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plants and trees with sprinklers or soaker hoses is NOT permitted. • Watering food producing plants and trees with hand held hoses with spray trigger nozzles, hand held containers or micro/drip-irrigation is permitted any time. • Washing vehicles or boats is permitted ONLY to wash off sea water. • Washing sidewalks and driveways, windows or exterior building surfaces is NOT permitted except for health and safety. • Filling swimming pools, spas, garden ponds, or fountains is NOT permitted. SCRD staff patrol neighbourhoods on a regular basis to enforce regulations and to deliver educational materials. Complaints are also investigated.
Commercial food producing farms paying a metered rate for water are exempt from Stage 3 regulations. In the Town of Gibsons, Stage 3 will apply only to Zone 3, and ground water sources in Langdale, Soames Point and Granthams Landing will follow Stage 2 water conservation regulations. Customers on SCRD water from Pender Harbour to Earl’s Cove/Egmont will remain at Stage 1 until further notice. Help conserve your drinking water supply by following these regulations. For more information, contact the SCRD at 604-885-6806 or the Town of Gibsons 604886-2274. Visit www.scrd. ca/Sprinkling-Regulations for more details. Submitted
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A plane drops red retardant on a fire that started June 24 in the forest on Cecil Hill in Pender Harbour. The fire had grown to about five hectares by the morning of June 25 and was being attacked by planes, helicopters and 49 firefighters on the ground. At 10:23am on June 25, the SCRD issued an “evacuation alert advisory� for homes on Cecil Rd., where residents were told they could be asked to leave on 10 minutes notice. Meanwhile, ground crews were still conducting spot checks on a fire that started June 19 and burned three hectares between Langdale and Port Mellon. The cause of both fires was still under investigation. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO
Gibsons mayor calls for calm, respect Gibsons Mayor Bill Beamish says his community has to interact differently. “Council members, staff and residents need to re-commit to engaging with each other in a calm, respectful and thoughtful way,� Beamish told the June 18 council meeting in a prepared statement. “We need to abandon ‘us against them’ storylines, as hard as that might be to do, and instead acknowledge and build on what we share: a deep love for our community.� The statement was developed in response to ongoing challenges that the town council and staff have faced from members of the public. The most recent incidents have been related to the town’s work to rebuild the Prowse Road lift station. Emanuel Machado, the town’s chief administrative officer, spoke out on this matter on behalf of his staff at the June 4 council meeting. To move forward, Beam-
ish’s council will be undertaking a four-point plan, which he said is aimed at “doing things differently.� It will include a zero-tolerance policy against bullying and harassment of council members, town staff and those doing business with the municipality. Beamish also committed to respond to staff concerns related to past negative interactions. An initial meeting of all staff with council has already been held. Further work will involve hiring a consultant. The third step will be engagement with the community on improving the way the town works with the public. Mayor Beamish is reinstituting the Gibsons Community Dialogue Program. This program provides monthly opportunities for residents to discuss topical issues. The first of these sessions is slated for July 30, at 7pm. Records of past dialogue sessions (and
Beamish’s full statement) are available on gibsons.ca. The plan closes with a commitment to continued transparency in town actions and decision making. Beamish stated he felt the current council has made this a priority. His statement promised to transact town business in public unless required to do otherwise by law. Connie Jordison Share a direct 35 minute flight between Sechelt & Victoria this July Long Weekend for as low as $130 +tax!
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Not enough home support BC’s home support program is unaffordable for most seniors, offers too little service for high-need clients and has created a workforce where 75 per cent of staff are casual or part-time, says BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie. In a comprehensive report, entitled “Home Support…We Can Do Better”, Mackenzie examines the health care program, which is a lifeline for many seniors, and makes recommendations for improvement. “Seniors in our province tell me they want to age in their homes for as long as possible but the system which should enable that is falling short,” says Mackenzie. “When more than 60 per cent of seniors are entering long-term care having received no home support in the months leading up to their placement and 62 per cent of their family members are in distress, it is time to ask how effective the program is at assisting BC seniors to live at home.” Home support, which can include dressing, bathing, meal preparation and other tasks, is intended to allow seniors to live independently longer, delaying or preventing admission to a long-term care facility. The program also supports timely discharge from hospital. Key findings from the review include: • Public home support is unaffordable for most seniors. A senior with an income of $27,800 is expected to pay $8,800 a year for a once-daily home support visit; • 61 per cent of residents admitted to long-term care received no home support in the 90 days before admission; • 15 per cent (4,200 beds) of long-term-care residents could be living in the community; • On average, a long-term care bed costs taxpayers $27,740 more per year than two hours of daily home support; • Overall 63 per cent of home support clients receive less than an hour of home support per day on average; • The community health workers who provide home support have the highest rate of casual/part time workers of any health care classification; • Home support has not kept pace with the growing number of seniors. Over the last five years, the number of seniors has grown by 22 per cent but the number of home support clients has increased by 15 per cent; The complete report can be found at: www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca Mackenzie concluded: “We must find the resources to ensure that seniors who need just a little bit of help at home aren’t being pushed prematurely into long-term care because it is the only affordable option available to them and that overwhelmed family caregivers aren’t faced with the heartbreaking decision to place their loved one in a care home because they could not get just a couple of hours of home support a day.” Submitted by Isobel Mackenzie
