November 8 2013

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AT A GLANCE StrongStart encourages a love of learning

The purpose of StrongStart BC early learning centres is to provide high quality early learning programs for children not yet eligible for kindergarten. The centre is open to all preschool aged children and their parents or caregivers. page 3

November 8, 2013 / Volume 9 Number 45 / www.peachlandview.com

Lest we forget

Remember Canada’s silent army of women

Recently a WWII veteran from Peachland was laid to rest. Her name is Mabel Sorensen. On this Remembrance Day, let us not forget your mothers, aunts and grandmothers, as well as the daughters, who now serve. page 7

New pastor welcomed at Peachland Baptist

Doctor Gordon Denison was inducted into the pastorate of Peachland Baptist Church early this month, coming out of retirement to accept an interim position.

He has served previously at churches of several denominations in Alberta, in B.C.’s Lower Mainland and in the Okanagan. page 11

INSIDE News Opinion Commentary Local Activities Remembrance Day Community Classifieds Service Directory Puzzles Horoscope Faith

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PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY RICHARD SMITH COURTESY OF THE SHAW FAMILY.

AS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY of the beginning of “the Great War” approaches in 2014, communities around the world will

remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. Emmett Shaw, seen here, is one of many young soldiers who left Peachland to serve.

His loss is recorded on our cenotaph alongside his brothers-in-arms. For more about Remembrance Day, see pages 7, 8 and 9.

Former reporter charged with child porn A former Peachland reporter made the headlines this week after being arrested and charged with three counts of child pornography.

David Andrew Preston has been charged with three child porn offenses, including making or publishing child pornography and importing or distributing the illegal material. According to reports police executed a search warrant at Preston’s Peachland home in June, to seize computer equipment after allegedly obtaining information from an online undercover RCMP officer with the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit.

Preston published his final story on the peachlandnews.com website on June 27, 2013, stating that he was unable to continue updating the site due to personal issues.

“Several times in my life I thought I found the bottom of the barrel, but this time I discovered the barrel had a sub-basement,” he wrote in his final post.

Preston was the founder of the online publication.

He is scheduled to appear at the Kelowna Courthouse on December 5, 2013.

Preston was a former reporter for the Peachland View. He left the View in 2012.

Congratulations to our October Winner!

Our monthly draw winner is Chris Millar and she chose a $50 gift certificate for the Dragon Lotus Restaurant and a $50 gift certificate for Petro Canada.

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NEWS

Peachland man back in jail after weekend raid grams of cocaine, 75 grams of psilocybin (mushrooms) and drug paraphernalia. The truck was reportedly stolen from Timeleigh Motorcars in April, 2012.

Newcome is the owner of Cycle Logic, an alleged ‘chop shop’ located on Julian Road, and is suspected of having ties to the Southland (Calgary) chapter of the Hells Angels, as well as the Throttle Lockers and Kingpin Crew from Kelowna.

Newcome was free on bail at the time of this latest arrest but he faces 17 charges, including possession of stolen property and trafficking in stolen property, from a raid on his shop in August 2012. He is scheduled to appear in court on November 25

The owner of a notorious motorcycle shop in West Kelowna is back in jail after a raid on his Peachland home in the 4200 block of Beach Avenue Saturday night.

John Edward Newcome, 44, was held in custody over the weekend on charges in relation to possession, trafficking in stolen property and breach of recognizance.

According to a release issued by the RCMP, members of the Kelowna and West Kelowna RCMP executed a search warrant on Newcome’s residence to recover a stolen truck.

In addition to a rare 1949 Mercury pick-up truck, police seized a number of items including three motorcycles with suspicious vehicle identification numbers, number punches, 44

British Columbia Highways – Winter Tires or Carry Chains: October 1 to April 30 NOTE: Commercial vehicles (> 27,000 kg) must carry chains on all designated routes.

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The Peachland Players rehearse a scene from their upcoming production of the “Wind in the Willows” in their studio at 4th Street Place on November 5. The cast has been in rehearsals since September and will perform for local audiences at 4th Street Place on November 27, 28, 29, 30 and December 1. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available at Peachland Pharmacy and the UPS Store in West Kelowna or at the door on show nights.

LEGEND Highways designated as winter tire or carry chains routes.

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CONTRIBUTED

Definition of winter tires under review by MTI Erin Christie Peachland View Winter weather is just around the corner, which means many B.C. drivers have begun to equip their vehicles with winter tires. yard waste ad oct13:Layout 1 While winter tires are not

mandatory provincewide in B.C., there are many routes that regularly experience severe winter conditions. On these routes, winter tires or chains are mandatory from October 1 to April 30.

The Ministry of Trans10/16/13 1:18 PM Page 1 portation and Infrastructure

Fall Yard Waste collection until November 29

• 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, pruning, 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.

Viewing your detailed electricity consumption online will give you greater control over your bill — saving you energy, time and money.

Create a MyHydro Profile at bchydro.com/myhydro.

