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Winter Family Fun Day planned for January 18

The Peachland Fire Brigade will once again host a Winter Family Fun Day at Turner Park. Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig says the fire brigade, this year in partnership with the District of Peachland, will host the event as a public appreciation day.

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January will be a busy month for the school district

Along with several ceremonies, there will be board and committee meetings to attend, schools to visit, and decisions to be made. page 7

Legion elects new executive

The legion invites you to join them at their general meeting on Monday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. to welcome their new board members.

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A JEEP CHEROKEE lost control coming down the hill and ended up colliding with oncoming trafﬁc during last Tuesday’s snowfall.

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Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc on Highway 97 Joanne Layh / Peachland View Last Tuesday’s heavy snowfall wreaked havoc on Peachland’s roads, causing two separate accidents on Highway 97 alone within minutes of each other. The first accident occurred at about 1:10 p.m. when a northbound Jeep Cherokee in the 6800 block of the Highway 97 lost control. “It went down the hill and the vehicle lost traction due to snowy conditions, slid into the shoulder and then back across, hitting and oncoming vehicle,” Cst. Kris Clark told The View. Clark says the driver likely overcorrected when he slid into the shoulder, which caused him to cross into oncoming traffic.

The driver of the Jeep Cherokee, a 45-year-old Summerland man, did not suffer any injuries. The driver of the second vehicle, a 26-year-old Penticton man, was also uninjured. Both vehicles incurred significant damage and had to be towed away. Shortly afterward, at about 1:30 p.m., a single-vehicle crash, also caused by loss of traction, happened in the 500 block of Highway 97. The accident occurred when the driver of a southbound green Honda Accord, a 40-year-old Penticton man, lost control due to icy conditions, went off road and struck a northbound barrier. No one was injured. The vehicle was no longer drivable and had to be towed from the scene.

The District of Peachland has a new director of planning and development services. An Urban Systems interim planner, Tina Atva, filled in briefly following Dave Smith’s retirement last November, but as of December 9 the vacancy was filled by Corine (Cory) Gain, a planner with experience working in several other B.C. communities, including Kelowna. Gain’s planning career began in the District of Mission in the late 80s. As a planning technician, Gain was responsible for rezoning, development variance permits, development permits, commercial development permits and later also subdivisions. “It was just outside Vancouver so there was a push for huge developments like there is here,” Gain said. Gain worked in Mission for three years before having her first child. That life change led to Gain being employed on and off in various other sectors, working for a number of years as a product manager for Nike Canada, for example. “When I had my children, rather than going back to a really See DISTRICT on page 2

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Man crashes vehicle and flees scene Joanne Layh / Peachland View A man crashed his vehicle on Buchanan Road early last Monday morning and then fled the scene for unknown reasons. It is unclear exactly when the accident occurred, but RCMP Cst. Kris Clark says police received a call just before 5 a.m. Monday morning from someone reporting a vehicle off road. Clark said the accident appeared to be a single-vehicle crash involving a Jeep TJ on Buchanan

Road. The driver of the Jeep, a 46-yearold Peachland man, appeared to lose control and slide into a lamp standard. “It looks like there was significant damage and the driver fled the scene,” Cst. Clark told The View. Clark says the driver wasn’t on scene when the RCMP attended and was found at the registered owner’s residence. Alcohol impairment does not appear to be a factor, Clark said.

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District hires new director of planning and development services Continued from page 1

high pressure planning job, I took a break and had my own business and did some different things so I have quite a different perspective than a lot of planners, I find, which I think is good,” Gain said in an interview with The View. About four years later Gain was asked to return to the District of Mission after her replacement went on paternity leave with only two weeks’ notice. “That was a really awesome thing to go back because there had been a big cultural shift in the planning department at the District of Mission and it was quite a different experience. They had moved forward with more electronic

systems and different things, so it was a really positive experience to go back to,” Gain said. Gain stayed in Mission until an opportunity came up to fill in for someone on a maternity leave in Maple Ridge, where she was once again responsible for doing similar work, such as development permits. From there Gain immediately went on to work for the Regional District of Central Kootenay in Nelson. Gain worked as a planning assistant for the regional district in Nelson for almost ten years. At the regional district, working for a different form of governance, Gain was exposed to a wider range of experiences. Working for one of the largest regional

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CORY GAIN districts in the province, Gain dealt with a number of diverse communities. “We had 11 electoral areas, of which only seven had a zoning bylaw so we were on the frontier, if you will,” Gain said. “For example, Electoral Area A of the regional district, which is the east shore of Kootenay Lake, north of Creston all the way up to Crawford Bay, had no zoning. Nothing. We had some Americans but mostly

