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Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, April 4, 2019 A Writer Of Many Genres

Howe Sound Bound

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Pushing For Hospice Beds Page 2

Water For Farming Page 3

Rainwater Rebates Page 3

Reed Rd Forest Safe For Now Page 5

SCRD Taxes Page 9

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April 1 was spring release day for Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre, the community aquarium in the Gibsons Public Market. Here, volunteer Kayla Payne monitors the water temperature in a container to make sure it is roughly the same temperature as the waters of Howe Sound. About a hundred people were on hand at Armours Beach, where the sea stars, sea cucumbers, sea urchins and a variety of snails were released. Fish were released later from a boat. And then, in the following days, staff and volunteers were to be diving for new specimens from Howe Sound. The aquarium follows a “collect and release” model in which creatures are released in the spring and the fall; nearly all inhabitants of the aquarium will be rotated through over an 18-month period. When the aquarium reopens on Saturday, April 6 it will have freshly-collected sea life. And on Sunday, April 7 the centre will celebrate its first birthday. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO

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SC Hospice Society working on expanding the number of beds available The Sunshine Coast Hospice Society says our area currently needs two more hospice beds. It also says that planning for an eight-unit hospice with two respite care beds to meet future demands should be undertaken.

The Society is convening a task force to explore the subject of expanded hospice services on the Coast. As a delegation at the Region-

al Hospital District Board meeting of March 28, Society president Denis Farfard and vice-president Donna Shugar invited the board to appoint a member to the task force.

Currently, two hospice beds are located at the Shorncliffe Care Centre in Sechelt. This site also has an adjacent “family-room” to accommodate the needs of patients’ caregivers. Shugar

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explained that over the past year, these beds were occupied every day. An average of three people each month in 2018 had to be turned away, as a bed was not available.

In 2016, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) committed to include a wing capable of housing four hospice beds in the new Trellis Seniors Services facility that is slated to replace Shorncliffe. It will

only provide two beds in the wing, with no care giver support spaces.

To expand to four beds with amenities in the new wing would require a partner to cover an additional $2.1 million in construction and outfitting costs. If a funding partnership is developed, VCH has committed to cover the costs of operating the four beds. The hospice society does not have these funds. As a registered non-profit group, it is restricted by Canada Revenue Agency rules on how it can partner and raise funding.

Options to locate the hospice somewhere other than the Trellis site are being investigated by the society. It wants to explore using the grounds of the Sechelt Hospital or another VCH facility.

If this is done, the minister of health could be asked to designate the new hospice as a “hospital facility”. This would make it eligible for Regional Hospital Board funding.

“There is precedence for

A delegation from the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society, president Denis Fafard and vice-president Donna Shugar, appears before the Regional Hospital District Board. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO this in the province. The new hospice in Squamish has received capital funding from the Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District,” said Shugar.

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As the sign says, it’s a rendition of a “community heart”, created by the community under the leadership of the Deer Crossing the Art Farm. In February, the public was invited to weave pieces of fabric onto a wire frame posted in the Sunnycrest Mall in Gibsons. The resulting “heart” is on display at the Gibsons Town Hall. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO.

Board has just over $1 million available in its major capital project fund. This money was accumulated from funds borrowed in 2007 for the Sechelt Hospital expansion.

The loan proceeds were invested when received. By the time the funds were used to pay project costs, interest had been accumulated.

The Society estimates the cost of construction of a fourbed hospice connected to another facility, with space for future expansion and supporting amenities, at over $2 million.

“A stand-alone hospice is not viable in a community the size of the Coast,” said Shugar. She explained that a hospice would be best located in conjunction with another care facility. This would provide access to trained medical staff as well as support services such as meals and cleaning.

Founded in 1985, the Society makes end-of-life and bereavement care available to Coast residents. It supports people who are caring for dying or terminally ill patients and those who are grieving the loss of someone important in their life. Education services on issues related to death and dying are also provided. More information on the group is available at coasthospice.com.

Connie Jordison

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“Sunshine Coast Advantage” offers consultations to businesses to help them implement a service and leadership plan that is appropriate for their individual needs.

We know that dedication to customer service excellence leads to long-term business success, but did you know that staff development also improves employee retention? Investing in the right service and leadership plan is an excellent way to improve overall productivity, profitability and growth potential.

“Sunshine Coast Advantage”, presented by the SC Regional Economic Development Organization (SCREDO), aims to help businesses navigate the wide range of tools, processes, and training that are available so that they get the

most from their investment in staff development.

Anyone ready to commit to improving the service and leadership skills of their organization should contact the program at SunshineCoastAdvantage.ca. A program “Navigator” will reach out to schedule an in-person meeting. The Navigator’s role is to learn about an organization’s needs and then to share ideas and resources to help design the best possible plan.

When an organization acts on its commitment and invests in staff development, “Sunshine Coast Advantage” will acknowledge the efforts in local media. Improving the service and leadership skills of the Sunshine Coast at large will not only help those businesses grow but will im-

prove the quality and earning potential of our entire workforce.

Participating in “Sunshine Coast Advantage” is currently free of charge and available to any business, non-profit society or government agency on the lower Sunshine Coast.

IGA Sunshine Coast has been the first to make the commitment and meet with our Navigator. Owner Bob Hoy is an enthusiastic supporter of the program.

“Meeting with the Navigator helped me explore new ideas, and I am willing to explore anything that helps us excel at customer service and improve our workplace culture.

