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Peachland couple wants to beat rare cancer with natural remedies CRAIG GILBERT EDITOR

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A Peachland couple hopes to raise thousands in order to fund an alternative sort of run at a rare form of bone cancer. Dustin Klassen was diagnosed with periosteal chondrosarcoma in March. The lifetime construction worker and roofer told the View last week what started as a pain across his left knee cap has turned out to be a tumour in his leg about three-by-five-by-five centimetres in size. Dustin and his wife Kayla want to try to beat the cancer with a variety of non-conventional treatments including oxidizing his body, upping vitamin levels and balancing his pH level. They say this will require supplements not covered by health insurance including cannabis oil, natural elixirs, a very strict and healthy sugar- and dairy-free diet, time in an infrared sauna, visits to Vancouver for naturopathic treatments and ideally some time at a biomedical clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. The couple says they aren’t completely against conventional treatments such as surgery, but are steadfast that they want to at least try a non-invasive approach first. They say chemotherapy is not an option for this type of cancer. “I think the natural stuff has not been given its due,” Dustin said. “I feel like I’ve got tons of options. There are people beating cancer with all sorts of methods.” Research they have performed has instilled the parents of two young girls with worries that surgery to remove the tumour could actually activate dormant cancer cells in surrounding tissue. They found stories of lost limbs and even death from cancer that spread after surgery. Dustin said his oncologist and other members of his medical team are supportive but do not share his optimism toward alternative therapies. “They have very strong opinions about traditional surgery.” Since announcing they are seeking help with an alternative treatment supporters have come out of the woodwork. The normally reserved Dustin has had to adjust to being recognized at the store.

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transforming the library to meet the changing learning needs of Southern Interior residents. Demand for bandwidth and Wi-Fi access continues to increase, with free hours used at 57 Wi-Fi hotspots increasing from 160,000 hours in 2014 to 341,000 hours in 2015. Also highlighted were new targeted services available to members with print disabilities. The ORL can provide free home delivery and download of materials for the blind, for people with learning disabilities, and for those who can’t physically contend with standard print materials. In addition, with the help of the Central Okanagan Foundation, the ORL recently launched a pilot projectto loan out tablets preloaded with these special materials. It is estimated that 10 per cent of the Canadian population has impairments reading traditional print formats and many in the public aren’t aware of free services available to them through the library. The final board meeting for the year is scheduled for Nov. 16.

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MEMBERS OF CREEP Hunters confront an alleged “creep” in Peachland in a video posted to social media Sept. 26.

‘Creep Hunter’ group confronts 29-year-old man in Peachland Village parking lot, posts shame video online on Facebook page CRAIG GILBERT EDITOR

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An Okanagan vigilante group says they have outed a Peachland man as a predator. Creep Hunter Penticton chapter member Matthew VanderGriend met the man at the Peachland Village parking lot after VanderGriend posed as a 14-year-old boy in an online conversation. A video of the encounter was posted on Facebook on Sept. 26 and appears to have been viewed more than 43,000 times. VanderGriend, who lives in Penticton, has been involved with the group for about a month. It has chapters in Surrey, Vancouver, Kelowna, Prince George and Kamloops, where a man who sent pictures of himself in a B.C. Sheriff’s uniform is now facing four child-sex charges and is no longer in the employ of the province. VanderGriend said the sheriff’s arrest was the result of the work of Creep Hunters. He said the group shares all of their evidence, which usually involves records of online chat

conversations implicating the alleged suspect and video taken of the confrontation. Mounties denounce members of the public taking the law into their own hands, whether it be in terms of monitoring potential online crime or pursuing individuals in the real world. “We are always concerned when people decide to bypass law enforcement and take matters into their own hands,” Staff Sergeant Rob Vermeulen wrote in an email. He’s the senior media relations officer for the RCMP in British Columbia. “When that happens there is a risk that investigations can be jeopardized and key evidence can be lost. In regard to monitoring criminal activities online, this work should be left to police officers who can do this in a controlled environment. This way evidence can be obtained to support charges, which is the best way to get dangerous offenders off our streets.” VanderGriend claims all the police can do in many cases is put the person “on a watch list.” The Creep Hunter group says it is non-violent and wants to “get their name out there

and alert the community to what this person is doing.” VanderGriend has family and friends who were “taken advantage of” as children by adults. “It feels good to get out there and expose these people,” he said. “The only one thing I was concerned about was catching that sheriff. You’re worried every time you go out the guy might snap, but that’s why you go in a group.” Some members of the group specialize in the confrontations, others like VanderGriend focus on the online snaring and recording and sharing video of the encounter. He said the Hunters wait for the creep to invite them to meet. In the recent Peachland case, they were posing as a 14-year-old boy named Rykker. The video of that encounter attracted comments thanking the group for “cleaning up the streets,” “good job” and “nice catch.” It was their first such sting in the Peachland area. “It’s not really busy here,” VanderGriend said. “It’s more in the Surrey (and) Vancouver area that’s been pretty bad lately.”

NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS The Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland intends to adopt ‘2017 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Number 2149, 2016’ at a meeting of Council to be held October 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. Pursuant to Section 227 (1) & (2) of the Community Charter, the following information is provided with regard to the Bylaw: 2017 Tax Exempted Properties #

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Peachland United Church

Parcel A, Block 4, Public Worship Plan 44, ODYD, DL490

$4,251

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Lot 1, Plan KAP62699, Public Worship ODYD, DL 490

$2,629

Peachland Baptist Church

Lots 12 & 13, DL 220, ODYD, Plan 9704

Public Worship

$2,789

Peachland Wellness Centre

Lot H, Plan 22267, ODYD, DL 490

A centre to facilitate the quality of life for groups & individuals residing in Peachland

$2,419

Peachland Riding Club

Lot 17, Plan 410, ODYD, DL2538

Not-for-profit horse riding facility

$1,365

Lot B, Plan 22267, ODYD, DL 490

Community crime prevention

$2,957

6 Peachland Community Police Office

7 Peachland Chamber Lot A, Plan KAP40524, of Commerce and ODYD, DL 490 Peachland Boys and Girls Club

A centre to promote 1 tourism within Peachland; and to offer community and recreation opportunities and develop new services for children, youth and families in the municipality

$12,736

Peachland District Retirement Society

Lot A, Plan 38807, ODYD, DL 490

A centre to promote activities for seniors

$6,294

Maple Springs Bible Camp

Lots 5 & 6, Plan 410, ODYD, DL 2538

Bible camp

$2,824

10.The Nature Trust of BC

Lot A, Plan KAP85621, Protection of land to DL 2690 conserve biodiversity

$4,788

11. Peachland Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion

Lot 6 & 7, Block 2, Plan 44, DL 490

$3,171

$2,340

A centre to promote charitable fundraising events

12. Okanagan Regional Unit #40, Lot A, Not-for-profit library Library Plan KAP58976, services ODYD, DL 220, Except Plan KAP60348 Doug Pryde, CPA, CGA Director of Finance

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Dear editor, I would just like to say THANK YOU PEACHLAND! As a resident of Peachland for the past 16 years, I have enjoyed the community’s friendship and support since moving here. But, never so much as this past year. In January I was diagnosed with colon cancer, requiring major surgery in February. I thought my career as an entertainer

was over. However, with the help and support of my wife, friends and this community, I am back headlining shows. Special thanks to the staff at Peachland Pharmacy - their small town attitude and friendliness combined with big city knowledge helped me through what has been the most difficult time of my life. My sincere gratitude to all the staff, but especially Wes, Geoff, Wes Sr. and Bernice.

I have become an advocate for early detection of colon cancer, and urge anyone over 50 to ask their Doctor about the FIT test - simple, quick and painless you do at home. With early detection, colon cancer can be beat - I’m LIVING proof! Marty Edwards Peachland

Peachland council, New Monaco back on the same page? Dear editor, As a resident of the Cousins Road /Morrison Crescent area, I read with interest your reporting of the Peachland Council meeting from last week. I also attended the council meeting. In witnessing the discussion regarding council’s approval for the re-designation ‘for use of right of way’, I cannot help but question the urgency for this step; particularly in the absence of public discussion facilitated by council and not by New Monaco. Certainly New Monaco indicated their wish at the council meeting to undertake their own open house on the development plans, but I would suspect this would be a one-sided conversation - not meaningful dialogue. Far better for council to show leadership by undertaking this conversation in a town hall type discussion.

In your reporting, you indicated that the ‘proposed road access almost certainly not to be built for decades’. This being the case I wonder why there is so much interest by the two property owners to have this new access way approved at this juncture. I suspect once the land in question is approved for below-ground services, there will quickly be a request to have an approval for the construction of a two lane primary road. This road, with a sidewalk, as indicated at the council meeting by New Monaco, would be maintained after construction by the District of Peachland. Thanks very much. And who is to gain; Would it be the two private land owners and New Monaco? If the road is being built early, New Monaco now has the secondary access to construct their new development regardless on how long it takes for

MOTI’s approval for Highway 97 and 97C access and the construction of those interchanges. Finally, in your reporting, I did take exception in your comments in last week’s paper where you referred to a hawkish Peachlander who wrote to your paper. No mention though of the private land owner who threatened to stop hikers from crossing a back corner of his property if the road access was not supported. Not balanced reporting at all. In closing, I am sure most residents in the Cousins Road/Morrison Crescent area would not oppose the underground right of way or even a gated fire access road over it … if presented. Let’s have a balanced discussion about that. Steven James Peachland

Regarding Hwy 97 and the proposed changes Dear editor, We have lived in Peachland now for 1-1/2 years. We live on Huston Road and make our way to Kelowna every day. We realized early on that trying to cross the highway to make a left turn towards Kelowna was like a death wish and soon took to going to the Petro Can to do the turn with the lights. If there is any question that lights are needed at either Trepanier or Buchanan then we need to consider the alternative. “Another fatal crash”. Not only is there a need for lights but the speed needs to be reduced to 70km/h from Gorman’s Mill all the way through Peachland to Antlers Beach. Our provincial government spent an enormous amount of money to repave Hwy. 97 all the

way through Westbank on both sides of the road but stopped at Gorman’s Mill. The highway from Gorman’s Mill down Drought Hill is in terrible condition. The surface is rutted, uneven with dangerous dips. Reduce the speed limit to 70 km/h. Put lights at Huston and Buchanan. They lights need to allow crossing the highway as well as left turns. And there needs to be a consistent police presence in the area! I have driven for a living most of my life. I am 71 years young and still maintain a current class 1 driver’s license. I consider myself a profession driver having driven almost everything on wheels. This makes me an expert, in my opinion, to recognize a dangerous driver when they put

my family at risk of injury or death. If we all drove with care and caution we could eliminate the need for many of the issues about lights and road conditions. There is no cure for stupid so we must take other measures. Get the crazy bastards off our roads! There are three of us that make the trip from Peachland to Kelowna on a daily basis in three separate vehicles. Without a police presence on these roads there will continue to be accidents causing injury and death and these crazy bastards will continue to cause them. Jim Kenny Peachland

