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Gibsons library hits funding target With two days left until able to create a more vibrant, it expired, a crowdfunding engaging, and user-friendly campaign by the Gibsons children’s space which will & District Public Library inspire for years to come." Donations will pay for reached its goal of $15,000 to renovate the Children's shelving, furniture, and interactive games, and if any extra Library. A big last minute push funds are raised, they will be drove the campaign over spent on digital literacy tools the top, thanks in part to an for kids such as tablets, headoffer from the Library Foun- phones and educational softdation to match donations ware. Therrien expressed her up to a total $5,000. Pledges received at the campaign's delight at the success of the close on December 12 to- fundraising campaign and noted: "We were especially talled $15,001. Although the Gibsons Li- thrilled with the video creatbrary was recently renovat- ed for this campaign by Felix ed, that renovation focused Graham, a student at Elphinon extending part of the foyer stone." Although the Wayblaze into the main library. The library did not have funds to campaign is now closed, contackle other areas such as the tributions will continue to be accepted until the end of the Children's section. "It's so well used that it's year via a donation jar at the showing its age," said Library library's circulation desk. In Director Tracey Therrien. January the donations will be September 6,be2016 - January 18,plans 2017 tallied up, and then for "With the new funds we'll

the Children's section will be finalized. The online fundraising campaign was hosted by Wayblaze, a new Vancouverbased crowdfunding platform that supports community projects from the initial idea stage right through to completion. The platform is being piloted in three areas: the Sunshine Coast, Nanaimo, and Victoria. "The primary difference [between Wayblaze and other crowdfunding platforms] is that we are a community crowdfunding platform so all of the projects that we post on the site are within a local community," said Wayblaze co-founder David Van Seters. "We also follow through to completion so people can see on a map all of the projects and how their community is being transformed with each completed one."

Sunshine Coast & Powell River Schedules FALL/WINTER

(Gibsons) - (Horseshoe Bay)

Please Note: At Langdale, ticketing will end five minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles and walk-on passengers. At Horseshoe Bay only, ticket sales for vehicles and walk-on passengers will end ten minutes before the scheduled sailing time. Langdale/Vancouver and Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula are not guaranteed to connect. Please plan your travels accordingly. Crossing Time: 40 Minutes September 6 - October 10, 2016 LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY

Sunshine & 7:20enjoy am 6:20 am Powell River - Coast Sechelt Peninsula Emi Shinagawa 9:25 am books in the Gibsons Library. The 8:25 am with her daughters Taho and Myo (Saltery -River (EarlsinCove) children’s areaam willBay) be updated theSchedules new year. 11:30 am Powell 10:25 PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Sunshine Coast & Powell River Schedules

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(Gibsons) - (Horseshoe Bay) Crossing Time: 50 Minutes October 11 - December 21, 2016

Please Note: At Langdale, ticketing will end five minutes beforeLEAVE the scheduled sailing time for vehicles LEAVE LANGDALE HORSESHOE BAY September 6 - October 10,only, 2016 and walk-on passengers. At Horseshoe Bay ticket sales for vehicles and walk-on passengers will 6:20 am before the scheduled sailing time. 7:20 am end ten minutes LEAVE SALTERY BAY LEAVE EARLS COVE

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not reach its $5,000 goal. If projects on Wayblaze do not reach their fundraising goal, the pledged donations are not collected.

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7:25 pm am 8:25 pm am 12:20 1:20 Sailing times 10:25 am 2:30 pm 3:30 pm are daily unless 11:20 am 6 - October 10, 2016 12:20 otherwise indicated. 4:30 pm 5:30 pm September 3:50 pm 4:55 pm 7:25 6:30 LEAVE LANGDALE LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY 5:55 pm 9:15 pm 8:20am 7:20 am 6:55 6:20 9:25am pm 9:25 am10:30 pm 8:25 am 10:25 am River Crossing Time: 50 minutes December 22, 2016 - JanuaryPeninsula 18,11:30 2017 Powell - Sechelt 1:35 pm 12:35 pm Bay) - (Earls Cove) Distance: 9.5 nautical miles (Saltery October 11 - December 21, 20162:10 pm LEAVE LEAVE BAY 2:45 pmLANGDALE Sep 9, 16,HORSESHOE 23 Crossing Time: 40 Minutes 9:25 am

