Whitby Residents: 2013 Final Tax Bill due September 24 2013

SGC Admin: Please see the following information regarding 2013 final property tax bill: 

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Final Tax Bill is Due: September 24 2013:

Final Tax Bills were mailed out on May 29 2013. If you did not receive your copy and you are responsible for payment (not through your mortgage etc) Please contact the following: 

The Tax Department: 905-430-4304 or 905-668-5803: 

Payment may be made via the following: Please allow sufficient time for your payment to reach the offices, thank you. 

  • Pre-Authorized Payment Plan: Please visit: www.whitby.ca or call the Municipal Offices
  • By Internet or Telephone Banking: Please inquire at your financial institution, don’t forget to provide your roll number (on tax bill) when setting up your bill
  • At participating Financial Institutions: Payment Stub (?) is needed if paying this way. 
  • By (snail) mail to: The Town of Whitby, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby On, L1N 2M8
  • Post Dated Cheques Acceptable
  • In Person at Municipal Offices: 575 Rossland Road East Whitby On, L1N 2M8 by cash: Cheque or Debit only; Please bring in your tax bill so that it can be stamped, this is your official receipt. 
  • After Hours Mail Slot at Municipal Offices (Do not post cash)

If paying by cheque, please make payable to: The Town of Whitby. Please write the property tax roll number on the back of the cheque. Thank you. 

Please Note: Cheques not honoured by your bank will incur an administrative fee. 

Source: Whitby This Week: 09/11/2013 Edition

Full Moon September 19 2013

Our lady becomes full this month at 7:36 am, September 19 2013 in the 2nd quarter. 

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The Moon will not be in any sign as she becomes full but will settle into visit with Aries at 12:58 pm and stay there until September 20 when she will once again become void off course until she changes signs on September 21.

Traditionally the Full Moon is thought to be a good time to finish up projects and bring things to a close. 

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The Moon in Aries: This could prove to be a challenging time for some. Aries is bold and brave and sometimes gets us into trouble by forging ahead without any thought to consequences. Aries is childlike in his desire to explore, which can put one into troubling or challenging circumstances. It’s easier to speak up when the moon is in Aries, we want to express our feelings and let others know we have had enough or we may simply want to be heard.

Helping us to speak up or put ourselves forward can be a good thing, especially for those of us who aren’t very good at it the rest of the time. Having the moon in Aries also helps us to focus on the self instead of others, which again is good for those who forget to include themselves in their own support network. However, the full moon as we all know can bring about some very odd behaviour in some of us, in fact most of us likely feel more agitated and less patient during a full moon, and indeed the day or so leading up to the full moon and sometimes a day or so afterwards. 

Now, if we put the full moon’s influence and Aries in the some room together we could end up with some trying moments. Aries is ruled by Mars, and Mars is the planet of aggression, he is masculine and wishes to assert himself whenever possible.  The moon represents our emotional side. 

So… it’s a very good idea to take time to monitor our emotions and reactions when these two are together, we may be prone to arguments, impulsive decisions, rushing about (which can cause accidents) and saying/doing things we later regret. Harsh words said now may cause more damage than was ever intended. It’s best to stay away from irritating people, keep to yourself (if you know you are going to be grumpy) and use the Mars energy in positive way, like cleaning out a closet or the car, or participating in sport activity that will tire you out, leaving little energy for negative behaviour. 

The Moon in the 2nd quarter: This is the time when we want to finish up our projects and feel the satisfaction of doing so. It can be a time of personal development and growth as we begin to understand ourselves a little more. Although with an Aries moon, inner growth is less likely, outer growth, such as the finishing of a work, study or sport subject may go smoothly. 

Moon in the 4th house: Focus may be on the home and private life now. Be aware of upset caused through heated discussions or arguments. Avoid domestic disputes whenever possible. 

Those most likely affected by this months full moon are those with any of the following: 

Moon in Aries: Mars in Aries: Moon in the 4th house: Mars in the 4th house

Negative aspects may produce challenging times, whereas positive aspects may produce windows of opportunity. Aspects are the connections (by degrees) that one planet or point makes to another within the charts.

