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Public hearing scheduled for Hangingstone

by Joanne Layh A multi-family development project that has been stalled since 2006 has finally begun to move forward again.

On Tuesday, Peachland council advanced the Hangingstone project slightly by giving second reading to a zoning amendment bylaw and allowing the project to proceed to a public hearing scheduled for February 28.

Back in 2006 Peachland council passed

first and second reading of a zoning bylaw amendment for what was then a 100-unit project. Several months later council adopted a motion to suspend all development applications within the lower Princeton area until an area sector plan (ASP) could be completed, leaving the project stalled until September of 2011, when the last council finally adopted the lower Princeton ASP. “Since 2006 the Hangingstone public hearing was delayed because of the identi-

fied need to have an ASP completed that would address issues such as water and also the traffic network that might come into place within that whole area proposed for this development,” director of planning and development services Dave Smith explained on Tuesday.

Between 2006 and 2011 district policies have evolved and new developments are now required to provide 10 per cent affordable housing in their plans. As a result, the developer has drafted new plans that provide for affordable housing and additional market housing units, bringContinued on page 2

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March 25, 2011

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COUNCIL MEETING

HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 22,2011

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On blin g He lpTuesday, Line Peachland council recinded second reading that was 1.888.795 61the 11 (24 hrs) given in 2006 and gave second reading to the bylaw with an amendment that provides for additional affordable For se rvice s in your area ask for housing andCe market housing units. ntral Ok anagan Co unselling Se rvice The proposed Hangingstone development will consist s ConďŹ dential counsellin g ser vice s arehousing primarily ofFun three four story strata offered freeterraced of cha ding and rge. up is provided by the Pro vince of British Colum ww5976 bia . w.bcrespo the hillside at Princess Street and 6026 Highway 97. nsiblegamb ling.ca While the district will require 10 per cent affordable housing in the development, exactly how that requirement will be delivered by the developer remains flexible. District staff have proposed to council that the affordable housing be achieved through bonus density (allowing additional market units), but council could also require the developer

Peachland provide units as 10 per cent of the total or as cash in lieu for affordable housing.

At the committee of the whole meeting, several members of council expressed concerns about achieving the affordable housing requirement through density bonus units. “You’re dealing with an area that has some pretty tricky topography and your dealing with an area has got Water Ratesthat Bylaw some pretty high traffic congestion Amendments and I’m not seeing enough material, particularly in the way of traffic studies or drawings that satisfy me thatCouncil what’s being gaveproposed first, sec-is really very suitable,� Councillor Condon toldreadings the commitond and third to tee of the whole.

Water Rates Bylaw No. The public hearing will take1931, place 2010 in council chambers Amendment at the Peachland CommunityBylaw Centre atNumber 6 p.m. on 1981, February 28.

2011. This amendment brings the agricultural rate in line with the 2009 level from $0.04 to $0.10 per cubic meter, with no increase in any other rate category. the year, that means costs will be even higher in 2013.

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February 17, 2012 Sign Bylaw Amendment

Fees and Charges & Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaws Council gave first, second and third readings to both Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw No. 1982, 2011 and Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1980, 2011.

These bylaws replace Freedom of Information and Administrative Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1632, 2001, thereby bringing administrative The Hangingstone Development clarity of having two distinct bylaws rather than one.

Council gave first three readings to Sign Bylaw Number 1853 Amendment Bylaw Number 1980, 2011. This amendment will restrict applications for full color digital message centers with TV motion.

Sidewalk CafĂŠ, Merchant Display and Mobile Vending Licenses and Encroachments

Council granted authorization for the Waterfront Pizzeria and Grill to allow construction of a sidewalk patio from May 1- October 31, 2011.

Official Community Plan A public consultation Bylaw Amendment – Vol- process will be underuntary Amenity Contribu- taken in relation to sidespend theirtion entire day exclusively Peachland. We will walk incafĂŠ, merchant disalso have one full-time support in thevending RCMP play person and mobile offices. Itgave hasfinot beensecdetermined whether that poCouncil rst and licensesyet and encroachsitionreadings will be in or in the Kelowna ond to the OffiWest cial Kelowna ments, including: detachment.â€? Plan Bylaw Community • Letters sent to downRCMP will report and respond to No.Exactly 1600, how 2001theAmendtown businesses with inthe needs of the district goingformation forward isand not yet entirely ment Bylaw No. 1969, invitation clear. for the provision to attend a public infor2011 RCMP Voluntary and Police Services will be coming to of “The including mation meeting Peachland Contributions. at the end of February for their presentation Amenity • Advertising in the to council, and staff have been meeting, and will conThis funding mechanism Peachland View tinuehelp to meet with RCMP, of West Kelowna, will the District to District • Public information and City of Kelowna staff to understand what options fund future amenities in meeting are open to us and make recommendations to council the community. A public • Final review and comfor the best options to pursue,â€? Lemke said. hearing will be scheduled mencement of be council The CAO says reporting requirements will deterprior to third reading. adoption process mined over the coming weeks in consultation with the RCMP.

Peachland’s policing costs to jump on April 1 LAWYERS

by Joanne Layh

“The estimated cost of policing would rise to $514,819 Earthworks Bylaw AmendThe taxpayers of Peachland are set to pay a whole in 2013 when Peachland would be responsible for the ment lot more for policing this year – roughly $185,920 full year assessment under the new policing program,� more, according to the district’s estimates. That’s be- director of finance Doug Pryde told The View. gave finaldependreconcause Peachland’s population has officially bumped Pryde says this estimate isCouncil subject to change sideration and adoption over 5,000 and as a result, the provincial assessment of ing on the amount West Kelowna will charge for PeachEarthworks policing costs will be calculated at a higher percentage land’s share of the policingtodetachment costsControl related Bylaw No. 832 Amendrate going forward. to accommodating the four Peachland RCMP members mentthe Bylaw ThePatrick news comes following last week’s 2011 census thatJoseph PeachlandJacoe will receive when new rate Number kicks in.

