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A tree that has survived the storms of recent years.
I'm not sure it is several trees so closely interlocked, or one that has multiplied. But it's a tree I've loved to record over the years!
Happy Donnerstagsmonochrom 😊
B/W Tinted and Mono Here
My Fyvie Castle set: Here
Explored Oct 10, 2024 at no.84
Dude! Where's my house? :)
Found this one in Bergen/Norway. At least the satellite dish is free of vines!
Schurch-Tompson Prairie, Mound View Grasslands, Iowa County, Wisconsin.
Thank you very much for your views, faves and comment!
Visiting St Machars cathedral , on my way back to the car I spotted this headstone entwined with the roots of a very old tree , 1975 is the date on the headstone . St Machar's Cathedral (or, more formally, the Cathedral Church of St Machar) is a Church of Scotland church in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is located to the north of the city centre, in the former burgh of Old Aberdeen. Technically, St Machar's is no longer a cathedral but rather a high kirk, as it has not been the seat of a bishopsince 1690.
St Machar is said to have been a companion of St Columba on his journey to Iona. A fourteenth-century legend tells how God (or St Columba) told Machar to establish a church where a river bends into the shape of a bishop's crosier before flowing into the sea.
The River Don bends in this way just below where the Cathedral now stands. According to legend, St Machar founded a site of worship in Old Aberdeen in about 580. Machar's church was superseded by a Norman cathedral in 1131, shortly after David I transferred the See from Mortlach to Aberdeen.
Almost nothing of that original cathedral survives; a lozenge-decorated base for a capital supporting one of the architraves can be seen in the Charter Room in the present church.
After the execution of William Wallace in 1305, his body was cut up and sent to different corners of the country to warn other dissenters. His left quarter ended up in Aberdeen and is buried in the walls of the cathedral.
At the end of the thirteenth century Bishop Henry Cheyne decided to extend the church, but the work was interrupted by the Scottish Wars of Independence. Cheyne's progress included piers for an extended choir at the transept crossing. These pillars, with decorated capitals of red sandstone, are still visible at the east end of the present church.
Though worn by exposure to the elements after the collapse of the cathedral's central tower, these capitals are among the finest stone carvings of their date to survive in Scotland.
Bishop Alexander Kininmund II demolished the Norman cathedral in the late 14th century, and began the nave, including the granite columns and the towers at the western end. Bishop Henry Lichtoun completed the nave, the west front and the northern transept, and made a start on the central tower.
Bishop Ingram Lindsay completed the roof and the paving stones in the later part of the fifteenth century. Further work was done over the next fifty years by Thomas Spens, William Elphinstone and Gavin Dunbar; Dunbar is responsible for the heraldic ceiling and the two western spires.
The chancel was demolished in 1560 during the Scottish Reformation. The bells and lead from the roof were sent to be sold in Holland, but the ship sank near Girdle Ness.
The central tower and spire collapsed in 1688, in a storm, and this destroyed the choir and transepts. The west arch of the crossing was then filled in, and worship carried on in the nave only; the current church consists only of the nave and aisles of the earlier building.
The ruined transepts and crossing are under the care of Historic Scotland, and contain an important group of late medieval bishops' tombs, protected from the weather by modern canopies. The Cathedral is chiefly built of outlayer granite. On the unique flat panelled ceiling of the nave (first half of the 16th Century) are the heraldic shields of the contemporary kings of Europe, and the chief earls and bishops of Scotland.
The Cathedral is a fine example of a fortified kirk, with twin towers built in the fashion of fourteenth-century tower houses. Their walls have the strength to hold spiral staircases to the upper floors and battlements. The spires which presently crown the
Though worn by exposure to the elements after the collapse of the cathedral's central tower, these capitals are among the finest stone carvings of their date to survive in Scotland.
Bishop Alexander Kininmund II demolished the Norman cathedral in the late 14th century, and began the nave, including the granite columns and the towers at the western end. Bishop Henry Lichtoun completed the nave, the west front and the northern transept, and made a start on the central tower.
Bishop Ingram Lindsay completed the roof and the paving stones in the later part of the fifteenth century. Further work was done over the next fifty years by Thomas Spens, William Elphinstone and Gavin Dunbar; Dunbar is responsible for the heraldic ceiling and the two western spires.
The chancel was demolished in 1560 during the Scottish Reformation. The bells and lead from the roof were sent to be sold in Holland, but the ship sank near Girdle Ness.
The central tower and spire collapsed in 1688, in a storm, and this destroyed the choir and transepts. The west arch of the crossing was then filled in, and worship carried on in the nave only; the current church consists only of the nave and aisles of the earlier building.
The ruined transepts and crossing are under the care of Historic Scotland, and contain an important group of late medieval bishops' tombs, protected from the weather by modern canopies. The Cathedral is chiefly built of outlayer granite. On the unique flat panelled ceiling of the nave (first half of the 16th Century) are the heraldic shields of the contemporary kings of Europe, and the chief earls and bishops of Scotland.
Bishops Gavin Dunbar and Alexander Galloway built the western towers and installed the heraldic ceiling, featuring 48 coats of arms in three rows of sixteen. Among those shown are:
* Pope Leo X's coat of arms in the centre, followed in order of importance by those of the Scottish archbishops and bishops.
* the Prior of St Andrews, representing other Church orders.
* King's College, the westernmost shield.
* Henry VIII of England, James V of Scotland and multiple instances for the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, who was also King of Spain, Aragon, Navarre and Sicily at the time the ceiling was created.
* St Margaret of Scotland, possibly as a stand-in for Margaret Tudor, James V's mother, whose own arms would have been the marshalled arms of England and Scotland.
* the arms of Aberdeen and of the families Gordon, Lindsay, Hay and Keith.
The ceiling is set off by a frieze which starts at the north-west corner of the nave and lists the bishops of the see from Nechtan in 1131 to William Gordon at the Reformation in 1560. This is followed by the Scottish monarchs from Máel Coluim II to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Notable figures buried in the cathedral cemetery include the author J.J. Bell, Robert Brough, Gavin Dunbar, Robert Laws, a missionary to Malawi and William Ogilvie of Pittensear—the ‘rebel professor’.
There has been considerable investment in recent years in restoration work and the improvement of the display of historic artefacts at the Cathedral.
The battlements of the western towers, incomplete for several centuries, have been renewed to their original height and design, greatly improving the appearance of the exterior. Meanwhile, within the building, a number of important stone monuments have been displayed to advantage.
These include a possibly 7th-8th century cross-slab from Seaton (the only surviving evidence from Aberdeen of Christianity at such an early date); a rare 12th century sanctuary cross-head; and several well-preserved late medieval effigies of Cathedral clergy, valuable for their detailed representation of contemporary dress.
A notable modern addition to the Cathedral's artistic treasures is a carved wooden triptych commemorating John Barbour, archdeacon of Aberdeen (d. 1395), author of The Brus.
See the same anchor in rich textured colour here.
Had a fantastic Sunday shoot with Umesh at the old Sunda Kelapa port in North Jakarta. This is one of those few places that have not yet been hit by tourists. Most of the people there are the local fisherman or those working on the Phinisi ships. There is no entry ticket and you are free to have a wander wherever you want to (even on the ships!). The port has apparently been around since the 5th century - would love to go back sometime and shoot it at dawn.
See more in the Indonesia set.
Jakarta, Indonesia
2009
This photo has been shot at a local house of Manali, a hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. The art around the door has been an inherent part of Hindu religion. The most prominent is Swastika which is deeprooted in Indian culture as a religious symbol and dates back to Indus Valley Civilization. Their usage at the entrance of a house signify welcoming of Gods of fortune and well-being.
Manzù, design Pio Manzù
Alias revisits a key archive project by Pio Manzù, the brilliant protagonist of Italian
automobile design during the sixties. The idea materialised at the GAMeC of
Bergamo where the archives of Pio Manzù’s work are stored. It is here that Renato
Staffaucher and the designer’s son, Giacomo Manzoni, met in 2010. Together they
studied sketches, projects and materials until their attention was drawn to a
prototype chair designed for the Rinascente department store, clearly taking its
inspiration from the automobile industry. Unfortunately, the chair base was missing
and only one photograph had survived to tell its story. So began an exciting journey
of research and reconstruction. Three-dimensional systems were used to redesign the
five-star base originally created in Pio Manzù’s day by a collaborating Japanese artist.
At the same time, the leather prototype, which had been damaged over the course of
time, was carefully restored. The re-edition began to take form and finally reach its
completion. The decision was made to integrate a footrest on a four-star base,
designed to be wholly coherent with the design and proportions of the chair. This
journey of culture and design has given Alias the opportunity to discover a deeprooted
affinity with the historical figure of Pio Manzù. One of the first designers to
have conceived the man-machine relationship beyond mere function, considering
aspects of safety and well-being, Manzù’s uncompromising approach to design and
his familiarity with technology made him a genuine pioneer in the sphere of
ergonomics.
Similarly to an ottoman, the chair is made up of a supporting structure in dense
polyurethane co-formed with polyurethane foam. The base is cast aluminium,
polished and enamelled in various colours. Both pieces are presented in an elegant
leather upholstery with a choice of several shades.
Alias edita uno storico progetto di Pio Manzù, geniale protagonista del car design
italiano fra gli anni ’60. L’idea nasce alla GAMeC di Bergamo dove si trovano gli
archivi dell’opera di Pio Manzù. Qui, nel 2010 si incontrano Renato Staffaucher e il
figlio del designer, Giacomo Manzoni. Insieme valutano schizzi, progetti e materiali. E
l’attenzione si focalizza sul prototipo di una seduta disegnata per la Rinascente di
chiara derivazione automobilistica. Manca però la base, di cui resta solo una foto. Ha
inizio allora un appassionante lavoro di ricerca e ricostruzione. Attraverso il 3D viene
ridisegnata la base a cinque razze, creata all’epoca per Pio Manzù da un artista
giapponese. Contemporaneamente viene restaurato il prototipo in pelle danneggiato
dal tempo. La riedizione prende forma e giunge alla sua realizzazione. A
completamento del progetto è stato anche previsto un poggiapiedi dotato di base a
quattro razze del tutto coerente nel disegno e nelle proporzioni con la seduta.
Un’operazione di cultura del design, attraverso cui Alias scopre profonde affinità con
la figura di Pio Manzù. Fra i primi a concepire il rapporto uomo-macchina in termini
di sicurezza e benessere, oltre la pura funzionalità. Autentico pioniere
dell’ergonomia, grazie al rigore progettuale e alla padronanza delle tecnologie.
La poltrona, come il pouf, è composta da scocca portante in poliuretano compatto
costampato con poliuretano espanso e base in fusione d’alluminio, lucidato o
verniciato in diversi colori. Entrambi i pezzi sono proposti con l’elegante rivestimento
in pelle, di diverse tinte.
Sleeping Beauty Christmas Panto
HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Thank You Sunshine Coast!
FOR MORE INFORMATION Call 604-886-3337
THANK YOU Jasper Publishing in the UK for granting a license for the show to Paige and Mandy!!!
WATCH Duane's Youtube Tribute to the Sunshine Coast, Canada
ca.youtube.com/watch?v=i_F5BEtBRC0
ARTICLE/REVIEW
Panto perfect fairies and witches
SLEEPING BEAUTY
By Jan DeGrass/Arts and Enterainment Writer
Coast Reporter, Dec 24, 2008
The legend of Sleeping Beauty came to life last week to capacity audiences at the Heritage Playhouse during the annual Christmas pantomime.
The extravaganza, written by Michael Buchanan-Smart and produced by arrangement with Jasper Publishing, featured colourful costumes by Linda McTurk (with a team of seamstresses), lively music from Miss Berni G, Paul Steenhuis and Barry Taylor and an absolutely stellar cast. Director Susan Beer elicited the best from each of the 50 members. No one lagged, no one forgot their lines — not even the little ones who played fairies and witches. It is difficult to manoeuvre such a large group on a relatively small stage, but the snappy choreography by Deborah Pageau helped immensely, and the willingness of the actors to overflow into the audience added to the interactive fun of a pantomime.
Her Evilness, Witch Izzy (Melina Cassidy) dominated in her role, often projecting her resounding voice throughout Fairyland and into the parking lot. The charming Witch Dizzy (Jennifer MacInnes) was also a show stealer, especially when she teamed up with the yodelling mailman (Kent Alstad).
The duo of supposedly identical twins was played with great comic ability by veteran performers Sally Williams and Jean-Pierre Makosso. It’s amazing how much comical communication can come from a witch’s cat when performed by Jenica Vaneli in a series of meows and purrs or how much fun can be drawn from one simple word, the loud and showy “hello” of Trevor Vestad (as Tinker Tell).
The principal boy (as the young woman is called in pantos) was played by Amanda Tyner, and she and Alexa Houle as Fifi made a terrific combination. The beauty herself, Emily Cardinall, gazed lovingly into the eyes of her handsome Prince Elphinstone (Ryan Peters) and several women in the audience also swooned.
