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AT A GLANCE Off-leash dog park plans moving ahead

Last year, District of Peachland council adopted guidelines and a multi-year strategy for improving access and availability of off-leash dog areas in Peachland.

Since that time, staff have been working on various approvals and bylaw changes to facilitate the strategy. page 8

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with CMHC to provide affordable home ownership for lowincome families who could not otherwise qualify for mortgage financing. The organization builds low-income homes using donated goods and community volunteer labour. The homeowner still pays for the home, but through a no-interest, no down-payment mortgage with manageable payments.

“There is this misconception that we give homes away and we do not do that. Our partner families work very hard to fulfill their commitment to us and it’s an important piece of the rela-

Last week Peachland council gave first, second and third reading to a business licence amendment bylaw that would increase the cost of business licence fees for those who may wish to operate a medical marijuana production facility in Peachland.

The issue of medical marijuana business licence fees arose as Peachland council is also currently in the process of approving a zoning amendment bylaw that would allow medical marijuana production facilities to operate on certain Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) properties in Peachland. As currently proposed, the bylaw amendment would allow such facilities to operate on ALR properties that are a minimum of 8.09 hectares (20 acres) in size and meet several specific setback requirements.

The bylaw amendment follows the new federal Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulation (MMPR) that went into effect Apr. 1 of this year.

Under the new federal regulation, municipalities can amend their bylaws to regu-

See HABITAT FOR HUMANITY on page 3

See COUNCIL on page 2

Wyper resigns as Peachland Wellness Centre president

As president of the volunteer board of directors, Wyper has steered the Peachland Wellness Centre with competence and compassion. page 10

Model train sawmill reopens at museum

A new railway track was recently punched through the Peachland Museum, giving new life to a popular historical display. Okanagan Lumber Ltd. has come to life. page 15

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NICHOLAS NIXON, a Peachland ambassadorial candidate, dressed as a rubber ducky at last Saturday’s Business Expo to help promote the first annual Rubber Ducky Race, which will take place on April 19 at Trepanier Creek Park at Beach Avenue and Todd Road.

Habitat for Humanity proposes six units of affordable housing in Peachland Joanne Layh / Peachland View Habitat for Humanity will begin building the first of three low-income housing duplexes on Princeton Avenue late this summer if development plans proceed as currently proposed.

“We are really excited about going ahead with this build,” Habitat for Humanity executive director Deborah Guthrie told The View earlier this week. “It’s something that Peachland needs. We know that. Affordable housing is somewhat short in Peachland.”

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Council debates medical marijuana business licence fees Continued from page 1

late the establishment of medical marijuana production facilities, but they can’t prohibit them.

Peachland’s bylaw amendment, which has yet to be adopted, would allow medical marijuana production facilities only on ALR properties that meet specific size and setback requirements.

The Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) has defended the right of medical marijuana producers to operate on ALR land. According to correspondence between ALC and district staff, the ALC has stated, “Medical marijuana facilities are deemed a ‘farm’ use and as such are permitted in the ALR.” While no one has yet applied to the federal government to operate a medical marijuana production facility in Peachland, if they should do, they will likely be asked to pay a higher business licence fee due to extra costs associated with inspections and other increased services, if Peachland council chooses to adopt the bylaw amendment.

Currently all classifications of busi-

nesses in Peachland are required to pay a $112 annual business licence fee. Under the proposed bylaw amendment, staff recommended to council that medical marijuana producers be required to pay a $282 annual licence fee to account for additional costs associated with increased fire department, building inspection and administrative services that the district would need to provide. As well, staff recommended an additional $50 fee be applied in cases where re-inspection may be required.

The staff recommendation to increase business licence fees for medical marijuana producers was met with mixed reactions from Peachland council.

“Given that the absolute ban of these things is a provocative and probably failing strategy, I think that the way that we’re handling the medical marijuana issue is quite supportable and I feel the same way about this approach,” Councillor Terry Condon said. “It’s entirely defensible and within the boundaries of life safety and fire protection, so I don’t have any difficulty with this.”

Councillor Vern Moberg supported the motion, but suggested the action didn’t go

far enough in capitalizing on the revenue opportunity medical marijuana operations could provide to the municipality.

“I think we’re falling by the wayside here. We have a tax problem in this town.

Every year we sit down with a budget and we’re trying to get money,” Councillor Moberg said. “I really think that we should be looking at a piece of property ourselves…

Just use Colorado, for instance. They’ve legalized marijuana. They have already made billions of dollars just by going on the market. I’m not in favour of marijuana or anything but it’s here and it’s going to be here so I really think we should be collecting the tax dollars off of it. I think it’s going to happen and here we’re missing the boat by not doing it ourselves.”

Mayor Fielding said theoretically the district could set up an arms length company but they couldn’t do it as a municipality.

Councillor Eric Hall took the complete opposite stance on the subject, instead calling for prohibition.

“Richmond is taking a prohibition approach and it now appears that a half a dozen major municipalities represent-

ing about a million people are prohibiting medical marijuana in their jurisdiction and I personally think that is the way we should go so I’m not supporting changing the business licence fees,” Councillor Eric Hall said. “Prohibition is the right approach as far as I’m concerned.”

Mayor Keith Fielding said that, with respect to prohibition, there is a significant risk of the municipality finding itself legally defending itself at great cost to the taxpayer.

“There are very limited opportunities to offset those costs,” Mayor Fielding said.

“I think in all good conscience personally I couldn’t support that approach. Maybe larger municipalities can afford to take that risk but I don’t think that we can.”

While Councillor Hall voted against the bylaw amendment due to his prohibition stance, both Councillors Fortin and Schierbeck voted against it on the basis that they believed the increased costs to be prejudicial. However, with four votes in favour of the bylaw amendment, it passed first, second and third reading and will likely come before council for adoption shortly.

Habitat for Humanity hopes to start building housing this summer Continued from page 1

tionship,” Guthrie said.

Guthrie says the partner families who will occupy the homes are also required to invest a significant contribution of their time to the project. “One of the main pillars of the Habitat policy is 500 sweat equity hours that the partner families contribute in some way to the Habitat affiliate,” Guthrie said.

However, when it comes to building the

housing, Habitat for Humanity will also be seeking volunteer labour from the community to help make the project a reality.

