The Local Weekly June 9, 2016

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Like kids on a carnival ride, Sechelt residents Bill Norris, left, Carolyn Norris and Shirley Maddox grin while being shaken about as they would be in an 8.0 earthquake. They were among Coast residents who lined up in the Raven’s Cry Theatre parking lot June 7 to try the Shake Zone Mobile Earthquake Simula-tor. It not only shook them, but showed them video of what happens inside a house during a big earthquake. The device made a one-day stop here thanks to sponsorship by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Sunshine Coast Credit Union, the Co-Operators and the Sunshine Coast Regional District. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO

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RCMP were called to Sech-elt Council for a second time in as many meetings after a Sechelt property owner per-sisted in addressing council-lors about a May 18 Council decision.

“If you don’t leave imme-diately, we’ll be recessing the meeting as we did last time and calling the RCMP again,” Mayor Bruce Milne told Jeri Patterson at the June 1 meet-ing.

Patterson owns a property on Norwest Bay Road, which Council has determined is the

Sunshine Coast residents should expect increased vigi-lance on old building materi-als they take to local landfills starting in September, when the list of items requiring testing for asbestos gets much longer.

Since 2013, any drywall that contains mudding or joint compound taken to landfills has had to be tested for asbestos content.

But as of September 19, you can add to the list all ceiling tiles, cement boards and panels, roofing, vinyl flooring, floor tile and sheet flooring, stucco, and textured ceilings.

These items “must be ac-companied by asbestos sam-pling results from an accred-ited laboratory,” the SCRD’s Infrastructure Committee

location of a building that was completed without a building permit.

An original permit was granted in 2009 and was re-newed twice, but then lapsed, bylaw officers said in a report to Council. The officers rec-ommended that a notice be registered on the title of the property about the presence of the unsanctioned building.

Patterson has repeatedly complained to Council that she has not been dealt with fairly by District staff, and has argued that because her

was told in a staff report sub-mitted at its June 2 meeting.

Vermiculite is automati-cally assumed to contain as-bestos and has also required special handling since 2013. That’s when a WorkSafeBC regulation took effect “to reduce the risk of exposing workers, contractors and customers to airborne asbes-tos fibres at the landfill sites,” the report noted. Prolonged exposure to airborne asbes-tos can cause serious lung ill-ness, including cancer.

Ian Winn, SCRD Director for West Howe Sound (Area F), told the meeting he was concerned about an increase in illegal dumping by those trying to avoid the expense of discarding suspect building materials. Winn asked Robyn Cooper, the regional district’s

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property is in the Agricultural Land Reserve, Sechelt’s build-ing inspector does not have jurisdiction. In the opinion of a solicitor consulted by the District, Patterson’s view is not correct.

Patterson spoke to Council on the notice-on-title issue for more than 30 minutes at the May 4 meeting before being cut off for taking more than twice the normally allowed time.

When the title matter came up again at the May 18 Coun-cil meeting, Patterson stood and asked to be heard, but Milne would not allow it. After Patterson repeatedly asked again, Milne recessed the meeting and instructed staff to call the RCMP. Patterson left voluntarily and Council then reconvened, voting to put the notice on the property’s title.

Patterson then stood at the June 1 Council meeting, again asking to speak to the issue, citing a section of the B.C. Community Charter that she said allowed her to be heard. Milne told her that she was misreading the law.

“I’m just requiring a clear answer from the District of Sechelt Council,” Patterson said after twice repeating her demand to speak.

“The clear answer is that there are no avenues under any section of the Community Charter to hear you tonight under these circumstances. And that’s the final answer,” Milne said.

Patterson left the meeting after Milne warned that he would again go into recess and call the police.

Chief Administrative Of-ficer Tim Palmer confirmed later that he had called in the RCMP when it appeared that Patterson was refusing to leave.

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“There is an on-Coast com-pany that takes the sample and provides the results. But the lab facility is off-Coast,” Cooper said.

Cooper did not have exact pricing information at hand, but recalled that it had cost about $70 to test any one material type, with the re-sults returned in seven days. Quicker turnarounds of one, three or five days would be more costly, Cooper added.

If asbestos is detected, materials must undergo the special handling process. But Cooper’s report also noted that “the Pender Harbour Transfer Station cannot ac-cept any material that tests positive for asbestos,” while “Sechelt Landfill can accept material that tests positive for asbestos if it is properly prepared.”

The SCRD plans to publi-cize the upcoming changes in an advertising blitz in lo-cal newspapers and websites starting this month, which will continue through Octo-ber.

“There will also be a lot of direct engagement, espe-cially with contractors,” and possibly also a public infor-mation forum, said Bryan Shoji, SCRD General Manager of Infrastructure Services.

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A view of the Chapman Lake reservoir as of May 31. Although there is more snow than last year, the snowpack is melting “approximately one month ahead of normal conditions”, ac-cording to the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD). The region is currently at stage one watering restrictions, which limits sprinklers to morning and evening three days a week. SCRD PHOTO

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Gibsons United Church is preparing to move its servic-es to the Gibsons Public Mar-ket after the current church property is sold, the Local has learned.

The half-acre Trueman Road property, listed at $779,000, was put on the market earlier this year fol-lowing the congregation’s November 2015 decision to sell. An offer has been made and accepted, but a number of conditions on the sale re-main and the deal has not yet closed, according to Terry Harrison, a staff member of the B.C. Conference of the United Church of Canada and who has been hired by the local church to manage the sale.

“There is an offer to pur-chase in play right now,” Harrison said, although she would not say who the buyer is. “And we are actively ex-ploring a relationship with the Market.”

