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A great start to 2012!

Mayor’s Message John Henderson Mayor, District of Sechelt

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t’s been an exciting time in Sechelt over the past two weeks. On January 9, the District assumed control of the golf course lands in West Sechelt and held a Public Hearing regarding the Target Marine rezoning application.

The next morning, I had the pleasure of joining with our MP, John Weston, and Barbara Steele, former President of UBCM, to announce an $8 million funding for our wastewater treatment.

Then on Saturday, we held a public Information & Ideas Meeting for those interested in the future of the golf course. My thanks to the 125 or so people

who attended.

The $8 million funding announcement is a tremendous win for Sechelt.

It means we’ll become a world leader in wastewater treatment. We will be able to build facilities that are noiseless, odourless and environmentally friendly, while being affordable to our community. Achieving this will rid our downtown neighbourhoods of the sometimes terrible odours.

It will also enable us to capitalize on a great opportunity – for us to become a Centre of Excellence in Wastewater Treatment Technology.

I have talked about the importance of putting Sechelt “on the map”. This announcement goes a long way towards showing the world that we’re progressive, vibrant and “open for business”.

The golf course is a real

jewel and your Council felt it was important to protect this asset for the benefit of all of Sechelt. The restaurant also has great potential, whether for casual meals or for functions such as weddings, birthday parties or corporate events. We envision having the restaurant open in the very near future. My thanks to the District’s staff as well as staff of the former operator and other volunteers who have stepped up big time to help us protect this important asset.

A reminder that the golf course is OPEN – in fact, it’s been open since the day after we assumed control (except when Mother Nature interferes).

On behalf of Council, my thanks for the many kinds words and support that you have expressed. It’s an exciting time for Sechelt – and we’re honoured to be able to be a part of it.

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Language and literacy connecting cultures around the world

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iteracy Week is January 21 to 28 and this is one of the many things I support. Every week is in support of something or another, but literacy is one of the most exciting.

Have you ever sat with a child and sounded out words until they know that those squiggles on a page mean something?

And then, suddenly, they realize that there are squiggles everywhere and they all mean something! There is an unbridled excitement when they are able to sound out and read words for the first time. It always makes me think of Helen Keller, and that exhilarating moment when she associates those unseen hand signals in her palm with the key word that open up her world – water!

Language goes back so far we can only guess at its origins. It still amazes me that many languages from cultures thousands of miles apart share the same or very similar words for the same thing. Kona, in Hawaiian, means female; it means the same thing in Iceland and is spelled the same (those traveling Vikings, maybe?) But how many languages share the same words for mother, water or food? I once knew a baby from a Ukrainian family who always cried, ninga whenever he was hungry – I later discovered it was the Cree word for “food”.

Literacy is more than just being able to translate squiggles into language. It is the key to freedom, growth, respect and even joy. I’ve visited other countries where the language of the signage baffles me; even though I might be able to haltingly pronounce the words (murdering the accent), their meaning eluded me, so I had a taste of what it might feel like to be illiterate. Without the ability to read, you can’t write a resume, hold a job (for very long), open a bank account, sign a lease or buy a house … and the list goes on. You always need someone to read things to you or you’re lost. You can look at the newspaper, but the words are just black ink – only the pictures are of interest and they don’t always tell the story in full. And how many ads have a photo or drawing of the product they’re selling? Literacy opens doors in ways we can only imagine.

Please support literacy in our community. You will give someone opportunities you can’t even imagine – and someday, that person might make a contribution back to the community you’ll never forget.

Letters to the Editor ‘Free cataract surgery lenses’ are only worth their price The recent article on “free” cataract surgery lens implants supplied by the Health Ministry confused many of my cataract patients.

“Free” rigid lenses supplied by the Ministry are an old-fashioned design that has not changed in over 30 years. I have not implanted one of these rigid lenses for years. Modern foldable lenses have been developed to take full advantage of modern small incision, sutureless surgery. I refuse to make an incision three times as large as necessary just to insert an old-fashioned rigid lens, especially when the larger incision needs to be sutured (not necessary for a modern foldable lens).

