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The Gibsons Public Market Society formally began a fund-raising campaign Saturday with a gala that raised tens of thousands of dollars towards major renovations.

The cocktail-attire gala – called Cornucopia – sold out all 250 tickets to a roast beef and barbequed salmon dinner. The public market building on Gower Pt. Road was decorated, and extended with party tents.

The society expected to earn an estimated $20,000 from the $125 per person tickets -which included an $80 tax receipt – plus the take from auctions at the event.

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Sonntag stressed that the market is a nonprofit venture. Although the property is currently owned by a numbered company – which includes the town of Gibsons – the hope is that in five to seven years the town of Gibsons will become the owner. John Gibbs

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The dinner was the first step in a campaign to raise $2.5 million that will be used to transform the historic former Gibsons Yacht Club building.

The society will be looking for donations and grants with the hope of beginning the renovations a year from now.

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BC Ferries has agreed to allow Sunshine Coast students playing league or tournament games on the Lower Mainland to ride for free.

This will be an extension of the existing policy of allowing local students to travel free for school events and sports.

The decision was revealed during a public meeting on Friday, October 24 in Sechelt, in which members of the Ferry Advisory Committee met with ferry officials by phone.

Darin Guenette, BC Ferries public affairs manager, said later that the new policy will take effect “as soon as reasonable�, once the practical details are worked out.

The free travel to school events for students began several years ago, and has been financed by a one-half of one per cent fare increase on the Langdale route. Guenette said there will not be a further fare increase to extend the policy to students who play on community hockey, baseball, soccer teams and

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The free travel will apply only to the athlete; it does not apply to the vehicle or the coaches.

The student policy was an exception to most items discussed: there were repeated groans from the public gallery as ferry officials repeatedly said issues would have to be studied further.

FAC members asked whether the controversial reduction in Sunday morning sailings was on track to save the targeted $77,000 on Route 3. Ferry officials replied the entire fleet is saving money due to reduced sailings, but they can’t yet say whether route three is meeting its target. “In terms of the public, that answer is not very credible,� said FAC chair Barry Cavens. “The public wants to know whether that money is being saved.�

Ferry officials reported that in the six months April to September, the on-time performance for late after-

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Officials said one of the problems was increase in foot passengers and the time taken to load them.

That brought a blast from FAC member and Gibsons councillor Lee Ann Johnson. “Blaming foot passengers for delays doesn’t make any sense,� Johnson said. “Commuter times are critical for our whole economy. It impacts the entire community.�

Cavens said the commuter delays hit hard at residents who have to work in the Lower Mainland, who tend to be the younger members of the community. “We need to send out the message that it will be better next summer, because we are losing young families‌we’ll ALL be seniors here.â€?

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Sechelt Council thanks the members of the public who attended our communty’s Water Resource Centre Official Opening on October 16, 2014. Special thanks go out to the teachers and students from Ecole du Pacifique and the local and national dignitaries that assisted us with the official opening.

Sechelt is proud to have developed a facility that uses state-of-theart technology to provide safe, efficient and affordable wastewater treatment. The Centre also gives our community the ability to recover and reuse resources from waste, creating savings for our community and providing improved protection for our environment.

Final site works and commissioning will carry on for the next few months, and we look forward to welcoming you back for public tours in February 2015.

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The patchs are off the Roberts Creek-Flume logging road in an area ELF is calling the “Clack Creek Gallery Forest.� Muirhead said it is not strictly old growth because it was burned in the 1860s and was the location of some limited logging 60 to 70 years ago. John Gibbs

Port Mellon washout forces detour Motorists on the Port Mellon Highway have been forced to use a detour over the past week, following a washout at Dakota Creek.

Heavy rain on the night of Oct. 21 caused a debris flow that plugged the culverts and washed out the highway.

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The repairs were delayed by more heavy rain the following days.

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Let the Debates begin

Bruce Milne on the left, John Henderson and Christine Younghusband. PHOTO JOHN GIBBS Sechelt’s three mayoral candidates went head to head in the first all-candidates meeting Monday, laying out their different reasons for running.

Incumbent Mayor John Henderson, former Mayor Bruce Milne and school board member Christine Younghusband appeared before an over-flow crowd of more than 150 people at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre.

“It’s no surprise to anyone in this room that I think things are a mess at city hall,” Milne said. “There are many, many things that need improving, whether it’s the spending, or the turmoil in the organization.”

Henderson said he intends to continue doing what he has over the past three years – attempting to grow the economy.

“Nothing is more important than a community that welcomes businesses, that welcomes jobs,” Henderson said.

Younghusband said she wants to help create a strategic plan that will help Sechelt build on its strengths.

“One of my strengths is that I’m a team player. I can provide the leadership that can hear the voices (of other councillors),” she said in response to an audience question as to why she was running for Mayor without first having been on council.

Milne said Younghusband is running against an incumbent mayor and should consider why she wants to replace Henderson.

