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Cadet Nathaniel Marshall of Sechelt, B.C. is presented with the plaque recognizing his achievement as the best cadet in his platoon during the threeweek Basic Leadership Course at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre by the reviewing officer, Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Tyler, Commanding Officer of the Rocky Mountain Rangers. Photo submitted

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ernon, B.C. – Cadet Nathaniel Marshall of Sechelt B.C. was recognized Teresa Bartrim 1013 as the best cadet in his platoon during the three-week Basic Leadership Course at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre.

Cadet Marshall is a member of 2963 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (Seaforth Highlanders), Sechelt, B.C. Cadet Marshall attended the three-week Basic Leadership Course which prepares the cadets to fill the roles of 29, junior March 2012leaders at their home corps. They learn problem solving, time management, team building, effective communication skills to enable them to command other cadets at the 10-member squad

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level. They also learn rifle drills and compete in a summer biathlon. Leadership skills are a major part of a three-day field training exercise in the hills of the Okanagan Valley.

During the summer, more than 1200 Army Cadets from western Canada will have spent up to six weeks in the Okanagan Valley training centre, expanding the training they receive at their home corps, developing new skills and forming friendships.

The Cadet Program is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about the sea, army and air activities

of the Canadian Armed Forces. Cadets make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities. Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship.

Vernon Army Cadet Camp sees young people from all over Canada come every summer for Army Cadet training. The Camp has had a long history in the area since 1912 when a permanent annual district summer training camp for cavalry and infantry militia units was established. The camp saw many recruits pass through in training for Canada’s campaigns overseas throughout its history.

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ednesdays eLibrary in August, from 1:45 to 4:30pm. Do you need help downloading eBooks and audiobooks to your iPad, tablet, phone or computer? 45-minute personal appointment with Denise on Wednesdays for how to access thousands of free eBooks and e-audiobooks. All you need is a eLibrary card and an email address!

Lemonade on the Deck Saturday, August 9, 1 to 3pm Stop. Read. Refresh. Enjoy a cold drink of lemonade, the million dollar view, and a cool read on our beautiful deck - our treat!

French Conversation Group Alternate Thursdays: August 14 & 28, from 4 to 5:30pm - all levels. Practice your French with others!

Book Club Wednesday, August 13, from 6 to 7:30pm.Medicine Walk /

by Richard Wagamese, celebrated author of Indian Horse, here’s a stunning new novel that has all the timeless qualities of a classic, as it tells the universal story of a father/son struggle in a fresh, utterly memorable way, set in the dramatic landscape of the B.C. Interior. Franklin Starlight finds his father Eldon decimated after years of drinking, dy-

ing of liver failure in a small town flophouse. Eldon asks his son to take him into the mountains, so he may be buried in the traditional Ojibway manner. Join us for a lively & friendly conversation. Call Heather Evans-Cullen, Outreach Coordinator for more info at 604-886-2130.

Summer Reading Club: August 13 Meet at the Gibsons Library on Wednesdays for games, art, fun, and special guests as we explore comics, comedians, magic and riddles. The Club is for ages 5 to 10. It’s not too late to register!

Children ages 5 to 7 meet Wednesdays 10:30 to noon Children ages 8 to 10 meet Wednesdays 1:30 to 3 pm. Teen/ Tween Summer Book Club: for 11 to 14 year olds on Thursday (August 14) from 1:30 to 2:30pm Ongoing Events: 1. Short Story Contest: There’s still a chance to win $50 to $200 by writing up a short story based on one of our themes: “What does the library mean to you?” or “What will the library of the future look like?” Categories: Child, Youth and Adult categories, with 500 to 1500 word maximums and $50 to $200 prizes. Dead-

line: Story must be submitted by 4 pm on Monday September 15, 2014. Submission guidelines call 604.886.2130 or see http:// gibsons.bc.libraries.coop/ explore/short-story-contest/ 2. New Library initiatives for those with a “print disability”. “Print disability” is defined as: • severe or total impairment of sight or the inability to focus or move one’s eyes; • the inability to hold or manipulate a book; or • an impairment relating to comprehension. So, in addition to the print magnifier, we have also paid for a subscription with CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access – formerly the CNIB Library) and signed up with NNELS (The National Network of Equitable Library Service). Through these services we can now provide audiobook, e-book and e-Braille downloads, and audiobook and e-book CDs to patrons who identify themselves as having a print disability. They will need to sign a Self-Declaration form. We’re hoping word will spread and we’ll be seeing more such patrons in the future.

