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Volume 16, Issue 27

Sunshine Coast, British Columbia • www.thelocalweekly.ca • Thursday, July 5, 2018 New Resource Centre Exec

Bee in the Parade

Page 11

Federal Grant Bid Killed Page 3

Everyone Is Speeding Page 5

Fall Tennis Tournament Page 9

The Abstract Art Journey Page 10

Derelict Boat Removal Page 11

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(Horseshoe (HorseshoeBay) Bay)- (Gibsons) - (Gibsons) Please Please Note: Note: At At Langdale, Langdale, ticket ticket sales sales endend fivefive minutes minutes before before thethe scheduled scheduled sailing sailing time time forfor vehicles vehicles andand walk-on walk-on passengers. passengers.

At At Horseshoe Horseshoe BayBay only, only, ticket ticket sales sales forfor vehicles vehicles andand walk-on walk-on passengers passengers endend tenten minutes minutes before before thethe scheduled scheduled sailing sailing time. time.

The Local - Thursday, July 5, 2018 3 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.

Split vote kills bid to apply for Chapman project grant The SCRD will not apply for federal funding to pay for the Chapman Lake expansion project, after directors overturned a committee decision at the June 28 board meeting.

A staff report presented to the June 28 corporate and administrative services (CAS) committee recommended applying for an Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) grant for green infrastructure. According to staff, the Chapman Lake supply expansion project was "a viable and realistic candidate for funding" as it increased access to potable water and supported environmental

flows for fish.

Area F Director Ian Winn spoke in support. "The Chapman Lake Infrastructure Improvement project is certainly a shovel-ready project in terms of the engineering... that's well suited for the immediate application," said Winn.

But not all directors agreed. The board has been split over the Chapman project, with Area E Director Lorne Lewis and Board Chair Bruce Milne voicing particularly strong opposition.

At the CAS meeting, several directors asked whether the grant could be applied to the

Sechelt water metering project instead of Chapman, but Chief Financial Officer Tina Perreault said no. "It was felt that water meters didn't meet the criteria based on increased capacity," said Perreault.

Staff's recommendation to apply for funding for Chapman passed at the CAS committee with four directors voting in favour and three opposed. However, when the recommendation went to the board meeting in the afternoon, a second vote was held using a weighted vote. (Weighted votes apply to financial matters and are

Crossing Crossing Time: Time: 4040 Minutes Minutes

based on population.) pointment, stating: "We may tacted later by email: "Staff On the weighted vote, the have just cost our constitu- don't have the authority to September 5 - October - October 9,9, 2017 boardSeptember was tied. Tie5votes are ents an2017 opportunity to access apply for a grant at this time, automatically defeated. federal funds." but will review whether any LEAVE LEAVE HORSESHOE HORSESHOE BAY BAY LEAVE LEAVE LANGDALE LANGDALE Area D Director Mark According to Corporate other projects fit the funding 7:25 amam his disap- Officer Angie Legault, 6:20 amam criteria." Donna McMahon 6:20 Lebbell7:25 expressed con-

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: to July October October 10, 10, 2017 2017 - January - January 1,sales 1, 2018 2018 and walk-on passengers.

At Horseshoe Bay only, June ticket for23, vehicles 2018 and walk-on passengers will

31, 2018

end ten minutes before the scheduled sailing time.

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, Sat and June 28 only Fri, Sat and June 28 only Bay) (Earls (Earls Cove) - (Saltery - (Saltery 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 except Sat 2:20 pm Daily except Sat 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 and July 2 only, except July 1 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 smiles were huge at the multicultural festival June 29 at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt.

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Sechelt marsh to get repairs For almost 40 years, dedicated volunteers have maintained public pathways in the Sechelt marsh, but faced with major repairs, the Sunshine Coast Natural History Society (SCNHS) has asked the District of Sechelt to take over regular maintenance.

In an April 9 email, SCNHS President Tony Greenfield stated: "After 40+ years the whole infrastructure around shorelines, pathways, fences, bridges and the island, needs major inspection and investment. This is beyond the financial capability of SCNHS." Parks Manager Perry Schmitt, reporting to the June 27 meeting of the public works, parks and environment committee, said his staff have identified a lot of concerns. "After they approached us and said that they were finding it difficult to keep up and that they were looking for our help, we actually did a fairly extensive site visit last month," said Schmitt.

A report to the committee noted a number of problems including eroding pathways, a failing retaining wall, and a need for new fencing. Staff recommended that $10,000 from the parks budget be allocated to immediate repairs to address public safety, and that an annual budget of

$10,000 for the maintenance of the marsh be considered in future.

Most of the original wetlands in Sechelt were filled in as the town developed, but during the 1970's citizens organized to save the Sechelt marsh. In 1975 the property was purchased by The Nature Trust of BC and leased to the municipality of Sechelt for 99 years. In 1979 Sechelt sub-leased the property to the Sechelt Marsh Protective Society, which later changed its name to The Sunshine Coast Natural History Society. Their present contract to maintain the area, under which Sechelt pays them

$500/year, expires in 2019.

Asked about the role of the Natural History Society going forward, Schmitt responded: "That would be negotiated next year when the lease expires, but I'm hoping that the society stays on as the leaseholder and that their main focus shifts to providing education and stewardship and preservation of the marsh and that Sechelt parks would take over the maintenance."

The committee voted in favour of staff's recommendations.

"The Sechelt Marsh is a jewel, and it really needs a lot of work," said Schmitt.

Donna McMahon

An exciting day of basketball competition is slated for Sat., July 7 at the third annual Daniel Kingsbury Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Roberts Creek Community School. Twelve teams have signed up in three divisions – adults, youth boys, and for the first time, youth girl teams.

The tournament honours the legacy of Daniel Kingsbury by bringing people together to play a sport he loved, and by raising funds for The Jellyfish Project, an environmental initiative that

he created in 2011. The Jellyfish Project has educated over 100,000 students across Canada about ocean health, climate change, and environmental stewardship.

Games begin at 10am. A shooting contest, open to anyone, will be held at 1pm.

There will be music, a concession, and lots of friendly company so spectators are welcome to come out and join the fun. For more information see the Facebook event page “Daniel Kingsbury Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.” Submitted

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8:20 am 9:20 am 7:30 amamDaily 5 5 10:20 11:20 am September September - October - October9,9,2017 2017 12:20 1:20 pm 9:50 ampmDaily 2:30 pm 3:30 pm LEAVE LEAVE EARLS EARLS COVE COVE 12:05 pm Daily 5:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:30 6:30 amam Except SunSun 1:00 pmpm July 3Except only 7:25 pm 6:30 9:15 pm 8:20 2:20 pmpm Daily 8:25 8:25 amam

Tuesday & Wednesday Schedule

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

11:30 am

6:40 6:40pm pm 7:40 7:40 pm pm 12:35 pm 1:35 pm Powell 2:45 pm 3:50 pm 8:35 8:35pm pm 9:35 9:35 pm pmRiver - Sechelt Peninsula

Crossing Time: 50 minutes

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.