“It’s about replacing an incumbent mayor Christine,” Milne said. “It’s not leadership or service.”

Milne said later he was was not suggesting Younghusband would split the anti-Henderson vote, and said he is not worried about vote-splitting.

Each of the three candidates had different views on the issue of medical marijuana growing operations.

Henderson said he understood that medical marijuana companies can provide well-paying jobs; he will support the concept provided the community’s safety is not endangered.

Milne said the main issue is to keep the marijuana away from residential areas and suggested they might best be accommodated in the regional district’s agricultural areas.

Younghusband said: “I’m not a supporter of the idea of growing medical marijuana. I don’t want to validate marijuana to our student population.” John Gibbs

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Vote-splitting charge disrespectful

While I was in downtown Sechelt today a pick-up truck passed me with a large sign for mayoral candidate Bruce Milne that said, “don’t split the vote - a vote for Younghusband is a vote for Henderson”. I was dumbfounded by the arrogance shown by this statement.

In the first place, a vote for Ms. Younghusband is not a vote for Henderson - it is a vote for Ms. Younghusband and respect should be shown for the voter who makes that choice. Obviously the Milne camp thinks that the electorate is not capable of drawing its own conclusions as to the possible consequences of their decision.

In the second place this shows incredible disrespect for a candidate that has put her name forward in the genuine belief that she has something to offer the voters of Sechelt. Anyone who offers to serve their fellow citizens deserves our respect and deep felt thanks and not cast aside as an obstacle and irrelevant.

It is a sad reflection on the state of our democracy when bullying tactics and smear campaigns that we have seen in this campaign become the norm - a lesson that seems to have been learned from our Federal politics. I think that “integrity” which is part of the Milne campaign slogan is looking a little tarnished.

Brian W. Smith, Halfmoon Bay

Who are the bullies?

Recent letters that try to link Sechelt mayoral candidate Milne to bumper stickers that he has nothing to do with and then claim that this somehow means that he is bullying them is more than a little disingenuous.

By publicly making these false accusations are they not bullying themselves? On

the other hand politicians who make the biggest of decisions with no public input, who run local government with unprecedented secrecy, who wildly launch large losing lawsuits, who preside over a climate that seems to drive off a surprising number of senior staff at great cost to the taxpayer and who got into office after record sized spending on their campaigns, might these folks have an actual record that can be seen in a negative light.

Neil Edmunds, Sechelt

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Answering Carolyn Minchin’s letter of Oct.16: Dear Carolyn Minchin, also known as Mrs. Geoff White, friend and neighbour of Mayor John Henderson. You will be happy to know that I removed the portable toilet from the back of my work truck. It was not because of your influence, but because my employee is over his beaver fever. Carolyn’s letter is very political and is promoting John Henderson. Please show me and my people that The Local plays fair. Please print my reply as is.

George Goudie, Sechelt

Focus on serious issues

I’ve read a number of letters now criticizing the pickup truck carting around the portable toilet with its “ Flush the John” and “Vote for Bruce Milne” stickers.“ OK, enough already. If it’s purpose is as a Campaign Bus then let’s be respectful but if the trucks owner has some incontinence issues requiring immediate relief then let’s be compassionate!

Kidding aside, let’s focus on the serious issues affecting our hometown and listen to the facts, not the innuendo.

Let’s look forward to positive and sensitive controlled growth and let’s get things done. Most important for our long-term well being as

a community is to encourage investment in Sechelt.

Not just capital investment but human investment. As in the type of investment, which causes us to come together as a team and foster social wellbeing for everyone. A Mayor and Council play a huge roll in what does or doesn’t get done. Stagnation and indecision is not the answer. And neither is apathy. So, let’s get the facts, consider our choices and on November 15th (advance polls Nov, 5th and 12th) be sure to get out and vote, because every vote counts!

Geoff White, Sechelt

Afraid to speak out

I was asked to speak with other Coast Businesses by local people interested in the Sechelt Mayoral race. I did not get one positive feedback from any business owner that I phoned and chatted with. No one felt that it was a fair and open playing field in the District of Sechelt anymore. All were disgruntled with perceived favoritism to select businesses. When asked if they would support with a donation or time to a person interested in running Date for Mayor they all answered, “NO!” Emphatically, “NO!” Why, I asked? Not one of the businesses I spoke with was willing to put their personal name or business name out there supporting a different Mayoral candidate. One very prominent local businessman said, and I quote: “It is not apathy that keeps us from supporting a new Mayoral candidate, IT IS FEAR! We have to live and work in this community and we still have to get permits and file applications”. I know I am running a risk by writing this letter but I have suffered through three years of this current council and I feel someone has to speak out.

We speak in coffee shops, street corners, jobsites and our homes of needing to oust

this current council but are afraid to speak publicly for fear of repercussions. Sechelt is indeed in a sad state of affairs if this is the political and business atmosphere that is out there.