I believe the investment increases employee retention and long-term business success.” Submitted

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Sunshine Coast & Powell River Schedules September September 5, 5, 2017 2017 -- January January 1, 1, 2018 2018 A light-hearted moment during a children’s drawing class over spring break at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery. Roberts Creek artist Bruce Edwards taught four-day-a-week classes for kids aged 5 to 12, with sponsorship from the Sunshine Coast Credit Union. PAUL CLANCY PHOTO

Farmers worry about water supply April 18. Recommendations from that meeting would be scheduled to come before the Board at the April 25 meeting.

“Planting season is now,” said Patterson. She reported that her farm had suffered plant and crop losses in the thousands of dollars over the past two years due to watering restrictions. Other farmers and gardeners have told her they are not putting in crops this year, only to watch them dry out and die.

Board chairperson Lori Pratt commented that the issue of water for food crops is something that the board is well aware of. She indicated that these will be addressed in a comprehensive manner through adjustments to the Drought Management Plan.

The 2019 weather conditions have been dryer than normal. SCRD staff have reported that current snow water equivalent is below average in both the Edwards and Chapman Lake areas. The Province’s most recent Snow Survey reports that the South Coast Region snow basin is at 89 per cent of its normal range. During the month of March, Vancouver International Airport received 31.2 mm of precipitation, over 100 mm lower than average. Continued dry conditions could lead to another drought year

that will require watering restrictions to be imposed.

In recent years Stage 1 watering restrictions have been implemented on May 1.

Watering of outdoor plants is permitted, during restricted times, in Stages 1 and 2.

Customers on SCRD water, except those in the Pender Harbour area, have encountered Stage 3 watering restrictions annually since 2015. In three of those four years, Stage 4 restrictions have been imposed. Under the current bylaw, at Stage 3 only hand watering and micro-drip irrigation of crops is allowed. At Stage 4, no watering of outdoor plants is permitted. Connie Jordison

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West Sechelt farmer Jeri Patterson asked the SCRD board to amend its water policy to allow for consistent watering of crops. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO

Rebates for rainwater cisterns The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is pleased to announce that applications for the rainwater harvesting rebate program will be accepted again starting April 15.

Operating on a first-come, first-serve basis while funds are available, the rebate program entitles property owners with an SCRD water utilities account to a rebate of up to $500 to apply to the purchase of a rainwater storage cistern with a minimum storage volume of 4,500 litres. Pre- approval application forms, including designs, will be accepted until funds are fully allocated.

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By the time the SCRD’s Drought Management Plan is updated, it may be too late to save the 2019 growing season for Coast farmers. At the March 28 SCRD board meeting, West Sechelt farmer Jeri Patterson asked the board to amend its water supply and distribution bylaw. She wants changes made to allow for consistent watering of crops. Bylaws from the Regional District of Nanaimo that allow for this were cited

by Patterson as an approach that should be considered.

She stated that the SCRD’s current regulations are extremely restrictive to those looking to grow healthy local food sources for themselves and others.

The Drought Management Plan, the SCRD’s primary tool for managing water supply and addressing water shortages was reviewed at the March 21 infrastructure services committee meeting.

Further reports on a communication program and bylaw amendments regarding water restriction stages have been requested. There was agreement that if changes are made to Stage 1 watering restrictions, these would not impact use of water for food production.

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Editorial Opinion

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Time for concrete solutions Most of us rarely think about concrete, but it’s the foundation of modern society – from roads, buildings and bridges to the economy, political power and crime. We use more of it than anything except water.

Concrete has been a great driver of human progress. It’s allowed us to build up instead of out, made transportation and trade easier, protected us from the elements and even disease, and spurred economic growth and job creation –as well as population growth.

But it’s one of many innovations we adopted wholesale without fully understanding the consequences. Producing and transporting it emits enormous amounts of greenhouse gases. It also destroys natural ecosystems – including carbon sinks like forests and wetlands – and consumes huge amounts of water and other resources. Even global sand supplies are dwindling, thanks to its use in concrete. And it doesn’t always do as good a job as nature at protecting us from natural forces. Massive barriers sometimes offer less protection against tsunamis and flooding than the coastal mangrove swamps they displaced.

Even the recent scandal facing Canada’s government has concrete at its base. As one of Canada’s largest engineering and construction companies – employing 50,000 people through offices in over 50 countries and operations in more than 160 countries – SNC-Lavalin uses a lot of concrete. Infrastructure projects are important to industry and governments. They provide employment, keep GDP and the economy growing and offer “concrete” proof that progress is being made.

But, as the “Guardian” points out, “As well as being the primary vehicle for super-charged national building, the construction industry is also the widest channel for bribes.

In many countries, the correlation is so strong, people see it as an index: the more concrete, the more corruption.”

One problem is that we’re basing economic decisions and government policy on economic systems that were designed when natural resources were abundant and built infrastructure was lacking. The opposite is now true, but to satisfy an appetite for continuous, rapid economic growth, we construct more roads, bridges, parking lots, dams and buildings without considering alternatives for progress and building materials.

The Carbon Disclosure Project estimates that cement production produces six per cent of global emissions, slightly behind steel production. Concrete, made from cement, is second only to coal, oil and gas for emissions.

We have to find alternatives to massive concrete-based infrastructure projects and the economic systems that drive them.