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Carbon dioxide: Pollutant or plant food? Life evolved to live within limits. It’s a delicate balance. Humans need oxygen, but too much can kill us. Plants need nitrogen, but excess nitrogen harms them, and pollutes rivers, lakes and oceans. Ecosystems are complex. Our health and survival depend on intricate interactions that ensure we get the right amounts of clean air, water, food from productive soils and energy from the sun. Climate change deniers either wilfully ignore or fail to understand this complexity — as shown in their simplistic argument that carbon dioxide is a beneficial gas that helps plants grow and is therefore good for humans. Industry propagandist Tom Harris of the misnamed International Climate Science Coalition writes, “Grade school students know CO2 is not pollution; it is aerial fertilizer.” He adds, “Increasing CO2 levels pose no direct hazard to human health.” The unscientific Heartland Institute-ICSC study he references claims, against all evidence, “Carbon dioxide has not caused weather to become more extreme, polar ice and sea ice to melt, or sea level rise to accelerate.” It’s a facile argument, designed to downplay the seriousness of global warming and its connection to CO2 emissions and to promote continued fossil fuel use. Deniers like Harris and Patrick Moore in Canada extoll the virtues of burning coal, oil and gas. It’s deliberate deception, rather than an outright lie, as most plants do require CO2 to grow. But overwhelming scientific evidence shows that, along with other greenhouse gases, CO2 causes ocean acidification and fuels climate change, putting humans and other life at risk.

Even its benefit to plants is more complicated than deniers let on. As the website Skeptical Science states, “Such claims fail to take into account that increasing the availability of one substance that plants need requires other supply changes for benefits to accrue. It also fails to take into account that a warmer Earth will see an increase in deserts and other arid lands, reducing the area available for crops.” A Stanford University study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, illustrates the claim’s lack of scientific validity. After observing plants grown in California over 16 years, under altered CO2, nitrogen, temperature and water levels, researchers concluded that only higher nitrogen levels increased plant growth, while higher temperatures hindered the plants. A study in Nature Climate Change concluded that a 1 C temperature increase will cause wheat yields to decrease by about five per cent, and a French study found higher temperatures negatively affected corn crops. Another study, published in Science, examined the complexity of CO2 uptake by plants. It found only those associated with particular types of fungi in their roots can take advantage of increased CO2, because the fungi regulate nitrogen plants obtain from soils. Plants such as coniferous trees that associate with ectomycorrhizal fungi can derive benefits from higher carbon dioxide levels, but plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, such as grassland vegetation, can’t. The Imperial College London researchers cautioned that even plants that can take advantage of higher CO2 levels could be harmed by other climate change impacts, such

as increased temperature and ozone concentration. Climate change–related droughts and flooding also hinder plant growth. Burning fossil fuels, creating emissions through industrial agriculture, and destroying “carbon sinks” like wetlands and forests that sequester carbon are already affecting the planet in many ways detrimental to the health and survival of humans and other life. No matter what inconsistent, contradictory and easily debunked nonsense deniers spread, there’s no denying climate change is real, humans are contributing substantially to it and it will be catastrophic for all life if we do little or nothing to address it immediately. Recently, 375 U.S. National Academy of Sciences members, including 30 Nobel laureates, published an open letter stating, “We are certain beyond a reasonable doubt … that the problem of human-caused climate change is real, serious, and immediate, and that this problem poses significant risks: to our ability to thrive and build a better future, to national security, to human health and food production, and to the interconnected web of living systems.” The evidence is clear and overwhelming: Rapid increases in CO2 emissions are not beneficial. It’s past time we started conserving energy and shifting to cleaner sources. David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Editor Ian Hanington. Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.

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Raffle rousers... THE PEACHLAND FALL Fair had winners coming out of its ears (of corn!), including raffle winners Lorie Semanski, who took home the top prize of a quilt made by the Peachland Quilters Guild, Fred Resler, who won a Keurig coffee maker (Andrew Woytiuk accepted) and John McGregor, who won a patio lantern (which his sister Barb McGregor accepted). With the winners are Fall Fair president Martha Jenkins and IGA owner Harry Gough.

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NEWS

NEW MONACO’S COO, James Kay, presented to a pretty friendly audience at the Peachland Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly soiree this past Monday.

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The $10,000-per-day question: Can Peachland afford not to build New Monaco’s proposed 2,800-unit subdivision? James Kay told the Chamber of Commerce Monday it costs New Monaco $10,000 every day the project is delayed CRAIG GILBERT

New Monaco’s COO, James Kay, presented to a pretty friendly audience at the Peachland Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly soiree this past Monday. @CraigbGilbert His slideshow was packed with facts and figures Stalling the biggest subdivision on the books in about the subdivision, which would see more than Peachland is costing the developer behind it about 2,800 residential and commercial units including affordable housing for seniors, built between the $10,000 a day. existing town, Highway 97 and the connector. Development costs for the company approach $3.5 million per year, which boils down to the sobering figure of about $10,000 a day gone with the wind. “So when I’m told at council to come back in two weeks, I understand, but all I’m doing in my head is adding up, OK, that’s 10 business days. That’s another $100,000.” The master planned community would occupy 125 hectares and support the equivalent of 1,500 fulltime jobs in the commercial/retail/ office area and planned hotels, a 50-room boutique and a 150-room Patrick Bell Kathryn Robinson Joseph Jacoe conventional hotel. They plan about 81,000 square • Personal Injury • Wills & Estates • Real Estate feet of net leasable retail area, plus 65,000 sq. ft. of office space. • Civil Litigation • Family Law • Corporate Law Kay expects about $2.3 billion to be spent during the lifetime of the build-out and for the project 13211 N. Victoria Rd. P.O. Box 520, Summerland BC V0H 1Z0 to generate $145 million in direct spending, create 460 person-years 1-800-663-0392 • 250-494-6621 • 250-492-8137 of employment and $3.5 million in

