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Peachland Skate Park didn’t officially open until Monday afternoon, but that didn’t stop kids anxious to play on it from giving it an early test drive over the weekend. The park was not
scheduled to open until mid-December, however, Newline Skate Parks, the company contracted to design and build the park, completed the job early and once it was done, out came the skateboards, bikes, and scooters. “It was clear this weekend that people want to get using the park. It is an exciting new asset that we are opening two weeks ahead of schedule,” director of community services Cheryl Wiebe said. “I know from talking
to kids who have already tested out the skate park that it is a great ride and people from all over the Okanagan are looking forward to it opening.” A first ride event for members of the skate park advisory committee took place Monday afternoon, kicking off the opening of the park. At the committee of the whole meeting held last Tuesday, Peachland council was happy to hear that enthusiasm for the park was already apparent.
“I watched the progress and excitement of the kids as it had on Saturday upward of 15 kids. This motion that Mr. Moberg made way back when is money well spent,” Councillor Schierbeck said. “I think it’s worked out beautifully and it is obviously a very popular attraction for the kids,” Mayor Fielding told his council colleagues. “For many years, a skate park has topped Peachland youth’s most wanted list, and I am thrilled to see
the project finally come to fruition,” Fielding later said in a statement. “I know that my colleagues on council will join with me in wishing skate park users safe, friendly, and enjoyable times at this new facility.” Wiebe says an official celebration of the park will take place in the spring when the weather is more predictable for an event commemorating this community asset. Landscaping of the park is also scheduled for spring.
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IN BRIEF Wood stove exchange funding renewed
If you have an older wood stove and are thinking about upgrading to a cleaner burning model that will improve personal health and air quality, now is a good time. That’s because a grant awarded to the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) from the provincial wood stove exchange program that will allow residents to take advantage of a rebate program has been extended. Central Okanagan residents that recycle their old uncertified wood stove or insert for a new EPA certified wood, pellet, electric or gas hearth product are eligible to receive a $250 rebate while rebates last. Residents are eligible for one rebate per person/household. To participate in the wood stove exchange program: Visit your local participating hearth product retailers; • Pick out a new, cleaner-burning, EPA certified wood, pellet, electric or gas burning hearth product (freestanding or fireplace insert); • Fill out a tracking form with your retailer at time of purchase; • Recycle your old wood stove (participating retailers will take care of the details); and • Receive a $250 cash rebate in the mail from your local government (note that funding is limited and one rebate is available per person/household). To qualify for the rebate, all purchases and renovations must have been completed by March 31, 2013.
Three new buses for SD23
As part of its annual fleet renewal program, the B.C. government will provide $14 million for 37 school districts around the province to purchase a total of 125 new buses. This year the Central Okanagan (School District #23) received $405,392, which will allow for the purchase of three buses. School District 27 in the Cariboo Chilcotin received the most funding this year - a total of $1,710,242 for 16 buses. For the second year in a row the Ministry of Education has negotiated bulk pricing agreements with school bus vendors. Bulk pricing last year apparently resulted in savings of 10 to 15 per cent for the province. Prior to last year, school districts negotiated bus pricing individually. It costs over $90 million a year to provide B.C. student transportation services. The fleet in B.C. consists of approximately: • 1,200 buses owned and operated by school districts; and • 600 school buses operated by contractors. Buses are regularly replaced when they reach certain milestones in years or kilometres driven.
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PEACHLAND VIEW
NOVEMBER 30, 2012 COMMUNITY
NEWS
School trustee Moyra Baxter awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Board game proceeds to benefit Wellness Centre
JOANNE LAYH Peachland View
JOANNE LAYH Peachland View
Peachland’s school trustee Moyra Baxter was among 12 Central Okanagan area residents honoured last week with the prestigious Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals were awarded in Kelowna council chambers by Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart, KelownaLake Country MLA Norm Letnick, and KelownaMission MLA Steve Thomson to the following citizens in recognition of their significant achievements and distinguished service to their communities: • Joe Iafrancesco; • Dr. Richard Hooper; • Walley Lightbody; • Steve Tuck; • Paramjit Patara; • Alan Dolman; • Leona Ruth Holmberg; • Anne Robinson; • John Byland; • Lionel T. Wace; • Margaret Dawson; and • Moyra Baxter. “I’m extremely proud to see these people recognized for their tremendous service,” Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart said. “They are distinguished men and women, who have each worked to make the community better.” Medal recipients were chosen for having made a significant contribution to a province, territory, region or community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. Baxter is well known to Peachlanders as a local long serving elected school trustee for the community, but it was her
SCHOOL TRUSTEE Moyra Baxter (centre) at last week’s awards ceremony in Kelowna.
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extensive volunteer history that earned her the medal. Baxter’s extensive volunteer career began in the 80s, when she began volunteering her time at the Well-Baby Clinic at the Kelowna Health Unit as well as the First Identikit session in Kelowna. Baxter later became a director on the Okanagan Families Society board (now The Bridge Society), serving from 1985-1987, and was also involved in several Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), serving as president at various times for the Raymer
Elementary PAC, KLO Secondary PAC, the District COPAC and the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils. “This was all volunteer work but it was really promoting the idea that parents needed to be involved in schools and they needed to have a say in how the schools worked and what was in the best interest of students,” Baxter said in an interview with The View. From 1989 – 1994 Baxter also served on the executive of the Canadian Home and School Parent – Teacher Federation and coordinated the distribution of the How to Speak
with Your Children about AIDS Health Canada brochure for parents. Baxter was a founding member of the Friends of the Peachland Library society, and is currently the awareness and publicity coordinator for the Kelowna chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association. “As an immigrant it’s very, very moving actually to be chosen as one of the Canadians who gets a medal. I’m one of the people who chose to be Canadian; I wasn’t born Canadian,” Baxter said. “I’ve been lucky that I’ve been able to find some time to volunteer. I’ve really enjoyed it.” The commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada.
Those who know local historian Richard Smith know he’s had his hands in quite a few things that have happened in Peachland over the years, but not many know or remember that back in 1990 Smith invented a board game called Garage Sale that was once sold at The Bay in Kelowna and numerous other locations. Smith still has some mint condition board games left and to help benefit a Peachland service group this Christmas, he’ll be donating half of the proceeds of all board games sold to The Wellness Centre. The board game will be available at the Wellness Centre and Peachland View office for $20. $10 from each board game sold will be donated to the Wellness Centre.
The objective of the board game is to make the most money by obtaining worthwhile things at garage sales and exchanging them for cash. Smith says it took about two years to develop the idea and find a graphic artist who could produce a quality design. Smith says back in the 90s the board game was test marketed in 13 stores in Alberta, B.C. and Washington before a marketing study was sent to Milton Bradley in California. “They were very interested but we never stuck a deal,” Smith said. Smith is now pleased to sell the remaining copies of the professionally produced board game here in Peachland w h i l e h e l p ing raise
money for a valuable local service group. “Garage sales and thrift shops are booming so this all fits into the recycling and reuse of consumer products,” Smith says. “And I want to support the Wellness Centre because it has so many programs for people from teenagers to seniors. They’re doing a very good job.” The board game will be available until at least the end of December.
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Angel Tree Tags: Be an angel, and choose a gift tag from one of the Angel Trees located at the Peachland Community Centre, Bliss Bakery, Rocky J’s, or Peachland Fitness. Return an unwrapped gift of your choice, with the tag attached, to an Angel Tree location or the Community Centre no later than December 14. Gifts are distributed through the Peachland Food bank to support Peachland families in need. Your generosity and kindness shown by caring for a one less fortunate this Christmas is very much appreciated. 19th Annual Peachland Christmas Craft Fair: Find the perfect gift for that special someone on Saturday, November 24 from 9:00am–3:00pm at the Peachland Community Centre, 4450 6th Street, where you will find 70+ tables of wonderful crafts from jewellery to knitting, wood art through to soaps and candles to paintings, and so much more. $1 admission at the door. Donations to the food bank welcomed. Peachland Christmas Banquet Lunch: Everyone Welcome! Peachland Emmanuel Church invites you to attend the Peachland Christmas Celebration Banquet on Sunday, November 25th at 12pm at the Peachland Community Centre. For more information or to get tickets please call 250-870-3087. Breakfast with Santa: Christmas family traditions include Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1st. at the Peachland Community Centre. A fabulous pancake breakfast is prepared & served by St. Margaret’s Anglican at 9am. Following the meal, magical entertainment from Leif David captures the imagination of those young and old. Don’t worry, Santa Claus will be here checking his list to see who is naughty and nice. Advance tickets $10 per person. Children’s ticket includes small gift. There is an optional professional photograph opportunity for an additional $6, which is payable at the time of booking. Call 250767-2133 or stop by the recreation office early to arrange your family or group seating requests. Peachland Christmas Light Up: It is all at Heritage Park on Friday, December 7th. It starts at 5:00pm and rolls through to 8:00pm. Enjoy a hot chocolate or hot apple cider while
keeping warm by the bonfire pits. Par T Perfect will keep the children happily bouncing with excitement on their inflatables. The parade starts from 13th and Beach at 5:30pm, heads south on Beach Avenue, is expected at Heritage Park for 6:10pm. Mayor & Council extend welcome to all, and lead the countdown to the official “light up” at 6:15pm. Children will then have opportunity to visit Santa at the Pavilion. Stay and enjoy the evening with performances from Peachland Variety Singers 6:30-7pm and so much more. Please share with others, and bring a donation for the food bank. Children’s Christmas Crafts and Lunch (Children aged 5-10): Join the Wellness Centre Youth group for Christmas Crafts Making and lunch held at the Peachland Community Centre from 11am-2pm. Just $10.00 per child. This is a Fundraiser for Adopt a Family Christmas project. An Old Fashioned Christmas: Christmas carolling, musical performances, readings, and more make for an enjoyable afternoon. Join the fun Saturday, December 15 from 2pm to 4 pm at Peachland Baptist Church, 4204 Lake Ave. This free event will have Christmas carol singing, special music and refreshments. Children have the opportunity to make and take home Christmas crafts, and everyone can make home-made Christmas cards. For more information, please call Pastor John at 250-767-9232 New Years Day Polar Bear Run & Walk: Get keen and lean in 2013. Participate in the New Years Day 2k or 5k Run or Walk. Registration fee ($10 to December 21 or $15 after) includes post event refreshments and souvenir. Registration is accepted in advance at the recreation office, online at www. peachland.ca, or on the day of the event. Check in 9:30 -10am, with the run and walk starting at 10:15am. Warm up refreshments to follow, along with an event souvenir. New Years Day Polar Bear Swim: Splash and do the dash into Okanagan Lake on New Year’s Day in our Polar Bear Swim event. Check in at the Community Centre for 12:30pm. Swim is at 1pm at Swim Bay. Swimmers receive participation certificates. This is a free event, but waivers must be signed at time of check in.
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IN BRIEF Wood stove exchange funding renewed
If you have an older wood stove and are thinking about upgrading to a cleaner burning model that will improve personal health and air quality, now is a good time. That’s because a grant awarded to the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) from the provincial wood stove exchange program that will allow residents to take advantage of a rebate program has been extended. Central Okanagan residents that recycle their old uncertified wood stove or insert for a new EPA certified wood, pellet, electric or gas hearth product are eligible to receive a $250 rebate while rebates last. Residents are eligible for one rebate per person/household. To participate in the wood stove exchange program: Visit your local participating hearth product retailers; • Pick out a new, cleaner-burning, EPA certified wood, pellet, electric or gas burning hearth product (freestanding or fireplace insert); • Fill out a tracking form with your retailer at time of purchase; • Recycle your old wood stove (participating retailers will take care of the details); and • Receive a $250 cash rebate in the mail from your local government (note that funding is limited and one rebate is available per person/household). To qualify for the rebate, all purchases and renovations must have been completed by March 31, 2013.
Three new buses for SD23
As part of its annual fleet renewal program, the B.C. government will provide $14 million for 37 school districts around the province to purchase a total of 125 new buses. This year the Central Okanagan (School District #23) received $405,392, which will allow for the purchase of three buses. School District 27 in the Cariboo Chilcotin received the most funding this year - a total of $1,710,242 for 16 buses. For the second year in a row the Ministry of Education has negotiated bulk pricing agreements with school bus vendors. Bulk pricing last year apparently resulted in savings of 10 to 15 per cent for the province. Prior to last year, school districts negotiated bus pricing individually. It costs over $90 million a year to provide B.C. student transportation services. The fleet in B.C. consists of approximately: • 1,200 buses owned and operated by school districts; and • 600 school buses operated by contractors. Buses are regularly replaced when they reach certain milestones in years or kilometres driven.
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
PEACHLAND VIEW
NOVEMBER 30, 2012 COMMUNITY
NEWS
School trustee Moyra Baxter awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Board game proceeds to benefit Wellness Centre
JOANNE LAYH Peachland View
JOANNE LAYH Peachland View
Peachland’s school trustee Moyra Baxter was among 12 Central Okanagan area residents honoured last week with the prestigious Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals were awarded in Kelowna council chambers by Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart, KelownaLake Country MLA Norm Letnick, and KelownaMission MLA Steve Thomson to the following citizens in recognition of their significant achievements and distinguished service to their communities: • Joe Iafrancesco; • Dr. Richard Hooper; • Walley Lightbody; • Steve Tuck; • Paramjit Patara; • Alan Dolman; • Leona Ruth Holmberg; • Anne Robinson; • John Byland; • Lionel T. Wace; • Margaret Dawson; and • Moyra Baxter. “I’m extremely proud to see these people recognized for their tremendous service,” Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart said. “They are distinguished men and women, who have each worked to make the community better.” Medal recipients were chosen for having made a significant contribution to a province, territory, region or community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. Baxter is well known to Peachlanders as a local long serving elected school trustee for the community, but it was her
SCHOOL TRUSTEE Moyra Baxter (centre) at last week’s awards ceremony in Kelowna.