But there’s no good panto without a good dame. From the first twitch of his crinoline to the last heave of his bosom, Duane Burnett brought his own brand of magic to the lead role of Fairy Nuff, to the audience’s great enjoyment. Well done, Sleeping Beauty cast and crew.
Pantomime presented by the Sunshine Coast Panto-Musica Society.
Directed by Susan Beer
Evenings 7pm,
December 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20.
Matinees 2pm
December 13, 14, & 20
Gibsons Heritage Playhouse Theatre
Tickets $12 at
Gibsons: Hallmark & Gaia's Fair Trade Gifts
Sechelt: Monkeychips's
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call 604-886-3337
L@@K HERE for
PANTOMIME PHOTOS
from previous year's shows....
www.flickr.com/photos/duaneburnett/sets/72157603261230249
The Sunshine Coast
Panto-Musica Society
performs a hilarious
original pantomime play
for the Christmas holidays
every year which has become a much loved tradition on the Sunshine Coast.
NEWS ARTICLE
Sleeping Beauty: a show of superlatives
PANTOMIME By Jan DeGrass/Arts and Entertainment Writer. Coast Reporter.
Pantomime must be one of the strangest traditions ever to come out of the U.K. Consider: a musical play based on a fairy tale in which the principal characters are a larger than life woman, the dame, played by a man in drag, and a handsome young swain usually played by a bonnie-faced woman. There’s often a villain who the audience is encouraged to hiss or boo, and sometimes a fairy godmother who waves her magic wand. Oh, and a dancing horse or one such creature that allows some humble performer to earn their acting career chops by playing the hind end.
Why did the pantomime tradition take hold on the Coast? It could go back to former Coast resident and ex-Brit Reg Rowe who, along with Barb Robertson, wrote Off White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first Coast panto performed in 2000. Or it could be the Panto-Musica Society that produces the annual show likes to involve children and novice performers to give them stage experience. Panto is well suited to this. Or it could be that we simply like a good laugh.
When Sleeping Beauty opens at the Heritage Playhouse Dec. 11 for a 10-performance run, you can be in the audience to laugh, shout, enjoy and decide for yourself.
This year’s pantomime, by playwright Michael Buchanan-Smart, is directed by the Coast’s Susan Beer. Production meetings have been underway since last May and the show is bigger than ever before with more than 50 performers and 17 songs. Beer is wonderful to watch at rehearsal as she cajoles, urges, reprimands and inspires the huge cast of dancing fairies, singing witches and outlandish creatures into their best performances.
“It’s like getting an enormous barge off the beach,” she said.
No one seems to doubt that this ship will float; in fact, the cast is referring to this year’s production in superlatives — the best, the biggest, ever. It is one of the Coast’s worst kept secrets that popular photographer Duane Burnett will play the flamboyant role of the dame. Mardel Vestad, who recently appeared in dinner theatre’s Prisoner of Second Avenue, along with colleague Suzanne Pemberton as stage manager, will now take on the huge job of stage management for the panto. In a role reversal, Pemberton will play a good fairy. It proves that Coast folk are nothing if not versatile.
Costumes by Linda McTurk are imaginative. Miss Berni G is once more the music director and the songs include such favourites as Food, Glorious Food and Everything’s Coming up Roses. This year, there is even an extra vocal coach, Jen MacInnes, to spur along the amateurs.
Moira Scholtz, who will play the role of Fairy Liquid, has been part of every show for the past nine years and was also credited with initiating the first year’s production. Two of her grandchildren have played parts in pantomime. In fact, panto seems to run in families: Barbara and John Robertson (Alice in Blunderland, 2004) wrote and performed together. Greg Stewart, who played the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oddz (by Deborah Proby, 2006), has acted with his daughter, Meghan, and now his youngest son.
Barb Christie who plays Mrs. Wansahponatyme, the narrator in Sleeping Beauty, has also performed in every Coast panto. Who could forget Scholtz and Christie in their comic roles in 2001 as Enema and Thinema in Aladdin and the Magic Lamp? (by Barb and John Robertson). Involving the kids is a big part of the show. Beer’s background is in acting and she points out that this is only the fifth show she has directed out of 31 years of professional experience.
“But I like to teach,” she says. “I’m teaching the craft and building a community with theatre.”
The cast appears delighted with her work.
“She’s very good with the multitude of kids,” Scholtz said. “She gives each one a name down to the last kid; it’s nicer than just being one of villagers, as I’ve been.”
Building the confidence of the performers is paying off in superlatives.
Sleeping Beauty opens Dec. 11 and runs Dec. 12 and Dec. 16 to 20 at 7 p.m. with matinées on Dec. 13, 14 and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets for $12 are at Hallmark Cards and Gaia’s Fair Trade in Gibsons and Monkeychips in Sechelt, or call 604-886-3337.
Article (C) Jan DEGRASS, Coast Reporter.net
LINK: www.coastreporter.net
MORE INFO:
www.flickr.com/photos/duaneburnett/sets/72157603261230249/
The MAGIC Of Pantomime &
Famous "Dame" Danny La Rue
NEWS CLIP youtube
Royal National Theatre
Pantomime Production
London England
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZDaIjaQwAs
What is a Pantomime Play????
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantomime
Backstage at the Christmas Panto BBC NEWS STORY
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7788637.stm
Enjoy my Sunshine Coast
YouTube Tribute!
“An Awesome Front Row Seat!” deeprooted.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_F5BEtBRC0
We NEED your help Sunshine Coast!!!!! Can you help with the set, lights, props, costumes, tech, door, glorious f@@d!, painting, lights, ushering, set changes and moving set pieces around ... Make-up, special effect???? Please call our Production Manager Norma at 604-740-9838
All Rights Reserved
The Local
604-885-3134
thelocal@telus.net
(C) Duane Burnett
Duane@duaneburnett.com
Sleeping Beauty Christmas Panto
HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Thank You Sunshine Coast!
The Sunshine Coast Panto-Musica Society performs a hilarious original pantomime play for the Christmas holidays every year which has become a much loved tradition on the Sunshine Coast.
THANK YOU Jasper Publishing in the UK for granting a license for the show to Paige and Mandy!!!
WATCH Duane's Youtube Tribute to the Sunshine Coast, Canada
www.ca.youtube.com/watch?v=i_F5BEtBRC0
MORE PANTO PICS!
www.flickr.com/photos/duaneburnett/sets/72157603261230249/
ARTICLE/REVIEW
Panto perfect fairies and witches
SLEEPING BEAUTY
By Jan DeGrass/Arts and Enterainment Writer
Coast Reporter, Dec 24, 2008
The legend of Sleeping Beauty came to life last week to capacity audiences at the Heritage Playhouse during the annual Christmas pantomime.
The extravaganza, written by Michael Buchanan-Smart and produced by arrangement with Jasper Publishing, featured colourful costumes by Linda McTurk (with a team of seamstresses), lively music from Miss Berni G, Paul Steenhuis and Barry Taylor and an absolutely stellar cast. Director Susan Beer elicited the best from each of the 50 members. No one lagged, no one forgot their lines — not even the little ones who played fairies and witches. It is difficult to manoeuvre such a large group on a relatively small stage, but the snappy choreography by Deborah Pageau helped immensely, and the willingness of the actors to overflow into the audience added to the interactive fun of a pantomime.
Her Evilness, Witch Izzy (Melina Cassidy) dominated in her role, often projecting her resounding voice throughout Fairyland and into the parking lot. The charming Witch Dizzy (Jennifer MacInnes) was also a show stealer, especially when she teamed up with the yodelling mailman (Kent Alstad).
The duo of supposedly identical twins was played with great comic ability by veteran performers Sally Williams and Jean-Pierre Makosso. It’s amazing how much comical communication can come from a witch’s cat when performed by Jenica Vaneli in a series of meows and purrs or how much fun can be drawn from one simple word, the loud and showy “hello” of Trevor Vestad (as Tinker Tell).
The principal boy (as the young woman is called in pantos) was played by Amanda Tyner, and she and Alexa Houle as Fifi made a terrific combination. The beauty herself, Emily Cardinall, gazed lovingly into the eyes of her handsome Prince Elphinstone (Ryan Peters) and several women in the audience also swooned.
But there’s no good panto without a good dame. From the first twitch of his crinoline to the last heave of his bosom, Duane Burnett brought his own brand of magic to the lead role of Fairy Nuff, to the audience’s great enjoyment. Well done, Sleeping Beauty cast and crew.
Pantomime presented by the Sunshine Coast Panto-Musica Society.
Directed by Susan Beer
Gibsons Heritage Playhouse Theatre
L@@K HERE for
PANTOMIME PHOTOS
from previous year's shows....
www.flickr.com/photos/duaneburnett/sets/72157603261230249
NEWS ARTICLE
Sleeping Beauty: a show of superlatives
PANTOMIME By Jan DeGrass/Arts and Entertainment Writer. Coast Reporter.
Pantomime must be one of the strangest traditions ever to come out of the U.K. Consider: a musical play based on a fairy tale in which the principal characters are a larger than life woman, the dame, played by a man in drag, and a handsome young swain usually played by a bonnie-faced woman. There’s often a villain who the audience is encouraged to hiss or boo, and sometimes a fairy godmother who waves her magic wand. Oh, and a dancing horse or one such creature that allows some humble performer to earn their acting career chops by playing the hind end.
Why did the pantomime tradition take hold on the Coast? It could go back to former Coast resident and ex-Brit Reg Rowe who, along with Barb Robertson, wrote Off White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first Coast panto performed in 2000. Or it could be the Panto-Musica Society that produces the annual show likes to involve children and novice performers to give them stage experience. Panto is well suited to this. Or it could be that we simply like a good laugh.
When Sleeping Beauty opens at the Heritage Playhouse Dec. 11 for a 10-performance run, you can be in the audience to laugh, shout, enjoy and decide for yourself.
This year’s pantomime, by playwright Michael Buchanan-Smart, is directed by the Coast’s Susan Beer. Production meetings have been underway since last May and the show is bigger than ever before with more than 50 performers and 17 songs. Beer is wonderful to watch at rehearsal as she cajoles, urges, reprimands and inspires the huge cast of dancing fairies, singing witches and outlandish creatures into their best performances.
“It’s like getting an enormous barge off the beach,” she said.
No one seems to doubt that this ship will float; in fact, the cast is referring to this year’s production in superlatives — the best, the biggest, ever. It is one of the Coast’s worst kept secrets that popular photographer Duane Burnett will play the flamboyant role of the dame. Mardel Vestad, who recently appeared in dinner theatre’s Prisoner of Second Avenue, along with colleague Suzanne Pemberton as stage manager, will now take on the huge job of stage management for the panto. In a role reversal, Pemberton will play a good fairy. It proves that Coast folk are nothing if not versatile.
Costumes by Linda McTurk are imaginative. Miss Berni G is once more the music director and the songs include such favourites as Food, Glorious Food and Everything’s Coming up Roses. This year, there is even an extra vocal coach, Jen MacInnes, to spur along the amateurs.
Moira Scholtz, who will play the role of Fairy Liquid, has been part of every show for the past nine years and was also credited with initiating the first year’s production. Two of her grandchildren have played parts in pantomime. In fact, panto seems to run in families: Barbara and John Robertson (Alice in Blunderland, 2004) wrote and performed together. Greg Stewart, who played the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oddz (by Deborah Proby, 2006), has acted with his daughter, Meghan, and now his youngest son.
Barb Christie who plays Mrs. Wansahponatyme, the narrator in Sleeping Beauty, has also performed in every Coast panto. Who could forget Scholtz and Christie in their comic roles in 2001 as Enema and Thinema in Aladdin and the Magic Lamp? (by Barb and John Robertson). Involving the kids is a big part of the show. Beer’s background is in acting and she points out that this is only the fifth show she has directed out of 31 years of professional experience.
“But I like to teach,” she says. “I’m teaching the craft and building a community with theatre.”
The cast appears delighted with her work.
“She’s very good with the multitude of kids,” Scholtz said. “She gives each one a name down to the last kid; it’s nicer than just being one of villagers, as I’ve been.”
Building the confidence of the performers is paying off in superlatives.
Sleeping Beauty opens Dec. 11 and runs Dec. 12 and Dec. 16 to 20 at 7 p.m. with matinées on Dec. 13, 14 and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets for $12 are at Hallmark Cards and Gaia’s Fair Trade in Gibsons and Monkeychips in Sechelt, or call 604-886-3337.
Article (C) Jan DEGRASS, Coast Reporter.net
LINK: www.coastreporter.net
MORE INFO:
www.flickr.com/photos/duaneburnett/sets/72157603261230249/
The MAGIC Of Pantomime &
Famous "Dame" Danny La Rue
NEWS CLIP youtube
Royal National Theatre
Pantomime Production
London England
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZDaIjaQwAs
What is a Pantomime Play????
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantomime
Backstage at the Christmas Panto BBC NEWS STORY
www.news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7788637.stm
Enjoy my Sunshine Coast
YouTube Tribute!