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Letters to the Editor – Opinions One-third more water Having sat in the gallery at the June 20, SCRD infrastructure committee meeting, I am aware of significant changes in the works to help us through our water crisis. Of these changes, a temporary controlled reduction to the Chapman Creek Environmental Flow Rate would make a very real difference to our finite water supply with minimal negative impact to fish habitat. Reducing the flow to pre-2018 levels would save about one-third of the daily consumption from Chapman Creek. The SCRD directors and staff, especially Remko Rosenboom, infrastructure manager, are congratulated for working so hard on this issue and moving a proposal forward to FLNRO in Victoria. Al Jenkins, Sechelt
Water shortage painful (Re “Mayor’s Message”, the Local, June 20, sent to the Sechelt mayor and copied to the Local) I get annoyed every time I see your Mayor’s Message. Please, next time when you brag about the beauty of the Sunshine Coast, do not forget to tell your readers (esp. visitors) that we have a problem with the water supply, and not because we have a shortage of water but because nothing was done for years. And our gardens and all the vegetation dries up; it is painful to watch. Ursula Schmidhauser, Sechelt
Bullying tactics (Re “Real Estate Market Minute, the Local, June 20) Tony Browton used his paid column to launch an unprovoked attack against
the O’Shea/Oceanmount neighbourhood. Browton, the Eagleview Heights realtor, makes untrue statements and unsubstantiated claims that are drawn from the developer’s marketing materials. At a time when our mayor is advocating “a new way forward”, it’s disheartening to see such bullying tactics. Here are the facts: • The O’Shea/Oceanmount Community Association (OOCA) would welcome a development that followed the density requirements in our Official Community Plan (OCP). • OOCA grew from a failure of the previous council to meaningfully consult with residents and allowed the development to disregard Gibsons’ OCP. Of the 28 people speaking at the public hearing, 20 opposed excessive density with eight supporting (six non-residents). Five of those eight had ties to the developer. Ninety per cent of residents were opposed; 67 per cent of the 99 residents providing written submissions were opposed. Despite this, council approved an 82 per cent density increase over what the OCP allowed. • OOCA is not suing Gibsons as Mr. Browton incorrectly stated. Our association is requesting that a judge review the legality of the zoning bylaw amendment. The Town and the developer both hired lawyers to oppose the review. The action is not being taken by “a vocal few”, as Mr. Browton also stated. OOCA has over 50 registered members and hundreds more who provide encouragement to preserve Gibsons cherished OCP. • Eagleview Heights adds no affordable housing for working people. Those 14 units were sacrificed during
the application process. The development provides highpriced real estate which doesn’t help Gibsons’ housing affordability. The judicial review, scheduled for July 4/5, has important implications. If council can legally circumvent the foundation document that citizens worked so hard to craft, then Gibsons OCP is functionally useless. We hope a judge will conclude that the previous council made an error and rule accordingly. William Baker, On Behalf of the O’Shea/ Oceanmount Community Association, Gibsons
Help, or discipline (Re “Gibsons CAO blasts anti-George campaign, the Local, June 13) The distortions in Gibsons CAO’s recent diatribe have left me wondering: How is it that Mr. Machado can be so oddly out of touch with the community he serves? Faced with the stress of having half the community disagree with how you are doing your job, some people retreat. Transparency and communication, so necessary as a town’s administration carries out its duties to its citizens, are lost. Stress builds and can lead to burnout. Someone who isolates can build up quasi-paranoid illusions about an external enemy. If this is the case, I suggest that the CAO’s jeremiad may be a cry for help. I hope then that he has access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) counsellor and that he will consider taking a leave of absence while he recovers his equilibrium. If the CAO is not suffering from burnout, but coolly decided it was an appropriate action on his part
to launch a public tirade against various citizens groups, then his action was not merely unprofessional. It was highly irregular coming from a public servant. The ethos of public service has always been that public servants never insert themselves into the political arena, as Mr. Machado has done. Those citizens who oppose the oversize and risky development on their waterfront—and yet another apparent giveaway to the developer—are exercising their absolute right to peaceful political protest. In our democracy Canadians have the constitutionally protected right to express themselves in opposition to their government. And when Mr. Machado attacks and tries to undermine those citizens, he has gone beyond the pale. In this case, disciplinary action is called for, whether that be a note on his personnel file or dismissal. Judith Hammill, Gibsons
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Letters to the Editor – Opinions ...continued A beacon lost (Re “A House On Fire”, the Local, June 13) As I relax on my deck enjoying the view through the trees to Halfmoon Bay, the Salish Sea, Thormandby, Merry, and Vancouver Islands, something is amiss. More than anything, it was this view that drew us to the Coast many years ago, to enjoy the natural beauty. A giant cruise ship passing in the distance is a reminder that, with the exception of the many and various water craft that ply the view, the little grey house in the waterfront was the only man-made imposition on the landscape. I was shocked to read of its consumption by fire (on June 9). Though merely an inanimate construction, its absence resonates. Its simple Westcoast cedar-clad form was ever present through the seasons. Last February’s snowy landscape (see photo) would not be the same without it. Many of you who enjoy fishing our local waters may share my respect for the house as a beacon and sentinel marking the eastern end of the south boundary of the Welcome Passage Rockfish Conservation Area, so easily recognizable from a dis-