Albertans coming to buy recreational property and then to retire there, and they were flabbergasted that there was no planning to protect their investment and their real estate because it is mandated in Alberta, where it is not in B.C.,” Gain said. Gain says she will be able to transfer some of her experience at the regional district to issues currently facing Peachland. “At the district here [in Peachland] we have

a very long border in terms of bordering with Crown land and electoral areas because of the nature of our geography and that was what was great about working at the regional district. It exposed me to those kinds of issues because it was some unorganized areas, some unplanned areas, it was putting planning in place in some areas where people were starting to reach that level of sophistication where they were concerned about what their neighbour might do next to them. That tends to be what pushes the planning process,” Gain said. “People want to have some certainty about where they are and what can happen around them.” At the regional district, Gain dealt with a lot of issues related to floodplain subdivision servicing in terms of water quality, land use inventories, building permit checks, all the way to getting involved in how they stored information about properties. After nine and a half years in the Kootenays, Gain’s children had

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completed elementary school and the timing was right in terms of her family and career to return to the Okanagan. “An opportunity came up in Kelowna and because I’d always considered Kelowna home, it seemed like the obvious thing to do to come over,” Gain said. In 2005 Gain came to the City of Kelowna as a planner, where she remained for three years. Because Gain had a lot of experience using GIS and how it related to keeping records, from there she accepted the position of records and information coordinator with the City of Kelowna. Gain remained at that position for five years until she heard Dave Smith would be retiring and saw the Peachland job posting on the B.C. Local Government Management Association website. “I’m really enthusiastic and so excited to be here because I feel like it’s a really good fit,” Gain said. “I think we have an opportunity to do some great things.” Gain says her subdivision experience working on hillside developments such as Black Mountain, Wilden, Kirschner Mountain and the South Slopes will serve her well in dealing with Peachland’s new developments. Gain says that while she has experience developing an Official Community Plan and going through the process with the community, most of her work has been in the implementation stages of planning that involve regulation and how to get buildings on

the ground. “I really feel like I’m joining New Monaco at that time where now we have a vision, how do we make that happen? I’m looking forward to working with the developer to make it real,” Gain said. “I’m into making the process work. Everywhere I’ve gone it has been about getting the process right and about consistency and really developing a rapport in the community. My philosophy is that everybody comes to the table with good intentions. Everybody has things they need to get on with the process. We have responsibilities as planners not to give away the farm, but we have to all work together. Planning is an inclusive process, not an adversarial process. I don’t espouse that… consensus I don’t necessarily believe in. Ultimately it is council’s decision but as part of the process of going through the application process, it’s about working together so I come to the table representing the interests of the district and I do that in good faith… we all are working for the betterment of the community.” Gain has a major in geography and a minor in economics. That education is complemented by courses in small business development, as well a professional specialization certificate in local government management from the University of Victoria. She is also a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, a registered professional planner, and on the executive board of Interior chapter of the Planning Institute of B.C.

PEACHLAND VIEW

JANUARY 10, 2014

NEWS

Winter procedures for waste collection Joanne Layh / Peachland View

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Winter Family Fun Day hosted by Peachland Fire Brigade!

Come and join your local Fire Department for an afternoon of skating and tobogganing along with burgers, hot chocolate and a fire! When: Saturday, January 18 weather permitting Time: 11:00 am until 3:00 pm Where: Turner Park PEACHLAND

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Winter Family Fun Day planned for Jan. 18 Joanne Layh Peachland View The Peachland Fire Brigade will once again host a Winter Family Fun Day at Turner Park. Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig says the fire brigade, this year in partnership with the District of Peachland, will host the event as a public appreciation day. Peachland Fire Brigade members volunteer their time each day to flood the skating rink and maintain the surface for residents to use. Craig says the event will take place January 18 if the weather cooperates. “Hopefully the ice is going to last until then,” Craig said. At the fun day event the fire department will provide food and beverages by donation, as well as a campfire and possibly a port-apotty. Residents are invited to bring their own skates, toboggans and other winter fun items. Currently the Turner Park skating rink has only one net, so if anyone has a second net they wish to do-

nate for the public’s enjoyment, they are welcome to do so.

The Winter Family Fun Day will take place at Turner Park on

Saturday, January 18 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., weather permitting.