“An Awesome Front Row Seat!” deeprooted.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_F5BEtBRC0
We NEED your help Sunshine Coast!!!!! Can you help with the set, lights, props, costumes, tech, door, glorious f@@d!, painting, lights, ushering, set changes and moving set pieces around ... Make-up, special effect???? Please call our Production Manager Norma at 604-740-9838
(C) Duane Burnett
2009 Nominations Announced
(READ 2008 Below)
2009 Business Awards of Distinction
Meet the Nominees
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated for an award
this year!
Business Mentor Award
Evva Bailey Sechelt
Duane Burnett Sechelt
Community Spirit Award
Aspire Self-Employment Sechelt
Cactus Flower Fashions Sechelt
Duane Burnett Photography Sechelt
Gibsons Chiropractic Gibsons
Gibsons Sustainable Recycling Depot Gibsons
Mainstay Computing - Digital Solutions Sechelt
Marketplace IGA - Gibsons Gibsons
Marketplace IGA - Madeira Park Madeira Park
Music Makers Sechelt
Out There Body Piercing Studio Sechelt
SCBBCOA - Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast and Cottage
Owners Association
Sechelt Plumbing Sechelt
Target Marine Hatcheries Ltd. Sechelt
Trail Bay Printers Ltd. Sechelt
West Coast Wilderness Lodge Egmont
Wilson Creek Shell Wilson Creek
Yoga by the Sea Roberts Creek
Customer Service Excellence Award
Cactus Flower Fashions Sechelt
CatNip Cottage Sechelt
Coastline Recycling Roberts Creek
Duane Burnett Photography Sechelt
Finlayson's Jewellers Gibsons
Gibsons Buildings Supplies Sechelt
Gibsons Sustainable Recycling Depot Gibsons
Halfmoon Herbals Halfmoon Bay
Hot Tamales Sechelt
Lighthouse Pub Sechelt
Mainstay Computing - Digital Solutions Sechelt
Malaspina Water Taxi Madeira Park
Mama Gelato's Sechelt
Marina Pharmacy Ltd. Madeira Park
Marketplace IGA - Madeira Park Madeira Park
Monkeychip's Sechelt
Noah's Premium Bottled Water Sechelt
1-0-1 Office Supply Ltd. Sechelt
Out There Body Piercing Studio Sechelt
Prime Rentals Sechelt
Raintree Farms Produce & Deli Sechelt
Robbie's Pancake House Gibsons
SCBBCOA - Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast and Cottage
Owners Association
Sechelt Plumbing Sechelt
Sew and Sew Sechelt
Sunstones Beads & Gems Sechelt
Teredo Hair Motions Inc. Sechelt
West Coast Log Homes Gibsons
West Coast Wilderness Lodge Egmont
Wilson Creek Shell Wilson Creek
Diversity Leadership Award
ANCA Consulting Inc. Gibsons
Halfmoon Herbals Halfmoon Bay
Mainstay Computing - Digital Solutions Sechelt
Out There Body Piercing Studio Sechelt
Yoga by the Sea Roberts Creek
Going Green Award
Coastline Recycling Roberts Creek
Duane Burnett Photography Sechelt
Gibsons Sustainable Recycling Depot Gibsons
Halfmoon Herbals Halfmoon Bay
Marcia's Restaurant Gibsons
Marketplace IGA - Madeira Park Madeira Park
Renewable Power Corp. Gibsons
Target Marine Hatcheries Ltd. Sechelt
Home-Based Business Award
BC First Aid Sechelt
Dryland Marine Sechelt
Duane Burnett Photography Sechelt
Finlayson's Jewellers Gibsons
Good Morning Sunshine Gibsons
Halfmoon Herbals Halfmoon Bay
Mainstay Computing - Digital Solutions Sechelt
Malaspina Water Taxi Madeira Park
Attention Graphic and Design Halfmoon Bay
Yoga by the Sea Roberts Creek
Innovation Leadership Award
Aspire Self-Employment Sechelt
Breakwater Designs Sechelt
Halfmoon Herbals Halfmoon Bay
Monkeychip's Sechelt
Out There Body Piercing Studio Sechelt
Sharkey's Fish Locker Roberts Creek
Target Marine Hatcheries Ltd Sechelt
Yoga by the Sea Roberts Creek
Peter Thomson Rising Star Award
BC First Aid Sechelt
Le Boudoir Vintage Roberts Creek
Marcia's Restaurant Gibsons
Mermaid Boat Tours Porpoise Bay
Off the Edge Adventure Sports Sechelt
Pack Ratt Louie's Grill Gibsons
Tourism Ambassador Award
Bigpacific.com/Bad Dog Design Inc. Sechelt
Malaspina Water Taxi Madeira Park
Mermaid Boat Tours Porpoise Bay
Rockwater Secret Cove Resort Halfmoon Bay
SCBBCOA - Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast and Cottage
Owners Association
Young Entrepreneur in Business Award
Blissful Homecare Inc. Gibsons
Lotus House Acupuncture Clinic Sechelt
Mainstay Computing - Digital Solutions Sechelt
Sunshine Coast Natural Gift Co. Gibsons
Upper Deck Hostel Sechelt
Business Awards of Distinction
Finalists Community Spirit.
Duane Burnett
2008 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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Duane, you so exemplify the criteria, “business owners whose actions and decisions have made a positive impact on our community and who are making social responsibility a part of their daily operations”. N
Duane "Congratulations again on being a finalist, the resounding applause when your name was announced was certainly a recognition that the people in the room felt you deserved the award." D
Sunshine Coast Business Awards of Distinction 2008
www.scbres.org/BAD-2008-finalists.php
SPONSORED BY:
Columbia National Investments
Wheatberries
Aspire
Wakefield Homes
Just Business Magazine
Sechelt Plumbing
Town of Gibsons
Gibsons Community Initiatives Association
Community Futures Development Corporation
Shishalh (Sechelt) Nation
Scotia Bank
Grieg Seafood BC Ltd
Game On Hospitality
Chasters at Bonniebrooke Lodge
M.Magas and Associates Inc.
CKAY FM
Hosted by:
Sunshine Coast Business Retention and Expansion Society
Congratulations to each of the three finalists selected in each award category.
The overall winner in each category has been selected by secret ballot and will be revealed at the February 29 Gala Event ceremony.
For a list of all nominees in each category see 2008 Nominees
Business of the Year
Sponsored by Columbia National Investments
Coastal Craft Welded Aluminum Boats Ltd. - Jeff Rhodes
KidzSmart - Dennis O'Brien WINNER
West Coast Log Homes Ltd. - Andy Koberwitz
Best Home-Based Business Award
Sponsored by Wheatberries
E-Z Molds Canada Inc. - Bruno Pahljina WINNER
Finlayson's Goldsmiths - Claire and Ian Finlayson
BigPacific.com - Laurie McConnell
The Peter Thomson Rising Star Award
Sponsored by Aspire
Talasay Tours - Candace Campo
The Sweet Chef - April Qureshi WINNER
West Coast Closets - Anne and John Dykes
Innovation Leadership Award
Sponsored by Wakefield Homes
Bad Dog Design Inc. - Laurie McConnell
Skyway West Business Internet Services - Bill Campbell WINNER
Target Marine Hatchery - Justin Henry
Young Entrepreneur in Business Award
Sponsored by Just Business Magazine
Lotus House - Sarah Jacobs-Gilbert
Melomania - Paul de Leo
The Fainting Couch Spa - Sharmayne Richard WINNER
Customer Service Excellence Award
Sponsored by Gibsons Community Initiatives Association
Finlayson's Goldsmiths - Claire and Ian Finlayson WINNER
Gibsons Building Supply - Barry Reeves
Zocalo - Joann Hetherington
Going Green Award
Sponsored by Town of Gibsons
Edible Landscapes - Robin Wheeler WINNER
Gibsons Recycling Depot - Buddy Boyd
Ladybug Cleaning Services - Mary-Anne McKenzie
Tourism Ambassador Award
Sponsored by Community Futures Development Corporation
Bigpacific.com - Laurie McConnell WINNER
Sunshine Coast B&B and Cottage Owners Association - Frances Wasserlein
West Coast Wilderness Lodge - Paul Hansen
Community Spirit and Support Award
Sponsored by Sechelt Plumbing
Clark Hamilton Enterprises - Clark and Linda Hamilton WINNER
Duane Burnett Photography - Duane Burnett
Trail Bay Printers - Barry Smith
Diversity Leadership Award
Sponsored by Shishalh Nation
Consumer Connection Inc. - Cathrine Ann
Crazy for Life - Victoria Maxwell
Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living - Glen McClughan WINNER
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40th Annual Sea Cavalcade, Gibsons, BC. The Local. July 31, 2008. Photos Duane Burnett.
Pyrotechnic Play
at Sea Cavalcade
PHOTO PAUL KEYES
There were only a few dozen people on the pier and pedestrian
walkway to witness the return of the traditional Sea Cavalcade
opening salvo in Gibsons Harbour Friday evening. Stargate SG-1
executive producer N. John Smith (son of the late Henry “Smitty”
Smith) lent technical expertise to produce a proper special-effects
explosion, as the Gibsons Coast Guard team demonstrated emergency
response techniques. It Blowed up Real good!
FIREWORKS
Fireworks displays are grand,
they brighten skies across the land.
In the city teams of pros,
Light up the sky until it glows.
Varied colours light the night,
With carbon-sulphur burning bright.
Contests of the highest order,
On Roman orgies do they border.
Many gather ‘round to watch,
e pyrotechnical debauch.
Our village not to be outdone,
Has found a way to join the fun.
Not with million dollar guys,
Getting paid, to light the skies.
Recycle assets is our theme,
A floating hulk, a former dream,
A derelict, a bit of powder,
Makes a pyrotechnic chowder.
And as exploding boat goes down,
We celebrate our little town.
RC Nick, July 27, 2008
Fraser Blues
Once again, the Fraser Blues were on hand for the Sea Cav, they performed
three times over the weekend, for the opening ceremonies on Friday night and
a fl y-by for the Parade, and their main show occurred following a “Meet and
Greet” at Molly’s Restaurant on Sunday. e Formation Demonstration Team
is led by a former Canadian Forces Snowbirds Lead, they fl y 1940’s vintage
L-17 “Navion” aircraft. All of the guys are from the Fraser Valley, the pilots are
team leader Colonel George Miller who is currently manager of the Langley
Airport; on the lead’s left is Clive Barratt, a former Canadian Forces instructor
pilot, search and rescue pilot and accident investigator; the lead’s right wing is
Guy Miller, a former CF-18 Hornet fi ghter pilot; and line astern is Gord Ball,
a former CF-104 pilot and retired airline captain.
Golden Girls & Royals
The Golden Girl honours a pioneer woman who has
excelled in her volunteer contribution to our community.
is year’s appointee is former SCRD Area
E Director, Celia Fisher. Some of the other former
Golden girls who participated in the parade were Edna
Husby 2005, Mary Cook 2003, Vivian Chamberlain
2006, Margaret Smith 1994 and Agnes Labonté 1989.
is year’s Royals 2008 are Sara Perry & Junior
Girls 2008 Maria Nightingale.
And the Winner Is
Photo kat Kosiansic
What a show! The performers put on a class act for the Sea Cavalcade Talent show
in lower Gibsons on Friday night. Organizer Jenica Vanelli, said, “I was proud to be
a part of such great entertainment here in our community. So many local kids with
exceptional talent! I have been inspired to create more of these shows and hope to
have a consistent venue for kids to perform in!” e winner and runners up were:
The winner was Tosh Sutherland our 15 year-old tap dancer
2nd was Robin Jackus our 9 year-old torch singer
3rd was Dotty Joyce singer/songwriter
4th was Atom Messner our 9 year-old magic/comedy act.
Tin Man
Competition
After the parade, on the school fields the
Volunteer Fire Department held the annual
Tin Man Challenge. e Gibsons Fire
Department won the team competition;
and Tim Ryan was the individual winner,
although he ran the course twice, he won the
title for the Halfmoon Bay Fire Department.
Water Zone
Local Fire Department
members and other residents,
young and old, participated
in this year’s water
games. There were hoses,
buckets, water balloons, and
water canons. Everyone had
fun and many got wet.
Enjoy my Sunshine Coast
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Manzù, design Pio Manzù
Alias revisits a key archive project by Pio Manzù, the brilliant protagonist of Italian
automobile design during the sixties. The idea materialised at the GAMeC of
Bergamo where the archives of Pio Manzù’s work are stored. It is here that Renato
Staffaucher and the designer’s son, Giacomo Manzoni, met in 2010. Together they
studied sketches, projects and materials until their attention was drawn to a
prototype chair designed for the Rinascente department store, clearly taking its
inspiration from the automobile industry. Unfortunately, the chair base was missing
and only one photograph had survived to tell its story. So began an exciting journey
of research and reconstruction. Three-dimensional systems were used to redesign the
five-star base originally created in Pio Manzù’s day by a collaborating Japanese artist.