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SUMMER COUNCIL SCHEDULE Please Note: There will be no Town of Gibsons’ Committee-of-the-Whole or Regular Meetings of Council during the month of August.

STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS

STAGE 2 Water Restrictions now in effect Even addresses:

Thurs & Sun 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Odd addresses:

Wed & Sat 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Stay up to date on water restrictions by visiting: http://www.gibsons.ca/water_restrictions

THERE’S MUSIC IN THE LANDING Stroll through Gibsons Landing this weekend and enjoy live music performed by our talented local musicians.

Fridays 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Gazebo on the wharf;

Sundays 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. on the Sun Dial Stage by the Sunday Market

Saturdays 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Pioneer Square next to the info centre; 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. in Winegarden Waterfront Park

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delegation from Sech- in a greenhouse to aid in elt, including Mayor processing of the waste,” John R. Henderson spoke District reps told the forum. on the subject of “successful Mayor Henderson spoke on sewage treatment for small the challenge Sechelt precommunities” at a public sented to engineering firms forum hosted by the City of for the design of a new treatColwood, near Victoria on ment option.

July 15. The forum focused “We issued a call for exon the process used by pressions of interest to create Sechelt to procure a state- safe, expandable and affordof-the-art wastewater facil- able wastewater processing ity to replace the aged sys- that would be an asset to tems currently in operation. our community. A Request About 80 members of the for design/build proposals public, and several mayors was then issued. The emand councillors from neigh- phasis was on use of innobouring cities attended the vation and technology to session, held at Royal Roads provide quality wastewater University, in Colwood. treatment,” said Henderson.

The City is currently explorMaple Reinders Inc. is ing options for wastewater the lead company of the treatment and partnered consortium that submitwith Royal Roads, Green- ted the successful proposal.

Tech Exchange and Urban MR representative Andrew Systems Ltd. in hosting Ambrozy spoke on how the event. his firm and four others in “Sechelt’s Water Resource the industry responded to Centre will come on-line in the challenge presented by mid-October, and provide Sechelt. MHPM Project wastewater treatment that Management and Sechelt’s exceeds the highest stan- Project Coordinator Paul dards prescribed by Prov- Nash also noted the unique ince of B.C. regulations. It approach the project has will produce water suitable taken. for irrigation and industrial “The cost of the project is purposes, as well as Class A $25 million. Over $12 milcompost, using heat gener- lion of the construction cost ated by the facility,” District will be funded through nonof Sechelt staff stated. repayable grants from the “The Water Resource Building Canada, Gas Tax Centre will be nuisance, Innovation and Green Munoise and odour-free nicipal1aug14 funds, Henderson Town ofand Gibsons will include the use of plants said. Much of that funding

was approved based on our commitment to innovation and our use of technology.

We focused on maximizing the value to our community rather than minimizing the capital costs,” This approach has enabled Sechelt to deliver a treatment standard that will protect the ocean environment and that can be expanded incrementally as the community grows; we’re very proud to be creating something for other coastal communities to consider when addressing their wastewater treatment challenges.” A delegation from Colwood which included Mayor Carol Hamilton toured the Sechelt project site in June, 2014. Following her visit, Mayor Hamilton commended Sechelt for the vision of a “noiseless, odourless and green facility that focuses on the highest level of sewage treatment,” and invited Sechelt to make a presentation about the project process in her community. Communities and individuals interested in more information on or in visiting Sechelt’s Water Resource Centre are encouraged to contact the District of Sechelt.

