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Horgan sees votes in education funding Under-funding of education in BC is a key opportunity for the NDP, according to NDP provincial leader John Horgan, who visited the lower Sunshine Coast on Oct. 16 to speak to an NDP fundraising luncheon.

In response to a pointed question from School District 46 board chair, Betty Baxter, Horgan emphasized the NDP's strong support for education.

"Stable, secure, predictable funding is what school board trustees need,” Horgan said. “The advantage of the random acts of funding that we've seen from the Liberals recently is that it's just pissing people off."

He noted that the Liberals had characterized recent administrative cuts in education budgets as "low hanging fruit."

"In my district the School

Board trustees said ‘we cut the low hanging fruit; we cut the orchard down to heat the schools because you weren't giving us enough money for that.’ There's no fruit to be had here."

A crowd of approximately 80 party supporters attended the $100 a plate luncheon at Roberts Creek Hall. Horgan was introduced by MLA Nicholas Simons, Chief Calvin Craigan of the Sechelt Nation, and Bill Forst, President of the Sunshine Coast NPD Constituency Association.

Horgan was first elected in 2005, and represents the Juan de Fuca riding. He became party leader in May 2014.

The first issue that Horgan addressed was electoral reform.

"Fundamentally we need to change how we fund our politics. And we also need to

change how we select people," he said.

"Our diversity is our strength and our current electoral system disregards that strength, marginalizes that strength and allows only those with the biggest pile of cash to win elections. Time to change that."

Horgan also touched on other core NPD issues, including health care, child care, minimum wage, welfare rates, post secondary education, trades training, and environmental issues such as the Site C dam.

The NDP's nomination meeting for the Sunshine Coast riding will be held in Powell River on Oct. 22. Incumbent Nicholas Simons has no challengers for the party nomination.

Donna McMahon

Mushroom lovers gathered at Madiera Park Hall Oct. 15 for the 8th annual Sunshine Coast Mushroom Festival, which included displays, vendors and cooking demonstrations. It was organized by SHROOM (the Sunshine Coast Society for the Hunting, Recognition and Observation of Mushrooms). DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO

Fixed link open houses Preliminary findings from the BC Government's Sunshine Coast Fixed Link Feasibility Study will be presented at open houses in Sechelt and Gibsons on Oct. 26 and 27.

Four possible routes are being considered in the study: • A Road Link from Powell River to Squamish (200 km) • A Road Link from Port Mellon to Squamish (58 km) • A Bridge Link across Howe Sound via Anvil Island (10 km from Brunswick Point to the existing Port Mellon road) • A Bridge Link from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay via Nel-

son Island (19 km) These will be compared to travel from Horseshoe Bay to Powell River via the existing Highway 101 and BC Ferries Routes 3 and 7.

The feasibility study will prepare cost estimates for road, bridge and ferry scenarios, along with forecasts of long term demand, and create a cost/benefits analysis.

Current traffic on the Langdale ferry run is 2,800 vehicles per day. By contrast, daily traffic on the new and tolled Port Mann Bridge in the Lower Mainland is 100,000 to 115,000 vehicles,

and traffic on the Golden Ears Bridge between Langley and Maple Ridge is approximately 33,000 vehicles per day.

Open houses will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 4-8 pm, at Seaside Centre in Sechelt, and Thursday, Oct. 27, 10am– 2pm, at the Gibsons Garden Hotel, 963 Gibsons Way. The study is being conducted by Vancouver and Toronto-based Lucent Quay Consulting.

Public feedback is being taken via the open houses and an online survey.

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The Local - Thursday, October 20, 2016

New downtown Sechelt bylaw needed The bylaw establishing a be revised. "We received a table assessment for our next Business Improvement Area number of emails last year renewal." According to True(BIA) in downtown Sechelt and a number of them ad- man, changes to the boundarhas expired and Sechelt Coun- dressed the question of eq- ies of the BIA are also under cil is looking to the Sechelt uitability. In my mind the discussion.

Mayor Milne noted that the Downtown Business Associa- boundaries could potentially tion (SDBA) to come forward see some small changes as ball is in the SDBA's court. It with a plan for its renewal. well as some changes in is their responsibility to cirBusiness Improvement Ar- how it is administered," said culate a petition among business owners in the area and eas are a method of levying Muller. a property used to fund serWhen asked whether the garner sufficient support to vices such as beautification SDBA is considering changes continue. The new bylaw projects within designated to how businesses are as- must be approved by March boundaries. Sechelt's levy sessed, SDBA President Kath- 31 of 2017 in order for the funds the Sechelt Downtown arine Trueman said: "Yes we levy to be included in propBusiness Association, which are looking for a fairer, equi- erty taxes. Donna McMahon organizes events such as the Canada Day Parade, Oktoberfest and Christmas lights to attract shoppers to the downtown. The SDBA also represents downtown merchants to Council on issues affecting them, such as parking.