At the same time, the leather prototype, which had been damaged over the course of
time, was carefully restored. The re-edition began to take form and finally reach its
completion. The decision was made to integrate a footrest on a four-star base,
designed to be wholly coherent with the design and proportions of the chair. This
journey of culture and design has given Alias the opportunity to discover a deeprooted
affinity with the historical figure of Pio Manzù. One of the first designers to
have conceived the man-machine relationship beyond mere function, considering
aspects of safety and well-being, Manzù’s uncompromising approach to design and
his familiarity with technology made him a genuine pioneer in the sphere of
ergonomics.
Similarly to an ottoman, the chair is made up of a supporting structure in dense
polyurethane co-formed with polyurethane foam. The base is cast aluminium,
polished and enamelled in various colours. Both pieces are presented in an elegant
leather upholstery with a choice of several shades.
Alias edita uno storico progetto di Pio Manzù, geniale protagonista del car design
italiano fra gli anni ’60. L’idea nasce alla GAMeC di Bergamo dove si trovano gli
archivi dell’opera di Pio Manzù. Qui, nel 2010 si incontrano Renato Staffaucher e il
figlio del designer, Giacomo Manzoni. Insieme valutano schizzi, progetti e materiali. E
l’attenzione si focalizza sul prototipo di una seduta disegnata per la Rinascente di
chiara derivazione automobilistica. Manca però la base, di cui resta solo una foto. Ha
inizio allora un appassionante lavoro di ricerca e ricostruzione. Attraverso il 3D viene
ridisegnata la base a cinque razze, creata all’epoca per Pio Manzù da un artista
giapponese. Contemporaneamente viene restaurato il prototipo in pelle danneggiato
dal tempo. La riedizione prende forma e giunge alla sua realizzazione. A
completamento del progetto è stato anche previsto un poggiapiedi dotato di base a
quattro razze del tutto coerente nel disegno e nelle proporzioni con la seduta.
Un’operazione di cultura del design, attraverso cui Alias scopre profonde affinità con
la figura di Pio Manzù. Fra i primi a concepire il rapporto uomo-macchina in termini
di sicurezza e benessere, oltre la pura funzionalità. Autentico pioniere
dell’ergonomia, grazie al rigore progettuale e alla padronanza delle tecnologie.
La poltrona, come il pouf, è composta da scocca portante in poliuretano compatto
costampato con poliuretano espanso e base in fusione d’alluminio, lucidato o
verniciato in diversi colori. Entrambi i pezzi sono proposti con l’elegante rivestimento
in pelle, di diverse tinte.
Sleeping Beauty Christmas Panto
HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Thank You Sunshine Coast!
FOR MORE INFORMATION Call 604-886-3337
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime presented by the Sunshine Coast Panto-Musica Society. Directed by Susan Beer
THANK YOU Jasper Publishing in the UK for granting a license for the show!!!
Evenings 7pm,
December 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20.
Matinees 2pm
December 13, 14, & 20
Gibsons Heritage Playhouse Theatre
Tickets $12 at
Gibsons: Hallmark & Gaia's Fair Trade Gifts
Sechelt: Monkeychips's
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call 604-886-3337
L@@K HERE for
PANTOMIME PHOTOS
from previous year's shows....
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The Sunshine Coast
Panto-Musica Society
performs a hilarious
original pantomime play
for the Christmas holidays
every year which has become a much loved tradition on the Sunshine Coast.
NEWS ARTICLE
Sleeping Beauty: a show of superlatives
PANTOMIME By Jan DeGrass/Arts and Enterainment Writer. Coast Reporter.
Pantomime must be one of the strangest traditions ever to come out of the U.K. Consider: a musical play based on a fairy tale in which the principal characters are a larger than life woman, the dame, played by a man in drag, and a handsome young swain usually played by a bonnie-faced woman. There’s often a villain who the audience is encouraged to hiss or boo, and sometimes a fairy godmother who waves her magic wand. Oh, and a dancing horse or one such creature that allows some humble performer to earn their acting career chops by playing the hind end.
Why did the pantomime tradition take hold on the Coast? It could go back to former Coast resident and ex-Brit Reg Rowe who, along with Barb Robertson, wrote Off White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first Coast panto performed in 2000. Or it could be the Panto-Musica Society that produces the annual show likes to involve children and novice performers to give them stage experience. Panto is well suited to this. Or it could be that we simply like a good laugh.
When Sleeping Beauty opens at the Heritage Playhouse Dec. 11 for a 10-performance run, you can be in the audience to laugh, shout, enjoy and decide for yourself.
This year’s pantomime, by playwright Michael Buchanan-Smart, is directed by the Coast’s Susan Beer. Production meetings have been underway since last May and the show is bigger than ever before with more than 50 performers and 17 songs. Beer is wonderful to watch at rehearsal as she cajoles, urges, reprimands and inspires the huge cast of dancing fairies, singing witches and outlandish creatures into their best performances.
“It’s like getting an enormous barge off the beach,” she said.
No one seems to doubt that this ship will float; in fact, the cast is referring to this year’s production in superlatives — the best, the biggest, ever. It is one of the Coast’s worst kept secrets that popular photographer Duane Burnett will play the flamboyant role of the dame. Mardel Vestad, who recently appeared in dinner theatre’s Prisoner of Second Avenue, along with colleague Suzanne Pemberton as stage manager, will now take on the huge job of stage management for the panto. In a role reversal, Pemberton will play a good fairy. It proves that Coast folk are nothing if not versatile.
Costumes by Linda McTurk are imaginative. Miss Berni G is once more the music director and the songs include such favourites as Food, Glorious Food and Everything’s Coming up Roses. This year, there is even an extra vocal coach, Jen MacInnes, to spur along the amateurs.
Moira Scholtz, who will play the role of Fairy Liquid, has been part of every show for the past nine years and was also credited with initiating the first year’s production. Two of her grandchildren have played parts in pantomime. In fact, panto seems to run in families: Barbara and John Robertson (Alice in Blunderland, 2004) wrote and performed together. Greg Stewart, who played the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oddz (by Deborah Proby, 2006), has acted with his daughter, Meghan, and now his youngest son.
Barb Christie who plays Mrs. Wansahponatyme, the narrator in Sleeping Beauty, has also performed in every Coast panto. Who could forget Scholtz and Christie in their comic roles in 2001 as Enema and Thinema in Aladdin and the Magic Lamp? (by Barb and John Robertson). Involving the kids is a big part of the show. Beer’s background is in acting and she points out that this is only the fifth show she has directed out of 31 years of professional experience.
“But I like to teach,” she says. “I’m teaching the craft and building a community with theatre.”
The cast appears delighted with her work.
“She’s very good with the multitude of kids,” Scholtz said. “She gives each one a name down to the last kid; it’s nicer than just being one of villagers, as I’ve been.”
Building the confidence of the performers is paying off in superlatives.
Sleeping Beauty opens Dec. 11 and runs Dec. 12 and Dec. 16 to 20 at 7 p.m. with matinées on Dec. 13, 14 and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets for $12 are at Hallmark Cards and Gaia’s Fair Trade in Gibsons and Monkeychips in Sechelt, or call 604-886-3337.
Article (C) Jan DEGRASS, Coast Reporter.net
LINK: www.coastreporter.net/madison\WQuestio n.nsf/CRentertain...
MORE INFO:
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The MAGIC Of Pantomime &
Famous "Dame" Danny La Rue
Backstage at the Christmas Panto BBC NEWS STORY
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7788637.stm
NEWS CLIP youtube
Royal National Theatre
Pantomime Production
London England
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZDaIjaQwAs
What is a Pantomime Play????
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantomime
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Manzù, design Pio Manzù
Alias revisits a key archive project by Pio Manzù, the brilliant protagonist of Italian
automobile design during the sixties. The idea materialised at the GAMeC of
Bergamo where the archives of Pio Manzù’s work are stored. It is here that Renato
Staffaucher and the designer’s son, Giacomo Manzoni, met in 2010. Together they
studied sketches, projects and materials until their attention was drawn to a
prototype chair designed for the Rinascente department store, clearly taking its
inspiration from the automobile industry. Unfortunately, the chair base was missing
and only one photograph had survived to tell its story. So began an exciting journey
of research and reconstruction. Three-dimensional systems were used to redesign the
five-star base originally created in Pio Manzù’s day by a collaborating Japanese artist.
At the same time, the leather prototype, which had been damaged over the course of
time, was carefully restored. The re-edition began to take form and finally reach its
completion. The decision was made to integrate a footrest on a four-star base,
designed to be wholly coherent with the design and proportions of the chair. This
journey of culture and design has given Alias the opportunity to discover a deeprooted
affinity with the historical figure of Pio Manzù. One of the first designers to
have conceived the man-machine relationship beyond mere function, considering
aspects of safety and well-being, Manzù’s uncompromising approach to design and
his familiarity with technology made him a genuine pioneer in the sphere of
ergonomics.
Similarly to an ottoman, the chair is made up of a supporting structure in dense
polyurethane co-formed with polyurethane foam. The base is cast aluminium,
polished and enamelled in various colours. Both pieces are presented in an elegant
leather upholstery with a choice of several shades.
Alias edita uno storico progetto di Pio Manzù, geniale protagonista del car design
italiano fra gli anni ’60. L’idea nasce alla GAMeC di Bergamo dove si trovano gli
archivi dell’opera di Pio Manzù. Qui, nel 2010 si incontrano Renato Staffaucher e il
figlio del designer, Giacomo Manzoni. Insieme valutano schizzi, progetti e materiali. E
l’attenzione si focalizza sul prototipo di una seduta disegnata per la Rinascente di
chiara derivazione automobilistica. Manca però la base, di cui resta solo una foto. Ha
inizio allora un appassionante lavoro di ricerca e ricostruzione. Attraverso il 3D viene
ridisegnata la base a cinque razze, creata all’epoca per Pio Manzù da un artista
giapponese. Contemporaneamente viene restaurato il prototipo in pelle danneggiato
dal tempo. La riedizione prende forma e giunge alla sua realizzazione. A
completamento del progetto è stato anche previsto un poggiapiedi dotato di base a
quattro razze del tutto coerente nel disegno e nelle proporzioni con la seduta.
Un’operazione di cultura del design, attraverso cui Alias scopre profonde affinità con
la figura di Pio Manzù. Fra i primi a concepire il rapporto uomo-macchina in termini
di sicurezza e benessere, oltre la pura funzionalità. Autentico pioniere
dell’ergonomia, grazie al rigore progettuale e alla padronanza delle tecnologie.
La poltrona, come il pouf, è composta da scocca portante in poliuretano compatto
costampato con poliuretano espanso e base in fusione d’alluminio, lucidato o
verniciato in diversi colori. Entrambi i pezzi sono proposti con l’elegante rivestimento
in pelle, di diverse tinte.
Scouts Clean UP. The Local. Duane Burnett.
The 2nd Sechelt Cub Pack and Scout Troop took part in the 15th annual TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. They were joined by a couple of Sechelt Beavers, a Brownie, a Venturer, as well as their leaders. Well over 500 cigarette butts were collected from Pebble Beach and Snickett Park, along with numerous bottle caps and can tabs, balloons, chunks of rope, food containers and plastic cutlery. Some of the odder items found were a large plas-tic basket and the head of a 9-iron. After the event, McDonalds kindly gave an ice cream cone to each of our fabulous community minded youth. Also the SCRD waived the disposal fee at the dump. Our youth, our tourists, and, most importantly, our ocean life owe these organizations a whale of a thank you! Thanks, Jen Morin, Akela of the 2nd Sechelt Cubs. Any-one interested in Scouting on the Coast can contact 604-885-5666. Check out the TD Site with clean-up stats: www.vanaqua.org/cleanup/, you know, almost 1,500 shorelines across Canada will be detrashed by 62,000Canadians in the next week. Submitted
No Lids, Cans or Butts…
Photo Michael Jackson
Submitted by Ted Bentley
On Saturday, September 20th no lids, cans or butts escaped cleanup by a dedicated team of volunteers scouring the Garden Bay Lake and Ruby Lake shorelines and roadsides as part of the annual TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Locally the Lagoon Society through the Iris Griffith Centre organized the Garden Bay and Ruby Lake cleanups.Although coffee lids, drink cans and cigarette butts prevailed as the most common types of litter there were some more unusual items cleaned up as well. Is any-one missing a matched set of engine manifold pipes? How about a slightly used microwave turntable platter or a 4-slice electric toaster? The truckload of construction debris dumped at a roadside turnout overlooking beautiful Ruby Lake easily took the prize as the most mindless act of environmental thoughtlessness and vandalism. Katie White was the only volunteer bold enough to don a wetsuit and snorkelling gear and spent the day netting litter under-water just offshore from the popular party sites. The BBQ lunch at the Iris Griffith Centre provided her and the other volunteers a welcome break between the morning and afternoon cleanups.The Lagoon Society thanks the Ruby Lake Landholders Association for their help in recruiting a strong contingent of volunteers. Supplemented by the Lagoon Society volunteers they spent the afternoon walking the Ruby Lake roadside and patrolling its shoreline in boats picking up trash. In total the collected garbage from Ruby Lake filled two pickup trucks. Thanks to the combined effort of the volunteers, the shorelines along Garden Bay Lake and Ruby Lake have been restored, at least temporarily, to a much cleaner and a much more environmentally friendly state.Submitted by Ted Bentley Photo Michael Jackson
Enjoy my Sunshine Coast
YouTube Tribute!