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Editorial Opinion A better world Clean air, water and soil to grow food are necessities of life. So are diverse plant and animal populations. But as the human population continues to increase, animal numbers are falling. There’s a strong correlation. A comprehensive report from the World Wildlife Federation and the Zoological Society of London found that wild animal populations dropped by 58 per cent between 1970 and 2012, and will likely reach a 67 per cent drop by 2020 if nothing is done to prevent the decline. The report points to human activity as the main cause. Habitat degradation and destruction, hunting and overfishing, the illegal wildlife trade, invasive species, disease, pollution and climate change are causing an extinction crisis unlike any since dinosaurs disappeared 65 million years ago. Humans will feel the impacts, the study notes: “Living systems keep the air breathable and water drinkable, and provide nutritious food. To continue to perform these vital services they need to retain their complexity, diversity and resilience.” The report points out that, beyond the crisis’ immediate and direct causes, our mindsets and systems are at the root of the problem. The outdated notions of gross domestic product and unlimited growth on a finite planet, short-term political and business thinking, externalization of social and ecological costs, rampant consumerism, and a failure to understand the connections between actions and consequences and between living systems have put us on an unsustainable course, pushing planetary processes beyond safe boundaries. To address this, we must find ways to live sustainably, especially regarding energy and food. Rapid renewable energy development and shifting from fossil fuels to clean sources are crucial. So are consuming less animal protein — especially in high-income countries — and reducing waste along the food chain. To a large extent, conserving energy and consuming less of everything will determine whether we succeed or not. And while overconsumption, especially among the world’s most well-off, is a key factor in the breakdown of natural systems, overpopulation can’t be ignored. The best ways to address the population problem are to improve women’s rights and provide greater access to birth control and education. Slowing or stopping species extinctions and other humancaused crises are monumental challenges. But we’ve risen to meet major challenges before. The challenges may be huge, but a better world is possible. The alternative is to watch as animals and plants go extinct, water becomes scarce, weather hits more extreme, conflicts over land and resources increase, and life becomes more difficult for people everywhere. David Suzuki

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Camel track Sadly, a short while ago a cyclist was struck and injured near Wakefield Road on our illustrious highway. It's a dark, treacherous part of the road which is, (surprise) typical of the entire highway from Langdale to Egmont. Our highway is a glorified camel track. There are entire sections of it that have no verge at all, no sidewalks nor any safe area for anyone; even in a car it’s darn frightening. I am not a road cyclist on the Coast because it is too hazardous. "Ride to work week" is a cruel joke. There are areas where cyclists are forced to ride on the road mixed in with vehicles of all sizes nominally doing 60 km/hr but frequently much faster. This results in vehicles swerving around pedestrians and cyclists or crowding out the cyclists as they try to get by. The part that is in the District is the worst part of all. Selma Park? West Sechelt? One obstruction anywhere west of Robert's Creek or east of Halfmoon Bay and it all stops. Good luck if there is ever a disaster like a fire, flood or earthquake. Any evening you will see people walking out of town headed for home and many times you will see them clinging to the bush or a ditch as they try to avoid annihilation, just to get home after work. This really isn't good enough. I put this recent sad injury and any others that occur squarely in the laps of our council. Instead of wasting time arguing about this development or that development, get on with fixing the real problems. There is no downside to this except political will and the cost. Even if there was a commitment to im-

prove a kilometre each year, that would be better than nothing. If you want some more of my tax money, convince me it will actually go towards some real improvements. Start cooperating with district staff, save some severance pay and spend it on things that matter. Ken Dibnah, Wakefield Beach

Don’t build it (re: “Fixed link numbers”, letters, the Local, Dec.8) H. Lindhagen's letter regarding fixed-linked fuel and emission reductions presents conclusions based on old data not updated since he first published it in 2009. For instance, coast ferry utilization is 56.7 per cent or 205 cars per sailing, not Lindhagen's 161. As well, the government estimates an Anvil Island link at 50km, not 40km. Running the revised numbers, assuming Lindhagen's optimistic 9 litres/100km estimate, potential fuel savings are at best 2.4 miliion litres per year, not 4.2 million. However, noting all the fuelthirsty pickups, minivans, SUVs and RVs on the ferry, and assuming the new discretionary travel a link introduces, savings drop to well below two million litres. Conversely, the new 60 million kilometres of vehicle travel represents between $3million and $10million in tires, batteries, mufflers, and junked cars alone, annually. In any case, fuel pollution reduction-based arguments are selectively dubious and rather secondary. Taken to its illogical conclusion, should the government spend quadrillions to reduce national fuel consumption by 50 per cent? Here is a simple counter proposal. Don't build a link.

