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Technology has To protect yourself, the CAFC provided the second asks you to consider “why the CRA The Independent Voice of Pender oldest profession — would be asking for payment through Harbour & Egmont since 1990. scamming — with an an iTunes gift card... when they already arsenal of new and have you on file as a taxpayer.” The Harbour Spiel is 100-per-cent locally owned increasingly sophisti- and operated and published monthly by Paq This story might lead some young- Press © 2016. Any unauthorized reprint or use cated tricks. sters to think seniors are the primary tar- of this material is prohibited. But despite the many ways you gets of the modern scam and they would EDITOR can be targeted online, creeps still seem never fall for such an obvious ruse. to favour that dusty relic, the telephone. Brian Lee Wrong. Last month Sunshine Coast RCMP A recent BBB study found 69 per CIRCULATION (2,500) reported that a Coast resident received a cent of online scam victims are under 45 The Harbour Spiel is mailed free to 1,400 homes phone call from a person claiming to be — and millennials are more likely to get between Egmont and Middlepoint and is available from the Canada Revenue Agency. conned than baby boomers. by paid subscription and for free at: The person on the line claimed • Coast Copy • IGA Wilson Creek This past fall, the BBB issued a • Earth Fair Store • LaVerne’s Grill the resident owed the CRA thousands warning to university students about • Emelle’s Madeira Bistro • Oak Tree Market • Euspiria Cafe • Painted Boat Resort of dollars, threatening arrest if payment scams specifically targeting them with • Gibsons Building Supplies • Pier 17 • Grasshopper Pub • Pender Harbour Golf Course wasn’t received immediately. online shopping deals or fake roommate • Halfmoon Bay General Store • Royal LePage Sussex Realty Despite the scammer’s request to • Java Docks • Roberts Creek General Store or rental scams. • John Henry’s Marina • Sechelt Public Library pay the amount in iTunes gift cards (by A CBC story on the subject found • IGA Madeira Park • Many seasonal locations sending a photograph of the cards’ PIN it might be due to an “optimism bias.” CONTRIBUTORS information on the back of the card), the The story points out that younger This month we thank: Haida Bolton, Elise resident complied. and better educated people don’t share Dolan, Frank Mauro, Amber McMillan, Shane The victim finally twigged that McCune, David Pearson and Jan Watson. the older generations’ fear of technology something was off when the caller de- Cover: The mermaid on the rock at Painted Boat and imagine they are invulnerable — Resort. It was installed in the late 1980s when manded more money after payment. which makes them vulnerable. the resort was still named Lowes. (Brian Lee) A couple months back, a Madeira A few years ago, I was taken for Park shop owner told me about a dis- ADVERTISING over $100 by scammers claiming to be traught customer who came into his Please reserve by the 15th of the month prior to from a U.S. domain name registry. publication. Advertisers make publication of the store looking for iTunes gift cards for They claimed the rights to my Harbour Spiel possible — please say thank you, this very same reason. harbourspiel.com had expired and I had and support our community, by supporting them. In this case, the owner of the store to renew it or lose it. SUBSCRIPTIONS pointed out it was likely a scam and It seemed legitimate, so I paid up. The Harbour Spiel can be mailed to your home thwarted the transaction. It turned out it was a scam or at for $60 per year (includes GST). So far in 2016, the Canadian Anti- least protection that I didn’t need. Fraud Centre reports 46 complaints CONTACT After that I was on scam alert but from scams requiring payment with still came close to following the pay- Paq Press iTunes gift cards (with the majority 4130 Francis Peninsula Rd. -- By appointment only. ment instructions in an email from Madeira Park, BC purporting to be the CRA). “Apple” for services I subscribe to. V0N 2H1 Losses are in excess of $85,000. It duplicated Apple’s correspon- [email protected] Then, last month, police in Mum- dence in every way except one — the www.harbourspiel.com bai, India arrested 70 people involved in address in the header was in Belgium, (604) 883-0770 CRA and IRS scams. not their headquarters in Cupertino, CA. The Better Business Bureau The variety of scams are endless NOVEMBER ISSUE: reported that between Oct. 3 to 9, the and they keep changing so, when in Dec. 1 CAFC received 358 complaints about doubt, hold off payment until you check this scam. with the BBB at www.bbb.org. November 2016 Page 3 spiel picks AREA A OFFICAL COMMUNITY PLAN INFORMATION SESSION: Saturday, Nov. 12, 1-4 p.m. A draft of the Egmont and Pender Harbour OCP is available at the SCRD offi ces and online at: www.scrd.ca/ egmont-penderharbour. Check it over and come prepared to ask questions and learn more about the results of more than a year’s worth of discussion, research and planning. At the Pender Harbour Community Hall.

PENDER HARBOUR MUSIC SOCIETY MUSICAL MEMORIES COLLECTION DAY: Saturday, Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m. While dropping by the Area OCP information session, drop off any items of historical interest you might have related to local music or the early days of the Pender Harbour Music Society.Volunteers will scan your documents or photos and return them to you the same day as they try to create an archive of musical memories from the area.

SAVE THE MOUNTAIN GRIND: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. The fun-filled Mountain Grind is in jeopardy. Those interested in a 2017 and potentially ongoing Mountain Grind are invited to meet at the Pender Harbour School of Music in Madeira Park, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 to discuss the organization of the Mountain Grind. This meeting is sponsored by the Pender Harbour Advisory Council. For more infor- mation visit www.penderharbouradvisorycouncil.com.

CHRISTMAS COMES TO PENDER HARBOUR: Friday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m. It’s becoming an annual event to kick off the Christmas season in Pender Harbour. Starting at 5 p.m. is a Community Dinner at the Pender Harbour Community Hall (by donation) for the whole family. Proceeds will support the new meal program at the P. H. Community Club youth activity events (held on the last two Fridays of each month). At 6 p.m. there will be a lighting of the lights ceremony outside the hall with some carol singing before heading back into the hall for a classic family Christmas movie. This event is co-organized by the Pender Harbour Community Club and the Pender Harbour and Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Phone: 604.883.9771 Cell: 604.741.2665 Page 4 Harbour Spiel news Draft Area A OCP available for review ahead of Nov. 12 info session After more than a year of work document and to meet SCRD planning “An OCP is a high-level docu- by the 15-member advisory group, the staff and members of the local advisory ment which guides decision-making on Sunshine Coast Regional District has group who helped update the plan. land use, water and sewer service, road released a draft copy of the Area A of- The draft plan is a large and development, parks and use of Crown fi cial community plan. detailed document so the SCRD is land. The Area A OCP draft is now encouraging members of the public “Ultimately an OCP forms recom- available for review at the SCRD offi ce to review it ahead of the information mendations for land use and zoning but at 1975 Field Road or online at www. session. is not to be used as zoning bylaw. scrd.ca/egmont-penderharbour. For more information, contact the “An OCP also provides specifi c On Saturday, Nov. 12 the SCRD SCRD planning and development divi- detail on the development of sensitive will host a public information session sion at [email protected] properties in the development permit for residents to learn about and to pro- or (604) 885-6804. areas chapter. vide feedback on the document before “Development permit areas are in it proceeds to adoption by the SCRD From the introduction of the place for a variety of reasons, including Board in 2017. AREA OCP (draft): environmental protection and geotech- That information session will “Offi cial Community Plans nical safety.” take place at the P. H. Community Hall (OCPs) are described in the Local The fi rst OCP for Egmont and between 1 and 4 p.m. Government Act and must contain a Pender Harbour was adopted in 1998 The information session will not number of goals, objectives and poli- and has remained in place to the pres- provide a formal presentation but an cies pertaining to community planning ent, though it has undergone a number opportunity to review displays of the and development. amendments.

Future of Pender Harbour Jazz Festival in jeopardy Volunteer burnout has been given ways be jazz in Pender Harbour,” and including a template document outlin- as the reason there may not be a 21st has confi rmed their 2017/2018 monthly ing what needs to be done to organize running of the annual Pender Harbour concert series will feature a jazz con- the festival, is already in place but she Jazz Festival in 2017. cert on the third weekend of September added that if there’s to be any hope for Artistic director and co-ordinator — the same weekend the festival is a 2017 festival, a new committee will of the PHJF Carole Rubin told the Har- usually held — Sept. 15-17. have to be formed soon. bour Spiel that after nine years at the But that’s only if a new artistic Expressions of interest for future helm, she is “just plain, old tired.” director and committee don’t step up in festival organization can be sent to the The PHJF is organized by a core the meantime. P. H. Music Society at Box 95, Ma- committee affi liated with the Pender Rubin said much of the work, deira Park, BC, V0N 2H0. Harbour Music Society. Rubin said there are plenty of volunteers willing to help during the festival but her organizing committee has dwindled from seven to fi ve. And even with changes imple- mented this year to lessen their work- load — such as putting the booking responsibilities for the private venue concerts back onto the venues them- selves — it still wasn’t enough. Rubin said the music society board has vowed that “there will al-

November 2016 Page 5 news 17th fungi and fi bre symposium brings the world to Pender Harbour It was a whirlwind week of legion patio or a variety of workshops unteers at the Royal Canadian Legion. mushrooms and adventure last month on mushroom identifi cation, mush- Speakers and entertainment fol- when 122 mushroom and fi bre arts room colour chemistry, surviving in lowed dinner each evening with the enthusiasts landed in Pender Harbour the wilderness and choosing lichens location for the 2018 symposium an- for the 17th International Fungi and suitable for dyeing. nounced on the fi nal evening. Fibre symposium. Workshop participants produced In two years, Oslo, Norway will It was the fi rst time the event was a variety of art pieces including cedar- welcome the participants who depart- held in Canada bark baskets, felted or dyed scarves, ed Pender Harbour on Oct. 23. To kick off the symposium on jewelry made with turkeytail fungus, “Everyone left with smiles on Oct. 17, participants were treated to a and needle-felted mushrooms. their faces,” said organizer Ann Harm- traditional Shíshálh salmon feast and Mushroom forays on local forest er. entertainment at the Sechelt Indian trails helped fi ll in each day until din- “They enjoyed every minute of Band longhouse. ner, when all gathered to sample local their stay in Pender Harbour and look After that, the focus turned to cuisine courtesy of Emelle’s Catering, forward to getting together again in mushrooms — tending dyepots on the Mama’s Japanese Kitchen and the vol- two years time.”

