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Peachland resident identified in weekend highway crash

Okanagan Wetland Strategy launches in 2015

McLachlan Lake is in the Eneas Creek watershed, and was identified in the first phase of the strategy, which is an initiative of both government and non-government organizations. page 3

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Inside 4th Street Place, producer Gisela Jackson, director Bill Bennett and the Peachland Players Society are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming production of The Christmas Bus, a rollicking holiday musical that hits the stage on December 10. page 6

Legion hopes to start renovations by early January

News of mounting financial pressures associated with the severe water damage caused to the Peachland Legion’s aging bar has prompted its members to step up their fundraising efforts this fall. page 7

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In what was ultimately a close race, first-term municipal councillor Cindy Fortin crossed the finish line on November 15, emerging as Peachland’s first female mayor since 1944. In her bid for the town’s top job, the former journalist took on four combatants, including former municipal councillor Ernie Hurd, fellow councillor Eric Hall, former Highway 97 Task Force Society president Bruce Letendre, and incumbent Keith Fielding. By 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Fortin had garnered 603 of the 1,825

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Fortin is eager to work with new councillors this term Continued from page 1

“I think that’s good for Mayor Fielding. He’s done a lot of good work over the last six years and I appreciate that. The fact that it was a really close race just showed me that I’m going to have to work harder to let the

people who didn’t vote for me know that I’m working for them too.” Fortin’s win capped a big night for political newcomers, as all but two incumbents were edged out by voters. Rookie candidate Mike Kent earned a whopping 1,270 votes, while Keith “Papa”

Thom brought in an impressive 1,175 votes and Pam Cunningham took 1,116 votes, trouncing incumbent councillors Vern Moberg and Eldon Kerbes, who earned 731 and 725 votes, respectively. Rounding out the new council will be

Thank You! I would like to thank the people of Peachland for electing me to represent our wonderful community. A special heartfelt thank you to all of my supporters, and especially my campaign team who worked tirelessly on my behalf. As your mayor, I will continue to be open and available to the public, and will work very hard for you, and for our community, over the next four years.

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newcomer Mario Vucinovic, who took 930 votes, and incumbents Peter Schierbeck, who brought in 865, and Terry Condon, who garnered 891 votes. “It was very clear that the residents of Peachland wanted a change,” Fortin said following her win on Saturday night. With regard to the new group, Fortin said she is excited and relieved by the prospect of leading a group comprised mainly of new councillors. She added that the inclusion of Condon and Schierbeck would help maintain a good balance. Fortin says her first order of business will be to sit down with each council member individually to discuss their vision for Peachland, and to let them know that the lines of communication are open. “I think we really need to have a cohesive message this time, rather than a division of council,” she ex-

plained. “I really want to have a less divided group than we’ve had for the last three years. It makes things flow better. The process will go much faster.” In an election focused on development, the bypass, and the pending announcement of the provincial funding needed to kick-start the affordable seniors’ housing project, Fortin says she intends to follow through on her campaign promise to be an outspoken advocate for the district. The former councillor told The View that she will immediately get to work polishing the request for proposal required to get the funding for Peachland. Another campaign promise Fortin said she plans to fulfill is to be a fiscally responsible mayor. Acknowledging the comments made in a letter printed in The View on November 14, indicating her declaration and eventual

discharge from bankruptcy in 2012, Fortin said she was disappointed. Even more so, she added, when she discovered that a printout of the search results containing her insolvency record from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada had been posted on the bulletin board outside the Peachland Community Centre on November 6. “Whoever posted that didn’t have all the facts, and yet they thought that it was okay to distribute that information. Had they contacted me directly I would have explained the circumstances.” She said she and her husband had fallen into financial straits after he was unable to work because of extreme health concerns. “It was just too much, I couldn’t carry the bills by myself anymore on less income. So we consulted a financial advisor and they suggested bank-

ruptcy would be the best course of action. It was not an easy decision and we lost the house.” Fortin said she feels the experience has made her stronger and smarter, and in the wake of the discovery of the information intended to harm her, has found people have been extremely supportive. “It had nothing to do with how we spent our money,” she noted. “Everyone goes through a rough patch. Financial crunches happen all the time, but those times when you’re struggling that can make you stronger when you come out the other side.” Fortin said she will continue to bring strength and resiliency to the council table. Fortin will conclude her duties as councillor at a final meeting scheduled for November 25, and will take over the mayor’s seat at the inaugural meeting of the new council on December 2.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

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Okanagan Wetland Strategy Phase 2 launches with first project in 2015

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OBWB’s Okanagan wetland strategy manager Jillian Tamblyn announces the next steps in helping restore and enhance valley wetlands. Looking on are (left to right) OBWB water stewardship director Nelson Jatel, MP Ron Cannan, Penticton Indian Band’s Jonathan Kruger and OBWB chair Doug Findlater.

of wetlands identified during the first phase of this project last year, when information on valley wetlands was collected from several sources, including existing inventories, local naturalists’ clubs, fish and game clubs and other valley residents. In addition to the funding to hire Tamblyn, the Okanagan Nation Alliance recently received an additional $50,000 from Environment Canada’s National Wetland Conservation Fund for hands-on wetland projects in Phase 2. The funding will

