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Silas White looks out across Gibsons harbour with his family in a photo released when he announced his candidacy in July. Since no one else declared by the Sept. 14 deadline, the Gibsons councillor was on track to become the new Gibsons mayor. However, nominations are not official until Sept. 24, and on Sept.

18, White told the Local he “has withdrawn from the mayoralty due to health and personal concerns. A new, shortened period for mayoral nominations will be announced by the Town of Gibsons.” It was a shocking development in what appeared be a political fairy tale: not only was White apparently acclaimed as mayor, but his wife, Amanda Amaral, was also acclaimed as school trustee. See the list of candidates on page 3. DOLF VERMEULEN CREATIVE PHOTO

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A panoramic view of the Chapman watershed, taken recently from a drone. Elphinstone Logging Focus (ELF) says the logging on privately-owned land by Surespan, of North Vancouver, has now been completed. ELF says the trees lost would have stored water in their trunks and would have helped anchor soil and prevent erosion. WILL KOOP PHOTO

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The community engagement project about the Sunshine Coast Community Forest wound up with the final world cafe on Sept. 10. More than 500 citizens shared their views through the nearly three-month-long process.

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A random telephone survey of Sunshine Coast residents by Innovative Research

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was also commissioned by the SC Community Forest.

The results of that survey are expected in the next week.

The common themes from the engagement activities were: 1. More community education and involvement; 2. Ensure better environmental protections; 3. Increase awareness of legacy funds; 4. Leverage opportunities for local economic development and job creation through operations and through the legacy funds.

Mayor Bruce Milne stated, “I think this was a good opportunity for some very robust conversations about our forest and I hope opportunities for improved communi-

cation with our citizens will continue.”

The District of Sechelt is the sole shareholder of Sechelt Community Projects Inc. (2005). This company operates the SC Community Forest. A community forest is about gaining local control over Crown land that is destined to be logged. While the provincial government determines how much of the forest can be harvested, local control ensures the harvest meets local recreational, ecological and economic needs. The local community can help inform the decisions made around harvesting while reaping any economic benefits of the operations.

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A bat in Egmont tested positive for rabies on Aug. 27 after it was found by the owner of a domestic cat that was playing with it. The case was complicated by the fact that the cat was not vaccinated against rabies and the bat had been handled by a child, although the child and family had recently been vaccinated against rabies through a travel clinic and the family cats were subsequently vaccinated.

The Local contacted Vancouver Coastal Health to ask if they were aware of this recent rabies case and if there was a concern about rabies spreading on the Coast. The Medical Health Officer for the Coast, Geoff McKee replied via email that they were

aware of this case and in a 2017 study by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, roughly 11 out of 122 (nine per cent) bats that were tested in BC, tested positive for rabies. McKee added that, based on this most recent case, there is no reason to believe there is an increase in rabies among bats.

In the unlikely event that a person is exposed to an infected bat, McKee said, “there are effective interventions to prevent infection in humans following exposure.” McKee added that interventions following exposure in humans have been very effective in preventing rabies; the last known case in BC, was in 2007.

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Logan moves downtown The Sechelt Downtown Business Association has hired a new executive director, Theressa Logan.

She joined the SDBA Sept.

10 after serving as executive director for the Sechelt & District Chamber of Commerce for the past two years.

The SDBA has been working on a strategic plan to help promote local busi-

ness, improve the downtown experience and attract and encourage sustainable development. The SDBA is working on ways to attract entrepreneurs to move into the empty store fronts, while also working with the District of Sechelt on making improvements to sidewalks, lighting, green space and wayfinding.

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The formal declaration of candidates won’t happen until Sept. 24, and Silas White has now withdrawn after apparently being acclaimed as Mayor of Gibsons. Also, Lori Pratt has been acclaimed as the SCRD director for Halfmoon Bay. And in Area 2, three school trustee candidates have been acclaimed, including White’s wife Amanda Amaral.

Here is a complete list of the nominations: Gibsons Mayor: • Silas White (withdrawn) Gibsons Councillors (four to be elected): • Angie August • Bill Beamish • Verna Chan • David Croal • Annemarie De Andrade • Carol Doyle • Aleria Ladwig • Stafford Lumley • Suzanne Senger

--------------------Sechelt Mayoral Candidates: • Allan Holt • Bruce Milne • Darnelda Siegers

Sechelt Councillors (six to be elected): • Mike Fawkus • Jaqueline Gillis • Darren Inkster • Janice Kuester • Thomas Lamb • Tony Lobb • Alice Lutes

• Matt McLean • Lennea Perpet • Brenda Rowe • Eric Scott • Mike Shanks • Alton Toth • Doug Wright

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SCRD Board (one to be elected in each area): Electoral Area A – Egmont/ Pender Harbour • Sandy Hegyi • Leonard Lee • Mike Price Electoral Area B – Halfmoon Bay • Lori Pratt

Electoral Area D – Roberts Creek • Steve Baker • Catherine Fuller • Barbara Hague • Hans Penner • Andreas Tize Electoral Area E – Elphinstone • Lorne Lewis • Donna McMahon

Gibsons Councillor Silas White, who has withdrawn from the mayoralty, is seen here with daughters Eloise, 8, Simone, 10, and his wife Amanda Amaral, who was acclaimed as a school board trustee in the Sechelt area.

