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Editorial Opinion Where there’s a need… (The following is excerpted from talks given by Gloria Lifton, SCCSS Board Director and Dale Sankey, Coordinator of the SC Food Bank, at the celebration of the food bank’s renovation.) The importance of food banks is not lost on those who count on it to help provide their daily nutritional needs right here on the Sunshine Coast. In late 1982 the SC Community Services Society Planning Committee was asked to open a food bank in response to a recession in the economy and some community members were finding it difficult to make ends meet and afford a healthy diet. The committee struggled with the feeling that in our affluent country and province people should not be going hungry; and that if they stepped in it might preclude appropriate action by various governments. However, they saw the need and opened the doors in 1983 and today - 32 years later - the Sunshine Coast Food Bank is still here. Funded entirely from community donations, we cannot be anything but thankful for the incredible generosity of people who live here and continue to support us year after year. In addition to the individual cash donations we receive, many organizations and businesses hold events and donate the proceeds to the Food Bank. We also receive regular donations of food from Claytons, IGA, Extras, Roosendal Farms, The Bakery, Wheatberries (the Davis Bay and Sechelt Hospital locations) and Starbucks. In 2014 the Botanical Garden Society donated 1,500 pounds of vegetables grown by their volunteers, and we know that many keen gardeners ‘grow a row’ for the food bank and donate from their garden’s bounty. You may be surprised to learn that those who use the food bank are our friends and neighbours, our aunties, grandparents and co-workers; those who have hit hard times or illness unexpectedly and may need assistance for a time. In 2014 volunteers distributed 12,123 bags of food – about 1,000 bags per month – and we are noticing an increasing number of our clients are seniors over the age of 60 and over onethird are children. So once again thanks to our founders, one of our first coordinators Joan Pratt and one of our past volunteers (Sechelt) Mayor Bruce Milne, the staff and Board members of SC Community Services, Dale Sankey who has served as our coordinator for nine years, Lori Pickering, a past member of the board who got the ball rolling on this current renovation, and most importantly thanks to the 25 dedicated volunteers who gather, sort and distribute food every week. We could not do it without you. To all our donors (including our generous anonymous donors) and our dedicated volunteers, please accept the heartfelt thanks of the SCCSS board and staff for your contributions and for helping us fulfill our vision of creating a caring community. Our hope is that we will see a time when we no longer need food banks in our country but until then Sunshine Coast Community Services Society will continue to strive to deliver the very best service that we can to those in need.

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I’m not flushing my toilet. My vegetable garden is dying. My hair needs washing and my dog needs a bath. I am incensed. The shortsightedness and lack of stewardship shown by the directors of the Sunshine Coast Regional District has put lower Coast residents in an untenable position. I have recently learned that a great deal of water remains in Chapman Lake. Apparently this water is ‘inaccessible’ because the current design does not allow this water to flow over the dam into the purification facility. Several years ago the SCRD consulted with a multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in water planning and management. This company provided the Regional District with a viable solution and a plan to access to this ‘inaccessible’ lake water. This solution had a price tag of a mere $500,000. Unfortunately the directors chose to do nothing, and here we are today paying for their bad decisions. So, I now drive to the grocery store to buy California vegetables trucked to Vancouver, and ferried to the Sunshine Coast with a 76-cent dollar. Aileen Balfour, Roberts Creek

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We have the option of perceiving our costly and frustrating experience of water shortage this year as an opportunity. Many of us have individually used it as such in researching and testing the use of gray water on gardens and landscapes and in other considerate and inventive ways. Local government has now got the message that the status quo won't do. Provision of water is perhaps the primary reason it exists. Our infrastructure and supply was adequate for a long time but isn't now. It is as simple as that and much more clearly so as a result of this summer's experience. We now have a far more detailed, personal and nuanced understanding of the scope of our

reliance. Public reaction, including the anger, has been admirable – as has the press response and that of individuals and most recently of Regional Government staff. Those we elected to fouryear terms last November to serve directly or as municipal appointees on the Regional Board (SCRD) now have something to sink their teeth into. Public reaction to this year's experience should be all they need to maintain focus. They should relish it as their opportunity to rise to the occasion. John Marian, Halfmoon Bay

