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December 6, 2013 / Volume 9 Number 49 / www.peachlandview.com

Causes of Brenda Mines plane crash released in TSB report

Last year two planes went down within a kilometre of each other near Brenda Mines and both excess weight and reduced rate of climb were identified as causal factors of the crash in each instance, according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). page 2

bank area called our Vintage Hills branch and so it is our decision to consolidate our business with that operation,” Valley First president Paulette Rennie said in an interview with The View. “We remain with our own brands within our own geographical regions.

Envision had one branch in Westbank See VALLEY FIRST on page 3

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Peachland residents and visitors can expect a number of new changes at Saturday’s annual Christmas Light Up event, including the addition of a Christmas village, outdoor market and a heated beer garden.

Earlier this summer, district staff made the decision to pass off the Christmas Light Up event to the Peachland Chamber of Commerce on a one-year trial basis. The hand over of the event is part of a community services strategy to increase events in Peachland by letting other groups take over events, freeing up district resources to take on new initiatives.

The chamber hopes an expansion of the event to include a daytime traditional Christmas market will attract more people to Peachland and help give the local business community a boost in the off-season.

If all goes well, the Peachland Christmas Light Up event will be bigger than ever this year. Taking place this year on Saturday rather than Friday, the event will begin in the afternoon with a Christmas market, and will continue into the evening with a variety of entertainment, including live music, a festival of trees, Santa’s corner, bouncy castles, children’s entertainment, a

Burnco has generously offered concrete blocks to the Flagstone Legacy Project.

Names of those donating to the flagstone project will be sandblasted on blocks to be displayed in a legacy courtyard in front of the stately Peachland Historic Primary School. page 11

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Over the past month over 40 participants have joined in the program. After being shown how to use the equipment, now some of the seniors are making this part of their daily routine.page 13

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WENDY LARESSER (LEFT) AND PATTI MORLEY put the finishing touches on The Happy Cow’s “edible” decorated tree for the

Festival of Trees, sponsored by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce. For more details, see page 11.

Steady decline in business a factor in branch closure decision, Valley First says Joanne Layh / Peachland View Valley First’s decision to close its Peachland branch was triggered by a merger with Envision Financial, but a steady decline in business was also a factor, Valley First president Paulette Rennie says.

On March 1, Valley First will also close its banking business in Peach-

land, which follows the closure of their insurance business in Peachland earlier this year.

Recently Valley First and Envision Financial merged to create a new financial institution called First West Credit Union and subsequently the credit union has chosen to eliminate redundancies on the Westside.

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Causes of Brenda Mines plane crash include excess weight and reduced rate of climb Joanne Layh / Peachland View Last year two planes went down within a kilometre of each other near Brenda Mines and both excess weight and reduced rate of climb were identified as causal factors of the crash in each instance, according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).

A report released last week by the TSB reveals that following the second crash, Nav Canada and Transport Canada added information on recommended altitudes when departing the Okanagan Valley and suggest flying routes between Princeton, Brenda Mines, highway 97C and Okanagan Lake.

As an additional safety measure, a new sign was also installed at the Penticton Airport advising pilots to climb to 5,000 feet prior to turning west or east when departing the Okanagan Valley.

Last week the TSB released its investigation report into the crash of the Piper PA-30 near Brenda Mines just outside Peachland, which concluded that similar to the de Haviland crash earlier that year, a number of factors contributed to the accident.

The privately operated Piper Twin Comanche Air left the Penticton airport at 2:32 p.m. on August 13, 2012 and was heading back to Boundary Bay when it went down just outside of Peachland. The pilot and three passengers were apparently visiting the area and were heading home when the accident happened.

According to the TSB, the aircraft flew northbound over Okanagan Lake for approximately 20 nautical miles before turning west into a valley. This was about 14 nautical miles further than planned due to a lower than expected rate of climb.

The aircraft wreckage was located about

two and a half hours later in a wooded area near the Brenda Mines site just outside Peachland. TSB investigators and representatives from the BC Coroners Service attended the crash site to investigate and just last week released the results of their findings.

At the time of the second crash, coroner Barb McLintock said there was no connection between the crashes except geography, however subsequent efforts to better educate pilots about altitude and recommended flying routes suggest there are lessons to be learned from the crashes.

The TSB investigation found that a number of factors contributed to the crash of the Piper Comanche Air, including a reduced rate of climb. According to the TSB report, the reduced rate of climb was attributed to atmospheric conditions, the aircraft being over its gross take off weight, reduced power in the right engine, and the decision not to use available turbochargers.

Investigators also established one reason why the plane did not catch fire upon crashing: the aircraft battery had disconnected during the crash, thereby removing a potential ignition source for the remaining aviation fuel.

The investigation also determined that the safety of passengers could have been improved if the aircraft had been equipped with shoulder harnesses in addition to the available lap belts.

Jason Dallas Wesley Smith, age 30, of Vancouver died at the scene of the crash. A second victim, Lauren Patricia Sewell, age 24, of Surrey, was airlifted to hospital but the injuries suffered in the crash were not survivable. Two other people aboard the plane when it crashed See PLANE CRASH on page 7

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Christmas Light Up event offers festivities for young and old Continued from page 1

heated beer garden and more.

While originally it was hoped that some events might be staged near the community centre and primary school building area, all events are now scheduled to take place at Heritage Park, the traditional location for the Peachland Light Up. The event will kick off at 3 p.m. with a Christmas village set up in Heritage Park. The Christmas village will include a Christmas market, where there will be food stands and gift merchants, as well as a heated “Christmas cheer” beer garden serving Gluhwein and Christmas beer.

The live stage entertainment also starts at 3 p.m. and will continue until 7 p.m. The Peachland Creative Arts Group will kick things off with a special children’s Christmas play followed by Ben Klick, an 18-year-old country and western

singer songwriter who has been playing guitar since the age of six.

10-year-old Beamer Wigley will take the stage at 4:30 p.m. followed by featured performers Heather and Roger Kunkel at 5:10 p.m.

Just after Santa arrives and the official Light Up takes place, the newly formed Peachland Council Choir will perform Christmas carols. Afterwards there will be Christmas Music from Grant of Blues Brothers.

