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A huge stylized eagle now covers the east wall of kálax-ay, the Sunshine Coast campus of Capilano University on Inlet Ave. in Sechelt. Artist Ben Tour said the eagle is a symbol of courage, strength and determination – an inspiration for students. The mural was commissioned to commemorate the university’s 50th anniversary (in North Vancouver). See story page 3. CONNIE JORDISON PHOTO

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Mural models educational courage weather the mural took a little over a month to complete,” said Tour.

“The mural at kálax-ay is going to be a wonderful, welcoming addition,” said Laureen Styles, vice-president academic and provost of Capilano University.

Tour’s work is also displayed on the walls of Beach-

comber Coffee Company in Gibsons. He has painted murals for the Vancouver Mural Festival, Mozilla and Red Bull. His artwork for Bohdi Jones’s album “Bones” was nominated for a Juno Award in 2014. His work has also been displayed in galleries across Canada and the U.S. Connie Jordison

The Oracle Properties Tyler Heights developer and the District of Sechelt are ensuring two housing units in the development will be sold as affordable. The District of Sechelt is conducting an application and screening process of eligible purchasers. Each unit is: • Located at 5648 or 5652 Partridge Way, in the West Sechelt neighbourhood, south of Tyler Rd, between Nickerson and Baillie Roads.

Sunshine SunshineCoast Coast& & Powell PowellRiver RiverSchedules Schedules • A 2-storey, 3-bedroom, duplex style home • On a 393 m2 bare-land strata lot • $200,000 including GST.

There are certain requirements for new owner occupancy and future resale that will remain registered on the properties.

September September5,5,2017 2017- -January January1,1,2018 2018

Applicants: The affordable housing units are for sale to low-income members of the public.

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Applicant selection will be on the demonstration of need based on criteria such as: • lower income (less than $50,000 household income per year); • living or working on the Sunshine Coast; • special needs / disability; seniors; families with children; etc.

Eligible purchasers must be able to secure their own financing (down payment, mortgage, and legal registration) for the purchase price.

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Melanie Gibb, left, of the Sechelt branch of the Sunshine Coast Credit Union, accepts a commemorative plate from Welcome Wagon representative Laurie Faulkner. The plate is in recognition of 10 years of sponsorship by the credit union. The plate was created for Welcome Wagon and shows a woman greeting “Conestoga Wagons”, used by prairie pioneers who would be met by residents with gifts – a forerunner to what the modern Welcome Wagon does with new residents. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Sechelt considers housing affordability Sechelt Council addressed several business items related to housing affordability at its Nov. 21 meeting.

A housing agreement for a 40-unit supportive housing development on Hightide Avenue was adopted. This proposed BC Housing project would provide affordable non-market rentals for low income people. Rents are to be set at no more than 30 per cent of residents’ income. Eight units would be wheelchair- ready or adaptable. The agreement is one of several things that needs to be in place before bylaws approving the project can be adopted.

According to Councillor Brenda Rowe, there is an immediate need for these units. In her first councillor’s report, she noted that the community’s homeless shelter is full every night and turns away 10 to 15 clients.

As council’s liaison on the Sunshine Coast Homelessness Advisory Committee, she learned this at a recent committee meeting with operators of the shelter, Rain City Housing. The Committee is looking forward to district approval of the Hightide project and completion of construction in 2019.

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kálax-ay, the Sunshine Coast campus of Capilano University now proudly displays the work of Coastbased artist Ben Tour. A mural of a stylized eagle in full flight is featured on the campus building’s east facing exterior wall, along Inlet Avenue in Sechelt.

“The eagle is a symbol of courage, strength and determination,” said Tour. “It is the most dominant and respected of the West Coast birds because of its large powerful wings, talons, iconic beak and legendary eyesight. I felt it was the perfect animal to represent and inspire all students at kálax-ay the Sunshine Coast campus to achieve their goals. The blue background was chosen to create a connection to the sky and to brighten and uplift the campus and surrounding neighbourhood.”

Tour was contracted to complete the work in late September. The Sunshine Coast campus mural project follows the painting of nine murals at Capilano University’s North Vancouver campus to commemorate the University’s 50th anniversary.

“The surface of the wall was raw cement and textured brick with water damage in some spots. Getting the wall to condition for painting took many layers of special primers and top coats. I eventually used spray paint for the eagle’s line work, as it dries quickly and works on difficult surfaces. With the help of knowledgeable paint contractors and amazing fall

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We all do better when…

In 1992, the United Nations declared Dec. 3 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities to recognize and to focus on the issues that persons with disabilities face worldwide in all aspects of life such as social, economic, political and cultural.

Every year, the United Nations decides on a new theme for the day and this year the focus is on empowering persons with disabilities for inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development. It is proven that when people with disabilities are empowered to participate in society and feel included, the whole community thrives. When there are barriers that hinder those with disabilities from taking part in their community, the whole community suffers.