Rakel Englund hauled these mushroom-dyed reindeer hides A variety of pottery, all sourcing mushrooms for their hues, was and fish skins all the way from Sweden for the symposium. on display at the Painted Boat.

Brian Lee photos At the exhibit at Painted Boat Resort, participants showed off a remarkable variety of items they made using dye from mushrooms. Lise Madsen from Denmark crocheted this shoulder wrap. Page 6 Harbour Spiel news Local poet’s elegy to friend nominated for Governor General award Halfmoon Bay poet Joe Denham made the fi ve-book short list for the Governor General’s Literary Award in the poetry category with his 2015 col- lection, Regeneration Machine. But when the winners were announced Oct. 25, poet Steven Heighton took the top honours — and $25,000 — for his collection, The Waking Comes Late. Denham received $1,000 for making the short list. Founded in 1936, the Governor General’s Literary Award honours the best in Canadian literature, with seven different categories for both English- and French-language authors. Regeneration Machine is Den- ham’s third poetry collection pub- lished by Gibsons-based Nightwood Nightwood Editions Editions. Joe Denham and the cover of his 2015 poetry collection Regeneration Machine, a It’s a 100-stanza, 9,000-word finalist in the Governor General’s Literary Award (poetry category). letter-in-verse written to the ghost of Nevin Sample, Denham’s friend and “Regeneration Machine is a storm (2009) and in 2011 Nightwood Madeira Park resident who took his wave-like poem of impressive integ- Editions also published his novel The own life. rity, at times muscular and searing, at Year of Broken Glass (2011). From the book’s back cover: times delicate and tender. His work has appeared in numer- “Twenty years ago Nevin Sample “It possesses that rare quality ous magazines and anthologies includ- walked into a small bank in Deep of reading as if its poet either had to ing Breathing Fire 2: Canada’s New Cove, robbed a teller at gunpoint and write it or else sink into utter despair Poets (2004). fl ed into the forest of Cates Park. at the loss of his faith in the human Denham is currently at work on “After a lengthy pursuit, he hid spirit’s capacity to withstand the rav- a sequel to Windstorm, and is prepar- behind a stump at the edge of a small ages our exploited planet continues to ing to release his fi rst album of songs, clearing. endure.” Lost at Sea, in the spring of 2017. “The police called to him. He Denham’s two other poetry col- He lives with his wife and two raised the gun to his head and pulled lections are Flux (2003) and Wind- children in Halfmoon Bay, BC. the trigger. “Nevin had a magnetism, an un- PENDER HARBOUR MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS: ONNE OF THE WORLD’S derstated complexity: there were those FOOLK MUSIC GREATS who loved him, resented him, found ARCHIE It’s’s not often that a him gregarious. To Joe Denham, he musical legend comes was an old, close friend.” too call, but this Scottish Earlier this year, Regeneration FISHER singer, songwriter and Machine won the Canadian Authors Sunday Nov. 20 • 2 pmm music producer is Association award for poetry. P. H. School of Music all that and more. From the Canadian Author’s As- TICKETS: $25 at Harbour Insurance, Sechelt Visitors Centre and online: SSponsoredponsored inin partpart byby sociation description of the book: www.penderharbourmusic.ca JJENNIFERENNIFER LOVELOVE & DAVIDDAVID PRITCHARDPRITCHARD November 2016 Page 7 Denise Brynelsen 604.740.1219 www.brynelsonoreilly.com Joel O’Reilly 604.741.1837 Catherine Personal Real Estate Corporations Sussex Ondzik Buyer’s Agent

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To view all of our listings, visit www.brynelsonoreilly.com Page 8 Harbour Spiel news Maribeth Haines tackles role of SD46 student trustee Local Pender Harbour Secondary body and to provide a venue for stu- Grade 12 student Maribeth Haines has dent discussion and support.” taken on the role of student trustee on Haines is joined on the DSLT the board of School District 46. by fellow PHSS student Julian Chias- Haines was sworn in Oct. 12 at son, Pearl Deasey and Miya Wells the regular meeting of the board in (Chatelech Secondary School), Shelly Gibsons. Paulus and Claire Sheehy (Elphinstone “I would like to thank my men- Secondary School) and Liam Bjaanes tors, teachers, Patrick Bocking and all and Zoey Waterston (Sunshine Coast the students from the district student Alternative School). leadership team for supporting and The team meets monthly with nominating me to be the new student SD46 superintendent Patrick Bocking. trustee,” said Haines in a SD46 state- “Our most sincere consultation ment. efforts do not always reach the heart S.D. 46 “It is a great honour and I am ex- of the students’ daily interaction with cited for what this year will bring.” education,” said the district. PHSS grade 12 student Maribeth Haines Haines has been a student in the “Direct student input will add was recently sworn in as student trustee on the board of School District No. 46. Sunshine Coast School District since depth and perspective to board discus- As student trustee, Haines will be a kindergarten, attending Halfmoon Bay sions as the district ensures excellence functioning board member representing Elementary, Madeira Park Elementary in education for all of our students.” all students in the district. School and, now, Pender Harbour Sec- ondary School. Her interests include performing arts (piano, saxophone and clarinet), written arts, volunteering in the com- munity, reading and sports. Haines plays on PHSS soccer and basketball teams and hopes to pursue a teaching degree. Haines role as student trustee is supported by a district student leader- ship team, which includes students from all Sunshine Coast high schools. From the SD46 statement: “This team will help the student S.D. 46 trustee to understand issues that are 2016 School District No. 46 board, (l-r): Greg Russell, Pammila Ruth, Betty Baxter, Maribeth Haines, Lori Pratt, Christine Younghusband, Dave Mewhort (missing: Lori relevant and important to our student Dixon).

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Page 10 Harbour Spiel rcmp news Did you know... THEFT owners of the recovered property over In a family agreement, you Sometime during mid- to late- the next week, and ask anyone in the can specify what property is to September, a thief stole two paddle area who has not yet reported a theft boards stored at a residence in the to do so immediately. remain yours in the event of 5100 block of Wilkinson Road, Ma- separation, divorce or death. deira Park. SCAM The stolen paddle boards are 12 On Sept. 21, a Coast resident feet long, plastic Imagine Eco brand. reported a possible scam after answer- (604)604.883-2029 883-2029 One is red and one is white and ing a job offer email appearing to be both have sealed hatches at each end. from a legitimate overseas company. Anyone with any information The job was as a collection agent about this theft is asked to contact for delinquent accounts in Canada and RCMP, reference fi le 16-6372. would require the resident to deposit funds received from the delinquent MULTIPLE THEFTS IN accounts into his own account, keep a HALFMOON BAY portion as his commission, and remit After a rash of thefts and break- the remaining funds to the company. ins in Halfmoon Bay, Sunshine Coast The emails directed the resident RCMP have identifi ed the suspects in- to an authentic looking website to try volved and recovered a large amount to convince the resident of the compa- of stolen property. ny’s legitimacy but the resident grew Between Oct. 12 and 17, numer- suspicious and did not give up any ous thefts were reported to police, personal or fi nancial information. all occurring within the general area The scammers were using a legit- between Southwood Road and North- imate company name but had created wood Road. a fake website as part of their scam. At least one residence was The job offer is a variation on the broken into, cars were rummaged overpayment scam. through, and items such as bicycles To learn more about this and and power equipment were stolen out other popular scams, please visit sites Take some time for YOU. of backyards. such as the Canadian Anti-Fraud After RCMP went door-to-door Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centre- in the area, two suspect descriptions antifraude.ca or the Better Business Many seek emerged. Bureau at www.bbb.org. Ortho-Bionomy® for: A large amount of stolen prop- • Headaches, back/neck/joint pain erty was subsequently recovered, and COLLISION • Frozen shoulder & carpal tunnel police are in the process of determin- During the morning of Oct. 23, • Muscle strain & whiplash ing who the owners are of all of the Sunshine Coast emergency services • Relaxation and prevention items, so that their property can be attended a two-vehicle collision at the returned to them. intersection of Garden Bay Road and As the body relaxes, tension Because no charges have been Irvine’s Landing Road. leaves and self-correcting laid, the suspects cannot be identifi ed, The driver of one vehicle did not refl exes engage. although police have confi rmed that see the stop sign on Irvine’s Landing Scott McQuitty two females were involved. Road until it was too late, and collided Anyone with information should with another vehicle driving on Gar- Registered Ortho-Bionomy® Practitioner call Sunshine Coast RCMP at (604) den Bay Road. 604.741-3233 885-2266, or Crimestoppers, at 1-800- One driver was taken to hospital 222-TIPS (8477). but no one was seriously injured. suncoastbodyworks.ca Police will be contacting the gift certifi cates available November 2016 Page 11 obituary Louise McKay AUGUST 6, 1956 — OCTOBER 3, 2016 in the Madeira area. She and Joe shared many trips as Her sister Jocelyne felt very a couple as well as with friends. privileged to have shared her fi nal The family offers heartfelt months with her here in the commu- thanks to Dr. Bruce Robinson and Dr. nity she loved so much. Sara Wadge for compassionate care Her brothers Richard and Danny above and beyond the call of duty. enjoyed sharing her last birthday Her desire to spend her fi nal with her on Aug. 6. time at home would have been dif- She also leaves behind fi ve other fi cult to fulfi l without the great care step-grandchildren and several great she received from the fantastic team grandchildren. of nurses at the Pender Harbour She will be grieved by sev- Health Centre. eral nieces, nephews, great-nieces/ A very special thank you to her -nephews as well as many cousins in regular nurses Jen and Heather as Lousie McKay peacefully Ontario. well as Leslie, Sue Elise and all the passed away on Oct. 3 with her lov- Louise gave freely of her time others who were such a comfort to ing husband by her side. as well as her expertise as an accom- her caregivers Joe and Jocelyne. She will be missed by her hus- plished accountant to help as many As per Louise’s wishes there band Joseph McKay, her step-grand- people as she could. will be no service. son Taylor (Aurora) and her best She was involved in golf, boat- In lieu of fl owers donations to doggy-friend Nikki. ing (Dragon and recreational) and she the P. H. Health Centre would be She was a good friend to many loved knitting, sewing and cooking. greatly appreciated.