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tax revenue for the district every year. The company’s application for permission from the province to create a second access corridor at Cousins Road has been endorsed by district council and is pending review by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI). Revised drawings of the subdivision plan have been submitted to district staff for review. “We’re still here,” Kay said, “and we don’t have a finger to point. Council has been supportive, district staff has been amazing and they try really hard. There are just local and provincial rules we have to follow. It’s been eight years we’ve been trying to develop this piece of property. When I started with New Monaco 18 months ago, we were told ‘no more promises. Show us. Make it happen.’ That’s what I want to do.” The Peachland chamber is supportive of the development. Executive director Patrick Van Minsel is still working on the information gathered during a developer’s roundtable a few weeks ago. He plans to use the feedback to make recommendations to council. “This could, in many ways, benefit Peachland,” chamber president Dave Collins said after the presentation. “You can’t improve services without raising taxes unless you have growth.” He told the 20 or so chamber members in attendance the chamber itself would lobby for them, but that political pressure works better in heaps. “In a democracy you have to make your voice heard,” he said. “We’re paying the same taxes as West Kelowna or Summerland but getting a lot less amenities for the dollar.”

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DUSTIN KLASSEN WAS diagnosed with a rare bone cancer in March. He and his wife, Kayla, are fundraising to fight the illness with naturopathic means.

Couple crowdfunding for alternative medicine raised hundreds in first day Continued from page 7

He had his “moment” after his diagnosis in March and shared it with family, but members of the community who have heard in recent weeks are still shocked. They said their choice draws strong reactions from people for or against. “We weren’t shy about tell ing people, but Facebook is a whole other beast,” Kayla said. “We ran into one woman at the Sunnyside Market and she was in tears, one of the people that really knows us and had no idea.” Dustin is a construction worker “through and through” without transferrable skills. He’s been accepted at the Centre for the Arts in Kelowna for 3D animation but had to

put off incurring $40,000 in student debt with no ability to work. It is too painful for him to move without painkillers. He’s tried two other jobs but had to stop because of the pain. Kayla is a stay-at-home mom adjusting to the working world. She has made researching her husband’s illness and planning out their fundraising her fulltime occupation. “She works hard,” he said, his eyes finding hers. “It’s just as hard on you as it is on me because you have to deal with it.” “It’s been hard,” Kayla adds. “Stressful.” The kids know something’s up, but their activities haven’t stopped to let mom and dad deal with Dustin’s diagnosis - the ambassador program,

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swim lessons and now even archery. “I told them yesterday for the first time because I started the GoFundMe page,” Kayla said. “We don’t want them to sit with fear.” They got the news after school. “They took it pretty good but you don’t know what they’re carrying,” Dustin said. “They hear that word and they instantly go to death,” Kayla said. “Everyone gets emotional. There are a whole bunch of things we want to start doing (and) we’re definitely not greedy people.” Donations are coming in even from strangers, about $1,200 in the first day. “Before I lose my leg, I’m willing to try this, I can tell you that.”

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Celebrating 15 years at the PWC The Peachland Wellness Centre is hosting a 15th anniversary and open house on Oct. 6 from 11-1 p.m. Archive binders, will display

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screen will have an ongoing display of many pictures of programs and events all showcasing PWC’s history. The story of the PWC begins with a perceived need for local health and social service information. In November 2000 a group of people got together and decided to do something about it. They mobilized individuals, service groups and businesses. The Feb. 8, 2001 edition of the Peachland Signal notified the public of a proposed Health Resource Centre (HRC). A start-up grant of $4,000 was received from the Community Health Advisory Committee. Most of that grant, $3,500, was designated for a coordinator’s salary of $500 a month for seven months. On Feb. 14 a Health Fair was held at the Community Centre. The little house at 4426 Fifth Street (owned by the municipality) was toured and proposed as the

HRC location. Dignitaries from all levels of government attended, along with ordinary citizens. In March suggestions for a name were collected and the Peachland Wellness Centre was chosen. By April a Board of Directors was formed. The grassroots organization had solid support from the community. Volunteers cleaned, renovated, and fundraised. Early tenants were the Daybreak Program and the Red Cross Loan Cupboard. The official opening was on November 21, 2001. Strong enthusiasm to keep the society going and a continued need for its services have never faltered. The PWC continues to link people to needed services, information, and other people. During the celebration on October 6 there will be refreshments and cake cutting. The Sunshine Singers will perform. Join the celebration and see how the PWC has grown to what it is today!