The BC Government avoids $2Billion to $2.5Billion in debt. Direct the debt service savings ($30million to $70million annually) to Langdale ferry non-peak sailing subsidization. Depending on interest rates, and how the rebate affects utilization, the subsidy might be well upwards of $40 per round trip. (In the best case, the government could actually afford to pay people to ride the ferry.) Ferry utilization and revenue will grow. Spare capacity exists, so nearterm net new costs are zero. Service levels will improve. Net new government spending is $0. The Coast will grow organically. Everybody wins. Unless a link happens to be better for you... Alan Donenfeld, Gibsons

Hire locally I have read the news about employees leaving the Sechelt and Sunshine Coast Districts and find it troubling. The cost of terminating and rehiring people is an expense paid by our taxes. Statements such as “reflecting on my values, vision and priorities I have decided to return back” indicates a BIG problem. The hiring of new people from cities also brings up questions – why are we not hiring locally? There are a lot of people who commute every day who would surely be qualified and happy to give up the daily commute. Bringing people in from large cities and out of province might very well be why they come and then leave, unable perhaps to adapt to small town living and politics. We want people to buy locally so why do we not hire locally? My next concern has to do with statements put out by both districts. Mayor Milne is suspecting

“a challenging workplace and reviewing the role of council” while CAO Loveys indicates that the “board is supportive and personally recognizes their efforts and leadership”. Really? Our local politicians support the existing terminations, resignations and hiring of people from off the Coast? As a resident who supports buying locally, pays taxes to both Sechelt and the SCRD I have some serious concerns about this. What have these turnarounds cost in terms of severance, hiring expenses and relocation – a million dollars, maybe more? What could this money have been used for – increasing our water supply, a new hot tub or maybe curbside recycling? The local governments are working on budgets with what appears to be a hefty increase to our taxes next year. I think it’s time for local residents to ask their political representatives what is going on and how much it is costing us. Roman Smythe, Sechelt

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More money for the market Supporters of the Gibsons Public Market gathered on Dec.10 in the uncompleted public market building for a funding announcement by Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, Member of Parliament. Goldsmith-Jones congratulated the Market on receiving $360,725 in grant funding through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. This money will go toward development of the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre, and the multi-purpose meeting space. Despite substantial support from all levels of government and the public, the Public Market, originally budgeted at $3 million, is struggling with delays and cost overruns. A recent real estate boom on the Sunshine Coast has created a shortage of skilled labour and escalated building costs. The 14,000-square-foot Market was originally scheduled to open in November, but is now projecting a "soft" opening date of January for the bistro and meeting space, and March for the market vendors and commercial kitchen. The Marine Education Centre is scheduled to open in June. Organizers say that the space is now 85 per cent leased. The project has almost $3.2 million in committed funds, but needs at least another $400,000, which organizers hope to raise from

individual and corporate donors. They are also trying to cut costs. On Dec. 6 Gibsons Public Market President Pam Robertson appeared before the Town of Gibsons to request that the Town refund approximately $50,000 in development charges. "Construction costs on the coast have just sky-rocketed this year," said Robertson. "A part of that cost-overrun that we're experiencing relates to the services from the Town of Gibsons that we have paid for." Robertson noted that the

market's overall construction costs are still about $70/square foot lower than comparable buildings on the coast due to the generosity of local trades and suppliers, and support from volunteers. Mayor Wayne Rowe recommended that the Market send a memo to the Town outlining their request, so that it could be considered. "Apart from the CT-scan at the hospital I've never seen a community get behind a project to this extent," said Rowe. "It's very exciting to see it within striking distance." Donna McMahon

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Beer bandits On December 7, a theft was reported at a business in the 7800 block of Fawn Road, Halfmoon Bay, after the male suspect grabbed a 15-pack of beer and walked out without paying. The suspect, described as Caucasian male in his late 20's, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, thin build, was wearing a dark blue hooded parka and left the area on

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larger male wearing a dark hoody. The second suspect has a slimmer build and was wearing a grey hoody. Police are looking into the possibility that the theft on December 7th and this break and enter are related. Anyone with any information about either of these incidents is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 16-8013 Submitted by RCMP

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At a Committee of the Whole meeting on Dec. 6, the Town of Gibsons was asked to write a letter supporting the nomination of Howe Sound as a UNESCO Biosphere Region. Ruth Simons, Executive Director of the Future of Howe Sound Society, presented the case for the designation, describing it as "accreditation for an area demonstrating excellence in sustainable development and practice." She noted that no new level of law will be created by the designation. The goals are "aspirational." "There's ongoing education and research in a biosphere reserve," said Simons.

