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Candidates meeting fills Sechelt hall About 150 people packed Seaside centre in Sechelt on Monday night to hear mayoral candidate for District of Sechelt, Bruce Milne introduce some of the other candidates who’ve registered to run in the Sechelt races, and to talk about creating change in Sechelt.

The event sponsored by Milne invited the public to help the candidates who were endorsed at the meeting to run grass roots community campaigns, and not leave it up to the candidates to do it alone.

“It’s your campaign, you need to take charge,” Milne said, “talk to your neighbours, talk to strangers.”

A former mayor himself, Milne, who is also the president of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council unveiled the main points of his platform, which included running a city hall that has more open meetings, transparency on council decisions, and full disclosure of expenses.

Asking for more voices from the public, he said that scrutiny of the municipal activities should be applied across the board including

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“It’s your campaign, you need to take charge,” Milne said, “talk to your neighbours, talk to strangers.” for his own activities.

“I like dissent, I like to hear how I can do better,” Milne expressed.

The candidates Milne endorsed ranged from veteran District councillors to firsttime candidates for mayor, and included sitting councillor’s Mike Shanks and Alice Lutes, as well as former councillors, Ed Steeves and Alice Janisch, Jon Bell, Norm Blair, former mayor Darren Inkster, along with Terry Karkabee, Warren Allan, Kirk Exner, Doug Wright and the youthful Noel Muller.

After his presentation Milne opened up the meeting for the public to talk to the candidates and each other, and the public took advantage of the opportunity to discuss the municipal races with one another, spilling out onto the terrace of Seaside Centre into the warm Sechelt evening. Apryl Veld

Sept 18, 2014 Residents packed Seaside Centre in Sechelt on Monday night to hear mayoral candidate for District of Sechelt Bruce Milne introduce some of the other candidates who’ve registered to run in the Sechelt races, and to unveil his campaign platform. Photo Apryl Veld

The SCRD is undergoing a review and update of their Regional Water Development Cost Charges (DCCs) bylaws and is seeking public input.

What are DCCs? The Provincial DCC Best Practices Guide defines DCCs as: “Development Cost Charges (DCCs) are monies that are collected from land developers by a municipality [Local Government], to offset some of the infrastructure expenditures incurred, to service the needs of new development.

Imposed by bylaw pursuant to the Local Government Act, the charges are intended to facilitate development by providing a method to finance capital projects related to roads, drainage, sewers, water and parkland.”

This is the first review of the Regional Water DCC bylaws and rates since they were adopted in 1997. There are three existing DCC bylaws, broken into geographical regions. Bylaw No. 437 is for the Eastern Region, Bylaw 438 for the Western Region, and Bylaw 439 for the District of Sechelt.

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Opus Dayton-Knight carried out a detailed analysis and assessment of the DCC bylaws and prepared a background report with recommendations for new rates. The draft report was presented to the SCRD Board on July 3, 2014, and has been issued for public consultation. A link to the copy of the presentation can be found at http://www.scrd. ca/DCCs Three open houses have been scheduled as follows: Monday, October 6: Seaside Centre, Sechelt. This will be the primary venue and will include a full presentation and facilitated dialogue session 6:30 – 9 pm Tuesday, October 7: Egmont Community Hall.

This venue will not include a presentation, but SCRD staff will be available to provide information and address questions 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, October 8, Gibsons and Area Community Centre. This venue will not include a presentation, but SCRD staff will be available to provide information and address questions 4:30 to 8 pm.

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Gibsons Chamber holds two new Workshops for Small Business The Internet holds enormous promise for selling goods and services worldwide, but many small business owners are baffled or overwhelmed by all the technology, especially when it comes to setting up their website.

Robin Leboe, owner of Coast Creative, will teach a workshop on “Setting up an E-Commerce Website” on Wednesday, September 24 at the Gibsons Chamber of Commerce to help local businesses understand their options for an integrated software approach. The workshop, held from 5 to 6:30 pm, is free for Gibsons Chamber members or $10 for others.

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Teachers on the Sunshine Coast could be back in classrooms by next week as they reached a tentative agreement with the province on Tuesday.

Teachers could vote to end the months-long strike between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association by voting Thursday to accept the deal that mediator, Vince Ready helped broker.

The wee hours discussions late Monday night and early Tuesday brought forth an offer from the province for a six-year contract that includes $100 million for class composition and $400 million for a learning improvement fund for teachers, sources note.

Reaction from teachers has been positive, though some said they wished it could have been over back in June.

Students will have missed two weeks of school if they return next week.

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“E-commerce is only one spoke in the wheel for small business owners,” Leboe noted, “there’s more ways to use the e-mail addresses and collection of information they get from customers.”

Leboe said there’s lots of ways his system can assist a person to integrate all his or her web systems, collect online payment and send e-mail by drip campaigns.

More and more customers are using the web more exclusively to shop or place an order at a restaurant even, he noted.

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This workshop on Wednesday September 24 is the first in the Gibsons Chamber’s fall workshop series, which includes Social Media Marketing with Al Hyland on Saturday, October 4 from 1 to 4 pm.

Hyland has previously taught workshops on Facebook and LinkedIn, and he returns to review some of that material, and then show participants how to use a dashboard such as Hootsuite to manage all their social media campaigns.

Gibsons Chamber workshops are open to all interested business people but pre-registration is required.

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Editorial Opinion What is your job as a voter, and how can you make the municipal races meaningful for you?

This November 15, you will be electing a school board chair and trustees for the Sunshine Coast school board, and a mayor and councillors for Gibsons or Sechelt, or a chair and directors for the Sunshine Coast Regional District.

The Government of B.C. notes about municipal races: “Elections are the most visible way for the public to directly influence their local government.” It also advises, “they (the public) can directly influence the type of community where they reside or own property.”

Sounds obvious enough, but it’s key that voters have personal choice in something that affects our lives in major ways.

The elections are an opportunity to get to know the issues and to exercise a resident’s democratic might - in spite of your income or social standing, you can influence the process, and have a voice.

While communities have different approaches to involvement in campaigns and voting there is advice to be studied.

Here are a few collected wisdoms for how to elect good governments from some experienced sources.