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f your garden and fruit trees are producing a surplus, food banks look forward to donations of any August 7, 2014 extra fresh produce.

In the summer, also schools are closed so families who relied on breakfast or lunch programs are having to stretch their food budgets farther.

“The kids are at home Sunshine Coast food banks are grateful for surplus garden more and are not able to ac- produce as well as canned goods and cash for helping keep cess the school programs,” low income families fed through the summer. Photo Metro notes Sunshine Coast Food Gibsons Food Bank (SalBank coordinator, Dale San- dropped off Monday to Frikey. Some items they always day at Lamprey Lane, or at vation Army) - 682 Gibsons need more of are protein- the SCCS building on Inlet Way, 604-886-3680 - salvabased foods such as canned Avenue. Donations can also tionarmy@dccnet.com meat and fish, beans and be made online.

Pender Harbour CommuSunshine Coast Food peanut butter, she said. nity Church -12891 Lagoon Food Bank in Sechelt Bank, Sechelt - 5657 Lamalso accepts canned goods prey Lane, 604-885-5881 - Rd. Ron Phillips 604-883and money, which can be scfoodbank@dccnet.com 2270 /883-2374

Swimmer’s feat delayed for weather

Watch for details in the local paper. Interested in playing? Contact Linda at 604-740-5825.

For more details, visit: https://www.facebook.com/Music.Landing Box 340, 474 South Fletcher Road, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0 P 604-886-2274 | F 604-886-9735 info@gibsons.ca | www.gibsons.ca

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pen water swimmer, Rachel Schoeler had to postpone her crossing of Georgia Strait last weekend due to unfavourable water conditions.

The Riverkeepsers swimmer was attempting a historic 35km swim across

Georgia Strait in order to raise awareness of water quality issues.

“Unfortunately due to high wind advisories and white caps on the water Rachel’s swim has been delayed. We apologize for the inconvenience and will

provide further details as soon as they come,” contact person for Scholer wrote on Sunday. She noted Schoeler will attempt the swim the first weekend winds are light and wave height is not an impediment to the swim.

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Keats in line for dog control measures the Island,” SCRD corporate officer, Angie Legault explained, so Keats entered the process of being removed from the original regime with the District.

The Keats Island and Howe Area F Rep, Lee Turnbull looked into helping residents reduce their taxes by opting out of the full SCRD services, and finding alternative arrangements, Legault noted, “As Murphy’s Law would have it, then there was a problem,” the manager of legislative services said. A serious dog incident on Keats at New Years clarified the need to get something in place soon. So working with the District, residents and Island Trustees have moved to get a bylaw passed for September.

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“A dog attacked another dog and there was a vet bill of $2000,” Gambier Trustee, Jan Hagedorn confirmed. She said a bylaw officer from the SCRD helped work with the dog owners to work out a solution in the meantime, until more defined rules and consequences come around.

She notes the SCRD and Islands Trust have had two round table discussions on the matter and solutions being inked.

“The Island will get a lighter service,” Hagedorn explained, noting it will be more affordable arrangement than before. “I hope people are supportive as we’ve covered a lot of ground with this,” she said.

Keats residents are being offered a look at the draft of the bylaw, and if they have comments, to fill out a form and submit it to the Regional District by Wednesday September 3. The information package can be viewed at the Sunshine Coast Regional District office on Field Road, or view it from the website: www.scrd.ca Owners of dogs who are impounded can be fined $100 for a first pound visit, and vicious dog attacks bring fines of up to $750 including orders for euthanizing, if the dog is proven to be dangerous people or domestic animals.

Keats OCP states that there’s around a hundred people living on Keats Island most of the year, though that can swell to well over 1000 people in the summer when recreation camps are running.

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The Sunshine Coast Regional District, (SCRD) is helping draft a bylaw to give Keats Islanders some dog control services for less tax burden than they had been on the hook for in the past, and bring clarity to the island’s dog regulations. Eligible voters on Keats will have access to the Alternative Approval Process as the bylaw is in its comment phase for dog control plans and how it will be funded.