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Local government 101 Last week we kicked off this series by addressing the symbiotic relationship between local government and individual citizens. Comprised of neighbours, friends, and fellow citizens, local government represents our greater community and responds to local needs. It’s not made up of professional politicians, and there are no party lines to follow. I’m bringing you my thoughts about local government leadership and governance. As a recovering politician, I am passionate about excellence in leadership and governance.

Today, I’d like to establish a collective understanding about why local government exists. As we approach municipal elections, it’s essential that electoral candidates, as well as voters, understand the realities and limitations of their civic system.

Local government is a service provider. It exists to provide specified services that make communities livable.

Water and sewer systems, paved roads and sidewalks, parks and trails, buildings such as fire halls, recreational facilities, and multi-purpose gathering spaces are all examples of community services and infrastructure built with shared resources. We could never develop and maintain these amenities individually. Hence, local government exists to provide safe, sustainable, secure services in a predictable, cost-effective manner. Take a moment and reflect on what your community would be like without the services we touched on above. Would clean, clear, drinkable water come out of your taps when you need it? Could you flush the toilet, confident that what goes down does not come back up? Would roads be safe to travel on, clear of ice and snow, and the fire department well-equipped in the face of an emergency? As individuals, we could not manage these types of services and amenities on our own. But as a community, we combine our resources to enjoy a broad range of services and functions that improve the well-being of citizens – co-op style.

Although local government is the service provider of community amenities, it is critical to understand that it is not its own level of government. It exists at the will of the province and has been granted the tools to collect revenue (in the form of local property taxes and user fees) to pay for the services we have come to expect. The local government is perceived to have significant influence over local decisions; however, the provincial government not only limits their revenue-generating options but prescribes the majority of their activities. We’ll delve further into this later in the series.

For now, we need to simply acknowledge the role that municipal government has on enriching the lives of citizens. With this mutual understanding, electoral candidates and voters alike can approach the upcoming elections with realistic expectations surrounding leadership and stewardship.

Next week, we dive further into why municipal governments exist, looking at primary, secondary and tertiary roles and responsibilities of your local leadership.

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Christina Benty, is a retired politician and the owner of Strategic Leadership Solutions, a consulting firm designed to assist teams in building a culture of excellence in leadership

and governance. As former Mayor for the Town of Golden with 12 years experience in local government, she is passionate about sound governance, leadership development, organizational culture, community engagement and asset management.

Benty will be providing the Local with a series of six editorials designed to assist voters in deciding which candidates to support in the local elections Oct. 20.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions “GrLPwR” panned In this day and age of inclusiveness, equality and empowering women I am wondering how SD46 feels it is acceptable to have a very hush-hush event called “GrLPwR “ for a few select students. In my daughter’s Grade 6/7 class, seven girls were chosen for this oneday field trip to Gibsons… leaving six girls to wonder why they didn’t get the opportunity to participate in an event called “girl power”.

I honestly can’t fathom how anyone could think that singling out certain girls to partake in a “girl power day” and not include all girls would not give those chosen a sense of superiority and those not, a feeling of dejection and inferiority. One of the parents was told by the principal that the event was geared toward “sporty leadership girls”.

Perhaps if this event had been transparent, and everyone was aware of the event, and the chosen participants were chosen randomly, like a lottery, everyone would feel supported, included and happy for the people that “won” the chance to partake in GrlPwr day. Instead of empowering and strengthening bonds, it has effectively put a divide between those who were included and those who were not. It makes me seriously question the wisdom of the adults that are influencing our children every day.

Susan Attiana

If you are a parent of a student in SD46, you too should be questioning how this can happen when inclusiveness, equality and kindness are supposedly the mandate of our schools.

From this parent, SD46 gets a F for the way this GrLPwR day played out.

Tracey le Nobel, Halfmoon Bay

Protect Porpoise Bay (Addressed to Sechelt mayor and council, and copied to the Local) As you know we have now witnessed the sinking of another vessel, the Gulfstream, a large, presumably abandoned, vessel in Porpoise Bay. Also, as those of you who have been in attendance at any of our regular board meetings know, we have consistently raised the suggestion that the District of Sechelt needs to obtain water lot leases on as much of Porpoise Bay as possible and then impose regulations on time limits for mooring in the Bay. We have heard your repeated excuses that this could not be done, but, as we have repeatedly stated, it has been done elsewhere in BC. (See timescolonist.com/ news/local/1.23192423) While we commend John Devison’s efforts in swiftly moving forward with applications under the new federal government program to deal with abandoned vessels and obtaining funding

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to go forward with the documenting of the vessels in the bay, if no action is taken to control what is moored in the bay, we will have a continued inflow of vessels left to rot, sink and create a larger ecological problem than we already have.