Kathleen Elaine Poulsen MARCH 25, 1947 — SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 It is with great sadness that her of humour and love for life was family announces the passing of lov- infectious, making her loved and now ing wife, mother, grandmother and missed by so many. friend, Kitty Poulsen (née Perchall). Not a day will pass when her She will be greatly missed by laughter will not be heard, her smile her loving husband Mike, mother not seen and her love not felt. Emily, sisters Ruth, Jo-ann, Karen Kitty will forever be remem- and Sandra, brother Terry, daughters bered for her strength, her courage, Tracy Collingridge and Jen Perchall, and for being the amazing woman we sons-in-law Jeff and Cheney and were so blessed to have in our lives. granddaughters Kenzie, Julia, Jayla She may have left this life but and Sophia. her life will forever be remembered Kitty loved boating, RVing to in our hearts. Kathleen Elaine Poulsen was Mexico, her garden, her home in The family thanks Dr. Smith, born March 25, 1947 and passed Madeira Park and, most importantly, the community nurses at P. H. Health away peacefully at home in Madeira her family. Centre and dear family friend, Bren- Park on Sept. 1, 2016. Her kind heart, incredible sense da Shantz.

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Texada Island 99 Salmon Inlet Sechelt Inlet Langdale Road Link Britannia Beach Earls Cove to Saltery Bay - 19 km (Travel time ~15 mins) Madeira Park

101 Furry Creek Langdale Bridge Link

Port Mellon Anvil Existing BC Ferries (Routes 3 + 7) Gambier Island 101 Island Sechelt Lions Bay Horseshoe Bay to / from Langdale (Travel time ~80 mins) Langdale 99 Horseshoe Bay to / from Powell River (Travel time ~4.5 hrs) 101 Gibsons Bowen Horseshoe Bay Langdale - Horseshoe Bay Island

(Route 3) ferry service 99 West 40 min crossing time Vancouver 10.5 nautical miles

LANGDALE ROAD LINK LANGDALE BRIDGE LINK POWELL RIVER BRIDGE LINK Port Mellon to Squamish (58km) Brunswick Pt. to Langdale Rd. (10km) Earls Cove to Saltery Bay (19km) 45 minutes @ 80 km/h 8 minutes @ 80 km/h Travel time: 15 minutes @ 80 km/h Langdale to Horseshoe Bay (105km) Langdale to Horseshoe Bay (50km) Retains existing BC Ferries service to 90 minutes @ 80 km/h 40 minutes @ 80 km/h Langdale but eliminates Powell River. Retains existing BC Ferries service to Retains existing BC Ferries service to CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: Powell River but eliminates Langdale. Powell River but eliminates Langdale. • Two-lane highway, with passing lanes • Bridge (Earls Cove to Nelson Island) CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: - 1.5km clear span suspension bridge • Two-lane highway, with passing lanes • Two-lane highway, with passing lanes - 30m vertical navigational clearance • Approximately 5 km of bridges for creek • New interchange at Highway 99 - 170m deep channel and gully crossings (not shown) • Bridge (Highway 99 to Anvil Island) • Highway construction on Nelson Island • Contingency added for acid rock and - 1.5 km clear span suspension bridge • Bridge (Nelson Island to Ahlstrom Pt.) slope stabilization - 60m vert. navigational clearance - 2km clear span suspension bridge • Contingency added for ‘wire mesh’ - 200m deep channel - 50m vertical navigational clearance retaining walls and/or short tunnels • Highway construction on Anvil Island - 500m deep channel • Bridge (Anvil Island to Sunshine Coast) • Highway construction to Saltery Bay TOTAL PROJECT COST - 1.5km clear span suspension bridge Approximately $1.5 - $2 billion - 60m vertical navigational clearance TOTAL PROJECT COST - 190m deep channel Approximately $1.5 - $2 billion • Highway construction to Port Mellon

TOTAL PROJECT COST $2 - $2.5 billion The above is taken from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure display information presented at five open houses held between Oct. 18 and 27 in West Vancouver, Squamish, Gibsons, Sechelt and Powell River. Note: Detailed information is also available for the 200-kilometre Squamish to Powell River Road route (estimated to cost $2.5 to $3 billion) but it was not included here because of space considerations and the editor thinks that route is dumb.

November 2016 Page 13 the mauro memo UBCM, OCP and bad doggies Frank Mauro, ing to the post-secondary system for ably more receptive and engaging Area A Director adult basic education programs. than at UBCM in other years. All three resolutions were ad- The SCRD has already received UNION OF BC opted by the assembly. positive responses on some of the is- MUNICIPALITIES We also met with provincial sues we presented. CONFERENCE cabinet ministers and staff on a range All SCRD di- of topics including the Chapman DOG CONTROL rectors attended the Lake water supply expansion project In this column in the July edi- Union of BC Municipalities confer- and updates on all water initiatives, tion of the Spiel I wrote that there ence in Victoria from Sept. 26 to 30. BC Ferries service levels, Multi-Ma- was no SCRD dog control in Area This year, the SCRD sponsored terial BC program funding, the transit A and what should be done to report three resolutions: funding model, accountability for dangerous dogs to the RCMP. 1. Urging the provincial govern- septic approval standards, support for I reported that I had received ment to prioritize the construction of the construction of bicycle lanes and some, but not many complaints about bicycle lanes within regional districts; walking paths, the Pender Harbour dogs. 2. Requesting the implementa- dock management plan, marijuana Since an alternate approval pro- tion of all the policy actions recom- regulations and support for commu- cess on dog control previously failed mended by the province’s climate nity programs for seniors. in the area I was interested in hearing leadership team, and I can report that the ministers we from residents by email either for or 3. Urging reinstatement of fund- met with and their staff were notice- against going forward with dog con-

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UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning and Community Regular Board Pender Harbour Transfer Station Development Services November 24 at 1:30 p.m. The Pender Harbour Transfer Station is located at 5545 Committee Garden Bay Road. For a list of accepted materials and Meetings are held at 1975 November 10 at 9:30 a.m. tipping fees visit: www.scrd.ca/Tip-Fees. Field Road, Sechelt. Agendas are available at Winter Operating Hours: Regular Board www.scrd.ca/Agendas-2016. Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. November 10 at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday CLOSED Egmont/Pender Harbour Wednesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Infrastructure Services Official Community Plan Sunday CLOSED Committee Information Session November 17 at 9:30 a.m. Please joi us on Saturday, Pender Harbour Satellite Office November 12! For more 12828 Lagoon Road, Madeira Park, BC V0N 2H1 Corporate and Administrative information: 604-885-6877 [email protected] Services Committee www.scrd.ca/egmont- Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. November 24 at 9:30 a.m. penderharbour Area A Director: Frank Mauro www.scrd.ca Subscribe To Our Newsletter at [email protected] 604-885-6800 www.scrd.ca/newsletter-signup 604-740-1451 [email protected]

Page 14 Harbour Spiel the mauro memo ‹• ‘˜‡”‘—” ‘—–”›ǯ•”‹ Š Š‹•–‘”›–Š‹•ˆƒŽŽ™‹–Š trol and that I would report back in a Everyone is encouraged to drop Douglas & McIntyre couple of months. by between those times for a great I can now report that I received opportunity to meet SCRD planning four emails in response. staff and members of the advisory Two strongly supported the group who have been working to- introduction of dog control, one sup- gether to create a new vision and an ported it but not strongly and one updated plan for the area. posed a question regarding Sechelt This is the best time to provide Indian Government District lands your comments to be considered for which do have SCRD dog control. inclusion in the plan and to have your Since the response was not questions answered. great, I would be reluctant to move A copy of the revised OCP can forward with another AAP to intro- be picked up from the SCRD offi ce duce dog control at this time. or online at www.scrd.ca/egmont- If anyone would like more penderharbour. information or to have me email the To make effi cient use of your content of the previous article please time it would be best if you review đđęčĊ ĎēĊ let me know. the document ahead of the informa- ĔĚēČĆČđĊĘ tion session. –Š‡‘ ’‹–™‹–Šƒƒ†ƒǯ• AREA A OCP REVIEW Subsequent to this session the The local offi cial community ‡ ‘†‘”Ž†ƒ” ‹‰Š–‡”‹Ž‘–• revised document will proceed to the ĞĆěĎĉǤĆĘčĔĜ plan committee, made up of members public hearing stage and then to- ̈́ʹͺǤͻͷ from throughout our community, has wards adoption by the SCRD Board been working diligently with SCRD in 2017. staff for about a year to revise the For more information, please Area A OCP. contact the SCRD planning and The draft is ready to be released development division by email at and the public is invited to learn [email protected] or by about the plan and to provide feed- phone at (604) 885-6804. back. An information session will be CONTACT held at the community hall in Madei- I can be contacted at (604) 740- ra Park on Saturday, Nov. 12 between 1451 or by email at Frank.Mauro@ 1 and 4 p.m. scrd.ca.