Bell Kimberly Kelly 1977, 2011.

This amendresults released by Statistics Canada, which set PeachIf there is an upside to paying nearly double in costs, ment allowswill forbegin landscapland’s population at 5,200.

In 2006, Peachland’s popuit is that starting on April 1 the RCMP offer• Personal Injury • Wills & Estates • Real Estate ing ofbusinesses lation was just 4,883, which is why up until now the ing more service to the District Peachland.to be exCivil Litigation • Family Law • Corporate from the district • has been assessed at a much lower rate. “PeachlandLaw will be gettingempt an increase in permitting police presThe estimated increase will bring this year’s cost for ence and support as a resultprocess. of entering into a policing 13211 Victoria Rd. P.O. Box 520, Summerland BCchief V0Hadministrative 1Z0 policing up toN. $454,637. contract,â€? officer (CAO) Elsie Lemke Because the rate increase that Peachland will pay to- told The View. “Four RCMP members will be assigned wards policing was not applied to the first quarter of to Peachland effective April 1, although they will not

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Highlights of the regional board meeting – February 9, 2012 Contributed South Slopes Official Community Plan The regional board has agreed to proceed with consideration of the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 1304 for the South Slopes area of the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. The board has asked that prior to first reading, a recreation resort special study area be identified in the OCP for a proposed future ‘Kelowna Mountain’ development. The OCP will be used to guide land use decisions and applications in the area, which isn’t currently covered by an OCP and as a result is not subject to development permit requirements that protect important environmental values and areas.

Aggregate supply-demand study The regional board has approved completing an update to the aggregate supply and demand study. This work will be done in conjunction with the development of a new regional growth strategy. The results of the study will assist local governments in the central Okanagan in evaluating development proposals. The $60,000 cost of the study is covered in a $405,000 grant from the gas tax general strategic priorities fund for preparation of the regional growth strategy.

Regional committee structure review The regional board has approved adjustments affecting its advisory committees. Among the major changes: the central Okanagan east advisory planning commis-

In Brief

by Joanne Layh

Public hearing cancelled A public hearing for the Brent Road/Trepanier Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1303 that was scheduled for Monday, February 20 has been cancelled. The Regional District of Central Okanagan will reschedule and re-advertise the public hearing for a future date.

Heritage hike along Trepanier Creek Get some fresh air and enjoy the outdoors later this month during a guided hike along Trepanier Creek. A park interpreter will lead a free two-hour hike along Trepanier Creek that will highlight local history as part of the region’s heritage week celebrations.

The hike will take place on Saturday, February 25 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Trepanier Creek Greenway Regional Park, just off Trepanier Road near the Okanagan Connector Highway 97C. Participants are asked preregister through the EECO by calling 250-469-6140.

Heritage week winter picnic Picnics are no longer just for summertime in the Okanagan. In celebration of heritage week, the Regional District of the Central Okanagan has organized a winter picnic at Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park.

Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic lunch and join in the enjoyment of warm beverages, free winter games, and the chance to learn more about

the history and heritage of the nut orchard.

The event will take place on Sunday, February 26 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 2375 Whitworth Road in West Kelowna. For more information visit the regional district website at regionaldistrict.com/ parks, ring 250-469-6140, or email eeco@cord.bc.ca.

sion will be eliminated. Staff will present a report to the board at a future meeting on the membership options for the environmental advisory commission. The requirement for a central Okanagan dog advisory committee will be considered during the overall review of the dog control service. Several other inactive board committees have also been discontinued. The central Okanagan west advisory planning commission will remain active.

New purchasing policy adopted The regional board has adopted a new purchasing policy for the regional district. The policy is consistent with those in other local governments and international standards and further improves the internal efficiency and clarity of the purchasing process for prospective suppliers.

SILGA resolution The regional board has agreed to co-sponsor a resolution with the Regional District of North Okanagan to the Southern Interior Local Government Association annual conference. The resolution asks the Union of BC Municipalities to lobby the province to amend the Community Charter requirements requiring elector assent before proceeding with necessary water works projects if the projects have been previously approved by the inspector of municipalities through a master water management plan.

Program for youths 15-17 still open Male and female Peachland youths between 15 and 17 years of age still have a few days left to join the Peachland ambassador program before it closes for applications on February 20.

The candidate portion of the program offers young Cancellation of Public Hearing people the opportunity to get involved in the community as well as learn valuable life skills such as public Monday, February 20, 2012 speaking, effective communication, first aid, poise, etiquette, basic mechanics, and more.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises If you’ve always wanted to wear a tiara around that the Public Hearing for the Brent Road/Trepanier town, then this is the program for you. Besides learnOfficial Community Plan Bylaw No. 1303 scheduled for ing a variety of life skills during the program, at the Monday, February 20th has been cancelled. end of the candidate portion of the program, the teens will be able to participate in a pageant that will be attended by ambassadors and royalty from around the The Regional District apologizes for any inconvenience. province. Program candidates who vie for a title in the The Public Hearing will be rescheduled and repageant and win will be able to spend the next year advertised at a future date. travelling the province in pageant attire as they meet and encourage youths in other communities. Interested youths can email peachlandambassadors@ hotmail.com or ring LinPhone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca da Sarsons at 778-4795806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7 2843.

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Notice is hereby given that the Council of the District of Peachland will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest in the property is affected by Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, Amendment Bylaw No. 1810 at 6:00 p.m. on February 28, 2012 in the Council Chambers located at Peachland Community Centre, 4450-6th Street, Peachland, B.C. The District proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw Number 1375, 1996, as follows: By changing the zoning designation of Lot 9, DL 1183, ODYD, Plan 117, and Block 29, DL 490, ODYD, Plan 125, Except Parcel B on Plan B103, and Plans 28891 and KAP47623, civic addresses 6026 Highway 97 and 5976 Princess Street from R-1 (Single Family Residential), RR-1 (Rural Residential) and C-3 (Highway Service Commercial) zone to R-4 Multiple Family Residential Medium Density; as shown on Map “A” attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 1810.