There will be a number of children’s activities planned throughout the event at a children’s area that will include games, two bouncy castles, face paintings, letter to Santa and crafts at various times.

From 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Santa’s Corner will offer children an opportunity to meet and greet Santa.

Other highlights will include: • Hot chocolate and apple cider provided for free;

• Hot dogs; • A parade; • Greetings from mayor and council; • Professional sound system; • Santa Claus with treats for kids; • Heaters; and • Fire pits.

Event coordinator Patrick Van Minsel says the Christmas Light Up will be a fun community event for young and old. Residents are encouraged to continue the holiday spirit by bringing donations for the Peachland Food Bank.

Food Bank donations can be dropped off in the container provided by Western Storage.

The Peachland Christmas Light Up event will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Park. For a tear out line up of events see the ad on page 10 of this week’s issue of The View.

Valley First says mobile banking or ATMs may be options Continued from page 1

and because it was in the Valley First region, we made the decision to rebrand it into a Valley First branch. It was never our intention to expand into the Westbank area but this presented itself where we automatically had a new branch in Westbank.”

Rennie went on to say that declining business in Peachland was also a factor in the decision.

“What we’ve seen is a tremendous increase in traffic, growth and volumes in our Vintage Hills branch and at the same time seen a decline in our membership and our transaction volumes in Peachland,” Rennie said. “I would suggest to you that more and more people are travelling to the Westbank Westside area of Kelowna to do the shopping now that they have the tremendous growth of shopping area big boxes and so forth.”

As the announcement that the credit union will be closing has disappointed many in Peachland, including the business community, The View asked Rennie if anything could be done to reverse their decision to close the Peachland branch.

“No. Like I said, we’ve been there since 1999 so that’s 14 years we’ve been in the community. We’ve built very strong relationships with all of our members and our community partners…It was a very difficult

decision for us to make,” Rennie said.

Rennie says when Valley First’s lease has expired, it left them with the decision of whether to renew it or not.

“We had consolidated our insurance operations earlier in the year so that left us with making the decision of whether we leave our banking operations there as well or if in fact we could see an increase in the business but unfortunately we’ve seen a steady decline in the business,” Rennie said.

Rennie says development growth that is expected to more than double the size of the community isn’t happening fast enough.

Ironically, in the same week the credit union closure was announced, New Monaco – a new development that will include 2,800 residential units, in addition to a hotel and large amount of commercial space – was moving forward as their zoning amendment application received first reading from council.

“To be very honest with you, we have anticipated that some of the development and growth that everyone was hoping would take place in Peachland has been on the burner for quite a while. We certainly hope that they all come to fruition now and we see tremendous growth in Peachland. There is nothing to say that someday we may not want to enter back into Peachland as it grows but at the same time we’re going to continue to be strong supporters of Peach-

land,” Rennie said.

Valley First hopes to retain their Peachland members by keeping some kind of presence in the community. Rennie says they’ve tested some mobile banking services in the Kamloops area and are looking at bringing that same service to the Central Okanagan.

“We could in fact be able to do mobile banking services in the Peachland area.

We’re also looking at another opportunity.

Can we find the opportunity to have ATM services remain in Peachland? That’s something we’re investigating now,” Rennie said.

While they wouldn’t be able to accept deposits and provide certain other services offered by branches, Rennie suggested a mobile banking service might involve a sales representative with iPad technology who could sell mortgages and loans or open up accounts for people.

“I think it is really important that they understand we are truly committed to continuing to support the community of Peachland and through our feed the valley initiative we continue to raise dollars and food for the Peachland Food Bank. That’s simply not going to stop. We’re going to work hard to be a part of the community,” Rennie said.

How the credit union will continue as a part of the community when becomes is further away than almost any other financial institution on the Westside – including Interior Savings Credit Union, Scotiabank, Royal Bank, BMO, and TD Canada Trust – remains to be seen.

At last week’s council meeting Mayor Keith Fielding said Valley First’s decision to leave the community is “very upsetting news for Peachland because it means we are without a financial institution.”

To address that concern, Peachland council set up a small task force that will actively seek out other financial institutions to come to Peachland to replace the one that has been lost.

The task force/committee of council members include: • Mayor Keith Fielding; • Councillor Peter Schierbeck (representing the Peachland Economic Development Committee); • Chief administrative officer Elsie Lemkie; • Peachland Chamber of Commerce president Rob Campbell; and • COEDC business development officer Corie Griffiths.

The task force will meet and report their progress to council.

Notice of Property Disposition (Section 26 of the Community Charter) 2014 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Pursuant to Sections 94(1) & (2) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given of the schedule of Regular Council Meetings for 2014: January 14 & 28

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August 12

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Public Notice is hereby given that the District of Peachland intends to proceed with the disposition of land to Habitat for Humanity Kelowna The lands are legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 1184, Plan 16824, in the District of Peachland, civic address of 4912 Princeton Avenue.

The District has agreed to the following assistance associated with a proposed Habitat for Humanity project in Peachland at the above location.

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Gifting of land Waiving development fees Waiving Development Cost Charges for Applicants Waiving Building Permits

In exchange for the land, Habitat for Humanity will build 2 duplexes (4 unit development), which will provide affordable housing for four qualified families.

The property will require rezoning from P2 Community Institutional to R3 Multiple Family Residential (low density). Offsite improvements required under the Subdivision Development Servicing Bylaw will be at the cost of Habitat for Humanity For information about the property disposition contact Chief Administrative Officer, Elsie Lemke at 250-767-2647 or elemke@peachland.ca

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OPINION

We can make Canada’s reality match its image

David Suzuki

Canada is blessed with some of the last vestiges of pristine nature on Earth – unbroken forests, coastlines and prairies, thousands of rivers, streams and lakes, open skies, abundant fresh air. Many of us live in urban areas, but our spectacular landscapes are embedded in our history and culture. They define and shape us as people.

We are also defined by our Constitution, which is far more than a set of legal prescriptions. It embodies our highest aspirations and values. As our nation’s top law, one would expect it to reflect our connection to the land, air, water and wildlife that keep us alive and healthy. Our Constitution’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms gives us freedom of expression, equal protection from discrimination and the right to life, liberty and security of the person. But it doesn’t mention the environment. How can we fully enjoy our freedoms without the right to live in a healthy environment?

