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Music in the Landing From Hawaiian hula to local folk . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Dana Larsen Petition to amend Police Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Rosenberg’s new novel Natural Pregnancy, Natural Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Sunshine Coast, British Columbia Thursday, July 18, 2013 FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Local the YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR PAPER SECHELT 5501 Inlet Ave. 604-885-5141 OPEN: Monday - Friday 9:30am-5:30pm Sat 9:30am-5:00pm Sun 11:00am-4:00pm Catalogue Desk Closed 11:00am-4:00pm NOW OPEN SUNDAYS Your Hometown Store in Sechelt FIND IT FOR LESS ANYWHERE ELSE AND WE’LL MATCH IT EVEN UP TO 90 DAYS LATER ** with your Sears Financial Credit Card **On approved credit. Applies to the lowest advertised price on appliances, sewing machines, vacuum cleaners, home furnishings and mattresses. Price protection with other forms of tender and on all electronic purchases up to 30 days only. Some conditions apply. See store for details. THIS WEEK: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Sandy Hook Days 4472 Hilltop Road Wilson Creek 604-740-3927 YOUR ONE STOP FOR EVERYTHING ROOFING • Custom sheet metal fabrication • Metal roofing manufacturing • Sales & installation ALL ORGANIC & LOCAL PRODUCE, BULK, GROCERY, MEAT & DAIRY, VITAMINS & HERBS FREE SAME DAY GROCERY DELIVERY WHEN YOU SHOP ONLINE www.seaweedshealthfood.com 689 GIBSONS WAY — Find us on Best Health Food Store NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 604-886-1522 Every Thursday 5:30 to 9:00pm on Cowrie Street RAIN OR SHINE SECHELT NIGHT MARKET Peddling around the world Peddler heads to South Sudan Chris Hergesheimer demonstrates one of the bike mills used to grind local grains into flour. PHOTO SUBMITTED I t’s a long way from the lush rainforests of Brit- ish Columbia’s Sunshine Coast to the dry scrub- J IM DOREY EDITOR See “Peddler” Story continued on page 3 lands of South Sudan. But Chris Hergesheimer (aka the Flour Peddler) is de- termined to keep a prom- ise he made to a friend – a friend who now lives nearly 15,000 kilometers away. And he’s counting on pedal power to make it happen. In December, Chris Hergesheimer and his brother Josh will travel from Roberts Creek to the northernmost reaches of South Sudan, where their friend William Kolong, chief of Panlang village, will be waiting with open arms. e three of them will construct a bicycle-mill that can be used by anyone from the community – a mill like the one Hergesheimer has had around on the Coast for years. Look for these inserts: Home Hardware Guardian Pharmacy (Halfmoon Bay and Pender Harbour)

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Page 1: The Local - July 18, 2013

Music in the Landing From Hawaiian hula to local folk . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12

Dana Larsen Petition to amend Police Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

Rosenberg’s new novelNatural Pregnancy, Natural Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19

Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • Thursday, July 18, 2013

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Peddling around the world

Peddler heads to South Sudan

Chris Hergesheimer demonstrates one of the bike mills used to grind local grains into � our. PHOTO SUBMITTED

It’s a long way from the lush rainforests of Brit-

ish Columbia’s Sunshine Coast to the dry scrub-

JIM DOREYEDITOR

See “Peddler” Story continued on page 3

lands of South Sudan. But Chris Hergesheimer (aka the Flour Peddler) is de-termined to keep a prom-ise he made to a friend – a friend who now lives nearly 15,000 kilometers away.

And he’s counting on pedal power to make it happen.

In December, Chris Hergesheimer and his brother Josh will travel from Roberts Creek to the northernmost reaches of

South Sudan, where their friend William Kolong, chief of Panlang village, will be waiting with open arms. � e three of them will construct a bicycle-mill that can be used by anyone from

the community – a mill like the one Hergesheimer has had around on the Coast for years.

Look for these inserts:• Home Hardware

• Guardian Pharmacy (Halfmoon Bay and Pender Harbour)

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JIM DOREYEDITOR

Is self employment for you?

If you decide self employment is for you, why not participate in our Self Employment Program? (Eligibility criteria apply)

For information, call (604) 885 3351 or email [email protected]

Ever wondered what it would be like to be your own boss?

Find out whether self employment is the best way forward for your career at our self employment workshop this month.

Where? Sechelt WorkBC Employment Centre, 5600 Sunshine Coast Hwy

When? Tuesday July 23rd at 9:30am

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

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A key priority for the District of Sechelt Council is to create more investment, business and indus-try in Sechelt. This will lead to more jobs, more young residents, a stronger economic base and a more vibrant community. To deliver on this priority, Council has created Sechelt Innovations Ltd. SIL will be responsible for developing innovative strategies to attract new businesses to Sechelt as well as to support and improve existing businesses.SIL is seeking to employ a Director of Business Development to lead the research, planning and execution of the business development initiatives. You will report to the Board of Directors of Sechelt Innovations Ltd. and work closely with the District’s leadership team. You are a results oriented individual who can build relationships quickly and have the ability to not only see strategic opportunities, but make them materialize. You must be an effective communicator, a shrewd networker and possess superb relationship-building abilities. Self-motivated and ambitious, you must also have the ability to work on your own initiative and manage projects effectively.You will have a degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline and at least 3 years’ professional experience in business development, preferably with some ex-perience in a local government setting.Interested parties are welcome to forward their applications,in confidence, to [email protected].

The deadline for applications is July 31, 2013.

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SECHELT INNOVATIONS LTD.

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A key priority for the District of Sechelt Council is to create more investment, business and industry in Sechelt. This will lead to more jobs, more young residents, a stronger economic base and a more vibrant community. To deliver on this priority, Council has created Sechelt Innovations Ltd. SIL will be responsible for developing innovative strategies to attract new businesses to Sechelt as well as to support and im-prove existing businesses.The District of Sechelt is currently seeking nominations of individuals interested in serving on the inaugural board of directors of SIL. The directors will be responsible for guiding the activities of SIL and providing the community leadership necessary to make this initiative successful. A key objective in selecting directors is to have a board with a diverse range of skills and expe-riences. For example, financial, entrepreneurship, management and environmental experience, among others, will be assets. Further information about Sechelt Innovations Ltd. is available on www.Sechelt.ca. The Business Development Committee of the District of Sechelt will be responsible for considering all applications and making a recommendation to Council, who will make the decision on these appointments. If you are interested in being considered for election to the board of directors, please forward details of your experience and expertise to [email protected] or by mail or in person to: District of Sechelt 2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street PO Box 129 Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 Attention: Business Development CommitteeAll submissions will be kept strictly confidential. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2013.

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Sandy Hook Day, an an-nual family fun event open to the public, is a great chance to experience beau-tiful Sandy Hook Park on the Sechelt Inlet on Sunday, July 21 from 9am to 4pm.

On Sunday, July 21, from 9 to 4pm, local artists will showcase their work, and studios for yoga, Pi-lates and weaving enrich the experience. Or check

Come out to Sandy Hook Day

Children enjoying themselves at the Sandy Hook Day watermelon eating contest. PHOTO SUBMITTED

out the great community yard sale between 9am and noon followed by a picnic at Sandy Hook Park.

Mermaid Boat Tours will o� er rides for just three dol-lars for children / members

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DJ Yum Yum and live performances will entertain while kids enjoy the water-melon and doughnut eat-ing contests compliments of Claytons Market.

Don’t forget to bring your kayak and be sure to check out the community forest trails at Hidden Grove and the Sechelt Heritage Forest. You’ll get to see what an 800 year-old � r tree looks like. It’s huge!

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Peddler Continued from page 1

The goal of the Flour Peddler is to provide a chance for people to locally mill their own � our – to take back control of the produc-tion and processing of their food.

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Hergesheimer’s bike-mill is an old exercise machine that’s been rigged up to a cast iron mill. � e ped-als turn a belt that turns a � ywheel, which turns the burrs, and voila; freshly-ground � our. A simple de-sign, Hergesheimer says, but a powerful one.

“I started the Flour Peddler to o� er people the experience of buy-ing freshly-milled � our from grains grown in BC,” Hergesheimer explains. “People just gravitated to-wards it, and I realized that for a lot of people it was also about interacting with the producer of their food.”

Soon Hergesheimer was pedaling his bike-mill at farmers markets through-out Greater Vancouver. But after several years, Hergesheimer found that juggling a small business with a growing family and postgraduate studies was overwhelming. Rather than sell the business, he and his brother devised a plan by which the Flour Peddler would continue to mill, bag and sell � our once a month for a home delivery program and write a book about the business. But instead of sharing the proceeds, the brothers will

use 100 percent of the pro� ts to fund their trip to South Sudan to build the bike mill.