“An Awesome Front Row Seat!” deeprooted.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_F5BEtBRC0
All Rights Reserved
Manzù, design Pio Manzù
Alias revisits a key archive project by Pio Manzù, the brilliant protagonist of Italian
automobile design during the sixties. The idea materialised at the GAMeC of
Bergamo where the archives of Pio Manzù’s work are stored. It is here that Renato
Staffaucher and the designer’s son, Giacomo Manzoni, met in 2010. Together they
studied sketches, projects and materials until their attention was drawn to a
prototype chair designed for the Rinascente department store, clearly taking its
inspiration from the automobile industry. Unfortunately, the chair base was missing
and only one photograph had survived to tell its story. So began an exciting journey
of research and reconstruction. Three-dimensional systems were used to redesign the
five-star base originally created in Pio Manzù’s day by a collaborating Japanese artist.
At the same time, the leather prototype, which had been damaged over the course of
time, was carefully restored. The re-edition began to take form and finally reach its
completion. The decision was made to integrate a footrest on a four-star base,
designed to be wholly coherent with the design and proportions of the chair. This
journey of culture and design has given Alias the opportunity to discover a deeprooted
affinity with the historical figure of Pio Manzù. One of the first designers to
have conceived the man-machine relationship beyond mere function, considering
aspects of safety and well-being, Manzù’s uncompromising approach to design and
his familiarity with technology made him a genuine pioneer in the sphere of
ergonomics.
Similarly to an ottoman, the chair is made up of a supporting structure in dense
polyurethane co-formed with polyurethane foam. The base is cast aluminium,
polished and enamelled in various colours. Both pieces are presented in an elegant
leather upholstery with a choice of several shades.
Alias edita uno storico progetto di Pio Manzù, geniale protagonista del car design
italiano fra gli anni ’60. L’idea nasce alla GAMeC di Bergamo dove si trovano gli
archivi dell’opera di Pio Manzù. Qui, nel 2010 si incontrano Renato Staffaucher e il
figlio del designer, Giacomo Manzoni. Insieme valutano schizzi, progetti e materiali. E
l’attenzione si focalizza sul prototipo di una seduta disegnata per la Rinascente di
chiara derivazione automobilistica. Manca però la base, di cui resta solo una foto. Ha
inizio allora un appassionante lavoro di ricerca e ricostruzione. Attraverso il 3D viene
ridisegnata la base a cinque razze, creata all’epoca per Pio Manzù da un artista
giapponese. Contemporaneamente viene restaurato il prototipo in pelle danneggiato
dal tempo. La riedizione prende forma e giunge alla sua realizzazione. A
completamento del progetto è stato anche previsto un poggiapiedi dotato di base a
quattro razze del tutto coerente nel disegno e nelle proporzioni con la seduta.
Un’operazione di cultura del design, attraverso cui Alias scopre profonde affinità con
la figura di Pio Manzù. Fra i primi a concepire il rapporto uomo-macchina in termini
di sicurezza e benessere, oltre la pura funzionalità. Autentico pioniere
dell’ergonomia, grazie al rigore progettuale e alla padronanza delle tecnologie.
La poltrona, come il pouf, è composta da scocca portante in poliuretano compatto
costampato con poliuretano espanso e base in fusione d’alluminio, lucidato o
verniciato in diversi colori. Entrambi i pezzi sono proposti con l’elegante rivestimento
in pelle, di diverse tinte.
Manzù, design Pio Manzù
Alias revisits a key archive project by Pio Manzù, the brilliant protagonist of Italian
automobile design during the sixties. The idea materialised at the GAMeC of
Bergamo where the archives of Pio Manzù’s work are stored. It is here that Renato
Staffaucher and the designer’s son, Giacomo Manzoni, met in 2010. Together they
studied sketches, projects and materials until their attention was drawn to a
prototype chair designed for the Rinascente department store, clearly taking its
inspiration from the automobile industry. Unfortunately, the chair base was missing
and only one photograph had survived to tell its story. So began an exciting journey
of research and reconstruction. Three-dimensional systems were used to redesign the
five-star base originally created in Pio Manzù’s day by a collaborating Japanese artist.
At the same time, the leather prototype, which had been damaged over the course of
time, was carefully restored. The re-edition began to take form and finally reach its
completion. The decision was made to integrate a footrest on a four-star base,
designed to be wholly coherent with the design and proportions of the chair. This
journey of culture and design has given Alias the opportunity to discover a deeprooted
affinity with the historical figure of Pio Manzù. One of the first designers to
have conceived the man-machine relationship beyond mere function, considering
aspects of safety and well-being, Manzù’s uncompromising approach to design and
his familiarity with technology made him a genuine pioneer in the sphere of
ergonomics.
Similarly to an ottoman, the chair is made up of a supporting structure in dense
polyurethane co-formed with polyurethane foam. The base is cast aluminium,
polished and enamelled in various colours. Both pieces are presented in an elegant
leather upholstery with a choice of several shades.
Alias edita uno storico progetto di Pio Manzù, geniale protagonista del car design
italiano fra gli anni ’60. L’idea nasce alla GAMeC di Bergamo dove si trovano gli
archivi dell’opera di Pio Manzù. Qui, nel 2010 si incontrano Renato Staffaucher e il
figlio del designer, Giacomo Manzoni. Insieme valutano schizzi, progetti e materiali. E
l’attenzione si focalizza sul prototipo di una seduta disegnata per la Rinascente di
chiara derivazione automobilistica. Manca però la base, di cui resta solo una foto. Ha
inizio allora un appassionante lavoro di ricerca e ricostruzione. Attraverso il 3D viene
ridisegnata la base a cinque razze, creata all’epoca per Pio Manzù da un artista
giapponese. Contemporaneamente viene restaurato il prototipo in pelle danneggiato
dal tempo. La riedizione prende forma e giunge alla sua realizzazione. A
completamento del progetto è stato anche previsto un poggiapiedi dotato di base a
quattro razze del tutto coerente nel disegno e nelle proporzioni con la seduta.
Un’operazione di cultura del design, attraverso cui Alias scopre profonde affinità con
la figura di Pio Manzù. Fra i primi a concepire il rapporto uomo-macchina in termini
di sicurezza e benessere, oltre la pura funzionalità. Autentico pioniere
dell’ergonomia, grazie al rigore progettuale e alla padronanza delle tecnologie.
La poltrona, come il pouf, è composta da scocca portante in poliuretano compatto
costampato con poliuretano espanso e base in fusione d’alluminio, lucidato o
verniciato in diversi colori. Entrambi i pezzi sono proposti con l’elegante rivestimento
in pelle, di diverse tinte.
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Manzù, design Pio Manzù
Alias revisits a key archive project by Pio Manzù, the brilliant protagonist of Italian
automobile design during the sixties. The idea materialised at the GAMeC of
Bergamo where the archives of Pio Manzù’s work are stored. It is here that Renato
Staffaucher and the designer’s son, Giacomo Manzoni, met in 2010. Together they
studied sketches, projects and materials until their attention was drawn to a
prototype chair designed for the Rinascente department store, clearly taking its
inspiration from the automobile industry. Unfortunately, the chair base was missing
and only one photograph had survived to tell its story. So began an exciting journey
of research and reconstruction. Three-dimensional systems were used to redesign the
five-star base originally created in Pio Manzù’s day by a collaborating Japanese artist.
At the same time, the leather prototype, which had been damaged over the course of
time, was carefully restored. The re-edition began to take form and finally reach its
completion. The decision was made to integrate a footrest on a four-star base,
designed to be wholly coherent with the design and proportions of the chair. This
journey of culture and design has given Alias the opportunity to discover a deeprooted
affinity with the historical figure of Pio Manzù. One of the first designers to
have conceived the man-machine relationship beyond mere function, considering
aspects of safety and well-being, Manzù’s uncompromising approach to design and
his familiarity with technology made him a genuine pioneer in the sphere of
ergonomics.
Similarly to an ottoman, the chair is made up of a supporting structure in dense
polyurethane co-formed with polyurethane foam. The base is cast aluminium,
polished and enamelled in various colours. Both pieces are presented in an elegant
leather upholstery with a choice of several shades.
Alias edita uno storico progetto di Pio Manzù, geniale protagonista del car design
italiano fra gli anni ’60. L’idea nasce alla GAMeC di Bergamo dove si trovano gli
archivi dell’opera di Pio Manzù. Qui, nel 2010 si incontrano Renato Staffaucher e il
figlio del designer, Giacomo Manzoni. Insieme valutano schizzi, progetti e materiali. E
l’attenzione si focalizza sul prototipo di una seduta disegnata per la Rinascente di
chiara derivazione automobilistica. Manca però la base, di cui resta solo una foto. Ha
inizio allora un appassionante lavoro di ricerca e ricostruzione. Attraverso il 3D viene
ridisegnata la base a cinque razze, creata all’epoca per Pio Manzù da un artista
giapponese. Contemporaneamente viene restaurato il prototipo in pelle danneggiato
dal tempo. La riedizione prende forma e giunge alla sua realizzazione. A
completamento del progetto è stato anche previsto un poggiapiedi dotato di base a
quattro razze del tutto coerente nel disegno e nelle proporzioni con la seduta.
Un’operazione di cultura del design, attraverso cui Alias scopre profonde affinità con
la figura di Pio Manzù. Fra i primi a concepire il rapporto uomo-macchina in termini
di sicurezza e benessere, oltre la pura funzionalità. Autentico pioniere
dell’ergonomia, grazie al rigore progettuale e alla padronanza delle tecnologie.
La poltrona, come il pouf, è composta da scocca portante in poliuretano compatto
costampato con poliuretano espanso e base in fusione d’alluminio, lucidato o
verniciato in diversi colori. Entrambi i pezzi sono proposti con l’elegante rivestimento
in pelle, di diverse tinte.
Movie Magic. The Local. Duane Burnett and Linda White France.
This movie's working title was "Sewn" and its release title is "The Seamstress"
Genre HORROR
MORE about the MOVIE
SEE THE MOVIE TRAILER
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Director Jesse James Miller posed with the stars of the movie “Sewn,” a new horror thriller, and PHD Production, being shot in the forests of Camp Byng, in Roberts Creek. James Kirk and Kailin See, the young actors, were in the make up department
preparing for the night’s shoot. Producer Andrew Bronstein, Production Coordinator Bob Hume and Director Jesse James Miller are shooting at night in Roberts Creek with their crew for the next couple of weeks. According to the film makers, the movie will be an exhilaratingly tense tale of supernatural revenge and bloody carnage that explores the theme of vengeance. Miller disclosed that rather than typical gory movie special effects, he would use the craft of movie making to create eeriness and suspense. Miller said the plan is to provide the ultimate scary environment; he wants his movie to be an intelligent horror movie. The actors were hired not to be slashed up, but to bring emotion, and character development to the plot. He wants the fans to really feel for the characters. Miller has connections to the Coast; he told The Local that his mom and stepfather live in Roberts Creek. He said that he moved to the Sunshine Coast when he was 16, went to Chatelech High School and practically lived at the Sunshine Coast Golf Course for 12 years. Miller added, “It’s good to be back!”
As an aspiring Actor and fan of special effects and movie production I was thrilled to be invited on set for this photo op. Many thanks to the wonderful cast and crew who were so kind and gracious to me. Duane
NOTE The movie film is being released on DVD Halloween 2009 as the Seamstress.
Sewn
Sewn
“A million ways to die. This is the worst..”
Produced by Andrew Bronstein.
Directed by Jesse James Miller.
Boasting a stellar cast of some of Vancouver’s finest twenty-something veteran actors, and anchored by industry legend Lance Henriksen, Sewn completed principal photography in February of 2008. Sewn features rising star Kailin See as Allie, a young woman searching for her missing father, and Guess model Sarah Mutch in her first leading role in a feature film.
PRODUCED BY: ANDREW BRONSTEIN
CO-PRODUCER: MARK GARBETT
CO-PRODUCER: DAVID ANDREW LLOYD
DIRECTED : JESSE JAMES MILLER
WRITTEN BY: MARK GARBETT & DAVID ANDREW LLOYD
AND BOB HUME
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: COREY ROBSON
CDN CASTING DIRECTOR: BETTE CHADWICK
U.S. CASTING DIRECTOR: JAN GLASER
CAST
ALLIE PLACHTT -- Kailin See
SHERIFF VIRGIL LOGAN -- Lance Henriksen
JASON -- David Kopp
ALBERT -- James Kirk
DINA -- Lara Gilchrist
LIZZIE -- Sarah Mutch
PAUL -- Richard Stroh
COLLIER GATIER -- Kevin Mc Nulty
RYAN CAULI -- Aaron Pearl
DONNY PLACHTT -- David Nykl
THE SEAMSTRESS -- Andee Frizell
THE SUPERINTENDENT -- Norman Misura
MARGARET -- Jennifer Copping
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The same young hybrid plant, 65 days after sowing. The first real leaf (unlobed but slightly toothed) is still visible. Leaf margins are completely entire in the older leaves, like in the female parent, Jatropha scaposa. Conclusion: entire leaf margin of older leaf (like in J. scaposa) is dominant over toothed margin of J. curcas. Leaf blades are becoming large, like in J. scaposa (Dominance of large leaf size of J. scaposa). J. scaposa has a clearly thickened rootstock in this phase, but the hybrid plant has an only slightly thickened rootstock (intermediate heritability of root stock formation). In this phase both J. scaposa and the hybrid plant have deeper roots compared to J. curcas. (Dominance of the deep rooting character of J. scaposa). The intensely red pigmented young leaf of the hybrid plant becomes visible now.