Some Canadians are further ahead than others. Quebec’s Environmental Quality Act and Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms both include environmental rights. Other provinces and territories – including Ontario, the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut – provide limited environmental rights. Worldwide, 110 countries enjoy constitutional rights to a healthy environment, and 181 of 193 UN member countries support recognition of such a right. Canada and the U.S. are among the exceptions.

The sad truth is that Canada fares poorly among wealthy nations on environmental performance. A recent ranking by the Washington-based Center for Global Development puts Canada last of 27 industrialized nations. The Conference Board of Canada rated our country 15th out of 17 industrialized nations for standards on air pollution, climate change, water and other environmental factors. And the World Health Organization reports that 36,800 premature deaths a year and 13 per cent of illnesses and injuries in Canada are related to exposure to environmental hazards – costing us tens of billions a year in health-care expenses and lost productivity.

The benefits of constitutional protection of the environment are many and the drawbacks few. In places with such a right, people have legal avenues to protect them from activities that pollute the environment and put human health at risk.

A legal right to a healthy environment is not about hamstringing corporations; it’s about ensuring they’re run responsibly and that people’s health and well-being come first. It’s also about ensuring laws are enforced and penalties imposed when they’re violated. The total amount of fines imposed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act from 1988 through 2010 (about $2.4 million) amounted to less than what the Toronto Public Library collected in overdue-book fines in one year, 2009 (about $2.7 million)!

Evidence suggests that stronger environmental regulation spurs innovation and competitiveness, so the right to a healthy environment can benefit the economy. In the aftermath of the Walkerton disaster, Ontario strengthened its drinking-water legislation, which stimulated development and growth of the water-treatment technology sector. Countries with constitutional environmental protection, such as Norway, often enjoy high economic and environmental standards.

It won’t be easy to get the right to a healthy environment enshrined in Canada’s Constitution. But with public support and small steps along the way – such as encouraging legal protection from municipal, regional and provincial governments – we can make it happen.

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Buy local this Christmas If you are still looking for a Christmas gift for the Peachlander who has everything, remember that they don’t “have everything” until they have a copy of Don Wigfield’s book, The Chronicles of Peachland.

Did you know that 4th Street Place was built as a bowling alley and operated for 20 years? Did you know that the Brenda Mines produced copper and molybdenum from a large but low-grade ore and that the mine closed in 1990?

Did you know that there was a rock fall at Hardy Falls in

2009?

You will find all this information (and a lot more) in Don’s book with photographs of every place and event. It is truly a remarkable book and everyone in Peachland should get one.

The books are available at the Peachland Museum for $25 and Don Wilson would be happy to sell you one (he is one of several people who helped Don Wigfield with the material for the book).

Eric Hall, Peachland

Christmas display will continue thanks to donations I would like to extend a big thank you to the ladies of the Peachland Friendship Club and members of the Peachland Rotary Club, as well as friends, neighbours, and family for helping me raise over $1,000 to help set up the Jerry Botnick’s Christmas display in future years. Botnick’s Christmas display, formerly set up in West Kelowna, was donated to the City of Kelowna.

It is too late for the display to be set up this season, but hopefully the electrical system will be ready for next year. What we have collected in donations will be turned over to the Capri Rotary Club in Kelowna, who will be in charge of the display.

I will continue to collect loonies in the coming year. Anyone interested in helping can call 250-767-1957.

Joan Robinson, Peachland

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A wonderful week for the Peachland Players What a wonderful week it was for Peachland Players, who put on two successful plays each night for six performances. Wind in the Willows and Spacenapped

Santa were so entertaining. The cast and crew worked so hard and it showed their love and dedication to these plays.

Thank you all – great job and look forward to your next production in the spring of Bus Stop.

Rhoda Weisgarber

Closure of the only Peachland bank is part of a larger trend Re: Valley First to close Peachland branch (Peachland View, November 29, 2013) No surprises here. Peachland is a ghost town walking.

I came here to live 20 years ago but Peachland has only been dying. Through a succession of mayors and councils and a parade of negative NIMBYs I have watched in jaw dropping amazement as one progressive thought after another has been skewered through minor league protest or bureaucratic bumbling.

• Development of the property south of Princeton Road intersection = dead • Development of roads and property at Somerset = dead • Development of property behind and at Edgewater (at least twice) = dead • Development of proper yacht club boating facilities = dead • Development of curling rink at the cost of a cup of coffee = dead • Development, or at least preservation of, Turner Park = dead

• Development of Peachland sewer system = dead • Development of fire hall = dead • Development of a real town hall and office = dead …And on and on and on.

And now there are a few village deep thinkers proposing that the provincial government, not themselves of course, pay for a highway up in the mountains that would completely bypass Peachland forever. Well

friends, Peachland has been bypassed already and your pretty new road will see the end of your only service station, your post office, at least two restaurants that you seem to love so much, probably your only food store and any number of small ‘at home’ businesses.

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Not one of these 4,000+ future residents of Peachland will shop in or in any other way support Peachland. All of them are just too far from a decaying town centre that will be too hard to get to and offer nothing when they get there.

But you all just keep doing what you’re doing. Plant a flowerpot, dedicate a park bench and follow your bank and insurance company up the hill on a junky 60-yearold road. I hope 1956 was a great year around here ‘cause you’re all going to live it once again.

David Winter, Peachland

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS | editor@peachlandview.ca SUNDAYS Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 10:30 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

MONDAYS Yoga Advanced Beginners, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Morning Coffee For Ladies, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Tai Chi, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Needle Arts/Quilting, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Guides, 5:15pm, community centre Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place Wood Carving, 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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Mid-week Study and Conversation Coffee, 9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Computer Literacy, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre. By appointment.

Wellness Circle Fitness Equipment Guides, 10am. Call 250-767-2133 to register for your spot.

AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Toastmasters, 12-1pm, Peachland community centre. www.peachland.toastmasters.org Men’s Crib and Coffee, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Friendship Tuesday/Movie, 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tween Drop-In, 2:30-5pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Peachland Sparks and Brownies, 5:45-7pm, community centre Bridge (Experienced), 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Yoga, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Aerobics For The Not So Young, 9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity 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 Drop-in, Cooking Night, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5+ 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 (Wellness Centre), 9:30am, all levels meet at United Church hall on 4th Street Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre 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, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Seniors Classes for Computer Tutorial, 3:45-4:45pm, until November 14. Call 250-7683305 to register.

Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Bingo, 6:45pm, Doors 5:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Men’s Crib and Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Yoga Beginners, 10:3011:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

Concert, Leverne Prozny, Melita Ree, and Wendy Rodocker. Tickets $10.00,available at Rocky J’s.

Door prizes every show.

New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim, January 1, Swim Bay. Celebrate 2014 with a dash and splash into Okanagan Lake. This event is free but pre-registration will allow for a special participation certificate to be prepared for you. You can pick this up after the event at the Community Centre. Check in is at 12:30 pm at the Community Centre to sign waivers, or download the form and bring a completed one with you.

SATURDAYS Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-9pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

UPCOMING EVENTS Christmas Light Up, December 7. Parade, light up ceremony, entertainment and visits with Santa. Visit www.peachland.ca for information.

Breakfast with Santa, December 7. Breakfast, entertainment and visits with Santa. Visit www. peachland.ca for information.

Welcome To Our House For Christmas, December 8, 1pm6pm. For the fifth straight year Beverley Winter is opening her

house for friends and neighbours in support of the Peachland Food Bank. Drop by, drop in, drop off a few items and see her amazing display of Christmas trees and decorations.

Peachland Variety Singers Present “Hearth and Fire”, December 8, 2pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Besides great music there will be a Christmas carol sing along and refreshments.

Admission is by donation.

St. Margaret’s Christmas Bake Sale, December 14, 10am-1pm, Little School House. Pies, cookies, cakes, candy, door prizes, coffee corner.

Christmas Variety Show, December 15, 2-4pm, Peachland community centre. Stars on Stage presents an exciting Christmas Variety Show starring some of the Okanagan’s finest stars, starring Marty Edwards, Pam Ferens, Cheyenne, Grant in

Medical Services Directory Chiropractor Dr. Peter Stapleton

www.lakesidechiro.ca 4403 2nd St, Peachland

778-479-3232

Dentists

Pharmacy

New Year’s Day Polar Bear Run and Walk, January 1. Get your New Year Resolutions to be active, fit and lose weight off to the right start by participating in our New Year’s Day Polar Bear Run and Walk. Participants can choose between a 5k run or walk or a 2k run or walk.

Peachland’s

Massage Therapist

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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Elisa McCoy, RMT

250-767-2611 250-767-2999

Health Professionals

Beach Ave Medical Clinic FAMILY PRACTICE

Walk-In

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

250-767-3432 OPEN Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Sat 10am to 2pm Closed Sundays

FREE HEARING TEST

Colin VanBergen, M.Sc. Audiologist

778-754-1424 Every Tuesday by appt.

Inside Peachland Pharmacy

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NEWS

Plane crash report cites excess weight and insufficient climb Continued from page 2

suffered serious injuries.

The Piper Comanche was the second plane to go down

near Brenda Mines last year.

In May 2012 a de Havilland Beaver went down within a kilometer of the Piper Comanche crash, killing all

three passengers on board.

The de Havilland Beaver crash was found to be caused by a combination of relatively high weight, effects of

density altitude, and downflowing air likely reduced the climb performance of the aircraft, resulting in the aircraft’s altitude being lower

than anticipated at that stage in the flight. The pilot’s vision was also likely impaired by the sun, and the pilot may have been exposed to visual

illusions; both were factors that contributed to the pilot not noticing the trees and the rising terrain, and colliding with them.

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this page and enter it in one of our ballot boxes located at one of the great advertisers on this page: Buckerfield’s, Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza, Ships A-Hoy, the Peachland Legion, Big E’s, Lakeside Autocare, Gasthaus, Johnston Meier Insurance, Ace Hardware, or IGA. Ballots will be picked up every Tuesday.

In The December 20 issue of The View,

we’ll announce the name of our grand prize winner who will receive $500 cash, just in time for Boxing Day. Easy peasy!

Taco Tuesday

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$3 Chicken, pork or popcorn shrimp, or $7.50 for a Taco Trio. $3 Pints and Highballs

$5 domestic bottles of beer, twisted teas, house white and red wine and more of your favourite $5 appies.

Wine-not Wednesday $4.00 glasses of house white or red wine and $5 appies, favourites like potato skins, wings and more!

Saturday $8.99 steak sandwich and 50¢ prawns all day and 35¢ wings after 4.

Double Paralyzers, Caesars and Long Islands $6.75

Spend $10 or more at the Peachland Liquor Store and bring in your receipt to receive 20% off your food purchase at Big E’s!

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ARTS AND CULTURE

Peachland Community Arts Council artist of the month: Elaine Nixdorf Elaine Nixdorf was born on Vancouver Island and lived in the lower Mainland until she and her husband retired to Peachland in 1996. She first started painting in watercolours with the Peachland Art Group in 1997. While mainly self-taught, with much help from fellow club members she has taken some instructions with local artists, plus several seminars. She later branched into pastels and pencil portraits.

At present Nixdorf’s favorite subjects are portraits of people and animals in both pencil and pastel. She presently is an active member of both the Peachland Art Group and the Summerland Art Club.

Looking Back, pencil Out Back, pastel

Daffy, pastel

Winter Wonderland, watercolour

Winter Whiskey Jack, acrylic

Dewey, colour pencil

The Fence, acrylic

Pet of the Week

Christmas Light-­‐Up & Christmas Village

Saturday December 7th 3-­‐7 p.m.

Name: Toby Breed: Black Labrador retriever Age: 5 Toby loves being with his family, going for hikes, playing with other dogs and (of course) his food! His favourite hike is going down the canyon from Trepanier and then having a swim in the lake.

Heritage Park Santa’s Corner

Children’s Entertainment Face PainLng, CraYs, LeZer To Santa, Games, etc…

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Meet & Greet Santa.