South Sudan was the ob-vious choice, Hergesheimer explains, given the connec-tion the brothers have with Chief William Kolong who they had helped when he came to Canada in 1995 as a refugee as one of the legendary Lost Boys – the name given to tens of thou-sands of children who � ed � ghting during Sudan’s 22 year-long civil war.

One day, Hergesheimer says, he asked Kolong if a bike-mill a la � e Flour Peddler would help his community, giving them a chance to mill their own grains, and work together to create a cooperative business. Kolong answered: “my brother, if you prom-ise to come to my village

someday, I promise we will make it happen.”

Now, we’re placing our trust in him – that he will be able to help make this dream come to fruition.

“We’re selling this � our so we can do something we believe in – something that could make a tangible dif-ference and put the Flour Peddler technology where it can really matter,” con� rms Hergesheimer. “To me, that’s the most ethical form of capitalism out there.”

� e two brother’s have a Indiegogo webpage where you can contribute towards on-the-ground expenses like welding, labour, etc. for their trip to Sudan. Vis-it here to make a donation: (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-flour-peddler-international). � e brothers have already raised well over half their

projected goal from the crowd-funding angle and are getting excited about helping Chief Kolong and his community.

By pedalling the bike mill the rider turns the belt that turns a � ywheel, which turns the burrs and cre-ates the freshly-ground � our. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Lacrosse has quickly grown on the Sunshine Coast over the last few years and there is one rea-son for that: it’s so much fun.

The Sunshine Coast Rapids Peewee team (ages 9 to 12 years old) under the leadership of Coach Jason Pratt and Assistant Coach Brian Horback en-joyed a great season and ended the year in third

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place out of twelve teams in the Lower Mainland division.

The Rapids qualified for the Provincials, held in Kamloops, by defeat-ing a team from Mission. At Kamloops 30 teams from across the province, many of them boasting a 15-player lineup, battled for the top spot. With only ten players, the Rap-ids came out strong and won their pool against teams from Vanderhoof, Saanich and Kamloops.

Playing with determina-tion, skill and heart the team made it to the semi-finals - a first for any Sun-shine Coast lacrosse team.

The team became like an extended family dur-ing the season. Although somwe of the players were new to lacrosse this year, the more experienced kids helped the younger ones learn. All the team fami-lies became good friends, enjoyed the competitions and time spent together at the Provincials.

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Editorial Opinion

Volume 11 • Issue 29

Letters to the Editor – Opinions

Cycling culture just keeps picking up speed

Whether you are a hard core downhill rider or simply en-joy a light Sunday afternoon pedal through the park, biking offers people of all ages the opportunity to lead a healthier and more sustainable life. What most people don’t realize is it’s also a powerful economic force that drives millions of dollars into our province each year.

Back in 1981 when three young riders opened the doors to Deep Cove Bikes (now Cove Bikes) on the side of Mount Seymour, they didn’t realize they were spearheading a move-ment that would position BC as a hotbed for mountain biking. These kids were great riders from day one, but they also saw the economic benefits of importing innovative bike parts from the birthplace of mountain biking, Marin County California. They would then assemble new bikes from the imported parts, whcih they would sell out of their little shop.

Deep Cove was a hub for action as it neighboured the now famous North Shore trails. Huge ‘bicycle’ street parties were held and this catalysed mountain bike culture to main-stream status across Vancouver in the mid eighties. Quickly other larger companies caught on to the buzz and the rest was history.

Because this industry is still growing and has a direct effect on tourism and our local bottom line, it’s impor-tant for Coast residents to understand the different types of riding styles.

Of course there is the road bike, which resembles the old 10-speed but with thin tires and super light-weight frames. These are the bicycles that riders use when racing in compe-titions like the Tour De France. Then there are the touring bikes which are a bit closer to the modern day mountain bike but without the suspension or shocks. These are great for those long rides where you are not sure what conditions you might face. These riders are often seen cycling up the Coast with large saddlebags on either side of the bicycle.

As far as mountain biking goes, there are basically two main schools of riders and then several unique offshoots. Most popular is cross country cycling. It garners the highest levels of participation both recreationally and competitively. The BC Bike Race that just passed through the Sunshine Coast is an example of a cross country race. It attracted 1,000 cyclists from about 30 different countries.

The other most popular style is downhill. These are the hardcore cyclists that typically wear full body armour and scream down mountains on full suspension bikes. These bikes are great for going downhill, but much are much too heavy to ride back up. Other sub-categories include dirt jumping, free riding, and of course BMX style. All these specialized forms of riding are based on performing dare-devil tricks.

Overall the Sunshine Coast has done well embracing the biking community. We can do more. We need to create a safe bike path from Gibsons to Sechelt some day soon. Some advances have been made by cycling enthusiasts - look to-wards the Sprockids Park in Langdale, the new pump track in Sechelt, and the hundreds of incredible trails all main-tained by volunteers.

There are even some new plans being thrown around Gibsons to build a larger and more diversified bike park This will help provide yet a greater foundation to help make the Coast an even greater hotbed for cycling.

Let’s hope that we keep rolling in this direction for the sake of our economy and our health. See you on the trails. Jim Dorey, Editor

The view from here What is a view? It’s more

than the pretty picture you see out the window. It is air, light in day and night, the firmament, space, privacy. Google “Bubier Road House tear down” and find some insight into what a by-law can and can’t do. I represent-ed Mr. Johnson’s neighbours; in 1993 (yes, 1993) we initi-ated a lawsuit in Massachu-setts Land Court against his plan to build a house in front of my client’s house on a lot that was illegal because of insufficient lot width accord-ing to the by-law. That was years before he applied for a building permit. It took 19 years: two trials, six trips to the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court, endless mo-tion hearings, views of the property by two judges, retirement of three judges, and a contempt proceeding overseen by a fourth judge, to bring down the illegal house. And we won in ev-ery substantive proceeding, trial, motion, appeal. There are real questions about the legitimacy of by-laws which simply address views, but by-laws which establish building height limitations, restrict density, create view corridors go a long way. And there is demonstrated success, at least in the US, for by-laws which deal with the attributes of properties on slopes, overlooking wa-ter bodies, and the like. But unless you have the financial capability and stamina to

endure endless nonsense, as my clients did, a by-law is not an absolute answer - it is merely a stepping-off point. Though it should be instruc-tional to people who respect their neighbours and, frank-ly, demonstrate the manners customary among civilized people. There are other ways to protect views, particularly in the context of subdivision and compromise of actual disputes, through deed re-strictions and easements. The Sunshine Coast is blessed to have many attorneys who can competently advise on all of these issues. Frank L. McElroy,Roberts Creek

Volunteers create this festival

Thank you to Heather Jeal for her thoughtful Sea Cavalcade observations.

Heather, and many oth-ers in the last few days have made useful comments on Gibsons’ summer festival.

In the last 35 years many volunteers including Sue Rhodes and myself have tried hard to create a sum-mer festival that would be uniquely Gibsons’.

We all wanted a weekend that would showcase local talent and ingenuity, give our local businesses an op-portunity to say “thank you” to their community and to highlight the abilities of our loggers and firefighters.

A chance for “kids to be kids” in the way they can only in a small town, with games, races and of course

lots of food, food, food.The thrill of the pipers in

the parade, the heartfelt ap-plause for our Veterans, the wonderful horses, no child should have to miss that.

Everyone wanted to high-light our community’s his-torical connection to the sea and the woods and for that reason “The Boat Blowup”, Loggers Sports, Tugboat Races, Keats Island Swim and Kids Fishing Derby fol-lowed by a day for the kids and our beloved fireworks – maybe not the awe inspiring display of Vancouver, but ours, to be enjoyed sitting on the grass with our neigh-bours and families.

Everyone dragged them-selves to organizing meet-ings, we divvied up the work, shared tasks, dra-gooned new folks in to help and generally had a great time. We also sold raffle tickets, thousands of raffle tickets and with a small help from the Town we had a Cavalcade within budget.

In latter years something has changed. The spirit is there but not the same. That’s too bad.

Maybe it’s time to sit down together after July and have a long look at our beloved Sea Cavalcade and just what we would like it to

be. I’ll be there. Jo-Anne McNevin, Gibsons

So grateful for The Local newspaper

Last week I was totally surprised to find out that I had won The Local’s ‘Let-ter to the editor’ contest. I had submitted a letter to express my views on an is-sue that I felt deeply needed more explanation, and it was printed. As it turns out, and I don’t know how many people know this, but The Local has a contest where they give away a free round of golf for two with a cart. This contest runs each month this summer so if you have something you’d like to talk about, get your letters in, people. My father will be visiting and I look forward to taking him out for a round of golf. It will be a great opportunity for us to bond and have a few laughs. I’d also like to say that I have noticed a big difference in The Local newspaper over the past few months. The new look, quality of the content and pictures, and the new website all rock. Oh yeah, I look forward to checking out the event list-ings too. Thanks so much.Jamie Swann, Roberts Creek

Letters to the Editor and Submissions are welcome on any topic of local or general interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and do not reflect opinions of The LOcaL publication. Generally let-ters should not exceed more

than 300 words. Letters will be edited in the interests of style, clarity, legality, brev-ity and taste, as necessary. The LOcaL reserves the right to refuse publication of any submission. All let-ters 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] Deadline for letters and sub-missions is Monday at 3pm.

