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“Darth Vader” residence proposed A proposal to build a twostorey residence on top of Smitty's Oyster House received a mixed reception from members of the Town of Gibsons Advisory Planning Commission (APC) on July 21. The contemporary design proposed by John Smith was described by Director of Planning Andre Boel as "a daring approach."

Introducing his design to the commission, John Smith noted that his family are long time Gibsons residents.

His grandfather bought the property in the 1920's, and his father built the current Smitty's building in 1958.

Smith said that his father intended to build three storeys and put a residence on top, but never did so.

The Smiths own three properties at the head of the main wharf in Gibsons, all currently tenanted by restaurants: Molly's Reach, Smitty's and Lunita's. The couple are currently living in the Lower Mainland, but would like to move back to Gibsons and live over top of Smitty's.

The proposed design would require a number of variances because it does not conform to the Town's Offi-

cial Community Plan (OCP), which calls for a "village scale and character" in the harbour area. Design guidelines specify that buildings fronting the waterfront walk should be no more than two storeys or stepped back from the water, should avoid large areas of flat roof, and should be "human in scale."

The OCP also calls for consideration of view impacts to uphill properties.

The Smiths' proposal would block the views from the inside of Molly's Reach Restaurant. However, they own that property as well, and Smith contends that the view is not important.

"People don't go to Molly's Reach for the views from those two windows. There's only two tables that are really affected by it," he said.

Smith, who has lived in Yaletown, likes the concept of mixing old architecture with contemporary design. When asked if he had considered tearing down Smitty's, he said he wished to retain it as "a character building." He noted that he encountered a lot of opposition to turning it into a restaurant 10 years ago, but that it is now

popular with the community.

"The integrity of the building is something that I'd like to keep," he said.

Members of the APC were visibly reluctant to vote against the Smiths' proposal, but a number of concerns were raised about the view impact, massing, and the fit of the design with the historical character of the village in such a high profile location.

Richard Watt, who favoured the proposal, noted that he thought the dark and heavy drawings provided by the architect were part of the problem, giving the design "that Darth Vader look."

After extensive discussion, the APC passed a motion that "it is possible to have a twostorey residence built on top of the existing building," but also passed two motions expressing concern that the design does not fit with key guidelines around the historical fit of the Landing and stepping back from the waterfront.

The Smith's have not yet filed their application. This review by the APC was a preapplication review.

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The Local - Thursday, July 27, 2017

Editorial Opinion Plastic straws suck Of all the plastic products we use and take for granted, plastic drinking straws are among the most unnecessary. Designed to be used once and discarded, their only real purpose is to keep your mouth from touching a glass or ice. It made more sense in the days when contaminated vessels were more of an issue.

Now, there’s a movement to get people and businesses to ditch the straws. It may not seem like a big deal, but it is. In the U.S. alone, people discard 500 million straws every day, or more than 180 billion a year. That’s about 1.4 million kilograms of plastic sent to landfills and into the oceans every day.

Drinking straws have a long history and weren’t always a big problem. The first ones were made from straw, or any strawlike grass or plant. That changed in the 1880s when Washington, D.C., resident Marvin Stone was drinking a mint julep through a rye grass stalk. He didn’t like the residue it left in his drink, and so he wrapped paper around a pencil, removed the pencil, glued the paper together and a straw was born. In 1888, Stone patented a version made from manila paper coated with paraffin.

The explosion of plastic’s popularity in the 1960s and into the ’70s spelled the demise of the paper straw. After that, most drinking straw innovations were as much about marketing as function — including the twisty Krazy Straw and the wide straw-and-spoon combo used to drink slushy drinks.

Plastic straws are now ubiquitous. Whether you’re ordering a takeout drink, cold coffee beverage, bar cocktail or glass of water in a restaurant, you’ll likely get a plastic straw unless you request your drink without it. And you should.

According to the anti-straw group the Last Plastic Straw, 80 to 90 per cent of marine debris is plastic, and as much as 80 per cent of that came from plastics discarded on land. Researchers estimate eight million tonnes of plastic garbage enter the oceans from land every year. Plastic straws are among the top 10 litter items picked up during beach cleanups, with thousands picked up every year.

Avoiding plastic straws won’t save the oceans or the world on its own, but as we’ve seen with plastic bags and public smoking, when people start thinking about their habits and making small changes, they can bring about shifts in consciousness that lead to wider societal changes. Ordering your drinks without straws is a small sacrifice but a big step to reducing the amount of plastic we produce and waste. Giving up disposable drink bottles, plastic grocery bags and other unnecessary plastic items, and encouraging businesses to offer alternatives, will also help.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions How much harm?

(Re:“Employers can’t find staff”, the Local, July 13) I refer to the excellent article by Donna McMahon where she reports on the difficulties faced by several Sunshine Coast businesses in hiring working-age people for basic services.

Paul Kamon, Executive Director of Sunshine Coast Tourism, says part of the problem is a lack of affordable housing and convenient transportation on the Sunshine Coast.

