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NEWS
COURTESY OF CST. JESSE O’DONAGHEY
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SUSPECTED OXY PILL laced with Fentanyl.
Ninety-day investigation leads to major drug bust in West Kelowna Search warrants yield an estimated 1,300 “fake” OxyContin pills suspected to be laced with Fentanyl ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR
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Four people are facing multiple drug charges after RCMP uncovered a lab producing hundreds of thousands of pills laced with fentanyl in West Kelowna last week. Following the three-month investigation, a 37-year-old West Kelowna man, a 26-yearold West Kelowna woman, a 29-year-old Kelowna man and a 25-year-old Calgary man are facing charges that include possession of a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking, production of a controlled substance and importation of a controlled substance. The investigation began on Dec. 12, when the RCMP were advised that members of the Canada Border Services Agency had intercepted a package being imported from overseas containing a piece of pharmaceutical equipment.
The package was destined for a location in West Kelowna addressed to a man known to police. The Kelowna RCMP street enforcement unit and West Kelowna RCMP continued their investigation, which expanded to involve a second location. On March 2, RCMP executed a search warrant at 2675C Auburn Rd., with the assistance of the RCMP’s federal clandestine laboratory enforcement and response team, the West Kelowna Fire Department and the B.C. Ambulance Service. The search warrant yielded an estimated 500 “fake” Percocet and OxyContin pills, two industrial pill presses capable of producing approximately 2,500 pills per hour, a chemical mixer and eight kilograms of suspected fentanyl powder in a shop vacuum. A second search warrant was also executed at a rural property in the 700 block of Petterson Road in West Kelowna yielded
an estimated 800 “fake” OxyContin pills suspected to be laced with Fentanyl and several gold bars, which police suspect may be related to a reported theft. An estimated $40,000 in cash; a Dodge pickup truck with an approximate value of $60,000 and a Cadillac Escalade with an approximate value of $50,000, were seized as proceeds of crime. “Through inventive investigational tactics, the Kelowna RCMP Street Enforcement Unit, who partnered with the West Kelowna RCMP, and other RCMP Specialized Sections continued their investigation which expanded to involve a second location,” Const. Jesse O’Donaghey said in a press release. Sergeant Alex Lynch says the execution of these search warrants is expected to have “a serious impact” in the counterfeit production and distribution of Fentanyl-laced pills. “The RCMP are committed
to continue to target these illegal clandestine labs which pose significant risks to their communities,” Lynch added. Police say they think the operation distributed hundreds of thousands of pills. The Kelowna RCMP SEU have also been successful in shutting down other similar illegal drug operations throughout the Kelowna region over the past few months: On Nov. 2, the Kelowna RCMP SEU intercepted an imported package destined for an address in the 1500 block of Pandosy Street in Kelowna. The package contained 24.5 grams of Fentanyl. On Dec. 17 the Kelowna RCMP SEU executed a search warrant at the property located in the 400 block of Neave Court in Kelowna. The search yielded an industrial grade pill press, which investigators say showed signs of use as it was believed to be heavily contaminated with Fentanyl, and a loaded firearm. As a result of this in-
vestigation a 22-year-old Kelowna woman and a 28-yearold West Kelowna man each face potential charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of importing a schedule six substance, production for the purpose of trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, as well as possession and unsafe storage of a firearm. On March 2 the Kelowna RCMP SEU executed a search warrant at a property located in the 11000 block of Cemetary Road in Lake Country, as well as another at a property in the 300 block of Sandpiper Road in Kelowna. These searches yielded various amounts and types of illegal drugs, several firearms, including a loaded .45 calibre hand gun, multiple stolen bicycles and a set of brass knuckles. A 56-year-old Lake Country man faces potential charges of trafficking in a controlled substance as well as a firearms related offence.
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NEWS
Committee recommends no-residential-use yard waste site TREVOR NICHOLS
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Amid dissent and unhappiness, the committee tasked with finding a solution to the closure of Peachland’s waste transfer station has come to council with its recommendations. At the March 8 Committee of the Whole meeting, chair Eric Hall presented his report to council. It recommends a tiered approach to reopening a waste transfer station at the old landfill on Princeton Avenue that would initially limit access to district staff and local businesses. The report comes on the heels of a widely circulated email from committee member Dora Stewart calling the committee’s official recommendation “bewildering.” In the email Stewart states that “your community representatives (Dora Stewart, Taryn Skalbania, and Frances Trowsse) did not vote for this recommendation because it excludes the residents of Peachland.” She added that she and the other community representatives will press council to “reestablish a yard waste service for all Peachlanders” and “begin the work with the guidance of the Ministry of Environment to establish a composting site.” During his presentation March 8, Hall noted the “difference of opinion” on the committee, but
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I have transitioned from angry to informed, but I have to say some people have found that transition quite difficult. The reality is we can’t go back to what we were doing before: composting is complicated, and a waste transfer station would be very expensive.”
- Eric Hall, Compost select committee chair
said the final recommendation takes into account all of the information that came to light during the four meetings the committee held. He admitted that when he first heard about the closure he was “very angry,” but once he learned all the facts, that anger subsided. Others, he said, had a tougher time. “I have transitioned from angry to informed, but I have to say some people have found that transition quite difficult. The reality is we can’t go back to what we were doing before: composting is complicated, and a waste transfer station would be very expensive,” he said.