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extensive volunteer history that earned her the medal. Baxter’s extensive volunteer career began in the 80s, when she began volunteering her time at the Well-Baby Clinic at the Kelowna Health Unit as well as the First Identikit session in Kelowna. Baxter later became a director on the Okanagan Families Society board (now The Bridge Society), serving from 1985-1987, and was also involved in several Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), serving as president at various times for the Raymer
Elementary PAC, KLO Secondary PAC, the District COPAC and the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils. “This was all volunteer work but it was really promoting the idea that parents needed to be involved in schools and they needed to have a say in how the schools worked and what was in the best interest of students,” Baxter said in an interview with The View. From 1989 – 1994 Baxter also served on the executive of the Canadian Home and School Parent – Teacher Federation and coordinated the distribution of the How to Speak
with Your Children about AIDS Health Canada brochure for parents. Baxter was a founding member of the Friends of the Peachland Library society, and is currently the awareness and publicity coordinator for the Kelowna chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association. “As an immigrant it’s very, very moving actually to be chosen as one of the Canadians who gets a medal. I’m one of the people who chose to be Canadian; I wasn’t born Canadian,” Baxter said. “I’ve been lucky that I’ve been able to find some time to volunteer. I’ve really enjoyed it.” The commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada.
Those who know local historian Richard Smith know he’s had his hands in quite a few things that have happened in Peachland over the years, but not many know or remember that back in 1990 Smith invented a board game called Garage Sale that was once sold at The Bay in Kelowna and numerous other locations. Smith still has some mint condition board games left and to help benefit a Peachland service group this Christmas, he’ll be donating half of the proceeds of all board games sold to The Wellness Centre. The board game will be available at the Wellness Centre and Peachland View office for $20. $10 from each board game sold will be donated to the Wellness Centre.
The objective of the board game is to make the most money by obtaining worthwhile things at garage sales and exchanging them for cash. Smith says it took about two years to develop the idea and find a graphic artist who could produce a quality design. Smith says back in the 90s the board game was test marketed in 13 stores in Alberta, B.C. and Washington before a marketing study was sent to Milton Bradley in California. “They were very interested but we never stuck a deal,” Smith said. Smith is now pleased to sell the remaining copies of the professionally produced board game here in Peachland w h i l e h e l p ing raise
money for a valuable local service group. “Garage sales and thrift shops are booming so this all fits into the recycling and reuse of consumer products,” Smith says. “And I want to support the Wellness Centre because it has so many programs for people from teenagers to seniors. They’re doing a very good job.” The board game will be available until at least the end of December.
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Sunday to Thursday Dinner Features $12.95 Sundays
House Wines $5
Slow-Roasted Beef Dinner
Wednesdays
Gourmet mashed potatoes Grilled vegetables
Maple glazed or lemon dill BC Salmon
Mondays
Chef ’s potato Grilled vegetables
Chicken Cordon Blu Chef ’s potato Grilled vegetables
Thursday Steak Nights…
Pasta Tuesdays...
w/loaded baked potato & grilled vegetables
Lasagna and Spaghetti Night
8 oz NY Strip loin
w/garlic toast & Caesar salad
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15 Old Fashioned Christmas 2-4 pm Baptist Church
Jan 1 NYD 2K/5K Run/Walk check in 9:30 am @ Comm. Ctr. Jan 1 Polar Bear Swim Check in 12:30 pm @ Comm. Ctr. Swim at 1 pm
Angel Tree Tags: Be an angel, and choose a gift tag from one of the Angel Trees located at the Peachland Community Centre, Bliss Bakery, Rocky J’s, or Peachland Fitness. Return an unwrapped gift of your choice, with the tag attached, to an Angel Tree location or the Community Centre no later than December 14. Gifts are distributed through the Peachland Food bank to support Peachland families in need. Your generosity and kindness shown by caring for a one less fortunate this Christmas is very much appreciated. 19th Annual Peachland Christmas Craft Fair: Find the perfect gift for that special someone on Saturday, November 24 from 9:00am–3:00pm at the Peachland Community Centre, 4450 6th Street, where you will find 70+ tables of wonderful crafts from jewellery to knitting, wood art through to soaps and candles to paintings, and so much more. $1 admission at the door. Donations to the food bank welcomed. Peachland Christmas Banquet Lunch: Everyone Welcome! Peachland Emmanuel Church invites you to attend the Peachland Christmas Celebration Banquet on Sunday, November 25th at 12pm at the Peachland Community Centre. For more information or to get tickets please call 250-870-3087. Breakfast with Santa: Christmas family traditions include Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1st. at the Peachland Community Centre. A fabulous pancake breakfast is prepared & served by St. Margaret’s Anglican at 9am. Following the meal, magical entertainment from Leif David captures the imagination of those young and old. Don’t worry, Santa Claus will be here checking his list to see who is naughty and nice. Advance tickets $10 per person. Children’s ticket includes small gift. There is an optional professional photograph opportunity for an additional $6, which is payable at the time of booking. Call 250767-2133 or stop by the recreation office early to arrange your family or group seating requests. Peachland Christmas Light Up: It is all at Heritage Park on Friday, December 7th. It starts at 5:00pm and rolls through to 8:00pm. Enjoy a hot chocolate or hot apple cider while
keeping warm by the bonfire pits. Par T Perfect will keep the children happily bouncing with excitement on their inflatables. The parade starts from 13th and Beach at 5:30pm, heads south on Beach Avenue, is expected at Heritage Park for 6:10pm. Mayor & Council extend welcome to all, and lead the countdown to the official “light up” at 6:15pm. Children will then have opportunity to visit Santa at the Pavilion. Stay and enjoy the evening with performances from Peachland Variety Singers 6:30-7pm and so much more. Please share with others, and bring a donation for the food bank. Children’s Christmas Crafts and Lunch (Children aged 5-10): Join the Wellness Centre Youth group for Christmas Crafts Making and lunch held at the Peachland Community Centre from 11am-2pm. Just $10.00 per child. This is a Fundraiser for Adopt a Family Christmas project. An Old Fashioned Christmas: Christmas carolling, musical performances, readings, and more make for an enjoyable afternoon. Join the fun Saturday, December 15 from 2pm to 4 pm at Peachland Baptist Church, 4204 Lake Ave. This free event will have Christmas carol singing, special music and refreshments. Children have the opportunity to make and take home Christmas crafts, and everyone can make home-made Christmas cards. For more information, please call Pastor John at 250-767-9232 New Years Day Polar Bear Run & Walk: Get keen and lean in 2013. Participate in the New Years Day 2k or 5k Run or Walk. Registration fee ($10 to December 21 or $15 after) includes post event refreshments and souvenir. Registration is accepted in advance at the recreation office, online at www. peachland.ca, or on the day of the event. Check in 9:30 -10am, with the run and walk starting at 10:15am. Warm up refreshments to follow, along with an event souvenir. New Years Day Polar Bear Swim: Splash and do the dash into Okanagan Lake on New Year’s Day in our Polar Bear Swim event. Check in at the Community Centre for 12:30pm. Swim is at 1pm at Swim Bay. Swimmers receive participation certificates. This is a free event, but waivers must be signed at time of check in.
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onald Teneycke is back in the papers and the criminal court system yet again. As always it’s the same old tired and disgusting story of him out and about attempting to rape women in our region. I suppose he will never change his ways. My big issue with people who report on such crimes is how they always sensationalize the rape by mentioning the women’s “panties” like the Penticton Herald published in last week’s front page story. Since when are women always wearing panties when they are raped? As far as I know panties are something a woman purchases and are worn for pleasure or mystery in the privacy of her bedroom. As far as I know women on a daily basis wear underwear, you know, the same as men do. Media; both newspapers and television always refer to the victim’s panties. They were torn and ripped from the little girl’s body. They were found blood soaked by the side of the lifeless victim. This is nothing short of sexualizing rape in the first place. Was it the thought of those concealed panties that made the man attempt the rape? He couldn’t resist, don’t you know, knowing those panties were underneath that skirt. Somehow the panties made him do it. And we allow media to get away with it. Our entertainment has revolved around rape for decades and is truly getting worse... and despicable. I do not watch TV shows like NCIS or Law and Order. As a woman, why would I find watching another woman being raped, mutilated and murdered entertainment? And it’s endless really; try changing the channel or renting a blockbuster movie these days that doesn’t have a woman being raped and/or killed. Women being raped and killed is big business, and could it be safe for me to say that it is men who produce and control these shows? All media is well known for sexualizing children in rape cases as well by referring to the little girl’s panties. Again, little girls don’t wear panties, they wear underwear. But that doesn’t sell papers. Why is it that a woman being raped is reported with such intimate detail? She was thrown to the ground, stripped of her clothes and savagely assaulted repeatedly through the night, begging to be let go, pleading for her life. And yet when we read or hear on TV boys being raped, media never goes to such lengths to titillate their audience. Show me an example of one boy being raped by a grown man with all of the dirty talk, ripped panties the poor boy had on and how he was asked to perform sexual acts in detail. The answer is never, because this type of content should be covered up - it isn’t acceptable for print or TV. No one wants to sensationalize boys or men being raped. This is something no one wants to know about. The act of rape is repugnant, of course. I am incensed that many media types deliberately make the gender distinction to titillate their readership with talk of panties and all of the gory details acted out on women daily.
-A woman who controls and owns a large estate.
Peachland Views Legion thanks everyone for poppy fund donations On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 Peachland I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of Peachland for their attendance at the Remembrance Day ceremony and for their donations to our poppy fund. To facilitate both events, it requires countless volunteers who work hard not just this time of year, but behind the scenes all year long to ensure success. As such, I would also like to thank the all of the volunteers and businesses for their efforts and contributions. It so greatly appreciated. You have taken the time over the past few weeks and in fact throughout the year, to thank our service personnel for services to our country.
It was so gratifying to see all the young people partaking in this year’s services and to pass the torch of remembrance on to them. On behalf of our veterans, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you – our community - for supporting us and showing respect during this time of year! We hope to see you all throughout the year in other activities that we are conducting, as well as during our 2013 poppy campaign and the 2013 Remembrance Day ceremonies. Jean S. Saul, President Royal Canadian Legion
Eighteen million poppies worn As we look back at our national poppy campaign, and on behalf of the millions of Canadians who have had the opportunity to wear a poppy this year, I want to recognize our more than 330,000 legion members in more than 1,500 legion branches across Canada, the United States and in Europe for their support and dedication for this campaign. With an estimated 18 million poppies worn this year, our efforts to remember the more than 117,000 servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice have been recognized. By making a donation and wearing a poppy, Canadians of all ages support Canadian Forces and RCMP veterans and their families as well as the many communities where we live. The poppy campaign makes it possible for the legion to operate a service bureau, which acts as an advocate for veterans and RCMP members and their families to ensure their quality of life is the best it can be.
Every year, the money collected through the poppy campaign is used to provide direct assistance for veterans and their families who are experiencing financial distress. The funds are used to pay for food, accommodation, utilities, hospital comforts, dental and optical services. The legion truly cares about all veterans, not just by advocating on their behalf, but by engaging in everyday activities to make their lives better. In fact, our most recent records show more than $13 million was disbursed as benevolent awards to Canada’s veterans and serving personnel. Again, we appreciate the thousands of legion members who helped with our poppy campaign and to the millions of Canadians who have proudly supported our campaign this year. We are truly grateful. We will remember them. Gordon Moore, Dominion President, Royal Canadian Legion
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SUSAN VALENTINE
PEACHLAND VIEW
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
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Dan Albas, MP Last week was an interesting one on Parliament Hill as trade and foreign investment discussions remain an active topic in the House of Commons as well as in many Parliamentary committees. The Opposition NDP remain opposed to foreign investment and the vast majority of trade agreements that have come before the House to date. The NDP have also taken aim at the record of the Liberals when in government pointing out that, and I quote directly from an NDP statement in the House, “there were 10,000 foreign investment applications approved when the Liberals were in power, all of them rubber stamped. They never rejected a single one and never attached conditions.” In contrast and as I reported in last week’s report, our Conservative Government is the first in recent history to reject foreign ownership of Canadian owned resources as laid out in section 20 of the Canada Investment Act. Rejections of the recent Malaysian Petronas proposal and the rejection of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan in 2010 are examples of this. This discussion became more animated recently when current Liberal MP and the front running candidate for leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau announced strong support for the CNOOC Nexen deal calling it, “good for Canada.” I reference this to point out that in spite of what you may sometimes hear, the diversity of opinion and democratic debate is certainly just as lively in Ottawa as it is in many coffee shops and letters to the editor throughout Okanagan-Coquihalla. In last week’s report I also provided a real life example of how foreign investment creates wellpaying jobs right here in our region - specifically the
investment by the Mitsubishi Materials Corporation that led to the opening of Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton. Last week’s report focusing on the importance of rural resource communities and mining generated a large amount of feedback as many citizens were aware of the importance of mining to communities such as Princeton, Okanagan Falls, Merritt, Logan Lake and elsewhere but in many cases were not aware that foreign investment was involved. That being said, I also hear from citizens who do not support mining, trade and foreign investment as well as hearing from citizens who would be more supportive under different circumstances. Many of the points raised are of great interest to me. Some have rightly asked; why do we need to rely on foreign investment? While many people can recognize the economic benefits and jobs of these kinds of projects, one has to be mindful that although Canada is blessed with natural resources, our comparatively small population makes it challenging to fund all of these projects with Canadian investment alone. Even the Canadian Pension Plan, like many large funds, diversifies the holdings internationally in order to protect the investments and generate a return. To encourage those who wish to diversify and invest in Canada, it is important to offer protection and certainty over investment capital. The need for transparent environmental processes that are straightforward and timely is important. These have all been topics of debate in the 41st parliament and ones that we have addressed or continue to work on. While government certainly has a role to play in creating a strong and accountable regulatory environment, it is not the government that puts forward potential projects - it is up to the private sector to propose projects whether a refinery, smelter, mine, production facility or otherwise. For more information on any free trade agreement or to share your comments, questions and concerns do not hesitate to give me a call. I can be reached toll free at 1-800665-8711.