“It is very important that the community work with us on this because we can’t do it alone,” Guthrie said.

Last November, Peachland council agreed to donate the .73-acre municipally owned Princeton Avenue property, currently occupied by the food

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bank and potters guild, to Habitat for Humanity for the purpose of developing an affordable housing project. Council also agreed to waive development fees and permits, Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and community amenity contributions.

The existing food bank and pottery studio buildings, which have reached their end of life cycle, will be demolished. A new location was found for the Peachland Food Bank in the downtown area between 5th and 6th Streets, while the search for a suitable location to house the pottery guild is still in progress.

“We’re hoping to start our build on the site in August or September and I was really hoping to see the build complete by the end of the year but I don’t

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(centre) presents a cheque for $10,000 to (left to right) Harri Henschler, director of Habitat for Humanity Kelowna, Habitat for Humanity executive director Deborah Guthrie, Habitat for Humanity Kelowna board chair Ed McLean, and Habitat for Humanity Kelowna director Elaine Ophus at the Peachland Business Expo on Apr. 12.

think that’s going to happen with that late start so we’re probably looking at February, March or April for the first duplex to be complete and then duplexes two and three will be started right behind it. We want to see all three complete by the end of 2015,” GuthKelownaHR_HI rie said. “Council has still not signed off on

that and they are still reviewing it and there are always concerns about too high density, but we really feel this property is able to sustain three duplexes. It is large enough to do that and we strongly value the land donation that we’ve received and we want to make the best RES.pdf 1 in14-03-14 use of it and this case it is three duplexes that

would be the best use of that property.”

Last week Peachland council gave first and second readings to the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and zoning amendment bylaws required to allow for the Habitat for Humanity affordable housing project to 2:16 movePM forward.

“Review of the prop-

erties abutting this site indicate that there are a number of duplex residential units across the street and the Habitat for Humanity development of three duplex buildings (six units in total) would suit the character of the existing neighbourhood and be appropriate for this site,” director of planning and development Cory Gain said in her recommendation to council last week.

Gain went on to say that of the municipally-owned properties considered for a small affordable housing project, both the district and Habitat for Humanity felt that this was an appropriate choice.

“Water, sanitary sewer and transit services are located directly across the street from the site so it is considered a good location from those service aspects,” Gain said.

Originally Habitat for Humanity had proposed to build only two duplexes on the site but now would like to provide the community with three.

“The applicant, once they reviewed the site, felt that they had the opportunity to build more units on that site,” Gain said.

“I am totally in favour of doing the rezoning for the process and when the development permit comes forth then we can have a look at whether we See COUNCIL on page 3

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Remains found off Trepanier Road not human Joanne Layh Peachland View Last Friday two individuals walking their dog stumbled upon something suspicious off Trepanier Road just

RCMP on Apr. 11 and for a couple days there appears to have been some confusion about what exactly had been found.

“We have something.

We’re not sure what

outside of Peachland but the suspicious finding, initially reported by other media to be “human remains” was in fact not human at all.

The suspicious finding was reported to the

something is,” said Barb McLintock, a coroner with the BC Coroner Service last Monday.

“We thought we knew what we had and then it all went to hell in a hand basket.”

Later that day RCMP Sgt. Rob Vermeulen dispelled misinformation circulating in other media when he announced, “After further forensic investigation we can now confirm the re-

mains are not human and our file has concluded.”

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Council considers Habitat for Humanity proposal Continued from page 2

approve two or three units. If they’ll fit, I’m in favour,” Councillor Peter Schierbeck said.

However, not all members of council were pleased with the currently proposed number of housing units.

“Do we want to give them the idea that we’re okay with six?”

Councillor Cindy Fortin asked. “I’d like to see it tabled until we can get more information because this is quite a difference.”

Coun. Fortin’s motion to table (postpone) the decision was defeated, with no other councillors in favour of delaying the project any further, though Councillor Eric Hall also voiced concerns about approving six housing units on the community clean up property.

“I do have concerns

about six units in terms of the density looking out of place,” Coun.

Hall said.

The remainder of council was in favour of proceeding with the recommendation as it stands now and waiting until later in the development process to further scrutinize any potential density concerns.

“The reality is if this council is committed to this project and we’ve got a cap on the money, then there is no consequences to moving this forward and I would echo Councillor Schierbeck’s motion that we move this forward and deal with other issues as they come up as part of the DP [development permit process],” Councillor Terry Condon said.

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Councillor Terry as currently proposed.

“I’d like to think we Condon also expressed could get six units in a degree of support for there because this is increased density at the an important project. site.

“I share the mayor’s I think social housing of this kind is a great opinion in terms of if opportunity for us. we can properly get six Obviously we want housing units on this to make sure that all site without offending the planning consider- any kind of aesthetics ations are appropriate or technical planning and safe and we have process, I think we ample opportunity to should do it. It is the do that when the devel- kind of housing we’ve opment applications been trying to establish come forward. I think in Peachland for some in this case we’re work- time and it’s being ing with somebody managed by a group whose interest is not to that has considerable make maximum profit, success and experience but to provide the best at doing these kinds of kind of social benefits things.”

“I think the land use and improvements,” Mayor Fielding said. is what we’re after and “So I’m very happy to I think it is a good use see that there is a pos- for the land and the sibility that there could rest [of the information actually be more than required] will come to four units…I can’t see us,” Councillor Vern any reason not to pro- Moberg said.

2/13/13 11:15 1 Council unaniceed with this part AM of Page it and get this project mously passed first

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n my editorial last week I mentioned my first home, a small bungalow in the Cathedral Village area of Regina. Most of the homes in that neighbourhood date back to the 20s, a time when urban planning and development, at least in Saskatchewan, was very different from what it is today.

Today, when you enter into a newer community you often see rows and rows of houses that look pretty much the same and you can imagine the same kinds of people living all living side by side.

What I really enjoyed most about living in Cathedral Village was the diversity of housing types that made up the neighbourhood. There were small bungalows like mine next to three or four-storey homes several times larger, with the odd duplex, apartment block and big brick mansion thrown in for good measure. Most people would agree that the neighbourhood is one of Regina’s most interesting and the diversity of building character is largely what makes the area so appealing. It is the only area outside the downtown to host an arts festival and while still affordable, it has become a slightly trendy neighbourhood where people from all backgrounds and income levels live and meet in local pubs, restaurants and coffee shops.