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New mobile home park proposed Despite having been approved seven years ago, a subdivision plan in Elphinstone will have to go to public hearing before it can proceed because it has been revised. The project, proposed by Larry Penonzek, is the re-development of a gravel pit and concrete production facility located at the end of Fitchett Road, an industrial facility located in what has become a residential neighbourhood. Penonzek's original subdivision plan, first proposed in 2007 and subsequently approved in 2009, was for 19 bare land strata lots on the north end of the site, and 60 mobile home spaces on the south. The revised plan

increases the number of mobile homes spaces to 64, for a total of 83 housing units. The 11-hectare property backs onto Chaster Creek ravine and Penonzek intends to dedicate 30 per cent of the property to creation of a new park along the creek. However he requested that the SCRD drop the requirement to provide $15,000 towards construction of a pedestrian bridge, citing the lack of a suitable location. SCRD staff noted that connectivity across the ravine is a high priority in Elphinstone's Official Community Plan, but Area E Director Lorne Lewis supported Penonzek. "In that stretch [of the creek] there's no place

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Coast Watch Garry Nohr Chair Sunshine Coast Regional District and Repesentative for Halfmoon Bay, Area B

I recently attended a workshop for chairs and mayors that was designed as a checkin for elected officials after two years into this term. One of the major discussions was about retaining staff and the costs of not doing so. The SCRD Strategic Plan, completed two years ago at the start of the present term, prioritizes effective recruiting, retaining, and recognition of staff and volunteers. Recruiting in some communities is extremely challenging, as I learned last weekend at the workshop; the Sunshine Coast does better than some districts but still has difficulty recruiting managers. For example, after the retirement of one SCRD manager, it took a year to get an interview session with three qualified candidates. To help avoid this kind of situ-

ation, the SCRD now trains present staff to take on added responsibility in middle or upper management. When in-house training is not possible, the SCRD has no choice but to advertise for qualified managers. For managerial positions advertisements are placed locally and across Canada. In most cases, local governments work hard to retain staff, but as employees gain more experience and training, they have to be adequately compensated, or other districts with larger tax bases, and paying higher wages, will attract these qualified people. In SCRD’s case we are trying to retain our employees by making sure that they feel valued. It was with pleasure that I signed long-term certificates for many staff who had five, 10, and 15 years with the regional district. As I write these articles and talk to people on the Coast, I am constantly informing them how the SCRD functions, and I soon find that

many do not understand the training and experience that most staff require to manage the programs of the local government. This year SCRD introduced community dialogues, in which managers explain the areas that they are in charge of. These dialogues provide opportunities for constituents to speak to the managers of each function in the regional district and to attach a face to each member of the managerial team. The feedback from the community has been mainly positive, and useful for our managers. To function at its most effective, the SCRD needs volunteers, and continues to recognize these people on an ongoing basis. Having volunteers from the community assists the SCRD board and staff to keep in tune with the needs of the community. Merry Christmas to you all and a successful 2017. Please contact me about any of these items or other concerns at 604-741-2427 or Garry.Nohr@scrd.ca

Federal funding to tell Sechelt stories The Sechelt Arts Festival Committee, producers, and partners are pleased to announce the award of a Canada 150 Fund grant from the Department of Canadian Heritage. The $96,700 grant will support a special community project aligned with the Sechelt Arts Festival in celebration of the Canada 150 Anniversary in 2017. “s-yìyaya: Our Families. Our Stories”, will be a community legacy-building project capturing our community forbearers’ stories. It will inspire and engage community youth and build on existing reconciliation work between our First Nations and settler communities. The project will bring together a diverse group of youth, artists, musicians, and elders from around the Sunshine Coast to deepen our community connections and collaboration through the arts. Supported by several Sunshine Coast community partners, including members of the shíshálh Nation, School District 46, local archivists and elder care facilities, our coast youth, including alternative schools, First Nations and French language students, will gather stories of family life through the most recent 150 years of Sunshine Coast history. Beginning in early 2017, area students will be asked to interpret the stories they collect through their chosen medium such as visual art, music, video, and written word. The story-making process will come together under the direction of professional local artists and producers in a multi-genre live stage performance during the 2017 Sechelt Arts Festival, October 1222. The project will also leave a written and visual legacy. In addition, it will help build

appreciation for our multicultural community, show us how the past has helped shape the present, and enable students to gain a better understanding and empathy for working together in the future. In its fourteenth year, The Sechelt Arts Festival provides accessible arts programming to Coast residents and visitors in a professionally

produced ten-day event. The Festival supports and encourages the local artistic community by providing myriad workshops, performances, and presentation opportunities, embracing arts and culture through dance, music, theatre, spoken word, visual art, multi-media, and heritage events. For more information visit: secheltartsfestival.com Submitted

