March 21 2014

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March 21, 2014 / Volume 10 Number 12 / www.peachlandview.com

Crystal Mountain ski resort will not reopen this season

Season pass holders will be credited for the shortened season. Pass holders can expect to receive a letter advising how much credit will be applied towards a Crystal Mountain Resort Season Pass for next year. page 3

Launier has attended Peachland’s World of Wheels event in the past, and said he would like to attend this year, depending on whether his schedule permits it.

For the uninitiated, Launier’s car has a huge “wow…and cool” factor that is unlike any automobile you have ever seen.

When it comes to building customized cars, Launier said winning the Ridler Award is on the same footing as winning the Stanley Cup or Olympic gold.

“It’s what every builder dreams of,” he said. “To me, it says that you’re the best [hot rod] builder in the world. It’s that big of an award.”

An affordable shuttle service between the Kelowna International Airport and all of the communities located south of Kelowna, including Peachland, up to Osoyoos is close to becoming a reality.

The final request for proposals (RFP) is expected to be finalized by the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce’s (SOCC) board of directors in the next few weeks and the plan is to have the service fully operational by April 1 or May 1 “at the very latest,” said Robert Linttell, who was the SOCC’s transportation chair and is continuing in that position after a new board of directors was announced during last week’s annual general meeting.

“We’re hoping to have the final draft of our RFP approved by the board by the end of this week,” said Linttell.

Once the RFP is approved, it should

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If you like being outdoors, regularly visit regional parks and enjoy people, the Regional District of Central Okanagan hopes to hear from you. page 5

Variety Singers celebrate their fortieth anniversary

News 2-3,5 Opinion 4 Commentary 5 Local Activities 6 Arts & Culture 7 Community 8,11,13 Sports & Recreation 10 Classifieds 12 Service Directory 13 Puzzles 14 Horoscopes 14 Faith 15

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AT A GLANCE

In 1974, a group of enthusiasts, initially called the Peachland Variety Performers, began to entertain themselves and the community with singing and skits. page 7

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SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD NATHAN MCLEAN of Westbank enjoys Tuesday’s spring-like weather at the Peachland skate park.

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Okanagan car builder wins coveted award Keith Lacey / Peachland View Canadian hockey players dream about winning the Stanley Cup. World-class athletes in dozens of sports spend their entire lives hoping to compete and win a medal in the Olympic Games.

J.F. Launier grew up wanting to build the coolest hot rod in the world.

His dream came true ten days ago when his 1964 Buick Riviera captured the coveted Ridler Award at this year’s Detroit Autorama custom car show.

The vehicle, which Launier named “Rivision,” is a 1964 modified Riviera with the boattail style of the 1970s version of the model.

News Flash!

Anyone who is planning on selling their vehicle or trailer privately after April 1st, 2014, should stop in the office and pick up the revised transfer form, available after March 20th, 2014. (Any old forms are still acceptable for the time being.) The Consumer Taxation Department now requires that the seller complete the purchase price and that the purchaser confirm that price when registering the vehicle. Like any other omission or error on a transfer form, as a broker, we would have to send you back to the seller if this form is not properly completed! Always consult us when selling or buying a vehicle so that we can properly advise you of the latest rules and documents needed.

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NEWS

Would-be thieves target Peachland food bank’s new location Thieves with a penchant for canned corn and cereal attempted to smash their way into the Peachland food bank over the weekend.

Food bank coordinator Judy Bedford said

this isn’t the first time someone has tried to break in to the facility, but hopefully, it will be the last.

Though the would-be thieves were unsuccessful, Bedford said the incident left the door heavily damaged and in need of replacement. She

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“The community has been so generous. We know a lot of people that give to us are giving from their pensions, which doesn’t allow

them much for themselves and they still donate to us. It’s a shame to see their money have to be used to replace a door or a lock because people would do some-

thing like this. It’s sad.”

The Peachland food bank is open from 1011:30 am on the second Saturday of each month.

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what we need and we don’t keep any cash in the building,” she explained.

The Peachland food bank currently serves between 40 and 75 local families per month.

Most are employed, but are still unable to make ends meet, Bedford pointed out.

She said the food bank is well supported and she hates to see money that has been donated to purchase food have to go towards the purchase of

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said she can’t understand why someone would try to steal from people who already have so little.

“It’s really a shame,” Bedford told The View.

“If anyone is in need of food all they have to do is come in. It’s not worth going to jail over.”

Bedford doesn’t suspect the crime was the work of anyone local.

“Our people would never do that. People in the community know that we don’t keep much around. We only have

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Peachland Fire Brigade president Matt Stoltz (left) and Brigade events coordinator George McFarlane present Peachland food bank coordinator Judy Bedford with a cheque for $1,120 in front of the Fire Department office on March 18. The funds were raised during the Brigade’s 10th annual Schmockey tournament, held Sunday, February 23 at the Peachland Community Centre.

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NEWS

Ski season cut short as Crystal Mountain investigation continues Erin Christie Special to the Peachland View A West Kelowna ski resort will remain closed for the season while the BC Safety Authority tries to determine what caused a double chairlift to plummet to the ground, injuring four people.

According to reports the chairs fell

approximately six metres from the lift, injuring a 16-yearold ski instructor, a 31 and 34-year-old husband and wife ski patrol team, as well as a 45-year-old male skier. All four injured victims have been released from hospital and are recovering at home.

It is unknown how long the investigation

will take but Mike Morin, general manager at Crystal Mountain Resort, says the investigation into the March 1 incident is likely to extend into the next month.

“We might have been able to open for one last weekend at best but the chances of that happening are slim,” said Morin, in a statement. “Pending

the scope of the investigation, it seemed unrealistic to try to rush the process to be open for just a couple of days.”