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(Sent to SCRD chair Garry Nohr and copied to the Local) For the SCRD Infrastructure meeting on Sept. 3rd I urge you to have the following available to distribute to the public as requested: 1. A summary of the engineering consultants’ options and recommendations on solutions to the long-term water shortage problem on the Sunshine Coast. 2. A list of the SCRD directors who voted on taking action on this most critical of matters and the specific names of those voting against. This can be taken into account in future voting. 3. The names of the environmental groups that opposed action to solve the long-term water shortage problem. This could affect donation decisions in the future. 4. The specific names (and organizations) of those who are hampering immediate SCRD action to correct the long-term water shortage problem on the Sunshine Coast. I believe it is important that accountability for the continued negligent inaction (over years) on this critical matter be allocated publicly. Continual harassment of residents that they are bad people for “wasting” water (which tends to turn neigh-

bours against one another) may make the SCRD bureaucrats feel powerful but has a whiff of government oppression and is NOT the solution! Meters should be forgotten and the capital costs directed to increased water storage. Jim MacNeil, Halfmoon Bay

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It is easy to conserve water. This morning when I took a shower, I put the plug in the tub, ran water at lowest pressure, shampooed hair, scrubbed torso, turned off water, sat on side of tub, scrubbed feet, shaved legs. All in about 1-1/2" of water. Then I took my mop and used that water to wash kitchen floor, mop up hardwood hall and living area, and bathroom floor. And just as I was going to pull the plug out of the tub, the light bulb went on - I used the mop to wash the tub and bathtub tile walls. In the end, the tub water was filthy, and my floors and tile walls might be a little scummy because I did not rinse with clear water. But that's ok, I can do a thorough scrub when water levels reach above restrictions. And it took less than 2 inches of water. Think how much water people waste when they take daily baths and fill to the top. We are fortunate to have such luxuries - lets try not to abuse them. Jennie Tschoban, Gibsons

A ‘political game’

Recently the SCRD notified its ice user groups that the Sechelt Arena would not be opening at its intended opening date of Sept. 28 due to the current water situation. The Gibsons Rink, with careful planning from the SCRD, would be able to open on time for the SCRD-run Hockey and Ringette Camps. So why was a plan not put in place for the Sechelt Arena? Speculations of the SCRD’s intent to yet again try to close down the Sechelt rink is circu-

lating throughout the ice user groups of the Coast. The recreational department continues to make regressive steps for our rinks on the Sunshine Coast, pooling their funding into camps and programs that lose money and take away from the current organizations that already have the same programs in place. They continue to neglect what should be their ultimate goal: to provide the surface of ice to all of the ice user organizations on the Sunshine Coast in a fair and unbiased manner, to support and promote youth organizations on the Sunshine Coast, and to encourage everyone from young to old to get active and stay active. The closing of any recreational facilities on the Sunshine Coast is a deterrent to anyone considering moving here, especially the young families that the Coast so desperately seeks. The undetermined delay in the opening of the Sechelt Arena is not a “water shortage” issue, it’s strictly a political game where no one comes out on top. We can only hope that the SCRD will find other solutions to seeing that the Sechelt Rink opens on schedule, including tapping into it’s other resources like the Pender Harbour water supply or the Town of Gibsons aquifer. Boards of Directors, Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association, Sunshine Coast Skating Club

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Club claims SCRD ripped off program The Sunshine Coast Skating Club is pressing the SCRD to cancel a new beginners skating program which competes directly with a similar course that the club has offered since 1985—and without which the club might not survive. According to Dr. Stacey Rosenberg, a Gibsons chiropractor and president of the skating club, the organization’s volunteer board of directors is deeply concerned that SCRD recreation staff have secretly developed a “Learn to Skate” program that Rosenberg said “is basically a carbon copy of our CanSkate program.” She said it could spell financial disaster for the club. “We basically run things to break even, we’re a nonprofit,” Rosenberg said in an interview. “That program is about 30 per cent of our revenue. We take a 30-per-cent hit, we’re in the hole big time.”