It’s time for concrete solutions. David Suzuki

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Taxes for roads I understand that Sechelt council intends to spend $6 million to do something to gold-plate Trail Avenue? I use that road regularly and, except for one intersection which is resembles Field Road, what is wrong with Trail compared to all the other decrepit roads around here that it attracts so much tax money? Do any councillors live on Trail Avenue?

How about spending some or all of that $6 million getting that lovely “highway” out of the middle of the village? How can having a single road with gravel, cement, logging trucks, up-Coast commuters and noodling shoppers be a good thing? Take a look at Duncan or Kelowna to see how well that has worked for them. THIS is the road that should attract the $6 million.

How about adjusting that intersection by the cenotaph so that one car turning left to buy a muffin can’t stop all the traffic on the Coast?

Ken Dibnah, West Sechelt

Tax dollars at work

Poise Island Park is situated on Porpoise Bay. Some things of note: there is a fallen tree lying on the beach; a 24-ft. overturned boat named Miss Keats, lying on the beach, the present owner should be happy to be rid of it; and the trees need to be topped and/or delimbed to allow more light.

Last week the District sent two employees down to work in the park. They brought two leaf blowers and cleared off the park walkway so that you could see the tripping hazards on your way to the beach. Then when you get to the beach you need to climb over the aforementioned tree so you

can look at the aforementioned boat.

I’m glad our tax dollars are being put to good use.

Sam Nisbet, Sechelt

So, Gibsons taxpayers, thank you in advance for your money for the 2019 repairs.

David Hayward, Gibsons

Thank you, taxpayers

Salmon and culture

I thank all the Gibsons taxpayers for your generous support with your tax dollars to keep the Gibson’s District Energy Utility (GDEU, Parkland Geothermal) running so we can have heat. The 58 residents of Parkland phase 1&2 must use the GDEU by covenant and annually put about $30,000 into the Town coffers.

According to the 2019 budget the 2018 operating costs were $35,276 and that was a good year.

In 2017 when there were leaks, pump-house repairs and an addition of gas boilers because the GDEU exceeded the capacity of the geothermal field, the total operating budget was $269,875. (It is noted that the Town in the 2019 budget said they spent $53,234 for these repairs, but in a November 2017 report it stated that figure was $246,581.)

This money is paid by all the Gibsons taxpayers and not just the Parkland homeowners; since 2017, you subsidized all 58 homes by about $5,000 each.

One of the residents got fed up with the GDEU and changed to gas and is saving about $500 a year. That figure will be $1,200 a year if they can get out of the GDEU covenant.

Now in 2019, we have just received a letter from the Town that there is another leak they can’t find and there are other repairs such as a broken main valve in the pump-house that they are going to be addressing.

This sounds just like we were told in 2017.

(Addressed to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and copied to the Local) I am writing this email to voice my concerns over upcoming management decisions of Pacific salmon, in particular Chinook.

If we are truly at the point where every fish counts for the long-term viability and survival of Fraser River Chinook salmon, then I support extreme conservation measures such as non-retention/fisheries closures.

However, if we are at this juncture then I believe that strict conservation measures should be applied equally to all stakeholders, ie: sport, commercial and First Nation fisheries.

I recognize and understand how important Pacific salmon are to the First Nations people.

However, I believe that what is often overlooked is the importance of the sport fishery to the culture and belief system of non-First Nations British Columbians as well. I have three daughters, and six nieces and nephews. Taking them fishing with their grandfather is one of our family’s favourite pastimes. It draws us together and allows us to enjoy each other’s company on common ground. It provides food for the table.

It teaches life lessons. It instils conservation values and a deep respect for the natural world in the younger generation.

I believe that shutting down the sport fishery will result in fewer people caring for Pacific salmon and may have the unintended consequence of entrench-

ing the cycle of diminishing returns. If fewer people engage with Pacific salmon, fewer people will care for it, so less brain power and financial resources will be available for enhancement and conservation. I urge you to consider these thoughts in your upcoming decision on whether to impose non-retention or a one fish limit.

Hannibal Preto, Sechelt

The LNG threat

(Addressed to Premier John Horgan and copied to the Local) Howe Sound is quite clean and supporting fabulous sea life now that it’s free of poison wastes from mills and mines. Currently people can’t always harvest the shellfish, but children can safely swim in the Howe Sound waters.

How long will the sea there be clean after the LNG tankers, much larger than our BC Ferries fleet, begin to ply our local waters? LNG is produced by fracking, a process that involves known contaminants. Again, the groundwater, and later the ocean, is affected.

Why is the BC NDP subsidizing LNG, a fossil fuel industry that will increase fracking and worsen climate change?

Deborah Greaves, Gibsons

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Reed Road forest safe for the moment The Reed Road forest is safe from the chainsaws until further discussions on land use planning for the area are held between the SCRD and BC Timber Sales (BCTS).

The minister of forests, lands, natural resource operations and rural development, Doug Donaldson, committed in a letter to the SCRD that BCTS will not advertise the sale of logging rights on DL1313 until “discussions have been held in a meaningful way and a balanced management approach has been developed in the area.”

No dates for meetings have been set. Timber licences for the area, which is near the intersection of Reed and Henry

Roads, were scheduled to go to auction in January, 2019.

