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Letters to the Editor – Opinions'Business can thrive without the George'

(Sent to Gibsons council and copied to the Local)

As a former owner/opera-tor of a business in Gibsons Landing I am writing to you to dispel the myth that the Landing businesses are suf-fering. I resent anyone using the argument that building the George will help them survive. In most retail envi-ronments, “good” operators thrive; the same is true in the Landing. I purchased the Landing Clothing Co. in 2007 and with the help of my staff almost doubled the previous sales. I more than thrived and then was able to sell my business because it was suc-cessful.

I am tired of hearing over and over how the businesses in the Landing need this mas-sive hotel in order to be prof-itable. Summers are already crazy in the Landing and have always made the Land-ing retail life profitable. That business is already there!!! It gets better each year. Our Fer-ries are over capacity already, so is this massive Hotel go-ing to help or just make this summer town something to avoid? Parking and traffic congestion all summer!

I wonder if construction of this project did take place would these very same strug-gling merchants end up cry-ing the blues about loss of business because of trucks, dust, dirt and noise scaring their precious tourists away. Please tell me, if that was the case, that the town would not be responsible to compensate them .

My points are simple: the Landing is thriving, take it from a former merchant and if you really do want to help the merchants, then change the parking regulations and allow at least 3 hours in all the 2 hour spots. The mas-sive George Hotel is overkill for our quaint town and very small harbour and could eas-ily scare a lot of our tourists away. Our “struggling” ???

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merchants might gain but at what cost?

Judith Bonkoff, Gibsons

Time to meet(Sent to Gibsons council and

copied to the Local)Nearly two years have gone

by since our initial request for a neighbourhood meet-ing to discuss our concerns regarding the proposed ho-tel/ condo development. We were told, on more than one occasion, that it would hap-pen when all of the reports regarding the development were received. It seems to us that all of the reports are in, so we would like to know when can we expect a meet-ing?

Marcia Timbres, Gibsons

A Goldmoss neighbour

(Re Goldmoss Hearing Can-celled, the Local, June 11)

You reported about the controversial issue of Gold-moss Gallery, and took a pic-ture of our signs. Thanks, however, I wish you had con-tacted us about the facts. Un-like the applicants we would not have declined comment.

Facts are the RAG zone was originally called RAC (Resi-dential Assembly Commer-cial). The zone is not ONLY asking for 4 events (which I will correct you are called "Art Gallery Openings" in the bylaw). The bylaw is also asking for an art school, re-tail sale of art and art related products, a 140 sq meter building with an occupancy load of 50 -60 people, only 10 parking spaces on site and "community festivals" will now be dealt with a "Special Event Permit" that technically does not exist for "Residential Land Use". The parameters around Community Festivals have NOT yet been defined. No one knows how many per year, live bands, days per event, hours per day and the list goes on? NOT showcasing only local artists.

An article in your paper last year shows Goldmoss Gallery had over 800 attendees at the

2014 Roberts Creek Art Fes-tival. Cars parking on Lower Road are more than dozens, we have counted over 60 cars at a time, blocking driveway, fire hydrants, mailboxes and parked in our bike/walk-ing path, forcing everyone to walk on Lower Road and somehow Ministry of Trans-portation has "no concerns".

No traffic studies, no im-pact on adjacent neighbours, no concerns to property val-ues, nothing has been done to show facts of mixing a commercial operation in a R1 Residential Neighbourhood. This bylaw does not follow any existing bylaws and does not fit with the R.C. OCP 2012.

One year later and we are still here with our signs hang-ing proudly.

These are the facts and this is all public record

Monica Petreny, Roberts Creek

Anti-Tory planThe concept of strategic

voting is getting more atten-tion lately. The majority of the electorate wants the current government out of power for a variety of reasons. With four parties to chose from in our riding, a party with 26 per cent of the votes could potentially win through the process of vote splitting. That is the strategy of the Conser-vative Party: divide and con-quer. But if enough of us can agree to vote for the party that most likely can defeat the Conservatives, then we have a chance. For some people it means to vote for a party they do not like, or not voting for their favorite party. It is a sacrifice worthy because of the goal. The decision which party is most likely to defeat the Conservatives cannot be made yet. It depends on in which direction the polls move. It should be under-stood that there are never guarantees with this process, only strong probabilities. It also should be understood that this can only be done through cooperation. Nobody

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Alliance for Democracy and Fair Vote Canada are actively working on this process and will give direction when the time comes. For more info, go to fairvote.ca

We can only have an effect in our own riding, but every riding denied to the Conser-vatives is one step closer to real democracy.

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The Sunshine Coast is among 21 communities across the coun-try that joined the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) in launching the 20,000 Homes Campaign this week.

The campaign aims to permanently house 20,000 of Canada’s most vulnerable homeless people over the next three years.

The initiative is inspired by the successful 100,000 Homes Campaign from the United States that concluded in 2014, having housed a total of 105,580 people.

The 20,000 Homes Campaign is focused on the ‘most vulner-able’, referring specifically to homeless individuals who are as-sessed as having high acuity (those with complex needs and at risk of death from homelessness) and/or those who are chronic or episodically homeless. The Housing First approach is a recovery-oriented approach to ending homelessness that centers on quickly moving people experiencing homelessness into independent and permanent housing providing supports and services as needed.

Among the communities that signed on are “Sechelt/Sunshine Coast”.

The Coast was signed up by Brenda Wilkinson, manager of the cold weather shelter at St. Hilda’s Church in Sechelt, and a member of the Sunshine Coast Homelessness Advisory Committee.

On any given night in Canada, approximately 35,000 people will sleep in a shelter or on the street and over 235,000 people will experience homelessness over the course of a year. Research suggests of those 235,000 as many as 33,000 people are chronic or episodically homeless, meaning they have been homeless for a long time or experience episodes of homelessness over the course of their lives. Chronic and episodically homeless people often struggle with deep poverty, trauma, mental illness and ad-diction along with complex and often multiple medical problems. Research shows conclusively that people experiencing homeless-ness have higher mortality rates and a lower life expectancy then other Canadians.

