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As the primary school renovation project progresses towards completion, Peachland Visitor Information Centre (VIC) staff are still seeking creative solutions to help meet increased funding demands associated with the expanded service they plan to provide in the new building.

As a designated anchor tenant, the VIC hopes to occupy their space in primary school building by the May long weekend, provided the renovation project remains on schedule.

VIC tourism services coordinator Loretta Robinson says additional funding is needed not because they’re moving to a new building, but

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because they will be increasing the services they deliver. Once in the new building, the VIC will operate more space for visitor information, as well as a gift shop and an interpretive centre that will include a bat education station.

Robinson says the new location, increased profile, easier access, better identification and recent online and social media marketing efforts will also contribute to increased activity in the centre.

“We’re anticipating we’re going to at least double the visitations and then we will have a staff problem,” Robinson said in a presentation to the committee of the whole last month.

“One of the things that will build our shoulder season is that interpretive centre. We have so much interest in that interpretive centre that will bring people. Not only that, as we all know, we had an amazing space revealed in the hall and will be working with the arts council to develop somewhat of a Peachland art gallery,” Robinson said.

“That building is going to be a tourism experience in itself.”

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also come increased costs and the VIC has requested Peachland council consider a significant increase in the fee for service contract the centre has with the district.

The VIC (under the umbrella of the chamber) received $48,000 from the district through a fee for service contract in 2012 and last month came to Peachland council requesting for a $49,000 increase in 2013 to help pay for increased marketing costs and an additional permanent staff member associated with the delivery of increased services.

In their presentation to the committee of the whole, Robinson and Peachland Chamber of Commerce president Rob Campbell asked council to give their request consideration during current budget deliberations.

While the efforts of the

VIC drew praise from Peachland council, a significant budget commitment seems unlikely to be forthcoming.

“I wouldn’t support increased funding,” Councillor Hall said.

“My primary responsibility is to the taxpayers of Peachland.”

Councillor Moberg questioned the VIC’s delivery projections for 2013: “I don’t see a big expansion this year that we can justify a 100 per cent increase or better.”

Mayor Keith Fielding suggested that district staff and council work with the chamber and VIC to find creative solutions elsewhere.

“It’s obviously going to be a very hard sell to get taxpayers to fund the kind of increases that you’re looking for and I think we have to find ways to engage the business community more aggressively in funding these initiatives,” Mayor Fielding said. “This is a very difficult budget year for us as well. We have

the full cost of policing.

We’ve got a number of initiatives including economic development recommendations, now the chamber recommendations and BC Transit system proposals and a number of projects that are really competing for pretty scarce dollars. It’s really a time for us to get creative with you about how can we move this along and support the goals that you have in mind and do it in a way that isn’t a burden to the taxpayers.”

Since their presentation to council, the chamber and VIC have been in talks about ways to find alternative funding sources, Campbell told The View this week.

“Right now we’re still talking. We’re all trying to come up with some creative ways to deal with this,” Campbell said.

Council will continue budget deliberations over the coming weeks before adopting a 2013 financial plan.

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Regional district will join bylaw adjudication system Joanne Layh Peachland View The bylaw adjudication system that allows area residents involved in minor bylaw infractions to take their disputes to an independent adjudicator working outside the traditional courtroom will soon have the participation of the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), the province announced last week.

The Ministry of Justice program offers area residents involved in minor bylaw infractions such as zoning and animal control complaints to resolve bylaw disputes using an adjudication system.

“The process of dealing with bylaw infractions through a court system can be time consuming and costly,” Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff said.

“This new adjudication system reduces the time required to resolve disputes, and diminishes pressure on the courts without increasing costs to taxpayers.”

The adjudication system eliminates the roles of court and court registries in the administration and hearing of these disputes. The system also allows each local government to determine which bylaws it wants included.

According to the province, the RDCO plans to use the new system to administer zoning, business licensing, animal control, water, and other bylaw disputes.

The cities of Kelowna and Penticton, the districts of Lake Country, West Kelowna, Peach-

land and Summerland, the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen and the Town of Oliver already participate in the regional program that was spearheaded by Peachland chief administrative officer Elsie Lemke several years ago.