Crystal Mountain’s last day was scheduled for March 23. The resort opened for 52 days out of a possible 66 days. Season pass holders will be credited for the shortened season. Pass holders

can expect to receive a letter advising how much credit will be applied towards a Crystal Mountain Resort Season Pass for next year.

All staff have been notified of the closure and their termination of employment.

This gives all staff the opportunity to seek alternative employment immediately and/or apply for employment

Request for Proposal process should select winning shuttle transportation provider over next few weeks Continued from page 1

only take a few weeks for the final contract to be signed and the shuttle service to begin, said Linttell.

“Once we make our final selection, it’s going to take some time for them to acquire the necessary equipment and they’re going to have to hire people and complete all of the logistics necessary to operate the shuttle service,” he said.

If the service can’t be operational for April 1, the board is adamant that it be running by May 1, he said.

With WestJet Airlines recently announcing there will be daily flights between Fort McMurray and Kelowna International Airport and the onset of beautiful spring weather, the timing is right to kick off the shuttle service, said Linttell.

Kelowna International Airport has also introduced daily return flights to Los Angeles, which makes the South Okanagan tourist market very attractive to the massive American market, he added.

“If you’re planning a trip through Los Angeles, it’s now very easy to come to Kelowna and access everything we have to offer here in the South Okanagan through the shuttle service we will be offering,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity.”

Linttell said one of the biggest challenges in putting together the RFP for this shuttle service is to convince citizens and community leaders that

this is “not a shuttle service to Kelowna International Airport, but a transportation service to all of the communities within the South Okanagan.”

The shuttle bus service will make stops in every community between Kelowna and Osoyoos on a daily basis, including stops in Peachland, downtown Penticton, Penticton Airport, Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Osoyoos, he said.

“There are still some people out there who believe this is only a shuttle service between the airports in Kelowna and Penticton and that’s simply not the case,” he said. “It’s a true South Okanagan shuttle service.

“It’s not about shuttling people to the airports in Penticton and Kelowna, but allowing people to access any community in the region at a reasonable price and not have to take their own vehicle.”

The RFP clearly states that the shuttle service will have to be affordable in order to attract enough reg-

ular users to make it a profitable business.

“It will have to offer an attractive price point to attract as many people as possible,” he said. “Then it will be up to local residents to use it or lose it. It has to be supported or it won’t be around for long.”

Linttell said he personally envisages a one-way ticket from Osoyoos to Kelowna International Airport costing “somewhere between $30 and $40” with a return ticket lowering that price substantially.

He also expects the winning RFP to offer discount packages for those who use the service on a regular basis.

Considering the high price of parking at the Kelowna International Airport and the fact people travelling there would much prefer to leave their own vehicles at home, Linttell is confident the shuttle service is going to be popular with residents.

“I can’t see everyone from students to workers who have to move back and forth

and seniors who don’t want to use their own vehicles to get to the airport using this service,” he said.

The tens of thousands of tourists who visit the south Okanagan through the busy tourist season from May to October are

also going to be a key target market, he said.

Once the RFP process is finished, the winning company will have to provide a detailed business plan, which will be approved by the SOCC board, said Linttell.

insurance.

“This way nobody is left in limbo. The majority of our staff are seasonal and have their own plans for spring. Some of them

are already working,” said Morin. “We love our staff and our loyal visitors and have made these decisions with their best interests in mind.”

Be Active. Be Outdoors.

Volunteers in Parks Wanted The Volunteer in Parks program Is looking for Trail Patrollers, a volunteer position that would give you the opportunity to contribute towards the well-being of the Regional Parks trail system.

To learn more about becoming a Volunteer Trail Patroller, come to an information meeting: Date- April 2nd Time- 7:00 p.m.

Place- EECO, 2363A Springfield Road For more information call: 250-469-6232

Notice Of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Council of the District of Peachland will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest in the property is affected by Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, Amendment Bylaw No. 2071, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. on March 25, 2014 in the Council Chambers located at Peachland Community Centre, 4450-6th Street, Peachland, B.C. The District proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw Number 1375, 1996, as follows: By changing the zoning designation of a Portion of Lot G, DL 490, Plan KAP22267, as shown on the map below from R-1 Single Family Residential Zone to P-2 Community Institutional.

The proposed amendment is in order to provide for the relocation of the Peachland Food Bank.

Street Sweeping Street Sweeping will begin in the downtown core Tuesday evening March 18th and will continue through April 10th, depending on weather conditions. Please refrain from parking on the street to allow for the sweepers to sweep the whole roadway. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

The proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2071, 2014 may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding Statutory Holidays, from March 11, 2014 to March 25, 2014.

Take notice that the above describes the general intent of the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw which has been read First and Second Times by the Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland. This synopsis is not intended to be, and is not to be, understood as an interpretation of the Bylaw.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

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ast week’s strike vote by teachers certainly feels like a déjà vu moment.

Didn’t we go through this not that long ago? It’s hard to keep track these days.

But we do know that students and parents have enough to worry about without dealing with potential strike action again.

Let’s get this out of the way first: Teachers are incredible people. They have such a positive impact on our children, not just academically but mentally (confidence, self-esteem, etc.).

Teachers are highly skilled, and they are continually upgrading to keep current in our children’s educational needs.

Teachers are well paid, and so they should be. The average teacher in BC makes more than $70,000 a year (a conservative figure). They get two weeks off at Christmas, two weeks off during spring break, and July and August. But what most people don’t see is teachers putting in a lot of extra hours at home marking papers and preparing for the next day. And don’t forget the training seminars and other workshops they attend.