The campaign will engage thousands of volunteers in com-munities across Canada to get to know homeless people by name and assess their housing and health care needs through a simple survey. Completed surveys and recorded data will be shared with local staff who will prioritize entry into housing based on urgent need.

Brenda Wilkinson says she will, in time, be looking for volun-teers on the Coast. Those interested can contact her at [email protected].

After volunteers have collected the survey information, com-munities will then work to house their most vulnerable homeless people, reporting progress regularly on the campaign website www.20khomes.ca.

In October 2014 the CAEH and the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness released the State of Homelessness in Canada re-port. That report outlined how an additional federal housing in-vestment of $46 per Canadian, per year, for 10 years could effec-tively end homelessness, reducing the length of stay in Canadian emergency shelters to less than two weeks.

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Officials from the shíshálh First Nation and employees of the provincial govern-ment were confronted by an openly hostile audience at a Pender Harbour public meet-ing June 13, convened to hear complaints about the area’s proposed Dock Management Plan.

Shouted interruptions peppered the meeting from the outset, starting with ob-jections directed at shíshálh Elder Jamie Dixon as he tried to deliver a brief blessing in his native tongue.

The heckling continued as a panel made up of shíshálh representatives Sid Quinn and Jasmine Paul, along with B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Resource Operations senior staffer Kevin Haberl, struggled through a presen-tation on the Dock Manage-ment Plan (DMP) prior to a scheduled one-hour question session that stretched into an hour and a half.

Throughout the meeting, residents criticized the gov-ernment’s failure to consult with locals while developing the DMP with the shíshálh “behind closed doors.”

Resident Bill Charlton handed Haberl a list of de-mands from the Pender Har-bour Dock Management Plan Working Group, telling him: “You need to start consulting with us, honestly, openly and transparently.”

Another resident called the plan, “a direct assault on our property rights and values,” adding that he believed the efforts at First Nations rec-

onciliation are happening “on the backs of landowners.”

One woman said it wasn’t residents’ responsibility to pay “guilt money” to the shíshálh, while another per-son said the government ought to, “take the plan and stick it.”

Some questioned the sci-ence used to develop the DMP, and asked if the prov-ince had the legal right to implement it.

Haberl replied that fore-shore areas throughout B.C. are owned by the province, which leases them to the owners of waterfront proper-ties.

The DMP would establish four different dock zones in Pender Harbour, ranging from “green” areas in which docks licences or tenures could be obtained relatively easily to “red” areas where new docks would not be al-lowed. Licence fees for five years would total $400, and there would be an additional $250 application fee.

Also, all new tenures and some of those being renewed would require a paid consul-tation with an archeological expert to determine the pres-ence of any culturally signifi-cant artifacts. Shíshálh band councillor Garry Feschuk said at an earlier meeting that if any artifacts are found dur-ing inspections, the band would step in and deal with them and the property owner could then carry on with the dock installation.

The proposed DMP was unveiled at an open house in

Anger boils over at Pender dock meeting

the community April 11 and met with widespread resis-tance right away, with many residents convinced that the plan was already a fait accom-pli and that the government’s requests for comments from the community were little more than window dressing.

The murmurs of discon-tent in April have now grown to outspoken anger, evident both during the meeting and outside before it began, where some waved placards with messages like, “Stop the shíshálh lawbreaking,” “Scrap the plan,” and “SIB (shíshálh Indian Band) has no title to Pender Harbour.”

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons said after the meeting that the government had brought the problems on itself with a badly flawed process.

“The government—as one aspect of their reconciliation plans—have created a situa-tion that could have been an-ticipated,” said Simon. “I sure hope they know a way out of it.”

Haberl said that while all the written comments sub-mitted to the government by June 24 will be considered in redrafting the plan, the DMP will be finalized without any more public meetings.

Whatever form the DMP ultimately takes, it could be implemented as soon as this fall, Paul said. But some at the meeting said they would not abide by the plan under any circumstances.

Rik Jespersen

Signs distributed outside a Pender Harbour meeting June 13 showed that some residents blame the shíshálh for the proposed dock regulations in the area. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO


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Voices of support and op-position were evenly split at a June 10 public hearing on the proposed mixed commercial/residential development on the former Silverback properties in East Porpoise Bay.

Ten of the 50 people attend-ing the Sechelt Community Meeting Room hearing spoke on the issue of amending the District’s Official Commu-nity Plan to accommodate the 170-hectare (420-acre) SSC Properties Ltd. development. Five of the speakers expressed enthusiasm for the project, while the other five either questioned or opposed it.

The development, still in an early stage of planning, lies between Porpoise Bay Provin-cial Park and Sandy Hook and specifies a base density that would allow for 950 to 1,300 residential units, along with commercial, retail and mixed-use properties.

SSC says the neighbourhood would demand “sustainable best practices and innovation in planning, building and land-scaping.”

Realtor Bob Michor, who

supported the project, said he couldn’t understand why the District excluded it from the Urban Containment Boundary, which means the development will not be hooked up to the sewer system. Michor said that deprives the District of a major revenue source from sewage fees.

“I just don’t understand business-wise how you can do that,” he said.

Council decided in a May 6 meeting that the development would not be connected to the sewage system because neigh-bourhoods such as Selma Park, parts of West Sechelt and oth-ers still hadn’t been hooked up and had priority.

West Porpoise Bay resident Hugh Monroe reflected those concerns, telling the hearing he didn’t want current taxpay-ers “put on the back burner” in favour of new projects.

“I was promised 20 years ago that I would be on sewer in two years,” Monroe said, “And still no sewer.”