tance by conscientious folk like me. The house has gone, to be rebuilt no doubt, em-
powered by that special place on the rocks. Derek Neale, Halfmoon Bay
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They informed me that by selling cannabis we are in contravention of the law and that their next visit will be of an enforcement nature. I informed them that we had already submitted our application for a Non-medical Cannabis Retail License and were currently in the process of making the changes requested by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Board to conform to the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act and Regulations. They told me that they will be returning for enforcement in the near future. They did, however, indicate that the Unit’s “limited resources” would preclude them from “returning tomorrow.” What do we do now? • If we cease operations at least one job will be eliminated and lives of our customers, many of whom use cannabis medicinally, will be disrupted or placed in distress. • If we continue operations my business and staff face consequences which may include: • “a fine of $5 million, imprisonment up to three years, or both and/or a fine of $100,000, imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both under the BC Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.” • Also, if we are subject to enforcement, we assume it is unlikely that 420 Hemp Shop would ever be granted a license. In spite of these potential consequences we have decided it is in the best interest of this community that we stay open while we wait for our license to be fully approved... at least initially. Soon, however, we may find it prudent to suspend our cannabis retail operations. If so, we will continue to sell accessories used for consumption (pipes, bongs, papers and such) until such time as our license is granted. I would personally like to take this opportunity to thank all my customers over the last 17 years that have established my business as the go to place for “All Things Hemp and Lots of 420 Stuff” on the Sunshine Coast. Without you, of course, we wouldn’t be here, and we don’t intend to disrespect that support by closing down unless absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, the regulations controlling the sale of cannabis prohibited us from continuing to sell any hemp products, such clothing, skincare, yarn and twine (oddly enough.) As a result, we are in the process of liquidating these items. For this I am truly regretful. Please be patient with us during this transition. And thank you for your continued support.
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SCRD planner moves to Sechelt Andrew Allen will commence employment with the District of Sechelt in the position of director of planning and development on or before Aug. 6. Andrew has extensive planning experience. He comes to the District of Sech-
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Borrowing goes ahead – barely Gibsons will be proceeding with the upgrading of the Prowse Road sewer lift station this fall following a close count of petitions in the recent Alternative Approval Process (AAP). It received 334 elector response forms opposing the borrowing to complete the project, but 372 filings were needed to stop the borrowing. Council adopted a loan authorization for $1.76 million at its June 18 meeting. At an information session on the proposed project and bylaw on June 4, Dave Douglas, director of finance indicated that the interest costs for the borrowing could add another $1 million to the costs of the project. The exact costs depend on if the full amount is borrowed and if the town takes a full 20 years to pay back the loan. Interest costs could be lower depending on how project costs,
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that could be higher than the cost of the upgrades. In discussion of the bylaw, council members viewed the level of response to public questions related to the project differently. Councillor Annmarie de Andrade felt that in some cases, insufficient data was provided. Others expressed the view that staff answered all inquiries well and took the time to meet with those who asked. “The devil is in the details,� said Councillor de Andrade. She would like to see more complete financial information made available on the project and other options considered. Connie Jordison
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Real Estate Market Minute The Sunshine Coast of BC, long touted as a 180 KM stretch of paradise, is looking for a master strategic planner, a connector of people and community, and a guru of project management. The Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization (SCREDO) is pleased to announce they are searching for a contract Executive Director of Economic Development (ED) on a minimum two-year contract. The ideal ED will champion accountable, responsive, innovative projects. You’ll strengthen the region’s economic development initiatives by aligning vision and strategy with operational and financial excellence. Reporting to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, you will focus on establishing and implementing regional strategic long-range directions and key planning. You will provide business, policy and technical advice to the Board in order to achieve the Board’s vision and priorities. With a solid background in economic development and project management you will provide the expertise and leadership to successfully implement proactive Economic Development strategies. You are a superb coach and mentor, drive strategic direction, build collaborative relationships, value partnerships, embrace new ideas and exemplify accountability. For more information on this fantastic opportunity to serve as a role model in a respected organization with strong community ties please check out: www.praxisgroup.ca/recruitment before the closing date of July 9, 2019. SCREDO offers a value driven work environment, the opportunity to make an impact, competitive compensation, and the chance to make this role your own. SCREDO has a two-year term left with a strong possibility to continue, especially under the leadership of an outstanding ED. Praxis Group is an HR and Recruitment Firm located on the Sunshine Coast of beautiful BC. We take the time to get to know our clients and candidates; focused on fit, we work with organizations who know their greatest resource is their team.