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Following this week’s heavy snowfall, the Regional Waste Reduction Office is reminding residents to alter the regular placement of their garbage and recycling carts, if necessary, to ensure the collection vehicle can reach them. Waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart outlined winter procedures for residents during icy or snowy conditions as follows: • If your garbage or recycling has not been picked up, continue to leave it out for collection, and the waste hauler will pick it up as soon as possible; • Do not place carts in a location where the snowplow will hit them. The cart should be no closer than three feet from any obstacle, parked car, or other cart. Residents should also leave an arm’s length spacing between each cart; • Find or clear an unobstructed site to put your carts out for collection; • Put carts as close as possible to the street, without obstructing the street, sidewalk or bike lane; • Do not place carts behind or on top of snow banks; • Clear your cart of snow and ice to ensure the lid opens when cart is tipped; • As the waste collection carts are equipped with wheels, use extra caution when wheeling them in snowy and icy conditions; • Private or easement roads that are not district property are the responsibility of stratas and residents to maintain; and • Have your carts out for collection by 7 a.m. Avoid placing your carts out the night before collection and bring them away from the road as soon as possible, to avoid interfering with snow plows often working in the very late and early

morning hours to clear our roadways. Stewart also reminds residents that during snowy and icy conditions garbage collection can be delayed.

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JANUARY 10, 2014

OPINION

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arlier this week Interior Health confirmed an Okanagan woman in her 50s is dead after contracting the H1N1 influenza virus. We don’t know if there were any other contributing factors to her death, but when a tragedy like this happens, it always gets people talking about flu shots and the advantages and disadvantages of getting the jab. The tragedy marks the first H1N1 related death in the Okanagan this year. While health authorities say influenza is spreading and recommend people get their flu shot if they haven’t already, not everyone is quick to join the queue. There are a number of reasons why people might decide not to get the jab. Some people who get the flu shot experience uncomfortable side effects. Others contract the flu anyway because the shot they got was for a different strain. The flu shot drastically reduces your chances of contracting the flu, but it doesn’t eliminate them. The scientists who develop the flu shots do their best

to predict what strain of the virus will spread in the upcoming flu season, but it’s a bit of a guessing game and they don’t always get it right. It takes effort to get in the car and drive to the pharmacy or flu clinic to wait your turn, and when you get there one of two things is likely to happen: 1. They’ve run out of flu vaccines and you go home unprotected; or 2. Someone jabs you with a needle and it hurts a little. Neither of those sound like brilliant outcomes so as a result, many people don’t bother at all. But when people close to your own age are dying (in very small numbers, mind you), it does makes trucking through the snow and rolling up your sleeve seem a little less troublesome though, doesn’t it? Yes, you can always try to avoid coming into contact with the flu virus. Still, you can’t go through life in a hazmat suit Lysol wiping every surface people make contact with. The flu virus is out there and if you haven’t had a flu shot, it can pose a risk. The question is, is that a risk worth taking?

PEACHLAND VIEWS Squeaky wheel gets grease Following on from my letter in the summer highlighting the withdrawal of Greyhound services from Vancouver to Westbank: I also contacted Mr. Kendrick, the senior vice president of Greyhound,

regarding this and service has now been restored. Letters do sometimes work! Gillian Evans, Peachland

Former councillor suggests possible candidacy Regarding Dave Winter’s letter in the Dec. 6 issue of The View: And the truth shall set us free. I was very happy to see this post on the future of Peachland and I agree 1,000 per cent. If I run for mayor again I want to hear from all Peachlanders as to what kind of Peachland they want. I may be wrong but I don’t think it is the one we have now. Let’s tear away

the status quo veil and open our eyes to real possibilities. We have lost our bank and yes maybe we will get another one but what’s next? Businesses survive on profitability and that is the bottom line. We need to resuscitate this town. This may mean a change at city hall. You have fewer than 365 days to decide. Ernie Hurd, Peachland

New air cadet captain hails from Peachland Captain Christel Davidsen of Peachland took the reins as the new commanding officer of the Summerland 902 Air Cadet Squadron. The ceremony was held on December 4 at the Summerland Youth Centre. Outgoing commanding officer captain Phil Paterson was honoured for his service to the squadron. He will move to West Kelowna to help fill their staff requirements. Captain Davidsen started her officer career in Summerland in 2002 as the training officer and then transferred to 243 Ogopogo Squadron in Kelowna, where she continued to serve as the training officer. She has instructed several summers at the Regional Gliding School at CFB Comox, B.C., where

she taught aviation to cadets interested in getting their glider and private pilot’s license. 60 eligible cadets are selected to visit Comox each summer. Davidsen is also qualified to instruct cadets in survival, an activity at which the Summerland squadron excels. The squadron won the inter-squadron survival contest last year and they hope to take the title again this spring. Anyone ages 12-16 interested in joining the cadets can come to the Summerland Youth Centre, located at 9111 Peach Orchard Road on Wednesdays from 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. For more information contact Captain Davidsen at 250-494-7988. Anne Eggert, Summerland