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All dogs in the Central Okanagan must be licensed or owners may be subject to additional fees and fines.

For more details call the Regional District of Central Okanagan at 250-469-6284

The proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1810 may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding Statutory Holidays, from February 15, 2012 to February 28, 2012.

Take notice that the above describes the general intent of the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw which have been read First and Second Times by the Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland. This synopsis is not intended to be, and is not to be, understood as an interpretation of the Bylaw.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

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February 17, 2012

Opinion

Peek into the Past

If I don’t die first I’m going to retire

N

o more 7 a.m. starts; no more crappy Sunday night sleeps.

No more 9 to 5 for this girl.

I’ll have plenty of time to sleep in, make more nutritious meals, and keep my home so clean I can eat off the floor.

Retiring at 65 years of age sounds good to me.

Although most people I know, even those who are making hefty wages, say they can’t retire at age 65.

It’s doubtful I will be able to either.

Lately it seems many folks are upset about the federal government’s decision to raise the retirement age to 67.

While I can appreciate their concern, I do know we have to protect the current system in place at all costs. Most of Europe has already raised their retirement age to 67 or higher.

If the government has to raise the retirement age by just two years, I don’t feel I am going to be impacted much by this. But that’s just me and who knows how I will feel when I’m 65 and still have another two years of work to go?

I have a way to go before retirement, but I can’t speak for the folks who are retired or close to retirement. This news must be upsetting for so many.

From what I gather, if you are close to the current retirement age there shouldn’t be a problem obtaining your Old Age Security (OAS) benefits. But what if you are, for example, only 62-years-old? Maybe you will be forced to make other plans, stay at your job longer, hold off on building that retirement dream home, or put off moving closer to your grandkids.

These are huge sacrifices in one’s life and some folks could be pretty worked up about making big changes in their lives, especially when all they thought all they were going to do was relax with seven days a week off.

For now it seems I’m safe from worry, but there’s never any certainty in anyone’s future. Who knows?

By the time I do hit retirement age there could be even more disastrous cuts or worse: no OAS at all.

I do not support the government’s solution to save money in this department. Our seniors are the ones who have worked their entire lives and paid into this fund for decades.

Sixty-five is a nice age to retire, yet for many doing hard jobs 65 is too long to be still grinding it out.

Let’s leave the retirement age at 65 for the folks that really do need it and the rest of us can work as long as we want to, if that’s our choice.

Give the federal government an inch and they will take a mile. By the time I reach retirement age it could very well have been changed again and we won’t be able to call it a day until 70 years of age.

Then I won’t be happy.

by Susan Valentine, Group Publisher

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Last maypole dance The year is 1984 and the traditional maypole dance has returned for one last time to be part of the Peachland 75th jubilee celebrations. A wreath of flowers top the pole where once there was a wreath of chocolate bars for the agile that could climb the pole to get them. The children are between eight and 10-years-old and go to Peachland Elementary School, which is shown in the background. The new Peachland Community Centre is yet to be built on this exact spot and the 1930’s sway back roof Athletic Hall was still the center of local events.

Photo courtesy the Peachland Historical Society

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MP whipping up unnecessary fears Dear Editor, MP Dan Albas is whipping up fear about your old age pension warning that “We do not want to have a situation where we cannot have that program”.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

In fact, experts from the OECD, leading universities, and the government itself have all said our Old Age Security (OAS) program does not face major challenges and there’s no pressing need for change! Canada’s parliamentary budget officer says that Old Age Security is sustainable beyond the year 2082. Payments today cost 2.4 per cent of our national GDP. When the boomers max out in 2031, that percentage will climb to 3.1 per cent but then drop off again.

Conservatives like Dan Albas are really trying to raid your retirement savings to pay for their extreme

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ideological agenda.

They say current seniors won’t see their benefits cuts, but they aren’t saying anything about tomorrow’s seniors - hard working Canadians who have based their retirement plans around having old age pensions available to them.

The fact is, more than half of old age pensions go to seniors earning less than $25,000 year.

Canadian workers have paid taxes their entire careers expecting that these benefits will be available to them when they turn 65.

Raising the age for OAS will mean that some will have to stay longer in the workforce, whether they’re physically up to it or not. Seniors’ poverty rates could rise by one-third. That’s just not right – not in a successful country like Canada.

Scott Brison, MP Liberal Party of Canada finance critic

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Potentially good news for Okanagan cherry growers MLA Bill Barisoff – Commentary Civil forfeiture for proceeds of crime was a program created by the government in 2006. Since that time, police across British Columbia have forwarded roughly 850 cases to the B.C. civil forfeiture office. Of those 850 cases, over 600 applications have gone forward, with roughly 400 cases already concluded and roughly 200 still in progress. Year to date $10.8 million has been recovered by the program from the sale of confiscated items that included a drug trafficking helicopter, houses, vehicles, and cash. Recovering these funds is important as the money can be returned to communities around British Columbia in helping to fund

crime prevention and remediation liquor service, and can screen films programs. In addition, there is also or broadcasts on the other days and an opportunity to apply for grants times of the week. through the program to support local Finally, this week offers some poinitiatives. tential good news for local cherry Another recent policy change that growers. A recent trade agreement may be of interest to some local citiwith China will allow for access to zens involves changes to B.C. liquor lucrative markets in areas including licenses that create added flexibility Taiwan and Hong Kong. In the past for venues that host live events. The three years British Columbia has rechanges will allow license holders to peatedly set new records for the exscreen films and broadcast pay-perport of agri-food products and last MLA Bill Barisoff view programs outside of the hours year broke the $100 million threshdefined in their liquor license. Liold. Given the great quality cherries cense holders will also have the option to choose grown in the Okanagan, this trade agreement has the days of the week and hours of the day to offer great potential for our local fruit growers.

Money would be better spent on a skateboard park or curling rink Continued from page 5 Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the Peachland Primary School’s project manager’s article dated February 3, 2012.