Rosenberg took the SCRD to task in an email sent to district officials last week, noting that, “there was no forewarning, communication or consultation during ice allocation or otherwise that this program was being developed in direct conflict with our preexisting program.” She said the taxpayersubsidized SCRD program will cost participants $42 for six sessions, a price the skating club, with its professional and accredited coaches, can’t compete with. “We bust our humps and fundraise like crazy and apply for as many grants as a registered youth non-profit organization as we possibly can to try to keep our programs as affordable as possible for families,” Rosenberg said in the letter to the SCRD. She said that this was not the first time the regional district has competed with

At an August 20 event celebrating the renovation of the Sunshine Coast Food Bank, food bank coordinator Dale Sankey, left, poses with Candace Campo, shíshálh cultural director, and Gloria Lifton, board director of the SC Community Services Society. See editorial page 4. PHOTO SUBMITTED

the club with negative consequences. “We used to run a beginner hockey skating program called Hockey Buddies. And then the SCRD brought in this free program called Hockey Heroes, and our Hockey Buddies program died.” After The Local contacted the SCRD about the skating club’s concerns, Recreation Services Manager Bruce Bauman replied that regional programmers developed Learn to Skate due to public demand. “The community has requested a Learn To Skate program for quite some time,” Bauman said. He said that in public consultations during the development of the 2014 Parks and Recreation Master Plan—in which the skating club participated—“the community indicated they would like to see a greater number and variety of preschool and youth programs.” Bauman added that the SCRD is, “offering a Learn To Skate program with the hopes that it might assist ice youth sports organizations to grow on the coast.” Rosenberg didn’t dispute that intention but has issues with the SCRD’s methods. “Getting more kids involved? I totally get that. But work with us,” she said. Rosenberg hopes to meet with SCRD officials in the coming weeks to see if the dispute can be resolved. Rik Jespersen

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Local company hit with loss of school bus contract Questions have been raised about the awarding of the School District 46 school bus contract to a Richmond company and the rejection of bids from local operators. “There’s something seriously wrong here,” said school bus driver Rick Kobus, who has driven for Sechelt Bus Service for five years. Kobus said Randy Gould, owner of the local company, “has bent over backwards to make this work,” but now finds himself with 22 buses and no revenue.

The school district announced in a press release Aug. 20 that the contract had been awarded to Thirdwave Bus Services, of Richmond, B.C. The release said that following an evaluation of tenders, Sechelt School Bus placed third among the top three bidders. Finishing first was First Student, a U.S.based company, followed by Thirdwave and then Sechelt School Bus. But contract talks with top bidder First Student recently broke down.

“It became apparent that we would not be able to reach an agreement last week, at which point we immediately began negotiations with Thirdwave, the next highest-ranked proponent,” district SecretaryTreasurer Nicholas Weswick told The Local. “We evaluated proposals based on over 20 criteria. Price was weighted at 70 per cent of the overall points, with the remaining 30 per cent encompassing fleet, training, maintenance,

drivers and a variety of other factors and sub-factors,” Weswick said. “The process was structured to ensure that safety was a priority,” he added. When asked if there was a perceived safety issue with Sechelt School Bus, Weswick said, “No.” Company owner Gould declined to be interviewed on the matter. “I can’t really comment. I would love to, but I can’t,” Gould said. Kobus said Thirdwave will almost certainly need to use

local drivers and possibly even Gould’s local buses for the time being, with schools opening in just two weeks. “The only way this will ever work is if they hire Randy and as many drivers back as they can,” said Kobus. “There’s no way they can find 22 [other] drivers on the Sunshine Coast that are qualified.” When pressed, Gould did acknowledge that he is in talks with Thirdwave. “I can’t put that in jeopardy,” Gould said. “That’s why I

can’t comment.” Thirdwave will also take over the routes previously serviced by Pender Harbour Transportation. The school district said students who were previously registered with Sechelt School Bus Services or Pender Harbour Transportation will automatically be registered with Thirdwave. New students to the school district may register for busing at: www.secheltschoolbus. ca/form/ Rik Jespersen

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zens have turned back K & D Contracting from re-opening the road leading to the area we call the ‘Dakota Bear Sanctuary’. The crew boss on site was very respectful, and promptly turned his crew of four trucks around and drove away.” states Ross Muirhead a forest campaigner for ELF. “We do not take blocking a public road lightly, however BCTS has continuously ignored both the Sunshine Coast Regional District who opposes logging in this Dakota Community Watershed, and conclusions from 2 professional reports we commissioned for this block, one looking at archaeological sites, and a high presence of black bear den sites in the blocks.” Submitted