Peachland and various neighbouring municipalities joined the program several years ago but until now the RDCO has been a holdout in the region.

“Going back over the last number of years the original board asked staff frequently why we weren’t participating in it and at that time it was never really seen as being an economically viable reason for us to join but over the last year it’s become more viable for the regional district,” regional district communications and intergovernmental affairs officer Bruce Smith told The View.

Smith said several years ago when other municipalities joined the program the regional board accepted a staff recommendation not to participate, but since then the RDCO has reconsidered the matter and decided to proceed.

“It just seems that the court systems are so

backed up that bylaw cases take so long to get heard and in many case they can be dealt with fairly quickly through the adjudication program to the benefit of everyone participating,” Smith said.

“Within the last year our staff took another look at it and said, ‘Yeah, this is now worth us [the regional district] joining this group of other local governments in the bylaw adjudication program’”.

Smith says participation in the system will save time for local government staff as well as the person disputing the bylaw.

Independent adjudicators for the program are appointed by the Deputy Attorney General.

Adjudicator qualifications are prescribed in regulation and include: • Experience as an adjudicator of disputes; • Post-secondary training in adjudication; and • Successful completion of specialized bylaw dispute adjudication training.

RDCO staff have been working in conjunction with the province to bring a bylaw forward to the regional board to formally adopt within the next six months, Smith said.

Attention Princeton Avenue Users:

Logging Truck Access We want to hear from you!

The logging industry has asked the District of Peachland to allow access to Princeton Avenue from 6am to 6pm. This allows them to deliver one more load per day to the local sawmills. Currently, logging trucks wait at the top of Princeton Avenue until 7am before driving down to Hwy 97. Neighbouring communities allow for similar earlier starts. Plus, given new braking technology, the logging trucks are quieter (no more “jake brakes”).

Fill in our survey If you use Princeton Avenue, we want to know what you think. Please take a moment to fill in our survey online at www.peachland.ca or pick up a copy at the District Office at 5806 Beach Avenue or the Public Works Office at 5379 Princeton Avenue. The survey is open until February 18, 2013.

Next steps Your input is important and will be used to help guide future decisions. Watch for updates on our website, in the local media or email us to be signed up for project updates at projects@peachland.ca. Thank you!

For more information call 250-767-2108 or Email projects@peachland.ca

SPIRIT OF PEACHLAND CIVIC AWARDS

Do you know an outstanding volunteer, athlete, artist, business person in the community? If yes, nominate them today for a Spirit of Peachland Civic Award.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the following awards:

Unsung Hero Lifetime Service Youth Citizen of the Year Citizen of the Year  Peachland Excellence Awards – (recognizing achievements in sports, arts, culture, community service and more)

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 Review the nomination categories and complete the nomination form available: o online at www.peachland.ca o for pick up at the District Office (5806 Beach Ave) or the Community Centre (4450 6th Street) o by email mwhalen@peachland.ca  Write a nomination letter  Provide 1-3 letters of support  Application deadline is Friday, March 15, 2013 at 12:00 noon  Selections will be based on the nominee’s achievements and contributions for the year of 2012 As well, each year the District recognizes (upon request) the following milestones:  Wedding Anniversary: Peachland Residents celebrating their 50, 60 or 70th wedding anniversary.  Freedom of the Municipality: Peachland Residents who have reached their 100th birthday or to residents who have lived in Peachland for more than 75 years.

Completed packages can be returned: o by email to mwhalen@peachland.ca o to the District Office (5806 Beach Ave) o to the Community Centre (4450 6th Street) District of Peachland Civic Awards will be held at the Peachland Community Centre (4450 6th Street) on Friday, May 3, 2013. For more information, call 250-767-2133 or visit www.peachland.ca

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Unplug your children from their devices

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B

etty Brown from Interior Health hit the nail on the head when she said too many children are being raised by electronic gaming devices.

Our youth interact more with these machines than with their parents, which is so sad.

