LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY Parliament Buildings Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4 4 " COAST^NEWS 50 cents per copy on newsstands LUUllUl 19 4 5 December 14,1992 Volume 46 Issue 50 Forestry fertilizer concerns raised by .lime Seyd A Ministry of Forests fertilizer program originally Intended for 658 hectares on Ihe Sunshine Coast will now go ahead in a much smaller area this year, after concerns were voiced hy bolh downstream waler users and heallh officials. In particular, plans lo use fertilizer in both the Gray Creek and Haslam Creek watersheds have been pul on hold following objections from Ihe Sunshine Coasl Regional Districl and Ihe Soulh Pender Harbour Waterworks District. Aerial spraying of the fertilizer Urea - which contains mostly nitrogen - will go ahead over a one or two-week period in January in areas on Nelson Island, near Dakota Creek on Mt. Elphinstone, McNabb Creek on Howe Sound and Sechell Creek draining info Salmon Inlet. The fertilizer will be used mainly on Douglas fir growing at lower elevations, and is meant to increase growth rate, which can cut down rotation lime for merchantable limber by 10 to 14 years, says Alan Shaw, district silviculturist for the ministry. Previously, fertilizer has not been used on any large scale in forests on the Sunshine Coasl, although Ihere has been some pasl spraying near Sechell, and on Texada and Kedonda islands. The ministry has also conducted a more substantial trial of fertilizer use in the nearby Squamish watershed. Unlike applications for herbicide and pesticide use, formal permits are noi required for fertilizers, although opinion of other government agencies, including departments of heallh, fisheries, and wildlife are consulted. So far, the main concerns about fertilizer use have been over possible leaching into water courses, which could affect both downstream drinking water licencees and fisheries. Ministry guidelines state 50- metre buffers musl be left on each side of creeks where there are downstream water users and 30-metre buffers are required for fish-bearing streams. But bolh the regional district and the local heallh unit are viewing the fertilization program with caution. "Whal we arc most concerned aboul is activity around watersheds," says Jeremy Frith, a regional director. "The balances around water courses are very easy lo disturb." The regional districl docs noi have a blanket policy opposing fertilizer use, says Frilh, bul il would like lo see the ministry run tests before going inio large-scale application - and preferably not in the winter months of heavy rainfall. turn to page2 Dionne Paul and the Eagle Youth Council (EYC) model the fashion wear of local designers to raise funds to help send the EYC to Arizona next year for a world conference of native youth organizations. Joel Johnstone photo Teaching days settled, contract talks progress by Darah Hansen Sunshine Coasl leachers are saying Ihey are mil going lo join Iheir counterpart! in lhe Lower Mainland who have threatened to sirike in protest of the slow progress of contract lalks. "We are bargaining our own contract wilh our own hoard," said Sharon Wood, president of the Sunshine Coasl Teachers' Association (SCTA). And though they support action taken by other districts, "We feel fairly content lhat we can row our own boat," Wood said. Wood said Ihe difference here was lhal leachers feel conlenl wiih the progress of their lalks due mainly lo an air of co-opera- lion between Ihe SCTA and Ihe local school board. That's something many other school boards have not experienced, said dislricl superintendent Clifford Smith, noting Ihe 72-hour sirike notice served by leachers in other school districts. Smith blames the increasingly confrontational style of negotiations between teachers and hoards on lack of leadership coming from Ihe Ministry of Education, calling their present posilions on contract settlement "patently silly" and "wooden." They are offering no direction, refusing lo lake Ihe lead and say Ihis is Ihe way il is going lo be, said Smith. "Whal can you think of a Ministry of Education that hasn't gol a definition of 'instruction".' It's the same as if Ihe Ministry of Heallh didn't have a definition of the word health." It's a changing world, said Smith: "Everything has become so political." In the pasl, employee groups of all types, not just teachers, have enjoyed a sense of permanence and security, said Smith. "We've moved oul of lhat now. Now we're guessing at everything and there is a huge amount of conflict and fear. "There is an enormous amount of discomfort and it's symptomatic of whal is coming from the ministry." In Ihis district, Smith said 'Wefeelfairly content that we can row our own boat' ���Sharon Wood and the board has been key in allowing them lo come lo agreeable conclusions on points of conflict A recent decision made following a special trustee meeting ended ongoing discussion on leachers' prolessional development days - an issue thai has scnl many other districts into chaos. Under Ihe new agreement, leachers are now guaranleed release lime lo attend three full days and four half days of pro- fessional development activities as stipulated in Iheir contract. Smith said Ihe board is comfortable with the decision and is certain that students will still receive Ihe 187 days of instructional time required under regulation eight of the provincial School Act. In an interview prior lo Ihe final decision. Smith said he reached a settlement wilh Wood through a flexible definition of Ihe term "instructional lime." Smith said many of the schools provide educational programs outside the classroom and can therefore be counted as providing the legally required hours and minutes. Bolh Smith and Wood were quick to add thai Ihis is not a precedent-selling decision. The agreement is only for this year, said Wood. "It is something that teachers do and have always done," said Wood of Ihe extra-curricular activities. "It has usually been voluntary but lhat doesn't mean it doesn't meet the needs of instructional lime." Smith also added the board will approve each school's professional day plans, provided they can show each student is offered the required hours of instruction and parents and students are made aware this time is available. "We are trying to proceed in a cautious and legal way," said Smith, saying he doesn't trust Ministry of Education promises that they won't be audited by "minister calendar police," who could choose to withhold a percentage of budget funding should it not meet their own cri- flexibility from bolh the SCTA teria. Seeking seasonal solace, support at transition house inside cattail pagan umummltr page 6 eenam me 4 kerne a/fit earn peee* '���>���*��� pmii By Stuart Burnside Keep il simple: don'l let your Christmas spirit come from a bottle. A small seasonal message artistically painled on a sliding glass door at Port Mellon's Transition House (PMTH) for men. but a message thai impacts straight home and true for the dozen plus residents of Ihe Dog- palch drug and alcohol recovery centre ... Chrislmas spirit wilh no hangover. This is Ihe first Chrislmas celebrated at the PMTH and many of the alcoholic and drug- addicted residents will be passing the occasion at the house, away from their families. Which might not be such a bad thing, according