Community Update – November, 2012
You haven’t heard from us in the past few months but the New Monaco team has been hard at work
mary.lapointe@newmonaco.ca
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onald Teneycke is back in the papers and the criminal court system yet again. As always it’s the same old tired and disgusting story of him out and about attempting to rape women in our region. I suppose he will never change his ways. My big issue with people who report on such crimes is how they always sensationalize the rape by mentioning the women’s “panties” like the Penticton Herald published in last week’s front page story. Since when are women always wearing panties when they are raped? As far as I know panties are something a woman purchases and are worn for pleasure or mystery in the privacy of her bedroom. As far as I know women on a daily basis wear underwear, you know, the same as men do. Media; both newspapers and television always refer to the victim’s panties. They were torn and ripped from the little girl’s body. They were found blood soaked by the side of the lifeless victim. This is nothing short of sexualizing rape in the first place. Was it the thought of those concealed panties that made the man attempt the rape? He couldn’t resist, don’t you know, knowing those panties were underneath that skirt. Somehow the panties made him do it. And we allow media to get away with it. Our entertainment has revolved around rape for decades and is truly getting worse... and despicable. I do not watch TV shows like NCIS or Law and Order. As a woman, why would I find watching another woman being raped, mutilated and murdered entertainment? And it’s endless really; try changing the channel or renting a blockbuster movie these days that doesn’t have a woman being raped and/or killed. Women being raped and killed is big business, and could it be safe for me to say that it is men who produce and control these shows? All media is well known for sexualizing children in rape cases as well by referring to the little girl’s panties. Again, little girls don’t wear panties, they wear underwear. But that doesn’t sell papers. Why is it that a woman being raped is reported with such intimate detail? She was thrown to the ground, stripped of her clothes and savagely assaulted repeatedly through the night, begging to be let go, pleading for her life. And yet when we read or hear on TV boys being raped, media never goes to such lengths to titillate their audience. Show me an example of one boy being raped by a grown man with all of the dirty talk, ripped panties the poor boy had on and how he was asked to perform sexual acts in detail. The answer is never, because this type of content should be covered up - it isn’t acceptable for print or TV. No one wants to sensationalize boys or men being raped. This is something no one wants to know about. The act of rape is repugnant, of course. I am incensed that many media types deliberately make the gender distinction to titillate their readership with talk of panties and all of the gory details acted out on women daily.
-A woman who controls and owns a large estate.
Peachland Views Legion thanks everyone for poppy fund donations On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 Peachland I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community of Peachland for their attendance at the Remembrance Day ceremony and for their donations to our poppy fund. To facilitate both events, it requires countless volunteers who work hard not just this time of year, but behind the scenes all year long to ensure success. As such, I would also like to thank the all of the volunteers and businesses for their efforts and contributions. It so greatly appreciated. You have taken the time over the past few weeks and in fact throughout the year, to thank our service personnel for services to our country.
It was so gratifying to see all the young people partaking in this year’s services and to pass the torch of remembrance on to them. On behalf of our veterans, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you – our community - for supporting us and showing respect during this time of year! We hope to see you all throughout the year in other activities that we are conducting, as well as during our 2013 poppy campaign and the 2013 Remembrance Day ceremonies. Jean S. Saul, President Royal Canadian Legion
Eighteen million poppies worn As we look back at our national poppy campaign, and on behalf of the millions of Canadians who have had the opportunity to wear a poppy this year, I want to recognize our more than 330,000 legion members in more than 1,500 legion branches across Canada, the United States and in Europe for their support and dedication for this campaign. With an estimated 18 million poppies worn this year, our efforts to remember the more than 117,000 servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice have been recognized. By making a donation and wearing a poppy, Canadians of all ages support Canadian Forces and RCMP veterans and their families as well as the many communities where we live. The poppy campaign makes it possible for the legion to operate a service bureau, which acts as an advocate for veterans and RCMP members and their families to ensure their quality of life is the best it can be.
Every year, the money collected through the poppy campaign is used to provide direct assistance for veterans and their families who are experiencing financial distress. The funds are used to pay for food, accommodation, utilities, hospital comforts, dental and optical services. The legion truly cares about all veterans, not just by advocating on their behalf, but by engaging in everyday activities to make their lives better. In fact, our most recent records show more than $13 million was disbursed as benevolent awards to Canada’s veterans and serving personnel. Again, we appreciate the thousands of legion members who helped with our poppy campaign and to the millions of Canadians who have proudly supported our campaign this year. We are truly grateful. We will remember them. Gordon Moore, Dominion President, Royal Canadian Legion
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on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely to be chosen for publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of the editor. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for taste, brevity and clarity or to avoid obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy. Upon request, we will use a pseudonym only, but only rarely and for compelling reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the editorial policies or beliefs of this newspaper. All letters must include your first and last name, contact number, and town or city of residence to be considered.
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SUSAN VALENTINE
PEACHLAND VIEW
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
Published by The Community View Publishing Inc. P.O. Box 1150 Peachland, BC, V0H 1X0 Tel: 250-767-7771 Fax: 250-767-3337 www.peachlandview.com
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Dan Albas, MP Last week was an interesting one on Parliament Hill as trade and foreign investment discussions remain an active topic in the House of Commons as well as in many Parliamentary committees. The Opposition NDP remain opposed to foreign investment and the vast majority of trade agreements that have come before the House to date. The NDP have also taken aim at the record of the Liberals when in government pointing out that, and I quote directly from an NDP statement in the House, “there were 10,000 foreign investment applications approved when the Liberals were in power, all of them rubber stamped. They never rejected a single one and never attached conditions.” In contrast and as I reported in last week’s report, our Conservative Government is the first in recent history to reject foreign ownership of Canadian owned resources as laid out in section 20 of the Canada Investment Act. Rejections of the recent Malaysian Petronas proposal and the rejection of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan in 2010 are examples of this. This discussion became more animated recently when current Liberal MP and the front running candidate for leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau announced strong support for the CNOOC Nexen deal calling it, “good for Canada.” I reference this to point out that in spite of what you may sometimes hear, the diversity of opinion and democratic debate is certainly just as lively in Ottawa as it is in many coffee shops and letters to the editor throughout Okanagan-Coquihalla. In last week’s report I also provided a real life example of how foreign investment creates wellpaying jobs right here in our region - specifically the
investment by the Mitsubishi Materials Corporation that led to the opening of Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton. Last week’s report focusing on the importance of rural resource communities and mining generated a large amount of feedback as many citizens were aware of the importance of mining to communities such as Princeton, Okanagan Falls, Merritt, Logan Lake and elsewhere but in many cases were not aware that foreign investment was involved. That being said, I also hear from citizens who do not support mining, trade and foreign investment as well as hearing from citizens who would be more supportive under different circumstances. Many of the points raised are of great interest to me. Some have rightly asked; why do we need to rely on foreign investment? While many people can recognize the economic benefits and jobs of these kinds of projects, one has to be mindful that although Canada is blessed with natural resources, our comparatively small population makes it challenging to fund all of these projects with Canadian investment alone. Even the Canadian Pension Plan, like many large funds, diversifies the holdings internationally in order to protect the investments and generate a return. To encourage those who wish to diversify and invest in Canada, it is important to offer protection and certainty over investment capital. The need for transparent environmental processes that are straightforward and timely is important. These have all been topics of debate in the 41st parliament and ones that we have addressed or continue to work on. While government certainly has a role to play in creating a strong and accountable regulatory environment, it is not the government that puts forward potential projects - it is up to the private sector to propose projects whether a refinery, smelter, mine, production facility or otherwise. For more information on any free trade agreement or to share your comments, questions and concerns do not hesitate to give me a call. I can be reached toll free at 1-800665-8711.
Community Update – November, 2012
You haven’t heard from us in the past few months but the New Monaco team has been hard at work
mary.lapointe@newmonaco.ca
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NEWS | SPORTS & RECREATION
LOCAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | SUNDAYS Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre Peachland Baptist Sunday School, 9:45am, 4204 Lake Ave. 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
MONDAYS
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TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
Yoga, 7:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre
Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Bodytalk, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am beginners, 10am continued level, United Church Hall
Peachland Variety Singers, 9:30am, 50+
Computer Literacy, 10am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre
Morning Coffee, 1011am, 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, community centre Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, community centre Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Cooking with Compa- Peachland Toastmasny, 10:30am, Peachland ters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre Community Centre
Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Friendship Tuesday, blood pressure readings and massage 1pm, Nowhere in Africa prewar movie 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS High School Teens, 6:30-8pm, community centre
Bridge, 6:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Storytime, 11:30am, Peachland Library
Teen Volunteers, 4-5:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre
Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum
Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub
Youth Night, 7 pm, Peachland Baptist Church
Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7-8:15 pm, Peachland Community Centre For children K-6.
Beginner Acrylic Workshop, 1 - 4 pm. Class size limited, call Sharon 250-767-6556 Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
Men’s Coffee, 10am11am, Peachland Wellness Centre
AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, Tweens 5-6:30pm, middle teens Meat Draw, 4pm, 6:30-8pm, 4th St. Angli- Royal Canadian Legion can Church Branch #69
Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, United Church Hall
SATURDAYS
Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Ladies Cribbage, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre
FRIDAYS
Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)
Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre
UPCOMING EVENTS Peachland Players present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs November 28, 29, 30 at 7 pm and Dec. 1-2 at 2 pm This lively musical version of the popular fairytale is fun for the whole family. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and children and are available at the door, the Peachland Pharmacy or at the UPS store in West Kelowna. St. Margaret’s Bake Sale December 1, 10 am - 2 pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse
There will be baking, crafts, and a coffee corner. There is no admission charge. Sponsored by St. Margaret’s Anglican Church.
ticket includes small gift. There is an optional professional photograph opportunity for an additional $6, which is payable at the time of booking. Call 250-767-2133 or stop by Breakfast with Santa the recreation office early to December 1, 9 am, community arrange your family or group centre seating requests. A fabulous pancake breakfast is prepared and served by St. The 4th annual Christmas Margaret’s Anglican. FollowOpen House ing the meal, magical enterDecember 9, 1-6 pm at 6040 tainment from Leif David. Jackson Crescent Santa Claus will visit with your Just bring along something for little ones. Advance tickets the food bank. Beverley has $10 per person. Children’s already been working on this
Medical Services Directory Chiropractor Dr. Peter Stapleton
www.lakesidechiro.ca 4403 2nd St, Peachland
778-479-3232
Dentists
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
year’s decorations for weeks. Peachland Variety Singers Christmas Concert December 9, 2pm, 50 + Activity Centre Peachland Wellness Centre Intergenerational Choir Performance December 6, 1pm, Westwood Retirement (West Kelowna) & December 11 12:15 pm and 6:15 pm, Peachland Elementary School Christmas Concert This program includes seniors and 7-year-old children from
Peachland Elementary School and the Peachland Wellness Centre Sunshine Singer choir members. For more information contact the Peachland Wellness Centre at 250-7670141. The Peachland Variety Singers present Glory Hallelujah, December 9, 2 pm, 50 Plus Activity Centre. The ensemble is made up from singers on the Westside with selections both sacred and secular. There will be an opportunity for a Christmas
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carol sing along followed by refreshments. Admission is by donation. Come early as seating is limited. An Old Fashioned Christmas: Saturday, December 15 from 2pm to 4 pm at Peachland Baptist Church, 4204 Lake Ave. Christmas carolling, musical performances, readings, and more make for an enjoyable afternoon. Join the fun! This free event will have Christmas carol singing, special music and refreshments.
Regional board highlights - November 26 CONTRIBUTED Building inspection services tax
The regional board has endorsed a plan to initiate a tax requisition for 2013 from property owners in the electoral areas to fund building inspection services. The additional tax requisition will provide funds needed to cover total expenditures for building inspection services in the two areas. Based on 2012 assessments, an average home valued at $490,000 in Central Okanagan East will pay $28.42 while the average home valued at $462,000 in Central Okanagan West will pay $26.80. With the downturn in construction experienced in the areas over the past few years, revenues from permits fees have not kept pace with expenditures even though there have been reductions in staffing and inspection days to try and reduce costs. In recent years, many local governments and regional districts have begun to rely on a tax requisition to maintain a consistent level of building inspection services.
Bylaw adjudication
The regional board has taken the first step in a process that will see the regional district participate with other local governments in the Southern Interior Bylaw Adjudication program. Approval for RDCO participation is required by the provincial cabinet and may take up to three months before board consideration of a formal bylaw notice enforcement bylaw. The bylaw adjudication program is designed to provide a simpler, speedier and more cost effective resolution for minor bylaw infractions, rather than going through the court system. Once participating, staff expects most RDCO bylaws will be processed through the adjudication program at a cost to the RDCO of $3,959.22 for 2013. Aggressive and dangerous dog infractions will continue to be processed through the Community Charter and the municipal ticketing system as they are more complex, require a higher burden of proof, and result in stricter measures of control.
