October 11 2013

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October 11, 2013 / Volume 9 Number 41 / www.peachlandview.com

New standards will improve lightbulb power use efficiency Once the new standards are in place, consumers will have more energy efficient lighting choices that include light emitting diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and with the most recent amendment, incandescent halogen bulbs.

However, last month several members of council expressed a variety of concerns about the decision, including just what kind of changes the chamber plans to make to the event and how those changes might impact historical elements of the event.

At last Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting, director of community services Cheryl Wiebe and Peachland Chamber of Commerce president Rob Campbell reported back to council to elaborate on what kinds of changes the community can expect at this year’s Christmas Light Up event.

“I had a chance to look through the history of the last three years of Christmas Light Up and many of the traditional elements that I found were already addressed in the contract with the chamber of commerce,” Wiebe told the

For most people, Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for the abundance we enjoy, but for many who use the Peachland Food Bank, this time of year can be a bit of a struggle.

While the Peachland Food Bank has never needed to turn anyone away, donations become most needed when heating costs increase, winter tires are needed on the car and kids need winter weather clothing.

Use of the food bank is highest around Christmas, though there is still a need for donations in the community year-round, especially during heating season.

“People have bigger bills right now with utilities and school and the cost of living in the winter time here,” Peachland Food Bank president Judy Bedford told The View, adding that as seasons change so do clothing needs. “There are just all of those expenses that are necessary and take away from their food budget.”

The most needed items at the food bank are nonperishable items such as: • Canned vegetables; • Canned tuna; • Canned salmon; • Canned ham; • Canned meats; • Canned beans; • Gift certificates;

See EVENT on page 2

See FOOD BANK on page 3

Consultation meetings held to discuss school catchments

Now that autumn is here, it’s time to enjoy the members of the cucurbit family (melons, pumpkins, squash and cucumbers), all sweet yet savoury fruit that come in all page 8 shapes and sizes.

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AT A GLANCE

With the building of Mar Jok Elementary on the Westside, new catchment areas will have to be set. Consultation meetings have been held at both Rose Valley and Shannon Lake Elementary Schools. page 7

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HunDREDS OF pEOplE attended the grand opening of the Peachland Historic Primary School building last Saturday, which kicked

off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by (centre, left to right) Peachland Chamber of Commerce president and construction project manager Rob Campbell, MLA Dan Ashton, Mayor Keith Fielding, MP Dan Albas, and Okanagan Boys and Girls Club CEO Craig Monley. Also shown here are Peachland Ambassadors Taylore Pellande and Rebecca Barkley (far left) and Gabrielle Nixon and Liam McDonald (far right).

The building’s anchor tenants are the Peachland Visitor Information Centre, Peachland Chamber of Commerce, and the Peachland Boys and Girls Club.

Chamber elaborates on upcoming changes to Christmas Light Up event Joanne Layh / Peachland View Peachland residents and visitors can expect a number of new changes at this year’s annual Christmas Light Up event, including the addition of a Christmas village, outdoor market and additional locations.

Earlier this summer, district staff made the decision to pass off the Christmas Light Up event to the Peachland Chamber of Commerce on a one-year trial basis. The hand over of the event is part of a community services strategy to increase events in Peachland by letting other groups take over events, freeing up district resources to take on new initiatives.

The chamber hopes an expansion of the event to include a daytime traditional Christmas market will attract more people to Peachland and help give the local business community a boost in the off-season.

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Event will be expanded this year to include a Christmas village, market and more Continued from page 1

committee of the whole last Tuesday.

Wiebe went on to identify the following historical elements of the Christmas Light Up that will remain a part of the event: • Location of Heritage Park; • Hot chocolate and apple cider provided for free; • Hot dogs; • Children’s play zone; • A parade; • Greetings from mayor and council; • Professional sound system; • Santa Claus with treats for kids; • Entertainment with vari-

ous performers; • Donations to the food bank; • Heaters; • Port-a-potties; and • Fire pits.

Wiebe said she met with chamber board members to discuss their vision for the event and then coordinated a meeting with all of the historical participants, including the Variety Singers, Rotary club and Tourism Advisory Council. Wiebe said the meeting resulted in a dynamic discussion between the event participants who were all in agreement with the plan presented by the chamber.

“The chamber of commerce has come up with

a plan that looks at these historical elements but also provides some opportunity for refreshment and change,” Wiebe went on to say before circulating a flow chart supplied by the chamber that outlines where and when all the particulars of the event will take place.

