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LocalLocalLocalLocalThe Sechelt appoints interim CAORick Beauchamp steps in as interim Chief Administration O� cer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Anniversary of Vimy RidgeTrumpeted as Canada’s coming of age, Vimy Ridge battle history is remembered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
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Forests For The Future benefit
A bene� t concert to raise awareness of Mt El-
phinstone’s Forests, show-casing hundreds of photo-graphs, with live music will be held Saturday, April 14, 7:30 pm at Roberts Creek Community Hall.
� is show will feature Shel Neufeld, who will proj-ect his West Coast images on a large screen, while per-forming his original acous-tic guitar music. Members
of both the Squamish Na-tion and Sechelt Nation will open the show.
Neufeld is no stranger to at-risk forests, or to sup-porting them with his strik-ing colour photographs and musical compositions. Neufeld, whose West Coast photography is displayed across Canada, has toured the country countless times with his music, and opened for the Grapes of Wrath,
Jeremy Fisher, Don Ross, and Lynn Miles, and col-laborated with Mae Moore and Don Kerr. While ar-tistic to the core, Neufeld’s passion for nature extends into other realms as well. His visions are built on true connection with both land-scape (Neufeld has done mountain and valley trips over a month long and loves a good bushwhack) and the communities that
have utilized the forests for millennia. “My greatest hope is that, through this concert, residents of the Sunshine Coast can gain a greater connection to our forest here, while at the same time, grow in deeper understanding of the Sech-elt and Squamish Nations. � rough understanding and respect, we can accom-plish amazing things.”
Formative for Neufeld
was his volunteer time with Uts’am Witness, a cross-cultural collaboration be-tween artists, a Vancouver community centre, and the Squamish Nation. � e pro-gram succeeded in helping to protect ancient forests in Sims Creek and the Elaho Valley in the Northern part of Squamish territory; and raising awareness of the
At a Verifi cation Ceremony to be held April 14, members of both the Squamish Nation and the Sechelt Nation will open a benefi t concert to raise awareness of the future of Mr. Elphinstone forests on the Sunshine Coast. PHOTO SHEL NEUFELD
The 95th anniversary of the battle of Vimy
Ridge - a seminal event in Canadian history - will be commemorated at Camp Byng, Roberts Creek on Saturday, April 14 at 11 am. � is is the second year for the ceremony, which is as much an educational exercise as it is a memo-rial. Two Rotary Interact Clubs, Cadets, members
of Scouts Canada and members of the Legion will acknowledge a battle, which many consider laid the foundation of Cana-dian identity and national-ism. Everyone is welcome to attend the 45-minute ceremony.
Fought on April 9, 1917, the battle at Vimy Ridge united Canadians from all parts of the Dominion
under the command of Viscount Byng (for whom Camp Byng is named). Prior to this battle, Cana-dian troops were spread among various British reg-iments and while they held a well-earned reputation as a crack � ghting force, their British commanders considered them unsea-soned ‘colonials’ un� t for command. � is changed
at Vimy. � e 7 km Ridge, key to the German de-fence system, appeared invulnerable. � e position provided an unobstructed view of miles of battle� eld. Attacks by the French and British failed, at a cost of over 100,000 casualties and 20,000 lives. � e Ca-nadian Corps, command-ed by Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng and Ma-
jor-General Arthur Cur-rie, were given the order to capture it.
Currie insisted that the assault force for the next attempt on Vimy Ridge be comprised entirely of Ca-nadian troops. � e assault on German defences began April 2, lasted seven days, and was loud enough to be
Vimy Ridge ceremony at Camp Byng Saturday
See “Vimy Ridge” continued on page 5
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the appointment of Rick Beauchamp as the District of Sechelt’s Interim Chief Ad-ministrative O� cer.
Beauchamp, a princi-pal with local government consulting � rm R.A. Beau-champ & Associates, brings over 40 years of experience in municipal and regional government senior manage-ment positions to his new position. His educational background includes Mas-
ters and Fellows designa-tions in Business Adminis-tration, and certi� cation in Municipal Administration and Law.
Beauchamp has worked for a number of British Co-lumbia municipalities and Regional Districts, includ-ing early in 2011 when he acted as Interim Chief Ad-ministrative O� cer for the Town of Gibsons.
“We are very pleased that Mr. Beauchamp has been able to make himself avail-
able on short notice,” said Henderson. “� e District is fortunate to have such a skilled individual join our organization, while we re-cruit for the permanent person. I encourage all Sechelt residents to join us in welcoming Rick to the District.”
As well, the District has entered into a contract with Western Management Con-sultants to conduct the re-cruitment of a permanent Chief Administrative O� cer.
Interim CAO appointed by Sechelt Council
The BC government will apply $30 million of
the of $37 million in op-erational savings resulting from last month’s three-day teachers’ strike to the Learn-ing Improvement Fund (LIF), e� ectively doubling the fund contribution for the coming school year.
All of the strike savings will remain with school districts. LIF funding will be used for classrooms with the highest need. � e remaining $7 million in savings will be used for educational priorities in the respective districts.
Over the next three years, the LIF will provide an additional $195 million, which may be used to hire additional teachers and special education assistants, fund additional teaching time, or support profession-al training. � e government allocates an additional $850 million per year to support special needs students.
B.C. school districts are also being provided with $10.7 million in one-time funding, ear-marked to sup-port struggling readers in the K-12 grades.
Strike savings boost Learning Improvement Fund
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Many Sunshine Coast residents do not re-
alize that the libraries here are funded mostly through local taxpayers’ dollars. � e libraries do a � ne job of ac-commodating community needs and use annual sur-veys to set their direction. Although it is too late for the Gibsons’ survey, there is still time for Sechelt library us-ers to � ll out a survey form. Take an opportunity to drop by the Sechelt Library and provide your input to help the volunteer board and the librarian plan. If you are not a regular library user, try checking out the services, from computers
to newspapers. � e local li-braries are client based and work hard to cover all user needs. On your personal tour you might be surprised to � nd out what is o� ered. If you have an interest and it is not covered in the library, indicate it on your survey.
