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By the numbers: who will get a flu shot, and why some won’t

An overwhelming majority (78 per cent) of British Columbians believe that it is important to get the flu vaccination every year in order to help protect those who are

more vulnerable to serious flu illness. Despite this, only six in ten plan to get the flu shot this year.

The poll, conducted by Insights West on behalf of Lon-

don Drugs, found that among those who are unlikely to get a flu shot, the most common reason is a belief that it is unnecessary because they are healthy (35 per cent).

“There is a common misconception that if you are a healthy person then you don’t need a flu shot. But even if you are in good health, it’s important to get immunized

to help prevent the spread of illness to high risk individuals such as newborns, young children, pregnant women, and adults with chronic medical conditions,” says Gianni

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Those who don’t plan on being immunized also cited concerns about negative side effects (25 per cent) and worries that the vaccine might make them sick with the flu (23 per cent).

“It is impossible to contract the illness from the vaccine itself because they are made with viruses that have been inactivated and are therefore not infectious. Most people don’t have reactions to the flu vaccine; those who do may have soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site,” says Del Negro.

This year’s seasonal flu vaccine has been updated to protect against the viruses that health experts believe will be circulating during the upcoming season – both influenza A (H1N1 and H3N2) and influenza B. “It can take up to two weeks for the vaccine to become effective so we recommend patients get their flu shot annually as soon as it becomes available. Getting the vaccine early helps ensure patients are protected before flu season peaks,” says Del Negro.

The poll showed that three quarters (76 per cent) of British Columbians feel that getting the flu vaccination each year is a responsible way to take care of both their own health and the health of others.

Other poll highlights include: • Nearly all (97 per cent) of those who got a flu shot last year plan to get one this season.

• Older British Columbians, age 55 and over, are more likely to get a flu shot this season (65 per cent), compared to those between the ages of 18 and 54 (52 per cent).

• Eight in ten (82 per cent) British Columbians are aware that the flu vaccine helps prevent hospitalizations and saves lives.

• Awareness among British Columbians about accessibility of flu shots is high. Nine in ten (88 per cent) are aware that flu vaccinations are available free of charge for many Canadians (including children, seniors, pregnant women, aboriginal peoples, caregivers, and a number of other employment types).

Nine in ten (89 per cent) are aware that Health Canada recommends Canadians protect themselves from the flu by being vaccinated (getting a flu shot) each year in the fall.

• A strong majority (90 per cent) are aware that flu vaccinations are available at most pharmacies, and can be administered by a pharmacist.

Results are based on an online study conducted by Insights West from Sept. 14-18 among a representative sample of 1,141 British Columbia adults, with a margin of error of 2.90 percentage points.

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Orange shirt a symbol of a dark time The Government of BC proclaimed Sunday, Sept. 30, as Orange Shirt Day, to honour and remember Indian residential school survivors and their families.

Orange Shirt Day is held annually on Sept. 30, a time of year when Indigenous children were removed from their homes and taken to residential schools. It was marked by the children at the shíshálh child development centre on Sept. 27.

“On Orange Shirt Day, British Columbians recognize a shameful period in our shared history,” said Premier John Horgan. “We honour the resilience and bravery of residential school survivors, their families and communities. We acknowledge the trauma and abuse inflicted on generations of Indigenous peoples. Today, and every day, we commit to working together with Indigenous peoples to heal and build a better future.”

“This campaign has grown far beyond the wildest dream of the six-year-old girl I was when I lost my orange shirt,” said Phyllis Webstad, president of the

Orange Shirt Society. “This recognition is another step on our road to reconciliation, and the incredible response the campaign has generated across the country confirms my belief that Canadians and First Nations are willing and ready to take this journey together.”

The campaign is founded on the stories of residential school survivor Webstad and her experiences at St. Joseph Mission residential school in Williams Lake, in 1973, at the age of six. The orange shirt she wore on her first day was given to her by her grandmother. It was stripped from her upon arrival at the school, never to be seen again. Today that shirt has become a symbol for a dark period in BC’s history and is at the heart of the Orange Shirt Day campaign.

Over the course of more than a century, approximately 150,000 Indigenous children were separated from their families and their communities and forced to attend one of 139 official residential schools across Canada.

“The land has changed because people stopped

working together,” said Eddy Charlie, residential school survivor and co-organizer of Victoria’s Orange Shirt Day. “Freedom to hear our voices comes from working together. If we have a common goal, we create a safe place where healing can begin. Orange Shirt Day gives us that opportunity to see one path together.”

“Until we face our dark colonial past and create a climate where people can have those conversations, where we acknowledge the history, acknowledge the pain and find ways to support moving forward together, true reconciliation is beyond our grasp,” said Scott Fraser, minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. “Orange Shirt Day is a time for healing and to act on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action to redress the legacy of residential schools.”

Orange Shirt Day is an event promoted through the Orange Shirt Society, a non-profit organization in Williams Lake.

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Everyone was wearing an orange shirt Sept. 27 at the shíshálh mem7iman child development centre, in recognition of Orange Shirt Day. It’s based on the orange shirt that was taken from a six-year-old girl at residential school and is now a symbol to honour for survivors of residential schools and their families. CLARENCE JOE PHOTO

The Coast business “Round Up”

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4 The Local - Thursday, October 4, 2018

Editorial Opinion

Making a community awesome Unrealistic expectations can make a mess out of a good thing, like local government working to build and sustain a community that’s livable and awesome. Municipal elections are rife with unrealistic expectations, on the parts of both elected officials as well as the voting public. Unfortunately, these expectations are often based on false perceptions about the roles of elected officials on the political side of government versus the functions of municipal staff on the apolitical side of government.

As a former politician, I’m passionate about educating citizens about how local government affects everyday life, and coaching elected officials on sound governance and leadership development. We’re going to do a bit of myth-busting in today’s editorial, looking at common misperceptions surrounding the roles of Mayor, Council, and municipal staff. In preparation for going to the polls Oct. 20, it’s important to understand how these roles function and impact the stewardship and management of a community and its services.

