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TIRED OF PONDEROSA SITE

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Peachland transit riders will soon be paying more to ride the bus. At the committee of the whole meeting on March 10, Peachland municipal councillors were asked to support a rate increase that will affect all riders, including seniors and students, this fall. Starting September 1, riders will pay $2.50 each, an increase of 25 cents for adults and college students and an increase of 50 cents for seniors and elementary, middle school and high school students. Children under five will continue to ride for free. In addition to hiking the single trip fare, ticket booklet prices will jump in cost from $20.25 to $22.50. Day passes for all riders will also be standardized at $6.50 each, this means an increase of 50 cents for adults and $1 for seniors and students, while monthly passes will increase by $10 for adults to $70 each, $3 for seniors to $45 each, $7 for college students to $55 each and $7 for students up to Grade 12 to $45 each. UPASS prices will see a hefty increase of 17 per cent, or $10. The proposed new rate for the UPASS would be $70 as of September 2016, up from the current $60 if approved in a referendum of UBCO students. Sixty-seven dollars of each UPASS sale would go to the regional transit service. Kelowna city staff say the increases,

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the first since 2012, are needed achieve a 30 per cent cost recovery for the local transit system. The Kelowna Regional Transit System (KRT) is the largest Tier 1 system (those with service area populations over 50,000) within the municipal systems program in B.C. It is funded by Kelowna, Lake Country, West Kelowna, Peachland, the regional district, the Westbank First Nation and B.C. Transit, with the municipal partners’ portion reduced by revenue raised by fares.

Last year, transit cost $20 million to provide in the Central Okanagan. While the fare hike was being discussed at Tuesday evening’s council meeting, Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin supported the fare increase, adding that she empathized with transit users for having to dole out more cash to for transportation. “Seniors and students will be hit the hardest,” Fortin noted. Councilor Terry Condon also indicated a reluctance to agree with the hike, noting that though Peachland and

other municipal partners may have to favour the increase politically, or risk triggering a costly and time consuming transit review, he did not agree emotionally that it is fair to charge transit users more for a “bad system.” Councillor Keith Thom also said he reluctantly agreed to the hike. “It’s ridiculous that we’re raising rates on a poor transit system,” he pointed out. The fare and pass increases will go into effect in September if supported by the other area local governments.

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Ponderosa couple tired of looking at construction site “war zone” ERIN CHRISTIE

be true.” Darby said she and her husband initially supported the venture when Treegroup Inc., proposed the project in 2009. Darby says she even advocated for the progress of the development, and enlisted more than 33 people to support Treegroup’s project, but a halt in residential construction of the development, and no signs of work on the golf course, led a number of residents,

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Standing at the edge of Frank and Patricia Darby’s property line on Ponderosa Drive, the view from their yard is one of utter desolation. Barely a stone’s throw away from their home is a construction site, one that the Darbys feel looks more like a war zone than the future site of an 18-hole Greg Norman golf course. “It’s an environmental disaster,” Patricia Darby wrote in a recent letter to The View. “We moved here 22 years ago for the beauty, and this is what we have had to look at for the last three years. It’s really disheartening,” she added. But it isn’t just the Darbys who feel passionately about the project. The situation has attracted a fair amount of attention since the Richmond-based development firm Treegroup Inc. proposed the project in 2008. The large scale development would include both residential and commercial development as well

phase 1, The Trails, a collection of 69 twoand three-bedroom townhomes and phase 2, The Pines, a collection of 130 single-family homes overlooking the village centre. Eventually, the new community was expected to expand to more than 2,400 homes, effectively doubling Peachland’s population of 5,000 over a 20-year period. In a letter mailed to residents following a number of open houses and community engagement outings organized by

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as a new golf course. In 2009 Treegroup assembled a Crown land deal with Westbank First Nation and expanded the project. In its new incarnation, the development, called Ponderosa Pincushion Ridge, covers roughly 400 acres and wraps around an included 7,100-yard golf course. The resort-style hillside community includes a commercial core complete with a skating rink, amphitheatre, a hotel and a two-acre winery and restaurant, as well as 2,310 residential units:

including the Darbys, to speculate about the future of the development. Their concern was underscored by the closure of the Ponderosa Discovery Centre on Highway 97 last May. The Darbys and many of their neighbours say they have become increasingly troubled by what they feel has been a lack of communication from Treegroup since that closure.