During this period of economic downturn, the library is a place of assis-tance for the unemployed and for those trying to re-train to keep their positions. Friendly sta� members at all of the Coastal libraries of-fer reassuring assistance for those having a di� cult time and, for those that cannot a� ord computers or Inter-net, libraries o� er resources for creating resumés and ap-plying for positions online.
� e libraries, which are taxpayer funded, are essen-tial to the economic devel-opment of the Coast, giving
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� is � ursday, visit the Sechelt library and � ll out a survey if you are a regular user. If you have not taken the opportunity to visit any local library before, do so now and see your tax dollars working for the community.
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The Hospital Auxiliary’s Brown Bag Luncheon was delighted to acknowl-edge the generous dona-tion from the Eastern Star, Mount Elphinstone Chap-ter #65. Valdine Michaud (right) presented a cheque in the amount of $5,000 to Board Chair, Karen Scott (centre) and Hopkins Branch (Past Chair) Myrna Todd (left). Unfortunately, this gift marks the dissolu-tion of their chapter. The Eastern Star has provided cancer dressings for pa-tients on the Coast as well as supporting many other
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Editorial
Volume 10 • Issue 15
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
While �ipping through the pages of a recently inherited 1895 vintage Highroads Dictionary I discovered my aunt’s carefully preserved report card. Dated in 1912, it equated to our Grade 8. �e word ‘entitle’ appeared in the Highroads Dictionary as a verb - an action word. Entitlement did not exist for this generation, it seems.
In 1912, a Grade 8 student studied and mastered 14 sub-jects, including basic business skills. Could our current gen-eration of 13-year-olds carry a similar academic load with equal success? Or would a sense of entitlement and an over-protective generation of parents kick in?
In 1912, a grade eight education provided the academic base for a generation of entrepreneurs and tradesmen who laid the foundations - literally - of our nation. In 2012, even comple-tion of grade 12 does not provide a similar academic base.
�e years of academic experimentation that brought forth the doctrine of ‘no child left behind’ also brought forth the noun ‘entitlement’ - as in a child is entitled to proceed to the next level even if they have not mastered the work required to do so. Carry this out to its logical conclusion. If a child is entitled to unearned achievement, then as adults when they move into the business world, should they be entitled to a paycheque even if their work performance is not up to previous standard?
And if they are entitled to a paycheque should they not also be entitled to a bonus - regardless of performance?
In 1912, students failed. �ey were expected to meet standards of performance and were accountable for that. If they failed to do so, they failed the subjects, they failed the year – and, as a result, faced the very real possibility of failing to provide the means of support for their families. Failure existed as an incentive to success and served a positive func-tion. For centuries, failure was the place from which to start afresh, having provided an opportunity to recognize the standards that must be met and the level of commitment required to meet them.
In just one century, the concept of failure became ‘unac-ceptable’ (another currently overused word not included in the Highroads Dictionary); entitlement has become both a noun, and an insidious attitude.
In just one century, it is ‘unacceptable’ for directors of �-nancially failing public utilities and corporations to be de-nied a salary bonus to which they feel entitled - and are entitled by contract - because in the course of one century the concept of failure ceased to exist.
In the span of a generation we have moved from ‘no child left behind’ to ‘no bonus left unpaid’.
�e standards of the schoolroom, it appears, become the standards of society. And this is why every single person, re-gardless of whether or not they have children in ‘the system’, must take an informed interest in how the next generation is educated. Failure is not an option.by Heather Jeal for �e Local
Failure once an incentive to achieve success
Quantum jump in election funding
As a registered Financial Agent for candidates in the last two civic elections (Alice Janisch in 2008 and both Alice and Doug Smith in 2011) I couldn’t help comparing the recently re-leased Financial Disclosure Statements with those of the previous election.
I was pleased to see that
the expenses for the six successful councillor candi-dates fell within the same general range in both elec-tions - between $1,000 and $5,000. In total the winners in 2011 spent only about 15% more than their 2008 counterparts. Looking at the mayoralty race revealed something quite di�er-ent. John Henderson’s ex-penses of $18,079.92 were
more than 6½ times the $2,690.25 spent by Darren Inkster in 2008. Eighteen thousand is a lot to spend in a small town election but it pales when compared to the investment made by FABS. FABS were an electoral asso-ciation that one of the can-didates was instrumental in establishing just prior to the election, and its expenses amounted to a whopping $44,492.16. �at’s 25% more than the spending of all of 2011’s seven winning candidates combined! �ere was no equivalent spending in 2008 as no electoral as-sociations registered for that election.
In pointing this out I don’t mean to say or imply that anyone did anything illegal or unethical, I simply wish to highlight the quantum jump in the �nancial landscape of Sechelt politics. �is is a re-ality that I admit to �nding particularly sad and depress-ing. Our system allows can-didates to spend whatever they wish and adopt what-ever legitimate strategy they feel will win the support of voters. Unfortunately, mas-sive spending - e�ective as it is - is a tactic that’s available to only a few.
Val Morris, Sechelt
Commuter ferry idea needs leadership
In regards to the need for a Passenger Ferry Ser-vice to the Sunshine Coast, the Town of Gibsons has
moved the resolution to the Committee of the Whole on April 17, 2012 at 6 pm. �e SCRD has moved it to the Transportation Com-mittee on Monday April 30 at 10:30 am. I believe a commuter ferry is critical to having a balanced commu-nity for the Sunshine Coast and I can pitch this to the Council. I can give them �rst hand examples of cli-ents for whom I have listed and sold homes because they can no longer tolerate the commute on BC Fer-ries. My intent is only to pitch this and not to be the driving force behind it, so if there is an organization that wants to drive this need please let me know.
We need people to attend the meetings to show that this matters to our com-munity, and if you have information please bring it and present it to commit-tee members. I know from personal experience that one person presenting an idea gets a yawn, but a delega-tion gets noticed.
In the case of a recent list-ing of mine, the husband could no longer take the commute, so they are leav-ing the Coast. �e wife was about to start up a small business, so we have now lost this family and the potential of more employ-ment. It cost a lot more to run a large car ferry than it does a commuter ferry. It is far cheaper to run a late service on a commuter ferry,
which will allow residents to take in big city activities without staying overnight.Kenan MacKenzie, Gibsons
Share the cost savings?Again we receive mailings
from BC Hydro, Fortis Gas and others in their noble ef-forts to save trees, paper and convert to online billing.