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If you’re considering buying a revenue property, there’s a pretty good chance that you’ll at least consider hiring a property manager (PM) to care for your investment. As the title suggests, property managers manage properties. This means your PM will be the one advertising for tenants, screening the applicants, filling out paperwork like leases and walkthroughs, and pretty much anything else involved with maintaining a rental. So how do you separate the good PMs from the bad? You can hit Google and search for property managers or you could ask other investors for references. Regardless of how you come up with a list of potential PMs, you’ll want to interview each candidate to make sure you’ll be working with a professional that will properly care for your investment. Questions to ask a property manager: • How many units will the PM be responsible for? Ideally you want as few units as possible per manager. • How will the PM decide what to charge for rent? How does he/she know what mar-
ket rent is? • What’s the tenant screening process? Do they perform reference checks? Credit checks? What kind of documentation is required to apply? Photo ID? Paystubs? • How often do their tenants pay their rent on time? (Correct answer: “Always.”) • How many evictions has the PM filed in the past year? If a PM is doing a good job of screening tenants, this number should be very low. • How do I or my tenant contact you after hours? What’s the process if the tenant has an emergency? • What contractors do you have existing working relationships with? • Are you a Real Estate Council of BC member? (Correct answer: “Yes.”) I’d also expect any PM on my short list to provide some references that I can talk to. Asking for a list of 25 might be overkill but a professional PM with a good reputation should happily provide you with the names of at least two or three satisfied clients. Questions to ask a PM’s references • How hard is it to reach your PM during office hours? How about after hours or during emergencies? • Do you always receive rent when it’s due? If no, why not? • How’s the written documentation? Does the PM provide a detailed monthly report/invoice? Did you re-
ceive a copy of all the tenant documentation? Do they provide copies of repair invoices (plumbing, appliance repair, etc)? Or are you just expected to take them at their word? • How involved were you with tenant screening? How involved are you permitted to be? • Has the PM ever had to evict one of your tenants? If yes, why? If more than once, how often? • Does the PM ever charge for “extras” or is his/her invoice all-inclusive? • Is there a lot of tenant turnover? Is the unit constantly being re-rented every six months? • Is there a lot of PM turn over? How long have you been with the management firm and how often during that time did you get a new PM? • On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate this PM? Would you hire this PM again? Hiring a professional doesn’t absolve you of responsibility; you’re still the one that’s in charge of managing the manager so be proactive and hire the best. A good property manager is a timesaver for investors. A bad one, however, can cost you dearly, both financially and emotionally. Tony Browton is an award-winning Realtor who lives and works on BC’s Sunshine Coast. His weekly blog can be found here http://www.truebluerealty.ca/blog
New owner. New outlook. PK Ram has been a part of the McDonald’s® family since 1991, where he worked his way up through the ranks to Restaurant Manager. Now, he’s joining the Sechelt and Powell River community as the new Franchisee of the Sechelt and Powell River restaurants. PK is looking forward to becoming part of the community, building strong relationships and getting involved in local activities. PK and Veenu would like to thank the past and present teams at both restaurants, as well as the loyal guests for their continued commitment and support. We’d like to wish PK, Veenu and their two children, Nick and Sharon every success as they embark on this new chapter of their life.
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Student Trustee, School District #46
Over my past five years at Elphinstone Secondary I’ve come to see good education as one of the most fundamental components of a healthy society. Education matters not just in relation to understanding the world around us, but also for learning about ourselves. I believe that true learning requires freedom and exploration because interest and enthusiasm cannot be forced. When we give students the flexibility to pursue what interests them we create freethinking individuals who believe their opinions matter and value lifelong learning. Throughout high school, I’ve seen repeatedly that making students feel supported in accomplishing the change they want has transformative repercussions. Whether it is as members of
leadership classes, organizers of climate rallies, captains of sports teams, creators of clubs, or members in executive positions, leadership opportunities serve not just to grow leaders but to impact our local and school communities. More than this, administrators and educators putting the effort in to listen to students is fundamental to engaged school communities. The District Student Leadership Team (DSLT) is a group of students from the Sunshine Coast’s four high schools who meet with administrators to discuss student issues. We’ve grappled again and again with the challenge of helping students move from extrinsic (“I have to”) motivation to intrinsic (“I want to”) motivation…in short, how do we help students become invested in their education? Allowing students freedom and creativity in progressing their learning is one answer. But more than this, the best successes I’ve seen stem from relationships. Having people
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that care about you at school is essential to thrive and feel welcome because they turn it from a place you have to go to into one you get too. This one characteristic goes so under-appreciated in our educators; those teachers, EAs, and other phenomenal staff (I’m looking at you Chef) who are able to transcend the basics of their role and connect on a deeper level with their students are the true role models for us young people. The graduating classes of Chatelech, Pender, SCAS, and Elphinstone have worked for five years to earn their diploma and developed as individuals in the process. However, it is just as important to acknowledge the educational staff who have dedicated their careers to help decades of grad classes reach this point. When I look back over the past five years of secondary school what truly stands out are the people who went above and beyond to care for and connect with me and my classmates. I couldn’t be more grateful.