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Rumours abound

I note that a joint meeting will take place on March 23 between the Peachland council and the Westbank First Nation council, to discuss matters of a common interest. I would hope that one of these matters would be the lack of progress and deplorable condition of the Ponderosa Golf Course, as it sits on property within both jurisdictions. What was once a beautiful green space

is now an eyesore resembling a gravel pit. Rumours abound concerning this development due to a lack of information being made available by the developer. Perhaps the councils might wish to extend an invitation to the president of Treegroup so that they and the public may be made aware of the development plans going forward. Michael Lewis, Peachland

Ponderosa/Pincushion residents beware! We have strongly supported the Ponderosa/Pincushion Development from its onset in 2007, however, in the past three or so years we have been unable to support these developers for several reasons. In a meeting in 2009 attended by Norm Porter, Derek Chichak and others on their team at the time, as well as several members of the public, it was stated that Norm Porter had raised all the money required to complete the golf course project. So what happened to all that money? A newspaper article in Okanagan Homes dated June 11, 2011 reports on the Ponderosa/Pincushion development. Treegroup boasts of their “30 years of experience in real estate development…” and its “corporate pledge…where everyone wins.” It also talks about “fragile economic time” bringing challenges but “Treegroup Development Corp of Vancouver is up for all of these.” With 30 years of experience in real estate development, we expected that they would have factored in a possible down turn in the market and had a plan B. We also expected that with this amount of experience that they would be masters at budgeting for project expenditures. Treegroup was aware of the “fragile economic time” and its challenges and indicated to the reporter that they were still “up for all of these.” What happened? The results of Treegroup’s effort to create a development on the Pincushion Bench has been an environmental disaster! We believe there were not enough safeguards in place to prevent these people from causing such devastation. We understand they are now asking for concessions in order to make the development viable. For example, instead of an 18-hole golf course, we hear they now want to build nine holes on Crown land which would free up more land to build houses in excess of the number (69) in the contract. As stated previously, these people are considered professionals who have dealt with downturns in the economy many times and are, or should be, prepared to deal with this eventuality. It is highly unlikely that the town will ever retrieve the huge amount of money owed to it by the developer. In our opinion, it would be better to accept the loss and let them go into receivership thus opening up the opportunity for another buyer, one who has the ability to recognize the potential value of the

original plan or, if need be, scale it to the degree it can still be viable and profitable. A golf course is invaluable to Peachland, our community would once again be an enjoyable place to live and with the additional taxes the town will retrieve their losses over time. Everyone wins. Easier said than done, we know, but not impossible and definitely a more desirable alternative to what we currently have. The many residents who live around the golf course property have been exceptionally tolerant of living in what best can be described as a war zone for several years now with the hope that one day soon things would be better, that we would see some positive action to restore the beautiful surroundings that we once enjoyed. Commitments and promises flowed freely to garner our support for the Ponderosa development and once that overwhelming support was given the developer no longer required our support and things began to change. Commitments were diluted or eliminated and promises were broken. Now the push is on to build half the course that was promised, which could potentially be scrapped as well. The real interest is in building houses and in our opinion, the request for concessions will never end. We think it is imperative that council ensure there will be a golf course now and in the future. There are so few activities in our town now and particularly ones that offer opportunity for all age groups. The golf course was a hub of activity for decades and the reason we chose to live here. If we continually have to drive to another town for golf, other activities and beautiful surroundings we might as well move there. Our expectation of council is that they hold Ponderosa/Pincushion Development accountable for all their actions or lack of, to date and in the future. And that council demand the developers accept responsibility for all damages to the environment which they must restore to an acceptable state in a reasonable time frame to make it palatable to live in this area! We ask that council give very serious thought prior to approving any increase in housing on any property designated for golf course development because once this land is built on there is no turning back! Tricia and Frank Darby, Peachland

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COMMENTARY FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK

District cannot force the Ponderosa golf project to move forward CINDY FORTIN COMMENTARY

What is happening with Ponderosa and the golf course? It is the question I am most frequently asked. Council and district staff are very much aware of the upset and frustration felt by those people who have purchased homes in the Ponderosa/ Pincu sh ion development, as well as those homeowners who live near the site and the community as a whole, for that matter. We share your frustration with the delays and site condition. For that reason, early in the new year I made it one of my priorities to speak directly with the developer to find out where the project stands. Since that time he has been to the district office to meet with me and the planning department on a few occasions, and has assured us that things will be moving forward. We, like the community, want to see some major progress on this development,

preferably this year; especially the golf course, which has been promised for some time. However, the district is not legally able to force the developer to build. Neither can we skip steps or circumvent the process.