FesLval of Trees Peachland Visitor Centre December 1st to December 15th

FOOD

Christmas Market 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Provided by the Ambassadors & Boys & Girls Club

2 Bouncy Castles

It’s Lme to purchase your Christmas presents!

We have vendors selling Christmas Trees, Chocolates, Gi= Baskets, and much more…

Sponsored by:

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Hot Dogs, Hot Chocolate, Pulled Pork & Bavarian Meatloaf.

Entertainment on Stage 3:00-­‐7:00 p.m.

Beer Garden

3:00 p.m. CreaLve Arts presents a Xmas Play

Provided by Rocky J’s

Christmas Beer & GLUHWEIN

3:45 p.m. Ben Klick 18 year old Country & Western singer

4:30 p.m. Beamer Wigley 10 year old new singing sensa?on 5:10 p.m. Heather & Roger Kunkel featured performers 5:30 p.m. Santa Arrives 5:45 p.m. Christmas Light Up 5:50 p.m. Peachland Council Singers 6:00 p.m. Heather & Roger Kunkel 6:30 p.m. Christmas Music

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Rocky J’s

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Email a picture and description of your pet to sales@peachlandview.ca

Bring your donaLons for the FOOD BANK and leave them in a container provided by Western Storage

BAD HAIR DAY?

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COMMUNITY

Flagstone Legacy Project underway at primary school building Darlene Hartford Special to the Peachland View

MIKE RIEGER

Peachland bat program coordinator Darlene Hartford, Peachland Chamber of Commerce managing director Gail Scott and Peachland Visitor Centre tourism services coordinator Loretta Robinson (left to right) show off two of the Flagstone Legacy Project blocks available to be sandblasted with the names of those donating to the project.

Looking for a stroll down Christmas Lane? The Galleria in Historic Peachland Primary School building is offering just that. Themed Christmas trees are complimented by a model train display presented by the Central Okanagan Railway Company. Local train buffs Dave Winter and Max Hailstones, along with other members, organized the Christmas route for the Festival of Trees, which is sponsored by Peachland Chamber of Commerce.

The Festival of Trees is a Christmas experience you’ll want to share with friends and family.

This event is open to the public until December 13 during Peachland Visitor Centre hours, which are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m.

- 4 p.m. A bonus showing will be held Saturday, December 7 from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. as part of the Christmas Light Up celebration.

Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes have been decorated by service clubs, businesses and attractions from our community.

Works created by members of the Peachland Arts Council are also on display on delightful miniature easels. Visitor centre volunteer Joan Marsh has donated antique glass ornaments that are included in the Christmas Café Tree

by Bliss Bakery in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce.

A chocolate adorned tree by Xocolicious fine Belgium chocolates, a kid’s tree of toys by TNI, and a tree featuring bats from the attic are on display with others donated by local businesses. Look for trees

by The Happy Cow, Your Dollar Store With More, and Central Okanagan Boys and Girls Club.

Vote for your favourite tree in the People’s Choice Award and lucky winners of a silent auction can take home the tree of their choice.

Bids close on December 13.

Peachland Historic Primary

School is offering not only a Christmas experience for families and visitors but also a unique gift giving opportunity. As we continue in the beautification of the historic school, plans are underway for a courtyard featuring five flags at the front south corner of the building. The flags will represent Canada, our province, the District of Peachland, and two anchor tenants of the building, the Boys and Girls Club and Visitor Information Centre.

Burnco, a landscaping supplier in West Kelowna, has generously offered 9” x 9” concrete blocks towards the Flagstone Legacy Project. Names of those donating to the flagstone project will be sandblasted on blocks to be displayed around the flagpoles, creating a legacy courtyard in front of the stately school.

The restoration of the primary school building was a controversial topic for many years but there has always been a core group of

supporters who envisioned the beautiful building it has become.

The Flagstone Legacy project offers recognition to those who have supported preserving one of Peachland’s few remaining historic buildings. The flagstone project also offers recognition to clubs, organizations, businesses, or individuals that recognize the value of the schoolhouse to our community.

Blocks in Memoriam are another unique gift-giving option and a unique way of preserving family history for years to come. The Peachland Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre, in partnership with Central Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, have established a Flagstone Legacy fund with the hopes of beginning the project in 2014.

Blocks are available with a donation of $95 and can be reserved through the Peachland Chamber of Commerce at 250-767-2422 or info@peachlandchamber.bc.ca.

YOUTH NEWS

Peachland youth programming discussed at Mayor’s Youth Forum Patricia Barrows / Special to the Peachland View Now that the Peachland Boys and Girls Club has opened and programs have been running for the past little bit, it is interesting to take a moment to reflect on how far programming for youth has come in Peachland and consider the opportunities for growth in the future.

An often heard comment by youth, especially in smaller communities, is that there is nothing to do. In November I had a wonderful opportunity to attend the Mayor’s Youth Forum at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. Surrounded by representatives from groups invested in youth including School District 23 staff and students, Peachland and West Kelowna council members, B.C Transit and more, students were given a forum to address issues related to youth.

Working in small group roundtables, we were able to discuss challenges, share ideas and offer opinions on four main topics including youth safety and security, getting around the community, youth recognition, and communication. I was impressed at how well organized the forum was. It was clear that the students had given the topics much thought.

They were articulate, solution focused and demonstrated a vested interest in the community and becoming aware of programs and other opportunities and resources.

The Peachland Skate Park was highlighted as a recent positive addition, demonstrating how the interests and involvement of youth can have an impact on community development, showing that their voices are being heard.

Moving forward, it was agreed that there needs to be further discussion on these topics, especially around the area of communication. How to get information about programs and resources out to the students, as well as providing a forum where youth can help plan programs that reflect their interests, will be a major focus for the youth centre staff.

We plan to hold a youth council meeting in the near future where Peachland youth will be invited to provide their input on these topics and more. In the meantime we will

Dance Classes Ages 3-12 Urban Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Modern & Musical Theatre Registration now open online for our Winter term which starts Jan. 2014

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Term ends with a recital in June

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continue to have monthly activity calendars available at the club, provide information for the Peachland View events calendar, as well as get the message out through Facebook and Twitter.

We are very pleased that attendance at our drop-in programs since opening in October has been quite consistent.

Many of the same tweens attend night after night and are encouraging their friends to come and check out the club.