Official recommendation accounts for challenges
The committee’s plan is to apply with the Ministry of Environment to use the old
landfill site as a yard waste transfer station, but initially restrict its use to just the district and local landscaping businesses. If that application succeeds, the committee recommends later expanding the site to allow the general public to access it. The final step would be to establish a compost site somewhere in the district. Hall said that, even though some committee members wanted to see a compost site established at the old landfill, the location presents serious challenges. Composting requires water, and contaminated water leaching from the closed dump into the district’s water supply at Deep Creek (mere kilometres away and downhill from the site) is a distinct possibility. For that reason, and others, it’s very unlikely the MOE would
DORA STEWART CONFERS with
council on Dec. 8.
approve a compost site at that location. Since the committee couldn’t find a suitable alternate location, a compost site was left out of the final recommendation. Hall said the recommendation to limit the yard waste transfer station to the district and local businesses was based on costs and the likelihood of MOE approval. The old waste transfer site was initially shut down because the district was operating it illegally, and Hall said reopening it is not as easy as sim-
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Alison Moore during Moore’s presentation to
ply opening the gates: getting MOE approval means starting from scratch. Coun. Mario Vucinovic, who also sat on the committee, echoed Hall’s sentiment. “A lot of people say that a service has been removed from the residents of Peachland, and I say that’s not true: the service was illegal. It was never a service, we were utilizing that without approval,” he said. “So when we’re looking at the recommendations I’m not looking to reinstate
a service, we’re looking at approaching the ministry with an amendment to see where we can start and move forward with the process.” The environmental impact of any activ-
ity on an old landfill are challenging, and it’s hard to know what the MOE will and will not approve. Beginning with lower volumes of yard waste being dumped at the site should better the district’s chances of approval. Then there’s the matter of cost to the taxpayers. Estimates for the yearly cost of operating the site come in at more than $200,000, after staffing and tipping fees are taken into account. Hall said some committee members thought the district should staff the site with current employees. That would mean a lower yearly cost (about $160,000) but cutting other municipal services. “If a yard waste transfer station costs a dollar a year, we all say it’s great. If it costs a million dollars a year, we’d probably all say that’s too much. So then we come into a consideration of how much does it cost? At the end of the day it’s a judgment call. “The costs of operating this service are significant, and in my See STEWART AND CO. on page 6
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ast week I wrote a rather lengthy piece about how important it is for women to advocate for other women by breaking that stereotypical girl-versus-girl mentality. The piece led in to our Salute to Women section, which we put together in recognition of International Women’s Day. But before I drop the subject entirely, because IWD was on March 8, I want to talk about another group of women that inspire me; I used to refer to them as the V-Day chicks. I met them while I was working as a reporter for our sister paper, The Oliver Chronicle. I was covering an event they were organizing for V-Day. V-Day, if you’re unfamiliar with it, is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Through V-Day campaigns, local volunteers produce annual benefit performances of Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler’s award winning play The Vagina Monologues and other artistic works. The “V” in V-Day stands for Victory, Valentine and Vagina. Though V-day is at its core, a fundraiser for non-profit organizations that advocate for, and assist women and children. When I wrote about the local campaign for The Chronicle I was so impressed with their work, I decided the next year I would volunteer for the campaign. When it came time to audition for the next year’s production I ended up getting a part in The Vagina Monologues. I volunteered for a few reasons; first, I wanted to be a part of something that I felt was important, and secondly, because I wanted to conquer my stage fright. Through this I also hoped to conquer a bigger fear, my fear of women. My closest friends are women and I love them dearly. I admire them. But large groups of women used to really intimidate me. I often felt judged and out of place – it was completely exhausting! Over the years I found ways to combat this by using humour to disarm people who intimidated me and telling myself that most of the time I was probably misinterpreting the situation anyway. But the V-Day chicks were different. Not only were they all accomplished, confident and somehow all possessed the ability to wear messy top knots (buns tied very high on the head) and mismatched clothes and still look incredibly put together, they all seemed unimpressed with
my self-deprecating humour. They were, and are, smart, involved, independent, driven and they are unapologetically themselves. In short, they’re awesome. They were the kind of woman I wanted to be. I wanted to be a V-Day chick. Some of them could’ve been a hot mess on the inside, but they were together on the outside and I really admired that. I thought if I got involved with V-Day I wouldn’t be so intimidated; we’re are after all, still just people. But I was intimidated. And when I’m intimidated I get obnoxious and I make jokes – anything to disguise the fact that I’m actually scared. I tried to convince myself that I didn’t care by acting like I was above it all. But then something happened and it has changed the way I view myself, and other women, specifically those large groups. The night of our last rehearsal I freaked out and fled. I mean fled, with a capital F. I fumbled through my monologue, almost fell off the stage because my heels were too high. I was so embarrassed and frustrated with myself I wanted to cry. Instead, I ran to the dressing room, grabbed my stuff and snuck out the back door, telling myself I would never go back. I was sure that had not only cost me, what I considered to be a crucial experience – it would cost me what I really wanted – acceptance. As I drove home to Peachland, attempting to convince myself that I had done the right thing – which I clearly had not, my phone beeped. It was a message from one of them. “Are you okay? Please come back Erin. We want you here,” it read. I ignored it and kept driving. The next day I replied and apologized and said I would come to the play that Friday night. When I showed up I thought I would get dirty looks and everyone would judge me for acting like a weirdo, but you know what – no one did. Everyone was kind and encouraging, and no one really mentioned what I had done. And that’s when it hit me. It wasn’t about fitting in. Being a “V-Day chick” is about more than that. It’s about working your butt off for something you believe in. It’s about honouring a commitment to yourself and your fellow volunteers. That’s what makes those women so admirable. In pushing past the terrifying prospect of failing in front of people I respected so much, I like to think I earned myself a spot among them. But I don’t call them V-Day chicks anymore – now I am proud to call them friends.
