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PEACHLAND CHAMBER PRESIDENT ROB CAMPBELL (left) and Councillor Terry Condon (centre), along with the Mayor Fielding, Councillor Schierbeck, and members of the chamber board, recently participated in the community’s first Business Walk, where local businesses were surveyed about doing business in Peachland. Joanne Layh photo

New format for Peachland Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View Up until now if a business received a Peachland chamber business award, it was because that business received the most ballots cast in its favour leading up to the awards night event. This year that’s going to change. That’s because for the first time the nomination process for the chamber’s

annual Business Excellence Awards will be based completely on merit rather than the most votes. As well, the chamber is also reformatting the event to focus more on business recognition and making the event more fun and entertaining than in past years. “What we’re doing is changing the format of the awards night,” Peachland Chamber of Commerce office manager Janet Hornseth told The View. “Prior to last year’s function,

people felt it had a business flavour and it was more of a business meeting and we don’t want that. Basically the total focus of the event will be to celebrate the success of our Peachland businesses that have been nominated for the awards.” Peachland Chamber of Commerce president Rob Campbell says this year there Continued on page 3

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Regular council meeting highlights

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Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

Library reaches agreement with CUPE Local 1123 Last month Okanagan Regional Library’s board of trustees approved a memorandum of agreement with CUPE Local 1123 following months of strike action by CUPE members. Okanagan Regional Library executive director Lesley Dieno says the three-year agreement includes the following wage increases: • 1.5 per cent as of January 2011; • 1.5 per cent as of January 2012; and • 1.5 per cent as of January 2013. Dieno says the board will also pay for 70 per cent of the cost of dental insurance premiums starting in October 2012, and 75 per cent starting in October 2013. The agreement was ratified by the board on September 19.

Bears move on from Hardy Falls Regional Park The main trail in Hardy Falls Regional Park is open once again after increased daytime bear sightings prompted the regional district to temporarily close it for safety reasons. Several bears and cubs had taken up residence in the park, which is not uncommon during salmon spawning season. “The animals that forced us to temporarily close the trail appear to have moved on,” communications officer Bruce Smith said.

2013 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2038 Council gave first, second and third reading to 2013 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2038, 2012. The following organizations will receive a statutory or permissive tax exemption after the bylaw is adopted: • Peachland United Church; • St. Margaret’s Anglican Church; • Peachland Baptist Church; • Peachland Wellness Centre; • Peachland Riding Club; • Peachland Community Policing Office; • Peachland Chamber of Commerce; • Peachland District Retirement Society; • Maple Springs Bible Camp; • The Nature Trust of BC; and • Peachland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The bylaw will be brought before council on October 23, 2012 for final adoption. 2012 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2022, Amendment Bylaw No. 2039 Council gave first, second and third reading to 2012 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2022, Amendment Bylaw No. 2039. Prior to adopting a revitalization

Partnership program – streetscape components Council amended its policy (PUB-185) regarding opportunities for the general public to make visible and lasting contributions to the beautification of Peachland, for example benches, litter receptacles, street trees, and picnic tables. A flat rate fee structure that no longer includes administration or installation charges will reduce administration recovery revenues which will in turn reduce the annual surplus for the district. Ownership and maintenance of street lighting Council supported staff entering into discussions with BC Hydro regarding the ownership of street lighting infrastructure within the district (not the actual poles). It may be a more efficient and cost effective approach for energy management if the district were to own and control all lighting in the district.

Goose management launches bird-banding program Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View If you spot a local goose sporting a coloured leg band, chances are it was an unknowing participant in the Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program’s new bird-banding practice. The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program manages resident non-migratory Canada geese through aerial and populations surveys, egg addling, and other local initiatives such as the new bird-banding program. The bird-banding program will help officials understand the local movement and nesting patters of geese,

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program bylaw, council is required to consider the bylaw in conjunction with the objectives and policies in its financial plan as they relate to the use of permissive tax exemptions. The bylaw will be brought before council on October 23, 2012 for final adoption.

School District Long-Term Facility Plan Public Consultation Meetings

School District No. 23 is in the process of updating the District’s Long-Term Facility Plan. The Plan will be driven by educational program requirements, community and enrolment demographics, school operating capacities, as well as the current condition of facilities. The Facility Plan will provide a comprehensive rationale and business case for key local decisions related to future school grade configurations, specific school additions and renovations, replacement of aging schools, and requirement for new schools. The comprehensive Long-Term Facility Plan is required by the Ministry of Education to support all future major capital investment decisions and approvals. The District will be hosting 3 community meetings to provide an opportunity for public input into the Long-Term Facility Plan: • Thursday, October 18, 2012, 6:30 pm – Westside Zone at Mount Boucherie Secondary – Multipurpose Room • Monday, October 22, 2012, 6:30 pm – Kelowna Area at Hollywood Rd. Education Services – Room #1 • Thursday, October 25, 6:30 pm – Lake Country Zone at George Elliot Secondary – Community Gym

The Facility Plan needs to: - Support 21st Century Learning - Enhance/optimize student learning - Reflect the best of what is known in educational research - Promote the health & well-being of students, staff, parents & the community - Confirm the long-term role of each school - Optimize each school’s capacity and utilization - Provide for flexibility and future growth - Provide for long-term stability & sustainability of our schools

This is the School District’s second round of Public Consultation Meetings. Please join us to learn more and provide your thoughts to the Board of Education for the long-term vision of our District. For more information, please visit the School District Long-Term Facility Plan link under Quick Updates on our webpage at http://www.sd23.bc.ca.

as well as population size. “Bird-banding is a new and exciting part of the Goose Management Program,” Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program coordinator Kate Hagmeier says. “This pilot provides us with a unique opportunity to come in contact with the birds, without harming them. We are very excited to collect the data from the bands and find answers to questions such as what extent do birds mix up and down the valley and where do specific birds nest.” Goose management officials hope that when a banded bird is observed by a birdwatcher or recovered by a hunter, information about the sighting will be reported so goose data can be retrieved and analyzed. Officials are asking residents who spot a banded goose to fill out the “Report-a-Band” form on okanagangooseplan.com or call 1-877-943-3209. As well, if birdwatchers are able to get close enough to view the Continued on page 3

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New format for chamber business excellence awards Continued from page 1

won’t be a guest speaker, so the focus will be on the businesses and having some fun. “The winning businesses need to be recognized more than just by a name. People want to know their story and why they won,” Campbell says. Hornseth says this year the chamber will appoint a selection committee made up of local business leaders who will help determine winners based on specific criteria. Up until now, businesses were recognized for excellence based on the number of ballots cast in their favour, which

sometimes led to the perception that winners were selected based more on popularity rather than merit. “The selection committee will have a list of criteria that will be a guideline for each business and they will have to shortlist the nomination down to the top three. Once we have the top three in each category, each person on the committee will grade each nomination,” Hornseth says. “Each of the those top three businesses in each category will be contacted and asked to accept the nomination and submit a profile description of who they are, what they do, their philosophy, and why they deserve the award they’ve been nominat-

ed for. From there with that criteria the selection committee will pick the top person out of each category.” The criteria will include qualities such as service knowledge and professionalism. Hornseth says the event will still feature a live auction and an entertainment component with music and dancing. “We think it should be a lot more fun,” Campbell says. Tickets to the event are $50 for cham-

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Goose movements now tracked with bands Continued from page 2

code on the bird’s metal band, it can be reported to the National Bird Banding Office at 1-800-327-BAND (2263) or reportband.gov In June, Hagmeier and a team received a permit from Environment Canada to capture geese and apply the plastic and metal bands during their flightless period. Using kayaks, the team coaxed geese on the water to shore and into temporary corrals, where each bird was analyzed, banded and then released. If you spot a bird with a leg band, you can determine the location where the goose was captured and banded: • Red bands denote South Okanagan geese;

ber members and $60 for non-members. The nomination ballots were published in the October 5 issue of The View but can also be picked up at the Peachland Visitor Information Centre, the Peachland View, and other participating businesses. The Peachland Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Night will take place on November 17. The final day for nominations is November 2.