Maybe contributing to the housing problem are owners who are deliberately keeping their houses or condos vacant for development or short-term rentals.

(Then there is the Soames Place complex, opposite Sunnycrest Mall, completed two years ago, seemingly devoid of activity, and we wonder what is going on there.)

So how many residences are being denied to these front line workers who feel compelled to leave the Coast because of the lack of affordable housing? How much harm is being caused to the Sunshine Coast economy by developers and speculators to feed their greed and selfinterest? And what actions could improve availability of affordable housing for our community’s younger front line workers?

Thanks for reporting on this critical issue.

John Roper, Gibsons

It’s the housing

(Re:“Employers can’t find staff”, the Local, July 13) It’s definitely a lack of affordable housing, indeed, housing in general. Wages paid by retail operations are far less than needed to pay rent, never mind a mortgage.

I know of several young families who had to move to the Island because of hous-

ing, even though they had jobs here.

Kasandra Maidmentt, Gibsons

Your deaf ears (Addressed to Gibsons council and copied to the Local) Please accept this letter as my condemnation of your choice of the timing of the vote on the Winn Road closure during a regular council meeting on July 11, and your lack of engagement thereof.

This was just a regular council meeting, but, appearing on the agenda was the long overdue item that has never been discussed with your citizens about the Winn Road “closure”. This should have been the long awaited public hearing that you owed this community and that we have been waiting for, for over three years.

It was not.

In fact some citizens even filed a petition through a lawyer to the Supreme Court in order that the town would follow procedure and hold a public hearing.

But alas, no. To our dismay, you deemed to sneak this item through, in a council meeting, in the middle of summer while no one was paying attention. Then to make matters worse, when the item came up on the agenda you announce that since the matter is before the courts you cannot answer any questions or comment. Come on, really, then why have it up for a vote?

How can that be? Was the vote even legal?

You should be ashamed of yourselves for having such a lack of respect for the people of this community who did manage to show up that summer evening. Instead you sat there, Mayor Rowe and Councillors SanJenko and Valeriote with your heads down barely acknowledging all the speak-

ers and their pleas for a fairer deal for Gibsons.

The vote was taken after many impassioned speakers spoke to your deaf ears. You justified your pre-decided voting position by clarifying the vote was about the road closure not about the gross give away of our town's assets which most citizens spoke to.

If you followed the rules it would be easier for all of us.

I could have stayed home, sat on my deck, sipping a cool glass of white wine on that beautiful summer's eve, knowing my elected councillors were doing their job, looking after Gibsons.

By following the rules, you too could have gotten home earlier to enjoy your deck and glass of wine instead of spending hours sitting in your chairs ignoring us.

Sounds like a “Winn Winn” to me.

Judith Bonkoff, Gibsons

Value will plummet

(Addressed to Gibsons council and copied to the Local) I am writing to request you reject the application to rezone 464 Eaglecrest Drive from single family residential.

My home at 831 Oceanmount Blvd. borders the North side of the proposed development and like our neighbours, my family is very concerned that the proposed zoning amendment will destroy the fabric of our community.

For my family, the developer's proposal means five and six-storey buildings looming over our one-storey house with sight lines into our bedroom, living room, BBQ patio, yards and driveway. The same is true for our neighbours. We will all be victims of light, noise and smell pollution far greater than a single-familyunit community should experience.

Our property value will plummet due to encroachment, lost view and having the closest proximity to high density. This proposal transfers wealth from me and surrounding home owners to the developer.

The development's taxes to the Town will be offset by lower taxes from eroded property values in upper and lower Gibsons. I believe the town has a fiduciary and moral responsibility to ensure its decisions don't reduce its citizen's property values.

The developer justifies the increased density based on the development leaving 56 per cent of the 4.77 acres green. The green space is to increase the sale value of the condominiums. It does not benefit the displaced wildlife or the people of Gibsons who will not be welcome.

The proposed condominiums are clearly too expensive for local residents and rezoning is primarily for the developer to maximize sales revenue from off-Coast purchasers. In fact, the developer's web site http:// eagleviewheights.com says "Eagle View Heights is an exclusive development of fine condominiums".

Bill and Julia Campbell, Gibsons

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Trellis leaves Sechelt and goes to Gibsons…

The Town of Gibsons has reached an agreement that may see a new residential care facility built on Shaw Road adjacent to Christenson Village.

“When Trellis Seniors Services Ltd. approached us about this property,” said

Mayor Wayne Rowe, “we carefully considered several factors, including the immediate need for long term care on the Coast as expressed by both Vancouver Coastal Health and the physicians; the potential for over 150 jobs in the area such as care

workers, trades and businesses; and support for the Town’s tax base. Equally important was honouring the wishes of the Christenson family who dedicated this location for seniors care. Our Official Community Plan recognizes this dedication and

Having failed to win approval for a private long-term care centre in West Sechelt, Trellis Senior Services has now struck a deal with council for the Town of Gibsons to build the facility there. As the group spearheading opposition to the Silverstone project, Protect Public Health Care - Sunshine Coast (PPHC) has raised a number of concerns about privatization and the lack of transparency surrounding this project. The move to Gibsons in no way addresses these objections, and in fact creates additional problems.