Concerns about potential logging of the area were most recently raised to the SCRD board by the Elphinstone Community Association in November, 2018. In response to these concerns, the board wrote to the minister requesting that DL1313 be protected from logging and reserved for public use and ecological integrity. This letter also detailed the SCRD’s long standing opposition to forest harvesting in this area, due to concerns about surface and ground water, geotechnical stability, interface forest fire risk, as well as recreation and visual impacts.

The SCRD’s Elphinstone Official Community Plan, which dates back to 2008, identifies the need to protect DL1313 as a future community or regional park site.

Dondalson’s letter indicates it is still uncertain whether land use planning discussions will change the forest management designation of the area. He committed that BCTS would continue to work SCRD to address the local government’s concerns.

The letter goes on to say the BCTS will shift development to other timber sale licences that are largely outside the current proposed park expansion area for Mount Elphinstone. Connie Jordison

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A Harbour Air float plane sits at its Sechelt base in Porpoise Bay. The company announced March 26 that it has partnered with magniX, of Redmond, Washington to covert the Harbour Air fleet to electric motors. Harbour Air CEO Greg McDougall says Sechelt – within 30 minutes of other bases – is a “prime destination” for testing the motors, as early as November. And McDougal himself will do some of the test-flying: “I want to make a strong statement about my confidence in the technology.” CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO

Queen of Surrey report It will be some time before we know why the Queen of Surrey crashed while docking at Langdale on March 26, putting the ferry out of commission and forcing 285 passengers to remain on board for 10 hours.

“We have convened an internal investigation into the Queen of Surrey incident,”

Deborah Marshall, executive director public affairs said in an email April 1.

“It will take time as we will interview all staff, conduct mechanical inspections etc.

We’ll certainly let the public know when the investigation wraps up. They usually take at least six weeks before they are finalized.” Staff

Correction A March 28 article on the Coasters Car Club gave a wrong date for the Sleepy Hollow Rod Run. It will be held Aug. 9, with the car show on Cowrie St. Aug. 10. The event is always on the first weekend after BC Day. The Local apologizes for the error. Editor

April Fool’s Run on Sunday The BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run presented by Eastlink is gearing up for its 42nd edition on Sunday, April 7. Registration is accepted in person during package pickup on April 4, 6 and 7.

Title Sponsor BMO Bank of Montreal is back for an eighth year, providing generous support in the form of cash, volunteers, souvenir items, cheering aids and equipment.

Presenting Sponsor Eastlink is also returning with a cash donation, live video coverage on race day, and a 30-minute show to be aired following the event.

On race day, over 600 runners, walkers and relay team members will make their

way from Park Road in Gibsons to Mission Point Park in Davis Bay. The main start is at 9:17am, with an 8:17am start for walkers. New this year: Running Room ‘Pace Bunnies’ will be on course to help runners achieve their goals.

After a loop on Pratt, Chaster and King in Upper Gibsons, the course traverses Roberts Creek via Lower Road, Beach Ave and Marlene Rd, then follows the highway past Wilson Creek to Mission Point Park. Local residents along the route are encouraged to come out to cheer and play music.

“The finish line is all about celebrating each participant,” says co-organizer Teresa

Nightingale. “Imagine the thrill of hearing your name announced to cheering spectators as you race towards the line, then get your finisher’s medal placed around your neck.” Then it’s time to enjoy hot soup, coffee, and snacks donated by local cafes and stores.

While many volunteers are signed up already, a number of slots still need to be filled.

These include finish area setup and clean-up, and course marshalling.

Visit www.foolsrun.com for the complete race weekend schedule, volunteer sign-up, and late registration details.

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Notes from the Upper Mainland Nicholas Simons MLA, Powell River and Sunshine Coast

Coast. Petitions serve to rally people and to demonstrate a community’s interest in a particular issue, in this case, the need to continue the bypass from Upper Langdale.

The petition had over 6,400 signatures, and was one of five presented that day in the Legislature.

For those who haven’t had the chance to visit the Powell River region, BC Ferries has announced that the sailings cut from the Earls Cove - Saltery Bay route in 2014 have been restored (along with sailings to Texada) underlining the importance of trans-

portation infrastructure connecting our communities. As soon as this was announced, people asked me about additional sailings for the Langdale route, but the route has to wait until 2024 to become a two-vessel route.

“Lot 1313”, the focal point of many in the Gibsons and Elphinstone area, was removed from the Province’s auction block and will not be harvested in the near future.

The block, which is designated as “park” in the Elphinstone Official Community Plan, is an ideal stand for ecological representation, public education and enjoyment.

The Regional District will now be making a proposal to the Province for longer-term plans.

The Province has placed major emphasis on providing supports for people who are

homeless, and have already announced 80 units of housing in the past year for the Sunshine Coast. Good and fair questions were raised around what the units will look like, who will live there, and what kinds of supports will be provided to ensure residents’ safety. The significance of providing a safe and reliable place to live will have immeasurable positive impacts on all who will live there. We are a welcoming and nurturing community.

This is my first column since attending Fiddler on the Roof performance at Chatelech. Congratulations to all those who were responsible for producing such a great show, especially the students of School District #46 from up and down the Coast, and to Tom Kellough and Sara Douglas.

Regional Review Lori Pratt

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There are many ways to be involved in our community, from attending public events, providing feedback on plans and projects, attending SCRD Board and committee meetings, to volunteering with local organizations.