The most significant changes to the event are the move from Friday night to Saturday and the addition of a Christmas village that will be located at the community centre, Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and the parking lot area outside. The chamber plans to begin the event at 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon with

Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca 5806 Beach Ave., Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7

NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS The Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland intends to adopt ‘2014 Tax Exemption Bylaw Number 2064, 2013’ at a meeting of Council to be held October 22, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. Pursuant to Section 227 (1) & (2) of the Community Charter, the following information is provided with regard to the Bylaw:

2014 Tax Exempted Properties ID

Occupied by

Legal Description

Description of Use

1

Peachland United Church

Parcel A, Block 4, Plan Public Worship 44, ODYD, DL490

n/a

$3,884

2

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Lot 1, Plan KAP62699, Public Worship ODYD, DL 490

n/a

$2,228

3

Peachland Baptist Church

Lots 12 & 13, DL 220, ODYD, Plan 9704

Public Worship

n/a

$2,363

4

Peachland Wellness Centre

Lot H, Plan 22267, ODYD, DL 490

A centre to facilitate the quality of life for groups & individuals residing in Peachland

1

$1,418

5

Peachland Riding Club

Lot 17, Plan 410, ODYD, DL2538

Not-for-profit horse riding facility

1

$951

6

Peachland Community Police Office

Lot B, Plan 22267, ODYD, DL 490

Community crime prevention

1

$2,679

7

Peachland Chamber of Commerce and Peachland Boys and Girls Club

Lot A, Plan KAP40524, A centre to promote tourism within 1 ODYD, DL 490 Peachland; and to offer community and recreation opportunities and develop new services for children, youth and families in the municipality

$11,467

8

Peachland District Retirement Society

Lot A, Plan 38807, ODYD, DL 490

A centre to promote activities for seniors

1

$5,963

9

Maple Springs Bible Camp

Lots 5 & 6, Plan 410, ODYD, DL 2538

Bible camp

1

$3,424

10

The Nature Trust of BC

Lot A, Plan KAP85621, Protection of land to conserve DL 2690 biodiversity

1

$4,520

11

Peachland Branch of Lot 6 & 7, Block 2, the Royal Canadian Plan 44, DL 490 Legion

1

$2,277

A centre to promote charitable fundraising events

Term Esti(Years) mated Property Taxes

$41,174 Doug Pryde, CGA Director of Finance

a traditional Europeanstyle Christmas market set up in the Christmas village area. The market will include food provided by the Rotary and Lions clubs, however other food vendors will be invited to sell items as well, with a portion of their sales going to the food bank.

The market area will also include stalls with goods for sale from local businesses and others, as well as mulled wine being served by local wineries in the Peachland Historic Primary School building.

A children’s playground will be set up both indoors and outdoors so kids have a place to warm up. The playground will include a bouncy castle, craft tables, a letter to Santa, face painting and members of the boys and girls club and the Peachland Ambassadors.

Children will also get to meet and greet Santa and receive a goody bag.

Also new this year will See CHRISTMAS on page 3

Joanne Layh

Fire Safety Week in Peachland kicked off with fire safety

demonstrations at Peachland Elementary School. Here, this year’s fire chief for a day, Kayleigh Adderley, stands with fire chief Dennis Craig next to the fire truck in which she rode to school.

Notice of Public Information Meeting & Open House Monday, October 21, 2013 from 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm

New Monaco Project

You are invited to a Public Information Meeting (PIM) hosted by New Monaco Enterprise Corp. and its professional consulting team, to present proposed Rezoning Application materials for a development, located on 125 acres of land at the northeast boundary of the District of Peachland (3599 Highway 97). An Area Structure Plan application and an Official Community Plan amendment were approved by the District of Peachland in June of 2011. The proposed Rezoning will require Council approval prior to development occurring on the site. This Public Information Meeting will present the New Monaco Rezoning application for a proposed mixed-use development based upon the approved Area Structure Plan. This public meeting is to review the proposed development concept, proposed uses, density, parks plan and similar issues. Additional public meetings and consultation will also be held during the fall and winter. The PIM will be an open house, and the community is invited to drop-in anytime from 3:00-7:30pm. There will be presentations at 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm.

Public Information Meeting:

Date: Monday, October 21, 2013 Time: Open House 3:00-7:30 pm Location: 5864 Beach Avenue - Peachland Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Centre & Legends of the Lake Interpretive Centre (Historic Primary School House in front of the Recreation Centre) PLEASE NOTE: The meeting is being held by New Monaco in compliance with District of Peachland policy and the requirements of the Local Government Act. This is not a Public Hearing. If you would like more information, contact Mary Lapointe, 250-767-9000 or mary.lapointe@newmonaco.ca or bring your questions and comments to the meeting.

