tension, and sti� ness. It accomplishes this by improving muscle tone, increasing � exibility, and al-lowing for better � ow of nu-trients to muscles and joints, which in turn accelerate the recovery from fatigue and injury. It can also reduce scar tissue, break down or pre-vent adhesions (knots).

2. Massage can help the ‘skeletal system’ by improv-ing posture/body alignment, decreases in� ammation, re-store range of motion by in-creasing joint movement and release joint strain.

3. � e ‘integumentary system’ is comprised of the skin and appendages. Massage has been proven to improve skin tone by removing dead cells and improving circulation, re-generate tissue, including burns, wounds, and wrin-kles, and stimulates blood � ow to nourish the skin.

4. It’s simple to under-stand that massage can help the ‘circulatory system’ by increasing blood � ow to tis-sues and organs, which can relieve much muscular and joint pain, especially associ-

A massage can help systems in the body

There is nothing the body likes more than a good massage.

Massage can lead to decreased chronic pain due to the increased

release of endorphins in your body.

ated with swelling. It also increases the � ow of oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues, helps increase the number of red blood cells, especially in cases of anemia

5. Massage will strengthen the ‘lymphatic system’ and stimulate the immune sys-tem, which strengthens re-sistance to disease, and help remove lactic acid from fa-tigued and sore muscles. It will increase kidney action to remove wastes of protein metabolism and speed up re-covery from many illnesses.

6. Deeper and more regu-lar breathing habits can be linked directly to certain types of massage. � is will directly enhance the ‘respira-tory system’, which in turn

will promote more oxygen to all parts of your body.

7. Massage can stimu-late and calm the ‘nervous system’. � is can lead to decreased chronic pain due to the increased release of endorphins.

8. Professional massage will strengthen the ‘endo-crine system’ and help pro-mote the appropriate levels of hormones (bringing the immune system back in balance).

9. Massage will ben-e� t the ‘digestive system’ by stimulating the activity of the liver and kidneys. � is can help relieve constipation (speci� cally if an abdominal massage is given) and help relax the abdominal and

intestinal muscles, there-fore releasing tension in this area.

10. � e ‘urinary system’ is enhanced by massage be-cause of the increase in kid-ney functionality. � is can help remove toxic debris and metabolic waste.

11. � e ‘reproductive system’ is also strengthened from a good massage as it helps reduce depression and anxiety associated with PMS, reduce excess � uid retention, and helps prepare for the birthing process.

� e bene� ts of massage can stimulate, increase, re-generate, and relax all these organ systems. � is can im-prove the overall function of the organ systems.

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Many people on the Sunshine Coast are

already starting to com-plain about their allergies bothering them and spring always seems to be the worst time of year. Let’s take a moment to get a bet-ter understanding of what’s really going on.

� e symptoms of season-al allergies include sneezing, runny nose, conjunctivitis (eye allergies) and decreased ability to breath well.

Not all people experience all of the symptoms of hay fever, and in some people, only one symptom will manifest itself.

A seasonal allergy is an allergic reaction to a trig-ger that is typically only present for part of the year. � is type of allergy refers to a pollen allergy that can come from trees, weeds and grasses. Perennial allergies, on the other hand, are usu-ally present year-round, and include allergens such as pet dander and dust mites. Sea-sonal allergies are also often referred to as hay fever.

Pollens are tiny, egg-shaped powdery grains released from � owering plants, which are carried by the wind or insects and serve to cross-pollinate other plants of the same type for reproductive purposes. When pollen is present in the air, it can land in a person’s eyes, nose, lungs and skin to set up an allergic reaction. Pollens that are spread by the wind are usually the main cause of seasonal al-lergies, while pollens that rely on insects (such as the

Are your allergies causing discomfort?

Spring is back and so are the allergies that come wit it.

Pollens that are spread by the wind are usually the main cause of seasonal allergies, while pollens

that rely on insects (such as the honeybee) to be carried to other plants, do not.

honeybee) to be carried to other plants do not. Most plants with bright, vibrant � owers (such as roses) are insect-pollinated and do not generally cause sea-sonal allergies since the pollen is not usually pres-ent in the air.