Previously, Friday and Saturday evening programming was specifically for older youth. However, to encourage more tweens to continue to come to the club we have decided to welcome tweens to youth drop-in programming.

The Peachland Boys and Girls Club is fortunate to be located in a beautifully renovated space and we are now happy to be able to offer space for occasional rental. We have a large room where groups or private renters could hold meetings, classes, or workshops. Several folding tables and chairs are available for use as well. For information on rates and availability, please contact me at 250-767-2515.

Come down to Heritage Park on Saturday, December 7 starting at 3 p.m. for the Christmas Light Up. There will be a Christmas market with vendors selling a variety of Christmas items perfect for gift giving, as well as entertainment, Santa’s corner and bouncy castles. Boys and Girls Club staff and volunteers will be there with games and activities for kids. There will also be fire pits where people can go to warm up and the Light Up will take place at 6:45 p.m. The Peachland Visitor Information Centre will also be open on Saturday for the Festival of Trees, where people can view a Christmas wonderland of trees on the way to Heritage Park. Vote on your favourite tree and enter the

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Advent Services December 1 First Sunday in Advent- 10 am December 8 Second Sunday in Advent- 10 am December 15 Third Sunday in Advent- 10 am Lessons and Carols- 4 pm (refreshments beforehand)

December 22 Fourth Sunday in Advent- 10 am December 24 Christmas Eve Service- 7 pm

silent auction for your chance to take home a tree. The trees will be on display from December 1 – 15. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas Light Up!

The

Vintage Tea Room presents The Twelve Days of Christmas Teas

Open between Dec. 1 and Dec. 22

Peachland Little Schoolhouse Call to book your tea time!

250-859-7075

thevintagetearoom.ca St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Christmas Bake Sale Saturday, Dec. 14th 10am - 1pm Little School House 4th St. @ Brandon Lane, Peachland Door Prizes & Coffee Corner

December 29 First Sunday of Christmas- 10 am

Everyone is welcome to all services For information, contact Lyn Stewart, 250-767-6211 St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 4464 4th St. Peachland, 250-767-3131 Church Office open Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 11:30 am

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 4464 4th St. Peachland, 250-767-3131 Church Office open Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 11:30 am

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CLASSIFIEDS | EMPLOYMENT

Community Access Program Youth Internship An opportunity is available for a Youth Intern at the Peachland Visitor Centre. The internship is for a total of 420 hours that must be used by March 31, 2014. Starting date is December 10, 2013. The YI will receive a wage of $10.50/hour. Duties will include creating and updating websites, using social media to promote Peachland, technical support at the centre, and assisting those using the centre’s computers.

Criteria for Youth Intern • Youth must be between the ages of 15 to 30 • Youth must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or legally entitled to work in Canada • Youth must not be collecting Employment Insurance benefits during their internship • Youth must be a student intending to return to school full-time after the internship or a high school graduate with some post-secondary education • Priority will be given to youth facing employment barriers - Aboriginal people, members of a visible minority group, persons with disabilities, and women.

• Priority will be given to first time applicants to the CAP Youth Initiative Please apply with resume to Peachland Visitor Centre, 5684 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC OR email resume to info@visitpeachland.ca

EMPLOYMENT

NOTICES

The Peachland Legion is looking for part time bar stewards for day or evening shifts. The successful candidate will have experience in the hospitality industry and be willing to join a motivated and energetic team. Apply in person at the Peachland Legion, 4407 2nd Street. For more information call 250-767-9100.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

FOR SALE

Welcome to Our House At Christmas For the 5th straight year, Beverley Winter is opening her house for friends and neighbours in support of the Peachland Foodbank. Please drop by, drop in, drop off a few items and see her amazing display of Christmas trees and decorations. It’s just a joy to actually live here. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, 8th December, 2013 N-13

Tires For Sale For Sale: 4- Yokohama Iceguard I.G 20 Tires 205/70-R15 on steel Rims used 4 months. $650.00 OBO ph.

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RENTALS Suite For Rent 2 bedroom, fully furnished upper suite; 5 appliances, wood burning fireplace, includes LCD satellite TV, internet, large deck with lake view, gated driveway with carport.

Utilities included, $950. Avail from January 1 - June 30, 2014. Call Debi 604 720 4058.

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

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Painting Services Residential or commercial, New construction or repaint. Interior or exterior. Call G. C. Contracting for a free estimate. 250-767-2701 S-3

Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings, etc., decks, tiling, etc. No job too small. Call Eric at 250-317-6570 S-2

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JandM Cleaning • Commercial • Residential • Move-Outs • Locally owned and operated • References available 250-878-9729 S-18

Gentle Beginner Yoga Starting January 5th, Sunday evenings from 7-8:30pm. I will be offering gentle beginner Yoga at The Little Schoolhouse off 4th St. Drop in is $5 Please contact Naomi @ 250 801 8796 nmiller.kv@gmail. com S-26

Children’s Yoga Starting January 9th, Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm. I will be offering children’s Yoga classes at The Little Schoolhouse off 4th St. Drop in is $10 Please contact Naomi @ 250 801 8796 nmiller. kv@gmail.com S-26

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Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN Bargain Bin will be closed for Christmas

December 21 to January 9, 2014 Please do not drop off any donations during this time.

We thank everyone for their patronage this past year and wish everyone a very merry Christmas!

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Although other businesses are often located in high-profile areas, home-based businesses are usually located in residential areas with limited traffic. Advertisement is crucial. Peachland View is a community paper able to provide total market coverage in Peachland, a promise no other newspaper can make.

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Peachland’s Outdoor Fitness Trail celebrates its first month Judy Cameron / Special to the Peachland View Why wait until the new year to start a new exercise regime? Regular exercise not only lowers the risk of developing heart disease, strokes and diabetes, but also prevents certain cancers, improves mood and builds bones, strengthens muscles, expands lung capacity, reduces the risk of falls and fractures and help keeps weight in check.

It has been a month since the Peachland Fitness Trail in Lambly Park became operational and already Peachlanders have enjoyed trying out each piece of equipment while at the same time getting a workout and making new friends.