Contributed Both tire tracks and plops of cow dung mar what once was a healthy wetland and habitat for ungulates, water birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and aquatic plants, but it’s hoped a restoration project spearheaded by the Okanagan Wetland Strategy will return it to some of its former glory. Located just southwest of Peachland in the top end of the Garnet Valley, McLachlan Lake is in the Eneas Creek watershed, and was identified in the first phase of the strategy, which is an initiative of both government and non-government organizations. Volunteers worked with a fencing contractor to fence off the 2.4-hectare wetland this month, which has ATV tire tracks through it and vegetation chewed down to the ground by range cows. Despite its degradation as a wetland, as restoration work began, a family of mallards were seen feeding in one of the ponds, a bald eagle watched the work from overhead, and a Pacific Chorus Frog was heard calling in the forest nearby. A bear was also recently spotted there one morning. By rebuilding the fence around McLachlan Lake, it’s hoped the plants will come back to health, providing both food and habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

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Volunteers construct fencing to keep out cattle and mudboggers at McLachlan Lake southwest of Peachland. This work was conducted in partnership with South OkanaganSimilkameen Conservation Program, the Summerland Sportsmen’s Association, Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society, BC Wildlife Federation, Regional District of Central Okanagan, and other community volunteers.

With the completion of the first phase of the strategy this summer, Penticton biologist Jillian Tamblyn has been hired by the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) as Okanagan wetlands strategy project manager to coordinate this second phase. The hiring – a two-year part-time contract position – is thanks to a $50,000 grant from Environment Canada.

“This is our first project in the field,” explained Tamblyn, pointing to the muddy meadow dotted with ponds. “Our partners were instrumental is getting this field project off the ground,” she added. In all, Tamblyn is looking to have three wetland projects completed by March 31, 2015 and another three by March 31, 2016. McLachlan Lake was one of thousands

go towards ONA-specific wetland projects to support the Western Painted Turtle, plus projects with the OBWB. Wetlands are particularly important in the arid Okanagan, where 85 per cent of the valley’s wetland habitat has already disappeared. They have value in the biodiversity they offer, but they also provide economic returns such as filter-

ing runoff, alleviating flooding, recharging underground aquifers, controlling erosion and managing stormwater. Tamblyn says one of the next tasks is to identify opportunities for managing the information about local wetlands including filling in the gaps in knowledge. Some wetlands are still missing from the database, she noted. There will be additional opportunities for the public to provide more information. That information can then be shared with local governments to use in zoning decisions and in approving development permits or Crown land uses; as well as providing information for local groups interested in taking on restoration work or adding to the collection of data about wetlands. There will also be opportunities for the public to help with onthe-ground projects. Any individual or group interested in volunteering should contact Tamblyn at: info@watersedgeconsulting.ca. The Okanagan Wetland Strategy is an initiative of the OBWB, Okanagan Nation Alliance, BC Wildlife Federation, the Regional Districts of North and Central Okanagan and Okanagan-Similkameen, Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program, South Okanagan-Similkameen Conservation Program and the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

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Street finally named Redstone Crescent will be the official road name of Phase 3 and 4 of the Trails Subdivision in the Ponderosa Pincushion development. The submission, which was made by the Peachland Historical Society, was approved by council during the October 28 council meeting.

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DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND 2014 Municipal Election Results Notice is hereby given that the following persons have been duly elected as: Mayor:

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PEACHLAND VIEWS A logical decision

With the new council fast approaching, I would like to suggest they consider more emphasis be placed on tourism and economic development. In this regard it would seem logical to amalgamate the Peachland Economic Development Committee, Tourism Advisory Committee, Peachland Chamber of Commerce, and Peachland Visitor Centre. It seems by reading minutes of these committees, there is a common denominator of each with respect to attracting business and tourism.

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Several years ago, Osoyoos undertook the amalgamation of their chamber of commerce, visitors centre and economic development, and is now called Destination Osoyoos and is operating very successfully under this umbrella. We could name our committee the “Peachland Economic and Tourism Advisory Committee,” with a board and chairperson reporting to council. Art Basham, Peachland

Thoughts on the election In 2011, I wrote a letter to The View in which I said that, in my opinion, there are no winners and losers after an election. There are those elected and those not elected, because everyone who runs is a winner; I still believe that. Temporary depression is normal for those in the “not elected” category. The most important word is temporary, because our glass is always half full (not half empty) if we think clearly. Marion and I are lucky to have children and grandchildren and we value family time. We will now have more options to spend time with our family. A couple of months ago, a fellow councillor asked me if I was going to run for mayor; I discussed my options. I told him that I could continue to work for the British travel company. This involved travelling across the country, staying in five-star hotels, eating meals on the company account and chatting about the “old country.” Or I could run for a job that involved many long meetings with peo-

ple who didn’t agree with me, spending hours reading reports, and taking many calls from irate residents. Yes, I did want the second option; I wanted to be the mayor; but it’s not my only future. Marion and I will continue to enjoy being here in this wonderful small town. I wish the new mayor and council good luck with the many projects to come; there’s a lot of hard work ahead. I will be keeping an eye on council business, as a concerned resident. I feel grateful to all those voters who supported me, and I feel sorry that I am not in a position to bring about the changes that I wanted to make. My advice to residents is to tell the mayor and council if you have an issue. Send an email, make a call, or attend a council meeting and ask a question. You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that, in this town, politicians do listen. Let’s hope so. It’s what they promised. Eric Hall, Peachland

