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The month of May has been declared Invasive Species Action Month in BC, but progress in repelling invaders on the Sunshine Coast is bedeviled by regulatory and jurisdictional issues, lack of funding, and lack of disposal options for cuttings and contaminated soil. At an information meeting on Invasive Plants on May 16 at the Sechelt Band Hall, citizen frustration was evident. Keynote speaker Jennifer Grenz, Executive Director of the Invasive Species Coun-

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A bus stop on Dougall Road in Lower Gibsons is on the verge of being swallowed by knotweed, a destructive invasive species that is particularly diﬃcult to remove. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

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But in the meantime, knotweed continues to spread. "Knotweed is growing along Redrooffs Road, about 150 ft from my home," said Halfmoon Bay resident, Alison Taylor. "Last year, someone went to the trouble of tagging it, but there's been no sign of treatment. "I used to be opposed to the idea of using pesticide, but now that I know more, I'm thinking it's better to use a bit of pesticide now than be forced to use lots of pesticide later." More information on invasive plants can be found on these sites: SCRD (scrd. ca), Coastal Invasive Species Committee (coastalisc.com), BC Invasive Species Month (bcinvasivesmonth.com) and Knot on my Property (knotonmyproperty.com). Donna McMahon

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A field of broom at the Sechelt airport. The yellow-flowered invasive plant has crowded out almost all the native vegetation. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

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A “new beach” at Davis Bay? Three million dollars is the estimated price tag for "beach nourishment" at Davis Bay to prevent flooding of the highway and nearby lowlying properties, according to a study by SNC-Lavalin Ltd. presented to Sechelt Council on May 18. The study, requested by Council in October 2015, suggests piling 47,300 cubic metres (m3) of gravel or 46,600 m3 of sand to build up the beach slope above road level between Mission Point and Davis Bay Road. Winter storms have caused flooding and highway closures in that area several times in recent years. John Readshaw, manager of the Coastal Engineering Group at SNC-Lavalin, stated: "Our mandate was to evaluate the technical feasibility. This concept is technically feasible at this location." The report notes that although sand would provide a more attractive beach for residents and tourists, some sand would be lost every year, so the beach would have to be replenished at five to ten year intervals. A gravel

"beach nourishment" option would be more stable. "All we're doing here is really accelerating nature," said Readshaw. "The material on the beach is beach material, it's not rocks, it's not sea wall, it's not concrete." He also pointed out that the proposed project is scalable and could be phased, starting with a pilot project since "models are not completely perfect." Mayor Bruce Milne described the $3 million capital cost as "daunting", but also suggested the project could be "audacious in a positive sense" and "transformative" in terms of recreational potential. During the public question period at the end of the meeting, local residents raised concerns about possible environmental impacts. Dianne Sanford, representing the Sunshine Coast Friends of Forage Fish, pointed out that the report did not include a biological assessment of the area. She said that the west side of the beach beside the estuary is a spawning habitat for fish

such as sand lance that are a cornerstone of the marine food web. Jason Herz, representing the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association, also raised flags. "It would be really nice to have a beach on the one hand, but the Conservation Association has a lot of concerns about it moving forward that there would be a process to ensure that environmental values are not lost. There could be unintended consequences if you put a lot of material on there." He noted that the low tide zone includes sea grass and eel grass that are important for herring spawn and that the estuary is an overwintering area for seabirds. Other concerns raised included the possibility that a high berm would block ocean views, and that the report did not take into consideration sea level rise caused by climate change. The report will be considered by Sechelt council during their upcoming strategic planning process. Donna McMahon

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Editorial Opinion Be part of the herd, please Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is reminding parents and caregivers to have their future kindergartners immunized before school starts in the fall. To help protect everyone Public Health is asking parents with kids going to kindergarten in September to have their children immunized now, before school starts. Children who got their infant shots will now need two more shots, in total, to protect against: • measles • mumps • rubella • chicken pox (varicella) • diphtheria • polio • tetanus • whooping cough (pertussis). While serious childhood diseases such as polio and diphtheria are becoming rarer due to routine childhood vaccination programs, there’s still cause for concern. “Many of these diseases are still circulating,” VCH Medical Health Officer Dr. Paul Martiquet says. “Currently there’s an outbreak of mumps in Whistler. We continue to see people with whooping cough. And every year, measles virus is imported into the Lower Mainland through unimmunized residents who pick up the virus during their travels, and expose fellow travelers on flights, in airports or people at home. “These diseases are highly infectious and can spread quickly among those who aren’t vaccinated,” Dr. Martiquet says. “It’s critical that parents have their kids immunized before they start kindergarten in the fall, so we prevent the spread of illness as much as possible.” Vaccines are free and can be obtained from family doctors or from public health nurses at VCH community health centres. A map of clinic dates and times is available at www.vch. ca/kindergarten-vaccines. High immunization rates are key in preventing diseases like pertussis from affecting communities. When most people are vaccinated against a disease, it makes it harder for the disease to spread. This is known as “herd immunity”, which helps ensure those who are most vulnerable to diseases are protected. In 2014-15, 83 per cent of children in VCH’s Coastal Rural area (Sunshine Coast, Sea-to-Sky, Bella Bella/Bella Coola) were fully up to date with their Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, and Polio (DTaP-P) vaccination, one of the key vaccines children receive. This is a nine per cent increase from the year before. Parents can check the immunization rates for their schools on the VCH website at http://www.vch.ca/your-health/disease-surveillance/immunization-coverage/. Submitted