Agricultural advisory commission
The regional board has reappointed two members of the agricultural advisory commission. Serving an additional three-year term are Bob Fugger and Lisa Cameron. The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the regional board and reviews agricultural related applications and issues.
Sunset Ranch utilities
The regional board has agreed to an agreement to take over ownership of the water and sanitary sewer utilities of the five strata corporations at the Sunset Ranch development. Before proceeding with a legal agreement, the transfer requires the support of at least 75 per cent of the members of each strata corporation. The stratas have requested the regional district take over ownership to provide a consistency and continuity in service as well as meeting longterm capital replacement requirements. In addition, water and sewer works constructed in future development phases
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Special to the Peachland View The Karate BC Pro-
vincial Championships held at BCIT last weekend showcased over 500 athletes from around the province. The zone two
(Okanagan and Kootenay’s) team coached by Chris Taneda, Mike Ditson, Darren Harpe and Owen Lloyd brought
The regional board has adopted two new bylaws establishing regulations, fees and charges affecting sewer systems in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area and for local governments served by the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. The bylaws reflect the changes made in regional district service responsibilities since West Kelowna incorporation and for properties in Sunset Ranch development receiving sewer services from the City of Kelowna.
School sites acquisition
The regional board has received an update on collection of the school sites acquisition charge on behalf of School District No. 23. Development services and finance staff are finalizing an internal tracking process for collecting and remitting fees to the school district and for retaining a portion of the
Environmental advisory commission
The regional board has approved seven new appointments to the environmental advisory commission. Serving a three-year term are Wesley Miles, Peter Dill, Pete Spencer, Rose Gunoff, Melony Catana and Jacqueline Foley while Jenna Gall will serve a one-year term. The independent commission volunteers provide expert advice to the regional board on environmental issues related to land use and development applications.
October building
During October, de-
velopment services approved 22 building permits for a construction projects valued at $1,657,939 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas. That compares with 19 permits issued in October 2011 for projects valued at $1,763,325. During the first 10 months of 2012, 115 building permits have been approved in the electoral areas for projects valued at $8.5 million. During the same period last year, 147 permits were approved for construction projects totaling more than $11.1 million.
Regional board meetings
Regional board meetings are held at the regional district office located at 1450 KLO Road in Kelowna in the Woodhaven Board Room. Residents are welcome to attend. • December 10 - Inaugural Meeting at 7 p.m.; • January 17 - following the 8:30 a.m. governance and services committee meeting; and • January 28 at 7 p.m.
home 54 medals. The Taneda Karate Dojo won 38 medals while seven medals went to Rodney Hobson Karate Academy. Kelowna Tsuruoka Karate Club and Jushinkan Martial Arts each took three medals, Kamloops Renshikan Karate won two and Trail Traditional Karate earned one. Representing Peachland, Taneda Karate Dojo
athletes Jessica and Brett Michaud came home with three medals. Jessica scored silver for girl’s 1011 intermediate kumite and a bronze in her 10-11 girls kata. Brett Michaud took the 14-15 elite boys kumite bronze. Earning a spot on the B.C. squad competing for a spot on the B.C. team were Taneda Karate Dojo athletes were Claire Boothe, Rhiannon Jones,
Avneet Kaloty, Sukhresh Kaloty, Brett Michaud, Braden Sebastian, Jackson Tribe, Sarah Watson and Will Wright. In addition to medals won in competition, Karate BC honoured Taneda Karate Dojo athlete Jessica Michaud with the Junior Sportsmanship Award and Mike Ditson with the Karate BC High Performance Coach of the Year award.
Now open in West Kelowna! (across from Bylands, in the same plaza as Riley’s Pub.)
Chiropractor
We have the supplies for your outdoor adventures
Peachland Chiropractic
ammunition. Come and get geared up for Antler Creek gift cards are perfect for the outdoor enthusiast on your Christmas list!
Dr. Spencer Devenney
November/December specials: Antler Creek clothing and Atlas snowshoes- 10% off!
250-899-2153
8- 1767 Ross Rd. West Kelowna, B.C.
105-4200 Beach Ave., Peachland
(250) 769-6565 • Mon-Sat 9:00- 5:30
(Located in Serendipity Salon and Spa)
www.peachlandchiropractic.ca
New sewer systems bylaws
fees for administration. While the majority of regional district building permits will be exempt, the fee, based on the size of development will apply for new subdivisions and when construction increases the building by more than three self-contained dwelling units. The charge will see local governments collect fees from developers to assist the school district with the purchase of land for future school sites.
Peachland siblings score medals at provincial karate championships
Health Professionals
Beach Ave Medical Clinic
would be transferred to the regional district’s ownership.
“helping you get into the outdoors”
JESSICA MICHAUD (left) brought home both silver and bronze medals.
Contributed photo
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NEWS | SPORTS & RECREATION
LOCAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | SUNDAYS Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre Peachland Baptist Sunday School, 9:45am, 4204 Lake Ave. 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
MONDAYS
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TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
Yoga, 7:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre
Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Bodytalk, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am beginners, 10am continued level, United Church Hall
Peachland Variety Singers, 9:30am, 50+
Computer Literacy, 10am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre
Morning Coffee, 1011am, 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, community centre Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, community centre Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Cooking with Compa- Peachland Toastmasny, 10:30am, Peachland ters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre Community Centre
Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Friendship Tuesday, blood pressure readings and massage 1pm, Nowhere in Africa prewar movie 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS High School Teens, 6:30-8pm, community centre
Bridge, 6:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Storytime, 11:30am, Peachland Library
Teen Volunteers, 4-5:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre
Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum
Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub
Youth Night, 7 pm, Peachland Baptist Church
Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7-8:15 pm, Peachland Community Centre For children K-6.
Beginner Acrylic Workshop, 1 - 4 pm. Class size limited, call Sharon 250-767-6556 Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
Men’s Coffee, 10am11am, Peachland Wellness Centre
AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, Tweens 5-6:30pm, middle teens Meat Draw, 4pm, 6:30-8pm, 4th St. Angli- Royal Canadian Legion can Church Branch #69
Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, United Church Hall
SATURDAYS
Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Ladies Cribbage, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre
FRIDAYS
Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)
Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre
UPCOMING EVENTS Peachland Players present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs November 28, 29, 30 at 7 pm and Dec. 1-2 at 2 pm This lively musical version of the popular fairytale is fun for the whole family. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and children and are available at the door, the Peachland Pharmacy or at the UPS store in West Kelowna. St. Margaret’s Bake Sale December 1, 10 am - 2 pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse
There will be baking, crafts, and a coffee corner. There is no admission charge. Sponsored by St. Margaret’s Anglican Church.
ticket includes small gift. There is an optional professional photograph opportunity for an additional $6, which is payable at the time of booking. Call 250-767-2133 or stop by Breakfast with Santa the recreation office early to December 1, 9 am, community arrange your family or group centre seating requests. A fabulous pancake breakfast is prepared and served by St. The 4th annual Christmas Margaret’s Anglican. FollowOpen House ing the meal, magical enterDecember 9, 1-6 pm at 6040 tainment from Leif David. Jackson Crescent Santa Claus will visit with your Just bring along something for little ones. Advance tickets the food bank. Beverley has $10 per person. Children’s already been working on this
Medical Services Directory Chiropractor Dr. Peter Stapleton
www.lakesidechiro.ca 4403 2nd St, Peachland
778-479-3232
Dentists
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
year’s decorations for weeks. Peachland Variety Singers Christmas Concert December 9, 2pm, 50 + Activity Centre Peachland Wellness Centre Intergenerational Choir Performance December 6, 1pm, Westwood Retirement (West Kelowna) & December 11 12:15 pm and 6:15 pm, Peachland Elementary School Christmas Concert This program includes seniors and 7-year-old children from
Peachland Elementary School and the Peachland Wellness Centre Sunshine Singer choir members. For more information contact the Peachland Wellness Centre at 250-7670141. The Peachland Variety Singers present Glory Hallelujah, December 9, 2 pm, 50 Plus Activity Centre. The ensemble is made up from singers on the Westside with selections both sacred and secular. There will be an opportunity for a Christmas
Peachland’s
Massage Therapist Elisa McCoy, RMT www.functionmassage. com
Function Massage Therapy
250-767-2611 250-767-2999
carol sing along followed by refreshments. Admission is by donation. Come early as seating is limited. An Old Fashioned Christmas: Saturday, December 15 from 2pm to 4 pm at Peachland Baptist Church, 4204 Lake Ave. Christmas carolling, musical performances, readings, and more make for an enjoyable afternoon. Join the fun! This free event will have Christmas carol singing, special music and refreshments.
Regional board highlights - November 26 CONTRIBUTED Building inspection services tax
The regional board has endorsed a plan to initiate a tax requisition for 2013 from property owners in the electoral areas to fund building inspection services. The additional tax requisition will provide funds needed to cover total expenditures for building inspection services in the two areas. Based on 2012 assessments, an average home valued at $490,000 in Central Okanagan East will pay $28.42 while the average home valued at $462,000 in Central Okanagan West will pay $26.80. With the downturn in construction experienced in the areas over the past few years, revenues from permits fees have not kept pace with expenditures even though there have been reductions in staffing and inspection days to try and reduce costs. In recent years, many local governments and regional districts have begun to rely on a tax requisition to maintain a consistent level of building inspection services.
Bylaw adjudication
The regional board has taken the first step in a process that will see the regional district participate with other local governments in the Southern Interior Bylaw Adjudication program. Approval for RDCO participation is required by the provincial cabinet and may take up to three months before board consideration of a formal bylaw notice enforcement bylaw. The bylaw adjudication program is designed to provide a simpler, speedier and more cost effective resolution for minor bylaw infractions, rather than going through the court system. Once participating, staff expects most RDCO bylaws will be processed through the adjudication program at a cost to the RDCO of $3,959.22 for 2013. Aggressive and dangerous dog infractions will continue to be processed through the Community Charter and the municipal ticketing system as they are more complex, require a higher burden of proof, and result in stricter measures of control.
Agricultural advisory commission
The regional board has reappointed two members of the agricultural advisory commission. Serving an additional three-year term are Bob Fugger and Lisa Cameron. The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the regional board and reviews agricultural related applications and issues.
Sunset Ranch utilities
The regional board has agreed to an agreement to take over ownership of the water and sanitary sewer utilities of the five strata corporations at the Sunset Ranch development. Before proceeding with a legal agreement, the transfer requires the support of at least 75 per cent of the members of each strata corporation. The stratas have requested the regional district take over ownership to provide a consistency and continuity in service as well as meeting longterm capital replacement requirements. In addition, water and sewer works constructed in future development phases
FAMILY PRACTICE
Walk-In
Dr. John Brinkerhoff Dr. Praven Chetty Dr. Alanna Leverrier
250-767-3432 OPEN Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Sat 10am to 2pm Closed Sundays
JEAN BOOTHE
Special to the Peachland View The Karate BC Pro-
vincial Championships held at BCIT last weekend showcased over 500 athletes from around the province. The zone two
(Okanagan and Kootenay’s) team coached by Chris Taneda, Mike Ditson, Darren Harpe and Owen Lloyd brought
The regional board has adopted two new bylaws establishing regulations, fees and charges affecting sewer systems in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area and for local governments served by the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. The bylaws reflect the changes made in regional district service responsibilities since West Kelowna incorporation and for properties in Sunset Ranch development receiving sewer services from the City of Kelowna.
School sites acquisition
The regional board has received an update on collection of the school sites acquisition charge on behalf of School District No. 23. Development services and finance staff are finalizing an internal tracking process for collecting and remitting fees to the school district and for retaining a portion of the
Environmental advisory commission
The regional board has approved seven new appointments to the environmental advisory commission. Serving a three-year term are Wesley Miles, Peter Dill, Pete Spencer, Rose Gunoff, Melony Catana and Jacqueline Foley while Jenna Gall will serve a one-year term. The independent commission volunteers provide expert advice to the regional board on environmental issues related to land use and development applications.
October building
During October, de-
velopment services approved 22 building permits for a construction projects valued at $1,657,939 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas. That compares with 19 permits issued in October 2011 for projects valued at $1,763,325. During the first 10 months of 2012, 115 building permits have been approved in the electoral areas for projects valued at $8.5 million. During the same period last year, 147 permits were approved for construction projects totaling more than $11.1 million.
Regional board meetings
Regional board meetings are held at the regional district office located at 1450 KLO Road in Kelowna in the Woodhaven Board Room. Residents are welcome to attend. • December 10 - Inaugural Meeting at 7 p.m.; • January 17 - following the 8:30 a.m. governance and services committee meeting; and • January 28 at 7 p.m.
home 54 medals. The Taneda Karate Dojo won 38 medals while seven medals went to Rodney Hobson Karate Academy. Kelowna Tsuruoka Karate Club and Jushinkan Martial Arts each took three medals, Kamloops Renshikan Karate won two and Trail Traditional Karate earned one. Representing Peachland, Taneda Karate Dojo
athletes Jessica and Brett Michaud came home with three medals. Jessica scored silver for girl’s 1011 intermediate kumite and a bronze in her 10-11 girls kata. Brett Michaud took the 14-15 elite boys kumite bronze. Earning a spot on the B.C. squad competing for a spot on the B.C. team were Taneda Karate Dojo athletes were Claire Boothe, Rhiannon Jones,
Avneet Kaloty, Sukhresh Kaloty, Brett Michaud, Braden Sebastian, Jackson Tribe, Sarah Watson and Will Wright. In addition to medals won in competition, Karate BC honoured Taneda Karate Dojo athlete Jessica Michaud with the Junior Sportsmanship Award and Mike Ditson with the Karate BC High Performance Coach of the Year award.