We totally support teachers in bargaining class size and composition.

This right should never have been taken away by the Christy Clark govern-

ment.

Class sizes need to be addressed because some students may fall through the cracks by not getting the one-on-one time they need. And because of increasing stress and anxiety among students, more special needs support is required in the classroom.

It’s going to cost a ton of money to address these problems, but it’s an important investment.

However, when it comes to increased wages, that’s where teachers might be hard-pressed to find a legion of fans.

This province is still trying to recover from the 2008 recession. Companies are still shutting down and laying off workers, storefronts are still sitting empty, and the unemployment rate is still depressing.

The fact is many workers in various employment sectors are doing without raises and have done so for years.

We don’t see the government’s offer of 6.5 per cent as a slap in the face to teachers. We see that as fair considering the current state of the economy.

Many people would argue that this offer is more than generous.

Bottom line: We don’t need a strike, and we don’t want it. Teachers need to be realistic and the government has to stop being so pig-headed. Surely, a compromise can be reached to appease all parties while keeping the needs of students in the forefront.

PEACHLAND VIEWS Our mission may have come to an end, but our responsibility has not Canada’s flag was lowered in Kabul this month, drawing Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan to a close as our troops began their final journey home.

All Canadians extend our appreciation and thanks to the brave women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as the public servants and civilians who served valiantly in Afghanistan. We also owe a great debt of gratitude to the families who supported their loved ones during deployments.

All those who served have made enormous sacrifices during Canada’s largest military deployment since the Second World War. Canadian women and men carried out their duties with the utmost professionalism and distinction. We are immensely proud and grateful of their service to enhance

peace, stability, and hope in a troubled region of the world.

Most importantly, we remember those individuals – both military and civilian – who made the ultimate sacrifice during the mission. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the 158 Canadian soldiers, civilian consultants, diplomat, and a journalist who lost their lives in the line of duty. We also remember those who were injured and will forever bear the scars, physical and invisible, of their service.

While Canada’s mission may have ended, our responsibilities do not.

As a country, we must take the best possible care of all those who have returned from Afghanistan.

Joyce Murray, MP Liberal Party of Canada Defence Critic

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COMMENTARY | NEWS

Trade critical to businesses in Okanagan Regional district wants VIPs to volunteer in parks very recent round table es and other expenses in Kelowna there was related to running a positive reaction from business. The sheer This is the second exporters who, in the volume and scope of week of a two-week past, have faced tariffs different business opbreak before the House anywhere from ten to as erations that rely on trade are large scale and of Commons resumes high as forty per cent.

The elimination affects many sectors of sitting on March 24.

Over the past many of these tariffs and our local economy that days I have travelled certainty for access in turn can create ripple to this market will effects into other areas.

One other issue that create some real opportunities for Okanagan I continue to hear feedproducers and fruit back from citizens on a growers. Also this private member’s bill, week I have also come known as Bill C-442, to better appreciate and “An Act Respecting a understand the criti- National Lyme Disease cal value of trade to Strategy.” For many Okanagan-Coquihalla citizens in OkanaganLyme for a different set of Coquihalla, reasons, with the cur- disease is a very real rent trucking dispute at concern and as a result Dan Albas, MP Port Metro Vancouver. I can confirm that I In addition to affected will be supporting this throughout Okanagan- businesses throughout bill to move forward to Coquihalla and met Okanagan-Coquihal- committee review stage with many citizens, la, I have heard from for further study. In the mayors, event the bill passes, groups and local gov- concerned ernment leaders. Last councillors, regional I will also follow the week there was a strong directors and MLAs review carefully and level of enthusiasm for on the very real pos- provide further updates the recently announced sibility of large scale as they become availCanada-South Korea employers considering able.

While this will be temporary closure as a free trade agreement.

Given that British result of not being able another busy week of Columbia, with its stra- to import/export much meetings, I would like tegic gateway location, needed goods either to to sincerely thank the many citizens who do strong business and or from the port.

The movement of take the time to offer cultural ties with the Asia-Pacific region, is goods in many cases is questions, comments considered to be first critical to the cash flow and also criticism. I of the Canadian prov- of small business op- believe it is important yard to waste ad jan13:Layout 1 1/25/13 Pageto 1always for AM citizens also must 8:35 inces benefit from erators who this agreement. At a make payroll, pay tax- hold your elected offiMP Dan Albas Commentary

Yard Waste Collection is back on!

• Yard waste pick up every two weeks through the end of November.

• Just put your material right into the cart, close the lid and wheel it out for pickup.

• Accepted items include grass clippings, leaves, needles, prunings, fruit droppings and branches.

• NOTE: yard waste must fit in the cart with the lid closed.

• NO garbage, plastic bags, flower pots, rocks, soil, sod or kitchen scraps please.

Contact your municipality for additional curbside yard waste collection options, or visit regionaldistrict.com/recycle A PROGRAM OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN, THE CITY OF KELOWNA, & THE DISTRICTS OF WEST KELOWNA, LAKE COUNTRY & PEACHLAND

cials from all levels of government to account.

If there is a decision or policy you do not agree with, please take the time to contact your elected representatives and ask for the reasons why a decision was made. Part of how we achieve better government decisions is from hearing from all sides and I certainly welcome your views in this regard.

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800665-8711.

Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla.

If you like being outdoors, regularly visit regional parks and enjoy people, the Regional District of Central Okanagan hopes to hear from you.

This spring the Parks Services department is launching a Volunteers In Parks program and is looking for interested residents to become trail patrollers. The department will hold an information meeting at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m.

The EECO is located in Mission Creek Regional Park at Springfield and Durnin Roads.