Val Swanson, Roberts Creek

Sewage plant brilliant

The opening of the new Sechelt sewage treatment plant is the most significant, positive, environmental event I have witnessed in my 35 years of residence on the Sunshine Coast. The building, the technology, and the financing is nothing short of brilliant. The model should be copied by the rest of the municipalities in BC that continue to use the ocean as a sewer dump. Kudos to Mayor Henderson, council, and staff of Sechelt.

Jim Budd, Roberts Creek

Democracy alive in Gibsons

I am shocked and appalled at reading articles and listening to comments about divisiveness and negative tones in Gibsons town meetings. To me it shows that the call for transparency and democracy is still alive and well.

My vote will always go to mayoral and councilor candidates who are protecting our OCP that was voted for by the majority of Gibsons citizens as well as our democracy, which seems to be taken away from us of late.

Now anyone with legitimate reasons against any project, it being the George or other projects is considered a nay sayer and negative, when all in all they are protecting what we should be about, namely transparency, democracy and fairness. Please stop attacking these Mayoral and councilor candidates who dont want to be” yes people” or their opinion changed by all sorts of grandiose offers.

Please be knowledgeable and vote. Jack Stein, Gibsons

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Pastrick said interim data shows a dropping population on the coast over the past several years, after decades of growing faster than the BC population. He expects a similar pattern of faster growth on the coast once economic conditions improve.

Housing sales on the coast were up 20 to 25 per cent in the first half of this year, he

part, he told an audience at the Raven’s Cry Theatre.

The provincial and national refusal rate on the long form census was 26 per, but the refusal rate on the Sunshine Coast was 36 per cent.

The results gathered by Statistics Canada show a loss of 1,700 jobs on the coast -- compared with five years earlier -- with about 5,000

tion building permits so far this year after a sharp drop in 2013, Pastrick said.

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Habitat's new recycling habitat Habitat for Humanity wants you know that their depot for collecting refundable cans and bottles is now located at Salish Soils on Black Bear Road in Sechelt.

The depot is an important source of funds, used by volunteers to build homes for deserving families. Last year, the refunds added up to $47,000.

But the income dwindled when Habitat lost its location last summer, after the Sunshine Coast Regional District closed the recycling depot on the Sunshine Coast Highway. The recycling was taken over by Salish Soils.

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Helmut Pastrick, Chief Economist at Central 1 Credit Union in Vancouver, said many statistics have to be used “with some caution� because the federal Conservative government changed the rules for the 2011 census, so

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Celebrating the salmon The Sechelt Indian Band invited everyone last Saturday to share the salmon harvest and, at times, it seemed that everyone HAD turned up.

A crowd of close to 500 people came out in the rain for a salmon feast at the band offices.

The band called it a “salmon festival” and it lived up to the name.

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Candace Campo, the MCfor the event, said it was the first of what is hoped will be an annual event.

“It’s been a pretty good year for the sockeye,” Campo said.

The concept is to share the abundance with the community, after the band elders and families have been supplied with their food fish.

The cooks barbequed 25 sockeye and 16 chum, which was served with side dishes and refreshments, catered by CasPier Catering

Elder James Dixon, left, and cookbook author Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk explain the ancient method.

Shewchuk and Dixon prepare the fish Chum salmon cooking over the fire MC Candace Campo offers a taste Elder Gertie Pierre serves it up Close to 500 people line up in the rain for supper Sechelt Chief Calvin Craigan and Campo address the crowd Martin Case uses a modern barbeque for the sockeye Visitors Rob and Tina Flux, with children Courtney and Andrew Pictures by Susan Attiana and John Gibbs

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast) Rural Area 2 that an election by voting is necessary to elect three (3) School Trustees for a four year term commencing in December 2014. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: RURAL AREA 2 (Comprised of Electoral Areas “D” Roberts Creek, “E” Elphinstone, “F” West Howe Sound in the Sunshine Coast Regional District and the “SIGD” Sechelt Indian Government District)Three (3) Trustees to be elected Surname BAXTER BRADLEY DIXON RUSSELL STEVENSON

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Sunshine Coast Regional District Area D Residents Roberts Creek Community Hall Area E Residents Frank West Community Use Room Area F Residents Eric Cardinall Hall

1309 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek 1224 Chaster Road, Elphinstone 930 Chamberlin Road, West Howe Sound

Curbside Voting will be available for those electors with physical disabilities.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open to qualified electors at the following places during the hours indicated: Location Gambier Island Community Hall Keats Camp

Address Voting Hours Gambier Island (for Area F Residents only) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Keats Island (for Area F Residents only) 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 – and – Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm At the following locations: SCRD Residents: Gibsons Area Community Centre / Room 209-700 Park Road, Gibsons Sunshine Coast Regional District Office Boardroom, 1975 Field Road, Sechelt SIGD Residents: SIGD Health & Social Development Building 5559 Hwy 101, Sechelt

