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Non-senior adult foot passengers were paying about 53 cents extra with the surcharge. Surcharge savings on Experience Card fares would be slightly lower.

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The Local - Thursday, December 18, 2014

Editorial Opinion

A day to be healthy and fit Parliamentarians of all parties unified their voices and voted unanimously Dec. 10 to pass Bill S-211, an Act to establish the first Saturday in June as National Health and Fitness Day - across our country, forever. The initiative is a blank canvass for local municipalities and all citizens to mark the day with local events to celebrate and promote the use of local health, recreational, sports and fitness facilities. The objective is to reduce the health care costs attributed to preventable diseases due to inactivity by inspiring Canadians to become fitter and more active.

The movement was initiated by MP John Weston (West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country) who has been working closely with Senator Nancy Greene Raine and a team of concerned citizens for several years to build support among municipalities for the National Health and Fitness initiative.

Senator Raine, Canada’s Female Athlete of the 20th Century, introduced Bill S-211 in December 2013 in the Senate to be sponsored by Weston when it reached the House of Commons.

“We should not be burdening our health care system with the results of unhealthy lifestyles. Education also plays a big role, and quality physical education will be increasingly important to insure children grow up with the skills needed to enjoy physical activities,” said Senator Raine.

“This is an early gift at this season for all Canadians!,” added MP Weston. “I am delighted to see our two governing chambers and all parties’ leadership coming together to take a proactive approach and inspire their citizens to get out there and play. I am also pleased the Government is taking parallel steps consistent with this initiative, notably doubling the Child Fitness Tax Credit and making it refundable in 2015. We always aimed to rally our nation to be the ‘Fittest Nation on Earth’, and this is a giant leap in the right direction.”

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Senator Nancy Greene Raine and John Weston collaborated to ensure unanimous support and swift passage of Bill S-211 in Parliament. Photo submitted

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Where are the women?

When I saw your photo of the newly elected SCRD board, my heart sank. Not because there are not a lot of decent and skilled people on the board. There are. But there are no women. Not one.

We all lose when we don’t have diversity of life experience at the political table. It affects not only which issues get acted on, but also how they get acted on.

We all have the next four years to work on this. What if our current representatives, especially those who have already served on the Board for several terms, could mentor women to succeed them in the next term? What if others could decide to mentor women as well - and also to back them?

Just a thought.

Sharon Oddie Brown, Roberts Creek

Keep those stores open

As a local resident trying hard to shop locally this year, I couldn’t help but notice Downtown Sechelt businesses have the most flakey hours I’ve ever seen. I’m not sure who is responsible for having the stores in this community regulated. But as an outsider, many stores seem to create hours that can only benefit the owners.

I have driven from Gibsons to Pender this year. Gibsons was the busiest with most stores open, even on the Sunday. Then we get to Sechelt, pretty much a ghost town, which is terrible for shoppers who can only get out on the weekends, especially during holidays.

There are select stores, however, that do provide services almost 6-7 days a week, and they will always do well.

(But) it seems that most of the shops, from Trail Ave. to Wharf Ave., are open at the owners convenience.

If you run a store in a mall, you have set hours that you must abide by, or you are re-

moved. Why is this not the same for businesses locally?

To be open 4-5 days a week is unacceptable. This is taking away from future tenants who wish to be open 6-7 days and actually run a lucrative business because they are open. Just because these businesses make enough money to pay rent, doesn’t mean they can be closed. Where is the business ethic in all this?

Sechelt needs to create some kind of fluidity of store hours here for consumers to shop at their convenience, and not the other way around.

Keith Biddlecombe, Sechelt

The excitement of The Nutcracker

as the Nutcracker and Russian dancer.

Two amazing young ladies will share the role of Clara: Jasmyn Evered, a talented and diligent dancer from the coast, and Roxy Drewitz, who travels to the coast from Calgary to study ballet.

With the combined talent of our local performers and visiting artists, enhanced scenery and a few surprises we look forward to presenting another magnificent season of The Nutcracker Ballet for you and your family to enjoy.

The Nutcracker, “A Lavish Production” will once again be presented at the Raven’s Cry Theatre in Sechelt and there are six performances for you to choose from.

Call the CATS box office at 604-989-6050.

Tickets for the third annual production of Coasting Along Theatre Society’s The Nutcracker are on sale now and Kathy Holmes, going quickly!