Others among those vocally opposed were Tillicum Bay Road residents Shirley Kuciuk

Public hearing split on SSC developmentand Lynne Forrest, both of whom questioned details of the OCP amendment’s wording, arguing there were errors and omissions. Forrest added that the public hearing was prema-ture because there hadn’t been sufficient consultation with District neighbourhoods.

District planners did attend the hearing, but the rules of the meeting stipulated they could not immediately respond to Kuciuk and Forrest’s remarks.

Mark Sager, SSC’s Head of Community Relations, said –on the issue of sewer hook-up – that it’s not SSC’s intention to be “jumping in line” ahead of other neighbourhoods still waiting for service.

He said if the decision to ex-clude SSC was changed in the future, it could help some areas to connect to the system.

“We would fund the (sewer) pipe out to our property, which would allow the people who spoke tonight, who are further down the road, to hook up at a much less of a cost,” said Sager.

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Pride will be celebrated on the Sunshine Coast this month with a series of events including readings, a film presentation, and a dance. Read Out Loud, the newest addition to the Pride program, offers an exciting line up of authors of various ages, genders, genres and styles. An-drea Routley, editor of queer literary magazine Plenitude, is co-organizing the event. “People want to see themselves reflected somehow or understand what life might be like for someone different from them,” she said noting that the need for LGBT voices to be heard hasn’t abated

despite recent legal victories for the community. “It’s my hope that having a queer space for our writing, like Plenitude, will take us beyond the coming out story, beyond the shame stories, because there is more depth to queer life than shame and coming out. Read Out Loud is a logical extension of Plenitude’s mandate.”

To that end, Read Out Loud will feature three local authors, Routley, Sam Markham and Ber-tha Clark, and Vancouver-based poet, Lucas Crawford. Routley’s book of short fiction, Jane and the Whales, published by lo-cal press Caitlin, was a finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Award. Crawford’s book, Side-show Concessions, received the 2015 Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry. Markham writes fantasy and young adult fiction while Clark is an engag-

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For our 20th Anniversary we present Hugh Fraser Quintet, The Hi-Fi, Rumba Calzada and Steve Giltrow Quartet, on our brand new stage. A second ‘Bus Stop Stage’ will provide the un-forgettable Orkestar Slivovica Balkan Band, joined by stilt-walkers and street performers to add to the festivities. Com-munity groups, food and craft vendors will line the streets. Buying a ticket for the day’s events will give you a wrist

band that will get you discounts from participating businesses in ‘The Landing’ and a chance to win prizes. The kick-off to the Festival Weekend, June 19 features a concert by Michael Occhipinti and the Sicilian Jazz Project at the Gibsons Public Market's beautiful indoor ven-ue overlooking the Gibsons Ma-rina. Saturday after the outdoor festival enjoy a concert with the Jazz Group of Seven at the Gibsons Public Market venue before the dance at the Rob-erts Creek Hall with the 9-piece funk/party band, Soulstream. Sunday enjoy Jazz Brunch with keyboard/vocalist Jillian Leb-eck at Leo’s restaurant and close the weekend with the free Sunday afternoon Festival in Winegarden Park overlooking the Gibsons Harbour featuring The Creek Big Band, Sh-Boom and closing the day with the uplifting gorgeous sounds of Mimosa. Submittted

Jazz in the streeting storyteller. The diversity of the line-up speaks to the diver-sity and talent of LGBT people and the broad range of themes in queer writing. “Representa-tion on TV is hardly the same as literature which offers a much more nuanced view of queer life,” notes Routley. In keeping with her belief that sharing sto-ries and experiences promotes compassion and understand-ing, the event is all ages, and all are welcome. “I hope people will feel inspired and validated,” she says. “I think it gives you the confidence to express yourself when you hear other people doing it.” Read Out Loud takes place June 25, 7:30pm at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre and will be hosted by yours truly.

On June 26 at 7:30pm, Queer Projections presents Canadian film, Two4One, the story of transgender Adam whose life gets just a little more complicat-ed when he helps his ex, Miriam, artificially inseminate and they both wind up pregnant. Screen-

ing at the Gibsons Heritage Play-house, tickets $10. All welcome.

The Pride dance on June 27 is open to everyone and cel-ebrates liberation and equality for LGBT people on the Coast. Roberts Creek Hall, tickets $20. For more information, including ticket purchases, visit sunshine-coastpride.com

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Canada’s National Aborigi-nal Day gives many people the chance to learn more about Aboriginal people and their contributions towards the country’s development and progress. First Nations, Métis and Inuit people have the op-portunity to showcase their cultures and achievements throughout Canada on this day.

National Aboriginal Day events are held in every re-gion across Canada. Activities and events include (but are not limited to):• Summer solstice festivals.• Barbecue fundraisers.• Social networking gather-ings with traditional and con-temporary music, dance and singing.• Sacred fire extinguishing ceremonies.• Traditional feasts, which may include fry bread and moose stew.• The cutting of a cake to

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National Aboriginal Day in Canada gives people of all walks of life the opportunity to celebrate and share knowl-edge about the Aboriginal peoples’ values, customs, lan-guages, and culture.

National Aboriginal Day is a paid holiday for most employ-ees in the Northwest Territo-ries. It is not a statutory holi-day in other parts of Canada.

The Canadian Constitu-tion recognizes three groups of Aboriginal peoples: Indi-ans (First Nations), Inuit and Métis. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.

Many people have pushed for a national day to recognize and celebrate Canada’s Ab-original peoples and cultures prior to 1996. For example, in 1982 the National Indian

National Aboriginal Day explainedBrotherhood (now the Assem-bly of First Nations) called for June 21 to be National Aborigi-nal Solidarity Day. In 1995 the Royal Commission on Aborigi-nal Peoples recommended for a National First Peoples Day to be designated. The Sacred Assembly, a national confer-ence of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, called for a national holiday to celebrate the contributions of Aborigi-nal peoples.

