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The Push To Cut Water Use By 50 Per Cent Page 2

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Powell River- Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons organized and hosted a town hall meeting Aug. 29 at Sechelt Nation Hall to deal with the lack of affordable homes and rental units on the Coast. With seating in the round, it was a full house of more than 200 people, and some had to be turned away. Among the problems explored were the expansion of short-term vacation rentals, the difficulty of developing multi-unit rental buildings on the coast and a lack of provincial government money directed at affordable housing. The speakers included David Eby, NDP MLA and the Opposition housing critic, and several local housing advocates. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO

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Water restrictions could continue for weeks Coast residents and businesses might have to endure Stage 3 water-use restrictions for some time, as the long-range weather forecast shows a few rainy days ahead but not likely enough to top up Chapman Lake.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District declared Stage 3 Aug. 26, by which

time the level of the lake— the Coast’s primary water supply—had dropped by 1.6 metres over the summer.

That’s just more than half of the three-metre depth that the SCRD is allowed to draw from Chapman Lake with the current technology.

As of press time, it appeared that early September

rains might not be as heavy as those that brought an end to the drought-like conditions in 2015.

“Last year, when the lake level was down three metres [twice as low as it is now], it took about 100 mm of rain to recover the lake, and we got that in about a five-day stretch [of rain],” said Shane

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Walkey, the SCRD’s Manager of Utility Services. “I can’t predict how much it will take to fill the lake up [right now], but if everything were equal, it would take maybe 50 millimetres.”

That amount would fall in a two- or three-day stretch of steady rain.

The SCRD hopes that moving to Stage 3 water restrictions will help meet its water consumption target of 12 million litres per day, but residents and businesses will have to cut back considerably to hit that mark.

Just prior to moving to Stage 3, the lowest daily use was 18 million litres, on Aug. 23, but officials are counting on community cooperation.

“We have seen in the past that when we go to Stage 3, people really take it more seriously,” Walkey said.

Stage 3 prohibits all lawn and garden sprinkling, and all filling of pools and ponds. It also does not allow spraying down of cars and boats—except to clean off salt-water residue—and prohibits spraying of buildings, driveways or sidewalks

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unless “required by law for health/safety.”

Garden watering is allowed using hand-held containers or with hoses controlled by a “spray trigger nozzle.”

If the rain-less spell continues, a high-capacity siphon would be dropped into Chapman Lake. The provincial government has approved drawing another two metres from the lake, if needed.

“It would take about a week to install the siphon,” Walkey said. “We’re ready to do that if we have to.”

As part of the Comprehensive Regional Water Plan, the SCRD will start exploring for new and additional water sources on the Coast starting in 2017.

Rik Jespersen

A minivan lost control after hitting a curb in the Tsain-Ko Village shopping centre and crashed into the front of two businessses about 8:30am Sunday, Aug. 28. No one was injured but Ricky’s All Day Grill was forced to close for the day, and Starbucks closed its counter service but kept the drive-thru open. Both were open on Monday. “After hitting the curb, the driver may have mistakenly hit the accelerator instead of the brake,” RCMP said in a statement. RCMP PHOTO

On August 28, a witness reported a possible impaired driver swerving and driving erratically in the 3100 block of Highway 101, Roberts Creek.

Police located the vehicle and spoke with the driver who was not intoxicated but advised that she had been slowing down on the highway to look at properties for sale.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RURAL AND SUBURBAN MAIL CARRIER 6021_SUN BC Transit The Local

It was quite a day, bins of mail, flyers, twenty-eight home deliveries and then this. Canada Post’s new parcel delivery policy is too 5" x 5" Insertion Date: September 1, 2016 much.

Creative for BC I found Reber this pony down at Transit the mailbox and it was clearly unaddressed. I know that Canada Post insists RSMCs deliver virtually 250-383-5255 everything and this definitely had a “deliver to door” requirement about it so I thought - all I can do is try. It was too large to carry so I walked it up to the house. Of course as with most home deliveries no one answered the door. I made the decision to safe drop it. Just after I had left the property, as it is with most home deliveries, the homeowner emerged from the house. I headed back to collect my reward of gratitude but apparently I had misdelivered the thing. Then as is every RSMC’s worst nightmare the homeowner said that they would just deliver it correctly to the neighbour.

This funny story is true and happened right here on the Sunshine Coast. What isn’t so funny is the Canada Post really is expecting RSMCs to deliver almost anything and everything to door.

But they don’t want to pay us for it.

They also don’t want to pay us the same wages and benefits as the urban postal workers.

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BC Ferries go hourly starting January BC Ferries vessels will be leaving Langdale and Horseshoe Bay every hour starting mid-January while the corporation conducts maintenance on the main berth at the Sunshine Coast terminal.

While it might sound like the service is being doubled, in fact capacity will not increase, as only the lower deck will be used on each of the two ships on the route. Langdale’s single-level Berth 2 restricts access to upper decks, unless Ferries staff use the time-consuming process of deploying ramps within the vessels. That will not be done during the maintenance period, currently scheduled to

end by April 6.

“The Queen of Surrey will operate as one of those vessels the entire time, with the Queen of Coquitlam serving as the second vessel Jan 19-Mar 19 and the Island Sky (normally on the Earls Cove-Saltery Bay route) serving as the second vessel Mar. 20-Apr. 6,” BC Ferries Public Affairs Manager, Darin Guenette, told the Local.

The schedule that begins January 19, 2017, shows ships leaving Langdale every day of the week at 6:20am, 7:20am, 8:25am and 9:25am to start the day and continue virtually hourly throughout the day until 8:45pm. The

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same schedule will apply from Horseshoe Bay, with the exception of a two-hour gap at the end of the day, with a sailing at 7:50pm and then a final run at 9:45pm.

Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee (SSCFAC) Chair Diana Mumford hinted to the Local there’s more to come for Langdale terminal.

“There have been many discussions with [BC Ferries],” Mumford said. “More scheduling changes and terminal updates (hopefully positive ones) for Route 3 ferry users are coming,” but won’t be announced until they are finalized. Rik Jespersen

A group of about several dozen people pose for a picture on Aug. 28, showing their opposition to logging an area that Elphinstone Logging Focus hopes will become part of an expanded Mt. Elphinstone Provincial Park. ROSS MUIRHEAD PHOTO

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Campfires are again permitted on the Sunshine Coast, after a prohibition that lasted less than two weeks.

The Coastal Fire Centre rescinded the ban effective noon Aug. 30, after some rain fell and with a forecast for more rain in the days following. A spokesperson said also that moisture content in the forests is higher with shorter days and lower temperatures.

Campfires are defined as smaller than .5 metres high and wide. They must have a

surrounding fireguard (such as a ring of rocks), you must have ready access to eight litres of water or a shovel, and the ashes must be cool to the

touch before you leave them.

The use of fireworks or burning barrels remains prohibited on the Sunshine Coast. Staff

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Editorial Opinion School days: rules for the road With a new school year quickly approaching, the Canada Safety Council would like to remind drivers to be extra cautious as school buses return to the roads.

Despite it being an annual occurrence, the return of school buses often brings about episodes of impatience, confusion regarding some of the rules of the road and a spike in fatalities and injuries among young pedestrians from September to November.

With this context in mind, here are a few tips to ensure that everyone, from you to the littlest bus rider to the driver getting them to school, is staying safe on the roads: • Leave yourself a bit of extra time to get wherever you’re going. Being in a rush is no excuse for disobeying the rules of the road and endangering the lives of others.

• When a bus has its arm extended and flashing lights, stop.

It’s the law. Do not proceed until the lights are turned off, as there may still be children coming or attempting to cross the street. In most cases, traffic in both directions must stop unless separated by a median.

• Slow down in school zones. Be vigilant and careful in residential areas where children are present as well. Moving slowly and predictably can help children feel more at ease and make them less likely to try and rush.

• Avoid doing manoeuvres like three-point turns and U-turns in school zones. Children are often unfamiliar or simply not expecting these, which can cause them to be in the wrong place at the wrong time as a result.

• Always obey crossing guards and signage, especially as it relates to pedestrians and school zones.

• Give cyclists a wide berth. Many jurisdictions require a minimum distance of one metre. Additionally, shoulder check before opening your door to ensure you don’t accidentally open it in a cyclist’s path.

• If you’re able, choose public transportation or an active form of transportation. If you’re in a position to leave the car at home, the roads are made that much more safer for its more vulnerable users.

Additionally, for parents driving their children to school, be sure to never let your child out of the car when they’ll be getting off into traffic. Make sure they’re stepping out onto a sidewalk or away from the flow of traffic. Also, consider driving a block or so away from the school and walking with your child, in order to reduce congestion around the school area. This will also make the bus drivers’ jobs a bit easier.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Water priorities

Last year at this time we were pumping our bathwater out to the garden to prevent a total loss of our plants and veggies. We had hoped that the persons in charge of our water supply at SCRD would have taken some positive steps over the winter, to prevent a reoccurrence in 2016. Apparently not. Instead they have awarded a $5.5 million contract (our money) to have water meters installed.

Since these meters, when installed, will not increase our water supply I suspect that we will be facing similar shortages again this year and next. While we are not against having water meters, it is simply a matter of spending priorities. A backup plan that will maintain Stage 3 levels is simply not acceptable. We get plenty of rain on the SC. What we urgently need is more storage capacity.

Surely $5.5 million could build a huge reservoir. One only has to see all the new homes being constructed on the coast to visualize the increased demand for water that will be required in the future.

Martin & Deirdre Mendes, Sechelt

Stop the war

No matter what criteria is used, if an unbiased study is done, the value of our remaining natural forests is far greater if they are left standing than if they are destroyed by industrial logging. To suggest that the logging industry is providing local jobs is an absurd rationalization. The government and the logging industry

have vastly increased the amount of raw logs exported from BC over the last 15 years. Every shipment of raw logs is the deliberate export of jobs from BC. The value of the forest and the many species which it supports is not measurable in mere dollars. It has been shown that time spent in nature provides many health benefits for humans.

When replanted it takes at least 60 years to begin to become a forest, and another one hundred years to begin to obtain the characteristics of an old growth forest. A tree farm is not a forest. Industrial clearcutting eliminates large old dead trees which provide wildlife habitat.

To suggest that the logging roads are beneficial because they provide access to the back country is another absurd rationalization. Motorized access destroys the benefits of the back country, once it has access it is no longer back country. There is incalculable damage done to wildlife habitat by motorized access.

One species being exterminated by logging is the Northern Flying Squirrel.

They were plentiful in the forests of Mount Elphinstone, but are becoming rare due to habitat destruction. Many people have never seen a flying squirrel because they are nocturnal.

They are a beautiful little animal.

If we are to ever have a better world we must stop the senseless war against nature.

Rick O’Neill, Roberts Creek

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Gather the food

The Thanksgiving Food Drive is an annual event that gathers food on behalf of the food banks from all over the Sunshine Coast.

It has been operating and growing since 2009. The province is divided into areas and each area has a program with leaders, sponsors and resources. I am proud to say that the Sunshine Coast gathers more food in this food drive than any other area. Last year 24,000 pounds of food was donated to the food banks; province-wide the total was more than 400,000 pounds of food.

This is how it works. Prior to the pickup date of Sept.

17 (Saturday), volunteers place bags on the porches and doors of area residents.