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JANUARY 10, 2014

COMMENTARY

A local newspaper is the barometer of a community MP Dan Albas Commentary On Monday of this week I read with dismay that the 80-year-old Kamloops Daily News will cease publication within the next two months. I was immediately reminded of July in 2012 when many were equally saddened to learn of the final publication of the Merritt News. Community newspapers not only provide jobs, they also provide an important voice for citizens and often act as a forum on issues of importance to a region. Many of the comments and questions that I receive each week are often based directly on media reports, columns and interviews. In fact, this week I can cite a recent example of the influence of local newspapers here in Okanagan-Coquihalla. In a weekend newspaper article, one of our local mayors was quoted as stating that he believes “that it’s the federal government’s duty to bring back some of the federal tax dollars into this community for the purpose of infrastructure.” Within hours of the column running I received both calls and emails from concerned taxpayers asking if federal tax dollar transfers had been reduced or increased and by how much. Fortunately, as a subscriber to the newspaper in question, I was able to find the article in question and provide the information back to the citizens who took the time to contact my office and share their concerns. For the record, here is that information. Federal transfers to the provinces in the upcoming fiscal year will reach close to $65 billion. This is actually close to a $3 billion increase over the past fiscal year and is 50 per cent more money than was transferred to provinces back in 2006. In other words, federal tax dollars transfers have actually increased significantly. In terms of infrastructure projects, since 2006 over 43,000 projects have been funded across Canada with many in the communities of

Okanagan-Coquihalla. Currently, close to $70 billion is budgeted over the next decade towards future infrastructure projects. In contrast, the previous government invested $10 billion over the entire 13 years they were in power. Each summer I have travelled the riding on a listening tour; one of the items that has received ongoing support from many local mayors is the enhancement of the gas tax fund for infrastructure. Initially conceived as a way for municipalities to create specified infrastructure projects, the initial

feedback from communities is that it was too limited in terms of scope and investment to meet the needs of a specific community. Since taking office in 2006, our government has doubled the gas tax fund, and also expanded the criteria to include roads, water infrastructure (a critical need in some communities) and public walking trails and corridors. The Brown Road upgrades in West Kelowna and Summerland traffic roundabouts with related sidewalks that include bus stops and lighting, are good ex-

amples of these types of infrastructure. I was happy to vote in favour of making this $2 billion a year fund permanent and indexed to inflation so that communities will know that they can count on stable and increased funding based on community needs, rather than endlessly chasing down grants du jour dictated from senior levels of government. The reality is that by all accounts transfers to the provinces and infrastructure spending has been significantly increased across the board. As a former city councillor I can

recall waste water, water improvement, and community centre projects among others that all received significant federal infrastructure dollars that were partnered with provincial and local government funds to ensure successful project completion. The reason why I raise the issue of increased federal transfers to provinces and significantly expanded infrastructure spending is due to the fact that as taxpayers it is your money and you deserve transparency from all levels of government on the

spending of your tax dollars. Had a local newspaper not reported on this particular story from a local perspective, many readers would have not been aware that transfers were in fact increasing and the absence of this information could be used as a means to attempt to raise taxes without a full accounting to local ratepayers. We should also be mindful that most newspapers are supported financially by advertisers in local small businesses. When a small business faces fiscal challenges, often it is advertising

and by extension newspapers that can feel the brunt of these economic realities. In some respects a community newspaper is somewhat of a barometer on the state of a community and the recent loss in Kamloops will be hard felt throughout the region and also in outlying communities such as Merritt and Logan Lake. Let us all remember to support our local media in 2014. If you have a comment, concern or question as always I can be reached via email at dan.albas@ parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-665-8711.

HERE FOR SENIORS Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

Aging not always the culprit behind cataracts Many men and women develop cataracts as they approach their golden years. While aging is the single biggest risk factor for cataracts, there are other factors that can contribute to cataracts, which can afflict people of all ages. The following factors can contribute to the development of cataracts. • Alcohol consumption: Studies have shown that higher alcohol consumption can increase a person’s risk of developing cataracts. • Diabetes mellitus: Persons with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing cataracts than those who do not have diabetes. • Medications: Certain medications have been associated with the development of cataracts. Corticosteroids and chlorpromazine and other phenothiazine related medications have been linked to cataracts in the past.