That is why in 1976, Open Door Group (ODG) was created to help people with disabilities feel included in society through woodworking and sewing workshops. ODG continues to believe in inclusion, especially in the workplace, and works with both employers and job seekers to help them understand the value in diverse workplaces. With programs like Jobs in Demand helping tear down employment and education barriers for people with disabilities and with the WorkBC Employment Services program helping job seekers with disabilities find employment through services like customized employment, ODG supports all individuals in their journey to success – no matter what that may be.

One example where ODG has helped someone find work is Andrea. After being unemployed for a few years and after recovering from some mental health concerns, Andrea came to ODG because she knew they would understand her situation. Now, Andrea works at the Local Weekly and says “I feel very lucky to have worked with such great people at Open Door Group, Work BC and Jobs in Demand, who have advocated on my behalf, trained me in office support, and enabled me to get a job I love.”

So, in recognition of the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let us all work together as a community to be inclusive whether it be employment related or otherwise, to in turn, make our society stronger. And in the words of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, “On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let us remove physical and cultural barriers, build resilient societies and create opportunities that truly leave no one behind.”

If you or someone you know is looking for employment, WorkBC is here to support you in your search. You can either visit or call the Sechelt location at 5674 Cowrie St, 604885-3351 or the Gibsons location at Unit 25-900 Gibsons Way, 604-886-7729. If you are looking for cohort training opportunities, you can contact the Jobs in Demand program in Sechelt at 5648 Dolphin Street, 604-360-3549.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Time for a change Last week I saw an amusing but misleading ditty opposing Proportional-Representation that accused Premier Horgan of only supporting it because he hoped it would send more NDP candidates to the legislature. Although no one can yet judge the accuracy of this prediction, the author clearly worries that it might be true. He seems unconcerned that, were this to occur, it would merely be because this comports with the wishes of a majority of BC voters. What he apparently fears is losing power.

Surely the idea of democratic elections is to produce a government that represents the aspirations of the voters as closely as possible.

Another common but misleading scare story suggests that Pro-Rep will inevitably lead to minority governments “that never get anything done.” Maybe we should more interested in quality than quantity.

Getting more of the wrong things done is hardly progress. Starting big but unnecessary projects like Kinder-Morgan even when massive data showed their inadvisability, may have made the First Past the Post (FPTP) folk happy, but what if it must be stopped because it no longer makes economic sense on a planet that must reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent from 2005 levels and do so by 2030?

Although the necessity of this restriction has recently been summarized by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s sixth report, the opposition had been saying it for decades. FPTP allowed oilman Harper and “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs” Clark to trample these facts. Pro-Rep might have stopped this mistake before resources were wasted.

FPTP was developed at a time when only rich white men were allowed to vote and responding to climate change was not yet an overarching necessity. In 2018, it is no longer fit for its purpose. It needs to be replaced. Vote “Yes” in part one. Any of the choices in part 2 will be better than FPTP. And please do it today.

Take your ballots to the BC Services Centre in Sechelt.

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The need has grown

I joined Sunshine Coast Community Services two and a half years ago as executive director. I was new to the Coast and excited to see how I can bring my experience as a non-profit leader in Vancouver to my new community. I have learned a lot since my first day in 2016.

In two and a half years, Sunshine Coast Community Services’ has seen and heard from community members that life on the Sunshine Coast has become more difficult. We have seen the needs of people living on the Coast change. Housing is increasingly out of reach and many people are struggling with finding safe and affordable rentals to stay in our community.

The number of community members accessing our food bank grows every month as people balance stretching their monthly income to meet increased housing costs. Currently, we provide food to 1,300 community members. In 2016 that number was 750.

We are operating the food bank at an almost 60 per cent increase in use with no increase in funding or donations.

Financial stress impacts entire families and many of our programs have reported increased needs for women,

children and seniors struggling with anxiety, isolation and stress as our community continues to be more expensive. The call volume to SCCS’ Yew Transition House has climbed steadily since 2011. There were 981 calls to the 24-hour access line this year and the number of women and children provided with emergency shelter each year has fluctuated between 79 and 113.

In two and a half years, I have seen existing programs grow and new programs be created to meet the needs of our community. In August, in partnership with Sunshine Coast Credit Union and the Cooperators, we launched the Keeping People Housed initiative to provide no interest loans to community members at risk of eviction because of an unforeseen emergency.

These loans will help our community members stay in their homes while receiving support from our team at Community Services.

Community Services’ ability to respond to and impact the changing needs of our community is only possible with the support of donors like you. Thank you for helping support Community Services and our 35 programs that over 5,500 community members access.

With your continued support we can better meet the growing needs of our community and bring resources and tools to the most vulnerable, and to those who simply need support to reach their goals.

Our work takes place at one of eight locations on the Coast, at the side of the road with a family when they learn the worst about a loved one, in living rooms of seniors who are part of our “friendly visits” program, with our specialized outreach team who meet local

youth where they are, not where we are, and over the phone providing referrals and resources for childcare.