4:50 pm Bay) - (Earls Cove) (Saltery

Schedule in Effect: June 23 to September 3, 2018

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

12:20 pm 4:55 pm

Tuesday & Wednesday Schedule 6:55 pm 5:55 pm

9:25 6:30 ampm Daily except Sun 8:20 am Daily October - December 10:25 am 11 Tue-Wed only 21, 2016 LEAVE SALTERY BAY 12:55 pm Daily Except Sun 4:305:35 pmam Tue-Wed only 7:25 am 6:309:25 pmam Tue-Wed only 11:20 8:30 pmam Tue-Wed only 3:25 10:40 pmpm Tue-Wed only 5:30 pm

Tuesday & Wednesday Schedule

5:35 am 7:25 am 9:25 am LEAVE EARLS COVE 11:20 am 6:30 am Except Sun 3:25 pm 8:25 am 5:30 pm 10:25 am 12:20 pm 7:30 pm 4:30 pm 9:35 pm 10:30 pm

6:30 pm

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Our disappearing rainforests The Government of British Columbia must take urgent and immediate action to protect the globally unique ecological values of BC’s remaining primary and intact coastal and inland temperate rainforest, say 223 prominent scientists from around the world in a recently-released letter.

The scientists specifically call for action to protect temperate rainforests along BC’s south coast and Vancouver Island, and inland rainforests on the windward side of the Columbia and Rocky Mountains.

The letter was organized by Dominick DellaSala, chief scientist at the Geos Institute in Ashland, Oregon and author of “Temperate and Boreal Rainforests of the World: Ecology and Conservation (Island Press).” According to DellaSala, “BC’s temperate rainforests are globally rare, they offer habitat for many imperiled species and globally the vast majority of these unique rainforests have already been logged. Protection of remaining intact tracts of these carbon-rich, climate-saving forests is a global responsibility and can help Canada to contribute to the 2020 UN biodiversity targets and the Paris Climate Agreement.”

Recently, the ninth largest Douglas-fir in Canada was cut down in the Nahmint Valley near Port Alberni. The tree, which was 66 metres tall and three metres in diameter, was in an old-growth cut block auctioned off by the BC government.

Temperate rainforests are rare, constituting just 2.5 per cent of the earth’s forests. BC is home to one quarter of that total, and BC’s inland rainforests are one of only two such areas worldwide.

“Destruction of the last remnants of ancient old-growth forest with their magnificent trees and complex web of life is a rapidly-unfolding tragedy and the vast majority of Canadians are unaware that it is even happening,” said Barbara Zimmerman, director of the International Conservation Fund Canada.

According to recent estimates by Sierra Club BC, logging of oldgrowth temperate rainforest is currently destroying 10,000 hectares per year on Vancouver Island – the equivalent of two soccer fields per hour, 24 hours per day.

“BC has inspired the world with conservation solutions in Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear Rainforest. The province should take similar action to safeguard what remains of these globally outstanding ancient forests in other parts of the province,” said BC forest ecologist Andy MacKinnon.

Forests absorb atmospheric carbon through the process of photosynthesis and store it in long-lived plants and soils. In doing so, they help to cool down the planet. Cutting down forests releases most of their stored carbon as a global warming pollutant.

The signatories to the letter live and work in many countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Mexico, Mongolia, Norway, the United States and Scotland.

The letter is available online at: www.forestlegacies.org/featured-projects Submitted by Sierra Club BC

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Celebrate cycling I took offence to the caption under the photo of the Gibsons Grind Gran Fondo in last week’s Local (page 15), which said “social media was active with complaints from motorists that numerous riders were not sharing the road and were impeding automobiles”.

Why is it that if a cycling event is held this is the response? There are countless examples of events held on the Coast where traffic is closed, or restricted, and yet the response is “what a great event” and “people had so much fun”. Yet put a bike on the road and this is the response?

From what I could find on “social media” the overall message was positive for the riders and the Sunshine Coast in general. In the same edition of the Local there was an article about a cyclist being killed by a vehicle. Yet the message is that cyclists are impeding traffic? Here we are in a place where people have bumper stickers about enjoying the slower pace of the Sunshine Coast, yet heaven forbid someone has to slow down for a whole second to get around a cyclist.

This is a tourist destination, and should be a fantastic place for cycle tourism, but I know many cyclists that no longer road ride due to the harassment by drivers. We need to give cyclists three feet when passing not six inches. Next time you see a cyclist on the road, please slow down, take a breath, and pass safely. We will all be better off for it.

Matt Lunny, Gibsons

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(Re “Thrilled”, letters, the Local, June 28) First of all, the Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) does not ignore community needs; the SCCF

supports many groups along the lower Sunshine Coast and that information is available to all on the website and in the annual report that will soon come out.

Mr. Stein is also wrong about the SCCF not informing the public “as to what percentage of the profits have been donated"; it is all in the annual report and audited financials, he has only to look, or ask, if he is in doubt.

With regard to the SCCF Legacy Fund, the money (known as the extraordinary dividend) is given to the District of Sechelt (DoS) and is deposited into a separate account as outlined by the DoS bylaw. The process for groups, clubs or associations to apply for "capital" funding is laid out on the Community Forest website, and recommended awards are subject to DoS Council's final approval. The amount of the extraordinary dividend to DoS is determined as being excess to SCCF's working capital needs.

The DoS Council made an arbitrary decision to withhold 50 per cent of the extraordinary dividend.

Currently Council holds $400,000 and will receive another large sum from the 2017 extraordinary dividend.

Glen Bonderud Former Chair, SCCF

Forest renewal Our organization, Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF), looks forward to a restart on the community forest licence and supports Sechelt council taking these necessary steps to improve oversight of its logging company, the Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF).

As the name implies, it’s also about managing the “forests” – not just clearcutting the timber.

Under the former chair, SCCF disbanded the Public Advisory Committee where operations could be discussed in an open context and cancelled the Walk in the Woods program which allowed the public to view proposed cutblocks and offer input. These two public processes were disbanded without consultation with the district.

Limiting terms that board members serve could help foster a more diverse range of inputs, hopefully leading to progressive approaches in forestry management like eco-forestry, selective harvesting and protection of more sensitive, at risk ecosystems.