Saturday , November 17th, 2012, 2:00 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse, Brandon Lane, Peachland.

• Green bands denote Central Okanagan geese; • White bands denote North Okanagan geese. Officials say during the fall, resident geese begin their annual movements up and down the valley, so you may see geese from other parts of the valley. The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program is a partnership between the City of Kelowna, Central Okanagan Regional District, Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen, District of West Kelowna, City of Vernon, City of Penticton, Town of Lake Country, Town of Osoyoos, Town of Oliver, District of Peachland, District of Summerland and Glenmore Ellison Irrigation District.

A new Board of Directors will be elected at this meeting. Existing and new members are welcome to attend. Voting is confined to membership that is current prior to the date of the AGM. Memberships cost $10.00 and can be purchased at the Wellness Centre between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

For further information about the Peachland Wellness Centre, please call us at 250 767 0141, or visit our website @www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca

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NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS The Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland intends to adopt ‘2013 Tax Exemption Bylaw Number 2038, 2012’ at a meeting of Council to be held October 23, 2012 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: 2013 Tax Exempted Properties ID

Occupied by

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Description of Use

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Estimate Property Taxes

Peachland United Church

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

Public Worship

n/a

$3,745

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Lot 1, Plan KAP62699, ODYD, DL 490

Public Worship

n/a

$1,756

Peachland Baptist Church

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

Public Worship

n/a

$1,934

Peachland Wellness Centre

Lot H, Plan 22267, ODYD, DL 490

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

$1,151

Peachland Riding Club

Lot 17, Plan 410, ODYD, DL2538

Not-for-profit horse riding facility

$904

Peachland Community Police Office

Lot B, Plan 22267, ODYD, DL 490

Community crime prevention

$2,231

Peachland Chamber of Commerce

Parcel B, Block 3. Plan 44, ODYD, DL 490

A centre to promote tourism within Peachland

$1,762

Peachland District Retirement Society

Lot A, Plan 38807, ODYD, DL 490

A centre to promote activities for seniors

$5,741

Maple Springs Bible Camp

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

Bible camp

$3,198

The Nature Trust of BC

Lot A, Plan KAP85621, DL 2690

Protection of land to conserve biodiversity

$4,305

Peachland Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion

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

A centre to promote charitable fundraising events

$2,166

$28,893

CORTIX UTILITIES EMPLOYEE BRIAN YOUNG installs a smart meter at the Peachland View office. Installations within the district began several weeks ago.

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

OPINION

Peachland Views

Long-term planning Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

hen governments change every three or four years it can be a challenge for politicians and civil servants to plan for anything too far into the future since no one knows who will be in power then. However some infrastructure projects, such as roads and railways, require farsighted planning if they are ever to come to fruition. Take the future of Highway 97, for instance. While the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) says plans for four-laning through Peachland isn’t on their horizon, you have to wonder how that is possible. Shouldn’t there be some kind of master plan that takes into consideration population and traffic projections for the next 50 or 100 years into the future, not just the next five or 10 years? If there is such a plan, MOTI is holding it close to their chest. I think it’s time we also thought about planning for a decent provincial public transportation system that extends beyond our corridor. I recently read that Greyhound would like to reduce their service in some areas due to low ridership at certain times of the year. It’s hard to imagine how their transportation service could get any worse. I took the bus to Invermere earlier this year and I have to say the experience left me wishing I lived in Europe, where rail service goes just about anywhere, anytime and take takes you there in relative comfort. My bus trip began with a four-hour delay in the unstaffed Kelowna Greyhound station late at night. Apparently the only way to get to Invermere from here is to either take the route north and have a layover in Golden from 3 – 7 a.m., where a nearby gas station “might be open,” I was told, or else break your journey and spend the night somewhere along the way. I decided to spend the night in Nelson and then get on the 6 a.m. bus the following morning. What I didn’t realize when I booked the trip was the bus station doesn’t open until 8 a.m. so you have to wait outside in a shelter-less back alley where there is nothing else open. It was about -15 that morning and the bus was over an hour late. I made it through the experience okay, but I can’t imagine how someone elderly or in poor health could be expected to wait outside in the cold like that. I’d like to say my bus journey ended well in Invermere but that stop was apparently eliminated from the route about six months before they sold me the ticket so they dropped me at a gas station in Windermere instead. I’m sure I can’t be the only one to have such an experience. In my view, in addition to coming up with a longterm highway strategy, we need to start planning now for a publicly operated province-wide rail or bus service. Saskatchewan has STC so why can’t B.C. politicians start advocating now for our own public service?

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Why unable to support revitalization? I was intrigued to read Carol Smithson’s letter in the October 5 edition of the Peachland View on the subject of the downtown revitalization project that sadly has now been abandoned by Steve Allison, and in particular her comments regarding the information session held by him. I too attended this gathering and was present when Carol was challenged by Steve over comments she made about peer review panels. To say she was shouted out is an overstatement of the facts; true Carol was spoken to in an authoritative manner but shouted at, I don’t think so! And more to the point the “accusation” of interrupting and heckling was attributed to Carol’s attendance at the open house meeting some weeks earlier and not the information session she writes about. During this particular meeting it is alleged she and others did their best to disrupt the proceedings. Carol appears to have glossed over this part of the dialogue she had with Steve. I can’t think why? Perhaps Carol, you experience selected memory loss and if so you have my deepest sympathy. However, I rather doubt you suffer from an affliction of this sort as I recall quite clearly that you didn’t challenge Steve when he made reference to your heckling which was evidently caught on tape. So Carol, in deciding to write letters for publication about who said what and when, present the facts as a whole and not an edited version that suits you. And as for your comments questioning Steve’s lack of professionalism, I suggest first you take a good look into a mirror and ask yourself whether your efforts to disrupt the open house meeting referred to was conducive to a person acting in a professional manner. As the saying goes, people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. As to the proposed development itself and I stand corrected if I am wrong, I can only deduce that you (and others) were against the project right from the start for reasons only known to yourselves. As a taxpayer this is of course your right. My personal

view as a relative newcomer to Peachland is that an opportunity to replace a building that despite a recent paint job still has a rundown look to it, has been lost. Given Steve’s experiences as documented in the Peachland View dated September 14, 2012, which, amongst other things, makes reference to retractions of earlier decisions regarding the waiving of the community amenity charges, an email on the very subject which by the mayor’s own admission a certain Dave Smith forgot to send (unbelievable), for me it is doubtful (at least in the short-term) whether any more of his time and money will be spent in that direction. I hope I am proved wrong. So what will become of the existing building then? Only Steve really knows the answer to that one. My own guess is that over time and in the absence of any real investment and commitment from him, it will fall into gradual decay and become an eyesore once more. Steve if you read this, I sincerely hope you do not let that happen as I believe as a result of the information session you chaired, you at least realize that more of us than not were, and still are, fully supportive of your building design as presented and your plans for the proposed contribution to downtown revitalization. Which conveniently leads me to comments made by Steve during the information session about certain councillors who in his words consistently voted against the development proposals. Although they were named individually, I will just refer to them as three in number. To each one of you, I challenge you to make contact with The View and let the people of Peachland know the reasons why you felt unable to support fully the downtown revitalization project and in so doing give those who chose to support you at the last council elections a chance to assess whether you are worthy of their vote in future, assuming of course you choose to stand for re-election at the appointed time. Pete Wenham, Peachland