While it’s nice to consider how a particular type of housing might fit into a certain neighbourhood, I think it’s even more important to plan neighbourhoods and communities that contain a diversity of housing types and people.

I now live in a neighbourhood that consists largely of gated retirement complexes, with blocks and blocks of homes that look almost identical to each other, and while I don’t mind it too much, it does feel a bit like being in a Stepford community and lacking in character.

As Peachland begins to move ahead with more affordable social housing and – if provincial funding becomes available – also affordable seniors’ housing, hopefully it is just the beginning of a larger trend toward diversified housing options in the community.

Not everyone can live or wants to live in a single-family residential unit. There are younger families that could benefit from affordable housing such as the units proposed by Habitat for Humanity, as well as single people who have few housing choices in Peachland due to the lack of apartment buildings in town.

However, the greatest need is faced by our community’s seniors, who, when their housing and support needs change with age, have no affordable or market options in the community.

In the coming weeks The View will be running a series of personal profiles of seniors who are either facing the difficult decision of leaving the community or have already had the experience of leaving and can speak firsthand to the difficulty and hardship one faces under such circumstances.

While many of us are acutely aware of the lack of affordable seniors’ housing in Peachland, I invite your comments and suggestions about the need for diversified housing and particularly affordable seniors’ housing in the community.

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I was shocked to learn that our mayor and council have decided that the current food bank location on Princeton Avenue would be an appropriate place to raise children. They have an arrangement pending to donate that site to Habitat For Humanity so they can build two or three duplex units to provide low-income housing to young families. While the gesture is admirable, the location is about the last place that I’d want to raise young children.

Vehicle traffic past that location is often over the posted speed limit and often extremely fast in both directions. I have watched the RCMP set up radar traps there for many years. It’s been a faithful cash cow for them for at least 15 years and has not slowed traffic down at all.

Where will the children play? If you look at the lay of the land, you have every increasing traffic volume at the front and you have a 45 degree slope at the back of the site up to Sanderson Avenue. I have watched way too many vehicles slip and slide up that road trying to climb the hill in the winter time. How long will it be before someone lands in the back yard of one of these houses?

Along with the noise from Princeton Avenue, there will be traffic noise

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from Sanderson Avenue above these houses. If you stand on the property, the noise is abnormally loud. There is nowhere for the noise to go but to bounce back off the steep slope behind and out towards the road, which is not a great environment for the children.

As you travel down Princeton Avenue toward the site, you are approaching a nearly blind corner. With ever increasing traffic volume, I believe it is only a matter of time before there is an accident. It would make more sense to provide land away from one of the busiest roads we have in our community. Downtown would provide access to all amenities, the parks as well as the lake, all within walking distance.

Let’s not forget Kyle Arthur’s death on Princeton Avenue just up the road a few hundred yards from the food bank. The little guy rode his bike out onto Princeton Avenue from behind a small hedge and was hit by a passing truck and died in his mother’s arms.

Where will the children play?

Please consider my concerns and find a more appropriate place to raise those kids.

Wayne Champion, Peachland

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COMMENTARY

The loss of Flaherty has been shocking MP Dan Albas Commentary Parliament Hill was rocked last week with the devastating news of the unexpected loss of our colleague, the Hon. Jim Flaherty. Media coverage on events in Ottawa tends to be focused on those moments that are most controversial or in many cases out of the norm. Unfor-

Dan Albas, MP tunately as the “out of the norm” scenes are most frequently shown, many believe there is a strong dislike between Members of Parliament on different sides of the House.

In reality for many MPs, more so those in the west with greater travel distances, we collectively spend as much time, if not more time, with our colleagues than in some cases we spend with our families. In many ways the House of Commons, while adversarial and intense, is still like a second family for many of us.

To lose someone so unexpectedly is shocking and more so when it is an individual who behind the scenes always took a great deal of time and

interest in the wellbeing of others. I will always recall taking an issue forward from a constituent in Summerland to Minister Flaherty who not only took the time to hear the suggestion, within six months took action.

Service to others with a smile was a hallmark of Minister Flaherty’s career and I would like to thank the many citizens who have taken the time to share a kind word during this difficult time.

For those who have expressed an interest, there will be a book of condolences for Minister Flaherty’s family at both my Penticton and West Kelowna offices from now until April 25.

Recently you may have heard that the Canada Revenue Agency website was potentially compromised by a computer virus known as the “Heartbleed bug.” It has been suggested that it is possible a limited amount of personal information, more specifically SIN numbers, may have been wrongfully accessed. ESDC, Service Canada and CRA staff is currently taking actions to identify those in-

dividuals who may have had personal information breached as a result of this bug.

All individuals who may be impacted by this “Heartbleed bug” will receive notification from the Canada Revenue Agency that will provide a special contact number and additional information on this matter.

Although it has been suggested the breach affected roughly 900 individuals, if you or anyone you know believes they may have been impacted by this event and have not been contacted by CRA please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Currently there are a number of issues that I am hearing about. The subject of temporary foreign workers remains an issue of concern for many citizens although it should be pointed out while most are very concerned over misuse of the program there are also those who are strongly supportive of it, as was recently the case in Merritt.

I have also have had a few citizens drop in and share their concerns on Canada Post.

Another area of more recent concern is a campaign from

Correction On page 1 of the Apr. 11, 2014 edition of The View, two errors were made in the article “For Sale.” Initially one of the streets in question is referred to correctly as 3rd Street but is later referred to as 4th Street. In addition, the properties for sale are listed by Troy Fischer of RE/MAX, not Coldwell Banker.

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poultry farmers who have illustrated the importance of timely grain feed shipment to local farms. Recently I have also been contacted by citizens both for and against changes to the Elections Act as proposed in the Fair Elections Act, otherwise known as Bill C-23. Currently this act is being reviewed both in the House of Commons and the Senate where it has been suggested that amendments will be proposed. It is my personal view that Bill C-23 will likely see some revisions before potentially moving onto third reading debate.