We strongly urge you to take action to take control of Porpoise Bay NOW. Michael E. Hoole, president, East Porpoise Bay Community Association

Increase the fine (Re “Insurance sting”, letters, the Local, Sept. 13) Michael Maser complains that the single ICBC insurance renewal letter is insufficient. He suggests ICBC email reminders. Until then, he might consider heeding the very advice he offers our primary insurance provider; in short, to “join the modern world”, by configuring a free online calendar to send himself annual reminders in perpetuity. Problem solved.

Maser mistakenly perceives the $345 penalty for uninsured driving as a “cash grab”. He overlooks the fact that the intent of such penalties is to discourage people from choosing to drive uninsured. For example, in Alberta, that fine is $2,875.

In Ontario, it’s $5,000 minimum. BC’s $345 doesn’t even cover the combined costs of the attending police, courthouse operations,

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“Cash grab?”. Hardly. I call it an ineffective deterrent and an unrecovered government expense. Furthermore, he ignores those who truly pay the price – anyone involved in an accident with an uninsured driver. Those unfortunates face additional complexities when filing claims as well as the prospect of receiving significantly smaller settlements.

Maser is correct that a court session wherein transgressors express regret merely to receive markdowns on already negligible fines “accomplishes little”.

As he suggests, a “re-think” is required. But it’s not email reminders, and it’s not speed traps.

Uninsured driving is a serious problem. It puts all insured drivers at risk. The many thousands who drive BC roads without insurance are taking a free ride at society’s expense. They should pay a much heftier, non-reducible fine, so that they might experience the fulfillment of a more genuine regret.

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Water restrictions coming to an end Effective Sept. 17, and until further notice, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has declared a return to Stage 1 outdoor water use restrictions for all regional water customers.

Stage 1 is the lowest level of restriction, and was implemented only three days after the SCRD moved from Stage 4, which banned all outdoor use of tap water.

The recent rains have replenished the lakes to sup-

port Stage 1 supply and as per SCRD Bylaw No. 422, Stage 1 remains in effect from May 1 to Sept. 30, after which there are no water restrictions.

The SCRD would like to thank all regional water customers for their diligence in conserving water through this summer’s drought.

Sprinklers, soaker hoses, irrigation systems and other watering devices can now be used for outdoor watering according to the Stage 1

schedule below: • For even addresses outdoor watering is allowed Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 7-9am and 7-9pm.

• For odd addresses outdoor water use is allowed on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7-9am and 7-9pm.

Hand held hoses with shut-off devices can be used anytime for watering trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables.

For more information, contact the SCRD at 604-8856806 or the Town of Gibsons 604-886-2274. Visit www. scrd.ca/Sprinkling-Regulations for details on water use restrictions. Visit us on Facebook for regular updates.

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Communities throughout the province were recognized for their climate leadership, and have been supported in taking further action, with over $7 million from the BC government’s Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CAIRP).

CARIP provides a refund to local governments equal to 100 per cent of the carbon taxes they pay.

The SCRD received $38,853, Sechelt $5,171 and Gibsons $2,956.

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Mayor’s Message Bruce Milne Mayor, District of Sechelt

A poet and philosopher asked, “What makes one town different from another?” It is another way of asking, “Who are we – really?” When you are asked to describe Sechelt, do you talk about parks and beaches or do you talk about neighbours, friends or community spirit? Perhaps it is not

the place or the people but the activities that you think identify us best; like our thriving arts community and the abundance of recreational activities. I’ve had many conversations with citizens about this over the years and we don’t seem to have a clear identity.

Some people will tell me we are a caring community.

I have heard others describe us as feisty and challenging.

Still others talk about our geography – the proximity of water, the mountain backdrop, our beaches. Of course,

we are all of these things – 10,000 people will have 10,000 stories and experiences of living in Sechelt.

What is common in all those stories? What makes Sechelt different from Gibsons or Parksville or St. John’s, Newfoundland? You will see other cities brag about being ‘the city of the arts’ the ‘city of parks’ or ‘Canada’s warmest welcome’ but who are we?

In the past, the phrase ‘Land between two waters’

was attached to some of our signs and brochures. However, that scarcely captures who we are. It is a descriptor that speaks to geography and not really to what makes Sechelt special or unique.

And, shíshálh elders have told us that phrase is not what Sechelt means.

In an effort to develop our self-identity or ‘brand’ for Sechelt, our staff are putting up graffiti walls all over town through to the end of October. Look for them in coffee

shops and other public spaces. The idea is that you will write on the wall (which is actually a big sheet of paper taped to a wall) what you love about Sechelt. District staff will take all of the information and use it to develop our identity. It will be based on what YOU think and what YOU love about our community. Our shared identity will reflect our shared expression and shared articulation of what we love about living here.

When we promote our community to tourists, new residents or prospective investors what do we want them to know? When we travel and tell strangers we live in Sechelt, what do we tell them? When we reflect on who we are and explain to family why we live here, what do we say? In only a few words, what IS Sechelt? Who are we – really? What makes one town different from another?