What about the cost sav-ings for those companies using online billing – some-where in the range of $1 per mailing? In the case of BC Hydro and Fortis this trans-lates into millions of dollars per month. Are they going to share some of these sav-ings if we convert to elec-tronic billing?
At least the locally owned Credit Unions return part of their savings to their membership.D. Stulken, Davis Bay
Weston’s stand on asbestos hurts Canada�e Local received this letter for publication:
Mr. John Weston:It’s no surprise that Can-
ada has acknowledged the hazard caused by asbestos within our own borders. As Canadian citizens, we do not question cautions given us by Health Canada and the Canadian Home and Mortgage Company, amongst others, that expo-sure to asbestos poses seri-ous health risks.
It dumbfounds me that for the sake of a few hun-
dred jobs or even millions in pro�t, our elected gov-ernment would say it’s okay to sell this material without any concern for the health and safety of others, es-pecially when those oth-ers don’t have the luxury of a comparatively sound economy and solid safety strategies.
�is is not what it means to be Canadian. We are a country that cares for others and endeavors to educate and assist others while they grow. But in this matter, I am ashamed to be a Cana-dian and to be associated with this decision.
I saw on the news that the MP (NDP) for the rid-ing in Quebec, which would be most greatly impacted by the closure of this plant, has bravely stood up and said that our government should agree to list asbestos as haz-ardous, that by not doing so, we would cause hardship for many people in his riding.
I want you to know that there are also people in this riding who most assuredly do not agree with the gov-ernment’s stand on this is-sue. I hoped that you would speak out on our behalf.
Yet now that it is too late, I feel that you have proven that you will not take a stand for what is truly ethi-cal and moral. I am so sad to be a Canadian after what your ‘Harper’ government has done about this issue. Daniel Sikorskyi,Halfmoon Bay
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heard in London. At dawn on Easter Mon-day, all four Cana-dian divisions, �ght-ing side-by-side for the �rst time, swept up the Ridge in a driving storm of sleet and snow and by nightfall, captured it. In one glorious day, Ca-nadians had advanced farther than any other British o�ensive to date. �at day, more ground, more prisoners (4,000), and more guns were taken than in the entire two and a half years of the war. Canadian ca-sualties were also high: 7,104 were wounded, and 3,598 killed. De-spite these losses, Vimy is trumpeted as Canada’s ‘coming of age’. �at victory earned Canada a place at the post-war peace table, a clear mark of the nation’s indepen-dence from Britain.
by Heather Jeal for �e Local
In a recent statement, BC’s Premier Christy Clark
acknowledged the sacri�ces of Canadians on the 95th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge. “On Eas-ter weekend in April 1917 on Vimy Ridge, four divi-sions of Canadians – over 100,000 men – drew to-gether to �ght as one army for the �rst time. German forces had, until then, held this key position for three years. �e architect of the innovative ‘creeping bar-rage’ battle plan was General Sir Arthur Currie, a Victoria teacher and businessman.
“�rough mud, blood, snow and rain,” continued Clark, “those Canadians struggled for three days over collapsed trenches to seize armaments and ground, yard by yard, at a cost of more than 10,000 casualties, until the ridge was secured. Four Victo-ria Crosses were awarded for bravery, and it was the greatest Allied victory so far in the Great War.
“Ninety-�ve years later, we look back with pride at that magni�cent vic-tory. �e battle�eld today is a silent testament to the bravery and tenacity of those men, 100 acres of tranquility that have been deeded to Canada in per-petuity. �e majestic and moving Vimy monument presides over the site, as the names of the 11,285 Canadians who were lost
Premier Christy Clark acknowledges bravery of Vimy Ridge troops
and presumed dead in France parade silently around its base.
“�is year the 9th of April fell on Easter Mon-day, just as it did in 1917. I urge you to remember those valiant young men who answered Canada’s call to arms when our coun-try was in its infancy. �is marvellous legacy of grit and determination must
be passed down to our children so that Canadians will never forget the sacri-�ce and triumph that was Vimy Ridge.
Said Clark, in conclusion, “We should also recognize and give thanks to the brave men and women who serve in Canada’s armed forces to-day and who are stationed around the world and here at home.”
Vimy Ridge Ceremony on Saturdaycontinued from page 1
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Sunshine Clock Repairsyour trade work specialistsWe are equipped to do any repairs to clocks with missing or unrepairable parts.Building on European training and 40 years of clock repair experience, from grandfather clocks to mantle clocks, we can get your job done. Please phone John Parlow to arrange for house calls. References are available on request.
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Squamish Nation culture and traditional territory claims. Neufeld explains, “In 2005, when several Squamish Chiefs ceremo-nially closed the work that began ten years earlier, the Uts’am Witness Project had inspired and educated over 8,000 participants from the general public at camping weekends, workshops and events, and several areas of the Squamish Watershed were protected as Wild Spirit Places.”
Since moving with his family to his Roberts Creek acreage, Neufeld has grown in apprecia-tion of and respect for the forests of Mt Elphinstone. “For the water that local residents and wildlife de-pend on, the wild mush-rooms and medicinal plants that are harvested by both First Nations members and the larger community, the incred-ible biodiversity that feeds both our lungs and our spirits, we need to do a much better job of safe-
guarding these forests for now and for future gen-erations.”
Proceeds for the show will bene� t Elphinstone Logging Focus’s e� orts to protect local forest areas. Advance tickets available from MELOmania, Gaia’s Fair Trade, and Strait Mu-sic. � ere will be a suggested donation at the door, with kids under 12 free or by donation. For more infor-mation, please contact Shel Neufeld, 604-886-6713 or Ross Muirhead, ELF at 604-740-5654.
Forests continued from page 1
The Province contin-ues to help build local
economies through sport by contributing more than $200,000 to support sport hosting events across Brit-ish Columbia, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
Forty-six grants have been awarded to successful applicants who applied to Hosting BC in December. Among these, the Gib-sons 2012 BC Junior Boys’ Championship Golf event was awarded $3,000.� ese grants are helping a wide range of events, from the 2012 Victoria International Rugby Sevens, to the Sledge Hockey Shoot Out.