Coasting Along Theatre Society Joining our own talented Why I voted no local dancers and actors are The binary voting system five professional, interna“support/oppose”, though estional guest artists. We are thrilled to welcome back sential to our Parliament, ofMiguel Nguyen for his third ten obscures the true nature season as our Cavalier: a of debate in our democratic challenging role that show- institutions. For instance, I cases Miguel’s strength and voted against Bill C-603 Dec. finesse. Ana-Paula Oioli will 10 in the House of Commons, a measure that would have once again grace us with her Date striking presence as she re- required new or imported prises her roles as both the large trucks to have sideSnow Queen and Dew Drop guards.

Did that mean I opposed Fairy. We are excited to have Diego Ramalho return as the the motive of the Bill? No, I handsome Snow King and support the motive, to cut down on cycling and pedesMirliton.

This season four of our trian fatalities caused when own local dancers will be truckers unwittingly crush partnering with Diego to cyclists.

Did the vote signify a disdebut a ‘pas de trios.’ There is much excitement dur- interest in cyclists? Ironiing rehearsals as lifts never cally, I’ve championed active including performed in front of a live transportation, cycling.

I created Bike Day audience are practiced and refined. It will be exciting on the Hill and worked with for all: dancers and theatre- cycling groups across Canada last year to launch Bike Day goers!

This year we are pleased to in Canada. Annually, I “Ride welcome two new guest art- my Riding”; participate in ists: Erin McNeill as the Sugar the Vancouver-Whistler Gran Plum and Yuta Kawakami, a Fondo, Rotary Ride for Resdancer from the Shimura Ma- cue, and other cycling events. sahiro Yuko Ballet academy, I also commute to work on a

bike. I love cycling.

Did my vote against C-603 signal my stance about health and fitness generally? In fact, only minutes before the vote on 603, MPs had stood unanimously to pass Bill S-211, the Bill crafted by Senator Nancy Greene Raine and me to create National Health and Fitness Day in Canada. Many of the MPs were wearing a bicycle lapel pin I had provided.

Did my vote reflect an opinion on the mover of the 603? In fact, I respect NDP MP Hoang Mai (Brossard – La Prairie), among other things, for the way he has stimulated debate about the importance of cycling safety in Canada.

Is the vote on a bill the end of the discussion? No, in fact, the vote may trigger a discussion whose results accomplish more than would have been accomplished by passing the Bill. In my case, I have communicated with my BikePartisan Steering Committee, a group of cycling advocates who help inform me about bike-related issues. We are more dedicated than ever to accomplish our goals, such as advocating for healthy physical exercise and safe cycling; promoting the economic and tourism aspects of cycling; and advocating for fiscal incentives for cycling.

So why did I oppose C-603?

I wanted to support Mr. Mai’s motives in promoting safe cycling but opposed the Bill for its cost and ineffectiveness. I learned that, although tragic, the true number of annual mortalities is extremely low in the type of event targeted

by C-603; and the measures proposed might not be as effective as other measures to prevent such horrible incidents; and that the measure would have cost the trucking industry half a billion dollars, over a period of several years.

John Weston, MP West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast Sea to Sky Country

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Sewage plant to start up in January

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District meetings council and committee meetings There will be no Committee of the Whole Meeting on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and no Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.

Sechelt’s new sewage treatment plant, which officially opened in October, won’t actually be treating wastewater until the New Year.

“The second stage of commissioning, the introduction of wastewater flows, will begin in January 2015,” the District announced in a Dec. 12 news release, adding that the Water Resource Centre (WRC) had just successfully completed “clean water testing” and that all systems “performed to standard.”

About 100 guests and onlookers were on hand Oct. 16 when the controversial sewage treatment plant was “opened,” with a ceremonial valve-turning by representatives of the federal and municipal governments and the shíshálh First Nation. But the occasion was more symbolic than functional.

The plant is actually good to go now, but project managers said they want to proceed with caution.

“While we could proceed immediately, the District and the WRC’s design–build contractor, Maple Reinders Inc., agreed to wait until after the

New Year,” the release said, quoting District Project Coordinator Paul Nash.

“Biological start up is the time when the chance of problems is highest. We want to do this when the full resources of the project team and our staff are on hand to deal with any issues that may occur.”

According to the District, the second stage will involve sewage being introduced into the WRC along with “seed sludge” from another treatment plant. The intake of wastewater will be gradually increased to full flow over a three-week period, and once the process is stable, the Ebbtide Treatment Plant can be shut down.

“The Dusty Road Treatment Plant will treat any wastewater flows not handled by the WRC during this period and operate in ‘a stand-by and as needed state.’”