For more than 40 years, Sunshine Coast Community Services has been an integral part of our community, providing connection and assistance to all: pregnant and new moms, parents, children, youth, adults and seniors.

Today, as we recognize that the needs of the Coast are changing we remain committed to strengthening our community. We are asking for your help in making our community stronger, safer and more resilient for us all.

Your investment in Community Services will help meet the growing needs of our neighbours on the Sunshine Coast. You can help sustain and enhance our core and emerging programs to strengthen families, help children, youth and vulnerable adults reach their full potential and support the many seniors on the Coast that need us.

Catherine Leach , executive director, SC Community Services

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More time to vote on voting Voters now have until 4:30pm on Dec. 7 to have their return 2018 BC Electoral Reform Referendum ballots received in Victoria. They can be returned by mail. Or they can be delivered to a Service BC office by 4:30pm Dec. 7. In Sechelt, Service BC is at 5710 Teredo Street; it is open 8:30am-4:30pm, but is closed 12:30-1:30pm for lunch.

The opportunity to request a voting package closed Nov. 23.

Chief electoral officer Anton Boegman said the return deadline was extended to ensure voters can participate in the referendum despite the rotating strikes at Canada Post. The original return cutoff date was Nov. 30.

As of Nov. 23, Elections BC estimated that 30 per cent of voting packages have been returned. Returns from the

Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding were at 22 per cent.

This does not include packages mailed but not yet delivered to Elections BC. According to Bet Cecil of Fair Vote Sunshine Coast, “This is electors last chance to vote to modernize and improve our voting system.

Although the polling shows the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ sides in a dead heat, we are encouraged by the steadily increasing returns.”

Several of the group’s signs in the Halfmoon Bay and West Sechelt areas were damaged in mid-November. “It is extremely disappointing that those who are against a true majority government stoop to defacing signs and spreading misinformation. It is a symptom of a political culture that encourages uncivil, hyper-partisan behaviour,”

said Cecil.

On Nov. 15 the No BC Proportional Representation Society issued a public statement asking for an extended ballot return date. As the referendum has no mandatory participation threshold, the society expressed concerns with the low level of ballot returns.

“We are voting on a fundamental aspect of our democracy – the system by which we choose our elected representatives and our government. That should not be changed by a tiny fraction of voters in a close result,” said Bill Tieleman, president of the No Society.

More information of the referendum and the options that are being voted on is available online at elections. bc.ca/referendum.

Connie Jordison

It’s a day to have your say The District of Sechelt is hosting a “Have Your Say Day” to provide an opportunity for citizens to learn more and provide input on several important issues Council will be considering.

Have Your Say Day will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, 3-6:30pm at the Seaside Centre. The format will be open house style with tables around the room on the var-

ious topics with staff at each table.

The topics to be discussed are: cannabis, retail shops and production facilities; short-term rentals; mobile vending; Integrated Community Sustainability Plan; Ebbtide dog park; and Trail Bay walkway.

“We have a lot going on at the moment and rather than overwhelm the community

with one event after another we thought we would do it all at once so people can stop by and learn more about the topics that interest them or they can click on the Have Your Say, Sechelt tab on our website (Sechelt. ca/haveyoursay),” stated Julie Rogers, communications manager.

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An Update on BC Ferries’ Langdale Terminal Redevelopment Plan Hello Sunshine Coast Residents, Our project team is moving forward with the design options for the uplands redevelopment at Langdale terminal.

We expect to be able to share these options with you in early 2019. We want to ensure you have the opportunity to provide feedback on these designs, and are currently working on the details on the best ways to engage with our customers. In the meantime, please visit our project page at bcferries.com/ about/terminal-development-planning for further details, as well as the latest report on Phase 2 of engagement.

We are focused on keeping the project moving forward and in Spring 2019 will complete an application to the BC Ferries Commissioner for approval of scope, schedule and budget. With Commissioner approval, we can begin construction at the terminal, estimated in Fall 2019.

There are other activities going on at the terminal, in addition to this project. In my September update, I mentioned that our Langdale Terminal Operations team is working with Transportation ChoicesSunshine Coast (TraC) to support the new Sunshine Coast Bike Route (SCBR) with important signage. By working together, TraC and BC Ferries are supporting cycling in the region. The sign is now installed in

New signage outlines the Sunshine Coast Bike Route.

the overflow holding compound.

My October update mentioned some of the good work our SeaForward program is doing in the community. At the end of October, SeaForward was the presenting sponsor of the latest animal release party at the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre. People came to meet local marine life and learn about their role in healthy ocean ecosystems. We posted a video of the event on our Facebook page. For those unfamiliar with SeaForward, it’s BC Ferries’ Corporate

Social Responsibility program and one of the things it does is to support and share the work we’re doing to reduce our environmental impact, and engage with our customers and communities.

We want to hear your ideas for the terminal and other community initiatives.

Please keep sending me your questions and suggestions about the Langdale terminal redevelopment project at michael.pearson@bcferries.com.