Hosting BC grants help build local economiesHosting BC supports large
sporting events and helps build BC’s reputation as a premier event-hosting desti-nation. Since 2004, close to
$3.7 million in Hosting BC funding has been awarded to support 462 events in more than 45 communities throughout the province.
101 ACTIVITIES & EVENTSSpecial Sunday opening of St. Mary’s Thrift Shop, Sechelt. April 15, 10:00am – 3:00pm, featuring jewellery, baking & storewide spe-cials by St. Mary’s Hospital Aux./Health Care, Hopkins Branch. p15
Workshop April 21, Roberts Creek: Honour the Earth with SoulCol-lage®. Sunshinecoastsoulcollage.ca. Call Heather 604-886-6520. b16
102 GARAGE SALESESTATE Sale of furniture. Saturday April 14, 10:00am – 1:00pm. 862 O’Shea Rd., Gibsons. p15
Saturday, April 14. 10:00am – 2:00pm. 269 Arbutus Reach,Gibsons. p15
Saturday April 14 – Joint School Garage Sale. 9:00am-2:00pm. 5078 Davis Bay Rd. p15
ONLY $7.00 + HST – Run your 20 word Garage Sale ad for 2 weeks PLUS we’ll put your address in bold letters! Call 604-885-3134. tfn
103 ANNOUNCEMENTSRE Decor Consignment. Check us out! We have many new and use-ful treasures arriving every day. Buy yourself a treasure this week and get some free seeds! Always stylish, always a� ordable. www.redecor.ca www.facebook.com/redecorsechelt. 5699 Cowrie St., Sechelt. 604-885-5884 b15
RC Legion #219 Roberts Creek. Tuesdays are Cheaper Chews-daze and Beer Specialz, kitchen closed Mondays & Wednesdays. 604-886-9813 btfn
If your drinking is causing you problems but you don’t know how to stop, maybe we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 604-885-8208. btfn
Alanon/Alateen for friends and families of alcoholics. Meetings Monday-Friday, 604-886-4594, 604-885-0101, 604-886-9059, 604-883-2882. btfn
Overloaded with holiday turkey? Join TOPS (Take O� Pounds Sen-sibly). Small groups in Sechelt, Wednesdays 6:30pm, Sechelt Health Unit, 5571 Inlet Ave. 604-740-5845 or 604-885-4666. Gibsons, Thursdays 6:30pm, Frank West Hall. 604-886-8578 or 604-886-1717. b14
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109 PERSONALSI invoked St. Jude. Prayers were answered. Deo Gratias. R.G. p17
111 LOST & FOUND
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500 MUSICBeaTee Riddims Drumset and rhythm instruction for all ages, levels & styles. Barry Taylor, 604-740-5825. b17
Study the potential of the acoustic guitar with Joe Stanton, singer/songwriter/guitarist. Private and semi-private lessons and work-shops in Sechelt and Halfmoon Bay, specializing in � ngerstyle acoustic guitar. To register go to www.joestanton.com or call 604-885-9354. b17
600 COMPUTERSNow Open! Sunshine Coast Com-puter. Repairs, virus removal and more. 12859 Madeira Park Rd. 604-865-0688. b18
1707 COMMERCIAL FOR RENTSechelt: 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
1710 WANTED TO RENTFor May 1, Sechelt Village. Two mature females/gardeners seek a 2 bdrm house. Approx. rent $900/mo, lease ok. No pets, refs galore! 604-989-7327. p15
1800 EMPLOYMENTS&G Drywall is looking for a dry-wall � nisher (taper) for Sechelt Hospital project. Please contact Mehrdad at 1-778-861-2484. b16
Hairstylist needed. Chair rental avail at Artistic Image Group. Call Cindy @ 604-886-8118. b19
Forest 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. Lo-cation: 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 evergreenextreme@hotmail.com **Only resumes emailed to the aforementioned address will be considered. b15
804 RV’S & CAMPERS18ft RV. 1982 Frontier w/12,000 km on rebuilt motor. Sleeps 4-6. Temp. construction home or extra accom. Strip it down - make it a � at deck. Almost give-away price. 604-886-2425. p15
806 PARTS & ACCESSORIESSet of 4 TOYO Mts. P175/65 R14 81T tires. $100. 604-885-8551. p16
807 REPAIRS & SERVICESmall Engine Repairs. New & used parts and tools, free pick ups, house calls, lawn mowers, chain-saws, outboards, motorcycles, ATVs Chinese/Japanese. Satisfac-tion guaranteed, a� ordable rates. Call 604-886-1242. b15 1
1000 MARINE36ft Trojan Houseboat. Will trade for motorhome, travel trailer, etc. Phone 604-886-7341. $17,000. b15
1300 FIREWOODSplit & delivered. $175/cord, dry seasoned. 604-993-0094 tfn
Seasoned � rewood and dump runs. 604-989-9663 ptfn
1400 WORK WANTED
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. bom14
Property Clean Up, Power Wash-ing and Dump Runs. 604-989-9663 ftfn
1500 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESConcession Lemonade Stand for Sale. Great Summer Business Op-portunity. Asking $1,500. Call 604-886-1412. b15
1704 HOMES FOR RENTSechelt: 3 bdrm, close to downtown. $1300/mo. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b15
Gibsons: 1 bdrm cottage. $800/mo. Call Key Prop-erty Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b15
Gibsons: Spacious 3 bdrm, 2 bth duplex in lower Gibsons with a harbour view, decks and wood burning FP. $1300/mo, N/S, sm. pet nego. Avail now, call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b15
Gibsons: $425/mo. Do you like camping? Welcome R.V’s 1995 and newer. Gibsons RV Resort. 1051 Gil-mour Rd. 604-989-7275 btfn
1705 APARTMENTS & SUITES FOR RENTGibsons: 1 bdrm, water-front. $850/mo. Call Key Prop-erty Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b15
Gibsons: Furnished waterfront 1 bdrm suite available now to May 31. N/P, N/S. $1200/mo. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b15
Sechelt: One bdrm front apt. Avail immed. $750/mo, N/S, N/P. Call Key Property Management at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b15
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702 FURNITURELrg antique armoire w/natural � nish. White sideboard w/natural � nish top. 2 sewing machines, 1 w/cabinet. Dining room suite. Call 604-885-8862. p15
New Captain’s Bed w/mattress, $300 obo. Call 604-886-0343. p16
703 APPLIANCESGE Pro� le, self-cleaning convec-tion range. Exc. cond. $800 obo.Call 604-740-8887 or 1-604-790-2620. p16
704 MISC. FOR SALEMetal 4-drawer � ling cabinet, $80; Goldstar 4.2 cu. ft. compact fridge w/freezer, $100; Toaster oven, $20; Panasonic CD compact sound sys-tem, $75. 604-989-4866. p16
705 WANTEDBUYING old coins, bills, silver, gold, stamps, antique items, etc. 604-740-6474. b15
Retired hobbyist wants, discard-ed old tube radios, tubes, gramo-phones etc. 604-740-3989 p19
Wanted – Wood picnic tables. Will pay cash and will pick up. Phone 604-989-7275. btfn
Volunteers Wanted for Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Variety of tasks, everyone welcome, espe-cially able bodies for pick-ups. Call 604-885-6773. ftfn
706 FREEOutside cast-iron stove w/chim-ney. HEAVY. Bring help to move it. 604-886-3018. f15
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103 ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 29, 2012
Sechelt Farmer's Market 1013We’re Back!