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Honouring Our Military Men & Women To honour our Canadian military, both past and present, The Local will publish a photo and brief biography (30 words or less) of you or your loved one for only

ELECTORS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 46 (SUNSHINE COAST) MAY VOTE ONLY ONCE FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: t ZFBST PG BHF PS PMEFS PO HFOFSBM WPUJOH EBZ t $BOBEJBO DJUJ[FO t SFTJEFOU PG #$ GPS BU MFBTU NPOUIT JNNFEJBUFMZ QSFDFEJOH UIF EBZ PG SFHJTUSBUJPO t SFTJEFOU PG 03 SFHJTUFSFE PXOFS PG SFBM QSPQFSUZ JO UIF BSFB GPS XIJDI UIF FMFDUJPOT JT UP CF IFME GPS BU MFBTU EBZT immediately preceding the day of registration, and t OPU EJTRVBMJĕFE CZ UIF -PDBM (PWFSONFOU "DU PS BOZ PUIFS FOBDUNFOU GSPN WPUJOH JO BO FMFDUJPO PS PUIFSXJTF disqualified by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.

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Re-Elect

Alice Lutes for District of Sechelt Councillor

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Candidate Alice Lutes was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast and is looking for a third term on District of Sechelt Council to continue to use her energy and experience to achieve the GOALS she has set , believes in, and has been striving for:!

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT move from the current in house model (Sechelt Innovations Ltd.) to a Regional model! review the latest airport plan to determine value to the community and feasibility!

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REVIEW OF BYLAWS AND FEES work to ensure Development Cost Charges are realistic and adequate! review current bylaws to verify that they are current and meet the needs of the community!

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RELATIONSHIPS improve and strengthen relationships with!

• Staff-one of our valuable assets!

• community and community input-another one of our valuable assets!

• Mayor and Council!

• All Local Governments as well as other levels of Government!

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Collaborative - Efficient - Sound Judgement

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BRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTOR AL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION

The BC Electoral Boundaries Commission is coming to town and wants to hear from you.

The commission is reviewing provincial electoral districts and making proposals to the Legislative Assembly on the area, boundaries and names of electoral districts to be used for the next two provincial general elections. Your views will help inform a Preliminary Report to the Legislative Assembly in the spring of 2015.

JOIN a public hearing:

DATE CITY/TOWN LOCATION TIME

Monday, Nov 3 Sechelt Driftwood Motor Inn, 5454 Trail Avenue, Meeting Room 1:30 p.m.

Your views can also be submitted by email info@bc-ebc.ca or online at the commission’s website www.bc-ebc.ca.

Now is the time to have your say and shape your province.

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Gibsons all-candidates meeting televised An all-candidates meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Gibsons Recreation Centre on Park Rd. at 7pm.

Because the event is being broadcast live by Coast Cable, it will start at exactly 7pm and will end at exactly 9 pm. The doors will open at 6:30pm.

Sponsored by the Gibson’s Chamber of Commerce, the event will be moderated

by Sean Eckford , news director of 91.7coastFM. It will feature two forms of questions to the candidates: a 30-second time limit for questions from the floor, and written questions that address multiple candidates with a single issue.

All candidates, and the audience, are expected to treat each other with politeness and respect. The moderator has full authority to pause or close the meeting at any time if a respectful tone cannot be maintained.

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Until November 1st, you can help your 11- or 12-year-old kick-start their savings with the Humanomics Youth Savings Account. It teaches investing, provides savings, and gives them up to $125 for free.*

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No increase in District of Sechelt taxes in 2014.

Sechelt Water Resource Centre —fixed cost contract, total cost $25 million, paid for with no money required from general taxpayers.

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Sechelt is in a very strong financial position with reserves of $20 million.

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Opening of church annex, cold weather shelter

church and community programs. It houses the Church Sunday School throughout the year and serves as the Sunshine Coast Cold Weather Shelter between November and March.

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drive a minimum of four car lengths behind the motorist in front of you. So if you are driving 80 kilometres per hour, be sure to leave 20 car lengths between you and the car ahead of you.

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Being stranded on a roadside in winter is more dangerous than in any other time of year.

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Winter driving: fuel up and slow down With winter now on the horizon once again, many motorists are looking for ways to ensure their daily commutes or holiday trips to visit family and friends are as safe as possible.

Avoiding roadways altogether is not always an option, so motorists who simply must venture out onto the roadways this winter can employ the following strategies to ensure they safely arrive at their destinations.

Consider winter tires.

Many drivers are unsure if they need winter tires. Allseason tires may suffice for those drivers who live in regions where heavy snowfall is uncommon. But winter tires are designed to perform when the temperatures are especially cold and in driving conditions featuring ice, slush and snow. Some drivers mistakenly believe that vehicle features such as anti-lock braking systems and traction control make their tires more capable of handling wintry roads. But such features do not provide more traction.