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NEWS

Food bank needs your help Continued from page 1

• Socks; and • Basic toiletries such as shampoo and toothpaste.

“Money donations we’re always thankful for because then we can buy our turkeys and the things we have need of,” Bedford said, adding that cash donations allow the food

bank to purchase perishable items such as meat, cheese, eggs, and fresh or frozen vegetables.

“We do have an awesome community that also will sponsor families,” Bedford said. The food bank does not identify recipients, but they do tell sponsors the family’s scenario so they can create a

hamper that meets the specific needs of the family.

Donations to the Peachland Food Bank can be dropped off at Peachland Pharmacy, Valley First Credit Union, and the Peachland Post Office. If you have a need or are interested in volunteering, contact Judy Bedford at 250-767-3312.

Christmas Light Up to be expanded this year Continued from page 2

be a festival of trees that is likely to take place in the gallery area of the primary school building. Local businesses will be invited to sponsor and decorate a tree that could be auctioned off at the event.

At 6 p.m. Santa Claus will lead a parade from the fire truck, which will be followed by members of council, community groups and the public, with glow sticks being handed out to the children to carry in the parade. The parade will proceed towards Heritage Park, where the traditional light up portion of the event will take place.

In addition to the traditional light up, the chamber plans to introduce what they are calling a tall tree light up.

“We would like to add the tall tree light up, which would have multi-colour lights and add some additional lighting and wow factor to the existing lighting that is down there. A lot of people felt that the lighting is a little bit dim,” Campbell said. “We’d like to spice that up and add another level of wow factor to that.”

“I think it is exciting that we’re going to bring some life into this event,” Councillor Peter Schierbeck said. “I think we should give it a shot and see what happens. If it doesn’t work we can change it. If it does work, great.”

Councillor Moberg said he would like to see the event go forward as proposed but suggested that this year extra lighting be provided in order for people to be comfortable and safe. He also suggested some entertainment and fire pits remain at Heritage Park so people can mingle after the light up.

Councillor Hall, who expressed numerous concerns about the hand over of the event when it was discussed with council last month, raised additional reservations about making any changes to the event.

“It has sort of become a difficult issue, I suppose,” Councillor Eric Hall said. “We

are making significant changes. I’d like to see it succeed in terms of the chamber’s involvement. To me, a low-risk strategy would be to run it exactly as it has been run in previous years…this is a bit of a gamble what we’re doing.”

Coun. Hall also expressed objection to the walk from 13th Street to Heritage Park led by the Peachland Trekkers now being reduced to a stroll and abstained from council’s vote to support the plan.

Councillors Fortin and Kerbes, who also had objections to changes to the event when it was discussed last month, were not in attendance at this week’s committee of the whole meeting.

However, Councillor Terry Condon, who also had some reservations when it was discussed last month, said he is much more comfortable in supporting this having now seen what the initial draft of the plan looks like, though he also suggested opportunities for mingle time at Heritage Park be maintained.

“I share Councillor Moberg’s thoughts in terms of the intimacy and mingling at the park and there is nothing here that says that can’t be extended with the Variety Singers walking in the parade and continuing the Christmas caroling that they do…If this goes in the way I envisage, supplemented by that additional opportunity down at Heritage Park, I can see this being a huge success,” Coun. Condon said.

Mayor Keith Fielding also expressed an interest in generating some mingle time at Heritage Park after the light up takes place.

“That seems to be the only residual issue is how do you do that? Maybe there could be some music or something there, but personally, I like this. It’s bigger and better and that was the goal so I’m happy to support this and see how it goes,” Mayor Fielding said.

The Peachland Christmas Light Up will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

The Operations Department advises that starting Tuesday, October 8th, Princeton Ave between Turner Ave and Somerset Ave will be single lane alternating traffic at times.

Residents using Princeton Ave can expect minor delays Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm, except for statutory holidays. The District would like to encourage the use of alternate routes, if available. Priority will be given to emergency vehicles. Traffic control personnel will be on site. The work is anticipated to be complete in early November 2013.

For everyone’s safety please use caution when driving through the construction site.

The District of Peachland thanks motorists and residents for their patience and understanding.