Back in Time

Next, land was acquired at the top of School Road and a permit was granted for a 20x34-foot building. To build the structure, various community members came together to help. Henry Smith hauled lumber up from the wharf with oxen, and James Fletcher and George Glassford built the chimney.

On January 19, 1891, the first school in Gibsons Landing officially opened, at what is now the corner of School Road and Highway 101. At the time, the Depart-

ment of Education valued the building at $25 and the land at $700. The ‘Howe Sound School’ had a total of twenty-three students.

The one-room school consisted of painted wood for the blackboard, handmade wooden desks and a large wood-burning fireplace in the centre of the room. Before roads were plowed and school transportation organized, students would walk from all over to attend the school in Gibsons Landing.

Our oral history collection

includes a story from a local resident who would be pulled to school by his father in a sled on cold winter days.

We have come a long way since the development of the Sunshine Coast’s first school, but our community’s dedication to quality education remains today. Currently on display in the Museum’s education exhibit are floorboards from the original Howe Sound School; drop by to learn more about the history of education on the Coast.

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Do you know how the first school in Gibsons came to be? The need for a school was recognized in the late 1880s, as more settlers began to move to the Sunshine Coast.

According to Les Peterson’s “The Gibsons Landing Story”, until a schoolhouse could be built, classes were held in “a small log cabin… about 500 feet from where the [Gibsons] wharf now stands”.

The process of bringing a proper schoolhouse to the area was truly a community effort.

In order for a new school to be built, the ‘Howe School District’ had to be established; some of the early trustees included James Fletcher and George Gibson.

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Fall is officially upon us; the nights are long, the days are wet, and soup is back on the menu – which means there are more reasons than ever to visit the library. Whether you are looking for a story to snuggle up with, a cookbook full of nourishing winter meals, or a DVD selection for family movie night, the friendly library staff will help you find what you need.

During the cold, dark nights ahead, the library will also be offering special after-hours programs for youth. Last week we launched Books & Brownies – a monthly Teen Book Club (gr. 10 & up), and on September 21 we will welcome young people (gr. 6-12) into the library after dark for the first in a series of monthly Dungeon & Dragons game nights. Next month, in anticipation of Halloween, Danika Dinsmore will be teaching young people (gr. 6-12) the tricks of writing terrifying fiction in the eerie quiet of the library, after it closes its doors

for the night.

For younger patrons, the library will continue to offer its monthly LEGO Builders Club on Saturday mornings, and in October will resume its weekly Storytime Programs for babies and preschoolers. For middle-schoolers, the library is often a great place to visit on pro-d days. The library is currently running three LEGO Robotics 101 programs after school in preparation for our first-ever LEGO Robotics team, which will launch this winter.

In all seasons, the library remains an inviting space

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away from it all, with knowledgeable staff, free wi-fi, quiet work stations, and an assortment of magazines and newspapers to peruse at your leisure. It offers dozens of programs each month for both adults as well as children, and is your gateway to accessing the collections in nearly 40 other libraries across the province. So, consider making the library a regular part of your routine this winter. It is a unique place to meet and do business, learn and imagine, share a story, or just slow down and enjoy the view. We hope to see you there soon.

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Howe Sound sustainable development forum in West Van The BC Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) and the Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative (HSBRI) are hosting a meeting that will bring together local government and civil society stakeholders on Sept.

28, 10am–3pm at the Great Hall, Gleneagles Clubhouse in West Vancouver to discuss the state of sustainable development in the Howe Sound region in the lead up to this year’s municipal elections.

The public is invited to the forum.

Over the past two years, BCCIC has held roundtable discussions in 35 BC communities, and has met with groups working on sustainable development issues to discuss the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), how they relate to the work of local organizations, and what opportunities they present.

The Howe Sound Sustainable Development Forum is one of a series of events taking place around the province which asks British Columbians “How are we showing leadership on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)?” The

SDGs are designed to guide global efforts to address problems such as poverty, hunger, injustice, environmental destruction and climate change. The novelty of

the SDGs lies in their universality. This means that SDG Goal 1 is about ending poverty in all its forms everywhere, whether it is in the slums of Nigeria or on the streets of

Gibsons and Squamish; and the SDG Goal 14 is about protecting marine ecosystems whether it is the coral reefs of the tropics or the fish stocks of the Howe Sound.

This meeting will be an opportunity for rich dialogue among attendees representing some of the most innovative and socially engaged organizations in the region.

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In its continued work to support the economic and financial health of the region, Sunshine Coast Credit Union (SCCU) announced that its recently-commissioned Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Outlook and Review is now available on the SCCU website www.sunshineccu. com/FutureCoast. The review forecasts a stable economic climate to anchor both the Credit Union’s financial strength and performance, as well as that of our local business and non-profit sectors.

Highlights of the review indicate an expanding population base that will continue to drive the Coast economy with a positive consumer demand profile. Employment is forecast to climb more than four per cent from 2016 through 2021. Housing markets will continue to operate at a high level with a strong increase in building permits, elevated home sales near 1,000 units per year on average, and median home values increasing 20 per cent by 2021.