After reading the two-page article in the Peachland View about “controversy swirls” regarding the primary school house, there seems to be some guilt relief in writing such a prolonged article. As most people in Peachland are aware, it’s been 10 years since the controversy has started on what to do with the schoolhouse; it will probably be another 10 years before an acceptable resolution is determined. That will be a dramatic 20-year milestone if it is passed by then.

Over the past 10 years Peachlanders have voiced their opinions of what should, or should not happen to the primary schoolhouse facility. So here we are, the Peachland community, continuing to be taxed on this

issue now and likely well into the future. For what?

Some have proposed an art centre and a youth centre - something beneficial to attract and support our young and old people. When you stop and consider how long this has been an issue, when this facility will finally be ready for occupancy, our youth will be in their 20’s and have moved on to other interests.

For those of you who elected to keep this disastrous, money soaking building in existence – you will likely be long gone and forgotten, and your legacy will be the long standing, abandoned primary schoolhouse containing unlimited pounds of bat dung to remind us all of your efforts.

In one of my earlier memos to The View I had stated that the best and most cost effective solution would be to demolish the building entirely. A wrecking ball, a bulldozer, and a few dump trucks to haul the refuse away would have done justice years ago, at a limited cost, and we would all have a new foundation on which to build something new for the community. I

am all for youth interests, a skateboard park, a curling rink, and a facility to host a Sunday market or seasonal celebrations.

A little about me: I have been employed worldwide, managed multi-million dollar projects, and worked with international people of varying opinions and language. I have been involved in budget decisions that would mark this as a financial waste.

A few years ago when I first arrived in Peachland, I proposed to my family and friends and community that I would run for mayor of Peachland (no disrespect intended to our mayor and councillors). I withdrew due to other priorities. I sincerely regret that I did not see this through.

I know that there will be repercussions on what I have said. I am going to be away for the next two months, but if there is anything that I can discuss with you after my return I will be happy to do so.

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February 17, 2012

Billiards over the green baize

by Barrie Hewer Baize? It’s the cloth, usually green, used to cover the slate and cushions of snooker, billiard, and pool tables, and is also used for poker and other casino gaming tables. This cloth, often referred to as ‘felt,’ has endured in its present form for hundreds of years.

Clive Everton, a commentator for Sky Sports on the premier league snooker tournaments, recounts in his book The History of Snooker and Billiards how Mary, Queen of Scots was, in 1586, buried wrapped in the baize of her billiard table. The unanswered question remains: where was her head?

Here in Peachland we have our own premier league: the Peachland Legion Snooker League (PLSL), which

was established in 1997. To date over 300 games have been played to determine the point leader of the 2011 – 2012 season of play. With only a few games remaining, the competition has been fierce. However, at this point no less than 12 players still have a chance to emerge as the tournament champion. So now the gloves are off! The league games are played from Monday through Thursday between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Peachland Legion. The league play will conclude on March 1 and a tournament leader will be crowned. The week and weekend following will feature a double knockout round robin concluding on March 11, which will be followed by the usual celebration and awarding of trophies and cash prizes. You are invited to watch this exciting sports event.

Standings as of February 5: Harry Rusch

50

Calvin Petryna

47

Frank Reindl

42

Ken Davis

49

Tony Wright

47

Allison Lavis

42

Darcy Weston

49

Mike Wototschek

46

Roland Marcotte 42

Bryan Saul

48

Dwayne Smith

45

Bob Menzies

41

John VanHuystee

47

Harry Pankratz

45

Barrie Hewer

39

Bernie Neeson

47

Debbie Stewart

44

Ron Polak

38

Charlie Simpson

47

Scott Wilshaw

44

Jim Land

36

Joey Neeson

43

For the record: yes, there is a Friday afternoon ladies league at the legion and new members are welcome.

However there is absolutely no interest in starting a lingerie snooker league, or is there?

How your financial health can affect your physical health too

by Lisa Spalleck This is the time of year when many people focus on both their physical and financial health. Our new year’s resolutions tell us to lose weight and get healthy, while our credit card bills and looming RRSP deadlines have us worrying about our finances. Most do not realize that there is a direct link between the two. If you have poor financial health, over time your physical health may also be compromised.

People who experience financial stress in their lives can suffer from sleepless nights and unhealthy coping behaviours such as overeating, drinking or smoking, and they may have fewer resources for self-care such as a healthy diet and recreation. Often one of the biggest stressors is not knowing exactly what their financial position is and not knowing where they spend their money.

So what can we do about it? First, find out exactly where you stand. Knowledge is power and you need to be honest about your situation in order to deal with it.

You may have to write down every penny you spend for an entire month if you are not sure where the money is going. Once you have a clear picture of your situation, then you need to create a budget. If you are living beyond your means, then a budget is essential. Another very important part of getting your financial health back on track is to file your annual income tax return.

Each spring the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) hosts the Canada Revenue Agency community volunteer income tax program. This program is available to help eligible people who are not able to prepare their tax return on their own. This service is vital, as many of our government social programs such as Fair Pharmacare and Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors is based on the information provided when you file your income tax return. If you are a person with a low income and your situation is not complex, you may qualify for this program.

Dave Walker, along with other trained community volunteers, will be available at the PWC starting in the first

Community Update

New Monaco Planning Work Continues Time flies when you are busy and time has certainly flown over the past six months for Mark Holland and the New Monaco planning team. Last summer, New Monaco received Peachland Council’s unanimous approval for an OCP amendment to include the New Monaco concept within its Official Community Plan. Since then, the New Monaco project team has been working on a number of fronts to advance the plan.

This update, which is the first of a series of reports that we will publish in this forum, is intended to help keep Peachlanders abreast of the progress being made on the project.

Building on the framework plan approved last year, our work program is currently focused in a number of technical areas required to take the concept to a blueprint. These include: • Detailed analysis and planning for site access and egress; • Detailed engineering options for other site services (water, sewer, power), including preliminary design of sustainability initiatives; • Detailed discussions with key medical, educational, technology and building industry operators; and • Site layout and project form and character studies.