Gibsons Public Market Ex-ecutive Director Gerry Zipur-sky confirmed that, while no agreement has been struck, the church has been in talks to move the few blocks to the Gower Point Rd. Market, now undergoing a $3-million expansion to include a third-floor meeting room capable of holding up to 100 people.

“The congregation has been discussing for months with their leadership about the opportunity to consider Gibsons Public Market and the large meeting room as a place they could have their services and programs,” Zi-pursky said in an interview.

Harrison added there was

no truth at all to hearsay cir-culating in the community that all of the proceeds of the property sale would be do-nated to the Market.

The church, like many among all denominations across the country, has ex-perienced a slowly shrinking congregation.

“The fact was that we were going to be closing our doors if we didn’t find another way to continue. We just couldn’t sustain the budget,” said Rev. Terri Scallon, who has taken a 50-per-cent pay cut and gone onto a half-time work schedule, “so we can stretch the budget.”

Scallon admitted there are mixed emotions about the transition, but that the 50-member congregation

Church eyes move to Gibsons Public Market

has also been energized by the prospect.

“There’s grieving, there’s some sadness, but at the same time, it’s so incredibly exciting,” Scallon said. “The people feel an energy that is bigger than them that wants them to continue to reach out and be part of the community in a way that is vibrant.”

The main church building, with its unique, swooping-roof design, has stood since the mid-1960s, but its fate after the sale is not known. Preservation of the structure is not a condition of the sale.

“It is like moving out of your home after 55 years,” said Scallon. “[The congre-gation] loves that place, but they feel something calling them to something greater.”

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The hot real estate market on the Sunshine Coast apparently also applies to a house of God. The deal hasn’t closed yet, but the Gibsons United Church has accepted an off er to the buy the building, with its unique roof design. The congregation would move services elsewhere, likely the renovated Gibsons Public Market just a few blocks away. RIK JESPERSEN PHOTO

Shortly after 10 am on June 2, a passenger in a ve-hicle waiting at the Lang-dale ferry terminal called to report the occupants of another vehicle in line were smoking marihuana in their vehicle. Their actions had also attracted the attention of other motorists. Police attended and arrested the suspect males. A quantity of marihuana was located and seized. As the driver of the vehicle did not exhibit signs

of impairment, they were released without charge and warned about smoking mar-ihuana before driving.

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Around 7 pm on June 2, a witness reported a pos-sible impaired driver on the Langdale-bound ferry, but was unsure of what direc-tion the vehicle went after disembarking in Langdale. Police later received a com-

Smoking and drivingplaint about a possible im-paired driver in Sechelt, and it was determined that it was in fact the same vehicle that had earlier been reported on the ferry. The driver was found to be exhibiting signs of impairment by drugs. A quantity of marihuana and related paraphernalia were located in the vehicle, and the driver was issued a driv-ing prohibition and his ve-hicle was impounded.

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Editorial Opinion

Letters to the Editor – Opinions

Defer your property taxes?As the deadline approaches for BC homeowners to pay

property taxes, BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is en-couraging seniors to consider property tax deferment as a way to stay living independently. BC’s Property Tax Deferment pro-gram allows individuals, including senior homeowners, to de-fer paying taxes for a low simple interest charge (currently 0.7 per cent) that accrues until they withdraw from the program voluntarily, upon ownership transfer, or upon death.

“What I’m hearing as I travel around the province is that there are many seniors living in their own homes who have a very challenging time getting the money together to pay their taxes, and in some cases this drives them from their homes entirely,” said Mackenzie. “This program assists seniors in continuing to live independently as long as possible, which research shows increases overall health and significantly de-creases overall costs to the system.”

Approximately 80 per cent of seniors in BC are homeown-ers (609,920) and 24 per cent of senior homeowners have an annual income of $30,000 or less. To qualify for the Property Tax Deferment program you must be 55 or older and have a minimum of 25 per cent of equity in your home. Application to the program can be made once tax notices are received.

“I know for some seniors, deferring may be an uncom-fortable idea, and they may be worried about equity in their home, but when you actually do the math, in most cases it’s obvious the impact is not as significant as some people may think.” A $470,000 mortgage-free house in Kelowna, for ex-ample, would have 93.7 per cent equity remaining after defer-ring property taxes for 10 years, based on 2016 municipal tax rates, and assuming a mild (two per cent) annual appreciation.

There were 5,278 new users of the Property Tax Deferment Program in 2015, a 10 per cent increase from 2014, but a two per cent drop since 2013, when there were 5,375 new users of the program. In 2015, $131.6 million was deferred under the program.

Additional subsidies available to senior homeowners in-clude the Home Owner Grant, which can reduce homeowners’ property taxes by up to $845. Seniors who own homes as-sessed above $1.2 million may be eligible for the low-income grant supplement, which replaces any grant amount they would have received if their home were below the threshold. Single seniors earning up to $35,000 could qualify, and senior couples earning up to $41,000 could qualify.

To find out more about the Property Tax Deferment Pro-gram and learn how to apply:

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Hoodwinked?(Addressed to Environmen-

tal Defence Canada and copied to the Local)

I read that your organiza-tion is giving the coveted Blue Flag designation to the Gib-sons Marina. I respectfully suggest that your organiza-tion has been hoodwinked by a developer (Klaus Fuerniss Enterprises) trying to avoid a Ministry of Environment as-sessment of Gibsons harbour where it fronts his proposed hotel and condo development adjacent to the marina, which he has also acquired.

On a more minor scale, but indicative of the lax environ-mental management of the new owner, Klaus Fuerniss, I

Song and danceLove of dance and song was

in the air on stage at the Chat-elech High School Theatre on May 27, when students of the Halfmoon Bay Performing Arts delighted the audience at their year-end recital.