Many of us parents have first-hand experience with this troubling situation. Like a drug, our children are addicted to their iPods, iPads, Nintendo DS systems, PS3s and Xbox 360s. We practically have to wrench these devices out of their hands before they stop playing them. They don’t want to eat, talk, play outside or do anything creative; they just want to move little characters around on a screen. And we wonder why so many children are obese, illiterate, unhealthy and indifferent.

Take their electronics away and all you get is whining and complaining that there’s nothing to do. “Can we watch a movie, then?” Arrrgggh!

Our society has done a great job of teaching our children how to be lazy and non-productive.

But as parents we have a duty to fight back and prevent our kids from becoming statistics in yet another article about unhealthy children.

We must re-program our youth how to have fun and be productive without technology. We have to get them outdoors, kicking and screaming if necessary. Plan your own scavenger hunt with cool prizes, or go ice fishing. Bring out the cards and learn how to play “Spoons,” a really fun game for the whole family. And Junior Monopoly is a great way to teach children how to manage money and real estate.

If parents don’t do this now, they’re going to regret it later when their children are fat, depressed and can’t carry a conversation past “I don’t know.”

Technology is great when we need it, but it is also our downfall. That’s why amenities like the Peachland Skate Park are so important. It gives people an incentive to get outdoors and escape the push-button trappings of society.

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Peachland Views Diesel is not to blame Regarding the poor dog Diesel, one has to say that the [Central] Okanagan district, their lawyer and judge have no experience with dog behaviour. The judge listening to an inexperienced animal lawyer representing the district states, “Kill him,” regardless of Mr. Smith allowing the animal on unfenced property and allowing the animal to roam the streets. It is not the dog’s fault. Like humans, they have likes and dislikes and there are things humans cannot detect. Dogs can.

Many small dogs are agitators and push their luck – something that most owners do not realize. Even a trained animal may at times show aggressiveness and owners must be prepared. I do not advocate dogs be allowed to run in a dog park. Keep them on a leash.

Go for a good walk. In this area there are many places to exercise and enjoy. You will live longer.

This matter could have been solved long ago by allowing Mr. Smith to keep the dog by insisting he

fences his property and uses a leash off the property.

Simple. The [regional] district ran up a big bill kennelling the animal for months and now wants to charge the owner that stands by the dog that is no doubt a one man animal. It is now too late to try and change the subject as it has been kenneled too long. Give it back to Smith as he has a greater chance of retraining him as the animal trusts him. The photos prove that.

Any future owner the [regional] district wishes to relocate Diesel with will have to be knowledgeable in training and give simple affection.

And to the dog owners that laid the complaint I suggest they realize that their dogs are no angels either.

This dog has never attacked humans. Yet was condemned. Shame on those that cannot see beyond their noses.

Mick Read, Peachland

This week, the penny drops The Clarity Act is not one that is referenced very often in the cafes and coffee shops that I visit on a regular basis throughout Okanagan-Coquihalla.

However, it is a topic that has been very prominently part of the discussion on Parliament Hill this past week. For those of you unfamiliar with the Clarity Act, this is a law created under the former Chretien Liberal Government that ultimately stated the provisions on how any province, but more specifically Quebec, could potentially leave Canada – a process also known as “secession” in parliamentary terms.

An MP from the Bloc Quebecois has recently sponsored Bill C-457, which proposes to repeal the Clarity Act and suggests that the Quebec provincial government and not the federal government should ultimately have jurisdiction with respect to

the secession of Quebec.

In response, NDP leader Tom Mulcair, through a NDP MP, has introduced Bill C-470. One key part of the NDP proposal is the following clause that, “the majority of valid votes are cast in favour of the proposed change”. This

Dan Albas, MP requirement means that a simple majority of 50 per cent plus 1 could, in effect, open negotiations for Quebec to leave Canada. The major concern heard around Parliament Hill thus far is that the

NDP, through Bill C-470, is making it easier for Quebec to leave Canada largely for political reasons given that much of the NDP caucus comes from the province of Quebec.

In response, the comment from the NDP is largely that Bill C-470 provides more clarity to the process of secession and how it might work in reality. Others have indicated that the bar for the separation of Quebec from Canada is being set too low by the NDP as well as the fact that Bill C-470 is unnecessary. While the debate this week has certainly been interesting, I am personally not supportive of either bill. As a legislator I would like parliament to focus on creating more jobs and investment, building a more skilled workforce and ensuring the safety of our streets. As a Canadian, I am proud to be part of a strong and united country.