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Editorial Opinion

Dog safety advice from B.C. SPCA The BC SPCA is reminding everyone of the need to be vigilant when approaching and interacting dogs. Most dogs are safe, reliable companions, but even a friendly dog may bite if afraid or hurt. There are clear signals to watch for and steps we can all take to avoid dog bites.

“It’s always good to play nice – by far, most children are bitten while playing with their own dog or dogs they know,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “What starts out as fun can lead to overexcitement, and dogs use their mouths and teeth to grab in the same way we use our hands.”

If a dog appears to be getting over stimulated, take a time out and walk away until he or she is calmer.

Here are some other tips to keep in mind to play it safe with dogs: Beware of the protector. Many dogs have a tendency to protect things they value – their toys, food or beds. They will usually give you clear signals that they are in “protector mode” – hunching over a food bowl or toy, emitting low growls and barring their teeth. The solution: Never put your hand – or worse your face – near a dog in protection mode or try to remove the object.

Give an anxious dog space. Fearful or anxious dogs are the most likely to bite without warning – they are unsure of new situations and act out of self-preservation and fear rather than aggression. Their signals can include a lowered head, tail low or between their legs, lip licking and ears folded back. They may appear sad and scared, but can quickly snap if they feel cornered and unable to escape. The solution: Be calm and confident around anxious dogs. Let them come to you – never try to hug them, crowd or corner them, sneak up on them or pick them up if they are giving you signals that they are frightened. If they are showing clear signals of fear back away slowly – if you turn and run you are more likely to get bitten.

Don’t reach through a fence to pet a strange dog or approach a dog on a chain – ever! DO report chained or neglected backyard dogs to the BC SPCA animal cruelty hotline, at 1-855-622-7722.

“When approaching dogs, always ask permission from their guardian before petting, approach from the side rather than leaning over top of a dog’s head – a sign of aggression in dog-dog communication – and hold out an open palm for the dog to sniff before petting,” Chortyk notes.

“If a strange dog approaches you in a menacing manner – don’t scream or run away, this will only escalate the situation,” she says. “The best approach is to stand still with your hands at your side, looking slightly away from the dog. If the dog attacks, lie on your stomach with your face buried and your hands behind your neck. The stiller you can be the sooner the dog will stop and move on.”

For more information on dog bite safety, visit spca.bc.ca/ animalissues.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Congratulations BC Ferries Congratulations BC Ferries for another weekend of atrocious service. With sailing cutbacks, rising rates and unreliable service, BC Ferries is harming all B.C. Coastal communities. This is particularly evident on long weekends, when not only regulars travel home, but tourists attempt to use this provincial marine highway to visit more of “Beautiful B.C.” Yesterday, my husband and I, along with two dogs (one a puppy), were driving back to our Sechelt home.

We checked the website at noon, and the 3:45 ferry was showing only 32 per cent full. At 1 p.m., when we got to the Caulfeild exit on Highway #1, Langdale traffic was being directed to the highway shoulder, and there we sat in the hot sun with hundreds of cars, for over an hour. There was no place to get out of the vehicle to care for the dogs, and no washrooms available. For at least 90 minutes, the ferry website did not change, despite ferry departures. Finally the line crawled forward through the bridge construction area, and entered the ferry terminal. Both before and after the toll booth, the lots had only a few cars for Langdale sailings. At 3:22 p.m. the website was showing only 52%, despite all the cars still lining the highway and the 3:45 ferry was not filled at departure.

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BCF website showing committed deck space is ONLY counting the cars through the toll booth. At both the Horseshoe Bay and Langdale terminals,

the website cameras are in strategic locations where the casual observer does not see the multiple ferry loads of cars in long line-ups just out of camera range. This BC Ferry tactic is deceptive and frustrating for all travellers who depend on ferries for travel on this marine highway. Surely we deserve better!