Over 200 businesses are located within the current BIA boundaries, and the bylaw must be renewed every five years in a process that September 6,re-2016 - January 18, 2017 quires the approval of owners of at least 50 per cent of the parcels subject to the local service tax.

On Oct. 12, the Finance, Culture and Economic Devel- Member of Parliament Pamela Goldsmith-Jones poses with opment Committee received SCRD Area F Director Ian Winn, left, and Mark Hiltz, president a request from the Director of of the West Howe Sound Community Association. GoldsmithFinancial Services for advice Langdale - Vancouver Jones was the guest speaker at the association’s 40th annual on proceeding with a new by- general (Gibsons) - (Horseshoe Bay)meeting Oct.12 at Eric Cardinall Hall. DONNA MCMAHON PHOTO law. The most recent bylaw was passed in March 2011 Please Note: At Langdale, ticketing will end five minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles SUNCO MORTGAGE CORPORATION and hasand now expired. walk-on passengers. At Horseshoe Bay only, ticket sales for vehicles and walk-on passengers will Sechelt's BIA levy has not end ten minutes before the scheduled sailing time.

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A Special Art Crawl Installation Oct 21 (1pm to 5pm) and Oct 22-23 (10am to 5pm) Davis Bay Elementary School and Sechelt Sustainable Community have organized a fund raiser for the school’s Greenhouse Project, creating a “living classroom” to support learning and growing.

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Editorial Opinion Nice sweater From October 23 to 29, shoppers in downtown Sechelt might get a chillier welcome than they're used to. The customer service won't have changed, but members of the Sechelt Downtown Business Association (SDBA) will be turning down their thermostats for Turn Down the Heat Week.

As an initiative of Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC) in partnership with FortisBC, the goal of Turn Down the Heat Week is to encourage businesses and their customers to don a sweater and save energy. Each participating merchant will collect warm clothing that will be donated to the Salvation Army in Sechelt. Each business approaches the campaign a little differently, with some offering discounts on warm clothing or hot beverages, or perhaps giving out tips on saving energy at home.

"Turn Down the Heat Week allows participating BIAs to change their own habits to save energy, but also to give back to their communities," says Corry Hostetter, president of BCBIA. "Local business owners are connecting with those who live in their area every day, and are able to share their enthusiasm and knowledge about saving energy by making small changes like putting on a sweater. We're very fortunate to have the support of FortisBC to create this grassroots conservation campaign across BC, in communities large and small."

FortisBC offers a range of resources for businesses to help them save energy and cut down on heating and hot water costs. Tips and rebates are also available for home customers interested in conserving energy.

"Turn Down the Heat Week shows a real commitment to saving energy and we're glad to be a part of it," says Danielle Wensink, director, conservation and energy management, FortisBC. "We encourage all businesses to consider how they use energy every day for heating, water and even cooking and pledge to take at least one or two simple steps to save where it counts the most for their operation."

Turn Down the Heat Week is in its fourth year. Previously the campaign was held in February each year, but the decision was made to move it to October at the start of the cold season.

"Fall is when most of us turn on the thermostat, so moving the campaign to October means we can help people set up good habits when the temperature first begins to drop," says Hostetter.

More information about Turn Down the Heat Week can be found at bia.bc.ca/turndowntheheatweek.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Astonished (Re “ Siegers’ mayoral bid draws criticism”, the Local, Oct.13) In these astonishing days of Donald Trump’s demeaning of women, it is disturbing to read that Mayor Bruce Milne believes that Councillor Darnelda Siegers needs a mentor in her bid to replace him. She is her own woman, as those who know her would agree, and does not need to be mentored by anyone. This is a remark that diminishes Siegers’ abilities and, in that sense, is a form of bullying.

As far as Siegers’ announcement “dividing a working Council”, as Alice Lutes says, she might want to check her NDP handbook.

It is known as healthy opposition. What exactly this Council has been “working” at, aside from their ongoing witch hunt against the former mayor and the firing which has resulted in managerial turmoil to the tune of close to $1 million in taxpayers’ money, is highly questionable.

Thank you for showing us a light at the end of this twoyear dark tunnel, Councillor Siegers, and don’t let the bullies get you down.

Laura Davis, Roberts Creek

Astonished I read with some astonishment the article in the Oct. 13 issue of the Local concerning Councillor Darnelda Siegers’ early announcement of her intention to run for Mayor in 2018. The reported reaction of Mayor Milne and Councillors Muller and Lutes suggest an anti-democratic bias that is worrisome. Surely any and every citizen including current members of the present council is entitled to announce an intention to seek

public office at any time during an election cycle.

The Mayor’s comment that “every time Councillor Siegers makes a decision or speaks up or wants to grandstand, people will be saying, ‘is this in the interest of the community, is this part of her role on Council or is this part of her political ambition?’” is a question that might be asked of every councillor, and of the mayor as well. Individual voters are well able to give their own answer, without spin from Mayor Milne.