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The front runner to become the first provincially-licenced retail cannabis store in our area will be closing its doors, temporarily. Gibsons-based retailer The Healing Hut was the first BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) licence applicant from the lower Sunshine Coast to receive an endorsement from local government. Approval from the local governing body is required for licence application approval. “The BC Task Force has paid the Coast a visit this week and it’s in our best interest to close down in the near future until our new licenced, regulated store is up and running,” said Brenda Harris, co-owner of The Healing Hut. The Healing Hut has operated a storefront on Marine Drive since 2016. It has a Gibsons business licence and a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for this location. Harris applied to the LCRB under the name Coastal Bay Cannabis for a retail cannabis store licence in August, 2018. The application was referred by the LCRB to the Town for endorsement. Council provided the endorsement in
The Healing Hut in Gibsons is closing temporarily after it and other pot shops on the Coast were visited last week by provincial government inspectors with a warning that they could face enforcement. The Healing Hut has applied for a provincial licence. PHOTO SUBMITTED December. “It’s a good thing we have our licence almost complete. We will be shutting temporarily to avoid any complications with that approval. We will be putting notices up in our shop and on our Facebook page informing people to stock up on whatever they need until we can re-open with regulated alternatives,” said Harris. It is not clear how long the closure at The Healing Hut would last or when a decision on its licence application will be made. Along with providing the letter of endorsement for Harris’ application, Gibsons council also processed TUP applications for other
cannabis stores. In May of this year, Sechelt held a public hearing on zoning bylaw conditions for licenced retail sales and other cannabis related operations within its boundaries. At its June 19 council meeting, adjustments to the draft bylaw that was reviewed at that hearing were requested. A modified proposed bylaw is scheduled to come back to council in July. Sechelt has not endorsed either of the two cannabis store licence applications that have been referred to it by the LCRB. (See also ad on page 5) Connie Jordison
Green candidate chosen Dana Taylor has been chosen as the Green Party of Canada’s candidate for West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country in the 2019 fall federal election. “The Green Party’s time has come”, Taylor said at the party’s Electoral District Association (EDA) meeting June 18 in Squamish where his candidacy was confirmed. (The votes cast on the Coast were counted at that meeting.) “The world is waking up to the need for society at all levels – with governments at the lead
– to take ambitious action to halt the devastating effects of climate change. Of all the national parties, only the Green Party has a concrete, thoroughly-costed and achievable plan of action for leading the country through the transition to a carbon-neutral economy in the short time left before the decay of the world’s climate becomes irreversible.” Taylor was the Green Party of BC’s candidate for the West Vancouver – Sea to Sky riding in the 2017 provincial election, in which he placed
second. Taylor has also been active in many environmental initiatives, including the work of the Save Howe Sound Society which helped bring about changes to local pulp mill practices resulting in significantly reduced dioxin and furan emission levels in the Sound. Before moving to West Vancouver in 1987, Taylor served for two terms as a councilor on North Vancouver City Council. Taylor has three grown sons. He and his wife live in West Vancouver. Submitted
Basketball tournament An exciting day of basketball competition is slated for Saturday, July 6, at the fourth annual Daniel Kingsbury Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Roberts Creek Community School. Teams are signing in both adult and youth divisions, and a women and girls division is in the works. This popular tournament, organized by Daniel’s high school basketball teammates,
honours his legacy by bringing people together to play and enjoy watching the sport he loved. It also raises funds for The Jellyfish Project, the organization he created in 2011 that has educated over 110,000 students across Canada about ocean health, climate change and environmental stewardship. Games begin at 10am and division finals are in the afternoon. A shooting contest,
open to anyone, will be held at 1pm. There will be music, a concession, a playground, 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”, email dk.memorial. tourney@gmail.com or call or text 604 740 7061. Submitted
Golf course’s 50th birthday The Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club is celebrating its 50 Year Anniversary. In 1965 a small group of Sunshine Coasters including Edward Anderson, Kathleen Butler, Dick Clayton, Bernel Gordon, Art Greggain, Frank Newton, Edgar Sherman, Wilma Sim (Morrison), Roy Taylor, and Keith Wright began the process of creating the course. Construction was
ongoing from 1966 through 1968. On June 1, 1969 the Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club was opened for play. Two club expansions followed. The second nine holes in were completed in 1996 after 11 long years of negotiation and construction. Then in 2006 the practice facility was completed, improvements were made to the club-
house, and the first hole was extended to bring the course to its current layout. Club members are excited to celebrate this 50-year anniversary with the local and visiting golfers, and all residents of the community. The party will take place at the club on Saturday June 29, including a dinner and dance. Submitted