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How to Combat high Gasoline Prices On August 11, everyone who watches the Coasters Car Club Rod Run from Sechelt to the Half Moon Bay Fire Station, will see a 1912 Rechargeable Battery Powered Detroit Electric that has never used Gasoline in 101 years. It was preceded by five other cars that were built in 2012 that will never use gasoline but electrically charged batteries. Three of these cars can travel 130km on a electrical charge that costs their owners $2 versus the gasoline powered cars in the parade that cost in excess of $10 to drive the same 130 kilometers. Two of these cars can drive over 250 kilometers at the same 2 cents per kilometer fuel cost. Most owners of rechargeable battery powered vehicles have charging facilities in their houses, which means that they start each day with a full 130 kilometer capability, without having to go to a charge station to “fill their Tank”. Should you misjudge the distance that you need to travel during the day, you will find many public places that you can plug in your car and gain an additional 20 kilometers range for each hour

it, making it sub-dividable, opening the door to creating the possibility to selling.

No answers are forthcoming as to where trucks will dump septage when the Dusty Road lease expires.

Will septage be pumped out at Ebbtide? Septage smells when being pumped!

Retaining Lot L as public land for future needs is logical. Maybe having all municipal departments in one location without spending any more money? If we sell Lot L now, where will we be able to find replacement Letter to the editor land and at what cost when Submitted to Mayor, needed?

Council and Corporate There isn’t need to change Officer of the District of the current OCP if ownerSechelt ship of the land remains RE: Proposed Bylaw ours since it identifies the OCP 492-11, 2014 (Lot future land use as “Civic L) and Sechelt Zoning Institutional & Utilities”, Amendment Bylaw No.25 includes public utilities/ –263, 2014 (Lot L) infrastructure such as muWe strongly oppose nicipal-office, works-yard amending the current bylaw etc. We are not alone in opallowing industrial use on posing rezoning and potenproperty as Lot L. tially selling any part of Lot We don’t wish this prop- L. Don’t amend the current erty subdivided nor sold to bylaw.

Date anyone. It was paid for by Betty-Anne & Sandor Pap taxpayers and should re- Sechelt,BC main an asset belonging to the District of Sechelt’s fu- Letters to the Editor and Submissions are welcome on any topic of local or ture use.

Previous Council pur- general interest. Opinions expressed chased Lot L planning to are those of the writers and do not build a bio-solids plant on it reflect opinions of The Local pubas the current leased facility lication. Letters should not exceed for septic tank dumping ex- more than 300 words. Letters will be pires in 2031, then building edited in the interests of style, clarithe sewage-treatment plant ty, legality, brevity and taste, as necbeside it as funding became essary. The Local reserves the right to refuse publication of any subavailable.

Current Council instead mission. All letters must be signed built the sewage-plant at and include place of residence and the old Ebbtide site, moved telephone number; names may be withheld from publication for valid public-works yard to “Lot reason by approval of the editor.

L” using almost 2 hectares.

E-mail letters to: There’s still room for the reeditor@thelocalweekly.ca placement bio-solids plant Deadline for letters and submison the rest of the property, sions is Monday at 3pm. but Council wants to rezone that you are plugged in. So if paying $1.40 a litre for Gasoline has you annoyed, maybe it is time to investigate the purchase of a rechargeable battery powered car and enjoy the low cost of driving like I do. If you live on the Sunshine Coast, you could even lower your cost of driving further by investing in solar charging of your car’s batteries.

Bruce Stout, President of the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association

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Outriggers get their surf on G

et ready to see local waters carved with finesse at the 2014 International Howe Sound Outrigger Races. Teams are racing for the CORA Cup (Canadian Outrigger Racing Association) August 9 and 10 in Gibsons. This biannual Canadian National Championship attracts teams from all over Canada, including Toronto, Calgary, Penticton, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

“We also have a club from San Diego (Hano Hano Outrigger Canoe Club) racing, and Mountain Home

Canoe Club from Bend, Oregon,” Outrigger race director, Donna Harrison said.

The races started back in 1999 with the help of Western Canoe and Kayaking, Harrison recalls, “Bringing our first outrigger canoe to the Gibsons Paddle Club, from there, each year this event grew in size as paddlers discovered our great hospitality and beautiful waters to paddle.”