• Nutrition: Men and women who do not eat a nutritious diet may be increasing their risk of developing cataracts. Studies examining a potential link between nutrient deficiency and cataracts are inconclusive, but some studies have suggested there is such a link between the formation of cataracts and low levels of antioxidants like vitamins C and E. • Smoking: Smoking can increase a person’s risk for a host of ailments, including cataracts. • Ultraviolet radiation exposure: Persons who aren’t adequately protected when exposed to ultraviolet, or UV, radiation have a greater risk of developing cataracts. Some people may be born with cataracts or develop them during childhood. Such cataracts are known as congenital cataracts and may be the result of the mother having contracted an infection while pregnant.

Kids born with cataracts may also have inherited them. For example, cataracts may be a side effect of Alport syndrome, a genetic condition characterized by kidney disease, hearing loss and abnormalities in the eye. When a person develops cataracts, surgery is the only effective treatment. But that does not necessarily mean a doctor will suggest surgery right away. Cataracts do not typically harm the eye, and delaying surgery does not mean you are less likely to regain your vision if and when you do opt for surgery. Doctors will likely recommend surgery when cataracts begin to impact quality of life, such as making reading or driving more difficult. Cataracts are often mistakenly considered a byproduct of aging. But not every aging man or woman will develop cataracts, and not all cataracts are a byproduct of aging.

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PEACHLAND VIEW

JANUARY 10, 2014

ARTS & CULTURE

Peachland Community Arts Council artist of the month: Pat Huber Pat Huber was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, but has called B.C. home since 1972. Although somewhat self-taught, Huber has augmented her knowledge with classes, courses and workshops at the Calgary School of Art, the Leighton Centre near Calgary, and has studied under established and distinguished artists

in both B.C. and Alberta. Huber has been involved in various creative arts over the years but when she applied paint to canvas, a whole new world came to be. By using acrylic paint and other mediums to create texture as well as various techniques and processes, she leans toward expressionism and pure abstract.

Huber is a member of the Federations of Canadian Artists, the Peachland Art Group as well as the High River Art Society. She has shown her art at various venues in Calgary, High River and during the summer months at The Gallery in Peachland. Huber’s works

have been shown in venues in and around Kelowna and she also sells privately. “My approach to painting is quite simplistic,” Huber says. “It allows me to express myself through the visual language of abstraction, an expression of emotion, colour,

energy and movement. Most of my work is not planned – it just happens through a meditative and intuitive action. It simply evolves.” Pat Huber’s complete showing this month can be viewed at www. pcartscouncil.com/artist_of_the_ month.htm.

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Happy new year; I wish everyone health and happiness in 2014. January promises to be a busy month in the Central Okanagan School District, with several ceremonies taking place. Tuesday, January 14 will mark the graduation ceremony for the BCIT/Central Okanagan School District dual credit programs at Rutland Senior Secondary. These programs provide students with opportunities to get a head start on a career, at the same time earning both high school credits and post secondary credentials while in secondary Moyra Baxter school. The partnership also allows students to continue living at home instead of having to find accommodation in the Lower Mainland, which is a great monetary saving for families. The BCIT/Central Okanagan School District Partnership is currently in its fifteenth year. Programs offered over the years are: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Structures Technician, Common Core Electronics, Electrical and Industrial Electronics (Pre-Electrician Apprenticeship), Power Sport Technician and Motorcycle Mechanic, Inboard/Outboard Marine Mechanic, Diesel Engine Mechanic and Computer Information Systems Technician. Each program houses up to 16 students per semester. On January 15 the district’s second Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement will be signed. An enhancement agreement is a working accord between a school district, all local Aboriginal communities and the Ministry of Education and is designed to enhance the educational achievement of Aboriginal students by establishing a collaborative partnership that involves shared decision-making and specific goal setting to meet the educational needs of all Aboriginal students. Enhancement agreements highlight the importance of academic performance and more importantly, stress the integral nature of Aboriginal traditional culture and languages to Aboriginal student development and success. Enhancement agreements set a five-year path for Aboriginal education within a school district, and are constantly monitored to ensure that the objectives are being followed and adjusted where necessary. They are intended to continually improve the quality of education achieved by all Aboriginal students; they must support strong cooperative, collaborative relationships between Aboriginal communities and school districts; they provide Aboriginal communities and districts greater autonomy to find solutions that work for Aboriginal students, the schools and the communities; and require a high level of respect and trust to function. The signing ceremony will be a celebration of the successes we have achieved, and will recognize the commitment we must all have to working together on behalf of our Aboriginal students. Saturday, January 18 will be a day-long celebration marking the one-hundredth anniversary of the opening of Central School in Kelowna. There will be ribbon cutting, opening of a 25-year-old time capsule, visits to the heritage classroom, tours of the school, and opportunities for former students to meet and reminisce.