“Your job as a voter in this election is to get to know the candidates running in your district,” says U.S. poli-blogger BatesLine, “Will the candidate be an effective advocate for your neighbourhood’s particular needs? Does the candidate have the intelligence and experience to handle zoning and other legislative issues? Don’t be shy about calling the candidates and asking tough questions of your own.”

Susan Sherring of the Ottawa Sun interviews Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, asking his advice for voters.

“You should challenge the candidates on their positions and ideas,” Watson said, “Don’t settle for platitudes, slogans and too-good-to-be-true schemes which simply cater to the lowest common denominator; if you challenge candidates to defend their choices, we end up with stronger solutions.”

What kind of leadership is being practiced is a re-occurring topic. Running for re-election to council in Chapel Hill, California, Laurin De Bec Easthom advised what a good mayor is in her blog; “Being able to work as a team member and support other council members is integral to the successful mayor. He or she is respectful of the council members’ opinions and allows sufficient time for them to make their point. The good mayor does not push the council in a certain direction that is not consistent with the majority of the councils’ position in order to further a personal agenda.”

Since the races are always a little edgy as they are a competition of wits and marketing, try to think beyond the hype, and do a little research about the issues. And don’t forget to pay attention to the governments and school board leaders once they are in office, and hopefully you’ll get some satisfaction from having taken part in shaping the future of your town or region, and help steer the way it’s managed.

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Letters to the Editor – Opinions Agreements with educators not honoured A good education system is a hallmark of a civilized society. Having one of the lowest corporate tax structures in the world, BC has lost billions of dollars of revenue to corporate profits. The rest of us have to endure the austerity measures of reduced government services and one of the least funded education systems in the country.I started teaching in the early 1990s, a second career for me, and it came as a shock how little teachers made. But they were good years and I remember settlements of 0-0-1 negotiated three times in row. Teachers sacrificed wages for lower class sizes and resources for special needs written into the collective agreement. Having worked for the Ministry of Social Services in the 1980s, I knew that when institutions were closed, those children, now in regular schools needed extra support.

After the Education Minister of the day, Christy Clark, ripped up the collective agreement in 2002, the BCTF objected and the courts twice ruled that what was done was illegal. Today, teachers are still willing to sacrifice wages for class size limits and extra support for special needs.

The Liberal government’s ongoing games with education, like the $40 a day bribe, is not fooling voters. Their diatribe about no money is a result of BC’s laughable corporate tax structures and increased funding to private schools. There seems to be lots of money to subsidize the gas industry (infrastructure, virtually free water usage).

Lets get back to a civilized society of tax fairness where government funds what it’s supposed to. Why should

a wealthy province like BC have to accept an impoverished education system?

Write Christy Clark and Peter Fassbender to insist the government bargain in good faith or accept binding arbitration. For the sake of students, let’s get this settled.

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Well, what happens is a badly tarnished reputation calls for the commissioners resignation (can’t see it happening as he’s made the owners a lot of money ) , and a league focused away from a game followed by many locals and millions of Canadians. So this is very important right? .Mark Cuban, the flamboyant owner of the Dallas Mavericks warned about too much NFL league hubris.

Many others say that money has corrupted those that should know better and that absolute power corrupts absolutely. Words to remember and a warning to us all.

Dear Gibsons and beyond: I encourage you to come to our Town Hall meetings on Tuesday evenings and see for yourself what is happening. Last evening it came to light that during the summer recess, Mayor Wayne Rowe, apparently without consultation, had given $1000 of municipal funding to a controversial advocacy group who has recently presented Darren Inkster workshops that feature polarizing and hard-line speakers.

When asked McCarthyesque inquiry by a Councillor why the The great George debate funding request for this has now officially devolved group hadn’t been subject from the merely disappointto the standard discussion ing to the downright McCarand scrutiny by Council, I thyesque. The members of observed the Mayor become GABC (Gibson’s Alliance of what I felt was extremely Business and Community) disrespectful and bully- Date are being asked in certain ing of that Councillor. I was circles to name names! appalled by Mayor Rowe’s The latest such request behaviour. In my opinion he comes in a letter from N. brought the office of Mayor Hache of Gibsons in the Coast into disrepute. Perhaps it Reporter, who, quite ironiis time for a change in the cally, declines to fully identify leadership of Gibsons. himself/herself!?

Sandra Wrightman My commendations to The Local Weekly for declining to engage in this very scary NFL not even handed line of inquiry, which serves on issues of violence no purpose and just distracts Some may have noticed from the serious matter at the pall of smoke lately over hand. (For the record, I am the great game that is NFL not a member of GABC, and football. While recently at I don’t know who is on their a Seahawks game, the NFL membership list.) commissioner was seen signI propose we drop these ing hundreds of autographs and similar lines of enquiry by fans eating up anything entirely and get back to NFL and Seahawks . Its an ex- debating the merits of the citing , fast, and violent game George proposal. and people love it. So what Alan Donenfeld happens when the violence Gibsons

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Garry Nohr Chair Sunshine Coast Regional District and Repesentative for Halfmoon Bay, Area B

Next week, elected officials on the Coast will be attending the convention in Whistler with thousands of other councillors and directors from all over the province.

This is an opportunity for each region to put forward resolutions for debate, and then members either accept or defeat their requests for change.

Day one is normally an opportunity to tour local facilities and attend workshops on construction, farming, recreational facilities, and libraries of the host area. Most of the SCRD directors will be attending an all-day workshop put on by the Squamish Nation on the development of their lands. They will also discuss the new Supreme Court rulings on First Nation traditional lands.

Day two will highlight the presentation of the socioeconomic study on the effects of reduced BC Ferry schedules and increased fares, which was funded by UBCM and AVICC (Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities). This paper will be discussed on the floor

UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities) Convention Week of UBCM to get backing of members from all over the province. Support means that the UBCM executive will discuss this concern with the premier and minister of transportation. The board chairs of ferry-dependent communities will have a meeting at UBCM with the premier on this issue.