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On the subject of amendments, recently the Reform Act of 2013 from my colleague Michael Chong has also been amended into a new bill (now the recently tabled Reform Act of 2014) that I will be asking for more input on in a future report.

As the House of Commons is currently on the Easter break I am available for the next 10 days to meet with you to discuss areas of concern and to answer questions that you may have.

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Yoga, 8-9am, 50+ Activity Centre Indoor Walking, 8-9am, community centre Aerobics For The Not So Young, 9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Pincushion Hike & Yoga, 9:30am. Call Dawn 250-8786342 Wellness Centre, 10-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Speaker on second and fourth Wednesdays of the month Bridge Creative Playtime (0-6 yrs) 11am-1pm, community centre Chess, 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Writer’s Bloc, every second Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Tween Cooking Night, 5-7:30pm, Peachland Youth Centre.

Lions Den Meeting, 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034 Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Tai Chi, 9:30am, United Church Annex Free Tax Clinics, 9:30am-noon, Emmanuel Church. Until Apr. 24.

Call 250-768-3305.

Intergenerational Choir, 9:30am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Boardwalk, 9:30am Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Volleyball, 10am-noon, community centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 10:45amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre Storytime, 11:30am, Peachland Library. For ages 3 to 5. Until Apr. 24.

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Breastfeeding Cafe, second and last Thursday, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Call 250-7670141 Tween Drop-In, 2:30-5pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Drop in Floor Hockey (8-10yrs) 4:30-5:30pm, community centre Trail Blazers, 5:30pm, Power Creek Trail Gentle Yoga, 6-7pm, community centre Bingo, 6:45pm, Doors 5:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Volleyball, 7-8:30pm, community centre

Indoor Walking, 8-9am, community centre Men’s Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Bridge Creative Playtime (0-6 yrs) 10am-noon, community centre Yoga Beginners, 10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies Crib, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Legotime for Kids, 3pm, Peachland Library. Every other Friday until May 30.

Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Dollhouse Miniatures Show & Sale, Apr. 26, 10am - 3 pm, Peachland Community Centre. Admission $3. Wheelchair access, lots of free parking. For more information call Barb 250-767-2842

Peachland Youth. Bid on works of art or purchase delicious baked goods- proceeds from the event will go towards Peachland Youth Centre programs.

MONDAYS Yoga Advanced Beginners, 8-9am, 50+ Activity Centre Indoor Walking, 8-9am, community centre Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies’ Coffee, 10am-11am, Peachland Wellness Centre Tai Chi, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Income Tax Program, 1-3pm, Wellness Centre. Until Apr. 17.

Needle Arts/Quilting, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Guides, 5:15pm, community centre Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place Learn to Speak Spanish, 6:308:30pm, community centre Wood Carving, 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre

SATURDAYS Trail Blazers, 9:30am, Power Creek Trail Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Dance Church, 10:30am-12:00, Peachland Youth Centre, sliding scale cost of $5-$10.

Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Boys and Girls Club, 3-5pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Ages 6-12.

Youth Drop-In, 5:30-9pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

UPCOMING EVENTS Easter Egg Hunt and Party, Apr. 18, 10-11am, recreation centre. For children 2 and over. Crafts, activities and an Easter egg hunt. $10/family.

Volunteers welcome.

First Annual Rubber Ducky Race, Apr. 19 10am registration, 11am race start, Trepanier Creek and Trepanier Bench Park. Race rubber

duckies down the creek with the chance to win prizes! Register for numbered ducks - $2 from the visitor centre.

Wellness Circle presents Stacey Cornock, Apr. 23, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Topic is “How our constitution can help us in going after disease.”

Lance Kell and Tip Cave Lunch, April 23, 11:30-1pm, Peachland Legion. In honour of Lance Kell and Tip Cave, who served in WW II and were Legion supporters all their lives, the legion will be serving a light lunch of soup and a bun to members and guests. Enjoy a bowl of Angie and Earl’s great soup, and help remember and appreciate them.

Medical Services Directory Chiropractor

Dentists

Pharmacy

Dr. Peter Stapleton Dr. Todd A. Penner Catherine Gnius, RMT Nick Berry, RMT

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 Wesley Bedford, B.Sc

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Peachland Dental Centre

Peachland Pharmacy

Function Massage Therapy

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Massage Therapist Elisa McCoy, RMT www.functionmassage.com

Art Auction and Bake Sale, Apr. 26, 2-4pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Check out the talents of

Peachland’s

Civic Awards Night, May 2. Recognizing volunteerism and excellence in Peachland. Awards night is open to everyone.

Health Professionals

Beach Ave Medical Clinic

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FRANK WARBURTON

The Peachland Variety Singers celebrated their 40th anniversary on Apr. 13 with a special anniversary concert at the Fifty Plus Activity Centre, where they debuted their new, more modern look.

RECREATION REPORT

Dog park plans moving forward but require approvals Last year, District of

Peachland council adopted guidelines and a multi-year strategy for improving access and

Pet of the Week Name: Suko Breed: Shih Tzu Age: 2 1/2 years Suko loves walks to the mail box and car rides to the beach,and is super friendly and cuddly!

availability of off-leash dog areas in Peachland.

Since that time, staff have been working on various approvals and bylaw changes to facilitate the strategy.

Council is considering a budget request for safety fencing at the T-Boat Doggie Beach at the bottom of Princeton for 2014. Budget approvals are expected mid-May. In terms of the approval process, the dog park strategy requires changes to the Official Community Plan, the Parks Bylaw and also needs approval from provincial ministries (such as the Ministry

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Currently, there are no off leash dog areas in Peachland and dogs are allowed on leash only in the following parks: • Peachland Riding Club; • Beach Avenue/Centennial Walkway; • Pincushion Park; • Lambly Park; and • MacKinnon Park.

The dog park strategy recommends off-leash areas at Sanderson Park, MacKinnon Park and Pincushion Park and dogs allowed on leash in many other parks excluding sport

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fields, beaches and parks with children’s play structures.

The survey conducted last fall asked for volunteers to sit on a future dog park steering committee.

A meeting will not be called until such time that there are significant changes or decisions to be made by such a committee.

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T-Boat fencing and Ministry of Fisheries for proposed dog access near Trepanier Creek). These processes are sometimes time-consuming. Once the necessary approvals are received, staff will progress with our internal systems of updating the bylaws and hosting a public consultation session.