CLEAR CUT ROCK. The Local. Photo Duane Burnett.
International recording artist and Sunshine Coast resident Simon Collins and his band rocked out in a logging clear-cut near Trout Lake last Saturday. Collins and his partner Debbi Lucyk were filming a video for their song “Eco” that was inspired by the Chapman Creek watershed events of last summer. The cameras recorded the band per-forming their tribute song in a macabre but fitting clear-cut amphitheatre. The six-camera production filmed the band performing “Eco” to the delight over 50 locals who participated in the shoot. They waved placards, danced, clapped and showed their support for the protection of our water. Union president Alice Lutes, MLA Nicholas Simons and Willard Joe, who played native drums on the soundtrack, were special guests during the filming. Lucyk, affectionately known as “digital debbi,” and Collins said that the volunteers who came out to be in the video were “amazing people!” The band and production crew want to thank everyone for the energy they put into the “Eco” video shoot. Collins said, “We are a passionate community represented by every generation. The common awareness to protect our water shone through like the brilliant day it turned out to be. This day was precious and captured the spirit of people coming together and making it happen! A heart felt thanks and…Cheers to a brand new day.” Collins’ album “U-Catastrophe,” recently released on I-Tunes in August, is climbing the charts and it is expected to hit stores in October. To hear the song and watch the video check Simon’s website at www.myspace.com/simoncollins.
Photos and Story by Duane Burnett
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Simon Collins (born September 14, 1976 in Hammersmith, London) is a Canadian musician. In 2000, he relocated from his home to Germany and now lives in Vancouver, Canada,. His debut album All of Who You Are was released (the album sold 100,000 copies in Germany alone). Apart from singing vocals on his tracks, Collins also plays the drums and piano.
Simon is the son of English musician and rock legend Phil Collins. Like his father, he is also a performer, composer and musician playing drums, piano and vocals. Since the age of fourteen he has been composing and producing his own material on the path of his own solo career. In 2000 Simon released his debut album "All of Who You Are" on WEA Records. The first single "Pride" was charted all over eastern and western Europe. The second single "Shine Through" co-written with Howard Jones, also became an instant radio hit. In 2005 Simon released his second follow up album "Time for Truth" revealing an even greater artistic depth and independence as a producer and multi instrumentalist. In 2007, he recorded a cover of the Genesis track "Keep it Dark" as a tribute to his father's band.
Simon Collins creates intelligent, progressive and emotional music that explores new sonic territories combining his love for both rock and electronic music. He creates thought provoking music that people can escape into and also feel a part of on an intellectual level. Simon follows in his father's foot steps inspiring a new generation of listeners as well as giving people something fresh and new. Simon gravitates towards themes of space, mystery, emotional journeys and he searches for the common spiritual and celestial ground we all share with each other. Simon weaves this message through profound lyrics, vast soundscapes and lush ambient textures, driven by a fusion of both electronic and organic beats. All of this interweaves with heavy influences of Euro-Trance, techno and retro rock. Simon's unique blend of influences range from Genesis to Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd to Massive Attack, Depeche Mode to Coldplay, Radiohead and Psychedelic Electronica. It’s been said that Simon's vocals sound like a cross between Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel and something all his own. As a musician he's definitely in the same family in more ways than one and is naturally appealing to fans of his father's work. But with Simon's unique perspective and energy in a new world of music, he aims to reach out to a wide audience of listeners and thinkers. Paying homage to Genesis with his latest cover of '82 Abacab's "Keep it Dark", Simon Collins embraces his heritage and carries the torch. Having recently signed to top US indie label, Razor & Tie, Simon is currently in production on his third album of original music which will cover new ground artistically. Marking a significant plateau for his career as a musician, songwriter, producer and performer.
Mezzo-Soprano with Local Roots Charms Music Lovers. The Local. Duane Burnett & Allan Crane.
Former Elphinstone Secondary student and professional mezzo-soprano Patricia Hammond performed with her partner, pianist/composer Michael Brough at St. Hilda’s Church last Sunday afternoon. Patricia was born on the Coast and grew up in Gibsons. Hammond moved to London, England after attending Capilano College in North Vancouver and is now an established professional mezzo-soprano. She has appeared as an oratorio soloist in venues as varied as Leeds Town Hall, the Herodes Atticus Theatre in Athens, and at London’s Queen Elizabeth and Royal Festival Halls. Critics have described her voice as silvery but substantial, smooth and sweet and rich but not thick or heavy. A month ago, nobody dreamed of a Patricia Hammond/Michael Brough concert. Postponement of Rose Ellen Nichols’ graduation recital three weeks ago changed all that. Patricia stepped in to fill the gap to the delight of her many admirers. About a hundred of them came out to hear her sing last weekend. Many had previously bought copies of “Le Charme” (released, Canada House. London U.K. 2003) and had heard Patricia’s earlier performances here. The most recent was an ad hoc concert with Michael at Sechelt’s Arts Centre, while visiting family in Langdale in 2006.With St. Hilda’s lovely acoustics enhancing the sound, the audience fully appreciated Michael Brough’s thrilling piano contributions. Many people at Sunday’s concert remarked on the fuller and more rounded quality of Patricia’s voice this time. “I was tremendously impressed with her voice since Le Charme,” said Dr. Neville Lincoln, former President of The Coast Recital Society. “It has rounded out beautifully and is even throughout its range. She has a really pretty voice.” Another listener enthused, “You can bring her back any time,” and standing ovations reinforced that sentiment.The concert included French, German, Italian and English songs, as well as some Irish and Scottish folk songs. The Sunshine Coast Music Society sponsored the Con-cert. For more information about Patricia please visit her website at www.patriciahammond.com
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(PLEASE NOTE that the newspaper printed Patricia's website with a hyphen in it and that is incorrect, her website is www.patriciahammond.com My apoligies. D)
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Manzù, design Pio Manzù
Alias revisits a key archive project by Pio Manzù, the brilliant protagonist of Italian
automobile design during the sixties. The idea materialised at the GAMeC of
Bergamo where the archives of Pio Manzù’s work are stored. It is here that Renato
Staffaucher and the designer’s son, Giacomo Manzoni, met in 2010. Together they
studied sketches, projects and materials until their attention was drawn to a
prototype chair designed for the Rinascente department store, clearly taking its
inspiration from the automobile industry. Unfortunately, the chair base was missing
and only one photograph had survived to tell its story. So began an exciting journey
of research and reconstruction. Three-dimensional systems were used to redesign the
five-star base originally created in Pio Manzù’s day by a collaborating Japanese artist.
At the same time, the leather prototype, which had been damaged over the course of
time, was carefully restored. The re-edition began to take form and finally reach its
completion. The decision was made to integrate a footrest on a four-star base,
designed to be wholly coherent with the design and proportions of the chair. This
journey of culture and design has given Alias the opportunity to discover a deeprooted
affinity with the historical figure of Pio Manzù. One of the first designers to
have conceived the man-machine relationship beyond mere function, considering
aspects of safety and well-being, Manzù’s uncompromising approach to design and
his familiarity with technology made him a genuine pioneer in the sphere of
ergonomics.
Similarly to an ottoman, the chair is made up of a supporting structure in dense
polyurethane co-formed with polyurethane foam. The base is cast aluminium,
polished and enamelled in various colours. Both pieces are presented in an elegant
leather upholstery with a choice of several shades.
Alias edita uno storico progetto di Pio Manzù, geniale protagonista del car design
italiano fra gli anni ’60. L’idea nasce alla GAMeC di Bergamo dove si trovano gli
archivi dell’opera di Pio Manzù. Qui, nel 2010 si incontrano Renato Staffaucher e il
figlio del designer, Giacomo Manzoni. Insieme valutano schizzi, progetti e materiali. E
l’attenzione si focalizza sul prototipo di una seduta disegnata per la Rinascente di
chiara derivazione automobilistica. Manca però la base, di cui resta solo una foto. Ha
inizio allora un appassionante lavoro di ricerca e ricostruzione. Attraverso il 3D viene
ridisegnata la base a cinque razze, creata all’epoca per Pio Manzù da un artista
giapponese. Contemporaneamente viene restaurato il prototipo in pelle danneggiato
dal tempo. La riedizione prende forma e giunge alla sua realizzazione. A
completamento del progetto è stato anche previsto un poggiapiedi dotato di base a
quattro razze del tutto coerente nel disegno e nelle proporzioni con la seduta.
Un’operazione di cultura del design, attraverso cui Alias scopre profonde affinità con
la figura di Pio Manzù. Fra i primi a concepire il rapporto uomo-macchina in termini
di sicurezza e benessere, oltre la pura funzionalità. Autentico pioniere
dell’ergonomia, grazie al rigore progettuale e alla padronanza delle tecnologie.
La poltrona, come il pouf, è composta da scocca portante in poliuretano compatto
costampato con poliuretano espanso e base in fusione d’alluminio, lucidato o
verniciato in diversi colori. Entrambi i pezzi sono proposti con l’elegante rivestimento
in pelle, di diverse tinte.
Getting there half the fun at Smitty's.
Fresh fish, often right off the docks, served in slapdash fashion
Mia Stainsby
Vancouver Sun
Photo Duane Burnett
Thursday, August 28, 2008
SMITTY'S OYSTER HOUSE
643 School Road, Gibsons, B.C.
604-886-4665
Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.
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You could yodel across the water to Gibsons from the mainland, but the town is a world away from the rush and crush of Vancouver. That's the charm, but the price of that charm is a shortfall when it comes to great little restaurants and gastronomic perks.
However, there are some places with character tucked away in places you might not stumble upon without a little guidance. Smitty's Oyster House is one of them.
If you know where Molly's Reach is (made famous on the Beachcombers), then drop down to sea level from there -- best to take the wooden stairs leading to it though. Smitty's (named after the owner of the building and marina, John Smith, also the exec producer of Stargate, the TV series) is run by Stafford Lumley and Sean Davis, formerly owner and manager of Rodney's Oyster House in Vancouver.
"Smitty's Pancake House sued us [over the restaurant name]," says Lumley. "We settled based on the fact that everybody knows Smitty is John Smith. He's just that well-known over here."
Smitty's is set up in a 1940s marine repair building. It's cleaned up of course, but it still feels like it's part of a working dockyard and it's actually situated in one of the last federal working harbours. The massive crane on the dock gives you an idea of the hauls brought in.
On Smitty's wooden patio overlooking the water, a 27-foot harvest table invites neighbourly al fresco dining. Inside, music filled the room when we visited -- covering a wide divide from Stompin' Tom Connors to The Pogues. Service is cheerful but a little slapdash and the food can be that way too -- that is, with the exception of the steamers (clams and mussels cooked in steamer kettles) and some of the items coming off the barbecue on the patio -- the oysters done three ways, for example.
The food isn't a showcase of fine cooking but the fish is fresh, often right off the docks and boy, did I go to town on the steamer clams! And the deck is great for chilling, even in the rain. It's covered.
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Inspiring Illustrations. Nigel Wright and Emilie Preusse, both 5 years old, posed for a photo with “Shayla” and Sandy Buck, puppeteer and recipient of the Gillian Lowndes award, at the opening reception of an exhibition of Children’s Book Illustrations, last week.
Linda White France, Editor
Who doesn’t love the illustrations in the books of Robert Munsch, Barbara Reid or Paulette Bourgeois?Folks on the Sunshine Coast now have a chance to view original illustrations of many Canadian children’s books at the Doris Crowston Art Gallery in the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre until April 6th. The traveling exhibit, of 39 pieces of original children’s book illustrations, is visiting the Coast thanks to CANSCAIP, the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers. The pieces of art in the exhibit are donated by the artist and are on loan for exhibition purposes. The Sunshine Coast Arts Council, and partner organizations, the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, School District No. 46, and the Sechelt Public Library have sponsored the exhibit, as part of the newly formed Celebration of Authors, Books and Children, launched in November 2007. All of the artwork has been published in children’s books. The collection offers the public an opportunity to enjoy the richness of the original artwork, and to appreciate the wide variety of media and techniques used by the artists. Watercolour, pen and ink, acrylics, tempera, gouache, pencil, colour pencil, pastels, oils, plasticine, collage, and mixed media are represented in the exhibit as well as a myriad of artistic styles - from realistic to cartoons.
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Volleyball Anyone? Linda White France. The Local. Photo Duane Burnett.