Yet the Minister of Health

derides modern foldable lenses as “non-medically necessary”.

Modern foldable lenses are so superior to the oldfashioned rigid lenses that I have paid for foldable lenses out of my own pocket on behalf of patients that could not afford them. I know if the Minister of Health were having cataract surgery, he would not choose one of the old-fashioned rigid lenses for himself, even if he does claim they are good enough for other BC residents. And if he did choose an old-fashioned rigid lens, I would be happy to buy a modern foldable lens for his other eye so he can see the difference for himself.

St Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary and the Hospital Foundation have supplied our hospital with the most modern and advanced cataract surgery equipment

Letters to the Editor available. Surely the Ministry can supply modern lens implants so patients can take advantage of it.

The Minister said “We are addressing inequalities… by standardising the cost of foldable lenses … regardless of where (patients) live”. But other Canadians don’t pay for modern foldable lenses.

Most provinces pay for foldable lenses as the standard of care. Why does Alberta consider modern foldable lenses the standard of care, while our Health Minister considers them “non-medically necessary”?

If you would like an answer to this question, I suggest you ask Michael de Jong, the Minister of Health at mike. dejong.mla@leg.bc.ca Or you could call him at 250 953 3587. I wonder if he still uses one of those oldfashioned black rotary-dial phones - because cell phones are not medically necessary?

Bruce D Woodburn MD FRCS (S) Ophthalmologist, Sechelt

Growing trees and helping others The Coast Lions Christmas Tree Group (Gibsons Lions, Sechelt Lions and Egmont Lions) had very successful sales from our Tree Farm, located on Leek Road.

A Coastwide thank you to all those who purchased their Christmas trees from us this year! After 12 years we find that many of our customers

are making this an annual family Christmas event. The monies raised will go back into the Lions charities in our respective communities.

We specifically wish to thank Todd Loitz of Walt’s Towing, Tao Karkabe of Bonniebrook Industries and Port Graves Holdings Ltd. Partnerships for their help in this ongoing project.

Again, many thanks from The Lions Clubs.

Garry Foxall, Chair Re: column by the chair of the SCRD Mr. Garry Nohr, ‘What we do for you’ Mr. Nohr states, “The Local has been tremendous in allowing the board chair to inform the people about SCRD functions”. Personally, I fear our chair ‘speaketh’ out of both sides of his mouth, for Mr. Nohr is very aware that all SCRD board decisions and events have to be subjected to the filtering, editing and censoring of anything that would cause the SCRD to look bad in the eyes of its residents, before it was offered to be printed in only one of the Coast newspapers.

Yet, at the same time any article deemed critical of the actions of the SCRD board of Directors, mailed or handdelivered to the front desk of that one newspaper were destined for the rubbish can.

To residents of the Sunshine Coast perhaps unfamiliar with our convoluted Municipal affairs allow me to offer an explanation con-

cerning Mr. George Cuff and Associates of Spruce Grove, Alberta, mentioned in Mr. Rowe’s column.

Mr. Cuff is recognised in this province, across every other province of Canada, and, amazingly, down and across the length and breadth of the United States, as the premiere, number one consultant in every aspect of Municipal affairs.

You may recall that it was Mr. Cuff who conducted a Corporate review of the SCRD Policies and practices in 1997, a review highly critical of how the SCRD board and its senior staff conducted, or failed to conduct and carry out, the mandate of honest services to its residents.

In ending, I would like to thank the editor of The Local for providing an outlet for information that our SCRD senior staff would rather keep secret, and trust that Mr. Cuff is again given the opportunity to repeat his survey of 1997.

George Skea, Hopkins Landing

Smart meters – no deal Most of us are familiar with the routine of buying fuel for our vehicles. We go to the station, fill our tank, and pay based on what the meter on the pump says. A fair and equal transaction.