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On May 17 I attended the SCRD Community Dialogues to discuss water metering which appears unstoppable. I asked Bryan Shoji, General Manager, Infrastructure Services about unfair taxation (pay-per-litre vs. property tax value) with the example of seniors on a fixed income who garden who could not afford an increase in their water rates. Shoji shrugged and said pay-per-use was a fair way to tax water consumption and “someone would always suffer.” My area representative, Lorne Lewis, has the same view, which he has made clear to me in writing. Under a pay-per-use system the working poor and fixed-income citizens will pay the same rate for water consumption as multi-millionaires, yet not all incomes are the same. Our civilized and open society is a prized feature of our Canadian identity. As such we must take into consideration the financial

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ability of our citizens to pay. SCRD policy is to reduce water demand by 33 per cent from 2010 levels by 2020, yet, once metered, the documented reduction for an average family is 10-15 per cent. Studies show that water consumption rates only fall when the price per litre becomes prohibitive. To achieve a 33 per cent reduction, seniors on fixed incomes, the working poor, and young families with high consumption needs will suffer financially. The SCRD justifies charging for water by the litre by comparing water with commodities like electricity and gasoline, commodities that have alternatives: fire wood for heat or public transportation instead of a private car. There is no alternative to water. We already pay for water based on our property values, which is fair. For Shoji to dismiss seniors with a shrug and comment that their suffering is acceptable, is appalling and must be publicly addressed by Garry Nohr. These val-

The Sunshine Coast Lions also step up to provide special requests for orthotics like those needed by Kade who is being seen by Sunshine Coast Community Service’s Physical Therapists. He was being treated by an Orthopaedic Specialist at BC Children’s Hospital’s Specialty Foot Clinic. The casting and fabrication of the bilateral Supra-Malleolar splints he needed to help correct the bony alignment in his feet was not covered by any plans or Medicare and so the SC Lions stepped up to help this young family with this very costly expense. Kade is getting adjusted to the new braces and walking with the new orthotics in his sneakers everywhere. Nancy Tiffin, SC Community Services Society

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We were delighted to read in the May issue of the Journal of Commerce (Western Canada's news and information publication on construction issues) that Mayor Milne is now giving the Water Resource Centre and former Mayor, John Henderson, the recognition they deserve. Following, in quotations, are excerpts from the publication: "A new $25 million wastewater treatment facility located in the District of Sechelt, a small community on B.C.'s mainland coast, is leading Canada in innovative technology borrowed from Europe that utilizes the root bacteria from plants, located in a greenhouse over treatment tanks, to cleanse effluent." " 'We wanted to turn a wastewater treatment facility into a resource facility,’ said District of Sechelt mayor Bruce Milne, who credits the previous mayor John R. Henderson's role in initiating and bringing forward the project that is now attracting national attention.” "'Eventually, there will be very little wastewater going out (to the ocean outfall pipe)', said Milne.” It would seem that given the unseasonably hot weather of recent weeks, the Mayor’s support of the project and his acknowledgement of the need for better utilization of the excellent reclaimed water couldn't come at a better time. Regrettably however, with the national recognition and awards that the Water Resource Centre has received, it is disappointing that Paul Nash, who was largely instrumental in the success of the project, was rejected by the

Mayor and most of Council to be nominated for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Award (individual category). Geoff White & Carolyn Minchin, Sechelt

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The 3rd annual “Arena Bowl Pickleball Challenge” is set to go on the nine courts at the Gibsons Community Centre on June 4 and 5. This event is now one of the largest pickleball tournaments in the province, and this year more than a 100 doubles teams will compete in several categories, from novice to advanced. The Arena Bowl is a co-sponsored event by the SCRD and the Sunshine Coast Pickleball Association. Spectators are encouraged to come and watch the tournament, free of charge. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in North America and the Coast is at the forefront of the tsunami. From April to September, the game can be played at both the Gibsons and Sechelt arenas. New players are always welcome. Information on the game and playing times at the arenas can be found at www. sunshinecoastpickleball.org/. John Bell Sunshine Coast Pickleball Association