Pollen can travel long distances and the levels in the air can vary from day to day. � e pollen level can be quite di� erent across vari-ous areas of the Sunshine Coast. Levels of pollen tend to be highest from early morning to mid-morning, from 5am to 10am.

Hay fever, or allergic

rhinitis, is the most com-mon chronic disease, af-fecting up to 30 percent of the population. It is the most common rea-son for chronic sinus and nasal problems. Children and young adults are the most common age groups a� ected by hay fever, al-though many older adults and elderly people also ex-perience symptoms.

� ere are many medi-cines available over the counter, but some are only available on prescrip-tion. You may need to try di� erent treatments or � nd a combination that

works best for you.Steroid injections, al-

though e� ective for symp-tom control, are discour-aged because they can lead to unwanted side e� ects such as osteoporosis, cata-racts and skin thinning.

Homeopathic and herbal treatments are also avail-able at local drug stores and health food stores. Some experts advocate taking local honey ev-ery day for a few months before the pollen season starts to improve symp-toms, but no studies have been performed to yet to prove this theory.

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Sechelt is the hub of Sunshine Coast activity

As the midpoint on the Coast, Sechelt provides an excellent en-

vironment to create viable business, bring up a family or simply retire with a loved one. �e original Village of Sechelt was incorporated on February 15, 1956. It later expanded its bound-aries in 1986 with the inclusion of a number of adjacent unincorporated areas. �e District of Sechelt, as it is known today, encompasses about 40 square kilometers and has a population of about 8500.

Sechelt is the largest municipality on the Sunshine Coast and attracts visitors from around the world with its blissful mix of water and land based activities.

Over the past couple years there have been some big changes through-out Sechelt. Most noticeably, �e Watermark is a new condo project currently under construction at 8668 Teredo Street. �is is a Paci�c Spirit

Properties project that is scheduled for completion in 2013. Available condos range in price from $264,900 to over $1,000,000. �e project has a total of 104 units. Other big projects include the newly renovated Sunshine Coast Arena in Sechelt, and the recent sign-ing for a state of the art wastewater treatment facility.

St. Mary’s hospital has also been added on to and renovated with pa-tients just moving into their new rooms last week. If you haven’t been in the hospital, drop by and take a peak. �ey have done a world-class job mixing functionality and design. �is will surely help residents across the Sunshine Coast with a level of care not seen at smaller hospitals anywhere in Canada. It will also help attract new doctors looking to practice in a won-derful place that has modern and up-to-date facilities.

Finally, the District of Sechelt Air-port Advisory Committee has been actively meeting since January 2012. Over the past year, this group of vol-unteers has examined the potential of the Sechelt Airport, identi�ed by Council as a District priority in the 2012 strategic plan.

Under the leadership of Committee Chair, Councillor Chris Moore, the Committee is focused on providing a facility that will enable the Sunshine Coast to have scheduled air service at the Sechelt Airport. �is will involve lengthening our runway and adding a range of aviation services and facilities.

Development of an all-weather, in-strument rated airport infrastructure will bene�t the economic well be-ing of the Sunshine Coast. A special web page has been made available on www.Sechelt.ca for your comments and suggestions.

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As Sechelt grows and be-comes a more vibrant

little town, it’s not only adding more infrastruc-ture, but is also welcoming new boutique stores, � tness establishments and interior design shops. It’s clear that this contemporary trend is good for Sechelt and all Sunshine Coast residents.

In the past, people use to travel all the way to

Vancouver to shop for � ne women’s apparel, but with ferry costs up, there have been a number of clothing stores o� ering ‘haute cou-ture’ style clothing that has people staying and shopping locally. � is not only applies to the cloth-ing industry but includes all types of shoes and sporting goods.

Sechelt is also home to incredible events through-out the year that attract people from all over the world. � e Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Ca-nadian writers and readers, featuring established liter-ary stars and exciting new voices. � is year it takes place on August 15-18.