Careful planning on all fronts, especially in light of current economic conditions, is essential in order to ensure that the project achieves its sustainability goals, makes a positive contribution to the community and is a long term benefit to Peachland. The New Monaco team will continue to seek advice from Peachland staff and Council and we look forward to discussing our evolving plan in greater detail with the community over the coming months.

For more information, please contact Mary Lapointe at 250-767-9000 or at mary.lapointe@newmonaco.ca.

week of March. Please contact the PWC to access this very important community program. You can also contact the PWC if you find you just need help with budgeting and financial organization. We can arrange for a free confidential one-on-one session with a volunteer who is an experienced financial planner.

This week, the teen volunteers held a fabulous valentine’s senior social and collected two boxes of canned goods for the food bank. Peter Mumm and Lynn Brady won the door prizes. Kit Carson won the free Sunday breakfast last week. On February 19, Avril Paice from the United Way will join the kitchen crew to wash dishes at the Jerry Dober Sunday breakfast. Chris Byrd will treat the public to a presentation on Australia and New Zealand at the Little School House on February 21 at 1:30 p.m. Admission is by donation to the PWC. For more information, call the Peachland Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141, email us at wellnesscentre@ shaw.ca or visit us on Facebook or online at peachlandwellnesscentre.ca.

you are invited to the Artisan Showcase

Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 am to 4 pm.

Sunday, Feb. 19 from noon to 4 pm. at 4th Street Place, Peachland Featuring paintings, fabric arts, photography, pottery • 1:00 pm - Official opening • 2: 00 pm. Special presentations : Bob Sugden Memorial Art Awards Literary Competition Winners • Entertainment by Christel Davidsen • Refreshments available by donation • Door prizes Family Workshops at the Little Schoolhouse from 10 am. to noon and 2 to 4 pm. on Saturday, Feb. 18. Painting, quilling, felting, puppetry, story-telling.

Admission to both events by donation.

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The Peachland Fire Brigade takes on the Westside Warriors in one of the games during the 8th AnPeachland youth had the chance to play a little schmockey during the annual tournament nual Schmockey Tournament. The Warriors took first place followed by the fire brigade. Third went to held this past Sunday.

Lynn Brady photo the Schmucks, fourth to the Meateaters and fifth to the Chamber Pots.

Constance Roth photo

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Spirit in Peachland is alive!

by Cheryl Wiebe Those born and raised here have always known the magic of Peachland.

Others have moved here because they too want to embrace the Okanagan lifestyle and experience both the rich culture and natural beauty.

Culture is something that helps define a community. Culture gives a community its character and motivates people to love where they live. Many local groups and organizations work tirelessly year-round to provide opportunities and build culture here in Peachland. These groups and organizations are fronted by volunteers whose only agenda is to make Peachland a better place to be.

Some local Peachlanders have been working hard to combat the winter blahs this month and generate spirit in our community. February is spirit month.

Building on the successes of the preOlympics, we are working hard to keep the spirit alive. One example of this is the fire brigade’s continuation of the Schmockey tournament this past weekend. Volunteer lead, the brigade brought families and friends outdoors for some

great schmockey fun.

As well, this week the Peachland Community Arts Council has hosted a variety of activities to showcase the richness of the arts in our community. The weeklong celebration of the arts will come to a finale with an artisan showcase. For a complete viewing of the great opportunities available to families and individuals this weekend please visit pcartscouncil. com.

The value of the time and energy volunteers provide in our community cannot be measured but sometimes a “thank you” can go a long way. There are two events coming up that highlight and recognize the valuable contributions of volunteers. Firstly, the district will be hosting a volunteer appreciation breakfast on March 2. Organizations are invited to bring their volunteers and let us serve you! An RSVP is required and can be directed to 250-767-2133.

Secondly, nominations are now available for the annual Spirit of Peachland awards. Please help us by nominating worthy individuals in our community for these great awards. Nomination forms are available online at peachland.ca.

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Ellen Dale enjoys the support of trekking poles during the annual run and walk.

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Colleen Keith and Gordon McBryan enjoy the thrill of crossing the finish line.

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Tanile Schmidt relaxes with a cool down stretch at the waterfront after completing the run with a ďŹ nish time of 23:33.

First place male Michael Kascak and ďŹ rst place female Tina Louise Harrison (shown left to right) get ready to cross the ďŹ nish with times of 19:50 and 19:59.

Dannica Wruck, Christina Wallace, and Grace Campbell (shown from left to right) enjoy the social aspect of the scenic 5K walk.

Russell Cleve makes his way towards the ďŹ nish line looking cool 2 The Peachland View as a cucumber.

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Photographic Artist, Chris Byrd

February 21st, at 1:30 pm

Little Schoolhouse, 1898 Brandon Lane, (off 4th Street), Peachland

The presentation will feature Chris Byrd’s photographic images of his tour of New Zealand and Australia Admission by donation. Refreshments will be served following the Presentation.

For more information contact The Peachland Wellness Centre at 250 767 0141 www.peachlandwellnesscentre.com

Aaron Barry ďŹ nishes the run in 24:26.

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Romantically challenged? Pair wine with chocolate.

by Bruce Fuller Valentine’s week is the perfect time to be thinking about the romance of wine and how it works when paired with other romantic goodies. Like chocolate, for instance.

Who doesn’t love to get their hands on a box of chocolates? When you wrap them with a couple bottles of good wine for gifting to your chosen one, you just can’t lose. There is no reason to feel challenged romantically.

I was feeling rough the other morning Bruce and it had nothing to do with enjoying too much wine, but rather the selfless act of polishing off a stack of chocolate bars while sipping along the night before, all in the name of experimenting and researching for this column. Believe me, some of the combinations were marvelous. So don’t be rolling your eyes when considering the cozy togetherness of wine and chocolate.