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Suggestions for an alternative approach to highway improvement While the proposed Peachland bypass may well carry much local support in Peachland itself, I believe that an alternative highway improvement approach that would also address congestion on Highway 97 needs to be mentioned prior to closing the door on this route with the exclusion of all other ways of committing $160 million (or $130 million). This has always, i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y, been one of the first principles of transportation planning,
Endeavouring to find the long-term solution for a design year, completion year plus 20 years, at the most overall economical expense, using cost-benefit analysis methods instead of things like political expediency. This alternative route would obviously be the road link between Penticton and Rutland (east Kelowna) on the east side of Okanagan Lake – via Naramata and over the high ground east of Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park. A recent letter by
K.A. Kenyon of Penticton (“Expand road on east side of the lake”, as published in the Penticton Herald Extra 2015-12-24) showed that there was such proposal years ago. As a transportation professional, it is my gut feeling that this alternative route – or at least studying it before rejecting the idea outright – would garner support from people from a much wider area in the Okanagan Valley than the current proposal that is supported by Peachland residents.
The reason is of course that on completion, and I realize that it may well cost even more than $160 million, such solution would result in various substantial spin-off benefits for those living in the south part of the Okanagan Valley, on a year-round basis and not only during the tourist season. While it would have similar congestion reduction benefits through Peachland, it would
also provide a “real alternative route” into Kelowna. This facility, even as a normal twolane highway, would avoid the three current bottlenecks on Highway 97 that will remain congested after $160 million will have been spent on the Peachland bypass. These are the ones we all know: 1. Through Westbank; 2. Over the existing bridge; and 3. Along Harvey
Avenue. I believe that getting into the design phase for the Peachland bypass now, would somehow commit the provincial government to spend many millions more to fix those, if possible at all. One should always try to see the forest
from the trees; one should not forget to see the bigger picture (and its historical context) before being forced into some small-scale myopic view, based sometimes on short-term political gains. Jacob A. de Raadt, RDCO Area A resident
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK ERIN CHRISTIE
PEACHLAND AMBASSADORS DAPHNE NEYEDLI and Bianca MacDonald (centre) joined the 2016/2017 ambassador candidates in welcoming a new crop of
junior ambassadors and Little Buddies to the program with an “Under the Big Top” themed party at the Boys and Girls Club on March 5. This year’s candidates include: Shenelle Neyedli, Pietra Olynyk, Nadia Fraser, Janelle Dougan and Yaika Zeeman. This year’s junior ambassadors include: Brooklyn Knight, Bella Klassen, Meghan Klumpner, Desiree Resnick, Amelia Vucinovic and Alexis L’Hirondelle. The candidates, junior ambassadors and Little Buddies will be introduced at the Peachland Ambassadors Debut Night on April 27.
Stewart and co. announce open meeting at 50+ centre March 15 Continued from page 3
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Dissenters decry focus on cost
In an interview the day after Hall’s presentation, Stewart said the district’s focus on cost doesn’t make a lot of sense. She said it’s impossible to truly know the cost of operating the site until we know what the MOE approves, so focusing so much on money prior to getting that approval is a waste. She said she want-
ed to see the district put more pressure on the MOE sooner, and get the process going so it could get the proper information. That lack of information was evident during committee meetings, she said, and members should have had access to more technical expertise. At the end of the day, Stewart said, the official recommendation essentially “puts us back at square one,” where the district and businesses will be able to use the site, but the public won’t. That, she said,
is exactly what made everyone so mad in the first place. She said she and other community representatives “will continue to stick up for the people of Peachland,” and are holding an open meeting at the 50+ Centre on March 15, at 7 p.m., for residents to share their feedback for council.
Final decision pending
Council has yet to officially vote on the committee’s recommendations. Hall’s presentation was forwarded to district staff, who
will use it to craft an official motion, which they will bring back to council in the coming weeks. Vucinovic admitted the closure hasn’t been easy for many residents, and thanked Peachlanders for their continued feedback and dedication. And while the committee has finished its work and a final decision is right around the corner, Hall’s words continue to ring true: “I don’t believe we’ve seen an end to this whole thing yet.”
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EDUCATION
Okanagan College Spaghetti Bridge Contest comes to a dramatic finish after a series of disqualifications launch UBC team to top VIEW STAFF The 33rd annual Okanagan College Spaghetti Bridge Building Heavyweight competition came to a surprising finish after a series of disqualifications launched the team of Anna Offenwanger and Ephraim Nowak from UBC Okanagan into the top spot. Offenwanger and Nowak were sitting in third place after each of the five entries had been put to the test on the Fettuccine Fault Line. Their bridge withstood an impressive 184.3 kgs of load before exploding in front of a packed lecture theatre at the college. Two teams from Charles Bloom Secondary in Lumby presented beautifully constructed bridges that performed better but were disqualified due to a rule violation. Brendan Mattenley’s bridge held 258.9 kgs of load and the team of Justin Dessert and Hanya Riddick built a bridge that made it to 244.5 kgs – but unfortunately neither of those bridges qualified for the top prizes. “Today’s compe-
tition ended in an unexpected way,” explained head judge Dr. Andrew Hay, Vice President Education for the College. “We have a very specific set of rules that we apply evenly to all of the bridges that enter the competition. This year we had two wonderfully designed bridges that had some continuous strands of glue securing the pasta.” Sadly, he added, the rules specify that is not allowed. “It’s unfortunate to see students who work so hard on this kind of project turned away without a prize; we know how much effort they put into building these spectacular structures. Certainly the students were not attempting to gain any advantage – it was simply a case of not fully understanding the rigidity of the rules. When you are pushing the limits of engineering design, some unique solutions emerge, and we commend the students for their level of innovation.” This is not the first year a bridge has been disqualified. In 2010 teams from Hun-
gary and Okanagan College had bridges disqualified for rule violations. The team from UBC Okanagan took home the top prize of $1,500. The second place prize went to James Dessert, also from Charles Bloom Secondary. His bridge withstood 128.3 kgs.