Unfortunately, the areas that the province granted to SCCF to log are low- to midelevation forests containing high biodiversity levels where other values overlap, such as wildlife habitat and recreation. ELF and many residents would not take issue if SCCF’s logging were restricted to previously cut areas (i.e. tree farms) rather than cleaning out our last natural community forests.

Ross Muirhead, Elphinstone Logging Focus

Stop the loan Phase 3 of the SCRD’s water meter project did not qualify for provincial funding this year. This does not mean it won’t qualify next year, or the year after.

Chances are it could. Regardless, the SCRD board of directors has seen fit to continue with Phase 3 metering anyway, apparently with little regard to cost; they want to borrow $6 million, repayable over 20 years. Total costs, after interest at today’s rates, would approach and possibly exceed $10 million, and they propose to hike our taxes again to pay for it.

I am not arguing for or against metering here. Sure, the prompt installation of meters could help identify more leaks. However, that will only buy us a short amount of time and does nothing to resolve our biggest problem: securing an additional or alternative water source(s). That is what our borrowing capacity, and the capacity of our taxpayers to pay, must be reserved for.

Fortunately, there is a way we can stop this borrowing and force the SCRD to either hold a referendum to obtain voter approval, or to rethink their priorities.

Given the election this October, a referendum would be easy to organize. In order for this to happen, the SCRD must receive enough signed forms before July 24 to halt the Alternative Approval Process. Fewer than 1,957 signed forms and the borrowing and subsequent tax hike will go through.

I urge your readers and, by extension, all Sunshine Coast voters, to force the SCRD to reconsider this misguided multi-milliondollar loan. Forms can be picked up at the SCRD office or downloaded from their website: scrd.ca/Alternative-Approval-Process.

Steve Drinkwater, Sechelt

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Just about everyone speeding Residents along Sechelt Inlet Road who have complained about speeding will feel vindicated by the results of a traffic study conducted by the District of Sechelt in May and June this year on a section of the Sechelt Inlet near Yew Road.

Of the approximately 2,200 vehicles a day passing, a whopping 92.5 per cent of traffic exceeded the posted speed limit of 50 km/h, with 60 per cent travelling 60 km/h or faster. The highest speed recorded was 146

km/h.

The traffic study results, counted in a 14-day period, were reported at the June 27 meeting of the public works, parks and environment committee.

"We all knew people were speeding, but wow," said Councillor Alice Lutes. "I hope that with the attention of the RCMP that maybe we can deal with it."

The District of Sechelt recently bought a "Metrocount VT5900" machine that can count the number of ve-

hicles, vehicle class, vehicle speed, direction, and time.

District staff plan to deploy the machine in different locations around Sechelt that have received many public complaints. Laurel Avenue is slated to be next.

Councillor Darren Inkster put in a request for Mason Road, noting that "it's a drag strip," and that there's "lots of potential calamity up there."

Staff responded that Mason is "on the list."

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Status quo in transit funding Regional directors are no closer to agreeing on how the cost of transit services should be divvied up between the various areas, despite a report from staff outlining five different methods of apportioning costs.

The report, received at the June 28 meeting of the SCRD's corporate and administrative services committee, calculated five funding options after removing Area F Islands (Keats and Gambier) from the service, but none of the options attracted broad support.

At present, taxation for transit is based on property values. Directors previously asked staff for options that would take into account the population served by transit and level of bus service received by various areas.

Models presented took into account service hours delivered, kilometres travelled, and number of bus stops in

each area.

Area F Director Ian Winn supported Option 1 (based 50 per cent on assessment and 50 per cent on population) describing it as not ideal but " fair and equitable."

But Area E Director Lorne Lewis, who stated that most Elphinstone residents "have good reason to feel that they aren't serviced by transit" because of their distance from bus routes, suggested another calculation not included in the five options.

Area B Director Garry Nohr also did not like the options presented. "I haven't seen one that works for me yet."

And some directors opposed changing the funding model at all. "I really worry about counting bus stops and kilometres and users as a measure," said Area D Director Mark Lebbell, stating that the service should be broadly funded because it provides many secondary benefits,

such as economic development and tourism.

District of Sechelt Director Bruce Milne also supported the status quo, stating: "I think we should be taxing land and improvements. It's progressive taxation. People need to contribute to collective goods on a basis of their ability to pay."

And not all directors agreed with excluding the Area F islands from transit taxes. Town of Gibsons Director Jeremy Valeriote and District of Sechelt Director Doug Wright both spoke against it.

"You're either part of this community on the Sunshine Coast or you're not," said Wright. "In order to make this financially viable, I believe that we all have to contribute to it."

With no prospect of consensus, the committee ended the discussion without making any decisions on transit funding. Donna McMahon

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

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Regional Review Jeremy Valeriote

Sunshine Coast Regional District Director, Gibsons

As the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) Director representing the Town of Gibsons since January 1, 2017, my priority has been to balance Gibsons’ perspective with the interests of the region as a whole. This is particularly important when it comes to valuing and protecting our natural environment, planning for future growth, addressing our freshwater supply and demand challenges, fiscal responsibility, and waste reduction.

In January 2018, the SCRD Board adopted the Regional Organics Diversion Strategy.

The goal of the strategy is to

were reminded with Canada Day celebrations, we are so lucky to live in a peaceful and beautiful place.

Throughout the summer, except for a visit with my mom, I will continue to meet with government officials and ministers on issues affecting our communities. Affordable housing is a huge concern everywhere in BC. Speculation and foreign-buyer taxes are not being implemented here, but will help the overall market. What we urgently need locally is reasonably-priced

rental housing.

Our health services are working at capacity, with no doctors currently accepting new patients and with only the clinic in Gibsons offering walk-in care where we can see an MD. Surgery wait-lists for many procedures are getting shorter, and primary care centres are being established which will improve the efficiency of our system.

I have been advocating for improved ferry service to the Sunshine Coast; the stumbling block being that there are no

vessels currently available to accomplish this. I will continue to work on the medical travel issue and the fare structure for youth and students, among others.

Forestry and land-use planning, park boundaries and agriculture matters also are keeping me busy.

The government is turning things around on issues that were neglected in BC for years. As a report commissioned by Attorney General David Eby has revealed, massive amounts of cash – much

of it from the illegal drug trade – have been laundered through BC casinos. This blatant criminal practice has fed our spiralling housing costs and the destructive opioid overdose epidemic.

Concerns about the impacts of open-net salmon farming on our environment and on wild salmon also have been ignored for too long. The government is taking steps to transition to a sustainable industry that respects wild salmon, embraces reconciliation with First Nations and

protects jobs.

The Province is moving to tighten the rules that will rein in payday-lending practices.