When resolutions are passed at UBCM it is up to the executive to take them to the different ministries in the province for consideration and possible changes in policy. Any one year there could be up to 200 resolutions to debate. Some examples of resolutions: 1) Agriculture Land Reserve & Agriculture Land Commission. Lobby for more ways to make it easier for farming and food production in BC. 2) Recycling Services in Rural and Small Communities. Lobby to make sure all recycling services are available for small communities.

3) Municipal Boundary Extensions. Lobby to have both the area annexed and the municipality vote on any boundary extension.

4) Restorative Justice Program Funding. Lobby for more funding from the

province in order to better cost share with local governments.

5) Direct Sharing of Proceeds of Crime. That any confiscated funds from criminal action be share with the community affected.

6) Japanese Knotweed Management Plan. (SCRD) Lobby that provincial ministries have adequate funding to eradicate or remove this species.

There are separate meetings of large, medium, and small municipalities, and one for rural areas. These meetings allow an opportunity to share ideas and policies on anything from infrastructure to waste management.

The week ends with a message from each of the provincial party leaders. The premier’s message normally includes the provincial initiatives for the future.

Please contact me about any of these items or other concerns at 604-741-2427 or glnohr@dccnet.com. I am available for discussions at SCRD or in Halfmoon Bay at Welcome Beach Market on Tuesdays at 9:15 or the Halfmoon Bay store at 10 to 12 on Fridays.

What would make the most difference? Please reflect on your own personal situation and share your point of view Survey results will be used in the final community plan.

Tell us what needs to change so that women can fully participate in our local economy.

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survey is October 15, 2014.

The survey can be completed online at www.progressplan.ca If you would like a paper copy or need help to complete the survey, please call 604-885-4088 or drop-by the Community Resource Centre (Monday to Thursday, 10 to 2 pm) located at 5520 Trail Ave in Sechelt.

Add your Voice to Women’s economic planning!

Community planning for women’s economic well-being is now in it’s final phase and new feedback from local women is needed. Every woman living on the Sunshine Coast is invited to fill out the 2014 survey.

“Whether you are a newcomer to the Coast or a long term resident, we want to hear from you and we’re listening carefully.” says Michelle Morton, Project Manager for the Community Resource Centre’s Progress Plan.

Results from the first survey in 2012 were used to draft the “Community Plan... in Progress” (available at www.progressplan.ca).

Women identified four key priority areas that required action. The priorities were access to: Income, Transportation, Care (for children and adults) and the overall importance of Belonging.

During the action phase of the project, which began in May 2013, local groups have been working together to make improvements in the priority areas. Action groups are still underway and will be providing more information and updates later this fall.

The 2014 survey is now open and ready for women to provide feedback. How satisfied are you with your current economic well-being?

What has changed for you, if anything, since 2012?

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Chief Louie draws crowds to Rockwood Osoyoos Chief Clarence Louie shared his stories and approach to development with a packed house at Rockwood Centre in Sechelt on Friday night.

Louie began by defining the theme of the evening as “Pulling Together” and how that’s key to having successful relationships in communities and building business relationships. The Okanagan entrepreneur spoke about the importance of First Nations in opening discussions with governments and private enterprise partners.

“We need to get back to the original relationship beLEFT tween natives and Canada,

what was supposed to be a business relationship, with no one ahead of the other side,” Louie stated.

He noted there have not historically been many business people on reserves but that is beginning to change.

Louie is predicting exponential growth and development for First Nations in B.C. and nationally. Under the long-time chief’s leadership, the Osoyoos Band has seen significant growth thanks to their business-savvy leaders. Their accomplishments include developing a winery, golf course and resort, along with construction companies and many other other success-

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ful enterprises on the Osoyoos to get projects off the ground Band reserve. He noted the and to find investment for Band started out leasing land the Band, “Real leadership is to other wineries, “Then we Where you spend your time, decided to produce our own including your evenings and wines,” he noted referring to weekends.” He thanked the the NK’Mip Wineries, not- mayor of Sechelt, and advening their ver popular awardd ture tour operator Candice winning ice wine.

Campo for their hospitality “I love it when people say I taking time to show him and can’t believe this is a reserve,” his wife around Sechelt and Louie explained. On a more Porpoise Bay. serious note, he reminded He also emphasized how the guests that it takes good being open to business opattitudes from all sides to portunity is key to success for 18, 2014 make it happen, andSept the band takes a proactive role in en- every kind of government.

He also emphasized how couraging productivity in the Band makes a point to entheir community.

The veteran chief described courage productivity in their the work ethic that’s required South Okanagan community,

partially by running employment programs and reinforcing messages about being self-sufficient and goal-oriented. “You deal with poverty by having a job,” he said, “and everyone has the right get a job and to better themselves,” he added, quoting iconic leaders Martin Luther King and Barak Obama.

He said people question some of the Osoyoos Band’s choices, like signing a land lease to the province to build a prison, an anticipated economic driver for the area.

“The world isn’t perfect; don’t wait for perfect,” Louie said, quoting his grandfather’s advice, “I look at the pluses and negatives.”

He said Osoyoos reservation has construction busi-

nesses that are bidding contracts for work on the $200 million prison-building project, and they look forward to spin-off economic opportunities as well, including jobs for area residents.

Senior Manager for one of the evening’s sponsors, Sechelt Innovations Ltd. Tracy Zanchetta opened the talk, and thanked Louie for his presentation, and also thanked reps from the Sechelt Indian Band for their prayers and songs, including a multi-cultural sing along. Chief Louie praised the Sechelt Band for being the first Nation to have a self-government agreement, and congratulated former chief, Stan Dixon for his work toward that end. Apryl Veld

Coastal Economic Trust is once again providing bursaries for up to 20 people to attend regional economic development courses and conferences.

“A key strategic priority for our Board is to support community participation in economic development planning,” said Phil Kent, ICET Board Chair. “Providing bursaries to enable communities to attend conferences and courses ensures that they get the access to newest approaches and best practices in economic development.”

The ICET board approved funding for 10 bursaries for the 2014 Vancouver Island

Arcus, Councillor, Village of Gold River.

Eligible applicants for the bursaries must be actively involved in economic development activities in their community and can include Municipal or First Nations Band employees and councillors, or other non-profit organizations involved in economic development.

“The Western Economic Development Course demystified the essentials of economic development,” said Madeline McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Port Alice.