It is expected that a public consultation will take place either in mid-May or mid-June regarding the changes to the Parks Bylaw.

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Peachland Spring 10K Run held on April 13

PHOTOS JOANNE LAYH

RUNNERS passing dog-walkers along the path.

CHANTEL JEFFREY OF BLIND BAY placed fourth overall and first in her category with a time of 0:42:29.

RACHEL LOBAY OF KELOWNA

overall with a time of 0:38:15.

placed first

DANIEL MAKI OF KELOWNA

placed seventh overall and third in his category with a time of 0:47:00.

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Runner Rachel Lobay Meredith Kennedy Brian Fairey Chantel Jeffrey Rene Michaud Trina Zuyderduyn Daniel Maki Jill Gilroy Ryan Turtle Samia Umeris Valerie McGarvie Dana Balfour Monika Axwik Nigel Knight Kim Haggard Rick Papineau Scott Henderson Jacquetta Benard Maggie Oneill Ellen Allbright Yumi Pipe Miyuki Lindeboom Junko Sekiguchi Akiko Yoshizaz Sentesy Trevor Neyedli Jerry Reitman

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Wyper resigns as president of Peachland Wellness Centre Lynn Malinsky Special to the Peachland View There is always a captain who steers the ship through rough waters and unpredictable weather. Our captain at the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) for the past two years has been Judy Wyper. As president of our volunteer board of directors, Wyper has steered our organization with competence and compassion. While she will

continue her volunteer work with the Tai Chi and driver programs, Wyper has handed over her responsibilities as head of our organization in order to devote more time to her family and her personal interests. Her positive attitude, enthusiasm, and dedication will be sorely missed by staff and volunteers.

Wyper initially joined the PWC board in 2006 and served for two years. She signed

JUDY CAMERON

OUTGOING WELLNESS CENTRE PRESIDENT JUDY WYPER (left) and new president Barb Oleschuk.

on again in 2009 and in 2011 took on the president position. Wyper readily donated her time and expertise and achieved commendable results. With her leadership, the PWC has completed a thorough evaluation of the programs offered to demonstrate they do make a difference to the people they serve and to the community in general.

During Wyper’s tenure, the seniors out-

Holy Week and Easter 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church April 13th PALM SUNDAY SERVICES 9:00 am Contemporary 10:30 am Traditional April 17th MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE 7:00 pm For the Children!

GLC Vacation Bible School July 8, 9, 10, 11, 2014 9am - noon Ages 3 and up Cost: FREE Activities include Bible lessons, drama, music, art, outdoor activities, healthy snacks.

Volunteer help welcomed

Remember the Institution of Holy Communion, We Receive Holy Communion

reach services have been modified and expanded to better serve people who want to live independently in the community with support, information, resources and referral services. As well, the PWC facility has been upgraded to provide a very welcoming place for people in Peachland to attend programs or to drop in for a chat.

There are over 100 volunteers in our organization along with three part-time staff.

These volunteers and staff work collaboratively with others in local communities to ensure that people in Peachland have opportunities to enhance their social, emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.

Increased and diversified funding in the past year has resulted in the development of a new staff position and hiring of a community programs and services coordinator.

This senior position will allow the board of directors to move from a working board to a policy model of volunteer governance.

Undoubtedly there are challenges ahead for the Peachland Wellness Centre. With the advantage of a positive reputation, dedicated staff and volunteers,

an inviting facility and many high quality programs and services, the PWC will have full sails as they move forward.

Taking over the helm and directing our movement forward is Barb Oleschuk, the new president of the Peachland Wellness Centre board of directors. Oleschuk was a volunteer driver and coordinated the falls prevention program before joining the board in 2009. Oleschuk has been vice president since 2011 and capably steps forward to steer the PWC ship into a new phase of development with a senior staff person and a new model of governance.

Joining Oleschuk on the board of directors are Lisa Spalleck, Doris Muhs, Barb Clark and myself.

It is with a sound ship and with a talented, dedicated crew of staff and volunteers that the Peachland Wellness Centre embarks on another year of service in our community. The clear vision for all on board is that people in Peachland are enhancing their wellbeing, are actively engaged in their community and seniors are living independently in their homes with the support they need to do so.

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April 18th GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 10:30 am We Remember the Passion of Christ

April 20th EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES Sonrise at Bear Creek Park @ 8:00 am 10:30 am Traditional Service We Celebrate The Christ’s Resurrection, We Receive Holy Communion

Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road, West Kelowna, BC 250.769.5685 www.gracelutherankelowna.com

Pastor: Ed Skutshek Chairman: Everley Lutz

A member congregation of CALC and LCMC

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

YOGA Advanced Carpet Bowling Yoga Basic 10 am - noon Beginners Beginners 7:45 - 8:45 am AA 7:45 am - 8:45 am Variety Singers Noon - 1 pm Aerobics for the Not 9:30 am - noon Friendship Tuesday/ So Young Tai Chi Movie (winter months) 9:30 am - 10:30 am noon - 1 pm 1 pm - 3:30 pm Chess Needle Arts/Quilting Bridge (Experienced) 1:15 pm - 3:30 pm 1 pm - 4 pm 7 pm - 9:30 pm Wood Carving 7 pm - 9 pm

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Iron & Silk Exercise 10:45 am - noon AA noon - 1 pm Bingo 6:45 pm (doors 5:30)

Yoga Advanced 10:30 am - 11:30 am Art Class 12 pm - 4 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon Great Place...

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April 25th 6:00 p.m.

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LOCALLY IN SEASON

This spring, detox your home and your body Patricia Guest Special to the Peachland View As soon as I feel the first wafts of warm spring wind, my winter conservation measures are thrown to that same wind as I open the doors and windows to the spring air. Just

never even considered that it might be toxic.

There is no skull and crossbones on the label nor are there any ingredients listed. I knew, of course, that you are not to mix it with ammonia, but had forgotten not to mix it with acids.

It does have a warning not to breathe fumes when cleaning, but it does leave a fresh lemon scent. I wonder about breathing that in?