Only better tires will improve traction.

Drive slowly. Many drivers mistakenly believe they only need to drive slow when snow is falling. But winter weather can make roadways unsafe even in areas that have not witnessed a single snowflake fall from the sky.

Wet winter roads can quickly turn into icy winter roads, and no ABS system or traction control device can prevent a car that’s traveling too fast from skidding out. Poor visibility is another reason to drive slowly in winter. Peripheral vision is often compromised when driving in winter, as dirt, salt or sand buildup on windshields and side windows and mirrors can make it hard for motorists to fully view their surroundings.

Don’t drive too closely to other motorists. In addition to driving slowly, motorists also should leave extra room between their vehicles and the vehicles in front of them. In such conditions, for every 16 kilometres per hour

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Maintain proper fluid levels and make sure your battery is charged and the gas tank is full before making any winter trips. Metro

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The District of Sechelt has rescheduled the Public Hearings regarding Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments related to Oracle Properties, Lot L and the Sechelt Golf Course to Monday, November 17th, at 7pm at Seaside Centre. Notifications will be published in the November 6th and 13th issues of The Local.

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NOTICE OF APOLOGY The Local extends apologies to the public and to the proponents involved with the District of Sechelt Public Hearings which were scheduled and advertised for October 28, 2014. The District of Sechelt was required to cancel these Public Hearings due to an oversight at The Local regarding publication of the second Notice of Public Hearings, which should have appeared in our October 23, 2014 edition.

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ting ceremony and an opportunity to tour the new Annex for those who would like to learn about the Cold Weather Shelter Program. Light refreshment will be provided.

All are welcome.

The Annex is available for use by local groups and businesses for small classes and meetings. Please call the Church Office at 604.885.5019 to inquire user rates.

St. Hilda’s Church is located at 5838 Barnacle Street in Sechelt besides Rockwood Centre.

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St. Hilda’s Anglican Church is inviting the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of our New Annex on Thursday November 6, 2014 at 12:30 pm. The Annex is a multi-purpose space for

The Rev. Clarence Li: “The Parish is deeply grateful for the extraordinary support of the wider community in helping us put a new roof and a much needed extension to our old Pre-School Building.

We now have a building that is much more functional and heat-efficient for the Cold Weather Shelter program.

Our hats off for the Rotary Club of Sunshine Coast-Sechelt who oversaw the whole renovation project. The renovation also would not have been made possible without the funding from the District of Sechelt, the Sunshine Coast Regional District and many kind individual donors.”

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As the Canadian population ages, injury and death from falls are on the rise. This National Senior Safety Week, November 6 to 12, the Canada Safety Council challenges all Canadians to commit to “take five to prevent falls.”

An estimated 20 to 30 per cent of seniors over 65 will suffer a fall this year. More than 95 per cent of all hip fractures in the elderly are

due to falls, and 85 per cent of all injuries that send seniors to hospital are the result of falling.

With these easy steps, we can all reduce the likelihood and severity of a fall: 1. Check your home for tripping and slipping hazards.

2. Bone up on calcium and vitamin D. It’s easy to add a glass of milk or handful of almonds to your daily routine.

Check out the Osteoporosis of Canada Calcium Calculator to find out if you’re getting enough. Osteoporosis and weakening bones increase your chances falls and fractures.

3. Check your medications.

If you are on more than three medications a day, or take pills that could impair your balance such as sleeping pills, anti-depressants or blood pressure medications, have a discussion with your doctor about how to best reduce your chance of falling.

4. Get your eyes checked.

Even if you’re not experienc-

ing symptoms, the Doctors of Optometry of Canada recommend that you have your vision checked at least once a year if you are over the age of 65, or every two years if you’re younger. Vision impairments are a leading cause of falls.

5. Exercise to keep strong.

Why not try tai chi? This gentle strength-building exercise works your core balance and has been shown to reduce the risk of falling. The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada says anyone can do tai chi -even if you use a wheelchair or are currently experiencing trouble with your balance.

We can all take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones from preventable falls. Check back frequently at www.canadasafetycouncil. org for more activities and resources on falls prevention during National Senior Safety Week, November 6 to 12.

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Gifts for the folks with everything With lifetimes of experiences and seemingly everything they could ever want or need in life already at their disposal, seniors can be difficult to shop for come the holiday season. Many even insist that their family members save their money and not buy them anything for the holidays.

But if the thought of Grandma or Grandma not having something to open come the holidays is simply unacceptable, consider the following gift ideas.

Activity assistance devices The realities of getting older often mean the body slows down and activities may not be as easy as they used to be.

Many active seniors are not

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ready to live sedentary lives, nor should they be forced to do so. Plenty of products exist that can make life easier and more comfortable for older adults.

Television amplifying headphones are one product that can be a great fit for seniors, particularly those having difficulty hearing their televisions. The headphones amplify the sound of the programming without disturbing others in the room, and many such headphones even allow users to mute their televisions. This feature is perfect for someone who likes to watch TV while a spouse is sleeping or reading in the same room.