Ultimately there will be a vote in the House of Commons and I welcome your views.

Also this week we will see the phasing out of the penny. As I reported in my April 16 MP report, the Royal Canadian Mint will no longer be distributing the penny. In the absence of the penny, a process of rounding up or down (affecting cash transactions only) as follows: For transaction between $1.01 and $1.02 cents the total would be rounded down to $1.00. Amounts of $1.03 - $1.04 would be rounded up to $1.05 while conversely amounts of $1.06 - $ 1.07 would also be rounded down to $1.05 and an amount of $1.08 or $1.09 would be rounded to $1.10. If you have a further question on this topic, please visit my website at www.danalbas. com/penny or call my office at 1-800-665-8711.

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Chamber to host business forum on February 13 roB camPBeLL President, Peachland Chamber Of Commerce Special to the Peachland View The Peachland Chamber of Commerce will hold a very important business forum on Wednesday, February 13 at the community centre from 7 – 9 p.m.

This forum is open to all businesses in Peachland and we would encourage everyone to make their best effort to attend.

The purpose of this forum is to have interactive discussions around a number of important

issues and concerns related to every business in Peachland, some as straightforward as continuing to keep your doors open. We not only want our Chamber members to participate but also our non-chamber businesses. Our goal is to have every business involved to benefit from the discussions, input and ideas we will share.

The invitation to attend this forum has also been extended to the mayor and council and there have been requests to attend from our neighbouring chambers of commerce.

It is important to

remember that your chamber of commerce is your voice of business and as such does support the businesses and community of Peachland. This forum is where we get to hear your needs and your wants and work to meet future needs and expectations. However, we cannot do this alone.

We need you to help us, help you. This two-way street, we are expanding on, is very exciting and we want it to continue to grow. A quote from the Hon. Naomi Yamamoto, the newly appointed Minister of State for Small Business:

“When you have a strong chamber, your community is stronger.”

Our forum will consist of a slide presentation on the topics of discussion and the opportunity for everyone to participate with comments, ideas and suggestions. Some of our topics, in short form are, member and nonmember benefits, liaison and communications, marketing, networking, feedback and program development, business services, signage, new programs, and events.

Time permitting, we will also have an opportunity for open round table

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Everyone is hoping for an early spring and getting out and walking again!

Walking is one of the easiest and best activities to stay active and can be a chance to socialize and catch up with a friend. However, the first thing you should think about before walking is your footwear.

Most shoes are designed to last 500 - 700 km or a couple of years, depending on use, before they begin to break down and fail to provide proper support. When the support begins to break down, extra motion in the foot and ankle occurs and can lead to problems in your knees, which can lead to problems in your hips and finally problems in your lower back. This is known as the kinetic chain and when one part of your ankle or foot is not getting proper support, problems travel up this chain and can create pain and dysfunction along any part of it.

So which shoes are the best? There seems to be

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endless options. Follow these four simple tests to find the right shoe, or to check what you’re wearing now!

1. Dish rag test – twist your shoes like a dishrag.

If it twists too easily this leads to torsional instability, which allows for excess motion of the foot and ankle. 2. Pinch test – Pinch

the sides of the heel of the shoe between your thumb and for finger closer to the bottom of the shoe but not the sole. It should be rigid and not collapse together.

3. Push test – Also on the back of the heel push forwards with your thumb. It should be rigid as well and not fold forward. 4. Fold test – Take the heel and

toe of the shoe and fold them together. The shoe should bend slightly where the ball of your foot is but should not occur in the middle of the shoe.

For any questions regarding footwear or walking call 778-479-3232 or visit Dr. Peter Stapleton at Lakeside Chiropractic Centre, 4403 2nd St. Peachland.

Spring is coming!

Now that the snow is melting, let Lakeside Chiropractic Centre help you get back into form and get outside.

Dr. Peter Stapleton can help you develop a plan to return to activity and assist with independent living.