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Woman held in custody, eventually A 24-year-old Aboriginal female from Sechelt is in custody after repeatedly stealing from local businesses. In the early morning hours of May 11, the female and her boyfriend allegedly stole two pairs of headphones from a business on Wharf Avenue in Sechelt. There was insufficient evidence to charge either of them, but they were both banned from the business. In the morning of May 12, the same female allegedly stole several clothing items from a business on Teredo Street. An officer recognized the suspect from surveillance video, after dealing with her the night before. The female

later turned herself in to RCMP, and was released on a Promise to Appear in Court. On the evening of May 21, the female was arrested after allegedly being found with an employee’s purse that had been stolen from a business on Dolphin Street earlier that evening. Police were able to return nearly all of the stolen items back to the employee. Pending further evidence, police again released the female from custody, however she promptly stole items including a donation box from a nearby business and was arrested once more. A Judicial Justice of the Peace ordered that the female be held in custody, pending an

appearance in Sechelt Provincial Court. Although many of these thefts were of a low-dollar value, Sunshine Coast RCMP encourage everyone to report any known or suspected thefts immediately, as they may be part of a string of crimes, as was the case in this investigation. Cst Harrison Mohr noted that “the more offences we can link to a given suspect, the more likely it will be that we can demonstrate that there are sufficient grounds to hold that suspect in custody, thereby preventing further offences from being committed. Submitted by RCMP

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) has entered into an agreement with the Sunshine Coast Trails Society (SCTS) which formally recognizes the society’s role maintaining trails on the lower Coast. The Memorandum of Understanding also includes Recreation Sites and Trails BC. This is the first project of this type on the Sunshine Coast. The one-year agreement formalizes the relationship between the three parties and provides $1,500 in funding from BC Timber Sales for trail maintenance.

The Trails Society is an umbrella group representing all trail users, including hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, ATV riders, and dirt bikers. Members include the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club, Community Forest, United Mountain Bikers, Equestrian Club, and Sunshine Coast Tourism. Adam Hockin, planning forester for BC Timber Sales, noted that working with the Trails Society is part of a new initiative on the part of BC Timber Sales to build relationships with community

groups. "Our planning process takes several years and involves many legal requirements and technical assessments, so BCTS wants to understand community concerns in advance of doing that work," he said. This year BCTS moved to a five-year plan, and sent copies of their proposed harvesting plan to First Nations, local governments and user groups for feedback. Hockin noted that while BCTS works with recreational users across the province, what is somewhat unique here is that the Trails Society represents a cross-section of recreational interests, not just a single user group. "That is of incredible value to BCTS as we incorporate recreational values into our planning process," said Hockin. Trails Society Chair Elise Rudland noted that the society provides an important round table for trail planning, including consistent signage format, trail etiquette education and conflict resolution amongst user groups. Most local trails have been built by volunteers without official permission and have no protection from logging or other industrial activities. The Trails Society is working with the Recreation Sites and Trails BC to identify high value trails and obtain legal recognition for them under the Forest and Range Practices Act. Donna McMahon

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Gibsons councillor Silas White presents writer Peter Trower with his namesake sign from a newly-named street in Gibsons. Trower, age 85, a long-time Gibsons resident and a wellknown poet and novelist, is currently living in a care home in West Vancouver. Gibsons council chose “Trower Lane” as one of the street names in the new Aurora West subdivision oﬀ Reed Rd. near North Rd. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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Bid to move land out of Gibsons Sunshine Coast Regional District Area E Director Lorne Lewis supports a boundary adjustment to move a parcel of land back to the SCRD from the Town of Gibsons. Block 6, the westernmost property in the Gospel Rock Official Community Plan (OCP) was originally in the

SCRD, but the 18-acre parcel was transferred to the Town of Gibsons at the request of its owners in 1983. The lot was subsequently logged, but was not developed. "It functions as part of the Elphinstone neighbourhood, and it's not serviced by the Town," said Lewis. "Directory

Gurney opposed it years ago when it went into the Town." The parcel's current owners appeared before Gibsons Council on May 17, requesting a boundary adjustment to return the parcel to the SCRD, thus removing it from the zoning requirements of the Town's Gospel Rock OCP.