Other devices that can

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make life easier for seniors include magnifying products or bookholders. In addition, gel seat cushions can take pressure off of the spine in the car or at home.

Food Food is always a handy gift because it doesn’t take up much room and can be enjoyed at a recipient’s leisure.

Perhaps there is something the senior in your life used to enjoy as a child but now finds hard to come by. A search of the Internet may uncover that special treat. You may be able to ship a specialty soft drink or favorite cookie that is not available in a nearby store. Otherwise, ask a store manager if a particular item that’s not in stock in the store can be a special order.

Photos What grandparent does not enjoy looking at his or her family members? Computer-savvy men and women can use photo software to design personalized photo books, calendars, mugs, and other photo-related gifts. Just about anything can be emblazoned with a photo, including tote bags and pillows.

Another idea is to collect old photos and compile a memory book. Scan the images so they are preserved digitally and then print out the images in a book that includes the family history.

Time Seniors who truly do not want or need anything probably will likely jump at the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. Treat a friend or family member to a meal out or simply spend a few hours chatting at his or her home.

Sometimes the company of a new face and good conversation is the ideal gift.

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How senior donors can avoid scams Con artists masquerading as charities can victimize anyone, but seniors are especially vulnerable to such criminals. Men and women who perpetrate charitable fraud often target older men and women, feeling that seniors are more likely to have a significant amount of money in their bank accounts and less likely to report crimes for fear of embarrassment.

But even if seniors are prime targets for charitable fraud, they still can take steps to safeguard themselves from scammers looking to exploit their generosity.

Never donate over the phone. No reputable charity will insist on a donation over the phone. When a person calls and says they represent a charity, they should be willing to send you information in the mail so you can further explore their organization before making your final decision. If a caller attempts to pressure you into donating over the phone, hang up.

Keep a list of organizations you have donated to in the past. Many people who perpetuate charitable fraud reference a past relationship or donation history between their victims and the charity the criminal is claiming to represent. Maintain a list of your donation history, including the organizations

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Many seniors are targeted for charitable fraud via the Internet METRO you have donated to and the amount of those donations.

This can help you verify if the person calling, emailing or visiting you is telling the truth.

Do not feel obligated to give. Many charities send gifts to their donors as a token of appreciation for their support. Some criminals masquerading as charities will send gifts to potential victims in an attempt to fool them into writing a check.

Whether a charity is legitimate or not, seniors should not feel obligated to donate simply because they received a gift. If you receive a gift and want to donate, confirm that the organization that sent you the gift is legitimate and not an imposter organization that is baiting you with a gift.

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fill out that form, choosing instead to make a direct donation via the organization’s website, a site you should find independent of the mailer/gift you received, or mail a check directly to the organization after you independently confirm its address, be it through your own research or by contacting the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb. org).

Insist that your personal information is not shared.

Before making a charitable donation, donors are often notified that their contact information is likely to be sold to or traded with other charities. This can lead to an influx of charitable solicitations that elderly men and women may find overwhelming. So prior to making a donation, speak directly with the charity and insist that none of your information be shared with other charities or organizations. If this cannot be arranged, find an organization willing to make such a concession and contribute to that charity instead.

Ask for help. If you are confused when it comes time to make your annual donations, ask a son, daughter or trusted confidante for help so you can rest easy knowing your donation goes where you intend for it to go.

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I have worked at the Sunshine Coast Museum now for many years, and this is the time of the year that I fear the most.

Every Halloween, spooky things start happening around the museum… strange noises from the archives, mysterious figures lurking in the twilight hours.

And the haunted doll collection…every time I close the museum at dusk, their eyes seem to follow me as I walk.

Opening reception for exhibit by water colourist Hiroshi Shimazaki and acrylic painter Sheila Page.

Arts Centre, Sechelt. 7-9pm.

Discover ‘The Clack Creek Gallery Forest’ on the Elphinstone Slopes Since the late 1990’s, ‘Creekers’ have been asking for wider forest protection across the lower elevation Elphinstone slopes. What have we gotten? An inadequate 139Ha Provincial park out of an original 1,500 Ha park proposal. What do we continue to see? More and more intact, older forests being logged out.

Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) invites you and your family on a guided walk into ‘The Clack Creek Gallery Forest’ – a living product of nature’s evolution & beauty - a forest gallery of majestic emerging old growth trees, endangered flora species and of artistic thought provoking signs created by residents over the last year which line the ‘Forest Sign Trail’, expressing their connection to this place.

We will be visiting the largest known patch of the endangered native plant, Rubus Nivalis, (snow bramble) in the entire Province - an indicator of the area’s high bio-diversity.

Note: we could lose this forest as it’s a proposed BC Timber Sales cutblock. The time is now for us to protect this 1,500Ha ecosystem before we wake up one morning and find it fragmented to pieces.