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Biologist, environmental-ist and MP Robert Sopuck (Dauphin - Swan River - Marquette) accepted the invitation of local MP John Weston to visit the riding July 9, where he was greatly impressed by the impact of local volunteer organiza-tions, such as the Pacific Salmon Foundation and Weston’s Sea to Sky Fisher-ies Roundtable, on improv-ing local fish habitat.

The Roundtable is a group of avid fisheries ex-perts and advocates, who work closely with Weston. Sopuck, a member of both the Fisheries and Environ-ment Committees of the House of Commons, met with both groups and heard from fisheries and environ-ment advocates, such as Ruth Simons, Executive Director of the Future of Howe Sound Society, and a representative of the Sun-shine Coast.

“As a member of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, fish-eries biologist, passionate angler, and a fisheries con-servationist, I was struck by the dedication, creativity, and passion of the angling groups that we met with in British Columbia,” said So-puck, who also thanked his host for “showing me these wonderful experiences and

Fisheries advocates tackle Sunshine Coast and National initiatives

meeting these truly dedi-cated people.”

The two MP’s were direct-ly involved fisheries-friendly items that were adopted by Federal Budget 2013. First there was a threefold in-crease in funding for the Pa-cific Salmon Foundation of $1 million. Secondly, there was the creation of the Rec-reational Habitat Partner-ship Program, spearheaded by Sopuck and supported

The Roundtable is a group of avid fisheries experts and advocates, who work closely with Weston.

L-R: standing in front of the new Centennial Rearing Pond in Memorial Park are Michael Meneer, vice president, Pacific Salmon Foundation; Ned Pottinger, past chair, Pacific Salmon Foundation; MP John Weston (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky); MP Robert Sopuck (Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette); and John Barker, president, West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society.. Photo SuBMitteD

by Weston, which provides $10 million across Canada to groups like Weston’s fish-eries advocacy group.

The Roundtable Group’s Dave Brown submitted an application for Federal sup-port under the Partnership Program, to improve fisher-ies habitat in the riding.

“John Weston is some-body that gets the impor-tance of volunteers and community in terms of in-suring a sustainable future for our Pacific Salmon.” said Mike Meneer, Vice President for Development, Marketing and Communi-cations for the Pacific Salm-on Foundation. “Our abili-ty to successfully engage the government on wild pacific conservation was greatly enhanced by Weston’s lead-ership, involvement, and direction as he has been a vocal and actively support-ing of our proposal of hav-ing 100 percent of salmon conservation stamp revenue returned to the commu-nity and volunteers group that can make the most of it like the West Vancouver Streamkeepers Society.”

“The Future of Howe Sound Society is really sup-portive of this meeting and being able to meet with people with common inter-ests is a step in the right di-rection for MP Weston and his fisheries group,” added Simons, who had recently coordinated the flotilla of boaters who took to Howe Sound to advance a long-term plan for the area.

At its meeting with So-puck, the Roundtable

Group tackled an ambitious agenda, which included discussion of the creation of a centre of excellence on closed-containment salmon aquaculture, a proposal made recently by the Fish-eries Committee, and sup-ported enthusiastically by Sopuck and Weston. Powell River is looking closely at that idea, with interest by the Mayor and Council and the Sliammon First Nation to take up the suggestion.

“I’m very impressed to see two MP’s with passion and openness in explaining the government’s decisions go-ing forward in the fisheries” added Bill Vernon, who at-tended the meeting, repre-senting David Formosa, the Mayor of Powell River.

“The visit of my colleague Bob Sopuck highlights the way in which Green Tories like us can achieve practical, measurable results for fish-eries and the environment, but only if we listen to our constituents and work closely with the passionate advocates, like Streamkeep-ers and the Pacific Salmon Foundation,” Weston said.Submitted

Beekeepers give the buzz at honey harvest

British Columbia’s Chief Electoral Officer, Keith Archer, has granted ap-proval in principle on an initiative petition applica-tion by Dana Larsen. This gives him the rights to press ahead with a petition that, if successful, would force the provincial government to address the question of marijuana reform.

The petition will be is-sued on Monday, Septem-ber 9, 2013. The title of the initiative is An initiative to amend the Police Act.

“This initiative petition application is the ninth to be approved since the leg-islation came into force in 1995,” says Archer.

Any registered voter can apply to have a petition issued to gather support for a legislative proposal. After the petition is is-sued, the proponent will have 90 days to canvass

and collect signatures of at least 10 percent of the registered voters in each of British Columbia’s 85 electoral districts.

“We’ve got a pretty good shot at it, I think, but it’s very challenging,” Larsen said in an interview Wednesday.

Individuals or organiza-tions who intend to op-pose the initiative, conduct initiative advertising, or canvass for signatures must be registered with Elections BC. The deadline for op-ponent application is Mon-day, August 12, 2013.

Registered voters as of September 9, 2013 may sign the petition once for the electoral district in which they are registered.

For more information on the initiative petition, visit the Elections BC website (elections.bc.ca).Submitted

Petition approval granted

Dana Larsen Photo SuBMitteD

John Weston is somebody that gets the importance

of volunteers and commu-nity in terms of insuring a sustainable future for our

Pacific Salmon.”

~ Mike Meneer ~VP Development at

The Pacific Salmon Foundation

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The Sunshine Coast Beekeepers Association will host a honey harvest and free beekeeping work-shop on Sunday, August 4 at 4pm at the Roberts Creek Cohousing Com-mon House. Everyone is welcome to come learn how to assemble a hive, participate in the honey harvest, enjoy kids’ bee crafts, and pick up some

bee-friendly plants and baked goods at the sale ta-bles. Plans are in the works for an observation hive and info booth. 

Thinking of starting your own hive? Just curious? Come on down! Bring a potluck item for the potluck dinner at 5:00.

This event is a fundraiser for the Sunshine Coast Bee-keepers Association. For more information, please call Heather Freeman at 604-989-5321.

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Mike will be the Batch Plant Supervisor and Batch Man for Central Coast’s state-of-the-art facility. Making the bold decision to leave Rempel Bros. Concrete after 25 years of service to relocate his family to the Sunshine Coast was not taken lightly, but Mike was ready for a change and a new challenge.

Mike brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise to the concrete industry on the Sunshine Coast and has been involved in many projects over the years includ-ing the Golden Ears Bridge and, more recently, BC Hydro’s Ruskin Dam project. The team at Central Coast Concrete is thrilled to have Mike producing the highest quality concrete on the Sunshine Coast from their new high-tech batch plant.

Bill, Gina & family welcome Mike Carter to the Sunshine Coast and to Central Coast Concrete’s team!

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JIM DOREYEDITOR

Due to the latest technology it is now possible to produce better-structured concrete, with consider-ably improved properties compared with those obtained twenty years ago.

Using concrete in residential building has become more and more popular. Beautiful � oors and coun-tertops have become sought after amenities and can increase the value of your property. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Concrete plays an inte-gral role in our society and is the most widely used man-made building mate-rial in the world.   Its rise in popularity stems from it being a safe and secure building option that is both sustainable and en-ergy e� cient.

Aggregates, water and cement are the elements that make up concrete. Although manufacturing concrete seems simple, the mixture can take very di-verse forms, depending on the proportion and quality of the cement, but also the mechanical, physical and chemical characteristics of the aggregates used and the technology to produce it to CSA standards.

Today, readymix concrete is manufactured totally on a made-to-measure basis, in highly automated con-crete plants capable of pro-ducing up to 500 di� erent

formulas, each for a speci� c application or requirement. Concrete can be incorpo-rated into everything from high-rises to civil engineer-ing structures. For each application, the concrete chosen presents di� erent characteristics in terms of setting time, resistance, weight, aspect, sound insu-lation, frost or thaw resis-tance, or � re resistance.

Recent research into ce-ment, aggregates and con-crete has led to develop-ment of an approach based on scienti� c understanding to produce better-struc-tured concrete, with con-siderably improved proper-ties compared with those of twenty years ago.

It is now possible to con-struct more sustainable buildings along with being easier to use on worksites. � is high-tech product is a concrete advancement on the materials used in the past, and builders can expect improvements to continue as the industry evolves.