� e Coasters Car Club 18th Annual Sleepy Hol-low Rod Run and Show ´n Shine is scheduled for August 9, 10, and 11 this summer. � is three-day

event is also known as the Festival of the Rolling Arts, and entices car col-lectors to bring in classic cars, hot rods and special-ty vehicles.

� e 10th anniversary edition of the Sechelt Arts Festival will take place be-tween October 17 – 27 this fall. � ere will be events around the district of Sechelt at venues such as the Raven’s Cry � eatre, the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, the Sound Studio and the Seaside Centre.

Now, if you were to get hungry, there are sev-eral fully stocked grocery stores and an abundance of amazing restaurants. Rep-resented cuisines include; Greek, Japanese, East In-dian, Italian, Chinese and of course Canadiana.

Being the largest town on the Sunshine Coast, Sech-elt houses all the main real estate companies and some great builders, who are busy designing and build-ing new homes. � ere are also several stores for those looking to spruce up their house or furnish their new home and a number of ex-cellent interior designers to help put it all together properly.

For those looking to stay in shape, Sechelt also of-fers you a number of pro-gressive options. Of course

there is always the Sechelt Aquatic Centre run by the SCRD which houses the pool, water slide, steam room, and � tness centre. � ere are also a host of other � tness centres and personal trainers available to help get you in the shape you want. � ere are also massage, yoga and acu-puncture studios to help relieve sore muscles and overall stress.

As an outdoor adven-ture mecca, Sechelt also o� ers residents and visi-tors alike a number of great opportunities to rent and purchase sport-ing goods. With water on both sides, and moun-tains all around, it is a wonderful place to expe-rience nature at it’s best.

So, as you make plans for any upcoming special occa-sions, remember that Sechelt

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Spring has sprung and the time is right

for getting back outside people. � e Sunshine Coast is home to some of the best outdoor activities and scenery that BC has to o� er. Whether you like biking, running, hiking, boating or any of the other amazing things that you can do, now is the time to get out there and make it happen.

But, before you grab your bike and head out on the mountain, be sure to get a little spring tune-up done or you could end up in the ditch.

Most of these checks can be done by yourself, but if you do not have the time, energy or skills to go through the full bike inspec-tion, take your bike to your local bike shop and let them check it over for you.

Here are seven things to look for when tuning up your bike.

1. It is important to start with a clean bike. Keeping your bike clean will extend the life of your components. Look for cracks or other signs of wear that could cause future breakdowns or part failures.

2. Check the brake pads or discs for wear. Old brake pads tend to harden and can crack.

3. Check over the wheels. Clean the rims with a cloth

and rubbing alcohol, beer won’t work! Check the rim for pits or grooves in the sidewall of the rim. Spin the wheels. Do they go around straight or do they wobble? You can make minor adjust-ments to the wheel with a spoke wrench. For major tweaking take it to a shop or use a truing stand and get it straight.

4. Examine the drivetrain by elevating the rear wheel and spin the pedals. � is is where a stand or your local shop may come in handy.

5. Check tires for splits, cracks, or tears in the side-wall. Check the tread of the tire for worn knobs, uneven tread wear, or excessive wear.

6. If you ride all year round you should replace your brake and/or derail-leur housing once per year. If you keep your bike clean, you can use the same hous-ing for many years. Dirty or rusty cables will diminish shifting performance. Fresh cables make shifting and braking smooth.

7. Apply lubrication to the chain so there is an even coat on the inside and outside of each link and between the pins and rollers. Leave it on for a few minutes, then wipe o� the excess lube with a rag. A few drops should be added to the cables at the nipple end. Gore-Tex and other Te� on cables should

never be lubricated. If your bike is ready but

you are getting ready for the April Fools run, don’t forget that the proper stretching and physical � tness goes hand in hand with using the proper gear. Running shoes have come a long way in the last couple years, and because this sport can be demanding on your knees and other joints, it’s im-portant to visit your local sports store to speak with a professional who will help recommend a shoe that � ts your needs. � is really goes for hiking, racquet sports, soccer, baseball, and casual activities.