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Direct to Smelter – Precious Metals Roadshow returns to Peachland Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin returns to Peachland on October 7th and 8th during a roadshow making its way through the Okanagan. You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the Peachland 50+ Activity Centre between 9am and 5pm each day. No appointment is required. Barry Dick is a precious metals buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin. “Ursa Major has the unique advantage of dealing direct with a smelter” said Dick. “That allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen. Ursa Major purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, pawn shops, dentists, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as from the general public.” In terms of the US dollar, gold and silver prices may appear low. The weak Canadian dollar means prices are strong with gold in the $1,700 and silver in the $25 per ounce range. Ursa Major analyzes your gold, silver and coins while you watch, with the process explained to you in detail. Coins with numismatic value are set aside from those with a ‘melt’ value. Silver items such as jewellery and flatware are analyzed for hallmark identification. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise testing that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is made and you decide to sell or not. Dick took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in the 1970’s and has been involved with precious metals ever since. An ardent gold panner, he was a regular at the world championship gold panning competition with a personal best of 3rd place in 1984. Now he concentrates on building the wholesale business with jewellers and brokers while taking the roadshow out one or two times a month across Western Canada. “People bring in all kinds of interesting items, but for the most part it is a broken or old chain, unloved jewelry, a single earring, and out of fashion items like charm bracelets. We also accept dental gold but it should be clean. Lately I see more and more silver flatware sets, but before you bring those in please make sure it says “Sterling” on the handle. There is a lot of silver plated flatware that we can’t buy due to the low silver content” says Dick. Another valuable item is coin with silver content. Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars and Dollars from Canada and America can be sorted and the silver content determined in no time at all. People are encouraged to bring in any and all coins for assessment. Ursa Major also assesses and purchases Canadian and Dominion of Canada Paper Money. Ursa Major has extensive experience working with estate sales, executors, widows and widowers in a respectful and caring manner. No appointment necessary.

In Kelowna

ANAF Hall 270 Dougall Road North Monday & Tuesday October 3rd & 4th

In Penticton

Chamber of Commerce 102 Ellis Street Friday & Saturday Wednesday & Thursday October 5th & 6th5 March 4 and

In Peachland

at the 50+ Activity Centre 5672 Beach Ave Daily from Friday & Saturday 10October am -76&pm 8

Open Daily 9am to 5pm

Valid Government Photo ID Required

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A royal welcome in Kelowna...

DEPARTMENT OF CANADIAN HERITAGE

WILLIAM AND KATE, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited Kelowna on Sept. 27, stopping in at UBCO and Mission Hill Family Estate Winery before heading to Whitehorse.

Bring Us Your Old, ‘Retired’ Tires Safely dispose of any old tires you have collecting water and sitting around your property! Help reduce breeding habitat for mosquitoes.

William and Kate, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited Kelowna on Sept. 27. They toured vineyards at Mission Hill Family Estate sampling B.C. foods and meeting young children. William walked through the green vineyards bursting with purple grapes. The Royal couple also sampled several dishes at a taste of B.C. Harvest event at the estate. Renowned B.C. Chef Vikram Vij gave the Duchess one of his Indian food cookbooks.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan and Tire Stewardship BC are sponsoring a free tire collection event where you can drop off old used vehicle tires with or without rims.

Saturday, October 1st Okanagan College 1000 KLO Road Parking Lot #17

(off Campus Road West)

10am – 3pm

This event is co-sponsored by the RDCO Mosquito Control Program and Tire Stewardship BC Further information on Mosquito Control visit www.regionaldistrict.com/mosquitoes Learn about Tire Stewardship BC programs at www.tsbc.ca

KRB CONSTRUCTION Construction • Contracting • Renovations • Remodeling Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks• Fences

A local Carpenter with 20 years experience in commercial and residential is proud to offer many services to the residents of Peachland and the Valley.

Licensed, Liability and WCB insured

Andrew Gee • 250 979 8716

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DAN WALTON

MORE THAN 35 groups have entered the first-ever Peachland Scarecrow Festival.

Look here for fall family fun. Not crows, though. Zero crows CRAIG GILBERT

are, the festival may already have started with the 4 p.m. kick-off in the Park Sept. 30. “For people and home-operated businesses up in the hills it is important to know that they can participate in the contest by bringing their scarecrows down to Heritage Park, the latest on Saturday Oct. 8 when the judging team might start,” organizer Doris Muhs explained. Most entrants are businesses, and some intend to create as many as three scarecrows. It’s a good thing the bats have left the Peachland Visitor Centre’s attic for the season, for example, because they’re running out of room for bat counters out front. Because there are a lot of scarecrows. One is Batman. There is an impish pair in a tree outside the United church, too. If they only had a brain, even one to share between them. You should make a Halloween Dance scarecrow and win a prize. It’s a no-brainRoland Allen Trio October 29 er. To learn how October 29, 5-8pm • Dance Get Your Tickets Now! email Doris Muhs at Join the Legion for Member Discounts dorismu hs@g ma il. on beverages and events com or Eldon Kerbes Club bites 3pm - 6 pm every day at ekerbes@shaw.ca. The festival runs Entertainment every Friday 4–7pm until Oct. 16.

to a scarecrow contest. This describes the inaugural Peachland Scarecrow Festival, which has more than three dozen teams @CraigbGilbert confirmed or committed to build a creative model scarecrow and have it judged at the festival’s big finale Peachland is becoming an increasingly scary place. For crows. For the first time in the history of every- in Heritage Park on Oct. 9. That’s a Sunday, and there will be entertainment at thing Peachland is home to a scarecrow trail and host 11 a.m. and the coronation at noon in six categories including most hilarious scarecrow, most unique scarecrow Proud to Be Your Family Pet Doctors and best representation of a business. There is very little time to waste. If you’re reading this, and we hope you

EDITOR

EVERYONE WELCOME

Free Exams for New Pets

Cat Only Boarding Facility

Food served 12 - 8pm Tue-Sat • 9am - 6pm Sundays

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NEWS

The artist’s eye...

CRAIG GILBERT

HUNDREDS OF ALBUMS changed hands in Penticton at the Okanagan Vinyl Fair Sept. 26. One lucky enthusiast won a rapidly painted likeness of Willie Nelson painted by (top). talented artist Jenny Long.