Sponsored by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Sunshine Coast Credit Union, the Co-Operators and the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD), the “Quake Cottage” simulator will be at Raven’s Cry Theatre parking lot in Sechelt on Tuesday, June 7 from 11am to 5pm. A small mobile trailer outfitted to resemble a typical workspace, the “Quake Cottage” demonstrates the need to proactively assess and secure various items in our homes, schools, and workplaces. Inside the “Quake Cottage”, a simulated major earthquake illustrates the importance of securing cabinets, furniture, flat screen TVs, refrigerators, cabinet

doors, and a lot more. Up to three people at a time will be able to sit down and then feel and see what happens to their environment when an 8.0-magnitude earthquake occurs. “The Quake Cottage will let people experience the impact of a major earthquake and will make many re-examine how well they’ve prepared their home or work surroundings for the eventuality of such an event,” says Garry Nohr, SCRD Board Chair. “The Sunshine Coast and much of BC is at risk of having a major earthquake occur at any time, so it’s important that everyone take steps to protect themselves from serious injury or damage when it fi-

nally happens.” The SCRD would like to remind the public that emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility that begins with every individual and family making a plan and preparing a kit that includes knowing where everyone is to meet after a disaster, what their evacuation routes and emergency contacts are. “The most basic emergency kit requires adequate food and water per person and pets for at least 72 hours, as well as warm clothes, prescriptions, medical supplies and important papers,” says Bill Elsner, SCRD Emergency Program Coordinator. Submitted

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A 2014 survey of Canadians revealed that 34 per cent of Canadian households contain at least one dog, resulting in an estimated 2014 population of 6.4 million dogs in Canada. This study was done on behalf of the Canadian Animal Health Institute by Ipso Forward. Dogs generally are cooperative and social animals and live in harmony with people but sometimes dogs bite. Studies reveal that dogs who are anxious or fearful are more likely to bite so there is a lot people can do to avoid raising dogs who are likely to bite. People can also avoid specific behaviours that may result in a bite from a dog. A study led by P. Rezec at Mendel University in the Czech Republic and published in 2015 analysed the behaviours of people immediately preceding a bite to the face and the ages and other details of the victims. The researchers found

that the top three behaviours preceding a bite to the face were (1) the human bending over a dog, (2) the human putting their face close to the dog’s face, and (3) gazing between victim and dog. The bites occurred in 76 per cent, 19 per cent and 5 per cent of the cases, respectively. In this study, more than two thirds of the victims were children, none of the victims was an adult dog owner and it was only adult dogs that bit the face. More than half of the bites were directed towards the nose and lip areas of the victim’s face. A study also published in 2015 and led by N. Lakestani at the Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile investigated whether preschool children can learn how to interpret dogs’ behaviours, with the purpose of helping avoid dog bites. Three to five-year-old children were divided into two groups. One group received training on dog behaviour while the other group acted as the control group and did an activity related to wild animals. The group who received training in dog behaviour were reported to be significantly better at judging

a dog’s emotional state and were able to refer to relevant behaviours to support their judgement after the training. The control group’s responses to test questions did not change between the two testing times. The results of this study are promising as they indicate that preschool children can be taught how to correctly interpret dogs’ behaviours. Everyone can help avoid dog bites by avoiding risk factors such as bending over the dog, putting the face close to the dog’s face and gazing between human and dog. Children should be carefully and constantly supervised when in the presence of dogs and educated regarding interactions with dogs. Dog owners can help their dogs by providing appropriate socialization and reward training for their dog. If a dog suddenly appears uncomfortable in normal situations, a trip to the vet is in order to identify and treat any changes in the dog’s health. Everyone can learn about dog body language and recognize when a dog is stressed or uncomfortable. Submitted

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As the District of Sechelt marks our 30th Anniversary, it is a good time to reflect on our community identity. Only with self-awareness can we change what needs to change and improve our community in substantive and lasting ways. It is on the foundation of a clear identity – who we are, who we want to be, and what we are as a community – that we move into the future with confidence and purpose. How others identify us determines how they will interact with us, be that as a place to visit, a place to live, a place to invest, or a place to build a future. Sechelt needs to consider: “Who are we?” “Who do others think we are, and is this consistent with the way we view ourselves?” Identity, personal or community-wide, has a number of core components. Our appearance is one of the first

Education Matters Wyatt Henley

Student Trustee, School District #46

Elphinstone Secondary School has been my home for the last five years. The school is rich in personality and academic excellence. I am proud to be a student. On a normal Elphinstone morning, the school is greeted by student-run announcements over the PA: Jokes on Friday; a "weather Wednesday" forecast from student Josh Stanley; or the usual enthusiastic banter to open the day on a bright note. Lunchtime at our school is never a dull place. Whether it's a slip and slide, an intramural badminton tournament, or a rugby team lemonade sale, it is always something interesting. Elphinstone is known for its amazing cafeteria food.