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June 27 Suncoast Phoenix Choir solos concert, St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt, 7-8:30pm, by donation June 28 Night market with vendors, food and music, Gibsons Public Market, 4-10pm June 28 Queer Projections presents the documentary “Stonewall Uprising”, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30-9pm, free June 28 Zonolite, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 8pm June 29 Repair cafe, Gibsons Public Library, 1-5pm June 29 Music in the Landing presents Brad Wells, above Winegarden Park, 2-3:30pm June 29 Tenth birthday party for SC Bontanical Garden with cake, lemonade and games, West Sechelt, 2-4pm, free June 29 Community BBQ to thank first-responders, Roberts Creek Legion, 2-6pm, free June 29 Opening reception for “conversations in white” exhibit, FibreWorks Studio, Madeira Park, 2-4pm June 29 50th birthday party for SC Golf & Country Club, Roberts Creek, nine-hole tournament 2pm ($20), prime rib dinner 6pm, dance with Paul Filek Band 8:15pm, $50 June 29 Concert and dance with Ryan McNally and the Messarounders, and Blue Moon Marquee, High Beam Dreams, Gibsons, 6:30-10pm, $25 advance, $30 at the door, share-there.com June 29 Steve Hinton band, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 June 29 Dally Mon and dj Dez, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 8pm June 29 Vibin’ Medicine Bass, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $8, guests $15 June 29-30 Pride Month play reading of “The Dissociates” by Dorothy Dittrich, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm, $20, share-there.com June 30 Music in the Landing presents Dave Roughly and Friends, Sundial stage next to Sunday market, 11am-1pm June 30 Historical 90-minute walking tour of Gibsons Landing with Dale Peterson, meet at George Gibson statue 10am, by donation June 30 Slow Sundays in the Creek presents the Loose Ends Trio (noon), Grant Olsen (1pm) and Bigger Bits of String (2pm), plus vendors and games, behind the Roberts Creek library, noon-4pm June 30 All ages rock concert with Steve Weave and his students, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 2-4pm
June 30 My Big Gay Prom, for LGBTQ2 and allies aged 11-24ish, Davis Bay Hall, 6:30-11pm, free with preregistration at prideguide. ca/gay-prom June 30 Michael Friedman & Brett Hinders garden concert, Secret Beach garden stage, 995 Grandview Rd., Gibsons, 7:30pm, $20 donation, must rsvp 604-3621280 July 1 Howe Sound history boat tour with Dale Peterson, meet 9:50am Gibsons harbourmaster’s office, $40 per person, $75 for two, tickets at One Flower, One Leaf, info at 604-886-1424 July 1 Bag of books sale, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 10am-2pm, fill a reusable back with books for $10 July 1 Canada Day in Sechelt, parade starts 10:30am, music, food and games on Cowrie St. and Hackett Park all day; see ad on page 11 July 1 CanaDOG Day, dress the dog in patriotic wear for a walk, SC Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 11am-4pm, by donation July 4 First of summer drop-ins to learn bridge, Gibsons Public Library, 1-2:30pm July 4 First of the summer drop-ins for French conversation, Gibsons Public Library, 4-5:30pm July 5 Play Magic or Dungeons and Dragons, for kids 10-16, Gibsons Public Library, 1-3:30pm July 6 Daniel Kingsbury memorial 3-on-3 basketball tournament, presented by the Jellyfish Project, Roberts Creek Community School, 10am-5pm, $35 for players, spectators free, 604740-7061 July 6 Stephen Volger, Tapworks Brewing, Gibsons, 2pm July 6 The Oscar Lopez Trio, Rockwood Pavillion, Sechelt, 7-10pm, $35 July 6 Coco Love Alcorn, Secret Beach Garden Stage, 995 Grandview Rd., Gibsons, 7-10pm, $25 donation, 604-362-1280 July 6 Jan Seides, from Austin, Texas, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 8-11pm, $10-20 at the door July 7 Dr. Brian Goldman discusses his book “The Power of Kindness” with Vicki Gabereau, presented by the Writers Festival and Sechelt Hospital Foundation, Rockwood Pavilion, Sechelt, 2pm, $20, share-there.com July 7 Stephen Volger, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 2pm July 7 Chefs in the Woods culinary event, Ruby Lake Resort, 5-9pm, $80, 604-883-2269 July 7 Halfmoon Bay dinner/dance with Playback, Coopers Green Hall, 6pm salmon, 7:30pm music starts, $35, 604-885-5034
Pride play reading about courage to live fully A staged reading of “The Dissociates”, a play by Dorothy Dittrich, will be presented at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse as part of Sunshine Coast Pride Month events. There will be two opportunities to enjoy this play: Sat., June 29 at 7:30pm and Sun. June 30 at 2pm. The Dissociates takes a darkly comic look at life and death, memory and healing. It is the story of Alex, a 50ish lesbian who finds herself dealing with the aftermath of a recent crisis. Working to repair her garden she tries to assess and reassess, often with broad strokes of gallows
humour, how she got where she is. Will the life that Alex remembers prove to be her salvation? “It’s a play about what can happen when we stop listening to ourselves and start pushing away thoughts and feelings that might be too difficult or painful to deal with,” says Dittrich. “It’s a story about a woman choosing to make a decision to let herself feel her story and live her life fully. It’s a story about courage.” A reading of “The Dissociates” was performed last November here on the Coast at the Heritage Playhouse, as
The cast of the staged reading of “The Dissociates”. From the left: Ange Cruikshank, Janet Hodgkinson, Varya Rubin, Patrick Visser, Sally Allison Williams and Wanda Nowicki. Missing: Amy King and John Payne. PHOTO SUBMITTED part of the “Off the Page” play reading series. The enthusiastic response to that reading has led to the organization of this event. We are delighted
to have the same cast along with two new performers. Tickets are $20 and are available at share-there.com or at the door. Submitted