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New Times: 9am-2:30pmRain or Shine!
Every Saturday April 7 - Sept. 29NEW LOCATION:
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Puppies 10154 females, 2 males, family raised, Vaccinations& vet checked.8 weeks old on April 22 then ready for homes. $650. Responsible ownersonly please.
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300 PETS & LIVESTOCK
600 COMPUTERS
802 TRUCKS & SUV’S
1705 APARTMENTS & SUITES FOR RENT
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•Volunteers, vendors, environmen-tal/community organizations & donations required for Earth Day at Roberts Creek Pier. Sunday, April 22. Contact Sheila Wilson at shemark@dccnet.com•Performers. Are you a singer, dancer, acrobat, poet or any other performing artist? Communities adopting families in need are having a kick-off fundrais-er talent-a-thon on June 3, 2012. No age restrictions, all welcome. Please contact Adrienne Ucciferri at 604-886-3863 for more info.
LOCAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, APRIL 12•10:30am. Harbourside Friend-ships, a part of the Senior Initiative meets at the Music School, Ma-deira Park. For more info contact Cathy at 604-883-9766.•1:30pm. St. Mary’s Hospital/Health Care Auxiliary, Sechelt branch meets in the Craft Room at the Seniors Cen-tre, Sechelt.•3:00pm-6:00pm. Farm Gate Market at Roberts Creek Hall.
FRIDAY, APRIL 13•7:00pm. Egmont Community Hall is showing the Canucks Playoff Games on the BIG screen. Come support our team.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14•9:00am-1:00pm. Cedar Grove Ele-mentary School in Gibsons is holding a Home Decor and Plant Sale. Every-one welcome.
•9:00am-2:30pm. Sechelt Farmers & Artisans Market returns for the season. New Location: Downtown Sechelt.•11:00am. Vimy Ridge Memorial cer-emony at Camp Byng, 2139 Lower Road, Roberts Creek.•12:00pm-4:00pm. Story Theatre two-day workshop (14 & 15). All are welcome. Call 604-886-4222 for more info.•7:30pm. Benefi t concert to raise awareness of Mt Elphinstone’s For-ests, showcasing hundreds of photo-graphs, with live music to be held at Roberts Creek Community Hall. Con-tact Ross Muirhead 604-740-5654.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15•10:00am-3:00pm. St. Mary’s Thrift Store Sunday Opening, featuring jew-ellery & baking. Hopkins Branch.•7:30pm. Egmont Community Hall is showing the Canucks Playoff Games on the BIG screen. Come support our team.
MONDAY, APRIL 16•10:00am. Roberts Creek Branch of St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary meeting, call Rene @ 604-885-3819 for location info. New members are very welcome.•1:00pm. Gibsons Seniors Society monthly birthday lunch at Har-mony Hall, open to all, no charge. www.gibsonsseniors.com
TUESDAY, APRIL 17•12:30pm-3:00pm. Free Chronic Pain Self Management Program. Six ses-sions at the Sechelt Seniors Centre, 5604 Trail Ave. April 17 - May 22. To
register call toll free 1-866-902-3767 or 604-940-1273.•7:00pm. Woodcrafters Guild meet-ing w/speaker Marianne Webb. Chat-elech High Science Lab. All guests are welcome.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18•7:00pm. Egmont Community Hall is showing the Canucks Playoff Games on the BIG screen. Come support our team.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19•10:30am. Harbourside Friendships, a part of the Senior Initiative meets at the Music School, Madeira Park. For more info contact Cathy at 604-883-9766.
SATURDAY, APRIL 21•9:00am-2:30pm. Sechelt Farmers & Artisans Market, downtown Sechelt.•11:00am - 4:00pm. Huge Rummage Sale & Spring Clean Up at the Egmont Hall. For more information call Tom or Carol at 604-883-1330.•11:00am. SC Botanical Garden Soci-ety presents The Informed Gardener by Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott. Two talks, ‘How plants cope’ & ‘Myth debunking’. Sparling Pavillion, Botanical Garden, 5941 Mason Rd, Sechelt.•8:00pm-12:00am. Sunshine Dragons Abreast SPRING Dance. Music by Joe Stanton and the Band. Sechelt Seniors Centre. For tickets and/or information call 604-740-5607.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22•12:00pm-5:00pm. Celebrate Earth Day at Roberts Creek Pier.
