October 29, 2010

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October 29, 2010 Peachland, BC

Volume 06 | Number 43

New Monaco: 1,000 jobs, 2,600 housing units and a medical centre in Peachland Around 1,000 jobs, 2,600 – 2,800 housing units, a medical and wellness centre and more could be coming to Peachland over the next 12-15 years as part of the New Monaco project, Peachlanders learned this week.

The proposed scale and concepts for the New Monaco property were revealed to council and the general public on Tuesday.

HB Lanarc planner Mark Holland delivered a presentation to council at the Committee of the Whole (COTW) meeting in the morning and then returned in the afternoon to offer further details at an open house held at the community centre, which was attended by approximately 100 people. HB Lanarc is the planning and design firm representing New Monaco Enterprise Corp., which is owned by a group of Western Canadian investors.

The New Monaco property stretches across 125 acres at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 97C. The terms of reference for an area structure plan (ASP) were approved by the district in March of 2008.

The developers have not yet submitted a formal application to the District of Peachland, but all indications are that they will move for-

ward quickly, perhaps within the next month or so. “We would hope to begin negotiation on a master development agreement very shortly after we submit the application because we believe it is in your interest to have certainty and in our interest to have certainty as soon as possible,� Holland said to council.

The scale of the proposed New Monaco development consists primarily of: • 15,000 square metres of office space for primarily medical and wellness use; • 10,000 square metres of retail/commercial space consisting of 4050 stores and a hotel; and • 2,600 – 2,800 residential housing units.

A preliminary mapping of the area shows a breakdown of the property into three neighbourhoods that will include the following features: West neighbourhood: • Vineyards and orchards; • Ravine nature park; • Multi-use pathway; and • Thinkers Hill contemplation area; Central neighbourhood: • Community recreation park; • Picnic area/overlook; • Nature trails; • Neighbourhood park

and play facilities; • Chef lodge and community gardens; • Terraces and courtyards; • Wedding area; • Community park; • Sculpture park; • Spirit/healing garden; • Ravine nature park; and • Nature trail.

East neighbourhood: • Pond area; • Live performance stages; • Sculpture park; • Vineyard; • Terraces and courtyards; • Artist lane; • Central water feature; • Storyland; • Multi-use pathway; • Live performance stages; and • Orchard.

An artisan park somewhere in the development could also include a musical lane, farmers’ market, local boutique shops, community festivals, outdoor cafes and artist studios. “With an average development project, you try to sell as many homes as you can before you put any money into amenities,� Holland told the View. “This is a little different because we’re starting with jobs. We’re attracting companies first and building residential around that. In order to attract the com-

HB Lanarc planner Mark Holland offers a public presentation at the New Monaco open house held at the community centre last Tuesday.

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panies, we actually have to invest in some of these amenities up front.�

Holland says that much of the public open space and artisan amenities will come in during the early phases. Also, while work would probably start in the East neighbourhood, the West neighbourhood would likely be the first to see housing go up as it would be the easiest to get going. “The opposite of WFN�

The developers of New Monaco have taken their inspiration for

the community from the character of the south of France. While there won’t be a casino, the influence is European in the sense that it will be pedestrian oriented and retail spaces will be small and boutique-style rather than big box. “There’s no large format anchors that we’re expecting. That’s not what we’re doing. We’re not bringing that to Peachland. WFN [Westbank First Nation] has a whole lot of that up in West Kelowna,� Holland said to council at the COTW meeting.

Holland reinforced

that sentiment during his first open house presentation to the public. “This is about the opposite of WFN as you can get. Whereas one Home Depot in the Westbank development has about 100 square feet, the process that we’re going to have will have about the same, but rather than one store it will be 50 stores,� Holland said.

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metres of office space will be primarily dedicated to tenants with a medical and wellness focus. Between the medical buildings, retail area and hotel, the developer anticipates that they will bring 1,000 jobs to Peachland.

Holland says the office space won’t be a big biomedical research building, high tech park or a private hospital.

“It’s focused primarily on medical care, imaging and the burgeoning range of services around it,” he says.

The space will likely be used for a mix of research and services, which Holland says could include health and wellness services, fitness services, prevention, a state of the art medical imaging lab, a medical clinic, family medicine, pediatric and geriatric care, dentists and dental specialists, seniors supportive living, skilled nursing care, continuous care, a geriatric outreach program for health monitoring and preventative care, a naturopathic and herbal medicine centre, or a pain and illness reduction clinic.

The medical aspect of the development is what is expected to drive the

economic benefits to the region, Holland says.

The developers are presently tenant-casting for those who wouldn’t normally be drawn to this area.

“Some of the current investors are doctors and owners of medical technology companies. They got involved because some of them would like to move their operations to the Okanagan…Many of the medical technology companies understand that the Okanagan’s demographic over the next 30-40 years is an important market for them and right now there is not a lot of it here, so they see it as a good opportunity,” Holland says.

The developers are optimistic about the economic benefits this will bring to the region.

“We expect the increase of the economy based on the New Monaco neighbourhood to be roughly in the neighbourhood of a little over $100 million annually,” Holland says.

Housing Repeating the influence of Southern France, the architectural character of the housing development promises a European flavour, but with the materials, colours and forms of the Okanagan.

“We’re not putting in a single-family sprawling neighbourhood. There will be a bit of single family, but only on the steepest parts,” Holland says. “It will be a multifamily model, but different types of multi-family.”

Holland says the housing at New Monaco will be accessible to both white collar professionals and service industry workers who will be employed in the community, which means that they intend to provide some smaller, affordable housing in the mix. Seniors housing might also be offered in a way that links in with the health theme.

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“One of our potential partners that we’re working with is a very advanced specialist in providing seniors living that goes from independent living all the way right through to long-term care including supportive and assisted living. We’ll be working with them to make sure that essentially aging in place isn’t just a term but is a reality for this community,” Holland said.

Access and integration The New Monaco development is much further away from the downtown and the rest of Peachland than the Ponderosa/Pincushion development.

Mayor Fielding expressed concerns about how the development will connect and integrate with the rest of Peachland, both physically and socially.

“I think the perception might be that the number of proposed units you’re building is more than we have in Peachland, so it’s like building another Peachland outside of Peachland,” Mayor Field-

“The physical distance is what it is,” Holland said. To gap the physical distance, the developers are proposing a shuttle bus that would link New Monaco with the downtown. Holland addressed social integration concerns by saying that New Monaco would not be a gated community – the parks plan and community amenities strategy would draw the community together in the open spaces. He also argued that people will still be drawn to the waterfront in the downtown area.