Peachland

Places of Faith Peachland United Church

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

4421 4th Street

Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685

250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together”

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning

Sunday Services

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation

Service 9 a.m.

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

Contemporary Worship Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com We are wheelchair accessible

Rev. Robin Graves 4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Affi liated with The Pentecostal Church of Canada

Sunday Worship 2 pm New time for the summer

Special Guest Preacher: Debra McMillan For more information call Don McMillan 250-300-1642 John 250-767-2221

4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Minister: Ian McLean all are welcome

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DIVERSIONS

HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Nonsense (slang) 5. Military leader (abbr.) 9. Removes 11. Streamed 13. Inner ear cavity 15. Where to go after high school 16. Olympics host 17. A day to remember fallen soldiers 19. Forearm bone 21. Bypass surgery pioneer F. Mason __ 22. Judo garments 23. Gentlemen 25. Large wrestler 26. Large integer 27. Makes a soft sound 29. Some claim to have six 31. Sunfish 33. Clan 34. A form of comedy 36. Defy 38. More (Spanish) 39. Sixteen ounces 41. Adventure story 43. Liquid distilled from wood or coal 44. Michigan ghost town 46. Fond of 48. Pearl Jam frontman 52. Clothes 53. Flinches 54. Giving the axe 56. Where planes are kept 57. Intervals 58. Plant’s unit of reproduction 59. Equips CLUES DOWN 1. Cooks by exposure to direct heat 2. Using few words 3. Wood 4. Steer 5. Soft drink 6. Consider 7. Clears from a river 8. Claim again 9. Beige 10. Witnesses 11. Spiked

ANSWERS

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, certain feelings may not be easy to convey, but try to find the words this week. It’s important to let your feelings be known, and others are waiting on you to speak up.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, coworkers respond favorably to a proposal you worked hard on. Allow this professional momentum to pay dividends outside of the office as well.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, mixed signals lead to a bit of confusion. It’s nothing you can’t handle if you backtrack and remedy the original situation, just provide yourself ample time to set things right.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Be extra sensitive to the plights or concerns of others this week, Cancer. Some around you could benefit from some empathy and understanding.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, now might be a great time to take a step back and enjoy a little breathing room. Look at things from a different perspective, and you might be amazed at your new outlook.

12. Partidge actor Susan and Marmaduke director Tom 14. __ and Andy, TV show 15. Fraiche and de Menthe are two 18. Burden 20. Olfactory properties

24. Carbon particles 26. Set of four 28. A sweater pulled over the head 30. Relaxing places 32. Gets up 34. Canned fish 35. __ Blyton, children’s author

37. A conceited and self-centered person 38. Fine-textured cotton fabric 40. Turner and Kennedy 42. Repents 43. Smartphones, tablets, etc. 45. A way to garner

47. Eat them for breakfast 49. Former Tigers third baseman Brandon 50. Oh, God! 51. Canadian flyers 55. One legged Chinese mythological demon

SUDOKU

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, many things in your life are vying for your attention. It’s difficult to choose just one, but you will have to do so this week. If necessary, reach out to a friend for assistance.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, your values and those of a loved one may clash from time to time. Some polite and intelligent discourse might be just what the doctor ordered this week.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

H E R E ’ 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!

Reactions come swiftly and strongly this week, Scorpio. You either love or hate something, and things may be very black and white in your world in the days ahead.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, try to separate your personal life from your professional activities this week. This may require being a little more quiet and introspective than usual, but do your best.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, let your feelings be heard if you feel underappreciated by someone close to you this week. Your loved one will appreciate your honesty and welcome your insight.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

A meaningful conversation with the right person may occur this week, Aquarius. It could mean a step in the right direction for you and help to further your career.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, your emotions are so strong this week that you may feel alienated from those closest to you. If so, make an effort to stay connected.

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Promote your local activity

Send the information for your Peachland event to designer@peachlandview.com

COMING EVENTS PEACHLAND RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION AGM Tuesday Oct. 18 - 5-6 p.m., Okanagan Regional Library, Peachland Village. We are calling all association members to elect directors. Phone 250-767-6231 for more information.

THE PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE PRESENTS: Andrea Carlisle from Connect Hearing Solutions. She will speak on hearing loss and hearing challenges at the Peachland Wellness Circle on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. She will also be available for a free hearing screening between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call the Peachland Wellness Centre to book your appointment. Phone 250-767-0141.

WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAYS

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 9:05-11:05 am,

4th St Place

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St.

UKULELE 1 pm 50+ Activity Centre

community centre

BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Centre.

50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND FARMERS’ & CRAFTERS’ MARKET

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

Margaret’s Anglican Church

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am,

VOLLEYBALL 10-11 am,

VARIETY SINGERS 9:30

CARPET BOWLING 10

4th Street Place

community centre

10 am - 2 pm, Heritage Park (Beach Avenue). Runs until September 25.

am, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, Unit-

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE

COMPUTER LITERACY 10 - noon, Peach-

ed Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St.

10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Centre.

INTRO TO FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 11:30am

land Wellness Centre.

BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ 11 - 12:30 pm,

Margaret’s Anglican Church

- 12:30 pm, 4th Street Place

every 2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre.

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

TAI CHI noon, 50+

CHAIR FITNESS 11-

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am

Activity Centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1 pm, 50+ Activity

Centre

11:45 am, 4th Street Place

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Ac-

tivity Centre

service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm (1.0-2.75), community centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

UKULELE 1 pm, 50+

AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30 pm, 50+

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1 - 2:45 pm,

Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday

worship at 3 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:30

am-5 pm, community centre

YOGA (ADVANCED BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

am, community centre

Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 3-5 pm, commu-

nity centre

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm,

community centre

VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6-7 pm, community centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

WOODCARVING 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:30

am-5 pm, community centre

1-3pm, community centre

Peachland Wellness Centre.