“I was excited to take away a number of practical tools

relating to community profiling and the calculation of economic benefits to effectively integrate into project planning for our community.”

ICET Chair Kent noted that with economic development and job growth at the forefront of almost every local government’s agenda, helping communities connect with experts and share ideas is an investment in the region’s economic future.

“There are success stories and things to learn whether you’re in a major metropolitan centre, or a tiny, remote village. Sharing those successes and learning from others - big and small - is how entire regions can create sustainable, responsible 3sep14 growth.”

Interested applicants should contact ICET directly to discuss eligibility.

Deadline for applications is September 30.

About the Island Coastal Economic Trust The Island Coastal Economic Trust is a $50 million endowment established Sept in 18, 2 2006 by the Government of British Columbia to help diversify the economies of central and northern Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

ICET is guided by a Board of Directors and two Regional Advisory Committees which include more than 50 locally elected officials and MLAs and five appointees. This exceptional team of leaders collaborates to set regional priorities and build vital multi-regional networks.

Through a communitycentred decision-making process, ICET has approved $47.6 million for over 125 economic infrastructure and economic development readiness projects on the Island and Sunshine Coast since implementing its grant program in 2007. ICET investments have leveraged more than $268 million in incremental funding into the region.

A full overview of ICET can be found at www.islandcoastaltrust.ca

Bursaries from ICET for courses and conferences Economic Alliance (VIEA) Economic Summit to be held in Nanaimo on October 29 and 30, and 10 bursaries for the 2014 BC Economic Development Association Western Economic Development Course, held in Richmond from November 2 to the 5.

“Attending the VIEA Economic Summit last year was a great opportunity as it introduced me to people, concepts, and practices which I need to support economic development in our small community. Without the ICET bursary, our Village Council could not have afforded the registration for the conference,” said Doug

Town of Gibsons

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Many people have come to me over the summer to say “Sechelt has never looked better!” I appreciate receiving such positive messages.

It is a real pleasure for me to pass on these compliments to our staff members who work so hard every day to deliver services that our visitors and residents enjoy.

Sechelt Has Never Looked Better!

Sechelt’s Community Update, included in this issue, highlights some of the projects the District has undertaken to improve how our community looks and functions.

Did you know that September 15 to 21, 2014 is “Drive Electric Week” in Sechelt and in a number of other communities in Canada and the United States? This initiative brings attention to the convenience, clean-air and

Hospice gets donation Rita Hunt, who was recently honoured as a National Representative of the Year with Welcome Wagon, donated a $250 gift to Ali Khan, President of the Sunshine Coast Hospice Association, on behalf of Welcome Wagon.

Hunt’s award recognized her ability to make newcomers feel welcomed, her enthusiasm, dedication and cooperation with the business community, and her personal performance accompanied with the highest standard

cost-savings benefits of using electric vehicles (EVs). More and more EVs are in use every day on the Sunshine Coast.

I am pleased to confirm that Sechelt is about to be the beneficiary of a Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Station. This is the newest charging technology enabling an 80 per cent charge in 30 minutes for most EVs. It will make

Sechelt an even more attractive place for owners of most EVs to visit. There are online applications that show the EV charging infrastructure – literally, this facility is putting Sechelt on the map, for Nissans, Mitsubishis, BMWs and newer Teslas!

Thanks to the generosity of Trail Bay Developments, the unit is located in the north west corner of the Trail Bay Mall parking lot. It is one

of business practices and company policies. Part of the award Hunt received was a donation to a charity of her choice.

“I appreciate the comfort Hospice has given to me several times over the years, and I’m pleased that I can support Hospice in return through this gift from Welcome Wagon,” Hunt said. Welcome Wagon visits newcomers and new babies on the Sunshine Coast—just give her a call.

Did you know that September 15 to 21, 2014 is “Drive Electric Week” in Sechelt of the first to be installed as part of the Green Highway portion of BC’s Clean Energy Vehicle program. On behalf of our community, I want to thank the Provincial Government and BC Hydro for their support in providing this important and innovative facility to Sechelt.

RIGHT I want to end this article with a plea to all the younger

people in our community. All of us older folks are lucky – we did crazy things as teenagers, and sometimes when we were older, too. Over the past few months, I’ve heard about several near misses and, unfortunately, some tragedies – culminating in the loss of young Summer August two weeks ago. Kids, live life to the fullest – but, please, please be ready to say “this is crazy” and stop doing those things that can get you into trouble. Finally, my best wishes to all to enjoy autumn in Sechelt, including the Sechelt Arts Festival, which begins October 16.

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Continue simmering for 30 to 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches the taste and consistency that you like.

Stir in the lemon juice and salt: When finished cooking, stir in the lemon juice or vinegar and salt. A quarter cup is necessary to ensure a safe level of acidity for canning. Add more lemon juice or vinegar to taste.

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Jazz festival to thrill jazz fans 18th Annual Pender Harbour Jazz Festival is bringing the grooves again September 19, 20 & 21. “Once again, we have a line-up of world class musicians playing fabulous jazz in different styles, from Afro-Cuban to Bebop to Swing,” organizers note.

Their indoor and alfresco venues are scattered around Pender Harbour and most of the events are free. All but one venue is accessible by water, and trusty water-taxi, the Slo-Cat, will be shuttling folks between those venues throughout the Festival, weather permitting, at only $5 per ride. Tickets are only available at their website http://penderharbourmusic. ca/jazz-festival/ Don’t be a slow cat, get some tickets while they last.

Master of Ceremonies this year is Cory Weeds.

The Jazz Festival proudly brings in a jazz icon for the second year in a row to headline the Festival at the School of Music. The George Cables Trio will be in the house. Born in New York City in 1944, Cables was classically trained on the piano as a youth – then he discovered jazz. A lyrical, sweet and strong sound is Cables’ trademark. George Cables brings drummer Victor Lewis from NYC and they are joined by Adam Thomas on bass. We are thrilled to have them on our stage Wil Campa y su Orquestra is the Big Band that almost blew out the walls of the Community Hall with their energetic, hot Latin Jazz in 2010.

Wil Campa y su Orquestra opens Jazzapalooza.