Myth #1: Mayor and Council manage the town.

Mayor and Council don’t manage the town; they represent citizens. Mayor and Council exist to represent the will of the people and the community as a whole. When citizens cast their vote, they make not only a decision about leadership but also for the immediate and future goals for their community.

Municipal leadership – Mayor and Council – manage both community aspirations and expectations. Council with sound governance practices and engaged leadership will set strategic direction through policy and regulations (bylaws) to serve the community and provide clear, overarching direction for the present as well as into the future. Myth busted.

Myth #2: Mayor and Council run community services.

When was the last time you saw a Council member pruning public shrubs and flowers, deftly snipping and deadheading to enhance plant life? Does the Mayor diligently monitor the safety of drinking water? These questions may seem funny, but voters often have unrealistic expectations about the role of electoral candidates. Citizens often perceive Mayor and Council as all-knowing, their familiarity and education spanning across services and infrastructure. Elected officials are not meant to be experts in recreation, engineering, or water regulations. Municipal staff are the people who bring apolitical well researched advice, and their area specific expertise to the seamless delivery of services and amenities. To Mayor and Council, staff provide information, guidance, and risk assessment for decision-making purposes. Council uses that information to debate strategy, deciding how best to move forward. Then a good Mayor and Council step out of the way, allowing staff to operationalize policy and meet legislative requirements. Myth busted.

Myth #3: Stewardship of publicly owned assets and community services lies solely at the feet of the Mayor and Council.

Stewardship of community amenities and services begins with citizens, the people whose votes influence a town’s immediate needs and future direction. This brings me to a crucial point – for Council to represent the community and the will of its people, citizens must identify what services and amenities they want and need. They must distinguish between the needs of today and the demands of the future; most importantly, weighing them against what individuals are willing to pay for and what the community can collectively afford. Their vote is a powerful thing – a collective decision that sets in motion the political and apolitical functions of local government. Myth busted.

Voting citizens need to accept that local government affects everyday life; when suitably lead, it’s a well-designed and functional system. Electoral candidates representing community aspirations, needs, and services must demonstrate they not only have realistic expectations of their role in setting direction and allocating the commensurate resources, but also a willingness to get out of the way of staff so they can execute the delivery of those services. When Mayor and Council have realistic expectations for their roles in municipal government, stewardship and leadership are strengthened making a community awesome.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions More humility (Re “George’s pick,” letters, the Local, Sept. 27) If the letters on these pages are any indication, the disdainful certainty that now characterizes so much political debate across the globe is very much a feature of the local election campaign. In advocating for Allan Holt’s water policy, George Goudie makes the remarkable assertion that those who don’t vote for Holt “do not have the right to complain about Stage 4 restrictions and water meters.”

The ongoing water crisis is a complex and challenging problem and it takes great arrogance to suggest that anyone who opposes a given strategy doesn’t have the “right” (whatever that means) to express another point of view. For the sake of our community, I hope that candidates display far more humility and tolerance than Goudie and his ilk.

Ian McLatchie, Davis Bay

Cold, uncaring For the families at Seawatch, it has been nearly four years of inaction by this council except for wasting taxpayer’s dollars conducting studies – then ignoring all their recommendations.

Despite Milne’s promise of transparency, this council has been anything but.

In spite of initial promises, there were many in- cam-

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era meetings, secrecy, and denials. As stated at the candidate’s forum (Sept.

27), for 3.5 years, they have been doing what the insurance companies were telling them instead of taking a stance and demanding a resolution. In addition, Siegers now wants to ask the insurers to move ahead – this should have been done years ago. Sounds like another empty election promise. We’re confused as to where their allegiance lies.

As he acknowledged last night after being cornered by one of our neighbours, Milne said, “we will not be doing anything” and “there is no fix.” And when Joanna expressed concern about safety, you heard the mayor’s response: “If you don’t feel safe then you should move”.

Our Mayor and Council continue to disregard their own engineers’ recommendations and subsequent warnings of risk to human life and property. This lack of action amounts to nothing less than malicious intent towards the residents of Seawatch.

Uncompassionate, cold and uncaring people without remorse. Unfortunately, this is the kind of leadership we have come to expect from this council during the past four years. We need new ideas and people with a fresh vision and the integrity to keep their promises.

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We crave good leadership. Christina Benty’s editorial opinion series in the Local is a breath of fresh air. I hope candidates and politicians are reading what good governance looks like.

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All-candidates meeting televised Four candidates standing for mayor and eight vying for councillor will crowd the podium at the all-candidates forum hosted by Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Oct. 9, starting at 6pm “sharp”in the Elphinstone Secondary gym.

Doors open at 5:30pm. Coast TV will broadcast the twoand-a-half-hour event live.

“Gibsons voters are engaged and invested in local government elections,” said chamber president Ted McNicol. “We anticipate at least as strong a turnout for voting as 2014, when Gibsons ranked eighth in the province. And we at the chamber know our community will be asking the candidates hard questions on a wide range of topics at this event. The larger venue, and the fact that it’s being tele-

vised, means more people can attend, engage, and be informed on the issues and platforms.”

Moderator Sean Eckford will ensure candidates keep

within their time limits. Each will deliver a three-minute opening statement, then will respond to questions and conclude with a two-minute closing statement. Priority

will be given to questions e-mailed to the chamber (exec@gibsonschamber. com) or delivered in writing before the start of the forum.

If time permits, additional

questions may be asked by those in attendance.

“With just two minutes for each candidate to respond, the Q&A portion should move along at a good pace,

with lots of opportunity for everyone’s concerns to be heard,” said event organizer Chris Nicholls, chamber executive director.