On these bags is a brief description of the food drive and instructions on what to do. No contact is made with anyone; people need to be free to participate or not.

On Sept. 17, trucks and volunteers pick up the full food bags from homes that wanted to participate. Again, no contact is made.

Please look for the bags and flyers attached, and please help us again.

We would also like more volunteers to place the bags and help with the pickup.

It takes a minimal amount of time and is very, very rewarding. It is just a walk through your neighbourhood to place the bags, and then helping with pickup on the Saturday morning.

That’s it. We need more volunteers especially in Halfmoon Bay, Madeira Park and Davis Bay areas.

Your time could be as short as a few minutes or a halfday depending on what you want to do.

The local food banks receive the local donations.

If you would like to help in any way, please call me at

778-838-6039 and leave a message, I’ll get back to you in the evening. You can text me at the same number.

We have had many sponsors through the years and all of them are returning and we have new sponsors this year. Sponsors provide the bags and/or trucks to pick up the food.

This year the sponsors are: Supervalu (Gibsons); Rona; Gibsons Fastener; Gibsons Building Supplies; IGA (Wilson Creek); Haley’s; Your Independent Grocer; Clayton’s; Sunshine Coast Credit Union; Chatelech High School; Microsoft; numerous churches.

Our success is dependent on these sponsors and volunteers.

The food banks are: Sunshine Coast food bank in Sechelt, St. Bart’s and Salvation Army food banks in Gibsons and Pender Harbour food bank.

Burns Matkin, Sunshine Coast co-ordinator, bctfooddrive.org

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Elves Club to offer only turkeys this year The Elves Club will be folding it, and maybe with a year, those who want to aphanding out vouchers for tur- little bit of bitter reality this ply for the vouchers would keys at Christmas time but Christmas, people will want do so at the same locations, will not be distributing hun- to step up for next year.” including grocery stores, visiNestman said the charity tors’ centres, and community dreds of hampers filled with toys and other food for the still has some money in the services. She said she expects needy this year, charity presi- bank and she does plan to ap- the turkey vouchers will cost ply for a $25,000 provincial dent Lynn Nestman says. about $15,000.

Only three new volunteers grant this year, “that we won’t She plans to resign from the attended the Elves Club`s spend. So hopefully by next charity in January. year at least the charity can annual general meeting on “No volunteers, no money.

Aug. 20, and that wouldn`t be be sitting with say, $35,000This is what happens if noenough even to constitute a $40,000, which would make body wants to kick in. It’s sad a doable year if somebody new five-person board of dibut I’m hoping it wakes a few rectors, let alone get the job comes in and gets busy.”

Nestman said that, as with people up,” Nestman said. done, Nestman said in an Aug. Rik Jespersen the hamper applications last 25 interview.

“It was sad. I had some tears, but it’s just what it is,” said Nestman. “I know it’s hard to get people to come out and think about Christmas on a hot day in August, but now the important thing is to get the word out that there are no hampers this year.”

The club put together 663 hampers in 2015, the most ever, and distributed them to applicants’ homes from Port Mellon to Egmont. But Nestman said that she and the small corps of volunteers who collect the money, make the purchases and organize it SUMMER 2016 all, are tapped out after four years of mounting the annual September-to-December drive. Langdale - Vancouver “We don’t have the money, (Gibsons) - (Horseshoe Bay) we’re not going to get the Jeanine Hamel, 8, of Montreal, exits the "Rainbow Curtain 21 obviously - Septembernot 5, 2016 money, June we’re Cube," one of the fun features at the first-ever Rogue Arts going toPlease get the help.

So at this Note: At Langdale, ticketing will end five minutes before the scheduled sailingwhich time for ran vehicles Festival at Shirley Macey Park, last weekend (Aug. point I’ve been passengers. left withAt Horseshoe no 26-28). and walk-on Bay only, The ticket sales for vehicles and walk-on passengers cube, described by creator will Gail Newman as an other option,” said Nestman. end ten minutes before the scheduled sailing time. walk-through installation, provided an attraction SUMMER 2016 interactive, “Putting together a turkey Langdale/Vancouver and Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula areold not guaranteed to connect.

Please planup the time slot and for young and alike. The festival took voucheryour program will be the travels accordingly. last thing I do. Then we can space left after the Synchronicity Festival ended its sevenTime:without 40 Minutesyear run in 2015. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO suspendCrossing the charity

Sunshine Coast & Powell River Schedules

Sunshine Coast & Powell River Schedules

Sunshine Coast & Powell River Schedules Langdale - Vancouver

LEAVE LANGDALE LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY September 6, 2016 - January 18, (Gibsons) Bay) 6:20 am - (Horseshoe 7:252017 am 7:50 am Sat, & Jul 1 9:00 am Sat, & Jul 1 June 21 - September 5, 2016 8:30 am 9:40 am Please At Sat, Langdale, before sailing 10:05Note: am Fri, & Jun 30,ticketing Jul 4, 28 will end five minutes 11:10 amtheFri,scheduled Sat, & Jun 30, Jul 4, time 28 for vehicles and walk-on sales pm for vehicles and walk-on passengers will 10:50 am passengers. At Horseshoe Bay only, ticket 12:00 end ten minutes time.

12:30 pm Thu,before Fri, Sat,the Sun,scheduled Mon, Exceptsailing Jul 31, Sep 4 1:35 pm Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Except Jul 31, Sep 4 1:05 pm Except Satand Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula 2:15 pmguaranteed Except Sat to connect. Please plan Langdale/Vancouver are not 2:40 pm Except Sat, & Sep 4 3:45 pm Except Sat, & Sep 4 Crossing Time: 40 minutes your travels accordingly.