Opposition acted like unruly hooligans I attended Steve Allison’s open house on September 19, 2012. The evidence of the appalling actions of this town council, the administration and the PRA towards Steve Allison is quite dramatic and almost unbelievable. The citizens of Peachland should be deeply concerned at what goes on in the administration of our town by council and administrators when dealing with developers. The kindest comment of their behaviour would be that they are totally incompetent in their administrative knowledge but the closer truth might be that they get some warped enjoyment out of their malicious actions in breaking every rule to get their goal of no development in Peachland, regardless of the ben-

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efits that Peachland might derive from it. The piles of written proof is very impressive but the audio record of the meeting that Steve Allison has was the most telling. The opposition, whoever they are, acted like unruly hooligans. They broke nearly every rule of Robert’s Rules of Order for meetings. They should have been ejected from the meeting but instead, were allowed to be hooligans without constraint. So the hooligans, aided and abetted by the mayor, won and Peachland lost. It just goes to prove that, the mouthy few can ruin our town. Especially when led by the mayor. Shame on them. Derek Coyle, Peachland

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OPINION

Be warned of rate increase Many articles have been written about the pros and cons of smart meters. The radiation from the smart meters along with all the additional radiation that people expose themselves to, could pose a health problem in that this additional radiation could be the straw that broke the camels back, to quote an old phrase. The experts on both sides agree and disagree with the exposure. However, I think people are overlooking the hidden agenda of BC Hydro and perhaps our current Liberal Government. That is, the smart meters are required in order to introduce a two-tier electrical billing system. If you look at a smart meter, one will see that the meter has two electricity recording systems. No. 1 is the current electric-

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ity that the house is using. No. 2 is blank and I believe will be used then when BC Hydro introduces itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twotier electricity billing system. I have family living in Ontario, where smart meters are installed, and they advise me that Ontario Hydro has introduced such a system. My family advises that from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., the electricity rate is almost double the rate from 7:00 p.m. to 7 a.m. So people out there be warned as I think BC Hydro will introduce such a two-tier system in the near future. Otherwise why bother to install smart meters because of the huge cost to do so? Larry Weisgarber, Peachland

Why is Albas cutting important food inspections that protect our farmers? In June, MP Dan Albas chose to make significant cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) by voting in favour of the Conservative omnibus budget bill. Liberals voted against these cuts because Canadians deserve to feel confident that their food supply is protected just as our farmers and ranchers deserve safe and stable business. Unfortunately these cuts went ahead and undetected E. coli contamination at the XL Foods facility in Brooks, Alberta, led to the largest meat recall in Canadian history, spanning all the provinces and territories, plus 41 states. Alarmingly, the outbreak was first detected by US food inspectors, not the CFIA, and it took over two weeks for the first recall to be issued. At least 10 people have fallen ill. Conservative messaging that everything is fine is cold comfort to those who are sick or were exposed to E coli. Canadians expected the government to heed the lessons of the 2008 listeriosis crisis, which left 22 dead and 35 others gravely ill. Yet the comprehensive audit of our food safety system rec-

ommended by an independent review has yet to occur four years later. Not only a terrible human tragedy, this may turn out to be the worst crisis in our beef industry since the discovery of BSE, or mad cow disease in 2003, which led to an immediate worldwide ban on all Canadian beef exports. Our cattlemen and food processors are at risk of another financial body blow, yet the Conservatives have just cut farm risk management programs, Agri Stability and Agri Invest. Why is Mr. Albas cutting support for farmers in crisis? Why is he supporting cuts that remove vital resources from food safety professionals and creating a space where the industry is responsible for more and more of its self-regulation? Waiting for Canadians to get sick is not a food safety strategy. Liberals support our scientists and professionals who are on the front line of food safety and call on Mr. Albas to do the same. Frank Valeriote, MP Liberal Party Critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food

Unsustainable spending Bill Barisoff Commentary The Thanksgiving long weekend is an important one and I am hopeful many of you had an opportunity to spend time with friends and family to both enjoy and reflect on how fortunate we are to live in this special part of British Columbia. We have much to be thankful for here in B.C. and we must not forget those who live in areas of the world where threats of violence and oppression can be a daily occurrence. I also believe we must be vigilant and never take for granted the value of a job and the importance of employment. In my nearly 17 years of public service I have observed firsthand how unemployment and the loss of a job can devastate a family and lead to poverty or worse. I mention the importance of jobs because I also often hear disparaging comments against the business community who, it should not be forgotten, are the very employers who provide the jobs our citizens depend upon. October is small business MLA Bill month and 98 per cent of all businesses in British Columbia are of the small business variety. In fact there are close to 400,000 small businesses currently operating in B.C. today. This is why in 2001 the B.C. government began a process to review, eliminate or consolidate red tape and to date have been successful in eliminating over 150,000 regulatory requirements. When small business owners can focus on running and growing a business instead of administration related to government regulation, ultimately a business can grow and more staff are hired. Locally we have witnessed many local success stories as small businesses have grown into significantly sized operations that employ workers in the double digits instead of single digits. When citizens are gainfully employed the wages they earn are subject to personal income taxes much as discretionary spending on purchases of goods and services is also subject to sales taxes. It is from these tax revenues that government jobs are created and many important services are provided in areas such

as healthcare, education, protection of the environment, and social services. However, as the cost to provide public services now exceeds tax revenue that is realized from income tax and provincial sales tax, British Columbia also depends on individual service fees such as MSP and increasingly on resource revenues gained from natural gas, mining and forestry. Yet even with this added revenue the cost of providing government services continues to increase at a pace that exceeds the amount of taxation collected. These points are a fiscal reality in the current economic environment. Over the next six months as B.C. moves closer to the general election, you will indeed be exposed to an increasing number of different interests that will seek to advocate for increased spending over and above the current amounts that are already at record and unsustainable amounts. It is critically important to ask where any increased spending on government services will come from. It was not so long ago that a majority of British ColumBarisoff bians voted against a taxation system that largely leveled the playing field by removing tax exemptions on some products but mostly services that were subject to federal taxation but not provincial. More recently it has been suggested that increased spending can come from increasing taxes on employers, who not unlike government, also need to cover operating costs from sales revenue realized from customers. In many respect sales revenue to a business is similar to tax revenue for government in that funds are required to cover costs. It should also be noted that much as there is only one taxpayer, there is also only one consumer who in many cases is one and the same. When expenses continue to exceed revenue long-term problems develop that in the private sector lead to job losses and increased unemployment that in turn also has a negative impact on government revenues that we must not overlook. Let us never take for granted the importance of employment and jobs in supporting our quality of life and providing the government services we depend upon.

The Peachland Legion Still Needs your Help!

Donations are needed for our Massive Garage Sale PLEASE KEEP THOSE DONATIONS COMING Proceeds to Legion Renovation Fund and The Canadian Cancer Society Phone Scott at 250-859-1516 or the Legion at 250-767-9404 to arrange your donation pick-up and book your party reservation NOW!

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | SUNDAYS

MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Baptist Sunday School, 9:45am, 4204 Lake Ave.