Please call 778-479-3232 for an appointment or visit our website at www.lakesidechiro.ca for more information.

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Many people in life let a disability slow them down, but not Pete Wyper. Even though Wyper has cerebral palsy (a condition he developed after an oxygen machine malfunctioned and left him without oxygen for five minutes after open heart surgery at eight weeks old), he has never let his disability define him. Instead, Peachland residents and others who meet him are quick to notice Wyper’s clever intelligence, fantastic sense of humour, genuine happiness, and his relentless drive.

On most days, Wyper can be seen hiking with his border collie Riley in the hills of Peachland pursing his passion, photography. Wyper first took a shine to art in high school and continued to teach himself the art of photography. On top of having a keen eye for capturing wild life, landscapes and wild flowers, Wyper also paints his photographs.

Wendy Howard, the program coordinator of the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) recognized Wyper’s talent, and took an interest in him and his amazing talents.

Wyper loves to share his knowledge and volunteers his own time to teach others about photography and painting.

The PWC also used his photographs as thank you cards and Christmas cards from the board. The PWC then approached Wyper and asked him if they could use his pho-

Pete Wyper and some of his artistic cards. tographs in a greeting fundraiser. Wyper wholeheartedly agreed and the PWC created a collection of 85 breathtaking photographs.

In essence, Wyper’s talents and contributions are a welcome fixture in our Peachland community. As well, one of the most rewarding factors in Wyper’s fundraising art is that people who purchase his art can feel good about supporting the Peachland Wellness Centre. Overall, Wyper is the epitome of what a person can be when they don’t let their disability slow them down. Instead, Wyper shines as the wonderfully talented man that he is!

Wyper also has many

contributed

future aspirations. Most of all, he intends to continue volunteering his talents at the PWC to inspire other people. He in fact hopes his zeal in community spirit will inspire others to volunteer at the centre, an experience he sees as rewarding for all involved. As well, he hopes to hold some of his own outdoor art classes on the beautiful and scenic Peachland beachfront as soon as the weather warms up.

If you are interested in purchasing any of Wyper’s artistic cards, please drop by the PWC in Peachland or at The View office. Cards can be purchased for $1 a piece or 5 for $7. Volunteers are also welcome.

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PCAC artist of the month: Christopher Byrd Christopher Byrd is a retired teacher of English, photography, cinematography, and graphic design from Montreal. In his retirement years as a freelance fine art photographer he has taken the opportunity to travel the world recording his travels in digital images that he prints, mounts, and exhibits locally.

Byrd likes to specialize in natural abstract imagery where he escapes closer to the macro world, one that lends itself to the imagination. He encourages the viewer to explore all possibilities rather than complacently stand back and accept what lies on the surface. The interplay of line, shape, form, space, and texture do much to shape his work.

Apart from many local exhibitions, Byrd has for the past three years participated in the Wellness Centre speaker series by illustrating his more photojournalistic work through PowerPoint presentations. His topics have been: A Journey into Mystical Lands - India and Nepal; Egypt - Ancient land of River and Desert; and last year Down Under: Australia/New Zealand.

As part of the same series he will be offering on Tuesday, February 19 at 1:30 p.m. in the Little Schoolhouse a visual presentation on Peru: The Amazon and Inca Civilization.

The images displayed here are mainly natural abstracts inspired by the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica. Some of this work will also be on display February 16 and 17 during the Peachland HeArts Festival at the Artisans’ Showcase in 4th Street Place. These images can also be viewed and purchased from the Peachland Community Arts Council website at www.pcartscouncil.com/ artist_of_the_month.htm or from Byrd’s studio website at www.christopherbyrd.imagekind.com

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Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting).

We are seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to continue and further enhance the strong growth this paper has experienced over the past six years.

Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and ďŹ nancial management.

In addition, our new publisher should be well suited to working with community groups and clients as well as developing sponsorship opportunities for the newspaper.

As publisher of the Free Press, you will help develop strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve this diverse marketplace.

Bookkeeper Needed Part-Time Bookkeeping position 2-3 days/wk. A minimum of 5 years current bookkeeping experience is required. Must be proficient in Simply Accounting and a working knowledge of Quick Books would be an asset.