Langdale - Vancouver 3:25 pm Except Tue, Wed 4:30 pm Except Tue, Wed Distance: 10.5 nautical miles (Gibsons) - (Horseshoe Bay) Crossing Time: 40 Minutes 4:45 pm Except Sat, & Jul 1, Sep 4 5:50 pm Except Sat, & Jul 1, Sep 4 5:30Note: pm Tue, Wed 6:35the pm Except Tue, Wed time LEAVE LANGDALE HORSESHOE BAYfor vehicles Please AtExcept Langdale, ticketing will end five minutesLEAVE before scheduled sailing and6:55 walk-on At Horseshoe for vehicles andWed walk-on passengers will pm Tue, Wed, Sun, Except Jul 31,Bay Seponly, 4 ticket sales7:55 pm 6:20 ampassengers.

7:25 am Tue, end7:35 ten minutes pm Tue,the 8:40 Tue,1Wed 7:50 am Except Sat,before & Jul 1Wedscheduled sailing time.

9:00 pm am Except Sat, & Jul 8:55 pm Tue, Wed pm 8:30 am 9:40 am Tue, Wed Langdale/Vancouver and Powell River/Sechelt Peninsula are9:50 not guaranteed to connect. Please plan 9:40 pm Except Wed30, Jul 4, 28 10:35 Wed30, Jul 4, 28 10:05 amaccordingly.

Fri, Sat,Tue, & Jun 11:10 pm am Except Fri, Sat,Tue, & Jun your travels 10:50 am 12:00 pm Crossing Time: 40 Minutes 12:30 pm Thu,River Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Except Jul 31, Sep 4Peninsula 1:35 pm Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Except Jul 31, Sep 4 Powell - Sechelt 1:05 pm Except Sat 2:15 pm Except Sat September 6 October 10, 2016 (Saltery Bay) - (Earls Cove) 2:40 pm Except Sat, & Sep 4 3:45 pm Except Sat, & Sep 4 LEAVE LANGDALE LEAVE HORSESHOE BAY 3:2521 pm- September Except Tue, Wed 5, 2016 4:30 pm Except Tue, Wed June 7:20 am 6:20 am 4:45 pm Except Sat, & Jul 1, Sep 4 5:50 pm Except Sat, & Jul 1, Sep 4 am 8:25 Note: am Ticketing will end five minutes before 9:25 Sailing times Please the6:35 scheduled sailing time for vehicles and 5:30 pm Except Tue, Wed 11:30 ampm Except Tue, Wed 10:25 am are daily unless walk-on passengers.

6:55pm pm Tue, Wed, Sun, Except Jul 31, Sep 4 7:55 1:35 pmpm Tue, Wed 12:35 otherwise indicated.

Langdale to Earls terminal is 84 km (52mi), plan on approximately 90 minutes 7:35pm pm ExceptCove Tue, Wed 8:40 pm Wed driving time.

2:10 pm 2:45 Sep 9,Except 16, 23Tue, Powell River to Saltery Bay is 34 km (22mi), plan on approximately 40 minutes driving time.

8:55 pm Tue, Wed 9:50 pm Tue, Wed 3:15 pm Sep 9, 16, 23 3:50 pm 4:20 pmnot 4:50 Sepguaranteed 11, 18, 25 9:40pm pm Except Tue, 10:35 pm Except Tue, Wed Langdale/Vancouver andWedPowell River/Sechelt Peninsula are to connect. Please plan 5:25 pm accordingly.

Sep 11, 18, 25 5:50 pm your travels 7:50 pm 6:50 pm River - Sechelt Peninsula Crossing Time: 50 minutes Powell Please Note: Fares collected-atSechelt Saltery Bay only.Peninsula Powell River 8:30 pm Oct 10 8:45 pm Distance: 9.5 nautical miles (Saltery Bay) (Earls Cove) (Saltery Bay) - (Earls Cove) 9:35 pm Oct 10 50 9:45 pm Crossing Time: Minutes

Sunshine Coast & Powell River Schedules

FALL/WINTER

Schedules in Effect: June 21, 2016 to September 5, 2016

Langdale toSALTERY Earls Cove terminal km (52mi), plan onLEAVE approximately 90 minutes LEAVE BAY is5,842016 EARLS COVEdriving time.

June 21 - September October 11 - December 21, 2016 Powell Saltery 40 minutes 5:35River amto Jul 9 onlyBay is 34 km (22mi), plan on approximately 6:30 am Jul 9 onlydriving time.

Please will endRiver/Sechelt five minutesPeninsula before the scheduled time vehicles and LEAVE LANGDALE LEAVE HORSESHOE BAYfor please Langdale/Vancouver and Powell are8:20 not guaranteed to connect, plan 7:25Note: am Ticketing am sailing walk-on passengers.

Sailing times your travels accordingly.

6:20 am 7:20 am 9:25 am • 10:35 am 8:20sales am 9:20 amsailing Langdale toand Earls Coveend terminal is 84 kmbefore (52mi), on approximately 90vehicles minutesand driving Ticket loading three minutes theplan scheduled five time. are daily unless 11:45 am 12:55 pm time for 10:20 am ampm 40 minutes driving time. otherwise indicated.

Powell to Saltery Bay is 34 km (22mi), plan on11:20 approximately minutes for passengers.

2:05River pmwalk-on 3:15 12:20 pm 1:20 pm 4:30 pm 5:35 pm Langdale/Vancouver and Powell River/Sechelt Please at Saltery Bay only. Peninsula 2:30 Note: pm Fares collected 3:30are pmnot guaranteed to connect. Please plan 6:40 pm 7:40 your travels accordingly.

4:30 pm Time: 50 Minutes 5:30 pmpm Crossing 8:35pm pm Fares collected at Saltery Bay only. 7:25 9:35 pmpm 6:30 Please Note: 9:15 pm 8:20 pm September 6 - October 10, 2016 Crossing Time: 50 Minutes

• 9:25 am sailing leaving Saltery Bay on July 9 is reserved exclusively for the 2016 BC Bike Race.