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The Gibsons Seniors’ Society got a good turnout for their all-candidates meeting Sept. 26 at Harmony Hall. There were 87 seniors and 11 council candidates who addressed seniors’ issues. HEATHER BLACKWOOD PHOTO

Allcandidates meetings October 4 Pender Harbour SCRD candidates meeting, hosted by Harbourside Friendship, PH Community Hall, 10am-noon October 4 Gibsons all-candidates meeting on housing, sponsored by SC Community Services, Gibsons Public Market, 6-8pm October 5 Coffee and candidates, informal meeting with Sechelt council candidates, Sechelt Library, 6-8pm

October 9 All-candidates meeting, presented by Gibsons Chamber of Commerce, Elphinstone Secondary, 6-8:30pm, on Coast TV

October 10 Environmental issues all-candidates meeting for Gibsons and SCRD areas D, E and F, Gibsons Public Market, 6-8pm October 11 All-candidates forum, presented by Sechelt Chamber of Commerce, Chatelech Secondary, 6-9pm, on Coast TV

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The Coast Classic Tennis Tournament, held in Sechelt Sept.

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“We are losing our stilt walkers,” muses Roberts Creek resident Andy Sloss.

When Sloss thinks of how Roberts Creek has changed over the eight years he has lived here, he notes that the loss of the artists that lead the Higgledy-Piggledy parade is a powerful metaphor: “It’s amazing how much that parade encapsulates the community of Roberts Creek.”

Sloss has spent two years on the Roberts Creek Official Community Plan Committee (OCPC), an elected group of 11 volunteers who meet on a monthly basis to ensure that the Roberts Creek Official Community Plan (OCP) is being followed, that it remains current, and that it continues to meet the needs of the community members.

OCPs are fluid by nature.

We recognize that the needs of Roberts Creekers are changing – the OCPC will change after next month’s elections to reflect these changes. “We have concerns about development, lack of affordable land and housing, about our changing demographics, and the environment, and each of these has a direct effect on how the community changes,” Sloss notes.

“Being on the OCPC is a way to mediate the change or at least become aware of the change, going forward.”

The opportunity to meet monthly with the local area director of the Sunshine Coast Regional District to

discuss issues that affect Roberts Creek is unique – we are the only community in BC with its own OCP committee. Meetings offer a great chance to have a say in your community. In this environment, members can communicate with regional planners and also serve as a liaison between community and planners. “The structure of the OCPC gives us a direct line into the SCRD,” Sloss points out.

OCPC elections will be held on Nov. 28, 7pm, following the Roberts Creek Community Association’s monthly meeting at Roberts Creek Hall. This year, the community will elect seven committee members for two-year terms.

“Community is not something that just is – it is an entity that exists because of participation,” says Sloss.

“It’s a place for really good conversation and to engage community in the conversation. Because I was not raised here and because I am a home owner, sitting on the OCPC has made me aware of some of the different voices in our community. It has allowed me to see where our commonalities are, and this is an incredible thing in this world. It’s a place where my ideas from the city meet those of long-time community members. And that’s powerful for me.”

If you want to get more involved with your community, the OCPC is a place where conversations take place every month. We encourage you to attend the next OCPC meeting at 7pm, Oct. 9 at the Roberts Creek Community Elementary School to see how the group works.

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A young trio poses in the street during the Oktoberfest celebration in Sechelt Sept. 29. The event more properly resembled a craft beer festival, with lots of food and beers on offer.

But these three dressed in Bavarian outfits that recall the Oktoberfest’s German roots. EVAN HAGEDORN PHOTO

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Disability hiring awards With September being disability employment month in BC, WorkBC held an employer recognition event on Sept.

28, highlighting Sunshine Coast companies and businesses that give employment opportunities to those who live with a disability.

The Local Weekly was given an award for its efforts in helping those with disabilities. Accepting the award was Andrea Coates, who was hired as an office assistant earlier in the year.

“It means a lot to me because I am the person who was hired with a disability,” Coates said, “and I can go to WorkBC and try and find employment that would accommodate that fact, something that wasn’t too stressful, something where I wasn’t working too many days a week. I found that the Local Weekly is a welcoming environment and I hope to stay there as long as I can.”

A total of 18 awards were given out, in a ceremony at

the Open Door Group offices in Gibsons, including Heather’s Independent Grocer, London Drugs, disability advocate Amanda Offers, SuperValu, Hair Reflections, Molly’s Seaside Market, Source For Sports, McDon-

What would you swap for your phone? alds, Gibsons Building Supplies, Blue Ocean Golf Club, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, IGA, Habitat For Humanity, Wheatberries, Molly’s Reach Restaurant, and Persephone Brewing Company.

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A new BC Hydro report finds British Columbians’ addiction to personal electronics has resulted in a 150-percent increase in electricity use from small electronics since 1990.

The report titled “Constantly Connected” found more than three-quarters of British Columbians own a smartphone and spend, on average, 4.7 hours a day on their device.

A recent survey commissioned by BC Hydro showed: • Nearly one-third of British Columbians between the ages of 18 and 24 would give up heating in their home on a cold winter day before giving up their smartphone.

• Over a quarter of British Columbians aged 25 to 54 would rather give up seeing their spouse or partner for a

day than give up their smartphone or tablet for 24 hours.

This jumps to one-third for those aged 55 to 64.

• Two-thirds of British Columbians would be willing to forgo their morning coffee for two days rather than their smartphone or tablet for the same timeframe.

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Raising money for court challenge The O’Shea/Oceanmount Community Association (OOCA) is seeking financial support from the community in order to challenge the adoption of a bylaw amendment that they believe illegally changes allowable building densities in the Town of Gibsons.

On June 19, Gibsons council adopted a bylaw that removed any reference to units per hectare from the calculation of density in land development in the Town. The bylaw was adopted to allow TCD Developments Ltd., a Vancouver developer, to construct 87 units on a property that permitted just 48 units.