The share of non-local owner housing demand is likely to decline as retirees transition to the region full-time.

Bryan Yu, Deputy Chief Economist, Central 1 Credit Union Economics, emphasized that professionals who can work remotely and still be linked to their clients and employers, will find the Coast lifestyle highly attractive.

Yu will elaborate on the economic future of the Sunshine Coast on Oct. 3 at the Raven’s Cry Theatre.

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Tony Browton RE/MAX City Realty

I can’t imagine a better place to own a business than on BC’s spectacular Sunshine Coast. Today I’m going to focus on Gibsons and attempt to explain to you why this is a great community in which to live, work, and invest.

Gibsons is the southernmost community on the Sunshine Coast and is home to roughly 4,600 people. It also services a large rural region comprised of an additional 13,000 residents.

Despite its modest size, Gibsons boasts big city amenities like fibre-optic highspeed internet, public transit, and has even played host to large film and television productions.

Gibsons is divided into two regions – Lower Gibsons and Upper Gibsons.

Lower Gibsons – or the Landing as it’s sometimes referred as – is on the water and is comprised of chic, trendy restaurants, galleries, and shops. This is also where you’ll find Gibsons’ harbour.

The harbour is home to commercial fishing boats from late fall to early spring.

During the summer months, tourists and pleasure vessels flock to the area.

The Landing is the first stop many tourists make when they visit the Sunshine Coast and as such, commercial space is always in high demand.

Lower Gibsons is also where the town’s municipal office is located.

Upper Gibsons is the town’s commercial and industrial hub. Here you’ll find shopping complexes, national chain stores, and medical and emergency services. It’s home to the high school and elementary school.

There’s also a light industrial park that’s home to businesses like boat builders, auto repair, and equipment rental.

Whether you’re looking to own a stylish boutique, an automotive body shop, or anything in between, the community is eager to embrace and support your new venture.

Gibsons has an active chamber of commerce that boasts 220 member businesses.

From a business perspective, investing in Gibsons makes a lot of sense. But when you factor in community and lifestyle, making Gibsons your home is an absolute no-brainer.

In 2009, the United Nations-endorsed LivCom award was presented to Gibsons for being the world’s best town. In 2005, Gibsons pure, unchlorinated water was named the best in

the world.

You’re minutes away from world-class hiking, scuba diving, mountain biking, and almost any other outdoor activity you can think of.

Gibsons has a low crime rate; warm, sunny summers; and some of the mildest winters in Canada. Despite all that, Gibsons’ housing prices are still relative bargains, especially when compared to the Lower Mainland.

It has taken me several years to become established enough in my real estate practice to the point where I don’t have to commute any more. Prior to this I commuted to the city for 11 years and I got used to the routine and didn’t find it that bad. I took solace in the fact that tourists flocked to spend their vacation where I lived.

It was only after I stopped commuting and decompressed for a few months, that I realized what I had been missing.

Starting or buying a business on the Sunshine Coast and eliminating the commute will make a huge difference in your quality of life. If you have the means and the opportunity presents itself, it is definitely something you should consider!

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Dads: up your fathering game Registration is now open for Sunshine Coast Community Services’ Dads Matter, a program to support fathers living in our community be the best dad they can be.

Research shows that children whose fathers are actively engaged are more successful academically and in peer relationships. Community Services’ Child and Family Counselling team heard from local fathers, mothers and other coastal organizations that there was a gap in support services available to fathers living on the Sunshine Coast In April 2018, Community Services was able to fill some of that gap through the creation of the Dads Matter program, a free program offered by the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society for fathers who would like to up their fathering game.

The program is in its second run after a successful launch

in the spring of 2018 where 13 men completed the eightweek program. Dads meet for dinner, conversation and learning once a week. They talk about the challenges of relationships and parenting, learn to identify and share feelings, along with ways to break the stress/anger habit and create healthier coping strategies for our high-pressure world.

This program also fosters leadership amongst the participants to encourage a network of fathers supporting fathers in our community.

The men who completed the program report gaining skills that improved the way they think about themselves and relate to their families.

“Knowing I’m not alone in this parenting journey has helped immensely,” said one program participant.

The fall session of Dads Matter starts on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The eight-week free

In the 21st Century, our knowledge of the developing brain has increased enormously. And yet, in schools and in how we train teachers, this new understanding is largely unknown and ignored. Particularly in the development of social skills and emotional health, there are still some classrooms today that look much as they did half a century ago: seriously behind the times.

When will what we know change how we educate our children? This is the topic of the free annual Clifford Smith Memorial Lecture presented

by Sunshine Coast ElderCollege, Saturday, Sept. 22, at Chatelech Secondary in Sechelt, 2-4pm.

Mike McKay, educator, is the speaker and is sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Credit Union and School District 46.

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open to everyone.

McKay’s belief in “every child, every chance, every day,” comes from a passion about the difference that can be made through quality early childhood education. In addition to sharing the learning that emerges through the intersection of neuroscience and social-emotional health, McKay is also active nationally and internationally as a resource person on system improvement, early childhood and school culture and capacity building for individuals and groups.