Community relations liaison Risti Lesperance said VIP trail patrollers will be additional eyes and ears in the regional parks. While their main function will be to re-

cord and report any problems to the regional parks staff, she added, they will also act at park ambassadors, providing information to visitors about the natural and cultural features of the park and if needed, remind visitors about park regulations.

After the April 2 meeting the department will be accepting applications for trail patrollers.

Eligible applicants must be at least 19 years of age and willing to commit to visit a park at least once a week. They will be provided them with training, identification and other materials they need to help staff keep park trails in good shape.

To learn more about the Volunteers In Parks visit www. regionaldistrict.com/parksVIP.

Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The

Headgardener B.C. Licenced Home Salon Inspector Courses Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:00 pm The Little School House

located behind St. Margaret’s Anglican Church 4th Street, Peachland

welcomes Juanita!

Booking now by appointment only 250-870-2921 Heritage Mall, 5878 Beach Ave. Peachland

Registration is now open for the above series of online courses leading to licensing as a Home Inspector in British Columbia.

B.C. Licenced Home Inspector Courses

Registration is now open for the above series of online courses leading to licensing as a Home Inspector in British Columbia.

Contact a program adviser at (604) 899-0803 or register online at www.ashtoncollege.com

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Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 10:30 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave. Ukulele Group, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Call 250-767-6574.

Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Mid-week Study and Conversation Coffee, 9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Outdoor Fitness Trail Orientations, 10am. Meet at the kiosk by Trepanier Creek. Call 250767-0141 for info.

Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Computer Literacy, 10am-noon, all sessions take place at Peachland Wellness Centre Volleyball, 10am-noon, community centre Wellness Circle Fitness Equipment Guides, 10am. Call 250-767-2133 to register for your spot Memory Program, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Preregistration required.

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

Yoga, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Indoor Walking, 8-9am, community centre Aerobics For The Not So Young, 9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Wellness Centre, 10-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Speaker on second and fourth Wednesdays of the month Memory Program, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Preregistration required Bridge Creative Playtime (0-6 yrs) 11am-1pm, community centre Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Chess, 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Writer’s Bloc, every second Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

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

Lions Den Meeting, 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250767-9034 Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

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

Call 250-768-3305.

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

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

Indoor Walking, 8-9am, community centre Men’s Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Bridge Creative Playtime (0-6 yrs) 10am-noon, community centre Yoga Beginners, 10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies Crib, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Legotime for Kids, 3pm, Peachland Library. Every other Friday until May 30.

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

MONDAYS Yoga Advanced Beginners, 7:458:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Indoor Walking, 8-9am, community centre Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies’ Coffee, 10am-11am, Peachland Wellness Centre Tai Chi, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Income Tax Program, 1-3pm, Wellness Centre. Until April 17.

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

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

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS Stars On Stage, March 23, 2pm, community centre. A dynamic variety show with live music. Tickets $10.00, on sale at the Blue Rooster, the Peachland Information Centre, and at the door.

and Ancient Herbal Medicines.

Wellness Circle, March 26, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre. The Wellness Circle presents Victor Shim

Annual General Meeting, April 5, 2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Everyone is welcome. The agenda

Little Buddies Party, March 29, 2-4pm, community centre. For more information call Linda at 778479-2843 or Wendy at 250-7676560.

will include reports from committees to bring members up to date on the excellent work being accomplished at the PWC. Following the presentation, an election of the new board of directors for 20142015 will take place. All members in good standing are eligible to vote.

Medical Services Directory Chiropractor

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

Dr. Don MacRae Dr. Phil Kachanoski Dr. Karl Oppenheim Dr. Peter Cormillot Dr. Jeff Krawchuk

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Chamber of Commerce Business to Consumer Expo, April 12. Vendors, presenters, antique appraisals and more. Contact the Chamber office at 250-767-2422 to reserve your booth. Watch for weekly planning updates for this year’s event.

Peachland Spring 10K and Half Marathon, April 13. 10K and half

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marathon options. Registration required, volunteers welcome.

Peachland Variety Singers Concert, April 13.

Peachland Chamber of Commerce 2014 First Quarter Members Meeting, April 16. Free for members in good standing. $10 for future members.

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Variety Singers celebrate their fortieth anniversary of music

New pianist joins Variety Singers Frank Warburton Special to the Peachland View

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Phyllis Papineau Special to the Peachland View

As Long As I Have Music, they include What A Wonderful World, Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, Shine On Me, Bring Him Home from Les Miserables, and Beautiful British Co-

PHYLLIS PAPINEAU leads the choir.

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A highlight for the Peachland Variety Singers occurred on February 17, 2014 when they sang for the Lt. Governor Judith Guichon. She requested they make a CD for her of the songs they sang. She said she would play the CD as she travelled around the province.

The 40th anniversary concert will take place on Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. at the Fifty Plus activity centre. Admission is by donation and refreshments will be provided.

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The words to the song As Long As I Have Music could explain why the Peachland Variety Singers have been around for 40 years.

In 1974, a group of enthusiasts began to entertain themselves and the community with singing and skits. Initially called the Peachland Variety Performers, the name was changed when they decided to concentrate on music.

The group grew under the leadership of Jean Miles from Kelowna. A New Horizons grant paid for burgundy vests which enhanced the look of the choir as they ventured out to nursing homes and sang for special events such as Peachland’s 75th anniversary celebration.

In 1987 Murdoch Mathison from Summerland took over the leadership of the singers with Jean Todd accompanying him on the piano. Twice a year, the Variety Singers put on a concert to the delight of their audiences.

Seven years later, Phyllis Papineau took over the direction with Joan Beck as pianist. After Joan left, Dave Smith accompanied the choir.