This 82 per cent increase in density in a single family home neighbourhood was overwhelmingly opposed by

the community.

“Should this bylaw be allowed to stand, it will affect the whole Town since the removal of units per hectare from all subsequent bylaw amendments will also increase density in virtually every neighbourhood.

This effectively changes the Town’s Official Community Plan without the necessity of a public process.”, stated William Baker, a director of OOCA. On July 18, the O’Shea/ Oceanmount Community Association filed a motion with the Supreme Court of BC for a judicial review of the bylaw amendment.

On September 17, the association received notice that the developer filed a motion to become involved

in the legal action, thus lining up two sets of lawyers against OOCA. “The combined financial resources of the Town and the Developer will now be pitted against the meagre resources of a new community association,” said Baker. In response, OOCA has launched a funding campaign to raise money from the community to carry on the legal action. The Go Fund Me campaign seeks to raise $20,000 in order to pay the costs of the judicial review that OOCA is seeking on behalf of all the citizens of Gibsons. The campaign page can be found at: https:// www.gofundme.com/ooca-legal-fund.

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Gibsons is perhaps most famous for being the home to the long running CBC program “The Beachcombers” but less well known is the fact that Gibsons has some of the best drinking water in the world.

This isn’t just my opinion – it’s an actual fact. In 2005, the Town of Gibsons was awarded the gold medal in the coveted Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting.

It’s the largest water tasting competition in the world.

More than a decade later, a large portion of the homes in Gibsons still have this pure, delicious, aquifer water delivered directly to their kitchen taps. In a world where we’re inundated with warnings about the additives and chemicals we ingest, it’s refreshing to know that Gibsonites receive the best version of the most important element on the planet.

Any talk of water in Gibsons, especially in the lead up to local elections, invariably provokes discussion on the George Hotel and the perceived potential risk to the aquifer.

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In 2012, the Town completed the installation of a universal water metering system at a cost of $1.5 million.

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At the same time, the Town’s finance department implemented a new “user-pay” system, along with appropriate water rates, in order to cover the operation, maintenance and future replacement costs of Gibsons’ water infrastructure.

Together, these initiatives have led to a dramatic decline in the community’s water use.

In fact, between 2008 and 2016, the Town’s per capita water usage dropped by more than half, from approximately 800 litres per day to approximately 350 litres per day.

Another large investment the Town’s tax-payers have made in recent years is the commissioning of a grant-assisted four-year mapping study of the Gibsons Aquifer.

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The Gibsons Official Community Plan envisions us adding approximately 5,500 residents to the Town over the next 20 years, with about 3,000 of those serviced by the aquifer.

As the population grows, the study prescribes gathering detailed information about the long-term effects of variables such as user demand, climate change, and sea level rise on the aquifer’s total capacity.

Accordingly, the Town implemented an annual groundwater monitoring program in 2009, so that it is consistently able to make sound, fact-based decisions about any future buildout.

Mayor Rowe once wrote, “We’re proud of our water system and aquifer and feel highly motivated to protect it. Accordingly, we’ve designed our policies and infrastructure with a strong conservation goal in mind.”

Let’s hope the new Mayor and Council takes its stewardship of this pristine, award winning and irreplaceable natural asset just as seriously in the future.

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As the 87 members elected to the Legislative Assembly return to Victoria to resume the third Session of the 41st Parliament, I thought I would look back on a list of summer achievements in case anyone missed them: • Funding announced to encourage girls and women to pursue science, technology, engineering and math as potential careers.

• Established BC Land Matching program to connect young and new farmers with landowners.

• Announced the Urgent Primary Care Centres, the first in Surrey.

• Funding 50 new clinical pharmacists around the Province to support teambased health care delivery.

• Announced the development of new provincial policing standards to promote unbiased policing.

• Created Action Teams to assist communities in addressing the opioid crisis.

• Extended coverage for insulin pumps for people regardless of age.

• Opened access to child care providers to a $1.2 million fund for facility repair to

rental assistance programs for families and seniors and limited rent increases to two per cent.

• Launched a review aimed at shutting down money laundering in real estate.

• Investing $240 million to increase direct care to seniors in long-term care.

• Contributed $1 million to help the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing create a centre of excellence.

Next column: Updates on the Dock Management Plan, Elphinstone Forest, Seniors Care, and more.

Best wishes to all candidates seeking elected office in the Islands Trust, Sechelt Indian Government District, the Town of Gibsons, the District of Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast Regional District.

If you are interested in hearing about government’s initiatives and announcements, please call either Michelle Morton in Davis Bay at 604-741-0792, or Robert Hill in Powell River toll-free at 1-866-373-0792.

meet standards.

• Opened the door to housing investment on reserve.

• Investing $75 million to expand respite and adult day programs for seniors to promote aging in place.

• Established a registry of real estate ownership.

• Cracked down on money laundering.

• Introduced tougher rules on payday loan and cheque-cashing fees.

• Changing the Provincial Nominee Program to help tech companies recruit international talent.

• Opened access to grants to connect British Columbians to high-speed internet.

• Ensured that big public infrastructure programs would benefit communities.

• Established a new research farm and lab at Kwantlen Polytechnic to help local farmers develop better growing methods, seeds and crops.

• Launched a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.

• Expanded eligibility for

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SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Electoral Area “A” – Egmont / Pender Harbour, Electoral Area “D” – Roberts Creek, Electoral Area “E” – Elphinstone, and Electoral Area “F” – West Howe Sound in the Sunshine Coast Regional District that an Election by Voting is necessary to elect one Director from each of the above four areas for a four-year term commencing November 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom the votes will be received are:

DIRECTOR – Electoral Area “A” – Egmont / Pender Harbour (One person to be elected) Surname HEGYI

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GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of Electoral Area “A” – Egmont / Pender Harbour on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the following locations: 1. Pender Harbour Community Hall - 12905 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park 2. Sarah Wray Hall - 4334 Irvines Landing Road, Garden Bay

These voting places will be open between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm.