The shuttle bus proposal was met with scepticism by several members of council, including Councillor Schierbeck, who said, “My concern is the shuttle. Great idea, but I can’t believe this would work…I’d like to see some talks with BC Transit. Something like this could be the catalyst to ensure that we would have a good transit system in our community.”

Holland responded in favour of having public transportation but said it would be difficult to get a commitment from public transit officials until

the community reaches a critical mass of people, so the shuttle bus would fill in the gap until that time.

New Monaco may not be optimistic about talks with BC Transit, but they are confident that there won’t be many bumps in the road to obtaining access approvals from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI).

“Access is a key issue. I am extremely pleased to say as of a few days ago the terms of reference for all of the baselines for all of the studies have been approved by MOTI,” Holland said.

Holland says an emergency exit is required and will be guaranteed, but it will be up to MOTI to decide where that needs to be.

Chief administrative officer Elsie Lemke suggested to Holland that talks with MOTI potentially include addressing safety issues with Drought Road, which has historically been an issue for Peachland. Presumably, there will be plenty of time for those discussions before MOTI grants an access approval to the developer.

M COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OCTOBER 26, 2010

By Erin Boyes, District of Peachland

Byelection Proclamation Council received a Proclamation from the Corporate Officer noting the results of the municipal byelection held on October 16, 2010.

• Charlette Broadoway received a total of 421 votes; and • Patricia Eldridge received a total of 141 votes.

A total of 566 ballots were cast in the Municipal By-Election.

Councillor Broadoway was sworn in with the Oath of Office.

Contracting Authority and Purchasing Policy Amendment Council approved an amendment to the District’s Contracting Authority and Purchasing

Policy FIN-060 for the provision of encompassing green criteria. The policy amendment will assist in moving towards purchasing machinery and equipment that are more energy efficient and which produce less greenhouse gases. This amendment also updates the procedures for the tender opening process.

West Kelowna RCMP Building Donation Council passed a resolution to donate $2,000 to the new West Kelowna RCMP building for the provision of adding equipment to their fitness training facility, as well as a piece of art from the Peachland Arts Council.

Building Bylaw No. 1547 Amendment Council passed a resolution giving First, Second and Third Readings to Building Bylaw No. 1547 Amendment

Bylaw Number 1967, 2010. This amendment will clarify the defi nitions regarding retaining walls and swimming pool installations, updates the Construction Cost Valuation Schedule and also includes a new section for damage deposits.

Staff was also instructed to bring forward a report regarding form and character of retaining walls and the issues pertaining to them.

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Council passed a resolution to re-install the public wharf at the foot of 3rd Street opposite to the Municipal Office.

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Poor decisions by school district affect Peachland When we arrived in Peachland in January 2002, we enrolled our son David at the local high school – George Pringle. We were impressed with the school and many of the teachers seemed to be very good. Being located in Westbank, it was convenient for residents of Peachland. When we found out that the school district (SD23) was trying to close the school, we were quite shocked. We attended the parent advisory council (PAC) meetings and learned that SD23 proposed to merge the two high schools on the Westside because they predicted declining enrolment in the future. The president of the George Pringle school PAC, Susan Brown, had put a lot of effort into researching the student enrolment and was very opposed to the closing of the school.

She had documented that the merged high school, Mount Boucherie, would need a large number of extra portable classrooms. Her predictions were disputed by Ron Ruba-

deau, the superintendent of SD23. Rubadeau wanted one large high school on the Westside and he advised that his approach was necessary to save money, because of the declining enrolment. He proposed converting the George Pringle building into an elementary school, which he described as a simple and inexpensive project.

Rubadeau also stated that a merged high school would need fewer administrators and that would save money.

Peachland’s school trustee, Moyra Baxter, fought hard to stop the closure of George Pringle High School, but was out-voted. SD23 has seven trustees, four of which are from Kelowna, so when the Kelowna trustees want something, they get it.

We attended several SD23 board meetings and were in for another surprise. The closure of George Pringle High School was included in a budget report, which Rubadeau presented to the trustees. He told the trustees that if they didn’t

agree to his budget, he would ask the BC Ministry to dismiss them.

It was clear who was making the decisions in this school district.

So George Pringle High School closed.

The building conversion turned out to be a complex and expensive project. The merged Mount Boucherie High School needed many extra portable classrooms. The number of administrators was not reduced; Mount Boucherie has (and needs) three vice-principals. An extension to the Mount Boucherie building became necessary.

In short, Rubadeau and SD23 made a big mistake, one that cost the district a lot of money. For Peachland residents, Mount Boucherie is much further away, so it is not very convenient. But the real bad news for Peachland was still to come. When SD23 submitted their plans for the Mount Boucherie building extension to the province, they were told that the province would only partially fund the exten-

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MY VIEW sion. This was because SD23 had created the problem themselves by closing George Pringle High School.

To bridge the funding gap, SD23 had to sell land; they decided to sell a school site in Lakeview Heights and Turner Park in Peachland. Turner Park had been purchased as a future school site in 1976 by the district.

In 2006, SD23 announced that Turner Park would be sold to the highest bidder.

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this planning chart is labelled J – new Westside secondary site. It is hard to believe that SD23 is looking to acquire a site for a new Westside secondary school, having closed George Pringle High School just eight years ago. But for anyone involved with Mount Boucherie, it is obvious that there are too many students in one school.

The new Westside secondary school site will cost taxpayers millions of dollars. The SD23 matrix planning report cost of new school sites shows the cost for a Glenmore secondary site as ranging from $9 million to $15 million. The cost of a Westside secondary site would probably be in the same range. So the decision by Rubadeau and SD23 to close George Pringle will cost at least an extra $9 million. What an expensive mistake!

If a company director in private enterprise made such a mistake they would loose their job. But Rubadeau doesn’t have to worry; he has already retired on a very generous pension.

The Peachland View welcomes letters expressing your opinion regarding news and events in Peachland. Please keep your letter to less than 350 words. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, brevity, or legal purposes. Published letters are the opinion of the writers only and do not reflect the opinions of this newspaper, its publisher or staff. All letters must be signed and include a telephone number for verification. Anonymous letters will not be printed. You can email your letters to: peachlandview@shaw.ca fax them to: 250767-3337 or mail them to: P.O. Box 1150 Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X0

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over $2 million. Today it is still maintained as a park but is owned by a development company. How long it will remain as a park is an open question.