Canada’s governor general proclaimed the first National Aboriginal Day in 1996. In cooperation with Aboriginal organizations, the Canadian government chose June 21 for National Aboriginal Day because it was on or near the June solstice. Many of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day for many gen-erations. Submitted

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On Saturday, June 27, join Tsawaysia Spukwus as she leads you through the pro-cess of making your own Sacred Drum while sharing Squamish Nation songs and stories. Participants have the option of building a 14” full-sized drum, or an ornamental 3” or 6” drum. You will be tru-ly amazed and empowered as you transform Mother

Earth’s gifts into a resonant drum. With over 20 years of working with First Nation communities and 15 years guiding Sacred Drum Mak-ing workshops, Tsawaysia is a skilled educator that brings innovative learning opportu-nities to all people. The work-shop runs from 11am-2pm. Cost: $150- 14” drum, $25-6” drum, $10-3” drum. To regis-

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Celebrate Canada is a four-day celebration that begins on June 21 with National Ab-original Day, continues with Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24) and Canadian Multicul-turalism Day (June 27), and comes to a spectacular finish on Canada Day (July 1).

June 21In cooperation with na-

tional Aboriginal organiza-tions, the Government of Canada designated June 21 National Aboriginal Day. This date was chosen because it corresponds to the sum-mer solstice, the longest day of the year, and because for generations, many Aboriginal groups have celebrated their culture and heritage at this time of year.

National Aboriginal Day is a wonderful opportunity to become better acquainted with the cultural diversity of Inuit, Métis and First Nations peoples, discover the unique accomplishments of Aborigi-nal peoples in fields as varied as agriculture, the environ-ment and the arts, and cel-ebrate their significant con-

tribution to Canadian society. June 24All across Canada, French

Canadians express their cul-tural pride and rich heritage through colourful parades and lively parties on June 24 marking Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.

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Danielle ArsenaultYoung Peoples Librarian,Gibsons and District Public Library

Summer is on its way. A season for kids of all ages to play, imagine, relax & explore, and that is exactly what the Gibsons Public Library has in store.

Creative Minds Camp is a brand new initiative for kids who have finished grades 5, 6 or 7. It offers young people who have outgrown the Sum-mer Reading Club the chance to flex their creative muscles, stimulate their imagina-tions, be inspired, play and perform. Masks and Magic Camp will run August 4 & 6. Imaginary Worlds Camp will run August 11 & 13. Both will run 10–12:30 pm each day. The camps are free but participants are asked to pre-register and commit to attending both days of their

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will once again offer younger children the chance to play games, hear stories, make friends and be creative, all while encouraging them to keep reading throughout the summer. The program runs each Thursday in July. This year’s theme is Build it! The morning program (for k. gr. 1 & 2 graduates) will run from 10 – 11:30 am. The afternoon program (for gr. 3 & 4 gradu-ates) will run from 1:30 – 3 pm. Sign up for as many days as you’d like. The Summer Reading Club is a free, drop-in program offered in libraries throughout BC, but it helps to register early.

Registration forms for both programs are available on

our website and at the library, as are volunteer forms for teens and tweens who are in-terested in volunteering to be program leaders.

And remember, we also have a collection of audio books, on CDs and down-loadable, the whole family can enjoy while on road trips together. So check out the library this summer, where you’ll find something to keep everyone imagining, explor-ing and reading, every season of the year.

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June 18Luci Herder and Friends, Leo’s Tapas and Grill, Gibsons, 7pmJune 18Naturopathic physician Loreen Dawson discusses study showing reversal of dementia, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7pm, $5June 19Book Faire, Sechelt Public Library, 1-5pm (also June 20-23, 10am-3pm)June 19Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival opening with Michael Occhipinti & the Sicilian Jazz Project, Gibsons Public Market, 8pm, $25June 19Singer/songwriter Sasha Kay, live music with dinner, Roberts Creek Legion, 6-7:30pm, tips appreciatedJune 19 & 20Arbutus Sounds Chorus presents Coast highlights from the last century in story and song, Botanical Garden, West Sechelt, Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 2pm, by donationJune 20Fathers Day pie sale, fund raiser for Grandmothers and Grandothers, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 10amJune 20Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival “street festival” with five bands, Gower Pt. Rd. above Winegarden Park, noon-5pm, $20June 20Burger and beverage with Cliff Jasper and the Coastal Tradesmen, fundraiser for Chatelech dry grad, Gilligan’s Pub, Sechelt, 6-10pm, $20June 20Jazz Group of Seven concert, Gibsons Public Market, 7pm, $10June 20Rock with Dave’s Not Here, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 June 20Dance with Soulstream (Jazz Festival), Roberts Creek Hall, 9pm, $25June 21International Yoga Day, 108 sun salutations, Mission Point Park, Davis Bay, 10-11am, freeJune 21Jazz singer Jillian Lebeck, Leo’s Tapas and Grill, Gibsons, 11am-1pm, free with brunchJune 21

Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival “outdoor fest” with three bands, Winegarden Park, 1:30-4:30pm, freeJune 21The Sojouners gospel trio, Habitat for Humanity fund raiser, Botanical Gardens, West Sechelt, 2pm, $40June 21Jazz vespers, St. Bart’s Anglican Church, Gibsons, 5:30-6:30pm, by donationJune 21Vocal Intent A’Round the Table, songs with six voices, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7pm, by donationJune 25Co-working workshop, by Gibsons Chamber of Commerce, FUSE Work Hub, #15-292 Gower Pt. Rd., 5-6:30pm, members free, non-members $10June 25Read Out Loud, a queer literary salon with four writers, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, suggested $5 donationJune 26Queer Projections presents “Two4One”, the story of transgender Adam who accidentally winds up pregnant, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, $10June 26Bonnie Kilroe’s Country Queens, Sechelt Legion, 8pm, $20June 27Opening reception for exhibition of fibre art celebrating gardens, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 2-4pm, freeJune 27Building for the Future Gala, Gibsons Public Market, 6pm, $125 ($80 tax receipt)June 27Chef Extravaganza, seafood and game, La Trattoria Italiana at Ruby Lake Resort, Pender Harbour, 6pm, $100 in advance, partial proceeds to Culinary Team CanadaJune 27Charlotte Wrinch at the piano, Chaster’s Restaurant, Gibsons, 6-9pmJune 27Pride Dance featuring DJ Little d and DJ Steve, Roberts Creek Hall, 8pm, $20June 27Jack & G Band, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10