For some time, British Columbia’s most financially vulnerable individuals have used nontraditional lenders and credit providers, who often impose high borrowing costs on borrowers. New limits on fees go into effect on September 1.

I look forward to the parades, festivals, celebrations, and events that take place this season, and hope to get a chance to say hello.

develop a financially sustainable road map that will lead to a region-wide organics diversion program.

Diverting organic waste from landfill disposal is a significant solid waste management issue on the Sunshine Coast. Firstly, our only landfill will be full in the next six to eight years and so far there is no replacement for it, so we must work to extend its life by reducing the amount of waste we send to landfill.

Secondly, organic waste, comprised primarily of food waste and food-soiled paper, yard and garden waste, from businesses, households, and institutions represents the largest component of waste sent to the landfill: a whopping 35 to 40 per cent. As it decomposes in a landfill, organic waste also generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas that

contributes to climate change.

The environmental, economic and social benefits of organic waste diversion and compost production contributes to sustainability in many communities in BC. Some of these benefits include reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, preservation of landfill capacity, contribution to healthy local soil and agriculture, and reduction of costs to manage leachate and landfill gas.

These benefits have prompted many regional districts in BC to implement bans on landfill disposal of organic waste. The BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy adopted as a guiding principle, “preventing organic waste including food waste from going into the garbage wherever practical.” The SCRD recog-

nized this principle in 2011, when the Board adopted the current Solid Waste Management Plan.

Although there has been substantial diversion of green yard waste from landfill disposal, there has been limited progress with respect to the diversion of food waste in the region. The 2014 SCRD Waste Composition Study identified food waste as representing 45 per cent of the residential waste stream, with green waste at only two per cent.

Sechelt’s curbside collection pilot for yard waste and food waste has been ongoing in Davis Bay for a few years, and the Town of Gibsons has recently launched a curbside food waste collection program. One element of the SCRD’s organics strategy is to introduce a similar curbside service in the electoral areas,

as well as food waste drop-off locations, compost coaching programs, and promoting awareness of how to reduce food waste.

The success of organic diversion programs relies on engaging the community on how to participate effectively.

The SCRD is committed to providing residents and businesses information and tools to succeed and to have a positive experience. Residents can read the SCRD’s Regional Organics Diversion Strategy by visiting www.scrd.ca/organics-diversion-strategy.

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An Update from BC Ferries Dear Southern Sunshine Coast residents, I would like to update you about our efforts to improve service on the Horseshoe Bay Langdale route.

We know there is ongoing concern with overloads and full sailings to Langdale. We apologize for the difficulties high volumes can cause. Growth of the communities on the Sunshine Coast has been strong (up 4.7% since 2011) and this is driving extra traffic on the route. Peak season traffic is arriving sooner (late May instead of traditionally later in June), and traffic is shifting from Friday/Sundays to Thursday/Mondays as travellers seek less busy sailings.

A satisfactory journey for most travellers means a brief wait at the terminal, getting on the sailing of their choice, departing and arriving on time, and experiencing a voyage that is safe, comfortable and pleasant.

Whether or not this happens depends mainly on two things: how heavy the traffic volume is and if there are any operational incidents that cause a disruption.

As traffic grows heavier, the amount of time it takes to process vehicles and passengers for a sailing slows. It takes more time to load vehicles and foot passengers, more ships and pleasure craft are on the water, we have more baggage to handle, and more questions to answer.

We build our schedules to accommodate

this higher traffic, and so as long as there are no disruptions, we can stay on time despite the heavier traffic.

But disruptions occur and they have a greater impact when traffic is heavy. A medical emergency, for example, can set a ship off schedule for an entire day, putting it in conflict with the choreography that keeps the system running on time.

We try to anticipate and reduce these uncontrollable events by, amongst other things, having highly-trained first aid staff, wayfinding staff at busy times, contingency plans to deal with foreseeable events and by using promotions to shift traffic to less busy sailings. We have also increased the number of round trips well above the contractual service level to provide more choice and capacity for travellers. Despite these actions, there are times when unforeseeable events still disturb the smooth flow of the system.

Disruptions can be either externally caused, like the medical emergency or a stalled vehicle, or internally caused by an oversight or error on our part. We acknowledge that from time-to-time our actions let you down, whether it’s a late fuel delivery, absent crew or a mechanical issue. Our people are very dedicated and work hard every day to minimize and eliminate controllable impacts.

Looking forward for the Langdale service, we know that capacity is insufficient at certain times, particularly on weekends and peak days in the summer. At peak times, we are operating the main vessel on the route, the Queen of Surrey, at its maximum capacity while still trying to stay on time. To add more capacity requires a second vessel. We do this every peak season when we nearly double the capacity to Langdale. This is why sailing waits are worse just before the second ship is added to the schedule. This year the second ship was added on June 23.

We’ve been asked why we don’t add the second ship earlier or year-round. The answer is that we have no spare ships and the second ship allows other ships to go for required annual refits and maintenance.

This is why we need to add another ship to our fleet to give year-round two-ship service to Langdale.

We are moving in this direction. We will start the new foot passenger overhead walkway in Langdale this fall, with completion about a year later. We will replace the terminal building at Langdale soon after. Both of these improvements will speed throughput and loading at Langdale. Next comes a second ship for the route and the renovation of traffic and loading facilities at Horseshoe Bay. This is a multi-million dollar investment in capacity

for the Sunshine Coast. It will take 3-5 years owing to its scale and complexity.

In the meantime, please be assured we are working with communities, elected representatives and you, our customers, to maximize operational service on the route. We know there will be frustration at times, and by working together we can make the majority of your travel safe, pleasant and efficient.

Thanks for reading, Mark Collins BC Ferries’ President & CEO

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Tennis tournament planned for fall The Suncoast Racquet Club is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a team tennis tournament (the Coast Classic) in support of the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society. The tournament will take place Sept. 7 – 9, at the Suncoast Racquet Club Indoor Tennis Facility, 6000 Lighthouse Way in Sechelt next to Kinnikinnick School.

Five teams will be participating in the mixed doubles tournament, which will commence on the Friday night, with teams from the Sunshine Coast, the Lower Mainland and beyond. Two players with junior ranking backgrounds will be participating in the event – Madison Shoemaker, who trained as a junior at the Suncoast Racquet Club, and is now working as operations coordinator for the Women’s Tennis Association in Florida, and Chloe Sher, #1 singles and doubles player at the Big East Conference for four years, now working in tennis development with Tennis BC The Sunshine Dragons Abreast dragon boat team will be on hand hosting a community BBQ at the club for participants and spectators. We invite all to come and check out some great tennis and grab a burger. The BBQ will be held between 5pm and 7pm, with tennis action starting at 4pm.