Now open in West Kelowna! (across from Bylands, in the same plaza as Riley’s Pub.)
Chiropractor
We have the supplies for your outdoor adventures
Peachland Chiropractic
ammunition. Come and get geared up for Antler Creek gift cards are perfect for the outdoor enthusiast on your Christmas list!
Dr. Spencer Devenney
November/December specials: Antler Creek clothing and Atlas snowshoes- 10% off!
250-899-2153
8- 1767 Ross Rd. West Kelowna, B.C.
105-4200 Beach Ave., Peachland
(250) 769-6565 • Mon-Sat 9:00- 5:30
(Located in Serendipity Salon and Spa)
www.peachlandchiropractic.ca
New sewer systems bylaws
fees for administration. While the majority of regional district building permits will be exempt, the fee, based on the size of development will apply for new subdivisions and when construction increases the building by more than three self-contained dwelling units. The charge will see local governments collect fees from developers to assist the school district with the purchase of land for future school sites.
Peachland siblings score medals at provincial karate championships
Health Professionals
Beach Ave Medical Clinic
would be transferred to the regional district’s ownership.
“helping you get into the outdoors”
JESSICA MICHAUD (left) brought home both silver and bronze medals.
Contributed photo
PEACHLAND VIEW
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
‘TIS THE SEASON TO
Winterize your vehicle! at Peachland’s Full Service Automotive Repair Shop
PEACHLAND VIEW
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
5830 BEACH AVENUE
BAR & GRILL
MONDAY:
Drop-in Pool League • Free Pool & $3.00 Burgers & $4.25 Hi-Balls
TUESDAY:
Karaoke w/ Anita • “Tuscan Tuesdayâ€? $12.00 pizza/pasta after 6:00 $4.25 wine
Peachland Legion Second Annual Massive Christmas Light Up Come in from the cold and enjoy! burgers and hot dogs from $2 Beer and wine promotion Hot mulled wine $1.50 Santa arrives 6ish with treats for all
WEDNESDAY: “Wing Wednesdayâ€? 35¢ wings • $15.00 buckets of domestic beer
250-767-6615
Modern Computer Diagnostics • Alignments • Brakes • Tune-Ups • Suspension • Shocks & Struts • Oil Changes • Air Conditioning Designated Inspection Facility
Gasthaus on the Lake
“All You Can Eat Buffet�
Schnitzel Night 1990
$
per person
Every Thursday Night Starting at 5:00pm Pan-fried schnitzel, German potato salad, Bavarian cabbage salad, marinated beet salad, roasted potatoes, spaetzle, red cabbage and apple fritters for dessert
Gasthaus on the Lake - Restaurant and Pub 5760 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-6625
Peachland
THURSDAY: FRIDAY:
$12.00 fish & chips and a glass of domestic draft
SATURDAY:
$9.00 feature soup/sandwich specials • $7.00 doubles • Live entertainment
SUNDAY:
Open jam! • Live entertainment • $4.25 Caesars
5834 Beach Ave., Peachland, BC
Win $500 cash or a set of four $20 gift cer-
tificates for the fine businesses advertising on this page! Just cut out the ballot on this page and enter it in one of our ballot boxes located at IGA, Ace Hardware, Happy Cow, Lakeside Autocare, Edgewater, Chico’s, Royal Canadian Legion #69, Gasthaus, On Beach Boutique, Blind Angler Grill,
How do I win?
FLAMAN MAN SALE!
5836 Beach Ave., Peachland 250-767-7771 Deer Repellent Guarantees deer will not browse! RTU 1 litre................ $19.99 concentrate ............. $29.99
I won’t rest until everyone gets into shape!
Mastercell 4 pack of AA alkaline batteries! Regular $5.99 Home town shopping price ....... $1.49
Limit 1 4-pack per customer
General Paint HP2000 White base, colours Buy 2, get one 1/2 price!
New Christmas Arrivals Men’s and ladies beaded moccasin leather slippers!
More new stuff to come!
250-767-6666
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“ Te c h n i c a l Ty l e r �
“ Pa r a n o r m a l Peter�
WEST KELOWNA FLAMAN FITNESS
GWEN “The Princess�
Flaman Fitness, Subway, and Quail’s Gate. November 30, December 7, and December 14 issues of The View, we’ll announce the name of a winner who will receive four $20 gift certificates. In the December 21 issue, The View will announce the name of our grand prize winner who will receive $500 cash, just in time for Boxing Day. Easy peasy!
“The New Guy�
Your Fitness Equipment Headquarters
#303-3550 Carrington Road, Westbank, B.C. ~ Next to the Home Depot
250-452-9934
www.flamanfitness.com
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To Family to Friends to Company Coming, visit us at the Happy Cow Cafe for all your Gluten-Free Treats! • Truffles & Chocolates • Yummy Cookies & Gingerbread
• Gift Baskets & Gift Certificates • Breads & Buns & Squares Galore!
The Happy Cow Gluten-Free Cafe & Catering
250-767-3457
– Peachland Centre Mall – next to the Library -
am
-4
BOUTIQUES Buy 1 clothing, Get 2nd for $1.00
open year round 3303 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna 250.769.4451 | quailsgate.com
Join us for Coffee and Squares! We’ll also be having a 50/50
(Some restrictions apply)
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
5884 Beach Avenue
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5866 Beach Avenue
Come try our new
Zesty Baja Steak sandwich!
drizzled with a cool cilantro avocado lime sauce! For a limited time only
Phone:______________________________ Open 7 days/week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Enter your ballot at one of these fine businesses: IGA, Ace Hardware, Happy Cow, Lakeside Autocare, Edgewater, Chico’s, Royal Canadian Legion #69, Gasthaus, On Beach Boutique, Blind Angler Grill, Flaman Fitness, Subway, and Quail’s Gate.
PEACHLAND VIEW
#20 - 5500 Clements Cres., Peachland • 778.479.3235
250-767-9110
pm
Drop off your Peachland View Ballot and enjoy a complimentary sample of our traditional holiday pairing
Everyone Welcome
&
Westside Wine trail Holiday traditions sunday d ecember 2, 11
Rocky J’s Beach Hut & On Beach / Treasure Chest Boutique
Email: (optional) _______________________
Peachland Centre Mall
Gluten-Free
R E M O T S U n o C i t a i c e r p p A
In The
Name:______________________________
Bowflex Treadclimbers are here! See instore for details One Zees Very popular and fun Christmas gift! Pink .....$49.99 Red ......$49.99 Red & Black checker...$49.99
Limited space, arrive early! Dec 7th, 5 pm - late
Boxing Day Shopping Spree Contest
Mon - Sat: 9am - 5:30pm Sun: Noon - 5pm
Black & Decker T4000 4 slice toaster! Regular $59.99 Home town shopping price .. $24.99
$10.00 steak sandwich & $7.00 doubles • Live entertainment
(250) 767-9579
NOW OPEN SUNDAYS
9
DAY
8
IGA LARGE EGGS
1
APPLE TURNOVERS
BANANAS
99
ea
Hometown Proud
49
in-store baked
1
¢
99
lb
4-pack
WEEKLY SPECIALS FROM NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 1 THU
FRI
29 30
SAT
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PEACHLAND VIEW
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
‘TIS THE SEASON TO
Winterize your vehicle! at Peachland’s Full Service Automotive Repair Shop
PEACHLAND VIEW
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
5830 BEACH AVENUE
BAR & GRILL
MONDAY:
Drop-in Pool League • Free Pool & $3.00 Burgers & $4.25 Hi-Balls
TUESDAY:
Karaoke w/ Anita • “Tuscan Tuesdayâ€? $12.00 pizza/pasta after 6:00 $4.25 wine
Peachland Legion Second Annual Massive Christmas Light Up Come in from the cold and enjoy! burgers and hot dogs from $2 Beer and wine promotion Hot mulled wine $1.50 Santa arrives 6ish with treats for all
WEDNESDAY: “Wing Wednesdayâ€? 35¢ wings • $15.00 buckets of domestic beer
250-767-6615
Modern Computer Diagnostics • Alignments • Brakes • Tune-Ups • Suspension • Shocks & Struts • Oil Changes • Air Conditioning Designated Inspection Facility
Gasthaus on the Lake
“All You Can Eat Buffet�
Schnitzel Night 1990
$
per person
Every Thursday Night Starting at 5:00pm Pan-fried schnitzel, German potato salad, Bavarian cabbage salad, marinated beet salad, roasted potatoes, spaetzle, red cabbage and apple fritters for dessert
Gasthaus on the Lake - Restaurant and Pub 5760 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-6625
Peachland
THURSDAY: FRIDAY:
$12.00 fish & chips and a glass of domestic draft
SATURDAY:
$9.00 feature soup/sandwich specials • $7.00 doubles • Live entertainment
SUNDAY:
Open jam! • Live entertainment • $4.25 Caesars
5834 Beach Ave., Peachland, BC
Win $500 cash or a set of four $20 gift cer-
tificates for the fine businesses advertising on this page! Just cut out the ballot on this page and enter it in one of our ballot boxes located at IGA, Ace Hardware, Happy Cow, Lakeside Autocare, Edgewater, Chico’s, Royal Canadian Legion #69, Gasthaus, On Beach Boutique, Blind Angler Grill,
How do I win?
FLAMAN MAN SALE!
5836 Beach Ave., Peachland 250-767-7771 Deer Repellent Guarantees deer will not browse! RTU 1 litre................ $19.99 concentrate ............. $29.99
I won’t rest until everyone gets into shape!
Mastercell 4 pack of AA alkaline batteries! Regular $5.99 Home town shopping price ....... $1.49
Limit 1 4-pack per customer
General Paint HP2000 White base, colours Buy 2, get one 1/2 price!
New Christmas Arrivals Men’s and ladies beaded moccasin leather slippers!
More new stuff to come!
250-767-6666
CLINT “Fitness P ro �
“ Te c h n i c a l Ty l e r �
“ Pa r a n o r m a l Peter�
WEST KELOWNA FLAMAN FITNESS
GWEN “The Princess�
Flaman Fitness, Subway, and Quail’s Gate. November 30, December 7, and December 14 issues of The View, we’ll announce the name of a winner who will receive four $20 gift certificates. In the December 21 issue, The View will announce the name of our grand prize winner who will receive $500 cash, just in time for Boxing Day. Easy peasy!
“The New Guy�
Your Fitness Equipment Headquarters
#303-3550 Carrington Road, Westbank, B.C. ~ Next to the Home Depot
250-452-9934
www.flamanfitness.com
Delicious
Boxing Day Shopping Spree Contest
t 2012 ECEMBER 1s SATURDAY D
To Family to Friends to Company Coming, visit us at the Happy Cow Cafe for all your Gluten-Free Treats! • Truffles & Chocolates • Yummy Cookies & Gingerbread
• Gift Baskets & Gift Certificates • Breads & Buns & Squares Galore!
The Happy Cow Gluten-Free Cafe & Catering
250-767-3457
– Peachland Centre Mall – next to the Library -
am
-4
BOUTIQUES Buy 1 clothing, Get 2nd for $1.00
open year round 3303 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna 250.769.4451 | quailsgate.com
Join us for Coffee and Squares! We’ll also be having a 50/50
(Some restrictions apply)
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
5884 Beach Avenue
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5866 Beach Avenue
Come try our new
Zesty Baja Steak sandwich!
drizzled with a cool cilantro avocado lime sauce! For a limited time only
Phone:______________________________ Open 7 days/week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Enter your ballot at one of these fine businesses: IGA, Ace Hardware, Happy Cow, Lakeside Autocare, Edgewater, Chico’s, Royal Canadian Legion #69, Gasthaus, On Beach Boutique, Blind Angler Grill, Flaman Fitness, Subway, and Quail’s Gate.