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EXCAVATION • PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT • SEPTIC FIELDS • GRAVEL & TOPSOIL November 2016 Page 15 books Special book excerpt: Amber McMillan’s The Woods by Amber McMillan carried our bags of groceries, our boxes and suitcases, and Lily across Excerpted from The Woods: A Year on the Island Highway and down to the Protection Island (Nightwood Editions) harbour. From there we followed the signs CHAPTER 2 that led us down a set of stairs and a When we arrived at the Nanaimo ramp toward the Protection Island pas- airport, 4,000 kilometres from Toronto, senger ferry at the dock. we had two suitcases full of clothing Attached to a blue and white and books, a single box of memorabilia converted lifeboat was a wooden board and a stack of paintings we’d collected, with plain, painted letters that read: protected on the outside by black gar- Ferry schedule (May–October), bage bags and wrapped up with duct $9 round trip for adults, $6 for chil- tape. dren. Extra: Bikes $5, Dogs $2. The new house we had rented on Attached to its top was another the island came furnished so we didn’t rectangular wooden sign that read need to bring anything more, nor did Protection Connection painted in large, we want to. red letters. We saw my mother waiting for us I checked my pockets for change, in the arrivals gate as we came off the but came up empty. plane, her eyes searching and her smile In the back pocket of my jeans I showed a black and white drawing of a uncontainable. found a Toronto Transit transfer pass, printer. She had made the one-hour drive expired by a day. The man was tall with short grey- up from Victoria to meet us and help us “Do you think they take credit ing hair and pale blue eyes. get ourselves and our belongings to our cards,” I said to my mum who was He wore light-coloured jeans new rental on the island. standing next to me reading the same and a buttoned-up white shirt with the The sky was cloudless and blue sign. sleeves rolled up to the elbow. and the spring sun injected everything “I hope so. They should, anyway. He looked like he’d walked out of with vibrant colour. Let me see if I have any cash, hold on.” an ad for a sailboat. The trees were greener, birds She pulled open the fl ap of her “And it helps if you have exact soared above us, and the water radiated purse. change.” light. “Cash only,” said a man, position- “Okay, thanks,” I replied, and We stopped at Thrifty’s, the ing two large boxes on the bench next began unzipping one of our suitcases downtown supermarket, to pick up gro- to us near the edge of the dock. to locate the purse I had stuffed in it ceries for a few meals before catching The small box had a picture of a earlier that day. the ferry to Protection Island. toaster on the side and the large one I was moving quickly. The ferry Mum parked her car and we was scheduled to depart for the island shortly. bookstore “There’s a bank machine over there,” he continued, pointing to the www.earthfair.ca other end of the dock, next to a water fountain. Rainy season is here and christmas is coming... “Thanks again,” I said and PERFECT! checked the time. We have new books, special orders, I had about fi ve minutes to get to cuddly toys, eco stove fans, gifts and memberships to support our local PODS project! the cash machine and back before the ferry left. Lagoon Society’s Charity-Owned, Madeira Park Plaza Store: (604) 883-9006 Page 16 Harbour Spiel books

“Mum, how about you take this the bench and jogged down the dock “Nice to meet you,” I said. I box onto the ferry and sit down. I’ll run and up the ramp toward the cash ma- noticed his skin was already dark from up to the machine and be right back.” chine. There was no lineup. spending most days outside on the “Oh, no,” said the man, grinning When I came back down the ramp ferry. and rearranging his boxes on the bench a minute or so later, I could see the The hair on his arms and legs was so they wouldn’t tumble. ferry boat pulling in next to the wait- bleached by the sun. “This boat here is just the wait- ing-room boat and tying up to it. “You wouldn’t want to pay for a ing room. The ferry isn’t here yet. You Ten or so people exited the boat, barge to get your things to the island. guys visiting friends on the island?” he walked through the “waiting room” It’s mighty expensive.” asked. and out onto the dock. The ride was short but chaotic. “In fact, we’re moving there. I ran down the dock to catch up Lily kept standing up and leaning off Right now, today,” I said and smiled. to Nate, Lily and my mum, who had the side of the boat, our boxes were “Oh!” he said, resting his arm on already started organizing the boxes shifting beneath us and Bernie Mac top of his boxes. and talking with the ferry skipper. was meowing loudly from his cage. “Well, welcome then. Where are We handed boxes down to the The water was bright and blue you coming from?” skipper on the ferry, who placed them and the closer we got, the more I could “Toronto,” I said, aware of how along the boat’s deck. see of the island. surprising that probably sounded. Next we loaded Lily onto the Tall trees were packed into its cor- “Back east, I see. From Toronto to boat, then Mum, Nate and I joined her. ners and sailboats were cozied along Protection Island. I think it’s safe to say We squished into one corner to the shore. you guys are the fi rst I’ve ever heard of leave as much room as we could for I had been travelling all day but I doing that,” he said, smiling. others getting on the boat, but we was wide awake and excited. “It’ll be a big change,” said my quickly saw that our stuff and our bod- I felt disbelief that we’d actually mum, still looking through her purse. ies were taking up more than our fair managed to do what we’d done to get “I’m Jim,” said the man. share of space. here, and I felt gratitude that the island “If you need a hand with your Thankfully, the ferry skipper was we’d picked sight-unseen from Toronto stuff on the other side, I can give you sympathetic to our situation. appeared to be everything I imagined it a ride. I’ve got a golf cart over there to “It’s better to do it this way,” he to be. get around,” he offered and shook my said to us. Within minutes we were docking mother’s hand, then mine. “My name’s Rob. I’ll be your again and taking the fi rst steps into our “Terrifi c. Thank you very much. skipper most mornings.” new life. We don’t have a lot of stuff to carry, but we’d really appreciate the lift.” I looked over at Mum and she The Woods: A year on Protection Island smiled. Amber McMillan Mum took Lily’s hand and they Nightwood Editions found a seat in the waiting room. 0-88971-329-4 Lily couldn’t stop asking ques- Nightwood Editions tions: 5.5 x 8.5, 224 pages Where are we on a map though? Paperback - $19.95 Is this waiting room boat a real boat? Are there sharks under the water A personal memoir that probes the unique and here? What if we sink? Are we almost sometimes unsettling tenor of life on one of BC’s there? smallest Gulf Islands. The measure of one’s I checked the time again. Four success here, the author discovers, doesn’t rely on status or income, but on minutes. the ability to adapt both the rigorous outdoors of the Pacific Northwest and I positioned the suitcases against equally challenging human community of need, trade, and negotiated civility.

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Page 18 Harbour Spiel nature Maybe you need some forest therapy Haida Bolton

Two years ago I moved to Pender Harbour for an adventure and to sup- port my mother as she cared for my dying father. I moved here and lived among the natural beauty that Pender Har- bour provides: forests that stretch on forever, mountains, hills, and ocean bays that curve right and left, fl owing like the tides. My adventure became more of a time for healing. Every day I walked through the forests of emerald green giants and chirping squirrels, stopping to touch the branches; stopping to feel the babbling brooks and cascading creeks submitted fl ow through my veins washing away Haida Bolton taking some therapy from the forest. the sadness of my life at that time. I was on my journey through all my life but never understood the I wanted to be more effective at separation. science behind it. creating a happier, healthier world. Separation from a 16-year rela- Scientists in Japan have studied I enrolled in a forest therapy tionship with my husband. the effects of forest therapy on hu- guide program in Santa Rosa, Calif. A time of letting go of one of the man health since the 1980s and found This year, guides were trained most valuable experiences of my life. it reduces blood pressure, boosts the in the U.S., Canada, Europe and New No, the most valuable. immune system, increases cancer Zealand. Forest therapy is today The forest became my cathedral fi ghting proteins and lowers stress where yoga was 30 years ago. — my place for connection, my place hormones. Starting this November, I am of- for healing. So is that why I feel so much bet- fering a series of three forest therapy We all move through challenging ter after sitting in the forest? walks, meeting at the Pender Harbour times in our lives. For 30 years I actively connect- Aquatic Centre. Life can get chaotic, even when ed children with nature but last winter You can register for these walks we live in paradise. I decided it was time to connect adults with the SCRD or with the aquatic Creating calm, joy and a better with it too. centre. connection to ourselves and others is a challenge. Last year I learned about Shinrin Yoku, as they call it in Japan, or forest MADEIRA MARINA therapy, as they call it here in North (604) 883-2266 [email protected] 12930 Madeira Park Rd. America. • SServiceervice ooff mmostost makesmakes • TTrailerrailer hhaulaul ooutut toto 3030 ftft • DDryry sstoragetorage Described as a “slow mindful • BBottomottom paintingpainting • IInternationalnternational PaintsPaints • WWell-stockedell-stocked marinemarine storestore walk engaging with the forest with • 440-tonne0-tonne marinemarine waysways • MMarinearine cchartsharts • FFishingishing ttackleackle all of our senses in very healing and therapeutic ways,” I realized I had been pulling therapy from the forest

November 2016 Page 19 HARBOUR SPIEL trivia

1. Which of the following is not a nickname for 4. What was once the biggest bash of the fall the Marbled murrelet? season in Pender Harbour? a. Fog lark a. Pender Harbour Regatta b. Dip chick b. Fishermen’s Homecoming c. Kiss me ass c. P. H. Legion Thanksgiving Meat Draw d. Tide rat d. All Saints’ Eve potluck

2. Geographical handle for the Powell River 5. What block of Hwy. 101 are you in at the area that was adopted in 2012. intersection with Egmont Road? a. Arbutus Coast a. 9000 b. Powell Riviera b. 11000 c. Sunset Coast c. 16000 d. Rainbow Coast d. 20000

3. The name of the provincial park covering 6. Before its current location in Sechelt, where much of the Caren Range? was St. Mary’s Hospital located? a. Dan Bosch a. Garden Bay b. Spipiyus b. Egmont c. Halkett c. Madeira Park d. Egmont d. Kleindale

Answers: p. 42 Four-plus: Local Two-plus: Newbie Less than two: Townie

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Brian Lee The Rotary Club of Pender Harbour put on a salmon barbecue feast behind the Pender Harbour Community Hall for attendees of the recent Fungi and Fibre Symposium on Oct. 22. Rotarians pictured (l-r): Patrick Munro, Sarah Johnston, Bill Charlton, Lyn Charlton, Kerry Milligan, Glen Bonderud, Lucy Archbold, Rick Smalley, Dave Davies and Jan Smalley.

music RECYCLING & GRIPS BOTTLE DEPOT Music society seeks your musical memories Garbage Recycling in Pender Society 883-1165 submitted the P. H. School of Music in Madeira Park on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1 to ONE-STOP CONVENIENCE How long have you lived in 3 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and Multi-material Recycling statutory holidays. Beverage Container Pender Harbour? On that day, volunteers from Refunds: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Refund Centre Recycling 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Somewhere in your drawers, the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Hwy. 101 and closets, basement or garage, do you Society will scan documents and Sundays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Menacher Rd. have treasures that bring back great photographs for preservation in their memories of past musical events and computer-based archives and then organizations in the Harbour? immediately return the originals to Pamper Yourself! For example: their owners. All the latest hair styles and trends Do you have photographs or If you have photos or print Manicure, Pedicure, Massage, Facial programs from the Prime Time con- material that you would like to share, Book your experience today! certs, the Harbour Lights swing band but are unable to attend on Nov. 12, or numerous musical fundraisers please contact Marg at (604) 989- 604.883.0511 organized to support the schools and 2813 or penderharbourmusic@gmail. health centre? com to arrange for scanning at an- Were you active in the early other time. e h’s days of the Pender Harbour Music The Pender Harbour Music So- St the beauty boutique Society and do you have minutes and ciety needs your help to preserve our 12374 Sunshine Coast Hwy. reports? memories of the Harbour’s long love Rona Centre If you do, please bring them to affair with music. stephsbeautyboutique.com November 2016 Page 21 Sunshin Coas Octobe

Artist Cary Cambell @ Harbour Artists Gallery, Madeira Park.