The matter of location is a secondary issue. From the outset, our primary concern has been with the inherent deficiencies of the project and the fact that local stakeholders have being excluded from decisions that will permanently affect our community.

If this project were to go ahead, the Coast would lose the option of publicly owned long-term care, the superiority of which has been confirmed by a large body of peer-evaluated research. Fur-

thermore, the project would do nothing to ease the chronic bed shortage in either longterm or acute care.

All the workers at Totem Lodge and Shorncliffe would lose their jobs with no guarantee of reemployment. Staff at the privately-owned centre would receive significantly lower wages and no pension, with a resultant loss of millions of dollars to the local economy.

Under the terms of its contract with VCH, Trellis would be free to subcontract services or even flip the property as it has with two of its other facilities. As well, the immense contributions of the Health Care Auxiliary and the Hospice Society would come to an end, since as registered charities both agencies are prohibited from contributing goods or services to a private, for-profit corporation.

What's more, all the longterm-care on the Sunshine Coast would thereafter be based in Gibsons, a 30-minute drive from the one hospital on the Coast. The extra travel to Gibsons would doubtless

make it much more difficult for many family members on the upper half of the Coast to spend time with their loved ones in care.

From the beginning, the Silverstone project has been shrouded in secrecy. The decision to grant tentative approval for construction in Gibsons was also made behind closed doors, without advance notice to the public.

We call on Gibsons council and VCH to begin a Coastwide process of community consultation on the implications of approving a private, for-profit facility. As our highly successful petition campaign last year proved, many members of our community have a clear preference for public care. We believe it is their right to have a say in decisions so important to the physical, economic and social well-being of the Sunshine Coast Our opposition to the VCHTrellis contract is unchanged.

Our goal is to defend quality, publicly-owned health care on the Sunshine Coast.

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Further to the recent announcement regarding an agreement between Trellis Seniors Services (Trellis) and the Town of Gibsons, the District wishes both parties success in developing that project. Trellis has advised the District that its application for a facility on Derby Road in Sechelt also remains active.

There is a continued need for the Coast’s communities to focus on the healthcare needs of our residents. It is Vancouver Coastal Health that has the mandate to meet those needs in ways that provide positive support for all and the authority to make the decision on where and how healthcare services are provided on the Sunshine Coast.

Preliminary discussion of Trellis’ Derby Road proposal, in the community and with the District, began early in 2016. The application was received November 8, 2016.

It was forwarded to appropriate referral agencies and by mid‐January, 2017, over 50 pages of comments were received.

Staff noted that there was concern in the community regarding the project, the proposed location and ‘the fit’ of both with Sechelt’s Official Community Plan (OCP). Staff recommended further community consultation on the application and on an OCP Plan Amendment to develop policies regarding long‐term

residential care. The recommendation was forwarded to Council’s Planning and Community Committee for review at the May 24 Committee Meeting. Council endorsed the Committee’s recommendations at its June 7 Regular Meeting.

Sechelt Council is committed to considering all applications brought before it employing proper public process, as was and will continue to be done in this case. The District of Sechelt will continue to focus on the democratic principles of open dialogue and transparent decision-making.

Council also appreciated receiving the June 7, 2017 letter outlining Trellis’ comments on its experiences working with the District. Despite increased development activity in our community and challenges maintaining a full complement of staff, the District’s Development Services Department continues to fulfill its mandate of advising Council on development applications. In the case of Trellis’ project, review and analysis of a complex application was brought forward for consideration within six months of receipt.

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zoning had been put in place accordingly, so we foresee an efficient and timely permitting process.”

Construction could commence by late fall 2017 and according to Trellis, would take approximately 16 months to complete.

Mayor and Council see the Trellis addition to Gibsons as

creating a cluster of important and much-needed health services for the Coast, which also promotes economic development and achieves affordable housing. It will be a modern purpose-built care facility and will augment the current long-term care options offered at Christenson Village and the Kiwanis Vil-

lage Care Home.

Mayor and Council are committed to working with Trellis to ensure affordable housing is part of the development to both support and sustain the workers, and to address a significant concern of our Town and the Sunshine Coast.

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Shíshálh drummer Holly-Ann Higgins takes part in the blessing of the mandala at Roberts Creek pier on July 23. This is the mandala’s 20th year, and the design includes a maple leaf with interwoven histories of natives and settlers. After the ceremony there was music and dancing on the mandala. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

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Rain sensors Rain sensors are required on all automatic sprinkling systems. This prevents systems from running when it’s raining.

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Doc Squad was the youth team winner in the Daniel Kingsbury Memorial 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. From the left, Seth Starsage, Gus Goerzen, Noah Woodin, and Joseph Schembrie. The tournament, July 22 in Roberts Creek, raised about $1,000 for the Jellyfish Project, and enjoyed support from many businesses and a grant in aid from the Sunshine Coast Regional District. EMA EDEN-JONES PHOTO

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Sunshine Coast garbage "on the cusp of a crisis" The SCRD is wrestling with how to extend the lifespan of the Sechelt landfill, which has only another 1012 years of capacity.