Adding insult to injury, the Mayor declares that Councillor Siegers has not accepted the results of the 2014 election. In what way can such a claim be defended? Has Councillor Siegers not taken her place at the council table? Has she engaged in some insurrection that would overturn the 2014 election results?

In October, 2018 local electors will be able to judge for themselves just how disruptive Councillor Seigers’ announcement and subsequent action on council has been. In the meantime, the Mayor and all members of Council would serve citizens better if they acted with more respect for democratic rights and privileges and with less concern about the former mayor and what happened while he was duly elected to public office.

Richard E. Sand, Sechelt

Applauding the mayor (re “Gibsons may backpedal on bike lane issue”, the Local, Oct. 13) I happened to be at the Gibsons budget meeting when Mr. Boel and Mr. Newman made a presentation to the Council about the grant regarding bike lanes on Shaw Rd. (It got my interest

because I had lived on Shaw Rd. and cycled it every day. I rarely saw another bike and never had any problem with cars.)

The presentation stated that they had a grant for the bike routes and to get the money they needed to connect the new Inglis trail to upper Gibsons.

They came up with basically two solutions: 1. Shut down all parking on Shaw Rd. and paint bike lanes on both sides of the Rd. 2. Go west on Inglis and place a small bridge over the ravine that would join up to the Mahon trail that goes to upper Gibsons.

Mayor Rowe told Mr. Boel and Mr. Newman that he would NOT SUPPORT any proposal that would eliminate parking on Shaw Rd. It is interesting to me that Mr. Boel and Mr. Newman's proposal was to eliminate parking on Shaw Rd and that it was presented to Council when Mayor Rowe was not present. I applaud Mayor Rowe for revisiting this to come up with the best solution for all the taxpayers of Gibsons.

David Hayward, Gibsons

Take charge Sechelt was very lucky that the wind that blew the 100-foot derelict vessel Gulfstream onto the beach on Oct. 6 was blowing southeast. Had the wind been blowing from a different direction this very large vessel could very well have ended up in one of the marinas or float plane bases in Porpoise Bay and caused extensive damage and pollution.

This same vessel ended up dragging anchor again a few days later and ended up next to Poise Island. Clearly, it is only a matter of time

until it or one of the many and ever-increasing number of derelict vessels residing in Sechelt's harbour cause some very notable problems.

It is time for the District of Sechelt to take charge of our harbour and start regulating these derelict vessels.

It is not enough to say that it is a federal matter and that MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones will take care of it. Hopefully, the Federal Government will help but it is up to Sechelt to take local action. Sechelt needs to follow the likes of Vancouver and Gibsons.

Both solved their problems with derelict boats by taking local control. If you are at all concerned about the degradation that is happening to Porpoise Bay please write our Mayor and Council at council@sechelt.ca to let them know of your concern.

Greg Deacon, East Porpoise Bay Community Association

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“Fundrazr” for Gibsons Wildlife Centre The Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for a new bird and mammal facility to provide indoor care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.

Clint and Irene Davy have been caring for creatures at their 1.6-acre property near Gibsons for more than

30 years. The property includes a pond, aviaries and a squirrel house, but the bird treatment room is in one of their bedrooms, and volunteers have to use their kitchen and bathroom.

"We have six people in our home every morning," said Irene Davy. "Our volunteers are wonderful but we'd like to have our home to our-

selves sometimes."

The organization hopes to raise $25,000 to purchase a commercial trailer and equip it with cages and facilities to provide indoor care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Once rehabilitated, creatures are released back into their natural habitat.

The Centre holds Federal and Provincial Permits for

wildlife rehabilitation work and works closely with veterinarians and colleagues in the Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Network of B.C. "Since we started doing wildlife care in our home we have taken in 8,886 wild creatures," said Irene Davy, adding: "Wait, that's 8,887 because somebody just left a bird outside the door."

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Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for their wildlife rehabilitation efforts.

They receive no provincial or federal funding, relying entirely on public donations.

The campaign can be found on fundrazr.com or through the Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre's Facebook page. The campaign ends Dec. 31.

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In order to accommodate the berth construction, the water taxi service to Gambier and Keats Islands, provided by Kona Winds using their “Stormaway” vessels, will be temporarily relocated from Langdale terminal to the Gibsons Harbour Marina. The change in travel distances to both islands necessitates a scheduling adjustment on this route as well. These customers will be provided parking at the marina, as well as shuttle service between Langdale

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Mayor’s Message Bruce Milne Mayor, District of Sechelt

One of the priorities of Sechelt Council is to encourage the active participation and engagement of citizens in both the cultural life and the future development of our community. This message suggests a number of ways to connect with the life of our community.

Already underway is the

Coast Watch Garry Nohr Chair Sunshine Coast Regional District and Repesentative for Halfmoon Bay, Area B

SCRD directors attended the meeting of Union of British Columbia Municipalities in the last week of September and had the opportunity to speak to provincial ministers and staff on concerns and requests for the Coast. SCRD directors focused mainly on two items, the new proposed seniors’ residence and the drought management plan.