It’s also time to think about getting your boats ready for another season. If you like to kayak you should be sure to check and tighten all screws & bolts, while ensuring all deck hardware is in work-ing order. � en inspect straps & bungees for wear, and identify weak spots or potential leaks in the hull should all be part of the process.

If your preference is a mo-torized boat then you might have a few more things to check over. It’s also smart to have a backup engine (or at least some oars) in your boat at all times. Boating can be very fun, but keeping it � ne-ly tuned is essential to the safety of it’s passengers.

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Tip of the Week:Not only has a new season

begun, it is that season that is symbolic of 6 am to noon. � is is usually a very active and dynamic time period. At least that is ideally the case in terms of feeling alive, productive and empowered. With a line-up of powerful planetary alignments sched-uled to occur over the course of the year, it helps to be aware of how these stand to impact us. Like listening to the morning news for tra� c reports, weather and other important public notices, knowing the planetary fore-cast gives us the added edge necessary to succeed. Success is not simply about more of this or that. It is also about quality of life, peace of mind, harmony, � ow, attunement within and without, job sat-isfaction, relationship ful� ll-ment, spiritual alignment and a happy home and fam-ily life. Due to the holistic nature of reality, Astrology can o� er invaluable insights about who you are (character traits, strength and challeng-es), where you are coming from (past in� uences, home and social environment con-ditioning and core motiva-tions, the meaning of which transcends matter-of fact am-bitions and survival needs), where you are going to (des-tiny, awareness of life les-sons, quality self-expression, authentic self-actualization, where you are now in your life (current cycles speci� c to you that again transcend matter-of fact-thinking and even deductive logic based on so-called common sense which takes a homogenous approach to people’s lives), and what is next (upcom-ing cycles and their respec-tive openings, opportunities and/or obstacles and delays). In this regard Astrology is very powerful indeed and may accurately be deemed the oldest and most genuine holistic life coach tool of all!

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)Spring has sprung into dy-

namic motion. Yet, despite the pace, you may feel that you are not fully awake yet.

� is can be a complicated, even troublesome combina-tion. Some extra e� orts to remain centered and focused may be required. At best, you are entering new territory yet are exercising patience before making � nal decisions and commitments.Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)A good deal of activity hap-

pening behind the scene is likely now. Perhaps big plans and schemes are brewing in your dreams. Yet, you may also be taking more deliber-ate action and letting only those you trust most in on your strategies and moves. Sometimes it is best to not tell everyone your business, lest their opinions clash. Call on courage and forge ahead.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

� e turn of spring has ig-nited your fuse. You are ex-cited at the prospects and feel determined to break clear of familiar fences. � e future is beckoning and is a summons of your pioneering spirit. Be-cause it is hard to be in two places at the same time, even for you, you will likely have to make a few sacri� ces to push through.Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Despite a lingering philo-

sophical attitude, you feel ready to forge ahead. You will need tools and supplies and fresh know how. � is is a time when you could gain some real recognition and popularity. It will not be so easy to shy away from the spotlight so be at your best. Use this green light to ad-vance to the next level.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)New visions for your fu-

ture are coming to a steady boil. You are excited to try new angles of approach. Your will power is running high making this a good time to venture out. You are in the mood anyway to enter new territory. With your cre-ativity levels on a steady rise the time is ripe to capitalize. Be willing to make the extra e� orts necessary.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)New levels of power are

rising in you. � ese have been brewing for some time now and imply a heightened state of awareness. Yet, these are also producing many changes. Resistance, denial or oblivion will cause your trouble. You need to work with this cycle by getting

healthier. Eat better, exercise more, do a cleanse or what-ever it takes.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Your relationship world

is receiving a big activation now. � is trend will not only continue, it will increase and carry over into May. � is could certainly spark new en-counters. Yet, it could also in-stigate some con� icts as well. Your ace now is to be a little more assertive than usual. Balancing a healthy o� ence with a defensive approach to trouble should do it.Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

Spring ever brings an urge to start new projects. For you this includes cleaning. Yet, it is not just your house or yard but your mind, perceptions and concepts that may be in need of some puri� cation. What can you do to get a fresh perspective? Step away however you can, ideally without making others feel rejected. � en recalibrate from there.Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