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What dad may like on Father’s DayThe Doting GrandfatherSome men simply want to

spend more time with fam-ily, especially grandfathers who never tire of afternoons with their grandchildren. If dad has retired and moved away, a trip to see his grand-kids might make the ideal gift this Father's Day. Arrange the dates with mom so you are not surprising dad with a trip at a time when he already has plans, and make sure to schedule some fun activities for those days when dad is in town.

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“Men’s health is a serious issue that is often overlooked and requires more conversa-tion, more awareness and more action,” says Dr. Larry Goldenberg, past chair of Urology at Vancouver General Hospital and current Profes-sor of Urology and Mohseni Chair in Men’s Health at VGH. ”With the click of a button,

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The statistics around men’s health in Canada are alarm-ing: up to 70 per cent of men’s health conditions and diseases are preventable, yet their poor health choices lead to 45% of Canadian women over age 65 being widows, which is four times more than widowers. Men are also 79 per cent more likely to die

Men: eat your broccolifrom heart disease and 57 per cent more likely to die from diabetes.

“As a woman, wife and mother, I know how easy it is for men to focus on family and careers, neglecting their health in the process,” says Mary Ackenhusen, president and CEO of VCH. “The choices they make not only impact the people who care about them most, but also the health care system. That’s why VCH is getting behind this initiative and encouraging men to put

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The thrift store on Sechelt's Cowrie St. celebrated a name change on June 15, as many of the vol-unteer staff posed beneath the newly-mounted sign signifying their society's shift from St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary to Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary. The society chose the new name after St. Mary’s was changed to Sechelt Hospital earlier this year. The auxiliary raised more than $479,000 for Sechelt Hospital in 2014. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO

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The Sunshine Coast Re-gional District (SCRD) board, although not involved in the negotiations for the Pender Harbour Dock Plan, is still willing to work with all parties involved to get an agreeable solution. Our role is to help keep communication open so that the people of Pender Har-bour have input into the plan. There is still time to get ques-tions and ideas on the plan to the provincial government.

While doing the strate-gic plan for SCRD, it became necessary to look at the 15 plans that have been put to-gether by board and staff over the past four years. We then had to analyse each of these plans—for everything from solid waste management and agriculture, to transportation and busing—and make sure that we included their priori-ties and directions in our new strategic plan.

I just attended a meeting of residents at the Halfmoon Bay store, organized by SCRD staff. I thank people for turning out to discuss the bicycle and walking paths in their area. Many said that they would use bicycles more if they felt safe on the roads. They noted speeding, vehicles cutting cor-ners, and driving in the bicycle lanes. Several of those attend-ing spoke of the need to re-duce speed limits around local stores and to sweep the bike lanes, as bike riders are not using the lanes because of de-bris and cars parked in them. I will bring these concerns up at the next transportation meeting and, at UBCM, will speak to the need to increase sweeping of the bike lanes more frequently than a few times per year. The SCRD uses federal gas tax funds to build the bike lanes on secondary roads and at times is able to work with the provincial gov-ernment MOTI department to combine funding to get a lon-ger paved distance on some roads.

The SCRD board and staff are looking forward to a meet-ing with the Squamish Nation at the Gibsons Farmers Mar-ket on June 30. This meeting will, I hope, result in a proto-col agreement as both parties discuss future plans, such as collaborating on economic de-velopment.

It has come to my attention that many people that move to rural areas on the Sunshine Coast believe that they are still in an off-Coast municipality and expect many of the same amenities. I am always being asked questions on roads and do what I can for the constitu-ents, but this area is the re-sponsibility of the provincial government. The RCMP han-dle policing, and any concerns must be addressed to their office. BC Ferries is a branch of the provincial government. Power concerns should be ad-dressed to BC Hydro.

Please contact me about any of these items or other concerns at 604-741-2427 or [email protected]. I am available for discussions at SCRD or the Halfmoon Bay store at 10:00 to 12:00 on Fridays.

Coast WatchGarry NohrChair Sunshine Coast Regional District and Repesentative for Halfmoon Bay, Area B

Pender Harbour is holding its first annual Pender Har-bour Days in July to celebrate its rich marine heritage. Enjoy historical boats, heritage dis-plays, arts and crafts and en-tertainment.

Pender Harbour’s pro-tected waters are fringed by an intricate shoreline. The names of the many coves and inlets hint of a colourful histo-ry: Whiskey Slough, Gunboat Narrows, Hospital Bay. In this unique place, pioneers lived at the water’s edge, always mindful of the great ocean that gave their home its life and meaning.

Until a road connected Pender Harbour to Sechelt in 1936, travel was mainly by

water. Boats of all kinds vis-ited harbour shores - dugout canoes, fishing boats, steam-ships, mission boats, forestry boats, school boat ferries, work boats, pleasure boats.

From 1900 until the early 1950s, Union Steamships delivered passengers and supplies to Irvine’s Landing, site of a busy hotel and gen-eral store. “Boat Days” was the highlight of the week for the locals - an opportunity to socialize while awaiting the steamship’s arrival with items they had ordered through the Woodward’s catalogue.