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The Local is a Thursday community newspaper on the beautiful Sunshine Coast and we’re looking for another enthusiastic Advertising Sales Representative to work with our great Sales Team. While experience would be an asset, we’re looking for a Sales Rep who:• Is fun, outgoing, observant, loves people and is energetic• Owns a reliable vehicle and cell phone • Works to deadlines and is organized• Is willing to learn something new and interesting• Is able to think quickly, develop creative solutions and has a good memory• Is good at spelling, grammar and punctuation• Is conversant with computers• Works well alone and with a supportive team• Has a good attitude and willingness to follow direction
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MichaelO’Connor Astrologer
Horoscope April 13 – April 19
Tip of the Week:As the planet turns -
sounds like a soap opera! Im-plied is the usual host of dra-mas where people interact according to circumstance, need, desire, opportunity and ambition and where vice and guile, innocence and naivety and all the good in between weave the daily rhythms and intrigues we call life. � is brie� y charac-terizes the perennial story everywhere despite language, culture, race, religion, creed or technological prowess. Yet the planet does not just turn, it actually spins on its axis and orbits around the Sun. Further, this axial rota-tion has a slight wobble in its spin which produces a phe-nomenon called Precession of the Equinoxes. In turn, this causes the Zodiac to ap-pear to retrograde at a rate of about one degree every 72 years, completing a 360 de-gree cycle in almost 26,000 years. From Precession we get the Age of Pisces and Aquarius, so, only once in about 26,000 years does the Sun, from the perspective of Earth, conjunct the Galactic Center and it is happening right now! Actually the pro-cess requires about 36 years to complete and we have been in it since about 1980, meaning there are a few years yet to go. Enter Mayan Cos-mology, which asserts that this event coincides with a great evolutionary juncture and potentially great cata-clysms. � e year cycle from spring 2012 through to that of 2013 is said to be when this will occur - stay tuned!
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)You may be just a little
slow o� the mark so far this month, but the pace will ac-celerate this week. Your focus will sharpen noticeably and by next week you will be on a real roll. With growing re-sponsibilities to consider you may feel the urge to break
loose! Fortunately, opportu-nities to do so are here now and will continue.Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
Gestating dreams will be-gin to show their � rst real shoots this week. Already a variety of ideas are crowd-ing your plans. Your mind is open and your imagination is soaring. You are ready to dive into the game again and you likely have support from others. Proceed with a be-ginners mind for best results.
Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)Some unexpected new
beginnings are having an accelerating e� ect. Yet, to move forward as freely as you would like you may have to do some clearing close to home. � e time is right to clear the clutter in your thoughts, focus and/or living space. Feeling con-� dent has probably been more challenging than usu-al but that will change soon, so be ready.
Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Something powerful
and perhaps unexpected has sparked in your world. Whether this is the kind of change you want is another story. Yet, what can you do but to cooperate with the current? You can list your options, and your blessings for added good measure. Be willing to see the bigger pic-ture to provide context for what is happening.
Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)� e time is right to be tak-
ing the initiative. � is will require a creative approach and perhaps some courage. Do outline your ambitions to fuel your determination. It remains a good idea to do your homework, which in-cludes research and requires imaginative thinking. Be open to inspiration, support and nurturing from others. Network!
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)A rather deep and com-
plex time continues. Yet, it will shift later this week to produce more con� dence and enthusiasm. Acquir-ing new tools, techniques and strategies remains im-portant. Both learning and ‘getting the word out there’
are implied. Your ability to concentrate on these will in-crease steadily as well.
Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Changes on relationship
fronts have been sparked and these are evident. � ey may also be pushing you within, to do inner work and confront the doubt de-mons. Yet, there is at least a silver lining in these events and possibly even a vein of gold. Make e� orts to trust what is happening. Cooper-ate and capitalize!
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Creating a healthier
rhythm and � ow contin-ues. It may feel quite chal-lenging to feel solid and secure with how things are, however. � is may take an-other six months to settle. Yet, there is also expansion and opportunity is knock-ing. Take full advantage of what is available and be patient with and trusting of the shifting ground.Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)
� e waves of change are being felt by everyone and not least of all you. Feeling con� dent about it all may not be so easy. Reaching out to others for support, exchange and new alliances is ideal. Be willing to be still and quiet, to receive guidance from within. Opportunity accompanies change; summon the pio-neering spirit!Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)
Something deep within the core of your being has been sparked. Perhaps you need space to integrate what is happening or it is activating you to be freer. Your imagination is likely reeling from it all. Con-necting within to consult your inner authority for what to do is a good idea. Others may o� er useful guidance or insights as well.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)Many new perceptions
have taken root in your mind. Your sights are set on the future and you may in-creasingly know what you do not want. What you do want may require some additional time to clarify. Yet your am-bitions for something new are growing and this will continue. All you have to do now is be open and willing.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)Taking the initiative to
establish a more reliable path and rhythm has been keeping you busy. Dealing with opposition both with-in and without has been the real challenge. Your focus will increase this week and this will activate your drive. You have perhaps been try-ing to cover a lot of ground, leaving you feeling stressed. Acknowledge yourself and persevere.
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Beware of imposters!
Story � eatre is gearing up to produce their new
lineup of exciting stories for children and families at summer festivals along the Sunshine Coast.
� ey’re expecting to stage at least � fteen shows this summer, at twelve di� er-ent venues – at the Chil-dren’s Festival in Gibsons, Canada Day at Hackett Park, the Halfmoon Bay Country Fair in Halfmoon Bay and more. � ey’re also pleased to be joining forces with the Gibsons Summer Read-a-long Program, of-
Story Theatre preparing for summer shows
fering children a small the-atre workshop, with a par-ticipatory performance.
Story � eatre explores fa-bles from di� erent corners
of the world, reaching from the past into the present. � ey’re thrilled to bring a silent version of Little Red to life this year! Using only
one black screen and � ve wooden crates, the actors playfully relate familiar sto-ries. Coming together in our streets and parks, both the cast and the audience are called upon to use their memory and imagination.
Each year, their troupe is created anew, with new and previous volunteers � lling in as actors, musi-cians, and stage crew.
Story � eatre is o� er-ing a free two-day theatre workshop, April 14 and 15 at the Sunshine Coast Community Services So-
ciety (SCCSS), to kick o� the season and meet new recruits.
� ey may not be a pro-fessional theatre group, but they bring commit-ment and passion to their work. An interest in theatre is the only requirement
and they’re always look-ing for new recruits. You can contact Radhika Sam-wald at radhikabowering@hotmail.com or 604-886-4222. You can also check them out online at: http://www.driftwoodplayers.ca/storytheatre.htm
Real Estate Tips
Kenan MacKenzieSunshine Coast Real Estate News
The following is believed to be accurate BUT it
is strongly advised that con-sumers do their own due dil-igence by contacting Canada Revenue Agency with their own speci� c questions.
