In the Community

'Duke had a passion for the investment business and was day trading until two weeks before his death. He loved being in nature and filled his life with wilderness canoe trips, golfing, running, hiking the John Muir Trail, gardening and traveling.'

'His life reads like a novel with many chapters. Beginning in Norway building furniture, driving delivery trucks, and serving in the King's Guard. When he arrived in Canada he took those skills to open up a ski shop and later a furniture store in Gastown. He cared deeply about his customers and grew in his career as an economic developer throughout BC.'

'Following retirement, Lilo took up the game of golf and became an avid player. She captained the Senior Women's Golf Team at the Sunshine Coast Golf Course for several years. She also became involved in the community and served on the executive and as President of the Sechelt Senior's Centre. Lilo will be remembered as a wonderful cook and hostess who loved to entertain at her home in Gibsons.'

Q: How can social workers on the Coast help seniors and adults?

The Sunshine Coast Quilters’ Guild was presented with a cheque of $1,250 by Dave Code, incoming president of the Gibsons Rotary Club. The presentation took place at the guild’s monthly meeting on Jan. 28.

The 6th Annual Sunshine Coast Loppet and Snowshoe Poker Challenge is Sunday, Feb. 12 at Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Area.

Carla Maskall, illustrator of What the Seal Saw (a “Heathers Pick” at Indigo) came to see Langdale Elementary students as part of Family Literacy Week.

The area is a crucial habitat for thousands of birds

The Reverend Dr. Joyce Parry-Moore took up the position of Parish Priest on Feb. 1.

Also, Women’s Connection celebrates Valentine’s