Starting in 1904 Coast Co-lumbia Mission ships periodi-cally visited the harbour and other remote communities to provide medical and spiritual care. After the opening of St. Mary’s Hospital in Garden Bay in 1930, work boats delivered injured loggers and fishermen from outlying areas to the hospital. By the 1950s, for-

estry boats were based in Ma-deira Park awaiting the call to fight forest fires in surround-ing areas.

In the early to mid 1900s, logging and fishing were growing industries. Her-ring salteries in the harbour worked around the clock. Lo-cal shipwrights built boats for the fishing and logging indus-tries and for recreational use. Boat building ways dotted the shoreline of the harbour in the 1950s when the industry was at its peak.

Women operated small “kicker” boats, and their fin-

icky engines, to take their children to schools across the harbour until the first school boat ferry began in 1940.

It was a time of festivals. The Regatta, which began in 1947, featured boat races, diving and log rolling competitions as well as decorated boats. The Fishermen’s Homecom-ing celebrations in October welcomed fishermen back to the harbour after a summer’s fishing in northern waters.

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Back in Time CorrectionThere was an editing

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Because of changing tourism trends, volunteer turnover and new requirements from BC Ferries, it is time for a full program review. This would include assessing the program’s current operations, policies and procedures, and working with BC Ferries and the Travel Ambassadors to re-envision the mission and delivery model of this program.

A retired or semi-retired professional with strong manage-ment skills and a background in the tourism or non-profit sector would be the ideal candidate to steer this ship. The time commitment is estimated at ten hours a week during the busiest parts of the season (just before the season launch and during the summer ferry schedule). There is little or no activity in winter.

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An extra busy and creative cycle continues. Bringing love, light and beauty to your world is a main focus. Although sum-mer has officially arrived, clean-ing and clearing the clutter will likely prove liberating. The end goal is a shift of atmosphere and thereby of perspective towards new levels of confidence and fresh flowers of inspiration.Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

You have recently entered new territory, probably both literally and figuratively. Waves of creative inspiration are flow-ing in and you are excited about the possibilities. Focusing may be more challenging than usual, however. Making key moves to feel more secure is featured. As usual, money and health are main areas of focus.Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)

A period of reflection and re-treat is now yielding to a more dynamic cycle. You will still feel pulled to do some inner work and soul searching but your fo-cus will be divided. Opportunity has been knocking and if you were not before you will feel ready to answer now. Impor-tant exchanges with others will require that you keep it confi-dential.Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)

You remain in an expansive time overall. Yet, a period of re-treat or at least a state that will support a change of perspec-tive is likely. Sometimes such a change has a re-energizing

effect. As well, the urge for cre-ative self-expression is extra strong. Meanwhile, a process of breaking with the past con-tinues. Keeping an open mind about literally everything is a key to this phase of destiny.Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Getting the attention and re-spect you feel you want, need and deserve has been keeping you busy. This trend will con-tinue and includes a rather dy-namic learning curve. Gaining new knowledge and training and perhaps sharing the same with others remain central. You can also anticipate the gypsy in you stepping out so go on a little adventure or two.Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)

An exciting period mixed with travel, adventure, cultural exchange and quality time shared with friends new and old is featured in the planetary line-up for you. Now the focus is shifting to your public and professional sphere. Generally, the more you are able to work from your own secured space the more confident you will feel. Get clear then push for what you want and need.Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)

An ambitious period con-tinues to rise. You may still be unsure of your direction in some respects. A process of deciphering your priorities is implied. Opportunities and op-tions are available yet you are not so inclined to take cavalier risks. Many imaginative ideas are flowing through your mind. Choosing the path of love over fear means the result does not produce guilt or casualty.Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)

You are about to enter a rath-er deep, soul searching period. By now this may sound quite familiar. Yet, this one is impor-tant because the other side of it stands to open your world in new and exciting ways. There may yet remain some impor-tant ironing out of details. Key communications to preserve a lasting peace are also featured. Be willing to follow through on realizing a healthy new lifestyle for best results.Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)

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It is with great sadness we an-nounce the passing of Christine Ann Stefanik nee Stamnes, on June 6, 2015 from complications due to Cancer. She was a rare bright beautiful spirit, who bravely fought a very painful disease for many years. She did so with grace and dignity.

As President of the Chamber of Commerce, she loved serving her community. As a local business owner with husband Rick, she was one of Sech-elt’s biggest advocates. Up and down the coast and throughout the area, she proudly promoted her town to anyone who would listen, seeded with strong lo-cal knowledge, understanding and reverence for the place she had come to love. Sechelt reflected her own values-where people mattered most, looked you in the eye and said what they meant.

Christine was born in Palo Alto California on August 4, 1963, and moved to Vancouver with her parents, Robert and Evelyn and older brother Bobby, on July 4, 1969. She grew up in North Delta, surrounded by all of her family, friends, and loving grandparents. She had a successful career in tourism marketing prior to relocating to Sechelt and opening Stefanik Marketing with Rick in 2003. In addition to her busi-ness responsibilities, she oversaw several Provincial and Federal Elections on the coast, as the chief local representative for Elections BC and Canada.

Christine was a caregiver to the sick, the elderly, the disadvantaged, the homeless. Her ability to provide meaningful help to those in need was a gift to those she assisted throughout her all too short life. She loved animals, and as a child would bring home any cat or dog she saw, and pleaded with her mother to keep it. She is now with her beloved cat Shadow who passed earlier this year.

Christine is survived by her beloved husband Rick, a rare marriage - best of friends and deeply truly in love, always there for the other. She leaves behind her son Kristopher, grandson Avery, parents Robert and Eve-lyn Stamnes, brother Bob Stamnes, (Karen Hallam), niece Katrina Stamnes, nephew David Stamnes Les-lie, along with countless friends and family members in Canada, the U.S., Norway and Europe.

