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TREPANIER MANOR ‘BACK ON’ AS TABLETOP MOUNTAIN RESORT

The project most Peachlanders know as Trepanier Manor is finally in a position to move forward, though this time around it is under a new company name – Tabletop Mountain Resort.

Though the name has changed, the three core partners - Scott Wilshaw, Byron Dafoe, and Richard Dudelazk – remain and the vi-sion for the project is still the same. Tabletop Mountain Resort still encompasses 20 lots for high-end homes along with plans for a luxury hotel that will include amenities such as a winery, spa, health club, cookery school, banquet venue, as well as pools, vineyards, restau-rants, and kitchens.

Though Trepanier Manor Corp. received the appropriate zoning, invested $6 million in site servicing, built a luxury show home with guest cottage, and achieved a subdivision at the MacKinnon Road property, the project has been stalled since last summer, leaving the partners in a financial quandary that took months to sort out.

The project’s long history began in 2006 under the ownership of Trepanier Manor Corp. (TMC), which at one point consisted of up to seven partners, including the remaining three. Cost overruns, project delays, and a tanking economy eventually led to internal disagree-ments within the partnership and as a result some of the partners were unable to satisfy the requirements of the company and moved on, leaving just Wilshaw, Dafoe, and Dudelazk.

In a candid interview with The View, Wilshaw and Dafoe explained what happened to Trepanier Manor Corp. and why they decided to restart the project under a new company name.

“We finished site servicing and we were just about to register the site servicing for legal lot registration. What people perhaps don’t know was a second mortgage was behind it to two partners. The bank and those two partners worked together to clear everything off, to shut down TMC and start a new company,” Wilshaw said.

“There is no asset in Trepanier Manor Corp. anymore,” Dafoe told The View.

Within weeks, the new company plans to reopen the show home,

COUNCIL SAYS YES TO SKATE PARK DESIGN

Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

Continued on page 2

This week district council approved the skate park concept design and confirmed the official name of the park to be “Peachland Skate Park.” An open house to view the designs is scheduled for September 19.

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begin a marketing campaign, and revisit interested buy-ers who have been waiting for project to move ahead.

For the community, the partners, and everyone else in-volved, getting to this stage has been a long time coming.

Wilshaw found the land and started the project in 2006. It took until 2008 to obtain zoning from the dis-trict, which then allowed them to fulfill the site servicing obligation. The site servicing came in over-budget and took longer than anticipated, but the company was still able to move ahead with subdivision in summer 2011 and even achieved five presales, including a buyer for the show home.

“Long story short is we came to a standstill,” Dafoe said. “Richard and myself had a second mortgage on the property because we funded the show home as well as financed a big part of the site servicing and essential-ly we foreclosed because we were owed over $3 million. So that’s where TM is. We’ve come up with a new com-pany name that obviously Scott is a part of,” Dafoe said.

The partners say they have paid CWB out and re-started as a new company but unfortunately the pro-cess took some time and led to no end of rumours and speculation in the community.

“Now we own the lands with the new com-pany,” Dafoe said.

At the time The View met with the partners, they were working with their lawyers to submit updated statements of disclosure to the land registration office in Ka-mloops and their pre-sale buyers.

“We were never, ever to a point where we could close on a sale

and that’s been our downfall.We had so many spanners thrown in the works…now after all this time we’re going to be in a posi-tion to sell,” Wilshaw said.

With the necessary disclosure statements soon to be completed, the partners expect to be able to close on existing lot presales shortly.

“We are starting over again with a new name but we’ve never been this far along. We’re weeks away from physically being ready to close on something,” Dafoe said. “If you go over the last three years, we’ve had so many people go through there and say they want to buy. We had four or five people that actually wanted to buy that show home and we’ve had to hold off and say, ‘we’re waiting on this’ or ‘we’re wait-ing on that’. At least now when we actually go up and show someone we can say, ‘Yes.’ We’re ready to sell.”

Wilshaw says the delays have been frustrating but he’s relieved all their obstacles are almost finally removed.

“We couldn’t refinance before until we got clear ti-tle…basically, we had to just start over again. That’s all we’re doing changing the name, changing the pricing. There are five or six projects in the valley doing the same thing and that’s all we’re doing. We’re not chang-ing the vision though,” Wilshaw said.

The company doesn’t intend to waste any more time in marching ahead.

“We’ll remarket, relaunch…we’re trying to get this done by wine festival time because that’s when a more mature market is coming through town,” Wilshaw said. Wilshaw says the show home will be reopened and staffed, there will be an online presence for the new company, and the company will do a huge PR cam-paign in the coming weeks.

New signs have been ordered and Wilshaw and Da-

foe say there are plans to go vertical soon.“In the fall we have two, maybe three, homes that will

start construction,” Dafoe said. “The house is almost completely designed for lot 20.

People are working on their design,” Wilshaw said.Meanwhile, plans for making the hotel a reality as

well are underway. Dafoe says they are now able to re-turn to working on financing for the hotel to help move that part of the development forward.

“We have lenders out there that were always inter-ested in the hotel and we had term sheets for the hotel but we couldn’t do anything because we didn’t have 21 lots registered. So now we can go back to them and get a new deal on the hotel,” Wilshaw says.

Though the partners couldn’t offer a time frame for the hotel, they’re anxious to move it forward as soon as possible.

“Obviously our intent is sooner the better because it helps with the homes if people see the hotel going as well,” Dafoe said. “The hotel is still going to be the flagship of the Okanagan. People still say it every day that there is no top-tiered hotel to stay at when you come to the Okanagan…that is the whole reason I got involved personally. It wasn’t just to try and make mon-ey. It was to get involved with something that is need-ed here and something I think would do very well.”

Wilshaw says although it has been a challenging pro-cess, he’s confident the project will succeed.

“We all have a lot of time and money into it. It’s on the faith of that partnership that we’re still here and we didn’t go under…we’re so committed to making this work,” Wilshaw says. “We have to thank the local people that have supported us and the trades and the suppliers…I talk to all the tradespeople every week or every two weeks and give them an update and let them know what’s happening. We appreciate that they’ve stood by us and the amount of support we’ve got I think is astronomical.”

Wilshaw says the good news is, “It’s back on.” “The company is back albeit as a new company,”

Wilshaw said. “We could have sold the property, I’m sure. There are a lot of things we could have done, but the commitment to what was started and the time that was put into it – five years, longer than any other devel-oper in this town and we’re still here – and we’re com-mitted to getting that hotel up and running.”

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NEWS

“…….the single most important decision that affects the future of Peachland is the decision to upgrade Highway 97

on or close to the lakeshore or by a bypass relocated well away from the lake. The Hwy 97 Task Force Society

is dedicated to ensuring that the best way is chosen”.

To continue and expand on the considerable work that has been done since 2008 the society will elect a new board of directors at the AGM to be held soon.The volunteers continue to work on the many impacts of highway expansion-economic, health and safety, environmental and social.The society requires executives and a President to co-ordinate these efforts and to work in partnership with ministry officials and local, provincial and federal authorities.

Help shape the future of Peachland. Please contact Ted Cave [email protected]

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NEWS

Highway 97 committee supports bypass option

Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca5806 Beach Ave., Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX SALE

Pursuant to Section 405 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the following properties will be subject to TAX SALE unless Delinquent Taxes, together with interest, are sooner paid. The 2012 TAX SALE will be conducted in Council Chambers of the District of Peachland, 4450 6th St., at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 24th, 2012.

The purchased must pay in CERTIFIED FORM at the time of purchase. The registered property owner may redeem the property within one (1) year and if so, the purchase price will be refunded with interest thereon.

