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SCRD flip-flop on government grant request The SCRD board has voted to apply for almost $4million in senior government funding for its water service, after it previously voted against doing so. At the June 28 SCRD board meeting, a vote on a motion to allow SCRD staff to apply for a green infrastructure grant from a federal-provincial program was struck down. However, at the July 12 board meeting, Chair Bruce Milne exercised his right to bring the issue back for reconsideration, and the board members narrowly reversed the decision. The difference was Milne himself. Because he is opposed to the Chapman Lake drawdown project, Milne voted on June 28 against applying for money to build the project and motion was defeated. But on July 12 he abstained, and that allowed the motion to pass. “I don’t think this project will go ahead,” Milne said. “But I also don’t think our constituents and taxpayers would want us to forego potential grants. I will abstain (from todays’ vote), which I think you all recognize is a vote in favour.” There is also the question of what project the grant money could be used for – the Chapman project, or installing water meters. Since the earlier meeting, staff spoke with provincial officials, who indicated that the metering project “would not be a strong application” for this infrastructure grant program and the “Chapman project was the strongest”.
Milne asked if staff had discussed the “risks” surrounding the Chapman project with the provincial officials. Staff said they “did specifically ask about the (required) BC parks permit” and the province indicated that “would not be a show stopper”. While board members are divided about the Chapman Lake project, some board members felt that taxpayers would not be pleased if the SCRD passed up an opportunity to apply for the federal money. As Area D (Roberts Creek) director Mark Lebbell
suggested, there seemed to be some confusion during the June 28 vote between financial and policy concerns, and that the discussion on the vote “should be a financial issue and not a policy one”. Milne said that while some members of the board “may not support the existing water projects, they may support the opportunity to access up to 3.9 million in external funding.” He said the federal government had not yet made a firm determination whether metering could
Langdale/Vancouver Langdale/Vancouver andand Powell Powell River/Sechelt River/Sechelt Peninsula Peninsula areare notnot guaranteed guaranteed to to connect. connect. Please Please plan plan your your travels travels accordingly. accordingly. Crossing Crossing Time: Time: 4040 Minutes Minutes
be eligible for grant funding. project will require signifi- public support and is likely to And, he pointed out that the cant change in scope, and will cause environmental and soSeptember September 5 - October - October 9,9, 2017 2017 provincial staff had5noted in not likely provide the level of cial issues and that will have their LEAVE letter that, “risk factors service identified.” In addito be taken into account in the LEAVE HORSESHOE HORSESHOE BAY BAY LEAVE LEAVE LANGDALE LANGDALE for the Chapman project in- tion, the provincial letter said application.” 7:25 7:25 amam that the “the project does not 6:20 amam Cari Miller 6:20 clude the probability have
Sunshine Coast & 9:40 9:40 amam 8:30 amam 8:30 Powell River Schedules 12:00 12:00 pmpm 10:50 amam 10:50
1:30 1:30 pmpmSunSun pmpm Sunshine Coast 1:05 except OctOct 8 8- January 2, 20171:05 September 6,except 2016 Powell 2:40 pmpmSun& 2:40 2:15 2:15 pmpm Sun except except OctOct 8 8 River 3:55 3:55 pmpmOctOct 99 3:25 3:25 pmpm Schedules FALL/WINTER 5:00 5:00 pmpmOctOct 4:30 4:30 pmpm 99 Schedules are subject notice. For schedules, fare info 5:50 5:50 pmpmMon-Fri, Mon-Fri, except except OctOct 9 9to change without 5:30 5:30 pmpm or to reserve: 1-888-223-3779 bcferries.com 7:00 7:00 pmpmMon-Fri, 6:35 6:35 pmpm Mon-Fri, except except OctOct 99 8:40 8:40 pmpm - Vancouver 7:35 7:35 pmpm Crossing Time: 40 minutes Langdale 10:35 10:35 pm pm 9:40 9:40 pmpm Distance: 10.5 nautical miles (Gibsons) - (Horseshoe Bay) Please Note: At Langdale, ticketing will end five minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles
Schedule in Effect: July 2018 July October October 10, 10, 2017 2017 - January - January 1,sales 1, 2018 2018 and walk-on passengers. At Horseshoe Bay only, ticket for6, vehicles and walk-on to passengers will
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LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY LEAVE LEAVE LANGDALE LANGDALE Langdale/Vancouver and Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula are not guaranteed to connect. Please plan your travels accordingly. 7:20 7:20 amam 6:20 6:20 amamExcept Except Except DecDec 25 25 &Schedule Jan & Jan 11 DecDec 25 25 & Jan &Schedule Jan 11 Thursday to Monday Thursday toExcept Monday Crossing Time: 40 Minutes 9:25 9:25 8:25 8:25 am 7:30 amamam Daily 6:20 amamDaily 11:30 11:30 10:25 10:25 8:30 amamam 7:15 amamSat only Sat6only September - October 10, 2016 Sechelt Sechelt Peninsula Peninsula Powell Powell River River 1:35 1:35 pm pm 12:35 12:35 pm 9:50 am 8:40BAY ampm Daily Daily LEAVE LANGDALE LEAVE HORSESHOE 3:50 3:50 pm 2:45 2:45 pm 10:50 ampm 9:40 ampmFri and Sat only FriCove) and Sat- only (Earls (Earls (Saltery - (SalteryBay) Bay) 7:20 am 6:20 amCove) 9:25 am 8:25 ampm 10:55 ampmDaily 12:05 pmpm Daily 5:50 5:50 4:50 4:50 pm 11:30 am 10:25 amNote: Please Please Ticket Ticket sales sales andand loading loading end end fivefive minutes minutes before before thethe scheduled scheduled sailing sailing time time forfor vehicles vehicles 11:55 ampm 1:00 pmNote: Daily Daily 7:50 7:50 pm pm 6:50 6:50 pm 1:35 pm 12:35 pm pmpmDaily 2:20 pm Daily and and walk-on walk-on passengers. passengers. 