Local MLA Nicolas Simons had fun with some local children at the informal opening of the new volleyball courts in Sechelt. The children were passing by after a swim at the beach
when they came upon the Rotary BBQ. The Rotarians fed the children hamburgers and hot
dogs and encouraged them to give the new courts a try.
The Sunshine Coast Rotary Club, Sechelt branch finished the first phase of their project, the children’s play park, in 2007. Now, two new volleyball courts are ready for action.
Members of the Rotary say that they are
excited to off er something special for the youth of Coast. they also anticipate that the new facilities will attract tournaments that will feed the local economy.
In a few months, there will be 35 paved
parking spots and a road link from Wharf Road to Xenichen Ave. Phase three of the project will see the closure of Sinku Drive along the waterfront, so the park can be extended down to the beach where there are plans for a viewing platform, water access
ramp, showers and washrooms. All of
these improvements will enhance the existing pier and Torii gate.
On Friday, the Rotary Club hosted an
informal, by donation, BBQ to celebrate
the completion of the most recent phase of the waterfront park. The project has come together with the hard work of the Rotary Club, BC Gaming grants, donations of material by Construction Aggregates;
Gerry Schafer of West Coast Mining built the rock retaining/seating walls; Clark Hamilton Enterprises and financial support from the District of Sechelt.
A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned in the future once the project is completed.
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SELF GOVERNMENT DAY Promotes Healing & Unity. Photos Duane Burnett. Linda White France, Editor, The Local.
Over 175 people came out on Thursday, October 9 to celebrate the Sechelt Indian Band’s (SIB) 22nd Anniversary of Self Government. Event Coordinator Joyce Joe said that SIB celebrates every year and that this year they wanted to honour and recognize the residential school students. She said, “In order to promote healing, letting go and unity, we had a symbolic demolition of one of the last residential school buildings that still stands.” Sechelt Elders, SIB Council members, representatives from the Musqueum and Sliammon First Nations, MLA Nicholas Simons, MP Blair Wilson, members of the RCMP all participated in the event. Following ceremonies and speeches, young and old, including some former students took turns with sledgehammers to dismantle the building, located next to Raven’s Cry Theatre. As a federal representative, MP Blair Wilson was asked to reread last June’s apology that the Prime Minister imparted on behalf of Canadians to First Nations people for abuses suffered under the residential school system. Wilson said that when the original apology was given, he worked with First Nations community to enable a number of them to go to Ottawa and hear the apology in person. He said, “I am hopeful that the future will bring healing and positive reconciliation to move forward.” Joe said that it was a successful Self Government Day for SIB, and she recognized the contributions of Mike Maxwell and the other staff who worked hard to make the day a reality.
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Festival Flourishes, The Local.
Photo Duane Burnett
It was a very nautical weekend in Pender
Harbour during BC’s holiday weekend.
38 wooden boats of all varieties participated
in the 4th Sunshine Coast Wooden
Boat Festival, an almost 100% increase
compared to prior years. Thirty-five of the
boats were rafted three deep at the government
dock in Madeira Park. Another
three large vessels were anchored in the
Harbour. An additional 10 smaller boats
were on view in the parking lot.
As part of the Festival, the Egmont
and Gibsons Historical Societies offered
displays of restored wooden boats plus
nautical and wooden boat building tools.
There was a craft fair on the grounds of
the Music School on Saturday and the
Iris Griffith Centre presented a nature
display. There was a lot for the kids to do
and many donned life jackets to the wharf
to visit the boats as well. The festival-goers
snapped up souvenir T-shirts, hats and
bags; so many that more have to be produced
to satisfy requests.
Two of the larger vessels, moored in the
harbour, shuttled visitors from the docks
for tours. One of these, Pacific Yellowfin,
a 114 ft. powerboat, owned by Colin and
Marelon Griffinson, won “the Best the
Best over 20 ft. power vessel.”
The Best Human Powered Vessel was a
replica hand liner (rowing and sailing skiff)
exhibited by boat builder Larry Westlake
of Davis Bay. Larry offers courses in small
boat building and is an incredible source
on the history of small wooden boats.
The Best Power Vessel under 20 ft. was
Fifty-Four, an 18.3 ft. inboard owned by
Gord Hall of Pender Harbour. The best
Sailing Vessel over 20 ft. was Gargoyle, a
beautifully restored 36 ft. sailboat, owned
by Dave Symons. The best Custom Vessel
was Woodwind, a 44 ft. sailboat built in
Sydney BC and owned by Glen and Helen
Broadfoot of Madeira Park. The best
Traditional Construction winner was Jazz
Age, a 36 ft. power vessel built in 1930,
owned by Jim and Brenda McGillvery of
Gibsons. The best Factory Production
Vessel was Whimsy, owner Cheri LePage
of Gibsons, who is also a member of the
Gibsons Auxiliary Coast Guard Unit, has
lovingly restored it.
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It was a very nautical weekend in Pender
Harbour during BC’s holiday weekend.
38 wooden boats of all varieties participated
in the 4th Sunshine Coast Wooden
Boat Festival, an almost 100% increase
compared to prior years. Thirty-five of the
boats were rafted three deep at the government
dock in Madeira Park. Another
three large vessels were anchored in the
Harbour. An additional 10 smaller boats
were on view in the parking lot.
As part of the Festival, the Egmont
and Gibsons Historical Societies offered
displays of restored wooden boats plus
nautical and wooden boat building tools.
There was a craft fair on the grounds of
the Music School on Saturday and the
Iris Griffith Centre presented a nature
display. There was a lot for the kids to do
and many donned life jackets to the wharf
to visit the boats as well. The festival-goers
snapped up souvenir T-shirts, hats and
bags; so many that more have to be produced
to satisfy requests.
Two of the larger vessels, moored in the
harbour, shuttled visitors from the docks
for tours. One of these, Pacific Yellowfin,
a 114 ft. powerboat, owned by Colin and
Marelon Griffinson, won “the Best the
Best over 20 ft. power vessel.”
The Best Human Powered Vessel was a
replica hand liner (rowing and sailing skiff)
exhibited by boat builder Larry Westlake
of Davis Bay. Larry offers courses in small
boat building and is an incredible source
on the history of small wooden boats.
The Best Power Vessel under 20 ft. was
Fifty-Four, an 18.3 ft. inboard owned by
Gord Hall of Pender Harbour. The best
Sailing Vessel over 20 ft. was Gargoyle, a
beautifully restored 36 ft. sailboat, owned
by Dave Symons. The best Custom Vessel
was Woodwind, a 44 ft. sailboat built in
Sydney BC and owned by Glen and Helen
Broadfoot of Madeira Park. The best
Traditional Construction winner was Jazz
Age, a 36 ft. power vessel built in 1930,
owned by Jim and Brenda McGillvery of
Gibsons. The best Factory Production
Vessel was Whimsy, owner Cheri LePage
of Gibsons, who is also a member of the
Gibsons Auxiliary Coast Guard Unit, has
lovingly restored it.
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Fish Fun in The Landing. Linda White France, Editor, The Local. Photos Duane Burnett.
Last weekend, the Gibsons Landing Business Association held their Annual Salmon Festival. The event began Wednesday evening, with the Rock Around the Block Artists Reception held at Gift of the Eagle Gallery, Spirit of Place Gallery and Artworks Tours and Framing. Over 130 works of fish art were displayed. These diverse pieces were created by established and emerging local artists, some as young as five years old—to those as old as the hills. On Saturday, the Salmon Run Art Installation and Silent Auction were held in Molly’s Lane and the Persephone. For those interested in the sea, the Vancouver Aquarium AquaVan with hands-on and educational displays of BC invertebrates, fish, sharks, marine and wetland mammals was in Winegarden Park. There was entertainment in the park provided by Knotty Dotters and Driftwood theatre’s “Wagon Tales.” Sweet Cascadia performed in Molly’s Lane. At the Museum and Archives, there was a Net Mending Exhibit and Beachcombers Memorabilia on display. The Gibsons Landing Sunday Market held a special Saturday version and there were display booths in Holland Park and Winegarden Park, exhibitors included the David Suzuki Foundation, SC Conservation Society, Gibsons Recycling Centre, Moonstone Enterprises, Grieg Seafood, Driftwood Players, Mobile Vet Van, and the Salmon Enhancement Society.
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Thousands Discover the Magic of the Arts
5th Annual Sechelt Arts Festival
The Local. Photos Duane Burnett. Editor Linda White-France
“...this kind of event offers enrichment for both
the participants and the presenters.”
Leslie Aveliny
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Last weekend saw the end of the
10-day Sechelt Arts Festival, organizer
Leslie Aveling says that in its
fifth year the festival was the biggest
ever. Over 4,000 people took in the
dance, opening reception, a myriad of
workshops and the two exhibitions in
which 150 local artists showed their
work at Seaside Centre and the Doris
Crowston Art Gallery.
Aveling says that approximately
700 people signed up for the 46 free
workshops offered under the tents in
Hackett Park. These included painting
in all media, a variety of dance
genres for adults and children, theatre,
interactive sculpture and music.
Many of the classes were full and
some had waiting lists for those hoping
to take advantage of the expertise
of the presenters. According to Aveling,
“The objective of the Festival is
to embrace all art forms including
music, dance, theatre, and the visual
arts to create a focal point for the
arts on the Sunshine Coast.” She said
that parents are appreciative of the
opportunity to expose their children
to the arts.
In Hackett Park in addition to the
workshops, the public was invited to
enjoy music and theatre on Sunday,
August 3. Some of the performers
were Serena Eades and the Knotty
Dotters, Syrinx, the Driftwood Players
Story Theatre, the Chelsea Crawford
Band, Olivia Kingsbury Trio,
Angie McCauley, David Groom, Paul
Steinhuis, Barry Taylor and the Francis
Butcher Band.
The main supporters of the Festival
are the RBC, the District of Sechelt,
Heritage Canada, the Sunshine Coast
Credit Union and Festival patrons and
friends. Aveling says that every artist
who presented a workshop is from
the Sunshine Coast, and in fact, the
federal funding they received through
Building Community Through Arts
and Heritage depended on the participation
of local talent. As a result of
the many months of planning and the
fundraising efforts by organizers every
artist who lent their talents, including
the musicians, were paid for their services
during the Festival. Aveling says
it is important to support our local
artists, and this kind of event offers
enrichment for both the participants
and the presenters.
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Red Surge Gala a Success. Last Thursday evening, 230 local
women gathered for this year’s Ladies
Red Serge Gala Dinner & Auction to raise
money for Cops for Cancer at the Holy
Family Parish Hall in West Sechelt. Police
officers from across Canada hold fundraising
events to support pediatric cancer
research, programs for children with
cancer and their families and Camp Good
Times. Retired RCMP officer Ed Hill was
the auctioneer for the evening, and as
usual he was very persuasive at convincing
people to bid on the many donated items.
The event that included the auction, casino
tables, and door prizes raised more
than $40,000. Each year, Cops for Cancer
chooses a local child who has battled cancer
to be their inspiration, their Buddy.
This year, Alena Padovani was that Buddy
and the guest of honour at the Gala
Dinner. RCMP officers, Ashley Taylor
and Candice Ellerbrok, this year’s Coast
cyclists for the Tour de Coast, another aspect
of the Cops for Cancer fundraising,
were also on hand showing off their racing
uniforms and gathering pledges. This
1,000km tour from Powell River to Squamish,
Whistler and the Lower Mainland
hit the Coast earlier this week.
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Kickin Asphalt. The Local. Photo Duane Burnett.
The gods of rain smiled down upon
the organizers of the Sunshine Coast
Drag Racing Association once again. We
had wonderful conditions at the Sechelt
Airport track custom made for racing.
This was as close to a sold out event as you
could have. Organizers of the event are
very pleased with the wonderful turnout
and the support they received from the local
community.
This year will be hard to beat for shear
entertainment value, because of the featured
rides that made their runs down the
track. Nitro Mike and his 1957 5/8 scale
hemi powered, nitro-burning truck absolutely
stole the show with his 1/8-mile
long two-wheel—wheelstands—up and
then back down the track. Mike is only
one of 12 licensed wheelstand drivers in
North America and only one of two in all
of Canada. He and his crew put on a fantastic
show for the fans.
To add to the excitement, Jack Williams
and his Syndicate Scuderia arrived
at 10:00am to prepare for a few runs on
the track. Williams is in the Hot Rod Hall
of Fame for building and racing this wonderful
Nostalgic Dragster. In 1964, this
vehicle won the most prestigious event in
Hot Rodding, the Best Car trophy at the
Oakland Roadster show. For a number
of years he held track records in his class
all around the Northwest in drag racing.
Seven years ago at our track, at the age of
70 years, Jack made the last run of the Syndicate
as a very special promise to our club.
This year he brought the car out of retirement.
This time his daughter, Wendy, was
in the driver’s seat, she had recently qualified
at NHRA School for drag racing so
she could drive the car. We weren’t disappointed.
They put on a great show.