Peachland Variety Singers, 9:30am, 50+

Bodytalk, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 10:30 fellowship, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Morning Coffee, 1011am, Peachland Wellness Centre Computer Literacy, 10am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 2:30-5pm, 4th Street Place Peachland Guides 5:15pm, Peachland Rec Centre. Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, Peachland Recreation Centre

Peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only) Friendship Tuesday, blood pressure readings 1pm, House Sitter movie 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS High School Teens, 6:30-8pm, community centre Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, United Church Hall Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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WEDNESDAYS Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Teen Volunteers, 4-5:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7-8:15 pm, Peachland Community Centre For children K-6. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, Tweens 5-6:30pm, middle teens 6:30-8pm, 4th St. Anglican Church

OCTOBER 17

Cooking with Company, 10:30am, Peachland Community Centre

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THURSDAYS Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am beginners, 10am continued level, United Church Hall Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre

FRIDAYS Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

SATURDAYS Men’s Coffee, 10am11am, Peachland Wellness Centre Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Reiki, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Peachland Brownies (girls 7-8), 5:30pm, Anglican Church Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

OCTOBER 18 Storytime, 11:30am, Peachland Library Peachland Sowers and Growers Meeting, 1:30pm, Phyllis’ place, 5868 Somerset Avenue

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Lego CLub - Live in Things, 2:45pm, Peachland Library For children 6-12 years old

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Hello PEACHLAND! So, I’m here and I am all set up and ready to help! I have a fantastic little space located in Serendipity on Beach Ave and 13th Street. I am so excited to be here in Peachland, to provide chiropractic services! I thought that I would use this space here in the paper to support the events page and as an education tool about Peachland Chiropractic. I will always start the conversation here, and I’ll have more detail available on my website (www.peachlandchiropractic.ca/blog). Today, I’ll start with why I chose Peachland to set up. Essentially I can sum it up in three words… We came home! I was born and raised in the Okanagan and after working in Chilliwack at a very busy practice, I gained a lot of experience but one of the things I didn’t gain was a tan. I chose to come home to be close to my family. The grandparents are loving having the grandkids around. Along with my wife and 3 small kids I am excited to be back in the sun, and look forward to meeting more of the fine people of Peachland… are we called Peachlandites? Come on by to say hi and see the place. Also, I am answering the question “Why do I have headaches and can Peachland Chiropractic help?” in the small business section of this paper, go check it out.

Peachland View

OCTOBER 12, 2012

NEWS | ARTS & CULTURE

Central Okanagan school district’s long-term educational facility plan Moyra Baxter, Central Okanagan (School District #23) Trustee Special to the Peachland View For some months now, the Board of Education has been receiving information and recommendations from staff regarding the district’s long-term educational facility plan. The Ministry of Education requires school districts to have a long-term plan and to keep it updated. Plans should be driven by educational program requirements, community and enrolment demographics, school operating capacities, as well as the current condition of facilities. Public consultation meetings were held over the spring, and on September 19th, 2012, there was a public Planning and Facilities/Education and Student Services Committee Meeting, where a presentation from senior staff was received, along with their recom-

Taste of Wine Country Bruce Fuller Special to the Peachland View A few years ago when I began transitioning to a drier life in the South Okanagan I commuted from West Vancouver using the bequick-move-your-sorry-ass technique. You probably know all about it from those commerBruce Fuller cials showing aerial shots of a high speed Mazda zapping over hill and dale as a kid’s voice whispers, “Zoom zoom.” Pedal to the metal I’d push closer than was sensibly safe to all vehicles in front of me who were dawdling at 100 clicks and I didn’t let anyone pass unless there was an 18-wheeler snorting up my tailpipe. Setting course from the coast to Wine Country can be an interesting challenge. Quite surprisingly a number of folks regularly depart the lower mainland targeting the sunny South Okanagan weekly. Once upon a time I decided to do the South Okanagan mosey and turn the trip into a mini adventure. Leaving the coast during midmorning daylight, therefore missing the early rush hour madness, for the first time I tried the right hand lane up the freeway with first stop scheduled at the Abbotsford Costco. Gobbling my way through the sampling tables, I picked up stuff in quantities impossible to find near Oliver, visited the snack bar for goodies I shouldn’t eat and loaded the pickup’s front seat with enough treats to last me to Winnipeg and then I hit the road. I gassed up in Chilliwack, where I also dug into a whack of cream pie at the Husky station and picked up some of their homemade butter tarts. Then it was straight on to a pullover spot near the park gates to polish off the tarts and a snooze a bit. Then on and on to Princeton with a Cowboy Coffee stop in the plaza and a bag of baked goods Continued on page 15

mendations regarding the long-term plan. The most significant recommendation is to gradually change the entire school district to a junior middle school model. If the Board approves this plan, we would change from K-6, 7-9, 10-12 to K-5, 6-8, 9-12. The main recommendations regarding timelines for grade configuration changes and some reconfiguration implications for Westside schools are as follows: West Kelowna/Peachland • Convert the Westside schools to the K-5, 6-8, 9-12 configurations upon the completion of an addition to Mount Boucherie Secondary School (MBSS) or the construction of a new high school on the Westside. • Short-term: Open the new Mar Jok Moyra Elementary School and relieve current pressure from neighbouring elementary schools – target date September, 2014. • Long-term: Complete an addition to MBSS or build a new Westside secondary school – earliest target date 2019. As well, it has been suggested that middle school French Immersion should be offered on the Westside, an option which I have long supported, and which will be considered by trustees. The district-wide recommendation to change the configuration for middle schools to Grades 6-8 and secondary schools Grades 9–12, is based on sound research, which identifies these as the best grade configurations for systems that have middle schools. There is no doubt, however, that removing another grade from our elementary schools, and adding a grade at the senior secondary level could have major ramifications in some parts of our school district.

Public consultation/information meetings are scheduled throughout the school district. The Westside meeting is planned for Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at Mount Boucherie Secondary School in the multi-purpose room. This will provide an opportunity to look at the staff recommendations, ask questions and perhaps make other proposals. It is important the trustees, who will make the final decision, know how members of the public feel about the suggested changes. The school district website at sd23. bc.ca has the full report of the joint committee meeting, along with the recommendations. Although it appears it would take seven or so years for all the proposed changes to affect the Westside, many of the students currently in our Baxter schools will be impacted, and as we all know, time has a habit of passing very quickly, so we need to be sure that the proposed changes are going to work for our school district and more specifically for the Westside, including Peachland. For many of us, the closing of George Pringle Secondary, and the effect that had on Mount Boucherie, is still remembered even though it happened 10 years ago. To see a recommendation that Mount Boucherie might be expanded yet again, or a new secondary school built on the Westside, could raise a few eyebrows! Please attend the public meeting and provide your input. If you have any questions or concerns on this or any other matter regarding the school district, please contact me at moyra.baxter@sd23.bc.ca or 250.767.6153. The views contained in this article are personal, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Board of Education.