For the research, I got my hands on whatever chocolate I could find locally and enjoyed a private tasting at the kitchen table. I had browsed the confectionary shelf at the local grocery store and picked up what appeared interesting, skipping over the Oh-Henry type bars and gathering up a dozen or so of those humongous flat, family size

bars. I figured if I had a great selection, I could break the leftovers into little squares and offer them in our tasting room.

I took a handful of the sweeter light milk chocolate varieties and then worked my way along the shelf to the darker browns and those mysterious black bitter packages.

Some were house branded, some imported, some new world varieties.

Once you’ve tried matching wines with chocolate you’ll have a whole new reason to impress your friends, but keep in mind that when organizing a pairing everyone’s Fuller palate is different and that what you think really works might not do for your partner.

I got home and fanned my selection of a few dozen bars across table. I put them in order from light to dark, then lined up a collection of half bottles from the tasting saloon. Very serious this business and here’s what I found: generally speaking, sweeter chocolates, the lighter milk chocolate varieties, work quite well with sweeter wines, both red and white varieties.

My preference was for pinot gris and gewurztraminer with the light chocolate. With the stronger flavours of some of the darker chocolates I enjoyed the bigger, bolder, flavourable reds. Zinfandel and meritage blends paired well with the bitter sweetness of some of those

blacker Swiss chocolates, for instance.

Many of our neighbouring Okanagan wineries produce excellent late harvest and ice wines and although I left those in the cellar this time around, they’re particularly well suited for chocolate pairings. Personally, I move back and forth between the sweet and the more bitter chocolate with those types.

If you’re in this week’s romantic zone, a few personal quotes that were tweeted my way from two terrific awardwinning winemakers might be worth thinking about: “Some people say that with screw tops they are missing a romantic part of the wine ceremony at restaurants.

I say, if you need a cork to add romance to your dinner, you are sitting with the wrong man.” - Sandra Oldfield, CEO, Tinhorn Creek “In wine lies love’s truth - so you may want to choose your words carefully after glass number three.” - Bradley Cooper, Township 7 I much enjoyed the tabletop munching and sipping experiment, but went over the top with the chocolate bars.

This type of pairing takes plenty of practice, so invite friends to bring the wines, graze the chocolate counters yourself for a broad flavour selection, and take it easy with those little squares that you won’t be saving for later.

Send event information, story ideas, wine-related photographs and your comments to me bfuller@rusticowinery.com plus you can always connect through the Peachland View.

Your Guide to Local Events & Activities Saturday, Feb. 18 - Winter Storytime in Peachland at the Peachland Library.

Babytime up to 2 years of age, 11 am. Bond with your baby with rhymes, songs and fingerplays.

Call 250-767-9111 or visit www.orl.bc.ca/branches/Peachland for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 18 - HeArts Festival Artisan Showcase, 10 am at 4th Street Place.

The official opening will be at 1 pm. The show will feature local arts; painters, fibre artists, potters, woodworkers, metalworkers, photographers and glass artisans.

There will be two special presentations at 2 pm. The Bob Sugden Memorial Arts Award, to recognize a Peachland youth and the Literary Competition winners.

At the Little Schoolhouse beginning at 10 am there will be family workshops with Wayne, Mary and Janet which will include fabric painting, acrylic abstract painting, puppetry, story-telling, quilling, weaving, felting and painting.

Sunday, Feb. 19 - HeArts Festival Showcase will continue at 4th Street Place running from noon until 4 pm.

Saturday, Feb. 25 - Regional District of Central Okanagan Heritage Week, Winter Heritage Hike.

CO Model Railway Company Group - Wednesdays - Peachland Museum - 7 pm 50+ Activity Centre - Mondays - TOPS weight loss program - 9:30 am; Variety Singers - 9:45 am; Tai Chi - Noon; Needle Arts - 1:15 pm; Wood Carvers - 7 pm - Tuesdays - Carpet Bowling - 10 am; AA at Noon - Noon; (2nd & 4th week/month) Friendship Tuesday - 1:30 pm; Bridge - experienced - 7 pm - Wednesdays - Aerobics - 9:30 am; Chess - 1:15 pm; Yoga 1:30 pm - Thursdays - Line Dancing - 9 am; Iron & Silk Exercise - 11 am; AA at Noon - Noon; Bingo - 6:45 pm - Fridays - Yoga - 10:30 am; Art Classes - 1 pm (4th week/ month) Potluck Dinner/Meeting/Entertainment - 6 pm

Join a park interpreter for a free guided hike along Trepanier Creek at 11 am in the region’s newest regional park. The two hour outing highlights local history and shows off the natural beauty of Trepanier Creek Greenway Regional Park, just off Trepanier Road near the Okanagan Connector Highway 97-C.

for more information.

Preregister through the EECO at 250-469-6140.

It is designed to help families make early connections with their neighbourhood school. When parents get involved in their children’s education, their children do better. ELFF is free of charge for all members of your family. Supper will be provided.

Sunday, Feb. 26 - Regional District of Central Okanagan Heritage Week, Winter Heritage Picnic.

Get the whole family together and participate in historic Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park at 11 am. Bring along a picnic lunch and we’ll provide some warm beverages. There will be free winter games to warm you and younger family members can take part in the Wacky Winter Olympics.

While in the waterfront park just off Whitworth Road in West Kelowna, you’ll learn more about the history and heritage of this working orchard.

Visit www.okheritagesociety.com for more information.

Thursday, Feb. 23 - Winter Storytime in Peachland at the Peachland Library.

Preschool Storytime for children 2 - 5 years of age with their caregivers at 11:30 am. Stories, rhymes and fingerplays. This is a free drop-in program.