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identifies winter tires with a mountain snowflake symbol that appears on the tire sidewalls, while many others bear the designation M+S meaning traction in mud and snow.

In light of changing technology and improvements to the quality of tires on newer cars, the current definition has come under review.

While this review is ongoing, Ministry officials say the police will continue with their past practice of allowing either tires with a mountain snowflake symbol or an M+S designation on highways where winter tires are required, as long as they are in good condition with a minimum tread depth of 3.5 millimetres.

In severe winter weather, police officers will turn vehicles around if they feel the tires are unsafe for the conditions and may be putting the driver or others at risk.

A map of the designated highways where motorists must have winter tires or chains can be found at: www. th.gov.bc.ca/SeasonalDriving/winter_chains.html.

When planning a trip, drivers can also check webcams to find out the weather and road conditions for their route at www.drivebc.ca.

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NEWS

StrongStart encourages a love of learning

CONTRIBUTED

GREATA RANCH WINERY’S hospitality director Heather Courtney presents BC SPCA CEO Craig

Daniell with a cheque for $5,762 during the SPCA’s annual gala held on November 2 at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna. The funds were raised through the winery’s tasting bar between April 1 and October 3.

Local man rescued from burning vehicle A 54 year-old Peachland man is said to be recovering after being rescued from his burning vehicle on October 30. West Kelowna RCMP, Westbank First Nations and SE District Traffic officers pulled the lone occupant of a Chevy Tahoe out of his vehicle after the man drove through

the end of the street and crashed into some trees on Doucette Drive in West Kelowna. According to the RCMP’s report, Constables Raygen Ennis and Cst. Ryan Putt removed the man from the vehicle, which quickly became fully engulfed by flame.

Get outside, get active and celebrate our new fitness trail!

Join the Government of Canada, the District of Peachland, the Peachland Rotary Club, the Peachland Lions Club and the Peachland Wellness Centre for the grand opening celebration of the Peachland Fitness Trail.

The public is invited for ribbon cutting, tours, and healthy refreshments.

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Time: 10:30-11:30am Place: Trepanier Kiosk – located at Beach Ave and Trepanier Creek Dress comfortably, walk the trail and try out the new fitness equipment!

For more info: Visit www.peachland.ca Tel 250-767-2133

Every morning from 8:45 to 11:45, early childhood educator Monica de Leon welcomes parents and caregivers and their preschool-aged children to the StrongStart Centre, to join in early learning fun. The Centre, located at Peachland Elementary School, is one of eight located throughout the school district, and is a free of charge Ministry of Education program operating within the public school calendar.

StrongStart BC Centres give home-based children the interaction and skills needed to be ready for school. A parent, family member, or caregiver accompanies the child in the StrongStart BC early learning centre at all times because the service in the StrongStart BC early learning centre is not designated as child care. The purpose of StrongStart BC early learning centres is to provide high quality early learning programs for children not yet eligible for kindergarten and designed to support the success of students when they do enter kindergarten.

Parents and caregivers are likely to discover new ways to support their children’s learning at home, and may make valuable connections with others attending the program. While attending StrongStart BC programs you can expect to participate in organized activities, play centres, and serving a healthy snack provided by StrongStart. Play-based learning activities include exploring sand and water, building blocks, working with modelling clay, moving and singing along with music, storytelling, book reading, creative constructions, dra-

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and her son, 8-month-old son Parker, enjoy some playtime at Peachland’s StrongStart Centre on November 5.

matic play, science explorations, counting games, and puppets to name a few. Parents and caregivers interact through play with their children learning and exploring the different components of the program together. The overall focus on developing young children’s oral language is critical to build their funds of knowledge through integration in a structured, yet playful environment.

The centre is open to all preschool aged children and their parents or caregivers.

For more information visit www.sd23. bc.ca/ProgramsServices/earlylearning/ strongstart or call 250-767-2686.

CIVIC GRANTS APPLICATIONS Local non-profit organizations which contribute to the quality of life in Peachland, and which would cease to function without assistance from the District of Peachland, are invited to apply for a Civic Grant.

The Civic Grants Policy outlines the following: • The purpose of the civic grant program is to assist citizens in organizing themselves around community issues and projects.

• In the majority of cases, it is anticipated that financial assistance will only be granted for a limited time period, subject to annual review.

• Programs and services will be evaluated on the basis on need, appropriateness, and demonstrated effectiveness.

• All grants are for a period of one year and shall not exceed $1,000.

An application for a civic grant may be submitted by any organization which: • • • • • •

Has been in operation no less than 6 months in the District of Peachland Is based in this community Has membership from within the District of Peachland or surrounding areas Has the majority of its members as voting members Is in good standing with its licensing authority Has made, at a minimum, an application to the Central Okanagan Foundation, and has received a written response from the COF, or any other granting organization.

Grant applications are considered by Council during 2014 budget deliberations. Approved grants are distributed after July 15, 2014.