In addition to visits to nursing homes, the Variety Singers added municipal events such as the Civic Awards, Canada Day and Christmas Light Up to their activities. They also sang at community concerts in Peachland and Westbank. A third concert was added to kick off the HeArts Festival in February.

In September 2013, Melodie Belke

assumed the piano duties as the choir began planning for the 40th anniversary concert.

Choir members voted on their favorites to sing for this special event. In addition to

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Peachland Variety Singers director Phyllis Papineau was presented with the task of finding a new accompanist last year. However, lady luck was on her side and she found Melodie Belke, a lady of many talents looking for a new challenge, who has had varied experience, including working in the natural gas industry in Calgary for twelve years.

At the age of 31, she started studying music seriously, which had been the love of her life in earlier years.

She soon realized that teaching was to become the fulfilment of her life’s ambition. Fifteen years later, she received the Teacher’s ARCT with the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), as well as the Advanced History and Theory Certification. She is an RCM medallist and winner of the 2009 Viva Voce scholarship with the Alberta Piano Teachers Association (APTA).

Melodie now has over seventeen years of teaching experience and has prepared over two hundred students to sit for practical and theoretical exams with the RCM. She has invigilated theory entrance exams and prepared students for auditions with McGill University, Capilano College and Humber College.

One of her latest ventures was to

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open a music school on the West Side with two colleagues and now also thoroughly enjoys many accompanying positions. Melodie is particularly excited to be part of the Peachland Variety Singers as she has resided here in Peachland for 20 years.

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A rainbow of opportunity at the Peachland Wellness Centre Judy Wyper Special to the Peachland View

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UBC OKANAGAN NURSING PRACTICUM STUDENTS along with their supervisor, Louise MacIntosh, met for an evening social with Memoirs Project participants.

CDs of their voice recordings were presented along with family trees. Back row (left to right): Walter Gulevich, Dayline Desmond, Gillian Wiens, Sue Morris, Michelle Ng, Louise MacIntosh, Claire Tewnion, Jim Pilling. Front row: Alice May Macdonald, Olive Douglas, Alma Fehr, Eileen Cobett.

around. The music can be inspiring and powerful.

If you have spare time and wish to volunteer please drop by.

We are currently looking for helpers for the Sunday breakfast fun-

draiser. Volunteering is one way to stay healthy.

The key is in finding the right job. An applicant fills in a form and has an opportunity to say what their skills are, what they would like to do, and what they really Pickerel Dinner April 25 $12.50 a plate, call for reservations 767-9404

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do not want to do. As important as the help that is being provided, I have found that the benefit of sharing my skills, meeting new people, and getting to know them while providing a service has increased my quality of life. Volunteers report they feel more connected to their community, have enlarged their sphere of influence, increased their network of friends and acquaintances and have expanded their learning.

The outreach, resources and referral services are the heart of what the PWC does.

People are linked to services that help them stay living independently in their homes.

For example, one man recently was helped to hire a housekeeper, someone to do his yard work, and has begun ordering frozen meals to be delivered to his door. He began attending a social program and made new friends.

This has changed his

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The Peachland Wellness Centre’s logo features a painting with a rainbow overarching a little house. We like to say that we offer a rainbow of opportunities.

Our website describes the programs and services.

In February we held an appreciation tea for members, volunteers, program participants, and supporters. People of all stripes attended. When I addressed the gathering I made the statement that we could liken each person who deals with us as a note, and together we play music, often symphonies. But the music changes hourly and daily depending on who is in the building and how the personalities resonate with each other. It is discordanteat times, when people are upset and they are in the midst of sorting out their difficulties.

Most times it is sublime, like jazz with notes breezing in and out, up and down, blending in harmony and uplifting those

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outlook on life. Instead of thinking about moving he has accessed opportunities within our community. There are new people in his life. New opportunities are presenting themselves with new ideas.

He is feeling like he is part of a community of interlinked people and no longer alone.

Eight people from this outreach program recently completed a project involving UBC Okanagan nursing practicum students who were doing a community project. Voice recordings of some of the memories of the seniors were put onto a disk to be shared with their families. Family trees were also made.

A social for those participants was held last Wednesday. It was heartwarming to hear the laughter, chatter, and happiness that was being shared that evening.

The transportation service is a program that provides a critical help to Peachlanders

who don’t drive themselves. People receive rides from one of our 26 volunteer drivers. There is a suggested donation to the driver for the ride depending on the distance travelled. People needing a ride must register with the PWC beforehand so we know who you are. We appreciate having at least one day’s notice to arrange the rides.

We have a partnership with the Valley First Credit Union, where they are subsidizing the donation to the driver for those needing a ride to do their banking at their new location in West Kelowna.

So, there is a rainbow of opportunities. Join a program, come and volunteer, or visit to get information about resources. We are located at 4426 5th Street. Call us at 250-767-0141, email us at wellnesscentre@shaw.ca, visit us on Facebook or the web at www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca.

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Win a gift certificate from these participating businesses for MOM!

Each week the Peachland View will give away one $20 gift certificate, and before the May 10 issue we will make a final draw for a $500 prize in cash!

Drop your ballot off at one of these fine advertisers! *Ballots will be collected each Tuesday.

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Here’s Sarah with her son Nixon (left) and daughter London and the gift certificate they won from Ace Hardware!

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Community centre spring/summer programs starting soon Cheryl Wiebe Special to the Peachland View No season is complete without a great family event to get the community together and have fun. Join the recreation staff on Good Friday (April 18) for a hopping good time.

There will be arts and crafts, bunny games, a bouncy castle and the wiggliest ear creation.

Of course no Easter celebration is complete without an Easter Egg Hunt!

This family event is $10/child. Preregistration by April 16 is required.