Mayor Cindy Fortin Council has limited powers established in the Local Government Act, with respect to requiring securities requiring a developer to complete things. For instance, securities can be required for building certain infrastructure that the development requires, that will become part of the district’s infrastructure in the future, such as water mains, sewer mains, roads, etc. But we cannot collect securities for

things like building golf courses. What we can do is ensure that we keep in frequent communication with the developer, and ensure that everything is ready on our end when he is ready to proceed. We are committed to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible for all developers, including Ponderosa, while protecting the best interests of the community and its residents. There are a lot of rumours swirling around regarding the Ponderosa development, including fears that a bankruptcy has killed the project, but that is not the case. Treegroup Ponderosa Development Corp. has filed for, and received, protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), which is public knowledge. A CCAA, or CC as it’s sometimes called, allows a financially troubled corporation the opportunity to restructure its affairs through a formal plan of arrangement. This allows the

company to avoid bankruptcy while allowing creditors to receive some form of payment for amounts owing to them by the company. There are also rumours that the district is owed large amounts of money that will never be recovered. This is not the case. The district is owed outstanding taxes, which are secured by the land. Municipalities are always the first secured creditor when it comes to outstanding taxes and utilities, even ahead of mortgages. During recent discussions, the de-

veloper has said the project is currently being redesigned, and while that may mean a smaller-sized golf course, it will enable the project to move forward. If that is the case, the public will be given an opportunity to weigh in on the new proposal, and council will have the last say on any changes to the original plan. We are hopeful that this will be forthcoming this spring. But at this point the ball is in their court. Until a new proposal is officially presented to the district we cannot speculate on the details.

The District of Peachland invites you to a public open house to discuss and get your feedback on a potential extension of the Centennial Walkway on Beach Avenue between 13th Street and Todd Road. The conceptual designs will be displayed at the Community Centre Council Chambers (4450-6th Street) on Monday, March 23, 2015 from 3pm – 7pm. The District has generated three options for consideration and discussion. We would welcome all to attend and look forward to any comments that you may have.

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site, I would be the first to agree that parts of it look like a mess, but the developer has followed all environmental guidelines involving the site and therefore we have no avenue for any action at this time. I do believe that the developer and previous council went into this with the best of intentions and good faith, and these delays were not expected. Hindsight is 20/20. The best we can do at this time is to keep in close contact with the developer, keep on top of things at our end, and await the new proposal.

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“It’s very frustrating. We’re fit to be tied at this point,” Darby told The View in an interview on March 7. “There are rumours that Treegroup has gone bankrupt, but we haven’t heard anything from them. People in the community invested in the project and we were told at a meeting at Haile Winery, which was attended by Norm Porter [the development’s managing partner] that he had raised all the money to complete the golf course. What happened to all this money?” Acknowledging the fragile economic climate at the time the project was proposed, Darby says a development firm that boasts 30 years of experience should have been prepared. “We expected that they would have factored in a possible downturn and had a plan B. They need to be held accountable for their commitments,” she explained. “Treegroup was aware of the fragile economic times and its challenges, and indicated to a reporter in a newspaper article

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plan. “At this point, I’d almost be happy with nine holes just to see things get moving again,” Fortin said. In regard to the rumours of the developer’s bankruptcy, Fortin says this is simply not the case. “Treegroup has filed for, and received, protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrange-

ment Act (CCAA), which is public knowledge. A CCAA allows a financially troubled corporation the opportunity to restructure its affairs through a formal plan of arrangement. This allows the company to avoid bankruptcy while allowing creditors to receive some form of payment for amounts owing to them by the company.” For Fortin, who notes that she is also a Peachland resident and taxpayer, the thought of the development folding is as troubling to her personally as it is politically. “I understand people’s frustration, especially those who live right up near the site. As a council member and as a resident, I want to see this development completed. Unfortunately the district is not legally able to force the developer to build. Neither can we skip steps or circumvent the process. But I have asked Mr. Porter point blank if he plans to continue. At this point he needs to fish or cut bait. He told me Treegroup wants to proceed, and I think they will. I hope they will. As a council we are doing our best to encourage this to move forward.”