PEACHLAND LEGION

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Council of the District of Peachland will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest in property is affected by Zoning Bylaw No. 1375 Amendment Bylaw No. 2040, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. on October 22, 2013, at the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. The District proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw Number 1375, 1996, as follows: 1. By changing the zoning designations of Lot A, DL1174, ODYD, Plan 92058 and Strata KAS3869, 5126 MacKinnon Road, from CD-6 Comprehensive Development Zone to CD- 9 Comprehensive Development in order to develop a destination resort for tourist accommodation.

The property is shown on the map below:

Subject Property

District of Peachland Zoning Application: Z12/1,003 Applicant: Legal Description: John Sproule Lot A, DL1174, ODYD, Plan 92058 Owner: and Strata KAS3869 Tabletop Mountain Resort Address: 5126 MacKinnon Road The proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw Number 2040, 2013, may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding Statutory Holidays, from October 11, 2013 to October 22, 2013.

Take notice that the above describes the general intent of the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw, which have been read First and Second Times by the Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland, and that the full Bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours as described above, up to and including the date of the Public Hearing. This synopsis is not intended to be, and is not to be, understood as a full interpretation of the Bylaws.

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

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Opinion

Give thanks!

Joanne Layh / Peachland View

W

hile some people in our community are struggling to get by, most of us will sit down for dinner this Thanksgiving and have plenty for which to be grateful.

While incomes aren’t keeping pace with inflation, jobs are more scarce and of lower quality than they were a few years back and the economy is still sluggish, the reality of the situation is human beings are probably better off now than they ever have been.

As a case in point, our office is located in an old two-bedroom house the likes of which are not being built anymore. Built about 50 years ago, at that time it must have been what the standard homebuyer was in the market for. You wouldn’t see homes like this being built now because nobody would buy them. We expect far more.

First, the square-footage is lower than many apartments on the market today. There are only a fraction of kitchen cabinets compared to what you find in modern kitchens, which means whoever lived here must not have had the abundance of food, gadgets, or crockery we find necessary today.

The original occupants of this house wouldn’t have had a microwave or a dishwasher and a clothesline running through our backyard suggests they didn’t have a washer and dryer either.

Move over into the offices (or bedrooms as they once were) and a peek around tells you something about how people must have lived just a couple of generations ago. For one thing, only one of the bedrooms has a closet, which means whoever occupied the closetless room likely only owned enough clothes to fill a dresser. The master bedroom, I would hazard to guess, is not even big enough to accommodate a queen size bed let alone a king or California king ensemble, which would be found in many master bedrooms today.

Reality sinks in when you open the door to the closet. About the same size as a closet you would expect to find in a hotel room today, it’s only big enough to fit about a dozen dresses or suits. Today most women (and probably quite a few men out there) would take one look and head for the door.

Fortunately—or unfortunately—the past tenants of this house wouldn’t have had to live in it all that long: in addition to having much more stuff, we’re also living better and longer than ever. The diseases of the past have become so little of a concern nowadays that we’ve started movements against vaccination, the very thing that brought these diseases to an end. Lifetimes are elongating so that children don’t move out until they’re 30, get married until they’re 40, or retire until they’re 70.

And yet it still doesn’t feel like it’s enough. We always want more, and we’re never happy with what we have.

Give thanks!

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Primary school opened for centennial, historian recalls Contrary to what was written in The View last week, the primary school building was open to the public since its closure in 2002. It was reopened with great difficulty for the 2008 centennial of the building, albeit for one day only.

There was a huge crowd in attendance and the walls were completely covered with historical photos and artifacts.

It was at this event that a survey was taken at the door and the public in attendance voted unanimously to save and reuse the school. It was also at this event that Gordon Sanderson was lifted up the back stairs in a wheelchair, coincidentally where the elevator is today.

Richard Smith, Peachland

School was not closed due to disrepair, trustee says I attended a school trustee regional meeting in Kamloops on last Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, and rushed back to Peachland in time to attend the grand reopening of the old Peachland Primary School building. It was great to see so many people attending the celebration and I joined many in expressing great enjoyment over the wonderful renovations that had taken place in the old school.

I have only just got around to reading last Friday’s issue of the Peachland View, and I was very disconcerted to read that “Due to its inability to meet current maintenance and building codes requirements, the school was closed in 2001.” On behalf of the Central Okanagan School District, I would like to make some corrections to the statement.

First, the school was not closed because it was in disrepair or unable to meet building code requirements. It was closed because Peachland Elementary School had been expanded, and then the Grade 7 students were moved from the elementary to middle school. This meant that there was plenty of room for the primary students who had been housed in the

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historic school on Peachland’s waterfront.