McKay retired in 2013, after 35 years as an influential educational leader throughout the province. He now serves as a consultant, speaker and director of the Canadian Self-Regulation Initiative (see www.self-regulation.ca), focused on creating environments where children thrive.

If you or a loved one have been touched by cancer, InspireHealth invites you join their medical doctors and nutrition team for a free oneday workshop on supportive cancer care at the Gibsons Public Library.

On Thursday, Sept. 27, 10:30am–3:30pm, this practical and evidence-based session will cover topics including nutrition, exercise, stress management, healthy sleep practices, health communication and emotional support.

Participants will learn empowering information and tools to take charge of their health and well-being. Open to all adults (16 years +) with a current or past cancer diagnosis and their supports.

Admission is free, though people do need to register by phone at 604-734-7125 or by email at info@inspirehealth. ca as space is limited.

InspireHealth is a supportive cancer-care non-profit

organization, founded by two medical doctors in 1997.

They support Canadians nationwide by providing virtual one-on-one consultations and live webinars and are funded in part by the BC Ministry of Health. InspireHealth works collaboratively with the BC Cancer Agency to pro-

program will be held every Tuesday evening (5pm – 7pm)) through Nov. 20 at Frank West Hall (1224 Chaster Road, Gibsons).

Anyone who is fathering (dads, single dads, step-dads, etc) are encouraged to come out, meet other dads and learn: • about the change in the fathering role; • about the importance of fathers; • how to create more connection with your child(ren); • how to set a good example for your child(ren); • about effective discipline without punishment; • developmental stages; • about your own reactions and how to gain more control over them To register for this program, please call Child Care Referral and Resource office at 604-885-5657.

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Educational leader and consultant Mike McKay will speak Sept. 22 about how current scientific knowledge could change our school system. PHOTO SUBMITTED Sunshine Coast ElderCollege is a community of people aged 55 plus with a zest for learning and exploring life as we continue to broaden our horizons. Our volunteer experts offer a wealth of valuable courses, free events and activities throughout the year to the Sunshine Coast Community. Submitted

vide a coordinated approach to care, and services are provided at no cost to patients.

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NOTICE OF TAX SALE Public Notice is hereby given that the under mentioned properties, on which there are unpaid delinquent taxes may be sold at the PROPERTY TAX SALE to be held under provisions of sections 645 of the Local Government Act. The Tax Sale will be conducted in the Community Meeting Room at the District of Sechelt Municipal Office Building, 5797 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, BC on Monday, September 24th, 2018 at 10:00 am. At the time of the Bid, successful bidders are required to deposit cash, certified cheque, or bank draft with the collector, to an amount equal to the upset price of the property offered for sale.

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Property Address

570-06384.020 6187 BLIGH ROAD

Property Legal Description

Upset Amount

LOT: 6; PLAN NUMBER: VAP15903; DISTRICT LOT: 4295;

$10,987.01

Sechelt makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots of the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

Prospective purchasers are hereby advised that any purchase of tax sale property will be subject to a one year redemption period by the registered owner, an owner of a registered charge against the property or another person on their behalf.

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September 20 Photo digitization workshop, Sechelt Library, 4-5:30pm, free September 20 Dialogue on housing, presented

by SC Community Services Society, Roberts Creek Hall, 5-8pm, free, rsvp to 604-885-5881 September 20 Morgan Rider, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 8pm September 20-21 Monotype print workshop, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 10am-4pm, $200 includes materials, register at 604-885-5412 September 21 An evening of sacred sound and guided meditation with Michael Lacoste, Yoga by the Sea, Roberts Creek, 7:30-10pm, $10 September 22 Habitat Protection Project garbage cleanup, meet at the end of Mason Rd. near the old mine site, Sechelt, 10am-noon September 22 On-site painting, Gibsons Public Market, Ruth Rodgers 10amnoon, Charmaine Bayntun noon-2pm September 22 Pender Harbour Heritage Society presents cedar basket weaving workshop with Jessica Silvey, Sarah Wray Hall, Garden Bay, 10am-4:30pm, members $100, non-members $110 September 22 First of two-Saturday seminar on woodblock printmaking, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 10am4pm, $200 includes supplies, register at 604-885-5412 September 22 Air Cadets 858 Skookumchuk Squadron presents “All About Flight” with free hot dogs, displays and draws, Sechelt Airport, 11am-2pm September 22 Repair cafe, Sechelt Library, 1-5pm September 22 Salmon celebration with coffee and cake but no salmon, Iris Griffith Nature Centre, Madeira Park, 1:30-4pm, by donation September 22 Mike McKay lecture on educating our children, presented by ElderCollege, Chatelech Secondary, Sechelt, 2-4pm September 22 SC Film Society presents “Faces Places”, a road movie celebrating life and art, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm, members $5, non-members $9 September 22 Gibsons Seniors Society annual open house with demonstrations and refreshments, Harmony Hall, 2pm September 22 Beachcomber Ukulele Group (BUGS), Gibsons Public Market, 2:30pm September 22 Greek Night dinner and dance, High Beam Dreams, 350 Glassford Rd., Gibsons, souvlaki at 5:30pm, dance at 7pm, $20, kids $15 September 22 Joe Stanton, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 6:30pm September 22 Comedy on the Coast with three comedians, fundraiser for Sechelt Hospital Foundation, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 6:30-10pm, $50, brownpapertickets.com