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Mercury will be very low in the east north east in the morning twilight but will be lost after mid-month. Venus is not observable in June. Mars will be in the South after dark and sets in the west south west near 4am. Jupiter is in the west south west after dark and sets in the west near 2am. Saturn can be seen in the south south east at dusk and will be low in the south west near dawn. On June 11 planet Jupiter will be visible in daylight 4 degrees to the right of the Moon. To view just before sunset will be a challenge. In the evening the Moon will be 5 degrees left of Jupiter. On

ways that we show others who we are. Sechelt, with our year-round growing season, scenic coastline and landscapes displays a wealth of positive natural attributes. Our built environment; structures, roads and amenities have huge impact on how our community looks. This is one of the reasons why careful consideration of communitybased planning documents is essential when changes are being proposed. There needs to be valid reasons for straying from agreed upon concepts. Another aspect of appearance is the care taken to maintain it. Every citizen and property owner can have a positive impact on appearance by helping to keep Sechelt clean and tidy (Spring Clean Up Coupons are being distributed with Property Taxation Notices). Structures also reveal our identity as our possessions reflect who we are. The perceived value of what we own influences whether we are viewed as a ‘have’ or a ‘have not’ community. What a community creates, be that in the built environment or in social or cultural capac-

Students wait eagerly in line for the delicious meals cooked by the universallyloved chef Barry, or simply "Chef" as he is known. Everything from pasta primavera to a classic Elphi chocolate chip cookie is delivered with quality. Students work in the cafeteria at lunch running the till and serving food. For a small school, Elphinstone is a top performer in sports. The gym displays a row of impressive championship banners from provincials and other tournaments. As well as league sports, intramural tournaments are common. Events such as dodgeball tournaments draw participants of all ages and crowds of spectators into the gym at lunch. Elphinstone is a school filled with talent. Walls are covered in student art, and music drifts out of the drama room at lunch as students jam on their free time. The art room has everything from

June 18 the Moon will be 3 degrees to the upper left of Saturn. On June 20 we will see the Strawberry Moon. This Moon name is attributed to the Algonquin Tribes because of the short season to harvest the strawberry crop. During the month of June we may see a strange phenomenon in the night sky known as the Noctilucent Clouds. The name comes from the latin " night shining". They can only be seen immediately after the sun goes down. NC Clouds are made up of chrystals of water ice and when viewed appear to glow in a darkening sky. On Friday June 10, James Hesser will be the speaker at the Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club. Hesser has been a

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ity (think festivals, non-profit organizations and community programming) is another type of asset that adds to what others see when they look us. Beliefs, values, choices and practices are less tangible but equally important components of community identity. Our shared beliefs and common values strengthen us and show others what is at the heart of our lives. Supporting those core ingredients through the choices we make and practices we maintain is what creates a purpose-driven, authentic life. In a world where virtual presence has become common place, being ‘real’ as a community provides an enormous competitive advantage. A strong community identity acts like a magnet of authenticity that will attract likeminded people to live and invest in a future they can trust. Building on our first 30 years, reinforcing a shared identity of who we are and what we are about, is the single most important thing Sechelt can do over the next decade.

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photo development to glass etching; something for everyone. Elphinstone is truly an incredible learning environment. There are opportunities for students to pursue anything they wish with the help of amazing teachers. On Tuesdays after school, the shop classes are filled with students learning about trades in their free time, and at lunchtime artistic students are in the art room creating. The students of Elphinstone are what make the school what it is. Keen, involved, and friendly students make for a welcoming environment filled with pride. Fundraisers, pep rallies, and sporting events packed with fans are numerous. A walk down any hallway will be met with smiling faces from kids who look like they really are at home. Overall, Elphinstone Secondary is an amazing school filled with enthusiasm for learning and pride.

member of the RASC for over 30 years and was honorary President from 2008 until 2013. He is the Past President of both the Canadian Astronomy Society and the Astronomy Society of the Pacific. Hesser has been awarded the National Research Council WG Schneider medal for his pursuit of excellence in Canadian Government Astronomy. Hesser will speak on Centenary-Eve Reflections on the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory role in the development of Canadian Astronomical Excellence. On Friday June 17, the Astro-Cafe will be held on the sea wall at Davis Bay. The public is invited to join us and look at the night sky through the equipment we will set up.

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Refraction: Queer Artists of the Sunshine Coast runs June 1 to July 3 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre. It was my great privilege to curate this exhibition, bringing together eight talented and diverse artists. The wide variety of mediums included in the show are a reflection of the diversity of artistic expression: Morley Baker, acrylics; Sandra Corbett, wood; Lore Schmidts, mixed media; Shey Smith, clay; Janet Tufnall, fibre; Marilyn Marshall, acrylics; Craig Cochrane, photography; and Kim Hadley, natural materials. Hadley, a basket maker,

looks forward to the show's opening. "The idea of spotlighting queer artists on the Coast really spoke to me," she says. Cochrane, who focuses on portraiture, agrees. "To put on display something that brings me happiness and put it in front of others like myself, as well as others in our community, that's something I'm proud of," he says. Both see Refraction as an opportunity to not only connect with other queers and artists, but with the community at large, which in essence, is the purpose of the exhibit: to break down barriers and bring people together. Cochrane's photographs are inspired by burlesque performers. "They are celebrating themselves and their own sexuality," he says.