Tournament play will continue on Saturday and will be followed by a gala banquet at the Blue Ocean Grill. Dr. Art Hister, Global TV’s Health commentator, will be MC’ing the dinner event. Tickets for the banquet are $100 with net proceeds going to the Hospice Society. “Over half the tickets for the Gala have already been sold. It is so gratifying to see the enthu-

siasm and support for this fundraiser”, said tournament organizer Dave Rush. In the month leading up to the tournament, there will be an on-line auction available to the general public.

“This is a first ever for the Hospice Society and the Tennis Club” said Hospice Board member and tournament organizer Dave Rush. “We are very grateful to the Suncoast Racquet Club and the members who have been so supportive in hosting this tournament.”

The Sunshine Coast Hospice society provides hospice and other end of life support services for the Sunshine Coast, including hospice beds located in Shorncliffe, palliative support, bereavement services, advance care planning and public education and outreach. The need for services provided by the

Society has grown significantly. “The Society has to turn away approximately three individuals every month who would benefit from the hospice rooms” said Hospice Society Chair Denis Fafard. “The Society relies entirely on annual donations to cover its operating costs of $250,000 per year. “This tournament, along with the Hike for Hospice are important fundraisers for the Society and we are hopeful that this tennis tournament will become an annual event and will raise significant funds for this important cause”.

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Events on the Sunshine Coast July 5 Marsland and Blackwell, The Old Boot Eatery, Sechelt, 6:30-9pm July 6 Meet the artists exhibiting this summer, Ruth Rodgers and Charmaine Bayntun, Gibsons Public Market, 4-7pm July 6 Opening reception for exhibition by Meghan Hildebrand, The Kube, Gibsons, 6-9pm July 6 Music in the Landing presents Rio Samaya, Gazebo on the wharf, Gibsons, 7-8pm, free July 6-7 Simon Paradis and Gary Comeau, The Old Boot Eatery, 6:30-9pm July 7 Kids Catch a Trout Day, Chapman Creek Hatchery, Wilson Creek, 10am-3pm, $10 July 7 Warrior Women of the Sea Conference, Gibsons Public Market, 10am-4pm, $55, warriorwomenofthesea.com July 7 Daniel Kingsbury Memorial 3-on-3 basketball tournament, including food and music, fundraiser for the Jellyfish Project, Roberts Creek Community School, 10am-5pm, 604-7407061 July 7 Music in the Landing presents Sing You Sinners, Pioneer Square, Gibsons, 11am-1pm, free July 7 Sechelt Summer Music Series presents Vocal Intent (noon) and Reg & Lynne with Definitely Diva (1pm), library lawn, free July 7 Charlotte Wrinch, Gibsons Tapworks, 1:30-3:30pm July 7 Music in the Landing presents Kevin Crofton, below “Pink House”, Gibsons, 2-3pm, free July 7 Opening reception for artists in summer exhibition, Fibreworks Gallery, 12877 SC Hwy., 2-4pm, free July 7 Karen Graves and Budge Schachte, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm July 7 Salmon dinner and dance with Playback, Coopers Green Hall, Halfmoon Bay, dinner 6pm, dance 7:30pm, $35 July 7 Gord D Birtch, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 6:30pm July 7 Music in the Landing presents the Colorifics, Winegarden Park, Gibsons, 7-8:45pm, free July 7 Half Cut & the Slackers, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 July 7 Scott Cook & the Second Chances with the Rakish Angles, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 8pm, $20 July 7 Staggers & Jaggs, Roberts Creek Legion, 8pm, members $8, guests $15 July 7-8 Halfmoon Bay country fair with (Sat.) kids fishing derby and (Sun.) pancake breakfast, booths, music and beer garden, Coopers Green Park, info at 604885-5034

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Art Review 20 years in Toronto and

July 8 Anna Nobile Montreal working in human Music in the Landing presents Freelance Creative resources, returning to VanKatrina Bishop, Sundial Stage, couver where she worked as Writer, Arts & Culture Gibsons, 11am-1pm, free a technical and travel writer July 8 for 10 years. It wasn’t until Slow Sundays in the Creek presKatherine Johnston’s new- she moved to the Sunshine ents The Billy Hillpickers, behind est exhibit, Abstracts Ex- Coast in 1997 that she really the library, Roberts Creek, noonposed, runs at the Sunshine started focussing on creating 4pm Coast Arts Centre until July her own art. “Some people July 8 22. Where Johnston’s previ- say they were [drawing and Meet the artist for exhibition by ous works were representa- painting] all the time as a kid, Katherine Johnson and Alanna tional – mostly landscapes but I wasn’t,” she says. She Wood, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 1:30and still lifes – Abstracts Ex- had always been interested 2:30pm posed marks a departure for in art and felt she had a talJuly 8 the local artist who also used ent she could develop. She Hunter Singers choir, from Ausa very colourful and vibrant started working with a local tralia, presented by SC Music palette for this show. “It’s the life drawing group and taking Society, Highland Centre, Hwy journey of getting there and studio courses that interest101 & Lower Rd., 2:30pm, $20, students $10 the pleasure of attacking the ed her. “And for the pure joy canvass with some freedom,” of it,” she says of why paintJuly 8 says Johnston of the process ing has continued to be a pasEchology Choir, from Australia, presented by Pender Harbour of painting abstracts. “When sion for her. Though she enChoir, School of Music, Madeira you’re doing representation- joys working in pastels, she Park, 4:30-6pm, $15 al [work], you sort of hope it’s mostly works in oil, acrylics July 8 going to look like something. and mixed media these days.

Chef in the Woods culinary But with abstracts it’s a jour- She draws her inspiration event, with 11 chefs, music and ney into the unknown. You from colours, nature, and ofart, Ruby Lake Resort Amphithestart with an idea and a can- ten listens to classical music atre, 5-9pm, $80 vass and your medium, but while she works, drawing July 9 you never really know where inspiration from the mood RCM Search and Rescue Stn. 14 it’s going to end up.” of the music. The works she demonstrates new inflatable Johnston never expected has produced for this show stretcher, Gibsons government to end up as an artist. She vary in style. Some have the wharf, 7pm was born and raised in Van- familiar appeal of landscapes July 10 couver, earning a bachelor’s or geometric shapes, while Shaun Rawlins and Tyler Bartfai, degree with an emphasis in others are pure imagination, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 8pm, fine art history. She spent inviting viewers in with their $10 July 12 Powell River author/artist Liliana Kleiner reads from her book “The Song of Inanna” exploring the sacred feminine, Sechelt Library, 7-8pm July 13 Music in the Landing presents Deanna Knight Trio, gazebo on the wharf, Gibsons, 7-8pm, free July 13 Pender Harbour coffee house with Ashley Hautala, Robin Atchison & Nelson Giles, David J Taylor and Tamara Goble, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7:309:30pm, suggested $10 donation July 13 Grrl, Roberts Creek Legion, 8pm, members $8, guests $15 July 14 Historical walking tour of lower Gibsons with Dale Peterson, leaves Pioneer Park 10am, by donation July 14 Davis Bay sandcastle competition, presented by SC Lions Club, 10:30am-2:30pm, $10 per group, free to watch July 14 Music in the Landing presents Bonar and Ted, Pioneer Square, HOME EQUITY LOANS Gibsons, 11am-1pm, free PRIVATE LENDERS July 14 Sechelt Summer Music presents VonReason (noon) and Early Spirit (1pm), library lawn, free July 14 Powell River writer Liliana Kleiner reads from her book Broker/Owner Mortgage Corporation “The Song of Inanna” exploring the sacred feminine, Gibsons Public Library, 1:30-3pm, free July 14 Opening reception for exhibition 25 years arranging private mortgage RICHARD WATT