PEACHLAND VIEW
#20 - 5500 Clements Cres., Peachland • 778.479.3235
250-767-9110
pm
Drop off your Peachland View Ballot and enjoy a complimentary sample of our traditional holiday pairing
Everyone Welcome
&
Westside Wine trail Holiday traditions sunday d ecember 2, 11
Rocky J’s Beach Hut & On Beach / Treasure Chest Boutique
Email: (optional) _______________________
Peachland Centre Mall
Gluten-Free
R E M O T S U n o C i t a i c e r p p A
In The
Name:______________________________
Bowflex Treadclimbers are here! See instore for details One Zees Very popular and fun Christmas gift! Pink .....$49.99 Red ......$49.99 Red & Black checker...$49.99
Limited space, arrive early! Dec 7th, 5 pm - late
Boxing Day Shopping Spree Contest
Mon - Sat: 9am - 5:30pm Sun: Noon - 5pm
Black & Decker T4000 4 slice toaster! Regular $59.99 Home town shopping price .. $24.99
$10.00 steak sandwich & $7.00 doubles • Live entertainment
(250) 767-9579
NOW OPEN SUNDAYS
9
DAY
8
IGA LARGE EGGS
1
APPLE TURNOVERS
BANANAS
99
ea
Hometown Proud
49
in-store baked
1
¢
99
lb
4-pack
WEEKLY SPECIALS FROM NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 1 THU
FRI
29 30
SAT
1
r " #FBDI "WF
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COMMUNITY
Boxing Day Shopping Spree Contest
five prizes on November 26 at Peachland IGA. The Catholic Women’s League ladies hold a Christmas Fair Raffle each year to raise money for organizations including the West Kelowna and Peachland Food Banks. This years raffle winners were: first prize - $500 cash, Tanya Sturgeon, West Kelowna; second prize - handmade quilt, Marjory Gove, Peachland; third prize - doll house, Hank Kurton, West Kelowna; and fourth prize - food basket, Margaret Clements who donated most of her prize to the Peachland Food Bank. The fifth prize – a gold bracelet, went to Sylvia Zrim of West Kelowna. Shown from left to right are: Brenda Gough, Marjory Gove, Margaret Clements and Martha Jenkins. Constance Roth photo
This week the winner of our Boxing Day Shopping Spree Contest is Lorraine Bergman. Lorraine wins four $20 gift certificates, lucky her! Bergman says she will use two of the gift certificates towards her family Christmas party, which definitely means red wine from Quail’s Gate and fancy cheeses and crackers from IGA. She also plans to buy red goofy long underwear from Ace Hardware to use in a gift exchange (oops if that was supposed to be a surprise). Bergman says she’ll keep the On Beach Boutique gift certificate for herself since she always finds nice things there. We have more gift certificates to give out in the following weeks in addition to our $500 cash grand prize. Fill out a ballot and drop it off at one of the participating businesses for your chance to win! See pages 8-9 for more information.
Volunteer drivers needed for Wellness Centre transportation service Centre needs more volunteer drivers to help get folks to appointments and outings JUDY WYPER
Special to the Peachland View Help! We need more volunteer drivers for our transportation service that helps people get to
appointments, medical services, shopping, or social and recreational events. Successful volunteers need to fill out application and code of conduct forms, get a criminal record check, provide a driver’s abstract from ICBC, as well as insurance documentation to show they have at least $2 million liability coverage. There is a fee schedule to help reimburse drivers for the cost of the use of their vehicles. Suggested fees vary depending on distance, ranging from $20 for a trip to Penticton and
BEST VALUE IN PEACHLAND??
back, and $3 for a trip within Peachland. This is a fraction of the cost of a taxi. Our staff have interviewed the participants in this program. Someone calls for a ride, indicating the need, date, time and destination. A driver is matched with a rider. It seems simple, but it isn’t. Arranging rides is the most time-consuming service we provide. During this time of year many of our drivers are away to their warm winter getaways. Others only drive locally because of weather conditions or on certain days of the week. People are busy and can’t make the particular time being requested. Drivers are
phoned, and if the time asked for suits them, a match is made. It would help if we had more volunteer drivers, male and female, to choose from. On the way to their destination, the rider and driver chat and get to know one another. I was called to drive someone to the medical clinic a while ago. I found her house easily enough. She was waiting by the front door with her walker, and I escorted her to my car, helped her get seated and put the walker into the trunk. As we got acquainted, I discovered she has lived here far longer than I, and she regaled me with interesting stories from the 70s. The store, the
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Christmas Bake Sale
A minute from future Ponderosa golf clubhouse/winery!!
Saturday, Dec. 1st 10am - 2pm
5827 Victoria Street, Peachland
Little School House 4th St. @ Brandon Lane, Peachland
2800 s.f. developed in this 4 bedroom, 3 full bath entry-level home with 9’ ceilings up and down. Morning sun, lake view, 20’x10’ balcony over finished double attached garage. Great landscaping with lots of cedar garden areas, fruit trees and feature backyard waterfall built into the hillside. A bright large, open dream kitchen and eating area. Huge, quiet master bedroom with ensuite bath. Lower area has separate entry, large open family/exercise room, bedroom, 4 pc. bath and large sauna room. A/C and irrigation.
$409,900
.89 Acres
Door Prizes & Coffee Corner
MLS®10052359
Moe Martin 250-767-2437
moemartinrealtor@shaw.ca
“Buy land, they stopped making it”
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 4464 4th St. Peachland, 250-767-3131 Church Office open Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 11:30 am
Snooker league alive and well, despite contrary chatter BARRIE HEWER Special to the Peachland View
This week’s contest winner: Lorraine Bergman!
THE OUR LADY OF LOURDES West Kelowna Catholic Women’s League presented two of the
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post office, snow removal, the antics of council, eccentric citizens. I couldn’t get enough! Before any time at all, we were at our destination and as I waited for her to be done with the doctor, I thought of all the things I still wanted to ask her. Out she came, off we went to the pharmacy, and I heard many other tales. Last week I drove for a seniors’ excursion outing to Summerland. There were 18 of us in all, in four cars. I had three passengers. (You need $3 million in liability insurance to drive for this event.) I must say that I had an entertaining time being part of this adventure. One of my riders kept remarking on how she’d never taken this route before, and how she enjoyed the scenery on the way. We all learned more about each other during the ride
and as we went shopping. We ranged up and down Main Street and then met at a cafe. Laughter and chatter clothed us until silence descended as everyone began to eat. Then hilarity resumed when we finished our meals and set off to pile into our respective cars. “Stay together, keep the same car and driver.” And off we were to Summerland Sweets, snaking up and up the road. Did we have ice cream cones when we got there? In November? Yes! Inside it was warm and toasty and of course we indulged. What fun. If you want to join the transportation service as a driver or a participant, get in touch with us. Phone us at 250-767-0141, email us at wellnesscentre@shaw.ca or visit us on Facebook or at www. peachlandwellnesscentre. ca
While the chatter on the street about the demise of the Peachland Legion Snooker League (PLSL) is entertaining a few enmeshed in self-serving excuses; it
is dead wrong. What is true is that the PLSL is under new management and a new format and continues to celebrate the spirit of snooker. Under the watchful eye of the Lord of the Baize the PLSL joins together on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the
HERE FOR SENIORS
Peachland Legion to enjoy friendly play and friendship. It is a smaller league this year, but that does not reduce the quality or enthusiasm of play. The PLSL remains as a sports league in Peachland celebrating a 17-year history of dedication
December 2 First Sunday in Advent- 10 am
December 23 Fourth Sunday in Advent- 10 am
December 9 Second Sunday in Advent- 10 am
December 24 Christmas Eve Service- 7 pm
December 16 Third Sunday in Advent- 10 am Lessons and Carol Service- 7 pm
December 30 First Sunday of Christmas
Everyone is welcome to all services For information, contact Lyn Stewart, 250-767-6211 or John Miller, 250-767-9270 St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 4464 4th St. Peachland, 250-767-3131 Church Office open Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 11:30 am
world championships. He remains a friend of the PLSL and we look forward to seeing him again. To those prior members of the PLSL
that have chosen a different path, I say, pooh on you; perhaps you will see the wisdom of your ways soon. The Lord of the Baize is watching.
ARBOR WESTWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland
Ray & Kelly Hanson Owners & General Managers
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney allows some (the “attorney”) to make medical and legal decisions on your behalf. An Enduring Power of Attorney allows the attorney can make such decisions should you become mentally incapable. Without this document, it becomes a very expensive and tedious process to have someone look afhave lost capacity. unfortunately happen at any age. A bad car accident can lead to brain damage and the need for long-term care. With an Enduring Power of Attorney in place, your attorney can sell your home for you in order to fund your care. The attorney may also access your bank account, investments, and pay your bills for you while you are ill. Many people express concern about giving someone this much power. However, it is important to realize that once you have lost capacity, you also lose the power to choose who may act as your attorney.
At that point the court must decide. Also, there are safeguards in place to ensure that your attorney does not exploit their authority. You can appoint multiple attorneys to act together or even restrict the powers of an attorney. You can require your attorney to provide proof of your capacity before acting. Finally, you should never choose someone to act as your attorney unless you trust them. This goes without saying, but some parents feel guilty about choosing one child as an attorney over another. Just as you wouldn’t trust just anyone to repair the brakes in your car, you should only pick the most appropriate person for the cannot trust any of your family members to take on this role, you can choose a friend or even a trust company (who will charge you a fee for acting). Odina Skovgaard is a Notary Public practicing in Peachland, and the owner of Lakeside Notary. She holds a
master’s degree in legal studies and a bachelor’s degree in criminology.
Helping you say good-bye Your Way™
www.hansonsfuneral.com
PEACHLAND - WEST KELOWNA 250-768-3702 2541 Churchill Road, West Kelowna
Proud to meet your real estate needs in Peachland Mary Lynn Entz – Foot Care Nurse, LPN
250-767-9293
Brenda Herrin
gentlesoles2012@gmail.com
Brenda Herrin Realty
Call: 250-767-9293
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Advent Services
to the game. You may remember the visit of Snooker World Champion, Cliff Thorburn who brought to our table the skill of 27 professional
Winter got you down? Lakeside Chiropractic Centre can help with those painful and chronic conditions. Dr. Peter Stapleton enjoys working to develop plans that strengthen and assist independent living for those in the community. program, Dr. Stapleton can help you improve or maintain your mobility and allow you to continue enjoying all of the things that you love. Please call 778-479-3232 for an appointment or visit our website at www.lakesidechiro.ca for more information.
250-212-6745 brenda@brendaharrinrealty.com
Peachland’s Notary Public Odina Skovgaard Wills Powers of Attorney Representation Agreements Real estate transactions Meet the Notary at Rocky J’s on Thursday, December 6 between 9 and 11 am
Contact: 778-479-4706 * email: odina@lakesidenotary.ca
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Boxing Day Shopping Spree Contest
five prizes on November 26 at Peachland IGA. The Catholic Women’s League ladies hold a Christmas Fair Raffle each year to raise money for organizations including the West Kelowna and Peachland Food Banks. This years raffle winners were: first prize - $500 cash, Tanya Sturgeon, West Kelowna; second prize - handmade quilt, Marjory Gove, Peachland; third prize - doll house, Hank Kurton, West Kelowna; and fourth prize - food basket, Margaret Clements who donated most of her prize to the Peachland Food Bank. The fifth prize – a gold bracelet, went to Sylvia Zrim of West Kelowna. Shown from left to right are: Brenda Gough, Marjory Gove, Margaret Clements and Martha Jenkins. Constance Roth photo
This week the winner of our Boxing Day Shopping Spree Contest is Lorraine Bergman. Lorraine wins four $20 gift certificates, lucky her! Bergman says she will use two of the gift certificates towards her family Christmas party, which definitely means red wine from Quail’s Gate and fancy cheeses and crackers from IGA. She also plans to buy red goofy long underwear from Ace Hardware to use in a gift exchange (oops if that was supposed to be a surprise). Bergman says she’ll keep the On Beach Boutique gift certificate for herself since she always finds nice things there. We have more gift certificates to give out in the following weeks in addition to our $500 cash grand prize. Fill out a ballot and drop it off at one of the participating businesses for your chance to win! See pages 8-9 for more information.
Volunteer drivers needed for Wellness Centre transportation service Centre needs more volunteer drivers to help get folks to appointments and outings JUDY WYPER
Special to the Peachland View Help! We need more volunteer drivers for our transportation service that helps people get to
appointments, medical services, shopping, or social and recreational events. Successful volunteers need to fill out application and code of conduct forms, get a criminal record check, provide a driver’s abstract from ICBC, as well as insurance documentation to show they have at least $2 million liability coverage. There is a fee schedule to help reimburse drivers for the cost of the use of their vehicles. Suggested fees vary depending on distance, ranging from $20 for a trip to Penticton and
BEST VALUE IN PEACHLAND??
back, and $3 for a trip within Peachland. This is a fraction of the cost of a taxi. Our staff have interviewed the participants in this program. Someone calls for a ride, indicating the need, date, time and destination. A driver is matched with a rider. It seems simple, but it isn’t. Arranging rides is the most time-consuming service we provide. During this time of year many of our drivers are away to their warm winter getaways. Others only drive locally because of weather conditions or on certain days of the week. People are busy and can’t make the particular time being requested. Drivers are
phoned, and if the time asked for suits them, a match is made. It would help if we had more volunteer drivers, male and female, to choose from. On the way to their destination, the rider and driver chat and get to know one another. I was called to drive someone to the medical clinic a while ago. I found her house easily enough. She was waiting by the front door with her walker, and I escorted her to my car, helped her get seated and put the walker into the trunk. As we got acquainted, I discovered she has lived here far longer than I, and she regaled me with interesting stories from the 70s. The store, the
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Christmas Bake Sale
A minute from future Ponderosa golf clubhouse/winery!!
Saturday, Dec. 1st 10am - 2pm
5827 Victoria Street, Peachland
Little School House 4th St. @ Brandon Lane, Peachland
2800 s.f. developed in this 4 bedroom, 3 full bath entry-level home with 9’ ceilings up and down. Morning sun, lake view, 20’x10’ balcony over finished double attached garage. Great landscaping with lots of cedar garden areas, fruit trees and feature backyard waterfall built into the hillside. A bright large, open dream kitchen and eating area. Huge, quiet master bedroom with ensuite bath. Lower area has separate entry, large open family/exercise room, bedroom, 4 pc. bath and large sauna room. A/C and irrigation.
$409,900
.89 Acres
Door Prizes & Coffee Corner
MLS®10052359
Moe Martin 250-767-2437
moemartinrealtor@shaw.ca
“Buy land, they stopped making it”
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 4464 4th St. Peachland, 250-767-3131 Church Office open Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 11:30 am
Snooker league alive and well, despite contrary chatter BARRIE HEWER Special to the Peachland View
This week’s contest winner: Lorraine Bergman!