From ethereal ballet to snappy jazz, rousing tap dancing and spirited musi-cal theatre numbers… in groups, and as song and dance soloists, the students showed how well they have

can attest to the state of the dock itself. I have paddled from there regularly for more than a decade, and lately it is frequently dotted with goose excrement, a condition that was extraordinary under the previous management.

I think if your Blue Flag designation is to continue to have any meaning, you need to ask some probing ques-tions about Gibsons Marina before you award it to them.

Judith Hammill, GibsonsUpsetI just read the ‘article’ about

the George (“The George makes its sales pitch”, June 2) and was upset to see your pa-per presenting what is clearly written by the proponent, as

progressed, and the newest little ballerinas charmed us with their first-time-on-stage remarkable aplomb.

The finale brought per-formers and audience to-gether in a joyous celebration of dance and song that no one wanted to end.

Well-deserved congratula-tions to Elaine Hunter, Half-moon Bay Performing Arts Director/Instructor, for her ongoing dedication and bril-liance in guiding every stu-

if it is an actual story.Your front page heading

“The George Claims Over-whelming Support” further adds to this fiction.

But of course it was great to know that the George condos will address the affordable housing crisis in Gibsons giv-en that two bedroom condos start at “only” $699,900.

Alan Sirulnikoff, GibsonsGospel Rock hazard(Addressed to the owner,

and copied to the Local)We have extreme fire con-

cerns about BL 7, Gospel Rock. The gate to the upper property has been vandalized and now vehicle traffic has access. Some people use this land as a dump site and the

dent to a new level of excel-lence. Her choreography and staging bespeaks her years of experience in successful stage production.

And congratulations to the parents for supporting their children through the neces-sary hard work and discipline for which they are now be-ing rewarded, and which will reflect in all aspects of their lives.

Shendra Hanney, Madeira Park

traffic destroys ecological val-ues. Pallets and garbage are used to start fires and there is no water source to extinguish it. There have been many fires over the years, some going underground and burning for weeks. Recently another fire had to be extinguished. Care-taking has been attempted in the past, only adding to the garbage. Remains of this gar-bage are still on the property.

The community is offer-ing to replace the damaged gate, putting a lock on it that leaves the gate ajar for pe-destrian access. A key would be left with the owners and the fire department. People walk this land regularly, lo-cals and tourists, since the early 1900s. We are the eyes and ears watching over it. We want it protected. We are also doing research for a commu-nity effort to remove the der-elict RV and garbage.

We feel that signage at the entrance of the property is es-sential, stating “No Fires Are Permitted” and “Pedestrian Traffic Only”.

We want to take a prudent measure to prevent disaster and engender a respect for this cherished property.

Sharon Danroth, pres.For the Love of Gospel Rock

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Students of Halfmoon Bay Performing Arts, shown at their year-end recital. JENI STAFFORD PHOTO


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Pull of the TidePam Goldsmith- JonesMP, West Vancouver Sunshine Coast, Sea to Sky Country

On June 6, MP Bernadette Jordan from Nova Scotia in-troduced her private mem-ber’s Motion 40 on derelict and abandoned vessels. On behalf of the government of Canada I introduced amend-ments to strengthen the mo-tion. I will be working closely with Transport Canada to broaden the definition that reflects challenges on the west coast. Based on the work of many in our commu-nity, we refer to the matter as abandoned and derelict vessels, barges and docks. Transport Minister Garneau is taking the lead on this, which is very good news. My presentation to the House of Commons can be viewed on my website: http://pgold-smithjones.ca/.

June 6 is also the day that the Supreme Court deci-sion in the Kay Carter case with regard to medical as-sistance in dying became

law. The journey to pass Bill C14 is ongoing. Kay Carter’s daughter lives in our riding. It was a pleasure to be able to introduce her to MP Bob Oliphant when she and her brother were here in Ottawa. Mr. Oliphant co-chaired the special joint committee that heard 60 witnesses and au-thored a forward thinking report to inform government legislation. The report went farther than the Carter case recommendations. For many Canadians this is good news – issues like advanced direc-tives, extending the right to medical assistance in dying to mature minors, and re-quests where mental illness is the sole underlying condi-tion were recommendations of the special joint commit-tee. For others, these recom-mendations go too far. Bill C14 does not include these provisions, and Minister Philpott is committed to un-dertake studies and further discussion with Canadians on these specific questions as soon as the bill becomes law. This is a prudent course, all things considered. I have received hundreds of letters from people who are op-

posed to medical assistance in dying. Given the Supreme Court decision that considers this a right, the government needed to create legislation that would govern all prov-inces in Canada. My thanks to Mr. Oliphant for coming to the West Vancouver Memo-rial Library and providing an overview of the process, his views, his stand that is con-trary to the government’s, and his support for those of us who voted in favour and who embrace exploration of the questions that lie ahead.

June 6 also marks the 72nd anniversary of D-Day. We will remember them.

The House sits for the month of June. Through the summer we will hold con-sultations. Please contact us at 604-913-2660 if you would like to sign up or for more information. Topics will include: climate change, electoral reform, wild salmon policy, derelict vessels, real estate and housing, and the review of the environmental review process. These are known policy priorities for our constituents, but we are always open to suggestions from you.

The Sunshine Coast Wild-life Project is sending out the bat signal to find volunteers to participate in the annual BC Bat Count. This citizen-science initiative encourages residents to count bats at lo-cal roost sites.