The $25-million Water Resources Centre has been the subject of protest since its inception and through the fall municipal election campaign. Opponents took issue with its cost, its new and rare

Sechelt’s top staffer resigns

Ron Buchhorn has resigned as Sechelt’s Chief of Innovation and Growth. Rik Jespersen photo Sechelt Chief of Innovation and Growth Ron Buchhorn has resigned, effective at the end of this month.

Newly elected mayor Bruce Milne made the resignation public in a press re-

lease Dec. 12.

“Until [Dec. 31], Mr. Buchhorn will continue in his role with the District with the full support of Mayor and Council,” Milne said.

Milne said he and the Sech-

operating system, and its location on Surf Circle beside the still-operational Ebbtide Treatment Plant. It had long been assumed the new plant would be built on Districtowned land in East Porpoise Bay. The system is designed to use state-of-the art technology, including plant life, to help clean the wastewater.

“Following stabilization of the biological process at the WRC, the greenhouse will be planted and a 28-day facility performance test will begin,” the release said. “Completion of performance testing is anticipated by March 2015. At that point, the WRC will be deemed substantially complete and fully operational,” the release said.

Full shut down of the Ebbtide Plant is scheduled for mid-February 2015.

“The District looks forward to bringing the Water Resource Centre fully online and providing our community with top quality wastewater treatment, and to the end of the noise and odour of the old Ebbtide Treatment Plant,” said Sechelt Mayor Bruce Milne. Rik Jespersen elt Council wanted to thank Buchhorn for his service to the District, “and wish him well in his future endeavours.”

The reasons for the resignation have not been disclosed Buchhorn’s role carried responsibilities beyond his unique job title, including all the duties of the top unelected official—or chief administrative officer—for the District.

Buchhorn, a graduate of Elphinstone Secondary School and UBC, has held a number of senior posts in private industry and the B.C. provincial government. He was appointed to the District position by council and then-mayor John Henderson in April, 2013.

Rik Jespersen

• curbside Organics collection Pilot Project continues in the Davis Bay area until Friday, December 26th. Participants are reminded to collect approved organic materials in their Green Bin and to have their Bin curbside on Fridays by 8am for collection. Council will be reviewing the input received in the pilot project questionnaires and considering the future of curbside organics recycling collection in the District.

The Council and staff of the District of Sechelt wish all a safe and Happy Holiday Season.

District of sechelt office: 5797 cowrie street, sechelt, Bc Phone 604 885-1986 Fax 604 885-7591 email info@sechelt.ca

•Take care when using district parks, trails and walkway areas during winter storm season. Be aware that storms may leave debris, ice or flooding in walking areas. If you encounter storm damage or conditions of concern on District roads, parks or other public areas, please report these to the District.

•Holiday Office closure. The District’s Central Office (2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street) will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, December 24th and will remain closed until 8:30am, Friday, January 2nd, 2015. This closure impacts central office staff, who use vacation or unpaid leave to cover absences from the office on non-statutory holidays.

The services of the Parks and Public Works Department and garbage/recycling collection are NOT impacted by this closure.

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Elementary school students were among the first get a tour of the Sechelt Water Resource Centre at the October opening ceremony. Rik Jespersen photo

Visit www.sechelt.ca for more information on District news, programs and services, including: 2015 Business & Dog Licences available for purchase. Licence year begins January 1, 2015.

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The 2015 Council and Committee Meeting schedule will be made available on Sechelt.ca by December 21st, advertised in the December 25th issue of The Local and available at District notice posting locations.

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Ted got pottery lessons last Christmas. This year, he’s making a gift for the whole team!

New RCMP commander loves it here

New RCMP Detachment Commander Staff/Sgt. Vishal Mathura names traffic safety as one of his top priorities for the Coast. Rik Jespersen photo

Ideas for gifts that go easy on the landfill: EXPERIENCES, OR YOUR OWN TIME OR TALENTS Tickets to a show, fitness pass, kayak excursion or rental, massage, spa or haircut, babysitting, dog walking, special dinner or baked treats, home improvements or landscaping, lessons for music, art, sports or cooking.

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“Not a lot of communities are structured like this. We actually have to report to the Town of Gibsons, the District of Sechelt, the Sunshine Coast Regional District and the Band. Detachment commanders in the Lower Mainland maybe report one or two councils. Here we have four.”

Mathura also had only good things to say about how his two predecessors handled the job.

“I’d like to thank (Acting Detachment Commander) Sgt. Mike McCarthy. I’d also like to thank Staff Sgt. Herb Bergdahl for all his hard work.” Both officers retire from the force in January.