Douglas F. Pryde, CGA Director of Finance

LEGAL DESCRIPTION CIVIC ADDRESS Roll #318-02031-220 #22 6663 Highway 97 SLot A Plan KAP50582 DL 221; Edgewater Pines MHPManufactured Home Reg #19260; Bay #22 Roll #318-02031-242 #24 6663 Highway 97 SLot A Plan KAP50582 DL 221 Edgewater Pines MHPManufactured Home Reg #23910; Bay #24 Roll #318-02031-332 #33 6663 Highway 97 SLot A Plan KAP50582 DL 221 Edgewater Pines MHPManufactured Home Reg #8626; Bay #33 Roll #318-02061-170 #17 5371 Princeton AvenueManufactured Home Reg #9141 Pine Hills MHPBay #17; PINE Roll #318-02061-193 #19 5371 Princeton AvenueManufactured Home Reg #49877 Pine Hills MHPBay #19; PINE Roll #318-02061-243 #24 5371 Princeton AvenueManufactured Home Reg #95529 Pine Hills MHPBay #24; PINE Roll #318-02061-281 #28 5371 Princeton AvenueManufactured Home Reg #15551 Pine Hills MHPBay #28; PINE Roll #318-10003-370 4240 2nd AvenueLot 32, Plan 21426, DL 220 Roll #318-10033-530 6325 York LaneLot A, Plan 29041, DL 221 Roll #318-10044-280 5295 Clarence RoadLot 1, Plan 23666, DL 449 Roll #318-10045-474 #217-5165 Trepanier Bench RdLot 6, Plan KAS3447, DL 449 Roll #318-10045-475 #221-5165 Trepanier Bench Rd Lot 7, Plan KAS3447, DL 449 Roll #318-10059-570 5890 Columbia AvenueBlock 12, Plan 125, DL 490 Roll #318-10059-710 5968 Highway 97 SLot 1, Block 31, Plan 125, DL 490 Roll #318-10060-320 5854 MacGregor RoadLot 2, Plan 19705, DL 490

LEGAL DESCRIPTION CIVIC ADDRESS Roll #318-10060-420 5839 MacGregor RoadLot 2, Plan 20489, DL 490 Roll #318-10060-530 5944 Highway 97 SLot A, Plan 21421, DL 490 Roll #318-10060-540 5948 Highway 97 SLot B, Plan 21421, DL 490 Roll #318-10086-091 4623 Ponderosa DriveLot 9, Plan 41082, DL 902 Roll #318-10088-050 5079 Elliott AvenueBlock 7, Plan 407, DL 912 Roll #318-10092-300 4020 Dryden RoadLot A, Plan 22391, DL 1174 Roll #318-10092-530 3920 Trepanier HeightsLot 11, Plan 26881, DL 1174 Roll #318-10098-220 6076 Highway 97 SLot 11C Plan 676, DL 1183 Roll #318-10098-380 4672 Princeton AvenueLot 3, Plan 9587, DL 1183 Roll #318-10099-900 6013 Ellison AveLot 2, Plan 26851, DL 1183 Roll #318-10115-046 #5-6267 Sundstrom CrtLot 5, Plan KAS3732, DL 1184 Roll #318-10115-280 4839 Princeton AvenueLot 3, Plan 16729, DL 1184 Roll #318-10116-975 6239 Renfrew RoadLot A, Plan KAP68961, DL 1184 Roll #318-10131-580 5940 Victoria StreetLot 2, Plan KAP46173, DL 1185 Roll #318-10141-430 5252 Pineridge RoadLot 10, Plan 24059, DL 2538 Roll #318-10141-712 6358 Powell RoadLot A, Plan KAP88090, DL 2538

Mayor to be arrested in Cops for Kids fundraiser

The Cops for Kids Ride will be passing through Peachland this Friday, Septem-ber 7, and once again coppers plan to arrest the mayor outside the municipal of-fice. Donations to assist the mayor “post bail” will help the RCMP raise awareness and essential funds for children in medical, physical or traumatic crisis.

“These children require medical equipment, mobility and learning aids that aren’t covered by government funding, and Cops for Kids is able to provide these crucial funds because of this event,” presenting sponsor Tom Budd says.

Donations will be accepted at the Peachland municipal office (attention Erin Hayman) or community centre (attention Cheryl Wiebe) or at the event this Fri-day morning at 11 a.m. when the coppers are expected to make the arrest. You can also visit the Cops for Kids website at www.copsforkids.org to donate.


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Last week Peachland council approved a change to the Highway 97 Committee’s mission statement that now comes down clearly in support of a bypass option.

When the committee was formed in 2010 the mission statement was “to advise and advocate for any expansion of Highway 97 through Peachland to be done in a manner that will maintain and enhance the beauty, liveability, and economy of Peachland,”a solution that came down in favour of neither four-laning or a bypass.

“It’s a subtle but very meaningful change in terms of its advocacy for the bypass around Peachland,”Councillor Condon said.“The rationale here is there has been sufficient new construction on Highway 97 that increases the difficulty of four-lan-ing to such an extent that it is probably not nearly as economical now to consider that four-laning and the bypass is becoming more and more attractive.”

“I think it’s very timely with UBCM coming up because we’re trying to meet with the Ministry of Transportation...it allows us to talk about the uncertainty and their planning horizon being so long and what effect that’s having on things like Hawkes Road, for example, and other access points onto the highway,”Mayor Fielding said.“We’re not able to plan constructively and people aren’t able to de-velop along that corridor because of all of the requirements for the possibility of four-laning. It’s really a hindrance to us.”

Since last week’s council meeting the Hon. Mary Polak was appointed the new Min-ister of Transportation and Infrastructure in Premier Christy Clark’s cabinet shuffle.


OPINION

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As students return to school this week and lament the end of summer holidays, it is maybe an appropriate time to reflect

on our approach to holidays for both students and people in the workforce.

Why is it students get two months off every summer when working adults are only entitled to two weeks?

Much has been said in recent years about going to year-round schooling and scrapping the stan-dard school calendar, and as children struggle to get back into routine and pick up where they left off in the spring, many parents will agree there is definitely something to be said for the idea.

It is well known that many children suffer from the ‘summer slide’ – after months away from school they forget what they’ve learned or fall out of practice.

It isn’t just the kids who suffer. For many par-ents having to pay for childcare or even just providing kids with something to do for two months costs more than they can afford. Why not give kids just a week or so off at different times throughout the year instead so the burden on parents is at least spread out a bit?

While we’re redistributing holidays, why not give a few more to workers?

Canadians are entitled to only 10 working days off per year, which amounts to a two-week vacation if you include weekends. That puts us pretty close the bottom, just above China and the USA. In many European countries, people are entitled to around three to five weeks, de-pending on the country, and public employees usually get more on top of that.

If the cost to employers is the issue, instead of adding more statutory holidays, as this prov-ince has just done, why not just give employees more paid holidays to take when they want? You have to admit, some statutory holidays are pretty meaningless. Family Day? B.C. Day? Re-ally? The most important Canadian holiday in my world (Boxing Day!) isn’t even a stat in this province. How am I supposed to help save the economy by spending money on the biggest shopping day of the year if I have to work? If we can’t make it a stat holiday, how about giving Canadians a few extra holidays so they can take a holiday instead? That way maybe more parents can take a break with their kids outside of sum-mer for a change.

Holiday redistribution

No desire to run for council again

To meter or not to meter downtown

Korean War vets deserve second commemorative postage stamp

Lions Club donation will help camp

Mr. Nicholl, I was surprised at the title [Not down with the PRA agenda] too. I just sent a letter; I don’t title them. I don’t mind input to processes from vol-unteer groups but to become militant in the process

is unacceptable. I send numerous letters to the editor and to satisfy your inquisitive mind...I have no desire to run again.

Ernie Hurd, Peachland

Greata Creek Camp is pleased to accept a gener-ous donation from the Peachland Lions Club that will help to repair the original water pump.

Removal of over 100 bug kill trees by volunteers has really opened up the grounds and reduced the fire haz-ard. Roofing jobs and tiling have all been completed

by volunteers with the help of donations and supplies offered at cost by Gary Whittich now of Princeton Home Hardware.

Each hour donated makes the camp safer for use by the community.

Lee Humphries, Peachland

Having admired and appreciated “thee peach” for a myriad of reasons spanning 30 years, my family and I happily moved here recently. During one of our first walks along Beach Avenue we were trying to identify a tangible reason for what makes it so pleasant to in-habit this area. Various favourable points came to the fore as mentioned in The View almost weekly (i.e. smil-ing happy people, placid waterside, park-like setting, and excellent restaurants with entertainment equalling a unique ambiance). It was then we hit the real reason. It was not so much what was there but more what was not and that includes the lack of needless noise, and

parking meters that make any town ugly not to men-tion a real hindrance to pedestrians, cyclists etc. It was ironic that Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood actually endorsed meters here, ending their letter with, “We would like to see this town continue to maintain its attractiveness for years to come.”

I agree with this statement but ugly meters are dia-metrically opposed to the concept. I figure folk will park with or with out meters. Maybe a designated area for boat trailers will help those affected. I love it as it is.

Eddie Fisher, Peachland

An open letter to Canada Post and Prime Minster Stephen Harper:

I have written to this newspaper along with a few others in order to make my plea public, and perhaps convince you (Canada Post) to reconsider your deci-sion to say no to our veterans and it may move our prime minister to help.

I am unofficially writing on behalf of all Korean War veterans and for those 516 brave Canadian men that died during the war.

Those buried on the Korean peninsula remain silent but they are not forgotten by me, their comrades, fami-lies and many others.