You are in the mood to play. � e changing season is inspiring you to engage and be engaged. � is provoca-tive energy pattern could be too hot to handle by some. At worst it will manifest as excessive passion, even anger and impatience. At best, it is inspiring you to be the pro-ducer, director and actor in your own show.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)

Some hefty shifts, shakes and quakes close to home are keeping you busy. With change come opportunity, and perhaps a dose of neces-sity to inspire invention. You may feel the need to reinvent yourself these days and this energy pattern is added fuel to that � re. Perhaps your best approach now is to fortify your headquarters. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)

Many new thoughts, ideas and perceptions are pouring in. You may even feel a little overwhelmed. It may take a few months until you feel more certain of your direc-tion so take your time. For now, simply enjoy the game of new discovery. You are on a quest to actualize greater ful-� llment in your life that likely implies receiving returns for doing what you love.Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)As you steadily proceed

into new arenas you are ex-periencing changes in your priorities. � is will become increasingly evident over the next several weeks. New angles of approach are im-plied. Your ambitions are on the rise and you want greater output for your input. It will help if you assume a more playful attitude, or at least that of a player who wants to win.

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100 ANNOUNCEMENTS

On March 20, 2013 Happy Cat Haven admitted cat # 6945, one of the many four-legged animals on the Sunshine Coast needing help from the Haven. We shared a very small in-house celebration with a VERY LARGE cake that day to acknowledge the 23rd year of our rescue work, both in and out of the Haven. Many thanks for ALL YOUR help for all these years! b13

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200 COMMUNITY NOTICESAnnual Judy Dinner, April 2nd, 6pm, Leo’s Restaurant. Call Jude, 604-989-6989. b13

CLASSESFeldenkrais® Classes for healthy, organized movements. Enjoy these gentle, no-sweat classes and eliminate pain, inhibited movement and restricted range of motion. Great for rehab as well as general maintenance. Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Davis Bay Community Hall or customized, hands-on ses-sions by appt. 604-885-9064 or [email protected] btfn

300 MARKETPLACERE Décor Consignment. Every-thing in the store is recycled or repurposed, real and reasonably priced. Everything is carefully se-lected and displayed for you with an eye for style & value. Still Good ReFurniture, 5520 Inlet Ave., same same but with a more woodsy, masculine vibe. Always stylish, al-ways a�ordable. www.redecor.ca www.facebook.com/redecorsechelt. 5699 Cowrie St., Sechelt. 604-885-5884. b13

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New cable tire chains, Z-Chain, $100. Large jade, �cus, rubber plants, $15 to $100. Interior doors: qty 5, 80” X 30, plus 4 other sizes - all for $50. Victorian jelly molds, $25/ea. Signed Karen Magnus-sen sweat shirt, $40. Framed Greta Guzek poster, $50. All OBO. Proceeds to Happy Cat Haven. 604.886.0776. ptfn

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March 28, 2013

Catherine Nelson Obit 1113

Catherine W. NelsonJune 11, 1929 – March 24, 2013

Cay passed gently into the arms of her maker in her 84th year in hospice at Shorncli�e after a short intense struggle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband Harold. Cay made her home in Sechelt upon her marriage to Harold in 1948. Mom was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Mom will be greatly missed by her three children: Donna (Don Ewing) and her sons Duane and Darren Mielke; Derek (Claire) and their daughters Michelle (Ryan) Hartt, Sarah (Caleb) Wilson and Amy Nelson; and Sharon and her daughters Jenet and Katie Martel. She will also be missed by her seven great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Cay’s Life will be held at St. Hilda’s Anglican Church at 5838 Barnacle Street, Sechelt on Saturday April 6, 2013 at 2 PM. In lieu of �ower donation to Sunshine Coast Hospice Society, Box 902, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 would be appreciated.