Gallery owner Brittany Sheppard @ Euspiria Cafe, Madeira Park.

Barby Paulus/Fibreworks Gallery

Artist Jen Frisk @ Studio 103, Madeira Park.

George Connell/ Geopia Gallery Artist Yvonne Stowell @ Fibreworks Gallery, Madeira Park.

Sunshine Coast Fibreshed @ Fibreworks. l-r: Jean Pataky, Merrily Corder and Lynda Daniells.

Jen Frisk/Studio 103

Artist Pia Sillem @ Geopia Gallery Gallery, Earls Cove. Page 22 Harbour Spiel Ar Craw 21-23 Brian Lee photos

Artist George Connell @ Geopia Gallery, Earls Cove.

Artist Troch @ Laughing Hummingbird Arts, Earls Cove.

Krista Maurer/Blue Orca Studio

Artist Bruno Pepin @ Flying Anvil Studio, Kleindale.

Jack Gibson/Jack Gibson Gallery Gallery manager Janet Thomas @ Motoko’s Gallery, Garden Bay.

Artist Krista Maurer @ Blue Orca Studio, Irvines Landing.

Motoko/Motoko’s Gallery

Artist Jack Gibson @ Jack Gibson Gallery, Garden Bay. November 2016 Page 23 business directory

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It’s been a strange sum- mer, bug-wise. Most Pender Harbour folk will recognize the plague of spiders that we have had to endure. They, and their webs, have been everywhere. Maybe it’s the lack of storms through the summer, maybe it’s the overfed birds that can’t be bothered cleaning up the spiders, but jeez, Linda and I are fed up with trailing long spiders’ webs into the house after a brief trip to the garden. It drives our cat Suki crazy, “Where did this come from, Dad?” I have seen truly impres- sive web creations. Some maybe 40-50 feet from the branch of my favourite tree to the rear view mirror of my favourite truck. As a scientist and engineer I am in awe of that sort of construction you want to get in your truck, it’s a But I make an exception for ability. pain in the ass. hornets (thank you EpiPen), wasps It takes a huge amount of inge- I hate killing anything, that’s and annoying fl ies — I am focused on nuity, fl ying ability and construction why I gave up fi shing and have never them like 007, James Bond. savvy. considered hunting. This year we have pretty much But at the end of the day, when

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eradicated the killer species of hornets That worked. Meanwhile, the fall storms seem and wasps. It wasn’t a nice ending but after to have cleared Pender Harbour once The EpiPen has remained in its weeks of bugging me while I was again of the wonderful and annoying $100 case. So far. watching our iconic CBC news an- web creations. However, we have one, just one, chor, perhaps a deserved one. All’s well that ends well. housefl y who seems indestructible and A fl y-sticky end seems like an And to The Donald, you certainly is driving Linda, Suki and I to insan- appropriate conclusion for my truly did an excellent job of annoying us all ity. annoying Donald-fl y. during the fall. We call him The Donald. The Donald is the most incred- ible and probably most annoying creature that nature has ever bestowed November 25 upon our home. Christmas comes to Pender Harbour He is the most distracting thing that has ever been in our house. 5pm He has lived with us in the fam- ily room, watching Mansbridge on the COMMUNITY DINNER AT THE HALL (by donation) TV, for weeks. Bring the whole family! A classic family Christmas movie He is totally immune to the stron- to follow the Lighting of the Lights. Proceeds will support gest, most direct killer fl y spray. the new meal program at the P. H. Community Club youth Then we try to lure him with jam on the plate. activity events (held on the last two Fridays of each month). The Donald is immune. Event by the Pender Harbour Community Club And the Donald is amazingly adaptable. 6pm Rolled-up newspapers banged on a hard surface? PENDER HARBOUR SPIRIT, LIGHT UP THE COMMUNITY Forget it, he just denies, laughs Christmas Carol singing and lighting of the lights to and buzzes away. celebrate the start of the Christmas season. Only to return fi ve minutes later Event by the Pender Harbour and Area Chamber of Commerce. with another annoying intrusion into our world of comforts. I put new batteries in our ancient fl y-zapper bat. Tried it out and immediately electrocuted myself. “Yep, seems to work.” The Donald watched me and stayed just out of volleying range until the new batteries expired. If death is inevitable, it should be quick, with dignity I always feel. For The Donald I was prepared to make an exception. We discovered some of those horrible sticky ribbons at the back of a drawer in the utility room.

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DIAL 911911 in an EEMEMERGENCYMMERGENCY HEALTHEALTH SSERVICESERVICES FINANCIALFINANCIAL ININSTITUTIONSSTITUTIONS • P.P. H. & DistrictDistrict HealthHealth Centre...... 883-276Centre...... 883-27644 IINFRASTRUCTURENFRASTRUCTURE & GOVERNMENTGOVERNMENT SERVICESSERVICES • Sun. Coast CreditCredit UnUnion,ion, P.H.P.H. Branch...... 883-9531Branch...... 883-9531 • PenderPender HarbourHarbour Dental...... 883-2997Dental...... 883-2997 • PenPenderder HHarbourarbour FirFiree ProProtectiontection DiDistrict.....883-9011strict.....883-9011 RECREATIONRECREATION LOCALOCAL ORGANIZATIONS • SCRD Main OfficeOffice...... 885-6800 885 6800 • P. H. Aquatic & Fitness Centre...... 885-6866 • P. H. Chamber of Commerce...... 883-2561 WASTE MANAGEMENT • Pender Harbour Community Church....883-2374 • GRIPS Recycling Depot...... 883-1165 VETERINARIAN • Madeira Park Veterinary Hospital...... 883-2488 • P. H. Reading Centre/Library...... 883-2983 • Pender Harbour Landfill...... 883-2954

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Brian Lee This skein of what are presumably snow or Canada geese (or both) flew over the Beaver Island office of the Harbour Spiel last month. This photo was taken on the morning of Oct. 27 and documents just one of many seen and heard passing overhead during the previous week, all headed southeast. harbour seals Note your (dis)approvals. Send to: [email protected]. Include full name and telephone number for confi rmation. (Editor may edit for length.)

A big Harbour Seal of Disap- A bouquet of Harbour Seals to Harbour Seals of Approval to the proval to the individual(s) who many friends and neighbours who crew — Don Mclaren,Vern Lill- pulled out, and took away, the new were so supportive when I had my lies, Eliza Kinley,Terry Pollock and post with all the trail signs in the accident in August.Especially to my Thomas Monnier — of the local McNeill Lake area. dear friend of many years, Jan Wat- RCMSAR vessel Iona C, for their And to the others who have son, who became my saviour when heroic work to keep the Bellissima pulled off or shot up other trail she took me under her wing. afl oat for 90 minutes with their own signs. This work was done by volun- Sadly, at this time my dear hus- and borrowed pumps until the Coast teers for the benefi t of the community band Jim passed away and the support Guard vessel and local fi re department and visitors, so shame on you. I have received is awesome. arrived with more pumps. Maureen Wright Thank you for the good wishes, Jack Dennis Pender Harbour Hikers cards, fl owers and help in driving me around. A Harbour Seal of Approval to Mushroom hugs to the com- Irda Sherman all who contributed to our annual munity of Pender Harbour for the fi eld day Go For the Gold which was warm welcome you showed to the A Harbour Seal of Approval to a big success. international guests who attended the everyone who came out on Wednes- Thank you to sponsors IGA, Fungi & Fibre Symposium. day Sept. 14 to help clean GRIPS for Madeira Bistro, Etcetera,EarthFair, They all fell in love with our our up and coming electronics depot. Stephanies Boutique, Oak Tree, little piece of paradise, and with good It was a lot of work but we got it Wendy Simmonds, Jackie Crabb, reason — what other conference at- done. It looks great — couldn’t have Linda Klikach, June Maynard and tracts attendees who are grateful for done it without you. Glenbrook Homes. rain? Anna Venalainen Kathy Needham & Pat Hallborg Ann Harmer GRIPS manager P. H. Ladies Golf Club November 2016 Page 31 harbour almanac