The Pender Harbour Jazz Festival proudly brings in jazz icon George Cables for the second year in a row to headline the Festival at the School of Music. The George Cables Trio will feature a lyrical, sweet and strong sound. Cables brings drummer Victor Lewis from NYC, and they’re joined

by Adam Thomas on bass. Photo submitted Laura Crema’s CBC radio review noted her ‘sultry vocals pull you deep into the dark smoky room of some 40’s speakeasy where torch songs spoke volumes from the heart.’

PK3 features an elegant sound inspired by such legends as Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal and Harry Connick Jr. Co-leader and drummer Kristian Braathen grew up on the Sunshine Coast. Pianist and co-leader Paul Miyai began with classical training and found jazz with Brad Turner, Ross Taggart and Miles Black at Capilano College. Awardwinning bassist Jodi Proznick rounds out PK3 with her passionate and innovative

playing.

Originally a native of Vancouver, Ben Henriques who moved to the Montreal jazz scene is a musician’s musician, full toned and fluent.

His flowing and lyrical music will challenge your ear just enough to move you to a different dimension.

Dan Brubeck’s fabulous jazz quartet features Dan on drums, Adam Thomas on vocals and bass, Steve Kaldestad on sax and Tony Foster on piano. Dan Brubeck, son of jazz icon Dave Brubeck, has wanted to put together a musical tribute that honored both his father’s compositions and his mother’s lyrics and that’s what he will be

Coast Choirs set to perform The Pender Harbor and Suncoast Phoenix Choirs will perform in four part harmony with the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir over the first weekend in October as the VWMC launches its thirty sixth season with a three concert mini- tour of the Sunshine Coast.

The VWMC has grown from humble beginnings in 1980 to become a multicultural auditioned choir of over 100 men ranging in age from high school students to octogenarians. Members come from 23 countries and collectively speak at least that many languages, while still managing to include some Welsh language songs in their wide ranging repertoire.

The programs for the three Coast concerts will include

well known songs from stage and screen, Canadiana numbers, spirituals and familiar Welsh tunes, all under the long term leadership of well known tenor soloist Jonathan Quick and accompanist David Buchan.

While the VWMC will perform the bulk of each program, the Sechelt concert on Friday Oct 3rd at the Raven’s Cry Theatre, 7.30pm,will also feature the Suncoast Phoenix Choir performing alone, with new director Sara Douglas and accompanist Paula Seward. Tickets for this concert are at the Sechelt Visitor’s Centre or Laedeli in Sunnycrest Mall, Upper Gibsons.

On Saturday Oct 4th at 7.30pm the Pender Harbour Choir, under the leadership of Joy McLeod, with the

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Sasspenders and Women’s Chorus will follow the VWMC to perform a set at the Madeira Park Hall and all groups will jointly perform two finale pieces. Tickets at EarthFair Books, Madeira Park, and the Sechelt Visitor’s Centre. The accompanist for both Friday and Saturday concerts is Paula Seward.

The final concert of the weekend will be a Sunday matinee starting at 2pm at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons, where the VWMC will sing an expanded program.

Tickets at Laedeli in Upper Gibsons or Gaia’s Fair Trade in Lower Gibsons.

Tickets for all concerts are also available at the door, or online (no fees) at vwmc.ca or call 604-878-1190

sharing this year.

A bit of ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’ irony to the Three Generations of Jazz, the act that joins the three Arntzens in a celebration of vintage jazz with Arnt Arntzen.

The Festival continues the tradition of providing a free clinic for all Sunshine Coast high school music students, led this year by internationally renowned flautist and saxophone player Tom Keenlyside.

Local saxophonist and pharmacist Ken Grunenberg brings his modern jazz trio to the streets of Maderia Park for some straight ahead jazz tinged with Jobim’s bossa.

This is a free event, donations in the hat are welcome. Gary Comeau will serenade you on mandolin, fiddle, and whatever else comes to hand with guitarist Tim Hearsey in their Cajun style. This is also a free event. Donations in the hat are welcome.

Known as one of Canada’s most accomplished jazz pianists Miles Black will be performing, and local singer songwriter Katherine Penfold unleashes her cool talents with her trio: Miles Black on piano and Jodi Proznick on bass.

Tap your toes and dance to Gypsy jazz of the 20’s 30’s and 40’s with Deanna and the Hot Club of Mars. The Martians reflect the style of Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt.

Gary Comeau’s Cannery Row delivers New OrleansRocking Ruth McGillivray and

Be thrilled by Arnt( Jeffrey) Arntzen who started playing jazz guitar when his grandfather Lloyd began teaching him as a young child.

the tasty guitar licks of Sheldon Bradley, The Doctor of Fingerology is back with Tom Keenlyside.

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Cook-off to excite Chili lovers The Sechelt Downtown Business Association is holding an Oktoberfest Chili Cook-off on Saturday October 4, and is inviting interested people and businesses to participate. Saturday, October 4, 9am to 4:30 pm. First prize is $100, second $50 and third a Canucks t-shirt. Enter by September 27 if you want to cook.

Participant setup starts at 9 am and cook their creations between 10 am and 3pm.

Cooks must be ready for their

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will be opening the Saturday show and renowned shakuhachi master Alcvin Ramos will be a featured guest.

Come on out and bring your friends to this special evening of powerful and moving music!

On Sunday October 5, Sawagi Taiko drummers will be leading a workshop at the Frank West Hall in Gibsons.

Participants will learn taiko drumming techniques and rhythms with these dynamic women. No musical experience is necessary but you must come prepared to move and have fun!

The Saturday performance 3sep14 starts at 8 p.m. at the Shishalh Long House, 5488 Monkey Tree Lane. Tickets are $15 ($10 for seniors and children 12 & under) and can be purchased at Gaia Fair Trade, MELOmania, and Tsain Ko Gift Shop. The Sunday workshop runs from Noon to 3 p.m. at Frank West Hall, 1224 Sep 18, 20 Chaster Road. The registration fee is $35 to $55 (sliding scale), $40 to $60 at the door.