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Events• June 1-July 3

Refraction: Queer Artists of the Sunshine Coast Group art exhibit showcasing the diverse talents and skills of eight queer artists on the Sunshine Coast. Free. Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa Street, Sechelt. More info at www.facebook.com/refractionsc

• Wednesday, June 15, 6 - 7:30 pmYou Don’t Have to be Queer to Read Queer LitRead a fi ve-minute excerpt from your favourite queer book at this open mic. Need ideas? LGBT-authored books are on display at both Sechelt and Gibsons libraries throughout June. Free. Open mic at Gibsons Public Library

• Sunday, June 19, 12-4 pm Sunday in the Park with PrideA family-friendly afternoon picnic with food, games,

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• Wednesday, June 22, 7-9 pmPride reception for Refraction: Queer Artists of the Sunshine CoastMeet the artists. With live music by Nathan Stryjack and Christopher Neufeld. Free. Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa Street, Sechelt.

• Thursday, June 23, 7:30 pmRead Out LoudAn evening of queer literature, with readings from some of Canada’s most dynamic authors, Michael V. Smith, Nicola Harwood, and local author Anna Nobile. Suggested donation $5+. All ages. Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa Street, Sechelt.

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On June 28, 1969, New York City police raided a gay bar in Manhattan called The Stone-wall Inn. Police raids on bars known to be frequented by gays, lesbians and other “de-viant” individuals were rou-tine in the 1950s and 1960s in the US and Canada. But at The Stonewall, on that June night, after years of police raids, beatings and disrespect, the LGBTQ community fought back against the discrimina-tion that was levelled at them for simply being who they were. As a crowd gathered outside, drag queens started throwing things at the police, forcing the outnumbered of-ficers to barricade themselves

inside the bar. The Stonewall Riots had begun and would last six nights. The gay libera-tion movement was born.

Since then LGBTQ rights have gained official protection in Canada, but homophobia still exists with gay bashings and discrimination making news headlines. It is illegal to be queer in 78 countries and is punishable by death in five. It’s why LGBTQ communities continue to fight for rights and recognition. It’s why June is Pride Month in so many parts of the world: to remember, re-flect and celebrate.

Here on the Sunshine Coast, Pride celebrations began with a dance held at the Roberts

Creek Hall, spearheaded by the Dance Committee of Sap-pho’s Circle, a group of lesbi-ans here on the Coast. Jackson Berger and Kathy Lewis were two of the women involved, trying to establish connections within the community. “When Jackie and I moved here it was not easy to find other lesbi-ans,” recalls Lewis. “There was no cohesive community.” They knew there were other LGBTQ people on the Coast, but didn’t know how many, nor how to connect with everyone. Berg-er, Lewis and the rest of their group, put up the funds to host a dance in the hopes of bring-ing everyone together.

The first Pride Dance was


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• Friday, June 24, 7:30 pmQueer ProjectionsA fi lm series promoting LGBTQ visibility and encour-aging communication and connections across our varied communities. Film T.B.A. Events produced by Rhizome Up! Media Society. Admission by donation. Visit OutontheCoast.ca for info. Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons.

• Saturday, June 25, 8 pm – 1 amSunshine Coast Pride DanceDance, DJs, drinks and the Kissing Booth! It’s good old-fashioned fun, folks! Tickets $20 or sliding scale at the door. Advance tickets available at MELOma-nia, Strait Coffee, Gaia’s Fair Trade Gifts and 420 Hemp Shop. Ages 19+. Roberts Creek Community Hall, 1309 Roberts Creek Road.

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• Friday, June 24, 1-4 pmWriting Workshop with Michael V. SmithExplore the relationship between structure and imagery with critically acclaimed novelist, poet and memoirist. New and experienced writers welcome. $50 per per-son. All ages. One bursary for youth under 25 available. Register at [email protected]. Private home, Gibsons.

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held on July 21, 2007 and the response was overwhelming. Despite some concerns over how Coasters would react to an openly gay event, the dance sold out. The date of the dance bounced around for a few years as the Committee sought a date that wouldn’t interfere with other festivals and finally settled on the last Saturday of June to coincide with the anni-versary of the Stonewall Riots. “It’s important not to forget,” says Berger, referring to the Ri-ots and the struggles of queer people since. “We fought so hard to be seen and we fought so hard to have the word les-bian spoken with respect.” These days the Pride dance at-

tracts queers from Vancouver and straight people from the Coast due to its reputation as a welcoming place with great music.

From its humble beginnings, Pride on the Coast now boasts a variety of events, including an art show, literary reading, a film night, and a family friend-ly picnic, events designed to bring everyone together: family, friends, neighbours, business owners, artists and volunteers, both queer and straight. Lewis and Berger are thrilled at the growing number of ways to celebrate as a com-munity. “What’s happening this year is what we had envi-sioned happening nine years

ago,” says Lewis. “It will draw people from all over because there are so many options,” says Berger. Asked why Pride celebrations are important, Berger doesn’t hesitate. “I be-come invisible at other events. When I go to a Pride event, I’m there as a proud lesbian woman. I can sit down and talk about homophobia, about my struggles, about my question-ing, and celebrate with people that get it on a totally different level.” Lewis agrees. “There’s a sense of strength and be-longing and family that you get from your identity. What’s happening is incredibly excit-ing and I’m very, very proud.”

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with hours of good times on and around our beautiful harbour on July 23 and 24. These events offer not only a source of entertainment, but great opportunities for you to volunteer, and help ensure their success.

Aside from festivals, events and parades, we are blessed here in Gibsons with a wealth of world-class art-ists, artisans and musicians, and the arts organizations that promote an abundance of opportunities for arts and culture in the Gibsons area,

fashioned kid-powered kind, or the motorized version – people are out and about, exploring Gibsons at its early summer best. Many of them are already making plans to participate in events that help create a lively vibe in our

such as the ‘open micro-phone’ session at the Arts Building, and the impressive talent of local writers who shared their work. And again this summer, the Town of Gibsons is pleased to support Music in the Landing, bring-ing melodies to our street corners, the Gibsons Pier, and the Winegarden Park bus shelter.