Another father daughter team was on
hand to display their new driving skills. Jim
Obalek and his daughter Casey have just returned
from the Gainsville Driving School
where they got their qualifications to be able
to drive NHRA certified dragsters. Jim is
no stranger to racing; he has raced for over
15 years in Australia. The big news was his
daughter Casey, who is a graduate of Pender
High School and who made her first ever
runs on a track driving the rear-engined
dragster owned by Simon Kingsley of SK
Racing. She impressed us all not only because
it was her first run in a dragster here,
but also because we have a young Sunshine
Coast woman entering into what is mostly
a male dominated sport.
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CAL Open House
Linda White France, Editor. The Local. Photos Duane Burnett.
The weather was bright and sunny last Saturday, for Construction Aggregates Limited (CAL) Annual Open House. Staff opened the gates and invited locals to visit the mine site and to see the heavy equipment up close. Over 800 people came out for the event, parents, kids, grandparents, and employees got a chance to climb on and explore the big rigs. For the kids there was a huge sand pile with Tonka trucks and diggers, a bouncy castle and face painting. Three busses offered guided tours of the mine site for those who wanted to get a closer look. Visitors were able to see the hopper (the jaw) in operation. Finning, Sylvis, SMS and CAL Mine Rescue had displays. The Sechelt volunteer Fire Department had a fire truck on hand for kids to check out and with the help of the Ya Ya’s Women’s Soccer Team, they cooked and served a free BBQ that included hot dogs, hamburgers, salmon & potato salad. Everyone one had a great time.
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Emergency Preparedness Day at Roberts Creek Elementary. The Local. Photos Duane Burnett. Story by Sally Walters
On Friday, September 26, Roberts Creek Community Elementary School students took to the school field for Emergency Preparedness Day. The all-day event was produced and funded by the Parent Advisory Council, with support from local organizations and businesses. The day began with an assembly led by Bill Elsner, the Emergency Program Coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Regional District. Stu-dents then assembled Personal Emergency Comfort Kits. These kits will remain in the school with the students and are designed to provide each child with some comforting items that might make a stay in the school easier during an emergency. Through out the day, the students visited 12 stations set up on the school field. At each station, the students were shown demonstrations about being prepared for the unexpected. They were given hands-on opportunities to participate in learning, for example, they learned about natural gas leaks, how to throw a flotation aid, and how to make a cut stop bleeding. The students also received take-home information and activities from each station. A representative from various community groups manned each station, these included First Aid, Child & Youth Mental Health, Sunshine Coast Emergency Program, Salvation Army Emergency Response, BC Hydro, Terasen Gas, BC Ambulance, RCMP, Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department, an SCRD Lifeguard, Howe Sound Pharmacy, and Search & Rescue. At the beginning of the day, each student was issued an Emergency Preparedness Passport that contained information and fun activities. The Passport was stamped at each station, and when all stations were stamped, students entered a contest for a family first aid kit. Lunch was served from the Salvation Army Emergency Response vehicle, giving the students an eye-opening opportunity to see how a field kitchen is set up. Follow-up activities were distributed to each child to complete with their families over the weekend, an example of these activities, included preparing a Fire Evacuation plan for their homes. Students who completed the extra activities were entered in a draw for more prizes. Each child was also asked to bring a donation for the Food Bank when they returned their con-test entries.All students from Grades 1 to 7 participated in Emergency Preparedness Day. Thus, many more families in Roberts Creek are now one step closer to being ready for the unexpected. Story by Sally Walters
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Students Face Drinking Driving Consequences Head on
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Accidents involving youth are often
some of the most tragic events paramedics,
police and fire crews attend. On
Monday, April 28, paramedics with the
BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) joined
Sunshine Coast RCMP, Sechelt volunteer
fire crews, and ICBC at Chatelech
Secondary School in Sechelt to simulate
a motor vehicle accident involving students.
The exercise was held to demonstrate
the dangers and consequences of
drinking and driving.
“Accidents involving drinking and driving
can have some of the most serious
and most lasting consequences, but they
are often the simplest to prevent,” said
Health Minister George Abbott. “What
the BC Ambulance Service is doing with
its Emergency Service Partners will help
to educate our youth in making good
choices in these situations.”
Over 1,000 students from Gibsons,
Pender Harbour and Sechelt schools
watched the staged scenario where a drunk
driver collided with another vehicle. The
consequences of this mock accident resulted
in one fatality and four seriously
wounded patients. The scenario showed
how easily an accident involving speed
and alcohol could turn into a nightmare.
Photos Duane Burnett
“We want to make the consequences of
drinking and driving as real as possible to
these students,” said BCAS Sechelt Unit
Chief Roger Munn. “Accidents involving
youth are some of the hardest scenes to attend
and if we can prevent any of them by
doing this it will be a great success.”
High School Senior drama students
played the occupants of both vehicles.
To create a situation as close to reality as
possible, a number of distraught parents
were also present. In addition to the mock
crash, a guest speaker who lost the use of
his legs because of a drinking and driving
accident did presentations following the
scenario at both Elphinstone and Chatelech
Secondary Schools.
“I really hope that through this demonstration
students understand how serious
the consequences of drinking and driving
can be,” said Rob Rogers, principal of
Chatelech Secondary. Summer is a time
for celebration and fun for young people;
sadly, the highest rate of motor vehicle accidents
(MVA) involving youth also occurs
during this time. The BCAS attended
an astounding 35,784 MVAs from April
1, 2007 to March 31, 2008.
Written by
Sarah Taylor, Communications Officer,
BC Ambulance Service
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University Degree Available on the Coast. The Local. Photo Duane Burnett.
Last Tuesday in Sechelt, the Dean of Capilano University, Jean Bennett welcomed students back to the first day of classes at the newly designated university with a live band, the Garage Mahal, a delicious Lions Club BBQ and door prizes. Jean told The Local that being designated a university was great. There will be many exciting changes behind the scenes such as a Senate and education council. There will be more third and fourth year programs, and as a result for the first time, students will be able to get a university degree on the Sunshine Coast. Capilano University will continue to offer its trades and adult upgrading programs, which are popular with the local community. Jean said that there are approximately 120 to 140 students from around the world registered this year. Officially, Capilano College became Capilano University on September 1, 2008. At Tuesday’s festivities, Bennett told the students and faculty that the programs are “designed to make you successful.” Story Duane Burnett for The Local
More Information:
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT FINALIST
DUANE BURNETT
Linda White France, Editor, The Local.
Photo Linsey Hulls
The First Annual Business Awards of
Distinction was held last Friday at the
Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club.
The Local’s photographer Duane Burnett
was a finalist in one of the ten categories
that included Business of the Year; Best
Home Based Business; and the Innovation
and Leadership Award.
Duane’s category, sponsored
by Sechelt Plumbing, was the Community
Spirit & Support Award. His fellow
finalists were Clark Hamilton Enterprises
and Trail Bay Printers. The program for
the event described Duane’s contribution
with the following kind words: “Duane
Burnett travels between Egmont and
Port Mellon on an almost daily basis and
has captured over 10,000 photos of Sunshine
Coast events and scenery. Through
the years Duane has provided photos of
community events at little or no cost. He
supports non-profit organizations with
the donation of photographs showcasing
the Sunshine Coast. His photos appear in
The Local, The Vancouver Sun and The
Province.”
The Sunshine Coast Business Retention
and Expansion Society said of Duane,
“You so exemplify the criteria, business
owners whose actions and decisions have
made a positive impact on our community
and who are making social responsibility
a part of their daily operations.”
At the awards ceremony, another
member of the committee said,
“Congratulations again on
being a finalist, the resounding
applause when your name was
announced was certainly a recognition
that the people in the room felt
you deserved the award.”
Although Duane did not win the award,
he was presented with a certificate. Of the
appreciation he said, “It was so nice to
be nominated as a finalist and receive an
award of recognition; I share it with the
incredible spirit of the Sunshine Coast,
which inspires me every day!”
The winner in his category was Clark
Hamilton Enterprises, Clark and his wife
Linda were at the dinner to receive their
award. The couple was described as dedicated
community members who donate
to charities; support sports teams and
organizations, and who serve on various
committees working for the betterment
of the Sunshine Coast. Congratulations
to the finalists and the winners.
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Sunshine Coast Arts Council Arts and Crafts Show Hackett Park. The Local. Photos Duane Burnett.
“...this kind of event offers enrichment for both
the participants and the presenters.”
-Leslie Aveliny
Linda White France
Last weekend saw the end of the
10-day Sechelt Arts Festival, organizer
Leslie Aveling says that in its
fifth year the festival was the biggest
ever. Over 4,000 people took in the
dance, opening reception, a myriad of
workshops and the two exhibitions in
which 150 local artists showed their
work at Seaside Centre and the Doris
Crowston Art Gallery.
Aveling says that approximately
700 people signed up for the 46 free
workshops offered under the tents in
Hackett Park. These included painting
in all media, a variety of dance
genres for adults and children, theatre,
interactive sculpture and music.
Many of the classes were full and
some had waiting lists for those hoping
to take advantage of the expertise
of the presenters. According to Aveling,
“The objective of the Festival is
to embrace all art forms including
music, dance, theatre, and the visual
arts to create a focal point for the
arts on the Sunshine Coast.” She said
that parents are appreciative of the
opportunity to expose their children
to the arts.
In Hackett Park in addition to the
workshops, the public was invited to
enjoy music and theatre on Sunday,
August 3. Some of the performers
were Serena Eades and the Knotty
Dotters, Syrinx, the Driftwood Players
Story Theatre, the Chelsea Crawford
Band, Olivia Kingsbury Trio,
Angie McCauley, David Groom, Paul
Steinhuis, Barry Taylor and the Francis
Butcher Band.
The main supporters of the Festival
are the RBC, the District of Sechelt,
Heritage Canada, the Sunshine Coast
Credit Union and Festival patrons and
friends. Aveling says that every artist
who presented a workshop is from
the Sunshine Coast, and in fact, the
federal funding they received through
Building Community Through Arts
and Heritage depended on the participation
of local talent. As a result of
the many months of planning and the
fundraising efforts by organizers every
artist who lent their talents, including
the musicians, were paid for their services
during the Festival. Aveling says
it is important to support our local
artists, and this kind of event offers
enrichment for both the participants
and the presenters.
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Just Breath... Body Mind and Spirit page in The Local Newspaper features some incredible healing practitioners including Emotional Freedom Techniques, Inner Evolution Hypnotherapy, Chi Machine, Infrared Dome, Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Spas, Therapy Studio, Natasha Rosewood Psychic, European Skin Care Clinic, Holistic Bodywork and more.
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Thank you Ravens Cry Theatre for showing my photos of the Sunshine Coast on the giant screen during the slideshow before the movie starts. I have had so many kind compliments from people who really love it and come early just to watch the photos Deb has picked out for that night's special presentation moive. Thank you Deb and Doug Proby, I am so eternally grateful for your kindness. It took me several weeks (well it still ain't fully sunk in) until the full realization that my photos would be 50 ft tall! WOW... Its been so fun to watch one of their great movies sitting eating popcorn having a pop and chewing on some licorice and see a photo of my little big baby Tundra's photo comes on the theatre screen and everyone goes awe. Proud Daddy moment! Thanks again Raven's Cry, I am so humbled and thank full to you and inspired by our beautiful community spirit and your loving generosity, support and encouragement.
The Raven's Cry Theatre
is an integral part of
the Sechelt Indian Band's impressive
House of héwhíwus
(House of Chiefs) complex.
Prominent in Shishálh folklore,
the raven is a mischievous bird,
a gatherer and collector of stories.
The Raven's Cry Theatre features
storytelling in its many forms;
plays, concerts, dance
and first-run movies.
The auditorium at the Raven's Cry Theatre
features 274 seats, all with excellent sight lines.
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Redy, Set...Dive Duane Burnett & Linda White France Capilano College Sunshine Coast campus offers an eight-month, full-time certificate program that combines tourism management academic courses with the PADI system of diver training. The Professional Scuba Dive Instructor Program is the only one of its kind in Canada. Instructor Greg McCracken posed for a photo with the other instructors and students who participated in the program this year. The students came from all over Canada, including Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C.As part of the program, students complete a minimum of 100 dives, earn credentials as PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Master Scuba Diver Trainer Preparation, (Specialty Instructors), and experience a 140 hour work experience practicum in a tropical location. Jim Rossi, Program Manager for the Scuba Dive course at the Sechelt Campus, told The Local that students have arranged practicums around the world including the Red Sea, Costa Rica, Club Med in Turks and Caicos, Belize, and Mexico. Course Director, Greg McCraken says that for most students, the practicum will turn into their first job in the Scuba Industry.Academic courses in tourism, risk management, communications, and marine interpretation establish graduates as tourism professionals and dive industry leaders. Students gain an appreciation of marine stewardship and environmental responsibility. McCraken said that 19 students have spent the last 6 months studying and practicing and are now completing the final and most important phase of their training, the PADI Instructor Development Course. This is the program that prepares them and ultimately allows them to be certified as PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors. Next weekend, the students will be completing their PADI Instructor Examination. The PADI Instructor Examination (IE) is a 2-day pass/fail examination.
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