Currently, almost half of the garbage received at the landfill is organic material (green waste, food scraps

and food soiled paper), so in 2016 the SCRD identified organics diversion as the most promising strategy to extend the landfill's lifespan.

A draft regional organics diversion strategy, prepared by environmental consultant Carey McIver, was presented

to the infrastructure services committee on July 20. It proposed the following actions: • Ban commercial food waste.

• Create a food waste dropoff at the Pender Harbour Transfer Station.

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• Launch education campaigns on food waste reduction and composting.

• Investigate a subsidy for backyard composters.

• Start curbside collection of food waste in 2019.

Although all those strategies combined would divert an estimated 52 kg of food waste per resident annually, McIver calculated the impact on the Sechelt landfill as only 11 to 15 months of additional life. McIver's numbers are based on the recent experience of other BC municipalities. She noted that not everyone participates in programs, and that some material is problematic – for example, commercial food waste that is packaged can't be composted.

Directors were concerned about adopting the draft strategy without having cost estimates in hand. But Area F Director Ian Winn urged the board to move forward as fast as possible.

"I'm very concerned about the need to address

this," said Winn. "I think we should be moving forward quicker and in a collaborative method, messaging to all of the Coast that we are on the cusp of a crisis."

Area E Director Lorne Lewis concurred. "I can remember the costs we incurred in closing the Pender Harbour landfill. The longer we can forestall closing the Sechelt landfill, the better.

We don't even have a clue where we would have another landfill."

Staff confirmed that no site for a replacement landfill has been identified.

The committee adopted the draft strategy with the proviso that it remain a draft until an implementation plan is developed. They also asked staff for reports on a number of topics including how best to manage conflicts with wildlife, the possibility of banning residential organics, and the feasibility of letting individual properties opt in or out of curbside pickup.

Meanwhile, the Town of

Gibsons received the results of a community survey on organic waste diversion at its July 26 council meeting.

Forty-five percent of the residents who received surveys by mail sent in responses (906 total), which indicates very strong interest in the topic.

Among the survey's findings were that half of residents are already composting, and that 70 per cent of residents fill their garbage can 50 per cent or less each week. Town staff estimate that a diversion program would have little effect on those who currently compost but would provide an alternative for those who do not, especially strata residents.

Support for organics diversion was high, but 60 per cent of survey respondents preferred a drop off option to curbside collection.

Grayco Ventures has submitted a proposal for a curbside service which will be reviewed by Gibsons council in the fall. Donna McMahon

On July 18, police assisted the Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department with an illegal burn investigation in the Roberts Creek Provincial Campground after a camper was witnessed having an open wood burn-

ing campfire contrary to the fire ban. Despite the numerous signs posted throughout the campground, the camper, who admitted she was aware of the fire ban, thought it would be okay as she'd seen another family

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Pet Smarts

Teaching a dog impulse control or delay of gratification is one of the best ways to help a dog become calm and self- controlled.

Impulsive individuals are usually characterized by their rapid response to stimulation, accelerated action and a difficulty in the ability to inhibit responses. Individual variation in the ability

to control impulses is seen in the reaction to a positive stimulation like food or in other behaviors like aggressive behavior. A more impulsive dog may bite sooner and more forcefully and escalate a fight faster than a less impulsive dog (Miklosi, 2015).

Sometimes impulsiveness is inadvertently encouraged by people. The greeting behavior of the eight-week-old puppy may be seen as cute but that same behaviour when the dog reaches 50 or more pounds and cannot control himself when visitors arrive can become a problem.

An agility dog who cannot hold a stay at the start line dog needs help with impulse control.

Luckily impulse control can be taught.

Start with a handful of treats in one hand and close to make a fist and let the dog sniff the closed hand. Some dogs will paw or mouth but will eventually move away from the hand. When they do, take a treat from the fist and give the treat to the dog. The person does not need to say anything. Just allow the dog to figure it out. Repeat this until the dog understands

Planet Mercury is not observable in August. Venus is very low in the E but will be difficult to observe by month’s end. Mars is very low in the W in the evening twilight but will be difficult to see. Jupiter can be seen in the SE after dark and transits near 11pm. Sets in the west near 4am. Saturn rises in the ESE after 11pm and transits in the S near 4am.

The 2017 Perseid meteor shower will peak on Saturday, August 12. Although the shower peaks in the afternoon there will still be plenty of activity when dark-

ness falls. The shower is on a Saturday so it is an ideal time for a good all night show. Although there will be a waning Gibbeous Moon rising at 11pm, and as the night goes on, the shower's radiant climbs higher and higher and the number of meteors will increase.

On Monday, August 21 North America will be treated to a total eclipse of the sun. On the path of totality one can see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights, a total solar eclipse. The path of totality where the moon covers the sun and the sun's tenuous atmosphere falls not far south of the Sunshine Coast. The eclipse path starts in Oregon and pro-

ceeds eastward to the East Coast of South Carolina. On the Sunshine Coast we will see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers 85 – 90 per cent of the sun's disk.