As he takes over, traffic safety is at the top of Mathura’s to-do list.

His first experience driving on the twisting Coast highway was during a rainy night, and was “horrible,” he said.

“I was wondering why people aren’t getting involved in more collisions. One of my first priorities is improving visibility on that highway. It really doesn’t cost that much to improve visibility.”

Mathura also has a particular aversion to graffiti.

“This is a beautiful community. You look around, you have the trees, the mountains, the ocean, but then you have this awful, ugly mark.”

He has a plan to deal with tagging, but he’s not discussing it publicly yet.

“I’ll have to share it with the mayors and see what they have to say first.”

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“Probably the most difficult thing you can do is manage people, it really is. Managing investigations is a lot easier than managing people.

But we have an extremely talented group of individuals here and I’m very fortunate in that.”

Mathura brings more than 14 years’ RCMP experience to the job, along with a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA—a type of education not many expect to find in a policeman.

“A lot of people ask me, ‘why study business?’ But it’s most applicable really to my current duties. Once you become a supervisor and a manager, an MBA helps out a lot. A majority of the things I’m doing—HR, training, budgets, the MBA helps with that.

“This is a business. It’s a service industry. We provide a service, a policing service.”

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You know the new top RCMP officer on the Sunshine Coast has landed in the right place when he tells you, “I love the rain.”

“When I was growing up, I used to listen to recordings of the rain to help me get to sleep,” said Staff Sgt. Vishal Mathura. “I don’t have to listen to those recordings anymore.”

As a child, Mathura immigrated with his family to Alberta from Guyana.

The new Detachment Commander, who arrived in October, headed up a highlevel commercial fraud unit in Calgary before applying for this posting. He welcomes the change.

“In Calgary, I’d be concentrating on one investigation, or a maximum of three,” Mathura said. “Here, you’re involved in a lot more things.

So it’s a different challenge. I am multi-tasking a lot more than I was in the past.”

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For my first Mayor’s Message, I want to share a snapshot of the thoughts I expressed at the Inaugural Council meeting. I encourage members of the public to listen to the audio recording or access my full remarks, both of which are available on Sechelt.ca. You can also request a copy from the District Office.

The first issue I spoke on was Sechelt’s Act of Recognition; a commitment to reconciliation with and recognition of the shíshálh people. This Act was long overdue and the commitment to honour it needs to continue and expand shíshálh traditional territory and aboriginal title is the foundation on which our community is built. It is the foundation on which ev-

Books & Beyond

Tracey Therrien Chief Librarian, Gibsons and District Public Library

As 2014 comes to an end, so does the library’s centenary celebrations. What a year it has been! Thanks to the dedication of the library’s board, volunteers, staff and support from our community members the library held several successful events throughout the year marking this milestone. Celebrations included the creation of our Library Song, hosting CBC Radio’s BC Almanac Show, a Crime Writer’s Forum, a Short Story Contest, special musical and theatrical events in the library, and of course a lot of birthday cake along the way.

Looking ahead, the library will be saying good-bye to two much appreciated and valued library employees; Stu and Maureen Young will be retiring mid-January after eighteen years of service.

While all the library staff celebrate their retirement, we'll also miss each for their wealth of knowledge and dedication to making the library a cheerful and welcoming place.

Stu started at the library in 1997 in a temporary position but soon was hired as a regular employee taking care of the library's computers and website, and assisting with interlibrary loans and reference service. All the staff and many of our members know how Stu always finds the time to lend a helping hand.

Whether it's fixing a computer or locating an out-of-print title, he perseveres and follows through to the end with determination. Library staff will also miss Stu's quiet humour and clever wit.

Maureen has been working on the circulation counter since 1997. She's also the

one who tracks new book and media orders, oversees a group of volunteers who help with book processing and visits Christenson Village monthly with books for residents. She's best known for her kind-hearted manner and good listening skills.

Many will agree Maureen always takes a moment to ask how you are and will always follow up the next time she sees you. She helps make our library a warm and welcoming place.

Maureen and Stu’s dedication and devotion has assisted in building and maintaining library services in Gibsons, just as those a hundred years ago did when managing Gibsons very first library.

On behalf of the library board, volunteers and staff

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qualities within our community.