THE OUR LADY OF LOURDES West Kelowna Catholic Women’s League presented two of the
11
post office, snow removal, the antics of council, eccentric citizens. I couldn’t get enough! Before any time at all, we were at our destination and as I waited for her to be done with the doctor, I thought of all the things I still wanted to ask her. Out she came, off we went to the pharmacy, and I heard many other tales. Last week I drove for a seniors’ excursion outing to Summerland. There were 18 of us in all, in four cars. I had three passengers. (You need $3 million in liability insurance to drive for this event.) I must say that I had an entertaining time being part of this adventure. One of my riders kept remarking on how she’d never taken this route before, and how she enjoyed the scenery on the way. We all learned more about each other during the ride
and as we went shopping. We ranged up and down Main Street and then met at a cafe. Laughter and chatter clothed us until silence descended as everyone began to eat. Then hilarity resumed when we finished our meals and set off to pile into our respective cars. “Stay together, keep the same car and driver.” And off we were to Summerland Sweets, snaking up and up the road. Did we have ice cream cones when we got there? In November? Yes! Inside it was warm and toasty and of course we indulged. What fun. If you want to join the transportation service as a driver or a participant, get in touch with us. Phone us at 250-767-0141, email us at wellnesscentre@shaw.ca or visit us on Facebook or at www. peachlandwellnesscentre. ca
While the chatter on the street about the demise of the Peachland Legion Snooker League (PLSL) is entertaining a few enmeshed in self-serving excuses; it
is dead wrong. What is true is that the PLSL is under new management and a new format and continues to celebrate the spirit of snooker. Under the watchful eye of the Lord of the Baize the PLSL joins together on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the
HERE FOR SENIORS
Peachland Legion to enjoy friendly play and friendship. It is a smaller league this year, but that does not reduce the quality or enthusiasm of play. The PLSL remains as a sports league in Peachland celebrating a 17-year history of dedication
December 2 First Sunday in Advent- 10 am
December 23 Fourth Sunday in Advent- 10 am
December 9 Second Sunday in Advent- 10 am
December 24 Christmas Eve Service- 7 pm
December 16 Third Sunday in Advent- 10 am Lessons and Carol Service- 7 pm
December 30 First Sunday of Christmas
Everyone is welcome to all services For information, contact Lyn Stewart, 250-767-6211 or John Miller, 250-767-9270 St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 4464 4th St. Peachland, 250-767-3131 Church Office open Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 11:30 am
world championships. He remains a friend of the PLSL and we look forward to seeing him again. To those prior members of the PLSL
that have chosen a different path, I say, pooh on you; perhaps you will see the wisdom of your ways soon. The Lord of the Baize is watching.
ARBOR WESTWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland
Ray & Kelly Hanson Owners & General Managers
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney allows some (the “attorney”) to make medical and legal decisions on your behalf. An Enduring Power of Attorney allows the attorney can make such decisions should you become mentally incapable. Without this document, it becomes a very expensive and tedious process to have someone look afhave lost capacity. unfortunately happen at any age. A bad car accident can lead to brain damage and the need for long-term care. With an Enduring Power of Attorney in place, your attorney can sell your home for you in order to fund your care. The attorney may also access your bank account, investments, and pay your bills for you while you are ill. Many people express concern about giving someone this much power. However, it is important to realize that once you have lost capacity, you also lose the power to choose who may act as your attorney.
At that point the court must decide. Also, there are safeguards in place to ensure that your attorney does not exploit their authority. You can appoint multiple attorneys to act together or even restrict the powers of an attorney. You can require your attorney to provide proof of your capacity before acting. Finally, you should never choose someone to act as your attorney unless you trust them. This goes without saying, but some parents feel guilty about choosing one child as an attorney over another. Just as you wouldn’t trust just anyone to repair the brakes in your car, you should only pick the most appropriate person for the cannot trust any of your family members to take on this role, you can choose a friend or even a trust company (who will charge you a fee for acting). Odina Skovgaard is a Notary Public practicing in Peachland, and the owner of Lakeside Notary. She holds a
master’s degree in legal studies and a bachelor’s degree in criminology.
Helping you say good-bye Your Way™
www.hansonsfuneral.com
PEACHLAND - WEST KELOWNA 250-768-3702 2541 Churchill Road, West Kelowna
Proud to meet your real estate needs in Peachland Mary Lynn Entz – Foot Care Nurse, LPN
250-767-9293
Brenda Herrin
gentlesoles2012@gmail.com
Brenda Herrin Realty
Call: 250-767-9293
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Advent Services
to the game. You may remember the visit of Snooker World Champion, Cliff Thorburn who brought to our table the skill of 27 professional
Winter got you down? Lakeside Chiropractic Centre can help with those painful and chronic conditions. Dr. Peter Stapleton enjoys working to develop plans that strengthen and assist independent living for those in the community. program, Dr. Stapleton can help you improve or maintain your mobility and allow you to continue enjoying all of the things that you love. Please call 778-479-3232 for an appointment or visit our website at www.lakesidechiro.ca for more information.
250-212-6745 brenda@brendaharrinrealty.com
Peachland’s Notary Public Odina Skovgaard Wills Powers of Attorney Representation Agreements Real estate transactions Meet the Notary at Rocky J’s on Thursday, December 6 between 9 and 11 am
Contact: 778-479-4706 * email: odina@lakesidenotary.ca
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Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship
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Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings, etc., decks, tiling, etc. No job too small. Call Eric at 250-317-6570
J&M Cleaning • Commercial • Residential • Move-Outs • Locally owned & operated • References available 250-878-9729 S-1
Serving Peachland and Westbank * Providing Peace of Mind, while you’re away * Experienced, Reliable and Affordable * Bondable, with References available * Free Home Consultation
Call 250-763-5555 for more info.
They were married in Moose Jaw, Sask. Greetings come from Family across Canada Also many friends.
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FOR RENT Acreage For Rent Cozy one bedroom home on acreage. $600/month + utilities. 250768-9677. FR-7
WANTED photo taken November 29, 1962
Jim & Helen Quesnelle celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary
Open House
Beverley Winter is holding her 4th Annual Open House in support of the Peachland Food Bank. Drop by, come in, and see all the wonderful Christmas decorations including 9 beautiful trees and a house full of Christmas spirit. Sunday, 9th December, 2012 1:00 pm - 6 pm 6040 Jackson Crescent, Peachland 250-767-2409 N-3
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Local Moving Service For Hire Local valley wide moving truck at your service. We move big or small, including junk removal as well as delivery of that special Christmas present. Call Doug or Lawrence at 778-821-2011. Brownstone Moving Co. References provided. S-12 European Housekeeper/ Caregiver Experienced, responsible, reliable European housekeeper with excellent rates & ref. Please call Flecia 778-214-4769 fbillesberger@hotmail.com S-10
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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 S-3
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In Memoriam Allan Thomas Fraser
Passed away on November 23rd, 2012, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease at the David Lloyd Jones Home in Kelowna, B.C. Allan was born in Calgary, Alberta on August 5th, 1928, and was 84 years old. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean, six children - Brent (Janet), Brian (Shannon), Bradley, Bryce, Jody Lynn Kopec (Steve) and Jean-Anne Hawse (Joe Delahey), 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and by his sister, Phyllis Brauff of Phoenix, Arizona. He is predeceased by his younger brother, Douglas, in April of this year. A Memorial Service is planned at the Westlake Gardens Club House on Saturday, January 26th, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at 2250 Louie Drive, West Kelowna.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship
Homewatch
Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings, etc., decks, tiling, etc. No job too small. Call Eric at 250-317-6570
J&M Cleaning • Commercial • Residential • Move-Outs • Locally owned & operated • References available 250-878-9729 S-1
Serving Peachland and Westbank * Providing Peace of Mind, while you’re away * Experienced, Reliable and Affordable * Bondable, with References available * Free Home Consultation
Call 250-763-5555 for more info.
They were married in Moose Jaw, Sask. Greetings come from Family across Canada Also many friends.
NOTICES
FOR RENT Acreage For Rent Cozy one bedroom home on acreage. $600/month + utilities. 250768-9677. FR-7
WANTED photo taken November 29, 1962
Jim & Helen Quesnelle celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary
Open House
Beverley Winter is holding her 4th Annual Open House in support of the Peachland Food Bank. Drop by, come in, and see all the wonderful Christmas decorations including 9 beautiful trees and a house full of Christmas spirit. Sunday, 9th December, 2012 1:00 pm - 6 pm 6040 Jackson Crescent, Peachland 250-767-2409 N-3
Peachland United Church
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Wanted to Rent Long term rental required for Jan. 2013. Sr. prof. couple, NP, NS 3 bed, AC, garage, central heating. $1200+/mth - neg. Kelowna to Summerland maartenc@telus.net or maartenbonten@msn.com W-1
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Food for the soul
Peachland Community Arts Council artist of the month: Jo-Anne Legree
As Advent approaches, Grace Lutheran’s Pastor Ed Skutshek explores the spiritual significance of the candles of Christmas PASTOR ED SKUTSHEK Grace Lutheran Church Special to the Peachland View
Sunday, December 2 will be the first Sunday in the season of the church
year we call Advent. There are four Sundays in Advent. On the first Sunday
Carbon monoxide prevention Natural gas is used safely and reliably in homes across B.C. Regular inspection and maintenance is the best way to ensure peak performance of your natural gas appliances — and to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in the home. Since CO is colourless and odourless, you can install a CO alarm for extra peace of mind. To learn more about carbon monoxide safety, visit fortisbc.com/co. FortisBC Energy Inc., FortisBC Energy (Vancouver Island) Inc., FortisBC Energy (Whistler) Inc., and FortisBC Inc. do business as FortisBC. The companies are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Fortis Inc. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-315 11/2012)
in Advent we put up our Advent wreath. A wreath is an assortment of fir boughs that are tied together to form a ring or a circle. Four candles are affixed to the wreath and each part of the Advent wreath testifies to Jesus. The very shape of the wreath, a ring or circle, points us to God. A circle has no beginning and no end. God is eternal; He has no beginning and no end. The circle points us to wedding rings. The bride and groom’s vows and promises are embodied in the rings exchanged. The circular shape of the wreath points us to the promises God has made to us. God promised that He would not forsake His creation; that He would send His Son to save us from our sin. The evergreen ring reminds us that God fulfilled the promise to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, His one and only Son. The evergreen boughs that make up the wreath were once attached to the trunk of a tree. They thus remind us that the Messiah was crucified for our sins on a wooden cross made from the trunk of a tree. The wreath resembles a crown, yet it is a prickly crown. The prickly fir wreath points to the
crown of thorns that Jesus wore. The fir boughs are covered with needles. They point us to the nails that pierced Jesus’ hands and feet as He died for our sins. Evergreens retain their colour in the dead of winter, and thereby point to the resurrection of the crucified Jesus. The evergreen ring points to Jesus promise and vow that he will come again, renew all creation, resurrect all who ever lived, and grant eternal life in heaven to all who believe in Him. E x o d u s chapter three reminds us that God first appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush. The flame on each of the wreath’s candles reminds us that God is light. Each Advent candle and its flame point us to Jesus’ incarnation. The lighted candle declares that Jesus was at one time true God and true man. The candle’s flame declares that Jesus had a divine nature, like the flame on the burning bush revealed to Moses. The candle’s wax and the wick declare that Jesus had a human nature. As the wax in a candle is spent, Jesus would die. However, the candle is embedded in an evergreen wreath, thus testifying that Jesus’ death
would be followed by resurrection. Three of the wreath’s candles are coloured blue. Blue points to royalty, but it also points to the universe or creation. The blue candles declare Jesus is the King of all of creation. On the first Sunday in Advent we light the blue candle of hope. It declares all the prophets of the Old Testament gave humanity the hope of a Messiah who would come to save us. Jesus fulfilled all these promises and gives us the hope for his return. On the second Sunday in Advent we light the blue candle of peace. It declares Jesus came to make peace between God and mankind by dying for our sins. The third blue candle is the candle of love. It says: “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, so that all who believe in Him will not perish, but will have eternal life.� The fourth Advent candle is the pink candle of joy. It points to the joy the gospel gives us today and the joy we will experience when we meet Jesus in eternity. On Christmas Eve a white candle is placed in the center of the wreath and is lit. This candle is called the Christ candle. The candle’s colour declares that Jesus is the pure and sinless Son of God. Its flame declares that a new light came into the darkness some 2,000 years ago and he will come again. Merry Christmas!
Places of Faith
Jo-Anne Legree has been recently focusing on developing her art skills. She has always enjoyed being creative in her home and garden and with crafts. Retirement has provided the opportunity to expand her creative energy and continue to grow and learn through art. Legree has been exploring sketching, watercolour, pastels and charcoal but has most recently focused her attention on painting with acrylics. Linda Lovisa at New Moon Gallery and other instructing artists have provided wonderful coaching and support over the past year. Legree is currently exploring all subjects but particularly enjoys painting harmonious points of interface between civilization and nature. She draws inspiration from her travels and her home in the Okanagan Valley. Legree finds it great fun and energizing to work with accomplished artists and her fellow developing artists. She enjoys the atmosphere at the Peachland Art Group, which she finds to be warm and supportive and a lovely place to nurture the tender shoots of creativity.
Above, Arroyo, acrylic.
Above, Cedars, acrylic.
Above, Birches, acrylic. Above, Old Cottonwood, acrylic. Above, Dry Falls, acrylic.