Date: Sunday, November 2nd, Time: 1 PM Meeting Location: B & K Rd (off Hwy 101) at the powerlines.

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October 30 Opening of second new longhouse in shíshálh territory, Francis Pennisula Provincial Park, Pender Harbour, 1pm.

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Join us for our third annual All Hallows’ Eve event on Friday, October 31 from 3- 8pm. On Halloween night, the museum will be transformed into a spooky space full of gruesome games, creepy crafts, and haunted Halloween theatre for our most magical event of the year. There will fun for the whole family!

Throughout the evening, the Driftwood Players’ Story Theatre will present “Cryme of the Ancient Mariner”, a spooky theatrical tour that explores the darkest corners of the museum’s exhibits.

The tour visits the good ship Lady Cynthia, where a marriage is taking place. But the ghostly Ancient Mariner appears with his spectral cat to curse the ship and the wedding party. Will the curse be lifted? Or is the ship doomed?

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Join us on Halloween evening to find out! Fifteen-minute performances run from 4:30 pm until 7:30pm.

On the main floor, Deer Crossing the Art Farm’s Sandy Buck will present the Haunted Dolls Shadow Show, inspired by the Museum’s creepy doll collection. Watch as the haunted dolls come to life to haunt the museum at 6:30pm.

There will also be activity stations on the main floor suited for younger trick-ortreaters --including build your own monster, decorate a sugar skull and create a creepy spider.

This family friendly event has something for everyone!

The museum is at 716 Winn Rd. in Gibsons. Admission is by donation.

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“Liquid projection” light show and dance This Halloween Vancouver jammers Walk-On Dead visit the Robert’s Creek Hall, cobilled with Squamish rockers the Will Ross Band , for the grooviest event of 2014.

Audiences can expect Grateful-Dead-style sonic psychedelia from Walk-On Dead, plus hi-energy originals/covers from Will Ross, the tireless 22-yr old frontman with the killer voice who’s quickly making a name for himself.

While the music will surely get folks dancing, the trippy visual treat will be the first ever appearance of Acid Rain Light Show to the Sunshine Coast. The light show was created in 1974 when Greg Evans discovered that all the light shows were vanishing and he didn’t want to see this distinctly 20th century art form become extinct.

It’s a 60’s style psychedelic light show steeped in the San Francisco tradition, with slides/16mm movies superimposed on ‘liquid projection’.

Acid Rain has been undergoing a growth spurt recently and has around 5,000 slides and nearly 100 films , with a strong connection to the iconic Retinal Circus in Vancouver.

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“I met Max Andersen,” said Evans. “He used to do the Ecto-plasmic Assault Light Show which was one of the two house shows at Retinal Circus. When he moved to Mexico he gave me what he had left of the show, and I am integrating it into my production.”

A couple of feathers in Acid Rain’s cap: doing the full show at the Afterthought’s 40th reunion in August 2006, then in ’07 doing liquid projections for the Country Joe Band (Vancouver and Victoria). Also, in 2008, doing liquids for Eric Burden and the Animals (Victoria).

Oct 31, 2014 at the Creek promises to be an authentic, soulful and powerful experience; an ambitious must-see event pulled together by likeminded individuals seeking to provide a truly unique audio/visual trip for the community.

Tickets are $20 avail at MELOmania, Straight Music, Gaia’s Fair Trade Gifts. Doors 8:30pm. Liquor sales to support Elphinstone Logging Focus. No minors.

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Dance and light show with The Walk–On Dead from Vancouver and the Will Ross band from Squamish, Roberts Creek Hall, 8:30pm. $20.

October 31 Dinner with Bonar Harris.

Roberts Creek Legion. By donation.

November 1 Coal Hard Facts 2, community forum on plan to ship U.S. thermal coal to Texada Island for overseas shipment. Sechelt Indian Band Hall, 2-4:30pm.

November 1 New Westminster poet and writer Catherine Owen reads from her new work “Designated Mourner”, a book of elegies, on this Day of the Dead. Arts Centre, Sechelt. 8pm. By donation.

November 2 Mimosa, Vancouver jazz quintet. Pender Harbour School of Music. Maderia Park. 2pm. $25.

November 5 The sacredness of growing food. Presentations by One Straw Society and others.

Gibsons public library.

6-7:30pm. Free.

Call 604-886-to sign up.

November 6 Grand opening of new annex building at St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt.

12:30pm November 8 Meet 100-yer-old author Frank White at the launch of the second volume of his memoirs, “That Went

By Fast: My First Hundred Years”. Arts Centre, Sechelt.

4:30-6pm.

November 8 Louise Baril memorial bursary concert. Arts Centre, Sechelt. By donation.

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Preparing for winter: how efficient is your wood stove?

More than a quarter million homeowners in British Columbia get some or all of their space heat from wood stoves. While most use it for supplementary heat, as part of an effective zone heating system or to combat power outages, many others use it as their primary source of heating.