YOUTH DROP-IN

3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTISPORT 4-6 pm,

community centre

ZUMBA 5:15-6:15 pm, community centre

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

7 pm, community centre

VOLLEYBALL 7-8 pm, community centre

WEDNES-

DAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:30

am-5 pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30 pm,

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm,

MEET LOCAL ARTISTS/ ARTISANS 11–4 pm,

Peachland Little Schoolhouse. New artists featured every week.

am, community centre

community centre

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 9:05-11:05 am,

Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Be a part of your community and join us for lunch. Everyone welcome.

CLOG DANCING 6–7 pm 50+ Activity Centre

AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

community centre

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

AEROBICS AND MORE

WRITERS UNBLOCKED

9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre

SPIN BLAST 6:30-7 pm,

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30 am. Call

LIONS DEN MEETING

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am,

Dawn 250-878-6342

4th Street Place

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10-noon

every 3rd Wednesday, Peachland Wellness Centre.Closed for the summer. Orientation: September 21. First Session: October 19

INTRO TO CHAIR FITNESS 11:30 am-12:15

pm, 4th Street Place

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Lessons 12-1

community centre

7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm,

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30

UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, community centre

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

TOTAL BODY BLAST 5:30-6:30 pm,

Peachland Museum

community centre

THURSDAYS

VINYASA YOGA FLOW 5:30-6:30 pm,

FITNESS ROOM 7:30

am-5 pm, community centre

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10 am, United

Church Hall Hosted By the Peachland Wellness Centre

community centre

TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/ trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th St. Place

AEROBICS 9 am, 50+ Activity Centre BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, community centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon,

Peachland Wellness Centre.

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:30-11:30 am, 4th Street Place

YOGA (BEGINNERS)

10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES CRIB 1 - 2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 1-3 pm, com-

munity centre

LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, Peachland Library. Open to all ages FUSION FRIDAYS 4-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10

pm, Play 1-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

VOLLEYBALL 10-11 am, community centre

PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6-8 pm, com-

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 1-3 pm, commu-

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm,

munity centre

am, 50+ Activity Centre

BINGO 6:45 pm (doors

BAT CHAT 2:30 pm,

open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Visitor Centre

FRIDAYS

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

nity centre

CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+

Peachland Wellness Centre. Runs every week

AFTERNOON BRIDGE

IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre

Activity Centre

1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BAT CHAT 2:30 pm, Peachland Visitor Centre

CHAIR FITNESS 11-

11:45 am, 4th Street Place

FITNESS ROOM 7:30

am-5 pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING

8-9 am, community centre

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

YOUTH ZONE 6-9 pm, 13+, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12 3-5 pm

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Peachland

Classifieds

Call 250 767 7771 or email admin@peachlandview.com

WANTED

Business services

SERVICES

Buying coins and coin collections, paper money collections

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Todd’s Coins 1-250-864-3521 Gold Buyer 1-250-864-3521 Silver Buyer 1-250-864-3521 Buying silver coins, antique silver, sterling silver, silver bars. 1-250-864-3521

FOR SALE

BUSINESS SERVICES

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

DENIED Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? Under 65 and want to apply for CPP disability benefits? Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call 1-877-7933222 www.dcac.ca.

HEALTH

Business services

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or w w w. c a n a d a b e n e fi t . ca/free-assessment

SERVICES GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 107 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach almost 2 million people for only $395 a week for 25-word text ad or $995 for small display ad. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www. communityclassifieds. ca or 1-866-669-9222.

STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING SALE ... “MADNESS SALE-CRAZY PRICES ON NOW!” 20X19 $5,645 25X27 $6,424 28x29 $7,558 32X33 $10,297 42X47 $15,590. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www. pioneersteel.ca

Landscaping EDGING EMERALD CEDARS direct from Okanagan grower for this area. SPECIAL 5’ tall 10/$200 We also have 6, 7, 8 & 9’ trees. Delivery available. Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 georgedemelo@mail.com

R. BROWN ELECTRICAL

Service Installation, Maintenance. Residential, Commercial. Lic’d, Bonded Insured. Do it Right Make it Safe. Peachland 250-863-5180

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN

We very much appreciate your donation. Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box. Breakables: Wednesday morning and Thursday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES M E D I C A L TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

A &W Now Hiring Full Time and Part Time Cook and Cashier $10.50 to start all shifts apply in restaurant with resume or at www.aw.ca

Free We have extra wooden pallets of various sizes for you to pick up FREE. First Come First Served. Peachland View office.

STOLEN Stolen from Waldo Sept. 8- Welded aluminum fuel tank. Reward for return, no questions asked, to Peachland Policing on 6th 250-767-2623

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/ COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844453-5372.

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NEWS COPY: noon Mondays CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Up to 30 words - $15.00; 20¢ each additional word. Per column inch $9.00 plus GST Garage Sale Ads include box and headline: $15.00 plus GST Home Based Business 1-Column Semi Display: $15 plus GST NOTICES: Weddings, engagements, birth announcements, cards of thanks, and other notices (min. charge) $15.00 plus GST up to 30 words, 20¢ each additional word.

Business display advertising rates on request. PHONE 250.767.7771 Fax: 250.767.3337 Email: admin@peachlandview.com Advertising Regulations: The Peachland View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate 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.