Having all the Peachland Elementary students in one building made sense for many reasons, but the board’s decision to close the primary school was met with dismay by many parents and students who loved the old school. The building was certainly not left in a derelict state, and I can assure everyone that the building was perfectly safe for students and staff, and had we needed the space we could have continued to use it.

Secondly, the school closed its doors in 2002, not 2001. I checked this fact with some of the teachers who were there when the school closed, and whom I was happy to see at Saturday’s celebration.

I know that the renovation of Peachland’s old school was not without controversy, but I hope that most will agree that it is a beautiful, useful building. It served Peachland’s children from 1908 - 2002 and now it can continue to serve Peachland’s citizens for many more years.

Moyra Baxter, Chairperson Central Okanagan Board of Education

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opinion

Shame on riding club thieves and vandals!

Over the past couple of months our [Peachland Riding Club] clubhouse, concession stand and shed have been vandalized and we have had things stolen from us. Our club is worked on, kept up and run by volunteers. We throw events for children as young as three to adults as old as 70! Some of these volunteers don’t even ride. They just want to help!

We bring a lot of people into the town of Peachland and have been going strong for over 40 years now, thanks to volunteers who want to see the club continue and grow.

I wonder why people would destroy things that are for you, the general public, to enjoy? As a volunteer for this organization I know what it takes to acquire product that is needed to run a club so that all can enjoy whether you’re

involved or just watching.

This past week someone came to our club, busted out all our windows in the shed where we store our jumps, and stole quite a few bundles of shaving and pellets that we use for our stalls. Never mind the cost that is involved in replacing the windows and shavings, but consider the added work and worry that kids or horses won’t get cut by the glass that was left behind.

I understand some people don’t like horses and that’s fine. However, for some of these people this is all they get to do. We throw six gymkhanas a year and the cost is low as far as sports go for children and adults alike. They enjoy being able to get out and do something. These kids could be on the streets but at least one day a month they

are enjoying life. Whoever felt it was necessary to destroy this for them, shame on you!

Our yearly rodeo is coming up this Thanksgiving and now we have to find more money to get shavings for stalls so that the animals are comfortable and warm. Thank you (yes, this is sarcasm) to whoever you are for stealing their beds. I hope you feel good about yourself and I hope you needed them more than our animals did. Thank you (yes, again sarcasm) for giving us one more added cost to replace our shed windows so our equipment doesn’t get destroyed with winter coming.

Kind of makes you wonder is all I’m saying.

Darlene Pappas Peachland Riding Club

New bulb standards coming in MP Dan Albas / Commentary Recently I have had a number of enquiries pertaining to light bulbs. This is not surprising given changes to Canada’s national lighting standards, that in turn will impact some of the light bulbs that will be available for sale. In researching this issue, NRCan first announced the introduction of proposed national standards for lighting efficiency back in 1997. These new standards were amended in November of 2011 with a further amendment announced last week.

The new standards establish energy efficiency levels for light bulbs sold in Canada that also calls for energy inefficient incandescent bulbs in certain wattages to be phased out. Specifically, the new standards will apply for bulbs in the 75 and 100-watt range after January 1, 2014, and bulbs in the 40-60 watt range on or after December 31, 2014. Once the new standards are in place, consumers will have more energy efficient lighting choices that include light emitting diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and with the most recent amendment, incandescent halogen bulbs. It should also be noted that not all light bulbs currently on the market will be affected by these changes. For example, decorative lamps and related light bulbs, appliance bulbs, three-way fixtures, chandeliers, rough service/utility bulbs, and oven lamps as well as specialty bulbs for agriculture and industri-

al applications will all be exempt from these new regulations.

There are a number of reasons for these changes. Currently lighting (on average) accounts for roughly 10 per cent of household energy use. By using more energy efficient light bulbs nationally, the cumulative energy savings are estimated at more than $750 million by 2025 with corresponding greenhouse gas emission reductions by up to 7.5 megatonnes over the same time frame. These new regulations also parallel the same standards being introduced in the United States. Having the same lighting standards across North America will also benefit those in the lighting and electrical sectors including manufacturers, wholesalers and importers. Canada is one of 18 countries currently in the process of implementing minimum standards in light bulb energy efficiency.