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Education Matters Pammila Ruth Chair, School District #46 School Board

The recent election brought with it almost a whole new board. Welcome to Trustees Amaral, Girard, Haines, Hampvent, Leech and Ste. Marie. I am proud to continue in my second term.

Governance is not something to be taken lightly, and our new board has already shown that it is taking its roles seriously. The board members are already immersed in learning the ropes and delving into their roles and responsibilities.

At our inaugural meeting, I was

honoured to be elected Chair of the Board and look forward to working closely with my newly elected Vice-Chair, Trustee Leech.

Things have had to move quickly, as our schools won’t wait for us to catch up, and our board is ready to embrace the tasks set upon them. Each trustee has been assigned places on internal and external committees as well as PAC liaison positions. Orientations and courses are set in motion as well to bring us all up to speed.

Before our first official board meeting on Nov.14, we met with the Principals, Vice-Principals and District Principals in a round-robin setting meet and greet. This was

a fabulous opportunity to get to know everyone and what they loved about their jobs and their schools, and for them to find out a bit more about us.

It was refreshing and informative. Early next month, we look forward to another meet and greet with the Sunshine Coast Teachers Association (SCTA).

Incorporating these meetand-greets into our orientation helps get a feel of what our district is all about: working together towards the same goal of student achievement.

To tie everything together, the board will be touring schools in the new year. A perfect way to come full-circle, to see the hands-on results of what it is we set out to do, and why we are here.

Are you a former resident of Woodlands?

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People who resided at Woodlands prior to August 1, 1974 will receive $10,000 in an ex-gratia payment. In addition, people who resided in Woodlands after August 1, 1974 will receive up to a maximum of $10,000.

The process to determine eligibility is very simple.

To apply, you or your guardian or caregiver can call toll free 1 888 523-7192 or email woodlands.care.facility.residents@gov.bc.ca.

Gibsons council deals with pay, pot At its first public business meeting on Nov. 20, the new Gibsons council prepared to give itself a raise. A bylaw proposing increases of $8,515 for the mayor and $5,399 for each of the four councillors received three readings. This would bring annual pay for the mayor to $40,000 and councillors to $20,000.

Without the increase, council members face a reduction in take-home pay in the new year. Changes to federal income tax law will remove the tax-free status of the first third of their pay.

Cost of living adjustments (COLA) are applied to council pay rates each year. Mayor Beamish asked that a motion to waive Council’s 2019 COLA be considered when the pay adjustment bylaw comes forward for adoption at the Dec. 4 meeting.

Council finalized a recommendation to BC’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) supporting a cannabis retail licence for The Healing Hut on Marine Drive. Pending LCRB processing, this could be the first licenced retail marijuana shop on the Coast. Two letters of support and no complaints

about the operation were received during a three-week public comment process on the licence application.

Rainforest Compassion Club’s application for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for its cannabis store on Gibsons Way was commented on by four members of the public at the meeting. Concerns centered on odors from the store impacting residents who share the building. Gibsons director of planning, Lesley-Ann Staats, stated that the permit would require installation of a hepa-filter odour abatement system.

Although new for Gibsons, the system is recommended for odour issues by other municipalities. It was noted that the club has applied for LCRB licencing. Brenda Harris, co-owner of The Healing Hut, commented that LCRB product packaging is sealed to reduce odors.

Council approved the TUP for a term of two years. It asked staff to consult with the community and develop a policy on cannabis retailing during this period. The Town is currently processing TUPs for two additional marijuana stores. A one-year TUP for S & M Sweet Shop is scheduled

to be considered by council after a public comment period. This retailer focuses on edible cannabis and is not eligible for an LCRB licence.

Work on three applications that could bring senior government funding to the Town was authorized. Staff will be preparing submissions for at least a half million dollars in cycling and pedestrian network improvements, a $900,000 stormwater storage pond at White Tower Park (behind the Gibson’s Aquatic Centre) and a FireSmart program plan to help protect the community from interface forest fires.

Applications will come before council for finalization.

Efforts to include a youth representative on the council moved forward at the meeting. Staff were asked to prepare terms of reference, bylaw amendments and a 2019 budget of $2,250 to pay the representative. Council wants to have these in place by the end of 2018. In preparation, Town Chief Administrative Officer Emanuel Machado has given up his seat at the council table to make room for the youth representative.

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At its Nov. 22 meeting, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) board opposed logging in the Reed Road and Clack Creek areas until a land use plan for the Coast is in place. Letters will be sent to the province requesting that cutblocks in these areas be withdrawn from upcoming BC Timber Sales auctions.

The Elphinstone Community Association and Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) brought the requests regarding the potential logging to the board. The board stopped short of supporting calls from those groups to ask the province to designate the locations as parks or protected areas. Such designations could permanently withdraw them from the working for-

est.

SCRD staff at the meeting advised that annual cut volumes for areas are established by the province. If cutblocks within the Coast’s forest management area are protected from logging, they must be replaced by others from within that area with similar timber volumes.