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Publisher/ General Manager Aberdeen Publishing has an opening for the position as Publisher/General Manager of the Prince George Free Press.

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Aberdeen Publishing is one of Western Canada’s largest independent newspaper companies with properties in British Columbia and Alberta.

If you have the ability to innovate, are customer driven, success oriented, and want to live in one of the most beautiful places in northern B.C., then we want to hear from you. We offer a generous compensation and beneďŹ ts package as well as the opportunity for career advancement.

Please submit your resume by February 15, 2013, to the attention of: Ron Lovestone, Regional Manager Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, BC V2N 1T3 Telephone 778.349.6327 or email: publisher@northeastnews.ca

We thank all applicants. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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February 14

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lOCal aCtIVItIes & eVeNts | SUNDAYS Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre peachland Baptist Sunday School, 9:30am, 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 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Meditation group, meets weekly 7-8 pm, please join us! Call 778-998-0409 for more information

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WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

Yoga, 7:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

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

peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre

Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Storytime, 11:30am, starts Feb. 7, Peachland Library

Friday art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

peachland Variety Singers, 9:30am, 50+

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Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Friendship Tuesday, Feb 12 at 1:30 movie “Iron Lady” with Meryl Streep.

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All welcome. 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

BOYS aND gIRLS CLUBS Floor Hockey (age 8-12), 6:30-7:30pm, community centre; $2 (Jumpstart funding available) Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre Youth Night, 7-8:15pm, Peachland Baptist Church (For Grades 6-9)

Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

Ladies’ Morning Coffee, 10-11am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Computer Literacy, 10 am -12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. By appointment only.

Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Central Okanagan Model Railway Company group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

Wellness Circle, 10 am, Peachland Wellness Centre

aa, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BOYS aND gIRLS CLUBS, Tweens 5-6:30pm, middle teens 6:30-8pm, 4th St. Anglican Church

Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

peachland Baptist Church gym Night, 7-8:15pm, Peachland Community Centre (for Kindergarten - Grade 6) Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre peachland Baptist Church gym Night, 7-8:15 pm, Peachland Community Centre For children K-6.

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

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

potluck, Meeting, or entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only) BOYS aND gIRLS CLUBS OUTINg, meet at community centre; Call to register.

Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

BOYS aND gIRLS CLUBS, middle teen hangout 5:307pm, community centre.

Free.

Men’s Coffee, 10am11am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

SATURDAYS

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am beginners, 10am continued level, United Church Hall

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Ladies Cribbage, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Lions Den Meeting, 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: 6th Ave. Comm. Ctr. Dan 250-767-9034

UPCOMING EVENTS peachland Sportsmen’s association 28th annual game Banquet & Dance, February 9, doors open at 5:30. Tickets are $50 and available at Valley Glass in Westbank.

Family Day, February 11, Celebrate BC’s newest stat holiday. February 11, 2013 will be the first Family Day celebrated in BC. The peachland Hearts Festival, Feb. 11-17 with a week of activities from vari-

ous groups. Artisan’s Showcase Feb. 16-17 in 4th Street Place. To exhibit, please call Deb at 250-767-6796.

Darcie Hossack, Feb 12, 7-8pm, Peachland Library.

The Friends of the Peachland Library are hosting Darcie Hossack, an accomplished author and columnist, as the first speaker in its newly reinvigorated speaker series.

Banquet Room of the Peachland Community Centre.

This is Peachland HeARTS Festival event. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

peachland Chamber of Commerce Business Forum, Wednesday, February 13, community centre, 7 – 9 p.m., Open to all businesses in Peachland. Interactive discussions around a number pincushion Quilt guild of important issues and Open House, February 13th, concerns related to every 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the business in Peachland.

Happy Heart Valentines Day Walk, February 14, 16 years and over. Meet at the community centre for our Valentines Day “Move for a Happy Heart” walk. Please pre-register before Feb. 14.

Admission by donation.

Schmockey Tournament Sunday, February 24, registration starts at 11:30 with first game commencing at noon.