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Locals excel at Thanksgiving weekend high school rodeo Sandy Chevallier Special to the Peachland View The fifth annual Peachland High School Rodeo is in the books for another year and this year has been one of the biggest and best events yet. Eighty-seven competitors from as far away as Quesnel in the north and Vancouver Island in the south, pulled into the Peachland Riding Club at Mountainview Park this past weekend for the final rodeo competition of the fall high school circuit. As always, parking is cozy here at Peach-

land, but with great volunteers and an offer from the neighbours to park in their field, about 60 fully contained camper/ horse trailers, motorhomes and trailers pulled by highway trucks crammed in for one of the favourite rodeo weekends of the season! Once again Mount Boucherie Secondary School (MBSS) was very well represented with four of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top competitors. Allie Sorenson and Courtney DeMattos of Westbank, Tori Cheyne of West Kelowna and Keira Smith of Peachland all did outstanding throughout the week-

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end of tough competition. Sorenson, a Grade 12 student and a 2012 Team B.C. national high school rodeo finalist in pole bending, won the pole bending event with a snappy 21.527-second run and was fourth in the goat tying on Saturday with a 10.4-second run, then she placed again in the goat tying on Sunday with 11.2 seconds for seventh place. DeMattos, a Grade 11 MBSS student and 2011 Miss B.C. high school rodeo princess, won the Friday evening queen event with a whopping 53-point lead over the second place finisher! DeMattos also showed her all around cowgirl skills, placing second in the breakaway roping with a 4.3-second run, was sixth in goat tying with a 10.7-second run, and caught the last point earning position with her tenth place finish in barrel racing on Saturday. Although sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been barrel racing at the Peachland Riding Club for the past few years, Tori Cheyne from West Kelowna is a rookie competitor in high school rodeo as well as a Grade 11 student at MBSS. This year she is matched up on a new horse for her rookie season in high school rodeo and the two are making their mark and definitely turning some heads! Cheyne finished second in barrel racing on Saturday with a 18.689-second run that was one of the weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top five barrel racing times out of almost 100 runs over the two days. Peachlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Keira Smith, also a Grade 11 student at MBSS, competed in the most events over the weekend. Smith caught quick in the breakaway roping on Saturday with a 3.0-second run that would have won it but a 10-second time

penalty knocked her to ninth spot. She also competed well in the goat tying, barrel racing, pole bending and team roping over the weekend. Competitors placing in the top ten in each event throughout the weekend earned points that will be added to their season point standings, as they vie for a position in the B.C. south region top twelve, to be eligible to compete at the British Columbia High School Rodeo Championships next June or the British Columbia Junior High Finals next May. From there the top four finishers will be chosen to represent B.C. at the National High School Rodeo Finals in the U.S. and also at the Canadian High School Rodeo Finals. Grade 12 students in B.C. high school rodeo are eligible for several scholarship awards. B.C., Canadian and National champions also win scholarships as well as many other wonderful awards. In June 2012 the B.C. High School Rodeo Association awarded approximately $15,000 to its Grade 12 students, not counting the scholarship dollars the B.C. champions earned at the provincial finals that was approximately another $5,000. The Peachland Riding Club and rodeo committee are extremely proud to be a part of this high school rodeo program and we are very proud of our local kids, past, present and future that have been and are destined to be successful in this sport and in the careers they have chosen because of scholarship opportunities granted from high school rodeo. None of this of course is possible without family, community, and financial support through fundraising and sponsorship.

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Sunday, October 28 1:00-3:30 pm $10/Child and $5 each additional child Peachland Community Centre Reserve your space early!

As part of fire prevention week, Peachland Elementary student Kael Niessen was named fire chief for a day last Wednesday, when he was given a ride to school in the fire truck. Photo Joanne Layh

Stand Easy: Legion garage sale promises to be huge Jean Saul Special to the Peachland View The first annual President’s Barbecue was a huge success thanks to all who made it possible. Congratulations to Lee Chevallier the winner of the second annual best of the bunch pool tournament held on September 29. Huge garage sale The next legion event is the huge garage sale, barbecue and bake sale, which will take place on Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Are you looking for a certain treasure? Come on down and you just may find it. We are grateful to everyone that has donated items and those who have volunteered to make this happen. Proceeds from this day are to go to the legion lounge renovations and to the Canadian Cancer Society. If you can spare a couple of hours to help out on this day, please contact the legion at 250-767-9100 or rcl69@telus. net

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If any members can donate items for the bake sale, we would love it if you could take all the calories out first! Please drop off your items on Friday, October 12 or the morning of October 13. Early bird renewals It is early bird renewal time. Renew your membership by November 30 and win a prize. Membership dues are $46. Peachland Vice Ambassador Congratulations to our legion ambassadorial candidate Stacey Takenaka, who was awarded Peachland Vice Ambassador during the ambassadorial weekend. Congratulations go out to all the candidates for a job well done! Remembrance Day Remembrance Day is fast approaching. Can you help distribute poppy trays, serve food, or help in any way in general? Please contact the legion at the number or email above to let us know if you can help.

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

Small Business Week

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exercise order you can improve your results. Ask a trainer to help design a plan specific to your needs. And ﬁnally, combat exercise boredom. Nothing sabotages a workout plan like boredom. Vary your workouts by trying new classes or activities. Use the rowing machine instead of the treadmill when doing your cardio. Enlist the expertise of a personal trainer to design a program that involves several workouts so you can rotate through them as you like. I encourage our members to take advantage of all of the resources and tools available to them, including classes, equipment, different training methods, new trends and personal training sessions. With these tips your workouts will remain fresh ands engaging as you work towards your health and fitness goals.

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Tammie Gilbert, TMG Business Services Q: How do I know if I’ve used all of the tax credits I qualify for? Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for: • Income splitting; • Pension splitting; • Disability amount; • Medical expenses; • Fitness expenses; and • CPP on selfemployment income. Revenue Canada now recognizes Celiac disease (gluten intolerance). You are entitled to claim the incremental costs associated with the purchase of gluten-fee (GF) products as a medical expense.

The best way to ensure you’ve used all the tax credits you qualify for is to hire a professional who is familiar with all manner of tax credits. Hire a qualified professional. I am a certified professional bookkeeper with the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada, Simply Accounting certified consultant, EFile and NetFiler with Revenue Canada and member of the Canadian Payroll Association. With 30 years experience, I can provide full cycle accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services. Having worked in public accounting firms I also have experience in working with accountants and Revenue Canada. Take the stress out of taxes and not knowing – book your appointment today!

Howard Phefferle, The Roof Doctor Q: What questions should I ask a possible roofing contractor before we sign the contract? Ask them if they have a warranty on their installation work. A reputable business will offer a minimum of a 10-year warranty, which is diﬀerent from the actual warranty the shingle manufacturers offer. You’ll also want to make sure the company

holds a valid business license, is adequately insured and are up to date with their Work Safe remittances. A homeowner may become liable for any accidents or damage to their home and the roof company’s insurance is your insurance too.

Peachland View

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Small Business Week

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Q: Should I contribute to a TFSA or an RRSP?

Q: Do ou feel like your home needs a fresh look?

Although there are personal variables influencing the best choice, here are some simple ideas to help you build a more secure financial future. First, determine whether you should be saving or paying off debt. Amounts owing on credit cards, lines of credit or vehicle loans charging more interest than you can reasonably expect as a return on your investments should be your priority.

Next, consider your tax bracket now and your expected tax bracket when you intend to withdraw the savings. If you will be in a lower tax bracket in the future (i.e. in retirement), consider contributing to your RRSP, ahead of a TFSA and even before paying down a low rate mortgage. Finally, investing inside a TFSA may be ideal if you have surplus cash, don’t have debts, are in a lower tax bracket, and your tax bracket is not expected to go down during your lifetime; or, if you have already contributed the maximum to your RRSP. I hope you find this helpful and that you feel comfortable asking me how this fits in with your situation.