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A work called “Astral” by Katherine Johnston, one in a series of colourful abstracts currently on display at the Arts Centre in Sechelt. A meet the artist talk will be held July 8 at 1:30pm.

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playfulness, bright colours and energetic brush strokes.

After five years of working on them, this is the first time Johnston will be showing her abstract works to the public.

“What always interests me is what people say they see in abstract art,” Johnston says of gallery goers. “I don’t mind what they see as long as they

enjoy the experience of looking at them and getting some kind of pleasure.”

Katherine Johnston, Abstracts Exposed and Alanna Wood, Elemental Details, runs at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre until July 22. A Meet the Artists talk is scheduled for Sunday, July 8 at 1:30pm.

The 2nd annual Harp Camp at the School of Music in Madeira Park was attended by harpists from the Coast and beyond. Talented harpist, Janelle Nadeau, a Sunshine Coast favourite, was joined by Canadian harpist extraordinaire, Sharlene Wallace, to present three days of workshops. And on June 29, the public was invited to a mid-day recital including ensemble, solo and duet pieces to showcase the revival of the Celtic harp. It was a magical hour, with gorgeous and mellow music. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Have sketch pad, will travel The Gibsons Public Art Gallery is presenting an encore class in travel sketching with renowned Sunshine Coast watercolour artist Hiroshi Shimazaki.

Shimazaki describes himself as both a geographer and an "aspiring landscape painter". He writes "Geography and landscape painting share a common concern the study of the relationship between people and environment."

It has been said that each of his paintings is not just of a place but a complete visual statement of the atmospheric, water, land and human significance of that living place.

He also has a well-earned reputation as a teacher, and takes groups of students on

his travels around the world.

GPAG is proud to present his workshop "Travel Sketching –Fuss-free Indelible Memories". Using pocket-sized equipment with maximum speed, this two-part workshop offers an introduction to creating sketches that capture the essence of what is being viewed. Previous sketching experience is not necessary but enthusiasm is mandatory.

Shimazaki presented this workshop to a capacity room in June, and, now responding to demand, he is repeating it.

Classes will be held on two Saturdays, July 28 and Aug. 4, 9am-noon. The cost is $100, $90 for GPAG members. Register at 604-8860531. Submitted

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Removing derelict boats a slow process "We're getting there slowly but surely," is the summary of Sechelt public works supervisor John Devison on progress to rid Sechelt Inlet of derelict and abandoned vessels.

Earlier this year Sechelt received $70,000 in federal funding to assess 14 boats in its jurisdiction. At the June 27 meeting of the public works, parks and environment committee, Devison gave an update.

Devison has been determining the GPS location of vessels and will hire an

expert to assess the cost of disposal for each one, but says the process is slow because of all the regulations and the government agencies involved. Meanwhile, public awareness of the laws is still low. Most people think they can just drop their anchor anywhere, when in fact it's illegal.

"I'm trying to educate the public on this," said Devison. "The surface of the water is federal, it's navigable waters. The seabed is provincial. So, if you're putting a permanent an-

chor down you need written permission from a provincial authority, then you need written permission from a federal authority that you're not a hazard [to navigation]. And obviously nobody's doing that, right?"

The issue is complicated by the fact that a number of the decrepit vessels have people living aboard, and they periodically move the boats. Devison said that when he eventually shows up with a barge and a crane, probably in late summer or

early fall, some of the boats will leave. "But for one that goes away I've got two that come in," he added.

Ultimately Devison said he hopes that any of the $70,000 funding that hasn't been spent on assessment can be put towards disposal of boats. His immediate goal is to dispose of four sunken vessels and some on the surface.

Earlier this spring the East Porpoise Bay Community Association released an underwater video showing the ocean bottom

between the government wharf and MacKenzie Marina, to bring attention to the issue. It can be viewed

New executive director for Resource Centre The Sunshine Coast Community Resource Centre in Sechelt would like to welcome Cheryl McNicol as our

Cheyl McNicol is the new executive director of the SC Community Resource Centre. PHOTO SUBMITTED

executive director. Many of you will know Cheryl from her previous role managing the Connecting Self Employed Women for Success (CSEWS) project.

Cheryl is an active, dynamic and highly respected leader on the Sunshine Coast. She is best known for her business start-up expertise, advocating the value of diversity and inclusion to improve the landscape for women and girls, fostering community economic development, and co-founding the Sunshine Coast Self-Employed Women’s Network (SEWN).

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She is an experienced curator of community partnerships and ensures effective communication is the driver of continuous progress towards collaborative impact.

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complish this, the students were tasked with building a 4x8-foot garden shed compete with a shingled roof and proper door.

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Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities. To make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities.

Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship.

Recently these two programs came together in the form of a Grade 10 student and cadet by the name of Thomas Lavric.

Upon overhearing some adults at his cadet corps talking about the need for more storage at their training facility, Thomas approached both his woodshop teacher Mr. Michaeli and his Commanding Officer Capt. Gregorchuk, about letting the cadets have the shed he was working on. Both thought this was a good idea so Mr. Michaeli spoke to Chatelech Principal Mr. Heidebrecht who also agreed.

On June 10, with the help of Day and Night Towing, the shed was moved from the wood shop at Chatelech to its new home at the Army Cadets outdoor training facility on Hilltop Rd. in Wilson Creek.

On June 16 a few of the cadets got together to stain the shed and make it their own.