Spring is a great time to get outdoors and play sports. We have two intro to sport programs ideal for young athletes – Mini-Multi Sport where children

aged four-five will play a variety of sports such as floor hockey, soccer, t-ball and more; or Learn to Plan Soccer program where four to five-year-olds will join Peachland Ambassador Rebecca Barkley to learn the game of soccer and how to be a part of a team. Both programs are scheduled to start early April.

We have some great ideas for youth to get active too. Learn to Play Tennis (six-12 years) is a great way for preteens to develop skills and techniques to play tennis. If your teen is looking to enhance their sport performance and develop overall fitness, Boot Camp for Young Athletes (ages 12-15 years), Stefanie will get their heart pumping, muscles moving and

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There are two start dates for boot camp including March 24 and May 5.

For more information view the Spring/ Summer Recreation Guide online at www. peachland.ca or visit

the Community Centre for your copy. Registration is now open for all spring and summer programs. For program registration and other information on recreation services, call 250-767-2133.

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A senior’s garden recollections and springtime advice Frank Warburton Special to the Peachland View As a young boy living in Scotland, I spent a lot of my school holidays helping John, who was my uncle’s gardener. As WWII was approaching, the nation was being encouraged to “dig for victory” – in other words, to grow vegetables and fruit.

While John certainly did that, he did not forget a flower or two to brighten our home.

The garden was probably in excess of an acre, so there was plenty of space for variety amongst many well-established fruit trees.

In the early days, John had a young assistant, but in 1939 the assistant was called up to join the armed forces. So guess who became the part-time assistant? He said a word of warning to me: before this was over I could end up in uniform, and he was just about right. But what a learning experience that was, a lesson I have never completely forgotten.

Let me share a few things with you, which I hope you will find useful inyour gardening efforts. We have lived here for twelve and a half years and in that time

have planted both decorative trees and bushes. We planted nine fruit trees: apricot, peaches, cherry and plums, giving us plenty of fresh fruit.

Springtime is most likely the busiest season in the garden; plants are waking up, as are the wild animals of the forest. Mulch needs to be cleared up and winter debris removed before you can think of planting for the year. Yes, it’s hard, back-aching work, so take it easy: a little at a time is all it needs.

Prepare your garden first of all. This is the time to prune perennials and consider dividing. Asters and astilbe don’t require much maintenance; minimal spring pruning will suffice. Decorative grasses will need cutting back and thinning out of the dead stems.

Now that it’s March, will it warm up quickly and stay warm? Will the rains start or stop? Perhaps it’s time to pay attention to houseplants. Repot them if necessary, and feed them. Avoid walking on wet soil in the garden. It may be time to spray your fruit trees that you should have already pruned. Remove burlap and covers from your evergreens, and cut back your shrubs.

Once April comes, keep those weeds under control. Turn your compost over thoroughly. Plant and divide your perennials, if you haven’t already. Ensure that your tools are sharpened and clean; get your mower serviced if you didn’t do it in the fall.

April is the time to consider direct seeding out doors; plant each month for succession harvests. Keep covers handy in case of cold snaps.

In May, go to your nursery and treat yourself to at least one new plant or fruit tree before the best selection is all gone. Be prepared to start watering; if you have an in-ground sprinkler system, set it to water at the cool times of the day or night and then only for short periods of time. Our land here in the Okanagan is not waterretentive so any excess will just drain into the land and be wasted.

Deadhead spring-blooming bulbs but let the foliage remain until it yellows and breaks away easily. Make sure your tall perennials are staked. Keep your vegetables and berries free of weeds, and watch out for fungal problems during the rainy season!

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Nutrition and aging go hand-in-hand Nutrition is important for people of all ages, but it’s especially important for people over the age of 50, who can dramatically improve their quality of life by eating a wellbalanced diet filled with vitamins and nutrients.

Though that may seem like common sense, research has shown that men and women in this age group, who are often referred to as “baby boomers,” are not necessarily as healthy as they may seem.

While the baby boomer generation, which is generally regarded as those people born between 1946 and 1964, boasts longer life expectancies than any generation that came before them, some of that can likely be chalked up to advancements in medical care, including a booming pharmaceutical industry that seemingly has an antidote to every ailment. But a 2013 study from researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine found that baby boomers are less healthy than the generation that immediately preceded them, tending to be more likely to have higher levels of hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

While that news might be sobering, it’s never

too late for men and women over 50 to start eating healthier diets, which can reduce their risk of a wide range of ailments, including heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis.

The following are a few ways older men and women can alter their diets so their bodies are getting what they need to live long and healthy lives well into their golden years.

As is always the case, people should discuss any potential changes to their diets with their physicians to ensure the changes will be both effective and healthy.

• Don’t denounce dairy. Dairy is a great source of calcium, which promotes strong bones and teeth. Men

and women over the age of 50 want their bones to be as strong as possible because aging is one of the strongest risk factors for osteoporosis, a potentially debilitating medical condition in which loss of tissue causes bones to become brittle and fragile. Vitamin D is necessary to effectively absorb calcium, and vitamin D can be found in certain dairy products, including pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed cow’s milk, and can be generated when people get enough sunlight. Other healthy sources of vitamin D include salmon, light tuna packed in oil, sardines, and sungrown mushrooms.

• Cut back on sodium intake. Cutting back on

sodium intake can be very beneficial, especially for people over the age of 50, who are at greater risk of diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

But cutting back on sodium intake takes more than just throwing the salt shaker away. Processed foods, soups, canned goods, salad dressings, condiments such as mustard and ketchup, and breakfast cereals are just a few of the many products that may contain alarming amounts of sodium.