Watch for the Winter 2013 Recreation Guide in the December 7 issue of the Peachland View!
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St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
The Bahå’à 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
Sunday Services
New Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
P.O. Box 1065 Peachland, BC V0H 1X0
Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com
Celebrating Christmas
Dec. 2: First Sunday in Advent- 10 am Dec. 9: Second Sunday in Advent10 am Dec. 16: Third Sunday in Advent10 am Lessons and Carol Service7 pm Dec. 23: Fourth Sunday in Advent10 am Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service- 7 pm Dec. 30: First Sunday of Christmas
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Pastor John Rankin Join us for: Good Music Bible Messages - Great Fellowship
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The strength of the economy is evident everywhere It’s back! The signs are all there. It hit high that is held up by resilient, shock home for me this past week while I was absorbing laminated beams and girders. The doing an announcement at one of Western demand for the people and the product is Canada’s largest technical institutes. This strong. And we have what it takes right here post secondary training college graduates to supply that demand. about 25 per cent of all of the completed Another sign of our growing economy was apprentices going into a wide range of evident at the annual Hong Kong business professions and occupations right across the dinner in Vancouver this week. As minister country. for the Asia Pacific it was an Belltelling Kathryn Robinson honour Joseph What Patrick they were to bringJacoe remarks to the ! WEEKLY COMMENTARY me was good news, but not sold-out event. The mood in the withoutr 1FSTPOBM *OKVSZ r 8JMMT &TUBUFT r 3FBM &TUBUF its challenges. The STOCKWELL DAY, MP room was clearly optimistic. administration and faculty And it was optimism based on r $JWJM -JUJHBUJPO r 'BNJMZ -BX r $PSQPSBUF -BX reps said it was starting to look like dÊjà -vu hard facts, not simply hope. all over again. The demand for all types of Agriculture and energy producers were 13211 N. Victoriasurging Rd. P.O. Box 520, Summerland BC V0Hto1Z0 trades is unmistakeably upwards there, talking about what appears be longagain. They said it reminded them of the term growth and demand numbers. After pressure they felt at the time of major all, as the middle class continues to grow at employee shortages a few years ago. an amazing rate and people move annually
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NOVEMBER 30, 2012
FAITH
ARTS & CULTURE
Food for the soul
Peachland Community Arts Council artist of the month: Jo-Anne Legree
As Advent approaches, Grace Lutheran’s Pastor Ed Skutshek explores the spiritual significance of the candles of Christmas PASTOR ED SKUTSHEK Grace Lutheran Church Special to the Peachland View
Sunday, December 2 will be the first Sunday in the season of the church
year we call Advent. There are four Sundays in Advent. On the first Sunday
Carbon monoxide prevention Natural gas is used safely and reliably in homes across B.C. Regular inspection and maintenance is the best way to ensure peak performance of your natural gas appliances — and to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in the home. Since CO is colourless and odourless, you can install a CO alarm for extra peace of mind. To learn more about carbon monoxide safety, visit fortisbc.com/co. FortisBC Energy Inc., FortisBC Energy (Vancouver Island) Inc., FortisBC Energy (Whistler) Inc., and FortisBC Inc. do business as FortisBC. The companies are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Fortis Inc. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-315 11/2012)
in Advent we put up our Advent wreath. A wreath is an assortment of fir boughs that are tied together to form a ring or a circle. Four candles are affixed to the wreath and each part of the Advent wreath testifies to Jesus. The very shape of the wreath, a ring or circle, points us to God. A circle has no beginning and no end. God is eternal; He has no beginning and no end. The circle points us to wedding rings. The bride and groom’s vows and promises are embodied in the rings exchanged. The circular shape of the wreath points us to the promises God has made to us. God promised that He would not forsake His creation; that He would send His Son to save us from our sin. The evergreen ring reminds us that God fulfilled the promise to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, His one and only Son. The evergreen boughs that make up the wreath were once attached to the trunk of a tree. They thus remind us that the Messiah was crucified for our sins on a wooden cross made from the trunk of a tree. The wreath resembles a crown, yet it is a prickly crown. The prickly fir wreath points to the
crown of thorns that Jesus wore. The fir boughs are covered with needles. They point us to the nails that pierced Jesus’ hands and feet as He died for our sins. Evergreens retain their colour in the dead of winter, and thereby point to the resurrection of the crucified Jesus. The evergreen ring points to Jesus promise and vow that he will come again, renew all creation, resurrect all who ever lived, and grant eternal life in heaven to all who believe in Him. E x o d u s chapter three reminds us that God first appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush. The flame on each of the wreath’s candles reminds us that God is light. Each Advent candle and its flame point us to Jesus’ incarnation. The lighted candle declares that Jesus was at one time true God and true man. The candle’s flame declares that Jesus had a divine nature, like the flame on the burning bush revealed to Moses. The candle’s wax and the wick declare that Jesus had a human nature. As the wax in a candle is spent, Jesus would die. However, the candle is embedded in an evergreen wreath, thus testifying that Jesus’ death
would be followed by resurrection. Three of the wreath’s candles are coloured blue. Blue points to royalty, but it also points to the universe or creation. The blue candles declare Jesus is the King of all of creation. On the first Sunday in Advent we light the blue candle of hope. It declares all the prophets of the Old Testament gave humanity the hope of a Messiah who would come to save us. Jesus fulfilled all these promises and gives us the hope for his return. On the second Sunday in Advent we light the blue candle of peace. It declares Jesus came to make peace between God and mankind by dying for our sins. The third blue candle is the candle of love. It says: “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, so that all who believe in Him will not perish, but will have eternal life.� The fourth Advent candle is the pink candle of joy. It points to the joy the gospel gives us today and the joy we will experience when we meet Jesus in eternity. On Christmas Eve a white candle is placed in the center of the wreath and is lit. This candle is called the Christ candle. The candle’s colour declares that Jesus is the pure and sinless Son of God. Its flame declares that a new light came into the darkness some 2,000 years ago and he will come again. Merry Christmas!
Places of Faith
Jo-Anne Legree has been recently focusing on developing her art skills. She has always enjoyed being creative in her home and garden and with crafts. Retirement has provided the opportunity to expand her creative energy and continue to grow and learn through art. Legree has been exploring sketching, watercolour, pastels and charcoal but has most recently focused her attention on painting with acrylics. Linda Lovisa at New Moon Gallery and other instructing artists have provided wonderful coaching and support over the past year. Legree is currently exploring all subjects but particularly enjoys painting harmonious points of interface between civilization and nature. She draws inspiration from her travels and her home in the Okanagan Valley. Legree finds it great fun and energizing to work with accomplished artists and her fellow developing artists. She enjoys the atmosphere at the Peachland Art Group, which she finds to be warm and supportive and a lovely place to nurture the tender shoots of creativity.
Above, Arroyo, acrylic.
Above, Cedars, acrylic.
Above, Birches, acrylic. Above, Old Cottonwood, acrylic. Above, Dry Falls, acrylic.
Watch for the Winter 2013 Recreation Guide in the December 7 issue of the Peachland View!
Peachland
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
The Bahå’à 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
Sunday Services
New Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
P.O. Box 1065 Peachland, BC V0H 1X0
Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com
Celebrating Christmas
Dec. 2: First Sunday in Advent- 10 am Dec. 9: Second Sunday in Advent10 am Dec. 16: Third Sunday in Advent10 am Lessons and Carol Service7 pm Dec. 23: Fourth Sunday in Advent10 am Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service- 7 pm Dec. 30: First Sunday of Christmas
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
250-767-3131
4th Street & Brandon Ave www.stmargaretspeachland.org
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Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street
250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together�
A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...
Peachland Baptist Church Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 am Fellowship time with coffee and cookies at 10:30 a.m. Church service at 11:00 am (Children’s church during service)
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
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March 25, 2011
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The strength of the economy is evident everywhere It’s back! The signs are all there. It hit high that is held up by resilient, shock home for me this past week while I was absorbing laminated beams and girders. The doing an announcement at one of Western demand for the people and the product is Canada’s largest technical institutes. This strong. And we have what it takes right here post secondary training college graduates to supply that demand. about 25 per cent of all of the completed Another sign of our growing economy was apprentices going into a wide range of evident at the annual Hong Kong business professions and occupations right across the dinner in Vancouver this week. As minister country. for the Asia Pacific it was an Belltelling Kathryn Robinson honour Joseph What Patrick they were to bringJacoe remarks to the ! WEEKLY COMMENTARY me was good news, but not sold-out event. The mood in the withoutr 1FSTPOBM *OKVSZ r 8JMMT &TUBUFT r 3FBM &TUBUF its challenges. The STOCKWELL DAY, MP room was clearly optimistic. administration and faculty And it was optimism based on r $JWJM -JUJHBUJPO r 'BNJMZ -BX r $PSQPSBUF -BX reps said it was starting to look like dÊjà -vu hard facts, not simply hope. all over again. The demand for all types of Agriculture and energy producers were 13211 N. Victoriasurging Rd. P.O. Box 520, Summerland BC V0Hto1Z0 trades is unmistakeably upwards there, talking about what appears be longagain. They said it reminded them of the term growth and demand numbers. After pressure they felt at the time of major all, as the middle class continues to grow at employee shortages a few years ago. an amazing rate and people move annually
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5878E Beach Avenue
Larry Guilbault Peachland, BC VOH 1X7
$59,900
Call Troy Fischer with your donations and I will pick up and personally DOUBLE them!
5815 MacGregor Road, Peachland - Sweeping Lakeview up close and personal in this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home, open concept, large corner yard, many upgrades, cozy up to the fireplace looking out and over Okanagan Lake. RV Parking available.
www.kelownaokanaganrealestate.com
$429,000
MLS®10056868
250-826-2047 5878E Beach Avenue Larry Guilbault Peachland, BC VOH 1X7
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$199,900 Great starter home, freshly painted & ready to move in! Room for the family with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, family room, living room plus lots of yard space. Close to schools, bus route, Westbank & less than 10 minutes to Crystal Mountain ski hill. WHY PAY RENT? Own for less than a $1,000/month!! MLS®10049830
www.KelownaRealEstateGroup.ca
Derek Martin 250-878-1555 Personal Real Estate Corporation
Charles Martin 250-717-7000 info@TeamMartin.ca Experience & Enthusiasm Serving Kelowna & West Kelowna for over 33 years
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$650,000 Don’t miss this house!! Semi-waterfront home in desirable Peachland. Charming, Cute, Adorable, Delightful and Unique are just some of the words that describe this little gem of a house. Just steps from the water and recently updated, this home shows a 10 out of 10! Hardwood floors, newer kitchen and fresh paint,new shed and roof PLUS a separate, stand alone 400 sq ft in law suite behind the main house. MLS®10047276
Kelowna Westside
Integrity without compromise
7196 Brent Road, Peachland, BC - Here Is Your Opportunity To Own 70 feet of Okanagan Lakeshore with Private & Licensed 90’ Dock on .48 Acre’s. Most Affordable Lakeshore on Lake Okanagan from Kelowna to Penticton !! 2 Bed 2 Bath Rancher with Walkout Basement, Massive Views Of Okanagan Lake, Okanagan Mountain Park, Mountains & Rattlesnake Island from Large View Deck. MLS®10047882
Dave Collins 250-870-1444
Get THE GROUP working for you today! Troy Fischer 250.878.0626
MLS®10056109
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EDGEWATER PINES#7 6663 Hwy 97 S What an opportunity here; well maintained, updated and spacious open floor plan with this 2 bed / 1 bath 974 sq ft single wide in Peachland’s finest 55+ community, Edgewater Pines.
Darcy Elder 250.869.2345
www.davecollins.ca dcollins@coldwellbanker.ca
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$765,000
112 -3870 Brown Rd.
3514 Royal Gala Dr - Welcome to your beautiful Mission Hill walk out rancher with breathtaking lake & vineyard views. Soak away your day’s tensions in your private hot tub while overlooking the lake or play pool and have a glass of wine while entertaining in your huge family room. This home has 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The master suite boasts a huge 5 pc en-suite with two walk in closets, soaker tub, his and hers sinks and sep stand up shower. Huge unfinished area for storage. MLS®10055815
www.KelownaRealEstateGroup.ca Kelowna Westside
Troy Fischer 250.878.0626
Integrity without compromise
Darcy Elder 250.869.2345
Monticello lake view condo. Almost 1400 sq.ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath plus den. Formal living and dining rooms. Larger than usual deck to enjoy the Okanagan outdoors. White kitchen with great views. A/C, F/P. Large master with ensuite including soaker tub and walk in shower. Underground heated parking. Two guest bedrooms available when reserved. Perfect retirement location. Walk to most amenities. Good Value and Quick Possession possible!
$304,900
MLS®10054197
John Kilpatrick Peter Wannop Bradly Dillman
Call: 250-862-1350 www.NextDoorTeam.com
5 yr fixed rate 2.99% 10 yr fixed rate 3.89% 5 yr variable (Prime – 0.35%) 2.65% Home Equity Line of Credit (Prime + 0.5%) 3.5%
$365,000
Some conditions apply. Rates may change at any time.
3820 Glen Canyon Drive - Immac. 3 bed, 2.5 bath duplex on beautifully landscaped corner lot with wrap around yard. Enjoy views of neighbouring park lands while relaxing in private back yard with fish pond. Open concept floor plan on main; spacious 3 beds on upper. Virtual tour http://bit.ly/SvpLF9
Let us negotiate for your best mortgage!
MLS®10054809
Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca
Leanne Cody 250-215-5028 leannecody@invis.ca