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Discover Dakota Ridge! Visiting Dakota Ridge is an amazing way to enjoy all that fresh snow has to offer right here on the Sunshine Coast. While the weather may be foggy or rainy at sea level, a trip up the mountain to this winter wonderland promises sunshine and snow fun for the whole family during the winter months. The SCRD operates Dakota Ridge Winter Recreational Area for access to snowshoe trails and cross country skiing in the winter months on the Sunshine Coast. With 20 kilometres of cross country skiing trails and 7 kilometres of snowshoes trails, beautiful views of the North Shore mountains, Mount Elphinstone and the Salish Sea are visible on a clear day. Dakota Ridge is a user pay system with onsite facilities that include a sledding area, a warming hut with wood stove and an outhouse.

Location and Access

The Dakota Ridge forest service access road is located at the end of Field Road in Wilson Creek on the Sunshine Coast. The main parking lot is located at the trailhead, 14 kilometres up the access road. It is plowed on a regular basis, however, winter conditions should be expected on the road. Due to the nature of the road, access is restricted to four-wheel drive vehicles with chains. A Dakota Ridge trail map is available a www.scrd.ca/Dakota-Ridge.

Volunteering

A growing group of dedicated volunteers play host on the trails during weekends, ensuring safety, answering questions and reminding users of the pay policy. If you would like to volunteer, please go to our website for a General Volunteer Application form or contact us at 604-885-6802.

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Books & Beyond Tracey Therrien Chief Librarian, Gibsons and District Public Library

This month the library held its annual Library Volunteer Celebration. Each year this event is an opportunity for Library staff to pamper and thank our volunteers. The Library has always relied upon the talent and skills of volunteers to help make the library run smoothly; their presence adds a special atmosphere to the Library and staff are grateful for their contributions. Library volunteers are all ages from teens to seniors and perform a variety of tasks, everything from shelving, processing and repairing books, magazines, DVDs and audio books to facilitating language, knitting or writing groups and helping with youth and children’s programming. In the summer the Library runs a youth volunteer program. Volunteers receive training on how to supervise, help and encourage children at the Summer Reading Club. This past summer 16 youth participated and contributed 130 hours of volunteer time. Volunteers

and their parents appreciate the leadership and community service opportunity this program provides for youth. The Library Board also consists of dedicated volunteers that oversee the operation of the Library and set its strategic direction, interpreting the needs of the community to develop and maintain viable Library services. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering at the Library drop by and ask Library staff for more information. This month if you are looking for holiday inspiration drop by the Library and check out our collection of seasonal music, movies, or books; there are hundreds of items to get you in the holiday spirit. Or if you are looking for an opportunity to escape the holiday frenzy you can always drop by the Library, get comfortable in one of our many lounge chairs, and unwind with a great read. Happy Holidays and Best wishes for the New Year! For information on Library programs or services drop by the Library, visit our website: gibsons.bc.libraries.coop or call us at 604-886-213. Remember all library programing and services are free.

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This holiday season, the Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives has some great gift ideas for everyone on your list. Why not “Adopt an Artifact” as a unique and fun gift for that special someone in your life? Originally launched in 2015 as a museum fundraiser, we have recently added new artifacts up for adoption that reflect all aspects of life on the Sunshine Coast. Choose from over 35 priceless, intriguing and one-of-a-kind artifacts to adopt for varying levels of donation. When you adopt an artifact, you will receive a unique adoption certificate plus a variety of rewards related to the level of donation (a great gift idea is to adopt an artifact in someone’s name). New this year is the “Adopt a Butterfly” option where you can pick out your