Application forms and civic grant criteria may be obtained at the District of Peachland office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. or the District’s website www.peachland. ca. Completed applications must be submitted to the Director of Corporate Services by November 15, 2013.

B.C. Hydro funds are also available for non-profit organizations and registered charities.

Information can be found on B.C. Hydro website: http://www.bchydro.com/community/ community_investment/donations_sponsorships.html or contact Dayle Hopp, Sponsorship & Donations Administrator at (250) 549-8581 or dayle.hopp@bchydro.com

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NOVEMBER 8, 2013

OPINION

Point the finger at BCUC as well Lyonel Doherty Some people may not realize (or forget) that the B.C. Utilities Commission directed FortisBC to implement the new residential conservation rate that caused all of this uproar.

FortisBC was only doing what it was told, yet people continue to wag their finger at the company.

This company has been taking a lot of heat for the controversial rate hikes, but why is the commission getting off lightly? The board has the final say on these increases and often approves them without a second glance.

We can assure you that the people who run FortisBC and the commission are not hurting for money. They don’t live from paycheque to paycheque, and they don’t need relatives to help them with their electrical bills. They simply can’t relate to the people they serve.

Only after much public outcry did FortisBC conduct a study to see how the new rate structure has impacted customers. The report includes options for modifying the rates, but that remains to be seen.

The study suggests there is a small decline in the use of electricity. No kidding, after people’s bills skyrocketed. FortisBC says changes to the current rate in order to reduce electric heating bills would mean that customers with lower consumption would have higher bills. That doesn’t make any sense.

Something else that doesn’t make sense is the continued lockout of FortisBC workers. It’s time this contract dispute ended.

It is very disappointing that the second tentative agreement has been rejected by employees. They have been offered a 11.5 per cent wage increase (over five years), with their benefits left untouched. Not a bad increase, but the union says it’s not about the money, it’s about the concessions – for one thing, they argue the company has too much control over the four-day work week.

The union/company relationship is a funny thing.

You could have a long and nasty strike, but when it’s all over, everyone goes back to work like nothing happened. How do they respect each other after all of that?

There is no doubt that without unions, companies would walk all over their employees. But sometimes unions can get overzealous and exert their power to the detriment of the patrons they serve.

As far as the rate hikes go, perhaps more people should be directing their concerns to the utilities commission, which should be held accountable for all of the increases it approves. In the meantime, we can continue to complain about the high cost of energy...or do like some people have done and turn to solar power, the wave of the future.

Give yourself a voice Send your letters to the editor to editor@peachlandview.ca Letters must contain your full name and phone number for verification purposes only.

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Thanks for making the riding club party a success The first annual Fools, Ghouls & Gruel Halloween party was a huge success! The event was held at the Peachland Riding Club and the guest list included the steamy Christian Grey and the Mad Hatter, among other celebrities. Through amazing community support and donations, from Peachland and West Kelowna businesses, the event raised $250 and over 100 pounds of food for the Peachland Food Bank.

The organizing committee was so happy with the turn out,

which saw upwards of 60 guests, all in costume, for the party. The event was organized by a number of people in a three week time frame and a big thank you to all who participated in the selling tickets, decorating, food preparation, and gathering of prizes and donations, and providing the guests with a safe ride home. Thank you for your support, Peachland!

Charlette Broadoway, Peachland Riding Club

Conservatives feather their nests at the expense of Canadian veterans MP Dan Albas has a lot of explaining to do. Last year, his Conservative government found money to increase spending in the Prime Minister’s Office, yet it cut funds for veterans’ funerals.

In 2012-2013, after 10 years of fairly steady funding, the Last Post Fund, which helps pay for veterans’ funerals, was cut by a whopping 21.8%. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister increased his own office budget by 7.4%.

Instead of money for our fallen heroes, the Harper Conservatives are spending Canadians’ tax dollars on PMO staff and spin.

It has long been inappropriate that the Last Post Fund’s outdated criteria excludes all but a few veterans since the

Korean War, depriving them of a dignified funeral and burial because of financial means.

Yet, it is simply insulting that this government has chosen to invest in additional staff to control their caucus members and their message – in the midst of the ongoing PMO-Senate scandal – instead of our courageous women and men in uniform, who have made great sacrifices in the service of this country.

Mr. Albas needs to re-think his priorities. Our veterans should be looked after with care and respect, not nickel and dimed.

Jim Karygiannis, MP Liberal Party Veterans Affairs Critic

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COMMENTARY

Are you being served? Keep holding your officials accountable MP Dan Albas Commentary Hearing from constituents is, in my view, a critically important part of elected office. Many citizens take the time to offer constructive advice that can help public officeholders do a more effective job in representing constituents.

Dan Albas, MP From my own perspective, I greatly value the comments and feedback that I receive back each week in response to my weekly reports. In last week’s discussion I raised the topic of the senate, and in particular, recent efforts to suspend a number of senators without pay.

I also shared some of the feedback I had received on this subject that was overwhelming outrage as most citizens feel strongly that senators should be held to the same standards as everyday citizens.