As part of UBCM, I also attended the BC ferry-dependent regional chairs meeting with Transportation Minister Stone.

Directors spoke to several ministers, including the Health Minister himself, about the proposed Silverstone seniors’ residence and how it was presented to the community. Ministry staff were aware that the Sunshine Coast community was upset at the process but were silent on what could be done to rectify the situation. MLAs from other areas in the province

annual Sechelt Arts Festival.

This 10-day long festival includes a variety of exhibits and events, many of which are free and family-oriented.

The events for the Sechelt Arts Festival take place in a number of venues around Sechelt. I encourage you to check out their online schedule at secheltartsfestival.com Beginning this weekend is the popular Sunshine Coast Art Crawl. Spanning the Coast from Port Mellon to Egmont, the Crawl will give you the chance to meet our local artists in their studios. A map is were quick to suggest that if the Coast does not want this senior residence, their constituents would appreciate the opportunity.

The Environment Minister, Mary Polak, was interested in what steps the SCRD had put in place in the drought management plan to prevent Stage 4. Her department was given copies of the proposed options, including alternate sources such as an engineered lake, search for wells, and the drawdown option. The minister was interested in the SCRD’s process and was willing to help our staff go through the required steps for an environmental study and the actual development in order to complete the plan.

As part the regional chairs’ group from ferry-dependent communities, I had an opportunity to speak at a meeting with Transportation Minister Stone on BC Ferry concerns.

The major focus of the chairs’ presentations was the economic losses to their communities because of reduced ferry schedules and, in one case, the removal of a ferry. Chairs from the central coast and

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Citizens are encouraged to provide comments and advice to Council on new developments and proposed projects. One way to do this is by attending and participating in a Public Information Meeting.

These meetings are requested of all major developments, and they allow the public to review proposed plans, maps, and designs. Participating in one of these meetings will provide you with an opportunity to ask questions, and to make suggestions directly to Haida Gwaii told compelling stories that explained safety concerns and stresses put on the economy because of the reduction of ferries. For the Sunshine Coast, I addressed the schedule and how late ferries were affecting everyone in their trip planning to the point that people are parking their cars and boarding as foot passengers in order to make medical and other appointments. I pointed out that there have been full parking lots on occasion at the terminals on both sides, which is a loss of vehicle fares. The minister felt that many things need to change to improve the effectiveness of all ferry routes, something the chairs’ group has been saying for years. This winter, during upgrades to the Langdale dock, Ministry of Transportation staff will be observing the hourly ferry runs on the Langdale/Horseshoe Bay route, to see if this hourly system could work on a year-round basis in the future.

Please contact me at 604741-2427 or e-mail me at garry.nohr@scrd.ca if you wish to discuss SCRD programs or plans.

those involved with the new development.

A more formal way for citizens to participate is by attending a Public Hearing.

Public Hearings are regulated by the Local Government Act of BC and are required to be held when changes to zoning or the Official Community Plan are proposed. The purpose of a Public Hearing is to solicit opinion and comment – not for discussion or debate. They are designed so that Council can hear from all sides of an issue, and for all citizens to speak in a re-

spectful and non-intimidating space. Information about upcoming Public Hearings is published in local newspapers and posted on Sechelt. ca.

Next time you visit Sechelt. ca, be sure to provide your input into our Cultural Plan survey. The District of Sechelt is undertaking a review of its Culture Plan, and your feedback is needed to ensure we are meeting the needs of our citizens.

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Whether through arts events, development planning, or citizen surveys, there are many ways to participate in your local government. I encourage all Sechelt residents to connect and communicate with their neighbours, their community and the District of Sechelt.

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Books & Beyond Heather Evans-Cullen

Outreach Coordinator, Gibsons and District Public Library

The recent stormy Fall weather is conducive to taking time to reflect on what is important in the life of our community. Of utmost priority is for each of us to be aware and informed about

the recommendations of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) final report. As part of our important role in sharing accurate information that is relevant to our community, the library has partnered with Reconciliation Canada and the Squamish Nation to raise local awareness of the mandate of the TRC which honours both Aboriginal peoples and Canadians in a process of reconciliation and

renewed relationships.

Released in December 2015, Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s final report contains important historical details and first-hand accounts of what happened in residential schools, as well as 10 guiding principles and 94 recommendations or “Calls to Action”. These Calls to Action are steps that all Canadians can take towards improving the lives of Aboriginal Peoples.

All Canadians are encouraged to read “Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future”, the executive summary of the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. The summary is available at the Gibsons and District Public library in hard copy in English and French, and online.

An evening to honour our community commitment to Reconciliation will take place

on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 5:30-7:30pm at GDPL with special guest speaker Shelley Joseph from Reconciliation Canada, and a welcoming prayer and words from honoured Elders from the Squamish Nation: Shirley Toman (Hum-te-ya), Bob Baker (Ki yowil) and Gwen Harry (T’chesa). RSVP is required for this event; please call 604886-2130.

