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Elphinstone Chronicles: Directors appreciated

Elphinstone Chronicles: Directors appreciated

The well-attended January Elphinstone Community Association meeting delivered a grilling for new director Donna McMahon, who reminded people that she has not been on the job long enough to adequately handle some of the many questions/concerns thrown

Elphinstone Chronicles: Wrapping up the year

As 2018 draws to a close, I fondly remember two Elphinstone residents who passed away this past year. Many will remember Stan Jones, who worked at a variety of jobs. My husband and I knew him as a good neighbour.

Elphinstone Chronicles: Taking care of our seashore

Long-time Elphinstone resident Angela Kroning spoke to me recently about attending an Oceans Protection Plan Pacific Dialogue Forum on behalf of the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association.

Elphinstone Chronicles: News from the neighbourhood

It was a packed November meeting of the Elpinstone Community Association. New Area E Director Donna McMahon gave a run-down of the committees of the SCRD and how to find out the agendas.
Elphinstone Chronicles: Some thoughts on Remembrance Day (Part 1)

Elphinstone Chronicles: Some thoughts on Remembrance Day (Part 1)

In early October I was travelling in Belgium, and while there, decided to take a tour out to Flanders Fields. It became a real highlight of my trip.
Elphinstone Chronicles: Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre an Area E treasure

Elphinstone Chronicles: Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre an Area E treasure

I recently visited Irene and Clint Davy in their home, which is also the Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. This remarkable couple have done their important work for 30 years in our community from the busy centre on Carmen Road.
Elphinstone Chronicles: Thanks to those who stand for office

Elphinstone Chronicles: Thanks to those who stand for office

The all-candidates meetings are over; the hopefuls have worked to get their message out through conventional and social media, door knocking or holding meetings in the community.

Elphinstone Chronicles: No elves in Elphinstone

People often wonder how the name Elphinstone came about.
Elphinstone Chronicles: Highland Centre a work in progress

Elphinstone Chronicles: Highland Centre a work in progress

I had a chance to chat recently with Rick Andrews who, along with his wife Terry, runs the Highland Centre for music. Residents of Elphinstone for many years, the Andrews began building and developing the property in 2010.

Elphinstone Chronicles

Professional forester Tony Richmond and his wife Marilyn retired to Elphinstone in 2003. Along with their children, they had visited for many years, often camping out on Beach Avenue as Tony’s parents lived in Roberts Creek.