One criticism I heard from a number of individuals is that I did not firmly state my position on this subject. Having since re-read last week’s report I agree with my critics, in that I did not state my stance on this issue as clearly as I should have, and in this week’s report I would like to remedy that.

For the record, I fully support the suspension of these senators without pay, and while the majority of citizens I have heard from also strongly support this position, there are a few who disagree. The argument most frequently made from those who support the senators not being suspended suggest that “due process” should be the

guiding factor.

The challenge with that, (and as I stated in last week’s report) from my experience “due process” as it pertains to elected officials spending tax dollars usually amounts to finding a loophole to justify an expense, arguing that it did not technically break any rules and as such there should be no consequences. As I also passed on last week (with an example), this practice has clearly gone on in Ottawa for far too long – this is why there are literally entire chapters of rules governing members’ business in order to close previous loopholes that have allowed for the exploitation of tax-dollars by elected officials.

I should also add this is not a partisan issue; there have been many examples over the years from members representing all major political parties that have abused tax dollars in expense claims.

The message that I hear loudly from citizens, and what I believe needs to be understood in Ottawa, is that this issue is not about a procedural argument finding a way to suggest a rule was broken or not. This is an issue of trust – the public trust. When Canadians elect fellow citizens to represent them in government, they expect tax dollars to be respected and used fairly and ethically when it comes to the expenses of public office.

It’s no different than the expection that elected officials act honorably, refrain from using profanity, show up for work and as legislators to not break the law. For the vast majority of citizens I hear from, if they were to misuse use tax dollars or abuse the funds from an employer they would expect serious consequences for that behaviour.

This same expectation extends not just to the senate, but to all elected officials. Last year I posted an annual accountability report. In this report I attempted to provide as much information as possi-

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ble on a variety of different subjects including travel, sponsored travel, meetings and other activities related to my position as a Member of Parliament.

After doing this report I received a strong level of support from citizens who appreciated the information and effort for increased transparency.

As a result of that feedback I am currently in the process of preparing what will become an annual accountability report summarizing my actions and expenses over the past year. Although there is no formal requirement for a Member of Parliament to issue annual accountability reports beyond what is already publicly available, I believe increased transparency helps to maintain the integrity of our democratic process.

While Canadians may differ on what policies will best serve the public inter-

est, such as more free trade versus protectionism or perhaps the desirability of lower versus higher taxes, there is one thing we agree on: the need for elected officials to serve in a way that respects the public trust.

It is my intention to have

my annual accountability report released within the next few weeks and I will welcome your questions and feedback.

I can be reached via email at dan.albas@parl. gc.ca or by phone at 1-800665-8711. I look forward

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to hearing from you.

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

His blog is DaninOttawa. com and previous MP reports can be read at the www.danalbas.com website.

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | SUNDAYS 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. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

MONDAYS Yoga Advanced Beginners, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Morning Coffee For Ladies, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Tai Chi, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Needle Arts/Quilting, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Guides 5:15pm, community centre Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, community centre Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place Wood Carving, 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

Tracks Walking Club, 9am, Cenotaph Park. Walks are five minutes longer each week. Ends Nov. 28. Free, but registration required: 250-767-2133 Mid-week Study and Conversation Coffee, 9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Computer Literacy, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre. By appointment.

Exercise Trail Guides, 10am or 11am, Gazebo by Trepanier Creek AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Toastmasters, 12-1pm, Peachland community centre. www. peachland.toastmasters.org Men’s Crib & Coffee, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Breastfeeding Cafe, second and last Tuesday, 1-2:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Friendship Tuesday/Movie, 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tween Drop-In, 2:30-5pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Bridge (Experienced), 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Yoga, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Aerobics For The Not So Young, 9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

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 Drop-in, Cooking Night, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5+ Lions Den Meeting, 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station.

4th week: community centre.

Dan 250-767-9034 Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Tracks Walking Club, 9am, Cenotaph Park. Walks are five minutes longer each week. Ends Nov. 28. Free, but registration required: 250-767-2133 Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am, all levels meet at United Church hall on 4th Street Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tween Drop-In, 2:30-5pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Seniors Classes for Computer Tutorial, 3:45-4:45pm, until November 14. Call 250-768-3305 to register.

Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Bingo, 6:45pm, Doors 5:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Men’s Crib & Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Yoga Beginners, 10:3011:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

SATURDAYS Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-9pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

UPCOMING EVENTS Kickin’ It Sari Style Fundraiser, November 9, 4-7pm, Little Straw Winery, West Kelowna. Tickets are $20 (cash only) and will include a wine tasting, a glass of wine and appetizers. There will also be a silent auction.

All proceeds will benefit New Light India. Reserve your tickets by email to kickinitsaristyle@gmail.com Remembrance Day

Services, November 11, 10:00am, community centre. Join the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 as we honour our veterans and fallen comrades. Everyone is welcome. Community Remembers at community centre at 10:30am, reception following at the Peachland Legion. Contact 250-767-9100.