The Environmental Working Group, an

environmental health research and advocacy group, tested powdered cleansers and found formaldehyde, benzene, chloroform and toluene as just a few of the 146 chemicals in them. These chemicals are commonly found in many cleaners, soaps and cosmetics.

This year as you let the fresh air in, think about keeping it clean all year long with some simple homemade cleaners or truly green

products. For more information, check out my workshops at Johnson Bentley in West Kelowna.

While you are cleaning up your home, remember your body needs some spring cleaning also. Try these yummy detox smoothies for breakfast every day. For added benefit, add some frozen cranberries, ground flax, chia seeds, hemp or even cinnamon to add fibre and antioxidants.

Raspberry Ginger Go Go 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

Blueberry Blast

2 tsp grated fresh ginger

1 cup frozen blueberries

1 tsp grated fresh turmeric

1 cup coconut kefir

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 banana

1 cup organic almond or coconut milk

1 tbsp lime juice Blend till smooth.

Blend till smooth. If using fresh raspberries add a few ice cubes.

HERE FOR SENIORS Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

Patricia Guest having that fresh airflow through our home makes me want to clean out, shake out and clear out the accumulation of winter detritus. Spring cleaning is a phenomenon dear to the hearts of us cold-hardy northerners. As much as it causes additional work, you can’t help but be invigorated by the fresh smells, clean air and sense of satisfaction when you are finally done, at least until the next ray of slanting sunshine illuminates the still streaked windows or another herd of dust bunnies.

As I wind up my spring teaching schedule this year I am thinking a lot about spring cleaning, as one of my workshops is about cleansing your toxic house. I have been an environmentalist most of my life with just the odd detour into hedonism and overindulgence, so I thought I was pretty clean in the cleaning department. I am acutely aware of the chemicals in everyday cleansers and cosmetics and make darn sure that our son, who is still in his growing years, is not exposed to phthalates and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

As I researched my workshop, I found that even with my green antennae tuned to “ultra safe,” I had things in this house that I consider unsafe for myself and poisonous for our son, who is 15. The only retail cleaner I purchase on a regular basis is powdered cleanser. I

Managing money after 50 Investors know that money management can be difficult. The ebb and flow of the economy can be similar to a roller coaster, with soaring highs followed by steep drops, and those changes all affect investors’ bottom lines. It’s no wonder then that many investors over 50 envision the day when they can get off that roller coaster and simply enjoy their money without having to worry about the everyday ups and downs of the market. But managing money after 50 is about more than just reducing risk.

Reducing risk as retirement draws near is a sound financial strategy that can safeguard men and women over 50 from the fluctuations of the market. That’s true whether investors put their money in stocks, real estate or other areas that were not immune to the ups and downs of the economy. But there are additional steps men and women can take after they turn 50 to ensure their golden years are as enjoyable and financially sound as possible.

• Prioritize saving for retirement. Men and women over 50 know that retirement is right around the corner. Despite that, many people still have not prioritized saving for retirement. It’s understandable that other obligations, be it paying

kids’ college tuition or offering financial assistance to aging parents, may seem more immediate, but men and women over 50 should recognize that their time to save for retirement is rapidly dwindling.

Just because you are retired does not mean your bills will magically disappear. In fact, some of those bills, such as the cost of medical care, are likely to increase. So now is the time to make retirement a priority if you have not already done so. It might be nice to finance a child’s college education, but that should not be done at the expense of your retirement nest egg. Kids have a lifetime ahead of them to repay college loans, while people over 50 do not have that much time to save for retirement.

• Start making decisions. People retire at different times in their lives. Some people want to keep working as long as they are physically and mentally capable of doing so, while others want to reap what their lifetime of hard work has sewn and retire early. Finances will likely play a strong role in when you can comfortably retire, so start making decisions about your longterm future. Do you intend to stay in your current home or downsize to a smaller home? Will you stay in your current area or move else-

where? These decisions require a careful examination of your finances, and many will hinge on how well you have managed your money in the past and how well you manage it in the years ahead.

Managing money after 50 requires more than just allocating resources.

Sound money management also means making decisions about your future and taking the necessary steps to ensure those decisions come to fruition.

• Pay down debt. Men and women over 50 are not often associated with debt, but that’s a misconception. Thanks in part to the recession that began in 2008 and led to high unemployment, many people in the baby boomer generation, which includes people born between the years 1946 and 1964, went back to school to make themselves more attractive to prospective employers. While that might have been a sound decision, it left many deeply in debt. Student loan debt is growing fastest among people over 60, and that debt is not inconsequential. Men and women over 50 who are still carrying debt should eliminate consumer debt first, as such debt tends to be accompanied by higher interest rates than mortgages and student loan debt. Paying down debt can help reduce stress, im-

prove your quality of life and free up money for living and recreational expenses once you retire.

• Examine your insurance policies. Your approach to insurance should change as you get closer to retirement. For example, you want to maximize your liability insurance on homeowners and auto insurance policies. This ensures the money you have set aside for retirement won’t be going to a third party should you be at-fault in an auto accident or if someone suffers an injury at your home. Experts recommend liability insurance be substantial for men and women over 50, with some suggesting it be as high as twice your net worth.

If it wasn’t already, securing long-term disability insurance should be a priority once you have turned 50. A sudden accident or illness at 55 that prevents you from working could prove devastating to your financial future if you do not have disability insurance.

Some employers offer long-term disability, though many people are left to secure policies on their own.

Regardless of how you get your disability insurance, make sure you have it and that it provides adequate coverage should you succumb to an illness or injury and be unable to work.

Peachland’s Notary Public Odina Skovgaard • • • •

Wills Powers of Attorney Representation Agreements Real estate transactions

Contact: 778-479-4706 * email: odina@lakesidenotary.ca

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If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today.

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RENTALS Bachelor/Studio Apt. Clean, new above ground bachelor suite in upper Somerset Peachland for one person (350 sq.ft) quiet, non-smoker. Small kitchen (stovetop, fridge, toaster oven, microwave), bathroom, private entrance $525/month includes cable, internet and utilities. 250-826-6333. FR-60 Rooms For Rent Available for rent at the Edgewater, choose from either upgraded furnished rooms with a shared kitchen for $500/month, all utilities, cable, and Internet included, or newly renovated bachelor suites that include small kitchenette, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom for $650/month including all utilities, cable and Internet. On site coin laundry is available. Contact Nicky 250-767-6464. FR-56 For Rent 2 bedroom 2 bath, upper level. Avail. April 1.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

Peachland United Church

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

We very much appreciate your donation.