I also reflected on the need for increased care and compassion within our community. When we fill our lives with compassion, there is no room for anger, selfishness or disregard for others. If we live our lives with compassion and take care with how we live, Sechelt and the world will be a better place. This is something I believe we all hope for and it is why we take the trouble to vote in local elections. My commitment to all, and the commitment of every Councillor you have chosen to guide our community over the next four years, is to take care of our community, to seriously care about Fliit.gh what we do and how we do ts In return I want our residents to take care of our Council; to encourage tus o when we are tired ando! strengthen us when we are weak. Care for your Council, with compassion, so that Council can take care of our community.

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Maureen and Stu Young are retiring from the Gibsons Public Library.

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we wish Maureen and Stu the best on their new chapter of life and thank them for their many years of service and dedication to the library.

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erything else rests – crown title, fee simple ownership and our economy. If we do not recognize the foundation of aboriginal title, and reconcile what we have with that foundation, then what we have built on that foundation is completely at risk. If the foundation shifts, everything built on it may fall. The future of Sechelt depends upon the past, the present and the future of the shíshálh Nation.

That is why reconciliation is so important for us all.

A different kind of reconciliation is needed within our own community. Sechelt needs to learn how to disagree and manage differences. We need to learn to embrace difference and diversity as strengths and not view these as something to eliminate. We need to voice opinions and viewpoints with respect and to listen to the opinions and views of others in more open and trusting ways. As Mayor, I am committed to supporting the growth of these essential

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They left school last summer, but representatives of the 2014 graduating class at Chatelech Secondary returned this week for some giving-back.

The grad class presented $1,000 cheques to both the Elves Club and the Sunshine Coast Food Bank.

The money was left over after the grad activities were paid for – money that is usually used to help the school or younger students. But this year, students and parents heard that the Elves Club was in need.

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Tis’ the Season to be generous! Coastal Craft CEO Jeff Rhodes not only purchased 50 tickets to the Elves Club dance and fund raiser at Gibsons Public Market Dec. 13, he also presented Elves Club President Lynn Nestman with a $2,500 cheque, to help fill some Christmas hampers this year.

“You guys are always so generous to us”, said Nest-

man. The Elves Club of Gibsons helps struggling families make the holiday season special with food and gift hampers, made possible through community donations.

Jeff Rhodes and the team at Coastal Craft have been loyal supporters.

“We love this team of Elves.

The work they do, the support they provide to families at this time of year is priceless”, said Rhodes.

Coastal Craft employees also raised $1,950 to spon-

Jeff Rhodes of Coastal Craft presents Elves Club president Lynn Nestman with a $2,500 cheque. Photo submitted sor a family through the Salvation Army Sunshine Coast Ministry, and the company

Sunshine Coast Arena December 24 – Open for rentals December 25 to 26 - CLOSED December 31, New Year's Eve – 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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Garbage Collection on Christmas Day (December 25) If your garbage collection day falls on Christmas Day, then two garbage cans will be collected on your next designated collection day (the following week).

Collection times may vary significantly on that day so all garbage should be at the curb by 8:00 am to ensure pick-up.

Gibsons and District Aquatic Facility December 24, closed at 1:00 p.m.

December 25 to January 1, CLOSED January 2, Open

Gibsons and Area Community Centre December 24, 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

December 25, CLOSED December 26, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre December 25 to 26 – CLOSED December 31, CLOSED AT 1:00 p.m.

January 1, New Year's Day – CLOSED. Sechelt Aquatic Centre December 24, 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

December 25, CLOSED December 26, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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should give back to the community,” said parent Liz Armstrong, a member of the grad committee.

The class raised a total of about $15,000 for the graduation events. The money was raised from activities that included a drive-home service for party-goers, a fashion show, an auction, a bottle drive and a raffle. Some money that still remains after the $2,000 donation will be given as scholarships to the Chatelech class of 2015.

The Elves Club is working on distributing 700 hampers to families in need. President Lynn Nestman said there is a particular shortage of toys for ages 8 to 10. John Gibbs

matched that donation, for a total gift of $4,000 for families in need. Submitted

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Please bring warm clothes for the outdoors, snacks, lunch and water bottle. For more information and to register call 604-885-PLAY. The cost is $39 per day 9:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m.

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Thefts from vehicles are a recurring problem throughout the year, but the risk of theft often escalates during the holiday season, when people may be more likely to leave valuables in their car.

Someone entered numerous vehicles in the West Sechelt area overnight on Saturday, December 13, and rummaged through contents inside. All of the vehicles entered had been

left unlocked.