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS BC BESTSELLERS Nov. 2 ~ Carrie Hillhouse and Charles Lee. For the week of Oct. 16, 2016 Nov. 3 ~ Charlene Cote, Sue Rayment and Trevor Ross. The BC bestseller list uses sales data from over 80 independent bookstores in BC representing sales of BC published books released within the calendar year. Nov. 4 ~ Sandy Boyd, Brennan Bennett and Pressley Silvey. 1. The Hidden Life of Trees 7. Peace Dancer by Roy Nov. 5 ~ Diana Degraaf, Colton Edwardson and Tanis by Peter Wohlleben Henry Vickers & Robert Budd Zayshley, 2. Stepping Stones by Nov. 6 ~ Kathie Atherfold and Max Scoular. 8. Birds of British Columbia Margriet Ruurs and the Pacifi c Northwest Nov. 7 ~ Joni Mitchell. by Richard Cannings, Tom 3. Vancouver in the Nov. 8 ~ Eleanor Reid, Ryan Boyd, Gerry Matheson and Aversa & Hal Opperman Seventies by Kate Bird Sabine Tamm. 4. Gut by Giulia Enders 9. Red Robinson by Robin Nov. 9 ~ Candace Cruikshank and Matthew McKimm. Brunet Nov. 10 ~ Tom Duncan and Nicole MacDonald. 5. Price Paid by Bev Sellars Nov. 11 ~ Marge Campbell and Loretta McDonald. 10. The Queen of the North 6. British Columbia Disaster by Colin Nov. 12 ~ Roger Duncan, Dwayne Knock and Cooper Lullaby by P.L. McCarron Henthorne Pantages. & Joy Steuerwald Nov. 13 ~ Hunter Edwardson, Tanya Cummings, Paul ~ Association of Book Publishers of BC Jones, Darrin Jordison and John Maveety. Nov. 14 ~ Mary Dumaresq and Amber Kincaide. Nov. 15 ~ Josey Bennett. NOVEMBER ASTROLOGY Nov. 16 ~ Ray Hansen and Janique Peters-Gray. SCORPIO: OCT. 24 – NOV. 22 Nov. 17 ~ Biada Priest, Rodney Kammerle, Bev Scorpios are highly sensitive and compas- sionate, with a fi erce pride and determina- McDonald and Barb Watt. tion. Until Nov. 8, Mars (your minor ruler) Nov. 18 ~ Steve McCanse and Amanda Ross. joins Pluto in Capricorn which delivers a newfound assertiveness. It’s a positive change but Nov. 19 ~ Cheryl Jensen and Dennis Levasseur. one fraught with danger. Too much assertiveness can Nov. 20 ~ Umeyo Kishimoto and Jill Wagner. quickly make a person a jerk. Alcohol will certainly Nov. 22 ~ Jennifer Girard, Alysa English, Brooke Fraser push you into this category until Nov. 11. After that, you’ll go back to being a doormat... but people will and Anne Fraser. like you again. You missed that. Nov. 23 ~ Dodie Edwardson, May Silvey, Dave Daiken and Wayne Griffi th. SAGITTARIUS: OCT. 24 – NOV. 22 Sagittarians love excitement and ad- Nov. 24 ~ Maggi Guzzi and Chase Campbell. venture. They are easily bored but often Nov. 25 ~ Neil Remmen, Paul Gaudet and Leah trendsetters. They are bold and impulsive, Pockrant . natural explorers who thrive on change and mental stimulation. But not this month. Lead- Nov. 26 ~ Gary Griffi th. ing up to Christmas, you will go through a period Nov. 27 ~ Betty Sladey and Natasha Landry. of intense austerity. Whether it is money, dating or Nov. 28 ~ Ryder Noble and twins Paige and Lexi Pauls. your diet, you will experience a profund compulsion to cut back. For the most part, this will be a positive Nov. 29 ~ Marie Coombes, Pete Hannah, John step to a healthier you but resist this new behaviour McDonald, Myrna Pickering and Kaila Silvey. when it comes to lottery tickets. Your numbers will Nov. 30 ~ Brayden Zayshley. come up by Nov.16 but you need to go all in.

PagePaPaggee 3232 HarbourHaHarbrbouour SpielSpSpieiel harbour almanac SSKKOOKUOKUMMCCHHUUCCK viiewinewiing timimes 12,000 Estimated number of First Nations soldiers that served in WWI, WWII and the Korean War. Afghanistan More than 40,000 Canadian Armed DATEͳTIMEͳSIZE (small, medium, large, extra large) Forces members served in Afghani- EBB ΈͳΉ, FLOOD Έ+Ή - Standing wave is best on large War stan between 2001 and 2014. fl ood (Ɵ de fl owing into Sechelt Inlet). 1. 1:13pm -M 158 2. 1:52pm -M Canadian soldiers killed in 3. 2:33pm -M 61,000 Afghanistan 4. 8:55am +XL, 3:18pm -M Number of Canadians killed in WWI. 5. 9:36am +XL, 4:08pm -M 516 6. 8:31am +XL, 4:12pm -M 7. 9:20am +XL 47,000 Number of Canadians killed in the Korean War (1950-1953). 8. 11:03am +XL Number of Canadians killed in WWII. 9. 11:56am +L 10. 12:44pm +L 12,000 9,100 11. 1:20pm +L Number of Canadian Korean War Canadian deaths from gas attacks in 12. 8:40am -M, 2:01pm +L veterans still alive (as of March 2014). WWI. Gas was responsible for close Their average age is 83. 13. 9:44am -M, 2:42pm +L to a million deaths among all. 14. 10:39am -M, 3:24pm +L 15. 11:30am -M, 4:07pm +L Shell shock 7,000 16. 12:18pm -M Canadians served in the Boer War Doctors diagnosed almost 10,000 17. 1:07pm -M (South Africa) between 1899 and Canadians in WW1 with what we 1902. 18. 7:50am +XL, 2:10pm -L now know as post-traumatic stress Source: Veterans Affairs Canada, 19. 8:41am +XL, 3:11pm -L disorder. Canadian War Museum, Wikipedia.com 20. 9:34am +XL, 4:18pm -L 21. 10:24am +XL 22. 11:14am +XL NOVEMBER WEATHER 23. 12:02pm +XL TEMPERATURES (MERRY ISLAND) 24. 12:47pm +L Our November average daily high temperature is 8.8 C and our average 25. 8:17am -M, 1:28pm +L low is 5.2 C, giving us a daily mean of 7 C. The highest November temper- 26. 9:10am -M, 2:03pm +L ature recorded is 15 C (Nov. 4, 1975); the lowest is -7.3 C (Nov. 27, 1985). 27. 9:55am -M, 2:36pm +M PRECIPITATION (MERRY ISLAND) 28. 10:34am -M, 3:13pm +M November averages 55.8 hours of bright sunshine and 19 days with pre- 29. 11:12am -M, 3:42pm +M cipitation. November’s average monthly rainfall is 148.5 mm; snowfall is 2.5 30. 11:49am –M cm.The highest November daily rainfall recorded at Merry Island is 50 mm (Nov. 3, 1989); snowfall is 9.6 cm (Nov. 25, 1985). These are esƟ mates only and not intended for navigaƟ on.

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• Chamber of Commerce, P. H. & Egmont ...... 883-2561 P. H. WOMEN’S CONNECTION • Coast Guard Auxiliary, Unit 61 ...... 883-2572 On Tuesday, Nov. 22, the P. H. Women’s Connection • Community Policing...... 883-2026 presents HUGS, the Harbour Ukulele Group Strummers. • Egmont Community Club ...... 883-1379 They’re one of Pender Harbour’s great music groups • Egmont & District Volunteer Fire Department ...... 883-2555 and will play winter and Christmas favorites while we • GRIPS (Recycling Society) ...... 883-1165 sing and tap our toes to the music. • Garden Bay Sailing Club ...... 883-2689 Plus, there will be time to socialize with friends • Guides, Brownies, etc...... 883-2819 ahead of the hectic Christmas season. This special meet- • Harbour Artists ...... 883-2807 ing will take place at 10 a.m. at the P. H. School of Music • Harbourside Friendships (Thur. 10:30 -1 p.m.) ...... 885-1365 in Madeira Park. All women in the community are wel- • Health Centre Society ...... 883-2764 come. • Health Centre Auxiliary...... 741-2646 Support the P. H. Women’s Connection by becom- • InStitches (Last Thursday, 11 a.m., PHHC) ...... 883-0748 ing a member. Your $10 fee is easily recouped by a fee • Lions Club, Egmont ...... 883-9463 reduction on women’s connection events and supports the • Lions Club, Pender Harbour (1st & 3rd Tues.) ...... 883-1361 work of our organization. For more information about • Men’s Cancer Support Group...... 883-2393 membership, contact Joyce at (604) 883-9449. • P. H. Aquatic Centre Society ...... 885-6866 • P. H. Blues Society ...... 741-1186 PENDER HARBOUR GARDEN CLUB • P. H. Choir (7 p.m., Tuesday)...... 883-0681 The Pender Harbour Garden Club will be meeting on Monday, Nov. 14 and on Monday, Dec. 5, at 1 p.m. in • P. H. Community Club ...... 989-0720 the P. H. School of Music. Please see our website, www. • P. H. Community School Society ...... 883-2826 phgardenclub.ca, for more details. • P. H. Garden Club ...... 883-2595 Everyone welcome. There’s a $5 drop-in fee which • P. H. Golf Club ...... 883-9541 includes coffee/tea and goodies. • P. H. Hiking Club (8:30 am, Mon. & Wed.) ...... 883-2930 • P. H. Living Heritage Society...... 883-0744 SOM COFFEEHOUSE • P. H. Music Society (bookings) ...... 883-9749 This monthly School of Music Coffeehouse will take • P. H. Paddling Society (dragon boating) ...... 399-9596 place on Friday, Nov. 11. • P. H. Piecemakers (quilters)...... 883-2573 As always, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the P. H. • P. H. Pipe Band ...... 883-0053 School of Music in Madeira Park. • P. H. Power & Sail Squadron ...... 883-2086 This month's lineup of local musicians: • P. H. Ramblers (walkers, every Tues. a.m.)...... 883-1191 • Ken Dunn and Anna Green will perform original • P. H. Volunteer Fire Dept (Wed. evening) ...... 883-9270 folk inspired music. • P. H. Reading Room (library) ...... 883-2983 • Joan and Ted are singers, songwriters with guitars • Rotary Club (noon Fri. RC Legion No.112) ...... 883-2544 who have crafted a unique • Royal Canadian Legion No. 112 ...... 883-2235 West Coast sound. • Ruby Lake Lagoon Society ...... 883-9201 • Colin and • Skookumchuck Heritage Society...... 883-9994 Gracelynn Mailey are • S. C. Health Care Auxiliary (2nd Wed.,1:30 p.m.) .....741-8413 vocalists and father • Seniors’ Housing Society ...... 883-2819 and daughter. • Serendipity Child Care Centre...... 883-2316 • Tamara Goble • Sunshine Coast Better At Home...... 989-6171 and Roy will sing • Sunshine Coast SHROOM...... 883-3678 original folk and • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)...... 740-1509 country meshed with pop and rock • Wildlife Society (3rd Tues. PHSS)...... 883-9853 with guitar and • Women’s Connection (2nd & 4th Tue.) ...... 883-3663 banjo. • Women’s Outreach Services ...... 741-5246