The merchant does what they want with our money, and we do what we want

with the gasoline. Would it make any sense to allow the merchant to install a wireless device on our cars so they could monitor how much fuel we used, or when we drove? Would we allow them to use the device to turn the fuel off and on?

When we buy apples the cashier puts them on the scale and we pay based on weight. Another fair trade.

The storeowner is free to do as they wish with our money and we are free to enjoy the apples in any way we like. Should we let the storeowner install cameras in our kitchens to monitor how and when we use them? Or a remote control lock on our fridge to control our use?

The amount of electricity we consume is constantly measured and the utility bills us for it every two months.

They do what they want with our money and we get to use the power as it pleases us. Now they want to install a communications network on top of our electrical system and use it to gather our data and control devices in our homes. And they want us to trust our personal information to the hands of mega-corporation Cap Gemini Ernst & Young. In return we will get a toy that plugs into the wall and tells us how much money we owe them; and a little more radiation; just in case you weren’t getting enough.

Stanley Scott, Gibsons

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Helping adults improve literacy BOB BOB MICHOR F

rom Vancouver Island to Haida Gwaii, adult learners throughout the province will get help to improve their literacy and numeracy skills, thanks to projects funded through the Community Adult Literacy Program.

Government is supporting 72 community adult literacy projects this year - eight more than last year. This year’s Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) is expected to benefit close to 8,000 British Columbians.

The projects are delivered through partnerships between community groups and BC’s public post-sec-

ondary institutions. In all, government is providing $2.4 million to the Community Adult Literacy Program for 2011-12.

Since 2001, government has invested $18.3 million in CALP, helping more than 70,000 adults learn how to read or improve their reading, writing and numeracy skills. This program supports the BC Jobs Plan commitment to enhancing access to advanced education, skills and apprenticeship training throughout the province.

The program helps people like Mervin Monks, who has worked in construction for many years and wants

to get a trade certificate in carpentry. A community literacy program delivered by the Campbell River Literacy Association gave Monks the help he needed in math to be able to successfully pass the math assessment test required to enter the carpentry foundation program at North Island College in Port Alberni.

Projects funded under CALP receive up to $40,000 each to provide instruction and support to adult learners in everything from basic literacy to high school completion. Most offer one-onone tutoring by trained volunteers, small group classes

and other types of learning tailored to adults, Aboriginal learners, young parents and others in the community in need of support.

CALP projects are offered in a variety of settings schools, non-profit organizations, native friendship and community centres - and are supported by volunteers.

Projects focus on the individual goals of learners - such as improving their literacy skills in order to enhance the quality of their lives, improving their employment opportunities, furthering their education and increasing their involvement in their families and communities.

Rotary announces New Year Day calendar winner

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t was a very happy New Year for Deanna Paul, winner of the Rotary Cash Calendar Grand Prize draw.

Marg Green, President, Rotary Club of Sechelt and Calendar Chairperson Marnie Hatton presented the cheque for $3,000. Deanna received her calendar as a birthday gift from her sister Gwen Bob. Deanna and

Gwen have purchased Cash Calendars each year since the Sechelt Rotary club initiated the fundraiser in 1993, hoping to win some of the $14,400 worth of prizes offered annually. “We love that all the money from calendar sales stays on the Coast and goes back into the community,” Deanna said. Marnie Hatton noted

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By linking into and harnessing the positive energy within, we can truly heal ourselves and our life at a deep level, bringing harmony and vitality to our whole being.

‘There is no limit when you connect to love.’

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around a 2 per cent increase for 2006/2007 and since then, population increase has declined and with it the real estate sales and prices.

In 2010 BC stats shows that our population settled at around a 1 per cent increase.

Most of the growth in our area’s population will be in the 65 plus age group.