Cousins Park located behind the Peachland community February Freeze Up 5K, centre. The West Kelowna February 17, 15 years and Warriors will be attending and playing in the tournament to over. defend their title. Pre-register Chris Byrd, February 19, 1:30 by calling George or Rochelle pm, will be doing a photoat 250-767-2723. graphic presentation of his peachland Volunteer images as part of the Wellness Centre Speaker Series.

Breakfast, March 1, Mayor

and council will be donning aprons and hats to serve up breakfast to the valuable volunteers of Peachland. Organizations are encouraged to book a table and individuals are asked to RSVP by Feb. 25. easter egg Hunt, March 29, 2-12 years, Registration deadline is March 25.

Spirit of peachland Civic awards, May 3, Residents are recognized for their service.

Visit www.peachland.ca for more information.

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Food for the Soul: True love Derek Koch Emmanuel Church Special to the Peachland View

as we watched the video.

“Look at her hair!” and “Look what he’s wearing,” we exclaimed. Styles never stay the same (as my obnoxious teenagers constantly remind me).

Neither does the meaning of love!

What does love actually mean?

On magazine covers and in our own life experiences, we constantly hear about someone finding love or being in love. The context always focuses on the beginning of a relationship.

While the beginning stages of love are important because love grows on the foundation of those stages, early love often described as infatuation,

Well, well, well. We’ve come to the month of love again – February.

For many, February is a wonderful month of great memories while for others, February is a painful month of lost love and heartache.

I’d like to reflect on love a bit. Last week, my wife and I celebrated our eighteenth wedding anniversary. As part of our celebration, we watched the video of our wedding again. Wow! Has everybody changed since January 28, 1995. It was a cold, crisp day in Calgary and the warmth of our love for each other and from family and friends made up for the chill in the air. We laughed a lot

will not last forever. Truly, in order for relationships to grow strong, a deeper form of love must develop.

I believe that if we really want to know what deep love looks like, we need to look at the hard days when the strength of love is tested.

Incidentally, the difficult days rarely show up in those early days because we’re so busy being in love.

What do the dark days look like? Let me share a story with you.

One of my greatest mentors in the area of loving through dark times in marriage is my wife’s grandpa and grandma.

We call them Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop. Mom-Mom

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started to get severe arthritis as she got older and through the final 25 years of her life, Pop-Pop looked after her physical needs more and more, while her ability to move freely decreased consistently. Near the end of her life, confined to a wheelchair, and after 50 years of marriage, nurses came and delivered home care but Pop-Pop was always there, helping her along. That is love!

In my search for true love, I keep coming back to I Corinthians 13 which tells us that, “love is patient and love is kind…” As you read through the rest of the chapter, you’ll soon realize that love in its truest form has very little to do with feelings and a lot to do with our decision to persevere in our relationship commitments.

Feelings come and go but true love works through

the difficult times. Perhaps we need to reevaluate how we celebrate love. We put so much time, energy, and money into wedding ceremonies – the beginning of love. Maybe we should spend more time focusing on milestone anniversaries, recognizing couples and learning from couples who have worked through the difficult times and are still in love!

In our marriage relationship, one of our favourite

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quips to each other during times of conflict are, “I love you but I sure don’t like you right now.” And then I think about PopPop and what he would have done. Marriage truly is hard work and the truth is, feelings are often not far behind. And so, as we begin this month of love, my prayer is that in all of your relationships you would give and receive true love…the way love was meant to be.

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Chiropractor Peachland Chiropractic Dr. Spencer Devenney

250-899-2153 105-4200 Beach Ave., Peachland (Located in Serendipity Salon and Spa)

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Peachland

Places of Faith St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

The Bahá’í Faith In Peachland

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Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m.

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Peachland Baptist Church Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am Church service at 10:30 am (Children’s church during service)

Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Pastor Peachland Campus 10:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School

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4036 Smith Way, Peachland - 5 bed/3 bath rancher w/o with many upgrades! Great layout, large rooms, hardwood flooring, modern paint, 2 gas f/p, A/C, dbl. car garage, flat driveway & RV parking, plus suite w/ separate laundry. MLS® 10058331

5331 Coldham Road, Peachland - Peaceful, charming & rustic, A PERFECT PIECE OF PARADISE overlooking vineyards and lakeviews. 3 bed/3 bath home has plenty of character, large workshop with built-in cabinets & a unique “Man Cave”. MLS® 10055176

SPRAWLING EXECUTIVE RANCHER!