Canada Post represents all of Canada and the stamps produced each year play an important part in portraying Canadian life and history. Since the end of the war in 1953, only a single Canadian Korean War themed postage stamp has been made and you refuse to make another.

The war lasted three long years, and tragically saw the death of several million soldiers and civilians from both sides of the front line. This world historical event involved many allied countries who fought for the first time under the United Nations banner and with a just cause, to stop a war.

I ask you both now, the corporation and prime min-ister, why will Canada Post not honour our veterans who succeeded in winning the greatest prize - peace?

Next year is the 60th anniversary of the Korean War cease fire, and before it is too late when our veterans have all passed on, please reconsider your decision not to recognize this important historical event with a lasting national honour, a commemora-tive postage stamp.

Guy Black Recipient, Minister of Veterans Affairs

Commendation



OPINION | NEWS

There are some issues I have encountered where the amount of general public knowledge on a subject may be somewhat limited. One area I have noted there is often some public misunderstanding pertains to First Nations. Most citizens are aware here in Okan-agan-Coquihalla we have many different First Nation communities. It is also frequently observed there are varying levels of prosperity and economic success that are frequently attributed to the leader-ship of a particular band and council.

While there is no question that lead-ership plays a very important role in every community here in our region, there are some other unique factors within First Nations communities many in the public are unaware of.

While it is commonly assumed all band lands are managed collectively under the guidance of the chief, council and band administration, it is impor-tant to recognize there are also lands that may be allocated to an individual member or family of the First Nation in question. “Locatee lands” as they are commonly re-ferred to, in many respects are not unlike private lands from the perspective of a First Nation as the “locatee” has the ability to independently make decisions with respect to that land that may or may not be with the consent nor to the benefit of the local chief and coun-cil. It is not uncommon in Okanagan-Coquihalla for a locatee to lease locatee lands to private sector activities that may sometimes be controversial, however it should also be recognized that these types of agreements are not necessarily authorized by the band and council.

The status of band lands versus locatee lands were

generally established many decades ago when reserve boundaries were first defined and many historical considerations were used as part of the criteria. Every band, from a geographical perspective, will have dif-ferent and variable relationships between the size and location of locatee lands versus band lands. This is an important fact to be aware of as some bands will have complete control of their most strategically valuable lands whereas in other cases similar advantaged lands

may be under the control of an indi-vidual locatee or after they pass on, it is inherited by a family member(s).

From the perspective of a chief and council it can be much more difficult to implement projects and engage in development activities if prime band lands are access challenged or are competing with locatee lands that may enjoy the benefits of easier access and an enhanced ability to service.

Fortunately for those bands who engage in taxation, First Nation taxa-tion does apply to improvements on locatee lands as well as band lands so a greater tax base can be developed over time. We are fortunate here in the Okanagan to have some very progres-

sive First Nations communities with forward thinking leadership that are currently pursuing some ambi-tious projects that will benefit our region. While this is a somewhat simplistic overview of some of the chal-lenges facing First Nations land use I am hopeful this information can provide more context of the unique challenges that may face a particular band more so then others.

I value my strong working relationship with many of our Okanagan First Nations and look forward to more success in moving important projects forward for our region.

The 411 on locatee landsMP Dan Albas Commentary

The Dream is Over......is a line from one of my favourite singers, John Lennon, who sings about the breakup of the Beatles, where he had to adjust to just being on his own, but it resonates with me at a time like this.

Now that it appears to be over though, I can at least address some issues. So many people I’ve met and chatted with over the last year have asked me why I’ve stayed silent and encouraged me to speak out, to say the things publicly that I’ve told them privately, as they think the public would like to know. So, starting next week, I’ll be running a weekly series of two full-page articles letting the public know all the information that I have learned and accumulated through this process to date, including excerpts from emails from the mayor and district staff to me or my builder, excerpts from district documents, such as draft meeting agendas, etc…, so you can draw your own conclusions as to what is going on in your town and why downtown revitalization isn’t happening. You deserve to know how this process went, what the realities are, what the challenges are, how our town treats developers, at least as far as my experience goes, how it runs its business, how it represents YOU!

The district had a developer in myself, willing to step forward, even in these very uncertain economic times. I disagree with their policies and the Community Amenity Charges (CAC’s) for downtown, but the good news is that if the district is right in their assumptions, there should be a line-up of other developers waiting to buy our high priced downtown real estate, pay these additional fees, be heckled in these meetings, face unexpected and in my mind, unwarranted delays, and then invest millions of dollars in our town. However, if no one shows up for any of that, as unfortunately I suspect is the case, the district will be forced to look into the mirror and review their policies and expectations.

Of course in saying this latter part, I’m venting a bit and allowing my frustration to show. I’ve put so many, many hours into this and I really felt my proposed building met the needs of some of my other businesses, my family, and the town, and so I’m very disappointed that things have ended this way when we were so close. However, life is too short, so one can’t take all this to heart, and on the upside, with this process at an end for me now, at least until the next council perhaps, I look forward to spending more time with my family, taking walks with my wife, and concentrating my time on my other business interests. And while it is my goal to keep TNI in Peachland, and I will do my best to make that happen, I have no alternative left but to spend some time looking at the neighbouring municipalities for viable options for TNI’s long term future. In my opinion, until Peachland acts more like a business and pays attention to what’s going on around it, what its competitors are charging or conversely, offering in the form of discounts to attract development in key areas, I fear development in downtown Peachland will continue to be what it’s been for the last 14 years or so, just talk.

I do want to thank the many people for their good wishes to me; calls and voicemails at home, emails, flowers, etc. I’m sorry I’ve let you down, but I did my best. It wasn’t from lack of trying. I’ve been at this for years and years now, with concerted efforts for the last 3.5 years, and I’ve spent well into the 6 figures so far on the process alone, ignoring my investment into purchasing the lands and the corresponding property taxes, something I’ll speak to in an upcoming article, so I’m not thrilled to walk away, but...

So, in upcoming weeks, you can look forward to detailed articles on the following and more and I’ll do my best to keep them informative, and neutral in tone:

• Downtown land costs and the challenges of developing as a result.

• What I consider improper behaviour by the district of Peachland, and other related development challenges.

• Property taxes and tax base implications, complete with math models showing the realities.

• Math models showing anticipated development costs, returns, or in some cases, such as with downtown, the lack thereof.

• Pictures, excerpts from documents and statements made throughout this process.

• Excerpts from documents showing what other towns in our surrounding area do to support development, especially in key areas they identify, so we know what our competition is so to speak.

• Responses from me personally, to what I deem to be erroneous comments made about me, any of my companies or this development that I had proposed, at various stages of this process, complete with supporting evidence to refute such claims.

In short, it will ALL come out. You deserve to know the truth. You deserve to draw your own conclusions. You deserve the knowledge to make your own decisions as to what you feel needs to be done in your own town. We all want a peaceful and harmonious environment, which we have now for the most part in my opinion, but some of us do want change, as it relates to many things, but specifically downtown revitalization. We too should have a voice here. After all, this is our town.

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Water Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 2037Council gave first, second and third readings to Wa-

ter Rates Bylaw No. 1931, Amendment Bylaw No. 2037, 2012 for the provision of amending the water rates schedule for the golf course irrigation.

It is agreed upon that the discount for treated water irrigation would take place during off peak hours (i.e. nighttime watering only). Skate Park concept design

Council approved the skate park concept design as presented and directed staff to move forward with a public open house for Wednesday, September 19.

Council also confirmed that the official name of the park be “Peachland Skate Park”. Community wildfire protection plan

Council adopted the community wildfire protection plan as prepared by Valhalla Environmental Consult-ing Inc. as a guide for future planning and consulta-tion.

The plan provides for detailed guidelines for when dealing with fire hazard issues and allows the District the opportunity to apply for more future fuel mitiga-tion project funding.Direct transmission main from Peachland Lake

Council received Peachland Lake District Transmis-sion Conceptual Study Report from Urban Systems. The study explores the feasibility of a direct pipeline from Peachland Lake to the Deep Creek intake, to re-duce the future infrastructure requirements and pos-sibly harvesting energy in an effort to explore sustain-able infrastructure.

Council amended the financial plan to include funding for further water sampling, installation of test-ing equipment at Peachland Lake and for analyzing the data with a report to come back to council for consideration.

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Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church

Crystal Waters Service, 10am, Little Schoolhouse

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School

Peachland Baptist Service, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave.

Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market10am-2pm, Heritage Park.

Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tweens 5-6:30pm; Teens 6:30-8pm, Location to be determined (check Facebook for updates).

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Toastmas-ters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activ-ity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only)

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS High School Teens 6:30-8pm, Peachland Community Centre.

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, United Church Hall.Continuing class.

Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am begin-ners, 10am continued level, United Church Hall.

Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre


BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Middle Teens 5:30-7pm, Peachland Community Centre.

Peachland Brownies (girls 7-8), 5:30pm, Anglican Church

Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

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Papa Thom LIVE, 8-11pm, Waterfront Grill.

Peachland Variety Singers, 9:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 2:30-5pm, 4th Street Place (walking from Peachland Elementary School)

Peachland Guides5:15pm, Peachland Rec Centre.

Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, Peachland Recreation Centre

Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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Fall Tracks Walking Club, 9am, Mission Creek Regional Park or Mission Creek Green-way, Kelowna.See Sept. 10.

Sewer and Septic Tank Talk, 3-7pm, Council Chambers at Peachland Community Centre.On a septic and inter-ested to know about sewer hookup in your area? Find out about plans for sewer expan-sion in Peachland at this talk.

Peachland Little Schoolhouse AGM, 11am, Peachland Little Schoolhouse.All members and friends of the Little Schoolhouse are invited to attend.

Cops for Kids, 11am, municipal offi ce.Mayor will be released from jail only upon re-ceipt of “bail money” to be donated to charity. Drop CFK donations at municipal offi ce.

Peachland Ambas-sadors Pageant, 7:30pm, Peachland Community Centre.The candidates will be presenting their sponsor appreciation speeches.

SEPTEMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 11 SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 13 SEPTEMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 8Model Train Display, all afternoon, Peach-land Mall (in the former Peachland Video Store). View model trains and support the Peachland Food Bank with a dona-tion.

Kokanee Interpretive Program, 12-4pm, Hardy Falls.Spawning salmon!

Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market, 10am-2pm, Heritage Park.

Kokanee Interpretive Program, 12-4pm, Hardy Falls.Spawning salmon!

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RCMP Traffi c Services and Speedwatch partner up for enforcement blitz

Fifteen Speedwatch volunteers from Lake Country, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Peachland, and four RCMP Central Okanagan Traffi c Services members teamed up on Thursday morning to conduct a speed enforcement initiative in Peachland.

Four Speedwatch teams set up in four different areas in and around Peachland with their familiar marked vehicles and radar speed reader boards. The four RCMP members set up a little further down the road with laser speed readers to catch motorists who either ignored the Speedwatch teams, or sped up after pass-ing by at posted speeds.

In a one and a half hour-period, 13 tickets for speed-ing were served. A 12-hour driving suspension was also given as was a notice and order for a defective

vehicle. Tickets for driving contrary to restriction and driving through a yellow light at an intersection were also written.

The Speedwatch program is an effective tool that benefi ts police, and the public, not only by providing a physical roadside presence, but also by gathering use-ful traffi c data that assists police in targeting specifi c problem areas. The purpose of their efforts, like those of the police, is to increase road safety by changing driving attitudes and behaviours.

There are many drivers on interior roadways whose apathy and disregard for other road users poses the greatest threat to public safety, and is refl ected in the multiple police contacts recorded in their driving his-tories. Through ongoing traffi c enforcement projects it is the RCMP’s goal to change these behaviours with consequences applied through the Motor Vehicle Act, thereby reducing the collisions that can result in injury or death.

Peachland Community Policing volunteers Wayne Hemsley and Al Blessin (shown left to right) were staged near the old fruit stand on Highway 97 during last week’s blitz. Staff photo

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Representing the World of Wheels, left to right, Russ Paul, Ashley Schultz, Pam Cunningham, commit-tee chair, Rob Wilkes and Glenn Hoff present Judy Bedford of the Peachland Food Bank with a cheque for $3,500. World of Wheels is a non-profi t, community centered organization, with funds raised going toward various not-for-profi ts in the community as a way to give back for the great support they have received over the 15 years the car show has been held. Joanne Layh photo


At least two Peachlanders brought home medals from the BC Seniors Games held in Burnaby last month.

Peachland Recreation Centre pickleball instructor and an avid player, Vincent Cuschieri, won a gold med-al in his age category in both singles pickleball and mens’s doubles pickleball, along with his doubles part-ner Jim Saunders of West Kelowna.

You register for a fall clinic and learn to play pickle-ball from the gold medal-winning instructor by calling the recreation centre at 250-767-2133.

Also bringing home a medal from the games was Peachlander Eddie Fisher, who took home a bronze medal for the Okanagan/Similkameen region. The first-time participant in the event for 55+ athletes took

home bronze in his age category for the 10K road race and also placed fourth in the 5,000-metre race, fourth in the 800-metre race, and fifth in the 1,500-metre race.

Fisher looks forward to bringing home more medals next year when the event will be held in Kamloops.

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Peachland Ambassador to be crowned at pageant

The Peachland Ambassadors invite everyone to attend their upcoming pageant “A Black and White Affair” next weekend. On the first night, the six candidates will present sponsor appreciation speeches followed by their own entertainment presentation. After intermission there will be a fashion show by the candidates.

On Saturday each the candidates will present their formal eveningwear and an-swer an impromtu question. Visiting royalty will bring greetings from their com-munities and the evening will conclude with an awards ceremony and coronation.

The pageant will take place at the Peachland Community Centre over two eve-nings. The presentations will begin on September 14 at 7:30 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. on September 15.

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It’s back! Th e signs are all there. It hit home for me this past week while I was doing an announcement at one of Western Canada’s largest technical institutes. Th is post secondary training college graduates about 25 per cent of all of the completed apprentices going into a wide range of professions and occupations right across the country.

What they were telling me was good news, but not without its challenges. Th e administration and faculty reps said it was starting to look like déjà-vu all over again. Th e demand for all types of trades is unmistakeably surging upwards again. Th ey said it reminded them of the pressure they felt at the time of major employee shortages a few years ago.

It wasn’t that long ago. You remember. Demands for qualifi ed help or for those willing to be trained was so high that many fast food outlets couldn’t keep open their usual hours because they simply couldn’t fi nd the people.

I’m not saying we’re there yet. Th ere are still many people looking for work. But the strength of the economy is evident everywhere. All I have to do is refl ect on some of the events I was involved in this week.

Just last week I attended the opening of a huge new production facility in Okanagan Falls. Structurlam makes value added wood products that are used here and around the world. If you’re wondering what kind of projects they do, think Richmond Olympic skating oval…that breathtaking magnifi cent roof superstructure. Th ey did that.

Sometimes we aren’t aware of the amazing workers and technicians that we have right here in our own backyard. (Th ey also have a plant in Penticton.)

I was there this week to announce that they were the successful recipients of research dollars in the ongoing development of the next generation of laminated wood beams. Some of you fi nd that exciting. Others of you are about to nod off thinking about it. Well, hold on. Before I lose you, think about earthquake proof high-rise buildings, an apartment or offi ce tower up to 25 stories

high that is held up by resilient, shockabsorbing laminated beams and girders. Th edemand for the people and the product isstrong. And we have what it takes right hereto supply that demand.

Another sign of our growing economy wasevident at the annual Hong Kong businessdinner in Vancouver this week. As minister

for the Asia Pacifi c it was anhonour to bring remarks to thesold-out event. Th e mood in theroom was clearly optimistic.And it was optimism based on

hard facts, not simply hope.Agriculture and energy producers were

there, talking about what appears to be long-term growth and demand numbers. Aft erall, as the middle class continues to grow atan amazing rate and people move annuallyout of poverty by the tens of millions peryear in China, India and other previouslyimpoverished nations the demand fromthem for every type of product imaginablewill only increase. We are very well placedto meet those demands and see our ownlevels of standard of living and prosperityrise in the process.

Westbank First Nations continue to seeeconomic growth. Th is week I was withChief Robert Louie for the announcementof a construction project that will upgradea number of homes on WFN lands. Th atmeans there will be a need for trades andbuilding supply products. More jobs, moresales, more economic growth.

An international meeting of private andpublic sector transportation companies withtop people from around the world also tookplace here (Vancouver) to look at the growthneeds in transportation arising from ourgrowing economy. As I said, the signs of jobcreation and investment are everywhere. Wewill continue to work on the types of policythat will keep this momentum going.

On another note we can be proud of whatCanada is able to off er the world on twodiff erent counts this week. Th is week I hadthe honour of meeting with some of our fi nemembers of our Armed Forces. Canada hasbeen asked to provide soldiers, sailors, andfi ghter pilots to assist with other UnitedNations countries in subduing the Libyan

dictator in his ongoing assault on his own people.

Once again, as we have done throughout history, our Armed Forces will step up to protect those who are being slaughtered by the forces of dictators. As usual, I expect we will hear good reports from others in foreign countries that will have the honour of serving with our Armed Forces.