Of the 5,950 people forecasted to move to the Sunshine Coast by 2031, 5,614 people will be in the 65 plus age group and 336 people will be younger than 65. As RyanSRMHC Berlin, 1003 Director for Urban Futures, states: “The best predictor of future demographic change is what the population looks like today, and the Sunshine Coast has an older population that is less inclined to move than

younger people.”

The only way that we can attract younger people to the Coast is to improve the ferry system, in my opinion. That will take our political leaders working together to challenge BC Ferry to implement a passenger ferry service between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay to match up with the transit bus service.

The lower mainland is the employment and education epicentre for the province and it’s right on our doorstep. We have seen many commuters return to live in the city; the commuter who does hang on is one waiting for retirement. A passengeronly ferry would supplement the present service and get people home within the required time parameters.

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This was the scenario at Habitat’s Sunshine Coast Village on the sunny morning of January 10, when women from throughout the Sunshine Coast responded to an invitation to volunteer for this one-day event.

Volunteers not only contributed to the Habitat building program, they had fun and fellowship and indicated they would like to come again whenever their talents

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We hope others who could not make it to the first event will join us then.

Two of the volunteers who were installing insulation are in the process of buying one of the homes by working to complete the 500 hours of ‘sweat equity’ required as the family’s down payment. Both the family and the Habitat For Humanity board wish to thank all January 10th volunteers for the contribution of 45+ hours toward the down payment.

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Tuesdays are Cheaper Chewsdaze and Beer Specialz, kitchen closed Mondays & Wednesdays.

604-886-9813 btfn HAPPY CAT HAVEN: Please note that we will be closed from January 13 to February 3 for restoration, repairs & renovations. b4 If your drinking is causing you problems but you don’t know how to stop, maybe we can help.

Alcoholics Anonymous. 604885-8208. btfn Overloaded with holiday turkey?

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April, 1924 - December, 2011 A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., Jan. 28, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Bartholomew’s Church, North Rd., Gibsons to celebrate the life of Eve Smart.

Reception to follow in the hall.

111 LOST & FOUND Did you know that Lost and Found ads are FREE in the Local?

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203 SPORTS & EXERCISE EQUIPMENT Like-new digital Treadmill, works great! Canadian made. Phone 604883-2882. p3

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900 MACHINERY & TOOLS DeWalt Mitre Saw w/70” stand.

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706 FREE Three, old Singer sewing machine bodies, no cabinets. Good for restoration or parts. Call 604740-3989. f4 Wanted: Free, cozy armchair for handicapped lady’s apartment.

Call 604-885-6396. f4 Wanted: Free acrylic yarn - any amount, any color. Sechelt church members are knitting squares to be made into blankets for those in need. Call 604-8855641 before 5:00pm please. f3

Jan. 19,knitting 2012 maPassap Duomatic chine. Lots of accessories but a couple of non-essential parts missing. You pick up. 604-8869053. f3 Did you know that free ads are FREE in The Local? Restrictions apply.

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1701 HOMES FOR SALE #322 – 5780 Trail Ave., Sechelt.

Condo, like new, one bdrm. & den with 1.5 baths, 985 sq.ft., top floor in the “Bluff ” Northwind bldg., lge. skylight, spectacular view of mountains and ocean. New carpets in LR/DR & den. W/D incl.

Bldg has no age restrictions, small pets allowed. Covered parking, strata fee includes gas FP, immed. occupancy. Mins. to downtown Sechelt. $240,000. Please phone Christa, 604-885-3729 for appt.