Do not raise property taxes for seniors Peachland’s municipal employees have been granted a very modest wage or salary increase and I, for one, am pleased that the increase has been approved, or will be approved shortly. In fact, it is a wonderful employer (the electorate) who lets its elected representatives (mayor and council) give themselves pay increases. Now remember, government labour contracts as well as certain private sector labour union contracts contain a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) clause that intends to protect the financial value (buying power) of workers’ income. The COLA is not regarded as a salary or wage increase. An increase in income is in addition to the COLA. In the free enterprise environment the criteria for an increase in income is quite different. Salary or wage increases are based on years of employment and most of all they are based on increased productivity and other activities that have enhanced the employer’s bottom line. Upper management positions are mostly paid a basic salary topped up by means of bonuses and are not always based on performance. The finances necessary to pay government employees has to come

from the incomes of the non-government class by means of taxes. Peachland has approximately 1,450 retired people over 65 years of age. In 2011, the population aged 65 and over in Peachland was 27.1 per cent, compared with a national percentage of 14.8 per cent. Roughly 30 per cent of the seniors live on meager fixed incomes. No COLAs, no raises, instead only inflation. Their buying power is steadily eroded. They are facing hard times. At this moment a number of seniors as well as those on disability pensions are depending on the food bank and probably will be for the rest of their lives. No doubt that the number of needy will grow. Except for the wellness centre and the senior centre, Peachland has very little to offer to low income seniors in need. My advise to mayor and council is do not raise their property tax any further. Rather, lower their tax burden. Maybe one of the new councillors would be willing to champion this cause? Bert Put, Peachland

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

PEACHLAND VIEW

Glad to see some new faces

First, I must congratulate Cindy Fortin on her being our next mayor. Why not? It will bring a different prospective, one that is certainly needed. Plus the fact that we have new faces on council. I trust they have minds of their own and do not turn out to be ‘yes men’. Now perhaps we will get scheduled council meetings at a time when the public is able to attend with all council mem-

bers present, and not by suggested electronics. This enables the taxpayers to learn about money which is spent on hydro project whims. What do we get for the money? In the case of a hydrop project, has hydro been contacted regarding their acceptance of the Peachland installation? About four years ago the mayor allowed me to view the watershed with [former director of operations] Doug Allin, who

How to support Canadian families MP Dan Albas Commentary

One thing all political parties agree on in Ottawa is the need to provide more support for Canadian families to help offset the considerable costs of raising children. Where there is disagreement is on what is the most effective means on how to achieve this goal; that is also further compounded by the fact that Canada is a very vast and diverse country and what programs may be of benefit to some families may not be of benefit to others. As an example, earlier this fall the NDP announced a future program for a nationally subsidized daycare program. Providing subsidized day care would be more of a benefit for families in large and moderately sized cities than it would be for remote rural families, where no daycare services might be available. Furthermore, for families with a single parent who is either unemployed or unable to work because of disability, subsidized daycare is of no benefit

whatsoever. Likewise, for families who do not require childcare because of grandparents, extended family, friends or a stay at home spouse, they would also not benefit from a subsidized daycare plan. I raise these issues not to criticize the NDP but rather to point out the challenges of any one-size fits all Ottawa-imposed program that may not meet the diverse needs of Canadian families. Our government also announced a range of measures to help assist Canadian families that also in some cases will of more benefit to some families than others. The first announced measure I will discuss is the opportunity for families to pay less tax to government through income splitting. What this means is, if one spouse earns significantly more money than the other spouse they can transfer a portion of the higher income to the spouse with the lower income in order for the higher income spouse to end up in a lower tax bracket and pay less in tax.

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The maximum amount of tax that can be saved by income splitting has been capped at $2,000 to ensure that upper income earners do not excessively benefit from this program that also creates tax fairness. How does income splitting create tax fairness? Currently, if both spouses each earn $40,000 for a combined household income of $80,000, the amount of federal income tax for each spouse is 15 per cent. However if another household also with an $80,000 total income has one spouse earning $60,000 and the other spouse earning $20,000, that would result in one spouse paying 22 per cent in income taxes compared to 15 per cent for the lower income spouse. In spite of having the same $80,000 household income, one family ends up paying more tax than the other family, thus creating

unfair tax policy. In this example, the spouse with the higher income could transfer part of that income to the lower income spouse in order to be in a lower tax bracket and pay less in tax similar to what other families would pay with the same household income. That is not to suggest income-splitting works for all families. For example, an extremely low-income family that is below the income earnings threshold and is not currently paying income tax obviously would not benefit from paying less tax when they are not currently paying income tax. Likewise, for a single parent with no spouse to split income with, there is also no tax benefit to income splitting. It is for these reasons that our government also announced a significant increase to the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) that is

payable to all qualifying families including low income and single parents. The announced increase to the UCCB will be a sixty per cent increase to parents for each child up to six years of age increasing the current monthly payment of $100 to $160. The UCCB will also be significantly expanded – for the first time ever the UCCB will also provide direct support of $60 per month for each child between the ages of six and 17. Collectively the increased UCCB will provide increased direct benefits to roughly four million Canadian families. It should also be made clear that the existing childcare benefit for low-income families is also being fully maintained. Aside from income splitting and increased UCCB, the government also announced an increase to the child