9:45 9:45 pmpm 8:45 2:10 pm Sep 9,8:45 2:45 pm 16,1:10 23 pm 3:15 Sep 9, 16, 23 3:50 pm pm Daily except 3:15 pmpmtoDaily except Sat Sat driving Langdale Langdale to Earls Earls Cove Cove terminal terminal is 84 is 84 kmkm (52mi), (52mi), plan plan on2:05 on approximately approximately 9090 minutes minutes driving time. time. 4:20 pm Sep 11, 18, 4:50 25 pm Daily 4:40 pmpm Daily 3:30 Powell Powell River to11,to Saltery Bay is 34 is 34 kmkm (22mi), (22mi), plan plan onon approximately approximately 4040 minutes minutes driving driving time. time. 5:25River pm Sep 18,Saltery 25 Bay 5:50 pm 5:30 pmpm Daily except Sat 4:20 pm Daily except Sat 7:50 pm 6:50 Langdale/Vancouver Langdale/Vancouver andand Powell Powell River/Sechelt River/Sechelt areare not guaranteed guaranteed to to connect, connect, please please plan plan 8:30 Peninsula pmPeninsula 8:45 Oct 10 5:45 6:55 pmpm Daily pmnot Daily 9:35 pm Oct 10 9:45 pm your your travels travels accordingly. accordingly. 9:10 pm 6:35 pm Sun only Daily 11:20 pm Daily Please Please Note: Note: Fares collected collected at at Saltery Saltery BayBay only. only. 8:00 pm Daily October 11 -Fares December 21, 2016 10:15 pm Daily
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The third annual Daniel Kingsbury Memorial 3 on 3 basketball tournament at Roberts Creek Elementary on July 7. Audrey Spithoff, left, and Mika Kliewer jump for the ball in girls youth division round-robin play, new this year. Nearly 60 basketball players, aged 13 to 40, played in the tournament, organized by Daniel’s former teammates at Chatelech Secondary. They raised $2,700 for the Jellyfish Project, initiated by Daniel, which has provided ocean health and stewardship instruction for more than 100,000 students across Canada. MARTY CLEMENS PHOTO
Sonntag Centre gets ferry sponsorship BC Ferries, through SeaForward, has announced its sponsorship of the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre located in the Gibsons Public Market. “Through SeaForward, BC Ferries invites customers to join us in reducing our environmental footprint, improving the sustainability of our operations and supporting coastal communities,” said Joanna Daley, manager of SeaForward, a community and employee engagement
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program. “We are proud to partner with the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre and support access to marine education on the Sunshine Coast. Providing support for special events and family days throughout the year, SeaForward looks forward to engaging with the wonderful communities visiting the centre.” BC Ferries’ three-year Platinum sponsorship will include two SeaForward Catch and Release Days and two
SeaForward Family Days. SeaForward will also collaborate with the centre on the development of the K-12 curriculum that will be delivered to school groups that visit the centre. BC Ferries’ employees will also have opportunities to volunteer at the centre. “We are very happy about this commitment from BC Ferries and the SeaForward program to provide Sunshine Coast residents and visitors alike with new access to inspiring and impactful marine education,” said Colin Stansfield, executive director of the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre. “Our shared dedication to community well-being and the health of our oceans makes this a perfect match and we’re excited to start working together.” Submitted
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6:20 am Daily 8:40 am Daily LEAVE LEAVE SALTERY SALTERY BAY 10:55 am Daily BAY 5:35am 5:35 Except Sun 11:55 amamExcept July 3Sun only 1:10 pmamDaily 7:25 7:25am 2:05 pmamDaily 3:15 pmamam Daily 9:25 9:25am 10:25 10:25 December 22, 2016 - January 2, 2017 4:20 pmamDaily 5:30 pm Daily 11:45 11:45 am 12:55 12:55pm pm LEAVE LANGDALE LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY 6:35 pm1pmDaily 7:45 pm Daily pm 3:15 3:15am pm pm 7:20 am Except2:05 6:20 Except Dec 25 & Jan 1 Dec2:05 25 & Jan 9:55 pm 8:50 pmpmDaily Daily 8:25 9:25 am 4:30 4:30pm 5:35 5:35am pm pm 10:25 am
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Distance: 9.5 nautical miles 5:50 pm 6:50 pm 7:50 pm Langdale to Earls Cove terminal is 84 km (52mi), plan on9:45 approximately 90 minutes driving time. 8:45 pm pm October October 10,2017 2017 -(22mi), January 1,2018 2018 Powell River to10, Saltery Bay is 34 -kmJanuary plan on 1, approximately 40 minutes driving time. Langdale/Vancouver and Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula are not guaranteed to connect, please plan LEAVE EARLSCOVE COVE LEAVESALTERY SALTERYBAY BAY LEAVE LEAVE your travelsEARLS accordingly. Ticket sales end three minutes for vehicles and five 6:30 6:30 amand am Except Except Sun,Sun, & Dec &Schedule Dec 25,25, Janbefore Jan 1 1the scheduled sailing time 5:35 5:35 amamExcept Except Sun,Sun, & Dec & Dec 25, 25, JanJan 11 Thursday toloading Monday Thursday to Monday Schedule minutes for walk-on passengers.