to PMTH co-ordinalor Keith McNicol. He says many of the problems faced by alcoholics and drug addicts stem from their home environments. They end up stuck in situations that perpetuate substance abuse while accepting such situations as the norm. Under those circumstances, McNicol says, Christmas is a far cry from being as joyful as Chrislmas is supposed to be. Sitting in the living room on Ihis overcast Thursday afternoon are two of the transition house clients who will spend Christmas in Dogpatch. One is Jamie, a Coast resident who asked to be admitted a month ago; the other is Andy, a Van- couverile who has been at the house for two weeks. Both men appear relaxed, and the scene, 'He ended up taking a swan dive from a Vancover rooftop' with ils Christmas tree backdrop, could be found in half the homes in North America Both men have yet to see their 35th birthday and neither resembles the stereotypical skid row derelict. They appear physically fit and neither suffers any visible handicap. Both, however, are cripples, deformed on the inside and they will admit as much to anyone who asks. Jamie is an alcoholic and Andy is addicted to drugs. Jamie says spending a Christmas at PMTH is "no big thing," and that it's all part of the road to recovery. He says he came to the transition house because his life blazed oul of control and any relationship he entered invariably ended in ashes. Now, he says he has come to view the house and ils occupants as a surrogate family, one lhal doesn't criticize and one lhal cares whal happens lo him. "This has saved my life." he says, "I'd hit the bottom." Andy has a similar, if more extreme tale. As he sits on a transition house couch smoking. looking perhaps a bit strung out. he recounts how on his last drug binge three weeks before, he ended up taking a swan dive from a Vancover rooftop. He says he had discovered the attention-fetching possibilities of leaping from roof lo roof of downtown buildings. He made two successful jumps for a gathering crowd of onlookers before television crews showed up to record his final leap. "I didn't make it over the third (rooftop jump) ... it was a long way down." A tree broke his fall, for the most part, bul he hit Ihe ground hard, before hitting the news, and ended up in hospital. McNicol got wind of his plight and brought him to the PMTH. turn to page 3 Transition house co-ordinator Keith McNicol ��� ... , M, Coast News, December 14, 1992 Season's Greetings From the Faculty & Staff of Capilano College * We will be closed lor Ihe holiday season from 4:00 pm December 18. Normal office hours will resume 9:00 am Monday, January 4. " Please note these other important dates: ��� REGISTRATION: Registration lor credit courses will take place form January 6th to 13th, according to times shown on Permits to Register. ' Classes will begin during the week ot January 11. Individual start dates vary. ��� ADULT IASIC EDUCTION: Orientation and Registration for NEW students will take place on Thursday, January 7 at 10:00 am. Returning students who did not previously pre-register would register at 11:30 am. January 7. Classes in A.B.E. commence Monday, January 11. ' ACHIEVEMENT RESOURCES CENTRE: The tallowing FREE WORKSHOPS will be oltered to all community members Students (and others ) may take any one or all ol them. Please pre- register by calling 885-9310. Strategies lor Success in College: Mon Jan. 11:9:00- 10:00 am Mon. Jan. 18: 7:00-8:00 pm Learning Irom Textbooks: Mon. Jan. 11:10:30- 11:30 am Mon. Jan. 18: 8:30-9:30 pm Notetaking: Mon. Jan. 11:11:30- 12:30 am Tues. Jan 19:9:00 -10:00 am Time Management Mon. Jan. 11:1:30-2:30 pm Tues. Jan 19:10:15- 11:15am CAPILANO COLLEGE ��� EMIT CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: In response to students' concerns, Eduction 172 (Guiding Young Children) and Education 177 (Observing and Recording) will be offered from 6:30 to 9:30 pm rather than the times shown in the brochure. Dates for the courses will remain the same. 5627 Inlet Avenue ��� Sechelt B.C. ��� VON 3A0 ��� Telephone: 885-9310 SANTA'S . /i 9- m\ a The World's Best Take-Off Tool _ Now Gives You Even More Estimating Power! Scale Master Plus digital Now more than 49 Built-in Scales! Architectural. 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The volunteers at the centre just can'l understand why, just guessing at who might be responsible - kids who are bored, Ihey thought, or maybe someone who resents Ihe bank's recipients."I'II lell you one thing, if Ihey needed anything, all Ihey had lo do is call and I'd come righi oul," said long-time volunteer Rudy Simon. Simon and Ihe other two volunteers working Wednesday, Joan Pratt and Kathy Rhodes, said they're Ihere to help anyone who's hungry and Ihey have enough to worry about without having to think of how they're going to secure Ihe place against further attacks. That same day they recorded the highest figures any of the Ihree could remember in Ihe last seven or eight years. By the end of the day 172 people came through the door in need of assistance, double Ihe figure drawn from November. "We're seeing an increase in all our services," said Communily Services executive director, Vicki Dobbyn, adding she ~m\ mm \lt- mm *1M / �� .aaaaaaaaj 4 ���> > 1 ��� Food bank volunteer Juan Pratt checks fur daman* "r !*>���>*���' stolen from the organisation's freezer. Darah Hansen pholo thought il was mainly due lo the happen without Ihe centre. "We general increase in population serve tpiilc a lot of families. All across Ihe Coasl, people drawn I can think about is lhal they'd from the Bart, where Ihe recession is hitting harder, to the Wesl where there is a perceived notion of safety and warmth. "In reality, that is often not the case and these people need a safely net while they adjust themselves and find work." Most people use the bank only on a temporary basis, said Dobbyn. While Communily Services exists mainly through provincial grants, the food bank itself operates solely on the generosity of individuals and businesses. Dobbyn said she would hale to even think aboul whal would "We serve quite a lot of families. AU I can think about is that they'd go hungry' ���Vicki Dobbyn go hungry," she said. Donations to the food bank are always welcome in Ihe fonn of non-perishable foods and money. Community Services also ac-cepts donations to provide for their other services including furniture, toys and clothes. The donations can be sent by post lo c/o Communily Services, Box 1069 Sechelt, VON 3A0 or dropped by the office between 9 am and 4 pm al 5638 Inlet Avenue. Anyone with questions is encouraged to call 885-5881. Coast health unit reprersentatives say high nitrate levels could harm water from page I "We are saying err on Ihe side of caution ... Most of these trees are going to take 80 to 100 years to grow anyway." That feeling is shared by Dr. Paul Martiquet, chief medical health officer for the Coasl Garibaldi Health Unit. "Any chemical lhal goes inio Ihe waler is a concern to us ... Nitrates can contaminate water and I don't like lo see high nitrate levels," she said. In high concentrations, nitrates can cause gastrointestinal problems and have been associated with stomach cancer. During fertilizer trials in the Squamish water shed, nitrate levels increased, bul still remained well within acceptable heallh limits. Bul Bob Weslin of