September 22 Andrew Collins Trio, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 8-10pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door September 22-23 SPCA fund raiser with animals and refreshments, Haley Dodge, Gibsons, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm September 23 Off the Page play reading series presents “Relax, Gilgamesh” by David King, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 1pm, by donation September 23 Opening reception for exhibition by Jennifer Goodwin and Eugenia Stephenson, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 2-4pm September 23 Classical guitar recital by Trevor Cooper and Henry Reitan, St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, Gibsons, 2:30pm, $20, 604-989-3865 September 24 Nutritionist Carole Christopher addresses Sechelt Garden Club on growing food and herbs for better nutrition, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 7pm, non-members $5 September 24 SC Film Society presents “Faces Places”, a road movie celebrating life and art, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, members $5, non-members $9 September 24 Devlin Funeral Home presents seminar on probate fees, living will etc., 579 Seaview Rd., Gibsons, 10-11:30am,free, must register at 604-886-9551 September 25 Tuesday Talks presents Stephen Murphy on bitcoin, blockchain, cryptocurrency etc., Sechelt Library, 1:30-3pm September 25 All-candidates meeting for Area E, and Lower Coast Area 3 school board candidates, sponsored by Elphinstone Community Association, Frank West Hall, 7pm September 25 Seminar by Pennylane Shen on how artists can develop their online presence, High Beam Dreams, 350 Glassford Rd., Gibsons, 7-9pm, $25, share-there.com September 26 Public is invited to help master weaver Shy Watters weave a reconciliation blanket, Sechelt Library, 4-7pm September 26 MUSE open mic, five-minutes of your writing on “aging gracefully”, Gibsons Public Library, 6pm September 27 Supportive cancer care workshop, for patients and loved ones, Gibsons Public Library, 10:30am-3:30pm, pre-registration required 604-734-7125 September 27 Death Cafe, a safe space to talk about any aspect of death, Sechelt Library, 10:30am-noon September 27 Community clothing swap, The Kube, Gibsons, 6-9pm, 604989-9677 September 28 Culture Days 90-minute guided public and murals tours of Sechelt, meet at Sechelt Library 11am and 1:30pm, free September 28 Talk and slideshow by Elizabeth Sebesta on the needs of Tanzanian grandmothers, Gibsons Public Library, 2:30pm

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Jennifer Goodwin’s new art exhibit, Floral Dialogues, runs at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre until October 14.

Goodwin has been creating art since she was a young girl growing up in Liverpool, England. “I was one of those kids who grew up always wanting to be an artist,” says Goodwin.

“But I was one of six so you can imagine there were many distractions in our house.” She was introduced to Vancouver when visiting her sister who lived there, and found Canada very welcoming. She immigrated to Vancouver and raised her family. “It wasn’t until I had my child out of the house that I decided to devote myself to doing some art,” she says. She returned to school, experimented in different mediums, “broadening my horizons,” and graduated from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 1992. Since then, she has been working as an artist full-time. Three years ago, she and her husband, Carmelo Sortino, also a painter, moved to Sechelt and set up their studios.

Her preferred mediums these days are oils and collage. Goodwin takes her own photographs and works from

5554 Inlet Ave, Sechelt.

This is FREE for participants. Class size is

For more information and to register: Erica Gatz, Regional Educator Sunshin B.C. Schizophrenia Society 604-787-1814 | 1-888-888-0029 | s www.bcss.org One of about 30 works featured in the exhibit Floral Dialogues by Jennifer Goodwin, who depicted flowers from her own home. PHOTO SUBMITTED

those as her eyesight is not the best. She likes working in series as it “allows you to expand on whatever [subject] you choose to do,” she says.

“The more you look at it, the more you can reinterpret it in many different ways.” With a large garden in her home, an abundance of flowers were very close at hand. “Moving to the Coast and being so close

to nature, being up close and personal brought the floral dialogues home to me again.”

This series of colourful and bright paintings forms part of Goodwin’s conversation with nature, with the flowers in her garden and amongst the flowers themselves, sometimes creating unique “bouquets.”

“I was looking for luminosity, some light,” says Goodwin.

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“So that when you’re looking at them you get the idea that they’ve been manipulated by weather, soaked in the sun or drenched in the rain.”

The exhibit will feature approximately 30 pieces in oils and paper and photo collage.

Though flowers may seem like a traditional subject, Goodwin believes every individual perspective is unique.

“I’m finally finding my own vocabulary,” she says. “My own way of painting and expressing myself. Hopefully that comes across in the canvasses.”

Flora Dialogues by Jennifer Goodwin runs at the Doris Crowston Gallery at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre September 19 to October 14.