Outdoor Fitness Trail

Ribbon-Cutting, November 13, 10:30am, Trepanier Kiosk. The grand opening celebration of the Peachland Fitness Trail.The public is invited for ribbon cutting, tours, and healthy refreshments.

Bottle Drive, November 16, 9am. The Peachland Ambassadors are having a fundraiser, call 778-4792843 or 250-767-6560

Medical Services Directory Chiropractor Dr. Peter Stapleton

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Awards Banquet, November 16, 4-8pm, Peachland Riding Club. Adults $20, kids 5-12 $10, kids under 5 free. Cont Andy Poon, November 19, 1:30 pm, Little School House. Andy Poon from the BC Securities Commission will speak on fraud awareness. Admission is

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by donation. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

Time in a Bottle, November 20, 10am-2pm. In a 4-hour workshop, each senior participant will create a personal preserving jar of memories - past- presentfuture of life in Peachland, that will be collected, assembled, and displayed as part of a “Yellow School-

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Christmas Fair & Artists Market, November 23, 9am-2pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, West Kelowna. Fresh baked goods, religious articles, cosmetics, silent auction, homemade lunch.

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Remembering George Pringle Mayor Keith Fielding / Special to the Peachland View

RICHARD SMITH

Peachland resident Doug Armitage visits the cenotaph honouring George Pringle, and all Canadian airmen that served in WWII, in Bransgore Hampshire, England during the town’s ceremony in November 2012. Armitage will make the pilgrimage in 2014 to mark the WWI centennial.

Canada’s silent army Patricia Day Special to the Peachland View Recently a WWII veteran from Peachland was laid to rest. Her name was Mabel Sorensen. That’s right, a female veteran.

Mabel also served with RCL #69, and proudly carried the flag in the Colour Party. Mabel served in the Post Office on bases in Winnipeg, Trenton and Borden.

There are others, like Mabel, who also served their country during WWII, but did not cross the ocean or carry a weapon.

Jean Warner and Dorothy Blair, both of Peachland, also served in the armed forces of Canada, and have contributed their time and talents to our local legion.

These veterans fought the war behind typewriters and stoves, in laundries, in radar and in communication rooms. They were to serve in these areas so that their male counterparts would be free to do the “real job” of defending the country, with its allies.

The women’s jobs may have seemed to be menial, but without these essential services, Canada’s war effort would have come to a standstill.

Imagine, no typed reports to be dispatched to various departments for implementation, no communication for troop or supply movements to be activated. Some women trained as mechanics, but were not allowed to drive the tanks or fly the planes

that they serviced. It was not considered to be a woman’s place!

In some instances, however, women flew the planes from factory to bases, but never in combat. In the navy, because of their skills, many of the large ships’ cargo were processed by the WRCNS, who organized the loading of the men and materials destined for distant shores.

Communication played an important role, and everyone knows how patient women are. Thus, they were suited to this type of work of sitting for hours at a time, preparing reports or staring into radar screens.

This is just a brief sketch of some of the roles that women performed. On this Remembrance Day, let us not forget your mothers, aunts and grandmothers, as well as the daughters, who now serve.

Yes, we shall remember them!

As Remembrance Day approaches, we are reminded that George Pringle, a former resident of Peachland, much admired as a scholar, athlete, and clergyman, lies buried in St. Mary’s churchyard in Bransgore, England. Alongside him are his aircrew colleagues who perished when their plane crashed while in service to their country during World War II. As the community of Bransgore assembles on Remembrance Day to Mayor Keith Fielding commemorate those who have given their lives in wartime service, our local ambassador to Bransgore, Peachland resident Mr. Doug Armitage, will once again be in attendance to lay a wreath from the people of Peachland and visit the graves at St. Mary’s churchyard.

I hope that at some point during his visit Doug will have the opportunity to express, in person, our thanks to those who, by their care, help to keep alive our memories

THE GRAVESTONE OF PEACHLAND VETERAN George Pringle in Bransgore, U.K.

and ensure that we heed the caution, “Lest We Forget.”

John McCrea’s “In Flanders Fields” exhorts us not to break faith with those who have died in service to their country. Our two communities have not done so and thus the memory of George and his colleagues lives on in our town.

It is the Soldier It is the Soldier, not the minister Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Praising what is lost makes the remembrance dear.

-William Shakespeare

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Remembering our history Jean Saul / Special to the Peachland View With Remembrance Day just around the corner, here are some points to ponder as we recognize and salute our Canadian veterans of WWI, WWII and the Korean War. Have you ever wondered how some of the streets were named in Peachland? Morrison Crescent, Dryden Road, Seaton Place and Shaw Road are names of Peachland Pioneer family members that put their lives on

the line during conflicts of war. Peachland lost more lives per capita during WWI than any other place in Canada.

Take a moment and visit our stalwart cenotaph, in Cenotaph Park at the foot of 2nd Street, with its wonderful backdrop of Okanagan Lake and Okanagan Mountain Park. This monument is a silent tribute.