We hope that many people will drop in and participate and share in the celebrations. Here on the Westside, our Storefront School is up and running again. As a result of the fire at the Lions Club building, we had to relocate, and have signed a lease for space in the building, which most recently housed M&M Meats (beside the new RCMP detachment). This is a very convenient location and it also provides a lot of space for our teachers and students. Although some students were able to take advantage of the school in December, the official opening of the new site will take place in the next week or so. As well as these specific celebrations, the everyday work of the district continues. There will be board and committee meetings to attend, schools to visit, and decisions to be made. We will soon be discussing next year’s budget and whether we expect to have to make cuts in order to balance the books. If you have any specific questions, suggestions, or concerns you wish to raise, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 250-767-6153 or moyra.baxter@sd23.bc.ca Moyra Baxter is currently chairperson of the Central Okanagan Board of Education.

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS | editor@peachlandview.ca SUNDAYS

TUESDAYS

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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. Ukulele Group, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Call 250-767-6574. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Mid-week Study and Conversation Coffee, 9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Computer Literacy, 10am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre Wellness Circle Fitness Equipment Guides, 10am. Call 250-767-2133 to register for your spot. Memory Program, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Preregistration required. AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Toastmasters, 12-1pm, Peachland community centre. www.peachland.toastmasters.org Men’s Coffee, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Friendship Tuesday/Movie, 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Memory Program, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Preregistration required. 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 Memory Program, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Preregistration required. Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Chess, 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Memory Program, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Preregistration required. 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, 9:30am, United CHurch Annex Intergenerational Choir, 9:30am, Peachland Elementary School 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+ Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Bingo, 6:45pm, Doors 5:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Men’s Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Yoga Beginners, 10:3011:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tea in the Tranquil Room, 1 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity 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)

MONDAYS Yoga Advanced Beginners, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies’ Coffee, 10am-11am, 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

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 Turner Park Skating, Turner Park. The weather has cooperated and the skating rink is now open at Turner Park! In partnership with the Peachland Fire Brigade, the District of Peachland has provided outdoor ice skating at Turner Park sport box. The Peachland Fire Brigade floods and scrapes the surface regularly to provide a unique outdoor skating opportunity for Peachlanders. The rink is unsupervised and participants are encouraged to inspect the ice surface prior to use being mindful of

any deficiencies in the ice surface. Provided the temperatures remain below zero, the Fire Brigade will continue to flood the sport box. Winter Family Fun Day, January 18, 11 a.m.-3pm, Turner Park. Come and join your local fire department for an afternoon of skating and tobogganing along with burgers, hot chocolate and a fire! Speaker Series, January 21, 1:30pm, Little School House. An informative presentation on “How to Save Money on Your Taxes”

presented by Shayn Moritz, CGA, CFP. Refreshments will be served. Admission by donation. For more information please call the Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141. Cooking with Company, February 4, 10am - 12pm, community centre. Register now at the Recreation Centre. Cost is $60 for the 5 week course which includes all groceries needed, instruction by chef Patricia Guest, your lunch and an extra serving to take home for dinner. Registration is limited.

Medical Services Directory Chiropractor Dr. Peter Stapleton

www.lakesidechiro.ca 4403 2nd St, Peachland

778-479-3232

Dentists

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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 Sportsmen Game Banquet, February 8. A dinner open to the public. Tickets $50/ person, available at Valley Glass in West Kelowna. HeArts Festival, February 10-16, 4th Street Place. A week-long celebration of the arts in Peachland. Artisans Showcase February 15-16. For more information visit www.pcartscouncil.com Peachland Chamber of Commerce 4th Quarter 2013 Members Wrap Up Meeting, February 12, 6:00pm, Historic Primary

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School. Join us for an evening of networking and chamber updates. Appetizers and beverages will be served. Free for members in good standing. $10 for future members. February Freeze Up 5K, February 16. 5K Run. Registration required, volunteers welcome. Girl Guides Thinking Day, February 22. A day of fun with the Girl Guides! Join in for crafts lunch, performance and more! Public is welcome to attend.