That’s important to note, as excess sodium increases blood pressure by holding excess fluid in the body. That excess fluid puts an added burden on the heart, potentially in-

creasing a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure, osteoporosis, cancer, and kidney disease. The problem with cutting back on sodium is that salt is so often relied on to make foods taste better, and many people find salt-free foods bland. But the rewards of reducing sodium intake are so significant that it’s worth making the adjustment, especially people who are becoming seniors.

No one is too old or too young to embrace a nutritious diet. But men and women over the age of 50 are in a unique position to vastly improve their quality of life by adopting a low-sodium diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals.

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Nellie Drabble

Departed this world on February 17, 2014

District Of Peachland Employment Opportunities The District of Peachland is accepting applications for the following positions. Detailed job postings and job descriptions of each position are available at www.peachland.ca Recently we lost our beautiful Mother at the age of 94. The thing about Moms is that we always expect them to be there, they are the glue that stretches and flexes and yet holds us safe and firm.

A month before her passing Mom, an artist by passion, in spite of feeble and arthritic hands, was busy with paper and pencils creating one last drawing for her beloved granddaughter Kerrie. Her art adorns the homes of her children and grandchildren, while her love, sense of humor and precious memories live on in the hearts of all that knew her.

Nellie will be missed and lovingly remembered by her children: James, Joan, and Barbara and grandchildren, James, Kerrie, Jennifer and Elizabeth.

The family would like to thank the staff at Lakeview Lodge for the love, care and compassion shown to Mom during her stay.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nellie’s name may be made to St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Peachland or the Peachland Wellness Center.

We miss you Mom but know that you are now at peace.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St Margaret’s Anglican Church in Peachland on Friday, March 28th at 2:00pm with refreshments to follow.

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Cat Found Tabby neutral male cat, wandering around Pineridge Rd, up Princeton. Does have a Rose Valley tattoo, #ABLX08. Tattoo is expired.

He has been wandering for at least a month. Call 250767-9021.

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

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

Witnesses Wanted A cyclist was injured in the early morning hours of July 20, 2013 on Beach Ave in Peachland, by Davis Cove.

Anyone who witnesses or who has any information call 250-769-7444 ext. 100, ask for Paul.

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Journeyman Mechanic (Permanent Full Time) Please submit applications indicating “Journeyman Mechanic” by 4:00 p.m. March 31, 2014 Recreation Program Coordinator (Permanent Full Time) Please submit applications indicating “Recreation Program Coordinator” by 4:00 p.m. April 4, 2014 Summer Students – Parks (Seasonal) Please submit applications indicating “Summer Parks Position for Students” by 4:00 p.m. April 4, 2014 Applications can be submitted to: Polly Palmer, Director of Corporate Services District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland, B.C. V0H 1Z7 Email: careers@peachland.ca Fax: 250-767-3433 We thank applicants for their interest in these positions; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Okanagan hot rod wins Ridler award at Detroit car show this coming summer.

“No vehicle like this has ever reached 200 miles per hour, but it has the engineering to go that fast, but a lot of things have to be perfect to reach that goal and

see the box anymore.”

Launier was so impressed with that comment, “I used it in my victory speech,” he said, smiling.

Launier hopes to race the vehicle in road races

and his vehicle to their respective countries in the coming months and Launier says being able to show off the vehicle to auto fans around the world is something he would love to do.

that’s what I’m aiming for this summer,” he said.

The organizers of major auto shows in Sweden and Australia have also inquired about bringing Launier

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Without divulging too many details, Launier confirmed that he and his crew spent more than 20,000 hours working on the 1964 Riviera and he’s put “a significant amount of money” into turning the vehicle into a spectacular piece of art and unique muscle car at the same time.

The prize for winning the Ridler award was only $10,000, “which basically covers the cost of getting me and our gang to Detroit,” but the prestige he has and will continue to receive from custom car buffs around the world is immeasurable, said Launier.

“I’ve dreamed of winning this award for a few years now… to actually win it is an amazing feeling,” said Launier, 38, who has been fascinated by automobiles since he was a young child and purchased his first vehicle (a 1951 Ford pickup he still drives to this day) at age 13.

“It was clear to me that we had the best vehicle, but you never know in a competition like this what the judges are looking for and what’s they’re going to like and you just don’t know if they’re going to see things the way you do until they finally announce the winner.”

When his name was finally announced, Launier said there was very little screaming or shouting or pumping of fists, but a few tears and immense amount of relief.

“I’ve driven in a lot of big races and this was comparable to that in that I was a nervous wreck in the days heading into Detroit…

I had trouble eating

and sleeping,” he said.

“Once we got to Detroit, I had the shakes and felt nauseous because of the nerves, but once we put the car on display and saw the reaction of the crowd, all the nerves and tension went away.

“When they called out the winner, I was very calm and relaxed.

My mind was clear and all the nerves were gone. I just breathed out a little and sat down and had a few tears and shared the experience with my crew.”

Launier, who had finished in the “Great Eight” to be eligible to win the Ridler Award during his two previous visits to Detroit Autorama, said building hot rods is his passion and being able to compete against the best and winning their respect and admiration is worth all the hard work he puts into every vehicle he showcases.

“If you have a lifelong dream and have worked with countless people to achieve that dream and the dream finally comes true, it’s pretty amazing,” he said. “I’m still having a hard time coming to grips with what’s happened.”

Launier and his crew showed off the beautiful winning vehicle Saturday afternoon and evening to all members of the public at Launier’s garage on Hwy. 97.

Launier owns and operates Reliable Muffler and Brakes, a small used car dealership and JF Kustoms from his large garage.

Ironically, Launier’s winning car started out as a $400 piece of metal sitting in a junkyard.