March 28, 2013

Key Property class 11131 col x 3.5”

HOMESGIBSONS: 3 bdrm upgraded twnhs featuring 1.5 baths, sm fncd yd, prkg for 2 cars, gar-dener for lawns, sports �eld for the youngsters, etc. N/S, sm pet nego. $1200/mo. Avail. April 15. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca

APTSSECHELT: Lrg 1 bdrm. apt, close to shops & restaurants. $725/mo Avail. April 1 NS/NP. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca

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HELP WANTED-GENERALForest labourer, harvesting salal and other evergreens (NOC8611). Full time, starting salary $12.50/hr., 40 hrs/wk. Start date ASAP. Require-ments: Educ/Exper not req’d. Loca-tion: Sechelt, BC. Work condition & physical capabilities: repetitive tasks, physically demanding, bend-ing, crouching, bunching, weight-handling approx. 25kg/50lbs. Worksite: outdoor. Travel: travel expenses paid by employer. Other information: we are a �oral ev-ergreen wholesaler looking for hard working individuals to pick local salal and other evergreens. Employer: Evergreen Extreme. To apply, email your resume to, [email protected]. **Only resumes emailed to the aforementioned address will be considered. b14

Hairdresser for FT/PT chair rental at Honeysuckle Hair Studio in Roberts Creek. Call 604-885-0400 for details. b13

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Established utilities services company is seeking parttime and full time METER READERS for Sechelt andsurrounding area.• Experience reading meters is considered an asset• Must have a reliable vehicle• Must be customer oriented with good communication skills• Must be capable of working independently in various weather conditions• Physically demanding job• Company provided uniforms and training• Paid by piece rate (paid per meter that you read)• If hired, clean Drivers’ Abstract, clean Criminal Background Check and proof of business class vehicle insurance required• Earning potential of approximately $20+ per hour

Email resume: [email protected] SECHELT in the subject line

or fax: 1-877-864-2831

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March 28, 2013

The Sun Haven Waldorf School is seeking a full time School Administrator who is a team player, open to learning and contributing new ideas, an excellent administrator and user of technology, and willing to work from an understanding of Waldorf Education.

The position is full time position of 40 hours per week during the school year and part time in July and August. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience, and a bene�ts package provided.

For details on the position and quali�cation requirements, please visit the home page of the School’s website at www.sunhaven.ca under “Sun Haven News”.

To apply, please submit a detailed letter of interest, current resume and contact information for three recent professional references to [email protected]. We thank in advance all those who apply. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The position will remain open until �lled; however, applications received by April 15, 2013 will be given priority consideration.

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TJS Lawn Care – cutting, edging, de-thatching yard cleanup, brush clearing. 604-886-1242. b20

Young woman, new to the coast, needs work in lower coastal area, near bus route. Two, four, six or eight hours a day, any day. Call 604-886-3299. p14

Looking for work, no heavy lift-ing. Please call Rob, 604-886-3299. p14

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1100 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

MUSICBeaTee Riddims Drumset and rhythm instruction for all ages, levels & styles. Barry Taylor, 604-740-5825. b17

COMPUTERSComputer repair & network set-up. In- home service. Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. Call 604-865-0688. b17

March 28, 2013

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British Columbians are increasingly losing mon-

ey to text messaging related scams. In 2012, more than $7,700 in losses were re-ported to the Canadian An-ti-Fraud Centre from these kinds of schemes - a 600 per cent increase over the previ-ous year.

To mark Fraud Preven-tion Month - a month-long, national initiative that helps Canadians rec-ognize, prevent and report fraudulent activities - the Ministry of Justice, Con-sumer Protection

BC and the Better Busi-ness Bureau Mainland BC have teamed up to share important information with British Columbian

consumers about texting and app scams.

You might be at risk if you click on text message links from unfamiliar sources.

Here are some tips to less-en the risk:

* If you are noti� ed via a text message about a prize you have won, con� rm with the actual source indepen-dently and do not click on any links or respond to the message.

* Do not share personal information (including credit card numbers) via text messages. And remem-ber that you should never have to pay an upfront fee to claim a prize.

* Ignore instructions to text “STOP” or “NO” to

prevent future texts. � is could be a ploy by scam-mers to con� rm they have a real, active phone number.