As our Gibsons Public Market takes shape, looking at the moment rather like an adolescent boy who has shot up taller than he ever

town each summer – events such as the Children’s Festi-val and Duck Pluck on June 25 in Dougall Park, which helps support the child devel-opment programs offered by Sunshine Coast Community Services, and Sea Cavalcade

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Vancouver Coastal Health has signed a contract with the Trellis Group to build and operate a new 128-bed resi-dential care centre in Sechelt. The Silverstone Care Centre will result in an increase of 20 residential care beds on the Sunshine Coast, provid-ing care for more seniors in their own community. It is scheduled to open in August 2018.

As well as offering residen-tial care beds in a contem-porary setting, Silverstone will also double the current number of VCH hospice beds to four and house the com-munity’s existing Adult Day program in a purpose built space. The 20-bed increase includes five additional spe-cial care beds, which will provide the safety and secu-rity required for residents

with advanced dementia and challenging behaviours. This expansion will also shorten the wait time for Sunshine Coast residents transitioning to residential care.

Silverstone Care Centre will replace Totem Lodge and Shorncliffe, two older facili-ties where washrooms, hall-ways and common spaces are small. At Totem Lodge, many residents are shar-ing rooms, sinks and toilets. Once the new centre opens, Totem Lodge and Shorncliffe may be repurposed for other, more appropriate health care services.

Silverstone Care Centre will consist of several small “houses” within a single building. Each house pro-vides care for 16 residents, complete with their own dining room and lounge. Ev-

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June 9Fifty-voice Suncoast Phoenix Choir presents “From Here and There”, St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt, 7-9pm, by donationJune 10Vocalist Verna Chan and gui-tarist Paul Steenhuis, Dougall Park, Lower Gibsons, 1-3pmJune 10Dinner music with Sasha Kay, Roberts Creek Legion, 6-7:30pmJune 10Dinner and dance with Jim Taylor, Sechelt Legion, 6:30pm, $25June 10Coffee house with entertainers JavaJazz, Cam Peters and Ash-ley Hautala, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7:30-9:30pm, suggested donation $10June 10Sandy Bone and The Break-down, Garden Bay Pub, 8pm (Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm)June 11Vocalist Verna Chan and gui-tarist Paul Steenhuis, Gibsons Public Library, 1-2pm, freeJune 11Kevin Crofton, WOW Art Cafe, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 1-2pmJune 11Fifty-voice Suncoast Phoenix Choir presents “From Here and There”, Calvary Baptist Church, Gibsons, 2-4pm, by donationJune 11Fabric artist Janet Tufnall gives a demonstration, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 1:30-2:30pmJune 11Country swing with Tube Radio, Persephone brewery, Gibsons, 2-4pmJune 11Dinner music by Charlotte Wrinch, Chaster’s Restaurant, Gibsons, 6-9pmJune 11Pender Harbour Choir pres-ents “music in the air”,, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, 7-9pm, $20June 11Rotary club wine tasting (Australia and New Zealand), Sarah Wray Hall, Garden Bay, 7-11pm, $75June 11-12Success dance spectacular, by Coast Academy of Dance, Ra-ven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 2pm & 7pm, adults $24, seniors/students $18June 11DanceWorks senior recitals, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 1pm, Sun. 1&4pm, $15, chil-dren $10June 12SC Model Railroad Club open house, 937 Stewart Rd. near North and Reed, 11am-3pmJune 12Jazz Group of Seven, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 2pm, $10June 12Wanda Nowicki Quintet, Perse-phone Brewery, 2pmJune 12Pender Harbour Choir presents “music in the air”, School of Mu-sic, Madeira Park, 7pm, $20June 14Philippine Opera Company on North American tour, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 6:30pm, $25, 604-741-7880

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June 14Karen Graves and Budge Schachte, Sita’s Spag & Suds, Gibsons, 7pm, reservations 604-886-7721June 15Open mike Pride event, five-minute reading from original work or published queer book, Gibsons Public Library, 6-7:30pmJune 15Anagram & Friends, Blackfish Pub, Gibsons, 7pmJune 16National Film Board night: “But-ton Blanket” and “Lord of the Sky”, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 7-8:30pm, freeJune 16Luci Herder and friends, Leo’s Tapas and Grill, Gibsons, 7pmJune 17Matthew Lovegrove, Dougall Park, Lower Gibsons, 1-3pmJune 17Dinner music by Grant Olsen, Roberts Creek Legion, 6pm, donations to musicianJune 17Trudi Diening Jazz Trio, Heri-tage Playhouse, Gibsons, 8pm, $20June 17-18Art show and art supply sale, St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay, Friday 10am-7pm (reception 4-7pm), Saturday 10am-5pmJune 18Home and garden expo, Gibsons Community Centre, 10am-4pmJune 18Homemade pie sale by Grand-mothers & Grandothers, with proceeds to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 10am-1pm June 18Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival street festival, a half-dozen bands, plus street performers, beer garden and food, Gower Pt. Rd. at Winegarden Park, noon, $20June 18Artist Kim Hadley demonstrates basket making, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 1:30pm, freeJune 18Crook jazz trio, Molly’s Reach Restaurant, Lower Gibsons, 6pmJune 18Spectrum adult dance company recital, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7pm, adults $15, chil-dren $10June 18Dance with the Carnival Band, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, jazz society members $10, non-members $20June 18Playback, Roberts Creek Legion, 9mJune 19Solstice salutations, unguided yoga practise, Trail Bay Pier, Sechelt, 10-11am, freeJune 19Jazz brunch with Jennifer Hayes and Steve Giltrow, Leo’s Tapas and Grill, Lower Gibsons, 11am-1pmJune 19Pride picnic, Mission Point Park, Davis Bay, noon-4pmJune 19Jazz Fest outdoor concert with Creek Big Band, Definitely Diva, Sostenuto and the Colorifics, Winegarden Park, Lower Gib-sons, 1:30-4:30pm, donations welcomed