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Production promises music, laughs and a lot of holiday fun Erin Christie Peachland View With just over one month to go until Christmas, concerts and holiday-themed events are beginning to get underway in Peachland. But for West Kelowna based producer Gisela Jackson, it’s not the music that takes centre stage during this time of year. Inside 4th Street Place, Jackson, director Bill Bennett and the Peachland Players Society are putting the ﬁnishing touches on their upcoming production of The Christmas Bus, a rollicking holiday musical that hits the 4th Street Place stage on December 10. The musical, based on novelist/screenwrit-

er Robert Inman’s 2003 play of the same name, centres around Miz Frump, the bumbling but dedicated director of the Peaceful Valley Orphanage, who sets out in a rickety old school bus to give her kids some Christmas magic. The adventure begins to go awry when the Busybodies, who run the orphanage board of trustees, discover the somewhat frazzled director didn’t ask for their permission. The ride soon becomes a harum-scarum adventure, as Frump and her orphans are pursued by the Busybodies and the suspicious Sheriff Snodgrass. The production, which has been in rehearsals since September, includes 17

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Members of the Peachland Players Society rehearse a scene from their upcoming production The Christmas Bus. The play hits the 4th Street Place stage on December 10.

Inman’s musical resonates with her, and hopes it will touch audiences as well. For Jackson and the rest of the Peachland Players, the heart-warming combination of music, comedy and intimate setting in the 4th Street Place studio, where the

play will be performed, reinforces the sense of community in Peachland. These thoughts are echoed by Jon and Anne-Marie Croft, who have made acting a family affair by including their three young sons Jack, Tom and Jamie in the pro-

duction. “It’s a feel-good story, and it’s something different,” Jackson pointed out when asked why she chose it for this year’s holiday production. “I also like the music. It’s uplifting.” The Christmas Bus will be on stage at 4th

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local thespians, ranging from ages six to 60, most of whom, Jackson says, faithfully return to the Players every year. “We’re fortunate,” Jackson told The View during a rehearsal on November 16. “We basically have a house cast of adults and children who support us by coming out and acting in our productions every year. And they all work together really well. I think the audience can see that.” But sound technician Norm L’Abbe, a longtime volunteer with the Players, says the magic doesn’t happen overnight. “I think we do a pretty good job, so when people come to see our plays, they don’t realize how much goes into it,” L’Abbe told The View on Sunday morning. “The cast and director, everyone involved, works really hard to put on a good show, every time.” Jackson says the troupe’s rendition of

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balance, and coordination. CrossFit workouts are renowned for their intensity, and many CrossFit athletes commit to working out three to ﬁve times per week. While many more traditional workouts include brief breaks for rest in between sets and exercises, CrossFit regimens require that athletes go right from one workout to the next, performing their workout in a cir-

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

PEACHLAND VIEW

COMMUNITY

Stick wars are well underway at the legion Barrie Hewer / Special to the Peachland View The Legion Snooker League is well underway. The standings below will be better understood when considering the games

Standings – 11/17 Dave ‘Sox’ Johnston Dale Lowell Roland Marcoette Tony Wright Al Cunningham Jack Whittome Frank ‘Cheddah’ Reindl Jeff Sims

GP 12 10 10 10 9 10 9 8

Points 33 points 27 points 27 points 26 points 25 points 24 points 23 points 23 points

win % 75% 70% 70% 60% 77% 40% 55% 88%

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played compared to the point standings. When this fall season draws to a close the games played will be even and a fall champion will be crowned. Watch this paper for next week’s update.

GP Allyson Lavis 9 Chris ‘Beans’ Rollins 6 Chrissy Chernoff 8 Harry Rusch 7 Debbie Hostyn 6 Roger Moxley 7 Peter Shalagan 7 Barrie ‘Silvr Surfr’ Hewer 6

Points 22 points 21 points 18 points 17 points 16 points 15 points 15 points 6 points

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Legion hopes to start bar renovations by early January doors because we were so far in debt,” Hewer noted. “But we pulled ourselves out, and that’s because of the support we receive in this community. It’s been a long haul. But we’ll get through.” The showcase will feature six local musicians, as well as a silent auction and door prizes. The concert begins at 6 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Erin Christie Peachland View News of mounting financial pressures associated with the severe water damage caused to the Peachland Legion’s aging bar has prompted its members to step up their fundraising efforts this fall. The first event, a meat and prize draw held in early October, raised approximately $615 toward the repairs, which Branch 69’s secretary/manager Barrie Hewer estimates will cost approximately $30,000. Hewer says this would cover the repairs and the subsequent renovations needed to get the bar area up to code. “Right now it isn’t safe,” Hewer told The View on November 13. “The way it’s currently set up there is a wall blocking the servers from seeing what goes on in the seating area. It isn’t very efficient. We want a safe and efficient working environment for our staff, as well as the people who come here and support us.” But Hewer says the board’s main concern is the water leakage, which, he noted, could lead to damage to the foundation and mould. “During the last year or so, there’s been a very slow undetected leak under the bar that has seeped back into the flooring, and into the cabinet and under the bar,” Hewer explained. He said the flooring and cabinetry will have to be taken out and replaced. Hewer