Last week’s amendment to include energy efficient incandescent halogen lighting options is an important one for those who appreciate the appearance of traditional incandescent lighting in a more energy saving format. While some citizens have expressed support for the high energy efficiency and long life of compact fluorescent lights (CFL), others have expressed concerns over a dislike for the style of lighting and the fact that CFL bulbs contain a small amount of mercury con-

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT To consider proposed Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2043, 2013 This is a Notice pursuant to sections 124(3) and 94 of the Community Charter, that it is the intent of the District of Peachland Council to consider Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2043, 2013 at the October 22, 2013 Regular Council Meeting, which will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Community Centre at 4450 6th Street, Peachland.

The purpose of the bylaw is to replace the existing Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1704, 2004 to reflect procedural updates and to update text and format.

The proposed bylaw is available for viewing from October 9th, 2013 to October 22nd, 2013: • at the District Office at 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; • at the Okanagan Regional Library located at 40-5500 Clements Crescent, Peachland, B.C. (phone 250-767-9111 for current information on Library hours of operation); and • The District’s website at www.peachland.ca For more information contact Director of Corporate Services, Polly Palmer at 250-767-2647 October 9th, 2013

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | sundays

mondays

Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Yoga Advanced Beginners, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

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. Kokanee Interpretive Program, 12pm-4pm, Hardy Falls Regional Park.

A parks interpreter will be on site each weekend until September 29.

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

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

tuesdays Tracks Walking Club, 9am, Cenotaph Park.

Walks are five minutes longer each week. Starts Oct. 15. Free, but registration required: 250-767-2133 Carpet Bowling, 10amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre Computer Literacy, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre. By appointment.

AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Toastmasters, 12-1pm, Peachland community centre. www.peachland. toastmasters.org Men’s Crib & Coffee, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Friendship Tuesday/ Movie, 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tween Drop-In, 2:305pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre.

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wednesdays 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 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

thursdays Tracks Walking Club, 9am, Cenotaph Park.

Walks are five minutes longer each week. Starts Oct. 17. Free, but registration required: 250-767-2133 Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 10am continued level at Heritage Park Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tween Drop-In, 2:305pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre.

Grades 7+ Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Bingo, 6:45pm, Doors 5:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Bridge (Experienced), 7-8pm, 50+ Activity Centre

fridays 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, 10amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-9pm, Peachland Youth Centre.

Grades 7+

UPCOMING EVENTS Peachland High School Rodeo, October 11-13.

Free for spectators. Fri Starts at 4pm. Sat/Sun starts at 9am. Contact Peachland Riding Club 250-718-2761 or www.peachlandridingclub.com.

Beginners Acrylic Painting Program, October 16, 1 - 4pm, 50+ Activity Centre. The class is limited so call Roberta at 250-7672054 to register.

Stars on Stage Variety

Show, October 20, 2-4pm, community centre. Starring Ivan Prefontaine, Chordial Invitation, Jo and Soul, Anita Le Blanc, Anna Mc Guigan and Jason Scott, a Neil Diamond tribute artist just returned from performing in Las Vegas. Tickets $10 at Rocky J’s.

Halloween Family Dance Party, October 27. Entertainment, games and refreshments. Tickets required. www.peachland.ca.

St. Margaret’s Angel Bazaar, November 2, 9:30am - 1pm, community centre.

The annual event features lunch, deli, crafts, silent auction, books, bake table.

A licensed appraiser returns to put a value on your collectables for a fee of $5.00.

Remembrance Day Services, November 11, 10:00am. Join the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 as we honour our veterans and fallen comrades. Everyone is welcome. Community

Medical Services Directory Chiropractor Dr. Peter Stapleton

www.lakesidechiro.ca 4403 2nd St, Peachland

778-479-3232

Dentists

Pharmacy

Remembers at 10:30am, reception following at the Peachland Legion. Contact 250-767-9100.

Wind in the Willows, November 27-December 1, 4th St. Place. Peachland Players is starting rehearsals for their upcoming play. If you would like to join this Christmas Light Up, fun group, contact Rhoda at December 7. Parade, light 250-767-2196. up ceremony, entertainment and visits with Santa.

Christmas Craft Fair, NoVisit www.peachland.ca for vember 30, 9am-3pm, cominformation. munity centre. Find exciting

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Wes Bedford, B.Sc Geoff Davis, B.Sc Garnet Lloyd, B.Sc Wesley Bedford, B.Sc

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Peachland Dental Centre

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handmade craft treasures and works of art that make the perfect gift for that special someone on your list. Crafters set up at 7:00 am on Saturday morning.

To book your table, contact the Peachland Recreation Office, 250-767-2133.