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July 18, 2013

Stoke Music 1129

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July 21 - Mark Brezer & Guests

July 28 - 1066 Celtic Party Band

why not stay the night?great deals on accommodations

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Music festivals and live performances enrich the Pender Harbour cultural scene each summer, and 2013 promises particularly rich offerings this season.

The Harbour’s alive with the sound of musicA little bit country, a little

bit rock ‘n’ roll, the High-way 101 Music Festival fills Lions Park with a weekend’s worth of tunes from Coastal and international bands starting Friday, July 19 and running until Sunday, July 21. As with all Coastal fes-tivals, expect onsite food vendors, craft sales, and lots more fun.

Many of Pender Har-bour’s pubs and restaurants feature live entertainment during July and August. How sweet to sit on a deck or patio overlooking some of the most scenic water-ways in the world, sipping a cold beverage, and soaking up the blues. Or some Celt-ic favourites. Or some jazz.

Garden Bay Pub, which boasts the oldest liquor li-cense on the Sunshine Coast (and which required them to officially call themselves a “hotel” even though there are no rooms at this inn)

also boasts a stellar summer-time line-up. Virtually every night, Canada’s top blues-men, jazz virtuosos, and entertainers are on hand to enhance the view from the deck. The Sunday after-noon jam sessions (from 2 to 6pm) feature a rotating roster of Coast favourites. Check www.gardenbaypub.com for the events calendar.

August 11 and 12, the Pender Harbour Garlic Fes-tival adds some bite to the air, and not just from the scent of the produce. Cana-dian superstar Janet Panic, the band Slow ‘n’ White, Dr. Fun and the Painkillers, and the Rakish Angles are just a few of the bands that will provide a mix of mu-sic at Lions Park. Find and “like” this event on Face-book for ongoing updates, as new bands are added and new events too.

Chamber music doesn’t bite, according to organiz-

ers of the Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival, and they stage a free con-cert as part of their week-end-long event to prove it. Internationally-renowned classical musicians perform an eclectic mix at the Pend-er Harbour School of Music in Madeira Park August 15 to 18, and tickets tend to evaporate. For event details, check www.penderharbour-music.ca

The legendary Pender Harbour Jazz Festival winds up the performance season September 20 to 22. Book accommodations early; this weekend pulls in regulars from on and off the Coast to enjoy music and dancing at a variety of venues. Book tickets or reserve seating on-line at www.penderharbour-music.ca.

Plan to make the drive to Pender Harbour this sum-mer, and fill your soul with music and beauty.

HeatHer JealContributing writer

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1057 Gibsons Way

OPENING SOON2ND LOCATION

Trading PostLower Gibsons

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Sunshine Kayaking map 1129

Sunshine Kayaking 604-886-9760

[email protected]

Kayak Rentals • Fishing Charters • Sailing Tours

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Fun • Friendly • Flexible

Get route map at www.gibsonschamber.com

• Leaving Gibsons Marina on the hour and half-hour, (except between 1:00 and 1:30 pm) • Leaving IGA Plaza at the quarter-hour, (except between 1:00 and 1:30 pm)

Bus has a lift for wheelchairs and walkers.

FARES • Adults 1 Toonie • Kids 1 Loonie Credit Union members show Member Card and ride free.

Operates:Fridays: 1 - 6pmSaturdays: 10am - 5pmSundays: 10am - 3pm

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OVER 60 COAST ARTISANS• Unique Gifts and Souvenirs

• Pottery, Photography and Paintings

#303 - 287 Gower Point Road, 604-886-0063 • www.theblackberryshop.ca

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451 Marine Drive 604-886-3818

• Baby Gifts• Childrens Clothing• Dance Wear

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English & south AfricA spEciAlty itEms1902 Tea House453 Marine Drive778-462-3020 • www.1902.ca

Fine Teas FroM arounD The worlD

July 18, 2013

Black Bean Roasting map 1129

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467 Marine Drive604-886-1716

Open: Mon. to Fri. 7:30am-6pm

Sat. & Sun. 8am-6pm

Join us for lunch or a coffee pick-me-up

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5685 Cowie St.778-458-2326

Open: Mon. to Fri. 8am-5pm Sat. & Sun. 9am-4pm

Join us for lunch or a coffee pick-me-up

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1018 Venture Way • 604-740-1425www. gibsonsrecycling.ca

Gibsons RecyclinG DepotRecycling Pick Up

Open 7 days a week 8:00am to 5:00pm

We pick up just about anything. Please call for a rate.

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Gibsons Plaza Mall • 119-1100 Sunshine Coast Highway • 604-886-2335

Everyday essentials and toys for families on the grow

new & bigger location

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Sunnycrest Mall map 1129Your one-stop shopping on the Sunshine Coast900 Gibsons Way Shuttle bus to Gibsons Landing

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GreatKidsToys • CrafTs • Books

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Sunnycrest Mall • 604-886-4707

• Quality, fun and educational children’s toys and games

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Extras map 1129For the fashionably conscious woman

Unique fashions from jeans to cocktail dresses.

Jewelry for all occasions.

Trail Bay Centre • 604-885-6460

The Upstairs Downstairs Shoppe

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Keeping it cool on the deck and on the dock.• kitchen gadgets • gifts • home décor

Trail Bay Centre 5755 Cowrie St.604-885-3414

beads, gemstones, jewelry103, 5699 Cowrie Street, SecheltMonday - Saturday 10:30 - 5:00www.sunstonesbeads.com

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www.sunstonesbeads.com • Open Mon– Sat 10:30-5:00

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Vortex map 1129beautiful contemporary unique

Women’s Fashions5699 cowrie St. Sechelt 604-741-0655**

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#105 - 5710 Teredo St. 604-885-2029www.maribelsfinefashions.com

Since 1980

Summer SALEing event

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Starting July 18

5721 Cowrie Street, Sechelt | 604.741.07605721 Cowrie Street, Sechelt | 604.741.0760604.741.0760local artisan shop & gallerylocal artisan shop & gallery

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#3 - 5647 Cowrie Street, 604-885-4802

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Pearls Bakery map 1129Eat in or take out

5639 Cowrie Street 604-885-3395

• Sandwiches • Subs • Soups • Baked Goods

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The coLdeST Beer on the coast!Wharf Ave. & Highway 101 • 604-885-4494

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Butcher Dave’s Meat MarketSpecializing in: Quality custom cuts of fresh meats • Freezer packs • Homemade sausages

• Deli meats and cheeses • BBQ/marinated and ready-to-cook productsLocally owned and operated by Dave & Christine Richardson#107 - 5580 Wharf Ave • 604-885-3909

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Ty's fine foods 1129Ty’s Fine Foods and Bistro

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quality food made from scratch everyday

Tysfinefoods

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5770 Teredo Street

Pub • PatioCold Beer & Wine StoreGood Food & Good PricesPUB: 604-885-4148 LIQUOR STORE: 604-885-9240

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5550 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt 604-885-5181Open 7 days a week: Mon -Fri 8-5:30 • Sat 8-4 • Sun 10-4

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106 - 5580 Wharfat the corner of Hwy 101

Buy one - get one freeAny cone or cup!

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rainbow room Hair salon5683 Cowrie st. 604-885-7101

Day SpaHair Cuts & ColourWaxingNailsBridal PackagesGift Cards

Most competitive prices on the Sunshine Coast!

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Suite 4 - Trail Bay Centre5755 Cowrie Street604-885-9330OPEN • Mon-Thurs & Sat 9:30- 5:30• Friday 9:30-6.00 • Sunday 11-4

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Find us on Facebook!

OPEN Mon to Sat 8:30 - 5:30 and Sunday 9 - 5 Emergency Pager Service available 24/7 • www.secheltanimalhospital.com

#100-5500 Wharf Street, 604-885-2309

Sechelt Animal Hospital

TSAIN-KO VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE5500 Sunshine Coast Hwy • 778.458.3048sechelt.gotorickys.com

perfected!BreakfastBreakfast

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• Extra Foods • Extra Foods Gas Bar • TD Canada Trust • Starbucks • A&W Restaurant • Sechelt Insurance • Mark’s Work Wearhouse • Ricky’s All Day Grill • The Source • Your Dollar Store With More

5500 Sunshine Coast Hwy. • www.tsain-kovillage.com

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5714 Cowrie Street 604-885-4273 • wrenslogos.com**

SIGNS, EMBROIDERY, SCREEN PRINTING & MUCH MORE!

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467 Marine Drive604-886-1716

Open: Mon. to Fri. 7:30am-6pm

Sat. & Sun. 8am-6pm

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5685 Cowie St.778-458-2326

Open: Mon. to Fri. 8am-5pm Sat. & Sun. 9am-4pm

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5685 Cowrie St. 604-740-2660

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5755 Cowrie St.604-885-2568audio i video i computers i music i office i gaming

Small Town Service • Big Box Pricing

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Better Nutrition for Healthier, Happier Pets!