Slow Sundays at the Coast’s grooviest corner Slow Sundays in the Creek kicks off its fourth wonderful summer full of music, crafts, food and fun on June 30, noon-4pm at the gazebo be-
hind the library in downtown Roberts Creek. Music begins at noon with the Loose Endings Ukulele Trio. Time permitting, other
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players are welcome on stage for a few tunes. At 1pm, troubadour Grant Olsen takes the stage. At 2pm is the featured performance, Bigger Bits of String, with Kia, Mark, Ken and Graham playing great folk-jazz-roots music that will put you into that Slow Sunday state of mind.
Local artisans and vendors add to the fun with booths full of crafts and food. Games and kid-friendly activities are sprinkled amongst the shade umbrellas and awnings. Bring your picnic blankets or chairs, sit back, and enjoy the vibes at the grooviest little corner on the Coast. Submitted
BAG-OF-BOOKS SALE FILL A RE-USABLE BAG WITH SUMMER READING FOR $10 & SUPPORT YOUR PUBLIC ART GALLERY! A still from the documentary “Stonewall Uprising” shows a march in New York City in the fall of 1969, in the months following the June 28 police raid that is credited with kickstarting gay activism. A free showing of the film will be held at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons at 7:30pm, June 28 – 50 years after the raid on the Stonewall Inn that set off three days of rioting and the beginning of the gay rights movement. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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For many, summer is defined by the time to lounge with a good book. Sun or shade is a personal preference, as is the decision of what to read. Summer readers can set themselves up with a wide selection of reading material at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery annual Canada Day book sale. On July 1, from 10am to 2pm, tables full of used books
will be setup at the Gallery on 431 Marine Drive Gibsons. In exchange for donations over $10, summer readers are offered a reusable shopping bag and the offer to fill it full of books. Thanks to the generous gift of reusable bags from IGA Marketplace Gibsons & Wilson Creek, 100 per cent of proceeds from this sale will go towards funding our community art gallery. Submitted
The BC Summer Reading Club motivates kids to read (or be read to) regularly, which helps to maintain or improve their reading skills while school is out. It makes reading fun by inviting kids to read what they want and when they want, and pro-
vides reading logs, bookmarks, stickers – and medals. The program is being offered at the Pender Harbour Reading Centre in Madeira Park, the Sechelt Public Library and the Gibsons Public Library (where you can also register online). Staff
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Tip of the Week: Summer has begun, yet the Moon has been waning ever since. This has been producing something of a complex crosscurrent. The Cancer New Moon occurs on July 2nd. So, for Canadians we will have a Balsamic or late waning Moon on our national birthday, just like when our country was signed into existence as a legal entity back in 1867. Our nation’s birth chart is not very impressive, actually. Yet, the Canada Act or Patriation of the Constitution, which was the political process that led to full Canadian sovereignty and which was signed on April 17, 1981, was a strong chart. This was a fortunate and wise action which has served to make Canada much stronger than it was or would probably otherwise be as it is now. For the United States, the Moon will be in its New Phase indicative of fresh and bold initiatives. Mars at 29 Cancer for Canada indicates a year of overcoming while in early Leo for the U.S. signifies ardent ambition. Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) Fresh starts close to home are in the spotlight. These will be accompanied by a
creative and playful impulse. Getting your priorities straight includes setting the work focus aside for a while. June was probably a busy month and now it is time to enjoy some quality time, Memories in the mind of the child need not be many so much as meaningful. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) The time has come to make some needed improvement. This can also be described as beautifying processes. The weather is probably right to tackle some projects that can only be done in summer. Yet, you will want to cover a lot of bases and this includes weaving in fun in the sun as well. One way or another you are inspired to bring it home. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) A spike in your energy levels has already begun and this will continue. This will be amplified by creative expressions. Social interactions will also serve to lift your spirits. To this end, you have and will continue to take the initiative. Yet, starting this week you will be that much more assertive and this trend will continue throughout most of the summer. How much fun can you have? Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) Summer is now on a roll and you are keeping pace. The momentum will build steadily so now is the time for festivity. Your passions will increase as well and with them your stamina. This is a call to be fully pres-