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1704 HOMES FOR RENT Gibsons: Waterfront. Furn., top half of big house. 1200sq.ft., 2 bdrms, shared utils., $1000/mo, NP. 1-604-987-2591, 604-8863299, 604-886-3286, or 604-8867475. b3 Upper Gibsons: Spacious, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath. Close to shopping, trails & schools. Wood FP, double garage and fenced priv. back yd. Approx.1600 sq. ft. N/S, small pet neg. $1500/mo., one year lease expected. Avail. now, call 604-865-1222 (local #). p4 Gibsons: 3 bdrm attached dwelling w/1.5 baths, 5 appls, fenced yard. NS, 1 sm pet nego. Avail now, $1250/mo. One year lease & references req’d. Call Key at 604-886-6618 for viewing or visit www.keypropertymanagement.ca b3

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2 x 0.75 Thursday, January 19 PleaseGate give generously ccepts donations to •3:00pm-6:00pm.

Farm Market at Roberts Creek Hall (indoors). The •7:00pm. Dragonboat Information Meeting: Open to men & women of allSt.,ages.

No 5758 Cowrie Sechelt previous experience required. Seaside Centre, Sechelt.

2 x 0.75 Friday, January 20 •5:30pm. Egmont Movie Night. Kids movie 6:00pm, adult movie 8:00pm. Egmont Community Hall. Free.

•6:00pm. Beachcombers Advanced Toastmasters dinner meeting at Sita’s Spag & Suds, Gibsons. All ToastMasters welcome, call 604-886-7263 to reserve a seat.

•8:30pm. Astro Cafe. Royal Astronomical Society hosts public telescope view at Davis Bay. Meet at Pier 17. Everyone welcome. www.coastastronomy.ca Saturday, January 21 Jan.21-28: Celebrate Literacy Week on the Sunshine Coast. Events are free, preregistration is required for some events. For more information contact Sandy Middleton, 604-885-9310 or smiddlet@capilanou.ca •10:00am-11:30am. ‘Babies Birthday Party’ at the Sechelt Public Library. For all babies born in 2011, the celebration will include stories, songs, refreshments and prizes.

•10:00am-2:00pm. Help to build Biodiversity Gardens at the SC Botanical Garden.

Join Iris Griffith Centre staff members to remove invasive species in order to increase local biodiversity to create habitat for birds, bees & butterflies. 5941 Mason Rd., Sechelt.

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Meet in the parking area w/red flag, bring gloves and dress for the weather. Contact Lee-Ann@lagoonsociety.com for more information.

•11:00am-2:00pm. Free clothing and lunch offered for the needy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church hall. Gibsons Way & Park Rd., Gibsons.

•1:00pm-2:00pm. ‘Ready for Reading’ at the Sechelt Public Library. A literacy workshop to help parents prepare young children for formal reading instruction. Pre-register at 604-885-3260.

•1:00pm-4:00pm. Open House - Anniversary Celebration at Artworks Gallery, 1161 Hwy 101, Gibsons. 604-886-1250 •2:00pm. Bodhi Drope will talk on his Adventures in Bird Watching at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery. All are welcome.

Refreshments.

•9:00pm. Dance to SOULSTREAM at the Roberts Creek Hall. This is a fundraiser for the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival, presented by SC Jazz & Entertainment Society. For tickets call 604-740-5825. www.coastjazz.com Sunday, January 22 •10:00am-2:00pm. Help to build Biodiversity Gardens at the SC Botanical Garden. Join Iris Griffith Centre staff members to remove invasive species in order to increase local biodiversity to create habitat for birds, bees & butterflies. 5941 Mason Rd., Sechelt. Meet in the parking area w/red flag, bring gloves and dress for the weather.

Contact Lee-Ann@lagoonsociety.com for more information.

•1:00pm-3:00pm. ‘Family Reading Party’ at

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Deadline forinterested approval in learning for anyone or changes about the 2012isDragon Boat Season Monday by 3:00 p.m.

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The SCPS Training Officer is Patrick Kleine: pkleine@me.com Gibsons Public Library. Bring your best book Must be prepaid (no refunds). and read it together. Pre-register at 604Minimum Enrollment Required • Pre-Registration Urged, Limited Seating Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time.

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For more information visit: www.coastcps.ca •2:30pm. Coast Recital Society presents Special: Add an extra line for only $10!