If you have any questions, would like more detail, and to register for the workshop, please call Joyce at 604-7408094. www.newmoonfestivalsociety.wordpress.com www.sawagitaiko.com

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Abstract Esthetics stimulates at SCAC Ian MacLeod is showing a watershed of painted works at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre that are striking and subtle in equal measure. MacLeod has entitled his new exhibit Abstract Aesthetics.

MacLeod’s new abstract paintings are constructed of geometric patterns, set against a flowing spontaneity, and are inspired by nature and the urban environment, the curator notes.

Most of the 16 large canvases and 11 smaller works fit together nicely as a collection. Through the abstract genre, the artist allows the viewer to have a unique experience for him or herself.

“Art is personal,” McLeod related, “it was a few years before it struck me that what I’m working on isn’t mine.”

He notes that most art ends up on the walls of other people’s homes and offices, and doesn’t stay in the studio long.

McLeod likes to be present at his shows and get feedback on the works.

“I love to hear what people think and asking, ‘why did you do this?’ It makes me think,” the career artist noted.

Constantly experimenting, he employs the unconventional, using medical tape, and house stain or allowing the natural elements to batter his canvases.

McLeod took his art training in Ottawa, but after work-

ing in Vancouver for a spell, decided to relocate. He has also done freelancing for magazines, design and even some graphic displays for Expo 86 when he first arrived out west. These days however, he dedicates most of his time to his paintings. He noted how making art daily is helpful to his process.

Now on the Sunshine Coast 13 years, MacLeod said he began attending drop-in life drawing classes at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre not long after arriving, and found spending time with the other artists very inspiring.

“It opened up my world, like back in art school,” he shared, “and I started doing

more and more projects.”

Something you may notice about MacLeod’s paintings is that he numbers his works instead of giving them titles.

“I don’t like to interfere with what the viewer may be feeling about the painting,” the Halfmoon Bay painter said, “The less I have to do with my own stuff, the better off I am.”

MacLeod’s show at the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery runs until September 28 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre which is open Wednesday to Saturday 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday 1 to 3 pm. Info: 604 885 5412 Gallery: 5714 Medusa in Sechelt Apryl Veld

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Events on the Sunshine Coast September 3 to 29 Ian McLeod Exhibits Sunshine Coast Arts Centre 604885-5412 open Wednesday to Saturday 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday 1 to 3 pm. 5714 Medusa in Sechelt Info: 604-885-5412 September 18

Tween After-Hours Book Club Third Thursday of the month Starts Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 pm Gibsons Public Library (Yup, that’s after the library closes!) Everyone aged 11 to 14 years welcome September 18

40th Anniversary of Sunshine Coast Community Services, 3 pm: meeting, 4:30pm: Garden Party 5 pm: live music BBQ, SCCS offices 5638 Inlet Ave. RSVP 885-5881 Ext 224 jsankew@sccss.ca September 19

‘Restless Fables’, an exhibition by artist Meghan Hildebrand, opens at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery September 19 - October 13. Times: Thursday to Monday 11am to 4 pm September 19

Friday Dinner & Live Music with Robin Atchison (6-7:30pm). No cover, tips welcome. Dinner from 6-9pm September 19 to 21

Pender Harbour Jazz Festival – world-class musicians playing fabulous jazz in different styles, from Afro-Cuban to Bebop to Swing. Our indoor and alfresco venues are scattered around Pender Harbour and most of the events are free. Info: http://penderharbourmusic.ca/jazz-festival/ September 19

Calle Verde Flamenco – Concert on Friday at 7:30 pm Gibsons Heritage Playhouse 778-899-4965 September 20

‘Restless Fables’, Opening reception: GPAG Saturday 2pm to 4pm Info: 604 885 0531 or e-mail info@gpag.ca September 20

DJ Night at the Little Legion Roberts Creek, Saturday, 9 pm - Night (Luvdub) September 20

Lobster Fest Linwood House –Saturday 5:30 Featuring George Grafton and the Nostalgettes, traditional fiddlers, cash bar and silent auction, live auction with Ed Hill.

September 20

Robotic Horse Mechanical Sun, dj little d, and MC David Roche will perform at the Roberts Creek Hall Saturday 8 pm for Arrowhead Clubhouse Members’ fund. Tix $10 at Swish in Gibsons, Arrowhead Clubhouse in Sechelt, MELOmania in Roberts Creek and at the door.

Book Club Discussion of The Harm Midwife with author Roberta Rich Saturday 1:30 to 3pm Info: 604-886-2130 or refdeskgdpl@gmail.com September 20

Opening of the Cliff Gilker Park Slide - Try out the new slide and join us for refreshments on Saturday at 10:30am in Cliff Gilker Park September 21

Roberts Creek Free Market featuring a lot of books from the RC library 11am to 2pm Gazebo behind RC Library.

Bring a bag, bring books to give away and have a bookbrowsing terrific day.

September 22

Open House/Membership Event Monday, 2 pm at St. John’s United Church, 5085 Davis Bay Road, Davis Bay/ Sechelt. Event features vocalist Brenda Nestegaard Paul with pianists Ken Dalgleish & Katherine Hume. Info: www. cfuwsc.org or Tel. (604) 885-8855. Canadian Federation of University Women – Sunshine Coast (CFUW – SC) September 24

Poet Dorothy Stott - Reading and talk from Dripping Bird Songs Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 pm Gibsons Public Library, 604-886-2130 or refdeskgdpl@gmail.com September 24

Gibsons Lions Club Open House – Wednesday, Dougall Park Hall in Gibsons. 7 p.m. at the Dougall Park Hall on Alder Springs Road in Gibsons. You are invited to come and discover how you can serve your community, make new friends and have fun. Women and men from Roberts Creek to Langdale are welcome.

September 26

Friday Dinner & Live Music with Grant Olsen (6-7:30pm). No cover, tips welcome. Dinner from 6-9pm September 27

Walk-On Dead - Saturday, 9pm Roberts Creek Legion, Walk-on Dead are a roots-rock band who do collective improvisations on classic Dead favorites, folk, Americana, and attitude. Highly danceable and always fun! $6 members $12 guests of members

Books & Beyond Deanielle Arsenault Young Peoples Librarian, Gibsons and District Public Library

The Young People’s section of the Gibsons and District Public Library has been

Programs: Bouncing Babies Story Time Pre-school Story Time Fun Read-a-louds Pre-teen Writing Group Tween Book Club Teen Book Club

an especially busy place this fall, with schools not yet in session. The library has thousands of books in its Juvenile and Young Adult collections, as well as plenty of audio-visual materials and magazines to stimulate imagination and learning.