Call 250-767-9111 or visit www.orl.bc.ca/branches/Peachland - Saturdays - Carpet Bowling - 10 am Lions Den - Wednesdays - Community Policing Station - 7 pm Peachland Baptist Church - Wednesdays - Gym Night - Peachland Community Centre - 7 pm Peachland Quilters - Mondays - 50+ Activity Centre - 1:15 pm Peachland Rotary Club - Thursdays - Gasthaus - Noon Peachland Wellness Centre - Mondays - Morning Coffee - 10 am - Tuesdays - Pole Walking - 8 am; Pole Walking - 9 am; Computer Literacy - 10 am; Tai Chi - Peachland United Church Hall - 6 pm - Wednesdays - Wellness Circle - 10 am; Sunshine Singers - 1:30

Thursday, Feb. 23 - Early Learning For Families (ELFF) is a program for parents and children 3 - 5 years old. The program will be held at Peachland Elementary School from 5 - 7 pm.

RSVP prior to Thursday, Feb. 16 at 250-767-2686.

Thursday, Feb. 23 - The Peachland Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Business After Hours event during BC Chamber week, Feb. 20 - 24.

The event will be from 6 - 8 pm, at Johnston Meier foyer on Beach Avenue with guest speaker Robert Ronning, regional manager from Federated Payments.

For more information call 250-767-2455.

Sunday, Mar. 11 - 13th Annual Pickerel Dinner - The Westbank Lions Club is holding its annual pickerel dinner at the Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna.

For more information call 250-768-2322 or email westbanklionsclub@yahoo.ca

pm; Caregiver Support - 2:30 pm - Thursdays - Pole Walking - 8 am; Tai Chi - Peachland United Church Hall - beginners - 9:30 am & continued - 10 am; Reiki - 1 & 2:30 pm; Bereavement - 10 am Fridays - Men’s Coffee Club - 10 am - Sundays - Jerry Dober Breakfast - 8 am Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Thursdays - Meat Draw - 4 pm - Saturdays - Meat Draw - 3 pm; first three weeks of the month - Karaoke with Anita - 7 pm - Sundays - Meat Draw - 2 pm Westside Toastmasters - Wednesdays - Lakeview Heights Community Centre, West Kelowna - 7 pm

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by Reverend Elaine Diggle Peachland United Church At around this time last year I wrote about Ash Wednesday and its meaning, and about the fact that in our home growing up, the name Ash Wednesday was synonymous with 'never' or at least some indeterminate time in the future that in all likelihood might never come. For example, if we asked, “when are we going to get a new car?” my father would reply, “next Ash Wednesday”. That date indeed did not occur until after I had left home and New Zealand. I think you get the drift. Sometimes I wonder if the present expression ‘whenever’ that is often espoused by teenagers when asked if they are cleaning up their bedroom in the foreseeable future (whenever!) is the descendant of “next Ash Wednesday”.

But whether we consciously look or wait for it or not, Ash Wednesday comes around every year, six weeks before Easter, and indeed presages Easter. It follows right after Fat Tuesday, which is also known as Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, and Pancake Tuesday, the day of feasting before Lent.

Ash Wednesday ushers in Lent, which is a time of reflection and spiritual pilgrimage. As we follow the ministry of Jesus that culminates in the thrill and joy of Palm Sunday and then the horror of crucifixion on Good Friday, we experience the waiting - the waiting for the joy that Mary Magdalene first, and then others, knew when they experienced the risen Christ. Lent is a quiet season for us as we reflect on our faith, our relationship with the Creator, how faithfully are we living, our relationship with creation, our relationships with those around us and, very importantly, whether are we actively growing into the fullness of the person God knows us to be.

As I write, my thoughts are already anticipating a journey that will begin on February 13. One of my cousins will celebrate her golden wedding anniversary

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on February 19 in New Zealand and, as one of her two bridesmaids, I feel a compulsion to be there. So what should I pack for my journey and the celebration with so many other cousins and family members from several countries? Packing is becoming uppermost in my mind as I am putting things in and taking others out of the suitcase. And speaking of packing, what should we pack for our Lenten journey? Many people concentrate on what they take out, such as giving up something they like, such as chocolate. This is often thought of in terms of fasting or denial.

Tom Sherwood, a chaplain of Carleton University, offers these thoughts on our fasting/feasting and packing/unpacking for the journey: “Let us fast from worry and feast on trust in God; fast from complaining and feast on appreciation; fast from negatives and feast on affirmatives; fast from hostility and feast on tenderness; fast from anger and feast on empathy; fast from judging others and feast on the image of God within them; fast from words that pollute and feast on phrases that heal; fast from idle gossip and feast on purposeful silence; fast from self-concern and feast on compassion for others; fast from discontent and feast on gratitude; fast from bitterness and feast on forgiveness; fast from discouragement and feast on hope; fast from anxiety and feast on prayer.”

Jesus’ journey to the cross and resurrection 2,000 years ago was a very public journey of such deep importance that we still we remember it and reflect on it and embrace it to this day. Each year, we are invited to make our own Lenten pilgrimage, a very private journey of uncluttering and spiritual discernment as we open ourselves to personal encounter with the sacred and to growing in a right relationship with God. In our present times so many of us have been uprooted from our family roots and often feel adrift. Our Lenten journey is a journey home to the love of God, the source of our being.

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February 17, 2012

This year, pay yourself first

by Shayn Moritz Certified Financial Planner® Are you falling behind on your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or other financial goals?

The solution to the problem may be simpler than you think. It’s possible to increase savings and investments just by ensuring that you set aside money before it’s used for other purposes. This technique, often called “paying yourself first,” is a simple and painless way to boost savings.

Paying yourself first means committing a portion of your regular pay cheque to savings before you meet other financial obligations. This strategy works best when you use a preauthorized contribution (PAC) plan that automatically transfers money from your pay or financial institution account to savings or investments.

Most financial institutions offer preauthorized investment plans for RRSPs, TFSA and non-registered investments. Money is automatically deducted from your banking account and transferred into common stocks, mutual funds or other investments. PAC plans let you transfer funds at a frequency you choose - typically weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or quarterly. However, some plans may offer limited options.

In some cases, you can even invest regularly through workplace payroll deductions that shift money into a group RRSP, company stock purchase plan or other vehicle. If your company offers to match or contribute to your group RRSP, take advantage of it, as it is essentially free money.