Curbside voting will be available for those electors with physical disabilities.

AN ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be held at the Egmont Community Hall, 6801 Bathgate Road, Egmont between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open at the Sunshine Coast Regional District office, 1975 Field Road, Sechelt, B.C. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 and Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.

ADDITIONAL ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available at the Pender Harbour Community Hall, 12905 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park, B.C. between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.

DIRECTOR – Electoral Area “D” – Roberts Creek (One person to be elected) Surname BAKER

Usual Name Steve

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GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of Electoral Area “D” – Roberts Creek on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the following location: This voting place will be open between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm.

1. Roberts Creek Community Hall Curbside voting will be available for those electors with physical disabilities.

1309 Roberts Creek Rd, Roberts Creek ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open at the Sunshine Coast Regional District office, 1975 Field Road, Sechelt, BC between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 and Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.

ADDITIONAL ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre (Room 209), 700 Park Road, Gibsons, BC between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 and Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.

DIRECTOR – Electoral Area “E” – Elphinstone (One person to be elected) Surname LEWIS

Usual Name Lorne

Jurisdiction of Residence Electoral Area “E” – Elphinstone

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Electoral Area “E” – Elphinstone

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of Electoral Area “E” - Elphinstone on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the following location: This voting place will be open between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm.

1. Frank West Hall Curbside voting will be available for those electors with physical disabilities.

1224 Chaster Road, Elphinstone ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open at the Sunshine Coast Regional District office, 1975 Field Road, Sechelt, BC between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 and Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.

ADDITIONAL ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre (Room 209), 700 Park Road, Gibsons, BC between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 and Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.

DIRECTOR – Electoral Area “F” – West Howe Sound (One person to be elected) Surname BRACKETT

Usual Name Dave

Jurisdiction of Residence Electoral Area “F” – West Howe Sound

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Electoral Area “F” – West Howe Sound

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of Electoral Area “F” West Howe Sound on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the following location: 1. Eric Cardinall Hall - 930 Chamberlin Road, West Howe Sound

This voting place will be open between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm. Curbside voting will be available for those electors with physical disabilities.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Gambier Island Community Hall, Gambier Island, BC between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon AND at Keats Camp, Keats Island, BC between the hours of 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open at the Sunshine Coast Regional District office, 1975 Field Road, Sechelt, BC between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 and Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.

ADDITIONAL ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre (Room 209), 700 Park Road, Gibsons, BC between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 and Wednesday, October 17th, 2018.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the area for which the election is to be held for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary.

The identification must prove both residency and identity of the elector. If an elector does not have documentation showing residency, two pieces of identification are still required (at least one with a signature) and the elector must make a solemn declaration as to the applicant’s place of residence.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

Documents acceptable to provide proof of ownership include: a copy of a valid State of Title Certificate, a current title search, a current Property Assessment Notice or a current Tax Notice for the property in relation to which you are registering.

(The only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, must be individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.)

Note: No corporation is entitled to be registered as an elector or have a representative registered as an elector and no corporation is entitled to vote.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the area on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Before 4:00 pm on October 18, 2018 you must submit the following information to the Sunshine Coast Regional District by mail (1975 Field Road, Sechelt, B.C. V0N 3A1), fax (604-885-7909) or email (info@scrd.ca): (1) Full name, (2) Residential address, (3) Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), (4) Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: • pick up at Sunshine Coast Regional District office, OR • regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR • regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, and (5) If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

Mail ballot packages will be sent out commencing on or about October 1, 2018. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Angie Legault, Chief Election Officer

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For the Record A statement from the District of Sechelt regarding the Seawatch subdivision The search for a solution to the problems at Seawatch can and should continue, but the District of Sechelt can only do that within the proper bounds of responsible government. The Seawatch subdivision was designed, built, marketed, and sold by a private company. The District of Sechelt cannot accept the argument that when a private sector venture falters, the cost should be borne by the Sechelt taxpayers.

We hope the following will set the record straight on some fundamental points regarding the Seawatch subdivision.

The Seawatch subdivision was built by a private developer, Concordia Seawatch Ltd. Concordia purchased the property in 2004, as part of a larger site that was in foreclosure proceedings. Under District of Sechelt planning and development bylaws, the site could not be developed without a geotechnical report from a qualified professional addressing (among other things) the issues of soil and slope stability. The District of Sechelt required, and relied on, such reports in accordance with the Community Charter and the Local Government Act. As with any subdivision development, Concordia was required to construct all of the roads and pipes and then transfer them to the District once completed. Concordia hired a geotechnical engineer, who provided a series of reports. As the development work proceeded, Concordia also hired additional engineers to design and supervise different aspects of the development. When the development was complete, these engineers signed letters of assurance, certifying that the development had been properly constructed. The District of Sechelt relied on the accuracy of these reports.

Following completion of the roads, water and sewer lines, Concordia began to construct and market houses on the lots. The subdivision includes a total of 28 lots, of which Concordia sold 13. Concordia continues to own the remaining 15 lots: one has a completed house and 14 are vacant.

In 2006, Concordia was required to register a restrictive covenant against title to all of the subdivided lots. The restrictive covenant also attached a report dated April 28, 2006 from Concordia’s geotechnical engineer. This report described the geotechnical attributes of the land, documented the sinkholes which had developed up to that time at the site, and set out how the infrastructure and building foundations should be designed. The restrictive covenant remains registered on title, and as a charge registered under the Land Title Act, the restrictive covenant was available to each purchaser of a lot in the subdivision. This means each property owner should have been aware of the geotechnical attributes of the land.

In June 2012, a sinkhole appeared on Seawatch Lane. In February 2015, another large sinkhole damaged one of the residences, to the point where the owners could no longer continue to live there. At approximately the same time, Gale Avenue North was also undermined. There was further deterioration in the condition of Gale Avenue North in early 2018, and part of the road has been closed to vehicle traffic. In September 2018, another sinkhole appeared on one of the remaining undeveloped lots owned by Concordia.