Volunteers from the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) meet at the kiosk by Trepanier Creek every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. to provide support and encouragement to seniors to help them become familiar with safe use of the equipment.

This program will continue from now until December 17, take a break for the holidays and then resume January 7, weather permitting.

The feedback has been very positive so far. Over the past month over 40 participants have joined in the program. After being shown how to use the equipment, now some of the seniors are making this part of their daily routine. A few of the ladies want to include their husbands in this outdoor activity. One lady has also said that since doing this circuit on a regular basis

she now finds it easier to climb stairs.

Sometime in January the District of Peachland will partner up with Okanagan College through the Human Kinetics program to have their students design workouts for this equipment.

Our Peachland professes to be a green oriented community. This facility has other valley towns green with envy. It is yours to use at your own pace…there are no assignments, no tests. It is free.

During the past few months, two UBC Okanagan nursing students spent time each week on the Memories Project, which was part of their community experience practicum. Liona Olson and Christie Cowin interviewed four people, making voice recordings of some of their memories. It was an emotional experience for all involved, with tears, laughter, and sober reflection.

Last Wednesday the project was completed with a presentation of a family tree diagram and a CD recording to each of the participants.

As a reminder, there is a monthly draw for a free breakfast at our Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast. Crystal Dougan was the winner in September, and Barb Oleschuk won in October. The breakfast is a PWC fundraiser and profits help us continue to link Peachlanders to programs, information and other people. For more information call 250-767-0141, email wellnesscentre@ shaw.ca, check us out on Facebook or visit www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca.

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From Hallow’s Eve to Christmas Eve When to Hang the Christmas Lights

With Christmas just around the corner The Great Transition begins…..

We start in October with a thought of purchasing tricks and treats for the future generation of Peachlanders. While they are only between the ages of 2 and 12 today - before you know it…. they are a little bit taller than us, a little bit wiser than we were at their age, and IF WE HAVE DONE RIGHT BY THEM, they are enlightened, informed and have a loving, caring conscience that will guide them as they move forward into the world.

When is the right time to hang your Christmas lights and when is it appropriate to put up the tree?

Some of these youngsters will choose to stay in Peachland; and some will choose to go.

Some will choose to hang their lights in November; long before a dusting of snow.

From Hallow’s Eve to Christmas Eve no matter what you choose; But rest assured as a Peachlander…. you’re going to make the News!

Special Mention of Thanks: T-Rex Déjà Vu Gift And 4 Hair Co. Landscaping Services Ltd. Decor Harry Gough

Jeanette Rempel Eric & Sue Menconi

Peachland Wine Shoppe Dave Taylor

Sanh Vong

Keith Glover

Carol & Louis Costa

Keri-Dawn Henneberry Joanne & Don Rurka

LET’S GET BACK TO HALLOWEEN:

Rex Mitchell

Peachland MDM Pharmacy Holdings

A Touch of Clean Shayn Moritz

Moe Kay

Terry Newmin

Wes Bedford

Jennifer Paquet & Vanessa Lobodzinski

Dave Clark and Bonnie Vanschnydel started a chain of events that will continue on for years to come as the Best-in-History Sold Out Halloween Party Peachland has ever seen with all proceeds being donated to YOUR local Peachland Food Bank.

Picture walking into a haunted house at the Riding Club with special effects, light, misty smoke, ghouls and goblins. It was nothing short of a Hollywood movie set thanks to the incredible talent of Dave Clark and Bonnie Vanschnydel’s attention to detail which rewards them nothing less than the “Aficionado of the Year Award” in hosting a charity event. The ticket price included a fully catered buffet which was single handedly created and prepared by Charlette Broadoway and was nothing short of “Chef Genius.”

We were quite frankly astonished and left with no words when the final tally from all our team members put the prizes together and were valued over $1200 for this event. Not only did our own community of Peachland contribute to this event, but the generosity extended without hesitation beyond our own District and into West Kelowna.

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LET’S GET BACK TO CHRISTMAS: Many of us can recall a time living paycheque-to-paycheque and a gnawing uncertainty of where the next meal to place on the table was going to come from. As you read this letter each of you know where you financially stand, but never for a moment take for granted that you know the struggle of thy neighbor or thy close and proud friend.

We are a Group of Local Peachlanders that MADE A DIFFERENCE….

The Members of YOUR COMMUNITY that put countless hours of volunteer time into making this event possible were: Bonnie Vanschnydel, Dave Clark, Charlette Broadoway, Vanessa Lobodzinski, Crystal Woodman, Christine Durocher, Marsha Johnston, Willie Wainwright and the Peachland Fire Department.

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DECEMBER 6, 2013

DIVERSIONS

HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Indicates before 4. Printed from a plate 10. Brain activity test 11. Wading birds 12. Atomic #18 14. Writer Tan 15. Tear 16. An unfortunate accident 18. Send out rays 22. Emphasize 23. Genetic throwback 24. A large and noisy party 26. With reference to 27. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 28. Aoudad 30. 100 = 1 tala in W. Samoa 31. Military mailbox 34. No. Saudi Arabian desert 36. Constitution Hall is HQ 37. Scree (plural) 39. Apple, pear, quince 40. Religious song 41. 17th Hebrew letter 42. Attached at the base 48. Reflexive form of one 50. Carbolic acid 51. Worldly rather than spiritual 52. Worked for income 53. A Loloish language 54. One point E (clockwise) of due N 55. Common college degree 56. Of cadmium 58. East by north 59. Delightful surprises 60. Color

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, delay your plans for the time being. A number of unexpected tasks that will require your undivided attention in the coming day, so clear your schedule.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Assume the role of the strong and silent type this week, Taurus.

You do not have to share your opinions with everyone, as an air of mystery may boost your popularity.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

It can be easy to allow excitement to overtake your logic, Gemini. But you need to be patient and not allow exuberance to interfere with the tasks at hand.