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For many of us on the Coast, we are here because it’s a beautiful place to be. The natural beauty of our surroundings is also the driving inspiration for two local

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painters, Brian Romer and Pat Ridgway, whose works will be on display at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre until September 27. Romer, whose exhibit is titled, “Sechelt, My Way,” is attracted to painting landscapes because “I can look out my window and see the most amazing things. It’s absolutely beautiful. I love the ocean and I love the trees and my paintings are full of oceans and trees.” Selftaught, Romer paints in what he calls “the Canadian tradition,” most often en plein air, stopping on walks in Kinnikinnick Park and Hidden Grove to paint some of “those secret little places” that speak to him. “I sketch out my painting first with paint,” says Romer of his technique. “But once I get going, I stop looking at what I’m painting and just focus on the canvass. I start to let the painting tell me where it wants to go.” Like Romer, Ridgway is self-taught, and her exhibit, “Where I Live” reflects her love of the natural beauty of the Coast that compels her to

paint what she sees, sometimes literally in her own backyard. She will set herself up in her garden to paint, but often her work comes from a memory of being out on Mt. Elphinstone. “The majority of the forest paintings are painted from memory and from inspiration,” explains Ridgway. “I come home and I have these images in my head of a mossy rock or a fern and just try to capture that in my mind and then put in down on canvass.” Both artists have produced unique works for this exhibit that they hope will resonate with viewers. “I see the beauty up here and I hope that’s what other people see

when they look at my paintings,” says Romer. Ridgway agrees. “I’d like them to come in touch with the beauty of forests and streams. To get an appreciation of where we live and to become aware of what we are potentially losing.” Brian Romer will be giving an interactive painting demonstration on Saturday, September 26 at 2pm. On Sunday, September 27 at 1:30pm, Pat Ridgway hosts a discussion group with For the Love of Gospel Rock where one of her 16 x 20 prints will be raffled in support of preserving Gospel Rock. Both events take place at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa Street, Sechelt.

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First, the employment of the Director of Corporate Services, Margi Nicholas, was terminated effective July 22. Second, the Superintendent of Public Works, John Mercer, has agreed to work with us in this transition and will continue in his role until mid-October. “I would like to acknowledge my appreciation of John’s personal response to a difficult situation and commitment to the work of the District at this time,” said Sechelt Mayor Bruce Milne.

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Horoscope Michael O’Connor Astrologer

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Balancing work and play and is an ongoing challenge and this may prove especially true this week. Especially in the love department the desire to engage in meaningful exchanges is running high. Love, passion, fairness, equality and the politics of all of the above are center stage. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) You are in a sporting mood. Describing it as simply playful, however, may not suffice. You are eager to dig deep, to reach for levels beyond your usual scope. Although determined to play fair, your focus is sharp and may even have an added edge. This is where the line between work and play blurs. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Your confidence levels should be on a steady rise. Along with them, so too are your passions gaining altitude. It has perhaps been a while but dormant desires are re-awakening. You may have to contend with some lingering health concerns but there too you likely have reason to feel optimistic. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) While feeling good is a no brainer, the desire for it has suddenly spiked. Deciphering between what you feel you truly need and want is up for

you. You may reason that you cannot afford to ‘not’ buy the best. One thing seems clear: you especially want big returns on your efforts and investments at this time. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) You are in an ambitious mood. It has been steadily rising and is now shifting to the next higher gear. But this is where the real work begins. Your main task now is to break through your fears. Ironically, we can be as afraid of success as of failure. Think less and act more to build a promising momentum. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Working both within and without might characterize your current process. Some might simply call it double time. This is an expansive time for you and one during which you just might advance to the next level or two, or three. Well, each one takes time but that is what Jupiter in your sign is all about. Get inventive for best results. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) A period of fun and frolic, yet perhaps also with some heavier drama too continues. Yet now you are a little less inclined to stir things up. Circumstances are pushing you to seek retreat, rest and perhaps solace behind the scenes. Still, you remain willing to express your thoughts with anyone you deem able to actually engage in sincere conversation. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) You have begun to show more of your true colors. Some may be surprised at just how intellectual you can be and psychologically perceptive as well. Deciphering which tools and methods you require and which you are wise to set aside, at least for

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