The eclipse can be viewed from 9:10am until 11:35am with the maximum eclipse occurring at 10:20am. The Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club has obtained a permit from Sechelt council to set up along the Davis Bay sea wall. We will have solar glasses and hand-held solar viewers so that everyone may view the eclipse safely.

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What do you think of when you hear the words “graphic novel”? Maybe Tin Tin, Asterix or Anime? Or maybe your think of comics, such as Archie, or Mad Magazine. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a graphic novel as "cartoon drawings that tell a story and are published as a book”.

Graphic novels have come a long way since the 1978 when Will Eisner, one of the first recognized graphic novelist created his graphic novel “ A Contract with God”.

Adult graphic novels are becoming more mainstream due to the interesting topics and illustrations. Walk into almost any library and you will find sections of adult graphic novels with varying topics; history, biography, autobiography, fiction, and non-fiction. Many ask, what’s the difference between youth graphic novels and adult graphic novels?

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Once the dog understands that staying back quietly from the hand gets him or her the reward, then put your closed hand on the ground or floor and repeat the exercise.

Dogs often repeat the pawing behaviour when the hand is in a different position. This exercise can be done in a variety of situations like for counter-surfing.

The six new Grande West Vicinity buses that will be in service by the end of summer have begun arriving on the Coast.

The new buses are made

by Grande West Transportation International Ltd., based in Aldergrove.

The 30-foot medium duty buses will help better meet the transit needs of the communities they serve as they have better performance, are more environmentally friendly and reduced fuel

consumption.

“With its fuel efficiency, lighter weight and improved manoeuvrability, the Vicinity is a great addition particularly for our routes in Lower Gibsons and Roberts Creek,” said Gordon Dykstra, manager of transit and fleet for the Sunshine Coast Regional District.

Each Vicinity bus can seat 24 passengers with room for another 20 standees. There is also space for two mobility aids.

Medium-duty buses burn less fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 30 per cent, when compared to a standard heavy-duty (40-foot) bus.

Each bus will cost $319,807, and is funded by the Province of BC and through BC Transit’s local government lease fee program.

The new bus will also be part of the Sea Cavalcade parade in Gibsons on July 29.

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Doors and Bar open at 5:30 pm / Dinner 7 pm Sechelt Library staffer Jeff Wadge, a graphic novel enthusiast, will answer questions on the format on Aug. 3. PHOTO SUBMITTED the meaning”, says Sechelt Library staff member, Jeff Wadge. “Maus” by Art Spieglmann, for instance, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992.

“Youth graphic novels often are often focused on good guys, bad guys and super heroes. Adult graphic novels often have a hidden meaning and tell a story.”

Wadge is an avid graphic novel enthusiast. He started

collecting about 12 years ago.

For cake and to learn more about graphic novels, stop by the Sechelt Library on Thursday, August 3 at 1pm, the launch of the graphic novel section in the library.

Jeff Wadge will be on hand to share his enthusiasm for graphic novels and to answer any questions.

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People are watching when it’s hot On the afternoon of July 18, a witness reported children left inside a vehicle for approximately half an hour while the parent was inside at a business. The parent returned to the vehicle and drove away before police ar-

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Events on the Sunshine Coast July 27 Opening of London Drugs’ “celebrate local photographers” exhibit, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 3-7pm July 27-29 Nomadic Tempest, theatrical production performed on a tall ship at dock, Gibsons government wharf, 9:30pm, $25 bleacher seat, $15 on the dock, share-there.com July 28 Jim Foster, Mad Park Bistro, Madeira Park, 6pm July 28 Dinner music by Martini Blue, Gibsons Legion, 6-9 pm July 28 Tween dance with djs, for grades 4-7, Gibsons Public Library, 6:30-8:30pm, free July 28-30 Sea Cavalcade, Gibsons: Fri. free dinner and entertainment, 6pm, Lower Gibsons; Sat. 11am parade, noon events in Lower Gibsons; Sun. 9am kid’s fishing derby, 9:45am Keats to Armours swim, 1pm regatta, seacavalcade.ca July 29 Sechelt Summer Music Series presents Graham Walker – the Barn Cats (noon) and Matt Diamond (1pm), library lawn July 29 Ken Dunn and Anna Green perform, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30pm July 29 Canada 150 dance with Jim Taylor, Sechelt Seniors Centre, 7pm, members $10, others $15 July 29 The Relics, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 July 30 Garden cleanup at the Arts Centre, Sechelt, bring tools, refreshments provided, 10amnoon July 30 CanaDares Society golf tournament, fundraiser for a school in Tanzania, Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club, Roberts Creek, golf starts at 12:30pm, silent auction at 4pm, dinner at 6pm, live auction at 7pm, $125, dinner only $85, 604-993-0107 July 30 NUA plays Slow Sundays in the Creek, behind the library, Roberts Creek, 2-3:30pm, open mic at noon July 30 Sunday Funday parking lot dance party with Brothers in Farms, parking lot beside Masonic Lodge, Roberts Creek, 3-6pm, free August 2 Movie night with French film “Amelie”, Gibsons Public Library, 6-8:15pm, adults only, free August 3 Opening of graphic novel section, with cake, Sechelt Library, 1pm August 3 John Michael Lind performs, Mad Park Bistro, Madeira Park, 7-9pm August 4 Charlotte Wrinch performs while you shop, Gibsons Public Market, noon-2pm