That is a recipe for trouble.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, a hefty workload at the office may zap your desire to do much else. However, don’t pass up the opportunity when a social engagement beckons this week.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

19. Helped 20. Blue Nile source (alt. sp.)

21. Starch wheat 25. Breakfast citrus 29. Flying saucer 31. Monastic Republic Mount 32. “Miracle on 34th

Street” actor John 33. Ancient C. American people 35. Dug lower 38. Restricted in outlook 41. Liquid body substance 43. Ragged 44. Unagitated

45. Hostelry 46. Leopold’s crime partner 47. Spanish footwear museum city 49. Slur over in pronunciations 56. Constitution state 57. Atomic #55

SUDOKU

CLUES DOWN 1. Female peafowl 2. Return to custody 3. Citizen of Cairo 4. What was that?

5. Gardens in fishbowls 6. Cause to be or to become 7. Civic or Accord 8. Chicories 9. Set of data 12. Fan-based music awards 13. Wealthy 17. __-fi: “Star Trek” genre

Leo, you will have to continue your rather hectic pace this week, even when you start to feel tired.

Fortunately, you are excited about some of the things on your to-do list.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, getting involved with the right people now opens doors that previously may have been closed to you. Do not squander the opportunity to use these new contacts.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, conflicting emotions arise in the week ahead. You have the desire to fulfill people’s expectations of you, but you also just want some time to yourself.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, maintaining your focus on chores is nearly impossible this week, when you are easily distracted by anything else that sounds interesting. Try to get your work done.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Reestablish your priorities, Sagittarius. Doing so will help you live up to your end of the bargain on various commitments. If necessary, ask others for help.

ANSWERS

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Expect to be busy for the rest of the month, Capricorn. With potential birthday celebrations and holiday tasks to complete, spare moments are few and far between.

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, learning a new skill this week will only add to your already vast repertoire of abilities.

This is one more reason to have a positive attitude.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Emphasize feeling good about yourself this week, Pisces. Doing so will enable you to help others in the near future.

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FAITH

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

You weren’t born in a barn - but Jesus was Dorothy Brotherton Peachland Baptist Church “Close the door. You weren’t born in a barn,” my Dad used to say when we rushed in and left the door banging. It was about being somewhat more civilized than creatures that lived in structures open to the elements, I guess.

Every December barns are on my brain for another reason: The Christmas baby was born in a barn.

There’s a barn in my past— a monstrous red barn on a prairie farm. It held a forest of feeding troughs, stanchions and stalls for kids to play in.

You could climb a ladder nailed flat to the wall into a huge loft, where a kid could build a clubhouse or a castle.

Burrowing into the hay you could sometimes find nests of baby kittens.

Outside, you could scale the peak by climbing the leantos, something forbidden to us. Why then, do I have this snapshot of my five-year-old sister straddling the peak and grinning? My brother won’t admit he or his camera played any part.

While my rambling barn was a wondrous playground, it hardly fits the cozy picture of the Christmas barn.

The barn where Mary and Joseph resorted to shelter the baby’s birth was probably a cave. An underground cave is there in Bethlehem today, covered by the sands of millennia.

Visiting Israel as tourists, we entered a lineup to see it.

Maybe these very cave walls embraced Mary and Joseph.

The spot is marked by a metal star, where the baby is said

to have been born. Not a soft spot.

Using imagination, you can dress the enclosure in straw, add a manger for animals to eat from and place a bulky donkey, an old sheep and an unruly lamb within the cave.

You can imagine the pungent aroma, bleating and grunting.

Still, without the tinsel and halos we paint on Christmas cards, no kind of barn seems like a fitting place for a human birth, much less the entry point for God into the human race.

That’s the mystery Mary

pondered that night. After the pains, gasping and screams, she had time to hold her little one and lean back on the bed of straw. A heavenly visitor had told her this child was Immanuel, meaning “God with us.”

Perhaps she wondered if God desired to come among us, why wouldn’t he make a grander entrance? It would seem more fitting if he were born in a palace, or a hospital, or at least a high-end neighbourhood, but not a barn.

We’re a little embarrassed we allowed the Lord of Glory to

be born in a barn.

But evidently the baby wasn’t bothered. The embrace of His mother’s arms and the watchful eye of Joseph seemed to make Him content.

Maybe the venue was selected by design. When heaven’s committee met to choose the spot, perhaps they picked a place with which the lowliest human could identify. After all, babies have been born in taxis, rice paddies, cotton fields, on the streets and in war zones. In the book, Where The Heart

Is, a baby is born in WalMart, the homeless mother living in the sleeping bag section.

Right from the beginning, the Bethlehem child would understand homelessness. He would taste poverty. He could say to the most beleaguered earthling, “I understand.”

Perhaps his being born in a barn is a little thing, a detail of the grand scheme. But whenever I see a barn, I think

about it.

If heaven’s finest chose to be born in a barn, without a blink, I can know He’ll step into our WalMarts with us.

He’ll wade our rice fields, walk our pavements and stand in line at welfare offices with us. He’ll walk with us behind bars and into operating rooms, funeral parlours, or whatever hard places we need to go this Christmas.

Happy 50th Anniversary

Sam and Ursula Ibrahim

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Peachland

Places of Faith

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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

Sunday Services

New Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Dec. 1: First Sunday in Advent- 10 am Dec. 8: Second Sunday in Advent- 10 am Dec. 15: Third Sunday in Advent- 10 am Lessons and Carols- 4 pm (refreshments beforehand) Dec. 22: Fourth Sunday in Advent- 10 am Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service- 7 pm Dec. 29: First Sunday of Christmas - 10 am Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Mid Week Study & Conversation Tues. 9:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

Everyone is welcome to all services For information, contact Lyn Stewart, 250-767-6211 St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 4464 4th St. Peachland, 250-767-3131 Church Office open Mon. to Fri. 9:30 to 11:30 am

Sunday, December 8th, 2013

2nd Sunday of Advent: “Love Fully" Ben McGillivray, Next Gen Associate Pastor Peachland Campus 10:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School

Peachland Campus Pastor cell: 250.870.3087 Of ce: 5848B Beach A venue

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Peachland United Church

Peachland Baptist Church

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4204 Lake Avenue

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Find a friendly welcome, good music, great fellowship, Bible messages

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Sunday School: 9:30 am

Christmas Eve Service December 24 7 p.m.

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Rev. Elaine Diggle

all are welcome

Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 am Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, 9:30 am Dr. Gordon Denison, Pastor 250-707-1735 gdenison@telus.net

www.peachlandbaptist.net

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