To assist parents of schoolaged children who are cur-

rently Schooling Their Own At Home the library will host an Idea Swap on Saturday September 27, from 2:30–4 pm. This will be an informal opportunity for parents to share ideas about projects and approaches they are using to help their children learn during the current education strike.

Ages: 0-2.5 yr. olds & caregivers 2.5 - 5 yr. olds & caregivers 5-7 yr. olds 8 - 10 yr. olds 11 - 14 yr. olds 15 - 17 yr. olds

Elder U talk Doc’s Side Pioneering Medical Doctor Tells Tales of a 50 Year Career on the Sunshine Coast Sechelt, BC: Dr.Eric Paetkau, author of “The Doc’s Side – Tales of a Sunshine Coast Doctor”, talks about the six “whys” of his 50 year medical career on the Sunshine Coast – the last of which is “why write a book?”

This is the free, annual Clifford Smith Memorial lecture presented by the ElderU of Capilano University Sun-

shine Coast Continuing Studies and Executive Education Department.

Sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Credit Union, the free talk takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Chatelech Secondary School, 5904 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, 2 pm.

After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan’s first medical class, Dr. Paetkau arrived at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pender Harbour

The Outdoor Art Gallery unveiled its first two murals in Gibsons Landing on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 7, 2014.

The first was an installation at Zócalo, 441 Marine Dr. and then an hour later, a second mural was unveiled in Molly’s Lane with the artwork situated 24 ft. up on the Gibsons Quay wall. Both murals were created by Elizabeth A. Evans and each was 4 ft. x 8 ft. in size. The common theme depicted in the paintings were the earth, sky and water and featured creatures whose existence is threatened. The shadow of a bear reminds the viewer of the fragility of this animal should its habitat be lost.

The invited guests at the first unveiling applauded enthusiastically when Joann Hetherington, owner of Zócalo, ripped away the tarp covering a painting entitled “Time Will Tell”, revealing bright, bold colours within the powerful composition.

“It’s absolutely gorgeous”, she exclaimed when seeing what she’d unveiled. The guests were invited to sip some “Gibsons Champagne” and a toast was made by Patricia Hetherington, Joann’s sister.

William Baker, co-founder of the Outdoor Art Gallery was excited to share the Gallery’s first works of art with the Town of Gibsons. “We intend to install more murals and sculptures in the coming year, creating a wonderful art walk for visitors and locals to enjoy”, he explained.

“Once we’ve completed our crowdfunding campaign,

(www.paintourtown.ca) we will seek additional art and artists to participate in this unique project. When completed, Gibsons will be home to the world’s only year round outdoor art gallery”, he added.

The second mural, entitled “Trilogy in Time”, was unveiled in Molly’s Lane by Thomas Murray who built both the mural structures.

All the artwork is for sale and the Outdoor Art Gallery is planning to replace the art annually. The existing murals will be sold to art collectors.

Elizabeth Evans, who painted the murals in her unique brickilism style (“bricks” of colour that merge to form a seamless image) spoke to the guests and pointed out that the sun in each of the paintings is a central theme in all her work.

She provided a gift to those in attendance - an autographed art card with the “Trilogy in Time” image.

“The weatherproofed murals are now available for everyone in Gibsons to enjoy,” commented Baker.

Visit them at www.gibsons. bc. libraries.coop for more information on these and more up-coming programs.

In addition to the resources available on the shelves, the library is also offering a variety of programs this fall to inspire and invigorate literacy in its many forms.

When: Wednesdays 11-11:45 am Thursdays 10-10:45 am Saturdays in October TBA 1st & 3rd Wednesdays; 3-4 pm 3rd Thursdays; 6:30-7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Wednesdays; 3-4 pm

in 1959. This was still the frontier age of medicine in British Columbia and he soon found himself travelling by boat and seaplane to patients in remote homes and logging camps. Not only were his skills as a doctor and surgeon in demand, but he could also find himself acting as veterinarian and dentist. He wrote of his many harrowing and humorous experiences In “The Doc’s Side” and will be sharing some of them at

the lecture. Assistance for this program is provided by School District 46 and the Sechelt Public Library.

Clifford Smith was a former Superintendent of Schools – District 46 and a former Chair of ElderU and a passionate advocate of lifelong learning. Info: 604 885 9310

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From Silverback to a new vision The Local Weekly was invited to sit down with prominent builder, Clark Hamilton, Mayor John Henderson along with property lawyer Mark Sager and business development consultant Werner Hofstatter, to introduce (Sechelt Sustainable Community) SCC Properties Ltd. Hamilton and Henderson introduced themselves as the new owners of 400 acres in the District, previously known as Silverback. All four team members discussed their vision for a sustainable community just north of Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. Important in this endeavour is the community feedback from neighbouring communities, on how it’s developed, they said.

“We are excited about the future of Sechelt and the positive role that is property will play,” they noted, “We are committed to carefully redeveloping this beautiful property in order to create jobs, attract and retain young people, in a way that respects the land and protects the amazing quality of life that we all cherish.”

The Local Weekly editorial department was forthright in their questions concerning timelines, ownership, investment and definition of sustainability concerning the site. Questions were also raised about access through Sechelt Indian Band lands, foreshore leases, planning department and public consultations.

The existing zoning for the previous Silverback property called for an 18-hole golf course, 1600 homes, a hotel and retail/commercial facilities. The vision for a sustainable community would include agriculture uses of the land along with residential, commercial, an arts component and public facilities, the new team noted.

Mark Sager, Head of Community Relations for the proposal wanted to establish that Mayor John Henderson would recuse himself from any District of Sechelt discussions or voting on matters pertaining to the development in harmony with the Community Charter.

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The next stage in this development will be SSC reps contacting individual households in East Porpoise Bay, Sandy Hook and Tuwanek in the coming weeks, and arranging discussions with key groups and the Sechelt Nation to gather feedback on this proposed development.