Ihe heallh unil says site-specific risk assessment reports are slill needed for areas where fertilizer is planned and that downstream waler users should be given a chance lo respond. Meanwhile the ministry has backed off from immediate plans lo treat areas near Haslam Creek, Carlson Lake, Treat Creek, Gray Creek, (lough Creek, and the Tzoonie River. Says Shaw, "We're not going lo treat them this year." HOLLAND AMERICA LINE 1993 Alaska Cruises Up tO $1000 Off ICDNI per couple whan booked and on deposit by Jan. 31/93. QIBSONS MEDICAL CENTRE 886-2522 Hwy. 101 & Farnham Rd. 886*3381 Jf ^T\\ ^ 4 T + *��� 4*- ' * * -^ . T ' Elphinstone Secondary -NEWS- Absent Students Many parents last week started to receive a recorded message informing them that their sons/daughters were absent for at least 1 period during the school day. Parents can ensure they do not receive such messages unnecessarily by calling the school beforehand or sending us a note to let us know if any absence is excused. Elphi Students in Grade 12 get the Jump on College Capilano College in Sechelt will have a number of new students In January. These will be Grade 12 students from Elphinstone who are also taking college level courses. It is feasible for some Grade 12 students to take college level courses because of the new timetable for Grade 11 & 12 courses. END OF TERM After students get back from Christmas Break on Jan. 4, they will be preparing for term, final and provincial exams which will be held as follows: School Exams Jan. 28 & 29 Grade 12 Provincial/Scholarship Exams Jan. 22-29 THIS IS THE LAST ELPHINSTONE SECONDARY NEWS UNTIL JAN. 11. Women's resource library to open With perhaps a slight irony implicit in ils title, "The Women's Room", a new resource library for agencies serving women on the Coast will officially open for borrowing Dec. 18 at Communily Services. Co-ordinaled by members al ihe Sunshine Coasl Women's Transition House, the new library will have a variety of books and tapes on women's issues available for lending lo registered services only. Some of the subjects covered by the library will be wife assault, self-esteem, body image and eating disorders. An open house for registered services only will be held al Ihe Women's Room, Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to I p.m. Brenda's Cuts'n'Curls Everyday Low Prices For Seniors ��� Perms $45 include* cut, roller act or curling Iron ��� Shampoo & Set $12 ��� Cuts $10 EVENING APPOINTMEaNTS FOR THE WORKING WOMAN OR MAN Hi 886-4805 news Coast News, December 14, 1992 3 I ( KOWt ( A\ADIA\ (AK\ IMS ^| Elves Club depots at Sunnycrest Mall, (iibsons Park I'la/a and Pastimes in Sechelt are tull of an assortment 24" Jeans Clearance Some 50Ts, 516's and 531's S-4A99 ONLY itf Fleece Lined Vests $19 100% Cotton or Acrylic $ SWGStGrS Reg. $29.99...SPECIAL Acrylic Men's & Women's Fleece Sweat Shirts & Pants 100% Cotton 19" Shirts & Pants &* 12 ��.����..,..�� 100% Cotton Acrylic sj-gg Long Sleeved $n99 Sweaters sta^a, IU Turt|e Neckrs 0NLY J) $-iA99 Flannel $Q99 IS Work Shirts S Men's Casual Dress ShirtS Reg. $24.99 SPECIAL _____ ���*�����*������ -mt _m _\ Can* Sorel & Baffin MV ^ Snow Boots sorel Save $10 OFF Regular Price SOREL ^C; ���8- WORKWEN? Ah WORLD - Gower Pt. Rel.. Gibsons ��� 886-4626 OPEN FRIDAYS TILL 8pm Cowrie St.. Sechell ��� 885-5858 OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 3pm HKING FOH YOU" SECHELT STORE OPEN ' Dec. 18. 21. 22 & 23 Coast News, December 14, 19-)2 SkinnvJimm.v community Bmg< New Yuri Eve - Dine 4 Dance *t% ���M OBI/ 111 per fern ��� ddteo LMMh * *e tar^. ~ IWvlaa r*s*tfllllta1a1"l ,V otKfi -i ,al> hmala' 61 a* I3 Closed Siuul.iys Election Meeting Weil, 'iiiiiKiri/ 20 7:.W_imll)oi>rl'n:e CRIB NIGHT IIIUKSliA\S Spin SHARP 3064 1 .owor Road ��� 88<-.-*->l)84 Hi ml llaiiiiui Hell) and (.'ruin Shcarsmilh took the opportunity tu buy gifts for their parents at NM) I hrinv's children's sale lasl Saturday. Volunteer (aladys Sluis helps wilh wrapping. Charles Hart phaiUi ^^ For the fittest in area dining Dining guiDE Featured Restaurant of the Week riiK jolly uoaiu Discover the Hidden treasure in Secret Cove, Come ring In tbe New Year with tbe new owners & staff. Enjoy our New Years Buffet & tbe jazz music of tbe Paul Beckett Trio. Relax anil enjoy our spectacular tiew, wonderful homes tyle cooking for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week FAMILY DINING Andy's Restaurant ��� (unch and dinner speci.il every dav Every Wednesday nighl is Prime Rib Night. House specialties include veal dishes, steaks, seafood, pasta, piza, Thai food and lots of NEW dishes. Don't miss Andy's great Brunch Buffet every Sundav from 11 am ��� 2:30 pm. Hwy 10i, Gibsons, 886*3388. Open Sunday and Monday 11 am -9 pm, Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 10 pm. The Bolt Houie - lust a ferry ride away in beautiful Horseshoe Bay, offering daily choices of fresh and flash frozen seafood from the West, East and Gulf Coasts as well as a variety of other specialties. Join us after 5 pm for dinner or for our spectacular Sunday Brunch, served between 10:30 am and 2 pm. Friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere and fabulous meals are just some of the reasons you'll keep coming back. If vou have an important rendezvous or a ferry to catch, please let us know and we'll make the necessary accommodations. For reservations call 921-8188. All major credit cards accepted. Cate Pierrot - Comfortable atmosphere with warm, helpful staff. Homemade pastas, quiches and daily specials are aU prepared with the freshest ingredients - both healthful and delicious. Our whole wheat bread and scrumptious desserts are baked fresh dailv, on the premises. Outside dining, take out orders for the beach and cappuccino are available. The Coast's bistro...as unique as the Coast itself. Mon-Thurs 9 - 5. Fri & Sat 9 - 9. Closed Sunday- Teredo Square, Sechelt. Phone ahead for your lunch! 885-9962. Oar Lebanon Restaurant ��� Come and join us for Lebanese cuisine lunch and Dinner features include Chick en, Beef, Lamb and Vegetarian dishes, Shishkebabs, Falafels, Cappuccino, Espresso and Desserts. Mon - Sat 10am - 11pm, Sundav 11am ��� 11pm. F.at in or take-out. Catering for parties and weddings. Everything we make is made with love! Gibsons Par.k Pla/a, Hwy. 101. at Pratt Road, Gibsons, 88b- 3572. Visa and MasterCard. Licensed Haid-A-Way Restaurant Bring the whole family and join us for great dining at the Haid-A-Way Restaurant in Gibsons Motor Inn on I Iwy. 101 at Park Rd. Our friendly, helpful staff and warm, pleasant atmosphere will add to your enjovment of our excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, which includes a children's section.We're open 7 days a week, 5:30am - 2pm, closed from 2pm - 5pm with evening hours 5pm-10pm. Our Sunday buffet (11 am - 2 pm) features a scrumptious salad bar, with a large selection of hot and cold dishes and desserts. Eat to your heart's content. Don't forget our Friday night 2 for 1 special 5pm-10pm. Reservations 886-4501. 