The Landing government wharf will be the best view point for the start and finish, and the public will see

canoes head out of Gibsons Harbour, north to Bonnie Brook beach and back down around Keats Island to finish at the government wharf.

Expect to see paddlers from age 16 to 70 years old racing in these wave-surfing outrigger canoes.

“Age is not stopping people,” Harrison said.

There are also short course races, Pulling Water Challenge will run Sunday morning for all small boats.

“Sunday morning at 9 am, the single outrigger canoes will be racing10km in hopes of winning the Pulling

Water Trophy,” the veteran Sunshine Coast paddler enthused.

Saturday there are two events, a short course and a long course. Short Course race circumnavigates Keats Island. This is a mixed event (max 3 men) w/ Junior, Open and 50+ categories.

This race runs first thing Saturday morning, and race time is approximately 70 minutes on an 8.7 mile/14 km course.

Water conditions in the early morning are usually calm and the racecourse is a favourite for any team wishing a shorter alternative to the iron courses.

Long Course is approximately 26 km and starts at

Amours Beach in Gibsons Wharf, East outside of the Harbour lighthouse, then watch for them paddling North to Secret Beach, around Buoy marker, downwind south, past Preston Is-

land, and northwest around Keats Island towards the green can at Soames point.

Boats follow the coastline east back to finish at Gibsons Wharf. Apryl Veld

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The night sky in August A

ugust will be the second month in a row with a so-called “Super Moon”.

This occurs on August 10.

Full moons vary in size because the moon follows an elliptical path around Earth with one side (“perigee”) about 50,000 km closer than the other (“apogee”). Full Moons occurring on the perigee side of the Moon’s orbit are a little bigger and a little brighter.

The media have taken to calling these moons “Super Moons”.

On July 12 and September 9 the full moon is on the same day as the perigee. On August 10 it becomes full during the same hour as the perigee - arguably making this months an “Extra-

Super Moon.”! In reality the difference between a “Super Moon” and a regular full moon is so slight that they are indistinguishable to the naked eye. There will however be higher and lower tides on these days.

The Perseid meteor shower every August is one of the brighter meteor showers. Consisting of tiny space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the Perseids are named after the constellation, Perseus. This is because their radiant (the direction which the shower seems to come from) lies in the same direction as Perseus, in the north-eastern part of the sky. Unfortunately a waning Gibbous Moon (two days after the “Super Moon”)

makes it harder to see the shower. The best time to try to see some of the brighter Perseids will be during the night of August 12 and the morning of Wednesday, August 13.

During August Mars and Saturn will be visible in early evening, the bright star Spica will be visible then too. For early risers, make a note to look for a close conjunction of Jupiter and Venus in the eastern sky at dawn Monday August 18.

Finally, there is a new satellite in orbit this month.

Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 will measure atmospheric carbon dioxide, but it’s also able to measure the fluorescence emitted during plant photosynthesis

for the first time, enabling NASA to accurately monitor how vegetation worldwide is taking up or releasing carbon dioxide. This is vital information in understanding how ecosystems are responding to climate extremes occurring in our changing climate.

The Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club will hold its annual star party in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, Saturday August 16 from 1pm until 11:30pm. Check out the sunspots and flares through our solar scopes or stay around to view planets and deep sky objects as

darkness falls. There will be a kid’s activity table during the afternoon and the Driftwood Players Story Theatre group will be performing at 3pm. At dusk (around 9pm) there will be a family oriented astronomy presentation in the amphitheatre.

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If you’re not ready for racing on the strip, bring out your best valve cover racer.

You build it, you race it and you’ll love it! There will be valve cover races during the

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Cash prizes available for good time! Please remember all race classes. Race classes that pets aren’t permitted on are: Street Machine, Super the site.

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group of youth were painting together last week and inviting the flora and fauna of the sea to inspire their efforts.

The art instructor for the project, Ron Stevens is also a scuba diver and world traveller. Stevens says he’s inspired by the energy and curiosity of the students.