When SD23 predicted declining enrolment on the Westside, most people looked around at all the residential development and scratched their heads in disbelief.

There were those who said that we pay the top administrators at SD23 more than $100,000 a year, so they must know what they are doing. You wonder what those people are thinking today with the introduction of a school site acquisition charge. This new charge is justified based on predictions of significant growth in student enrolment.

The SD23 matrix planning report has an interesting page titled New School Sites. It shows a new Westlake Road Elementary School on the list on the right-hand side, although this is not listed as one of the five sites required for acquisition. The really interesting reference on

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Re: Propaganda not welcome here In a letter to the View a few weeks back Christopher Byrd stated he was very disturbed that Fox News made an application through Sun TV to the CRTC to “bring it’s US format to Canada�. Fox News is not related or affiliated to Sun TV in any way. Sun TV is owned and operated by TVA Group Inc. based in Canada and they are making the application. Mr. Byrd goes on to say that Canada has always taken pride in its impartial media, its objectivity in presenting the news and that we as Canadians will fall into the trap of one-sided talk shows. He is also scared that we might be brainwashed by repetitive negative messaging and some of us will be unable to resist this type of “stimulating manipulation�. I tend to give my fellow Canadians a bit more credit than this.

I believe that another point of view would be very refreshing and welcome to many people especially knowing that the government-funded CBC launched an internal audit this past May to see just how left leaning their newscasts have become. Was Mr. Byrd also disturbed when Al Jazeera made an application to the CRTC? Charles Dalfin, then head of the CRTC, agreed that Al Jazeera made many inappropriate comments but he had a legal duty not to unduly infringe on their freedom of expression and granted them a license. If Sun TV does not get a license and Al Jazeera did, the entire commission is a farce and should be abolished.

Mr. Byrd also claims that the Prime Minister’s office has been actively pushing the CRTC to give Sun TV a must carry license. On a Globe and Mail article from September 8, 2010, CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein stated, “I would like to categorically state that no one at any level of government has approached me about the Sun TV application, the appointment of the CRTC’s vice-chair of broadcasting or my own mandate�.

The mandate of the CRTC is to provide a wide range of programming that reflects Canadian attitudes, opinions, ideas, values and artistic creativity. Their mandate is not to censor ideas and opinions that might differ from Mr. Byrd’s.

My Canada has room for all opinions, points of view and ideas. I might not agree with them all and my personnel values could differ greatly from others, but I would never deny anyone the right to state them. Not questioning news information from any source is dangerous but selective censorship is far more dangerous.

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Editor; Peachland council has agreed to spend more of your tax dollars supporting the completion of the curbside radio frequency identification system (RFID). This will allow the solid waste management driver to create a record of who is not abiding by the rules. While it is being promoted as a means of education, it also lays the framework to begin to fine those users. The fine is $150 under the bylaw as approved by Peachland council.

Looking at page 3 of the Living Green Calendar, which is delivered to each household and also posted at www.peachland.ca, the waste collection schedule there offers a list of what is accepted and what is not for each cart. Under the Yard and Garden Waste heading you will find that ‘food waste or fruit droppings’ are not accepted. These items must be put into the garbage cart.

If during your cleanup of the vegetable garden you have placed vegetable plants along with still attached vegetables (now considered food waste such as beans, peas, cucumbers, peppers, squash, tomatoes, etc.) into your yard waste cart then you are not following the rules. For these examples, you can only put the vines into the yard waste cart, while any food waste must be separated and go into the garbage cart. Similarly, all fruit from fruit trees must go into the garbage cart. Since this is not a logical assumption, IRUPHUO\ &DUROÂśV +DLU 6WXGLR

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Cabinet shuffle, community interest companies and special advocates WEEKLY COMMENTARY BILL BARISOFF, MLA Thank you to all who have responded thus far to our Community Gaming Seminar that is scheduled for Thursday, November 4 at 6 p.m.

I can now confi rm the seminar will be held at the Riverside Conference Center in the Day’s Inn Penticton location at 152 Riverside Drive.

If you have not yet had a chance to RSVP, please contact my office at 250.487.4400.

This will be a fairly active week for government as a cabinet alignment has occurred and there will be further announcements occurring both from new Minister’s and the Premier as the week unfolds. If you have questions with respect to new Ministry portfolios, please do not hesitate to contact my office for further information.

There have been a number of different government announcements recently, however

one that was somewhat overlooked is a call for consultations on community interest companies. While we have been fortunate in this region to have many successful nonprofit organizations, a community interest company may be another option that could be of benefit to both our region and the province.

A community interest company in many ways functions like a regular company in that it is incorporated, it can pay dividends, attract investment and earn profits. However, the key difference to a community interest company is that the profits and assets are used for the public good. Put another way, think of it as a company that instead of earning profits to pay shareholders, is instead earning profits to benefit the community.

For more information on this subject please visit www.gov.bc.ca/fi n.

Public submissions can be emailed to fcsp@gov.

bc.ca prior to December 1 of this year.

Finally this week I would like to recognize a pair of community advocates. Yasmin Thorpe has recently completed a 900 km walk in support of local Raise A Reader programs. Yasmin has been a tireless supporter for literacy and has been very involved in working with both youth and adults to promote reading and writing. Well done, Yasmin.

I would also like to recognize Penticton resident James Banko, who has been a dedicated and passionate advocate in supporting people with HIV. James has dedicated thousands of hours as a volunteer to help others and to raise awareness of this disease. Mr. Banko continues to play a prominent role in the Okanagan helping to ensure that services and support remain available and I commend James for his efforts and perseverance in that regard.

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St. Margaret’s Annual Bazaar Sat., Nov. 6 from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Peachland Community Center. There will be draws for baskets, as well as plants & books, a tombola, bake tables, sewing, a men’s table, boutique, deli and silent auction. Food bank donations will be accepted. Ev-

Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night for children from Kindergarden to Grade 6 at the Peachland Community Centre, Wednesday’s from 7:00 - 8:15 pm. Come join us for fun games, good exercise and treats. For more info. call Pastor John, 250767-9232.

Story Time at the EECO for pre-schoolers 3 to 5 years of age Tues. from 9 - 10 am and Wed. from 10 - 11 am at the Environmental Education Centre for Okanagan begins Nov. 2. Participation is by donation. It’s a fun and active way to learn more about regional parks and the animals of the Okanagan. For more info. visit regionaldistric.com or call 250-469-6140.