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MARCH 13, 2015

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Okanagan motorsports playground is taking shape at Area 27 ABERDEEN PUBLISHING

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THE TRACK HAS been staked, and Area 27 Club members had the opportunity to walk the track with racing legend Jacques Villeneuve recently.

“The racer simulator took into the account a topographical survey of the land,” added Drossos. “We will now have a 3-D model of the track, showing what it will be like when they cut here or fill there. It will show where to cut into the true contours of the land.” Recently, Villeneuve and Drossos hosted a weekend for club members and the media to take a walk of the track – all 4.9 kilometres of the winding road-type course. The makeshift parking lot at the east end of the bench was filled with Lamborghinis, Jaguars and Porsches. The drivers of those expensive automobiles liked what they saw. “We wanted to walk the track with members, and explain where the corners are. When you walk it and explain it with all the elevation changes, it

got them really excited,” said Villeneuve. For both men it feels good to get to this point. “You can see the shapes of the land and where it’s a natural fit to put a corner or have the road go over a hill and follow the contours,” said Drossos. “You get a better idea what the possibilities are. We must have drawn about 20 different configurations, and took into account how to integrate everything. We wanted to be able to use it all naturally and effectively.” For the past year the group has been working on layout models. Recently, the track was pinned and staked, allowing club members to closely inspect every element of a lap during Saturday’s walk through. “Some tracks you drive around, and it’s like work. It’s like taking a shovel and digging a hole, and

you have to keep on digging the hole,” explained Villeneuve. “It’s just not fun. It’s a pain in the neck to do a lap. And there are other tracks, even though you are not up in speeds, it’s a trip. There’s a feel-good factor, and that’s what we are wanting with this track. You also try to think, if I were sitting there watching this race, would it be fun? All these little things we were wanting to be part of this track.” In a letter to prospective club members on the Area 27 website, Villeneuve included the following statement: “Area 27 is for the passionate motorsport enthusiast like yourself, a place where you can safely find your limits, experience the Grand Prix lifestyle, and live your dream.” There are still some loose ends to tie up, but Area 27 is expected to be ful-

ly operational by the summer of 2016. “We are at the stage of getting the lease from the federal government – the nuts and bolts of everything behind the scenes that gets you on the land and able to start construction. Archaeology reports, environmental re-

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Area 27’s progression thus far could be compared to games young boys play during that a ny t h i n g- a u t om o tive-related phase. At this point, Area 27, located on a bench on Osoyoos Indian Band land in the hills east of Oliver, is just an old pasture with outlines of a racetrack carved into the dirt and red stakes lining the area, but it will eventually sport an asphalt base suitable for racing. Soon, Area 27 will become a playground for men and women to race their finely-tuned machines around a 4.9-kilometre track, with turns that take into account the contours of this land which may soon be the breeding ground for the next Jacques Villeneuve. In fact, the track is the vision of Villeneuve, one of Canada’s most-prized race car drivers and one of the most trophied and versatile figures in motorsport today, and Bill Drossos, a Penticton entrepreneur and president of Area 27. From the Formula One World Championship and IndyCar Driver’s title, to winning the Indianapolis 500, Jacques Villeneuve has accomplished a great deal as a professional race car driver, and looks forward to adding track designer to his accomplishments. “I’ve always been a creator. Since I was five years old, I knew I would race cars. I would spend all day playing with little cars and drawing race tracks on the carpet,” said Villeneuve, who used a less primitive method to design the Area 27 track. “We took the initial drawings, which were done by hand, and put them into a racing simulator. It you just have a 2-D picture of it, it just looks like a bunch of corners. That’s not very exciting. Somebody looks and says, ‘Why isn’t there a corner here, or there’s too many corners’. It’s built the digital way but it’s created by hand.”

and he can’t wait to speed down the asphalt at Area 27. “I spent all my youth playing with cars and designing tracks. And I never stopped. So it’s something I was really wanting to do, and I do it passionately. I want it to be as close to perfection as it can be. I want to wake up in the morning. I want to drive that track, because it’s fun, and it’s exhilarating. It’s enjoyable. You can push the limit and get an adrenaline rush. You can feel good about yourself, because you know when you’ve done a quick lap here, and you’ve done something special.” Soon Villeneuve, will provide Area 27 Motorsport Club members with a new playground on which to enjoy their passion. Construction is in the final lap. Gentlemen and ladies – start your engines! For more information on Area 27, check out: www.area27.ca.