They also invite your input and participation at www.SSCProperties.com

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A busy cycle over the past weeks has seen you pushing hard on a few fronts. This has likely stirred a bit of drama.

As this week progresses, you will want to achieve a better balance. Giving more than you might usually or feel you want to will continue however. Yet the same may be said of significant others giving to you as well. Balance equals fair.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) You have been on a roll these past weeks. Keeping the momentum is possible but will require more effort.

With your confidence levels on a steady rise these days you are in a good position to persevere successfully.

When our enthusiasm levels are high others are inclined to take advantage, however.

Invite open communication and remain on higher ground.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Following through on cleaning, clearing and getting your affairs in order will prove important this week.

Yet, your focus is shifting to weave in more social time, fun play and perhaps some romance too. Cultural activities at least will suffice and inspire. The coming few weeks stand to be extra exciting with lots of places to go and people to meet.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Despite a busy flow publically and/or professionally, your main focus these days is on the home front. Future considerations linked to financial needs, concerns and interests are prompting you to take a few risks and to reach out more. Meanwhile, family matters are brewing and these will come more fully to the fore before the week is out.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) A busy cycle is poised to begin. This is already an expansive time prompting you to take risks to increase your scope and vision. Yet, paying attention to the details will remain important as well, especially over the next week or two. At deeper levels you are and have been summoned to confront fears of deepening your commitment to the future.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Taking initiatives to enter new territory has and continues to be a central theme.

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Autumn Equinox occurs on September 22 at 7:29 pm PDT. This exact moment coincides with the Sun entering the Sign of Libra. It is also symbolic of the setting Sun, thus the notion of ‘Fall’ equating to the more official term, Autumn. The seasonal ‘signs’ of nature linked to the position of the Sun in the sky and the length of the hours of daylight, which are equal to the hours of darkness, thus the ‘equi’ in the word, reveal the annual cycle. So, the final season of the year has begun.

In this the Year of the Wood Horse in Chinese Astrology, which is symbolic of accelerated growth, we can certainly see that the times are changing. The Horse in Western Astrology translates to Gemini and Libra from the ‘lunar’ perspective and Sagittarius and Aries from the ‘solar’ perspective. Depicting our times with this metaphor, we might hear the loud thunder of hooves with a great herd of steeds in full gallop.

As romantic as it might be to depict wild horses, each of these are mounted battle horses each carrying a soldier. Neither is this a simple battle of two opposing sides, here we see many armies in full offensive assault and none altogether clear about why they are actually at war.

And as honorable as it might be to see noble generals guiding their troops to righteous victory, what we all too often intuit is the maneuvers of unscrupulous ambition and not leading courageous soldiers, but pawns in their murderous game. Words like corruption, deceit, shame, guile, divisiveness, psychopathic insanity and so on constitute the descriptive list and you may have many of your own you would like to ad. And we do not have to look across borders and oceans to see the results of visionless ambition and elitism posing as leadership where genuine integrity and service truly belong.

This is not to say it is all bad. After all, we are souls incarnate each possessing a divine spark of light and our intuitions tell us that this same light animates nature from the cosmic to the molecular and everything in between. We can probably say with a healthy measure of confidence that 99% of the population is basically good, well maybe 98%. Yet, there is mass confusion because the divine matrix of nature has been replaced with an artificial one because it produces profit, yet the sort that actually amounts to deficit.

Most people have heard the Chinese Proverb, “May you live in interesting times.”

Ours may be better described as confusing, perplexing, di-

yourself, the times, society and/or the world in general.

Circumstances are pushing you to dig deeper somehow.

Finding new solutions to current challenges is implied. Be willing to innovate and try new approaches.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) The Sun entering your sign will activate the pioneer within. It may take you little longer to get your momentum that you think it should.

With your energy levels running high you are in a good position to advance. You have probably already been initiating key communications and activating connections.

Take the lead to continue to negotiate agreeable terms.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) An exciting if dramatic period continues, challenging you to maintain the pace.

This challenge has likely proven quite tiring mentally, emotionally and physically.

Though you may be surrounded by people, there may be no one you feel can lean on. This is a call to step back for a while, to rest and to reach within to access hidden reserves of optimism.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) The first stage of building upon new foundations has begun. What it implies is a process of fortifying what is already there, or what is left.

By now, much of what once was has dissolved. Although this process will continue for a while yet, you are beginning to get the first signs of solidity again. Focus to bring this intuition to the level of conscious communication.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Are you ready to make a measurable push in your professional life? A window of opportunity is fast approaching and now is the time to build your momentum. This may require that you clear the way. Whether it is inner blocks like lack of clarity, uncertainty, limiting beliefs and so on or simply the fact that you need to get organized, focus to clear the way to advance.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) AYour world has been steadily opening up to new horizons, people and modes of expression. This week the beginnings of the next phase will occur. You may even find yourself breaking into new territory. You will be required to rise to meet the challenge of heading into the unknown.

Feeling supported to do so will become more important.

Ask and your will receive.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A busy period is about to begin for you. It will include training others and/or getting trained. Shared work experiences with others should prove quite satisfying, but may require more effort than expected. A weave of diplomacy and charm will help a lot. You will also begin to re-evaluate how things have been and are working.

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visive, fragmenting, and annihilating and so on. Of course, light will always overcome darkness, which is simply the apparent absence of it.

Now would be a good time for us to each awaken to and activate the light that we are.

Astrology is a well-suited to activate this authentic spark because it is a natural psychology based on the laws of nature. If you feel you would like some insight and guidance to reveal the light of your purpose for being here, please contact me.

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Operating Reserves The District of Sechelt had in excess of $9M in operating reserves and unrestricted surpluses at the end of 2013. This represents 83% of 2013 recurring operating revenue. Sechelt is well ahead of the comparable communities.

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Capital Reserves The District had $10.4M in capital reserves as of December 31st, 2013. This places us in the middle of comparable municipalities.

While the District has a long-term capital plan, it has never been funded in a coordinated and sustainable way. Therefore, Council recently approved setting up an Infrastructure Renewal Reserve.

The Finance Advisory Committee has recently recommended several options for funding the long-term capital plan.

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