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                                                                                                  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The summer has been a busy one on the Sunshine Coast, with visitors and residents alike enjoying the natural beauty of our area, the sights and sounds of our festivals, and the hospitality of our communities. I hope that as the evenings get cooler and the ferries less busy, we can look back at a busy, productive, and enjoyable summer.

Many issues falling within Provincial jurisdiction became the subject of much discussion, chief among them the challenging housing situation facing so many. The news of a senior living in her car, and many dozens more living in precarious circumstances, prompted the need for a broader conversation about policies and options required. Town-hall forums in Sechelt and in Powell River may be a catalyst for comprehensive action on this file. In the meantime, funding for a

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shelter has been secured – and the quest for an adequate space for it has begun.

Sechelt’s air ambulance service was suspended by order of Transport Canada due to a particular characteristic of the helicopters used by the contracted company.

After considerable concern was raised, a temporary exemption was authorized and flights have resumed. During the suspension I heard from many constituents whose lives, or those of loved ones, were saved because of this service.

Unfortunately BC’s climate action plan announced by the Premier does not show the leadership necessary to meet the commitments we made as a Province and which were put into law. For many, even

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Mike Oswald SC Special Olympics

Hello readers. Hope your summer has been filled with plenty of beach trips, vacations and camping.

Have you ever wondered how athletes spend their summers? I asked and received a whole whack of answers. Trips to the always-fun PNE, cruises and marathon running said some.

Gone fishin’ and got a tattoo (wow) from others. Some went atravellin’ to visit family or to the States, others attended open mic nights at the library and Creative in the Creek. Most athletes continued with their employ-

these commitments were not enough –and by extending the time frame in which to achieve them, we are passing the responsibility to future generations. All political parties could and should work together towards the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has reacted angrily to the community’s blunt rejection of their unilateral decision to close Shorncliffe and Totem and to introduce the profit-motive in the provision of care in our long-term care homes, threatening that if we don’t accept this proposal, we will get nothing. Knowing that such a plan will reduce the level of care for residents, and that associated jobs will be devalued through lower

pay and fewer benefits, other options should be re-examined. Because the land has not been purchased, and in light of the Minister’s claim that the decision had been a difficult one, public options like that exercised in Powell River, should be given due consideration.

People with disabilities who fall under the Ministry of Social Development are about to be forced to make a decision between the necessities of life or better mobility because they will soon have to pay for their bus passes from their monthly stipend.

The so-called “bus-pass clawback” has drawn the ire of every advocate and pundit from every corner of the Province, and goes into effect as of the first of this month.

ment but found time to relax as well. Some enjoyed time at the Planetarium and Stanley Park Aquarium. And we can’t forget Michael Beckman, Genny Verge and Amber Maher who competed in the BC Summer Games.

Families and friends participated with their athletes in a program called Fun Family Fitness. To date we have walked/run 152.4 km simply by doing rounds of the Elphinstone track in Gibsons.

I know the track measures 400 metres but I won’t do the math, since it hurts my head.

Because this is September, ALL athletes, volunteers and coaches, are reminded that SOBC Registration Day is Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5-6:30pm at the SC Association for Community Living offices on Mermaid Street in

Sechelt. Coaches meet from 6-7 pm and the executive meeting is from 7-8 pm.

As always, if you would like to become a Special Olympic athlete, or someone you know would like to become a coach or volunteer please don’t hesitate to email Pat Stuart at pat_stuart@dccnet. com A final shout out to three of our rhythmic gymnasts Theresa Presley, Amanda Boghean and Linsey Davidson who appeared on the front page Call 604-885-3134 of the August edition of the sales@thelocalweekly.ca Special Olympics BC online newsletter. Truly cool.

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“Before someone begins a renovation or demolition project, they should contact a

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Materials testing positive for asbestos may be disposed

The BC Schizophrenia Society – Sunshine Coast Branch, in partnership with the North Shore Schizophrenia Society, is pleased to offer “Family to Family”, a free, intensive, 12-session program for family and friends of persons who have a mental illness.

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Art Review Anna Nobile Freelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture

Anna May Bennett's exhibition Shorelines and Skylines runs at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery until September 18. Bennett's large scale works depict coastlines of the West Coast in fourteen oil canvasses that attract the eye not only for their pulsating use of colour, but also for their familiarity. The places she’s painted seem so recognizable, but the names of those shores are just out of memory’s reach, drawing the viewer in for a closer look.

Sure brush strokes and a judicious use of colour have rendered scenes both dramatic and peaceful, with everything seeming in motion, even the washed up logs.

Originally from Scotland, Bennett came to Canada via Greece where she met her future husband, a Canuck, while they were both travelling. "It is a bit of a fairly tale," she admits. Now based

Choir practice

The Pender Harbour Choir has appointed Kenneth Norman Johnson as Choir Director for the coming year. Kenneth is a composer, lyricist, producer, director, conductor and educator, and is well known for his performances at various local venues and events. He has roots in the Pender Harbour community and is a supporter of a number of musical and non-musical local initiatives.

Rehearsals for the fall season begin 7pm, September 6 at the Pender Harbour School of Music. All are welcome and no audition is required, though ability to read music is an asset. For further information please call (604)883-0681.

Submitted

Workshop Roberts Creek artist Bruce Edwards has been a muralist, instructor and graphic designer for more than twenty years. An exhibition of his work is at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery until Sept.

18. And that weekend, Sept.

17 and 18, he will teach a “fall watercolour workshop”, 10am-3pm, for $100.

The workshop is suitable for teens and adults, beginner to intermediate level.