OCTOBER 30

Royal Canadian Legion: Fish & Chip Dinner with MaryEm 1730 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion: Meat Draw 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre:9 am

Royal Canadian Legion: Halloween Party with Tom Miller

Friday Art Club at 50+ Activity Centre, 1-4 pm

Royal Canadian Legion: Poppies go on sale

Peachland Wellness Centre Society AGM at the Little School House, 2 pm

50+ Activity Centre Potluck Supper, with Ray Volk on Saxophone Men’s Coffee Club Wellness Centre: 10-11 am

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Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast 8 - 11 am at Peachland Wellness Centre. $5.75 for a full breakfast. Info. 250767-0141

Take Off Pounds Sensibly at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 am. For info. 1-800-932-8677 or Doreen at 250-767-2132 Variety Singers at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:45 am Tai Chi at 50+ Activity Centre: at noon

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Homemade Spaghetti or Lasagna with caesar salad and garlic toast

Merkaba Meditation 4 sessions, running until Nov. 5, 11 am - noon. Increase your awareness, harmonize spirit, balance inner peace and combine power of breath and meditation for increased awareness, peace and balance. To register call 250-7672133.

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Quilting at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am AA at Noon at 50+ Activity Centre: noon Tai Chi for Wellness: 6 pm.

Continuing students at United Church Hall.

Computer Literacy: No exp. needed, Wellness Centre 10 am - noon Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm. Info.

250-767-6407

Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm

Sunshine Singers: 1:30-2:30pm at the Wellness Centre. All are welcome.

Monday Morning Coffee: at the Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11 am

Big Slick Poker: at the Peachland Castle. 7 pm start. Free Texas Holden Tournament, 10 weeks.

Finals Nov. 23 at Lake Okanagan Resort. Info. 250-767-6605

Royal Canadian Legion: Euchre Monday, 18:30 hrs

Pete’s Photography: Wellness Centre 10 am - noon Reiki Relaxation Peachland Wellness Centre 9 & 10:30 am

Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm. Experienced & beginners.

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Yoga at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 pm Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7 pm at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250-767-2409 or visit http://www.corc-bc.com Peachland Baptist Church Gym night: for children Kindergarten-Grade 6 at Peachland Community Center from 7-8:15 pm. No charge.

More info. 250-767-9232 Wellness Circle: at Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11:30 am, Everyone welcome.

Line Dancing at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 - 10:30 am Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 – 11:30 am AA at Noon at 50+ Activity Centre: noon Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 pm

Royal Canadian Legion: Fish & Chip Dinner with MaryEm 1730 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion: Meat Draw 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

Iron & Silk Exercise at 50+ Activity Centre: 11 am

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre:9 am

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250767-3255 for a reservation.

Friday Art Club at 50+ Activity Centre, 1-4 pm

Reiki Relaxation Peachland Wellness Centre 1 & 2:30 pm

Men’s Coffee Club Wellness Centre: 10-11 am

Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 am for beginners. Continuing students 10 am at the United Church Hall

Royal Canadian Legion: Halloween Party with Tom Miller at 8 pm, tickets $10 Royal Canadian Legion: Karaoke with Anita at 1730 hrs.

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Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Spaghetti

Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Liver & Onions

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Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast 8 - 11 am at Peachland Wellness Centre. $5.75 for a full breakfast. Info. 250767-0141

Take Off Pounds Sensibly at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 am. For information call 1-800-9328677 or Doreen at 250-767-2132

Royal Canadian Legion Eye Opener Breakfast, 10 am

Variety Singers at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:45 am Tai Chi at 50+ Activity Centre: noon Quilting at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm Monday Morning Coffee: at the Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11 am Royal Canadian Legion: General Meeting, 1930 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion Euchre Monday, 18:30 hrs.

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am AA at Noon at 50+ Activity Centre : noon Tai Chi for Wellness: 6 pm.

Continuing students at United Church Hall.

Computer Literacy: No exp. needed, Wellness Centre 10 am - noon Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm. Call Eva at 250-767-6407 Sunshine Singers: 1:30-2:30 pm at the Wellness Centre. All are welcome Big Slick Poker: at the Peachland Castle. 7 pm start. Free Texas Holden Tournament, 10 weeks. Finals Nov. 23 at Lake Okanagan Resort. For info. 250-767-6605 Pete’s Photography: Wellness Centre 10 am - noon Reiki Relaxation Peachland Wellness Centre 9 & 10:30 am

Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm. Experienced & beginners.

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Yoga at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 pm Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7 pm at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250-767-2409 or visit http://www.corc-bc.com Peachland Baptist Church Gym night: for children Kindergarten-Grade 6 at Peachland Community Center from 7-8:15 pm. No charge. More info. 250767-9232 Wellness Circle: at Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11:30 am, Everyone welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Liver & Onions

Line Dancing at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 - 10:30 am Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 am for beginners. Continuing students 10 am at the United Church Hall Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 – 11:30 am AA at Noon at 50+ Activity Centre: noon Bingo at at 50+ Activity Centre: 6:45 pm Iron & Silk Exercise at 50+ Activity Centre: 11 am Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250767-3255 for a reservation.

Royal Canadian Legion: Fish & Chip Dinner with MaryEm 1730 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion: Meat Draw 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre:9 am

Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Steak Sandwich

Royal Canadian Legion: Scott Thielman will entertain at 2000 hrs.

Friday Art Club at 50+ Activity Centre, 1-4 pm Men’s Coffee Club Wellness Centre: 10-11 am

Reiki Relaxation Peachland Wellness Centre 1 & 2:30 pm Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Service at the Community Centre, 1020 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Spaghetti

Would you like to feature your event in the Peachland View’s weekly Calendar of Events? Please call 250.767.7771 or email peachlandview@shaw.ca.

October 29, 2010

The Peachland View

ABBA tribute band concert to raise funds for polio

By Joanne Layh Okanagan Rotary clubs are wrapping up polio plus month with a fundraising concert featuring ABBA tribute band Arrival. Arrival (named after ABBA’s 1976 album) will be performing at the South Okanagan Event Centre in Penticton on October 30. The show will be opened by Fleetwood Mac tribute band Dreams and all proceeds

from ticket sales go to the Rotary Clubs of the Okanagan polio plus campaign to eradicate polio. Contact the South Okanagan Event Centre for ticket information.

If you can’t make it to the ABBA concert and would still like to donate to the cause, Rotary’s polio plus collection boxes will be located at the following businesses until November 12: • Karen’s Place Hair Salon;

• Edward Jones; • Ships Ahoy Fish and Chips; • Sunnyside Market; • Peachland Pharmacy; • Peachland Ace Hardware; • Chico’s Paradise; • Peachland Visitor Centre; • Tiki Hut Tanning Salon; • Peachland Walk-in Clinic; • Edgewater Inn; and • Your Dollar Store.