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NEWS

Open burning starts in Central Okanagan Oct. 1 CONTRIBUTED Open burning season in the Central Okanagan will begin this Saturday, Oct. 1 when air quality and venting conditions are good for those property owners obtaining a permit from their local fire authority. Under Regional District and local fire bylaws permitted open burning season may start Oct. 1 and must be complete on April 30. Fire chiefs may change these dates depending on the fire hazard in their area. Eligible property owners must obtain a burning permit from their local fire department.* Those eligible to burn within the four Central Okanagan East or Central Okanagan West electoral area fire districts may obtain a permit by calling the Regional District at 250-469-6223 (Long Distance Collect Calls are accepted) weekdays only between 8 a.m. and 4. p.m., excluding holidays. Before lighting any fire, property owners with a valid permit must call the toll-free Outdoor Burning Hotline: 1-855262-2876 (BURN) to determine if open burning is allowed on a particular day. Both the venting and air quality conditions must be good in order for burning to occur within Central Okanagan fire jurisdictions.

This information will also be available each day after 8 a.m. at regionaldistrict. com/airquality. Under the Regional District Smoke Control Bylaw, creating nuisance smoke from open burning is not allowed in the City of Kelowna, the District of Lake Country, City of West Kelowna and the Central Okanagan East and West Electoral Areas or under the bylaws of the District of Peachland. Yard waste such as leaves, pine needles, grass clippings, weeds and other garden waste are not allowed to be burned. Violators could receive a fine or be charged with the cost of putting out the fire. Residents are encouraged to report anyone illegally burning on a non-burning day by calling the Regional Fire Dispatch Center at 250-469-8577. Those property owners eligible to burn should follow this Best Practices Guide to reduce smoke: - If conditions allow open burning, ignite fires after 10 a.m. when venting conditions are usually more favourable; - Pruning’s, branches and stumps must be dried for a minimum of two years; - Make smaller piles with good air ventilation for more efficient burning. All Central Okanagan property owners regardless of property size are

encouraged to use other clean air options to dispose of their yard waste. The bi-weekly curbside yard waste collection program is underway through the end of November and residents are reminded to only place leaves, grass, pine needles and small pruning’s inside their wheeled yard waste cart with the green lid closed. Residents may also use the yearround free yard waste drop off program at the Glenmore landfill (Open seven days a week 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. - up to 250 kilograms (550 pounds) and 20 centimetres or less in diameter may be dropped off for free – fees apply to yard waste loads exceeding the free maximum weight and diameter). Fees apply for yard waste disposal at the Westside Residential Waste Disposal Centre (open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Monday). When transporting loads for disposal, please make sure they are covered. As well, a number of private companies offer wood chipping and grinding services or rent portable chippers. Some may also pick up yard waste for disposal. Agricultural burning is allowed under Provincial Right to Farm leg-

islation and accounts for most of the burning permits issued in the Central Okanagan. However, before starting any fire farmers must also call 1-855-262-2876 (BURN) or visit regionaldistrict.com/ airquality to ensure burning can take place on a particular day. The Regional Air Quality Program is working in cooperation with farmers to encourage the use of the Agricultural Chipping Program as an alternate disposal method. The program offers a Best Management Practices handbook and DVD to help farmers. Funding is still available for farmers who wish to participate this year in the chipping program. As well, registration is underway for those who would like to take part in the program during 2017. Please contact the Regional Air Quality Coordinator at 250-469-8408 or email airquality@kelowna.ca. Central Okanagan residents are reminded to check with their local fire jurisdiction regarding regulations and restrictions regarding campfires, chimineas and other outdoor wood fire burning devices. Campfires are not allowed at any time within the City of Kelowna.

Construction of new care home well underway The Rotary Club of Peachland

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SPORTS

Tiger Cats fall to ‘Salmon’ JEN SCOTT The Junior Bantam West Kelowna Tiger Cats, made up of 12 and 13 year old children from West Kelowna and Peachland, took on the Salmon Arm Chargers on Sept. 25 on their home field in Rose Valley. In the opening play of the game, the Tiger Cats kicked off to their opponents - who ran the ball 60 yards for a touchdown. With the memory of two hard-hitting losses West Kelowna started the season with fresh in their minds, the Tiger Cats revved up their determination and fought back scoring their own touchdown with a successful two-point conversion. The Chargers and the Tiger Cats defensive lines held strong against each other preventing any more points being gained. At the half, the Tiger Cats led by two. The second half of the game did not go as well for West Kelowna. The home team fought hard and managed to hold the competition back from their end zone for much of the third quarter, but were unable to gain much yardage themselves. Salmon Arm broke through the defense scoring another touchdown and a successful two-point conversion of their own before the end of the stanza. The Chargers continued to push their opponents in the fourth quarter, scoring another six points on their way to the 20-8 victory. West Kelowna Tiger Cats take the field again at 2 p.m. this Sunday at Rosewood Sports Field against the Kamloops Blue Broncos. For more information or to view the SIFC schedule, please visit www.kmfa.ca.

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Name: Bailey Age: 7 Years, 1 Month Meet Bailey! This sweet girl was brought in when her owners had to move. Bailey tends to be a little shy with strangers. Bailey will need some time to get used to her new surroundings and being touched. She may be prone to fearfulness in new environments, so lots of positive reinforcement is key for this girl. She is gaining confidence here with staff. Bailey loves to play with her toys. Come meet Bailey and see if she is the companion you are looking for!

Email a picture and description of your pet to admin@peachlandview.com JEN SCOTT

THE CHARGERS CONTINUED to push their opponents in the fourth quarter on the way to the 20-8 victory.