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Anna NobileFreelance Creative Writer, Arts & Culture

The Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival is back this season with a week of great jazz performances scheduled at local restaurants before the weekend festival on June 17-19. Saxophonist and singer Karen Graves is just one of many local performers that will be gracing festival stag-es. Graves’ jazz career started when she joined stage band in Grade 10. “I always had a really strong connection with music,” says Graves. “But I also had really great teach-ers and they were really supportive and spread the [music] bug.” Playing saxo-phone is not a traditional

instrument for women. “I wanted to play the bass or the drums in Grade 6, but my mom talked me into the play-ing the flute. Maybe because it was small,” she laughs. The flute led to the sax, and now Graves is recognized as a stel-lar performer, having taken the stage with such lumi-naries as Brad Turner, Celso Machado and Jennifer Scott, to name a few.

Graves recently com-pleted something of a world tour, seeing the sights with her partner and travelling with a soprano horn, doing gigs along the way. One of those gigs was a turn play-ing with Doc Fingers at the Sochi Olympics in Russia and a New Year’s Eve gig with a local ensemble at an outdoor venue in Nepal. “Ex-periencing different people and different cultures is, to

me, rejuvenating as a person which feeds directly to my music,” says Graves. “I really appreciate who I’m playing with in the moment.” One of the people she appreciates playing with is accomplished guitarist Budge Schachte of Van Django. “It’s just the two of us,” she says, with Graves playing sax and singing. “A lot of it is improvised. It’s freeing and so much fun.”

Then there is her quartet, consisting of Jodi Proznick on bass, Miles Black on piano, and Buff Allen on drums, all first rate musicians with es-tablished careers and who also play with other bands. Graves herself is also a mem-ber of Soulstream and Mi-mosa, and has upcoming gigs with Frazey Ford. “It’s a bit hard juggling different proj-ects,” Graves admits. “But I love that there are so many

Karen Graves and her saxo-phone will be featured at the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festi-val. PHOTO SUBMITTED

different kinds of music.” For now, she has her sights set on playing in front of what is now her hometown crowd. “I’m really looking forward to this,” she says. “It’s going to be fun.”

Karen Graves plays with Budge Schachte Tuesday, June 14, 7pm at Sita’s Spag n’ Suds and with her quartet at the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival Saturday, June 18 at 12:15pm. Tix $20. More info at coastjazz.com


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Tip of the Week: Last week’s triple conjunc-

tion New Moon of Sun, Moon and Venus in Gemini is en-tering its first quarter turn. Creating and perpetuating a reliable and satisfying state of harmony on relationship fronts is one of the basic themes of this cycle. Whether personal, familial, social or professional, achieving har-mony with others is ever im-portant and it is extra impor-tant now.

Looking at the bigger pic-ture, all the signs of change are there. These are not sim-ply wanted, they are needed. In many respects, it is simply the current realities of the hu-

man condition. A lot of blame is on the airwaves, especially in the U.S. Blame, scapegoat-ing, negative criticism of others, lack of empathy and active aggressive are never the solution but are common reactions. Adaptation, strat-egy, and co-creative vision are what the world needs now.

As I emphasized in my re-cent newsletter, outer rela-tionships are founded upon inner relationships. For each of us, the primary relation-ship is ever within, with our own body, mind, heart and soul. Astrology teaches that we have a destiny and under-standing it better is the key to being awake, authentic and integral in the deeper sense. Doing so inspires confidence, courage and action support-ed by a vision that reflects a deeper relationship with ex-istence. Achieving this deeper and higher state of relation-ships is what the world needs now and it begins with each one of us.

(Read more in my Newslet-ter. Sign-up is free on my web-

site + links to previous issues.)Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)Your social interests and

involvements are on the rise and your mean business, liter-ally. Who has what you want and need? This focus may, however, shift and enter into a lighter, more frivolous mood this week. Your ambitions re-main strong and that may be the source of a fair amount of inner tension. Get outside yourself to balance the scales.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)Your ‘to-do’ list continues

to grow. Your focus has likely been strong over the past while, even though you have been tending to a variety of fronts. But you may feel like you are in overtime now. If so, set some clear boundaries both within and with others so you don’t overheat and suf-fer a meltdown. Communicate and share.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)You have begun to take new

leads. Hopefully, you were able to get some downtime in over the past weeks. All the lights are green now to advance.