* Forward the texts to 7726 (SPAM on most key-pads). � is will alert your cell phone carrier to block future texts from those numbers.

* Read all the terms and conditions when signing up for the app or game, includ-ing how the company will use your information (such as your cell phone number and email address).

* Avoid giving your credit card information to un-known sources. Read reviews about the app to see if there are any complaints about privacy or billing issues.

Watch out for text scamsIgnore instructions to text “STOP” or “NO” to pre-vent future texts. This could be a ploy by scammers to confirm they have a real, active phone number.


March 28, 2013

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Brynn Proctor Suddes was 12 years old in

2007 when she passed away in a tra� c fatality. She was hit by a truck after departing a transit bus with a friend.

Brynn was always a very creative and positive girl. She was interested in art from an early age and ex-pressed an interest in go-

Brynn’s Angels – helping art students

Elaine Proctor is seen above holding one of Brynn’s Angels. STAFF PHOTO

Brynn Proctor Suddes at 12 years old in 2007.

ing to art school, possibly fashion design. She loved drawing, painting, making jewellry, and just generally creating. � e night before Brynn’s passing, she wrote about how important it is for everyone to follow their dreams.

To honour Brynn’s memory and to help oth-ers follow their dreams, Elaine Proctor (Brynn’s mother) created the Brynn Proctor Suddes Memorial Bursary Fund. It is an annual bursary awarded to a graduating student at Elphinstone Secondary School who wants to go to art school. So far there have been six art school bursaries awarded from 2007 to 2012.

To fundraise this year, Elaine created Brynn’s beautiful angels. � ey are beaded angels that can be hooked on a zipper, a

bag, or anything, actually. Each angel is a one-of-a-kind. Angels are available for $5.00 at Hair We Are, Suncoast Pharmacy, and � e Local newspaper o� ce. Elaine started out making them from her own bead supply. Lynn and Laura of Hair We Are came on board this year to help out. Together they have cre-ated a new Facebook page

about the fund and the angels – it is simply called Brynn Proctor Suddes Me-morial Bursary Fund.

Brynn’s personal tribute page is http://www.be-heartstrings.com

Monetary donations can also be made at the Gib-sons branch of the Sun-shine Coast Credit Union, the account is called “In Memory of Brynn” and it

Sustainable Coast mag-azine will host a spe-

cial showing of Salmon Con� dential on Wednes-day, April 3 at 7:30pm at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse.

Salmon Con� dential is a new documentary � lm on what is killing BC’s wild salmon. � ere will be a discussion after the � lm with the � lmmaker Twyla Roschovitch and a

panel of local � shermen and activists.

When biologist Alex-andra Morton discovers BC’s wild salmon are test-ing positive for dangerous European salmon viruses associated with salmon farming worldwide, a chain of events is set o� by the government to sup-press the � ndings.

More info at: http://www.sustainablecoast.ca

What is killing BC’s wild salmon?

How old are we vs how old do we feel? � at’s

the basis of the new � lm Late Bloomers, with Isa-bella Rossellini and Wil-liam Hurt. A little uneven in the beginning, it will soon draw you in to the lives of a couple turning 60 in London. Hurt is an energetic architect who wants to hang with his young proteges and buy new jeans. Rossellini, on the other hand overreacts and installs grab-bars and

big-button phones long before they’re needed. � e di� erence in their attitudes to hitting the “big 6-0” threatens their long rela-tionship. Two other gen-erations are involved; � e inimitable Doreen Mantle is Rosellini’s mom, and the three grown children all have to deal with the re-percussions of the central pair’s decisions. � is gives the � lm a broader-than-boomer appeal. It’s charm-ing and funny.

Isabella Rossellini and William Hurt star in Late Bloomers.

Better late than never

On March 14, local res-ident Leonora Greg-

ory-Collura who has given support to autistic children and adults throughout Canada and the USA for 30 years received the 2013 BC Community Achieve-ment Award at Govern-ment House. Minister Ida Chong, also a board mem-ber of the British Colum-bia Achievement Founda-tion said “Winners of this award are citizens from all over the province whose contributions, leadership

and inspiration have helped to make their British Co-lumbia communities more caring, dynamic, beautiful, healthy and unique.