Are you having problems picking the colours that will suit your personality and lifestyle? The best solution is to hire a professional. A professional knows what paint types, finishes and textures will work best for your needs. A professional will give your home a fresh new look and the edge needed in today’s competitive resale market. A professional also knows the latest trends and style that

will make you go “wow!” and your friends jealous. Choose a professional who will prepare your walls and surroundings properly, giving a premium finish and avoiding costly mistakes. Hire a professional who will keep the workspace clean and safe, with minimal disruption to your home and everyday life. Choose a professional like myself who is insured, bondable, friendly, experienced, has invested in the right equipment to get the job done. Painting doesn’t have a season. You can do it any time of the year! Impress your in-laws and have a new look for the holidays. Don’t waste your time or put all that pressure on yourself; call Willie to get the job done.

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Q: When should I put snow tires on my vehicle?

Q: Why do I hae headaches and can Peachland Chiropractic help?

We recommend not waiting until the first snowfall to have your snow tires installed. To ensure you are prepared for any condition we recommend drivers make the change in the fall. Keep in mind that if you are driving on one of the B.C. highways, snow tires are mandatory between October 1 and April 30. Have winter tires installed to provide a safe journey and to avoid possibly being fined or turned around by the RCMP. A good rule of thumb is to install your winter tires when the temperatures drop

to 7 degrees C. All-season (also known as all-weather) tires are designed to cope with all sorts of conditions, including dry roads and rain, but are not optimized for any one condition. They are generally made from harder materials that don’t conform to the road surface as well in low temperatures. Think of all-season tires as sneakers and snow tires as heavy-duty snow boots. It is possible to walk down a snowy, icy sidewalk wearing sneakers, but it’s a lot easier and safer to do it with proper snow boots.

My family and I just moved from Chilliwack where I worked in a busy practice and I have seen a lot. When a patient walks in and says, “I have a headache” I know I am in for a diagnostic challenge. Do you have mild headaches every day? Or are your headaches intense and one-sided? Is the

pain behind your eyes? These are some of the questions you might be asked when you come in to see me. Each question helps to narrow down the type of headache that you might have. With several types of headaches conservative manual therapy as provided at Peachland Chiropractic can help. This might mean some soft tissue therapy, or TMJ treatment, or an adjustment of some dysfunctional spinal joints. I love when a patient gets up off the table and says, “my headache is gone”. For more chiropractic information visit www. peachlandchiropractic.ca or follow us on Twitter @ PeachlandChiro.

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Mary Beckel Mary passed away peacefully in her sleep September 11 at Regina General Hospital aged 94.5 yrs. Predeceased by parents T. Henry & Eliza Bagnall, husband Vernon Beckel, son Doug Beckel, brothers Jack & Bert Bagnall, sisters Noreen Beckel and Jesse Green. She will be lovingly remembered by daughter Cathi Beckel, grandchildren Dan & Caroline Plaster, Justin Hamilton, Joel & Meghan Beckel; also Dorothy (Elmer) Schmidt, Vi Bagnall, Keith Beckel, Karen (Kelly) Wilson, numerous nieces & nephews, great-grandchildren, and many dear friends. Mom lived with a deep faith, overcoming many challenges in life. Mom was always a gracious hostess, doing things for family and friends brought her much happiness; Also, the pleasures of a dog at her side, her beautiful gardens, nature walks, church, and community activities. Many thanks to Dr. Zaman. A celebration service will be held September 20th, 2:00 p.m. St. James Anglican Church, 1105 Empress Street, Regina.

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Theresa Greenwood a Certified Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner is presenting an Informative and Interactive Workshop entitled...

“Creating Change” at, Peachland Little School House, October 25th, 7:00 to 9:30 PM. This workshop will engage the participants to look inward and identify techniques to Train your Brain to Create Life Change and Optimize your life Potential. For a brochure of the Workshop visit the Peachland Wellness Centre. Registration fee $ 35.00 per Person. Please Call Theresa at 250.878.5079 to register.

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House Sitting House sitter available for Winter of 2012/2013. Working, middle aged, non smoker, non drinker. References available. Call 250-869-2421 and ask for Mike

weekly, bi-weekly, monthly appointments. Experienced & reliable. Call Michelle 250-826-6285

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

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Painting Services Residential or commercial, New construction or repaint. Interior or exterior. Call G. C. Contracting for a free estimate. 250-767-2701 Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings, etc., decks, tiling, etc. No job too small. Call Eric at 250-767-2593 Roof Rite New, re-roofs and repairs, moss removal & prevention, eavestrough cleaning, shingles, shakes & concrete roof tiles. Todd Smith, 250-767-6603 or 250-7180641. Worksafe BC Insured.

Hoodoos Seeks Sous Chef Start Date: As soon as possible Number of Positions: 1 Type of Employment: Full Time Salary/Wages: $38,000 - $42,000 per anum Description: Are you enthusiastic with a take charge personality? Hoodoos at Sun Rivers in Kamloops, BC is seeking an individual to step up to the plate in the absence of the Executive Chef. If you are passionate about the culinary industry, have the drive to lead a dynamic team, experience in a volume driven restaurant and banquet environment and have the confidence to run a kitchen we encourage you to apply. Training, support and benefits not typical to the industry await you!

Experience Required: Red Seal certification or 3rd year apprentice. Leadership experience

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How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and application form from sunrivers.com/about In Person: 1000 Clubhouse Drive, Kamloops, BC, V2H 0A2 Email: employment@sunrivers.com Fax: 250.374.0374 Attention: Executive Chef Dustin Setso

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NOTICES: Weddings, engagements birth announcements, cards of thanks, in memoriums, obituaries, and other notices (min. charge) $6.00 plus HST up to 20 words, 15¢ each additional word.

Business display advertising rates on request. PHONE 250.767.7771 Fax: 250.767.3337 Email: sales@peachlandview.ca or mail your advertisement to: Peachland View, PO Box 1150 Peachland BC, V0X 1X0 PEACHLAND VIEW OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Advertising Regulations: The Peachland View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate therefore and to determine the page location. The Peachland View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement. All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publisher within seven days after the first publication. It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca 5806 Beach Ave., Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7

NOTICE OF HIRING TEMPORARY Two (2) EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 2 The District of Peachland, Public Works Department, requires two (2) Truck Drivers on a temporary standby basis, November 15th, 2012 to March 15, 2013 for night shift snow plowing and sanding. Hours of work will be between 9 p.m – 6 a.m., 7 days per week, as and when needed only. This is a CUPE Local 608 position with the pay rate of $27.29 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits. A detailed job posting can be found at www.peachland.ca. Please submit resume by October 20th, 2012 to: Polly Palmer, Director of Corporate Services District of Peachland, 5806 Beach Ave, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 Fax: 250-767-3433 E-mail: ppalmer@peachland.ca

Peachland View

OCTOBER 12, 2012

PEACHLAND SERVICE DIRECTORY Jazel Homes

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CAN’T SELL IT? RENT IT! Property management services Your agent Dave Collins “Local service, superior results”

Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty 5878 E. Beach Avenue Peachland, BC p. 250-767-2744 f. 250-767-6771 www.davecollins.ca

ROOFING GUTTERS Div. of 0902577 BC Ltd

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250-765-3013 CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE “Is There a Doctor on the House?”