“If we take these lands out, where else in our area do we allow BC Timber Sales to allocate cutting,” asked Darnelda Siegers, director from the District of Sechelt.

The SCRD has previously written the province about the community’s desire to protect the ecological and recreation values of the two sites. Both are in the Mount Elphinstone area. The Reed

Road site borders on residential development. Donna McMahon, board director for Elphinstone (Area E) stated that this interface forest needs to be managed to help protect the adjoining community from forest fires, floods and landslides.

In closing discussion on the issue, Chair Lori Pratt noted that developing a land use plan to guide board decisions on such matters should be a priority. Land use plans set direction on land management to meet economic, environmental, cultural and social objectives. The Sunshine Coast is one of only a few regions in the province without one.

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New development manager for Sechelt Ian Holl will commence employment with the District of Sechelt in the new position of development planning manager on Dec. 3.

Ian has extensive planning experience. He comes to Sechelt from the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District where he was their se-

The assignment was to create a poster under the theme “research forests – sharing our natural world.” And two students at Madeira Park Elementary – Rory deWinter, grade 2, and Isla Mackay, grade 5 – each won a $50 prize for their posters.

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nior planner. Before that he was employed by the BC Ministry of Community & Rural Development.

Ian became a Member of the Canadian Institute of Planner (MCIP) and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in 2015. And he holds a Masters in Environmental Studies (Planning) from York University.

“Ian’s education and experience will make him a great addition to our team. We look forward to working with him,” stated Tracy Corbett,

Extra sailings curb pro�it BC Ferries has released its second quarter results for the three months ended Sept.

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The company’s net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2019 were $90.9 million, compared to net earnings of $98.4 million for the same quarter of the previous year. Year-to-date, net earnings were $96.9 million, $18.9 million lower than in the same period in the prior year. The decrease in net earnings is primarily due to initiatives that reduced fares as well as the addition of more sailings to meet customer demand at popular sailing times which increased operating expenses.

Money for “social �inance” The Sunshine Coast Credit Union, Rhiza Capital and Community Futures Sunshine Coast are joining social finance leaders from across Canada in celebration as the Federal Government announced a $755-million fund for social finance in the Fall Economic Statement.

Social finance is the practice of making investments that deliver social and environmental returns, as well as financial.

Brian Smith, Rhiza Capital CEO, sees the social finance fund as a “big step forward for social finance and supporting the work we and others have been doing for years.”

He believes this will strengthen an ecosystem of intermediaries and entrepreneurs who are developing new business models to create jobs and serve communities which generate positive social outcomes. Driving

director of planning and development.

The new management position was created in 2017.

However, past recruitment efforts were unsuccessful. In 2018 the community planner departed for a position in another community and the municipal planner is retiring at the end of the year.

Recruitment for another planner position will begin soon. Additional planning positions may be considered during the 2019 budget deliberations. Submitted

these resources into capable hands will result in building more affordable housing, reducing our carbon footprint, employing vulnerable people and creating an economy that works for everyone.

Some recent Rhiza investments include Salish Soils, Popul8, Mesh Food Exchange and Ethelo Decisions. “We continue to look at ways to create financing strategies that leverage community impact,” Smith said. Submitted

Due to the seasonality of ferry travel, net earnings in the first and second quarters are typically reduced by net losses in the last two quarters of the fiscal year when routine vessel maintenance is scheduled. Submitted

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1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp icing sugar ¼ cup cornstarch or rice flour 1 ½ cup all purpose flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract *Chocolate nougat candy

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Shortbread Cookies: 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Beat butter until light and fluffy.

Sift in icing sugar and beat again until fluffy, scraping down sides of the bowl often. Sift in cornstarch or rice flour and blend in. Sift in all purpose flour and salt and mix until dough comes together (it will be soft). Stir in vanilla.

2. Spoon large teaspoonfuls of cookie dough (or use a small ice cream scoop) onto an un-greased cookie sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until bottoms brown lightly. Remove from cookie sheet to cool.

Chocolate Nougat Shortbread: 1. Prepare shortbread recipe as above and spoon onto an ungreased baking sheet. Press a triangle piece of chocolate nougat candy into the center of each cookie and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until bottoms brown lightly.

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2 egg whites 1 pinch coarse salt ⅓ cup sugar (eyeball it) 1 ½ cups (about 6 oz) shredded coconut 1 tsp almond extract (eyeball it) ¼ tsp grated or ground nutmeg 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour 9 candied red cherries, halved ¼ cup sliced almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. 2. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt to soft peaks, then add sugar and beat again until peaks are stiff. Beat in almond flavoring.

Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in half of the coconut. Sprinkle in the nutmeg and flour, stir, then fold in the remaining coconut.

3. Using a melon baller or other small scoop, or working with 2 spoons, form 9 “snowballs” a couple of inches apart on each of 2 cookie sheets. Bake snowballs 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and garnish each snowball with half a cherry and a couple of slivered almonds.

Transfer to a rack or serving plate to cool.