Elisa McCoy, RMT

250-767-2611 250-767-2999

Breakfast with Santa, December 7. Breakfast, entertainment and visits with Santa. Visit www.peachland.ca for information.

Peachland Variety Singers, December 8, 2pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Admission by donation.

St. Margaret’s Christmas Bake Sale, December 14, 10am-1pm, Little School House. Pies, cookies, cakes, candy, door prizes, coffee corner.

Health Professionals

Beach Ave Medical Clinic FAMILY PRACTICE

Walk-In

Dr. John Brinkerhoff Dr. Praven Chetty Dr. Alanna Leverrier

250-767-3432 OPEN Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Sat 10am to 2pm Closed Sundays

FREE HEARING TEST

Colin VanBergen, M.Sc. Audiologist

778-754-1424 Every Tuesday by appt.

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EARLY BIRD SEASON’S PASS

Bulbs may contain some mercury Continued from page 5

tent. According to Health Canada the mercury quantity in these classes of bulbs is roughly enough to cover the tip of a ball point pen.

Although no special handling is required in the use of these bulbs, in the event a CFL bulb breaks Health Canada does have recommendations on best practices for clean up. Some of the recommendations include allowing the room to ventilate for 15 minutes prior to entry,

and to use gloves when picking up the glass and sticky tape for loose pieces. Using a vacuum or broom is not recommended as this can spread the dust to other areas of your home.

If you have further questions on this or any topic, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 1-800-665-8711 or via email at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca.

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

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French immersion to be discussed at upcoming consultation meetings Moyra Baxter / Special to the Peachland View It’s hard to believe that we are already into the second month of the 2013 - 2014 school year. It has been a busy time since the beginning of school.

In the second week of September, the Minister of Education, Peter Fassbender, visited the school district and the construction sites of the new Mar Jok Elementary School and the expansion of Okanagan Mission Secondary School, both scheduled for opening in September 2014. FassMoyra Baxter bender also met privately with the Board of Education and we had the chance to tell him about some of the innovative programs in the district and also the challenges we are experiencing.

During his time with us, the minister had the opportunity to participate in the celebration of the Aboriginal Eagle and Unity Staffs, which three of our students took to Prince Edward Island for the Canadian Student Leadership Conference. (CSLC) Regarding the CSLC: the Central Okanagan School District is proud to host this event in 2014, so the months ahead will be busy ones for the planning committee.

As I mentioned in last month’s column, with the building of Mar Jok Elementary on the Westside, new catchment areas will have to be set. Consultation meetings have been held at both Rose Valley and Shannon Lake Elementary Schools. There is no doubt that whatever the final decision, there will be

families who are not happy with the board’s decision. Change can be difficult, and the fact that parents at both schools expressed strong satisfaction with their current schools and the staff in those schools was gratifying. However, there will have to be changes in order to get the students out of the portables and into a classroom in the main building. In the end, these new catchment areas can provide opportunities as well as challenges.

On Tuesday October 15 at Glenrosa Middle School, the possibility of Westside Middle School French Immersion will be discussed.

On November 20, the board’s planning and facilities committee will meet at Mount Boucherie in order to formulate a recommendation regarding the Westside catchment areas. Finally, the committee’s recommendation will go to the board for a decision before the Christmas break. This will allow parents to plan for the September 2014 school opening.

During September, a new provincial framework agreement with school support staff was reached between the government and the CUPE union. The board was informed that any salary increases will have to be found by school districts. Senior district staff have recommended where savings can be found, and the board’s final decision on the savings plan will be forwarded to government for approval by the October 15 deadline.

It is important that a new agreement is reached with our support staff. They are all vital members of the school district team and deserve to know where they stand in their negotiations with both the government and the school district.

So, all in all, we have had quite an interesting beginning to the school year.

Moyra Baxter is Peachland’s school trustee, and is currently chairperson of the Central Okanagan Board of Education.

To contact Baxter phone 250-767-6153 or email moyra.baxter@sd23.bc.ca.

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Fall’s abundance of cucurbits Patricia Guest / Special to the Peachland View

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Beat the rush and have your winter tires installed before the snow falls!

Winter tire rebates currently being offered on select brands.

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Plant four rows of squash: Squash gossip Squash indifference Squash grumbling Squash selfishness - From the poem Gardening God’s Way (anon).

I have never known such a philosophical squash but I have known them to be masters of versatility. In pies, soups, casseroles, cookies, masquerading as pasta, stuffed in pasta or mixed into cakes and cookies this sweet yet savoury fruit comes in all shapes and sizes. As well it is the harbinger of autumn.