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An artist’s rendering of the proposed renovations to the legion’s bar area. Branch 69’s secretary/manager Barrie Hewer estimates the renovations will cost approximately $30,000. So far the legion has raised $14,000.

noted the legion’s insurance company has generously agreed to cover the cost of some of the repairs, however, the legion’s board members are hoping the community will support their fundraising efforts to cover the rest of the cost. As of November 17, the legion, through additional events, including a Thanksgiving turkey draw, weekly meat draws and other events, has

raised $14,000 for the repairs and renovations. Hewer notes that despite all the fundraising the legion does, only a small portion can be used for capital projects like building repairs. “Most of the money we raise goes right back into the community,” Hewer said. “Our goal is to continue to support our veterans, and our community. That’s what we’re all about.

We really don’t have a lot of money to use for projects like this.” However, he added, to continue to support community projects and bursaries the legion needs to be in good working order. Hewer said he hopes the Music Showcase concert on November 22 will draw a good crowd and bring the Branch 69’s members closer to their goal. “Two years ago we nearly closed our

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COMMUNITY

Winter concert to top activity centre Christmas calendar Linda Norden Special to the Peachland View

We’re not what you think we are! It has been a few years

Thank you Peachland:

Overall you have voted for change and we will honor that choice. I would be remiss if I did not thank the outgoing Mayor and Council members for their service to our town. There will be many projects come to fruition over the next four years that were initiated by them and to that I say thank you. I have many of you to thank for your support and encouragement throughout my campaign but the only one I will mention by name is my late great father, Murray Maxwell Thom. My father served overseas in WWII as a Major with the Royal Canadian Dragoons and then spent his working life as a senior manager. I saw firsthand that ethics and honesty were never an option but a prerequisite. My one and only promise I will make to you is that I will give you four years of ethical, passionate leadership and I will listen and respond.

Keith Thom KeithPThom@gmail.com

now since we dropped the Peachland and District Retirement Society (PDRS) from our building sign, and donned the more correct and distinctive “50 Plus.” And why did we do that? Because we are vibrant, vital and very forward thinking. Our 50 Plus trademark tells all. We are home to the citizens of Peachland, 50 years old and over, who want to sing, sew, socialize, sweat, and strategize. And as of last Tuesday, we are 333 members strong! Our centre is continually looking for ways to keep you fit, keep you active, keep you happy and keep you involved. In September we had requests to start a beginner’s bridge class, which has now transitioned into a novice bridge class with Chris Johnson at the helm. The group meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. This

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bridge group is breaking free of their rusty bindings and enjoying their time practicing new skills and strategies. The plan is to keep this club going and new members are always welcome to come on board, at any time. On November 6, a new class, E-A-S-Y Core, began. If you are a huge fan of the instructor, Taryn, you’ll want to come out on Thursdays from 9 – 10:15 a.m. New to exercise, new to yoga, getting back into a fitness routine or rehabilitating from illness or surgery? This class is for you. Wear layered, loose-fitting clothing, bring a mat and a $5 drop-in fee and you’ll get a workout guaranteed to be different

each week. I can promise you, it is indeed a workout! Merallee Webber’s aerobic class on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 is well attended and certainly leaves the attendees with a glow. One of our activities, which is more breath-conserving while being enjoyable and fun to share, is our Friendship Tuesdays (1 p.m.) happening this month on November 25. We will also feature the movie Chaplin, starring Robert Downey Jr. Our monthly potluck, which occurs nine months out of the year, thanks truly to the participation of the people of Peachland, will be held on Friday, November 28 at 6 p.m. Our entertainment

line-up for that evening beginning at 7 p.m. is the Ukrainian dancers, who we have had before. If you are a newbie to our potluck evenings you are definitely in for a treat. If you are a frequent foodie with us you know you’ll want to be front and centre. By the way, membership in the activity centre is not required to attend the potlucks. All we ask is that you bring a dish, at least large enough to share with four or five other people, your own plate, bowl, cup, and utensils. Then leave the rest of the evening to us. There are two words at this time of year that bring feelings of trepidation upon us – winter and Christmas.