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Events on the Sunshine Coast November 29 SC Healthcare Auxiliary bake sale, Trail Bay Mall, Sechelt, 9:30am-2pm November 29 Death cafe, respectful conversation about death, Sechelt Library, 10:30am-noon November 29 Habitat for Humanity open house and volunteer reception, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 1-4pm, rsvp to events@habitatsc.ca November 29 Amplify BC, provincial music fund, explains help for musicians with recording and marketing, Seaside Centre, 6-8pm (deadline for applications Dec. 12) November 29 Krysta Powers speaks on how to reduce holiday waste, Persephone Brewery, Gibsons, 7-9pm November 29 “Gin and jams”, musical improvisations, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 8-11pm November 30 Gibsons Wildlife Rebab Centre silent auction, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 9:30am-4pm November 30 Tree lighting, with hot chocolate, Pender Harbour Community Hall, 5-8 pm November 30 A Cappella Strait and Choralations Children’s Choir present “songs of angels” concert, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7pm, $20, students/seniors $15, under 12 free November 30-December 1 Driftwood Players present a Christmas panto, “Treasure Island”, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2pm & 7:30pm, $20, students and children $10 November 30-December 2 Coast Christmas market at John Henry’s, Garden Bay, Fri. 11am-5pm, Sat. 11am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm December 1 Plant and bake sale, presented

by Halfmoon Bay branch of SC Healthcare Auxiliary, Trail Bay Mall, Sechelt, 9am-3pm December 1 Knights of Columbus winter fair, Holy Family Catholic Church, West Sechelt, 10am2pm December 1 Festive food fair, with lunch, baking and “world famous” mincemeat, St. Bart’s Church, Gibsons, 10am-2pm December 1 Vintage Christmas market, Sarah Wray Hall, Garden Bay, 10am-3pm December 1 Jewellery and bake sale, Arts Building, Gibsons, 10am-4pm December 1 Forst pottery sale and open house, 1040 Chamberlin Rd., Gibsons, 10am-5pm December 1 Harbour Gallery Christmas sale, 12954 Madeira Park Rd., Madeira Park, 11am-4pm December 1 Holiday craft fair, the Kube, Gibsons, 11am-6pm December 1 Book launch of “Mudgirls Manifesto”, with mudgirls in attendance, Gibsons Public Library, 2-3:30pm

December 1 Winter Harp, ensemble of medieval instruments, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2:30pm, $35 December 1 DJ “Little d”, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm December 1 Sechelt Festival of Lights, lighting ceremony 5pm, Rockwood Centre, parade Cowrie Street 5:45pm December 1 Joe Stanton, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 6:30pm December 1 A Cappella Strait and Choralations Children’s Choir present “songs of angels” concert, Highland Centre, Roberts Creek, 7pm, $20, students/seniors $15, under 12 free December 1 Rotary Club 11th annual Hop Scotch, scotches from around the world, Pender Harbour Golf Club, 7pm, $100 December 1 Heofon, mystic-prog-rock, with Hunting Giants, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $10, guests $15 December 1-2 13th annual “arts and crafts from the hood”, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 10am-4pm December 1-2 Serendipity Christmas fair, Pender Harbour Community Hall, 10am-4pm December 1-2 Creek Clayworks open house and pottery sale, 1738 Lockyer Rd., Roberts Creek, 10am-5pm December 2 Woodland Christmas, with bake sale and story time, Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 1:30-4:30pm, by donation December 2 Making tree ornaments to take home, fundraiser for SC Affordable Housing Society, Tapworks, Gibsons, 2-6pm December 2 “Sing You Sinners” entertains, Gibsons Public Market, 2:304:30pm December 2 John Reischman & the Jaybirds, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 2pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door, share-there.com December 3 Volunteer appreciation night, for past and future volunteers, presented by Sechelt Downtown Business Association, Rockwood Centre, Sechelt, 6-8pm, rsvp at 604885-9611 December 5 Panel discussion on selfpublishing vs traditional, with Rebecca Hendry, Janine Alyson Young and Mark Cameron, Gibsons Public Library, 6-7:30pm December 6 Sechelt “Have Your Say Day”, Seaside Centre, 3-6:30pm December 6 LEAP! entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas, Gibsons Public Market, 6:30-8:30pm, $10, share-there.com December 6 Lecture by Brian Riddell of Pacific Salmon Foundation on causes of chinook and coho mortality, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7pm, by donation (HUGS ukulele group plays at 6:30pm)

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Mandolin master and the Jaybirds play Gibsons Heritage Playhouse Productions is pleased to welcome back John Reischman & The Jaybirds on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2pm in the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons.

Like the powerful mandolinist and composer at its helm, John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish

take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound.

Now in their 20th year, with seven acclaimed albums and two Juno nominations, the Jaybirds are simultaneously innovative and unadorned,

sophisticated and strippeddown, happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary.

“Bluegrass Unlimited” calls John Reischman “one of the world’s undisputed masters” of the mandolin, famed for outstanding tone and taste.