What is the HST? It is a combination of the Provin-cial Sales Tax 7% and GST (Federal Goods and Service Tax) 5% for a single Tax of 12% HST. � e HST for the most part only a� ects newly created lots, new housing and substantially renovated homes. � e HST rebates are available for purchasers of their primary residence. When applying for an HST rebate you are applying for two rebates one federal (GST 5%) and the other provincial (PST 7%), both rebates have di� erent ceil-ings and rebate calculations.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers HST. � e Federal (GST) portion of the New Housing rebate is for homes up to $350,000 for a full rebate of 36% to a maximum of $7,560. � ere is no Federal Rebate for homes over $450,000 and a lesser rebate between $350,000 to $450,000.
� e BC New Enhanced Housing Rebate e� ective from April 1, 2012 to April 1, 2013 is for qualifying hous-ing which will include newly constructed or substantially renovated homes used as a primary place of residence by an individual or relation of the individual for homes up to $850,000 for a maximum grant of $42,500 (71.43%). � e enhanced new hous-ing rebates announced by the province only a� ect the provincial portion of the tax. Buyers of recreational or secondary properties out-side of Metro Vancouver and the Capital Regional
The BC New Enhanced Housing RebateDistricts may be entitled to a New Housing Rebate for homes valued up to $850,000 and a maximum grant of $42,500 (71.43%).
Here’s an example: Pur-chase a New home for $600,000 X 12 % HST = $72,000 in HST. � ere is no
Federal Grant (GST). Pro-vincial Rebate is 71.43 % to a maximum of $42,500. Tax payable is $29,500.
Important date to reme- mber: � e BC New En-hanced Housing Rebate will be available to an owner builder if on or after April 1,
2012 the new construction or substantial renovation of the home becomes substan-tially completed and the re-bate application is � led with the CRA.
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• 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.
Display Advertising Deadline: Monday noon at The Local offi ce,email: localsales@telus.netClassi� ed Advertising Deadline: Monday 3:00 pm at The Local offi ce,email: thelocal@telus.netEditorial Deadline: Monday noon at The Local offi ce,email: editor@thelocalsunshinecoast.com
13,300 COPIES PRINTED EVERY WEEK!The Local is locally operated and distributed every Thursday to households on the Sunshine Coast by CANADA POST (Canada Post Agreement (#41000012) and 1,400 hand-delivered to businesses.
MAILED SUBSCRIPTIONS in Canada, $32.65/mo. Call 604-885-3134 to subscribe
FREE OF CHARGE AT NEWSSTANDS AND ON B.C. FERRIES, LANGDALE TO HORSESHOE BAY ROUTE.
ADVERTISING INQUIRIES:Contact GARDAR GARDARSSON,Advertising Sales Manageror RON KOWALSKI, Advertising Sales Representative and MarketingPhone: 604-885-3134 or email: localsales@telus.net
This publication reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it considers to contain false or misleading information or involves unfair or unethical practices. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of error in any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.
*THE LOCAL COLUMN WIDTHS: 1 column: 1.57” • 2 columns: 3.3” • 3 columns: 5.04” • 4 columns: 6.78” • 5 columns: 8.51” • 6 columns: 10.25”
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5758 Cowrie Street, SecheltP.O. Box 494, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0Phone: 604-885-3134 • Fax: 604-885-3194
HOW TO SUBMIT A CAMERA-READY DISPLAY AD: Email address: localsales@telus.netNote: a camera-ready ad is an ad that is ready for printing. The ad will require no revisions, but will be published as submitted.• Build your ad according to our specifi c dimensions, (*please see column width
measurements below)• All images (photos and logos) included in the ad must be at least 300 dpi • Make a PDF of your ad, at least 300 dpi, with all text and graphics embedded
within the PDF• Email your PDF to us, along with your full contact information and the dates you would
like to have your ad published. (The Local is distributed every Thursday. Submission deadline is the Monday before)
Note: If the above criteria is not met, The Local cannot guarantee correct output of your material once published.
• Please do not send a camera-ready ad using “Word” or “Coral Draw” applications
HOW TO SUBMIT A DISPLAY AD THAT OUR DESIGN DEPARTMENT WILL BUILD FOR YOU: Email address: localsales@telus.netNote: there is no extra charge for this service. • Email (local sales@telus.net) your ad’s information to us. Be sure to include your full contact
information, the dates you would like your ad to run, and the full elements to be included in the ad (eg. logos, photos and text).
• All images (photos and logos) included in the ad must be at least 300 dpi.
TO FAX AN AD THAT OUR DESIGN DEPARTMENT WILL BUILD FOR YOU: Fax number: 604-885-3194• Please fax your instructions and the text that will used in the ad. Be sure to include your
full contact information, the dates you would like your ad to run, and the full elements to be included in the ad. Please note we cannot use faxed logos or images as that quality is inferior.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS WE CANNOT ACCEPT:• Please do not send us any of your “working fi les”, eg: Coral Draw,
Quark Express, InDesign, Pagemaker, Publisher, Pages. etc.
The Local uses an APPLE MACINTOSH Platform
Weekly Community Newspaper Serving the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada
email: thelocal@telus.net • website: www.thelocalweekly.ca • Offi ce Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
HOW TO SUBMIT A CLASSIFIED AD: Mail, phone, fax, email or drop o� your ad with payment to:The Local, P.O. Box 494, 5758 Cowrie St., Sechelt BC V0N 3A0Phone: 604-885-3134 • Fax: 604-885-3194 • Email: thelocal@telus.netOr drop off ad with payment at TAKE 5 VIDEO, North Road, Gibsons
HOW TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL TEXT:Email your editorial to: publisher@telus.net• SUBMITTED EDITORIAL MUST BE RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY
(typed or hand-written will not be accepted)• In most cases, editorial submissions must be prearranged with the
editorial department• Editorial must adhere to specifi c word counts • Use of proper English, spelling and grammar is appreciated• Submission does not guarantee publication• We reserve the right to edit all submissions• Limit press releases to 300 words.
HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Email your Letter To The Editor to: editor@thelocalsunshinecoast.com• Letters to The Editor are welcome on any topic of local or general
interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers; publication does not imply endorsement by the newspaper.
• 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.
Display Advertising Deadline: Monday noon at The Local offi ce,email: localsales@telus.netClassi� ed Advertising Deadline: Monday 3:00 pm at The Local offi ce,email: thelocal@telus.netEditorial Deadline: Monday noon at The Local offi ce,email: editor@thelocalsunshinecoast.com
13,300 COPIES PRINTED EVERY WEEK!The Local is locally operated and distributed every Thursday to households on the Sunshine Coast by CANADA POST (Canada Post Agreement (#41000012) and 1,400 hand-delivered to businesses.
MAILED SUBSCRIPTIONS in Canada, $32.65/mo. Call 604-885-3134 to subscribe
FREE OF CHARGE AT NEWSSTANDS AND ON B.C. FERRIES, LANGDALE TO HORSESHOE BAY ROUTE.
ADVERTISING INQUIRIES:Contact GARDAR GARDARSSON,Advertising Sales Manageror RON KOWALSKI, Advertising Sales Representative and MarketingPhone: 604-885-3134 or email: localsales@telus.net
This publication reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it considers to contain false or misleading information or involves unfair or unethical practices. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of error in any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.
*THE LOCAL COLUMN WIDTHS: 1 column: 1.57” • 2 columns: 3.3” • 3 columns: 5.04” • 4 columns: 6.78” • 5 columns: 8.51” • 6 columns: 10.25”
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5758 Cowrie Street, SecheltP.O. Box 494, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0Phone: 604-885-3134 • Fax: 604-885-3194
HOW TO SUBMIT A CAMERA-READY DISPLAY AD: Email address: localsales@telus.netNote: a camera-ready ad is an ad that is ready for printing. The ad will require no revisions, but will be published as submitted.• Build your ad according to our specifi c dimensions, (*please see column width
measurements below)• All images (photos and logos) included in the ad must be at least 300 dpi • Make a PDF of your ad, at least 300 dpi, with all text and graphics embedded
within the PDF• Email your PDF to us, along with your full contact information and the dates you would
like to have your ad published. (The Local is distributed every Thursday. Submission deadline is the Monday before)
Note: If the above criteria is not met, The Local cannot guarantee correct output of your material once published.
• Please do not send a camera-ready ad using “Word” or “Coral Draw” applications
HOW TO SUBMIT A DISPLAY AD THAT OUR DESIGN DEPARTMENT WILL BUILD FOR YOU: Email address: localsales@telus.netNote: there is no extra charge for this service. • Email (local sales@telus.net) your ad’s information to us. Be sure to include your full contact
information, the dates you would like your ad to run, and the full elements to be included in the ad (eg. logos, photos and text).
• All images (photos and logos) included in the ad must be at least 300 dpi.
TO FAX AN AD THAT OUR DESIGN DEPARTMENT WILL BUILD FOR YOU: Fax number: 604-885-3194• Please fax your instructions and the text that will used in the ad. Be sure to include your
full contact information, the dates you would like your ad to run, and the full elements to be included in the ad. Please note we cannot use faxed logos or images as that quality is inferior.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS WE CANNOT ACCEPT:• Please do not send us any of your “working fi les”, eg: Coral Draw,
Quark Express, InDesign, Pagemaker, Publisher, Pages. etc.
The Local uses an APPLE MACINTOSH Platform
Weekly Community Newspaper Serving the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada
email: thelocal@telus.net • website: www.thelocalweekly.ca • Offi ce Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
HOW TO SUBMIT A CLASSIFIED AD: Mail, phone, fax, email or drop o� your ad with payment to:The Local, P.O. Box 494, 5758 Cowrie St., Sechelt BC V0N 3A0Phone: 604-885-3134 • Fax: 604-885-3194 • Email: thelocal@telus.netOr drop off ad with payment at TAKE 5 VIDEO, North Road, Gibsons
HOW TO SUBMIT EDITORIAL TEXT:Email your editorial to: publisher@telus.net• SUBMITTED EDITORIAL MUST BE RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY
(typed or hand-written will not be accepted)• In most cases, editorial submissions must be prearranged with the
editorial department• Editorial must adhere to specifi c word counts • Use of proper English, spelling and grammar is appreciated• Submission does not guarantee publication• We reserve the right to edit all submissions• Limit press releases to 300 words.
HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Email your Letter To The Editor to: editor@thelocalsunshinecoast.com• Letters to The Editor are welcome on any topic of local or general
interest. Opinions expressed are those of the writers; publication does not imply endorsement by the newspaper.
• 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.
Display Advertising Deadline: Monday noon at The Local offi ce,email: localsales@telus.netClassi� ed Advertising Deadline: Monday 3:00 pm at The Local offi ce,email: thelocal@telus.netEditorial Deadline: Monday noon at The Local offi ce,email: editor@thelocalsunshinecoast.com
13,300 COPIES PRINTED EVERY WEEK!The Local is locally operated and distributed every Thursday to households on the Sunshine Coast by CANADA POST (Canada Post Agreement (#41000012) and 1,400 hand-delivered to businesses.
MAILED SUBSCRIPTIONS in Canada, $32.65/mo. Call 604-885-3134 to subscribe
FREE OF CHARGE AT NEWSSTANDS AND ON B.C. FERRIES, LANGDALE TO HORSESHOE BAY ROUTE.
ADVERTISING INQUIRIES:Contact GARDAR GARDARSSON,Advertising Sales Manageror RON KOWALSKI, Advertising Sales Representative and MarketingPhone: 604-885-3134 or email: localsales@telus.net
This publication reserves the right to refuse any advertising that it considers to contain false or misleading information or involves unfair or unethical practices. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of error in any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement.
*THE LOCAL COLUMN WIDTHS: 1 column: 1.57” • 2 columns: 3.3” • 3 columns: 5.04” • 4 columns: 6.78” • 5 columns: 8.51” • 6 columns: 10.25”
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