“I had a 1963 Riviera in my early 20s and just loved that car…I had to sell it to start a business, but I always knew I

would get another one,” he said. “I bought the shell for this 1964 Riv about six years ago…it was a $400 wreck sitting in a junkyard.”

As a funny aside, Launier smashed the front end of the vehicle into a garage door five days before heading to Detroit.

“I lost concentration and accidentally drove it into a garage door,” he said. “I couldn’t believe I did that. The damage was bad enough that we decided to drive 42 hours straight so I would have time to stop in Chicago and fix it up.”

A group of 17 crew members, family and friends made the trip to Detroit to witness the historic event.

Between 50 and 60 supporters helped in building the vehicle, he said.

“I’ve had help financially, I’ve had help corporately, I’ve had help emotionally and I’ve had help from people calling me up and wishing me the best of luck,” he said. “There aren’t enough words to thank all of the people and businesses who have helped me along the way.”

Launier said this vehicle won the Ridler Award because he “likes to think out of the box” and build custom cars that are totally unique, but are beautiful and powerful.

One car lover left a comment on his Facebook page after viewing his vehicle in Detroit that pretty much sums up his view on building hot rods, said Launier.

“Make no mistake, this is no stone pony. It is an 850 horsepower twin turbo, stick shift weapon of mass disruption. This car is so far out of the box, you can’t

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

You feel artistically inspired this week, Taurus. Use this inspiration to pursue an array of projects, whether you want to dabble in photography or make home improvements.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Seeing a happy couple together inspires thoughts of a romantic nature, Gemini. Consider taking a budding relationship to a new level.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you aspire to learn a new skill or take on a new project this week. Forge ahead with this idea, which allows you to meet new people and learn some interesting things.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

36. Beloved 38. One who yells 39. Whalebone 41. The Phantom of the Opera 43. Cut

44. Bent away from vertical 45. He killed A. Hamilton 47. Digits 50. Public violence

51. Freshwater duck genus 52. Angry 53. Amounts of time 57. Cuckoo

SUDOKU

Love, romance and marriage are on your mind, Leo. Work on strengthening an existing relationship or heighten your efforts to find a special someone.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you may have an unexpected visitor to contend with this week. This could mean a complete overhaul of your schedule and living space. It’s time to get to work.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Your mindset is intense this week, Libra. Others will find it very difficult to change your opinion on certain things, but that does not mean you should not listen to their ideas.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, be prepared for a busy week that gives your bank account a boost. Expect to begin a new work assignment that requires a lot of creative energy.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you’re interested in promoting personal health this week. Your research may extend into holistic treatments as well as more traditional alternatives.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

PUZZLE ANSWERS

Vist some bookstores this week, Capricorn. This will indulge your need to absorb information this week. Don’t overlook the value of the library on your quest.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Level: Intermediate

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Aquarius, an encounter with someone new piques your intellectual curiosity. Take some time to gather some information, and give yourself time to digest this information.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Thoughts of a career change are more prominent this week, Pisces. It may be a good time to finally act on those ideas.

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FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Ashes to ashes God came to him.

First, God pronounced all that Job’s friends said wrong! Then he proceeded to ask Job questions that Job could not answer. Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall answer me.’

My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” Job had realized that with all their theologizing, he and his friends had done noth-

ing more than build “houses of cards.” He came to see that God was already at work in bringing about a plan of salvation. When confronted by the Holy God, all their theological musings were set on fire in mere seconds.

All that was left was a heap of ashes. Job confessed to God that he must sit in his own ashes. During the Ash Wednesday service we, like Job, came to see

that all our piety and theological musings mostly turn out to be houses made of cards.

When confronted by the Holy God, our houses of cards burn up and we must sit in our ashes. We place ashes on our foreheads and remember that God sent a mediator, Jesus, who suffered and died for our sins and rose to new life so that all those who believe can have new life.

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Many inside and outside the church wonder why we observe this archaic ritual at the dawn of the 21st century?

Why impose ashes?

In the Old Testament people in mourning because of a great calamity in their lives often sprinkled ashes on themselves as a sign of their mourning. Repentant sinners, cut to the heart by God’s rebuke, also covered themselves with ashes.

The ashes were thus an outward sign of the inward state of a person.

The best illustration of these Biblical principles is found in the Old Testament Book of Job. Satan declared that Job’s faith in God was shallow, based solely on the constant receipt of blessings from God; therefore, if Job’s health and wealth were taken away, he would curse God and turn away. God permit-

ted Satan to take Job’s wealth and then health away. As a sign of his great morning at the loss of children, wealth and his health, Job sat among the ashes (Job 2:8), and his friends sprinkled themselves with ashes (Job 2:12).

After sitting in silence for a time, Job and his friends began to discuss Job’s plight.

His friends’ diagnosis was that Job’s calamity was obviously a judgment from God. God only punished sinners. Job obviously had sinned to deserve this punishment. Their prescription was that Job was to confess his sin to God and lead a more pious life. Job was to get closer to God. In response to these assaults, Job confessed his innocence; he had done nothing to deserve this punishment.

In his final defense (Job 29-30) he argued that he was an upright man of great integrity. Job constantly asked for an audience with God. If he just had 15 minutes before God, he could convince God to take the punishment away.

Job even presumed to educate God. He asked God whether he knew what is was like to be a human being? Perhaps

God wouldn’t accuse, judge and punish so quickly and readily if He knew what it was like to be human. Job even went so far as to assert that God’s blessings were meant to lull Job into a false sense of security so that the calamity that befell Job was more painful and represented God’s real intent for Job (Job 10). Job dreamt about a mediator who

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Job got his wish.

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