Participants are asked to bring watercolour set, brushes, pencil, watercolour paper, water containers and fine point pen. Submitted

in Powell River, Bennett has been focusing on her art after a brief hiatus while she set down roots and established a family, raising two children. The coast as place has always spoken to Bennett. "I feel part of it," she says. "I remember being a small child in school and wanting to be at the beach. It's not just the scenery. Your senses are alive there, feeling the wind and the stones beneath your feet."

Balancing her duties as wife and mother, in addition to a part time job, with her desire to paint has been challenging. "It takes me months to produce a large scale painting," she reveals.

But having painted all her life, (her mother was also a painter), Bennett picks up her brush every chance she gets. Her work has caught the attention of gallery owners and she has secured representation on Vancouver Island and the Coast. She also participates in the Filberg Festival and the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, appreciating how such events allow her to interact with her audience.

"It's all about exposure and networking and building a support system,” she says. "In a gallery you don't always get that personal connection."

She is, however, very excited about having her own show in Gibsons. “It feels good, it’s exciting, it’s nerve wracking,” she says. “I hope

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[viewers] get a sense of what I feel about this place I get to call home. We live in the most beautiful part of the world, I think. Hopefully they get that appreciation of our sur-

roundings too.”

Shorelines and Skylines

by Anna May Bennett runs at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery until September 18.

More information at gpag.ca

“On Shifting Sands”, one of 14 oil paintings by Anna May Bennett currently on show at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery.

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Sechelt Summer Music Series

FREE outdoor concerts in Sechelt! FINAL WEEKEND!

Saturday, September 3, 2016 Sechelt Library Lawn Stage 5797 Cowrie Street

12:00pm - Mr. & Mz. Jeevious 1:00pm - Tube Radio Sponsored by:

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Events on the Sunshine Coast September 1 Public meetings with MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones: seniors issues (11:30am-1pm) and electoral reform (6-8pm), Sechelt Nation Hall September 2 Music in the Landing presents Nostalgia, Gibsons Farmers Market, Dougall Park, 1-3pm September 2 Dinner music by Chen Appel with Bonar, Roberts Creek Legion, 6pm, tips for musicians September 2 Music in the Landing presents Joe Stanton and Simon Paradis, gazebo on Gibsons wharf, 7-8pm September 2 Dinner and dance with Paul Filek Band, SC Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, 7:30pm, $20 September 2 RB Stone, Garden Bay Pub, 8-11pm (Sat. 8-11pm, Sun. 2-6pm) September 3 Historical walking tour of Gibsons with Dale Peterson, start by visitor’s centre, Lower Gibsons, 10am, by donation September 3 Bake sale with local produce, fundraiser for SPCA, in front of Earthfair store, Madeira Park shopping centre, 10am3pm September 3 Music in the Landing presents Charlotte Wrinch and Budge Schachte, Gibsons visitors centre, 11am-1pm September 3 Sechelt Summer Music presents Mr.&Ms. Jeevious and Tube Radio, library lawn, noon-2pm September 3 Grand opening with ADD band and refreshments, Olga’s Hair Stories, 416 Marine Dr., Gibsons, 5pm September 3 Music in the Landing presents Citizen Jane folk-pop duo, Winegarden Park, 7-8:20pm September 3 Nostalgia, Gibsons Legion, 7:30-11:30pm, members $5, guests $10 September 3 The Marwills, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $10, guests $15 September 4 Harvest festival with plant and bake sale, music by Brothers in Farms, SC Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 11am, suggested $5 donation September 4 Music in the Landing presents Jazz Group of Seven, Gibsons Sunday market 11am-1pm September 4 Salute to summer with BBQ and Bobby Bruce & his Band, Gambier Island Community Centre, noon-5:30pm, $15 at www.gambierisland.org/ Events.htm, $20 at the door

September 4 Slow Sundays in the Creek presents OMG with Michelle Bruce, Gord Beynon and friends, Roberts Creek village, 2-3:30pm September 5 Labour Day Picnic, presented

by SC Labour Council, Dougall Park, Gibsons, noon-4pm, free September 6 Seed-saving tips from Sheila Watkins, Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, 7pm, suggested $10-$15 donation September 7 SCRD info session on asbestos with a film, Raven's Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 1-4pm, free September 9 University of Victoria professor Jon Willis speaks on galaxies, presented by the astronomy club, Capilano University, Sechelt, 7:30pm, by donation September 9 Blue VooDoo, Garden Bay Pub, 8-11pm (Sat. 8-11pm, Sun. 2-6pm) September 10 Annual Lehigh open house with tours, free burgers and family fun, 5784 Sechelt Inlet Rd., 11am-4pm, free September 10 Sechelt Hospital Foundation fundraiser golf tournament and health celebration with BBQ, music and hot air balloon rides, noon-8pm, golf $110, celebration and BBQ $25, sechelthospitalfoundation.org September 10 Harmony Hall open house, Gibsons Seniors Society shows off activities from line dancing to Mah Jong, 686 Harmony Lane, 2-4pm September 10 SC Film Society presents “Last Cab to Darwin”, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm, members $5, others $9 September 10 & 11 PaintOut Plein Air, informal sketching and painting outdoors, Gibsons Landing, 10am-4pm, poynterjan@ hotmail.com September 11 BC SPCA Paws for a Cause fundraiser, 2k walk with dog, Hackett Park, Sechelt, 11am4pm, $20, youths $10 September 11 Slow Sundays in the Creek presents Yvonne Mounsey & Friends wind quartet, and Ken Dunn, singer-songwriter, Roberts Creek village, 2-3:30pm September 11 “The Audience”, the West End production with Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II filmed in 2013, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm, $15, under 18 $10 September 12 SC Film Society presents “Last Cab to Darwin”, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, members $5, others $9

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th • 9am-3pm NO EARLY BIRDS! • WALK UP DRIVEWAY 12777 Mainsail Road, Madeira Park (Hwy 101-Turn off to Madeira Park Rd. turn left onto Lillies Lake Road to Spinnaker follow signs) ENTIRE Household, Yard & Contents Outbuilding Kitchen ware, chairs, small appliances, tables, bbq, furniture, patio furniture, antiques, china cabinets, artwork, wine cooler, tools, chainsaws, chipper... Entire household!