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written by Heather EvansCullen, the Library’s Outreach Community and Partnership Coordinator. Heather is responsible for connecting with community partners and individuals, ensuring the Library is meeting the needs of our community. If you have questions about any Library programs or services call the Library at 604-886-2130 or visit our website: gibsons. bc.libraries.coop.

The trustees of School District No. 46 (Sunshine Coast) are very pleased to welcome Maribeth Haines to the role of student trustee for the 2016/2017 school year. She was sworn in on Oct. 12 at the regular meeting of the Board in Gibsons.

Our most sincere consultation efforts do not always reach the heart of the students’ daily interaction with education. Direct student input will add depth and perspective to Board discussions as the district ensures excel-

lence in education for all of our students.

Maribeth Haines has been a student in the Sunshine Coast School District since Kindergarten, attending Halfmoon Bay Elementary and Madeira Park Elementary Schools and currently is in Grade 12 at Pender Harbour Secondary School. Her interests include performing arts (piano, saxophone and clarinet), written arts, volunteering in the community, reading and sports.

She has played on a soccer team for a few years and bas-

ketball for many. Maribeth hopes to pursue a teaching degree so she can stay in high school forever (as a high school teacher).

“I would like to thank my mentors, teachers, Patrick Bocking and all the students from the DSLT (District Student Leadership Team) for supporting and nominating me to be the new student trustee. It is a great honour and I am excited for what this year will bring," she said.

In order to properly support our student trustee, we have established a District Student Leadership Team, which includes students from all of our high schools. This team will help the student trustee to understand issues that are relevant and important to our student body and to provide a venue for student discussion and support. Students Maribeth Haines and Julian Chiasson (Pender Harbour Secondary School), Pearl Deasey and

Miya Wells (Chatelech Secondary School), Shelly Paulus and Claire Sheehy (Elphinstone Secondary School) and Liam Bjaanes and Zoey Waterston (Sunshine Coast Alternative School) are members of this Team that meet monthly with the superintendent.

This initiative on the Sunshine Coast is a very important practical step in our district and in our province to show that students have a voice that deserves to be heard. Submitted

The Open Door Group is now accepting applications for the “Jobs in Demand: Social Services Training”cohort.

The seven weeks of full time training, funded by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training starts on Nov. 3 in Sechelt and is FREE to all eligible participants.

After finishing the program, candidates will be able to: Identify career opportunities in Social Services, use Microsoft Office, apply customer service, professionalism and ethics, have conflict resolution training, create a resume and cover letter tailored to the industry while walking away with certifications including Mental Health First Aid, Safe-

Talk Suicide Awareness, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and WorldHost.

The Jobs in Demand team will be on location at the Starbucks in Sechelt on Mon., Oct. 24 from 11am-12:30pm providing an information session for youth between the ages of 15 and 29, with complimentary coffee courtesy of Starbucks, treats, and movie pass giveaways for 20 lucky individuals to use at the Gibsons Theatre.

To qualify for this training opportunity candidates must: self-identify as having a physical, cognitive, mental health, sensory or developmental barrier, be unemployed or working fewer than 20 hours

per week, have not claimed EI in the last three years or Parental EI in the last five years, are legally entitled to work in Canada and not a full-time student.

For more information or to apply online, visit us at: jobsindemand.ca.

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Thefts in Halfmoon Bay Property owners in the Halfmoon Bay area are being asked to safeguard their property following a recent spike in property thefts. Over the past week, a wide range of items including bicycles, laptops and jewelry have been stolen in the area between Southwood Road and Northwood Road in Halfmoon Bay. In some cases, items such as bicycles have been taken out of backyards, while in other cases, unlocked vehicles or sheds have been rummaged through. There has been one successful break and enter to a residence, as well as other unsuccessful break-ins. Sunshine Coast RCMP recommend the following: • Secure items left outside, such as bicycles and power tools • Lock vehicles, sheds, garages and residences • Keep exterior lights on at night • Immediately report any suspicious activity to police Sunshine Coast RCMP will be increasing patrols in the area during day and nighttime hours, and encourage the public to come forward with any information, as even a seemingly insignificant observation can help lead to criminal charges.

Residents in the area are also being asked to spread their word to their neighbours. Submitted by RCMP

Drunk driver caught twice in one day A 49 year-old man from Gibsons may be facing numerous criminal charges after being arrested twice on the same day for driving while impaired.

Around 8:45am on Oct. 16, Sunshine Coast RCMP received multiple calls about a possible impaired driver in the Gibsons area, driving a grey 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, two-door. The driver was reported to have first gone to two different liquor stores, both of which were closed, before driving through a mall parking lot, smashing into a sidewalk and flattening one of his tires. The male also drove into oncoming traffic and nearly struck a pedestrian before driving to another liquor store, where he drove into a fence. After realizing that the third liquor store was also closed, he drove away, hitting a cement wall in the process. When he pulled into the parking lot of an apartment complex, he hit a parked car, then got out of his vehicle and started trying to change his flat tire. RCMP arrived and arrested the driver before he could get his tire changed.