Not your grandfather’s Rotary

By John Abernethy Rotary may be the most influential and cost effective service club in the world. I will have the honour to be president of the Peachland Rotary Club in 2011. Last weekend, I was one of about 150 trainees in Penticton attending a development and training conference. Over 100 years, Rotary evolved from a small group of Chicago businessmen to an international organization with over one million members and thousands of individual clubs. I want to share what I learned.

Once the preserve of well off older white businessmen, today’s Rotarians are men and women of every hue and age from every walk of life.

We share a commitment to apply our individual vocations and skills to implementing the Rotary slogan “service above self.” It is estimated that every year Rotarians raise and contribute $4 - 5 billion in support

of worthy causes in their own communities and internationally.

Every dollar raised is applied.

Rotarians pay their own way. Money donated to Rotary International earns interest for three years and this pays the expenses. International projects are administered with the help of local Rotarians who guard against corruption.

The Peachland Rotary Club provides fi nancial support for many local causes and our contributions include the Rotary pavilion and town clock. The success of the polio eradication campaign led by Rotary International demonstrates Rotary’s power for good. Polio was an international scourge with over 300,000 cases annually. This year, there are fewer than 300 cases. Rotary is non-political and nondenominational and for many years has been dedicated to supporting peace and reducing confl icts. Graduated Rotary peace scholars negotiat-

ed safe passage last year in Taliban territories for the Afghanistan polio vaccination teams. The same individuals are playing a role in promoting dialogue between the parties.

There is much, much more to the story of Rotary. That story is all about individual Rotarians, individuals with high ethical standards and a passion to serve unselfishly within likeminded teams. Their reward? That special satisfaction of dues paid and good jobs well done. We welcome new members. Anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary is always welcome to attend a regular weekly luncheon meeting held at noon on Thursdays at the Gasthaus. Rotary has designated January as Rotary Awareness Month in 2011. We will be providing Peachlanders with opportunities to meet Rotarians and learn all about all we do and how you can play a part.

Peter Behnke and Clay Wilson of the Peachland Rotary Club were among a handful of people who greeted traffic on October 1 to help raise awareness and funds for the eradication of polio. October is polio plus month for Rotary clubs throughout the Okanagan. It's not too late to donate to the cause - Peachland Rotary Club still has donation boxes available at select businesses in Peachland.

Photo Constance Roth

The Pincushion trail experience just got better, thanks to CJ Wilkins, Jerry Mason, Paul Bunten, Ingo “the mountain man” Webber, Troung Le, and Charles Scherman (shown left to right), who hauled a 200-pound picnic table to the summit last Saturday. The old picnic table might have been destined to remain in the public works yard, but district staff agreed to donate it for this well-visited location. Bunten sanded and repainted the table before he gathered up some Gasthaus chefs and local paraglider pilots to help haul it up the mountain. The Gasthaus will also be donating a plaque for the picnic table.

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Penticton Trade & Convention Center

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Peachland through Tania’s Eyes

Yellow-Rumped Warbler in winter plumage, October 19, 2010, Trepanier Linear Park Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at flickr.com/photos/ taniaseyes. The View will be publishing a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania's eyes.

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by Joanne Layh

Lisa Kilgour voted BC’s favourite nutritionist Online magazine Natural Healthcare Canada has named registered holistic nutritionist (RHN) Lisa Kilgour British Columbia’s favourite nutritionist. Kilgour took the number one BC spot in the nationwide campaign to recognize alternative health excellence.

The RHN moved to Peachland from Toronto two years ago and recently began practicing out of an office in Peachland.

“I’m very happy to be recognized, especially as I’m relatively new to the area,” Kilgour said. “A goal of mine is to put Peachland on the map as the most nutritionally aware city in Canada.”

Kilgour is a regular speaker throughout the Okanagan Valley and this year she was a keynote speaker at the Kelowna Health Show.

Kilgour’s practice is located at Peachland Fitness Club. She offers nutrition assessments, meal planning, daily weight loss support programs,

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The story time program Recent Mount Boucherie Secondary School will offer little ones aged graduate Lindsay Bach three to five an opportuwon 2nd prize in a na- nity to enjoy nature stories, songs, tional short games and story contest crafts while sponsored learning by the Pomore about etry Institute our regional of Canada. parks and The national the animals short stoof the Okanry contest agan. was open The proto young gram runs a u t h o r s from now from BC, until DeManitoba, cember 22, N e w f o u n d - Short story prize winner then reland, New Lindsay Bach. on B r u n sw i c k , Photo contributed sumes January 4 Nova Scotia, Northwest Ter- and continues until March ritories, PEI, Quebec 9.

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Peachland Boxers go to the BC Seniors Invitational hosted by Kelowna Boxing Club

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By Cheryl Wiebe, District of Peachland

Last chance for Halloween tickets Peachland is gearing up to host the best party in town this Halloween Sunday. Participants are encouraged to wear their costumes and shake it up with dancing and non-stop fun featuring entertainers Shakewood Annie, who create imaginative strategies that keep the dance floor full and families hip-hopping together. What better way to fill the afternoon before an evening of trick ‘o treating?

Children will also have fun with carnival games, a bouncy castle and refreshments!

Join us for Halloween Hoot & Annie on Sunday, October 31 from 2 -4 p.m. Children under eight years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

The cost is $10 per person or $15 per family. To reserve your tickets or for more information call 250.767.2133.

H House Dinner Concerts with Papa Thom

Enjoy upbeat music and his famous Shepherds's Pie. Reasonable cost, Maximum Fun, all in the comfort of your home.

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"You invite your guests and I do the rest."

Peachland Boxers Izzy Holt and Eric Hahn-Hill (shown left to right).

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By John Wardley Two Peachland Boxers had the privilege of attending the BC Seniors Invitational this past weekend.

Both 13 year-old Eric Hahn-Hill and 15 yearold Izzy Holt attended the BC Boxing Associations Road to Glory competition for the BC Senior Invitational Tournament.

Road to Glory was the first tournament to kick off the 2011 boxing season in BC. Often the first round of selection for the Canada Winter Games starts here.

The two young athletes attended the invitational only competition held Saturday and Sunday

at the Kelowna Boxing Club, where boxers from all over the province attended.

Both boys had some difficulty finding an opponent by weight, age and experience.