August 4 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, Gibsons Garden Hotel, 6pm, $15, eventbrite.ca August 4 Opening reception for exhibit and sale by 40 Coast artists, Kube Studio, Gibsons, 6-9pm August 5 Historical walking tour of Lower Gibsons with Dale Peterson, Pioneer Park, 10am, by donation August 5 Gambier Summer Family Fair, Gambier Community Hall, 10:30am-2:30pm August 5 Sechelt Summer Music presents concerts by Gemini and The Sunshine Brass, library lawn, noon-2pm August 5 Opening reception for exhibit

by Carole Sinclair, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 2-4pm August 5 John Michael Lind, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 7-9pm, by donation August 5 Fundraiser for wildfire victims, with burlesque and music, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm, $20 August 5 Luci & The Herd, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 August 5-6 Dave Paterson, Garden Bay Pub, Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm and 8pm August 6 PaceSetter 5-Dollar 5-K run, Connor Park, Halfmoon Bay, 9am, $5 August 6 Historical walking tour of Lower Gibsons with Dale Peterson, Pioneer Park, 10am, by donation August 6 Edible garden tour, 11am-6pm, onestraw.ca August 6 Sunshine Roots MusicFest, 2085 Lockyer Rd., Roberts Creek, 1pm-2am, $25, under 12 free, share-there. com, overnight camping available August 6 Opening reception for exhibit by 50 Coast artists, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 2-4pm August 7 BC Day Garlic Festival with tastings, garlic dishes and sales, Persephone Brewery, Gibsons, 11am-4pm, free August 8 Healing circle and seminar, presented by Chagai Shouster from the Kabbalah Center, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 6:308:30pm, free August 9 Garden party fundraiser with music and refreshments, SC Bontanical Garden, West Sechelt, 6:30pm, $100 August 10 Writer Jane Urquhart reads from “A number of Thing” about 50 Canadian items that have special significance, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8-10pm, $20, share-there.com

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Somewhere on the Coast, in a top secret location, sits the glass teepee, the meeting place of local band Brothers in Farms. “It’s an old repurposed structure that was falling down in the forest,” says Chris Hergesheimer, guitarist and lead vocalist for the Brothers. “The property owners gave us permission to re-build it. It’s the best practice space on the Sunshine Coast.” The “core four” members, Kevin Stremlaw (Rhodes piano, vocals), Jim Dorey (accordion, percussion, vocals) and Clarence Deis (bass and vocals) meet with Hergesheimer regularly once a week at the teepee

The Brothers in Farms band is hosting a tailgate party July 30. From the left are Kevin Stremlaw, Kelly Backs, Chris Hergesheimer, Clarence Deis and Jim Dorey. LIAM SCHACHTE PHOTO to make music and have a good time. In fact, the band’s third album, Purity, was recorded live in the teepee.

“We see the glass teepee as a member of the band,” says Hergesheimer. “The vibe and the sound it creates really adds something and contributes to our sound.” The core

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members are often joined by guest players who add even more to the Brothers’ sound.

The band has been together for five years, playing many events on the Coast, but also touring Vancouver Island and the Okanagan.

This past winter they took a step back to re-evaluate while working on a fourth album. “We spent the winter evolving as a band [and] getting much stronger musically,” says Hergesheimer.

“I think this fourth record shows our maturity.” The Brothers’ music is a blend of various musical styles, but it is always high energy. “Our music has funk and pop,” says Hergesheimer. “It has reggae and folk influences.

It has a steady Latin rhythmic backdrop. It’s fun music, Sunshine Coast party music.

It’s meant to be danced to.”

With that in mind, and with a desire to give back to the community that has supported them throughout the years, the Brothers in Farms

are giving a free tailgatestyle party on Sunday, July 30 from 3-6pm. “If people want to throw something in a bucket as a donation, they can,” says Hergesheimer. “But we didn’t want [ticket cost] to be a limiting factor for people to come out and enjoy the music. We wanted to make it as inclusive as possible and give back to the community.”

There will be a beer garden and barbeque as well as nonalcoholic drinks for the kids.

“Come and experience the community that music can create,” urges Hergesheimer.

“We know you want to be outside on a sunny Sunday afternoon, so we’ll meet you there. We promise it’s going to be one of the best parties of the summer.”

The Sunday Funday Parking Lot Dance Party featuring Brothers in Farms takes place on Sunday, July 30 from 3-6pm at the parking lot of the Masonic Lodge right next to the Roberts Creek Hall.

Free.

Jane Urquhart, one of Canada’s most distinguished novel-

ists, will read at the Arts Centre in Sechelt on August 10.