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Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box.

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SERVICES Painting Services Residential or commercial, New construction or repaint.

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COMMUNITY

BUSINESS NEWS

New chamber board to be elected at upcoming AGM leave a resumé at the Peachland Chamber of Commerce office in the primary school building. Invitations to the annual general meeting will be emailed next week.

New eateries in town

JOANNE LAYH

JOHN PREXLER OF EYECOM SECURITY (left)

visits the booth of Okanagan Boys and Girls Club youth recreation program leader Kerry Erickson at the business expo.

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VIV SIBBALD (left) talks to Habitat for Humanity executive director Deborah Guthrie

at last Saturday’s Peachland Business Expo, which was held at the Peachland Community Centre. Preliminary drawings of the proposed Habitat for Humanity housing units to be built on Princeton Avenue were on display at last weekend’s event.

Darlene Hartford Special to the Peachland View

21st annual Peachland Business Expo

The Peachland Chamber of Commerce extends appreciation to all businesses and clubs and organizations that participated in the 21st annual Peachland Business Expo.

Once again Dogwood Nursery created a welcoming display of garden furniture and flowering plants for the front entrance.

Nicholas Nixon drew a lot of attention as the Rubber Ducky

Race mascot, encouraging spectators to support his racing friends on Saturday, Apr. 19 at Trepanier Creek, Todd Road and Beach Avenue. The Peachland Chamber of Commerce also extends appreciation to the RBC Foundation for choosing the Business Expo event to present a $10,000 cheque to Habitat for Humanity executive director Deborah Guthrie, and director Elaine Ophus at their Expo booth. These funds are directed towards the upcoming Peachland build.

Jamie Parks presented the winning ticket for the 50/50 draw and individual vendors will connect with winners of their product draws.

16th Annual Valley Wide After Hours

The 16th Annual Valley Wide After Hours will be hosted by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 8. This is a great networking and business promotion event. Chamber members and guests from Vernon to Osoyoos will gather at Father Pandosy Mis-

sion, located at 3685 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Peachland will be represented by Peachland Radio, Zip Zone Adventures, Post Net, Best Western Plus Wine Company, Chico’s Paradise, Wells Gray Tours and Lorraine Richmond’s Leadership Coaching.

Admission is $20 per person and includes appetizers, a souvenir wine glass and two beverage tickets.

Tickets are available at the Peachland Visitor Centre. This event is open to the public.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for the Peachland Chamber of Commerce has been changed to Monday, May 26. The meeting will be held in the galleria of Peachland Primary School.

Some board members will be stepping down after three and four years of volunteer service to the Peachland chamber. If you are interested in participating on this dynamic team, and are interested in promoting and supporting business in Peachland, please

Peachland eateries are featuring not only new menus, but also new owners. Big E’s is closed for renovation by new owners

Jerry and Patti and will soon open their doors as Hangar “9” Bar & Grill. However, Peachland Liquor Store will remain under the management of Eric and Sue Menconi.

Rocky J’s is now operating as The Blue Rooster and if you haven’t stopped by, make it a must to check out their great menu and funky décor.

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DIVERSIONS

HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. A braid 5. Print errors 11. Any of 3 avatars of Vishnu 12. Odor masking toiletry 16. Abba __, Israeli politician 17. An enlisted person 18. Any speed competitor 19. Manitoba hockey team 24. The Bay state 25. Trees with conelike catkins 26. Central area of a church 27. 2 year old sheep 28. Interpret written words 29. Greek goddess of youth 30. Bullfighting maneuver 31. Shapes 33. Decreased 34. Fly 38. Unbelief 39. Traditional Hindu rhythms 40. Yemen capital 43. Prayer leader in a mosque 44. A sheep up to the age of one year 45. Soldier in an airborne unit 49. What a cow chews 50. K particle 51. 50 cent pieces 53. Trauma center 54. 2011 Stanley Cup winners 56. Inner bract of a grass spikelet 58. The Show-Me State 59. Self-immolation by fire ritual 60. Offshoot interests 63. Amounts of time 64. Salty 65. Guinea currency 1971-85 CLUES DOWN 1. Existing before a war 2. Open to change 3. Gunsmoke actress Blake 4. Converted into leather 5. Boundary 6. Predominated 7. Royal Observatory 8. Promotion 9. Rich multilayered cake 10. River between Iran and Armenia 13. Carrier’s invention 14. Banes 15. Catastrophe 20. Atomic #77 21. A note appended to a letter 22. Licks 23. Adam’s wife 27. Counterbalance 29. Brokeback star’s initials 30. Golf score 31. Manuscripts (abbr.)

32. Old English 33. Pod legume 34. Upper arm muscle 35. Japanese warrior

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you may need to come up with some new ways to show your affection, as your old ways are starting to fall short. Look to Leo for inspiration.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, a few kinks still need to be worked out, but your master plan will soon be in place. Start putting the wheels in motion and your work won’t go unrecognized.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you are great at creating a good time out of nothing at all. Get together with a few friends and let the good times roll. Others may envy this talent.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

You have a rare opportunity to show off your skills this week, Cancer. When your talents are on display, don’t worry about hogging that spotlight. Enjoy your time in the limelight.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

36. Oh, God! 37. A Scottish cap 38. Expresses surprise 40. Carbon particles 41. 4th cognomen 42. “Joy Luck Club” actress Irene 44. Holds

45. Favorable factors 46. Bird enclosure 47. Act of pay for usage 48. St. Francis of __ 50. Aussie bear 51. Day-O singer’s initials

52. One of the six noble gases 54. Apiary inhabitants 55. Proboscis 57. “Titanic” star’s initials 61. Lincoln’s state 62. Atomic #28

SUDOKU

Take some time for quiet inspiration, Leo. It is just what you need after a busy week in which your stamina was put to the test.

Rest and recharge for a few days.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Tasks at work have certainly tried your patience, Virgo. Just when you are settled in, you get pulled in another direction very quickly. Save up those vacation days.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

It’s time to lighten up, Libra.