You’ll discover that regularly putting money aside

throughout the year is easier than finding large lump sums to invest. As a bonus at least part of your money goes to work sooner, increasing your wealth potential.

This is particularly important in an RRSP and TFSA, where tax-deferred and tax-free growth makes it paramount to invest as soon as you can.

Of course, if you don’t have the money to pay yourself first, you’ll have to find it. This may also be easier than you think. With a little financial repositioning you can strike a happy balance between today’s needs and tomorrow’s goals.

First figure out how much you can afford to regularly save and invest. The best way to do that is through a budget that lists your monthly income and expenses.

You can put together a budget with a computer spreadsheet program, personal finance software, or just a pen and paper.

By subtracting your expenses from your income, you’ll see how much you have left over for savings. But don’t stop there. Take a second look. Where can you cut down on expenses to divert more to saving and investments? Almost everybody can make changes to free up cash, for example, by cutting down on restaurant meals or paying off debt quickly.

Once you’ve figured out a way to pay yourself first, stick with it. Don’t skip payments or abandon your strategy. It’s better to pay yourself first and then find money for expenses elsewhere. It just means you may have to trim spending a little more.

To be sure you stay on track, work with a financial coach who can show you how to boost your saving sand investment potential.

Get ready to move at the rotary dance

by Chris Scowen The Rotary Club of Peachland is enthusiastically preparing for its major 2012 fundraising event, the rainbow rock dinner and dance, which will take place on Saturday, May 12 at the Peachland Community Centre.

If you enjoy dancing, this will be the place to be!

An expertly prepared dinner will be served buffet style while throughout the evening music will be performed by Penticton’s highly versatile quintet, Off Ramp.

A much-anticipated round of silent, live, and balloon auctions will tempt all present with a wonderfully wide assortment of musthave items which, as usual, makes this a mustattend annual event.

Tables will seat eight. Tickets are $50 each and are

available from any rotary member or by calling 250-7679394 or 250-767-9344. Buy a ticket prior to April 5 and you may be eligible to win a free ticket. Doors will open at 5.30 p.m. with dinner starting at 6.30 p.m. A cash bar will also be available.

Your welcomed participation will enable the rotary club to continue to play its service role within our own Peachland community and beyond.

Thank you.

The public is invited to attend any of the club’s weekly meetings held at noon each Thursday at the Gasthaus. Of interest this month are two speakers, Brenda Giese, RN, who on February 15 will relive her trip to Uganda and Tanzania in search of gorillas in the mist, and Chris Byrd who will describe his trip to India on February 23. Lunch will be available.

HOROSCOPES: ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, expect others to gravitate toward you this week. Your decisions will carry extra weight and others will look to you for guidance and support.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, it may be time for a complete makeover. You’ve earned the right to some indulgence, so treat yourself to a mini-vacation and some pampering.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, speak your mind when others ask your advice. Don’t be afraid to share your opinions, even if those opinions are bound to ruffle some feathers.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you’re thinking of creative ways to pass some time, but relaxation might be the best solution. Use the down time to recharge your batteries.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you’re very good at marching to the beat of a different drummer. But sometimes it can be to your advantage to fall in line with the pack if it serves your best interest.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, this week provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends. Use some unforeseen downtime to do just that and enjoy the much-needed respite.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, hold your tongue to avoid stepping on other people’s toes this week. Reserve your comments for when people ask for them, and you’ll be happy you did so.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, mixing business with pleasure could prove disasterous.

Better think again before you take this route in the next few days.

Romantic ties may break if you let them.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Not every day can be an exciting day, Libra. If you make the most of what you’re working with, you can make boring moments a little more enjoyable, especially with friends.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, expect to tackle work projects with renewed vigor this week. That extra hop in your step will enable you to get everything done without breaking a sweat.

CROSSWORD:

CLUES ACROSS 1. Nuclear Stress Test 4. A small amount 7. Comedian Jack P___ 8. Beat with a rod 10. Bono’s ex wife 12. Steal cattle 13. Tribe in Myanmar 15. In a crisp way 16. 04473 ME 17. One that takes a captive 18. The Dutchess of York 21. Zodiacal lion 22. Actor Affleck 23. ___ de sac 24. Pioneer journalist Nellie 25. 22nd Greek letter 26. I.M.___, architect 27. “Hangover” star 34. Lofty bird habitats 35. Devoid of intelligence 36. Divided into parts 38. Seasons of 40 weekdays 39. Breezily 40. Indian dress 41. _____ the elder 42. Furious 43. Distress signal 44. Nonhuman primate

CLUES DOWN 1. Tortillas, cheese & salsa 2. A vast desert in N Africa 3. Earth quiver 4. Double-reed instrument 5. Doctor in training 6. Make known 8. Female bow 9. “Partridge” star Susan 11. Leopard frog genus 12. Representative government 14. Japanese classical theater 15. Price label 17. ___-Magnon: 1st humans 19. Property of flowing easily 20. Snake-like fish 23. With great caution 24. Ottoman Empire governor 25. Changelings 26. Foot (Latin) 27. Quarter of a Spanishspeaking country 28. Side sheltered from the wind 29. Lubricate 30. Digits 31. Famous canal 32. Ensnare 33. Live in 36. Oversimplified ideas 37. Afflicts

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, others prove especially grateful of your efforts this week.

Be gracious when accepting praise and spread some of your own as well. Wednesday proves to be fun.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you have a lot of supporters who want to help you with whatever they can. Make the most of this generosity.

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!

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February 17, 2012

Speak up!

The Peachland Toastmasters held their first meeting on Tuesday, January 31 at the Peachland Community Centre. It was very well attended with more than 20 people coming out to find out how toastmasters can help you to speak, learn, lead, and listen effectively.

Peachland Toastmasters will continue to hold their meetings every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the community centre.

If you are interested in joining, email peachlandtoastmasters@gmail.com or visit toastmasters.org to find out more about Toastmasters International.

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