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Voyageurs paddle to Peachland and beyond

The Fort Langley Canoe Club Voyageur’s recently enjoyed a weeklong paddling adventure exploring the Okanagan and celebrating voyageurism.

Approximately 200 paddlers from as far away as Hawaii, Arizona, Oregon and every province as far east as Ontario set up base camp for two days at the historic O’Keefe Ranch while they enjoyed various ac-tivities which included warming up their paddles on Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake.

The 16 canoes were each paddled by a team of six to 12 people, and were accompanied by family and friends on land.

On August 27 the canoers offi cially launched their boats at the head of Lake Okanagan, near Vernon for the adventure. Over the next few days the brigade traveled the lake, making stops along the way toward their fi nal destination of Okanagan Falls.

Participants learned about the rich history of the Okanagan First Nations people, the Okanagan Fur Bri-gade Trail and the early ranching history of the valley. They had the opportunity to savour fresh produce from local fruit stands and sample wines from local wineries.

On Thursday the brigade made their way to Peach-land, arriving at Heritage Park for a Métis ceremony and was greeted by the Peachland Historical Society

They were met by a delegation including Lauralyn GreenWilkins, Métis Community Services Society of B.C.; Cor Zandbergen, chief organizer; Daniel Pit-man, Métis Association of B.C.; Marlene Cox-Bishop, South Okanagan Métis Association; Leo Brazeau, Kelowna Métis Association and Mayor Keith Fielding.

In appreciation Brazeau presented a Métis fl ag to

the brigade for teaching their youth voyageur canoeing. The brigade had taken fi ve youth along for a portion of the trip, and introduced the sport to them. Mayor Fielding expressed his delight in welcoming the group to Peachland, and although the visit was not a long one, it was his hope they would come again to experience the community and all it has to offer.

Summing up the event Zandbergen explained, “Overall as the head of the brigade trails to wine trails, I feel that the event was a complete success. All the communities we visited were extremely support-ive and welcoming to our participants.”

“Organizing an event like this in less than a year for 200 paddlers traveling over fi ve days by water is a big under-taking”, stated Zandber-gen.

“With help of a very supportive committee, the many communities involved, and the wine industry, I am pleased that every paddler re-turned home safely and extreme-ly impressed with our beautiful Okana-gan Valley.

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Left to right are voyageurs Sylvia Langmann, Carol Woodworth, Connie Thompson (part-time Peachlander), Sue Tuttle and Anne Vanderlaan.

Voyageur canoes making their way into the docking area near the Rotary Pavilion.


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Tips for kidsSome kids feel nervous or a little scared on the � rst day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around for a little while.

The First DayMost teachers kick off the school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the stuff you’ll be doing that year. Some teachers give students a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class.

When teachers do the talking on the � rst day, they often go over classroom rules so you’ll know what’s allowed and what’s not. Pay close attention so you’ll know if you need to raise your hand to ask a question and what the rules are about visiting the restroom.

You might already know a lot of kids in your classes on the � rst day. But it’s a great day to make a new friend, so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don’t. Make the � rst move and you’ll be glad you did and so will your new friend!

Feeling good on day oneSeeing friends you haven’t seen in a while can make the � rst day a good one. You also can make the day feel special by wearing an out� t you like. Maybe you got a great T-shirt on vacation, or your new sneakers.

It can make you feel good to be prepared and have all the supplies you need. Some schools distribute supply lists before the year begins, so you can come stocked up on pencils, folders, and whatever else you’ll be needing. Once you’ve covered the basics,

you might tuck an extra few dollars in your backpack for an emergency (like forgetting your lunch money). Or maybe you’d like to bring along a book or magazine to read while you’re on the bus.

Whatever you put in your backpack, make sure you pack it the night before. This prevents the morning panic when you can’t � nd your homework or lunch box.

A bad start?What if you hate school by the end of day one? Teach-ers recommend giving things some time to sort themselves out — once you know your way around the building and get adjusted to the new routine, you’ll probably feel better. If those feelings don’t fade, talk to your mom, dad, teacher, or school counselor.

Here are a few � nal tips for a fantastic school year:

Tips on nutritionThe Ministry of Education says a good breakfast is the best way to start the day. They recommend you try to include three of the four food groups in your child’s break-fast (vegetables and fruit, grain products, milk and alternatives and meat and alterna-

tives) from Canada’s Food Guide.

Here are some examples:

* An egg, a slice of whole grain toast, and sliced tomatoes;* Whole grain toast with peanut butter and a sliced banana;* Yogurt, granola and fruit; or* Breakfast smoothie made with yogurt or an alterna-tive, and your favourite frozen fruit.

Healthy SnacksA nutritious snack between meals helps children focus in the classroom and provides energy for break times.. Here are some examples:

* Yogurt with fresh fruit;* Sliced apple with cheese;* Carrots with hummus or bean dip;* Hardboiled egg with sliced cucumber; or* A small, homemade bran muf� n with orange wedges.

Healthy LunchesLunch is a great time for children to connect with their peers over food and fuel up for the afternoon.

Here are some suggestions to make nutri-tious lunches your kids will like:

* Sandwiches on whole grain bread or wraps with � llings like curried chicken salad, avocado and hummus or tuna salad with radish and celery;* Shake up your salads with taco salad, marinated pasta salad or spinach salad. Add cheese or leftover meat (or meat alterna-tives), nuts, seeds and/or veggies;* Homemade chilli or a hearty soup in a thermos, alongside a whole wheat bun;* Leftovers like quiche, chicken or home-made pizza that can be eaten cold; or * Add sliced veggies or fruit and include 250 ml of milk or a forti� ed milk alternative, such as a soy beverage.

Tips for preparing snacks and lunches* Plan ahead. Pack lunches the night before to make mornings less hectic;* Wash and chop plenty of fruit and veg-etables to store in the fridge to save time. Sprinkle lemon juice over cut fruit and veg-etables to stop them from turning brown.* You can reduce sodium intake by using whole foods instead of pre-packaged snack foods;* Package foods separately to keep them fresher;* Leftovers are an excellent lunch idea for older children who have access to a micro-wave;* Easy to eat foods work best for younger children;* Send your children to school with a re� ll-able water bottle to keep them well hydrated throughout the day;* Keep hot items hot and cold items cold by using insulated lunch bags/boxes with frozen packs or thermos containers; and* Remember to clean your child’s lunch box regularly to avoid the possibility of food contamination.

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MOVE IT AND MINGLE

Every Week Till December 13th!Starting Monday September 17, 2012, 9:00am - 11:00am

and Thursdays from 1:30pm – 3:30pm.

Register at: (250) 768-3305 or Email: [email protected] - $30.00

Program Partially Funded by Interior Health Authority Integrated Health Network

✔ Meet new people✔ Feel more relaxed✔ Sleep better✔ Have more fun

FOR OLDER ADULTSCustomized physical activity done at your own pace for 60 minutes, with education concerning health, well-being and your community.

Refreshments are provided.

✔ Have more energy✔ Stronger muscles and bones✔ Staying connected✔ Maintaining a sense of well being

After a beautiful summer on the beach it is finally time to go back to school. While some of us are looking forward to it and others are dreading it, there is some exciting news that comes with the arrival of September. The Boys and Girls Club programs are still going on! Programs will be split into three age categories:

• Tween programs for grades five and six students;

• Middle teen programs for youth in grades seven to nine; and

• High school programs for youth in grades 10 to 12.

On Mondays, tweens can meet Ca-leigh by the flagpoles at Peachland El-ementary School and walk back to 4th Street Place together. Youth will help make their after school snack and then have the op-portunity to play video games, create art proj-ects, or just hang out with their friends until 5 p.m. On Wednesdays tweens are welcome to come hang out from 5 to 6:30 p.m., when we will cook and eat din-ner together and par-ticipate in some fun activities like games, crafts, and dance competitions. The middle teens dinner program will take place at a location to be determined (check Facebook for up-dates) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. We will cook and eat dinner together, followed by dance competitions, games, and movie nights. On Thursdays middle teens can stop by the community centre to hang out from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There will be snacks and youth are welcome to play video games, create art projects or just hang out with friends.

Every Friday there will be out trips where youth from Peachland can get picked up in the Boys and Girls Club

van and participate in an activity out-side of Peachland.

Upcoming trips planned include visits to the Webber Road Center in Glenrosa, Friday Nights Live, the movie theatre, EnergyPlex, Westside Warrior games, and Big White.

The calendar of out trips is avail-able on the Boys and Girls Club website, the Peachland Youth Cen-tre Facebook page, and on the @PeachlandYouth Twitter account.