50 seats plus banquet room. HMskto Family Restaurant Now Open in Seaview Place, Hwy 101 Gibsons. Family Dining with Special Children's Menu. Relaxed country atmosphere and reasonable prices. Our specialties are stea-ks and burgers, homemade soups, pies and sal ads, and entres. Dailv Specials. lake-Out available upon request. Licensed & air conditioned. Open Sun - Ihurs, II am - 10 pm. Fri & Sat 11 am - 11 pm. 886-2993 The Omega Restaurant With a perfect view of Gibsons 1 iarlxnir, and a good time atmosphere, the Omega is a people-watcher's paradise. You 11 often see Bruno Gerussi. star of the Beachcombers, dining here. The modified menu includes hamburgers, pizza, pasta, steaks, chicken, seafood, slirfrys, ribs, salads and desserts. Banquet facilities available. Reservations recommended. Located in Gibsons Harbour at 281 Gower Toint Rd. 886-2268. Open for lunch and dinner Mon. - Fri., 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sat. 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Sun. 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. NIGHT ON THE TOWN Jolly Roger - Spectacular waterfront dining in Secret Cove Lunch and dinner served seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. Lunch specials daily Dinner menu includes fresh seafood, chicken, steaks, pasta and pizza wilh homemade dough. All pies and breads are baked fresh daily on the premises. A children's menu is also available. Join us for Brunch on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fully licensed. Visa, Mastercard. Mercer Road, Secret Cove. Reservations recommended. 885-7184. The Wharf - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Breathtaking ocean view and sunsets from everv table. Continental cuisine and seafood at its best. Sundav Brunch from 8 am - 2 pm. Fully licensed and air conditioned. Dinner reservations recommended. Hwy. 101, Davis Bay 885-7285. New China Kitchen ��� GIBSONS PARK PLAZA, 1100 HWY. 101. Come enjoy our Gourmet Chinese Buffet featuring over 16 hot dishes plus salad bar & dessert. Also featuring a full service menu including Canadian Cuisine. Lunch or Dinner Licensed premises, dining facilities fur meetings, banquets and parties Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 30 am 9 pm. Friday & Saturday, 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, lunch buffet 11.30 am - 2:30 pm, dinner buffel 4:30 pm 8:30 pm For reservations call 886 3028. Tree delivery from 5 pm 8 30 pm within 6 km radius Minimum $15 order. Visa/Mastercard accepted. Backeddy Pub Enjoy the natural beauty of [ervtl Inlet while tasting one of our many homestyle specialties in the pub; or the casual surroundings of our family restaurant. Our "Skookum Burger" is a challenge to the biggest appetite. Backeddy Pub - located 1/2 mile north of Egmont on Maple Road. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Pub open noon - closing. Kitchen hours: Noon -8:00 pm. Irvlnes Landing Pub - Dinner menu offers a variety of appetizers and entres featuring local produce and fresh seafood in a relaxed setting with ocean view. Average dinner for two, $30. We're now open 5 days a week - Fri & Sat: Noon - 11 pm, kitchen Noon - 9 pm; Sun, Mon & Thurs: Noon - 10 pm, kitchen Noon - 9 pm. For the WINTER MONTHS ONLY, we are closed Tues. & Wed. Pender Har bour, 883-1145, Mastercard k Visa. Fully licensed FINE DINING Blue Heron Inn - Localed on the waterfront, enjoy the view of East Porpoise Bay Relax and experience the deck which is now open for lunch and dinner.Observe the tranquil ducks and geese or dine by moonlight with a candle at your table. To savor this superb dining experience, reservations are required for dinner, Fully licensed. Hours, Wednesday- Sunday. Lunch 11 am- 2pm, Dinner 5 pm. 885-3847. Chez Philippe Restaurant at Bonniebrook Lodge. Ihe fire is burning everv evening in our rugged stone fireplace. We have candlelight, fresh flowers, linen table cloths and napkins on our tables. Soft music is the final touch to sel the scene for a relaxed evening of fine dining. We have an extensive wine list and friendly, professional service. Your hosts Chef Philippe and Karen l.acoste invite you to have that special dinner you go to Vancouver for, right here in Gibsons. A NIGHT TO REMEMBER New Years Eve: Call for details at Chez Philippe. Follow Gower Point Raod to Ocean Beach Esplanade. Reservations recommended. 886- 2188. Open from 5:30 pm 6 days a week Closed Wednesdays. Creek House - Intimate dining and European cuisine in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere. We serve selections of rack of lamb, duck, crab, clams, scallops, steaks and daily specials from a constantly changing menu. Reservations recommended. Roberts Creek Road and Beach Avenue - 885-9321. Open from 6 pm. Ihurs. through Sun, Visa & Mastercard, 40 seats. El Nino - Dine in the finest ocean view restaurant in Gibsons Landing. Savour the delights of fresh seafood from around the world. Our extensive Dinner Menu includes fresh seafood in our soup, salad, hot or cold appetizers, main courses and pastas. Other entres include steak, veal, chicken and lamb Caesar salad for Iwo and flam be1 desserts are prepared al your tableside. Our lunch menu contains sandwiches and burgers, l.unch hours: Ihurs thru Mon 11:30 - 2:30. Dinner hours: Wed thru Mon 4:30 - 9:30. CLOSED TUESDAYS. Visa and Mastercard. Reservations recommended. 886* 389|. Pebbles ��� On The Besch - Dine in a friendly atmosphere, watch cruise ships glide by & sample the fine cuisine of this renowned restaurant. Open 7 day a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Brunch on Sunday 8*3. Dinner Reservations Recommended. In the heart of Sechelt at the Driftwood Inn, Trail Avenue. 885-5811. EAT IN TAKE OUT Emit 4 Gmn's Drive In - Take oul, or delivery. Pizza, dinners, salads, burgers, chicken, desserts, drinks, ice cream. Free home delivery within 4 miles, after 5 pm only, on $10 minimum orders. Small charge for orders under $10. Hwy. 101. Gibsons. 886-7813. Lions granting wishes by Aunts Luhontc Have you heard of Makc-A-Wish, Canada? The Gibsons Lions Club has joined wilh other clubs on the Coast to make Ihis a projecl for ihe coming year. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of BC is a charitable organization with lhe sole purpose of granting Ihe wishes of children with life threatening diseases - children who may not live beyond lhe age of 18. Wishes are many and varied - from tickets lo a football game to meet lhe athletes, to a longed-for pet, a Irip lo distant grandparents, a holiday in Disneyland and many more. The besl interests of Ihe child are always considered and wishes always include lhe immediate family. Donalions are welcome, although lhe Foundation does not publicly solicit funds. Locally Ihe cluh has pins which sell for $10 as a fundraiser. Please help us by purchasing one of these pins from Frank Salconi (886-4976) or Cliff Moss (886-9768 evenings). All proceeds collected will be to the benefit of a child from the Coast. Penny Pic has been delayed until the New Year. Lucky winner of $I(X) from (Iibsons l.ions TV Bingo forCmme 2 was Mrs. Gall Mul- caster, The pre-Christmas sale of Gourmet Foods has netted a profit of $MX) which will be given to Timmy's Telethon. The communily response was excellenl. Residents of Kiwanis Village are most appreciative of Ihe services of one of our members who quietly provides rides to seniors for shopping. Many thanks to all who support our programs and may all have a happy holiday season. Gibsons student rewarded Kwantlen College presented scholarships and awards lo 90 recipients at its annual scholarship and awards ceremony held at the Richmond Inn Nov. 26. Tracey Forrest of Gibsons received the Dunwoody and Company Award and Kwantlen College Second Year Scholarship. The scholarships, awards and bursaries are given lo students attending Kwantlen Col lege in recognition of academic excellence "Students face enormous challenges and obstacles while acquiring their education," college board member George Preston told the audience. "Fortunately, scholarships and awards are available to ease some of the financial burden. They lighten lhe load many students must endure." New Arrivals from ceo Dresses Skirts Ponchos Jackets Separates Open 11-4 Sunday Mon. ��� Thurs. W ��� 5:X Fnday 10 - 6 5729 Cimm SI��� Sachalt 8856460 ��\\\\�� ���.