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7:25 7:25amamDaily except Sun 8:25 8:25 6:30 amamam Daily except Sun 5:35 Please Note: Fares collected at Saltery Bay only. 9:25 9:25amamDaily 10:25 10:25 8:20 amamam 7:25 Daily Crossing Time: 50 Minutes 10:35 ampm 9:25 amamDaily Thu-Mon only 11:20 11:20 12:20 12:20 pm 12:55 pmpm 11:45 am Daily September 6 - October 10, 2016 3:50 3:50pm pmThu-Mon only 4:55 4:55 pm 2:30 pm 3:40 pm Thu-Mon only LEAVE SALTERY BAY LEAVE EARLS COVE 5:55 5:55pm pmThu-Mon only 6:55 6:55pm pm 4:55 pm 6:00 pm Thu-Mon only 5:35 am Except Sun 6:30 am Except Sun 9:25 9:25pm pmThu-Mon only 10:30 10:30pm pm 7:25 8:25 am 7:05 pm Thu-Mon only 8:05 pmam Thu-Mon only 9:25 am 10:25 am 9:00 pm Thu-Mon only 10:00 pm Thu-Mon only 11:20 am 3:50 pm
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** Busy on July22, 102016 BC Bike Race day, tends to overload. December - January 2, 2017 LEAVE SALTERY BAY
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Editorial Opinion
Rating your fish retailer A warm summer day, a cold drink and fish on the grill. It doesn’t get much better. But how do you know if your fish is sustainable? It can be a challenge — especially considering SeaChoice found just 11 per cent of seafood available in Canada in 2016 was rated as a “best choice.” Many retailers have sustainable seafood policies, but how good are they? To help consumers choose wisely, SeaChoice used to rank seafood using a traffic light system — red (avoid), yellow (some concerns) and green (best choice). U.S.-based Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program and Canada’s Ocean Wise continue to offer similar rankings. SeaChoice recently launched its Seafood Progress online resource to shift the focus to retailers, but with consumers in mind. Although all major Canadian retailers have made a commitment to sustainable seafood, their products and definitions of “sustainable” vary, which can make consumer choices difficult. Using information from retailers and public sources, SeaChoice — a Living Oceans Society, Ecology Action Centre and David Suzuki Foundation partnership — is applying 22 performance indicators to assess sustainable seafood commitments made by Buy-Low Foods, Costco, Co-op, Loblaws, Metro, Save-On-Foods, Safeway, Sobeys and Walmart Canada. The indicators are based on “six steps that form the vision for sustainable seafood developed by environmental groups across North America.” On average, retailers did well on three of the six steps: Make a public commitment, collect data and source responsibly. Some needed improvement on two steps: Be transparent and educate. All scored lower on the sixth: Support improvements. The last is important in bringing about changes on the water. “If retailers are going to sell some of the more unsustainable seafood products available in Canada, they should be taking action to improve fisheries and farm practices,” the report says. SeaChoice recommends retailers label products with “the species’ scientific (Latin) name, country of origin, whether it is wild or farmed, and the gear type or farming method,” but found that only one retailer, Metro, included such comprehensive information. It might seem like a lot to put on a label, but the European Union requires all retailers to meet these standards. To illustrate the need for comprehensive labelling, including the scientific name, SeaChoice found more than 200 rockfish species can be sold as snapper and 58 per cent of rockfish sampled from Canadian retailers was mislabelled. Seafood Progress (seachoice.org) is designed in part to encourage retailers to live up to and improve their seafood procurement policies, and in doing so improve production practices overall. But it also allows consumers to click on a particular retailer to learn how ambitious its environmental sustainability, social responsibility and traceability aims are, and how well it’s meeting its commitments. David Suzuki
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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Insane policy Motorcyclists should be aware that motorcycles arriving after the first car is unloaded will now go to the end of the line of cars. As the ferries seem to be in permanent overload this always results in a missed sailing for the motorcyclist even though the ferry can always fit at least 10 bikes on the rear unusable deck space. I asked a ferry spokesperson the reason for this insane policy and the answer is “bad optics”. Keep in mind bikes pay approximately double that of cars when measured in deck space and they can generate revenue from unusable deck space such as end load. By making the bikes wait for the next sailing they are now using up space which could be used for more cars which would help alleviate the overload situation. In short it is bad policies like this that create bad optics like overloads. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Rob Steele, Sechelt
What are they selling?
(Re: “Boating and your brain”, editorial, the Local, July 12) I hope the National Marine Manufacturers Association submitted the editorial article with the prospect of selling more life jackets, canoes and kayaks. The noise and pollution of power boats is increasing the stress on the environment every year. Dave Richards, Earl’s Cove
Nasty, insensitive
(Re: “Insensitive”, letters, the Local, June 28) I’d be surprised if Ms. Davis can write such a nasty, mean-spirited, and insensitive letter accusing somebody else of being “insensitive”, and still manage to maintain any credibility. I trust readers took this glaring double standard into
consideration when weighing the merits of her opinions regarding recent District of Sechelt interaction with our Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF). At the risk of being insensitive, her letter is little more than another thinly-veiled pre-election opportunity to discredit anybody in civic government who’s not Darnelda Siegers. As far as SCCF is concerned, the sky is not falling. Ms. Davis makes it sound like SCCF is going away and that some benefit to the community will be lost. This is not so. SCCF board members chose to resign amidst a desire to engage community, and a decision to take a more vigorous role in the direction of the operation, by the sole share-holder and their defacto “boss”. That “boss” is the District of Sechelt’s elected mayor and councillors. As such, they are hardly “meddling” when they attempt to engage the public and encourage input on ways the SCCF can best benefit our community moving forward. I expect most find it encouraging when local government is willing to consider community input when mapping the future of a “community forest” that is supposedly owned by said community. There are other community forest business models that deserve discussion. I for one believe there is much opportunity beyond shipping raw logs off the Coast. Would our local economy not be better served if our community forest’s primary purpose was to provide wood for local construction, wood working, and value-added timber products manufacturing? Nobody has a monopoly on ideas. Let the community have its say. It’s our forest. Tom Clelland, Halfmoon Bay
Grinding of teeth
(Re: “Milne tries for fourth term as mayor”, the Local, July 12) I read the article with much teeth grinding. We can’t afford another term for Milne. He talked to a lot of people about running again and heard wide-spread support. Seriously? He must have just talked to a few of his best friends. I haven’t heard a good word from anyone about him or his council. He has not done any important work, unless you consider raising taxes (which he promised not to do). What did the council accomplish that they were elected to do? Stabilize local government – do you consider firing most of the top people working for the District stabilizing? Put an end to reckless spending – does putting in water meters and not spending the money to provide more water count as good spending? Does approving more development applications when we do not have enough water make sense? A healthy economy – look how many empty stores are in Sechelt. Where are the developers he says are lining up to do business in Sechelt? He says people want to avoid going backwards and want to move forward; why hasn’t he or his council done this? I would implore everyone to take a good look at this council and mayor and what they haven’t done, before going to the polls. We need a progressive-thinking Mayor and Council. Let’s elect someone who will actually do something to improve our community and sustainability. If we don’t, a lot of us won’t be able to afford to live here anymore. Anita Huss, Sechelt
Know your conflicts
As reported in your issue of July 12, several of our currently elected officials