A Memorial will be held at the Living Faith Lutheran Church 4607 Whitaker Rd (Davis Bay) Sechelt BC. on Saturday June 20, 2015 from 2pm – 4pm.

‘We loved her every day. Now we will miss her every day”

KELLY, Rhona SharonBorn in Victoria, B.C. on March 2, 1941, died at Gibsons, B.C. on June 12, 2015. She will be loved and missed by her husband, Thomas Stan Kelly, and her chil-dren, son, Chris (Rossy) Bendl of Jakarta, Indonesia and grandchildren, Axel, Os-kar, Nicole and Zoe; son Andrew (Jennifer) Bendl of Vancouver, B.C. and grandchildren, Sam and Sophie; and daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth Bendl of Vancouver, B.C.; her sister-in-law Marlene Longman of Gibsons, B.C., sister Margo (Peter) Yee of White Rock, and brother, Bill (Trudene) Longman of Gibsons, B.C. and Scottsdale, Arizona.

She will be missed by Stan’s caring children, Lynn (Mark) Brackett, and Steven (Gayle) Kelly, and grand-children Justine, Jordan and Julia. She also will be missed by her many loved nieces, nephews and cous-ins, living in British Columbia, Ontario and Scotland.

Rhona loved family and treasured the many happy times they shared over the years, as the family con-tinued to increase and the parties got larger. She was privileged also to have a wide and wonderful group of loyal and good friends. Rhona loved to laugh.

She often said, “laughter is the best medicine.” She had a wonderful and blessed life. Sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. Jeannette Gibbons, Dr. Sara Wadge, Dr. Puneet Bains and all the caring and loving hospi-tal staff for the wonderful care Rhona received during this journey. A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Gumboot Restaurant in Robert’s Creek on Friday, June 19 from 2-4. In lieu of flowers, if one desires, please make a donation to a charity of one’s choice.

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COME CELEBRATE WITH US

4 DAYS ONLYJUNE 18 TO 21

GRAND OPENINGEVENT

SECHELT5644 Wharf Avenue604-885-5818

MADEIRA PARK12390 Sunshine Coast Highway604-883-9551

NEW STORECOAST BUILDERS

FREE $10

Friday, June 19 Saturday, June 20

GIFT CARD

CARTE CADEAU

AT EACH LOCATIONFREE PRODUCTS FOR THE FIRST 50 CUSTOMERS

FREE RONA BUCKET

Sunday, June 21

FREE BATHROOM SET

Laminate Flooring8.3 mm. 1 box covers 25.74 sq. ft. Cypress. SOFLOOR003

*The product may differ from the picture.

SAVE 50%

179sq. ft 88

BUY 2, GET ONE

FREE *ON SELECT 3.78L RONA AND SICO PAINT

*Certain conditions apply. Details in store.

(Value of $12,99)RONA GIFT CARD

%†+

ALL ITEMS YOU FILL THE BUCKET WITH!

15OFF

sq. ft

COME CELEBRATE WITH US

4 DAYS ONLYJUNE 18 TO 21

GRAND OPENINGEVENT



NEW STORECOAST BUILDERS

FREE $10

Friday, June 19 Saturday, June 20

GIFT CARD

CARTE CADEAU

AT EACH LOCATIONFREE PRODUCTS FOR THE FIRST 50 CUSTOMERS

FREE RONA BUCKET

Sunday, June 21

FREE BATHROOM SET

Laminate Flooring8.3 mm. 1 box covers 25.74 sq. ft. Cypress. SOFLOOR003

*The product may differ from the picture.

SAVE 50%

179sq. ft 88

BUY 2, GET ONE

FREE *ON SELECT 3.78L RONA AND SICO PAINT

*Certain conditions apply. Details in store.

(Value of $12,99)RONA GIFT CARD

%†+

ALL ITEMS YOU FILL THE BUCKET WITH!

15OFF

sq. ft

TO OUR CUSTOMERS • Cash and carry prices are valid from June 18 to June 21, 2015, unless otherwise specified. Valid only at RONA Madeira Park and RONA Sechelt locations. The offers in this flyer cannot be combined with any other offer. The information in this flyer reflects the information available during its conception. If, despite our vigilance, some errors occurred, a notice will be printed in store. If items differ from what is illustrated, the description prevails. • We strive to carry sufficient quantities of advertised products. If demands are higher than expected, we will do our best to satisfy the exceeding demand. It may be impossible to reorder seasonal products or items on special order. For reasons beyond our control, we sometimes have to change a product’s specifications or have it replaced. • We have the right to limit quantities to professionals and the general public. • Because of market variations, we have the right to change prices when necessary. Federal and provincial consumption taxes are not included in our prices. The RONA price guarantee does not apply to special orders, to clearance, season and bankruptcy sales prices offered by our competitors, to labour on installations, contractor quotes, advertising errors or prices obtained from e-commerce or outside the region (details in store). Certain conditions apply. Details in participating stores. *PAINT PROMOTION: Bonus offer applies to the least expensive product. Offer valid from June 18 to June 21, 2015 on select 3.78-L cans of RONA and SICO paint available in store. Product selection may vary from store to store. Limited quantities. Applicable only on merchandise purchased on site in participating store. †Cannot be combined with any other offer. Certain conditions apply. Details in participating stores. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Co. and RONA inc. (AJ_8i1_W25)

RUSS AND TESS JONES - SECHELT & MADEIRA PARK RONA STORES OWNERS

•Lumber•Hardware•Houseware•Building Supplies•Electrical•Lighting•Plumbing

•Tools•Garden Centre•BBQ & Patio•Marine•Paint•Flooring•Kitchen

•Kitchen Design•Cutting Service•Paint Colour matching available•Certified Tool Repair Shop - Madeira Park•Tool Rental - Madeira Park•Job lot quotes and estimates•Propane Filling - Sechelt

Paint Brush1” - 3”. High Quality Polyethylene Bristles. Feathered Ends. Wooden Handle. Suitable for all paint types. 86335004 – 8633506

Milwaukee FASTBACKTM Flip Utility KnifeRelease button firmly locks knife open or closed. Cut cord and string when knife is closed. Strip wire up to 10 awg. 28630

SAVE

$1050%

$20

ShopPro Professional Duct Tape2” x 10 yds.“Simply the most useful tape in the world.” 29340

SAVE

$159%

249

Reusable Paper Towels55 towels. Heavy duty. 0366001

SAVE

199

50%

399

13’’ Pansiola Hanging Basket 26970

SAVE

89955%

1999

OUTSTANDINGOFFER

ea.