“When you paint with young people, anything is possible,” he noted. Loving the ocean and sharing his experiences with the youths is always a fun part of the

classes, Stevens explained.

Helped by their art instructor, the group of young people learned the “dotting” style of painting. And as well as an individual work that each student creates, together they painted a larger canvas unveiled at their reception and show at the Sechelt Arts Centre last Wednesday.

The painting they collaborated on, called Hypnotism, is to be auctioned off for the benefit of the Sunshine Coast Conservation Society.

Chair of the Conservation

Society, Jason Herz thanked the youths and Rogest for the donation of the painting and noted the importance of getting to know about sea and shoreline conservation.

“The funds will go to protecting biodiversity and keeping ecosystems intact for the future and for you guys,” Herz said.

The paintings were colourful, vibrant and bold in their design, and the youths were visibly proud of their projects.

The Sechelt Arts Coun-

cil president, Bruce Milne said over the years they’ve had some good summer programs and the members were very happy that Ron Stevens could make time to do the three-day class.

“Your kids came home pretty excited I’d guess, with a lot of things to say,” Milne told the parents and grandparents at the art opening.

One of the youth artists said she liked that the program offered lots of personal choice.

“I liked that I got to choose

the paint, I got to choose the animal and whatever I wanted,” Emma said.

The main rule, one young man noted, was, “one dip for one dot and no double dotting!”

A program director for the Arts Council, Sheryl Latimer noted the importance of youth having fun while thinking about the environment, and she thanked the Sechelt Rotary Club for their generous donation of acrylic paints for the 11 young art students. Apryl Veld

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Youths from age 8 to 18 joined instructor Rogest (Ron Stevens) for three days of sea life painting at the Sunshine Coast Art Centre in Sechelt last week.

They unveiled a paintAugust 7, 2014 ing on Wednesday that they made together and donated to be auctioned for shoreline conservation, which the students also learned about. Photo Apryl Veld

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August 9 Robotic Horse Mechanical Sun and Matt Watson 9:30pm. Roberts Creek Little Legion

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he Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is 32 this year and brings even more chances for discovery. Three days of super-writer immersion never fails to thrill book lovers and writers in the gardens of Rockwood Centre in Sechelt. Beginning with the Thursday night opening talk and then all day Friday to Sunday August 15 to 17, come hear Canada’s top writers share their fascinating lives and minds with festival guests.

The styles of writers on site are diverse as usual, and these range from writers of acclaimed autobiographical novels, like Kim Thuy, Grant Lawrence and Heather O’Neill, to short story masters like Bill Gaston.

Historical novelist Roberta Rich will feminize Friday morning by sharing from her book The Harem Midwife, set in exotic Constantinople.

Dubbed a well-kept Canadian secret, poet and novelist Aislinn Hunter will be there on Friday afternoon along with fabulous Fernie

author Angie Abdou, and Cellist of Sarajevo author Steven Galloway sharing from their latest books.

Friday night will also feature an on-stage conversation between celebrated writer Miriam Toews and media personality Hal Wake when Toews will read from her newest, All My Puny Sorrows.

“Hal Wake is a very experienced and gifted interviewer,” Festival organizer Jane Davidson says, “he puts writers at ease.”

Saturday Linda Holeman shares her view into the plight of women in the 18th and 19th centuries and the day heats up further when Charles Foran brings Planet Lolita to the stage. He’s also a biographer of Mordecai Richler and Maurice Richard.

Saturday is also rich in prose with veteran writer Audrey Thomas and the witty Richard Wagamese sharing from their latest books, and Saturday evening Chris Turner lights some green economy fireworks. Claire Cameron

talks about her suspense novels, the Line Painter and The Bear on Saturday.

Playwright and performer Alison Wearing wakes the stage Sunday morning with scenes from her much-loved travel memoir, Honeymoon in Purdah. Then Everest and Arctic filmmaker Dianne Whelan raises the Festival to elevations and latitudes where few tread.

At home on the stage, Gabriola musician and activist Bob Bossin will discuss becoming a writer at age 50.