5641 Cowrie St. 604-885-8843 • www.AllForPets.ca

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5660 Cowrie St. 604-885-5884 • www.redecor.ca

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5494 Trail Avenue 604-885-2527TALEWINDB O O K S

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Now to end of AugSummer Tours at the GardenSunshine Coast Botanical GardenWednesdays 11am - 8pm Now to SeptFarmers MarketSaturday mornings Cowrie St., SecheltNow to OctRoberts Creek Farm Gate Market Wednesdays 3 - 6pmRoberts Creek HallNow to AugLagoonies Kids Club Nature Day Camp Wednesdays at Iris Gri� th Centre www.lagoonsociety.comNow to Aug 28Lagoonies Kids Drop-In Club10am - 2pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Iris Gri� th Centre www.lagoonsociety.com Now to SeptSechelt Night Markets 5-9pm, Cowrie St., downtown SecheltNow to July 29GPAG - “On the Edge”Ceramicist Kez Sherwood and Painter Linzy ArnottArtists’ Reception Thursday, June 27, 6:30 pm to 8: 30 pm (evening)Every Tuesday July and AugustLaughter Club7 - 8pm at Mission Point Park, Davis BayJuly 18Story Theatre at Sechelt Night Marketon Cowrie St. - 6:00pmhttps://www.facebook.com/livestorytheatreJuly 19 - 21Highway 101 Music FestivalPender Harbour Lions Parkwww.hwy101musicfest.comJuly 21Davis Bay Sand Castle Contest Davis Bay beachJuly 20Peter Arnstein in concertHighland Centre, Roberts Creekwww.penderharbourheritage.caJuly 21Peter Arnstein in concertPender Harbour School of Music, Madeira Parkwww.penderharbourheritage.caJuly 24Boppin at the Bot with Jim Byrnes 5pm 604-740-3969 or [email protected] 24Story Theatre behind the Gibsons Public Library - 2:30pm https://www.facebook.com/livestorytheatreJuly 2711th Annual Sea Cavalcade Mile11am startwww.seacavalcade.ca/events/mile.htmJuly 27Story Theatre at Sea Cavalcade, South Fletcher Rd., lower Gibsons - 3:30pm https://www.facebook.com/livestorytheatreJuly 27 - 28Sea Cavalcadevarious events and locations in Gibsons www.seacavalcade.caJuly 28Story Theatre at Party in the ParkDougall Park, Gibsons - 5:00pmhttps://www.facebook.com/livestorytheatreAug. 1Story Theatre at the Sechelt Night Market Cowrie St. - 6:00pmhttps://www.facebook.com/livestorytheatreAug. 1 to Sept. 2GPAG“Action” with paintings and sculpturesby Jone PaneReception: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2: to 4: pmDemonstrate your Martial Art, Dance or Fitness Practice30-60 minute demos between noon and 4pmThursday to Sunday

Aug. 5Dog Days of AugustSunshine Coast Botanical Garden11am-4pm • By donationAug. 8 - 12Art Stroll in The Landingvarious locations in Gibsons www.gibsonspublicartgallery.caAug 9Sunshine Coast Botanical GardenThe Garden PartyTickets $100 ($50 tax receipt)Aug 9 - 11Sechelt Festival of the Rolling Arts www.coasterscarclub.caAug 9 - 26Handcrafted Asian Imports Imporium Roberts Creek Mason Hallkebeandfast.comAug 10 - 11 Sunshine Coast Trail Challenge biking event, www.great-explorations.comAug 11Show ‘n’ Shine Garden Bayauto event, www.coasterscarclub.caAug 11Four Lakes 10k & 3kKatherine Lake Park, Garden Bay, 9:00amwww.sunshinecoastathletics.org/4lakes/Aug 11Martyn Joseph - Wildwood Concert SeriesContact John at [email protected] or info and reservations. Aug 15 - 18Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts Rockwood Centre, Secheltwww.writersfestival.ca Aug 15 - 18Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival Pender Harbour School of Music www.penderharbourmusic.caAug 17Astronomy In The Park Porpoise Bay Parkwww.coastastronomy.caAug 17Rodz & Hogs Charity Rally Crossroads Grill, Garden BayAug 17Creek Daze, Roberts Creek Higgeldy Piggeldy Parade and celebrations at the pierAug 17 - 18Hackett Park Summer Arts & Crafts Fair Sechelt, www.scartscouncil.comAug. 18 Story Theatre at the Hackett Park Craft Fair time to be announced!https://www.facebook.com/livestorytheatreAug. 19 - 23,‘Avalanche Ranch’ Vacation Bible Schoolfor kids K - grade 7 • Bethel Baptist Church9am - noon dailyoffi [email protected] • 604.885.3919Aug 23 - 25Synchronicity Festival Shirley Macey Park, Gibsons, www.synchronicityfestival.caSept 1Harvest Festival Botanical Gardens, 5491 Mason Rd., Secheltwww.coastbotanicalgardens.orgSept. 1Story Theatre at the Harvest FestivalSunshine Coast Botanical Gardens, Sechelt - 2:00pmhttps://www.facebook.com/livestorytheatreSept 5 - Oct 7GPAG - KALEIDOSCOPEa family of photographersReception- Sat. Sept. 7th, 2 - 4pmSept 20 - 22Pender Harbour Jazz Festival various locationswww.phjazz.caSept 22O� The Edge Brat Ridebiking eventwww.o� theedge.orgSept 29Halfmoon Bay Fire Dept 10k“Run Until It Burns”www.halfmoonbay� re.ca

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From folk music to traditional dance

Keia Papa Kaua is a traditional Hawaiian dance troupe who will be performing at Music in the Land-ing on Friday evening. PHOTO SUBMITTED

cal professional musicians of all musical genres � ll the Landing with beautiful per-formances. All concerts are free of charge and are family friendly events.

� is Friday at 7pm you can enjoy the Keia Papa Kaua traditional Hawai-ian dance troupe. � e lead dancer is Dhyana Bartkow and she describes Hawaiian Hula as a beautiful, gracious dance that inspires feminin-ity with its circular, swaying movements, originally cre-ated to assist in birthing. As a movement form, hula pro-vides gentle weight-bearing exercise that strengthens the bones, loosens the hips, im-proves posture, and creates a sunny disposition.

If you missed Bartkow and Keia Papa Kaua at the Sechelt Night Market, this is a great opportunity to take in their performance.

� e music continues on Saturday and then local mu-sician Mathew Lovegrove hits the stage on Sunday at 12:30pm performing some of his original folk music.

For all details and more information about artists, check out the Music in the Landing Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Music.Landing

Mathew Lovegrove is a local folk singer songwriter that will serenade audiences on Sunday afternoon at Music in the Landing. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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opening night Wednesday, July 24, 2013

6:30 - 9:00pm • Refreshments!

We proudly feature local and Canadian artists & artisan products.

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Phone 604 885-1986 • Fax 604 885-7591 • Email [email protected]

Meet members of the 2013 RCMP Musical Ride

Enjoy complimentary refreshments, treats for the youngsters and an opportunity to meet and have your picture taken

with members of the world famous RCMP Musical Ride.

To purchase tickets to the Musical Ride performance in Gibsons on July 30,visit your local IGA or branch of the Sunshine Coast Credit Union.

Sechelt thanks the Rotary Clubs of the Sunshine Coast and the other sponsors

for bringing the 2013 Musical Ride performance to the Sunshine Coast.

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www.thelocalweekly.caAfter 16 years of creative

collaboration Eleven Equal Artists kicks o� their sec-ond annual  exhibition, � e Power of Paint, at the Sea-side Centre, Sechelt, with an evening reception Fri-day, August 16 at 5pm.

� e show of work contin-ues August 17 and 18 from 10 to 5pm. � is captivating event will showcase works by Morley Baker, Greta Grunow Guzek, Josefa Fritz Barham, Todd Clark, Carol LaFave, Kim LaFave, Cindy Riach, Ian MacLeod, Nadi-na Tandy, Marleen Vermeu-

len and Elizabeth Evans using the medium of paint. Eleven Equal Artists o� ers a glimpse into their artistic world with a convergence of creativity in � e Power of Paint.

Siobhan Smith, Arts Co-ordinator for the District of Sechelt, notes that “after the success of last year’s in-augural event, I am delight-ed to see that the Power of Paint will be returning to Sechelt in 2013. � e ex-hibition is an exciting cel-ebration of the visual arts, inspiring residents and

visitors alike. Taking place during one of our busiest cultural weekends of the year, the Power of Paint, is a welcome addition to the summertime arts o� erings in Sechelt.  � e local talent showcased in the exhibi-tion has proven that paint really is powerful enough to attract positive public attention and make con-nections with artists across the Coast.”