On April 2, World Au-tism Awareness Day, the 2013 4th annual Kick-O� at the Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club will start at noon. � is is a fundraiser event to start promoting International Naturally Autistic People Awards, Convention & Festival on the coast.

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Leonora Gregory-Collura receiving her BC Community Achievement Award at Government House

Resident honoured at Government House


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On the Sunshine Coast, there is always lots of

discussion around small farms and large garden plots, but what can all those people do that would en-joy something smaller. You might live in a condo or simply not have the time and energy for a big garden. Have no fear, the container garden recipe is here.

Even the smallest space can be transformed into a lush space including beautiful � owers, veg-etables, and an assortment of herbs. Whatever space limitations you have, you can design a container gar-den that will thrive

Remember that with con-tainer gardening all you need to be a successful container gardener is willingness to experiment, a tolerance for the unexpected and a love of playing in the dirt.

� e � rst tip is to use a re-ally good potting soil not a garden soil, because the potting soil is lighter and it allows the plants to breathe.

If you don’t have a whole lot of space for plants, but you do have a balcony or a patio, do not fear, you can attach baskets and small containers to the railing and it is out of the way and easy to install.

If you don’t have the cli-mate for tropical colorful plants you can use basic colors, like the potato vines, fountain grass or an annual or perennial � ower.

With containers you can mix and match all types of plants and you can change them around anytime you want without an extensive

Try container gardening – it’s easy

Set up you own container garden right on your porch or back patio. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Once you have a list of plants you’d like to grow, then create a map (hand drawn) of your deck or patio, and purchase the pots,

containers, soils and seeds necessary.

amount of digging, clearing and water.

Start the process by mak-ing a list of all the types of plants you would like to grow. No need to be spe-ci� c, but good to know if you’d like vegetables, herbs, � owers, etc. One you have a list, then create a map (hand drawn) of your deck or patio, and purchase the pots, containers and soils necessary. � e sta� at any local plant store should be able to give you a few good options to choose from.

Containers can also be built at home if you are handy with tools. � ere are inexpensive plastic pots and more expensive ceramic ones. It’s good to match your pot colours and add a wooden � ower box to accent.

Now it’s time to start planting. Flowers, grasses, and other plants could be enough to give your patio a great summery feeling, but if you want to take it to the next level, start looking at the vegetables.

� ere are many veg-etables that will grow well in pots. All kinds of To-matoes do well, but grape and cherry tomatoes are easy growing. Don’t forget to put up a trellis because they love to climb. Bell and chilli peppers are also good container contenders. Peppers can be picky when starting out, so plant seed-lings instead of seeds.

Growing your own salad greens can be one of the most rewarding vegetables. Any kind of lettuce will grow in pots and you can

seed them directly in the pot. Imagine stepping out your door with a pair of scis-sors and quickly snipping fresh greens into a bowl for your evening’s salad.

Radishes are another winner in pots. French Breakfast, White Icicle, and Short Cherry Bell are three varieties to try. Plant 1 to 2 inches apart, and thin as they grow. Green onions are very easy to grow and look pretty even.

Get a bit exotic and try growing some Swiss chard. Simply seed it directly in your container and trim leaves as needed. It’ll contin-ue to produce for months but note that it’s tastiest when it’s young.

Another good container plant is the cucumber. It’s

great to add some crunch to summer salads and sand-wiches. It’s very quick to germinate and quick to grow, but they need sturdy support posts or a trellis so the plants have somewhere to climb.

Finally, try planting green beans. � ey are one of the easiest plants to grow and you can put your kids in charge. � e youngsters will enjoy picking and eating them right o� the vine.

Gardening is wonderful for relieving stress and creat-ing beautiful scenery in any-one’s porch or patio. Don’t forget to try growing rose-mary, thyme, sage and even basil. If your containers are close to ground level, watch out for slugs, they love to gobble up the basil.

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