Cst Harrison Mohr with Sunshine Coast RCMP said that police will be patrolling neighbourhoods late at night to try to deter wouldbe thieves, however it is important that the public also take steps to safeguard their property. These thefts occur so quickly, it can be difficult to catch someone in the act. The best thing people can do is remove valuables and lock their vehicles when unattended.

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apartments as the former Le Page Glue factory. Being new on the Sunshine Coast, I assumed that the Le Page Glue Factory must have been an integral industrial institution in the town of Gibsons, considering reference to the glue factory overshadows the mention of the building’s other uses. Instead I found that the factory, completed in 1898 and closed in 1901, was barely in production for a year.

Adding to the mystery was several references to the Gibsons factory owner as Fred Le Page, nephew to the

At SCRD new chairs of committees have been assigned to the four main regional functions: Infrastructure Services, Corporate & Administrative Services, Community Services, and Planning and Development Services; these committees meet once a month on Thursdays. Each week, one of these committees meets, and twice a month, in the evening at 7:30, the SCRD board meets.

All of these meetings are held in the boardroom at the Field Road office, and constituents are always welcome.

The staff of SCRD had an open house on the day of the inaugural ceremony. A “well done” goes out to staff who put on the event and a thank you to all those people that attended.

At the start of the second week, there was an orientation workshop for the new board, in

founder of the glue industry.

When I contacted the great, great granddaughter of William Nelson LePage, the original founder of Le Page Glue, she replied that she owns one box of liquid glue labeled F. Le Page. However, seeing there were many copycats and frauds at the time as well as legal battles over ownership and rights, she had always assumed that F. Le Page was another fraud. After some searching, she found that there was in fact a nephew to William Le Page whose middle name was Fredrick.

Although more investigation

which staff explained roles of the different committees and board policies on everything from contracts to budget. The new board will not have covered all of the procedures that they should be aware of before going into budget meetings in January; it will therefore be up to the re-elected directors to help fill in the gaps.

The month of January will be a full month of meetings, including regular committee meetings, the first round of budget, orientation meetings, and UBCM-sponsored workshops for new or returning elected officials. These workshops cover everything from proper governance to conflict of interest situations. They provide an opportunity for the newly elected directors and councillors to meet provincial ministers and deputy

is needed, perhaps we have found the Gibsons’ Le Page connected to the mysterious box of F. Le Page glue.

At the end of the day, there are still gaps in the secondary source accounts of who started and what ended the Le Page Glue Factory in Gibsons. In terms of artifacts, we are left with a piece of wood covered on one side in a thick layer of glue made from local dogfish livers. Visit the Sunshine Coast Museum to take a look at the artifact and ponder the mysterious Le Page Glue Factory.

ministers, and to network with councillors and directors from other areas of the province to discuss mutual concerns.

The final SCRD meeting of 2014 will be December 18.

This is the Planning and Development Service meeting, which covers rural and regional planning. Over the past few years SCRD planners have worked closely with First Nations (SIB) on land use planning. If you are building in the rural areas, please make sure that you contact not only the SCRD for a permit but also the Rights and Title Department at SIB. Please contact me at 604741-2427 if you wish to discuss SCRD programs or plans.

Best of the season to everyone and I wish you a wonderful 2015.

It takes a community of helping hands and open hearts to make an idea grow.

To the recyclers, gardeners, advisors, neighbours, businesses, schools and customers who have helped us along the way, We sincerely thank you and wish you a healthy and sustainable 2015!

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Events on the Sunshine Coast December 18, 19 & 20 Special exhibit, including paintings for sale, with refreshments, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 11am4pm December 19

The Messiah, with choir, string quartet and harpsichord, St John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7:30pm, $15 donation December 20

Free family skate with rentals and refreshments, sponsored by Unifor Local 1119, Gibsons arena, 2-3:30pm

An Arts Centre reception was held Dec. 14 to honour young artists who had been exhibited in the centre. On the left, 11-year-old Archer Mortloh with two of his paintings, and Ainsley Burniston, age 7, poses with her work.

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What are you doing this New Years Eve? If you’re hoping for a fantastic night of dancing fun and entertainment, we’ll see you at ‘Muse & Rapture’.

S.P.A.C.E. the non-profit organization ‘Society for the Preservation of Arts, Culture and Environment’ and Gibson’s Jennifer Kesic have teamed up to host this year’s circus themed event at the Roberts Creek Hall. Along with music and entertainment, a scrumptious selection of home cooked snack plates are available for those who get a hankering. The bulk of proceeds from the event will go toward both music and dance bursaries for children in our community. After all, dance and music are two spices of life, right? Speaking of spice, the rest of the proceeds will be put into a community garden project in upper Gibsons.