For more information, please visit the website at elevenequalartists.comSubmitted

Eleven Equal Artists return in August

Greta Guzek will show her work in The Power of Paint exhibition. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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GOLF:Sechelt Golf & Country Club,6177 Ripple Way, Sechelt604-885-2700Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club,3206 Sunshine Coast Hwy. Roberts Creek604-885-9212Pender Harbour Golf Club,13823 Sunshine Coast Hwy. Pender Harbour604-883-9541Langdale Heights RV Par 3 Golf Resort,2170 Pt. Mellon Hwy, Gibsons604-886-2182

BIKING EVENTS:BC Bike Race and Kids Race,July 3 & 4www.bcbikerace.comSunshine Coast Mountain Bike Challenge,Aug 10 & 11www.great-explorations.comO� The Edge Brat Race,Sept. 15www.o� theedge.org

CAMPSITESRoberts Creek Provincial Park (Roberts Creek), 1.4 km from Flume Beach.Porpoise Bay Provincial Park (Sechelt), Large sandy beach, grassy picnic area, adventure playground and forest trails. Smugglers Cove Provincial Park (Halfmoon Bay),This provincial park o� ers wilderness camping only, with pit toilets but no fresh water or other amenities.Katherine Lake (Pender Harbour),Sandy beach, pretty hiking trails and washrooms with showers. Klein Lake (Egmont),Rustic campground with outhouses but no running water or other amenities.

BEACHESHopkins Landing,At the end of Hopkins Road in Gibsons. Smith Cove Park,From the Langdale ferry terminal, turn right on Port Mellon Road, then right on Smith Road for this ocean beach.Soames Beach,Follow path through blackberries at bottom of Soames Road, Gibsons. Roberts Creek Beach,Bottom of Roberts Creek Road beside the Roberts Creek estuary. Flume Park,Bottom of Flume Road in Roberts Creek. Mason Road Beach,At the foot of Mason Road, about � ve minutes north of Sechelt on Hwy. 101.Trout Lake,Follow Hwy 101 north of Sechelt on your right 5km past Redroo� s Road turno� .Coopers Green,Access from the west end of Redroofs Road in Halfmoon Bay.Katherine Lake,From Hwy 101 north of Madeira Park, turn left onto Garden Bay Road. Dan Bosch Regional Park,Ruby Lake, great for swimming and picnics. North on Hwy 101.Baker Beach,Follow Francis Peninsula Road to Warnoc, turn left onto Davis, then right on Baker.

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PUBLIC NOTICERECALL AND INITIATIVE ACT

This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act.

Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Dana Larsen on Monday, September 9, 2013 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, December 9, 2013.

The Title of the Initiative is:An initiative to amend the Police Act.

Summary of Initiative:The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non-lawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.

Opponent Registration:Individuals or organizations who intend to incur expenses as opponents must apply for registration with the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, August 12, 2013. Registration applications for opponents are available from Elections BC.

Initiative Advertising:Individuals or organizations who sponsor initiative advertising, other than the proponent and registered opponents, must register with the Chief Electoral Officer before they conduct or publish initiative advertising. Registration applications are available from Elections BC.

Who May Sign the Petition:Registered voters as of Monday, September 9, 2013 may sign the initiative petition. Individuals may only sign the petition once, and must sign the petition sheet for the electoral district in which they are registered at the time of signing. Signed petitions are available for public inspection.

For More Information:The initiative application and draft Bill are available for public inspection on the Elections BC website and at the Elections BC office at the address below.

Location:Suite 100 – 1112 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C

Mailing Address: PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J6

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� e Royal Canadian Marine Rescue Station 14 Gibsons (formally the Coast Guard Auxiliary) is planning for a busy Sea Cavalcade weekend, July 27 and 28. � e Station, which has served the ma-rine community for over 30 years manned by a fully volunteer crew, will be on the water during the week-end with information on boating safety and assisting the Gibsons Yacht Club in

providing safety services for the Keats to Armours Beach Race swimmers. � e RCMSAR 14 Station shall also monitor the fa-mous ‘Boat Blow-up’ on Saturday evening, ensur-ing boaters keep a safe dis-tance and helping with the clean-up.

A number of calls from boaters requiring assis-tance have kept the Sta-tion busy. To ensure that this 24/7 community ser-

vice is provided with the best rescue equipment a new rescue craft is due for delivery in 2014. Funding ($300,000) for this vessel is provided by grants from the BC Gaming Commis-sion and local donations. New boat crew members and Society members are always welcome, so stop and � nd out more of how to become involved during the Sea Cavalcade.Submitted

Water safety is key to having fun

The RCMRS 14 Gibsons has a new rescue craft due for delivery in 2114 that will provide a signi� cantly safer boat for their crew to operate. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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1000 - EMPLOYMENT

WORK WANTED-GENERALProperty Clean Up, Power Wash-ing and Dump Runs. 604-989-9663 ftfn

Drywall Finishing since 1992. Dustless and occupied spaces. Commercial & Residential. Reno-vations and new construction. WCB. References. No job too small. Derek Thomas, 604-989-3401. bm

The Annual Mission Point Com-munity yard sale is back! Satur-day July 20th, 9am-3pm. Dozens of residents participating. Lots of goodies. Great deals. Don’t miss it. South on Mission Rd, east of Chapman Creek o� Hwy 101. p29

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

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

WANTEDRolex and vintage and other quality watches wanted in any cond. Call 604-740-6474. b29

Buying vintage weapons, badg-es, medals, ri� es, guns etc. Call 604-740-6474. b29

CASH for your unwanted mo-torhomes, trailers, boats, cars, trucks, etc. Call 604-886-7341. b29

Retired Hobbyist wants discarded old tube radios, tubes, gramo-phones, etc. Call 604-740-3989. p32

FREEFREE APPRAISAL of your gold & silver items. Call 604-740-6474. b29

Kitchen Aid dishwasher, wrkg cond. Call 604-885-5676. f29

Barbeque, Sterling, works great, phone 604-741-0828. f29

Hardwood, kitchen cabinet doors, various types and sizes.. Good for hobbyist or single ap-plication. Call 604-886-7854. f29

Fiberglass canoe, 17 ft., requires repairs. Call 604-740-9962. f29

Firewood, 44 - 15th St. requires repairs. Call 604-740-9962. f29

Did you know that Free ads are FREE in the Local? Restrictions apply..

LOST / FOUNDLost: BMW car key lost in Gib-sons. Call 604-886-1980. f29

Lost: Brown canvas carrying bag with health/medical contents. Call Je� at 604-747-4735. f29

Found: Pearl ring, on the 6:20am ferry from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay, July 5th. Call 604-884-5263. f29

Found: Set of 6 house keys with distinctive FOB, found Canada Day. Call Service BC, 604-885-5187. f29

Found: Childs prescription glass-es. On Davis Bay Rd. Call 604-885-2119. f29

Lost and Found ads are FREE in the Local? Restrictions apply..

400 - AUTOMOTIVE

CARS FOR SALE1998 Chevy Blazer, 5 spd std trans, push button, 4 whl drive, exc body, runs. $500 obo. 1991 Chevy Blazer, 3 spd auto, 4 whl drive, runs well, needs body work. $500 obo. Call Pete at 604-886-8777. p30

RV’S & CAMPERS13 ft Boler travel trailer, pristine cond. All new electrics, new water tank, renovated for permanent bed and 2 person table. Enclosed propane tank & battery. $6300. Call 604-886-3604. p29

800 - REAL ESTATE RENTALS

HOMESGibsons: Cottage on acreage, $800 per/mo, includes utilities. Avail July 1. Call 604-886-4778, if no ans pls leave msg. p28

Wonderful 3-bdrm main � oor of house in Gibsons. View! Large deck. 2-car garage for storage, walk to shops, pub, beaches. Available Sept. 15. $1400 plus half utilities. References please. Contact Nancy at [email protected] p30

Rancher, 2 bdrm, 1.5 baths, laun-dry, sunny, landscaped, sun deck, hardwood � oors, good neigh-bourhood. $1095. Call 604-885-2502. p30

APARTMENTS & SUITESCozy One bdrm suite in Roberts Creek, $800. Includes utils. Call 604-885-2284. p30

Sechelt: Greenecourt, looking for seniors whose income is more that $1791.00 and less than $2765.00 a month, to rent one bdrm apt, with two meals a day and alert button for medical emergencies, heat & hot water incl. Rent is $685/mo plus $503/mo for meals and alert button, for a total of $1188/mo. Call 604-885-5962. btfn