First to step on the scales at Saturday mornings weigh in was Eric Hahn-Hill, who in spite of attending the BC Bronze gloves last year had yet to find an opponent to fight.

Eric and a scheduled opponent were too far apart in weight, so the coaches agreed that Eric would step on the scales again Sunday and come up 1.5 pounds in weight and his opponent Liam Diagle would work off 1.5 pounds. That would

allow them to make a match bout.

In the meantime Eric was good enough to take an exhibition bout on Saturday afternoon against Thistletown’s Austin Riggs, who was the same weight but had a 13-month age spread with Eric. BC Boxing only allows competitors to have 12 months or less between ages to box.

When Eric boxed again the next day, both boxers were equal, scoring in both the first and second rounds.

Eric lost the bout by just one point.

Sunday also saw Izzy Holt box another Thistletown boxer 18 pounds over his own weight in an exhibition against

Ryan Luhtala.

Izzy had his father working the corner with myself as the third in what was an exciting match.

When you only weigh 110 pounds, a 20-pound difference is huge. It looked like David and Goliath in the ring.

Eric boxed twice in two days and Izzy boxed someone almost another quarter his weight due to not having enough qualified boxers in the respective weight and age categories.

Peachland can be proud of these young men.

The Peachland Boxing Club is open every Wednesday and Friday at 4th Street Place between 6 to 8 p.m.

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Peachlander Mike Polvere was just one of many participants at last Saturday's charity pickleball tournament held at the community centre. The tournament was organized to raise money for the ALS Society in memory of Fay Cain, who lost her battle to the disease.

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October 29, 2010

House concerts for a cause

By Joanne Layh House concerts are becoming increasingly more common, but one Peachlander has taken the house concert to a new level. Keith Thom, better known as Papa Thom, not only performs at house concerts – he also cooks his audience dinner and then donates the proceeds to his foundation, the shepherd’s pie tour.

Thom began the shepherd’s pie tour almost three years ago.

For six weeks in February and March, Thom takes to the road, putting about 14,000 km on his vehicle as he crosses the country cooking shepherd’s pies at soup kitchens, shelters and youth centres in most major cities. Last year he also donated six guitars to youth centres, where he says they are very well used. “People have told me I’m crazy to drive across Canada in the winter, but that’s when

the need is so that’s when I do a shepherd’s pie tour,� Thom told the View.

Each year Thom feeds about 1,100 people on the tour. To help raise funds and awareness, Thom is trying something different in the months when he’s not on the road. “Locally I’m doing something different in that I’m doing dinner concerts in people’s homes, where all they have to do is invite 1020 people into their home. I come in and cook the dinner and put on a two-set concert: a quieter one while they’re eating dinner, then a more rambunctious, participatory one after dinner. I have shakers and maracas and tambourines and get some participation going,� Thom says.

Thom says the house concerts are a very effective way of raising funds and awareness around the issues of homelessness and poverty in BC. “I make no bones

about it when I do house concerts. I tell people that the first little bit of my second set will be some stories from the road and just a few more serious things. Then we have a jolly good time after that,� Thom says. “Shepherd’s pie has, I think, always been considered a comfort food.

I do dinner concerts in the summer too, where we have organic beef hamburgers. In July, who wants shepherd’s pie? But in the winter months I do exclusively shepherd’s pie.�

The house concerts may include a serious social awareness element, but audiences can still expect to be inspired and have an enjoyable time. “They’re fun, interactive and involve storytelling, because I’m a bit of a storyteller. But I will not tell a story that doesn’t have a happy ending. The ones that don’t have happy endings I work on with politicians to see if I can get a happy

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ending,� Thom says.

Audiences can expect Thom to perform a James Taylor/Cat Stevens/Gordon Lightfoot/Bob Dylan style of music, involving covers as well as some original songs.

Guests are also invited to bring unwanted old coats, scarves and boots to be donated to the Gospel Mission in Kelowna.

If you’re interested in hosting a house concert, the cost is $20 per

person for dinner and a show. Geography is not limited, but a minimum of 10 guests is required.

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Feature Business Edward Jones

By Darlene Hartford According to 2009 provincial statistics, 56 per cent of small businesses are self employed and provide nearly 57 per cent of all private sector jobs in BC, which is the highest rate in the country. BC ranks second in Canada for the number of small businesses per capita.

October has been Small Business Month and Peachland Chamber celebrated and showcased business in Peachland at a recent Business After Hours. Shayn Moritz was winner of a business feature article at the event.

Shayn volunteers in many capacities including coaching minor ball, providing Christmas deliveries for the food bank, being treasurer for Peachland Community Church. Moritz is also a member of Peachland Rotary and served on Peachland council for six years.

Shayn celebrates his 5th anniversary at Edward Jones in downtown Peachland, providing fi nancial planning services and insurance advice. Shayn has been advising the community on fi nancial and taxation issues for more than a decade, as he previously operated an accounting practice.

He is also past director/ treasurer of Peachland Chamber and a 10-year member.

The following interview with Shayn outlines his approach to helping people improve their fi nancial future: Q: Shayn, what services do you and Edward Jones offer?

A: Edward Jones is a full-service investment fi rm offering a wide range of services including high interest savings accounts, credit cards, secured lines of credit/ mortgage services, education savings plans, tax deferred and tax exempt investments and

various life and business protection insurances. I think many are familiar with our GICs, bond, stock, mutual fund, life/disability insurance and segregated fund offerings, but the meat of the matter is the individualized comprehensive planning aspect of what I do, especially with respect to tax and estate planning.

Q: How would you summarize your personal approach in assisting with fi nancial planning?

A: My responsibility is to help my clients with wealth protection, wealth accumulation and wealth transfer.

Personally, I have always approached the investment side of things like this: A. quality investments, broadly diversified; B. managed away from taxes; and C. managed away from fees.

Fundamentally, I feel

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if you create stability, growth, less tax, and leave more money in the hands of the client and their family, they will ultimately be happier.

Q: Have you received much feedback in that regard?

A: Yes, I have the greatest clients. My branch office administrator, Lisa Bakker and I have received many gifts, kind emails and invitations to dinner. One client even made lunch and served it hot at the office. Empirically, I recently received a report showing my office client service satisfaction scores are in the top 15 per cent of all Edward Jones offices in Canada.

The same independent research fi rm, J.D. Power, has consistently ranked Edward Jones one of the highest in overall customer satisfaction for the past five years. Again, I have the greatest clients.