Montreal-based Pentaédre Wind Ensemble 1 x 1.75 at Raven’s Cry Theatre. Tickets 604-7402051 or coast recital@dccnet.com Monday, January 23 •11:00am-2:00pm. Canadian Federation …gives youMeeting endless possibilities! of University Women General at St. John’s United Church (downstairs), Reaching over 20,000 max. 4 lines • max. 12 weeks Davis Bay. Guests and new membersevery very issue! readers welcome. For more Must information contact be prepaid (no refunds).

Scheduled for 4 weeks at a time. Special! Add an Sue at 604-885-2015. Must phone to reschedule. Private parties only, no businesses. extra line for only •7:00pm. SCFS presents The Good, the 2 x 2.24 Bad, the Weird. An action/comedy directed by Ji-Woon Kim. A Korean film with English subtitles. Gibsons Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons.

Wednesday, January 25 •11:00am. The Pender Harbour Senior’s Initiative (a special project of the Pender Harbour Health Centre, funded by VCH) The Local’s Run Till Rented is hosting a focus group at the Egmont gives you endless possibilities…

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•SlaughterSafe course. Rockwood Centre, Reaching over 20,000 Sechelt. Contact Darren Molder at 604885-8701 to register or for more details. readers every issue.

Reports to: SIGD/Lands Administrator •5:30pm-7:30pm. ‘Introduction to SelfPublishing’ at Gibsons Public Library.

Contract Term: Immediately to December 31, 2012 Learn how to publish a book with max. 4 lines author and self-publisher M.A.Demers. max.

12 weeks KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Pre-register at 604-886-2130.

•6:00pm. Family & Kids Night at the • To provideline weekly roadside residential recycling pick up and disposal services to Egmont Community Hall. An evening of Special: Add anallextra residences on SBL 1 and 2. fun, games and crafts for kids of ALL ages! to your ad for only $10!

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Building, Education Local Body Mind Spirit Building, 1003 Social Development Building and Community Hall.

Must phone to reschedule.

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EXPERIENCE & GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: • Reliable, insured vehicle suitable for hauling recycling.

• Comprehensive general liability insurance.

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• Driver’s license abstract for all vehicle operators.

If interested, please submit your bid, including proof of insurance coverage, Worksafe BC coverage and driver’s license abstract(s), by 4:00 p.m., Friday, JanuDate ary 20, 2011. A more detailed scope of work is available at the Band office. If any information is required, please do not hesitate to contact Debra Potter, SIGD/Lands Administrator at (604) 885-2273.

The SIGD is not obligated to accept the lowest or any bid and may reject all bids.

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of life in general, are lingering. Exchanging thoughts and ideas with others will prove satisfying, as long as you are open to new ideas versus solely defending existing beliefs. Honour the process.

Jan. 5, 2012 Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) A stimulation of friendships and other social activities is dawning. You may feel rebellious, however.

Ironically, a preference for work over play may be at issue. Yet, you also yearn to retreat or escape somehow.

Reconciling these conflicting urges is the challenge.

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Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Searching for deeper truths and new realizations about the actual states and realities of your important relationships is on the rise.

You are committed to do the work to make some improvements. Do be willing to negotiate. Yet, avoid trying to change others. Instead, review how you can better yourself. Be patient yet sure by taking actual steps backed by a plan.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) The time to assert your position to gain some earned or at least desired recognition has arrived.

Important meetings behind the scenes are likely.

Whether these are with your own source, Date or outer power players, or both, depends on the specifics of your destiny. Either way, you are eager to take determined and strategic measures to direct the action in your favour.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Making improvements and changes in your daily routine and overall lifestyle is an emerging theme. This will lead you to look deeper at yourself and others than usual. At worst you will try to defend your position.