Striking a balance between your own needs and those of others is extra important now. Knowing your limitations this way will actually serve to in-crease your confidence levels.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Ducking out of the social

scene to tend to other mat-ters is important now. The twist is that there may be so many details to address that this homework is keeping you busier than if you were fo-cused to engage with others, as much as usual. As much as you would like to concentrate on creative interests, the nitty, gritty details won’t be ignored.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)Your social outreach con-

tinues. The urge to meet and greet will grow this week. You may, however, be contending with thoughts and feelings linked to the past. If any un-resolved parental issues are lingering, they will be pulling on you. Still, you want to make some key moves with practi-cality in mind.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)The recent New Moon

served to activate your public, social and professional life. Generally, this is an expan-sive time for you. Yet a com-bination of endings with fresh starts has required additional focus. Getting the attention

you seek and feeling under-stood by others may be the result of heightened levels of sensitivity.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)You are beginning to see

a bigger picture. What was obscured, at least not so long ago, is now becoming clear. Positively, you know what you must do, as if suddenly. Your ambitions are running high yet you will have to make extra efforts to match these with your energy levels, confi-dence, and drive.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Circumstances in the flow

are calling you out to partici-pate in affairs and activities that you would not normally respond to. This is requir-ing a pioneering attitude and approach. You may wish you could make things happen faster. Exercising more pa-tience with yourself, others and the results of your efforts is extra important now.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)Your ambitions are on the

rise. How to translate your tal-ents and resources into great-er returns has been a central theme. These returns may well be financial, yet they may also be the simple satisfaction of actualizing your potentials. With your social horizons ex-panding now, opportunities

to be seen and heard are also increasing.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Inspired by creative aspira-

tions, your powers of analysis are working overtime. You want to make improvements wherever and however pos-sible. So, you need fresh ideas and leads. Shifting these from your mind, the dream phase, will require extra effort and deliberate action. Fortunately, these are some of your innate strengths.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)In the foreground, a playful

and creative cycle continues. In-tune with the changing sea-son, you are eager to engage. In the background, a growing determination to take actions that will increase your sense of security is also at play. For-tunately, returns for past ef-forts continue to inspire your confidence levels.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)A cry for freedom from

deep within is now beginning to hit the airwaves. What you are seeking freedom from, or what you would like to do with it, depends on you. Ei-ther way, it is inspiring new thoughts, ideas, plans, and strategies. A growing sense of responsibility to your success is a call to action.

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One of the most com-mon forms of elder abuse is financial which occurs when there is a manipula-tion, exploitation or misuse of an elder’s money or as-sets. Credit unions across the

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The Town of Gibsons has initiated a process for improvements to the foreshore and seawalk between Gibsons’ Wharf and Armours Beach. The first stage involves creating a conceptual design, with the objectives of improving the environmental quality of the foreshore area, ensuring the reliable long-term provision of sanitary sewer service, and accommodating recreational use along the walkway.

The Open House is intended for community member to review the background information on the project, meet with representatives from the project team and provide feedback on the proposed Improvement Project.

A brief presentation on the project will be made twice over the course of the evening at 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

• E-Town Hall - Thursday, June16th, 7-8:30pm

In person - in the Community Use Room (1st floor, 5797 Cowrie St.)

Watch LIVE on YouTubewww.youtube.com/user/SecheltMedia/live

Facebook - The event’s wall will be open for your questions and suggestions during the meeting www.facebook.com/DistrictofSechelt

Twitter - Once the meeting is underway, use the hashtag #SecheltDCC

A major benefit of community living is the opportunity for centralized infrastructure. Central roads, parks, sewer and drainage systems make sense, as does sharing the costs of building them. Good infrastructure is also a key factor in attracting newcomers to an area.

The cost of expanding common infrastructure made necessary by community growth should be shared, to help maintain a balance between those who benefit and those who pay. Since the 1990’s, Sechelt has applied Development Cost Charges (DCCs) to new development, to help fund common infrastructure expansions. DCCs allow us to pool funds from a number of developers to pay for infrastructure projects which benefit them all, as well as support a functional and liveable community as we grow.

Why is Sechelt Reviewing DCCs?Using DCCs, a common set of rules and

charges is applied to all developments that qualify. DCC rates need to be reviewed to ensure appropriate funds are being collected to contribute to our future infrastructure needs.

When revising DCC rates, Sechelt needs to look 20 years into the future, as infrastructure projects and developments take years to plan and complete. For DCC funds to be available to meet future needs, we need to balance a number of factors when setting rates:

• anticipated community growth rates andpatterns,

• new infrastructure projects andenhancements to existing infrastructureneeded to meet the demands of growth,

• how much projects will cost to build,

• how development and the existingcommunity should share costs forinfrastructure enhancements.

Sechelt has six separate DCC Bylaws. In the review, development of a single DCC Bylaw and a process for regular DCC reviews in coming years will be explored.

Further details are available on Sechelt.ca, (click on the DCC review) and on the following pages.

Development Cost Charges (DCC) Review

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTDCC REVIEW

Growth in Sechelt, future infrastructure needs and how our community will pay for projects will have impacts for all residents. As DCCs will play an important role, we encourage you to share your views on the DCC review with us via

• Website Submission - Submityour questions or comments usingthe webform on Sechelt.ca

• Open House - Thursday, June16th, 4-6pm at Seaside Centre

How Much are Sechelt’s DCCs, Who Pays and What are DCC Funds Used For?

Development Cost Charges are levied on property subdivisions and larger developments such as multifamily or commercial projects. They are used to finance construction of new infrastructure services as well as to acquire and develop parkland. Each developed property contributes once to DCC funds. Sechelt’s current residential property DCCs are $10,827/dwelling unit and are used to fund:

• drainage services, including major flow routes, but NOT collectionsystems serving individual subdivisions or properties

• transportation infrastructure including arterial roads (Norwest BayRoad, Sechelt Inlet Road, Field Road, Trail Avenue etc.), and cycling/pedestrian paths, but NOT local roads

• District parks (Kinnikinnick, Mission Point, Hackett Park etc.) butNOT neighbourhood parks

• in identified sewer service areas ONLY, for wastewater services,treatment and disposal works, lift stations and collection mains butNOT lines to individual streets or properties.

Funds from DCCs can only be spent on projects for which they were collected. They can be used to add capacity to existing infrastructure, but not to operate or maintain it.

How will Sechelt’s DCC rates be reviewed and adjusted?