have declared their candidacy for re-election. Others, both newcomers and those seeking re-election, will declare in the weeks ahead. The BC Government Community Charter provides ‘Ethical Standards for Locally Elected Officials’, a set of rules that address matters such as conflicts of interest, inside and outside influence, exceptions from conflict restrictions, gifts, contracts, and use of insider information. These rules provide clear instructions as to what declarations elected officials must make and when. While these rules are certainly necessary, I submit that they are not necessarily sufficient. In particular, it would be appropriate for any and all potential candidates to take the time to fully consider whether they may reasonably find themselves in conflict of interest should they be elected, and if so, that they make that known as part of their election campaign (if they are so inclined to seek election notwithstanding said expectation of potential conflict). Decisions are made by those who show up. Electors have a right to know which candidates expect to be at the table when council votes are taken. Alan Donenfeld, Gibsons
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A herd of 650 cyclists, just off the ferry at Earls Cove July 10, get ready to ride 61.5 kilometres on mountain bike trails to Kinnikinnick Park in Sechelt. The next day, they rode 49 kilometres to Langdale. It was part of the seven-day BC Bike race that started in North Vancouver and ended in Squamish. TERRI WRIGHT PHOTO
Gospel Rock through the health lens
The beach access game
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has provided feedback on the plan for development of Gospel Rock in Gibsons. A letter from the VCH public health officer for the Sunshine Coast, Dr. Geoff McKee, was discussed at the Gibsons July 10 council meeting. The letter said the “way by which our communities are planned and developed can significantly impact our health.” Plans that include infrastructure such as active transportation options (pedestrian sidewalks and bike
The District of Sechelt is proud to boast 55 beach access trails. To encourage people to explore the many ways to get to the beach, the district has launched a beach access game. The contest involves a silly poem about Sechelt with many of the words missing. In their place is a number. That number corresponds with a beach access trail on the new beach access brochure. The missing word can be found on the back of the beach access sign at the
lanes) as well as “spaces that support residents to congregate and improve their mental and social well-being”, provide communities with tools that can “optimize health benefits while mitigating negative health impacts,” the letter said. VCH said it was encouraged to see the OCP amendment plan for Gospel Rock will include underground parking spaces which “may help improve cycling and walking in the area.” The VCH letter encouraged
planners to further consider how the development will integrate commercial spaces such as “grocery, pharmacy and food services” to reduce reliance on cars for basic needs, and to “emphasize the prioritization of active modes of travel” such as adding in bike lanes to the plan. VCH also recommended the Town of Gibsons ensure that there are accessible homes in the development plan to “ensure that people of all ages and abilities are able to live in the area.” Cari Miller
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An RCMP Staff Sergeant once told me that the most important lesson he learned in policing was, “consider the source.” This is even more important in the digital age where it seems everyone and anyone can broadcast a message. Do you believe everything you read on social media? It is difficult not to. Research has shown that reading text or seeing something on a video increases our perception that the content is factual and true. Language is actually structured in ways that make every statement seem valid and true – even when the content is far from believable. That’s why lying works. One recent example is the issue of water metering in Sechelt. Do you know how much your SCRD taxes and utility fees will increase just to install water meters? Zero. Nada. Not a cent. The entire cost of borrowing funds and installing meters is already factored into the 2017 and 2018 charges. Surprised? So was I. But that shows why facts are important and truth actually matters. The SCRD’s long term financing
plan has fully accounted for implementing the Comprehensive Regional Water Plan including installing meters throughout the system. Another example emerged on the new development in Selma Park. Letters to the papers and to my office all claimed that the development was being marketed overseas on Chinese language sites. Not so says the developer – I asked the question, point blank. Once the servicing agreement is in place the property will be listed with a local realtor. Still we get people venting and inventing, changing the facts to suit their prejudices. During a recent community meeting about our community forest, one of the participants commented, “I learned so much here by being able to sit down next to people who work in forestry and just talk.” Yes, going straight to the source and asking questions and listening to each other contributes to the understanding of
the real issues and all viewpoints. Once upon a time, we called this misinformation, propaganda, manipulation or simply, lying. Now we call it fake news. A related feature of social media is the widespread use of gossip. Gossip can actually be true but not appropriate to share. In the case of gossip, ask yourself why the information is being shared? What purpose does it serve? Some people just like to be the first to know and so they share it so everyone knows they are first. But what are you getting out of it? Is it just to be negative? So, let me ask again, when you read something on social media do you assume it’s true? When you talk to someone who always seems to be in the know, do you assume they are sharing facts? Do you assume they have permission to share the information? Consider your source. And listen to learn – not just to respond.
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Dougall Park, in Gibsons, is named after the late Louisa Bryson Dougall. I mention this because – unless you are one who reads the plaques in our local parks – you may not know this detail. The writing of this article, in fact, was motivated by a recent conversation that I had with friends who are avid park users (but not regular plaque readers) and assumed that the park was named after a man. Louisa Dougall, an early settler on the Sunshine Coast, moved here with her husband, George Matile Dougall, in the late 1800s or early 1900s. They purchased George Gibson Jr.’s 160-acre pre-emption c.1901. The property, which overlooked the Shoal Channel, comprised a large portion of what is now lower Gibsons just east of Gospel Rock. It included the entire bluff (then known as Dougall Bluff) and the marina area up to today’s Winn Road (the site of the current post office). Louisa was described in Francis Wyngaert’s book “The West Howe Sound Story: 1886-1976” as a community-spirited person who formed a women’s league. She was also a proponent of the volunteer construction of
Louisa Dougall, front left, with two unidentified women this undated photo. Dougall Park was named after Louisa. SCMA PHOTO #2065. a local dance hall where locals could be found doing the quadrille, one-, two-, and three-step, French minuet, waltz, and schottisches. Louisa was a proficient piano player, and often played the piano at church. An anonymous source from the museum’s oral history collection recounted how Mrs. Dougall (an elderly woman at this time) “could play anything. And whatever anybody wanted to sing she did all the accompanying.” Louisa also taught piano lessons to the local children. Mrs. Dougall donated a parcel of her land in the early 1900s to the Anglican Church with the intention that a new church and a children’s playground would be constructed. The land was not developed
as such by the Church, but rather cleared by volunteers for recreational purposes. In the 1930s, volunteers completed more extensive work there, and eventually the Kinsmen Club began leasing the area and erected a club house on the site. The park became known as Kinsmen Park. The Anglican Church eventually transferred title of the land to the Town of Gibsons with the caveat that the land be used in the manner originally intended by Louisa, who passed away c.1939. The Town dedicated the park on BC Centennial Day, July 20, 1971, as Dougall Park, in recognition of Louisa’s generous donation of the land. The plaque can be found next to the children’s playground.