Following the appearance of the large sinkhole in February 2015, the affected owners commenced legal action. Five other Seawatch owners commenced additional legal actions subsequently, but some of these have been discontinued. Currently, two owners have ongoing litigation. The District of Sechelt is just one of the defendants in this litigation. The other parties include; • • • • •

Concordia, engineering firms, Concordia’s contractor, the home warranty provider, and real estate agents.

A trial is set for March 23, 2020. Sechelt staff and Council have a responsibility to respect the current legal proceedings and cannot comment on these matters.

Since 2012, costs to the District of Sechelt are more than $500,000 in engineering and contracting services (not including staff time) on the Seawatch subdivision. The District of Sechelt has conducted road repairs, filled holes, and retained independent consulting engineers to monitor the situation and to investigate the geotechnical issues relating to the subdivision. All of the engineering reports have been provided to the Seawatch residents, and many have also been posted on the District of Sechelt web site.

The District of Sechelt has very limited powers to require property owners to leave their own homes, particularly in the case of properties for which there have been no reports of physical damage. In the circumstances, the District of Sechelt believes that its best course of action is to give the owners any engineering information and warnings which it is able to pass on.

In July of 2015, the District of Sechelt held a meeting with the Seawatch residents to discuss the findings of the hired experts. At that time, the residents were given the following information: • Of all the options the most comprehensive solution would involve a combination of site dewatering, partial infrastructure replacement, and repairs to the existing roads. A site dewatering program would involve drilling several wells at different locations in the subdivision, and operating pumps on a continuous basis to remove groundwater.

• The total cost of these measures, would be in the order of $10,000,000 (2015 dollars). However, there was no guarantee that these measures would work, so that even an expenditure of this magnitude might not produce a stable, long-term solution.

• The District of Sechelt does not have $10,000,000 available to spend while attempting to recover the costs from the responsible parties. To borrow the money would require the assent of all the residents through a District-wide referendum or through an Alternative Approval Process.

The principle and interest payments on a $10 million debt would be about $700,000 per year for 20 years. This would require an immediate 8.5% property tax increase.

The District of Sechelt informed the residents that it would not undertake the kind of repair and reconstruction program described above. Both representatives of the District of Sechelt and residents in the subdivision have contacted the Provincial Government on more than one occasion, and been advised that the Provincial Government will not assist as the situation does not qualify under the emergency response program.

The District of Sechelt will continue to hire professional engineers to monitor the roads and make those reports available directly to the Seawatch residents and, through the website, to the general public. The District of Sechelt will continue to act in the best interests of the municipality.

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Events on the Sunshine Coast October 4 Area A SCRD candidates meeting, hosted by Harbourside Friendship, Pender Harbour Community Hall, 10am-noon October 4 Gibsons all-candidates meeting on housing, sponsored by SC Community Services, Gibsons Public Market, 6-8pm October 4 Fall fashion show, fundraiser for the food bank, St. Bart’s Church, Gibsons, 6pm, $25 and a non-perishable food item October 4 Community futures presents a talk on local investing by Joel Solomon, author of “The Clean Money Revolution”, Chatelech Secondary, Sechelt, 7pm, $15 October 5 Coffee and candidates, informal meeting with Sechelt council candidates, Sechelt Library, 6-8pm October 5 Opening reception for exhibition

by Katie Bowen, the Kube, Gibsons, 6-9pm October 5 SC Natural History Society presents Jessica Torode-Scott on “whales in our waters”, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30-10pm October 5 “SATIO” home-grown circus, presented by Sechelt Arts Festival, shíshálh Nation Longhouse, 8-10pm, $25 advance, $30 at the door, students $15 October 5-7 “Art”, the play, presented by Rotary Clubs, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm, $25 October 6 Thanksgiving pie sale, St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt, 9amnoon, $15 each October 6 Showing of film “Out of the Shadows” about bipolar disorder, presented by Sumac Place-VCH, Gibsons Public Market, 1:303:30pm, by donation October 6 Dave Roughley Band, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm October 6 Jim Foster, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 4-7pm October 6 Karl Kirkaldy, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 6:30pm October 6 Illis Freshly, Roberts Creek Legion, 7pm, members $8, guests $15 October 6 Comedy Club show with Charlie Demers, Harris Anderson and Toby Hargrave, fundraiser for the Arrowhead Clubhouse, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, 7:30pm, $20, share-there.com

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October 6 A.D.D, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $5, guests $10 October 6-7 Gibsons Fall Fair, Quality Garden & Pet, 325 Pratt Rd., 10am-4pm October 7 “SATIO” home-grown circus,presented by Sechelt Arts Festival, shíshálh Nation Longhouse, 2pm, $25, students $15 October 7 Jim Foster, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 5-8pm October 9 All-candidates meeting, presented by Gibsons Chamber of Commerce, Elphinstone Secondary, 6-8:30pm October 10 Environmental issues all-candidates meeting for Gibsons and SCRD areas D, E and F, Gibsons Public Market, 6-8pm October 10 Clothes swap, Roberts Creek Legion, 6-9pm, 604-399-8580 October 10 “Tomorrow”, a film previewing model cities around the world, Chatelech Secondary, 6:30pm, donations accepted October 11 All-candidates forum, presented

by Sechelt Chamber of Commerce, Chatelech Secondary, 6-9pm October 11 All-candidates forum, presented

by Roberts Creek Community Association, Roberts Creek Hall, 7pm October 11-14 “Art”, the play, presented by Rotary Clubs, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, Thurs., Friday, Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm, $25 October 12 Coffee and candidates, informal meeting with SCRD candidates, Sechelt Library, 6-8pm October 12 Mushroom festival opening with herbalist Robert Rogers on medicinal mushrooms, Roberts Creek Hall, 7-9:30pm, $10 October 12 Opening reception for 50 years of painting by Elizabeth A. Evans, One Flower One Leaf Gallery, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 7pm October 12 Sechelt Arts Festival presents “Coasters Covering Coasters”, local songwriters covered by Dan Brubeck and band, Simon Paradis and Gut Bucket Thunder, Michael Friedman and Kaeli & the Tyger, Raven’s Cry Theatre, 8pm, $25, students $15, Eventbrite.ca October 12 Pender Harbour Days coffee house, with Anna and Hordes of Ords, Caitlin Hicks and Gord Halloran and Tiumvirate violin trio, School of Music, Madeira Park, 8-10pm, suggested $10 donation

ARTS & CULTURE

“Deliriously funny” comic headlines Gibsons show Charles Demers is coming back to the Sunshine Coast.