RETAIL/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

Sechelt: Available July 1, 2013: Retail space for lease at 5652 Cow-rie St., 832 sq.ft. Currently being occupied by Kitsch. For more de-tails or to view, call Dawn at 604-989-4284. b29

OTHER Gibsons RV Resort: $475/mo. incl. hydro/sewer/water. RV site only. Internet $20/Cable TV $20. Pets OK. R.V to be 1995 and new-er. 1051 Gilmour Rd. 604-989-7275. btfn

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MY FATHER’S HOUSE (Christian Library & Outreach) welcomes everyone to come celebrate our 5th Anniversary as a street minis-try. Join us Sunday July 21, 1pm-4pm, for food, music, kids games. At 5586 Wharf Ave. (next to Insta Glass). 604-741-0525. b29

UPCOMING EVENTSRC Legion #219 Roberts Creek. Tues-days are Cheaper Chewsdaze and Beer Specialz, kitchen open Tuesday - Friday. 604-886-9813 btfn

PERSONALSAlanon/Alateen for friends and families of alcoholics. Meetings Monday-Friday, 604-886-4594, 604-885-0101, 604-886-9059, 604-883-2882. np29

If your drinking is causing you prob-lems but you don’t know how to stop, maybe we can help. Alcohol-ics Anonymous. Toll Free 1-877-373-8255. www.sunshinecoastaa.ca btfn

200 - COMMUNITY NOTICES

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. Great casual décor for your home or cabin. Lots of new cushions in summer colors, aqua glass, new mirrors, including local driftwood ones, and an excellent selection of mid-century Canadian pottery. Currently seeking lamps, mid-century furniture, boat models and carved birds. Always stylish, always a� ordable. www.redecor.ca www.facebook.com/redecorsechelt. 5699 Cowrie St., Sechelt. 604-885-5884. b29

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLESGold & Silver Buyer. Top dollar paid. Jewelry, coins, etc. Call 604-740-6474. b29

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALESoldering equipment, oxygen and propane tanks, regulators, hoses, tips. $150. Call 604-885-5132. p29

Wurlitzer consol piano, $300. Cannondale Gemini 2000 bike, $1500. Drafting table, $30. 1 HP motor, $40. 3 HP motor, $100. All obo. Proceeds to Happy Cat Ha-ven. 604-886-6805. b29

Ridgid, new in boxes, 13” thick-ness planner, $370. 12” sliding compound mitre saw, $470. Call 604-679-0613. p29

Lumber sale, all sizes, also � r and cedar beams, and on site milling available. Call 604-885-2502. p30

GARAGE SALESEstate Buyer. 604-740-6474. b29

Sat July 27 & Sun July 28 – 225 amp electric welder, new weld-ing helmet & jackets, corner cupboard, pottery, � sh tank, household items & plants. 5085 Panorama Dr. Garden Bay. p30

Grandmothers and Grandothers Please give generously.

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Do you love older wooden boats?Looking for volunteers to help save The eRA, a historic 1951 vessel that was used for navigational purposes along the West Coast. Moored in Sechelt. Contact Ray 604-989-4624

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Do you love older wooden boats?Looking for volunteers to help save The eRA, a historic

1951 vessel that was used for navigational purposes along the West Coast. Moored in Sechelt. Contact Ray 604-989-4624

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Key Property class 1129GIBSONS

3 bdrm upgraded twnhs featuring 1 ½ baths, sm fenced yard, prkg for 2 cars, gardener for lawns, 5 appl. N/S, sm pet nego. Avail Aug 1. $1300/mo plus util. 2 bdrm and den cottage in lower Gibsons. N/S, sm pet nego. Avail Aug 1. $975/mo plus util. Large modern ground floor 2 bdrm apt, close to shops and schools. NS/NP. Avail Aug. 1 at $1025/mo plus util.

SECHELTLarge one bdrm apt. NS/NP. Avail now. $695/mo plus util.2 bdrm, 2 ba, dbl-wide mobile, on it’s own lot, in a quiet neighbourhood. 5 appl, lg deck, dbl carport. NS/NP. Avail Aug 15. $1100/mo.

COMMERCIALSechelt: 1000 sq.ft of new commercial space, avail now at $10 per sq.ft. Suit prof or destination busi-ness. Excellent parking. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing, or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca

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The Local ad designer 1129

The Local Weekly is growing again and is looking for a creative, talented ad designer. This position is perfectly suited for someone who loves to work in a fast-paced environment, and can work well both independently and as part of the team.

The ideal candidate will have: experience in working with Adobe Creative Suite (In-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat); strong print ad portfolio; attention to detail; and a creative spark.

The Local Weekly is an independently owned community newspaper serving the entire Sunshine Coast for over 12 years.

If working in a positive, goal oriented team environment, with state of the art equipment appeals to you, submit your resume in confidence to:

Susan Attiana, PublisherThe Local Weekly 5758 Cowrie StreetPO Box 494Sechelt BC, V0N 3A0Fax: 604-885-3194Email: [email protected]

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District of Sechelt class 1129

The Manager is responsible to coordinate and maintain the Districts accounting records by analyzing financial information, preparing financial reports and statements and ensuring accounting control procedures are established and documented. View the full posting, includingqualifications and job description at Sechelt.ca Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and covering letter before 4:00 pm on August 16, 2013 to

Margi Nicholas, Director of Corporate Services, by email to [email protected] or mail to PO Box 129, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0.

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Every year, the BC gov-ernment approves $135 million in gaming grants benefiting over 5,000 local organizations representing virtually every community in the province.

“Organizations helping animals in distress from abuse, neglector injury need to apply for BC gov-ernment community gam-ing grants by August 31” said Coralee Oakes, Com-munity, Sport and Cultural Development Minister.

Last year animal wel-fare organizations shared $754,500 in BC govern-ment community gaming grants. Recipients include humane societies and other groups dedicated to animal rescue and adoption.

Organizations helping specific animals, such as

BC gaming grants support animal care initiatives

dogs, cats, horses, owls, wild birds and marine wild-life also received funding. Services include off-setting veterinary costs for spay and neuter programs, providing permanent refuge for aban-doned animals and rehabili-tation for injured wildlife.

Oakes also said “Ani-mal welfare organizations,

backed by dedicated sup-porters and volunteers in local communities across British Columbia, protect the life, safety and dignity of animals. Year after year, their efforts benefit all kinds of animals, includ-ing family pets and wild-life. This important work touches the hearts of Brit-

ish Columbians. Through community gaming grants, the BC government is a proud supporter of animal welfare activities.”

During 2012 and 201313, the BC govern-ment approved $2,783,566 in community gaming grants for environmental organizations, including animal welfare providers. Grants support the envi-ronment through a range of activities: wildlife preser-vation, grasslands conserva-tion, lake stewardship, river management, fish restora-tion, marine science, inva-sive species councils and public education.

For a full list of approved gaming grants and informa-tion on how to apply, visit: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gamingSubmitted

Post-mortem testing, which included an autopsy and toxicological analy-sis, sadly found that Mr. Monteith, aged 31, died of a mixed-drug toxicity in-volving heroin and alcohol.

Mr. Monteith was found deceased in his room at the Fairmont Pa-cific Rim hotel in down-town Vancouve shortly after noon on July 13. He had checked into the hotel on July 6 and had been expected to check out on the 13th. When he had not done so, hotel staff checked his room and found him deceased.

Monteith is being re-membered for his talent, friendly disposition and generosity — with sever-al Vancouver-area chari-ties, including Project Limelight, a drama and performance program for inner city children — saying Monteith’s en-

thusiastic support will be sadly missed.

The investigation into this death by the BC Coroners Service is con-tinuing, and no other details are available at this time. It should be noted that at this point there is no evidence to suggest Mr. Monteith’s death was anything other than a most-tragic accident. When the investigation is concluded, a Coroners Report will be issued.

Mr. Monteith’s fam-ily has been made aware of the circumstances sur-rounding the death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this diffi-cult time.

The BC Coroners Ser-vice expresses its sincere condolences to Mr. Mon-teith’s family and friends.Submitted

Cory Monteith grew up on Vancouver Island and was a star in the hit TV series Glee. PhoTo subMITTed

31-year-old Glee star Cory Monteith loved by many

BC’s latest month-long gun amnesty found its mark, with 1,801 firearms, 155 other weapons and ap-proximately 30,700 rounds of ammunition turned in for destruction, furthering public safety throughout the province.

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton said “Regardless of whether a weapon’s history is distinguished, shady or sim-ply unknown, gun amnesty means its future is secure. Ultimately, all of these weap-ons are destroyed. They’re not at risk of being found in a drawer by a child, or of ending up on the street after a break-in. I want to commend police and Brit-ish Columbians for making this latest program a success in furthering public safety throughout our province.”