ports, surveying, all those documents have to be done and signed off and reviewed. We are in that process right now, and it’s fairly advanced,” said Drossos. “We’re probably two months out from starting construction. There will be more engineering to do, and we will work on some pit lane ideas. In theory, if we had the lease today, we would be on the ground in probably three weeks. If we started construction by June 1 and have a warm fall, there’s potential to put asphalt down in November. You could probably do some exhibition laps with street cars. It would be a soft opening, and we could get back to work in the spring [of 2016] to do the curbing, fences and safety areas.” Villeneuve said he has been around racing all his life, watching his father Gilles win many races, and enjoying his own success on the track,

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PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

NEWCOMERS AND SOCIAL CLUB MEN’S BREAKFAST Mar. 13,

UKULELE 1pm, 50+

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“FORM & FIBRE” GALLERY SHOWING Mar.

MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,

14 - May 9, 10am-4pm Tuesdays-Sundays, Mary Smith Hall in the Peachland Historic Primary School. The Peachland Community Arts Council invites you to share this unique display of works from sculptors, fibre artists, potters, and carvers

PEACHLAND NEWCOMERS & SOCIAL CLUB GENERAL MEETING

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

FUNDRAISER DINNER AND SHOW Mar. 26, Edgewater Inn. Benefit for the Peachland build of Habitat for Humanity. Tickets $35, call 778-755-4346

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10am – noon, Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland Library. Stories, finger plays, rhymes and fun! From January 15 until May 28.

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VOLLEYBALL 7:00-

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

10:15am, 4th St Place

PICKLEBALL 9:0511:05am (3.0-3.5), community centre

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30pm,

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VARIETY SINGERS

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10am-12pm,

7pm, community centre

COMPUTER LITERACY 10 am-noon, Peach-

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STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS 11:30am,

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INDOOR WALKING

SPIN & SCULPT 5:156:30pm, community centre

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YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-

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PICKLEBALL 1:30-

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IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon,

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DIVERSIONS

HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Slavonic language 7. Solid water 10. Supply with notes 12. Edible bivalve 13. Field game 14. Yellow edible Indian fruits 15. Lubricant that protects body surfaces 16. Canadian flyers 17. Took a seat 18. Anthracite 19. Cuckoos 21. Vietnamese currency unit 22. Subject to payment on demand 27. Opposite of BC 28. The distance around an object 33. Blood type 34. Expressing gratitude 36. Bridge-building degree 37. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 38. Fiber from the outer husk of a coconut 39. Great blackbacked gull 40. The largest island in the West Indies 41. Vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes 44. Support trestles 45. Single rail system 48. Call upon in supplication 49. Small compartment 50. Lair 51. Unpleasant nagging women CLUES DOWN 1. College civil rights organization 2. “Full House” actress Loughlin 3. Egyptian sun god 4. Vessel or duct 5. Belonging to a thing 6. After B 7. Refers to end of small intestine 8. Baby cow 9. River of Memmert Germany 10. Farmer’s calendar 11. Spiral shelled cephalopods 12. Source of chocolate 14. Diversify 17. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 18. Freshwater & limestone green algae 20. Single Lens Reflex 23. Gum arabics 24. Austrian philosopher Martin 25. Maltese pound 26. An immature newt 29. Popular Canadian statement

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, give a loved one the benefit of the doubt before jumping to conclusions. This beloved confidante deserves your trust and ardent support.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, expect some powerful emotions to surface when you meet a new person this week. You may be immediately drawn to this individual, so embrace the attraction.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, the week starts off on a bumpy note but quickly turns itself around. By Friday, you will have a smile on your face and be ready to make the most of the weekend.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, some long weeks have left you physically and emotionally wiped out. Take some time out for yourself in the coming days and resist the urge to jump back into the fray too quickly.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