The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club is also excited to announce they were chosen to run the GAP career launch program in Peachland. Developed by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, career launch is a pre-employment pro-gram for youth ages 13 to 18 designed in response to the need of Boys and

Girls Club members for career preparation skills. The program will start in October and a second session will run in the spring, just in time to apply for a summer job.

There are also op-portunities through the Boys and Girls Club to get youth more involved in the community by joining our Youth Advi-sory Council (YAC).

We are looking for youth to help with the design of our new youth centre opening early next year. If you would like to be involved in the creation of your very own youth space in the Peachland Primary School, call Caleigh at 250-859-3893 or search Peachland Youth Centre on Facebook and send us a message. Once the youth centre is finished the YAC will help plan activities, weekly menus, and out trips.

This is a great opportunity for youth interested in getting more involved in the community, who would like a leadership opportunity, or want to get some experience for their resumes.

Fall programs for youth

This week we will talk about the Solid Waste Management Bylaw #1899.

Let’s review the following sections:2.2.2 Garbage, yard waste and recy-

clables carts shall be kept on the owner’s residential dwelling premises at all times and shall not encroach upon or project over any street, lane or public place except when placed on such street or lane for the purpose of collection under this bylaw;

2.2.2 Garbage, yard waste and recy-clables carts shall be kept on the owner’s residential dwelling premises at all times and shall not encroach upon or project over any street, lane or public place except when placed on such street or lane for the purpose of collection under this bylaw;

2.2.3 Unless exempted by the director of operations all garbage, yard waste and recy-clables carts shall be made readily accessi-ble and with lids unlocked, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.2.4 of this bylaw, for emptying, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the day of collection only;

2.2.4 For collection purposes, all gar-bage, yard waste and recyclables carts must be placed within one metre and with wheels positioned away from the travelled portion of the lane, or the boulevard, ad-jacent to the owner’s residential dwelling premise, or at a place designated by the director of operations. Carts must also be placed one half (0.5) meter from one an-other or another obstacle;

2.2.8 All garbage, yard waste and recy-clables carts’ lids shall be kept closed;

3.1.1 No person shall litter or dispose of garbage, yard waste or recyclable material contrary to the provisions of this bylaw;

3.1.2 No person shall dispose of gar-bage any place other than a garbage cart for collection as part of the District of Peachland collection system provided for pursuant to this bylaw, another container scheduled for collection and delivery to the landfill or at the landfill;

3.1.3 No person shall dispose of manda-tory recyclable material any place other than:

a) A recyclables cart, for collection as part of the District of Peachland collection sys-tem provided for pursuant to this bylaw;

b) Another container scheduled for col-lection and delivery to a recycling depot, transfer station or a place designated for the deposit of such at the landfill; or

c) Directly at a recycling depot or trans-fer station, or at a place designated for the deposit of such at the landfill;

3.1.4 No person shall deposit garbage or yard waste to a recycling depot; and

3.1.5 No person shall place garbage for pick-up with the garbage of others or place garbage in garbage carts owned by others without that owner’s permission.

Many of the Bylaws of Peachland are posted on our website or can be viewed at the District of Peachland office. These notes are from the bylaws but have been edited. Please check our website for the ex-act wording at www.peachland.ca or you can purchase a copy of a bylaw at City Hall.

Please have a safe and enjoyable sum-mer. If you require any assistance please contact the office at 250-767-2647 or call me on my cell phone at 250-212-2331.

The Bylaw Beat: Trash talk

Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7

Skate Park Design Open House

Come to the open house to view the designs and learn more about the skate park slated to be installed in Lambly Park this fall.

Date: Wednesday, Sept 19

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Location: Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre 6th Street

For more information about the project or the open house:

Call: 250-767-2133 Email: [email protected]

To add your name to the email distribution list for any updates, simply email us at projects@ Peachland.ca.

Please identify Skate park in the subject.

Dale Zimmerman, Bylaw Officer Special to the Peachland ViewCaleigh Ellis

Special to the Peachland View


CLASSIFIEDS | 250 767 7771 or [email protected]

FOR RENT

For Rent2 bed, 2 bath townhouse on Beach. $500/month plus utilities. Avail. Sept. 1. Call 778-478-2882.

For RentClean, spacious, recently reno-vated, 1 bdrm w/semi-private furnished or unfurnished living space. Private bath, shared laun-dry, gas f/p, storage area. $575 month incl. utilities, cable, N/S, N/P. Call 250-767-2747

For Rent3 bedroom plus den full house for rent with great lake views and large covered deck in Peachland. Open concept home with 2.5 baths. Small pets wellcome. Car-port with additional parking for trailer etc. $1,500 + utilities

For RentRental house on lake, 5km south of Peachland. Main Suite - 3 bdrm, 1-1/2 bath, $1,200/mo. In-law suite also avail. Gorgeous view. References required. Available Oct. 1. Call Holly at 250-764-3262.

Painting ServicesResidential or commercial, New construction or repaint. Interior or exterior. Call G. C. Contracting for a free estimate. 250-767-2701

Renosense Home Repair Ltd.

Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings, etc., decks, til-ing, etc. No job too small. Call Eric at 250-767-2593

Roof RiteNew, re-roofs and repairs, moss removal & prevention, eaves-trough cleaning, shingles, shakes & concrete roof tiles. Todd Smith, 250-767-6603 or 250-718-0641. Worksafe BC Insured.

PERSONALS

Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market

Heritage Park on Beach Avenue, Peachland

Sundays 10AM to 2PM May 27 to Sept. 30

Info: Market Manager 250-317-0407

www.peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca

Meets Monday at 7 p.m.

(closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m.

(open meeting).

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

GARAGE SALES

SERVICES

WANTEDWanted

Any ham radio operators, please call 250-767-9014. Looking for an Elmer.

WantedWanted newcomers and new babies to the Peachland/West Kelowna area. Call to receive your Free Welcome Wagon vist for gifts and information on the area. 1-778-754-0987, [email protected]

LOSTLost Jacket

Lost at 13th Street bus stop, Ca-nucks jacket. Call 778-478-2882.

Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN

• Good clean clothing• Household items

We accept donations on days that we are open.

OPEN THURS. - SAT. 9:30 - 3 PM

NOTICES

PEACHLAND VIEW DEADLINESCLASSIFIED ADS by noon Tuesdays

(Must be prepaid, cash, Visa or Mastercard)Email: [email protected]

DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): noon Mondays

Advertising Regulations: The Peachland View reserves the right to classify ads under ap-propriate headings and to separate therefore and to determine the page location. The Peachland View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement. All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publisher within seven days after the first publication.

It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

NEWS COPY: noon MondaysCLASSIFIED AD RATES:

Up to 20 words - $8.75; 15¢ each additional word.Per column inch $8.75 plus HST

NOTICES: Weddings, engagements birth announcements, cards of thanks,in memoriums, obituaries, and other notices (min. charge) $8.75 plus HST

up to 20 words, 15¢ each additional word.

Business display advertising rates on request.PHONE 250.767.7771 Fax: 250.767.3337

Email: [email protected] or mail your advertisement to:

Peachland View, PO Box 1150 Peachland BC, V0X 1X0PEACHLAND VIEW OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

GARAGE SALES

Sat. , Sept 8 9 am - 2 pm

#108-4350 Ponderosa Drive, Peachland - Eagles View

Garage Sale

JEM’s CleaningCommercial

Residential

Building Maintenance

Owner OperatedCall Maralee 250-878-9729

SERVICES

Snip, Grip & RipThe Yard GuiseSpecial� ing in properties with th� e “Hard to Reach Places”

Call Scott Hudey at 778-821-4053“Where Business is Growing Like a Weed”

Sat. & Sun., Sept 8 & 99:30 am - 5:30 pm

6101 Thwaite CrescentFurniture, fishing boat & boat

stuff, clothes - all sizes, books

Garage Sale

PUZZLES

Selling cribs – Cribs must come with information that identifies the manufac-turer, model number, date of manufacture, and assembly instructions. Cribs made before September 1986 do not meet cur-rent safety standards and are illegal to sell under the law. It is also important that the mattress used in the crib fits snugly with a gap of no more than 3 cm between the mattress and the crib. The spacing be-tween the bars should be no more that 6 cm. Corner posts must be no more that 3 mm high. The mattress support must be firmly fixed to the end panels. Cribs that have a floating mattress support system with S or Z-shaped hooks are not safe and must not be sold. Cribs with visible signs of damage, missing parts, or missing infor-mation should be destroyed.

Hockey Helmets And Face Protec-tors – hockey helmets and face protectors sold in Canada must meet safety standards set by the Canadian Standards Associa-tion (CSA). If the CSA sticker is not pres-ent, throw the product away. Hockey hel-mets normally last for about three to five years. These items must not be sold if pre-viously subjected to major impact, if older that five years, if showing visible signs of damage, or if parts are missing. Hockey helmets must have labelling with the date of manufacture and have a chin strap.