When the moon is void off course we can be unsure as to how we are really feeling about something or something, it’s therefore advisable to stick to routine tasks at this time. If any legal documents or long-term commitments are in the picture take care to make sure you understand everything that is involved before signing… Delaying important decisions and commitments is highly recommended when the moon is void off course… 

Customer Appreciation Days @ The Violet Door September 2013

SGC Admin: It can be tough these day to make our dollar stretch further, honestly between the tax man and the cost of living going up more than the wages coming in, one wonders how some people manage… 
That’s why it’s great to have people like Joanne from the Violet Door in Bowmanville helping us out  by offering “Customer Appreciation Days” at the beginning of each month … It’s nice to shop somewhere one is appreciated… :) 
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September 2013 Customer Appreciation Days Are: 

September 5: September 6: September 7:

 
 
Violet Door Books & Gifts
185 Church Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
905-623-0706

New Moon September 5 2013

Our lady begins her renewal process on

September 5 2013 at 7:36 am (eastern) 4:36 am (pacific)

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Our lady begins to grow in the sign of Virgo, September 5 2013. She will stay there until Friday September 6 2013 6:10 am, when she will go void off course until settling into Libra at 3:12 pm in the 1st quarter. 

The New Moon is about beginnings and starts … it’s the time to look forward and put new ideas and projects into motion. For September’s new moon, half an hour before she becomes new and half an hour after she has become new is an excellent time to start something important: 

New moon in the 4th quarter. A good time to “draw back” to reflect on past events and what has been (or has not been) accomplished. Time to clear the slate and plan for the New Moon stage. 

New Moon in the 1st quarter: Our lady becomes visible 5.5 to 12 hours after ‘her birth” (the time she becomes new) she is delicate but strong, eager to start anew almost with the innocence of a babe she wants to begin again and explore all that she can. This is the absolute best time to begin your new projects, especially any projects or ideas that relate to the home and family. Family is anyone you wish to include which for some may be college’s friends, neighbours and co-workers. 

When the moon is void off course we can be unsure as to how we are really feeling about something or someone, it’s therefore advisable to stick to routine tasks at this time. If any legal documents or long-term commitments are in the picture take care to make sure you understand everything that is involved before signing… Delaying important decisions and commitments is highly recommended when the moon is void off course… 

New moon in Virgo: Virgo is all about detail, which can sometimes incite worry where it’s not needed. If you are beginning a new project, or planning for the future, don’t be too hard on yourself it everything doesn’t seem to be perfect… You will see the flaws that need fixing, but don’t go crazy, sometimes mistakes are necessary :) If you have been wanting to get in shape, or step up your work out routine now is a good time to start, it’s also a good time to begin a diet as our minds wonder to our health and hygiene… Cleaning out that closet or the car may also prove to be fabulous therapy…

Moon in the 12th House: This is the house of fantasy, escape, secrets, hospitals and other institutions. When the new moon visit’s here, she could prompt us towards new solo projects and/or she may help us move towards delving into a new project or situation that previously we may only have dreamed of doing. The beginning of a secret love affair may also be thanks to this new moon, however, you are advised to be careful of what you wish for.  If you are feeling creative, go ahead and have some fun, if it’s for a serious project make sure you head isn’t too far into the clouds. Intuition could be bang on now..

This months new moon will have more influence on those with the following:

  • Moon in Virgo:
  • Moon in Pisces:  
  • Sun in Virgo:
  • Moon in the 12th house:  
  • Chart ruler Mercury:
  • Chart ruler Neptune:
  • Ascendant in Virgo.
  • Ascendant in Pisces. 

For those who have oppositions or square aspects to the moon, these may prove to be challenging times, if this is the case you are advised not to force issues at this time.  For those who have trines or sextiles, these may prove to be opportune times.

A solar eclipse can have an influence on us making things, plans, issues and or situations that happen during an eclipse last longer than usual. Sometime’s it’s unavoidable and plans have to be made, ideas need to be put into motion and there are some people we just can’t get away from or do without…. In these cases patience is strongly advised. Our last Solar Eclipse was on May 9 2013. 

Town of Whitby Survey on Smoke Free out door public places.

SGC Admin: The Town of Whitby is asking for the public’s input on placing possible restriction regarding smoking while on municipal/public property.

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If you would like to participate in the survey please go to: 

http://www.whitby.ca/smokefreesurvey

source: Whitby This Week: 08/21/2013 Edition