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CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. NOHOW 6. Record (abbr.) 9. Hair detangler 13. “l836 siege” of U.S. 14. Old name for Tokyo 15. Largest continent 16. Showed old movie 17. Clatter 18. Considered one by one 19. Chinese cinnamon spice tree 21. Frequently 22. 3 person 32 card game 23. Misaddressed mail (slang) 25. Expresses pleasure 26. Samba or basket rummy 31. Military leader (abbr.) 33. A citizen of Iran 34. Environmental Protection Agency 35. Carbon, radioactive or varve 36. Loss of electricity 41. Mass. Cape 43. Mediator 44. 1/1000 of a tala 45. Players at 1st, 2nd & 3rd 46. Covered Greek portico 49. Bring upon oneself 51. Leuciscus cephalus 52. Cold War foe U___ 53. Bumpkins or hayseeds 59. Fleshy seed cover 60. Golf ball prop 61. Antipathetic 62. Wait or tarry 63. Weather map line ___bar 64. Civilian dress 65. Relaxing resorts 66. Box (abbr.) 67. Burning crime CLUES DOWN 1. Informant (slang) 2. Olive tree genus 3. Armed conflicts 4. Am. Music Awards 5. Dance mix DJ Einhorn 6. Oxidation-reduction 7. Structure 8. Modern 9. Roman Conqueror 10. So. Honshu bay city 11. 8th C. BC minor Hebrew prophet 12. = to 100 satang 20. In active opposition 24. 007’s Flemming 26. 12th century Spanish hero El ___ 27. Macaw genus 28. Slave rebellion’s Turner 29. Cuckoo 30. From a time 32. Applies with quick strokes 37. Fasten with string 38. Teller replacement 39. Command right 40. Sea eagle 42. Most closely set 43. __ Dhabi, Arabian capital 44. Marten furs 46. Strike workers 47. Thysanopter 48. Louise de la

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, enjoy some well-deserved time off. Life has taken on a hectic pace of late, but some much-needed time to rest, relax and recharge has finally arrived.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, hidden feelings come to the surface, and this will prove a pleasant surprise. Let things play out this week, and you will get some peace.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, your friends are up to something and they want it to remain a surprise. Keep your distance, and don’t let your curiosity get the better of you.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

A temporary situation at work may alter your plans for a few days, Cancer. But don’t let changes stop you from scheduling some down time with your friends.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Ramee’s pen name 50. King of Thebes 54. __ mater, one’s

school 55. Time unit 56. Klutzes

57. __ Von Bismarck, Iron Chancellor 58. Front of the leg

SUDOKU

Leo, think things through before swinging into action. Run your ideas by someone close, and consider all of your options. This will ensure you make the best decision.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Your confidence about the future is a byproduct of the past, Virgo. You have learned from past mistakes and are ready to forge ahead and turn your hard work into results.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, now is the time to address some relationship issues that you have been avoiding. Deal with them in a straightforward way, and you will glad you did.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

A demanding schedule makes it impossible for you to be bored this week, Scorpio. However, if you desire a little time to decompress, you can fit it into your schedule.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, while you may be anxious about the future, make sure you enjoy the here and now and not wish the present away too soon. New friends come into your life.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, react swiftly to stressful situations, but do so with a clear head and conscience. Once a situation has been resolved, take some time to recharge your batteries.

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, do your best to hold up your end of a bargain with a loved one. If you are struggling, simply ask for more time or help to ensure that everyone comes out a winner.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, your foremost priority is to further your position at work. Rely on your strong work ethic and attention to detail.

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COMMUNITY | SPORTS & RECREATION | FAITH

STAND EASY

Legion elects new executive Spring snooker league to begin Jan. 14 Jean Saul / Special to the Peachland View Another year has come and gone and it is time to offer our thanks to the outgoing executive members who have retired from their positions. Dorothy Blair and Bob Menzies, who have served the legion for many years and in many capacities, both retired at the end of 2013. That being said, the new executive was elected and installed on December 16. New to the executive are Leslie Ninniss, Donna Cave and Creth Easey. We also extend a warm welcome back to Patricia Day. Elected from the incumbent executive were Orval Brownlee, second vice president, and executives at large Ted Cave and Diann Tanchak. I have been returned as president and Graham George will maintain his role as past president and sergeant at arms. I look forward to working with all of you to maintain a vibrant branch. While the challenges are numerous, we can do it if we all work

together! Your legion branch hosted a very successful, sold out New Year’s Eve party and numerous get togethers during the holiday season. Plans are underway for a Super Bowl party on February 2, zone darts on February 2 and Valentine’s Day on February 14. If you can help with set up, work or strike down at any of these events, please let us know. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new members to our branch and invite you to join us at our general meeting on Monday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. Your opinions, suggestions and votes count! As the new year is relatively young, we can look forward to sharing some history as well. 2014 will provide us with a look at Canada’s military history as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War and Canada’s involvement. Watch for further updates regarding this piece of Canadian history.