The male allegedly provided breath samples well in excess of the legal limit, and was released on a Promise to Appear in Court, and was given a driving prohibition.

Shortly before 5:30pm the same day, Sunshine Coast RCMP were called af-

ter the same male reportedly struck a curb while driving in a mall parking lot, and appeared to be intoxicated while walking into a nearby restaurant. When police arrested the male for driving while prohibited, the officer also noted the male again had an odour of liquor on his breath. He failed a roadside screening test, and was again taken to the RCMP detachment, where he again allegedly registered breath samples in excess of the legal limit. The man’s vehicle was impounded, and he was held in custody to sober up.

“The first incident alone was incredibly dangerous,” said Cst Harrison Mohr with Sunshine Coast RCMP. “But the fact that this man was back behind the wheel

eight hours after being arrested for impaired driving is all the more concerning.

We are grateful to the witnesses that called us, ultimately preventing a disaster. They may very well have saved a life.”

Sunshine Coast RCMP are asking for any additional witnesses to come forward, specifically the pedestrian who was nearly struck by the vehicle, and another male, whom is believed to have spoken with the suspect driver near one of the liquor stores, and told the male not to drive. Anyone with additional information should contact Sunshine Coast RCMP at (604) 8852266, file #2016-6898.

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Old batteries should be replaced before winter begins.

Most batteries last between three and five years. However, extreme cold can compromise batteries. especially those that have been around awhile. According to AAA's Automotive Research Center, at 0 C, the average battery loses 35 per cent of its strength.

Keeping a car waxed and sealed can help maintain a durable exterior finish. This includes not only the paint, but the rubber and vinyl parts of the car's exterior. Winter is a good time to switch to a heavy-duty synthetic wax that can shield against water and road salts. Do not stop wash-

ing your car just because the weather is cold. Slushy, wet roads and snow-melting salts can speed up the formation of rust or other decay on the undercarriage of the vehicle.

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Back in Time Margo Howe

Curatorial Assistant, Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives

The Museum is very excited to announce the terrifying return of our popular “All Hallows’ Eve” event on Oct. 31 from 4-8pm. Every Halloween, the Sunshine Coast Museum transforms into the haunted Museum with spooky fun for the whole family – and this year promises to be the best yet.

New this year, Driftwood Players Theatre will offer “Haunted Lantern Tours”, a terrifying 45-minute walk through Lower Gibsons with gruesome ghouls & ghosts.

The tour will feature a ghastly George Gibson, demented Dr. Inglistein and other horrifying terrors from the past. The tour starts at the Museum where there will be spooky old fashioned Halloween crafts for younger children, terrifying treats and a haunted house experience on the main floor. Make a home-

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made lantern at the craft table (or borrow a pre-made lantern) to light your way on the tour. Explore the Museum’s haunted exhibits, and make sure to visit our creepy doll collection on display. The lantern tours end at the Gibsons Visitor Centre, right next door to the Gibsons Public Art Gallery which will be open to offer hot chocolate and treats to rest your weary soul. Also make sure to drop into the Arts Building on your Halloween crawl as they will be offering spooky surprises throughout the evening. All Hallows’ Eve in Lower Gibsons is not to be missed, so put on your best costume and help us haunt in Halloween 2016 with this great coastal event.

By Donation, Haunted Museum Open 4pm-8pm,

Sunshine Coast artist Gordon Halloran has teamed up with students from Davis Bay Elementary School and Sechelt Sustainable Community (SSC) for his latest art installation that is a part of the 2016 Sunshine Coast Art Crawl. When Halloran got the go-ahead to create an art piece on the topic of water in the Sechelt Sustainable Community Garden, he had the idea of using as a main component locally-made Oyas, porous clay irrigation pots for the garden.

Davis Bay Elementary is actively raising money to build a community greenhouse for hands-on learning and the promotion of healthy eating. A group of Davis Bay Elementary students were chosen to artistically decorate the Oyas that will be used in Halloran’s art piece as well as other Oyas that will be up for sale during the Art Crawl Oct. 21-23 at the art installation site at 6583 Sechelt Inlet Road. All of the money raised will go towards helping establish the greenhouse in Davis Bay. Davis Bay Elementary will be hosting an evening for community envisioning for outdoor learning space and welcomes community members and others to join, contribute, and envision with them on Oct. 20, 7-9pm.

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A “Howdy Neighbour” potluck at the Roberts Creek Hall Oct. 16 drew about 150 people, including a good number who are new to the Coast. The event, which featured food, music and community information, was sponsored by the Roberts Creek Community Association and designed to welcome newcomers who have moved here following the summer spike in house sales. JAN BRINTON PHOTO

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Visions of home

The Gibsons Public Art Gallery GPAG sent out a call to its members suggesting that they submit an original work of art on the theme “Visions of Home” and more than 40 submissions were received.