CASH SALES ONLY Rain or Shine!

ALANON/ALATEEN for friends and families of alcoholics. Meetings Monday - Friday.

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REDECOR CONSIGNMENT

Mike’s ReDecor SIDEWALK SALE SEPT 10th & 11th! A special show & sale of Mike Fairweather’s LOCAL handmade furniture. Side tables, driftwood furniture & lamps, benches, stools, tool boxes, trays, sofa table, jam cupboards, mirrors, bistro table & chairs & MORE! Available in wood or painted. GREAT DEALS on Mike’s furniture & Re Décor’s HALF PRICE items! Thanks for supporting our downtown community! www.redecorsechelt. com 5660 Cowrie St, Sechelt 604-885-5884

ECHO’S DISCONTINUED CHINA, SILVER & ANTIQUES Need China Dinnerware and Silver Flatware e.g.

Denby, Royal Albert, Doulton, Wedgewood Etc. Silver plate & Sterling,e.g. Birks & Community Cash & Consignment.

Phone for appointment & information 604-980-8011 (a Must Please) www.echoschina.com

COASTLINE CLOSETS Custom Closets, pantries, Garages, mudrooms. Lifetime quality at affordable prices. FREE consultation and estimate. Call Alex in Sechelt 604-762-1212. abird@coastlineclosets.ca CLASSICAL GUITAR LESSONS Master's Guitar Performance UBC. All ages & levels. Free introductory Lesson. 604-740-5938, paulpinsonnaultguitar.com

LA BROCANTE Rare and used books, old vinyls, VHS and collectibles, decorative and art prints, etc. Cash only 8122 Redroofs Road, HMB 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily 604885-2027 www.labrocante.ca

WANTED WANTED - Scandinavian furniture and accessories from 50’s & 60’s along with jazz blues & rock records. Contact 1-250-380-7022 lacknerwayne@gmail.com

Real estate Rentals FOR RENT - One bedroom, one bathroom apartment. $750/mo + hydro. No pets, no smoking. Adult oriented, secured & updated. Downtown Sechelt, available immediately.

604-250-1833 text preferred.

FOR RENT - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom + den executive furnished home. Garage, storage, gas fireplace & large deck on oceanfront located in Sechelt. $2,650.00/mo. Pet negotiable, NO smoking, available immediately. 604-250-1833 text preferred.

COMMERCIAL LEASE FOR LEASE - Two side by side office space’s available for lease, located on Wharf street, Sechelt. 630sq/ft $1,500.00 per mo & 660 sq/ft $1,550.00 per month plus utilities. 604250-1833 FOR LEASE - Large corner plaza space available for lease, located in Gibsons. 2,027 sq/ft $3,500.00 per mo, including cam, private washroom, offices & kitchen. 604-250-1833 FOR LEASE - Large space available immediately, located downtown Sechelt on Dolphin & Inlet. Call to inquire 604250-1833.

Busy law firm requires Legal Secretary/ Receptionist for up to four days per week.

Previous experience or legal secretary training preferred.

Fax resume to 604-885-9258; jflemming@dccnet.com

The Sechelt Public Library is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic person to provide quality library programming services in our community.

Our ideal candidate believes that strong libraries support strong communities.

Proven skills required include team building, marketing and initiative. We are looking for a leader with a learning and growth mindset and a dedication to exploring new ways to engage the community & the twenty first century library.

This part-time position will require some evenings and weekends.

If this sounds like you, please check the Sechelt Public Library website for the full job description and application process.

5797 Cowrie St., Sechelt, BC • 604-885-3260 • sechelt.bc.libraries.coop

Len Wrays is now accepting applications for:

Movers & Swampers

Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence, and flexible availability, including weekends.

Please drop off a resume in person to: 1052 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm A current Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract will be required upon hiring.

Part-time possible leading to full-time positions are currently available. Training is provided.

We thank everyone in advance for your interest in our company. However, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

WORK WANTED FOR HIRE - NOBODY IS GONNA BEAT MY PROFESSIONAL WORK & PRICE. Semi-retired tile setter, hardwood & stone installer. Will do your home project. 40 years of experience. For info Call 604-813-6745. Ask for Gene.

FOR HIRE - SKILLED, EXPERIENCED GARDENER with Horticulture Education.

Offering consultation & labor.

Hard working, reliable. Serving Roberts Creek & Gibsons. Ryan 604-886-3552

For Sale - MiSc FOR SALE - Engineered 5” wide Peruvian Walnut Flooring.

Will cover 305 sq/ft. $1,000.

604-399-8827.

FOR SALE - Matching 3-piece living room set, three seated chesterfield, love seat, and a single. Attractive microfiber, brushed leather look, very comfortable, only six years old. Paid $3,000.00, will accept $1,800.00. Phone 604886-3620

VUE Weekly is seeking some serious professional help!

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Vue Weekly requires an Associate Editor to help strengthen our team. We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about Edmonton’s arts and cultural community.

You are someone who • understands the value of teamwork and collaboration in building a strong publication • is networked in the arts and cultural community and has the ability to develop a set of contributors • has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is fluent in social media • writes with flair and a sense of humour • has a strong design sense and a desire to produce a visually compelling product The hours are flexible and can be tailored to the needs of the successful candidate. Salary position, with benefits. Weekend work is required. This position reports to the editor of Vue Weekly.