At best, you will decipher, outline and visualize the solutions required, then take action. Be open to a variety of solutions, seek support, yet do not lean.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Many new realizations and visions of the future are being stimulated and this trend will continue. Seeing who you are and where you are headed is running through your mind. You may sense that you have some important work to do. Attending to certain sobering Jan. realities is part of 19, 2012 the plot. For the sake of security you are willing to do the work, though you may not truly want to.

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Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Considering some of the deeper mysteries of life is an emerging trend. Thoughts and questions about sex, death or taxes, or perhaps what is the deeper purpose of your life, or the meaning

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) A creative wave of inspiration is washing in on your shores now. It will push you to make key changes in the relationship you have with yourself. Learning to love yourself and to give to yourself more fully is the goal. The consequences of this may produce ironic results, however. For example, you may be guided to give more to ‘your’ relationships with others.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Are you ready for change on the home front and/or at core levels? Well, ready or not…! These may be just the changes you want and/ or need. Ideally you will respond to any conflicts with others to spur you on. Yet, the tendency to react ag-

gressively is also high and this trend will continue.

Make extra efforts to be open-minded and replace suspicion with communication.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Initiating a new round of communications will become obvious this week.

Your focus will be sober and pragmatic, yet diplomatic. Creating more beauty in your home environment may be a core motivation. This can be as basic as a big clean-up. If you focus this way and follow through you are likely to feel inspired.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Innovative designs to establish a new momentum and/or a new overall mode of expression will soon become apparent. You want to be heard and heeded. You will be open to exchanges of ideas and visions and may feel impatient and/or depressed where these are not forthcoming. Your core motivation is to experience new levels of freedom.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) The New Moon in your sign indicates an activation of your overall mode of expression. The stimulation of new perceptions is likely.

Desires to acquire practical tools that can make a real difference are motivating you. Yet, there is reason to believe that you are feeling a little lost and confused as well and feel the need for guidance.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) The urge to retreat and even escape may feel especially strong starting this week. Yet, one can also be productive behind the scenes and you will want to be. This will include opening your mind to new incoming intuitions and increasing your scope of communications somehow.

Extra care to be trusting is advised, especially in your closest relationships.

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Gearing up for spring classes and Literacy Week On Campus Jules Smith & Caroline Depatie

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elcome to the new monthly column from Capilano University, Sunshine Coast campus.

We will be highlighting the events, activities and initiatives that our campus community of amazing students, instructors and staff are engaged in and around the local communities of the Sunshine Coast. We hope you will benefit from discovering more about the University in Your Community.

One of the exciting new offerings in the community this year is an expansion of the English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program for newcomers to Canada. In addition to one to one support with trained volunteer tutors, there are groups in Gibsons, Davis Bay and Sechelt. The program helps participants improve their English and learn about our country and our community. The students – who come from countries all

Register now for FREE* essential skills training to get employed over the world – share their cultures at multicultural events held every year.

As a regional University campus, we work with various partners to offer classes that meet the needs of the local community.

This term, our campus is offering four tuition free full-time programs, starting in February or March: Gateways to Health Care Careers (12 weeks), Introduction to Cultural Tourism (10 weeks), Introduction to Trades (8 weeks) and Business and Computers (8 weeks). Call 885-9310 or visit us for more info.

The Sunshine Coast Literacy Council, of which Capilano University is a partner, has brought together a variety of community organizations to host events for Literacy Week, January 21st to 28th. Look for events from Pender Harbour to Gibsons

celebrating the theme ‘Literacy in Action’. Capilano University will participate by offering a nature workshop for families. Instructor Lydia Watson will facilitate the workshop in response to research that has found children are spending less time outdoors, resulting in behavioural and other issues. Lydia has more than 15 years experience in outdoor education and is also the owner of a sporting goods/training business in Sechelt. She has developed this workshop for children aged seven and older and their parents/caregivers, hoping to give families creative ways to spend time together outdoors.

For more information about Literacy Week, contact Sandy Middleton, smiddlet@capilanou.ca or check out the listings under this week’s Local Events.

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