Peachland Annual Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, November 29th 9 am to 3 pm Peachland Community Centre 4450 6th St. Peachland Shop local and support our Artisans and Crafters! Bring the Kids! Take a photo with Santa Claus! Hosted by:

The Peachland Wellness Centre 4426 5th Street, Peachland BC phone: 250-767-0141 email: wellnesscentre@shaw.ca www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca

I know, I experience the same feelings – irregular heartbeat, sweaty palms, dread. Our December slate will help calm those feelings and bring, instead, enjoyment and temporary escape from the disquietude of this season of the year. The Peachland Variety Singers Winter Concert will take place at the centre on December 7, and the program will not disappoint you. I’m sure they will be dressed to the nines with hair to match and will sing exquisitely – harmoniously, in fact. The Centre’s Christmas dinner on December 12 is a highly anticipated event for both members and non-members. Tickets are on sale now in our office – $25 for members and $30 for non-members. This event usually sells out quite quickly so don’t dilly dally! The bar opens at 5:15 p.m. – and not a moment sooner! The star of the evening, between 6-7 p.m., will be the turkey with all its trimmings, prepared and presented by the wonderful ladies of the Peachland Hospital Auxiliary. This will be followed by the very talented and entertaining Dale Seaman and his group. Santa Claus will also make an appearance that night. Plan for an enjoyable evening.

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

PEACHLAND VIEW

WHAT’S ON UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAYS

PEACHLAND ART GALLERY IN THE MARY SMITH HALL Open every

8pm, community centre

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am, 50+

day from 10am - 4pm until December 15. Everyone welcome. Free admission.

Activity Centre. $5 dropin per class.

CHRISTMAS FAIR AND ARTISTS’ MARKET Nov.

8-9am, community centre

22, 9-2pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Parish Centre, 2547 Hebert Road, West Kelowna. Fresh baked goods, religious articles, cosmetics, jewelry, collectibles. Admission free.

BOOK SIGNING Nov.

28, 2-4pm, Hooked on Books, 225 Main Street, Penticton. Author Elinor Florence will be signing Bird’s Eye View, a novel about a Canadian woman in the air force.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Nov. 29, community centre. Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Centre. Call 250-767-0141.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE AND TEA Nov. 29,

10-3pm, Peachland United Church. You will find great prices on gently used Christmas decorations, gifts, and quality jewelry. There will be home baking for sale.

SUNDAYS

INDOOR WALKING

PICKLEBALL 9:05-10:35

(All Play), community centre

VARIETY SINGERS

9:30am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

STRENGTH-CARDIO CIRCUIT 9:30am-10:30am, 4th St Place

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+

Activity Centre

MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10am-noon,

Peachland Wellness Centre

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MEN’S CRIB 1-2pm,

Peachland Wellness Centre

FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY/ MOVIE 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6

YOUTH DROP-IN 3:308pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

7pm, community centre

SPIN & SCULPT 6:30-

7:45pm, community centre

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED)

7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

DROP-IN BRIDGE QUESTION PERIOD 1-2pm,

YOGA 8-9am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

Centre.

PICKLEBALL 1:30-

3:30pm (Novice), community centre

INDOOR WALKING

8-9am, community centre

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY

9:05-10:35am, community centre

AEROBICS AND MORE

NOVICE BRIDGE 2 pm,

9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre.

land Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome!

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call Dawn

PARTIAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 10-noon,

WOOD CARVERS CLUB

5-6pm, Swim Bay

7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United

TUESDAYS

JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am-11am, Peach-

Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service

fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

UKULELE 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Call 250767-6574. MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

50+ Activity Centre

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

50+ Activity Centre

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm, Peach-

TWEEN DROP-IN 3-8pm,

FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activity

TWEEN DROP-IN

5-7:30pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

1:30-3:30pm, community centre

TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+

50+ Activity Centre.

NOVICE BRIDGE 2 pm,

land Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12.

WEDNESDAYS

Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY

GENTLE YOGA 10:4511:45am, 4th St Place

PICKLEBALL 1:303:30pm (competitive), community centre

250-878-6342

WELLNESS CIRCLE

10am, second and fourth Wed. of the month, Peachland Wellness Centre

THE BRIDGE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT

The Peachland Ambassador Society will be holding their

Annual General Meeting on Tuesday December 9th at 7:00 pm at the Peachland Community Centre New directors will be chosen. Anyone interested in being on the board of directors must be a permanent resident of Peachland and successfully pass a criminal record check.

SATURDAYS

FLOOR HOCKEY 4:305:30pm, 8-10yrs, community centre

Peachland Wellness Centre

Activity Centre

LADIES CRIB 1-2pm,

CARPET BOWLING

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

RESTORATIVE YOGA

LEGO TIME 3-4pm,

6-7pm, community centre

YOUTH ZONE 6-9pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.

7pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm,

Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS

VOLLEYBALL 7-8:30pm, 15+, community centre

FRIDAYS EARLY BIRD SPIN

6-7am, community centre

FITNESS ROOM 8am-

6pm, community centre

FITNESS ROOM 8am8pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING

E-A-S-Y CORE

FLOW YOGA 9:05-

9-10:15am, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS

9:30am, United Church Hall on Fourth St

BEREAVEMENT 10am-

noon, Peachland Wellness Centre

50+VOLLEYBALL 10am12pm, community centre IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm,

767-2133 to register for your spot

ART CLASS 12pm, 50+

LIONS DEN MEETING

8pm, community centre

CHESS 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS TRAIL GUIDED TOUR 10am. Call 250-

MEAT DRAW 4-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

VINYASA YOGA 6:30-

50+ Activity Centre.