This year, from April 7 to 13, Canada’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerism, and civic participation takes place. National Volunteer Week is focused on celebrating the value of volunteering in all its forms.

Individuals have been dedicating time as volunteers for Organizations on the Sunshine Coast with the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) for about 50 years. Last year, ap“Helping business leaders solve their proximately 400 volunteers biggest challenges so they can get back committed an incredible 20,000 hours of service to the to doing their best work!”

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These volunteers provide advice and recommendations which contribute to the decision-making processes of the SCRD Board. All combined, approximately 3,500 volunteer hours are contributed every year preparing for and attending meetings to review matters referred to them by the SCRD Board.

Solid Waste Services works with roughly 60 volunteers who commit 220 hours via annual events and programs that promote responsible waste disposal and diversion, such as the annual Backroad Trash Bash, Islands Clean Up, and the Good Samaritan Program.

The four SCRD fire departments: Egmont and District, Gibsons and District, Halfmoon Bay, and Roberts Creek make up the largest contingent of volunteers within the SCRD. Volunteer firefighters contribute approximately 13,000 hours of dedicated service per year.

Not only is this selfless service but it provides an incredible savings to the taxpayer.

SCRD volunteers are diverse in their roles and contributions but are generally experienced, passionate, self-motivated individuals who have an interest in contributing to their community and also being involved in local issues that impact their community.

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Genny Verge made a triumphant return to the Coast with THREE GOLD MEDALS in 25m butterfly, 50m freestyle and a 4 x 50m medley relay.

Way to go Genny. Thanks to Nicholas Simons our MLA for his tribute in the Legislature to Genny and the other BC athletes.

Meanwhile, several other Orca members swam their hearts out in Coquitlam at the final swim meet of the season.

There were plenty of personal bests to accompany first, second and third place finishes.

The Sunshine Coast Orcas have evolved into a dynamic swim team. Each athlete has developed their own unique set of skills and they have continued to improve over many years. Under the tutelage of Cathy Verge and each of her fantastic predecessors, the Orcas, have proven themselves a force to be reckoned with. Here’s to many years more. Go Orcas.

Gibsons played a final game of basketball with Sechelt on March 7 at Gibsons Elementary. While Sechelt had two full lines of athletes, Gibsons had only 7 players. Though Gibsons was tired, they powered on with many amazing shots

and passes. No official score was posted but fun was had by all. Thanks to Dave Diether for refereeing.

Our caring RCMP members have been joining forces with SOSC for sports such as floor hockey and soccer for a little over seven years.

On March 12 the RCMP & the Sunshine Coast Bears floor hockey team had another great game at Chatelech Secondary School.

Ed Harrison, Cole Vanderhelm, Nicole Hall, Ben Stewart, Mike Lavric, A.J. Matheson, Josh Jewett and Nick Webber had a blast.

The officers spoke of the “great fun” they have, how they “love the energy”, and that our players are “always such great sports”.

Destiny Wallbaum, threeyear Special O athlete, thinks being a Sunshine Coast Bear

is “so much fun”.

Head coach Mike Gojevic and his team prepared for this game the whole year because there aren’t many other opportunities for the athletes to compete except in scrimmages.

The Sunshine Coast Polar Bear curling team celebrated their final practice of the season on March 16 with “Crazy Hat Day”. They are looking forward to an even more successful season next year.

By the time you read this, athletes will have begun their new season of sports and activities. Soccer kicks things off on Mondays, softball on Tuesdays, golf and track on Wednesdays and bocce on Saturday. Come on out and enjoy the fun.

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Regardless of whether you call it a strata or a condo, the mechanics of ownership are the same. When you buy a strata, what you’re buying is an individual residence on a communal property. You’re responsible for your unit but also pay a monthly fee that help cover the costs of maintenance and repairs for the communal property.

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Like any property, when you own a strata, you’re probably going to have to make a mortgage payment each month. You’ll also need to pay property taxes and insurance. But most stratas also have a monthly maintenance fee that you’ll need to pay in addition to those other expenses.

These maintenance fees go toward the day-to-day upkeep of the complex. This can include yard maintenance and utility bills for common areas.

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should also be set aside to pay for future repairs. Sooner or later, the roof will need to be replaced or an elevator will need to be repaired and when that time comes, the cost will be covered by a portion of the maintenance fees you’ve been paying.

So, who actually administers these fees? Each complex will have a volunteer strata council that’s usually made up of owners. This group will meet regularly to prioritize which fees get spent where and to decide how much money needs to be set aside to cover future repairs. As an owner, you can offer to participate in this council and help make the decisions that will protect your investment for years to come.

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Community grants Sechelt has approved $45,600 in funding for 21 projects under its 2019 Community Investment Program (CIP). Council endorsed the grant recommendations provided by its CIP Advisory Committee at the March 20 council meeting.

Twenty-six CIP grant applications, requesting a total of $93,160 were received. The program is open to registered not-for-profit groups or charities. Projects related to arts, culture and recreation, social and environmental issues as well as community development are eligible for CIP funding.

Arts and culture groups approved for 2019 CIP funding include the Coast Cultural Alliance, for its Arts Calendar and Arts Crawl projects. The Coast Recital Society’s concert program, two Deer Crossing The Art Farm Society projects, and the multi-discipline arts festival put on by the Coast Rogue Arts Society were also funded. Coasting Along Theatre was awarded $3,400 to repair and maintain the costumes used in its annual Nutcracker Ballet presentations.