Photographic proof that it has always, sometimes snowed on the Sunshine Coast. This scene is from the 1930s on the wharf at Granthams Landing. SCMA PHOTO favourite butterfly from our collection and adopt it for $25 or more (you name the price). With your adoption certificate, we will print out a full colour glossy reproduction of your butterfly to accompany the present. Another very special gift idea is to print out an archival photograph from our collection and get it framed or mounted. Did you know that at the Museum we house

over 7,000 archival images of the Sunshine Coast, and that you can search them for free at home? Photographs of Sunshine Coast people, places and events can be a very meaningful gift for someone who has a strong connection to this beautiful place we call home. The best part is that it only costs $15 for a digital copy of a high-resolution photograph. For other gift ideas, come

down to check out our giftshop that has a great selection of items from local artisans plus a deep selection of books about British Columbia. The Museum will be open until Friday, Dec. 23 this year for all of the last minute shoppers. For more info on Adopting an Artifact and photograph reproductions, call 604-886-8232 or visit www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca Happy holidays!

bers, organizations, businesses and volunteers. But we do need cash donations for the many turkeys and vegetables. We will also be looking for many volunteers for both leading up to the event and

on the day itself. This is a “fantabulicious” event where the community comes together to cook and be merry. This year, Djembe Mama will also be hosting a music

jam to follow the dinner, so please bring your instruments along with your spirit. Coordinator is Debra Dee on Facebook or 604-7418669. Submitted

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Painting donated to Sechelt A recent donation to the District of Sechelt’s Public Art Collection is now on display in the Sechelt Public Library. “Night Forest”, 1962 by the late Don Jarvis was generously gifted to the District of Sechelt this year by local arts supporters and philanthropists Bill and Heather Beamish. “The District of Sechelt is pleased to receive the donation of this painting by Don Jarvis,” said Siobhan Smith, the Arts, Culture and Communications Coordinator for Sechelt, “’Night Forrest’ is an excellent example of the powerful and abstracted depictions of the coastal rainforest that Jarvis was known for, and we are honored to add this painting to our collection.” “Night Forest” is the second work by Jarvis in the public art collection, his painting “Inscape – Night Forest”, 1996 was purchased by the District of Sechelt in 2009. Born in Vancouver, Donald (Don) Jarvis was an artist and teacher who made a significant impact on the West Coast arts community. After studying under artists B.C. Binning, Jack Shadbolt, and Hans Hofmann, Jarvis had his first solo exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery

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Exploring the housing options On Thursday, Dec. 8, Sechelt Sustainable Community (SSC Properties Ltd.) hosted a workshop and community discussion at the Sechelt Band Hall aimed at bringing cost-efficient housing to Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast. The expert panel included representatives from the Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society, Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast, Roberts Creek Co-Housing and SSC Properties. Four short presentations were followed by an open panel discussion based on questions from the audience. Todd McGowan of SSC Properties opened the program by pointing out that the key objective is to select specific solutions from vari-

ous immediately buildable designs. He explained that SSC has several areas in their community development plan for affordable housing and that housing in virtually every part of the 420-acre site in East Porpoise Bay could be cost-efficient. Matt Thomson of the Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society gave an overview of the housing needs “spectrum” that extends from emergency shelters through transitional and supportive housing to “affordable” and market rental and ownership. In his estimation, “core [affordable] housing need is projected to climb to over 1,000 renter households on the Sunshine Coast by 2021”. The impact of the Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast

program was summarized by Chair Laurie Vance. Habitat focuses on breaking the cycle of poverty by making home ownership attainable. The local chapter has already created a home in Gibsons, a duplex in Sechelt and has a 14-unit village in Wilson Creek in progress. Through the Habitat program eligible young families receive interest-free mortgages indexed to their household income in exchange for 500 hours of volunteer work. Gary Kent of Roberts Creek provided an overview of the Roberts Creek Co-Housing project and shared a short video presentation. Though not specifically designed to be inexpensive, the benefits of providing common spaces, a workshop, meals and other

elements of the “sharing economy” help to reduce living costs. Werner Hofstätter of SSC Properties presented four examples of innovative, costefficient and highly liveable solutions that are already being constructed elsewhere (these were some of the responses received by SSC to their recent request for expressions of interest in costefficient housing solutions.) Hofstätter said that the cost of land, for example, is determined not only by the size and location, but also by the rules and regulations that dictate the level of servicing and the extent to which the land can be used. Based on these examples, he advised the audience that target pricing (includ-

Gary Kent of Roberts Creek Co-Housing speaks at a community discussion on housing Dec. 8. PHOTO SUBMITTED ing land) would be about $95,000 for cleverly designed micro-studios, $130,000 for one-bedroom apartment/ condos and from $240,000 to $325,000 for two-bedroom and three-bedroom options. As well, construction of these types of housing options could begin immediately, as soon as the necessary approvals are in place.