Third place was not awarded, as the other bridges tested did not make the minimum threshold of 10 kgs of load. Prize money for the event is provided by the event’s sponsors: the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC), PCL Con-
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE MEETING Debt And Reserve Policy (FIN-065): To Fund And Support Peachland’s Asset Management Goals
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On November 24th 2015, District council endorsed a debt and reserve policy (FIN- 065) to support the funding of Peachland’s infrastructure needs. The total tax impact is additional parcel taxation in the amount of approximately $88 compared to the previous year. Staff and its consultants will be available to discuss and answer questions regarding the Debt and Reserve Policy (FIN-065) at the open house meeting: Tuesday March 15th, 2016 The Council Chambers in the Community Centre 3:00pm to 7:00pm Display Panels Questions, Answers, Discussion
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He hopes those dishes will be enough to keep his new restaurant, 91, the momentum it needs once it opens later this month. 91 is the sister restaurant of the popular West Kelowna spot, 19.
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Thank-You to Last Year’s Major Prize Sponsors Gorman’s Bros Lumber; Team Construction Management; 2 Eagles, Flight Line; Hester Creek Winery; Grouse River Outfitters; Winemates & More; Trout Waters Fly & Tackle; Starline Windows; Peachland Pharmacy; Antler Creek Outfitters; Sun Rivers G&CC; Lake Okanagan Resort; Cariboo Brewing; Winmar; JK Schmidt Jewellers; Alpine Helicopters; PSA; Wholesale Sports; St. Hubertus Winery; Judie Steeves; Whiskey Jacks Pub; A&C Sports, Weber& Markin; Wild Country Taxidermy.
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spans across both sides of the Canada/U.S. border, includes, among others, working as Head Chef at Cucina Cucina in Redmond, Washington and Chef de Cuisine at Terrafina Resto at Hester Creek Winery in Oliver. He also opened Joey Lake Union in Seattle, Washington before returning to Vancouver to open Joey Broadway. But after 16 years in the industry, Rai says he’s ready to take the helm and run his own restaurant. Located on Beach Avenue next to the Edgewater, 91 will occupy the space once known as Latin Fiesta, but Rai says that’s where the connection between the two restaurants ends. Gone are the low ceilings, avocado walls and primary-coloured accents; Rai says after taking over the lease on the space in November he decided, after a thorough walk-through, to completely overhaul the space to better accommodate his prospective patrons, and to make the restaurant “more comfortable and esthetically pleasing.” “The first thing we noticed was the drop ceiling,” Rai told The View in February. “When we took it down we found another eight feet, and that just opened the
PRANEIL RAI whole place up. We put in new washrooms, and took out all the old partitions – we stripped the place back down to the bones. We’re starting fresh.” Incidentally, Rai says he has taken the same approach with the menu. Like many mindful B.C. chefs, Rai says the emphasis of his menu, which is steak and seafood-based, will be on local and seasonally available products – highlight-
ERIN CHRISTIE
ing locally sourced seafood when available, and boosting Okanagan wines. “I love cooking with seafood,” Rai explained. “Raw products, fresh produce and fresh proteins; they make all the difference when it comes to the quality of the food.” Rai’s restaurant is slated to open on March 16. For more details visit RESTAURANT_91 on Instagram for daily updates.
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Under the B ig Top
Peachland ambassadors Daphne Neyedli and Bianca MacDonald joined the 2016/2017 ambassador candidates in welcoming a new crop of junior ambassadors and Little Buddies to the program with an “Under the Big Top” themed party at the Boys and Girls Club on March 5.
ERIN CHRISTIE
EXPERIMENTING AT THE cupcake decorating station.
Pet of the Week LEANNE SARSONS
CLOWNING AROUND WITH the cutouts.
ENJOYING A DIP in the chocolate fountain.
Name: Sola Age: 8 years This chubby princess was found as a stray at the beginning of the winter. She is a striking Siamese girl that is a bit shy with shelter life but would warm up nicely in a quieter home as she loves attention and loves being cuddled. Her ID is #396644.
ERIN CHRISTIE
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We offer the following Red Cross Swim Lessons for:
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A FASTIDIOUS TODDLER sorts her Easter eggs.
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Mother’s Day Giveaway!
Ann Davies won a $20 gift certificate from IGA in last week’s draw! This week’s winner could be you!
Win a gift certificate for MOM! Each week the Peachland View will give away one $20 gift certificate from a local business, and before the May 6 issue we will make a final draw for $500 cash. *Ballots will be collected each Tuesday.