The comic performed in Sechelt in August at the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. His reading was sold out and the audience roared with laughter at the drive-by shooting his hero staged to lower the value of a house he wanted to buy. The novel he was reading from, “Property Values,” with its themes of urban gentrification, gang violence and the challenges of purchasing a new home in the modern world, has been optioned for a Hollywood movie. It is funny but it is also serious.

Now Demers will be a headliner for a Comedy Club presented by the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons on Oct. 6 at 7:30pm. The adults-only show is one of four coming to the Playhouse, each featuring a different headliner, with

special guests, and all hosted by internationally-known comic Toby Hargrave, who now lives with his family in Halfmoon Bay. Each show will be a benefit for a local charity. The Oct. 6 show with Charles Demers will benefit the Arrowhead Clubhouse, a resource for people with mental illness.

Folks from the Arrowhead board will be there selling 50-50 tickets. Later shows in November and in the new year will help out the Food Bank, the SPCA, and a post-partum group.

Charles Demers the author, has published four books: two novels and two collections of essays. Charlie Demers, the comic, frequently performs at live venues across Canada and on “The Debaters” on CBC. He has a Juno-nominated comedy album and has been to ev-

ery major comedy festival in Canada. Demers’ Instagram persona Chuck of the Sea is also funny with the same underlying seriousness. His friend Toby Hargrave, who is bringing him back to the Sunshine Coast, says he is, “a left of centre, deliriously funny man.”

The Arts Council begins its fall program of author readings on Oct. 13 with J. Edward (Ted) Chamberlin.

Ted has had a brilliant career as a professor of comparative literature and as an international consultant on Aboriginal land claims, advising Aboriginal communities and governments in Canada, the US, Australia, and Africa. Ted says it has been “like working two jobs,” yet he views the remarkably divergent fields as “two sides of the same coin,” where the “currency” is stories. He brings the two together in “If This Is Your Land, Where Are Your Stories?”

(2003) where he argues that

stories, especially the stories that “tell us who we are and where we belong,” can offer common ground between contending cultures.

In Ted’s latest book, “The Banker and the Blackfoot”, he also raises a voice of hope in the ongoing debate about the collision of cultures which is too often dominated by recrimination and shame. Ted lives in Halfmoon Bay with his wife, the celebrated Jamaican poet Lorna Goodison.

The reading is in the Arts Centre in Sechelt, 8pm, Oct. 13. Admission is by donation, courtesy of the SC Arts Council.

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Flying solo, renowned performer and recording artist Valerie-Anne Rutter, one-half of the well-known duo Gemini, will be “Giving Thanks” in concert at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Gibsons, Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2:30pm. Val will perform sacred, classical and popular favourites on piano and recorders in the acoustically excellent St. Bart’s church. Tickets ($20 at Laedeli, Sechelt Visitor Centre, and at the door) include tea, coffee and refreshments following the performance.

Tickets for the Comedy Club show are $20 and available at the door or in advance at Laedeli Gifts in Gibsons, the Sechelt Visitors Centre, and on-line at Share-there. com. Please note that this show is for people eighteen years old or older.

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Comic Charles Demers – also a writer with a book optioned

by Hollywood – brings his standup talents to the Heritage Theatre in Gibsons Oct. 6. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Common ground of stories “Giving Thanks” concert Val has enjoyed an extensive performing career in Europe and North America, appearing as soloist with several orchestras, including the English String Orchestra. In Canada, she is often heard on CBC radio in her duo, Gemini.

Their first CD was nominated for Best Classical Album in the West Coast Music Awards and they have been featured soloists with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, and the Victoria and Edmonton Symphonies.

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Valerie-Anne Rutter will “give thanks” on Oct. 13 with a concert of piano and recorder music at St. Bart’s Church.

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This year the fair will run for two days, Saturday Dec. 1 and Sunday Dec. 2, 10am-4pm both days. Admission will be free as always with more than 25 vendors. Photos with Santa will be available, provided by Sam I Am Photography, a delicious lunch will be available for purchase while you shop, 50/50 draws, live music and more make

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this the best little craft fair on the Coast. Get your Christmas shopping done by purchasing handmade items by local artisans. Visit the facebook page Serendipity Christmas Craft Fair 2018 for update and profiles of the artists. If you are a vendor who would like to sell your handmade creations, there are still a few spots available for Sunday, please contact pdonnahee@ yahoo.ca A reminder: the Town Hall meeting on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 1:30pm at the Pender Harbour Community Hall. It will include the second annual presentation of the Rotary Club and Pender Harbour Advisory Council (PHAC) community volunteer awards as well as a chance to meet the Area A candidates, updates on the dock management plan working group and the PHAC derelict vessels project. An AGM will follow the meeting.

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With great satisfaction, Special Olympics Sunshine Coast announces that Orca swim team member Genny Verge is one of 11 athletes from BC and one of 109 athletes from all of Canada to be selected to attend the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, March 14-21. Genny says, “It’s an absolute honour to be representing Canada at such a high level of competition.”