Q: Why did you move from accounting

to fi nance?

A: I’m still a professional accountant; I did not give that up. I’ve been a certified general accountant since 1995 and worked in taxation for more than 15 years and more recently added a certified fi nancial planner designation to my portfolio. Accounting and taxation were regulatory reporting whereas today I focus on advanced planning.

It’s a lot easier to fi x a problem before it happens, rather than after.

Q: Any comments for those who want to know what to watch for?

A: Here are a couple of thoughts: seek a professional, plan ahead, talk openly with your spouse, advisor and family, make estate planning integral to your discussions, but be wary of deferred sales charges, whole life insurance, hidden fees, complexity, and be very wary of anyone offering only mutual funds.

Q: What do you feel is the one most common fi nancial mistake made?

A: I think people should approach a fi nancial professional with a question, not an answer. Here’s a frequently used example: a person approaches a physician with an excruciating headache and asks for a prescription for pain killers - typical and potentially wrong.

The doctor needs information on patient history, performs an examination and possibly tests. Even then, treatment could range from a prescription to major surgery or even doing nothing. I think that person should have asked, “What should I do?” not “please give me a pill”. Sadly, most people assume they know what they need instead of asking.

To contact Shayn Moritz at Edward Jones visit www.edwardjones.com or phone 250.767.3358.

News From the Chamber

By Darlene Hartford

The Food Safe course offered by Interior Health will soon be available in Peachland. Okanagan College instructor Andrew Russell (also a private contractor with Interior Health) is taking the Food Safe course to smaller communities throughout the Okanagan. Each course will include one eight-hour day or two four-hour evening sessions at a M SNOOKER UPDATE

By Barrie Hewer

Snooker health matters With hardly two weeks of the season completed and two players out because of injuries, perhaps it is a good time to talk about how to stay healthy and injury-free during this season of tournament play. Good health is something we often take for granted but it plays a critical role in our ability to bring our best game to the baize.

There are just a few

cost of $75 per person.

Russell says the Food Safe course is required by clubs, churches and special interest groups who sponsor bake sales, hot dog sales or serve food publicly.

The course is not only for those in the food industry. The course teaches basic skills such as proper procedures for washing hands, awareness of safe temperatures in cooking and safe food storage. There are openings available

things to remember that will go a long way with your efforts to stay healthy and injury-free.

Consider first the chalk we use to help put spin on the cue ball. Recent research has developed a body of knowledge that seems to suggest that inhaling the chalk dust may lead to upper respiratory difficulties. Tip # 1: when chalking your cue hold your breath. Have you ever tried to make a shot when your bridge hand is sore from an infection? An infection caused by a sliver from your cue. You can only blame yourself. Tip #2: keep your cue clean and

this fall up to Christmas. Session dates and times will be allocated pending public interest.

Contact the Peachland Chamber of Commerce for registration in either daytime or evening classes. Hours of operation at the Chamber are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 250.767.2455, email p e ach la ndcha mbe r @ shawcable.com or stop by for more information at 5812 Beach Avenue. regularly serviced to ensure it is free from surface breaks. Enthusiasm for the game is always admired but sliding your bridge hand across the baize can lead to a nasty blister. This leads to tip #3: place your bridge hand at the location you need to make your shot.

These tips will help, but nothing helps as much as getting enough sleep, good nourishment and regular exercise. When these are combined with a hearty laugh you have an excellent chance of staying healthy and injury-free for the season.

For more information about the league call Barrie at 250.767.6277.

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Graphic & Media Specialist

Assistant Controller Required

TNI The Network Inc. is looking for a creative Graphic and Media Specialist to join their Marketing Department. The Graphic & Media Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of the company’s graphic and media needs, including newsletters, event collateral, client campaign materials, brochures and agency materials such as logos, business cards, websites and more.

TNI offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume along with 3 references to opportunities@TNINetwork. com with the phrase “Graphic & Media Specialist” in the subject line before November 1st. We thank everyone for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Finish your designation and start your career in Paradise! TNI The Network Inc., a thriving Peachland company in the heart of the Okanagan, has a position available for an Assistant Controller to assist with all aspects of financial management and day to day full cycle accounting. Candidates can also expect to gain experience in project analysis and selection as well as project accounting. The ideal applicant is a 4th year student in a designated accounting program or higher, organized, attentive to detail, and a self-starter.

Supervisory experience is an asset. Experience with Simply Accounting and proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must. An IT background is preferred. This position offers full benefits and pension plan.

To apply for this posting and to join our high energy team, please send your resume by email to opportunities@ TNINetwork.com with the phrase “Assistant Controller” in the subject line. We thank all interested applicants, however, due to the volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Senior Web Programmer TNI The Network Inc. is looking for an experienced Web Programmer to join their IT Department. The Senior Web Programmer is primarily responsible for researching, designing, evaluating, integrating and maintaining software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, and information warehouses.

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FOR SALE Peachland United Church

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

BARGAIN BIN SALE • Good clean clothing • Household items

Call 763-5555 for more info.

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume along with 3 references to opportunities@TNINetwork. com with the phrase “Senior Web Programmer” in the subject line before November 1st. We thank everyone for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

We accept donations on days that we are open.

FOR SALE For Sale Moffat apartment sized washing machine, 3 years old. Excellent condition. $75. Call 250-767-2311 p43

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Furnished 1-bedroom suite, in Peachland custom home. Extra bright 1000 sq. ft., walk-out level, open concept, walk-in pantry, w/d/s/f/mv, in-suite laundry and electric fireplace.

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Available from Oct 21. 250-767-9252 p43 3 bedroon, 1-1/2 bath duplex, on Peachland flats, creek side location, walk to beach, shopping, school & bus rough. Newly renovated, no pets preferred. Ava. Nov. 1st. $1050 per month . 250-767-9525 p43

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Collin Handyman Service

Collin Handyman Service for all your carpentry, painting, plumbing, drywall and renovation needs call 250-4878755. 25 years of experience. p43

BICEP HOLDINGS For all your bobcat and excavation needs call Dave. 250-878-6456 i43

Drum Lessons Sparrowhead Music is now accepting student of all ages and levels for drums, hand drums and ukulele lessons. Call Dan Parry for scheduling and rates. 250-575-8757 in Peachland i43

Reno Sense Home Repair Ltd. 20 years experience No job too small Including drywalling & texturing ceilings Fully licensed, insured & W.C.B. Call Eric 250.767.2593

Want your home secure and cared for while you are away?