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Flowers, flowers, flowers! Sale priced & great selection
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Mothers hold their children’s hands for a little while and their hearts forever. ~ Unknown
Happy Mother’s Day! 250-767-6615
At The Old Garage 5866A Beach Avenue, Peachland BC
Make Mom a Hanging Basket
Drop your ballot off at: IGA, Ace Hardware, Buckerfields, Blind Angler Grill, Johnston Meier Insurance or Lakeside Autocare
Studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and penthouse suites in our independent, supportive living environment start at $1795 per month, including meals and services. To learn more or book your complimentary lunch and tour of Westwood Retirement Resort call Corinne at 250-768-2934. PHONE 250.768.2934 | 2 5 0 5 IN GR A M R D . W EST K ELOW N A | W W W. R EGEN C Y R ESORTS. C A
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DIVERSIONS
HOROSCOPE
CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Exclamation that denotes disgust 4. Climbed over 10. Has 50 states 11. Able to move 12. Prime Minister (abbr.) 14. Cotangent (abbr.) 15. Particle 16. Fastened 18. Wonders 22. Surpassing all others 23. Provides basement access 24. Daily 26. North Dakota 27. Related to gulls 28. Provoke 30. Lake __, one of the Great 31. Police department 33. Throat illness 35. South Dakota 36. Contains iron (Brit.) 38. Sees what the future holds 39. The extended location of something 40. Cobalt 41. Dwells 47. Reprimand 49. Agree to a demand 50. Talented in or devoted to music 51. Gospels 52. European defense organization (abbr.) 53. Edge of a cloth 54. Equally 55. Experience again 57. Female sheep 58. Made vanish 59. Unit of force (abbr.)
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Without your knowledge, you have made it to the top of a very influential person’s list. This can only mean good things for your future, Aries. Be proud of yourself.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Friends and family who seem meddlesome may have more noble motives, Taurus. Give these loved ones the benefit of the doubt and be glad they care so much.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, a big project means you will be working with others in the week ahead. Put your best foot forward and be receptive of others’ ideas and suggestions.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, you are full of energy this week, but for whatever reason you are still holding back. Don’t be afraid to unleash that energy and get to work. Others will be impressed.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Mull an invitation before responding this week, Leo. You can find both pros and cons to accepting the invitation, and taking the time to consider it will ensure you make the right call.
CLUES DOWN 1. ___ up 2. Rear of (nautical) 3. Purses 4. Samarium 5. A way to take forcibly 6. On or into 7. Metric capacity unit (Brit.) 8. Assign to a higher position
9. Delaware 12. Post-traumatic stress disorder 13. Island 17. Central processing unit 19. Pitchers 20. Long-winged member of the gull family 21. Auld lang __, good old days
25. Term of affection 29. They __ 31. Polynesian wrapped skirt 32. Far down areas in the sea 34. Delivered a sermon 36. Any physical damage 37. A Seattle ballplayer
40. Raccoonlike animals 42. Odd 43. Delivery boys 44. Billy __ Williams 45. Icelandic poems 46. A Scottish tax 48. Central Florida city 55. Rhenium 56. -__, denotes past
SUDOKU
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, a healthy sense of ambition will move a project along much more quickly than you or others had imagined. Once the work is done, you’ll have plenty of time to relax.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
A person from your past may come into your life, Libra. He or she stirs up old emotions, and you may need to take a step back in a current relationship. Think things over carefully.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, your ambition is growing, but you are already beginning to feel overwhelmed. You may need to put the brakes on any new endeavors for a little while.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
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!
Any business transactions you make this week can have a lasting effect on your financial status, Sagittarius. This means carefully considering every purchase.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, expenses are piling up, and soon your stress levels may be rising as a result. You can use a dose of good news, and it’s coming this week.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Someone is rubbing you the wrong way, Aquarius. Just walk away and don’t let this person get under your skin. Taking the high road will serve you best in the long run.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, the week ahead is full of promise. Your energy levels are soaring, and you are poised to meet new people and make things happen.
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Wiz Bryant and the Greater Victoria Police Chorus coming to 50+ Activity Centre LINDA NORDEN CONTRIBUTOR
UBC embraces aging month VIEW STAFF Aging is inevitable. Yet, taking steps to aging well can make life better now and over the long term. March is Embrace Aging month at UBC’s Okanagan campus. To mark this occasion, the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, along with the Interior Health Authority, have teamed up to present 14 free events throughout the Okanagan. The events aim to help individuals age well — both mentally and physically. UBC faculty, students, and experts from Interior Health and the community will present on topics as diverse as new communications tools, atrial fibrillation, and risk taking by older adults. Highlights from the month’s line up include: • Singing makes everything better: NigelBrown, executive director of Sing for Your Life Canada Foundation B.C., will share the moving story of the impetus for Sing for Your Life Foundation in the United Kingdom. He will highlight this participatory-singing program and how it encourages isolated older people liv-
ing at home to come out and sing socially with others. This event takes place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 at the Vernon Public Library. • Tossin’ and turnin’? Sleep tips for seniors: Dr. Ronald Cridland, CCFP, diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, will present options and strategies. This event takes place at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at the Parkinson Rec Centre. • Making room for older adults: Increasing the liveability of homes and communities: Dr. Norah Keating, director of the Global Social Initiative on Aging, International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, will discuss new initiatives. This event takes place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at the Penticton Community Centre. This is the third annual Okanagan Embrace Aging month. While some events take place on campus, others are at community venues such as the Okanagan Regional Library and the Parkinson Recreation Centre. An option to join by webinar is also available for some events. All are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Details are available at ihlcdp. eventbrite.ca.
Peachland
Places of Faith Peachland United Church
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
4421 4th Street
Grace Lutheran Church
250-767-2206
1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685
Sunday Services
Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.