A romance at work begins to heat up, Leo. This may be the perfect opportunity to find your match. Just don’t let feelings get in the way of productivity.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 30. Norwegian monetary unit (abbr.) 31. A journey around a course 32. Confer a nobility

title upon 35. Idle talk 36. British policeman 38. A citizen of Havana

40. Highly glazed finish 41. A portion of 42. Squad 43. Betrayers

44. Barrels per day (abbr.) 45. Married woman 46. Express delight 47. Neither

SUDOKU

A problem dominates your thoughts as you work to find a solution, Virgo. Until you pull away and focus on something else, you will not be able to see the answer clearly.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you have a difficult decision to make, but forge ahead with what you think is best. Keep a level head and weigh all of the consequences of your decision.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Friends jokingly suggest you have psychic powers, Scorpio. They are put to the test this week when you suspect something is amiss. Rectify the situation in due time.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Avoid taking a big financial risk this week, Sagittarius. Hold on tight to your money and resist the temptation to spend any money for the time being.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, pressure to complete an important project will find its way to you this week. No matter how quickly you need to get things done, calmly approach the tasks at hand.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Resist the instinct to keep your feelings bottled up this week, Aquarius. Get your thoughts out in the open, and you will instantaneously feel much better.

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!

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, you will be very productive this week as you benefit from a new outlook. Plan ahead for some magic.

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Darryl passed in Kelowna after a life filled with no regrets. He loved to ski, and many of our family memories are of times spent on Mount Washington and other ski hills. He will be missed beyond words by his wife Suzanne, daughter Courtnee, son Colin, son-in-law Keith, the little ones who brought a sparkle to his eye and he would do anything for, granddaughters Lexa, and Kadyn. Darryl has one brother, Jim (Sherry) and two nieces and is predeceased by his parents, Norm and Ina. Darryl felt very privileged to have a close relationship with Suzanne’s brothers, sisters and nephews and niece. Brother-in-law Craig and his wife Susan, and their sons had very special place in his heart. Most of Darryl’s career was with British Columbia Buildings Corporation and he had many friends there. He was a kind man, and tried to help everyone, including his family, reach for the stars and not be satisfied with less than they were capable of. At his request, everyone is welcome to a celebration of life that will be held on Sunday August 2nd at 2pm in his home in Peachland. In lieu of flowers a contribution to the organization of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome. com, 250-860-7077.

Campbell, Douglas Bruce passed away with his family by his side on February 27, 2015 at the age of 92 years. Doug will be remembered and sadly missed by his wife Ruth Louise Campbell, children Jim (Yvonne) Campbell of Royston, Wayne (Peni) Campbell of Telkwa, Darlene (Alan) Forsdick of Summerland and were mom and dad to numerous other children over the years, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister in law Margaret Campbell of Vernon. Doug was sadly predeceased by his parents Chester Waldo and Mildred Campbell, brother Sid Campbell, sisters Lorraine Taber and Daphine Campbell. Doug was involved in Summerland minor hockey, Kiwanis International, served on the Summerland Municipal Council, a member of Agur Lake Camp, Commander of the Yacht Club, manager of Cornwall Cannery. Doug played a role in many young lives in Summerland. He has been identified as a big man with even a bigger heart. A Celebration of Life service to take place in the summer. Memorial donations in Doug’s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes. com (250) 494-7752

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MARCH 13, 2015

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Make it and take it meals provide healthy eats for those on the go KRISTI ESTERGAARD CONTRIBUTED

March is Nutrition Month and our focus this year is on finding ways to eat well all day long, whether at work,

school or during family outings. Eating away from home has become the norm for busy families, whether it’s a quick snack at the mall or a makeshift meal between ac-

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cause a young child to have a meltdown. Bringing food from home will not only prevent meltdowns, but will also help avoid last minute stops at snack shops or the fast food drive

tivities. This year’s theme, “Make it and Take it,” is all about healthy eating on the go. I know first-hand how not having the right food handy at the right time can

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beef instead of deli meats to save money, and cut the amount of salt by more than half. Rainbow veggies and dip: Wash and cut a variety of colourful veggies and store them in sealed containers in the fridge. Pack into baggies or containers as needed with pre-portioned dip. Plain Greek yogurt mixed with a bit of salad dressing makes an easy, protein and calcium-loaded dip. Bean dips are also terrific and provide long lasting energy. Muffin tin creations: Muffin tins are perfect for making little meat loaves and crustless quiche – regular or mini size. Use your favourite recipes and simply portion into the tins (note they will cook fast). Meat muffins freeze well. Mini quiches store well in the fridge for a few days. Great

for lunches or those make-shift dinners away from home. Homemade nut/ seed/cereal mixes: For a nut-free combo try sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, chopped dried apricots, dried unsweetened cereal, shredded coconut and/or a few mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. Lastly, involve your kids in making home-packed meals and snacks early on. This way they will grow up experiencing food brought from home as the normal and best way to eat. Plus when kids help pack their own lunches and snacks they tend to enjoy their food more and waste less. Win-win for everyone! For more tips check out www.nutritionmonth.ca. Kristi Estergaard is a registered dietitian with Interior Health.