$10

While Quantities last.

Black Earth 25 L. Organic soil. For outdoor gardening. 76965015

SAVE

199

42%

349

WE SELL PROPANE

*ONLY AT SECHELT LOCATION.

WE WILL RECYCLE YOUR OLD TANK

FOR FREE.*

BUY A NEW TANK AND FILL.

PRODUCTS AND DEPARTMENTS: SERVICES OFFERED:

PROUD TO BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY! Russ has 30 years experience in the building supplies and home improvement.

BUY ANY PATIO SET AND GET A

FREEPALM TREE *

up to

While Quantities last.

Visit our Upstairs Showroom at Sechelt Location (2nd Floor)

ea.

$2

*The product selection may differ from the illustrations.

THANK YOU to EVERYONEwho made this year’s show the BEST EVER! With nearly 4000 attendees it was a record breaking year!

Next year’s date is Saturday June 11th 2016, to book a booth and qualify for an early bird discount*, call Jennifer from JJ Premier Events at 604 740 6268.

*booking deadline to qualify for early bird is July 31st 2015.

We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors for the 2015 Home & Garden Expo.

Presenting Sponsors Leading Level Sponsors Supporting Sponsors

Friend Sponsor Presented by

W W W. J J P R E M I E R E V E N T S . C O M

+ +

we’re always in full swing.GOLF. DINING. LIVE MUSIC. SPECIAL EVENTS.

6177 Ripple Way, Sechelt (formerly, Sechelt Golf Course) 604 885 2700 blueoceangolf.ca

celebrates father’s day weekend

WE’RE GOING ALL OUT FOR FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND! Treat Dad to a special, highly indulgent Father’s Day menu, available THIS WEEKEND ONLY. We strongly advise walking the course after this meal!

Friday Night Live with MARTINI MADNESS continues, and on Sunday, JOE STANTON AND FRIENDS will be making music from noon to 3.

LOOKING FOR A FATHER’S DAY GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING? Buy Dad a wedge or a putter this weekend, and receive a FREE ROUND OF GOLF.

SATURDAY JUNE 20TH IS TAYLORMADE DEMO DAY! Try out the latest club technology, and feel the difference new clubs can make.

ALLFORDAD

READY FOR THIS

3 DAYSALE

JUNE 19 & 20: 8am-9pm • JUNE 21: 9am-6pm

SAVE A MINIMUM

20% 40%ANDUP TO

OFF¥ EVERYTHINGˆ IN-STOREINCLUDING ALL REGULAR, SALE & CLEARANCE ITEMS

FRIDAY- SUNDAY ONLY!

GIBSONS LOCATION ONLY (604)886-4626LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

¥Our regular price ˆExcludes Gift cards. Before and after all discounts are applied. Prices in effect June 19-21, 2015 or while quantities last. Regular prices shown are those at which the items have been sold by Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ltd. Typographical, illustrative or pricing errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any errors.

SECHELT

We cater to our contractors: •Weopenearlyatbothlocations.

We are committed to serve contractors: • Experiencedprofessionalsanddedicatedstaff

We offer special services for contractors: • Hiabdeliveryserviceavailable(3Hiabtrucks) • 4wheeldriveHiabdeliveryserviceforremote and hard-to-access locations • Specialorderservice:Weworkdirectlywithyou to get you the product you need. • Bringinyourbuildingplansordrawings;weareheretohelp! • Joblotquotesandmuchmore!

BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER….ONE PROJECT AT A TIME.

John EilersCommodities Logistics Manager

Randy Benner Contractor Sales Manager

MADEIRA PARKSteve Wharton Contractor Sales Manager

Tom Turner Contractor Business Developer

SAVE

1499

50%

2999

Stick nails 3 ¼”Compatible with Bostitch nailers. H4777

SAVE

1499

50%

2999

Stick nails 3” Compatible with Bostitch nailers. H4775

SAVE

2999

50%

5999

Brown ACQ Decking Screws #8x3. 2k per box. SOSCREW060

SAVE

599

39%

989

Tuck Tape2.4” x 216’. Protects against drafts and humidity. Can be applied at -10º C. Bonding strengthens with time. Also repairs torn vapour barriers. Red. 0974001

SAVE

149940%

2489

Milwaukee 25’ Tape MeasureDouble Sided. Up to 9’ Standout. Blue Print Scale (1/4” and 1/8”)Wire Form Belt Clip.360 degrees Hook Attachment. 28175

BRINGTHE

KIDS!LITTLE HAMMERS CLUB

Build a birdfeeder!

SATURDAY AT BOTH LOCATIONS:

FROM 11AM TO 2PM

COAST BUILDERS

MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 7:00A.M.TO5:30P.M.

SATURDAY: 8:00A.M.TO5:00P.M.

SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS:10:00A.M.TO4:00P.M.



Wharf AveEbbtide St

Lamprey Ln

Trident Ave

E Porpoise Bay RdOsprey St

Trident Ave

NEW STORE

Francis Peninsula Rd

Sunshine Coast Hwy

Lily Lake

SECHELT OPENING HOURS

*The product may differ from the picture. *The product may differ from the picture.

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The Local Weekly June 18, 2015