Send your resumé, cover letter and writing samples

by Friday, September 30 to Angela Brunschot at angela@vueweekly.com

EMPLOYMENT West Sechelt Playground Committee is accepting bids for the completion of a Natural Playground.

Applicants must have up to date WCB coverage and business insurance. Contact Susan Shinn at 604-885-9391 or susanshinn1996@gmail.com to submit your bid.

Visit our Facebook page for job details.

MADEIRA PARK IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FRESH START, CONSIDER JOINING OUR FRONT-END TEAM! We are looking for hard-working, fun people with great customer service skills and a passion for food.

No Experience necessary as we will provide full training.

You will be rewarded with, competitive wages, employee discounts and a great place to work.

We are currently interviewing for 2 1 Full time and 2 1 Part time Cashiers.

Please drop off your resume at : IGA Madeira Park - 12887 Madeira Park Rd. By fax : 604.883.9145 By email : iga078@igabc.com Thank you so much for your interest in working at IGA Madeira park.

OBITUARIES KENNY, James Martin July 31, 1914 - August 24, 2016

At Gibsons, B.C., on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, James Martin Kenny, formerly of London, Ontario, in his 103rd year.

Beloved husband of the late Louise Agnes Kenny (nee: Ferris) and dear father of Philip, Mary and Cathy all of B.C. Loving grandfather of Jenna Bennett (Ottawa), Tom Bennett (deceased), Michael Kenny (BC), Sarah Roberts (BC) and great-grandfather of Brook and Paige Bingley (BC). Also survived by his brother Donald of Lindsay, ON and his sister Marilyn Medcalf of London, ON. Visitation: 6pm - August 31, and Funeral Mass: 11am - September 1, both at St. Mary’s Church, Gibsons.

On September 2, Celebration of Life at Christenson Village, Gibsons at 11am. Private interment at a later date in London, ON. Memorial donations to Covenant House, Vancouver, www.covenanthousebc.org.

For the complete obituary, online condolences and guest book please visit: O’Neil Funeral Home 519-432-7136, www.oneilfuneralhome.ca.

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essarily all about money; it may be equally about invested energy, time, focus and effort. Getting clear on what you don’t need is also a possibility. Sometimes, often even, less is more. Want less and give more where it really counts.

Virgo (Aug 23–Sep 22) The Solar Eclipse in your sign will serve to activate your drive and determination to take important new initiatives. These may well include creative, innovative and inventive actions.

You are in a good position now to gain from the wisdom of others as well as tapping your own reserves. Dig deep yet be receptive as well.

Libra (Sep 22–Oct 22) An urge to go on a journey is being activated now. The twist is that this call to adventure may be inward at least as much as out.

Also, it is as much about new knowledge as it is about new experiences. Sometimes this requires mileage, but at other times we can travel far without going anyway. How will you

venture?

Scorpio (Oct 22–Nov 21) New interests and ambitions are being activated by this eclipse. These will, however, come with a price. The cost includes the efforts required to be your own best friend. As well, paying your dues includes reaching out to engage with other key players. Some of these connections may actually be reconnections with old comrades.

Sagittarius (Nov 21–Dec 21) This eclipse cycle is destined to have an effect on your career direction and/or social status.

Obtaining new tools and skills is featured and may include actually providing them to others as well. Communications should flow smoothly as your social meter and charm factor are both strongly engaged.

Capricorn (Dec 21–Jan 19) From contemplative thoughts and soul searching rounds, suddenly some blue sky is visible. Moreover, new horizons are visible, or at least glimpses of a breakthrough. Yet, not all

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the answers will come to you as quickly as you might like. Wisdom says: have faith and let go of control,yet keep your thoughts and prayers on the prize.

Aquarius (Jan 19–Feb 19) A steady process of clearing the way for the new to come in continues. New lifestyle rhythms are highlighted. These will likely include the desire to feel more protected, secure and nurtured.

Cultivating a healthier diet by eliminating foods that are not good for you is one example.

Identify soul-sucking habits and activities and place them on the block.

Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) Your social network continues to grow and expand and this cycle will continue for a while yet.

One of the main challenges to overcome is inauthentic communication. Circumstances may lead you to speak your mind and from the heart for the sake of healing.

Yet, focus to be heart centered versus approaching others with your heart wide open.

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one looking. Exercising a constructively critical approach includes creating clear outlines of your goals.

Taurus (Apr 20–May 21) If you have been waiting and hoping and praying for an added boost of inspiration to get going with your creative goals, this is it.

The key now is self acknowledgement. In additional to making certain improvements, deciphering how to create more beauty in your environment is featured.

Beautiful surroundings will support beautiful expressions.

Gemini (May 21–Jun 21) Turning your attention to your home front will become extra evident this week and this trend will continue for a while. Making efforts to increase a sense of security and confidence is highlighted. Considering that home is where your heart is, literally, as in your bodily health, the main emphasis is on it.

Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 22) A busy flow has become the new norm. By now it may be a matter of consistent and deliberate follow-through on a steady and continual demand on your energies. A main area of focus is on your perceptions, interpretations, and attitudes in general.

Your overall philosophy is increasing about where and how can I give more next?

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Volunteers Needed!

Your help is needed to save lives on the water... and on the dock!

Whether as duty crew on a fast response vessel or as a supporting member in our Society, consider volunteering with Marine Search & Rescue on the Sunshine Coast.

Halfmoon Bay/Sechelt Station 12 & our Sunshine Coast Marine Rescue Society are currently looking for new members. Training, camaraderie and experience on the water are just a few of the benefits our members enjoy.

The 2016 Active Duty Crew training program begins soon.

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