These works will be exhibited from Oct. 20 through Nov. 5, prior to a grand auction that evening. There will also be a silent auction. Proceeds will be divided into thirds between the artist, GPAG and Habitat for Humanity.

The format for the 2016 exhibition has been adapted to recognize the huge demand placed on local artists for contributions to local fundraising.

The Gallery would like to recognize and draw attention to the incredible generosity of our local artists in supporting the work of non-profit groups in our community.

Tickets for the gala and auction (Nov. 5, 6-9pm) are available at GPAG and at Sechelt ReStore for $40.

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Events on the Sunshine Coast

Anna Nobile

This year’s much anticipated Sunshine Coast Art Crawl features 41 new venues with a total of 130 artist studios and galleries open to the public Oct. 21 to 23. A veteran of the Crawl, internationally renowned painter Marleen Vermeulen will be exhibiting new works with textile artist Ursula Bentz.

Vermeulen’s work is instantly recognizable for her familiar locations on large canvasses and thick oil paint applications that give her stunning landscapes a three dimensional quality. “It’s important to me to share my work with this community where I live,” says Vermeulen, who usually receives hundreds of visitors over the Crawl weekend. “It’s overwhelming,” Vermeulen admits of the numbers. “And humbling at the same time, but it’s part of the journey.”

The journey and process of artistic creativity is important to Vermeulen, and her friend and fellow painter, Marlene Lowden, also a Crawl participant. The two of them embarked on a creative initiative called Open Your Art, inviting participants to Jesus, Spain for an art retreat. “Marlene and I are both very open in how we work and who we are,” says Vermeulen. “Painting or connecting to your creativity is a way in [to the self] and to let go of fears and outcomes.

It’s so valuable to share that with others.” They posted

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Artist Marleen Vermeulen in her studio. It is one or more than 130 locations that can be visited on the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, Oct. 21-23. NICK VERMEULEN PHOTO the idea of the retreat on Facebook to see what would happen. It sold out a year in advance. Of the 13 who participated, seven of them are now exhibiting at the Crawl under the Open Your Art banner. “I think they are ready,” says Vermeulen. “Part of the process is owning where you are at that moment in time and standing behind it with full confidence that you did the best you could with your full intent.”

Jeanne Robinson, one of the Open Your Art painters, took part in the retreat as a way of committing to her practice. “They made the whole experience unforgettable,” says Robinson. “The art training was superb. I learned so much from Marleen’s demonstrations. She’s very generous with her gifts.”

The participants bonded during the retreat and upon returning to the Coast, Robinson suggested they sign up for the Crawl as a way of keeping the group going and giving them a goal to work toward. This will be Robinson’s first public exhibition.

“It’s scary,” she says. “For a while I felt like an imposter because everyone else has so much experience, but I think

all together, we’re going to put on a pretty good show.”

The Sunshine Coast Art Crawl runs at various venues from Langdale to Earl’s Cove

Oct.21-23. For complete details, including a list of venues and participating artists, visit sunshinecoastart crawl.ca

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October 20 Community Futures presents Michael Shuman on local development, Chatelech Secondary theatre, 6:45pm, $15 October 20 Four National Film Board shorts on “visions of home” and a talk about Habitat for Humanity, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 7-8:30pm, free October 20 Creative in the Creek, hosted

by David Roche with Vanessa Schroeder, Kendra Shand Band and Rick O’Neill, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 7:30pm, by donation October 21 DJ night with Mandai and Michael Red & Holagram, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $10, guests $15 October 21-23 Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, more 130 studios and galleries from Langdale to Earl’s Cove, 10am-5pm, www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com October 22 Halfmoon Bay apple festival, Coopers Green Park, 9am-4pm October 22 Charlotte and Matt Diamond concerts, School of Music, Madeira Park, 11:30 am & 1:30pm, Adults $15, children $10 October 22 Talk on self-publishing by Bodhi Drope, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 2-4:30pm October 22 Harvest gala on Roaring Twenties theme with five-course dinner and wine, fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, Sunshine Coast Golf Club, Roberts Creek, 5pm, $100, 604-8856773 October 22 Gibsons Chamber of Commerce presents talk by Shelley McDade, chair of SC Economic Development Organization, Gibsons Curling Club lounge, 6-8pm, members free, nonmembers $10 October 22 Auto Jansz, Rose Kirchner and the You-Hauls perform original roots music, Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek, 7:30pm, $10-$15 October 22 Dance with Born in the Barn, Gibsons Legion lounge, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 October 22 Caravan of Creeps circus sideshow with music by Blackberry Wood, Gibsons Legion Hall, 8pm, $25, costumes encouraged October 23 The Coast Team’s pumpkin party, trading pumpkins to carve for food bank donation, Persephone Beer Farm, Gibsons, 1-4:30pm October 23 Talk/reflection by Buddhist monk Venerable Ajahn Tiradhammo, Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 2-6pm, donations accepted. 604-885-6735 October 24 Burger and beer fundraiser for Ugandan orphanage, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 5-9pm, $25 October 26 Fixed link open house, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 4-8pm