In 1926, Branch 69, Peachland of The Royal Canadian Legion was granted their charter, followed soon after by the granting of the charter for The Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 69, Peachland of The Royal Canadian Le-

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gion. The legion is proud of its heritage in Peachland and has provided over 85 years of service to our veterans, their dependants and the community of Peachland as a whole.

This Remembrance Day as in the past, Doug Armitage has travelled to Bransgore, England. This year Richard Smith, one of our local historians, is with Doug. During services, Doug will place a wreath on behalf of the Peachland Legion on the grave of FO George R. Pringle, who was killed during a training mission in WWII. FO Pringle was also our local Peachland United Church minister.

Take time in the next few days to wear a poppy with pride, attend Remembrance

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Peachland Remembrance Day Ceremony, organized by the Royal Canadian Legion, Peachland Branch #69 Peachland Community Centre, 4450 6th Street Fall in at 10:20 am

Day services at the community centre starting at 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, November 11 and take the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices that were made so that we may enjoy the freedoms we share as Canadians today!

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Amazingly Easy Caramelized Onions

Don’t cry: onions are amazingly easy Patricia Guest Special to the Peachland View How many chapters start with the phrase “the smell of boiled onions perspired into the air, and the tattered carpet oozed the sulphuric odor of bags of these ubiquitous vegetables well past their prime,” or something almost like it? The scene immediately conjures up a depressing image of middle European slums, mid-century or so, where

Patricia Guest the poor can only afford the lowly onion to flavour

their soups. The onion has come a long way since then.

Have you noticed how there are no inexpensive vegetables anymore?

Where once the root vegetables, which stored well for months on end, were always much lower priced than the prized greens. The peas and beans and lettuces that had to be refrigerated and misted to keep their crisp appeal and crunchy texture, were always more

Thank You!

More than 3,500 dogs have received a free license for the rest of 2013!

That’s an amazing 25% increase in the number of licensed dogs in the Central Okanagan.

Thanks to all those dog owners from across the region who are no longer ‘Harbouring a Fugitive’ and came in during October’s Free Dog License Amnesty program.

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All dogs must be licensed and there will be Zero Tolerance starting in January.

expensive. The way vegetables are marketed now, all are created equally and aside from the regal asparagus and perhaps a Belgian endive, the price tags do not immediately conjure images of a rich or a poor vegetable anymore. Indeed those who can afford fresh veggies of any kind seem to be a little higher in the economic scale.

The onion (alium cepa) holds a high place in most cuisines of the world. If not the onion itself, shallot, leeks or green onions flavour almost every savory dish in the world. The French mirepoix, onions, celery and carrot coarsely chopped and lightly sautéed in butter to the heavenly Italian soffrito, finely minced onion, carrot and celery sometimes complimented by herbs and sautéed very slowly with extra virgin olive oil

5 onions. Regular onions are fine

5 tablespoons butter or oil of your choice Toss into crockpot, turn on high for 6-7 hours.

until caramelized, onions are centre stage in soups and stews. The Latino/ Creole/Caribbean equivalent is sofrito (one r) which combines the holy trinity of onions, bell pepper and garlic with additions or replacements of garlic, herbs, leeks, paprika, cilantro or habaneros depending upon who your mother is but they all contain onions.

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Things I like to add: (add only one or two of these possibilities - not all of them!) ½ bulb fennel chopped, 4 sundried tomatoes, handful fresh green herbs, fresh ground pepper, ½ tsp nutmeg, 8 cloves garlic. sauce or casserole has its own unique onion mixture that forms the base of it or is added half way through cooking or sometimes at the end as a garnish.

Onions have truly been underdogs of the culinary world for a long time with such succulent dishes as osso buco, coq au vin and jambalaya all owing their origins to the perfect sauté of onions.

Onions range from smooth and sweet to sharp and pungent with a heat scale from that of a jalapeno pepper to almost apple-like. The Walla Walla and Vidalia sweets, are named because their water content is higher, and sulphur content lower which also accounts for the why you will never cry with a Walla Walla. Unfortunately I can not reveal the answer to the question on everyone’s tongue at the mere mention of cooking onions. Apparently though the more you slice the less reactive your eyes are to the sulphuric compounds that bring on the tears. After 40 years in the kitchen it is a rare onion that makes me cry!

Perfect caramelized onions contribute a sweet butteriness to almost anything and can be paired with sweets, like figs and goat cheese on a pizza, on burgers and hot dogs, enhanced with balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar and with almost any cheese...just to name a few things. With the Christmas appetizer season coming up, why don’t you whack off a big batch and freeze them in smaller batches to whip up a quick quiche, a wonderful baked brie or a fabulous French onion soup when unexpected company pops over.

Onions vary a lot in the time it takes them to caramelize them. The trick is not to hurry them but to coat them lovingly with your choice of oils or butter, add whatever flavours turn you on and let them aromatize your home if not your neighbourhood for a good couple of hours in a crock pot.