Summer is a busy time at the library. Our programs for children and youth are bustling as young people of all ages participate in a range of activities, including creating stories and flash fiction, learning to code spheros, DJ training, playing Dungeons and Dragons and much more. As the diversity of our programming demonstrates, libraries are the gateways to current technology and also the respite from it. We strive to bridge the digital divide that exists for people who do not have access to technology or tech education, while also enabling people to unplug from the digital world and enjoy the wonder of a great book or an inspired conversation. Keep in mind all the ways the library can make these Broker/Owner lovely long summer days even better. An audio book is a great way to enjoy long
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help it to meet the information and resource needs of everyone in our community. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey to voice your opinions on what you like about the library, what we can improve, and what our vision for the future should be. You can find print copies of the survey at the library, or can find the link on our website at www.gibsons. bclibrary.coop Hope to see you at the library.
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Sea Cavalcade 50th Anniversary “50 FUN YEARS BY THE SEA” July 27th, 28th, 29th, 2018
Road closures and no parking areas will be in effect to vehicular traffic in both Upper & Lower Gibsons areas. EXPECT DELAYS, PLEASE USE ALTERNATE DETOUR ROUTES. Times for road closures are approximate, roads will be re-opened to all traffic on a rolling schedule as the parade progresses. PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE OF ALCOHOL!!
SATURDAY, JULY 28th PARADE EVENT (Morning to early afternoon) • 08:00 – 10:30 Parade Assembly Area: Park Road • 08:00 – 12:00N Park Road becomes ONE – WAY SOUTHBOUND LOCAL TRAFFIC AND PARADE PARTICIPANTS ONLY • 10:30 -12:00 SUNNYCREST MALL: Parade Route Closed to all traffic. NO VEHICLE EXIT FROM MALL. Once parade floats pass the Park Rd./Gibsons Way intersection there will be an Exit from Sunnycrest Mall
via Community Centre parking lot to NORTHBOUND traffic only. FULL ROAD CLOSURE HIGHWAY 101 AND PARADE ROUTE: • 10:30 – 1:30pm Sunshine Coast Highway 101/Gibsons Way from Payne and Pratt Road intersections to North Road/School Road intersection to Lower School Road/ Marine Drive intersection. ALL parked vehicles must be removed. Gower Point Road from School Road/Marine Drive to Dougall Road intersection (Parade Ends) • 10:30 to 1:30 —FULL road closure: Mile Race: Sunshine Coast Highway 101/Gibsons Way-Venture Way to School Road Heritage Building. ALL parked vehicles must be removed. These Roads will be open after -12:30 once the last float passes North and School Rd. Intersection Sunshine Coast Transit System (BC Transit Users): During the parade on Saturday, July 28th, 2018 buses will operate via Payne Road, Reed Road, and North Road to and from Langdale Terminal between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Flag stop procedures will be in effect on Payne Road and Gibsons Way Road.
Saturday, July 28th • 07:00 to 9:00pm----FULL ROAD CLOSURE and NO PARKING 7:00am to 11:00pm from the intersection of School Road/Marine Drive on Gower Point Road to Winn Road. ALL parked vehicles must be removed. Due to the following events: Parade, Family Day Activities, Salmon BBQ and Booth Exhibitors • Sunshine Coast Transit System (BC Transit Users): EXTRA BUSES SERVICES. Due to EVENING EVENTS in Lower Gibsons, there will be a temporary stop on Gibsons Way route behind the Visitor Info Centre.
Sunday, July 29th • 07:00 – 6:00pm -- FULL ROAD CLOSURE and NO PARKING from the intersection of School Road/Marine Drive on Gower Point Road to Winn Road. ALL parked vehicles must be removed.
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it wouldn't hurt to just apply. We met Cori Lynn at the very beginning. I was so nervous and my anxiety about just applying was out of control (silly, I know!). But within the first few minutes of talking to Cori Lynn, my nerves had settled a bit. She was so caring and took the time to explain what habitat was and what it involved. At that moment, Jeff and I knew it was a good decision to go in and apply. Not much time had passed after we dropped off the application, that we got a call from Cori Lynn asking if we could come in on the following evening and meet with the board. That day, we had to go onto the city for some specialists appointments but we were still able to make a ferry home in time to meet with them. We were nervous but the wonderful group of ladies we met with, were absolutely amazing and made us feel at ease. We talked about our kids and our crazy journey in life so far. Not once did any of the questions they ask make us feel uncomfortable or judged. They were all asked from caring hearts and compassion.
would have present our story to the new board. We were a bit nervous to meet them but once again, the people that are on the board are absolutely wonderful. This time around we had to go into a bit more detail about a few things. Some of the stuff was a bit harder to talk about with a group of people you just met, but again, there was no judgement felt at all. Just compassion and love and acceptance. As Jeff and I walked out and were going home, things felt different. I don't know how or why, but things just felt different. We were excited, but we knew there were a lot of other families that had applied and everyone needs and deserves a home to call their own. Our kids were aware of what was going on and what habitat is. After that meeting, Kobe, our 9 year old son, asked almost everyday, "did habitat call?? Did they say yes? I just know they will say yes?" I kept reminding him that there are so many families that need a home so they might say no but maybe if we keep envisioning moving into a habitat home, maybe they will call with a yes! Every time we drove by the building site, Kobe would say I hope they say yes!
and that day, school felt like it was going on forever!! The day felt to go so slowly. When he got home, I got to tell him the best news ever. The news he had been dreaming, envisioning and waiting to hear! I don't think it felt real at this point, but it was and is! We are so happy, blessed, excited and grateful to have this wonderful hand up in life!! I don't know if there is any way to put in words how truly grateful we are for the habitat of humanity and all the wonderful team members there!!