Page 34 Harbour Spiel pender golf Volunteers descend on course for fall wind clean up Jan Watson Pender ladies spent time in the Vernon and Kelowna area spreading good When Mother stories of Pender Harbour while they Nature threw a curve did a little wine tasting. TTHEHE 1199tthh HHOLEOLE ball with high winds While they were away, on Sept. and heavy rain, a large 22, Linda Klikach kept the fl ag fl y- For most amateurs, number of trees and ing at Pender by winning the low net branches came down event with 68 while Sarah Davies won the best wood in the on the course. the nine-hole event bag is the pencil. An appeal to members brought On Sept. 29 and Oct. 4, a two- out a hefty contingent to help clear the day turkey shoot was won by Kathy ~ Chi Chi Rodriguez debris on Thanksgiving Sunday. Needham shooting a net score of 60 Many thanks go to them. and getting the turkey. Runner-up was Anita Caspersen MEN’S CLUB who shot 62 and received a beautiful On Oct. 10 the fi nal of the men’s pumpkin cheesecake. match play competition was held and On Oct. 11 play was cancelled KP on No. 3 went to Janine the champion this year is Jeff Hawry- due to incoming weather forecast. Matheson and Doug Stewart and Dar- chuk who defeated Lorne Campbell The fall meeting went ahead with lene Fowlie took No. 6. four up with three to go. all executive members continuing for Garden Bay Pub had its tourna- The Super Seniors championship another year. ment on Sept. 25 with a good turnout on Sept. 20 was won by Rusty Ellis The theme for next years Field and lots of fun. with 81 while the low net winner was Day will be “Wild Wild West” so get Jamie Tufford with 73. your costumes ready. The regular men’s day winner was Lorne Campbell with 78 and low MONDAY TWILIGHT SCRAMBLE Royal Canadian net was Bruce Forbes with 70. On Sept. 19, special thanks to Legion #112 KP on No. 3 went to Lorne Carol Reid for organizing the six Pender Harbour 2016 Campbell and on No. 6, Andy Teal. teams. Poppy Campaign On Sept. 27 it was stroke play Winners Carly Bloch, Darlene Donations to our Poppy Campaign with fi rst fl ight winner Lorne Camp- Fowlie, Dave and Kerry Milligan shot benefi t our community: bell with 79 and second fl ight taken 37 and, after countback, second place by George Brown with 90. went to Steve Doucet, Simon and In 2016, two bursaries were Low net winner was Carl Rietze Adam. awarded to PHSS graduates. (64) and second, Ron Needham (67). Sept. 26 once again saw six KP on No. 3 was won by Bruce teams out. 2016 Poppy Campaign begins Friday, Oct. 28. Forbes and Glen McCuaig and on No. This time winners with 33 were Please come to our Remembrance Day Ceremony on 6 it was Ron Needham. Bob Alexander, Doug Stewart and Jan Friday, November 11 Oct. 11 saw a low net event to Watson. Parade marches off at 10:30 am. wind up the season which was won by KP on No. 3 was Gordon Head Service at 11:00 am. Harry Friesen with 66. and Jan Watson, while on on No. 6 it Followed by refreshments in the Legion. The KP on No. 3 was Mike Reid was Bob Alexander. Children and families welcome. and on No. 6, it was Harry Friesen and Five teams came out on Oct. 10 Ron Needham. with two teams tying with 35. After countback, fi rst place was LADIES’ CLUB awarded to Don Matheson, Lorna Ly- Wear yours During Sept. 19-24 a group of can, Carol Reid and Linda Klikach. proudly!

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NURSING SERVICES – 883-2764 COUNSELLING SERVICES RNs are on duty 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays Siemion Altman – MD Psychiatrist – 885-6101 • Blood tests • ECGs • Injections • Blood pressure Tim Hayward – Adult Mental Health – 883-2764 • Home Care/Palliative care • Dressings PHYSICIANS – 883-2344 DENTISTRY – 883-2997 Drs. Cairns, McDowell, Robinson & Justin L Smith Dr. Robert Hynd, Dr. Lisa Virkela Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., by appointment only Darlene Fowlie – Hygienist • Braces • Cosmetic Dentistry CHIROPRACTORS – 883-2764 • Restorative Dental Care Consulting Dr. Blake Alderson, DC • Dentures • Surgical Extractions • Chiropractic care by appointment. • Walk-in patients welcome after 3 p.m. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE – 883-2764 • Home visits available: (604) 741-8972 • Well Baby Clinic Dr. Ter r y Dickson, DC, BSc, ART provider • Child and Adult Immunizations • Second to third Saturdays and Mondays of the month, 8 a.m. – noon, by appointment. FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERR– 883-2764 • Please call North Shore Wellness Centre, Annaliese Hasler, NP (604) 980-4538 or email: [email protected] • Women and Youth Health Services FOOT CARE NURSE – 740-2890 MINISTRY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY Sharon Gilchrist-Reed LPN DEVELOPMENT: • Foot care nursing CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH • Refl exology/Kinesiology Elaine Hamel and Rhonda Jackman, child and youth mental health clinicians available: REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPY • Mental Health Assessments & Therapy: Brigit Garrett, RMT (604) 741-1202 Children age 0-19 • For more information call: Child & Youth Mental Health • Monday (alternate), Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Intake (604) 740-8900 or (604) 886-5525 Ellen Luchkow, RMT (778) 888-2012 • Monday (alternate), Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday

THE SUNSHINE COAST HOSPICE SOCIETY: Compassionate, respectful end-of-life and bereavement care. Whether you want to talk with one person or to join a bereavement group, trained volunteers are available. Call (604) 883-2764. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. – everyone welcome. TEENS’ DROP IN CLINIC: Off ered every Tuesday between 3 and 5 p.m. LOAN CUPBOARD: Crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, raised toilet seats, respiratory nebulizers etc.

First-class health care for the people of the Pender Harbour area.

Page 36 Harbour Spiel harbour health Cold versus fl u: What’s the difference? Elise Dolan, RN Children with the fl u may experi- ence vomiting and diarrhea. You are coughing, sneezing and Like a cold, the fl u can also leaving a trail of issues behind you. include cough, sore throat and fatigue Cold and fl u season is in full but these symptoms are often worse swing. with the fl u. But because cold and fl u symp- Complications from the fl u can toms are quite similar, it can be tough be more common for seniors 65 years to tell them apart. and older and for those with certain Here’s what you need to know. chronic health conditions or compro- Both the common cold and infl u- mised immune systems. enza are viruses spread from person to person. WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR FOR The virus can be spread by COLD AND FLU SYMPTOMS touching anything which is contami- • Fever lasting more than three nated or in the air by coughing, sneez- days; ing or speaking. • Shortness of breath or diffi culty The virus enters your body breathing; through the eyes, nose or mouth. • A cough that doesn’t go away after two to three weeks; WHAT ARE COMMON COLD • Severe pain when swallowing; SYMPTOMS? • Persistent congestion that is ac- Cold symptoms can vary from companied by headache especially in person to person but often start with the sinus area, or shot from the friendly nurses at the a sore throat followed by runny nose, • Symptoms of dehydration such Pender Harbour Health Centre. congestion, sneezing and coughing. as dizziness when standing or low It only takes a minute and could Symptoms usually appear one urine output. prevent you from getting the fl u this to three days after exposure from the season, call (604) 883-2764. cold virus. HOW TO PREVENT THE SPREAD A fever is uncommon with a cold • Washing your hands frequently * * * * * * * * * * * in adults but can be present in chil- or using an alcohol-based sanitizer is dren. key for preventing the cold and fl u; FLAIR IN PENDER Colds usually do not result in • Coughing or sneezing into your We welcome both men and serious health problems but can result shirt sleeve instead of your hands; women and provide a free service for in sinus infections or earache. • Getting an annual fl u vaccine; anyone currently going through cancer There is no vaccine for a cold. • If you smoke you’re more treatment, remission or their caregiv- likely to acquire a cold or fl u and have ers. WHAT ARE INFLUENZA more severe symptoms due to the ef- We have informative guest SYMPTOMS? fect on the immune system. speakers on helpful topics. Infl uenza symptoms usually Quitting smoking can decrease Share questions and experiences, come on strong with a sudden onset. your risk, and one-on-one or as a group. A person can spread the fl u be- • The cold and fl u are most Drop-in for light refreshments fore they’re sick and are most conta- contagious during the fi rst three days and laughter. gious one day before symptoms have of symptoms. Stay home to prevent Held on the third Saturday of started and up to fi ve days after. spreading the virus and getting others each month. These symptoms include fever, sick. For more information call achy muscles, chills, and headache. Make an appointment to get a fl u (604)883-0660.

November 2016 Page 37 This month in recreation

PPHAFCHAFC PPHSIHSI PPHCSHCS Just in time for the winter months! The Pender Harbour Seniors Initiative is announcing a new 6-week program: Come walk with a group. It’s an indoor exercise program designed with “walking-based” movements to benefit all ages and fitness levels.

Our bodies were made to move and we can walk our way to health and wellness!

FUNTASTICS "AT THE HOP" PERFORMANCE BUS TRIP: Nov. 6 At the Sechelt Activity Centre on the Duck Bus. Departing from the P. H. Community Hall at 2 p.m. (show starts at 3 p.m.). $30 includes the show.

WALKING TUESDAYS: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & Dec. 6 Wear runners and join us in an easy pace special exercise program with walking-based moves. Instructor: Heidi Kozlof. At the P.H. Community Hall, 10:30-11am Drop-In $3 PENDERPENDER HHARBOURAARBOUR SESENIORSNIOR INITIATIVE CARPET BOWLING: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Sponsored by: Wednesdays at the P. H. Community Hall 1-3pm Drop-in $3. Join us for a fun game! Smart Fund HARBOURSIDE HARBOURSIDE FRIENDSHIPS: Thursdays FRIENDSHIP Thursdays at the P. H. Community Hall at 10:30am. Lunch served at noon. $10 drop-in. PROGRAM Nov. 3 – Discussion: What’s on your mind? Sponsored by: Nov. 10 –“Name that Tune” to test your musical memories P. H. Health Centre & Nov. 17 – Speaker Dianne Paulus (dietician/nutritionist) P. H. Health Auxiliary Nov. 24 – Discussion: How prepared are we for an emergency? With special guest Bill Elsner from the SCRD plus an RCMP corporal in charge of community policing. FOR INFORMATION Dec. 1 – Ping Pong, Carpet Bowling, Cards and ever-popular Noodle Batting OR TRANSPORTATION, CALL MARLENE: YOGA CLASSES ON FRIDAYS: Nov. 4, 18, 25 & Dec 2 (604) 883-9900 Yoga w/ fl oor mats at 9-10am and Chair Yoga at 10:30-11:30am Drop-In $3 Seniors Programs for November!