-A*.\\\1\ v��.v ExcQlilxr Luxury Limousines "RIDE IN STYLE WITH EXCAUBER" ��� Fully Licensed ��� Uniformed Drivers ��� Drink and DON'T Drive and have a great Christmas with your family. EDNA ��� JOHN 885-4666 ��� 885-4666 ��� 885-4666 george In qlbsons by George Cooper Although Princeton is usually only a gas slop for our occasional travelling on the Crowsnesl highway, we did stop in October for a meal as well, The friendly gas attendant directed us to Ihe Mini Chef restaurant on lhe town's Vermilion Street, the sile of Iheir museum and courthouse. "The best in town," she said. The crowded restaurant certainly supported her recommendation, and our breakfast proved it. Whal a surprise to find the enterprise was part of Ihe Princeton Community Services Society's range of programs. The Mini Chef provides not only work experience bul employment for "developmen- tally impaired and disabled people," providing work Ihey are not able lo gel elsewhere. When we were ihere we were (old there were 12 trainees on staff along with six to eight other persons of experience in restaurant service. From Ihe society's information leaflets we learned 'delegations from all over the province visit the Princeton programs' and 'a current waiting list for this work experience testifies lo the need for similar programs elsewhere.' "The trainees are real employees," the friendly waitress told us, "paid wages and expected to produce good service." All this grew oul of Ihe society's meals on wheels program. All profits go into district communily services. Langdale The school is selling Chrislmas coupon books which offer hundreds of dollars of savings al local Landing businesses and services. All for $10, benefits of proceeds lo school projects. The recent three-way reporting week brought teacher, pupil, and parents together to discuss pupil programs, needs and goals. The school principal was gratified to see "participants head lo head pouring over portfolios..." That word 'pouring' may be ihe key lo lhe cause of the abundance of rain ihis pasl monlh. Thrift Shop The Si. Mary's Hospital Thrift Shop will be closed from Ihis Salurday. Dec. 19 al .1 pm unlil Jan. 5, nexl year. Since there will be no one al lhe shop, please do not leave donalions during this lime. Going Away on Vacation? Your Secret's Safe With Us Leave your cares at home with us. Pel / Animal Care Mail Charing and Forwarding Indoor Plant and Yaid Maintenance Regular Home Cheek or Live-in Service CALL SIMON 885-2228 rCwiM Him - WolA If^uBeul BONDED LICENSED INSURED _\giS_______S-g-s���mmi am Coast News, December 14, 1992 community rv) ~*wrr i A' �� 1 IP {^" fi i^_\ .^^W*- ^H BV -^^.1 a-^a^k. '" i l^l^^9 / jfl^ _____ HI ' .V'H f ^ (f 7/r 4 ' i\ w ? v/4 ; V' m,\ ti A l/l if ������'^2E **-.. ��� _\ , l f J|| s^^ ^ y*^BIi^fc' ��� 'V KmmU ���^55�� %l ^|l%V^***Ha* -^ ' ���--5r,| ^^^^^^^^^^**^^H H^k. -���Mm ��� 1 mrm-*i^m JSS <"--mWmf ^���i - Ae^-ySmrnKXtfL^^^ m*~*-w jy% Looking for the best price on your next trip? TRY US! Call Bill at Incentive Travel 885-5984 V or 1-921-8131 _�� Christmas space still tu tillable lo many destinations the R���AL ���STAT��� COR06R by Herb Craig HEP: GIBSONS REALTY roberts creek hy Beverley Shipley Roberts Creek dad, Brian McAndrew, who recently donated a very meaningful logo for Roberts Creek elementary, spoke about his reasons for creating lhe logo. While silling al the breakfast table one morning thinking ahout the school and the fact lhat they had no logo, he started doing some sketches. From his pen came an open school book with a rising sun, Roberts Creek itself and childien and adulls silhouetted wilh joining hands. Il says a lol about the goals of Ihe school and Ihe community. Brian was happy to create the logo as he staled he "can't donate much time, so I'm happy lo do so in other ways." Daughters Sandia, 8 and l.ydia, 7, who attend Roberts Creek elementary, arc really proud of their dad. Brian, who has just started a new graphics business called Beyond Oraphlx, has had a lot of experience in Ihe business after working in advertising production al the Coast News for the pasl four years. School News The school's Chrislmas Concert is to be held on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 pm, wilh lhe davis bay news dress rehearsal Ihis morning al 9:13 am. Christmas break ihis year is from Dec. 21 to Jan. I. Carolling It's Chrislmas carolling lime again and you air invited to sing carols the night of Salurday. Dec. 19. The plan is to meet at 7 pm in downtown Roberls Creek and go along Beach Avenue to the picnic site. If enough people show, Ihere will be a second group go along Lower Road. Bring flashlights. New Year's Eve Creekers, New Year's live celebrations are in the works. This year a parly will be held at the hall, with all proceeds going lo Ihe hall fund. Tliree to five local bands have agreed to play a set e,ich, interspersed wilh acoustic ballads from other Creekers. if you are interested in performing con tact I re at the following number. Organizers would like this lo be a Creek parly. more than just a dance. Volunteers are needed and hopefully if everyone does a little bil, nobody will be overburdened. This party is to be non-smoking. Volunteers who would like to donate an hour or so of their lime call Lee at 885-4410. by Jcmi Robinson. 885-2954 Did we sing the Christmas season in or whal? Thanks to Reg and Lynne Dickson we heard some fine music and singing plus sang our hearts into the holiday season al lhe hall on Tuesday. We surely all feel so much belter for that. Reg and Lynne contribute so much and so willingly to so many events here on the Coast. Do pick up their lape of Chrislmas music called Harmony, All proceeds from the sale go lo the Breakaway Program. They will have a new lape oul in April so be sure and watch for it. New books The library at Ihe hall has some new books which we hope will interest a lol of you. The English Patient by Ondaatje is reported to be excellent. Then Ihere is Good Bone by Alwood; Every Living Thing by llerriot; Queen of the Dustballs by Richardson; Latin Quarter by Graham; Spoils of Power by Simpson and Homesteads and Snug Harbours (The Gulf Island Story) by Murry. Pick these up soon because the last day for Ihe library to be open is Dec. 19 and it will be closed unlil Jan. 5 al 6 pin. Story hour Story Hour for moms and pre-schoolers is over for Ihis year, bul will resume again on Jan. 6. Frenken progressing Kalhy Frenken, ihe gal wiih the muscle failure, leaving her on a respirator and almosl a quadriplegic, is very slowly gaining ground. She has a long way lo go. I lowever, she checr- fully sent along seasons greetings and her wish for all lo have