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HABITAT NEEDS LAND TO BUILD ON! As a community we are all working hard to obtain affordable housing and reduce family homelessness. Our efforts are quite often met with lack of inventory, various financial hurdles, rent increases and unfortunate evictions relating to our current rental crisis. Families are being forced out of their homes for economic reasons and in some cases for social reasons. This leads to our current situation on the Sunshine Coast where HFHSC has a large line up of qualified families looking for a step up to home ownership. “We are running out of land”. Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast needs land for future homes for families. Our Wilson Creek Habitat Village is nearing completion
and in 2019 we will build our 7th and final duplex on the site. We have been building two homes a year for families in need of affordable housing and with very generous community support, our staff and volunteers at Restore, and our Recycling operation, we can continue to do our part. Do you or someone you know have any available land where Habitat can build more homes? Is your property large enough to consider severing a lot or two? Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast is willing to undertake the process of obtaining a severance and any rezoning required for this purpose if there is a reasonable chance of success. HFHSC is able to provide charitable tax receipts for land donations as we are a registered non-profit organization.
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Or if you are developing land, please consider providing HFHSC with lots where we can build that affordable housing component for you. We are reaching out in the hopes that our community will consider working with us so that we may continue to provide homes for needy families and do our part to help end the cycle of poverty in our own back yard. Please give us a call at 604-885-6773 and a member of our Board will connect with you. We would be pleased to introduce you to our operations, have you meet our Board members and show you how working together with a Legacy of Land would be a win/win situation in doing our part to reduce homelessness in our community.
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SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! YOU CAN HELP US THIS SUMMER! Do you have an hour or 2 per week this summer to make a huge difference? Habitat needs a few willing hands to help recycle, for the SUMMER ONLY, 1-2 hours per week. If you would like to be part of something truly incredible, and work with the best team ever, please call Margie Garrard at 604-885-8940 for details. Just when the heat of summer doubles, the number of bottles and cans brought to the Habitat bin at Salish Soils, we lose volunteers who need their summer holidays too! We love our work, and we would love to work with you for the summer! Please give me a call and I promise to tell you exactly how we won national awards worth 60K each for our non-profit!
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Creating a home bar can help you be a popular host Many people enjoy opening their homes to friends or family. In fact, according to the National Eating Trends survey and custom research by the NPD group, in 2016 the average person ate 38 meals at other people’s homes. Knowing how to cook, set the mood and entertain is increasingly important for many homeowners. Installing and outfitting a home bar can provide guests with the features of a night out, only without the crowds or bar tabs that come at the end of the night. A home bar is a place where hosts and their guests can gather and enjoy great conversation. Such a spot also can serve as a neighborhood hangout – a smart choice for those who
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the heat. • Out with the warm, in with the cool: position a fan by a window or door in the evening when temperatures are cooler to direct the cool air in. • Spin that fan: ceiling fans are the most efficient option for cooling. Ensure the fan is rotating counter-clockwise to help direct the cool air down. • Hang laundry to dry: avoiding the dryer will keep unnecessary heat out the house. • Opt for smaller appliances or take the cooking outside: use a microwave, crockpot, toaster oven or barbeque to avoid the extra heat produced by the stove or oven. • Purchase Energy Star air conditioners: opt for these energy-efficient models as they use about 30 to 40 per cent less power than standard units. Submitted
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Some cannabis control confusion Some discussion at the July 12 SCRD board meeting centred on the uncertainty around local regulations that will be needed following the legalization of cannabis in October. Area D (Roberts Creek) Director Mark Lebbell, said the federal Liberal government has placed Sunshine Coast politicians in a “tricky position” with respect to the cannabis legalization deadline. “Whether it’s acknowledged publicly or not, the industry is a large part of our economy.” Many of the board members in attendance called for consistency in regulating cannabis across municipalities on the Coast. Board chair, Bruce Milne, said “Sechelt
has a plan” and Town of Gibsons director, Jeremy Valeriote, agreed with Area A director (Egmont/Pender Harbour) Frank Mauro, suggesting “regional planning, coordination and cooperation” would be of value. Another tension around the upcoming Federal legalization of cannabis is what to do with existing distributors on the Coast while sorting out licences for new legalized operators. Director for Area A (Pender Harbour/ Egmont) Frank Mauro said that existing “dispensaries are currently illegal”, while Lebbell suggested the need for the board to “move forward on something ahead of time, close the door (on existing dispensaries), then
as the door opens, community engagement will be a very important part of the process.” Chief Administrative Officer Janette Loveys, added that the challenges include the uncertainty of what the province will mandate and there are “lots of balls in the air” at this time. The board voted to table this issue and continue discussions at the next board meeting once staff had the opportunity to consult with bylaw enforcement. As Area F (West Howe Sound) Director Ian Winn said, “work will continue beyond the October (17) deadline and will be done as quickly as possible.” Cari Miller
Exchange students from l’École des Trois-Cantons at St-Isidore-de-Clifton near Sherbrooke, and their hosts, students from l’École due Pacifique, were given a Sechelt Nation Longhouse welcome in late June. Here, Kwatleematt (Hollyanne Higgins) performs a song. The students were given an introduction to local history by Xets’emits’a (Candace Campo) and they went home with a story titled “L’Ile tremblante” (“Tremble Island”) by Xwu’p’a’lich (Barb Higgins), translated into French from her book, “My Life as a Sechelt Rememberer”. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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Volunteers from RCM Search and Rescue station 14 Gibsons showed off a new inflatable stretcher, purchased with the help of the Lions Club, on the government dock July 9. The stretcher, or spine board, is lightweight and portable, and when filled with air folds down to fit into a backpack. When an injured person is on the stretcher, the air is vacuumed out and it compresses to take the body shape – and becomes rigid enough to carry up to 350 pounds.