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Three of the original designs chosen for banners that will hang in Sechelt. Left to right: Owen Allen, West Sechelt Elementary, Annalisa Achee, West Sechelt Elementary and Madison Berg, Roberts Creek Elementary. ANNA NOBILE PHOTO time in February 2017. Ten schools participated this year, producing 289 entries, 20 of which have been selected by a jury to be produced into full sized banners. The theme for 2017 was My Cultural Heritage and included First Nations

Portrait by Sol Battaglio, one of the Coast’s young artists who will receive special recognition through the Young Artist Awards program. ANNA NOBILE PHOTO

Sing with the choir Suncoast Phoenix Community Choir presents "Music from the Heart" Dec. 17, 18, and 19 on the Sunshine Coast. You are invited to come and share some Christmas and seasonal music and fun for the whole family, with traditional favourites, new music and poetry performed by more than 50 mixed voices under the direction of Sara Douglas with accompaniment by Paula Seward. Come out and enjoy spirit of the season with

imagery, Quebec’s Bonhomme de neige, a kangaroo, and the intertwining of a loon, an eagle, and a scarlett ibis, the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago. “It’s clear that the community of the Sunshine Coast, particularly Sechelt where the banners are displayed, feel a real pride in the children’s banners,” says Main. “There is a real feeling of ownership with the project.” The Young Artist Awards has been facilitated by Sheila Page for the last seven years, with this one being her last. The Young Artist Awards are juried by three professional working artists from the Sunshine Coast based on criteria that include originality, presentation, use of design elements, and craftsmanship. The works must also be produced outside of any school programs or art classes. “The community has lots of programs in sup-

family and friends, with a chance to join the Choir in singing your favourite carols and popular holiday songs. • Dec. 17 - 7pm at St. Hilda's Anglican Church, 5838 Barnacle St., Sechelt • Dec. 18 - 2pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 711 Park Rd, Gibsons • Dec. 19 - 7pm "Sing Out" at Suncoast Botanical Garden, 5941 Mason Rd, Sechelt Submitted

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As the Sunshine Coast Art Council’s 50th Anniversary year comes to a close, it’s fitting that it does so with an event that looks toward the future and celebrates young artists. December 17 will mark the recognition of some very talented youth in our community. “We believe that it is our mandate to support the community of the Sunshine Coast with their artistic endeavours and a large part of that is encouraging children and youth,” says Sheenah Main, Administrator for the Arts Council. “Whether it be in conjunction with Sunshine Coast schools for the Banner Project or whether it be work that’s created away from school as with the Young Artists Awards.” The Art Council’s annual Banner Project sees elementary school children from the Sunshine Coast submit designs for banners that will be displayed in Sechelt Civic Square some-

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port of, for instance, soccer players and figure skaters,” says Page. “There should be support for young artists in the same way that we have other programs for kids.” Over 30 individuals submitted entries in three different age groups. All participants receive a professional critique from the jury, with 19 selected for special recognition. These will receive gift cards to art supply stores to assist the budding artists in purchasing art materials so they may continue their practise. [Those participating] want to be illustrators, designers,” says Page. “This program supports them.” The Banner Award Ceremony takes place at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre Saturday, December 17 at 12:30pm, followed by the Young Artist Award reception at 2:30pm. All are welcome.

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December 15 A Dickens Christmas, including a reading by local actor Richard Austin of “A Christmas Carol”, Sechelt Library, 3-5pm, free with a food item for the food bank December 15 Junco Jan’s Brave Mike 5, five minutes to read or rant, top floor of Gibsons Cinema, 7-9pm December 16 Sechelt Activity Centre annual Christmas luncheon, noon, $17 December 16 Festive dinner and dance, by Gibsons chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, SC Golf & Country Club, Roberts Creek, 6pm, $45 December 16 Handel’s “Messiah” and Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” by the Messiah Choir, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7pm, $20 December 16 Blues songs of Christmas with Uncle Wiggly, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, $25 December 16 Ugly sweater party, Gramma’s Pub, Gibsons, donation of a non-perishable food item December 16 Dakota ridge opens for the season: day ski $15, youth $6; snowshoe day $8, youth $4, www.dakotaridge.ca December 17 Harbour Gallery art sale, 12953 Gonzales Rd., Madeira Park, 11am-4pm December 17 Artist awards, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 12:30pm school banner awards, 2:30pm young artist awards December 17 Christmas potluck luncheon, Gambier Community Centre, 12:30-4pm December 17 Annual free public skate compliments of Unifor 1119, Gibsons community centre, 2-3:45pm December 17 Ken Johnson & Baby G, Mad Park Bistro, Madeira Park, 5:30-7:30pm, by donation, 604-883-2223 December 17 SC Filipino-Canadian Assoc. Christmas dinner and dance, Gibsons Legion, 6:30pm, $20, 7-14yrs $10 December 17 Phoenix Suncoast Community Choir sing out, St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt, 7pm, by donation December 17 Half Cut and the Slackers, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 December 17 Pigeon Hole & Hologram x Bridge, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $10, guests $20 December 17-20 The Nutracker, by Coasting Along Theatre, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm & 7pm, Mon. 2pm & 7pm, Tues. 2pm, $29, age 10 and under $19