Recreation oriented grants were awarded to Transportation Choices of the Sunshine Coast, for Active Transportation Month/Bike to Work week events. In addition, Special Olympics, the Coast’s Marine Rescue Society, Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey and the local Army Cadet Support Association are slated to receive CIP funding.

Groups working in the area of social and environmental issues awarded funding were the Sunday in the Park with Pride Society, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association, the One-Straw Society and the Salmonid Enhancement Society.

Projects supporting community development that received funding included the work of the Arrowhead Clubhouse Society, the Community Resource Centre and the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society. The Sechelt Downtown Business Association’s popular Christmas season Festival of Lights event was approved for a $1,500 grant. The People in Pain Network was awarded its first Sechelt CIP grant to of $615 to cover event advertising and venue costs.

Three applications were not funded as the scope of their proposed projects were deemed to be ineligible for the program. Two other groups did not receive funding based on the Committee’s assessment of their applications.

In addition, Sechelt’s CIP supports five community organizations with multi-year standing CIP grants. In 2019, these grants totalled $89,569.

These include the local Restorative Justice Program, Sunshine Coast Arts Council, Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts as well as two programs of Sunshine Coast Community Services – Police-Based Victim Services and Youth Outreach.

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SCRD budget finalized The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) budget for 2019 was adopted at the March 28 board meeting.

The impact in each electoral area varies depending

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assessments increased by 10.97 per cent on average, while the average overall increases – over 2018 – on all property classes average 6.47 per cent for services

provided by the SCRD. The breakdown by area: Area A, 3.72 per cent; Area B, 9.17 per cent; Area D, 8.47 per cent; Area E, 7.13 per cent; Area F, 6.0 per cent;

Sechelt Indian Government District, 0.34 per cent; District of Sechelt, 6.18 per cent; Town of Gibsons 4.72 per cent.

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How colours can set the mood for your garden Flower gardens can add colour and awe-inspiring appeal to a property. The (U.S.) National Gardening Association notes that gardeners can find nearly every colour of the spectrum in flowering perennials. So whether you prefer soft pink, are partial to bright red or want to relax in a garden and gaze at something deep blue, chances are you’ll find a perennial to tickle your fancy.

The NGA offers the following breakdown of colours to help gardeners learn how their gardens can set the mood they’re looking for.

Bright colours A garden full of bright colours like red, orange, magenta, and yellow can provide a landscape with vigor and energy. The NGA notes that brightly coloured flowers can withstand especially bright sunshine, meaning gardeners can marvel at their appearance even when the sun

might be adversely affecting other plants and flowers.

Pastel colours Pastels, which include soft pink, powder blue, lavender, and peach, create a tranquil feeling in a garden.

This makes pastel perfect for those who want their gardens to be a relaxing, peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The NGA notes that pastels may looked washed out in the midday sun, so they might be best enjoyed early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

Complementary colours Complementary colours are those that are opposite one another on the colour wheel. Orange and blue are examples of complementary colours. According to the NGA, complementary colours can add creative energy and vitality to a garden.

Harmonious colours These colours are those

that are next to each other on the colour wheel, such as orange and red. The NGA recommends harmonious colours for gardeners looking to create a unifying feel in their gardens without resorting to a monochromatic colour scheme. Harmonious colours give off a gentle feeling that can make for a relaxing garden atmosphere.

Monochromatic colours Monochromatic gardens can be awe-inspiring even though they stick to a single colour and don’t provide an array of awe-inspiring colours. The NGA notes that gardeners with monochromatic gardens make them interesting by using plants of various sizes and shapes.

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Events on the Sunshine Coast April 4 First of four Thursday sessions on “the freshwater crisis in the 21st Century” with Ray Kosatachuk, Capilano University, Sechelt, 10am-noon, $36.75 April 4 Pharmacist Jennifer May presentation on the new Canada food guide, Howe Sound Pharmacy, Gibsons Park Plaza, 3pm, bring a non-perishable item for foodbank April 5 Spring job fair, sponsored by WorkBC, Gibsons Community Centre, noon-3pm April 5 Bike and e-bike demos by Off The Edge, Bricker Cider Company, West Sechelt, 1-5pm, by donation April 5 Comic Strippers, male parody and improv, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, $39, brownpapertickets.com April 5-6 BachFest: Coast Messiah Choir, with many instrumentalists, performs Magnifcat and Orchestral Suite #3, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2pm, $25 advance, $30 at the door, brownpapertickets.com April 6 Clothing swap, adult and children, sponsored by Community Services, Sechelt Nation Hall, 10am-1pm April 6 Raquel Joe weaving reconciliation project, drop by and add your stitches, St. Hilda’s Church, Sechelt, 11:30am2pm April 6 BC Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark speaks, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 1:30pm, public invited (follows NDP constituency association AGM) April 6 Jan DeGrass reads from her book “Co-op Revolution”, Gibsons Public Library, 2-3pm, new date April 6 G Willy, Tapworks, Gibsons, 2:30-4:30pm April 6 Darren Cassidy and Scott Reinson entertain, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm April 6 Coast String Fiddlers with Mossy Rock Wailers, with dinner, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gibsons, 6pm, $20 April 6 Opening reception for exhibition by Ben Tour, The Kube, Gibsons, 6-9pm April 6 Talent show, Bethel Baptist Church, Sechelt (517 Mermaid St.), 7pm April 6 SC Arts Council reading series presents Steven Heighton, novelist, poet and non-fiction writer, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, suggested $10 donation April 6 Honky tonk hoedown with DJ Teflo, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 7:30-midnight, $10 advance April 6 Funktete, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10