“He’s a Canadian folk icon who has written a book about his father called Davy the Punk, and he’s also developed a stage show to go along with that book,” Davidson said, “Bob is going to sing some songs, read from his book and then he’ll sit down and have a chat with (Sunshine Coast) author, Andreas Schroeder,” the Festival veteran explained.

Always a favourite is the New Voices event on Sunday, which this year spotlights local film maker, Kathryn Para’s novel, Lucky, while Andrea Routley dis-

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The Festival closer will be a treat for cutting-edge lit fans to hear three slam poets, Jillian Christmas, Zaccheus Jackson and Brendan McLeod light the stage with thought-provoking verses.

“They’re all slam poetry champions and they’re amazing artists,” Davidson said, “It’s a way of bringing an important art form to the forefront.”

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hange” is the theme of a gallery showing in Sechelt that’s on display August 6 to 31 in the Doris Crowston Gallery at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre. The dynamic and colourful offerings are brought by the multiple artist show will surprise and stimulate the imagination of visitors to the gallery.

The idea came out of early 20th century Czech writer, Franz Kafka’s book title, Metamorphosis, says artist and organizer for the show, Janice McFegan.

When the idea of Metamorphosis first lit, it revolved around Kafka’s character, Gregor Samsa, an insurance salesman who slowly turns into a bug, and must endure the painful change in his person as well as strange treatment by his family and society. But plans for an art show based on this surreal novel, McFegan explains, quickly came to incorporate a much bigger definition.

“Metamorphosis came to represent all kinds of change, change for an artist’s work, changes in personal life or sexuality even,” McFegan said of the show’s central theme.

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artists offering their works for jury. She said the community sent forth a remarkable body of work to be considered for the show, including abstract paintings, etchings, metal sculpture and drawings.

The artists whose works were chosen for the showcase include Sunshine Coast artists Pauline Hurley, Nena Braathen, Russ Tkachuk, Elaine Seepish, Janice McFegan, Leif Freed, Steve

Murdock, and Kristjana Gunnars.

“The reason I took this on, is because I think Sunshine Coast artists should have a show every year that is just (celebrating) their work,” said McFegan, who’s been a member of the Centre’s life drawing group for over 25 years.

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Homeowners about to embark on home improvement projects should prioritize dust removal to avoid the potentially negative side effects of exposure to lead dust. When undergoing a renovation, homes built before 1978, the year the use of lead paint was banned, are likely to produce lead dust, which occurs when lead paint is sanded or chipped.

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Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Some rolls are better than others and you are probably on a good one now. This has the kind of momentum that allows you to ascend hills and even mountains with relative ease. Yet it is important that you build your momentum now. Be willing to diversify too. You are probably not the type to scatter your energies. This is a big time.

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Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Although you seldom show it obviously, you have a lot of passion churning within. These should be at a rolling boil now. This will remain true for the next few weeks at least, and will even linger longer into September and beyond. How to make the most of this zeal is the question. Part of the answer includes others. It’s time to talent scout.

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Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Mars, in that order and they You have entered an extogether occupy the zenith or crown of the chart. This pansive time. Yet, there reveals a proud and authori- also remains a contractive tarian approach and poten- element underway. In fact tially one that is dictatorial. it points to a rather deep This is especially likely due renovation process. This to this particular line-up may well include your acof planets. The Ascendant tual living environment, is 0 degrees Scorpio which but it contains spiritual October 3, 2013 indicates a passionate, and undertones as well. Cleardramatic, even intense ing limiting beliefs, attimode of self-expression in- tudes and/or self-concepts clined to control in order to are examples. Affirm your change or transform others. willingness to make internal The Sun is in Taurus and change.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) is square both Mars and Time well spent now Saturn occupying the midwill find you in your stupoint of that hard aspect. dio, creative cave, or some A textbook interpretation other contemplative and of Mars square (90 degree cultivating state of mind angle) the Sun suggests havand approach.

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Use this cycle to creatively the Week. visualize your dreams and craft your ambitions.

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