Many of his dozens of original instrumentals have become popular favourites for sessions and covers, such as the jam standard “Saltspring”. He

has three critically-acclaimed solo instrumental albums and has recorded on many other projects, including the Grammy-winning “True Life Blues: The Songs of Bill Monroe”.

Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. Available at Laedeli Gifts & Cards, Sechelt Visitor Centre or online at share-there.com/heritageplayhouse Submitted

The story of the Mudgirls

John Reischman, centre with mandolin, appears with The Jaybirds at the Heritage Playhouse Dec. 2. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Pair of Christmas concerts Pender Harbour Community Choir’s December concerts will include traditional Christmas carols, songs from festive films and seasonal music by its director, local composer Kenneth Norman Johnson.

On Dec. 7, a concert will be held at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden pavilion at 7pm. A 2pm performance is scheduled for Dec. 9 at the School of Music in Madeira Park. Each event begins with a 30-minute reception featuring complimentary snacks and beverages for concert attendees.

Concert tickets are $20 person. There is no charge for children under the age of 12 years of age attending with an adult. Tickets are available from choir members, at the Earthfair Store in

Madeira Park and the Sechelt Visitors Information Centre.

The group is eager to perform works from the Christmas themed musical “Castles in the Snow”, written by Johnson and first performed in Pender Harbour in 2014.

Johnson’s musical career spans over 20 years, as an educator, administrator, composer, lyricist, producer, director and performer.

The choir is marked its 46th anniversary in 2018.

New members have joined in the 2018/19 season, growing the choir roster to 28 members.

Anyone interested in joining the Choir is welcomed to drop into Tuesday evening practices held at the School of Music at 7pm.

Submitted

It all started on Lasqueti Island nearly 15 years ago when a group of rebel women chose to break free from a rigged economic and social system. They didn’t take to the streets to lobby banks and governments to change their ways – they didn’t have time for that. They had babies to feed and house. They reckoned that if nobody else was going to change the rules to support basic human needs and respect the biosphere, then we are all free to make our own rules.

They chose action. They decided to teach themselves how to build houses using the most abundant material on earth – mud. They’d learn by building, gathering skills and allies. They’d have fun, sharing whatever they learned with whoever wanted to come along for the ride.

The Mudgirls’ revolution was born.

On Sat., Dec. 1, at 2 pm, the

Gibsons Public Library hosts the Sunshine Coast launch of “Mudgirls Manifesto: Handbuilt Homes, Handcrafted Lives” (New Society Publishers).

Local Mudgirls Amanda-Rae Hergesheimer and Nina Bell, as well as visiting Mudgirls Molly Murphy, Clare Kenny, Rose Dickson, Amber Hamilton, Rosie Grahame, Yolande Laking and Anneliese McNaughton share inspirational stories of building homes – and communities.

It is partly a story of rebel women, grassroots self-governance, and community-building, part incendiary political and economic tract, and part practical guide to building natural homes for real people. “Mudgirls Manifesto” is about respecting the earth, each other, and crafting meaningful lives.

Books for sale at the event.

Submitted

Driftwood Players Presents

A Christmas Panto!

Script by Michael Fahie-Wilson and Bez Berry Adapted and Directed by Richard Lund

Fun for the whole family!

A group of “Mudgirls” show off their tattoos, which depict a bucket used in building with earth and straw. The book “Mudgirls Manifesto” will get its Coast launch Dec. 1 at the Gibsons Public Library. MUDGIRLS COLLECTIVE PHOTO

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Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons Friday, Nov. 23 & Saturday, Nov. 24 @ 7:30 pm • Sunday, Nov. 25 @ 2:00 pm Friday, Nov. 30 & Saturday, Dec. 1 @ 7:30 pm • Saturday, Dec. 1 @ 2:00 pm Chatelech School Theatre, Sechelt Saturday, December 8 @ 7:30 pm Sunday, December 9 @ 2:00 pm Tickets: $20 for adults. $10 for students and children.

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Buy a gift for a senior

Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for assistance in locating a stolen Nissan Versa bearing with BC licence plate 902WLL. The vehicle was stolen from a residence on Fairway Ave. in Sechelt while the owners slept. On Nov. 24, the suspect is believed to have entered through an unlocked side door about 2am, entered into the main house, removed

The holiday season is often a lonely time for many seniors, and London Drugs is working to change this through the annual “stocking stuffers for seniors” donation drive.

The Canadian retailer helps isolated, low-income or homeless seniors over the holiday season in partnership with care homes and seniors organizations.

Stocking Stuffers for Seniors is a customer-driven donation drive in which people can visit their local London Drugs, choose a tag from the tree that contains the personalized wish list of a local senior. The gifts are then delivered to the seniors before Christmas. Just the act of receiving a gift helps to significantly improve the spirits of a senior and can have lasting mental and

car keys from a key hook and then opened the garage door and drove away northbound on Fairway Ave. The photo is of a similar make/model/color, not the exact vehicle.