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"For me the expression of sexuality, the expression of self in front of other people, stems from growing up as a gay person," he says. "A lot of the life experiences I've had are because I'm gay. They've defined me." Hadley, on the other hand, whose works are made from natural materials she collects on her walks, is inspired by nature. She recognizes that her sexuality has a lesser role to play in her art. "It affects who I am in the world and that in turn affects my art, but my art doesn't have a queer identity. I do." When asked about the use of the word queer, both acknowledge it might leave some uncomfortable, but both are proponents of its use. "It's about the connotation and the tone," says Cochrane. "Our society uses it to define someone who is different and being different is

actually a good thing." Hadley finds the word queer more inclusive. "Lesbian, bi, trans. Those are strong labels that may not fit everyone. Queer is a broader spectrum." Ultimately, Refraction is about the art and the people who made it, of sharing the beauty of creative expression as well as diverse points of view. It’s an opportunity to celebrate, to explore how we are different, but also acknowledge the common bonds that unite us. Refraction runs at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt, June 1-July 3. Opening reception June 1, 7-9pm. All welcome. A series of programmed artists’ presentations begins June 4 at 1:30pm with Craig Cochrane giving a talk on camera basics. More information at www.facebook.com/refractionsc

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Events on the Sunshine Coast May 27 Gala opening of four-day exhibit by local photographers, London Drugs, Gibsons, 3-7pm, (Saturday to Monday, 1-5pm) May 27 Halfmoon Bay performing arts “Song and Dance Concert”, Chatelech Secondary, Sechelt, 6pm, $15, under 12 $10 May 27 Dinner music by Kevin Conroy, Blue Ocean Golf Club Grill, Sechelt, 6pm May 27 Dinner music with Charlotte Wrinch, Roberts Creek Legion, 6-7:30pm, by donation for musician May 27 Dinner music with Simon Paradis and Boyd Norman, Old Boot Eatery, Sechelt, 6:30pm May 27 Artesia coffee house with “North to find Penguins”, Lumiere/Ord Family, Janet Panic, David Kipling and Bigger Bits of String, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm, $10 May 27 Blue Line Trio, Sechelt Legion, 8pm, $25 May 28 Garden work party, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 9am, 604-8855412 May 28 Roving Artists show and sale, Shirley Macy Park, Gibsons, 1-5pm May 28 Dinner music with Charlotte Wrinch, Chaster’s Restaurant, Gibsons, 6-9pm, by donation May 28 Dinner music with Karen Graves and Budge Schachte, Old Boot Eatery, Sechelt, 6:30pm May 28 House Concert with Bill Coon and Steve Giltrow Jazz Duo, Hopkins Landing location with reservation at sgiltrow@gmail. com, 7pm, $20 May 28 Dance with Jim Taylor, Seniors Activity Centre, Sechelt, 7pm, members $10, others $15 May 28 “In the name of Aloha”, night of music, film and hula with Puna Kalama Dawson, Davis Bay Hall, 7-9pm, sliding scale $15-$20 May 28 Glow in the Dark Party, with djs, fundraiser for Waldorf School, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm, advance $20, at the door $25 May 28 Book launch by poet Susan Telfer, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm May 28 Playback, Sechelt Legion, 8pm, $10 May 28 Chicken Like Birds, Jeevious Family and guests, fundraiser for Fort McMurray, Roberts Creek Legion, by donation, 9pm May 28 House concert with 15-yearold Jada McKenzie-Moore and dinner, fundraiser to send Jada to “world championships”, Halfmoon Bay, $50, details with reservation at sk@ sandykayart.com