There are two very special musical guests in the night’s line up as well as a handful of circus type performances to tickle your fancy.

Kicking off the night is Van-

couver’s own Michael Fraser, who by the way, just finished up his second European tour.

Expect a mixture of gypsy jazz, disco, house, electro swing and global bass music. www. michaelfraservioin.com All the way from Copenhagen, Denmark comes Be SVENDSEN who will be performing his music live. Muse & Rapture invited him here to share his very danceable and eclectic mixed bag of tricks. https://soundcloud.com/besvendsen Lastly, come gather round for an amusing performance from Chris Myrdock, a well known character in Vancouver’s thriving circus community. Chris will also be introducing some local acts sure to please.

Custom visuals for the night will be brought to you by Vancouver’s Electrabelle.

This is a 19 plus event with ID. Tickets are $45 and available by presale only. Get them at Gaia Fair Trade in Gibsons, MELOmania in Roberts Creek and The Oracle in Sechelt.

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Winter solstice with Gemini and friends, Living Faith Lutheran Church, Davis Bay, 2:30pm, $20, 604-741-9943 December 20

Gibsons Harbour carol ship tour, departs government dock for Langdale, assemble at 5:30pm, sail at 6pm

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The homeowners at Bay Rd. and Highway 101 always do it up with one of the best Christmas light displays on the Coast, greeting the hundreds who drive by every night.

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Astrologer

Tip of the Week:

The natural year is rapidly coming to a close and a new one is poised to begin. This alpha and omega meeting point is called Winter Solstice. From this day forth the hours of daylight will begin to increase again. It is something of an irony that this gradual increase towards longer days begins on the first day of winter. Christmas day is symbolically linked to this re-birth of the 'Sun' and when the increase of daylight is first noticeable.

This is a generic cycle common to all. The science of measuring cycles and their probable expressions of events and timing can also be applied to our personal lives. Where are you at in your life cycles? With the assistance of Astrology and Numerology I can help you to know.

What is extra special about Winter Solstice this year is that it coincides with an exact New Moon and counts as the 3rd of 4 in a row that occur at 0 degrees of their respective signs: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and the Aquarius.

0 degrees marks new beginnings. This is especially true of Cardinal Signs - Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, and Libra, which are the ‘signs’ linked to the Solstices and Equinox – the natural quartering of the year and advent of seasons which

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one alcoholic drink earlier in the evening, was given a roadside alcohol screening test. After two fail results, the driver was issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

On December 14, a witness reported a possible impaired driver southbound on Highway 101, Davis Bay, after the vehicle crossed the centre and fog lines several times.

Police located the vehicle a short while later and after witnessing the vehicle cross the fog line twice, pulled the vehicle over. The driver, who appeared impaired, admitted to consuming sleeping pills and antidepressants. The driver was given and failed a Standard Field Sobriety Test and was issued a 24 hour Driving Prohibition for drugs.

On December 15, vandals used firecrackers to blow up mailboxes on Cochrane Road near Dogwood Road, and the 500 block of Shaw Road, Gibsons. Residents on Shaw Road reported seeing two people flee the area on foot just after the explosion. The possible suspects were described as of average height and weight and they were both wearing dark clothing and hats. Anyone with any information about these incidents is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 14-8673.

Persons involved in these incidents could face criminal charges of mischief.

this point, beyond possessions you are re-evaluating all that you possess or have access to in terms of talents, opportunities, connections, affiliations and so on. You are entering a time which will require you to re-imagine and re-invent yourself somehow once again. Change your own mind and leave the rest as it is.

Sagittarius(Nov21–Dec21) Saturn entering your sign this week should be enough to get your attention. It may feel a bit like coming to shore after a long while at sea. Imagine this metaphor was true and you landed on an unexplored island. You would first have to ‘get your legs back’. Then wisdom would guide you to secure a basecamp. Explorations requiring courage would follow. Land ho!

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) A new chapter is beginning for us all and beyond simply being aware you can feel it in every cell. It is and will continue to push you into your sense of leadership. A new kind of commitment is required. Old interpretations of security will have to be replaced by

new ones. Although this process will take time you have arrived at the turning point.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Much is stirring behind the scenes in your world, not least of all a barrage of thoughts and questions. A few concerns may be woven in as well. You are entering a time of returns.

All being well, you have invested your time and energy well over the past few years.

New associations, involvements and commitments are implied.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Saturn enters your solar career house this week. This will require extra measures of discipline and patience to handle.