a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year. She really has appreciated getting all the encouraging cards and letters from you. It has truly aided in her slow recovery. If you wish to send her a message her address is RRI Heather Site, Sechelt. Sometimes a laugh goes a long way to speed recovery. Get well soon, Kathy. Carollers Soon after we moved to Davis Bay we were visited by carollers that came every Christ mas for aboul five years. Rain, snow or fog never stopped Ihis group which consisted of anywhere from 12 to 20 adults and children. They would sing a carol and move on to the next home. This was a very special and neighbourly thing lo do. Let's hope Ms can happen again Ihis year. IJhone me if you are interested (���.joining a group lo go out one night. St. Mary's Auxiliary Thrift Shop will close on Dec. 19 at 3 pm unlil Jan. 5. FALL DOWN LAUGHING AT THE BEST STAND UP COMEDIANS ON THE WEST COAST THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 COMEDY NIGHT DOORS OPEN 8PM ADV. TIX-S6 AT 000R SB ADV. TIX AVAILABLE AT ELPHIES GRAMMAS PUB PARTY STOP MAX MUSIC & BUDGET VIDEO Featuring DAVID BRUCE, >- ROD CRAWFORD & M.C. ZEKE BRADKOWSKI LPHIE'S. CABARET LOWER GIBSONS 886-3336 mLWBmmm Ifll mm �������� ma\_M Tne Canadian Red doss Sociely ICE RESCUE Lit FIAT-USE A LADDER OR POLE TO REACH-FULL TO SAFETY JOIN US FOR OUR BOXING DAY BLITZ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR NEW YEARS EVE STRAIT SHOOTER $25.00 PER PERSON The Roberts Creek Hull Chrislmas Potluck did a turnabout Dec. 6, honouring Diane Morgan fright) for her long-term commitment, hard work and fundraising initiatives to keep the community hall up and running. Joel Johnstone photo Getting Your Money Back Part 1 A lew years ago we did a series on Honovalions: Renovating a kitchen or bathroom and how much ol that cost you could expect lo get back on resale. A new survey has boon released in the US which relales these innovations to people who * Mayor's Hotline: 885-5360 U Regular Council Meetings Regular District of Sechelt Council Meetings are held the 1 st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the SCRD Board Room. V Coast News, December 14, 1992 community *mmm\\ (fftA Here We Grow Again! RE/MAX "top 20" Realty is pleased to welcome to its growing team of Professional Realtors Ken & Lorraine Goddard Ken comet to RE/MAX It in experienced top producer with hit former company. Hit wife Lorraine comet at hit llcented assistant/associate. They Invite ill patl clltntt ind thote who require profettloml real estate tervlcet lo conlacl them at Ihe olfice 886-2670 or their residence 886-7172. RE/MAX hat emerged ������ Canada't leading rill ettate organization with more thin 30.000 sales associates in oiliest across Canada and lhe U.S. commuted to hiring only proven, experienced, profettloml realtors. Chances are we're going to sell your home. Why not call us first? 886-2670 Van toll free 682-7392 Here We Grow Again! RE/MAX "top 20" Realty is pleased to welcome to its growing team of Professional Realtors Teresa Bartrim Teresa hit been i resident of the Coitt for 3 yeirt ind comet to RE/MAX it in experienced top producer with her former company/ Before choosing i career In real estate, Teresa worked it ��� Penonnel Officer. She ttrongly believet in profettlomlitm, Integrity, understanding ind hard work. Quality service ll ��� #1 priority with Teresa. She invite* III her put clienti and thote who require prolessional rail estate services to contact her it Ihe office 886-2670 or her residence 886-4858. Chances are we're going to sell your home. Why not call us first? 886-2670 Van toll free 682-7392 >nV y> HAPPY yT% HOLIDAYS / I \ from the staff of The Coast News by Deanna l.ueder, W5-7MS I Ik- first time I saw Ihe carol ships sailing magically around ihe inlet with lights sparkling and Christmas music issuing forth, I was enchanted. I wanted to rush up the hill to my house, phone my daughter in Saskatoon and shout, "Get out here, right away! I want to show you something really special, you musn't miss it." But as a mature adull, I waited and merely described il to her in our Sunday phone call. Even in the measured tones of an adult to her grown daughter, she was sorry to have missed it. Now she lives in Vancouver and knows too the beauty of carol ships. Bonfire party Here in Sunshine Heights on the west side of the inlet our community builds a huge bonfire down at the marina. The children race around, roast hot dogs and marshmallows and the adults chat until the carol ships come. Then we all sing together and clap and shout. All along the inlet on both sides from Tuwanek and Sandy Hook to Porpoise Bay people gather, to take part in this Christmas magic. You can be on shore or you can be in one of Ihe carol ships. Tickets to sail are only $5 with proceeds going to Si. Mary's Hospital. They can be purchased at Talewind Books or Sew Easy. The ships load at 4:30 pm at the Tyee Air dock and leave at 5 pm sharp. The schedule is strict because of the tides. The ships will return to dock at approximately 7 pm. They will sail up the east side of the inlet and return on the wesl side. It's a Coast Christmas specially. St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop on Cowrie Street announces lhat it will be closed from 3 pm Dec. 19 to 10 am Jan. S. This gives the volunteers a Christmas holiday. They ask that no donations be left during thai period. Library news Sechelt Public Library will close early at 4 pm on Dec. 24 and will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26. It will close again at 4 pm on Dec. 31 and remain closed Jan. I and 2. Otherwise normal hours will prevail. The library has an informal children's program and the children have a wonderful time. Retired librarian Murrie Redman is program leader and we are lucky to have her expertise with children and her love of books. As a volunteer she is not always able to be present eve:y Saturday, so it might be a good idea ,u check before you bring your children. On the other hand, even if she is not there, great books are. The Elves Club depots am slill needing donations of new toys, games and non-perishable food items. News from School District 46 is that Trustee Shawn Cardinall has been appointed to the provincial education committee. She will provide an eloquent voice from the Sunshine Coast at the deputy minister level. On Dec. 18 from 3 pm to 7 pm and Dec. 19 from 10 am to 5 pm Sechelt Beavers and Cubs are selling locally grown Christmas trees at Trail Bay Mall. Santa new in to St. Mary's Hospital compliments of Vancouver Helicopters before being whisked off to Trail Bay Mall by the Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department. Joel Johnstone photo halfmoon boy happenings by Ruth Forrester, 885-2418 Halfmoon Bay School has grown so much that the gym is now too small, so to ensure that everyone will be able to enjoy the annual Christmas extravaganza, the concert will be held at the gym at Chatelech Secondary school. The date is Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7 pm. In the meantime all the staff and pupils are busy with rehearsals for what is always a very fine production. Last day of school is Friday, Dec. 18, then back in session Jan. 4. Carol truck Let's hope that parents will find interesting activities for their kids during the holiday rather than allow time for the