May 28-29 Watercolour workshop with Bruce Edwards, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 10am-3pm, $100, 604-885-0531 May 29 Drag races, Sechelt Airport, top of Field Rd., Wilson Creek, 9am, $10 May 29 Mini Maker Faire, Dougall Park, Gibsons Landing, 11am-5pm May 29 Peter Van Deursen Band, Garden Bay Pub, 2pm May 30 Start of Bike to Work Week, food and prizes, www.biketowork. ca/sunshine-coast May 30 “Timeless Treasures”, music by the Coast Chamber Strings and SC Junior Youth Ensemble, Highland Centre, Roberts Creek, 5-6:30pm, by donation June 1 Kickoff to book tour by camper van by Gibsons writer Mark Cameron, WOW Art Café, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 2pm June 1 Writers Rebecca Hendry, Janine Alyson-Young and Sadie Johansen read from their entries in the anthology “Boobs: Women Explore What It Means to Have Breasts”, Gibsons Public Library, 6pm, free June 1 Dinner music with the Organics, Gumboot Restaurant, Roberts Creek, 6pm June 1 Opening reception for “Refraction: Queer Artists of the Sunshine Coast”, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7-9pm June 2 SoundOut vocal improv, spontaneous vocal compositions, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 7:30pm, suggested $10 donation June 3 Opening of three-day Simply Warehouse Art Show, 1877 Field Rd., Wilson Creek, 5-9pm June 3 Dinner music with Gaetan Bergevin, Blue Ocean Golf Club Grill, 6-9pm June 3 Dinner music with Dave Philley, Roberts Creek Legion, 6pm, donations to musician June 3 Wailin’ Walker, Garden Bay Pub, 8pm (Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm) June 3 Opening of three-day Pender Harbour Blues Festival, free$25, www,penderharbourbluesfestival.com June 4 Photographer Craig Cochrane discusses camera function and photography, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 1:30-2:30pm, free June 4 Opening reception for new exhibition of acrylics by Kim LaFave, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 2-4pm, by donation June 4 Music Makers spring concert, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7pm, $15 June 4 Brothers in Farms, Roberts Creek Legion, 9:00pm

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RCMP were called by a resident in Halfmoon Bay, after witnessing a black Ford pickup doing multiple burnouts on Stephens Way. The witness was able to provide specific details about the truck to police, who later located the suspect vehicle and issued the owner a violation ticket for driving without due care. A blue 18-speed Supercycle bicycle was stolen from a back deck of a residence in the 800 block of North Road in Gibsons overnight on May 18-19. Anyone who had anything else stolen or tampered with in the area is asked to call Sunshine Coast RCMP. Around 10:30 pm on May 22, an officer observed a vehicle speeding on Marine Drive in Gibsons. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer noted a strong odour of liquor on the driver’s breath. The 55 year-old male driver from Gibsons failed two roadside screening devices, and received a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition, as well as a 30-day vehicle impound. During the evening of May 23, a witness called RCMP after seeing two vehicle driving dangerously through Madeira Park. The vehicles were reported to have crossed a double solid line and cut off other motorists, apparently while trying to get to the Langdale ferry. An officer located both vehicles at the Langdale ferry terminal. A 20 year-old male and a 17 year-old male – both from Coquitlam – were issued violation tickets.

Watercolour workshop

A two-day watercolour workshop with Bruce Edwards suitable for teens and adults, beginner to intermediate level will be held at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery the weekend of May 28-29. Participants are asked to bring watercolour set, brushes, pencil, watercolour paper, water containers and fine point pen. An exploration of colour, and design, this workshop will employ the use of watercolor and ink pen to develop strong images, suitable for journal entries, card design and framable art. The fee is $100 for the two days, and payment must accompany registration. The workshop will run 10am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday with a one-hour lunch break. To register phone the gallery at 604-885-0531. Submitted

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ALANON/ALATEEN for friends and families of alcoholics. Meetings Monday - Friday. Call 604-885-0101, 604-8862252, 604-886-4594, 604-8860228, 604-886-8578. TOO MUCH EASTER CANDY? Need help to get rid of those extra pounds? TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) will help. SECHELT, The ARTS Centre, Trail Avenue Weds 6:00 pm 604-740-0452 GIBSONS, Frank West Hall, 1224 Chaster Road, Thurs 6:30pm 604-8862683. First Meeting is free.

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B.C. Schizophrenia Society Sunshine Coast Branch Annual General Meeting and Dinner: Celebrating 30 Years of History on the Sunshine Coast Friday May 27, 2016, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Davis Bay Community Hall, 5123 Davis Bay Road. Everyone Welcome!

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OBITUARIES JONES, Merfyn Dec. 9, 1941 – May 4, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Merfyn Jones announces his sudden passing, at the age of 74, on Wednesday May 4, 2016 at his home in Madeira Park as a result of cardiac arrest. Merfyn was born December 9, 1941, son of John David and Megan (Hughes) Jones in Cynwyd, Wales. Merfyn leaves his beloved wife of 50 years Jacqueline Jones, his children Heidi (Anton), Julie Nia (Dan), Russell (Tess), John, his grandchildren Rhys, Rhian, Tianna, Vincent, Colton, Courtnie, Jessey, Isabella, Cooper, his great grandchildren Emilie, Jaylene, his sisters, Enerys (Tengmeng), Gwenan (Tommy), Meriel (Roger), and his brother Geraint (Nan). He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews and a host of long-time friends. In his early years he worked a team of Clydesdale horses in the logging industry in Wales. He had his first motorcycle at the age of 16 and had a passion for British motorcycles ever since. Merfyn apprenticed for Balfour Beatty as a lineman, and met Jackie in 1960. In 1965 Merv and Jackie were married in Shrewsbury, England and in 1968 emigrated to Canada with 3 children. With a new baby in Canada, Merv continued his lineman apprenticeship with BC Hydro and settled at the Vanderhoof Hydro branch where he worked for over 20 years. He transferred to the Sechelt Hydro and retired from BC Hydro at the age of 60. Still young and full of energy he spent another 5 years working for Midway Power on the Sunshine Coast. During the past 10 years of retirement Merfyn would spend the summers in Madeira Park where he was always helping drive the delivery trucks for his son Russell’s building supply stores. Winters he would enjoy golfing and the active social network of friends in Palm Springs, California. Merfyn enjoyed darts, golfing, motorcycles, Welsh music, and was a long time Legion member both in Vanderhoof and Madeira Park.