The goal of the program, which ran through June, was to encourage British Columbians to safely dis-pose of unwanted weapons that might otherwise fall into the hands of criminals, children or others, poten-tially leading to tragic con-sequences. British Colum-bians were encouraged to surrender weapons - ranging from high-powered firearms and crossbows to pellet and replica guns - as well as am-munition, by calling their local police to attend, secure and remove the items.

The latest results show the sustained value of periodic gun amnesty programs. Back-to-back programs in 1997 and 1998 yielded an average of 2,500 firearms and 100,000 rounds of ammunition. In 2006, the number of firearms rose

1,801 guns collected and turned in for destruction Some interesting items were turned in — military missile more than six feet long, turned in by the relative of an individual who reportedly kept it as a souvenir of a tour of duty overseas.

to more than 3,200, plus another 725 u n w a n t e d w e a p o n s , while the num-ber of rounds was relatively stable at 96,500.

As with past campaigns, some interesting items were turned in, including:

• 1,026 rifles, 394 hand-guns and 380 shotguns.

• a machine gun received by Kelowna RCMP.

• historical firearms, in-cluding a Lee-Enfield .303 rifle from World War II.

• bayonets from the 1800s, turned in to Ridge Meadows RCMP.

• a well-publicized mili-tary missile more than six feet long, turned in by the

relative of an individual who reportedly kept it as a souvenir of a tour of duty overseas.

The program, endorsed and announced by the BC Association of Chiefs of Police in February, was led by RCMP E-Division on behalf of the provincial RCMP, with support from BC’s municipal police de-partments. Submitted

Much of the public now recognizes the dangers of overexposure to the sun. Skin cancer ranks as one of the most common forms of cancer across the globe, and individuals are increas-ingly conscientious about protecting their skin from damaging ultraviolet, or UV, rays. Certain natural sources might be able to re-duce the risk of skin cancer.

Leafy vegetablesAustralian researchers

found that eating leafy green vegetables plays an important role in reducing

skin cancer risk as wear-ing protective clothing and sunscreen.

The study, led by Dr. Jo-lieke van der Pols from The Queensland Institute of Medical Research, was con-ducted over 11 years and discovered that participants who consumed at least three servings per week of green vegetables could cut their chances of develop-ing skin cancer by up to 55 percent. It is believed the variety of nutrients found in the vegetables, includ-ing folic acid, vitamin A

Green ways to protect your skin and C, as well as the carot-enoids lutein and zeaxan-thin, work together to fight cancer.

TeaYears ago, researchers

at the University of Min-nesota Hormel Institute tested a solution contain-ing chemicals known as polyphenols. The solution, which was made from ex-tractions from green tea, was tested on live mice that were exposed to UV light. The study found that a protein labeled JNK-2 is directly related to the de-velopment of skin cancer, and this protein could be

blocked by the application of polyphenols. This ap-plication helps reduce the formation of skin tumors. While drinking tea has long been touted as a way to prevent various cancers, this study looks at the way the tea applied topically also can help.

Cover UpApplying a sunscreen is

one of the easiest and more popular ways to protect the skin, but some people wor-ry about the side effects of chemicals used in popular sunscreens.

Covering up the face and skin as much as possible is

one way to reduce exposure to such chemicals. Wear a densely woven hat with a brim that features at least a two- to three-inch over-hang, which can protect the face, neck, ears, eyes, and lips from the sun.

AspirinIn 2013, new informa-

tion was published linking daily aspirin therapy to a decreased risk for melano-ma – the deadliest form of skin cancer.

According to the re-search, data was collected on nearly 60,000 white women ages 50 to 79 years. The women were studied

for 12 years, and the study found that the women who took 81 milligrams of aspi-rin daily had a 21 percent lower risk of developing melanoma than those who did not take aspirin.

AvoidanceThe recommendation

to avoid the peak hours (10am to 4pm) of the sun is still a viable method to preventing skin cancer. Re-main indoors as much as possible during peak hours.

There are a variety of dif-ferent ways to lower your risk of developing skin cancer, many of which are natural

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planetary alignments is the celestial backdrop synchro-nizing with world events now. On July 14, Mars entered Cancer where it traditionally proves to cut, carve and renovate with a sharp edge. On July 17, Ju-piter, Saturn and Neptune formed an exact Grand Trine (each planet exactly 120 degrees apart) in the three Water Signs: Can-cer, Scorpio and Pisces re-spectively. Together these indicate deep change and transformation (Saturn in Scorpio) with mass spiri-tual implications (Neptune in Pisces) activated by huge events and both the source of and the consequence of big and widespread emo-tional sentiments (Jupiter in Cancer).

Next on July 20, the day Mercury in Cancer turns, Mars will take its turn com-pleting the Grand Trine in Water with Saturn and Neptune. Then, on July 22 under the light of the Full Moon in Aquarius on the first day of the Sun’s cycle in Leo, Mars will conjunct Jupiter in Cancer reinforc-ing this Water Grand Trine alignment. Mars will heat things up that much more on July 27 when it forms an exact Opposition to Pluto on the same day that the Moon forms a Con-junction with Uranus and then will actually form a Square to Uranus on July 31, thereby reinforcing the lingering and potent square aspect between Uranus and Pluto.

Thus, Mars will weave the Water Grand Trine with the Uranus/Pluto Square. The manifestation of this weave of dynamic planetary energies stands to be at least a continuation of the social and political hotspots on the planet such as Syria, Egypt and Brazil, and probably an inflation of these and the ignition of others yet. These powerful activations will continue through August and ev-ery month for the rest of the year culminating with Comet Ison which is sched-uled to come into view as early as late November. I will elaborate on the July events next week and bring even more attention to the big August activations in the weeks to come.Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)You are in the mood to

express yourself deeply and in a big way. Rearranging furniture and artifacts to produce a new feel in the atmosphere will contend with outright renovations. Balancing dramatic flair spurred by irrupting intu-ition with a more practical approach will become evi-dent this week. Think twice pay once.Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

Many creative ideas are flowing strongly now. The planetary alignments are supporting you to tend to a variety of interests, to cover a lot of ground. Produc-ing works of beauty feels important. Your ability to share these with others for profit and/or as an end in themselves is leading you to refine your skills. A com-mitment to originality is moving you to merge your talents with those of others.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

Making changes to be healthier is more than just on your mind. What aspect of health, depends on you. It could be physical, mental, emotional, and/or financial and so on. To succeed you may need to outsource, to get tips, guidelines and out-right training. Since health is beautiful and feels so good, let these rewards in-spire you to action.Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Making key moves and

initiatives to advance your overall position is driving you onward. Supported by an extra sharp focus, you want to achieve a lot quick-ly. You feel the power and want more of it. This will make you shine brighter and get noticed more over the next several weeks. Aim for an expansion of your whole life. Just be careful of over inflation.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)A good deal of activity

behind the scenes is keeping you busy now. You are in a deep process of facing fears to lay claim to hidden gifts. A steady learning curve is implied and you should al-ready be engaged. You are destined to see a bigger pic-ture and with greater clarity. Be patient and steadfast. The flowers may already be apparent but it may take a year to bear real fruit.Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Taking new leads and

directions is an important theme for you these days. Doing so is directly linked to expanding your network and increasing your expo-sure. Refining your skills and increasing your income is a braided theme. These are activating your creative inventiveness and deepen-ing your overall scope of awareness.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Things are shaking and

you are paying attention and getting noticed. For the sake of love, fam-ily, friendship and perhaps reputation you feel moti-vated to act. With emo-tions running high you feel moved in an unprec-edented way. This is pro-ducing waves of change in your closest relationships. The drama will increase as the Moon waxes to full.Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

Who are you? This ques-tion is ringing in your mind as you reflect upon yourself and your life, the roads you have travelled, your experiences and re-garding what to do next. A few quick glances back in time are outweighed by future visions. Dreams to be and do bigger and bet-ter than ever are giving you reason to feel excited. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

Old priorities, values, atti-tudes and their consequent influence of your choices are all changing now. This pro-cess will take a while yet to unfold, up to two to three years in fact. In the short term, simply clearing and cleaning where and how you can, will feel good. This is a time of ending, comple-tion and closure. Honor this process yet cast a glance at the renewal to follow.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)

A big activation of some of your closest relation-ships is center stage now. Choosing your words care-fully is extra important, as is how you express your feelings. Moderation is the golden rule - neither too little nor too much. Meanwhile, your world is opening up and this will contribute to a whole new state of balance.Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)

You are steadily entering new territory. Whether for financial necessity, profit, new priorities and/or in-terests you are moved to take those important initial steps. These include calcu-lated risks. A change of atti-tude and perspective at least and possibly even a measur-able shift in your overall life-style is implied.Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)An exciting creative cycle

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