10am-noon, all sessions take place at Peachland Wellness Centre

LADIES SNOOKER 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

YOUTH DROP-IN 3-5pm,

Peachland Library. Stories, finger plays, rhymes and fun! From October 2 until December 18.

1:30–2:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.

3-5:30pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6

TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 2-2:45pm, Peach-

DROP-IN BRIDGE QUESTION PERIOD 1-2pm,

COMPUTER LITERACY

4-8pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+.

TWEEN TRIPS 5:308pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12, $5/ member/trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

SUNSHINE SINGERS

YOGA BEGINNERS

FUSION FRIDAYS

MEAT DRAW 3-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

St Place

10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Wellness Centre

1:30-3:30pm, community centre

every second Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

FLOW YOGA 9:05am, 4th

CARPET BOWLING

MENS CRIB 10am-11am,

PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY

WRITERS UNBLOCKED

11am-1pm, community centre. Children’s drop in program, 0-6 years.

9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

1:30-3:30pm, community centre

STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS 11:30am,

Gasthaus Pub

AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Christmas Fair & Artists’ Market Saturday, November 22, 2014 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Parish Centre (at the school behind the church)

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8-9am, community centre

10:15am, 4th St Place

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)

10am-noon, community centre

TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 10am-noon,

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Peachland Library. Open to all ages.

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12.

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Office Open Mon - Fri, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

New Fitness Class - EASY Core Thursdays 9:00 am Drop-In Bridge Question Period Mondays and Wednesdays 1-2 pm Christmas Dinner on Dec 12 Tickets on Sale now! Potluck Supper - Friday November 28, 6pm Entertainment 7 p.m. Ukrainian Dance Ensemble - Hopak Anyone!

Weekly Activities Art • Chess • Yoga • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise Classes

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Places of Faith St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church 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.

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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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2600 Hebert Road

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9 am & 11 am

Peachland Ofﬁce Hours: 5848B Beach Avenue

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

”“The Joy of Living” Series

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Wednesday:12:30pm-4:30pm Friday: 9am-1pm 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

“Let Us Worship Together”

Annual Christmas Sale and Tea

Sat. Nov. 29 from 10-3pm.

You will find great prices on gently used Christmas decorations, gifts, and quality jewellery. There will be home baking for sale. Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Rev. Elaine Diggle

all are welcome

Peachland Baptist Church 4204 Lake Avenue Find a friendly welcome, good music, great fellowship, Bible messages

Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, 9:30 am Dr. Gordon Denison, Pastor 250-707-1735 gdenison@telus.net

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9. Special event venue 10. A Chinese Moslem 12. Relating to atomic #8 14. Signing 15. Military mailbox 17. Patti Hearst’s captors 20. Kvetched 21. East by south 22. Rainbow effect (abbr.) 25. Long time 26. Treaty of Rome creation 27. Deliberates 28. Payment (abbr.) 29. Merry temperament 30. Affirmative 31. Public presentation 32. Stirs up sediment 33. One in bondage 34. Family Upupidae bird 35. Made barking sounds 36. 1994 US wiretapping law 39. A companion (archaic) 40. Morning moisture

the Christmas House It’s our 6th annual gift in support of the Peachland Food Bank. Friends and public are invited to visit a house plumb full of the Christmas spirit.

6040 Jackson Crescent, Peachland th 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, 14 December Call Bev at 250-767-2409 for information.

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Community notiCes

Castles to Cabins Housekeeping, cleaning, offices or yard work. Move ins and move outs, weekly, biweekly, monthly appointments. Experienced and reliable. Call Michelle 250-826-6285

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

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings etc. Decks, tiling, no job too small. Call Eric 250 317 6570

Wanted Wanted: Winchester lever action big game rifle and Winchester lever, pump or semiauto 22 rifle. Would consider other brands. Call evenings 250 767 6740

Community notiCes Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN Annual Christmas Sale and Tea Sat. Nov. 29 from 10 - 3pm. You will find great prices on gently used Christmas decorations, gifts, and quality jewellery. There will be home baking for sale.

We very much appreciate your donation. Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box. Breakables: Wednesday morning and Thursday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Houses For rent Peachland Suite for rent basement walkout. Private patio, awesome view close to downtown peachland Available immediately. Single person or couple N/S small pet ok. New fridge and stove $800 /month inclusive Shared utilities 250-767-9415

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What’s in your investment portfolio? to assess our investment in relationships that are important to us. How much quality time are you spending with your spouse? Do you take the time and effort to tell your spouse how much you love him or her? Are your conversations with them deep and intimate? Do you share your joys and sorrows with them? Do you share your dreams and confess your fears to them? Do you ask them to share what is important to them with you and take the time to listen? How much time do you spend with your children and/or grandchildren? When you are together, what do you do with them? Do you spend time talking? Do you actively talk with them about things that are important to you? Do you talk to them about your past, your accomplishments, your victories and your failures? Have you talked

Pastor Ed Skutshek Grace Lutheran Church It’s that time of the year again. As 2014 draws to a close, many will be looking at their ﬁnancial portfolios. We will be looking at the rate of return for each of our investments. We will identify the winners and losers. As investors we want a return on our money, and the higher the return the better. We will sell an investment that does not produce a return and reinvest any money recouped with a company that will produce a return. As prudent investors, we should also look at how we are investing another one of our precious resources, our time. We should also look at the rate of return on the things we do, the time we spend on our daily activities. Many of us invest a lot of our time working at a job, career, business or other calling. We receive a return