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the spectrum. You can have both but probably just one at a time. The next decision is which to go for first. Also, one may reveal the higher road and the other less so. So, it is work now and play later or the reverse? Sagittarius (Nov 21–Dec 21) New interests and opportunities on relationship fronts are coming to your attention. Fun and frolic are good possibilities if you engage. Yet your thoughts are immersed in work and critical analysis. Also, you may be dealing with other issues preventing you from feeling light and spontaneous enough to engage. Then again, you could use the break. Capricorn (Dec 21–Jan 19) Many new thoughts are dancing in your mind. As satisfying as that may be, you would like to introduce some order and structure. Freestyle moves have their time and place, but sometimes a bit of formality can prove quite sat-

isfying. Moving from thought to action is the other issue but it all begins with the first step. Aquarius (Jan 19–Feb 19) You have entered a creative and playful cycle. There remains work to do including organizing your affairs. The biggest hurdle is getting clear on your needs and responsibilities. Returns are coming in and you do have reason to feel confident. Yet change is in the air and is its own source of stress. Be here now and play anyway. Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) If you could you would hover close to home this month. Can you? Perhaps with some strategic planning, you could do just that. Making constructive use of your time all the while is the other side of the deal. Either way, you want freedom. Time is the main factor. It is not about getting away. The irony is that freedom requires discipline. Do you have homework to do?

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Virgo (Aug 23–Sep 22) Increased professional focus and activity are likely now. It includes fortifying foundations subject to new visions of possibility. This includes the acquisition of new knowledge and tools. Circumstances are demanding that you take matters into your own hands more fully. This is one of those times when it is your destiny to make your own luck. Libra (Sep 22–Oct 22) Social and cultural interests and activities are gaining your attention. Yet, research and investigation remain necessary. You may want to achieve more than usual now so you will have to manage your time effectively. Your ambitions may exceed your drive. Having full faith in the flow may be a bit harder these days, but you can do it. Scorpio (Oct 22–Nov 21) There is nothing wrong with wanting both this and that. The real problem is when each one is at opposite ends of

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on the rebound. Aries (Mar 21–Apr 20) You have entered a complex cycle. On one hand you want to be extra focused, yet you also want to attend to a variety of areas and, all the while you, you feel stressed because you want to get more done than you can in the given time frame. Lowering your expectations and increasing your patience will help. Taurus (Apr 20–May 21) You are back in the game. Either due to a hiatus and/or to a series of distractions your usual rhythm was disrupted. It may take a while to get back fully yet the rebound has begun. Consequently, your confidence levels are also on the rise. Deep changes continue to rumble within, yet they have become the new norm anyway. Gemini (May 21–Jun 21) As emerging from a fog you can see the sun and sky again. Now everything appears vivid and colorful and you want to experience the full spectrum. Happy to yield the spotlight to others these days you are happy to go unnoticed. However, you may not have as easy a time letting go of control. Surrender to the flow. Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22) Your sights are set on the future. Yet, you are happy to reflect for a while before you commit. This focus will actually deepen before it ends. Take your time to read, learn and get the facts. Relax into the realization that, while you will soon, it is not yet time to take big deliberate action. Leo (Jul 22–Aug 23) Who do you know who can pull for you? This is one of those times when you may need to reach out for stored favors. However, be careful not to become needy and lean on others, not too much anyway. On the other hand, the time is right to open new doors. Meanwhile, you probably have work to do close to home and within as well.

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it is in a placement of honor and thus of relative harmony. Yet it remains that retrograde planets produce degrees of inertia. The way to work with the energy is to go with it, not against. This includes inner action but which may be satisfied with resolving longstanding issues or revisiting unfinished business and so on. Cleaning, clearing and completing remain keywords. Meanwhile, Jupiter and Saturn formed the second of two exact square aspects on May 26th with the first occurring on March 23rd under the dimmed light of the eclipsed Moon on March 23rd. It should not come as a big surprise that such aspects coincide with the economic slowdown. But this too will pass and we are already now

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