December 17-21 Winter lights, SC Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 5-8pm, by donation December 18 Phoenix Suncoast Community Choir sing out, Calvary Baptist Church, Sechelt, 2pm, by donation December 18 Christmas and All That Jazz with B3Kings, School of Music, Madeira Park, 2pm, $25 December 18 Santa visits Garden Bay fire hall, 13303 Deller Rd., 2-4pm December 18 Anagram, with Anna Lumiere, John Rule, Chris JordanKnox and Graham Ord, Persephone, 2-4pm December 18 Seasonal favourites with the Arbutus Sounds Choir, SC Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 6:30pm, by donation December 19 Phoenix Suncoast Community Choir sing out, SC Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 7pm, by donation December 20 Polar Express Christmas Light Tour, departs Pender Harbour Community Hall, 7pm, $5 December 21 Christmas boat parade, departs Madeira Park wharf 6pm, wwwpenderharbour.ca December 25 Annual potluck Christmas dinner, Roberts Creek Hall, 4-9pm, bring food to share December 28-30 Winter lights, SC Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 5-8pm, by donation December 29 A walk and talk about birds in winter, with Alexis Harrington and Harry Hill, SC Botanical Garden, 10am, by donation December 31 Five-course dinner, dancing to The Luv, Leo’s Tapas and Grill, Gibsons, 7pm, $75 December 31 Playback, with prime rib dinner, Pender Harbour Legion, 7pm, $65/person, $120/ couple December 31 New Year’s Eve at Gibsons Legion, Marwills in the hall, Relics in the lounge, 8pm, members $25, guests $30 December 31 Dave’s Not Here, Sechelt Legion, 8pm, $30 December 31 Four DJs, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm, $40 January 1 Lighting the memories, love notes and wishes burned in ceremonial fire, Mission Point Park, Davis Bay, 2pm January 7 Reading with Colin Henthorne, author of “The Queen of the North Disaster, the Captain’s Story”, Gibsons Public Library, 1:30-3pm

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Tip of the Week: Winter Solstice, nature’s New Year occurs, as usual, on December 21st. A way to gain a sneak preview of the coming year for us all is to look closely at the exact moment of Winter Solstice. So, looking at the chart cast for the exact moment of solstice, which translates as the literal second that the Sun enters Capricorn (the translation goes both ways), a word that can be used to summarize it is ‘carnival’. The twist is that this carnival comes with a rather dark, macabre tone, complete with clowns and other crazy characters and all the expected antics and gyrations of a mad house, the likes of which is sometimes depicted in darker movies. It can also be described as the atmosphere of a wild party late in the night after it has peaked and, some people anyway, would like to turn it all off, suddenly. As the story goes, some people are saying, okay that was fun, if somewhat wild

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centre line. Police located the suspect vehicle at a business in Wilson Creek, and noted that while the driver was not impaired, he was displaying concerning behaviour that led police to request a driver's licence medical review. • On December 7, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a hit and run occurred at the corner of Highway 101 and Oldershaw Road, Roberts Creek. The first vehicle was travelling southbound when the northbound second vehicle swerved halfway into the first vehicle's lane. The first driver attempted to swerve to the right to avoid a collision but the two vehicles still made contact. The first driver pulled to the side of the road to exchange information with the second

driver, but the second driver failed to remain on the scene and continued on northbound. The first vehicle was still driveable, but some damage was incurred. The matter has been referred to ICBC. • On December 11, police attended a two-vehicle incident in the 1300 block of Marine Drive, Gibsons, after the first vehicle came over the crest of the hill and lost control and slid down hill into the front end of the second vehicle. Both vehicle drivers were taken to hospital for assessment and treatment of minor injuries and both vehicles, which were obstructing traffic, were towed. Icy road conditions are believed to have been a factor. The matter has been referred to ICBC.

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