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New pastor welcomed at Peachland Baptist

NEWS FROM THE 50+ ACTIVITY CENTRE

Annual Christmas dinner is fast approaching

Dorothy Brotherton Special to the Peachland View Doctor Gordon Denison was inducted into the pastorate of Peachland Baptist Church early this month, coming out of retirement to accept an interim position. He has served previously at churches of several denominations in Alberta, in B.C.’s Lower Mainland and in the Okanagan.

Pastor Denison studied in Winnipeg, Dallas and Portland, and holds degrees in religious education, theology, and Biblical studies. He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Western Seminary in Portland.

The new pastor told his congregation that a pastor’s central task is to teach the Bible, and that’s what he intends to focus on.

He preached a charge to himself on his first Sunday in the Peachland pulpit, and said a pastor is supposed to teach “the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth,” just as if under an oath.

“I will discharge my duties, but I’m going to need your help,” he told his people, asking them to pray for him and to participate willingly in ministry tasks.

Pastor Denison and his wife, Betty, have four grown children, 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. They live in the Glenrosa neighbourhood.

Peachland Baptist Church celebrated its centennial in 2004. It has roots in the histor-

Patricia Grieve Special to the Peachland View

DOCTOR

GORDON

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DENISON

and his wife Betty (left) have recently joined the Peachland community. Denison was inducted into the pastorate of Peachland Baptist Church early this month, coming out of retirement to accept an interim position.

ic Little Schoolhouse where early meetings were held, and in the town’s museum, which was built by the Baptist congregation in 1910. The present building at the corner of 13th Street and Lake Avenue was built in 1964. The church has been known for a focus on Bible teaching and on traditional worship music.

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As one holiday passes, another is on the horizon. December fast approaches and that means the annual Christmas Dinner at the PDRS is booked for Friday, December 13. This yearly event is always popular; dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. and features turkey dinner with all the trimmings and fantastic entertainment provided by Melita Ree and her band. They will perform at 7:15 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now at the office and are $22 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Get yours early as this event is always sold out.

We will not be having a Robert Burns traditional night in January as we have decided it is time for a change. We will be having our regular potluck and again some great entertainment.

While we’re on the topic of enjoyable evenings, our October potluck was lots of fun with many attendees turning up in great Hallowe’en costumes.

Winners in the dress up contest were; Georgie & Chris Boyle as cowboy and horse, Barry Yeats as a Darth Vader type and Norma Taylor as a prison convict.

Thanks go to everyone for getting into the spirit. Volunteer of the month was Margo Carson – one of our cheerful and so reliable members. Thank you Margo!

The flu clinic was held in our building on November 1 and what a crowd it drew!

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If you missed it there are still several venues where the shots are available. Call the office or Interior Health for dates and places.

All activities are ticking along as usual and I can now announce a new one. So far eight people have shown an interest in learning to play the ukulele; we have a qualified teacher willing to start with real beginners. If you would like to be a part of this group, give the office a call at 250767-9133. And don’t forget Friendship Tuesdays, the second and fourth Tuesday of each month with blood pressure readings for those who wish at 1:00 p.m. and the movie at 1:30 p.m.

A nice way to spend a dark winter’s afternoon with friends.

Of course bingo continues with good attendance and great winnings. The more players, the bigger the pot so come on out on Thursdays. Games start at 6:45 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m. for those who buy lots of cards and want to get them ready.

Membership fees for 2014 will be due on January 1, if you want to pay early just drop in. Those of you going south might want to do this before you go. The office is open weekday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. And speaking of 2014, the AGM is coming up in February and we will need several new board members. Interested? Call to see what it’s all about.

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CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Horse drawn carriages 5. Cathode-ray tube 8. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 12. Marbles playing stone 14. Zodiacal lion 15. Whale ship captain 16. Hit the sack 18. Hostelry 19. People of southern India 20. Four 21. Male workforce 22. March 15 23. Food lifter 26. Copy 30. De Mille (dancer) 31. Overcharged 32. Conducted 33. Pronouncements 34. Flemish names of Ypres 39. Denotes three 42. Root source of tapioca 44. Animal track 46. Backed away from 47. Neighborhood canvas 49. Pigeon-pea plant 50. Nursing group 51. Within reach 56. Turkish brandy 57. Metal food storage container 58. Batten down 59. Assist in wrongdoing 60. Old world, new 61. Rust fungus spore cases 62. A way to wait 63. Point midway between S and SE 64. Adam and Eve’s third son CLUES DOWN 1. Has two wheels 2. “A Death in the Family” novelist 3. Fabric stuffing 4. Mix in a pot 5. Move up a mountain 6. Replenishment 7. Weight of a ship’s cargo 8. Flightless birds with flat breastbones 9. Scholarship bequester Cecil 10. Consumer advocate Ralph 11. Overgarments 13. Terminator 17. Derive 24. Angry 25. Imprudent 26. Rural Free Delivery (abbr.)