April 6 DJs Ursula, Honeybee and Robby Luvdub, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $8, others $15 April 7 April Fool’s Run to Mission Point Park, departs Gibsons Community Centre, 9:17am, $50 April 7 Fibreshed Day, demos and fibre fun for all, Fiberworks Gallery, Madeira Park, 11am3pm April 7 Washington State University horticulturist Linda Chalker-Scott will apply science to common gardening myths, Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 2-4pm, suggested $10$20 donation April 8 PH Garden Club hears from Sandy Matches on techniques for container gardening, School of Music, Madeira Park, 1-3pm, $5 drop-in April 8-9 SC Film Society presents “The Wife”, with Glenn Close, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, members $5, others $9 April 9 Women’s Connection hears from publisher Edmund Arceo about his new Sunshine Coast magazine, “Flavours”, School of Music, Madeira Park, 10am, $2 drop-in April 9 Extinction Rebellion Sunshine Coast presents info on climate change and possible solutions, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7-8:30pm, donations accepted April 10 A talk on making a will, Seniors Activity Centre, Sechelt, 2-3:30pm, register at 604741-7360 April 10 Self Employed Women’s Network (SEWN) Spring social (and AGM), SC Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, 5:30-9pm, members $20, others $25 April 11 Spring clothing swap, The Kube, Gibsons, 6-9pm April 12 PH coffee house with women’s vocal ensemble “Reflections”, singer-songwriter Matt Richards, jazz vocal trio “J-Tones” and pianist Matthew Douglas, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7:30pm, suggested $10 donation April 12 Astrophotographer Alan Dyer presentation on “chasing the northern lights”, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, donations accepted April 12-13 The Yestertones, Seniors Activity Centre, Sechelt, Fri. 7pm, Sat. 3pm, $20 April 12-13 DS Danse youth company presents “Exploration, Discovery, Connection”, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, Fri. 8pm, Saturday 2pm, adults $20, children $15 April 13 Volunteer fair, non-profits explain volunteer opportunities, Sechelt Band Hall, 10am-2pm

Art Review Anna Nobile Freelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture

Multi award-winning writer Steven Heighton reads at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre on April 6. The gifted author has written 14 books in various genres, including poetry, short fiction and novels. He began his creative life writing songs in high school.

“Really bad prog rock songs,” recalls Heighton. “I was under the influence of Deep Purple.

In university, I realized I was better at writing poems and stories.” His debut book, the poetry collection Stalin’s Carnival, won the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award, while his most recent collection, The Waking Comes Late, won the 2016 Governor General’s Award. Though Heighton draws inspiration for his work from a number

of sources, The Waking Comes Late is composed almost entirely of poetry that came to him from his ‘night mind.’ “As the quality of my sleep steadily deteriorates, the more dreams I remember,” says Heighton. “The poems for The Waking came out of dreams either in the form of an image or lines that I heard in my sleep. It’s almost as if my night mind is doing the work that my day mind no longer has time to do because I’m busy working on novels.” His night mind also urged him to volunteer on Lesbos, Greece during the Syrian refugee crisis. “I was so inspired by the courage and kindness of fishermen that were rescuing the refugees [from the water],” he says, noting that there were many practical reasons for him not to fly to Greece. “But then my night mind took over and insisted I had to do this.

It would be nice if dreams would tell you what to do more often and deliver you from waffling.”

Making choices in life is perhaps not so different from making creative choices, especially when it comes to writing novels. “I love novels,” says Heighton. “But they are an impossible form and they’re a mess.” The author of four novels, including the bestselling The Shadow Boxer, and Afterlands, which has been optioned for film, claims every novel fails. “I’m a perfectionist,” says Heighton. “I hate the sense you get, as you get deeper and deeper into a novel, that the wrong choices you’ve made are compounding themselves. I love the fact that stories and poems are almost perfectible and I also love that the structure imposes this discipline on you.

It forces your imagination to search further than it otherwise would. All novels are a mess, but that can be a good thing.” Fans and critics agree Heighton has written some very compelling messes, being compared to a young Michael Ondaatje by The Globe

Members of the band Spouse share a pizza lunch with mentors at the “The Farm Studio” where they and a second band, Sudo Sol, were able to record original music. The bands were both funded by grants from the Daniel Kingsbury Music for Youth Endowment, held by the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation. In the photo, left to right, James Stinson, Baeden Shendebray, Kai Miles, Juno-award winning producer Garth Richardson, Sechelt musician and music teacher Steve Wright, and Eden Shade. The music created by Spouse and Sudo Sol is available for download from the website SoundCloud. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Award-winning writer Steven Heighton will read some new poems and from his latest novel, The Nightingale Won’t Let You Sleep, at the Arts Centre Saturday, April 6 at 7:30pm. MARY HUGGARD PHOTO and Mail and esteemed Canadian author Al Purdy called him “maybe the best writer of his generation.”

Heighton is currently writing a nonfiction book on his experiences in Greece, delving into yet another literary genre. “I haven’t written much nonfiction,” says Heighton. “I don’t have a strong enough idea yet about the constraints so I’m cutting and editing now.” He looks forward to returning to Sechelt when he will read from his latest novel, The Nightingale Won’t Let You Sleep as well as some new poems. “It’s always an honour when people come to hear you read your work.”