At best it will bring forth new levels of power and authority.

This is a long cycle but it begins now. Focus to refine your knowledge and updating outdated models, approaches and perspectives.

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The suspect was banned from the business and charges of theft under $5,000.00 are being recommended.

On December 13, a hit and run was reported on Seamount Way at Gibsons Way, Gibsons, after the first vehicle in line at a stop sign reversed into a second vehicle waiting behind it. The first driver and vehicle then drove off without checking to see if the driver and vehicle behind him was okay. Fortunately, the second driver was able to note the first vehicle's licence plate. Police followed up with the registered owner who admitted to being the driver but that he hadn't been aware he'd struck the other vehicle. The driver was issued a Violation Ticket for Unsafe Reverse.

On December 13, on Highway 101 near Largo Road, police witnessed a vehicle do a uturn back up Largo Road after seeing the police road check that had been set up there. Police activated their emergency equipment and pulled the vehicle over a short distance away. The driver, who emitted the odour of alcohol and admitted to having consumed

tending with the individuality, special circumstances and antics of certain key players currently on your stage.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Sometimes the more serious turns in life actually work well for us. This may be one of those times. The challenging tone, pace and implications of changes are activating your leadership qualities.

Since true leadership is based on a genuine and deep sense of service, you may be a good candidate. However, expect to earn the confidence required.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Attending to a host of details and tasks and on a variety of fronts is likely now. This includes creating an atmosphere of beauty, inspiration and celebration close to home.

Words like security, integrity and confidence can be added to the list. Clearing the old to make way for the new is featured whether it is clutter, or the props of old interpretations, attitudes and perceptions.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) A process of taking stock and inventory continues. At

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Overnight on December 9, a vandal destroyed a metal mailbox in the 300 block of Stewart Road, Gibsons. The suspect ripped off the house numbers and smashed the actual mailbox. The owner heard noises in the middle of the night but did not see any suspects.

On December 5, thieves damaged a Christmas display in the 5700 block of Cowrie Street, Sechelt, and stole several t-shirts hanging outside.

Police are reviewing surveillance footage.

On December 11, a thief stole a wallet from an unsecured vehicle parked near Esperanza Road and Chamberlin Road, Gibsons. The owner had left the vehicle and her wallet to walk up a nearby trail. Nothing else was taken or disturbed. Unfortunately, besides the usual credit cards and driver›s licence, the wallet also contained a Social Insurance Number card and birth certificate. Unless needed, police recommend leaving the latter two pieces of identification home in safe place rather than carrying them in your wallet as the SIN card and

include some rather deep changes which have already begun. Not usually a big fan of change, these are compelling you to stand strong in your confidence based on all you have achieved these past few years. What stands to change most are inherited beliefs, convictions and philosophies.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Amidst an expanding social cycle, you also feel drawn inward. Some deeper and more serious thoughts, feelings and reflections about what you consider important are underway. How to balance the two is the question. Rich exchanges of communication with someone you trust to provide sound and unbiased feedback, perhaps over dinner, just might satisfy both.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Often this time of year is serious business. This is true whether you are actually in business or simply engaged in the efforts required to make the festive season just that.

Whispers and secrets don’t sound very jolly but they are prevalent now and there are other reasons yet why you feel the weight. Find reasons to feel grateful to uplift your spirits.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Mixing business with pleasure feels especially right at this time of year. Yet, like a private investigator or even a spy there is mission and purpose behind your cheers.

With an eye for detail you are determined to get everything just right. This includes con-

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Looking at the current state of the world, the plummet in the price of oil presents a strong synchronicity that suggests that things will not return to the way they were anytime soon. Yes, some big turns, trends and events are brewing and 2015 will prove to be remarkable in many ways. I will devote this portion of the column to continued updates of planetary alignments and their synchronicities.

Although there is nothing new about change, some turns are sharper than others, some much more. Mercury, Venus, Pluto and in a few days the Sun in Capricorn and then Saturn entering Sagittarius on December 23rd where it will remain for 3 years, will add to the deepening plot and leave their stamp on the chart for New Year 2015. Read all about it in my New Moon Newsletter – free sign-up on my website..

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) It is common to feel the extra weight at this time of year. Thus a mix of enthusiasm balanced by a dryer and more sober attitude will likely describe your current mood.

Saturn’s shift into your fiery cousin’s sign of Sagittarius will activate a renewed spirit of adventure. It will activate a search for deeper answers and inspire creative determinations to advance to the next level.

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