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through. Once you’re organized it is easy to do. First, having the right gear is essential. Watch for sales. Must-have items include insulated lunch bags/packs, a variety of small containers with lids, and a reusable ice pack. Reusable cutlery and reusable drink containers are also helpful to have. The right gear makes it easier to pack healthy and safe food for you and your family. Second, have easy to grab pack-and-go items ready in your fridge, freezer and pantry. Here are some of my favourites: Gourmet homemade lunchables: Sliced chicken breast, cheese cut into triangles, whole grain crackers, red pepper strips and apple slices. Yum! Use leftover chicken, turkey or roast

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Staff at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club have been thinking about spring lately and getting ready for a few great events and activities for children, youth and families in our community over the next month. After the long winter months, we are excited to turn our attention to spring break, Easter, and spending more time outside. Is your child or youth looking for something fun to do during spring break? Bring them to the club! The Peachland Boys and Girls Club is offering a variety of different activities from March 1628. We will be open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday to Friday for full-day programs for school age children, kindergarten to Grade 6; pre-registration is required. While we will still have our regular drop-in programs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays for children, tweens and teens, we have also planned a few special events. On Thursday, March 19 from 3-8 p.m. we are taking a trip to H20 Aquatic Centre. For only $12, tweens aged 9-12 can spend the afternoon racing on the indoor waterslides, swimming in the wave pool, and riding the lazy river, then re-energizing with slushies. On Thursday, March 26 from 4-8 p.m., youth aged 13+ are invited to join us on a trip to Planet Lazer for a wild game of laser tag after a hearty chili dinner at the club, all for $12. Spaces are limited for trips, be

sure to call the club at 250-7672515 to pre-register early. For more information download our calendar of activities from our Facebook page, we have a link at www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca or call us at 250-767-2515. The Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC) has connected us with some amazing art workshops over the past year and we are very excited to be hosting a free graffiti art workshop during spring break. On March 25 from 1-4:30 p.m., artist Eli Nedelec will introduce kids aged 9-12 to this cool art form, culminating in a group project. On Friday, April 3 from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., we will be having a huge family Easter egg hunt. Hop into spring and enjoy face painting, a bouncy castle, Easter crafts, and build and decorate your very own basket to use to collect Easter eggs. We may even see the Easter Bunny! Cost is $10/child and we ask that families register by March 31 by calling us at 250767-2515. Volunteer help is always appreciated. If you are interested in assisting, please contact the club. The Peachland Boys and Girls Club is fortunate to be located in a beautifully renovated space and central location and we are happy to be able to offer space for rentals. We have a large room where groups or private renters can hold meetings, classes, or workshops. Several folding tables and chairs are available for use as well. For information on rates and availability, please contact the club at 250-767-2515.

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MARCH 13, 2015

COMMUNITY

Pet of the Week

MEMBERS OF PEACHLAND COUNCIL

Name: Klaus Age: Adult Despite the rough life Klaus has had, he is the sweetest boy. He loves to give kisses and does not seem to mind the company of other cats. Klaus loves to talk to you and deserves his forever home where he can be loved and groomed. His SPCA ID is 361392.

RICHARD SMITH

woke up bright and early to serve bacon and eggs to roughly 140 community minded Peachlanders during the fourth annual volunteer breakfast at the Peachland Community Centre on March 6. Pictured above from left are councillor Mario Vucinovic, Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas and Mayor Cindy Fortin, and councillor Keith Thom and Peachland art group president Dian Tompkin.

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Peachland United Church

Peachland Baptist Church

250-767-2206

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

4421 4th Street

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

Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

March 15th, 2015

”“Roots Series:

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday

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Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m. Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Rev. Elaine Diggle

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

www.peachlandbaptist.net

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