M. Scharer Enterprises

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

"One call does it all"

TMG Business Services

Drop off and Pick-up service available within Peachland

250.767.6521

Tammie Gilbert, CFB | tammiegilbert@shaw.ca

Fully Licensed and Insured. WORKSAFE BC REGISTERED

TOPLINE EXTERIORS LTD. • Roofing • New • Re-Roofs • Repairs

Peachland’s own full service automotive facility at “The Old Garage”

Support Training Payroll Bookkeeping Income Tax

SIDING

Jeff Webster Cell: 250-212-0781 Res: 250-767-9565

Reasonable Rates • Residential & Commercial “Experience to get the job done right!” Call for a FREE Estimate

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Suppliers and installers of Natural & Manufactured Stone Free estimates · 1-866-766-0505

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Family • Reunions PASSPORT PHOTO SERVICE Call for an appointment! Portraits 250-767-2706

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Peachland View

OCTOBER 12, 2012

FAITH

Food for the Soul: To tell the truth John Rankin, Peachland Baptist Church Special to the Peachland View I remember when I was growing up my parents were quite strict. I was usually disciplined when I did something wrong, and the discipline increased if I lied about it. My parents were trying to instill in me the principle of the ninth commandment - lies often bring harm to others. It was somewhat ironic then that they both watched a fun game show where two out of three contestants purposely lied, so as to confuse the panel as to who was really telling the truth about themselves. I had some fun along with my parents trying to guess who was really telling the truth. It was difficult, especially since the correct person did not seem to match the story and the other contestants were so sincere. I most often guessed wrong, which doesn’t really matter in a fun game show, but it does matter in real life, especially when it comes to Jesus Christ. In John 8:58 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth...before Abraham was born, I am.” Jesus always told the truth, and yet many did not believe Him. Why? It was because He did not appear to them as they had expected. They could not comprehend that Jesus was not a mere man even though the things He did could only come from God. They saw only His flesh and refused to see His glory hidden behind that ﬂesh. They saw only a 50-year-old man, and not the eternal Son of God and so they rejected His claims.

Not only did they reject His claims, they grabbed some stones to stone Him. Why such a strong reaction? It was because they knew He was claiming to be God because the very words He used were used by God to Moses when Moses asked, “Who shall I say sent me?” and God replied, “Tell them I am sent you” (Exodus 3:14). Jesus is now speaking to them as the God of Abraham, and yet all that they can see is the son of Joseph standing before them. They were blind - willingly blind for His actions proved His words to be true. Jesus said in John 8:46, “Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?” That’s a very good question! What mere person on earth was ever without sin? All of the great prophets admitted their sin. Only God is perfectly sinless. So why didn’t they believe Him? His miraculous works showed who He was, His sinless perfection showed who He was, and His preexistence showed who He was. He declared who He was, and yet they still would not believe. They would not believe because they preferred to listen to a liar, one who was a murderer from the beginning, who hates God and hates people. The One who speaks the truth loves people, but the one who lies has no regard for them. Who would ever listen to such a person? It is only because Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. However, he is really bent on destruction - your destruction. People cannot know the truth until they are ready

Medical Services Directory Chiropractor

Dentists

Dr. Peter Stapleton

4403 2nd St, Peachland lakesidechiropracticcentre@gmail.com

778-479-3232

Pharmacy

Dr. Don MacRae Dr. Phil Kachanoski Dr. Karl Oppenheim Dr. Peter Cormillot Dr. Jeff Krawchuk

Wes Bedford, B.Sc Geoff Davis, B.Sc Garnet Lloyd, B.Sc

Peachland Dental Centre

Peachland Pharmacy

250-767-6411

to listen to it. There is a story of man who denied God answers prayer. He said there is no such thing as God answering prayer in this world. A person beside him asked, “Do you really believe God does not answer prayer?” “No”, said the man, “I don’t.” The person asked, “Did you ever pray to God?” He replied, “No, I never did.” The person responded, “Well then friend, what do you know about it?” Not only did Jesus always tell the truth, He said that He is the truth. Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” If Jesus always told the truth and He is who He said He is and no one has ever proved that to be a lie, than this must be true as well. Are there many paths that lead to heaven? The answer clearly is no! Jesus said there is only one way to the Father’s house and that is through Him. We cannot go to heaven by our own way, not by our works, or by our chosen path and acts of worship, but only by His way. Jesus made a way when there was no way. He brought us the truth when the world was in darkness, for He is the truth and He brought us life, abundant life and eternal life for those who would put their faith and trust in Him. The question is, do you believe He is telling the truth? I hope and pray you respond correctly, for it is the most important decision you will ever make.

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Function Massage Therapy

250-767-2611 250-767-2999

Health Professionals

Beach Ave Medical Clinic

Peachland Chiropractic

FAMILY PRACTICE

Walk-In

Dr. Spencer Devenney

250-767-3432

250-899-2153

Dr. John Brinkerhoff Dr. Praven Chetty Dr. Alanna Leverrier

OPEN Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Sat 10am to 2pm Closed Sundays

105-4200 Beach Ave., Peachland

(Located in Serendipity Salon and Spa)

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Peachland

Places of Faith St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

The Bahá’í Faith In Peachland

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

Local Contact:

250-767-0129 National Website:

Info.Bahai.org P.O. Box 1065 Peachland, BC V0H 1X0

Sunday Services

New Contemporary Worship

Sunday October 14th, 2012

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m. Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday

Service 10:30 a.m.

Lyn Stewart 250-767-6211 or John Miller 250-767-9270

Sunday School

4th Street & Brandon Ave

Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship

10:30 a.m. Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Ancient Paths - Spiritual Disciplines that Vitalize our Christian Faith

250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together”

Peachland Baptist Church Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 am Fellowship time with coffee and cookies at 10:30 a.m.

“The Discipline of Prayer”

Church service at 11:00 am (Children’s church during service)

Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Pastor

Peachland Campus 10:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School 2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 - emmanuelnet.ca

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Rev. Elaine Diggle

Pastor John Rankin Join us for: Good Music Bible Messages - Great Fellowship

www.peachlandbaptist.com 4204 Lake Avenue

250-767-9232

Peachland View

OCTOBER 12, 2012

COMMUNITY | DIVERSIONS

Taste of Wine Country Continued from page 7

for the breadbox at home. Next I stopped at Bromley Rock Park to sample the baked goods and walk the dog. Then it was off to nearby Hedley to check out their wonderfully dusty old Mining Museum, chat up the costumed volunteers, scope out the mine site high up across the valley, and pick up more homemade butter tarts at the gas station. En route to Keremeos I pulled into a side road to visit that little white church on the hill. The front door is usually open and with the cemetery at the back of it you’re quickly carried back to a number of old Clint Eastwood movies. It was a great place to sit outside and eat the Hedley tarts. I always enjoy browsing through the second-hand and

CROSSWORD: antique stores in Keremeos and usually find a few little treasures for our Lonesome Quail Saloon at Rustico. One of the antique stores is also a fish and chip joint so you satisfy both urges if need be. I continued on to Bear’s for a fruit smoothie and to Zack’s for slow walk through his well-cluttered aisles of cool stuff. I picked up a great rocking chair for our porch, a real cowboy duster coat that fits, and a bigger than life set of moose antlers. Then it was on to the Twin Lakes cutoff and a spectacular welcome-to-the-valley drive. This is my favourite section of highway. What a trip. It was longer than most might wish, but it was a terrific little adventure. And if you plan ahead, you’ll have plenty of goodies left for dinner, though I doubt you’ll have any butter tarts left.