October 26 Open mic with PJ Reece, five minutes for writers to read their work, the Arts Building, Lower Gibsons, 7-9pm October 27 Fixed link open house, Gibsons Garden Hotel, 10am-2pm October 28 Gala celebrating winners of SC Volunteer Centre 2016 volunteer awards, Roberts Creek Hall, 7pm, $10 October 29 Halfmoon Bay business and entrepreneur show, Halfmoon Bay Elementary School, 9:30am-2:30pm, 604-5518461 October 29 Masquerade ball with threecourse dinner, Sarah Wray Hall, Garden Bay, 5:30pm, $35 October 29 Modern Terror and Street Sweeper, Roberts Creek Legion, 7pm, members $8, guests $10 October 29 Creek Big Band with Lynne Dickson, Activity Centre, Sechelt, 7:30-10:30pm, members $10, others $15 October 29 Halloween dance with Playback, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 October 29 Artesia coffee house with musical duos Anna Green and Ken Dunn, Lea Kirstein and Reenie Perkovic, Charlotte Wrinch and Budge Schachte, plus poetry by Ross Harry, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm, $10 October 29 Halloween with Bonnie Kilroe’s Divas, prizes for celebrity costumes, Sechelt Legion, 8pm, $20 October 29 Halloween dance with Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne and costume prizes, Pender Harbour Community Hall, 8pm, $25 October 29 Literary reading by Vancouver author Janie Chang, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 8pm, by donation October 29 Electro Zombie Sound Clash, Roberts Creek Hall, 9pm, $20 October 29-30 Being still and mindful instruction for ages 5-12, Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, Halfmoon Bay, 9:3010:15am, $5 each day October 30 Five-K run, costumes encouraged, PaceSetter Athletic, 103-622 Hough Rd., Gibsons, 10am, $5 October 30 Blue Line Trio, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 5-8pm October 31 Haunted Lantern tours through Lower Gibsons with the Driftwood Players, SC Museum, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, by donation October 31 Halloween fireworks by Pender Harbour fire dept., Seafarer’s Millennium Park, Madeira Park, 6pm October 31 SC Film Society presents “Let the Right One In”, Swedish vampire movie, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, members $5, others $9

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Gemini (May 21–Jun 21) A creative curve continues. It could well find expression in close relationships. Inspirations for art are also likely. You will feel especially attracted to and inspired by cultural events and activities starting this week. Perhaps much of your focus has been more serious and deliberate of late and now it is time to play.

Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22) The focus on home and family continues. In fact, the anti may be going up and you will feel impelled to comply. In some respects, the focus now is upon completion. Long-standing projects and/or other planned events will culminate. Intend to persevere and bring closure to chapters and completion to projects.

Leo (Jul 22–Aug 23) While your social calendar continues to be busy and will continue, a shift is occurring that will emphasize a more subjective focus.

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are on your mind. A growing determination to create more beauty in your home is a driving force. It could be that you yearn to have a new home altogether. Generating fresh ideas and perspectives to this end will take on increasing importance.

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Scorpio (Oct 22–Nov 21) All being well, you have stepped back a bit over the past few weeks and recharged your energy reserves because now it is time to step out. It may remain true however that what you want is peace of mind. Circumstances of late might be leaving you feeling a little uneasy. Let go of control and trust the flow.

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Aquarius (Jan 19–Feb 19) You have entered an important turn in your public and professional life. It presents opportunities for advancement.

Meetings with others in positions of power and authority are featured. Requests for promotions and earned rewards are favored. Simply being recognized then living up to what is hoped and expected of you can prove especially good regarding long-term strategies.

Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) Thoughts about the deeper things in life are on your mind. In some respects, you feel motivated to challenge and even breakthrough existing situations or norms.

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The deepening darkness of Scorpio brings mystery and passionate pleasures that transcend diplomatic dialogue. Cool crisp air without makes entering within all the more inviting.

Accompanied by the remaining leaves falling from the trees, by the time this cycle is complete, the reaper will have left its indelible mark. On the world stage, this cycle will see the election of new leaders and the departure of those whose time has been served. Every victory sweet is followed by ending but also of ascension when the cycle is complete.

Positively, this is the time to embrace the mysteries of life. Scorpio is closely associated with esotericism and all things hidden within.

Often when we investigate what is hidden we encounter multiple layers of complexity and sophistication.

We are reminded of the profound levels of intelligence hidden in the depths. This is true of everything pretty much if we are willing to look deeply enough. The molecular and quantum levels of reality too, come under Scorpio’s domain. Enter now the mystic’s retreat.

Aries (Mar 21–Apr 20) The push and pull of your relationship life in all its passion should be extra evident now. This could be a very good thing yet also possibly the source of a good deal of drama. Fairness, balance and equality are central themes. The question of how to best proceed is also highlighted.

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