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Painting Services Interior/exterior, new construction or re-paint. Ceilings, walls & woodwork.

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Dress up your home with crown moulding, new railings, upgrade trim and baseboards. Drywall repain and painting. Renovations. 25 years experience.

Call Harry 250-878-5768 i43 MEDITATION CIRCLE, - starts Nov. 8th & meets Mondays 10-11:00 am for 6 weeks for $66 @ Awakening Divinity healing studio, upper Peachland. Enjoy the synergy, healing and camaraderie!

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By Patricia Day Saturday, October 30 is very important, as it is the first official day of the sale of the poppies. Poppies are sold at the various businesses in town, so do remember to pick one or two poppies up. Where does the money go that is collected for the poppies?

It goes to benefit veterans and their families in our community. If you would like to have a wreath, please contact Patricia Morley or give the Legion a call at 250.767.9100. The Colour Party will be making their visits to

the schools on November 10. The community remembrance service will take place on November 11 at the Peachland Community Centre. The parade ‘falls in’ at 1020 hours.

Don’t be late, as seating is difficult to find for late arrivals. After the service, the community is invited back to Branch 69 for a light lunch.

The nomination committee presented their slate for consideration at the general meeting in October. The voting will take place at the general meeting on November 22. Plan to be there so that you

will have a say in the future of your Legion.

Have you paid your membership dues yet?

Don’t forget, that magic card for the front door will not work after January 1, 2011 if you have not paid your dues. You still have time for the early bird draw, which will take place on December 1.

Entry for the early bird will end on November 30. The fees this year are $46. You may pay them at the bar on your next visit. Do you want to become a member?

Have you let your membership lapse? Are you new to town? Did you belong to another

Legion and would like to transfer your membership to Branch 69?

All these questions and more can be answered by membership chairperson Dorothy Blair or staff at the Legion.

When you looked over the community calendar in the View, you may have noticed some changes. Yes, the Legion is now opened at 1000 on Sunday mornings for an eye opener breakfast. This breakfast includes steak and eggs with all the trimmings. Don’t forget that the kitchen is open Wednesday through Sunday with daily specials. Wed-

nesday’s special is liver and onions, Thursday’s is spaghetti, Friday’s is fish and chips and on Saturday the special is a steak sandwich.

There is some great entertainment coming up, so grab your partner and come on down!

Tom Miller will be playing music to the witches and goblins on October 30. Tickets are $10. Drop in and pick up your tickets as soon as you get the View!

Karaoke night has been changed! It is now the first and third Saturday of the month.

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Euchre Night has returned on Monday nights.

The games begin at 1830. A partner is not necessary, but enjoy a night of lively cards and company. For more information call Melida at 250.768.9617 or Evie at 250.767.2656.

Hope to see you there soon.

Scott Theilmann will be entertaining on November 13. There are also snooker and dart games to enjoy.

There are some new and exciting things happening at Branch #69. See you there!

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Food For the Soul Light of the World When our children were young, we used to take them camping nearly every summer to Goldstream Provincial Park near Victoria.

Included in our trip would be a visit to Fort Rodd Hill, which is a preserved coastal artillery fort complete with camouf laged searchlights, underground magazines and many displays. Not far away, perched on an outcrop of volcanic rock, there is a lighthouse, called Fisgard Lighthouse, which has guided ships towards Victoria’s sheltered harbour since 1873. Climbing the

spiral staircase of the tower soon reveals the giant light that warns the ships of the jagged rocks below. Lighthouses like the one in Collwood have saved countless lives from drowning, just as the light of the world has saved countless lives from perishing. Where is the light that cannot only shine in one place, but illuminates this whole darkened world? It is not where, but who?

In John 8:12, Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but

will have the light of life.” Every single person on this earth is heading for destruction, a shipwreck, because the pathway to life is narrow and there are jagged rocks on every side. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” That is, I am the light you need to be saved from destruction, eternal destruction and I am the way to heaven, the only way!

God is light, and Jesus, being God, said, “I am the light.”

He didn’t say that He knew where the light was, where safety was.

He said that He is the light and in Him there is no darkness at all.

One sun gives light to the whole world, and so does one Christ give life and light to all who will trust in Him. What a dark place the world would be without the sun and what a spiritually dark place the world would be without Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Whoever follows Jesus will not walk in darkness, will not be dashed upon the perilous rocks of self-destruction, but will have the light of life. If Christ is who

Sunday, November 7, 2010

The Sermon on the Mount Beatitudes “Real Spiritual Progress” Jeff Bjorgon, Spiritual Formation Pastor Peachland Campus 11:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School 2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

Children & Adult Sunday School 9:45 am Church Services 11:00 am Childrens Church during Service

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He says He is, then the wise person will follow Him and submit to His guidance, knowing that it leads to safety and to happiness. It is not enough just to look at this light, the light of His word and to gaze upon it, but we must follow it, believe in it and walk in it, for it is a light to our feet and not only to our eyes.

His light, the way to safety and salvation shines out to all, but not all will follow it.

There is a story of a captain sailing his ship.

Through the pitch-black night, he sees a light ahead on a collision course with his ship.

He sends a signal, “Change your course 10 degrees east.”

The light signals back, “Change yours, 10 degrees west.”

The angry captain responds, “I’m a Navy captain! Change your course sir!”

“I’m a seaman, second class,” comes the reply. “Change your course sir.”

The captain becomes furious. “I’m a battleship! I’m not changing course!”

There is one last reply. “I’m a lighthouse.

It’s your choice.”

In a similar way, it’s your choice. You can be stubborn and just do what you want to do in life and be lost

eternally, or you can listen to Jesus, the light of the world and be saved.

Won’t you change your mind? Won’t you change your course before it is too late?

Those who follow Jesus will not remain in darkness. They will not be shipwrecked, but will know the truth and the truth will set them free. They will have the light of life.

That is, they will know and enjoy God now and have everlasting life in the world to come where there is neither death nor darkness.

Those who choose the narrow path, which is salvation through the light of the world, will follow Christ in this world and then join Him in the one to come. What about you? Will you follow His light?

If you have already received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, then Jesus said in Matthew 5:14 that, “you are the light of the world.” That is, He has called you to shine your light of love and kindness with others and warn them of the way that leads to destruction. Do not hide this light from others, but let it shine wherever you go.

The true churches that follow the word of the Lord and teach the whole counsel of God are beacons of light in the community. If you already belong to one, then praise God! If not, then please find one so that you can shine your light together for the great benefit and good of all to the glory of God, now and forever!

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