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to them about difﬁcult times in your life where you had to persevere and eventually overcame them? Investing your time in deep and meaningful conversations with our loved ones to can lead to extraordinary dividends and returns. Relationships are deepened and become more intimate, as we share with one another. Trust in one another grows and love ﬂows more freely. The bonds between husband and wife, parent and child, and grandparent and grandchild become stronger and stronger. Memories are created. The next generation can be spurred on to struggle and endure in the face of their challenges by the accounts of the dedication and perseverance of their parents and grandparents. The list of potential dividends goes on and on. God’s most passionate desire is for us is to invest some time with Him. How much time do you spend in conversation with God? God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit speak to us through the Holy Bible. The pages of the Holy Bible reveal God’s desires for us and that we have faith in Him; we see His love for us through Jesus’ incarnation, suffering, death and resurrection. We hope in Him for this life and the next through the Holy Spirit. God wants you to talk to Him. Just bow your head and close your eyes and speak to Him. As we listen to God and speak to Him, we will reap extraordinary dividends. Our faith and trust in God will grow. A bond of friendship with Jesus is forged. “You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” (John 15:14-15). Jesus promises to guide his friends from this life to the next. Invest some time with God and your family at a church near you.

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Amazing fat-free apple cake Lorraine MacTavish Special to the Peachland View I love hand-medown recipes that come from our parents and grandparents as they can be pretty simple to make and use basic ingredients. I keep a binder of my personal favourites that I have collected over the years and use it as my go-to cookbook whenever I am looking for something special to

make. This apple cake is nothing short of amazing and needs no dressing up with icing to make it great. It has no fat in it whatsoever, uses whole wheat flour and not as much sugar as most recipes, and since I am on a quest to make healthier food, this fits the bill perfectly. A perfect substitution in this cake is to use pears in place

Amazing Apple Cake For the cake: 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (see below) ¼ tsp salt 2 cups finely chopped apples (peeled and cored) – any variety works – blend flavours if you happen to have more than one variety in your fridge 1 large egg ¾ cup white sugar ¼ cup chopped or slivered almonds (optional) – I used

of the apples, and it’s still moist and delicious!

slivered for texture 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce (canned or home-made) 1 tsp vanilla For the Pumpkin Pie Spice 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground nutmeg 1 ½ tsp ground allspice 1 ½ tsp ground cloves Mix all spices together & store in an airtight container. For the topping: ¼ cup brown sugar

Try this cake and I promise you will never miss the icing! Let

1 tbsp. powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350°F and line your 8” round or square baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease and flour the sides, or spray your pan with cooking spray if you choose. In a small bowl, mix flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt with a whisk. Set aside. In a larger bowl, mix white sugar, chopped apples

The first time I went to one of the Rotary-sponsored Sunday concerts in the park (at the time I didn’t know that it was sponsored by the Peachland Rotary Club) I was surprised to see that some inconsiderate person had pitched a huge white tent on the grass. When I enquired, I learned that a group called ShelterBox Canada was responsible for this tent. A young lady working behind the table explained to me that ShelterBox is a nonprofit disaster relief agency, founded to provide shelter, warmth and dignity to people affected by disaster around the world. Last year, ShelterBox responded to 34 disasters in 18 countries, helping over 10,000 families. One of these was Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, where ShelterBox sent over 6,400 boxes and 100 response team members. Since its inception in 2001, ShelterBox has responded to 240 disasters in 90 countries, and 135,000 boxes have been distributed to more than a million people. Contents of each box include thermal blankets, water purification supplies, a tool kit containing all the necessary implements for survival such as chopping firewood, digging a latrine, and repairing or rebuilding a home. It also supplies pots and pans, cooking utensils and a clever multi-fuel stove

that can burn anything from diesel to old paint. For children who have lost all their worldly possessions, the box supplies drawing books, crayons and pens. The plastic container itself is multipurpose; it can be used as storage for food or water, or even as a bathtub. I learned that it costs

$1,200 to purchase a box – such a minimal cost to help a family restore their lives. The boxes are stored in ocean freighters, and each box has a tracking number so the agency knows where it is at all times. The closest freighter to the disaster delivers the box. I also learned that

Rotary Peachland is a major benefactor of ShelterBox. I donated $500, and then challenged my fellow Rotarians to match the donation or contribute what they can towards the purchase of a ShelterBox. The response from Rotary members was overwhelming, and within days, the box

In another small bowl, mix the brown sugar and powdered sugar together with a fork. Sprinkle mixture over the apple cake and bake for 35 – 40 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.

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(or pears), chopped or slivered almonds, egg, and applesauce. Stir until combined and add to the flour mixture. Stir until combined and pour mixture into the greased pan.

was purchased by Rotary Peachland. Next summer at the Rotary concerts, I plan to challenge those Rotarians again, with my same donation to ShelterBox Canada. There is no better expression of humanity than to send this life preserver to desperate people whose lives are in chaos.

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