In the Community

Also, learn line dancing at the Pender Harbour Legion this winter

'Ron had an extraordinary ability to make friends wherever life took him, and he leaves behind a network of friends who will forever cherish the moments shared with him.'

'He was known as generous to a fault and as someone who loved to help and enjoyed the successes of his children, grandchildren and friends.'

'A life well lived filled with many adventures.'

On the rope team for Search and Rescue, a helicopter wasn’t always available, or practical for the situation. Richard wanted a portable, modular, emergency bridge that could be easily deployed in a crisis to get resources in, and evacuees out.

'The show was based on my own experience as a young Jewish Canadian who grew up in two worlds, East Germany and Canada, during the Cold War,' says Michael Friedman, who played the concert of his lifetime back in October.

It’s up to the designer to listen—really listen—to what the clients want and interpret their wishes. That’s when Goosen Design’s 20 years of experience kicks in.

Now entering its second decade, the 11-acre “beer farm” at the corner of Stewart Road and Highway 101 is broadening its horizons while determined to stay true to its roots.

“There’s no [how-to] book to follow,” says the mother of three. “I’ve been told, ‘There’s no one else who does what you do.’” Her designs include children’s cedar hats with regional sports team themes and colours, such as football’s Seattle Seahawks and hockey’s Vancouver Canucks. Each hat, on average, takes several hours or days to make, depending on its size and complexity.

Babies get a new warm welcome