• Input received leading up to June 20th will be used to prepare a draftbylaw, scheduled for first reading at a Regular Council meeting in July2016.

• The draft bylaw will then be available for review with additional inputreceived considered by Council during a second and third reading inAugust/September 2016.

• The draft bylaw will be sent to the Province and once approval isreceived, Council will consider adoption. There is a grace period duringwhich the existing DCC rates apply to development applications inprocess. At the end of the grace period, the new DCC bylaw will beapplied.

• Our Official Community Plan projects annual populationgrowth rates between 1 and 2%, forecasting between2200 and 4400 more residents in Sechelt by 2035.

• Past growth indicator - Sechelt issued building permitsfor 1110 new housing units between 2005 and 2015.

• The majority of new Sechelt residents are in the 50 years of age and over demographic.

• A recent study by Urban Systems projected a populationincrease of 5900 by 2035.

Questions: What are your views on the forecasted level of growth: do you favour more or less growth than projected?

How do you see Sechelt growing over the next 20 years?

THINGS TO CONSIDER IN THE REVIEW OF DCCs

1. Growth Projections

2. Infrastructure Needs 3. Infrastructure Cost Sharing

• The District has estimated over 70% of the $52 millionin new infrastructure project costs are eligible to befunded through DCCs.

• The amount of DCC funding allocated to a project isbased on how much of the increased infrastructurecapacity created is required to serve new growth. As DCCprojects also benefit the existing community, theremaining costs are funded from the District’s generalrevenue or grants.

• No projects are funded completely by DCC revenue.Sechelt is required to provide an ‘assist factor’ torecognize the value of the project, which becomesproperty of the District. Assist factors can be used toencourage development. In this review, an assist factor of1% has been used.

Questions: At what level do your think assist factors should be set? How should Sechelt be preparing to help finance the costs of future infrastructure growth?

• Based on growth projections leading up to 2035, Sechelthas identified over $52 million in future capital projectseligible for DCC funding:

- $7 million in wastewater projects- $8 million in drainage system expansions- $30 million in new road and existing DCC road

enhancement work- $7 million in parks projects

A full listing of projects and location maps are available on Sechelt.ca

• The majority of new DCC projects (all roads and someprojects in each category) are identified as providingDistrict-wide benefits.

• For future projects that benefit specific neighbourhoods,more investment is anticipated to be required to meetthe demands of growth in West Sechelt and the Village.

Questions: What are your opinions on our community’s future infrastructure needs? Which types of infrastructure projects would you view as priorities?

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Message fromMAYOR & COUNCIL

Second Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street, Sechelt BC | PO Box 129, Sechelt BC V0N 3A0

phone: +1-604-885-1986 | fax: +1-604-885-7591 | email: [email protected]

www.Sechelt.ca

STAY IN Touch

On July 1st, in conjunction with Sechelt’s popular Canada Day celebrations, the District will proudly mark 30 years of serving our community.

In addition to the Canada Day parade and festivities at Hackett Park, Sechelt will continue the fun into the evening with a free outdoor concert at Rotary Friendship Park (5482 Wharf Avenue). This family-friendly event will include performances by the young winners of the Sechelt’s Got Talent, as well as local musicians Grant Olsen, Lowry Olafson, Rick Reubart, and the High Jingo Quartet. The night will end with a spectacular display of fireworks on the waterfront. The District of Sechelt thanks BC Wildfire Service and Lehigh Aggregates for making the firework display a possibility.

Visitors to the concert will also have the chance to view a new mural by local artist Dean Schutz. Work on the mural will begin soon – watch for the public washroom building to transform from bland to bold with a unique tribute to the history of Sechelt and the shíshálh Nation.

Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their contributions to our community? The District of Sechelt is welcoming nominations of individuals for recognition as Sechelt Community Contributors. Mayor and Council will be selecting individuals to be recognized as leaders, builders and icons in Sechelt. More information and nomination forms are available on-line at Sechelt.ca or in-person at the District of Sechelt office, 5797 Cowrie Street. Deadline to submit a nomination is July 1st and recipients will be honored at a ceremony in the fall of 2016.

District of Sechelt’s 30th Anniversary

Celebrations

Katherine Trueman, President of the Sechelt Downtown Business Association Canada Day Committee, Mayor Milne and Scott Broughton, of Lehigh look forward to fireworks over Trail Bay on Canada Day, following the concert.

The Importance of Public Consultation Your Council has committed to strengthening the public confidence

in our local government. Expanding on public consultation is part of that commitment.

Public consultation provides citizens increased opportunities to bring their values, experiences and common sense to the policy review process. To use a current example, Development Cost Charges (DCC), may not be something residents think about in daily life; however, they will have significant impacts on the future of Sechelt. It is important that the District hear your views on community growth, infrastructure requirements and how costs associated with growth should be shared. Early public involvement in this review will help ensure community input is incorporated into our Council’s consideration of a new DCC bylaw.

Council is sometimes required, by legislation, to refrain from receiving public input on certain issues at certain times. For example, public comments are restricted following a Public Hearing for Official Community Plan or Zoning Bylaw amendments for developments. This requirement is meant to ensure a fair and transparent process. We understand it can be frustrating to have a debate and discussion cut off - especially on contentious issues when public views are evolving. District staff are reviewing these procedures, with the aim of making improvements where possible. In the meantime, we encourage residents to be aware of information events, District meetings and Public Hearings where issues of importance to them are being discussed and to provide input within the appropriate time frames.

Council is elected to represent the will of our community and ongo-ing public engagement is necessary to ensure decisions are, on balance, representative of current community values. We are always working to improve opportunities for citizen input and welcome suggestions on making engagement and consultation with the District easier for you.

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The Local Weekly June 9, 2016