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Events on the Sunshine Coast July 19 Mandala painting underway for two or three days, Roberts Creek pier, noon July 19 Dice and Dragons drop-in, for grades 5-12 interested in fantasy games, Gibsons Public Library, 1-4pm July 19 Sunshine Coast skate park party with free BBQ and prizes, Brothers Park at community centre, Gibsons, 5-7pm July 19 The Brothers, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 8:30pm July 20 Music in the Landing presents Keely Halward, gazebo on government wharf, Gibsons, 7-8pm, free July 20 Zonolite, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 9pm July 21 Historical walking tour of lower Gibsons with Dale Peterson, leaves Pioneer Park 10am, by donation July 21 Repair cafe, Trail Bay Mall, Sechelt, 10am-4pm July 21 Music in the Landing presents Chris Kelly and Nicole Gibson, Pioneer Square, Gibsons 11am-1pm, free July 21 Sechelt Summer Music Series presents Shine with Ken Johnson and Nancy Pincombe (noon) and The Van Aldens (1pm), library lawn, free July 21 Peanut Butter Jam with Slightly Twisted and guests, fundraiser for the food bank, Henderson Beach, Roberts Creek, 1pm, cash and peanut butter donations accepted June 21 Music with Susan Ssun, Taryn Laronge, Bre McDaniel and Katherine Penfold, Ruby Lake Resort amphitheatre, 1-5pm, $25, under 11 free July 21 Meet the artist, photographer Erwin Diener (and the SC Astronomy Club), Heavenly Wonders exhibition, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 1-4pm July 21 Blue Line Duo, The Old Boot Eatery, Sechelt, 6:30-9pm July 21 Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band, presented by Sea Cavalcade, Winegarden Park, Gibsons, 6:30pm, $15, couple $25, under 13 free July 21 Greg Willy, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 6:30pm July 21 A series of short theatrical pieces written by John McGie, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 7pm, $15 July 21 Lorne Jones Band, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 July 22 Historical walking tour of lower Gibsons with Dale Peterson, leaves Pioneer Park 10am, by donation
July 22 Music in the Landing presents Shine, with Ken Johnson and Nancy Pincombe, Sundial stage, Gibsons, 11am-1pm July 22 Slow Sundays in the Creek presents Loose Endings ukulele enthusiasts (noon) Cedar Creek Combo (1:15pm) and Monty Montego reggae band (2pm), behind the library, Roberts Creek, noon-4pm July 22 Singer-songwriters Michael Friedman and Terry Brennan house concert, Gibsons, 2-5pm, $20, details at 604886-3566 July 24 Sechelt Library presents “Pico’s Puppet Palace”, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 1pm, free July 25 Mapstone, from Australia, Roberts Creek Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 July 25 Open mic for young people’s (12-22) songs, stories and rants, Gibsons Public Library, 6-7:30pm July 26 Day Out of Time Manna Festival with ceremony, music, food and dancing on the newly-painted mandala, Roberts Creek pier, noon July 26 Talking Trees tour of the ancient shíshálh village of klaath, now known as Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, with Candace Campo, 1pm, $30, tickets at aboriginalecotours.com July 27-29 Sea Cavalcade, Gibsons, with parade at 11am Saturday, info at seacavalcade.ca July 27-29 Deer Crossing the Art Farm presents Rainforest Circus with aerialists, music and installations on the theme of water, Cliff Gilker Park, Roberts Creek, Fri. 5pm, Sat. noon, 2:30pm & 5pm, Sunday noon & 2:30pm, $20, youth and seniors $15, under 12 $10, tickets at share-there.com July 28 Historical walking tour of lower Gibsons with Dale Peterson, leaves Pioneer Park 10am, by donation July 28 Sechelt Summer Music Series presents Ted & Bonar (noon) and The Grant Olsen Band (1pm), library lawn, free July 28 Repair cafe, Gibsons Public Library, 1-5pm July 28 Jess Hart, Persephone brewery, Gibsons, 2pm July 28 Benefit for Jennifer D’Amour, with food by local chefs and music by PH Blues Society, Coopers Green Hall, Halfmoon Bay, 9-11pm, $50, 604-7411186 July 29 Opening reception for “TrashFormation” art exhibit, SC Arts Centre, Sechelt, 2-4pm July 29 Charlotte Wrinch, Persephone brewery, Gibsons, 2-4pm
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The Sea Cavalcade celebrates 50 fun years by the sea July 27 to 29, a weekend packed full of activities with something for everyone. This 50th anniversary festival, like all the others before it, has been completely organized by volunteers. The current Chair, Conchita Harding, has been at the helm for the last 15 years. “I was invited by a couple of members of the committee in 2003,” she says. “They asked me to give them a hand and here I am.” A core group of 30 volunteers plan different aspects of the festival and oversee groups of volunteers that work on specific events. “It’s a lot of work,” admits Harding adding, “We found a team of volunteers who have the passion to do it.” The Cavalcade opens on Friday night with a beer garden, live entertainment, and a free dinner for 1,200
One of the floats in 2017 Sea Cavalcade parade in Gibsons. This year’s parade takes place July 28. PHOTO SUBMITTED festival going: the generosity of sponsors. “Fundraising and sponsorship help keep the events for families free,” says Harding. “There is going to be free cake and the [Sunshine Coast] Credit Union is going to help us by sponsoring face painting and the ted-
people provided by Christ the King Community Church. There are also complimentary historical walking tours and a teddy bear clinic with free check-ups for your favourite stuffed companion. This highlights another important aspect that keeps the
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dy bear clinic.” Perhaps the best-known events take place on Saturday: the parade and fireworks show. Starting at 11am, the parade features 60 floats highlighting businesses, community groups, and musical bands. “There is quite a diversity of floats,” says Harding, noting that the start of the route on Park Road attracts the most spectators. There will be lots to do after the parade in lower Gibsons, especially around Winegarden Park before the fireworks show in Gibsons Harbour at 10:15pm. Sunday also features a full slate of events, including the Keats Island to Armours Beach Mile Swim. Kayaks and stand up paddle board races are also on the schedule. “We try to do as many sea related events as possible,” says Harding. Other festival highlights include a salmon barbeque dinner, a keelboat regatta, and the return of the Fraser Blues Formation Flying Team. Not so nautical perhaps, but still a crowd favourite. Harding looks forward to celebrating this milestone year with her community. “We bring communities together, she says. “We bring families together for them to have memories to last a lifetime.” This Saturday, July 21 at 6:30pm, a fundraising event featuring Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band will be playing in Winegarden Park with proceeds going toward covering the costs of operating all those Sea Cavalcade events. Tickets are $15 or $25 for couples and come with free salsa lessons by Sandra Cordero. Tickets at Sechelt Visitor Centre, MELOmania and various Gibsons locations or online at share-there.com. The Sea Cavalcade takes place July 27-29. Complete scheduling information at seacavalcade.ca. And it’s not too late volunteer. Anyone wishing to lend a helping hand should contact Cynthia Hadden at 604-886-3624 or email haddcyn@gmail.com.