27. __ Lilly, drug company 28. Chest muscle (slang) 29. Lease 35. Point midway between E and SE 36. Cool domicile 37. First woman 38. Radioactivity unit 40. Revolves 41. Incongruities 42. ___-Magnon: early European

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Don’t race ahead to get the early advantage this week, Aries.

Practice patience in all that you do this week, and you may find greater success.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, there is a high level of uncertainty in your life right now, so it is best to take a conservative approach regarding your finances. Take big decisions seriously.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Keep your options open, as things look promising this week, Gemini. Many things will catch your eye, but you will have to make some tough decisions.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, your career takes an unexpected turn that leads you in an exciting new direction. But these changes may take a few weeks or even months to fully develop.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

43. Indefinitely long periods 44. Saturated 45. Mannerly 47. Abu __, United

Arab Emirates capital 48. Move rhythmically to music 49. Cheerless

52. 4 highest cards 53. Criterion 54. Person from U.K. (abbr.)

55. Affirmative! (slang)

SUDOKU

Leo, you may have your sights set on an exotic vacation, but you just don’t have the money to make it happen right now. Save for your dream getaway or take a quick jaunt to recharge.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you may prefer clearly defined relationships, but this week someone comes into your life who you just can’t read. This person makes a lasting impression.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, although your vision for the future is grand, you may not know how to execute your rise to success right now. Find a mentor who can show you the ropes.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you may not have the time to be a shoulder to cry on this week, but a trusted confidante will need your assistance.

Take the time out for this special friend.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

You are not in complete control of your feelings this week, Sagittarius. Make a concerted effort to control your emotions when conflict arises.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, surprises are coming your way. Though you may want to control the situation, you have to sit back and let the chips fall where they may.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Level: Intermediate

Here’s How It Works - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Aquarius, don’t allow daydreaming to distract you from the tasks at hand. Distractions will only derail your plans, so do your best to keep them at a minimum.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, an ongoing issue must be addressed this week. Proscratination will only delay the inevitable, so tackle this issue head-on.

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FOOD FOR THE SOUL

A prayer to see something new in the tradition of poppies Pastor Ed Skutshek Grace Lutheran Church In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

For many, this opening stanza of Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields” will always be linked with Remembrance Day. The images these w o r d s evoke and link together are powerful. They evoke images of the European countryside, a bright blue sky and gently rolling grasscovered hills. The hills are dotted with white crosses and an explosion of “popaver rhoeas” or red poppies. Gusts of wind make the grass and the poppies undulate. Larks ride the same wind. They rise up to meet the sun and then dive suddenly toward the sea of grass and flowers.

Can you hear their song?

These same words remind us that the tranquil scene of beautiful crimson blooms and soaring songbirds came at a great cost.

The connection between warfare and red poppies was first identified by authors who wrote in the wake of the Napoleonic wars of the early 19th century. Battles are fought on fields. Even previously barren fields exploded with the blood-red flowers in the wake of the bombs and rockets, which exploded around Europe during the Napoleonic wars. During the First World War the European countryside was once again scarred, torn, and saturated with the lime and rubble of innumerable bombs. It was discovered that when Europe’s chalky soils became enriched with lime from bomb borne rubble, conditions were created that allowed the blood red poppies to thrive.

The cessation of bombing following the Armistice allowed the lime from the bomb to be absorbed quickly, and caused the poppies’ disappearance. The poppies

may have disappeared from European battlefields. However, McRae’s poem has kept the crimson fields alive in the minds of men and women around the world for decades thereafter.

McRae’s words brought to mind these words written by the Apostle Paul: “for since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal pow-

er and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20.)

The poems described the eruption of new life from soil stained by the blood of the wounded and the war dead, and the lime left behind by the tools of war.

The blood red poppies in the battlefield pointed to a great Biblical truth: that out of violence, hate, war and death has come and will continue to come beauty, tranquility and new life. The hand of God had made the flowers that bloomed in Flanders Field, and the birds that flew in the air above them would bring new life and hope from war.

God made war on sin, death, evil and the evil one in the person of His one and only Son. The great battle between Jesus and evil occurred on the very first Good Friday. Jesus did not bring a sword, spear, rifle or bomb to wage war. His weapons consisted of his body and his human nature.

Jesus was tried, sentenced to death and crucified by order of the political authorities of the day.

It was the charge of blasphemy, guilty verdict and death sentence that permitted Jesus to fight God’s battle by suffering for hours on the cross. His blood was spilled on the ground. He died and was buried. Jesus’ battle ended with his death.

He was buried in a tomb; beneath his own Flanders Field. But he did not stay dead. He was raised from

the dead by the power of God. He became the first red poppy to bloom from the battlefield, from the deathbed. He promises resurrection who die believing this.

I pray that we will see something new in the red poppies, which grace our lapels. I pray that we see Jesus and his promise of eternal life to all who believe in him. I pray that we

see God’s blessing on the sacrifice of our war dead, the peace and reconciliation which has erupted between and among the nations who fought in the two world wars we remember.

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