Throw a party, take a trip or hang out with friends. Just be sure to focus on fun and let other concerns fall by the wayside for a little while.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, do your best to get all of your ducks in a row this week.

Keep distractions at bay and don’t allow social engagements to take precedence over more pressing matters.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you will have to remain two steps ahead of everyone else to get a project done this week. Things are moving quite quickly now, so make every minute count.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

A challenge is on the horizon, Capricorn. But remain calm and you will handle every challenge that comes your way. Aries provides some extra help.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Level: Intermediate

Here’s How It Works - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Aquarius, some may call you stubborn, but “dedicated” might be a more appropriate term. Once your mind is set, it is hard to pull you off course, and this week is no different.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

You have plenty of energy to carry you through to the weekend, Pisces. A big surprise is in store in the coming days.

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COMMUNITY | FAITH

Model train sawmill reopens at Peachland Museum Don Wilson Special to the Peachland View A new railway track was recently punched through the Peachland Museum, giving new life to a popular historical display. Okanagan Lumber Ltd. has come to life. It took months of work by a team of dedicated volunteers to get this enterprise up and running so that

once again you can imagine the sounds of saws and planers filling the air.

The new mill, and the infrastructure that supports it, was the handiwork of the Central Okanagan Railway Company and its 20-plus members from Summerland to Kelowna. While each one brings their own skill set to the group,

they all have what it takes to succeed in the art of model railroading.

Together, the team possesses an understanding and appreciation of history, a working knowledge of photography and economics, architecture, agriculture, woodwork, metalwork, plaster casting, motors, electronics, painting, geology and landscape

design, Canadian railway rules and traditions and, of course, a well developed sense of scale.

Every company member is also a contributing member of the Peachland Historical Society and for the past 20 years has worked to promote and improve the visitor experience when visiting the Peachland

Museum.

As summer approaches, volunteers are just completing the final preparations for the thousands of new and regular visitors who come to the

museum with their kids to run the trains. They blow the whistles, listen to the waterfalls, watch the hobo band and take in the action at the roundhouse. There are also miniature

model airplanes flying over the road.

Push the big red button, watch and listen to three big trains tour through the valley, and then enjoy a great summer in Peachland.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Easter Sunday morning trumps limbo time of Saturday Dorothy Brotherton / Peachland Baptist Church Between the bleakness of Good Friday and the triumph of Easter Sunday, is a long, long Saturday.

Many of us live there, a place a little past ruin but not quite to hope. Saturday is limbo time, the now between then and someday.

Maybe your darkest day fell with a medical thump. A diagnosis ripped away your expectations, sentencing you to a cauldron of treatments and tortures. You survived, but nobody’s laying odds on your future.

Maybe your Black Friday nightmare exploded as a wrecked relationship, a collapsed career or a fizzled dream. Maybe it was the jolt of facing personal sins.

Many people came to the Okanagan riding high on hope, certain of finding work in this paradise.

But some now line up for welfare Wednesday, stunned.

For many caught in that historic first Easter weekend, Friday crunched their most valued treasure – faith. Watch them walk out of the pages of history on Saturday, that interlude day.

Their hero, Jesus of Nazareth, was dead, and with Him died their reason to live. He would exit the grave on Sunday morning, but they didn’t know that yet. They had to get through Saturday.

Every step felt like lead.

Amazingly, no one turned traitor or suicidal or died of depression. They were simply “there” and “watched,” say the historians. Good words. Good things to do when you don’t know what to do.

Mary, mother of James and John, had been dizzy with career hopes for her sons. With Mary Magdalene, Salome and others, she had expected Jesus to set up a kingdom. She lobbied hard for her boys to get high profile portfolios. That house of cards tumbled yesterday at Calvary.

But more, she had loved Christ. She had believed in Him and His cause, if a little fuzzy about what it was. Now all they had was His still body.

At least that awful business of the cross was over. He suffered no more, but that was small comfort.

What did Mary do all day Saturday? I guess she got up and got dressed, which is not so easy when you are in the numb interval of a Saturday experience. The records show Mary helped prepare spices to place on the body, the custom of the culture.

Perhaps Mary reasoned, “We can at least anoint His remains and tuck spices in the linen wraps.”

Maybe she thought silently, “And what shall we do with our hopes? Tuck them away too in that cold tomb, bury our beliefs, pay them last respects?”

Joseph of Arimathea was a secret believer, a cautious, monied, political backbencher.

He had stepped forward to offer a cemetery plot and a scrap of courage. At high personal risk, he requested the body of Christ from Pilate.

But it was a lifeless body, limp and pale, like a macabre movie prop. Joseph would provide burial as a gesture of respect. Maybe he also took off his

hat and stood a moment in silence.

If Joseph had expected resurrection, he’d have stationed himself beside that body to watch, attached as a shadow. If he had premonitions, he’d surely try to catch the first quiver, a pulse or breath, the first glow when the cells’ dissolution began to reverse.

But no one had expectations. Yes, they had pinned their hopes on Jesus as the best bet in the next coup. He could wage a flawless campaign on His record of help for the masses, relief for the poor, justice for the downtrodden, scandal-free.

He minced no words at the old guard’s corruption.

His health care plan was out of this world.

But no one took seriously His talk about rising from the dead.

Nicodemus moved out of the shadows to give Joseph a hand, not an insignificant step for a man more comfortable in the dark. Suddenly, out of character, he then spent a fortune on embalming jells and stooped to the grisly task personally.

Maybe the two men cleared their throats of tears as they spread the salve and wrapped the limbs in linen, over and under, over and under, a choreography of grief.

None of these Saturday tasks are monumental.

They are the small acts done by people reeling from tragedy, who simply do the next thing.

Remember, they didn’t know it was only until morning. They thought it was forever.

When the first finger of dawn reached over the horizon Sunday morning, the story changed completely. We still gasp all these centuries later.

The BC Government is now off-loading our recycling decisions to Toronto.

The BC Government has set up an association led by big corporations to take over the local Blue Box recycling program throughout BC. If you look closely, you’ll see that of seven board members, six are executives of Torontobased multi-national corporations, with the seventh weighing in from Montreal. What’s going on here?

Email Christy Clark at premier@gov.bc.ca or call 250-387-1715.

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