unproductive game of ripping off Christmas lights from residences. Such a pity that the actions of a few kids reflect on all the young people in the area. We can take some comfort in the fact that there are more really good kids around and there will be a whole bunch of ihem on board the Halfmoon Bay fire department truck this Wednesday, Dec. 16. From 6 pm to 8 pm the truck will tour Halfmoon Halfmoon Bay held an open house offering the Christmas shop per a casual browse. Bay loaded with young folk singing Christmas carols, so flick your lights to let them know you appreciate their efforts to bring some Christmas spirit to the neighbourhood. This is a busy exciting and expensive time of year for everyone, but a difficult one for those who don't have the cash to buy Santa Claus things for their kids, so it is good to know that Rulh Forrester photo there are good folks oul there like the Elves Club, who with your help make it a wonderful lime for those in need. The elves are happy to get anything you can give in the way of cash or gifts, so if you feel like lending a helping hand, drop by at Pastimes next time your are in Sechell and give a donation. Thrift Shop Holiday The St. Mary's Hospital aux- Women's Resources Society formed Nov. 26 marked the incorpo ration of the Sunshine Coast Women's Resources Society. The society has been formed lo XTEEDFUI THINGQ We couldn't have done it Without your patience & co-operation MANY THANKS FROM THE CA5T & CREW NEEDFUL PRODUCTIONS LTD. 6/2IO - 555 Brooksbank Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3S5 PHONE: 604-983-5278 / FAX: 604-983-5284 provide opportunities for. Coast women to address their individual and collective needs; to encourage dialogue between women; to provide assistance so women can gain access to education, skill enhancement and community resources; and to advocate the rights of women lo have social, economic and physical control of their persons. The society grew out of the Women's Initiatives for the Sunshine Coast committee which has been active in planning a women's resources centre for the Coast. To celebrate the incorporation a general meeting, pot luck supper and entertainment performed by women will be held at the Wilson Creek Community Hall Jan. 9. ��� PoiniefllM ��� Mumaettlaa ���Chrislmai Cactus Fresh Cut Christmas Trees (Locally grown In Roberts Creak) Enjoy a Live Tree This Christmas Lots of great gift' ideas for your favorite gardener. iliary Thrift Shop will close at 3 pm on Salurday, Dec. 19 unlil Jan. 5 al 10 am. Please note lhal donalions will not be accepted during ihis period. Changes It is interesting to note thai, while there have been many changes in Hallmoon Hay din ing lhe pasl 20 years, there, are still some traditions which cany on much the same as before. Take for instance, the annual Christmas Dinner nighl al Welcome Beach Hall. 20 years ago In 1972 it was Mary Tinkley, now Mary Shannon, who wrote the Halfmoon Hay Happenings column, and here are a few excerpts from the Dec. 13, 1972 column. Some of the people mentioned are still with us while others left some lime ago. President at lhal time was Alex Ellis who welcomed the guests and introduced the entertainment, which included piano duels by Blanche McCrady and Ruby Hatcher, recitations by Olive Cleiir, carols led by a choir comprising Francis Cook, Marj Morgan and Jean Laird. One of the carols sung was The Chrislmas Story, written and composed by Fritz Leucine, accompanied by Thea Leucine. Happy memories will certainly be brought back to those who knew and who still know some of the people mentioned. Nexl week I shall be writing aboul this year's Welcome Beach Christmas social and there won't be much change in the type of activities and entertainment. Only the names will be different. i nri'i' unrals olioul (all'.ll ( i.ff.T FRESH, FRESH, FRESH! I IlIlT lUHlk ,llll,ul f " sl, ( ,,11,,,, AUDREY'S COFFEE SERVICE Quality Farm & Garden Supply Ltd :1 . Gibsons 886-7527 3at 9 - 5:30 Sun 10 - 4 -.-,����� J at . a- ".* a*-. . <. k m. . -,...., Coaist News, December 14, 1992 community i*��-��*gj^ Rex McKenzle, Jamie Nuotio, Joanle Thompson and John Story get tn work ingani/ing the hundreds of "Eco-trees" harvested from BC Hydro rights-of-way on Texada Island. The KC lol lociiteil in lower Gibsons will be selling trees right up to Christmas Kvc. Joel Johruloru pholo egmont news by Lynn Mees Anybody catch the lunar eclipse last Wednesday evening? What a night to view it - clear, crisp and starry. We sure are having a beautiful winter, and pretty soon the days will be gelling longer. I'm already thinking about what I want to plant in my garden nexl year. So the annual Egmont Community Club Chrislmas dinner and party will be happening soon, on Friday, Dec. 18. The dinner starts al 5:30 pin. Il's a potluck dinner for locals and golden lifelines friends. Santa will join us after we feast, bringing presents for all the wee ones. If anyone has an instrument lo play, bring it along so we can sing songs wilh Ihe kids. Hope to see you all there. Skookum party The Skookum Scrappers, the local quilling group, had Iheir annual Christmas get-together. They picked names and exchanged gilts, a pleasant lime was had by all. I sat down and made a list of all the kids in Egmont and Hails Cove, There are around 24. Can you believe it? And most of Ihem are boys. There are quite a few pregnant women around loo, so hopefully we will have some more girls coming up to balance things out. Happy birthday to day Beardmore, not (ieorge - I don't know where lhal came from. Be sure lo drive safe along Ihose slippery roads and please, if you're going to go oul and parly and drink, don't drive. Some folks value their lives too much for that baloney. by Joyce Ostry One approaches the new Senior Cenlre and finds a cream coloured structure with a light green accenting the outer building. The purpose on Dec. 10 of my visit was the annual Christmas dinnei served in Ihe new cenlre which is now llie one and only seniors building in Sechelt. As 1 was wheeled in. it struck mc that this was a pleasant place to be with the outside decor carried tastefully indoors with light green walls that had a feeling of warmth rather than the coolness associated with greens. The vestibule was easy with couch and chairs, lending a nice backdrop for plants and the place of honour kept for the Christmas tree. The organ, bequeathed from Bva liar- wood to Rcnee Crowe, was donated by Rene to the hall, ll complements lhe other decor. President Len Herder paid tribute lo John and Patti Miller for John's work on the cenlre and for Patli waiting for John to conic home. The dinner was great and many expressed their pleasure for the good meal thai il was. Marlene Williams was honoured on her 94th birthday. The acoustical light on the ceiling and ventilation ducts create a most pleasurable place lor sound, probably the besl hall for sound on the Coast. There are ample washrooms and the disabled washrooms have easy handles and there are no spring locks on the doors. They are equipped with high stools for easy transfer and minors are sel lower than usual. After dinner, a number of people enjoyed dancing and visiting during this festive time. Installation is Thursday, Dec. 17 at Ihe regular time of 1:30 pm. There will not be crafts or pompoms until after Jan. 5. Tickets for New Year's can be