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That’s not art...I threw that out last week The Sunshine Coast Arts Council is excited to announce the upcoming juried group show “TrashFormation”, July 25 to August 19 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre. The exhibit is inspired by
the vast amount of discarded “stuff” that surrounds us, and by how casually we make and then throw out things that are no longer valuable or functional. This exhibit hopes to answer the ques-
tion of what happens if we transform this junk? What if we found a new purpose for these purposeless things? Our contributing artists have found objects in their environment, homes, beaches, alleys, literally in the trash and in the water and forests around us. Creating art
from these “found objects” transforms and ultimately provides new purpose to this used up trash. Out of our detritus arises art that is unique, at times powerful, at times meaningful, but always pointing out our ability to find new ways of using things that would normally
be thrown away. Some of the 49 artworks are beautiful while others are challenging in their message. They all have a story and in this unusual exhibition the 27 artists will each provide their insight and stories about the pieces they’ve created. Their written statement
gives the viewer another way of “seeing” the work before them. The opening reception will be held Sunday, July 29, 2-4pm. Come meet the artists and enjoy the result of artists giving purpose to objects that no longer had one. Submitted
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The Australian band Mapstone is playing the Roberts Creek Legion July 25 at 8pm. The six-piece band includes didgeridoos, seen here, ukulele and violin. PHOTO SUBMITTED
Late on July 11, a possible prowler was reported at a property in the 1800-block of Tyson Road, Wilson Creek, after the suspect male was discovered in the bushes by a resident. The resident questioned the male, described as slim, about six feet tall, wearing rubber boots and the suspect told the resident he was looking for a friend. The suspect then ran into his vehicle, described as an enhanced silver Honda
Accord which was in the driveway and drove off at high speed towards Davis Bay. The resident got into her vehicle and gave chase and noticed a second vehicle, a grey SUV, appear to join the first vehicle but lost track of both vehicles as they fled at high speed towards Sechelt. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP, reference file 2018-4599. Submitted by RCMP
The Affordable Housing Society held an open house at Harmony Hall in Gibsons July 12 to inform neighbours about their housing plans for a lot on Franklin Road. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO
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The position constitutes 1 FTE. Hours of work may vary according to client need. Although the position is largely administrative, direct support to clients is expected in addition to administrative duties when required.
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Job Summary: The principle focus of this position is on the co-ordination of programming and client care for the delivery of services provided by SCACL. Site supervisory duties are a fundamental component of this position
Your experience in providing sound, consistent and caring support to adults with developmental disabilities coupled with your leadership and management skills will enable you to flourish in this role. You are motivated by enabling individuals in achieving greater success in certain areas of their lives by providing skills and opportunities to develop, participate in their community, take part in community activities, and learn tasks of daily living. You will also meet other unique support needs including personal care. Additionally, you have the following requirements: • Diploma in the • Clear criminal record Human Social • Clean driver’s abstract Services or • TB clearance equivalent education • Letter form a Physician and experience. stating an ability to • Class 5 driver’s license work as a caregiver. (permanent staff must • Reference check and be willing to obtain credentials check. Class 4) • Annual Flu vaccines or • First Aid and CPR adhere to the wearing Certificate of a mask.
Job Summary: Assist clients to live successfully in the community and in SCACL residential settings. Ensures that client’s physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are met.
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Your experience in providing sound, consistent and caring support to adults with developmental disabilities. You are motivated by enabling individuals in achieving greater success in certain areas of their lives by providing skills and opportunities to develop, participate in their community, take part in community activities, and learn tasks of daily living. You will also meet other unique support needs including personal care. Additionally, you have the following requirements: Required: Assets: • Class 5 driver’s license (permanent staff must be willing to obtain Class 4) • Access to a vehicle • First Aid and CPR Certificate • Clear criminal record • Clean driver’s abstract
• Community care worker certificate, HCA certificate or related certificate or a diploma in the a related human social services • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training • Knowledge of Person Centered Active Supports
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Our Commitment to You: We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive at SCACL. Our progressive and unique culture sets us apart and provides: • Various internal leadership and development opportunities • Interesting and relevant training opportunities • Meaningful rewards and recognition • Hours: Various shifts (weekdays, weekends, overnights, days and nights)
PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: Human Resource Manager: Laurie White - lwhit@scacl.ca or in person to Suite #105 5711 Mermaid St. Sechelt, BC
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Tip of the Week: The Sun enters Leo on July 22 and vies for the spotlight over Saturn in Capricorn and Neptune in Pisces. Each planet in its own sign can be understood as too much of a good thing. As the cliché goes: ‘too many chiefs; not enough Indians’. The Sun in Leo is like the star who gets all the glory while Saturn represents the business itself and Neptune the allure to the show at all. Yet, like the academy awards, the focus is shared between the behind-the-scenes-people, as well. Yet, the star will still prove to steal the show. Amidst all of this, Mars in Aquarius conjunct the South Node remains the main focus, from the standpoint of astrology, anyway. This aspect represents a revolutionary element. Uranus in Taurus is not an evident placement for this and, in turn, Venus in Virgo neither indicates big action, yet there is good reason to say that the forces of change are building momentum. Next week’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius will play a key role in this regard as it moves in to form an exact conjunction with Mars and the Lunar South Node. This will have repercussions in both the short and the longer term.
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HAVE YOUR SAY, SECHELT Community Forest
A better community forest We’re looking at ways the Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) can better represent the community’s needs and values over the coming years. • Learn how the Community Forest balances forestry operations and environmental protection in the District of Sechelt. • Discover how revenues are shared to enhance and better the lives of residents and community groups. • Share your thoughts on how you might change or improve operations and grant opportunities. During July, August and September, local residents and stakeholders will have opportunities to have their say. Watch for the survey, stop by our booth at community events, or visit us online for more information.
What we’ve heard so far Close to 100 local people came out to one of two World Café meetings and shared their thoughts and ideas on the SCCF. Ideas heard will help form themes and questions as the engagement process moves forward. Notes from the world cafés will be posted to the website later in July. Some of the themes we heard include: • More community education and involvement • Better environmental protections • Increase awareness and use of legacy funds • Job creation and leverage opportunities for local economic development
Lots of ideas were generated at world café discussions held earlier in July
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