Lawn Darts (Banned) - it is illegal to sell lawn darts with elongated tips in Canada.

Playpens – do not sell playpens that have protruding bolts, worn or faulty mechanisms, or torn vinyl or mesh. Play-pen mesh must be small mosquito-type netting. When selling a folding playpen, ensure that all locking mechanisms work and set-up instructions are included. Play-pens must be accompanied by informa-tion that identifies the manufacturer, mod-el number, and the date of manufacture.

Toys – toys that are in poor repair, bro-ken, have sharp edges or points, or have loose eyes or noses are not safe and should not be sold. Recently, there has been an increased number of recalls on toys with paint containing lead; check that toys have

not been recalled before selling them.Toys with magnets – Small powerful

magnets used in toys, figurines, science kits, board games, and other household items may pose a hazard if the item is small enough to be swallowed or if the small magnet breaks away from the prod-uct and is swallowed. If a child swallows more than one magnet over a short period of time, the magnets can attract one an-other while travelling through the intes-tines. When this happens, the magnets can twist the intestines and create a block-age or they can tear through the intestinal walls. The results can be very serious and even fatal. Check toys for loose magnets before selling them. Due to recent recalls on this type of product, check the Con-sumer Products Recalls website to ensure that the products you are selling have not been recalled.

Other items that pose a safety hazard include drawstrings on children’s clothing, especially on snowsuits, jackets and sweat-shirts, can become caught and should be removed prior to sale. Helmets, such as bi-cycle and rollerblading helmets and eques-trian riding helmets, are designed to pro-tect the head against a single impact, and it is not recommended to resell these prod-ucts. Window blinds are unsafe due to the fact that children can strange on cords and bead chains of blinds and curtains. Reselling infant bath seats and bath rings products is not recommended because the suction cups or other means to attach the product to a tub can be ineffective, and any warnings and/or instructions that could have alerted a caregiver of the serious drowning hazard related to these products may be out of date or missing entirely.

For More Information:Contact Consumer Product Safety,

Health Canada: 1-866-662-0666, email: [email protected] , or visit www.health-canada.gc.ca/cps.

To check for consumer product recalls posted by Health Canada: www.health-canada.gc.ca/cps-recalls.

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Send your letters to the editor [email protected]

Letters must contain your full name and phone number for verification

purposes only

Give yourself a voice

Check out our classifieds online at: www.peachlandview.com


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Jazel HomesQuality Custom Homes

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Drop off and Pick-up service available within Peachland

Peachland’s own full service automotive facility at

“The Old Garage”

• Hot Water Tanks• New Construction

• Water Filtration Systems

• Plumbing Renovations• Heating Systems

Call... LEE THE PLUMBERFor all your plumbing needs:

250-767-6018Certifi ed Plumber & Gas Fitter

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Quality Finishing Carpentry • Bath & Kitchen upgrades Tile Setting • Hardwood Floors • Painting & Repairs

"One call does it all"250-878-7279

or 250-767-9350

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“Is There a Doctor on the House?”

ROOFING

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1-888-765-3013CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE

TOPLINEEXTERIORS LTD.

• Roofing • New• Re-Roofs • Repairs

Jeff WebsterCell: 250-212-0781Res: 250-767-9565

SERVING PEACHLAND FOR 16+ YEARS

Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty5878 E. Beach Avenue

Peachland, BCp. 250-767-2744f. 250-767-6771

www.davecollins.ca

CAN’T SELL IT? RENT IT! Property management services

Your agent Dave Collins“Local service, superior results”

778-479-4706 • [email protected]

Mobile Notarial Services Including:• Wills• Powers of attorney• Notarizations• Purchase or sale of real estate• Refi nancing

Odina Skovgaard • Notary Public

OdinaSkovgaard

PEACHLAND SERVICE DIRECTORY

� e 93rd Peachland Fall Fairis this week-end, Sept 8 & 9 at the Community Center. Saturday 1 - 8 pm and Sunday 10 - 4pm, O� cial Opening at 2:30 pm on Saturday and Awards Ceremony at 4:30 pm on Sunday. � is is a major local event featuring agricultural, handicra� , � ower growing, baking and preserving, great variety of hobbies, including a large junior section. See our

information page at www.peachlandfallfair.ca

The 93rd Peachland Fall Fair will take place on Sep-tember 8 and 9 and our theme this year is “A Treasure Chest of Peachland’s Best”!

Every resident in British Columbia is eligible to com-pete in all categories, so not only do we want our lo-cal Peachlanders to enter their best in baking and pre-serves; flowers; needlework; fruits and nuts; vegetables, eggs and honey; handicrafts; flower arranging, home-made wine and beer; photography; and our wonderful junior categories, but we want you to challenge your neighbours and friends outside our local boundaries to enter their best also. Last year our grand aggregate trophy went to Barbara Heany of West Kelowna.

We will be showcasing youth talent up to age 17 this year and welcome our young people to become part of this celebration. If you sing, dance in any style, play instruments, can tell a story, do magic, do floor gymnastics, have a group to dance, sing, or act, or have any other talent, then we would like to showcase

your talent at this year’s fall fair. Please contact Martha Jenkins at 250-767-9461 or e-mail [email protected] to book your performance time. We ask parents to encourage their children to take part – not only in sharing their talent, but to enter exhibits in the youth categories throughout the fair.

Our fall fair booklet is available online at www.peachlandfallfair.ca, where you can get all the infor-mation on our categories, rules and regulations, prizes awarded, and more. Exhibitor tags are only 50 cents per item (25 cents for junior categories) and will be available for purchase on Friday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Entries will be accepted on Friday, September 7 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., with the exception of flowers, which will be accepted prior to judging on Saturday, September 8 between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

We have a dedicated and enthusiastic fall fair com-mittee that is working hard to present a fabulous fall fair and we welcome everyone to come out to visit our fair this weekend.

See you at the fair!

Peachland fall fair a treasure chest Martha Jenkins Special to the Peachland View


This summer, Beach Avenue

at 6th was lined with p e o p l e l o o k i n g

upwards, craning their necks each

evening at dusk. The big attraction was Peach-land bats exiting their roost through the front

dormers of Peachland Primary School. Visitors and locals were encouraged to seek

out a bat adventure through summer programs offered by Peachland Chamber of Commerce and Visi-tor Centre.

Bat Chat, a weekly tour inside the entrance of Peach-land Primary School, roused the curiosity of kids and adults alike. Learning about the habitat and eating habits of these nocturnal mammals was enhanced with the experience of viewing the 104-year-old build-ing prior to its rejuvenation to a community build-ing housing Peachland Visitor Centre, Boys and Girls Club, and the art community.

The original rough cedar timbers and hidden win-dows and doorways created a unique backdrop to learning all there is to know about guano and ex-amining bat pup specimens. Also live footage of

life in the roost upstairs awed many. Visitors who knew they’d be returning to Peachland next year are already eager to view the progress of the pri-mary school and interpretive centre next summer.

Approximately 300 people attended the weekly Bat Chat throughout July and August and supported the Peachland bats educational and tourism program through donations and t-shirt purchases. Offi cial bat counts held in June, July, and August became popu-lar family events as well. Hand held counters were supplied for designated volunteers, and tally sheets were provided for others wishing to participate in the one-hour exercise. Eye to hand coordination was the key factor and stats were comparable by participants using both means of counting. Those counting bats were stationed below each of the four dormers and the Beach Avenue exits revealed the largest numbers. Temperature, wind conditions and cloud cover were all factored into the criteria of each count. Two counts were scheduled in August, after the pups were born. Pups are so small they’re barely visible in the light of dusk, however, numbers from the latter two counts re-vealed a natural increase after the pups were fl ying.

It is important to note the primary school hous-es a maternity colony, which means it is mainly female. Other bat habitats with more males, ju-veniles and non-producing females will like-ly not show as large an increase in numbers.

Bats are the primary predators of night fl ying insects and by eating insects are crucial to a healthy ecosys-tem by protecting our forests and human health, as well as saving billions of dollars in the agricultural in-dustry by decreasing the use of pesticides.

A bat inventory of larger roosts is a valuable com-munity asset. Anyone with a bat roost on their prop-erty can enquire at the Peachland Visitor Centre about participating in an offi cial bat count next year. Pack-ages will be available for community counts in June, July and August 2013. This inventory will also provide valuable information if the devastating White Nose Syndrome (WNS) travels through the Okanagan. WNS is a disease that has killed billions of bats in North America, including the little brown bat species, which populates part of the south Okanagan.