Also showing, Painting with Fibre by Eugenia Stephenson.

Opening reception on Sunday, September 23 from 2-4pm and on Sunday, September 30 at 1:30pm, Eugenia Stephenson will hold a weaving demonstration.

Play reading Off The Page is a play reading series held at the Heritage Playhouse, produced by Wanda Nowicki and Janet Hodgkinson.

Season Two begins on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 1pm with a new work by David King, read by local actors.

“Relax, Gilgamesh”, is a stage adaptation of the Legend of Gilgamesh, considered to be the very first epic poem, predating the Iliad by more than a thousand years. Much of the action takes place in a seaside tavern owned

by Siduri, the Goddess of Wisdom and Beer, who helps Gilgamesh come to terms with being human.

Perfect set up for comedy.

Admission is by donation.

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The Andrew Collins Trio appears Sat., Sept. 22, 8pm at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons in support of a new CD, “Tongue & Groove”. PHOTO SUBMITTED

The Pender Harbour Garden Club is an active and exciting club with a mission is to promote all forms of gardening through educational sessions and practical experiences. The group meets regularly and enjoys the social aspect of coming together to garden and learn. All new and experienced gardeners

are welcome to join and are encouraged to attend monthly meetings. More information can be found at phgardenclub.ca. This month the Garden Club is pleased to have Ayuko Inoue speaking on Monday, Oct. 1 to discuss elements of garden design.

Ayuko studied professional garden design at the English Gardening School, based in London, England. Upon her return to Vancouver, she set up her company, Gardens by Design, and worked for the next 25 years as a garden designer. As well as the many gardens she has designed in British Columbia, Ayuko also

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has designed gardens in England, Alberta, and Ontario.

Ayuko has also been a volunteer Master Gardener at VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver for the past 30 years. She taught evening classes at VanDusen as well as in South Surrey and North Vancouver. The group meets at the Pender Harbour School of Music in Madeira Park,13pm. A yearly membership may be purchased at the meeting for $15 or you may drop in for $5. Coffee, tea and treats are included and a you can enter the raffle to win a one year family membership at VanDusen Gardens in Van-

couver and a Roy Forester book.

Another vibrant group, the Pender Harbour Women’s Connection, welcomes Madeira Park resident Olga Bear introducing the group to cutting and polishing semi-precious stones and their use in jewellry design. Co-presenter Jackie Zacharias will offer some of her beautiful wood carvings, including her popular owls. The Women’s Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Pender Harbour School of Music, 10am-noon, for socializing and events.

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Horoscope

Tip of the Week: Autumn Equinox occurs on September 22. It marks the final turn in the year cycle, akin to the last quarter of the moon. This midway point between the longest and the shortest hours of daylight naturally reveals a brief cycle of equal hours of day and night. But due to the rather rapid motion of the earth around the sun, this condition is fleeting and from here until Winter Solstice we experience the hours of daylight diminishing. The symbolic and psychological implications of this annual cycle are natural and real.

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Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) The Sun and Mercury remain in your sign and will for about another week.

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Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) The R & R cycle is coming to its completion. New challenges are on the rise. These could come with a new host of complexities. Financial concerns and considerations are probably among them. Many changes in your lifestyle rhythm have and continue to unfold. Now you are determined to push even harder to establisher new norms.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Laying claim to a fuller measure of your sense individuality has and continues to unfold. This includes making deliberate changes close to home, possibly even renovations. The effects of these are influencing your relationships and indicate

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you will feel the need to both acquire new skills and tools replacing existing ones that have served their time.

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Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) You are entering a rather

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that you have some work to do on those fronts too. The solutions you seek may require deeper reflection.

Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) Security comes in many forms and can even be completely opposite from that of others. Either way, you yearn to feel more at peace.

To this end, some important changes must occur. These will not come quickly and they will be deep and measurable. Fortunately, your energy levels are running high right now supporting new momentums.

Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) If you have been seeking extra attention in your public and professional life, that window is opening now.

This is especially true for the next couple of weeks.

Beyond that, your interactions with others, perhaps especially women, will become increasingly complex for a while. You are determined to break through to new levels and this will include innovative efforts.

Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 19) Circumstances are pushing you to expand your scope and vision. As well,

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While reading it is seldom required, you may feel more inclined now. You are willing to negotiate, terms. You probably want more, yet you aspire to mutual benefit and satisfaction. Get clear on what you want and need then inquire about the same to begin the talks.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Balancing work with play has perhaps felt more like work, of late. Yet, now you are ready for some real fun.

With Venus turning retrograde in a couple of weeks, this may be your best window for a while. It may feel like no matter how hard you try the results are heavy and come with a price. Your best recourse is probably to surrender and adapt.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) An extra busy cycle continues. Positively, you have and continue to feel inspired. Designs, inventions, and innovations are catching your attention. Not satisfied to merely observe, you are excited to participate. Creative projects launched now stand a good chance of success. Yet, patient perseverance will also be required.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) Laying the foundation for future interests continues.

This includes creating beauty in your home environment and doing the inner work to increase your con-

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