Her reading will be the centrepiece of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council’s celebration of Canada’s sesquicentennial.

Urquhart wrote “A Number of Things”, stories of Canada’s history told through 50 objects, expressly for the nation’s 150th birthday, and the Arts Council has developed an exhibit of original works by 50 Coast artists inspired by those objects. The exhibit, entitled “50 Canadian Things,” will surround Jane’s reading in the Crowston Gallery.

Urquhart’s eight novels have won her national and international acclaim, including the French “Best Foreign Book Award” for her first, “The Whirlpool”, the Governor General’s Award for “The Underpainter”, the Trillium Award and the Harbour Festival Prize.

The event starts at 8pm (doors at 7:30). There will be refreshments, including a cash bar, and an extended intermission for book buying and signing and for viewing the unique exhibit. Admission will be $20.

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ESTATE SALE SATURDAY, AUG 5

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Friday, July 28, 2017 5:00pm - 9:30pm - Gower Point Road Beer Garden - Live entertainment by Odd Duck by the roof-top

parking lot. Odd Duck delivers both engaging originals and convincing covers (including Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, Van Morrison, and many others). Odd Duck is four bands in one! Donna Newsom, Mark Sainsbury, and Dave Roughley are three independent singersong-writers who have joined together with Copper Cove Road (an established and talented North-Shore four-piece band) to create a musical experience of uncommon diversity. convincing covers (including Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, Van Morrison, and many others) for all occasions.

5:50pm Singing of O Canada

by Lianne, Dianne & Richard 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Winegarden Park Dinner and Picnic 1000 Free Dinner - by the Christ the King Community Church, free

ice cream sponsored by Coast Cable & popcorn donated by Buddies at the Bay Teddy Bear Picnic - Bring your special Teddy Bear for a health checkup, meet Doctor C. Cavalcade and get a Health Certificate.

6:00pm - 7:00pm - Winegarden Park Clamshell Live Entertainment - Sechelt’s own

Matt Diamond will present a lively concert for kids and families at the Sea Cavalcade in the Winegarden Waterfront Park. Bring your Teddy Bears and Stuffed animals to sing along with the “Teddy Bear Picnic” song. Matt is an accomplished singer and guitarist, and has toured extensively with his mother, children’s entertainer Charlotte Diamond. Some of the songs Matt will present: “Ottie the Otter”, “Listen to the Water”, and “Slippery Fish / Octopus”.

7:00pm - 8:00pm - Winegarden Park Clamshell Cavalcade Awards - 30th Golden Girls, Royal, Princess, Parade Marshall, Special Awards 9:30pm - 10:45pm Gibsons Government Wharf Caravan Stage Show: Nomadic Tempest

World renowned Tall Ship Laser & Light Show by 25-30 performers will have 4 night shows from July 26 to 29. Check them out at www.caravanstage.org

Saturday, July 29, 2017

7:00am - 9:00pm Gower Point Rd to Winn Rd closure 8:00am - 11:00am - Gower Point Road Flippers Pancake Breakfast - Heading out early to get a great viewing spot for the parade? Come and enjoy a delicious Pancake Breakfast with sausages, served by the Salvation Army.

9:00am - At Park Road - Parade Assembly

10:55am - Park Rd to Pratt Rd to North Rd on Gibsons Way Sea Cavalcade Mile Run - Just before the

9:30pm - 10:45pm Gibsons Government Wharf Caravan Stage Show: Nomadic Tempest - World renowned Tall

parade, the highway is clear of cars and hundreds of spectators are ready to cheer: the perfect setting for a road mile! Join 100+ runners of all ages and abilities on a fast net downhill course. Post-run refreshments.

Cash prizes to 1st male and female. Age group awards from 9 & Under to 70+. Save $ by pre-registering online. Late registration & bib pick-up Fri noon–6pm at PaceSetter Athletic; Sat 9:30–10:20am at PaceSetter Athletic; 10:30-10:45 at start line

Ship Laser & Light Show by 25-30 performers will have 4 night shows from July 26 to 29.

Check them out at www.caravanstage.org

11:00am - Parade Park Rd to Winn Rd via Gibsons Way, Gower Point Road

Sunday, July 30, 2017

12:00pm - 10:45pm Holland Park, Winegarden Park and Gower Point Road

Family Day in Gibsons Landing

12:00pm - 4:00pm - Bouncy Castle 12:00pm - 8:00pm - Craft/Arts Vendors & Educational Booths/ Multicultural Booth Displays - Historical Canada 150

Guest signing book. Placemat colouring, representing local historical sites and Gibsons memories by Dale Peterson.

12:00pm - 8:00pm - Food Concessions - Gibsons Lions Club, Wandering Wonders Ice Cream, Buddies at the Bay sno-kones, etc.

12:30pm - Singing of O Canada - by Ashley Hautala 12:35pm - 1:00pm - Mile Race Awards - Overall and age

group awards presented to winners of the Mile Race. Draw prizes for participants and volunteers.