2963 Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Army Cadet Corps would like to thank Thomas, Principal Mr. Heidebrecht, Mr. Michaeli and his introduction to trades class for this donation. Submitted

School project �inds a home The introduction to trades class at Chatelech Secondary School is designed to foster interest and give students confidence and basic skills that are needed in trades such as carpentry. To ac-

A group of introduction to trades students and the shed they built at Chatelech. Thomas Lavric, second from the left, initiated the process of having the shed donated to the 2963 Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Army Cadet Corps for storage. PHOTO SUBMITTED

The 2963 Seaforth Highlanders Army Cadets held their 40th Annual Ceremonial Review June 2 at Chatelech Secondary, marking the end of the training year. Raegular training begins again in September for kids aged 12-18 years, with older teens reminded that “it’s never too late” to join. For more information contact Capt. Gregorchuk at shiloh.gregorchuk@ cadets.gc.ca or sgregorchuk@gmail.com. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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If you are new to Pender Harbour or the Coast in general, you are encouraged to contact the Welcome Wagon.

Often referred to as “Canada’s Neighbourhood Tradition”, the Welcome Wagon is celebrating 88 years of service this year, yet the programs remain vibrant and active on the Sunshine Coast.

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All newcomers, relocated residents of the Coast and expectant or new parents receive greetings and information from government and community services and organizations as well as gifts and gift cards from many local businesses. This service is provided for free without obligation. Residents from Langdale to Egmont and all points in and between can schedule a short visit with one of the local Welcome Wagon representatives who can then act as a continuing resource for the recipient.

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please contact team leader Laurie at 604-741-1557 or by email at sunshinecoastwelcomewagon@gmail.com.

If you are looking for something for the kids to do, there will be a camp Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 12 in Madeira Park at West Coast Artistry and Creativity. Pre-registration is required for full day camp, drop-in’s are welcome between 11am and 1pm for the art portion of the day. Drop in for the art portion is $25 per day and the full day cost is $40 per day. Please call or text 604-399-9354 for more information.

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These restrictions apply to all regional water customers. All those on the Pender Harbour systems remain at Stage 1 until further notice.

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

Permits for Watering New Lawns Permits for watering beyond the allowable times in order to establish new lawns (seed or sod) will not be issued at Stage 2. New lawns should not be established during the summer season.

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Five local athletes are revving up for the National games in Antigonish, Nova Scotia with their own program of physical and mental training. Genny Verge, Stephanie Rogers, Gus Vaughn, Amanda Boghean and Chris Walker are swimming, golfing, and hitting the diamond.

“Excited is an understatement,” said Gus, who hits the course five times a week and has attended a skills clinic in Victoria. His goal is to achieve a personal best.

For this athlete, “Golf is a way of life”. Gus and head coach Darren Lane will be attending an SOBC event in Burnaby to engage in team building and play a couple of rounds.

Genny Verge swims three times a week, runs five km and circuit trains in her cross fit. She says it has been “long, hard and fulfilling”. Her goals are to achieve a personal best in her fave stroke the butterfly, and “to bond over the love of sports.”

Stephanie Rogers, excited about Nova Scotia, swims and walks three times a week, and hits her home gym every day. She has been to the world games in Athens, Greece in 2011 and has her eyes set on Abu Dhabi in 2019.

Softball player Amanda Boghean has been hitting the gym and spin bike as well as weekly track and field in her cross training. Her regular practices with the Ravens were strengthened by extra practices with the Vancouver Team. Her goals: “Be a team player, have a good game”.

Chris Walker, also on the Vancouver team is definitely excited. He’s hitting the gym

Three RCMP officers joined the Sechelt and Gibsons Special OIympics soccer teams June 11 for what turned out to be a tie game, played at Chatelech Secondary. BOB WARE PHOTO and developing his “hitting, pitching and running” skills. Chris looks forward to “meeting new people” and “seeing Antigonish”. He says it’s “more of a challenge”, training with a team other than The Ravens, “but a welcome one”.

On June 10, bocce athletes, The Coasters (Wes Harrison, Candice Garrett, Amber Fenton and Darlene Nelson) and The Creekers; (Sarah Black, Amber Maher, Brian Ware and Theresa Bystead) travelled to Vancouver. All did incredibly well, bringing home 1st and 3rd place respectively.

Assistant coach Jeannie Barwise said everyone was laid back. “It hardly seemed

like a tournament at all. This was just plain fun”.

On Monday, June 11 at Chatelech Secondary, Sechelt and Gibsons soccer teams played a friendly game alongside RCMP members Mike, Kevin and Ben. All enjoyed the passes, saves and goals, many of which were scored by Gibsons athlete Sam Fitzgerald. The tie game ended with a first-ever shootout and yummy pizza for everyone.

Officer Kevin said, “It’s “always a blast” to play alongside our athletes, a sentiment seconded by Officer Mike.

So much to say, so little space, check in next month, lots more to come.

Mike Oswald met with MLA Nicholas Simons June 26 to make the case, on behalf of Special Olympics BC, for government support. Oswald told him about research showing that for every $1 invested in Special Olympics, a minimum of $7 of social benefit is created through improved athlete physical and mental health and increased athlete enjoyment.

Government funding helps with regional and provincial programs, but it is local fundraising that supports the activities on the Coast. RICHARD BORTHWICK PHOTO

It’s a scam – tell your friends A Coast resident reported receiving a suspicious message from someone purporting to be from Service Canada. The message warned the resident that if he didn't respond to deal with the matter of his "account," then his Social Insurance Number would be suspended.

This is a variation on the widespread Canada Revenue

Agency scam. Fortunately, the resident did not call back the number left by the scammer; if he had, the scammer likely would have tried to convince the resident that if he didn't act immediately (and pay to fix the problem by using unconventional means of payment such as gift cards), there would be dire consequences.

To learn more about how to recognize a scam, please visit sites such as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website at http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org.

Please share this information with your friends and family.

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Plenty park plates purchased BC Parks has sold 100,000 specialty licence plates, generating $2.3 million toward protecting and preserving provincial parks.

“British Columbians are passionate about our parks, and this passion has helped us far exceed sales expectations for our specialty licence plates, generating more revenue for our parks and protected areas in one year than was initially forecasted for five years,” said George Heyman, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Strategy. “I encourage BC motorists to continue to support the licence plate program, so we can keep investing in additional programs and projects that will preserve and improve our natural spaces.”

Revenue from the sales of specialty licence plates is going to a number of diverse programs and projects related to conservation, community engagement and Indigenous relations. Two

examples are the recently announced Student Ranger Program and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation’s GO Grants Program.

The licence plate program is a partnership between the Province and ICBC. Motorists can choose one of three specialty plate designs depicting scenes from BC’s parks and protected areas.

The designs include the Kermode bear, an elusive white version of black bear found on BC’s coast, the snowcapped Purcell Mountains, symbolizing the province’s Interior region, and Porteau Cove, overlooking Howe Sound.