To read the whole story about “… the largest sport and humanitarian event anywhere in the world in 2019”, visit the Special Olympics website, www.specialolympics.ca/bc.

Olympic rower Marnie McBean chosen as an Honorary Coach, said, “It’s a particular honour since it’s the 50th year of the movement and

I know how hard the athletes and coaches who have earned their positions on this team have been working.”

Meanwhile, rain or shine, the new season of Sunshine Coast Special Olympics is about to launch.

Athletes and their families showed up at the SCACL offices on Sept. 20 and signed up for their favourite sports from a wide selection including floor hockey, golf, soccer and track.

Randy Younghusband, continuing head softball coach, while maintaining the same level of energy and fun, will also bring that same sense to the world of Sechelt basketball.

Swim coach Gary Rogers said this is a “non-qualifying” year so there will be less pressure imposed on all his athletes (except Genny). He plans to take his swimmers to as many meets as possible.

Seasoned athlete Stephie Malcom signed up for floor hockey, basketball and swimming. His goal this season is to stay healthy and active.

Darlene Nelson, an athlete for over a decade signed up for curling, bocce and rhythmic gymnastics. As a member of the 2019 Winter Games curling team she is looking forward to improving upon already great skills and getting exercise.

Paul Davis is keeping things simple with golf and swimming. He wants to “get back into the swing of things” and looks forward to the competitions.

Sarah Georgeson signed up for basketball, soccer, swimming (a new sport for her) and floor hockey. Her goals are to get out, have fun and meet people.

New athletes, Aysia and Leilani Richmond are going to be swimmers and rhythmic gymnasts. They love to swim and want to meet new people. Their father,Will, said they wanted to follow in their sister Kyara’s footsteps. He hopes they achieve their best and have fun.

In closing, another “first” for the Sunshine Coast. Head Coach Pat Stuart and curling

athletes Bruce Stuart, Shelley McCuaig, Darlene Nelson and Wes Harrison will compete at the SOBC Winter Games in Vernon, Feb. 22-24.

Wowzers! The fun never stops in the S.O. universe.

Sunshine Coast Special Olympics swimmer Genny Verge has been chosen to attend the World Games next year in the United Arab Emirates. CATHY VERGE PHOTO

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Astrologer

Tip of the Week: Venus turning retrograde in Scorpio is now official.

The fact that the Sun is in Libra which is ruled by Venus lends added weight to this influence. Positioned at 10 degrees Scorpio, Venus is uplifted from this otherwise detrimental sign position by the hidden and outer influence of Pisces and of Neptune which is in honor in its own sign, so that helps. As ever, the effects of the influence are subjective regarding the immediate personal influence.

By extension, Mars and Pluto which together rule Scorpio are in Aquarius and Capricorn, respectively. Both are carrying a lot of weight at this time as well.

Mars in Aquarius conjunct the Lunar South Node reveals the need to let go of

unnecessary rebellion and resistance; to adapt to the changing times. Pluto in Capricorn meanwhile urges us to be more sober, disciplined and discerning regarding where and how we direct our energies. As timeless as are these themes, they are extra prominent now. Can you relate that to any area of your life?

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) Realizing a balance of harmony and passion in your most intimate relationships is a top priority now. The focus could include professional fronts, but is more naturally reflective of romantic relationships. Although you may be the recipient of some good karma, you are wise to exercise restraint and identify what constitutes healthy boundaries with significant others.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Desire is that inner urge that both makes life exciting yet can also be understood as the fire that burns. The heat of the fire is wonderful

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Overall, it can be described as a break with the past.

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to date and that the resources are there to fund the project. Doing so may require more effort than anticipated.

Sagittarius (Nov 22–Dec 21) Your sights are set on the future. What has gone before holds little value in light of what is rapidly approaching. In some respects you feel challenged to have faith and feel at peace and circumstances are pushing to dig deeper to access your hidden reserves of hope. Sometimes, the best recourse is to surrender, to let go of reactive attempts to control the outcome.

Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) The time is right to be seen and heard. This can include getting promotions or cashing-in on earned rewards and favors owed.

Venus retrograde does indicate the need to engage ‘friends’ with an added measure of awareness. It is natural and common for ev-

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unless we literally get licked by it. As ever, moderation is a golden key to happiness. Yet, it requires both the perspective of the short and the long term. The time is right to enjoy the heat of the flame with enough awareness that no one gets burned.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) A creative cycle continues to inspire participation. It is a summons to find reason and opportunity be social and have fun. This is especially true because you have probably had to give more of late and have been dealing with lingering and worrisome issues and this cycle will continue for a while yet.

Balance realistic sobriety with appreciation of life’s simple joys.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) Creating harmony and beauty close to home is an inside and out job. This can refer to your actual living space or to you personally.

Beyond a purely physical perspective, this can refer to your mental, emotional and or spiritual state. When these are addressed you get to enjoy it and others do too but it is quite the opposite when they are left unattended.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) A dynamic array of social interactions continues to keep you busy. Fortunately, there are indications that your wit is sharp and your mind is clear allowing you to meet the demand positively. There does remain some clutter to clear, on one hand, and important business to attend to, on the other, however. Trust this flow and keep your confidence levels high.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) Financial interests, concerns and considerations are all dancing in your mind. As willing as you are to do the work required, you may also feel rather impatient regarding realizing the results you want. In this regard, you are open to investigating a wider range of strategic possibilities.

You are open to discussion about it, but you also want full creative license.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) The time has come to take new leads. This implies an independent and pioneering approach and attitude.

Returns are coming in from previous investments and you would like to re-invest.

You are open to entertaining the possibilities, but you will read the fine print first. The more your focus includes meaningful contributions, the more likely will you succeed.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Balancing the need to do work behind the scenes with an urge to expand your horizons and explore new possibilities continues. This implies doing your homework and making sure that the internal structure and strategy is reliable and up

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