ent. Background influences have perhaps been a source of some worry or lack of faith so it may help to acknowledge these so you can consciously override them. Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Mercury is the first to enter your sign this week and that will prove inspiring. Mars will follow suit before the week is out and this will serve to boost your drive and determination. As well, if you are engaged in creative projects, your imagination will begin to soar. So, as much fun as social activities are, this inspirational wave might be better expressed constructively. Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) A process of exploring a fuller scope of your sense of individuality continues this week. Yet, it will also take a turn toward the deep end. This could manifest as a somewhat serious and sober determination to achieve goals. While others are out playing, you could find yourself in the studio, lab or workshop. Great works are not just fun and games. Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) Things are taking off in your career. This process has actually been underway for many months already. Yet, this is one of those spike-inthe-graph times. Paying attention to the details of the bigger picture has somehow been featured in this plot. This week you will push to be seen and heard even more and you want your dis-
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tinction recognized. Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Your sights remain set on the future. Yet, this week you will take a whole new step towards realizing your goals and ambitions. You will make your presence known, even louder than before. This will include or require measurable changes on relationship fronts. Positively, it could manifest as abundant financial returns. Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) You have been swimming in rather deep waters of late. These are possibly having a regenerative and transformative effect on you. Although this process continues, you are beginning the first phase of resurfacing from it and this could become apparent this week. Although subtle, the synchronicities will be there. Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) Sharing quality time with family and friends continues. Yet, the tone will change this week and quite possibly for the better. The momentum has been steadily building and it could prove to reach a peak point or phase even over the next few weeks, perhaps longer. This phase can be described as engaging and passionate. Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) You will experience a shift this week leading you into a more playful cycle. Social and cultural events will hold extra special appeal. Travel
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abitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast has been working for over a decade with local companies, clubs, individuals and supporters who share our vision for a vibrant and more inclusive community. Together, we help to create positive and lasting change through affordable housing. This month we celebrate our partnership with the Train in Trades Program delivered by School District 46. Students enrolled in this highly recognized hands on program are supervised by a Red Seal
Carpenter while earning course credits towards graduation. Students who score 70% or more receive credit from partner, Vancouver Island University towards their level I certification. It’s an amazing program that sees students receiving practical training on local build sites, including the Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast site located at Wilson Creek.
a partner since the beginning. Not only have students gained valuable employability skills; they have been a part of something bigger than themselves - helping to build community.”
“It’s been such a pleasure working with these talented and highly accomplished students. Their legacy lives on through the construction of Habitat homes located in Wilson Creek and more recently, the highly sought after garden sheds”, says Ronnalee McMahon, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast.
Every year, Habitat gives a bursary to one carpentry student from Paul Bishop, Director of the train in trades proInstruction for School gram, This year, the District #46 bursary was awarded to Kaneeka Davis. Kaneeka has aspirations to become a red seal carpenter and hopes to secure an apprenticeship for the summer.
Ed Towert is the teacher for the Train in Trades Carpentry program. He has really enjoyed the partnership between Habitat and the Train in Trades program. “This year’s Train in Trades students partnered with Habitat to build eight sheds for the village in Wilson Creek. The sheds were constructed using best practices in accordance with the BC Building Code. This provided students with the opportunity to take a project from the drawing board to lock up. Habitat provided the materials and the students donated the labour. It’s a win win for everyone!”
Train in Trades 2019 Graduation Class
Ronnalee McMahon: Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast, Paul Mottershead: Associate Dean of Trades, Vancouver Island University, Ed Towert: Teacher, Train in TradesCarpentry Course, Kaneeka Davis: Student and Bursary Winner, Train in Trades Carpentry Program, Patrick Bocking: Superintendent, School District #46, Cathy Gordon: SD#46 Career Coordinator, Norman Wright: Board Member, Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast
During Wednesday’s convocation ceremony at the Seaside Centre, Paul Bishop, Director of Instruction for SD46, reminded students of their valuable contribution to community. “You don’t have to look beyond this building or the dozens of other others in Sechelt and surrounding areas to see the significance of trades people and the lasting impact they have on the community. We have been very fortunate to find such a great partner in Habitat for Humanity. The Train in Trades program has been in operation for twelve years now and Habitat has been
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IN MEMORY
It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that Habitat friends and family announce the passing of long time volunteer and board member, Dave Piasta. Dave will be remembered for his friendly smile, energy and enthusiasm that knew no boundaries. Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast is pleased to be making a donation in David’s memory to the Sunshine Coast Woodworkers Guild who make toys available every Christmas to local children.
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