A PERFECT FAMILY HOME!

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5197 MacNeill Court, Peachland - If you love entertaining, this house is for you! Fantastic 4 bed/3 bath rancher walkout with stunning panoramic lakeviews & over 4000 sq. ft. of quality living space. A view from almost every room! MLS® 10056969

2852 Doucette Drive, West Kelowna - A perfect layout for a growing family! 4 bed+ den/3 bath home with lovely lakeviews. Fully finished basement with huge family room, covered deck, fenced yard and much more! MLS®10057337

CONTEMPORARY STUNNER!

NO PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX!

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$284,900 6484 Renfrew Court - Large .34 acre view lot in Renfrew Estates.

Lot has already been prepped for building site. Situated at end of quiet cul-de-sac in neighbourhood of new, high quality homes.

MLS®10057448 Unobstructed lake and valley views!

The Cody Sisters!

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CURRENT RATE SPECIALS 6347 Renfrew Road, Peachland - This modern mansion offers million dollar lakeviews! This semi waterfront home offers sleek style with magnificent street appeal. With over 5000 sq ft, this finely built home is truly one-of-a-kind! MLS® 10055189 #100-5460 Clements Crescent

This is a complete package deal- This cute corner unit townhome in Peachland is blocks from beach, shopping, walking trails & elementary school. This home can come complete with all furniture... ready to move in! This must be seen to appreciate the value for any buyer but especially a first time home buyer that has no extra money for furniture or belongings. The home also has S/S appliances and hardwood floors.

MLS# 10055992

2109 Candalera Place, West Kelowna – Superior 2 bed/2 bath onelevel townhome in exclusive Sonoma Pines. Beautiful hardwood, cozy gas fireplace, sleek s/s appliances, luxurious 5-pc. ensuite, interlocking brick patio & much more! MLS® 10058124

Call Tracey today for a FREE Market Evaluation!

5 yr fixed rate 2.59% (insured only) 3 yr fixed rate 3.04% (uninsured) 5 yr variable (Prime – 0.35%) 2.65%

Some conditions apply. Rates may change at any time.

Let us negotiate for your best mortgage!

$249,000

Kevin Philippot

Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca

(250) 215-4320 cell (250) 717-5000 Kelowna office (250) 768-3339 West Kelowna office

kevinphilippot@remax.net

Plenty of Parking More Great Homes: www.TeamMartin.ca

RETIRE IN STYLE!

Leanne Cody 250-215-5028 leannecody@invis.ca

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$59,900 5172 Morrison Crescent, Peachland - This beautiful home has great street appeal & everything you could ever want in retirement living!

Main floor features master bedroom with 5 pc. ensuite & laundry. 2 bed/1 bath upstairs, plus unfinished basement. Flat driveway, RV parking & separate workshop!

CALL TRACEY FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! MLS®10057741

TRACEY OOR M A N TRACEY BOORMAN PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

250.864.6606 PROFESSIONALS

$439,800 • 3902 Desert Pines Ave Beautiful one level rancher in desirable area of Peachland walk to the lake, lakeviews, backs onto a canyon for privacy with open mountain views you can hear Trepanier Creek off into the distance, .26 acre, immaculate in and out, a gardener lives here, attractive brick and stucco exterior, 3 bdrm, 3 baths, ensuite with a jucuzzi tub, master w/walkin closet, hardwood floors, newer 6 person hot tub!

MLS®10054555

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.

MLS®10056109

www.kelownaokanaganrealestate.com

$429,000 Personal Real Estate Corporation

KELOWNA

MLS®10056868

250-826-2047

Derek Martin 250-878-1555 Charles Martin 250-717-7000 info@TeamMartin.ca

5878E Beach Avenue

Each office independently owned and operated.

T R A C E Y B O O R M A N. C O M

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.

Experience & Enthusiasm Serving Kelowna & West Kelowna for over 33 years

Larry Guilbault Peachland, BC VOH 1X7