“Let Us Worship Together”
March 20:
Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning
Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation
Sunday School
Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday
Service 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. Ages 3 through Grade 6 No Sunday School on March 13, 20 & 27, 2016
www.gracelutherankelowna.com We are wheelchair accessible
March came in like a lion but will it go out like a lamb? You were probably as shocked as me when you opened your blinds on March 1 to see more than a dusting of snow on the ground. What the heck, I remember saying! We’re not going to dwell on the negative aspects of what could be; we’re going to be grateful for the weather we’ve had since and get on with walking and biking and mind-gardening(!) around and about Peachland. Looking at our activity sheet for March, Tuesday appears to be the one weekday where there is some breathing room for a new class, i.e. crib, line dancing, or if you prefer evenings, then Wednesday night jam session might work for you (instruments not provided). If you want to do a one-off like a cooking class with a bunch of your friends gathered for samples and laughter or perhaps a spring fashion show our centre has all the features you require to do it right and have a good time. Give us a call and one of our friendly volunteers will be happy to tour you around the facility and answer any and all of your questions. Our potluck dinners are traditionally held on the fourth Friday of the month but this year Good Friday falls on that Friday in March so we’re moving the dinner to March 18. To ensure light work and easy clean up, we ask that you bring your own plates, cutlery, and mug as well as a large dish of food which can be shared. We will eat at 6 p.m. and the entertainment will follow at 7 p.m. We have a special entertainer coming to the centre for this par-
ticular evening – Wiz Bryant. Known as Canada’s balladeer, Wiz was born and raised in Penticton. He has also been called “a brilliant lyricist performer.” If you have enjoyed Wiz Bryant’s Wandering Canada CBC TV series you will absolutely love hearing him sing about Canada’s folk heroes and the beauty of our Canadian landscape. We look forward to giving him a very warm Peachland welcome. Even though we’re still a couple of months away we want to be sure that we advertise this event to the hilt. At the 50+ Activity Centre on May 13, at 7 p.m. the Greater Victoria Police Chorus will be performing for us while in the Okanagan as part of their 2016 tour. They are a 40+ group of male voices plus a small accompanying band. A non-profit organization dedicated to helping other non-profit organizations raise funds to support their endeavours, they only perform 12 to 14 “sing-outs” a year. They were here several years ago and performed to a sell-out crowd some of whom enjoyed it so much they traveled the next day to hear them at their Kelowna venue. Tickets go on sale March 15 at the 50+ office, $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. Don’t miss this chance to hear some professional choral music. You can find out more about them at www.victoriapolicechorus.org. At our AGM on Feb. 26, except for our outgoing vice-president, Joyce Koldingnes, all of our previous directors as well as Sue Van Noortwyk, one new nomination, were elected by acclamation. We want to recognize Joyce for her six years of service to the 50+ Centre; an exemplary volunteer who will be missed.
Rev. Robin Graves 4th Street & Brandon Ave
250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org
Affi liated with The Pentecostal Church of Canada
Sunday Worship 3 pm “Chapter 13-The King Who Had It All” The Story of Solomon
AGM March 13 For more information call Don McMillan 250-300-1642 John 250-767-2221
4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)
Palm/Passion Sunday communion “Lord’s Supper as Passover”
March 25:
Good Friday - Symbols of Lent
March 27:
Celebration of Easter “Alleluia”
Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Wayne Atkinson all are welcome
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HEALTH & FITNESS ALL OUT FITNESS
The importance of stretching, foam rolling and mobility work ing blood flow. Yoga: Yoga is an excellent practice of mobility and flexibility training which is also great at developing core strength and balance. Adding yoga 1-2 times per week is a great addition to any
exercise program. Putting it all together: being strong and aerobically healthy is important but by adding one or all of these stretching and mobility techniques you can reduce soreness, pain
and tightness while improving flexibility and overall functional fitness. Michelle Forrest, BHkin is a Certified Personal Trainer and Kinesiologist from All Out Fitness located in West Kelowna.
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS Yesterday it was 14 degrees with sunny blue skies that gave me a false sense of hope that spring had arrived early! Today the gray skies have returned to our Okanagan winter and I am finding it hard to adapt to the cold after being fortunate enough to have enjoyed a winter get away. Then I head out to book club and remember that returning home also means getting back in the groove with my friends and social groups. Recent research tells us just how important that is as we age.