News from the 50+: Good news and bad news Pat Grieve Special to the Peachland View

there’s wood carving, AA, TOPS, bridge, chess, needle arts and quilting, and movies. Choir and bingo could probably be classed as a bit noisier, the Variety Singers with a pleasant sound and the bingo maybe with squeals of delight by the winners. Roberta’s art classes start on October 12 – pre-registration is required, and you all are aware that your annual memberships entitles you to attend any of the activities. More good news – starting in November there will be foot care available by appointment in the centre. Nurse Marylynn Entz will be able to take care of those pesky calluses, corns and ugly toenails that you can’t reach or require wire cutters to deal with. Watch this paper for her ad later on in the month. We were pleased to enjoy David Swadling’s piano stylings at September’s potluck supper, very nicely done, and we were happy to honour volunteer Doreen Hall at this event, who is September’s recipient of the volunteer of the month gift certificate. This month on Friday, October

26 we have another treat – Joan and Don from Wells Gray Travel will be doing an audio-visual presentation on the joys of travel and why it is good for you. It’s always pleasant to hear about far away places and maybe dream a little. No doubt they will bring along some nice door prizes too. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. as usual. Bring a large portion of your favourite dish and your own plates and cutlery. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. All are welcome; membership is not required. Don’t forget, flu shots will be available at the 50+ Activity Centre on November 1, from 12:30 – 3 p.m. Mark your calendars now. It seems awfully early to talk about Christmas but you may also want to mark December 7 as the date of the Christmas dinner (that’s only eight weeks away – scary)! This is our annual treat with turkey and all the trimmings. Tickets will go on sale in November. Enjoy this beautiful fall weather. Who would want to live anywhere else?

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Thinking outside of the box is what sets you apart from most, Aries. When you are put to the test, you seldom fail to come through. This is a good selling point with potential employers.

Others could find your enthusiasm infectious this week, Leo. Don’t be surprised if you have coworkers signing up to be on your team. At home you’re much more mellow.

Sagittarius, you are ready to pull out all of the stops in the romance department. Whether you’re single or attached, focus on ways to make your partner feel very special.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Taurus, some people just don’t understand you, and that is OK with you. It can be good to be a bit mysterious, especially when it comes to romance.

Virgo, achieving your toughest goal won’t be easy. Those who survive the challenges become stronger overall. This week you are certainly put to the test.

Capricorn, a few things have gone wrong lately, but the good thing is you haven’t let them get you down. Good things certainly come to those who are patient.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Libra, big plans are in place, and you can be excited about the prospect for some change. Make a few adjustments each day and the transition will go smoothly.

Aquarius, take inventory of your belongings and determine if there’s anything you can donate. You can clear out clutter and do something positive at the same time.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Scorpio, don’t let others underestimate your abilities. Once you set your mind to something, it is very hard to direct you otherwise. Capitalize on your dedication at work.

Pisces, things seem out of sorts, but you haven’t been able to figure out what is off-kilter. Leo may shed light on the situation.

I have good news and bad news for you this time. It seems that’s the way it goes – we go along nicely and then there’s a glitch in the works. Let’s get the bad news over with first. After many attempts and pleas for more participants in the Thursday line dancing classes, instructor Pat Strachan has decided to cancel. So you folks who really want to keep in shape this way will have to go to the Westbank Seniors Centre, where Pat has several classes a week. Now the good news! Everything else is going well. Of course, all activities could use more people. Where are all the young retirees? Golf season will soon be over so think about joining tai chi, iron and silk, yoga, and carpet bowling to keep in shape. Kay Muir’s tai chi & iron and silk groups are growing nicely – it’s a good workout without the sweat; Marsha’s aerobic for the not so young can take care of that! And for the quieter pastimes,

HOROSCOPES:

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Analyzing spending and other financial concerns should be at the top of your priority list, Gemini. It is always a good idea to keep on top of where your money is going. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, communication is key if you want to make real progress. Actions can be misconstrued if you don’t accompany them with some thorough explanations.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Free from danger 5. Dull in appearance 9. Mothers 14. Grand __ racing 15. Department in France 16. Into a state of difficulty 17. Two-toed sloth 18. Printing liquids 19. Genus Bouteloua grasses 20. Jagger’s band 23. Pulls 24. No longer is 25. Waldorf and tossed 28. In constant agitation 33. Actor Ladd 34. Spanish diacritical mark 35. No (Scottish) 36. Fruit pastries 38. A male ferret 39. Strike with fear 41. Australian flightless bird 42. ET says, “_____ home” 44. Minerals 45. Personal backgrounds 47. Purplish red 49. Major division of geological time 50. Chapeauxs 51. Guitarist in 20 across 57. Ivanhoe author Sir Walter 59. New Rochelle college 60. Scoring area 61. Donate income regularly 62. Carthage queen 63. Beige 64. Cow emitted sound 65. Endymion, 1st King of 66. Japanese rice beverage

CLUES DOWN 1. Cowboy’s boot prod 2. River in Florence 3. Small liquid container 4. Triumphantly happy 5. Deeds, actions or events 6. Surrounds 7. Requests 8. Superlative of “good” 9. Tycoons 10. Start anew 11. Extinct ratites 12. OM 13. Patti Hearst’s captors 21. Method of birth control 22. Indebted to 25. Dulled by surfeit 26. l836 siege of U.S. 27. Gull genus 28. Imaginary perfect places 29. Czech & German River 30. 3rd largest Finland lake 31. Nostrils 32. Long necked birds 34. Norse god of thunder 37. Lively & energetic 40. Prom flowers 43. Degree of warmth 46. Boil over with anger 47. Chocolate trees 48. Israeli airport code 50. Official language of India 51. Japanese stringed instrument 52. Prevent from being seen 53. Churn up 54. Cape near Lisbon 55. Not light 56. Change direction abruptly 57. Immediate memory (abbr.) 58. AFL-___:labor organization

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Peachland View

OCTOBER 12, 2012

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2283 Shannon Heights Court # 5, West Kelowna - Large Semi detached home Located in Shannon Lake at Eagle Crest ...backing on the Shannon Lake Golf Course. 4 beds 4 baths 2010 build with many upgrades plus a attached double garage. Brilliant kitchen, 2 balconies with a courtyard. Hiking trail close by. This Home is for living the Okanagan Life Style.

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$469,900 • 5226 Clarence Road Beautiful custom multi level spacious home, 3 bdrm, 3 baths with lake & mountain views; great neighbourhood close to shopping, school, recreation & lake; well built home with unique floor plan, open plan on main; large kitchen with island, pantry, nook; bright family room with woodburning F/P (gas starter), bar area & second dishwasher; separate grand living room with vaulted ceiling & formal dining room; sliding doors from kitchen & master bedroom to covered decks. MLS®10055161

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#233-3996 Beach Ave. - Lakeshore Gardens - Open floor plan, 1,400 sqft 3 bdrm 2 bath condo in beautiful Peachland. Granite counters, maple cabinetry and a 3-way gas fireplace. Large master with full ensuite and deck access. Walk to restaurants and shops, and the lake is just across the street! THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CONDO.

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NEW PRICE 5234 Sutherland Road, Peachland - DARE to COMPARE! Lake views with a quality home at a great price. Unique design marries the architecture of the home to the topography of the slope, you have a basement walk up with an extra lofted master bedroom/ensuite/ bath and bedroom above main living area. Walk out your master bedroom to rear garden with fruit trees and grapes. MLS®10052653

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$54,900 5305 Bradbury Street, Peachland - Stunning view of Okanagan Lake from this 3 bedroom custom built West Coast Architecture home, beautifully landscaped, garden, big luscious green back yard, a must see, a great family home. Flat lot, grade level entry, big garage-424 sq ft, lots of room for rv parking.

Trepanier Creek MHP - #9 5432 Childley Road Peachland’s finest 55+ MHP - Trepanier Creek - short walk to everything. This rare offering is situated directly across from Trepanier Creek. Private and majestically maintained yard boasting 16x16 wired/insulated shed & u/g irrigation. MLS®10049591

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