1:00pm - 4:00pm - Kids’ Activities - Bouncy Castle, Face painting, International Kids’ Races & Games, Petting Zoo

1:00pm - 1:30pm - Philippine Dancers 1:35pm - 2:00pm - Greek Dancers 2:30pm - 3:00pm - Live Theatre - Gerardo, Trudi and Errol

present Seven Dwarfs/Snow White/William Tell Show

3:15pm - 3:45pm - Singing by Ashley Hautala 3:45pm - 4:15pm - Bodybuilding Demo - by Mikayla Brie

Custance - In 2013 placed 3rd at the western Canadians, in 2014 I placed 3rd at the northern classic and then went on to win the Sandra Wickham classic, that same year, competed in Las vegas at the Mr Olympia flex bikini model search. competed last year in the BC provincial champions, placed 5th and nationals placed 11th. featured in inside fitness magazine, the NPC online series “radical body transformation season 2, came 4th in the Ms. Health and fitness search.

4:15pm - 7:00pm - Live entertainment - by Vocal Motion Karaoke - Winegarden Park by the bus stop 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Salmon BBQ - Sea Cavalcade Salmon BBQ, cook by Leo’s Tapas & Grill Restaurant

5:00pm - 7:30pm - Starbucks Coffee Booth 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Multicultural Live Entertainment

Multicultural Community Show, coordinated by: Sandra Cordero, come and celebrate the Sunshine Coast Multicultural diversity with music and dances from Japan, Colombia, Russia, France and much more.

5:00pm - 8:00pm - Bouncy Castle - Bouncy Castles In Action

5:00pm - 8:00pm - Virtues Rock Treasure Hunt

250 painted rocks will be hidden in Gibsons Landing. The bottom of each rock will have the word of a virtue painted on it such as kindness, joy, honesty, peace, etc. In addition, some of the rocks will have the word ‘winner’ or ‘prize’ written on them which can be brought to the booth on Gower Point Road for a prize. This event is sponsored by the Baha’i Community.

8:30pm - 10:45pm - Live Music - Half Cut and the Slackers: Brian Swanson, Bob Ewert, Mark Evans and Ken Shearsmith

10:45pm - Gibsons Harbour - Fireworks!

“Music Lights the Night!”

7:00am - 7:00pm - Gower Point Rd to Winn Rd closure 8:00am - 11:00am - Gower Point Road Flippers Pancake Breakfast - Come and enjoy a delicious Pancake Breakfast with sausages, served by the Salvation Army.

Across from the bus stop

9am - 11:00am - Gibsons Government Wharf Kids Fishing Derby - Kids, bring a bucket and an adult, fishing gear and life jacket and try your luck!

9:45am - Armours Beach Keats to Armours Mile Swim - Late Registra-

tion & Check-in 8:00–9:00am. Challenge yourself in the historic one-mile open water swim from Keats Island to Armours Beach. Escort boat required, wetsuits optional.

Entry fee includes ride to Keats, snacks and swim cap.

11:00am - Armours Beach Kayaks & SUP Races - Sea Cavalcade and Sunshine Kayaking Ltd. present the second Annual Kayak & SUP Races. Armours Beach to Keats Island and back. Single Kayak, Double Kayak, and SUP categories. Awards after the races. Sponsored by Sunshine Kayaking Ltd.

11:30am - Armours Beach Kids’ Water Sports & Junior Sailing Races 1:00pm - Gibsons Harbour - Sea Cavalcade Regatta 9:00am - 4:00pm - Holland Park and Winegarden Park

Winegarden and Holland Park Events

9:00am - 8:00pm - Holland Park & Winegarden Park 9:00am - 10:00am - Power Hour Yoga 10:00am - 11:00am - Mellow Yoga 10:00am - 4:00pm - Displays, Food & Vendors - Sunday

market, Educational Booths, Sea Cavalcade Booth Sales, Sea Cavalcade Raffle tickets; plus Food vendors including Gibsons Lions Food concession, Wandering Wonders Ice Cream, Buddies at the Bay sno-kones.

10:00am - 4:00pm - Multicultural Booth Displays

Historical Canada 150 Guest signing book. Placemat colouring, representing local historical sites and Gibsons memories by Dale Peterson 12:00pm - 4:00pm - Bouncy Castle - Bouncy Castles In Action

12:30pm - 1:00pm - Bodybuilding Demo 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Dance Works Academy 1:30pm - 4:00pm - Face Painting 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Kids Games Challenge - International

kids’ games coordinated by the Bank of Montreal and the CIBC 2:00pm - 2:30pm - Special Ceremonies - Singing O Canada

by Lianne, Dianne and Richard. Reaffirmation Ceremony Canadian Citizenship by Bill Good. Cake cutting by special guests

3:30pm - Draw 150 prizes 4:00pm - Sea Cavalcade Raffle Draw

7:00pm - Gower Point Rd re-opens to traffic

For more information & the full schedule of events, please visit our website: www.seacavalcade.ca The 2017 Sea Cavalcade Committee wishes all of you a fun, safe and happy weekend!