Anyone spotting this vehicle is asked not to approach but to call police. File number 2018-8144 relates.

Submitted by RCMP

A car similar to this was stolen by a thief who entered a house while the owners were sleeping and took the keys off a hook.

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Tip of the Week: As Mercury Retrograde begins to slow down prior to turning direct again on December 6th, month 12 of 12 begins. During this 12-month, Sagittarius guides us towards Winter Solstice which occurs at the exact moment when the Sun enters Capricorn.

Yet, Sagittarius and Capricorn are the 9th and 10th signs, respectively. So, here is a little brain teaser for you in this week’s tip and the horoscope entries will follow in this spirit: Naturally, number 12 is with us every day. 12 midnight marks the actual beginning of the ‘day’ on the calendar, and 12 noon represents its mid-point. Although the seasonal round starts with Winter Solstice and begins in month 12th, it begins during the time of the 10th sign which qualifies because it contains # 1. Yet, Pisces is the 12th sign and it begins on February 18th.

So the months and signs are not aligned but that is fine if you understand why.

Game over

12 midnight begins the calendar day as does Winter Solstice, but it is not morning, yet. 6 am or daybreak symbolically aligns with Aries, the first sign. So, the beginning of Pisces - sign 12 - symbolizes the darkness before the dawn while the end of Pisces reveals the light of the new day yet still prior to even the smallest point of the sun’s light officially appearing on the horizon, which is the majestic spark given to Aries – sign 1. So, you see the days and signs and seasons too are securely tied to the sun’s light, simple as that.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) You have entered an adventurous cycle, in mind, body, and soul. You will need this spirit since you have entered the garden of the forking paths. Mars conjunct Neptune meanwhile means a thick fog has rolled in. So, you may be feeling like you must grope and grasp to find your path. Yet, hungry as you may be, eating those red white-dotted mushrooms will make many more paths.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Like a sharky player at the table, you find yourself holding your cards close as you jest with jokes. Returns are yours, yet may appear to be bouncing back just as fast. Strategic steps are necessary as you plan to process your payload.

A treasure trove to share teases your fancy, yet your confidence levels are yielding despite your dashing demeanor.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Who are you, asks the

Cheshire cat? You may want to say, ‘I know’, but you know you don’t as much as you might like or lead others to believe. The high side of this is that there is much more to you than you can know. Shedding skins of prior perspectives meanwhile leaves you feeling less than sure and half as certain as either one of you have felt for a while.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) Every day is a new day, especially these days. This change implies that the pleaser is leaving, at least for a little while. It is time to tackle your truth, though it will tilt the scales. Shoulders down and eyes fixed, forfeiting propriety and forging possibility finally feels feasible. Appropriate aside, spontaneity resides, yet you need faith since you will find it may offend friends.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Beginning with a big bang, you yearn to rear the year triumphantly. While it may not be all brass and drums, you would like to rind a few bells. Seeking attention as such may sound so assertive yet the whole world is your stage. To succeed set your sights to chance a dance and to set a pace worthy of your pride.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) Sagittarius time is sounding trumpets summoning you to scale new heights.

The themes implied include the needs of the many over the few, including you.

So, what can you do to do what you can and count yourself among the many?

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Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) You’ve got to get in to get out, is that age-old wisdom whispering in your ears. Decoding the cipher reveals a riddle you must solve. A chamber of secrets where mystics dwell sends you seeking sanctuary. Yet to soothe this burn, you are challenged to learn to think with your heart and feel with your mind. Perhaps by now, you see the answer you seek is empathy.

Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 19) The time has come to bring it down to earth, to give it life that begins with birth. This thing you pon-

der is called personal power and now is the time, this is the hour. Yet to do so you must depart with the past.

After all, you know, nothing and no one is destined to last. Doing so will take time, you see, it’s the price to pay, to set your gifts free.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) You have something special you are meant to share.

It is linked to knowledge with which to make others aware. The gifts you have must not be hidden; neglecting this task is strictly forbidden. You will need to organize all your thoughts, so expect some turns and plan to pull all the stops.

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Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) Zig and zag are back!

Some cycles send us scurrying and it takes strategic focus not to feel scattered.

You may feel turned and tumbled and it is all you can do not to stumble as you ascend up the ever steeper slope. Since you feel strong, it may seem as though you are secure, yet for some reason, you may also feel scared. Step by step is simpler, even if each step crisscrosses over the other.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) So you see since Sagittarius season started and possibly sooner you are seeing the world as with new eyes.

Simple as it sounds this is simply not so. Some say seeing satisfies all the other senses, save for the sixth.

Sensing seemingly simple scenarios with the psychic sense seems to send some screaming, so since this is not so for Scorpio, seems you may be seeing something special, you see.

Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) Santa has to be a Sag! The jolly jiggle, snicker and giggle with a jester’s smile that seems to say, ‘I bet you have been naughty and not just nice!’ ‘Truth be told, there is change in the air’, he says with a twinkle entwined with a cold hard stare. ‘The

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