Wisely managed, B.C.’s supply of wood suitable for residential heating is practically limitless. It is renewable, and insulated from the vagaries of world petroleum pricing politics.

Wood stove technology has improved dramatically in

the past 25 years and continues to evolve.

More efficient and cleaner wood stoves make burning wood in rural areas a smart heating choice. Last winter in B.C., a homeowner heating with wood could have realized substantial savings running into the hundreds of dollars compared with using other home heating fuels.

These savings were attainable despite a winter when many families set personal records for cords of wood consumed. “A new model wood stove can be expected to use a third less wood than older

technology, non-certified wood stoves under similar conditions,� observed Tony Gottschalk, Manager of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association of Canada (HPBAC). “For many people the biggest attractions of new, efficient wood stoves are in resource and labour savings—in simple terms you need to gather and burn less wood to get the same amount of heat.�

Health Canada recommends many of our new, low-emissions wood stoves, which emit up to 95% less particulate matter and only trace amounts of other chemicals. The new stoves are up

to 20% more efficient, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certified in the USA and meet the requirements of CSA (Canadian Standards Association) B415 here in Canada.

Depending where you live in B.C., you might be able to participate in the Wood Stove Exchange Program, which provides incentives for people heating with wood to install new lowemission stoves. Funded by the province and managed by the B.C. Lung Association, over 6,000 wood stoves have been replaced since the program began in 2008. For more information, go to Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program.

If you own a non-certified stove, consider an upgrade.

Localized air quality issues associated with wood burning are almost always caused by old, outdated wood stoves or older technology outdoor wood boilers.

The local benefits of the homegrown wood heat sector are often overlooked.

With most firewood being sourced locally or even on one’s own property, the money paid for this heat source stays close to home and in the wallets of neighbours and local businesses.

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Some significant changes are underway and you are playing an active role in making them happen. Because you want to deepen bonds you are willing to take the necessary action. Some form or training is implied. The learning curve includes ‘unlearning’. This involves breaking habits and/or adjusting habitual modes of perception and personal conduct.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) For the sake of greater harmony in your most significant relationship, paying close attention to the quality of your communications is the call now. You will notice your commitment levels increase as well. These may be to your resolve and not necessarily to certain relationships. With your confidence levels rising, you will push harder than usual.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Some noticeable shifts in your daily routine should be apparent now or ideally will be soon. These may well be linked to the health and quality of your lifestyle. Yet the focus may also be upon a training or apprenticeship process. This could in-

clude the care of others. Either way, your ambitions have been activated and now comes the discipline to follow through.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Seeds sown recently are beginning to sprout. Creative offspring and/or inspirations to draw up new plans and designs are featured. Circumstances and key players are directing you to be sober and realistic regarding important choices with longterm consequences. This is a good time to invest but avoid risky gambles for short-term gain.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Some important and powerful events close to home are a source of excitement and possibly intrigue. These may be stirring your imagination and possibly some fears. There is beauty in the mix but you may have to look deeply to see it. Meanwhile, the time is right to reach out and venture to increase your exposure and influence.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) A busy cycle has begun. It requires that you give more to people and situations than usual. At deeper levels you are being pushed to lay claim to hidden or dormant gifts. This theme will become increasingly evident over the coming months. You will be required to confront certain fears to claim them. Fortunately, you are in a sporting mood.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Financial ambitions and responsibilities are stirring. These are moving you to dig deeper than usual. Making key investments is implied. These may include simply the investment of time and energy to pay-off smaller lingering debts and generally tie-up loose ends to clear the way for larger interests.

Meanwhile, increasing your social network and expanding horizons brings joy.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) A busy time exploring new horizons continues. These may be as much in your own mind and perceptions as actually entering new territory. You may also be more willing to sample than commit just now. Altogether, this is yet another phase of a steadily changing daily rhythm and lifestyle in general. This trend will continue Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) The next phase of letting go has begun. Breaking free of all attachments and expectations is a challenge. Surrender does not mean defeat. It implies accepting larger powers are at play and trusting that you will live to fully engage again another day.

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Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) You are nearing the peak and/or the end of a major cycle.

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of 2015 in dribs and drabs, but it is almost complete. Still, there remains enough time to make some final key moves and assertions. These could even prove to turn the entire game around. ‘It is not over until it is over!’ Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Some promising sprouts should be appearing in your public and professional sphere,

as long as you have actually sown seeds. It is important that you assist the process by watering and weeding and bringing the light of your focused intention to your goals. You may have been feeling uncertain and a little lost these past few weeks.

Trust the sprouts will grow and cooperate accordingly.

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Balancing a perspective between seeing the bigger picture over the longer term and attending to various details is a current theme. This implies homework. There does remain the issue of losing or scattering your focus. As well, despite various setbacks you should feel sustained by deeper layers of faith and confidence. Look for the silver linings in those details.

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