The Kermode bear design has been the most popular with 36,936 plates sold, followed by the Purcell Mountains, with 35,030 sales, and Porteau Cove, with 29,102 sales. Available at ICBC’s Autoplan broker offices, the specialty licence plates cost $50 for the initial purchase, and $40 for each annual

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“Selling more than 100,000 BC Parks plates this quickly is a significant accomplishment. We could not have been this successful without the support of Autoplan brokers,” said Sharon Craver, interim vice-president of insurance strategy, product and pricing, ICBC. “We look forward to seeing how many more plates

are sold now that they’re available for fleet customers. ICBC is proud to be doing our part to support BC’s beautiful parks and conservation areas.”

All net proceeds from the sale and ongoing renewals of the specialty plates are being re-invested back into provincial parks through the Park Enhancement Fund.

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Astrologer

Tip of the Week: The big news this week includes Venus entering Virgo on July 9th here in North America and the Partial Solar Eclipse New Moon in Cancer on July 12th. Venus is generally not so comfortable in Virgo, but on the high side, it can prove to be a very efficient and meticulous combination. As well, it will complete the third leg of a Grand Trine in Earth signs by forming 120-degree aspects (Trine) to Saturn in Capricorn and Uranus in Taurus. Thus, any otherwise less favorable effects will be significantly

mitigated. This will prove especially auspicious if you have planets in the early degrees of one of these three signs. The Partial Solar Eclipse occurs at 20 Cancer 41. This week’s Horoscope will provide some insights into these two influences.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) Changes close to home, and with family, will be activated by this Solar Eclipse.

These should produce some favorable experiences, actually. As well, your financial picture stands to get a boost or at least you will gain inspiring insights about the possibilities. Generally, a creative and playful cycle is indicated, against the backdrop of a larger theme of power and abundance.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) A busy yet auspicious cycle is about to begin for you.

There was lots of music in the Canada Day parade in Sechelt, with the all-important rhythm section (above) from the Gibsons Pipe Band and (below) a solitary air-born drummer.

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be in your living environment but, more specifically, point to changes in you, personally. This is where the complexity arises. Focus to make subtle shifts in attitude or interpretation that produce more flow.

Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) This New Moon is water based and the Grand Trine is earth, both of which are a bit complicated for the fire signs. So, the eclipse will activate a clearing or purging cycle. You can tune-in by doing a deep clean of the house, or in some other way.

Venus in Virgo will push you to refine your skills and/or gather new tools. Focus on practicality for best results.

Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) This eclipse will activate important relationship dynamics. These could find you feeling sentimental and idealistic, perhaps even poetic. Meanwhile, social and cultural events could well be a much-needed source of fulfillment. So, the time is right to step out and cut loose a bit. But make extra efforts to avoid intrigue and give others something posi-

tive to talk about.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) This eclipse will activate or synchronize with changes in your lifestyle. Circumstances will push you to adapt and this will likely require extra effort. Feeling as secure as you would like, may be an issue. Be on the alert for impatience and expectation. It may prove necessary to communicate any concerns or problems right away, clearly and diplomatically.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) The coming Solar Eclipse bodes well in your chart.

It indicates a creative and joyful cycle. Venus in Virgo too and the earthy trine will activate some pleasant exchanges and returns as well. Many changes in your overall perspective and approach that started a couple of months ago especially will go to the next level. This is a welcome counterbalance to other more complicated undercurrents.

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If you have been looking for that key opening or break in otherwise static situations, this could be it. Yet, don’t expect to be able to kick back.

Expect your calendar to fill progressively over the coming weeks. If you feel the need for some R&R, take it now, prior to the eclipse.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Security is a keyword for you highlighted by this emerging cycle. Since mental, emotional and material security influence each other, your focus could be on any one or all of the above.

Positively, your creative juices are flowing so this is a good time to engage them.

Blending social perks with an eye for beauty could inspire you to throw or attend a garden party.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) This eclipse in your sign will activate new initiatives.

These could prove especially evident in your closest relationships, which probably include family members.

Making key investments is also indicated. These could range from household items to tickets to events to bigger purchases yet. Regarding the latter, you may want to wait with Mars now and Mercury soon to turn retrograde.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) A busy time behind the scenes is indicated over the coming weeks. This does not mean you will not be involved in outer activities, but you will be happy to keep these as brief and specific as you can. Planning and designing are likely features of this urge to retreat.

In this regard, it could prove to be a very productive cycle. All the while, things look promising professionally.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) Making new friends is featured for this charged lunation cycle. This includes involvements with groups and/or clubs. It is important that your attitude is to give more than to receive. While may not exactly amount to storing your treasures in heaven, it could prove very advantageous in business and just the opposite if your take is out of proportion with your give.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) Noticeable changes in your public and professional life are indicated over the coming weeks. Some of these may not be so easy to take. One of your priorities is to feel free, somehow. This probably includes letting go of control and surrendering faithfully. This will be supported by keeping an open mind. There may be a few financial hits but these will be balanced by some boons.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) This eclipse could have mixed results for you, but which lean to the positive overall. It will activate your sense of individuality and push you to make a few changes. These could

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52 BayANNUAL Halfmoon Community Association Proudly Presents the 52nd Annual ND

Halfmoon Bay Country Fair July 7th & 8th, 2018 at Coopers Green Park

(5500 Fisherman Rd, Halfmoon Bay) Country Fair COOPERS

This year the Fair has a NAUTICAL theme!

GREEN COOPERS Saturday, July 7th 10:00 - 11:00am Kids’ Fishing Derby Ages 12 and under - HMB Government Wharf GREEN Hot Dogs & Prizes Sponsored by Halfmoon Bay General Store, Halfmoon Bay Café, Sechelt Signs Sockeye Salmon BBQ, Dinner and Dance - $35pp Coopers Green Hall - July 7th (5500 Fisherman Rd) Music by: Playback - BAND Starts 7:30pm - Bar service available DINNER ONLY - $20pp (Kids 2 and Under - Free hotdogs)

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Pancake Breakfast Coopers Green Park – Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary 3.5 Mile Trophy Race Connor Park - Registration 9:00 am Fair Begins Official Opening and celebration of the 52n Halfmoon Bay Country Fair Children’s Games & Bouncy Castle Halfmoon Bay PAC and HMB Childcare Bingo - Cake Walk - Dunk Tank – Tug of war – Treasure Hunt Sack Race – Three-Legged Race Petting Zoo and Donkey Rides Craft/Vendor Booths/Food Sales by HMB Volunteer Firefighters Beer Garden – Sponsored by Persephone Brewing Company and run by Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living.

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