Barrie Hewer Special to the Peachland View It wasn’t easy and the final results were not determined until the final two games. After 140 games the Peachland Legion’s fall snooker league concluded at 8:15 p.m. on December 19. After the chalk dust settled, Dwayne Smith emerged as the fall league’s champion. For his efforts, Dwayne will enjoy a dinner at the Gasthaus. The Spring League will start on Tuesday, January 14. Games are played Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m. Drop in to watch competitive snooker, and enjoy what Angie has to offer from her kitchen. Individual standings for the fall league are as follows:

Dwayne Smith

Roland Marcotte

Harry Rusch

Ken Davis

Debbie Hostyn

Al Cunningham

Dave Johnston

Roger Moxley

Allison Lavis

Frank Reindl

Chrissy Chernoff

Barrie Hewer

Chris Rollins

Jason Spridgeon

Cindy Fortin

Peter Shalagan

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Resolve to put your soul on a diet this year Pastor Ed Skutshek Grace Lutheran Church Can you guess what the number one new year’s resolution for 2012, 2013 and 2014 was? For at least three years running, it has been to lose weight. This should hardly be surprising to us. For more than two decades our health care professionals have declared obesity to be an epidemic in North America. We are told that we are overweight because we consume too many calories and do not get enough exercise. In addition, we are told the foods we crave and eat in mass quantities contain many fats, starches and carbohydrates that are not only bad for our health, but they promote weight gain. We are told that carrying excess weight places stress on our hearts and increases our blood pressure. If we carry excess weight we are at higher risk for a heart attack or stroke. Some complain that excess weight robs them of stamina and energy. Therefore it is no wonder that weight loss is the number one new year’s resolution. Weight loss is a goal I have set for myself for. I have to lose at

least 10 pounds for the good of my heart and my blood pressure. For me to lose weight, a number of things have to happen. I need to eat less, exercise, and change my diet. I need to drink more water, and eat less processed foods and foods that contain a lot of fat, sugar and starch. As I pondered my need to shed pounds from my body, I came to see a similar need for my soul. A soul can become overweight. A soul is burdened by wrongs committed against others. Sometimes the wrongs are a result of intentional acts or a failure to act. Bad thoughts about others can vex and harass a soul. Unkind and hurtful words spoken out of anger, fear, depression or frustration against another can burden the soul of the one who spoke them. Sometimes acts done out of good and selfless motives go horribly wrong and the person that was to be helped is hurt instead. These thoughts can weigh a soul down. They are also a barrier that keeps us at a distance from those we love and even God. These burdens need to be shed and the barriers they create need to be

broken. When my soul is overburdened I listen to the advice given by King David over 3,000 years ago. His soul was burdened by many sins and wrongs. At first he kept them to himself. He let them pile up. This was a bad mistake. He described it this way: “When I kept silent, my bones wasted away, through my groaning all day long” (Psalm 32:3). God then did something to help bring

David to his knees to really feel the weight of his burden. “For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer” (Psalm 32:4). God wanted David to make a move toward Him and take action. David took action. “Then I acknowledged my sin to you [God] and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord’ and you for-

gave the guilt of my sin.” David confessed his sin and God forgave him. This changed everything for David. As a man unburdened from his sin, he was able to move forward in faith. God can do the same for you. He wants you to unburden yourself. He wants to forgive you. The forgiveness he gives is not to shrug off or minimize your sin. He forgives you fully and completely, especially for

the consequences of your sin. God forgives us so completely because Jesus suffered and died for our sins. He paid the price. He suffered the consequences of our sin. Sometimes we need to hear a voice outside us, that declares on Jesus’ behalf the words of forgiveness. Jesus established the church for this reason. He commissioned the apostles and the church that followed with these words: “Jesus said, ‘Peace

be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.’” (John 20:21-23). If shedding some weight from your soul is a priority for you, go to a church near you. Jesus is waiting to hear your confession and pronounce forgiveness.

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