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Forests and water: does logging affect our water supply and risk of floods? The Pender Harbour Wildlife Society is pleased to present Dr. Younes Alila from the UBC Faculty of Forestry.

'His thoughtful, generous spirit and willingness to help others in need will always be remembered by all who knew him.'

'Judy loved music and singing, travel, gardening, and reading, and her numerous social interests. Her sense of humour was both very dry and very British.'

On Nov. 9, retired Col. Keith Maxwell was presented with the medal by MP Bonita Zarrillo.

'His many occupations were often only the means to support his sense of adventure. The most adventurous was his solo rowing trip from Gibsons to Alaska and back in a 14-foot, open rowboat. His many jobs and adventures provided a wealth of stories, which he was more than happy to share.'

An original play by Gibsons writer Peter Hill — 1983 ... (A Merman I should turn to be) — will have a reprise reading at the Pender Harbour School of Music on Sunday, Nov. 24.

The Sechelt Fire Department brought in help from Gibsons, Roberts Creek and Halfmoon Bay to help with the two incidents.

At, 11: 40 a.m., Wharf Avenue was closed from the lights at Sunshine Coast Highway to Ebbtide Street.

New initiative wants to begin patrolling crime hot spots in and around Sechelt.

Community members will have a chance to see the hall (13303 Deller Road) updates at an open house on Saturday Nov. 23 from 1 to 3pm.