bought from I ��ii Herder and or Larry Grafton. Annual bird count taking off now There will be two Christmas Bird Counts on the Sunshine Coasl this year - Pender Harbour Thursday, Dec. 17 and Sunshine Coast (Sechelt, Gibsons and Roberts Creek) Salurday, Dec. 19. The Sunshine Coast count will be the 14th, dating back lo 1979. The count area is a circle 15 miles in diameter, centred at the corner of Roberts Creek Road and Highway 101 in Roberts Creek. The area covers the whole of the Sunshine Coat from Port Mellon lo West Sechell. This area will be split into six sections each covered by three to four people and led by a person familiar with all the species likely to be encountered. Counting takes place from dawn lo dusk endeavouring lo count all Ihe birds within the circle. The Sunshine Coast count usually finds 95 to I (X) different species, wilh the highest count being 101 in 1988. The highest total number of birds counted was 12,801 in 1991. Over Ihe years a total of 137 different species have been identified. The Pendei Harbour count was initialed in 1991. Last year 4,885 birds of 68 species were seen. If anyone is interested in participating thev should conlact Tony Greenfield at 885-5539 or 885-7869. Also, if anyone has any unusual birds at Iheir feeders or gardens right now, conlact Greenfield to include them in lhe count. harbour watch ha I.h.iKm Vincent I he Ponder ll.nlxnii aus.il i.u> to St. Marj's Hospital U'u-nll) held ils annual general meeting at the l.ions Cluh hall. The newly elected officers Wet* installed by Isabel Goodrup iii a wonderful candlelight ceremony The presi- denl elected for 1993 is Carol Chambers; vice president, IVnis lanand; treasurer, Joan Getuen; secretary Diane Den nit; publicity, lima Paterson. Jean Paterson was presented wiih a life membership and a pea Congratulations to Jean and all the new officers. Thrift Store Closed For all the volunteers who help out at the Sechelt St, Mary'l Hospital Auxiliary I hull Sialic, il will he closed from Dec. 18 to Jan. 3. (im Bargain Hani will be closed from Dec. 18 onward. Rr opening dales will be postal later. Don't miss out though ��ii the super sale on Doc. 17. A reminder lhal if you have any articles for the Bargain Haiti (lining (he closing lime please do not leave Ihem outside of lhe building, lhe clinic auxiliary would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and lhanks lo all who supported Ihem in 1992. Christmas Activity Night The Madeira Park elementary school will be hosting a Christmas activity night on Dec. 16 al the school from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, For lhe adults Ihere will be a silent auction, bingo, a cake walk, cenlre piece making and much more. For the kids, they'll all love Ihe gingerbread and Christmas decoration making tables, bingo, cake walk, funny photo, JTong wilh Santa and carol singinji. Have a great time. Hospitalized Sad lo say Jack lloidoma is ill in hospital, lor all of those who would like to send Jack a Christmas card, please send it to Vancouver General Hospital, in care of Mr. J. Heidema, Xih floor 8AE, Vancouver BC. ,We all wish Jnck a very quick recovery. As The Tide Changes Bird huffs - birds don't tip over when they sleep on telephone wires because of tendons localed under the toe hones, in front of the knee joint and behind lhe ankle joint. As it sits on the wire, the bird's weight stretches the tendons so that the loos flex, move forward and lock around the wire. Happy anniversary lo Ed and Stephie Paskar, may your special day be as wonderful as your life together. Happy belated birthday lo Pal Martin. Until next week - be good lo yourself. Gibsons Legion Br.#109 CLAYTON DELANEY* Friday & Saturday Might, Dec. 18-19 Meat Draw Saturday Afternoons Varrs Wed. Evenings w*} ** CRIB Saturdays ��������������������������������< _* MERRY " CHRISTMA! I teres .1 veiy special1 holiday greeting to .ill <>ui special friends and patrons. Wfc hope this joy- oui season brings you joy. love and happiness. We will be closed December 23 to 30. B&K SOILS iVLV\l)S(.\lM; SUPPLYIXC. 633 HOUGH ROAD & HIGHWAY 101 CIBSONS 8860924 oiuvtRV "vaiubu PAX 886 0921. *�� HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the staff of The Coast News RF^klBtC top 20" realty ��� ���\ -n *��**��������� A.I SE3353M JsVI Gibsons Patk Plaza ��� Phone: 886-2670 ��� Van. line 682-7392 ��� Fax: 886-3760 Here We Grow Again! RE/MAX "top 20" Realty is pleased to welcome to its growing team of Professional Realtors NEIL SANDY Neil has been a resident of the Sunahlne Coast tor over 25 years. Prior to his career In Real Estate, Nell was an employee of Howe Sound Pulp and Paper for 12 years. Now, aller 2 successful years in local Real Estate, Neil has been invited to join the team of "Top Producers* at RE/MAX "Top 20" Realty. Neil welcomes all his friends, clients and mill associates to phone or drop by his new office at Gibsons Park Plaza. Chances are we're going to sell your home. Why not call us first? 886-2670 Van toll free 682-7392 mm "top 20" realty __t_______sn~~M'' *���.\ _____Jgg_ ja*p| Gibsons Park Plaza ��� Phone: 886-2670 ��� Van. line 682-7392 ��� Fax: 886-3760 Here We Grow Again! RE/MAX "top 20" Realty is pleased to welcome to its growing team of Professional Realtors JOHN HANSON John comes to RE/MAX with 10 years of Real Estate experience including 5 years as a top producer with his former company. He is a present member of the Multiple Listing Service Medallion Club, past member of the Master Diamond Club. John recognizes that success In the Real Estate industry is only achieved through a long term commitment to outstanding service, integrity, and hard work. He Invites all his paat clients and those who want only the best level of service to contact him at his new office (886-2670) or at home (886- 8295) anytime. Chances are we're going to sell your home. Why not call us first? 886-2670 Van toll free 682-7392 Vfe rttitma ttu^ntta ���\tf- Give a Reclining Chair, or a Rocking Chair, a Swivel Rocker or any nice chair ��� but give a chair. Because chairs are in the Top Ten of the most appreciated Christmas Gifts. Give a Chair and see a face light up - This Christmas the best gifts come in BIG packages! Sechelt GE) Furniture Land Besl Prices! Besl Selection! Besl Quality! Best Service! Free Delivery Sunshine Coast Hwy., Sechelt You mad. us the leader in furniture & appliances on the Sunshine Coasl 885-5756 - that's the Christmas Spirit! Choose from the largest selection on the Sunshine Coast and get the Best Price possible - that's Value. Low, low monthly payments on approved accounts. 10 Coast News, December 14, 1992 T75T These are just a few of the more than 350 specials you ll ttnd in store for you. Prices effective Monday, December 14 to Sunday, December 20 seasovs gki i tings and Mai>u Thanks to All Oik Valued Customers As you and yom lamily enjoy this festive time, please act opt our sincere wishes for a wonderful Christinas season! Our expanded lim nl housewares (almost all at RED! CED PRICES) otters some greal gift ideas. Need another idea? GIFT CERTIFICA'I IS .ire available at the service counter, any value. Last Chance To Enter! a colour TV, or a portable TV, a Soma Discman CD player, a Nintendo Game Boy, Makita cordless drill, child's racing car - details at Check-out #1. 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