MICHELLE FORREST CONTRIBUTED
Are you missing out on feeling your best by skipping your stretch? In the following column I will discuss some types of stretching and mobility work that is beneficial to add to any health routine! Foam rolling: Give yourself a deep tissue massage everyday with a foam roller! Foam rolling helps release tight muscles, knotted muscle fibers and brings blood flow to the area to clear out toxins and by products. Rolling can help you feel looser, improve recovery time and prevent next day soreness. It is important to work through tight or painful spots by simply sitting on the pressure point with the roller for a period of time, which will activate a reflex within the spinal cord to release and relax the tissue in that area. Dynamic stretching: dynamic stretching is a movement-based stretch where you move through a range of motion to the points where you achieve a stretching feeling at the end points of the movement. This type
Michelle Forrest of stretch is great to perform before an exercise activity to prepare your mind and body for the movement. It can help prevent muscle strains and soft tissue injuries as well as it warms up the joints. Static stretches: a static stretch is where
you hold a position without movement for a period of time. It is best to preform static stretches after a physical activity or at the end of the day. It is important to hold the stretch for at least 20-45 seconds and do not bounce. You should also never feel pain during a stretch, you may feel a pulling sensation but do not push the stretch until you feel a sharp pain. Mobility work: many people stay within a very limited range of motion through the day and thus overtime may see a reduced ability to move. It is important to maintain a
full range of motion through all joints, especially shoulders and hips. A reduced range of motion can lead to joint pain or injury. Mobility work can also help lubricate your joints prior to an activity. Chronic movement or body positions, for example sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day, can lead to a reduced range of motion. Throughout the day you can perform some stretches or movements to keep yourself from becoming stiff. This will not only improve your posture, reduce pain but it can also keep you stay awake and energized by improv-
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In a study published in BMJ Open (http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/2/ e010164) this month titled; Social group memberships in retirement are associated with reduced risk of premature death: evidence from a longitudinal cohort study found that people who were members of a social group – be that a book club, tai chi or fitness class, or many of the programs offered at the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) had a lower risk of death in the first six years of retirement. Those who belonged to more than one group lowered their risk even further. The objective of the study was to examine why many retirees experience a significant health decline following retirement. This connection was not seen in people still working and I suspect that is because we often derive our social connections from our co-workers. Often people living in Peachland are not fortunate enough to work here or perhaps live here during their working years. In retirement one could find themselves in a new community suddenly leaving their social connections behind, even if you’ve lived here awhile. This new research shows how vitally important it is to get involved in your community. Luckily there are many opportunities for social connections in Peachland. There are a wide variety of programs and volunteer positions at the PWC, the District Recreation Department, Service Clubs, Arts Groups and Churches just to name a few. We may be stuck with these gray skies for a while yet so I encourage everyone to find their niche. If you need help doing so, contact the PWC at 250-7670141, wellnesscentre@shaw.ca or drop by our cozy house at 4426 5th St. Peachland.
The Peachland Wellness Centre 4426 5th Street, Peachland BC
phone: (250) 767-0141 email: wellnesscentre@shaw.ca www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca
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WHAT’S ON
Promote your local activity
Send the information for your Peachland event to designer@peachlandview.com
WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAYS
MONDAYS
BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome
FITNESS ROOM 8
PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church
ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE
am-8 pm, community centre
YOGA (ADVANCED BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre
INCOME TAX PROGRAM 1-3 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. February 29 to April 18, 2016
PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm (1.0-2.75), community centre
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, community centre
AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30pm,
PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05 am (3.0-4.0), community centre
50+ Activity Centre
VARIETY SINGERS
DROP-IN TIME 1:303 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre
SPIN, SCULPT & STRETCH 5:15-6:15
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,
pm,Community Centre
50+ Activity Centre
vice fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.
YOUTH BOXING CLUB
LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10
6-8 pm, 4th St Place
UKULELE 1 pm, 50+
am-11am. Peachland Wellness Centre. Drop in any Monday.
10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank
PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am ser-
Activity Centre
MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
TAI CHI 12 pm, 50+
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday
NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1 pm, 50+ Activity
worship at 3 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Activity Centre
Centre
WOOD CARVING 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th St Place
MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre
COMING EVENTS CHRONIC PAIN SELF MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP A six-week course, Tuesdays April 19 to May 24, 3 - 5:30 p.m. Presented by the Peachland Wellness Centre. For information call 250-767-0141 or toll free to 1-866902-3767. WINTER FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET Mar. 26, 10 am - 3 pm, Visitor Information Centre. Held on the last Saturday of each month until April. EASTER BONNET TEA Apr. 3, 2 pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Prizes, fun, ladies’ Easter bonnets and men’s tacky hats! Admission $10 at the door or $7 in advance at Peachland Pharmacy and Peachland Wellness Centre. AEROBICS AND MORE
THURSDAYS
BINGO 6:45 pm (doors
9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre
FITNESS ROOM 8
open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre
PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30 am. Call
DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL
Dawn 250-878-6342
10 am-12 pm, community centre
WELLNESS CIRCLE
COMPUTER LITERACY 10 am-noon. Peachland Wellness Centre
BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ 11 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Every 2nd and last Tuesday.
second and fourth Wednesdays, 10 am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.
BEGINNERS ART CLASS WITH ROBERTA FARRELLY 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre
CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+
AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Ac-
Activity Centre
SPIN XPRESS 7:40-
tivity Centre
8 pm, community centre
AFTERNOON BRIDGE
MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB
1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, community centre
Come and meet our Firefighters at the
Easter Bonnet Tea! Place: 50+ Activity Centre
April 3 at 2 pm
Prizes! Fun! Ladies Easter Bonnets and Men’s Tacky Hats! Admission: $10 at the door or $7 in advance (until April 1)
Tickets available at Peachland Pharmacy, Peachland Wellness Centre, or from members of St. Margaret’s Church For information call 250-767-3131 Mon-Fri 9:30 am until 11 am
1-2:45 pm. Peachland Wellness Centre.
PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.75+), community centre TWEEN DROP IN & MULTISPORTS (ages
DROP-IN TIME 1:30-
am-8 pm, community centre
TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS United Church Hall. Beginners start at 9:30 am. All others at 10 am. By the Peachland Wellness Centre
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm,
CHAIR FITNESS 11-11:45
am-noon, community centre
Gasthaus Pub
AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTI-SPORTS 3-8
LEARN TO PAINT WITH ACRYLICS 1-4pm, 50+
Last Thursday of each month, Peachland Wellness Centre.
3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:457 pm, community centre
BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Starts again on April 5.
WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, community centre
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, community centre YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre
Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12
WRITERS UNBLOCKED Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
CLOG DANCING 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 50+ Activity Centre LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034
CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum
10-12pm. Peachland Wellness Centre.
BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10
(3.0-4.0), community centre
YOUTH DROP-IN
9 am, 50+ Activity Centre
IRON & SILK 11 am, 50+ Activity Centre
PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12 pm,
TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30 pm,
FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th St. Place
MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB
SUNSHINE SINGERS 2-3
Activity Centre
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, community centre
DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL 10 am-12 pm, community centre
9-12) 3:05-8 pm. Meet at Peachland Elementary School
pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12
am-6 pm, community centre
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am,4th St Place
PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm,
FITNESS ROOM 8
Peachland Wellness Centre. Runs every week
3 pm, 50+ Activity Centre pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.
FRIDAYS
BOOK CLUB 1-2 pm,
PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.75+), community centre UKULELE (BEGINNERS) 1:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
TWEEN DROP-IN 3-5:30 pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12
MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
PICKLEBALL 5:30-7:30 pm. (1.0-3.5), community centre TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/ trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515
YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre
ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
LADIES CRIB 1-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, Peachland Library. Open to all ages FUSION FRIDAYS 4-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+ LADIES SNOOKER 5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre
MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
YOUTH ZONE 6-9 pm, 13+, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12 3-5 pm
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IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
EMPLOYMENT
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Sam Badger
James Logan Downey
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Meat Dept. Peachland IGA
PEACHLAND IGA is seeking an individual to fill a PART time Meat Cutters Position beginning May or June 2016. An average work week will consist of 36 Hours in High Season and 24 Hours in our Off Season. There is the possibility of Full time work should the individual wish to work in multiple departments.
Sam passed away peacefully on February 27th, 2016 with his family at his side. He was born in San Pedro, California on September 21st, 1928. He was raised in Burnaby, British Columbia and spent most of his life in the lower mainland. He retired in the Okanagan and lived in Peachland since 1990. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Ruth, his daughters, Cheryl-Anne Hendy and Carolynn Brooks, his son Stephen Badger and his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Sam was a very gentle soul, a wonderful husband and a loving father. He loved family gatherings. He was considered the King of Waffles with strawberries and whip cream, being his breakfast specialty often served at his home.
DOWNEY: James (Jim) Logan died March 01, 2016 in Kelowna, BC, he is survived by his wife Judy Caine, his children Mark (Maria) Downey, Jill (Sean) Gerke, and siblings, John Downey, Robert (Anne) Downey, Jo (Ian) Muir . Grandpa Jim will be fondly remembered by his four beautiful granddaughters Shaelyn, Logan, Sydney and Jayden. Jim was the consummate professional pilot and a true gentleman with all who met him. Special thank you to the First Responders of South Okanagan Ambulance Service for their care and support over the past many months. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 250-762-2299
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He also enjoyed dancing, skiing, camping, golfing and the company of dogs. The family sends their sincere thanks to Dr. Delorme, Dr. Pavan, Dr. Sorensen, and Dr. Maroney, the 4th and 5th floor nursing staff at KGH and the nursing staff at Kelowna Hospice House for their compassionate care to the end. A special thanks to Faye, his home caregiver who always goes the extra mile for Sam and Ruth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kelowna Hospice House and the Canadian Cancer Society. A celebration of life will take place at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in Peachland, British Columbia on Saturday, March 12th, 2016 at 3:00 P.M.
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This person we are seeking will have a high level of energy, results-oriented, customer service-driven, and enjoys working with people. You will have a journeyman meat qualifications or minimum of 3 years retail meat cutting experience. Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or fax your resume to Steve at: Phone: 250-767-9110 Fax: 250-767-9155 5500 Clements Cres., Peachland, B.C. Please Note: All applications will be held in confidence. Community notiCes Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info.
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Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box. Breakables: Wednesday morning and Thursday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Found Found Raleigh Bicycle. Call the Peachland Community Policing Office to identify at 250767-2623
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COMMUNITY KARI KALLEN
PHOTOGRAPHER KARI KALLEN
climbed Pincushion and came face to face with this guy. Kallen is an avid photographer and has frequently contributed photos to the The Peachland View since we started our Photo of the Week Feature. We love photo contributions so next time you’re out exploring in and around Peachland, snap a few shots and share them with us vis email, or on our Facebook page. Spring is coming so there’s no shortage of inspiration!
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Naitaka District Girl Guides hosted World Thinking Day Feb. 27
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VIEW STAFF More than 600 people recently converged on the Peachland Community Centre, but it wasn’t for another public open house to discuss the proposed bypass or the future of Peachland’s waste transfer site. On Feb. 27 the Naitaka District Girl Guides hosted their 10th annual World Thinking Day celebration. Celebrated since 1926, World Thinking Day, also known as the birthdays of Guide founders Lord and Lady Baden Powell, is usually observed on Feb. 22, and recognized as a day of international friendship, as the kick off of Girl Guide cookie sales. According to Naitaka District communications officer Kristin LaPrise, a new record for atten-
dance was set, with over 600 people attended the ceremony and each unit representing one of the countries in WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts). A parade kicked
off the day, featuring vintage uniforms worn by girls in each branch of Guiding from Sparks to Rangers. Awards ceremonies for girls and leaders followed by a sing-along of the Guiding song “One Voice Singing” hosted by Dorothy Lind, who has been in Guiding
for over 40 years. Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada is Canada’s largest organization for girls and women, with over 120,000 members. Over 7 million Canadian girls and women have been involved in Guiding over the last 106 years.
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5290 Trepanier Bench Rd - Nestled on a private lake view lot, this unique architectural one level style home is yours to retire & begin living the life in beautiful Peachland! This one of a kind home features many windows & vaulted ceilings throughout, a large updated kitchen for the chef’s delight & spacious loft for added bonus! Lots of parking! MLS®10112518
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