PagePage 3838 HarbourHHarbouur SpielSpieel PENDER HARBOUR FOOD SKILLS FOR FAMILIES COMMUNITY Tuesdays Nov. 8 to Dec. 13, 11am-2pm at the Legion. Connect with your friends over reci- SCHOOL pes, cooking and information! PHAFC PHSI PHCS GRANT WRITING with Marg Penney Saturday Nov. 19, 1-4pm at the School of Music, $70. Learn the fi nesse of fi nding and ap- plying for grants. Call 604.883.2826 CONSERVATION & OUTDOOR RECREATION EDUCATION (CORE) Nov. 25, 26, 27 in the Harbour Learning Centre, $140 for Non-Restricted, ($210 to include Restricted portion) Ages 12+ ART KIDS @ SERENDIPITY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR HARBOUR LEARNING Saturday Nov. 26 at the Pender Harbour Community Hall CENTRE HOURS: Tues/Wed/Fri DROP-IN SPORTS NIGHTS AT PHSS 9am to 4pm Youth Badminton – Mondays 7-9pm, $3 drop in, PHSS gym Boys Floor Hockey – Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm, Grade 10+, $3, PHSS gym Box 232 Pickleball – Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm, $5, PHSS gym Madeira Park Youth Soccer – Thursdays 7:30-9:300pm, $3, PHSS gym V0N 2H0 ADULT YOGA AT THE SARAH WRAY HALL 604.883.2826 Thursdays with Carol, 1-2pm $15 drop in. [email protected] www.pendercommunity.ca

GLOW NIGHT: Toonie Tuesday, Nov. 8, 5-9 p.m. Nights are darker but the pool has a colourful glow. Come join in the fun.

BRONZE MEDALLION: 4 Saturdays Nov.12-Dec. 3, 10:30am-3:30pm This Lifesaving program is a building block toward further lifesaving and lifeguard training. $149 plus course material. Pre-requisite is Bronze Star or 13 years of age.

FOREST THERAPY WALKS: 3 Tuesdays Nov. 8-22. 9:30am-12pm PENDER HARBOUR Enjoy better mental health, lower blood pressure and a stronger immune system. Experi- AQUATIC & FITNESS ence a slow mindful walk led by intriguing invitation ending with an outdoor tea ceremony. CENTRE Instructor: Haida Bolton $120/3 sessions Drop-in: $45 if minimum numbers met. 20m, 4-lane pool hot tub & sauna SWIM FOR FITNESS: Tuesdays 7:45-8:30am & Thursdays 5-5:45pm gym & weight room Looking for a swimming workout to help motivate you? During these times specifi c swim workouts will be posted to give you training options at your own fi tness level. Drop In or On lower level of use your PASS. PH Secondary School: PRE-SCHOOL GYM PLAY & POOL: Wednesdays 11am-12:30pm 13639 S. C. Hwy. Enjoy positive play experiences in both the gym and the pool. Adult supervision required. (604) 885-6866 $2 drop in (includes both parent/caregiver and child). Ages 4 months-5 years. [email protected] FACILITY WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY NOV. 11 www.scrd.ca/Recreation

November 20162016 PagePagee 3939 Need Help Cleaning organizations & Organizing? Whale researcher presents 'Our cetaceans' • Kitchen Cupboards • Childrens Rooms Submitted • Drawers & Closets • Liggght housekeeping whales, dolphins and porpoises in our inside waters of the Pacifi c Northwest Home check while you are away? It will be a whale of a time when Move in/Move out cleaning?g? of British Columbia.” Help packing/unpacking? Pender Harbour Wildlife Society hosts Using video, audio and photos, Call: 604 883 9935 whale researcher Susan MacKay at MacKay will describe methods of their monthly meeting. [email protected] identifying various species of whales MacKay will present “Our Ceta- and dolphins that frequent local wa- ceans” on Tuesday, Nov 15, at 7 p.m. ters. at Pender Harbour Secondary School. Her videos show cetaceans inter- MacKay is the founder of the acting with other marine species — Wild Ocean Whale Society and has including their food — as well as with been involved with photographing and humans. recording whale, dolphin and porpoise MacKay will translate recordings activity for over 20 years. of cetacean vocalizations while they WOWS mandate: socialize, echo-locate and forage, in a “To raise public awareness, presentation that often sells out. respect and enthusiasm for the protec- This event is open to everyone tion and welfare of coastal wildlife and and refreshments will be served. and marine ecosystems. We monitor Look for updates at info@pend- and post sightings and behaviour of erharbourwildlife.com.

604.740.2352 NOVEMBER Nov. 3: Flu Shot Clinic Nov. 5: Rotary Auction Nov. 11: Remembrance Day Nov. 27: Grey Cup Party Enjoy food and beverages while watching on our 10-foot screen. ~ IT’S TIME ONCE AGAIN ~ Renew your Legion Membership! & Book your Christmas Party! & Watch for tix — Playback @ New Years!

(604)(60(604 ) 88388883-22353- 2235 RoyalRoyal CanadianCanadian LLegionegion ##112112 Darlene Fowlie

NON-MEMBERSNON-MEMBERS ALWALWAYSAYS WELCOMEWELCOME A pod of killer whales entered Pender Harbour in July 2015.

Page 40 Harbour Spiel organizations Lordy, Lordy: The Pender Harbour Health Centre submitted

Where were you 40 years ago? What did Pender Harbour look like 40 years ago? That was 1976, the year that the Pender Harbour and District Health Centre Auxiliary was formed to sup- port the new Pender Harbour and District Health Centre. It was a unique, forward-thinking initiative of the people of this com- munity. Much has happened over those last 40 years. The dedicated hard work of many volunteers has made it possible for the health centre to continue to op- erate and provide quality health care services to the community. There were times, especially in the early years, when it would not Brian Lee have been possible without the fi nan- The entrance to the Pender Harbour Health Centre in 2012. Can you spot the cial support from the auxiliary. changes? A number of ingenious fund- annual general meeting on Sept. 25. Grades 9 to 12 who have performed raising approaches were crafted over That’s in addition to $35,000 volunteer or community work in the the years but for the last decade, the given earlier in the year. Pender Harbour area and demonstrat- Bargain Barn Thrift Store in Madeira The society also funds three stu- ed leadership and inter-personal skills. Park has outdone all of them. dent bursaries. An afternoon tea for present and Since it opened in 1977, it has The Muriel Cameron bursary past volunteers of the auxiliary will become a shoppers’ mecca, raising consists of two $2,000 bursaries paid help celebrate the 40th anniversary at over $900,000 through the sales of annually to graduating high school the Pender Harbour School of Music donated merchandise. students who are entering a health on Nov. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. It has been so successful that the related career. All present and past volunteers auxiliary has seen the need to become The Linda Curtiss Student Citi- are invited to attend. a formal organization. zenship award is a $1,000 scholarship Please RSVP to bbarnph@gmail. As of Aug. 1, 2016, the Pender awarded annually to students from com by Nov. 15. Harbour and District Health Centre Auxiliary Society seamlessly took over all the functions of the auxiliary. Pender Harbour Seniors Housing Society In closing out its accounts, the auxiliary was able to donate $39,000 Outreach Healthy Meal Program to the Pender Harbour Health Centre. The cheque was presented by Linda Pearson, vice-president of the Meal service has resumed. auxiliary, to Rick MacDonald, PHHC For emergency service, call Linda or Anky. administrator, at the Health Centre’s Linda: 604.883.2819 or Anky: 604.883.0033.

November 2016 Page 41 community calendar Calendar listings are provided free of charge by the Harbour Spiel. Send information to [email protected] by the 15th of the month. NOVEMBER Thurs. Nov. 3...... P. H. Legion fl u shot clinic - Royal Canadian Legion No. 112 Sat. Nov. 5...... Pender Harbour Rotary Auction - Royal Canadian Legion No. 112 Sun. Nov. 6...... Daylight savings time ends Sun. Nov. 6...... P. H. Seniors Initiative “Funtastics” bus trip - Mett at P. H. Communty Hall, 2 p.m. Tues. Nov. 8...... Glow Night - at the pool - PHAFC, 5-9 p.m. Fri. Nov. 11...... Remembrance Day Fri. Nov. 11...... SoM Coffeehouse - P. H. School of Music, 7:30 p.m. Sat. Nov. 12...... Area A offi cial community plan information session - P. H. Community Hall, 1-4 p.m. Sat. Nov. 12...... P. H. Music Society music memories collection day - P. H. School of Music, 1-3 p.m. Mon. Nov. 14...... P. H. Food Bank pickup - P. H. Community Church, noon Mon. Nov. 14...... P. H. Garden Club meeting - P. H. School of Music, 1 p.m. Wed. Nov. 16...... “Save the Mountain Grind” meeting - P. H. School of Music, 7 p.m. Sat. Nov. 19...... Vintage Christmas Market - Sarah Wray Hall, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. Nov. 19...... P. H. Community School presents a grant writing workshop - PHCS, 1-4 p.m. Sun. Nov. 20...... P. H. Music Society presents Archie Fisher - P. H. School of Music, 2 p.m. Mon. Nov. 21...... Pender Harbour Aquatic & Fitness Centre AGM - PHSS library, 7 p.m. Tues. Nov. 22...... P. H. Women’s Conection HUGS - P. H. School of Music, 10 a.m. Fri. Nov. 25...... Christmas comes to Pender Harbour - P. H. Community Hall, 5-7 p.m. Sun. Nov. 27...... Pender Harbour Legion Grey Cup Party - Royal Canadian Legion No. 112, Mon. Nov. 28...... P. H. Food Bank pickup - P. H. Community Church, noon Mon. Nov. 28...... P. H. Health Centre Aux. past and present members’ tea - P. H. School of Music, 1 p.m. Wed. Nov. 30.....PHSS parent-teacher interviews - PHSS, 2 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 1...... PHSS parent-teacher interviews - PHSS, 2 p.m. Harbour Spiel Trivia Answers: 1.d 2.a 3.b 4.b 5.c 6.a FERRY DEPARTURES ~ Effective to Dec. 21 ~ Crossing time: Langdale 40 min./Earl’s Cove 50 min. Ticket sales end 10 min. before sailing for foot passengers, 5 min. before for vehicles. See www.bcferries.com for information on added sailings during peak periods.

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