It appears that hibernating bat species acquire the fungus in caves and they awaken too frequently during hibernation when there is no food. The fungus appears as a white dusting on their faces. Humans are not sus-ceptible to WNS because the fungus requires a cold body temperature to survive.

With cooler evenings and less mosquitoes Peachland bats will soon be leaving the schoolhouse to hibernate in rock crevices in Okanagan Park on the other side of the lake. If all goes well our fragile bats will remain dormant through the winter, will not be affected by the devastating White Nose Syndrome, and will return next spring to once again entertain visitors and locals.

COMMUNITY

DentistsDr. Don MacRae

Dr. Phil KachanoskiDr. Karl OppenheimDr. Peter CormillotDr. Jeff Krawchuk

PharmacyWes Bedford, B.ScGeoff Davis, B.Sc

Garnet Lloyd, B.Sc

Massage Therapist

Elisa McCoy, RMTwww.functionmassage.

com

Peachland Dental Centre

Peachland Pharmacy

Function Massage Therapy

250-767-6411 250-767-2611 250-767-2999

Peachland’s Health

Professionals

Beach AveMedical Clinic

FAMILY PRACTICE

Walk-InDr. John Brinkerhoff

Dr. Praven Chetty Dr. Alanna Leverrier

OPENMon-Fri

9am to 5pmSat (Starting Sept. 8)

10am to 2pmClosed Weekends

Medical Services Directory

250-767-3432

Visitors fascinated by Peachland’s summer bat chats and bat counts

Peachland bats were a popular attraction this summer through weekly bat chats, four offi cial bat counts, and a Canada Day celebration. The fi nal bat count, taken after the newborn pups were fl ying, resulted in a count of more than 1,800 bats exiting Peachland Primary School. Here Chris and Borana Bach prepare for the fi nal bat count of 2012. Contributed photo

BAT COUNTERS SPOT 1,800

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Sunday September 9, 2012

Ancient Paths - SpiritualDisciplines that Vitalize our

Christian Faith

“Friendship”Derek Koch, Peachland

Campus PastorPeachland Campus

10:00 am - Worship Serviceat Peachland Elementary

School4:00 pm - Parking Lot Party

at Emmanuel Church in WestKelowna

2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna250.768.7638 - emmanuelnet.ca

Peachland United Church

4421 4th Street

250-767-2206“Let Us Worship Together”

Offi ce Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hall rental contact Doreen250-767-2132

Sunday Morning Service10 a.m.

Rev. Elaine Diggle

Sunday Worship10 a.m.

Morning PrayerTuesdays - 9:30 a.m.

Offi ce Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Monday to Friday

Lyn Stewart250-767-6211or John Miller250-767-9270

St. Margaret’sAnglican Church

Your Guide to

Local Churches

Grace Lutheran Church1162 Hudson RoadWest Kelowna, B.C.

250-769-5685

www.gracelutherankelowna.com

Sunday ServicesNew Contemporary Worship

Service 9 a.m.

Traditional WorshipService 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School10:30 a.m. Ages 2 thru to Grade 6

Church Services &Children’s ChurchServices - 10 a.m.

Pastor John RankinJoin us for: Good MusicBible Messages - Great

Fellowship

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...

PeachlandBaptist Church

www.peachlandbaptist.com4204 Lake Avenue

250-767-9232

Darlene HartfordSpecial to the Peachland View


White crane spreads wings. Carry tiger to the mountain. Parting wild horse’s mane. Move hands like clouds. Fair lady works shuttles. These are evocative labels for parts of the 108 tai chi form practised by the Peachland Wellness Centre’s tai chi club.

Clear the mind and focus on the present. Know your purpose and reach your goals. Tai chi is mov-ing meditation. Drop extraneous thoughts and calm your mind. Move slowly and become aware of all the subtle details of your move-ment and your relationship to your surroundings. Find a moving cen-ter. Although you are constantly in motion, you retain quietness and stillness.

Stretch, turn, expand, contract, relax, and focus. These are integral

to the form and foster stress reduc-tion, lowered blood pressure, im-proved memory, elevated moods, and effective functioning of the im-mune and circulatory systems.

Harvard Health reports, “When combined with standard treatment, tai chi appears to be helpful for several medical conditions. For ex-ample: arthritis, low bone density, breast cancer, heart disease, hyper-tension, Parkinson’s disease, sleep problems, and stroke.”

Expansion and contraction movements work all the body’s muscle groups and joints. Through turning and stretching, the muscles, ligaments and tendons gain flex-ibility, fine muscle development and coordination, and this leads to increased balance. As the spine and rib cage move, the diaphragm is ex-ercised. The nerves between the ver-tebrae are stimulated, and this has a balancing effect on the nervous

system. There is gentle movement in the abdominal region, the inter-nal organs are massaged, and this improves digestion and function-ing. Tai chi works the entire body from the outside to the inside.

People in our club report a vari-ety of personal benefits, including improved outlook on life, help with pain control, and increased flexibil-ity, strength and balance. An added benefit is the socialization that hap-pens over tea after each session.

We welcome new people to join us at the United Church Hall on Fourth Street. The beginners’ class starts on Thursday, September 13 at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m. the con-tinuing class joins them. For more information and costs, phone the Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141. Email us at [email protected] or visit us at www.peachland-wellnesscentre.ca or on Facebook.

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Here’s How It Works - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Intermediate

Tai chi for wellness program returnsJudy Wyper Special to the Peachland View

CLUES ACROSS 1. Essential floral oil 5. Boast 9. A way to travel on skis 11. Austrian capital 13. Sensationalist journalism 15. Taxidrivers 16. Atomic mass unit 17. A rock-boring tool 19. Actress Farrow 20. The trunk of a tree 22. Satisfy to excess 23. Cleopatra’s snake 24. Single-reed instrument 25. Volcanic mountain in Japan 26. Bon ____: witty remarks 28. Competitors 31. Republic of Ireland 32. Late Show host 34. Parrot nostril membrane 35. Moves into action 37. Back talk 38. A pointed end 39. British Air Aces 41. 1st weekday 42. Sound in mind 43. Hypothetical original matter 45. Head covering 46. Classical musical dramas 49. God of war & sky (Germanic) 50. Beginnings 53. Coarse fabric used for bags 55. High legislative assembly 56. What a ghost does 57. Pats gently 58. Ceases to live

CLUES DOWN 1. N.M. National Lab: Los ____ 2. In columns 3. Inclusive 4. Underground plant part 5. Top part of an apron 6. Confederate soldier 7. Make lively 8. Metamorphic rock type 9. Thrust with a weapon 10. Russian space station 11. Rotates showing wind direction 12. As fast as can be done (abbr.) 14. Desalinate 15. Marcus Porcius 18. Perching bird order 21. Citizen rejects 26. Missing soldiers 27. Cantankerous 29. German river 30. Fed 31. Large Australian flightless bird 33. Lasso users 34. Spanish saloon 36. Common cracker 37. Glided high 38. Draws from 40. Deceptive tactics 41. Conductance units 42. Unit of loudness 44. Steins 47. Express pleasure 48. A large amount 51. Talk 52. Belonging to a thing 54. Language spoken by the Khonds

Solutions on page 12

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20You are on a roll, Aries, and now

it is just a matter of maintaining the momentum for a few more days. Don’t let anyone slow you down this week.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, there are many

opportunities within your reach, but you are not sure which way to go. Seek advice from Sagittarius when you get a spare moment.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Others can see you haven’t been

yourself lately, Gemini. So relax and take a break from something that’s been bothering you, and you will return to being your old self. You won’t be disappointed.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Now is not the time for dawdling,

Cancer. You have a full plate of things to tackle and it seems like the hours will be slipping away. Recharge and get focused.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, don’t let anyone discourage

you when tackling a big project. As you have proven time and again, you simply need to establish a goal and your efforts will help you achieve it.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, though you may not know

where your path will lead this week, you are deeply aware that an adventure is in store. Take some time to prepare your mind and body.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, no one will know who

you truly are unless you share a few secrets. You don’t have to give everything away, but allow others in by sharing some personal information.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, though you don’t shy

away from challenges, you do know when to pick your battles. When something inconsequential comes up this week, let it pass.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, when a past conflict

resurfaces this week, push it aside because that is ancient history. It is better to focus on the positive things that are in store for you.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, when you love

someone, it can be difficult to step aside and let this person make his or her own choices. But this is what you have to do for lessons to be learned.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Your eyes are bigger than

your stomach at work this week, Aquarius. Delegate some tasks so everything goes smoothly and your project is completed on time.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Learning from your weaknesses

can help you to grow stronger, Pisces. Accept a challenge that is presented this week, even if it scares you.


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