Steven Heighton reads at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre Saturday, April 6 at 7:30pm. Admission by donation.

Help for the library LibraryGivingDay is a nation-wide day of library giving being inaugurated on April 10. Sechelt Library patrons and library lovers are encouraged to make a donation to their library during this one-day fundraising event.

This national campaign reminds us that our library is a gateway to human potential and serves as a cornerstone for our community. Beyond well-loved books, the Library offers innovative programs that promote lifelong learning, connects patrons to technology, and advances knowledge.

Your donations will help to sustain and support the library over and above local government funding. Building our collection, offering programs and resources for patrons of all ages and supporting technical education requirements are all priorities. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for all donations over $20.

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Money for trails, child care planning Sechelt Mayor Darnelda Siegers, left, and Sunshine Coast Regional District Chair Lori Pratt show off their “Sunshine Coast Needs a Highway” buttons in support of the SSC101 Committee. Pratt was with the committee representatives March 27 when their 6,400-name petition was presented to the legislature. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO

Under the BC Rural Dividend Program, the Government of BC is providing $204,260 for four projects on the Sunshine Coast.

The District of Sechelt received $25,140 to complete the remaining portion of the Suncoaster Trail that connects Sechelt Airport and Roberts Creek.

Community Futures Sunshine Coast is being awarded $85,340 to support the design and planning for an integrated community resource

lab that will lead to increased economic viability in the community. And other grants went to Powell River and the Tla’amin First Nation on the upper Sunshine Coast.

“These are great projects that will help us draw more visitors to the Sunshine Coast by funding improvements to local trail systems, as well as strengthening the region’s economic viability,” said Nicholas Simons, MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast.

And Sechelt – in partner-

ship with Gibsons and the SCRD – received $67,150 from the ministry of children and family development for child care planning.

Local governments will use their grants to create an inventory of existing child care spaces, identify how many child care spaces are needed now and how many will be needed over the coming years, as well as the type of child care that is needed.

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Positively, it can be harnessed to get things done.

So, it will prove better to do spring cleaning this month and save the festive respites for May. Mercury, Neptune and Venus huddle together in Pisces lends a softening tone to the plot and inspires warm sentiments, if blanketed with wispy perspectives. In other words, do the dreaming and the dirty work first and leave projects and investments for later… in the month anyway, when Taurus time begins on April 20th and Venus joins Mercury in Aries and the Sun aligns with Uranus in the early degrees of the industrious Bull.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) So, spring is off to a hop more than a march. Like a rabbit enjoying the Sun and gently moving from one fresh shoot to another, the time is right to take it slow.

You can still get things done, yet if all you do is start a few projects and don’t finish any, you will be in alignment with the Tao. Home is not just where your heart is these days; it is where you want to be body, mind, and soul too.

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perks in the mix, you are ready for a new round of activity and interactions. You don’t just want to, you may need to make some moves to feel happier. You are wise to include an emphasis on your health, at whatever level doing so makes sense right now.

Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) The spring air is likely inspiring a burst of energy for you. It could be directed towards work, but there are indications that you would like to use it to get away for a while, to take a break.

Sometimes, simply breaking free of the routine can be just the break you need.

Imagine taking a week off and not going anywhere or having anything to do?

Could be nice…

Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 19) This Aries New Moon stands to manifest as a change in your perspectives to a rather noticeable degree this month. Among other things, you could enjoy a playful mood that you have not for some time.

Like your Capricorn friends, you are ready for a change of scenery, rhythm, and approach. Meanwhile, big shifts are brewing close to home.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) Activation of your ambitions is likely with the Aries

impulse. You will feel inspired to get to the bottom of things. This can include a deep cleaning of the corners and closets. Yet, it can also manifest as taking a stronger hold of your talents and skills and especially those that are directed at financial returns.

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Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) This Aries new Moon is activating your relationships. If you have been waiting for new and true love, this could signal the window of opportunity so you are wise to be clear with your intentions and desires.

You may be feeling the urge to go on an adventure and the opportunity to do so is there astrologically, as well.

If you can’t travel far, aim for exhilarating.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Things are shaking for you on a variety of fronts.

These include your lifestyle rhythms in general and your personal and professional relationships. You yearn to take risks to realize your dreams and you have quite a few brewing. Yet, to succeed, you are challenged to get clear on what and who is worthy of your commitment and time.

Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) After what has probably proven to be a challenging period, despite various

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Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) You are in an industrious mood. You feel determined to manifest plans and visions that have been brewing for some time. All being well, these represent creative goals. It may be that you want to finish what was started earlier or bring certain projects to their next level of development and excellence. Sweet dreams are sweeter when you make them real.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) You are ready to explore new possibilities. This includes new friendships and/or creative expressions you have not made before.

This pioneering exploration is both a feature of a deep process of change that has been underway for the past couple of years and more immediate influences that will synchronize with entering new territory.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) More than others, you may be contending with a fair amount of weighted realities. These are probably stemming from others or outer circumstances that are undergoing a good deal of change, transformation, perhaps hardship and even death. It can feel like a large weight that you must somehow counter. Take it slow and try not to take it personally.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) The Sun in Aries is likely serving to lift your spirits.

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