As the halcyon days of summer chill down to the frosty autumn mornings that make us haul out the cozy sweaters the raspy cloaks of the cucurbit family (melons, pumpkins, squash and cucumbers) wither, undressing the harvest bounty beneath their rough camouflage. These colourful and shapely fruits lie strewn on the fields the world over, a gift from the North American Indians to the pilgrims of Plymouth. One of the trinity of the three sisters (along with squash, corn and beans), this sweet fruit was eaten raw, smoked, cooked and even dried and woven into baskets.

Cucurbits (love that word) cross pollinate quite freely and so these harlots of the garden bear warty turbans, blue bumps, yellow spaceships and everything in be-

Sweet and Spicy Pepitas Nonstick vegetable oil spray 2 cups shelled pepitas

October is a one-time only Dog License Amnesty Month

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1 tsp ground cinnamon

Only available at RDCO - 1450 KLO Rd. & Dog Pound - 890 Weddell Pl.

1/4 tsp ground cumin

Starting in January 2014, there will be ZERO TOLERANCE for unlicensed dogs across the Central Okanagan.

For Amnesty details visit regionaldistrict.com/dogs

The Peachland Wellness Centre Presents DAVE COLLINS OF COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE

DOWNSIZING FOR SENIORS What are the Challenges Seniors face when moving, and steps you can take to meet those challenges

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH @ The Little School House at 1:30pm

Refreshments will be served following the presentation. Admission by donation Please call PWC for more information 250 767 0141

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

tween. The infamous compost pile squash plant usually yields a potpourri of colour and surprises on the inside.

Sometimes the resulting fruit are rich with colour and flavour or like my volunteer that we carefully avoided all summer only to cut into a bulbous hard courgette with watery spaghetti noodles inside. The seeds, however, were just as tasty as ever with some of the hull-less genes dominating somehow yielding cups of green shell-free seeds.

Some of us are so complacent about our food sources the seeds of squash and pumpkins are turfed into the compost pile without a second thought. Not only do the squash seeds make a nutritious snack but also they can be ground into flour for all the gluten intolerant bodies out there.

Since I found the hull-less variety of pumpkin I eat more than ever and put them in so many things like cookies, bread and my ever-eager mouth. There are quite a few varieties of hull-less pumpkin the most famous of which is the Styrian and Austrian breed, which is known for its disease resistance and prolific number of green hull-less seeds. Mark this down for your seed catalogue order this winter as the following recipe for pepitas (squash seeds) is a fabulously nutritious snack.

Pumpkin custard gives you all the sweet delicious flavour of pumpkin pie but cuts the calories and the work in half so you can enjoy some more turkey.

1 large egg white, beaten until frothy 1 tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray. Mix pepitas and next six ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir in cayenne pepper, with amount depending on spiciness desired. Spread pepitas in a single layer on baking sheet.

Bake until pepitas are golden and dry, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.

Separate pepitas with a fork while still warm. Cool.

Pumpkin Custard Filling: 1 15-oz. can pumpkin 2 eggs 1 cup half-and-half cream 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp ginger and 1/8 tsp cloves) 1/2 tsp salt Topping: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans, pepitas or walnuts 1 tbsp butter, melted In a large bowl, combine the first six

ingredients. Beat until smooth. Pour into four greased 10-oz. custard cups.

Place in a 13-inch x 9-inch baking pan; pour hot water around cups to a depth of 1 inch and bake, uncovered at 350° F for 20 minutes.

For the topping, combine the brown sugar, pecans and butter.

Sprinkle over custard. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 4 servings.

This also makes a beautiful presentation if baked in small decorative pumpkins with the lids cut off and the insides scooped out.

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arts & culture

Peachland Community Arts Council artist of the month: Kay Baehl Originally from Saskatchewan, Kay Baehl has lived in all four western provinces with the majority of her adult

Tea Break, acrylic

life spent in Northern Alberta. During her childhood, Baehl’s parents supported her love of art by enrolling her in her first formal class at the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon the year it opened.

Moving to Kamloops for her teen years, Baehl completed her first year of fine art at Cariboo College.

Following a move to Calgary with a young family, she indulged herself with classes at Mount Royal College.

The day she was accepted to the fine arts program at the University of Calgary her family was transferred to Fort McMurray. Keyano College in Fort McMurray had the first two years of the fine arts program offered and they were audited repeatedly.

With the children grown, Baehl and her husband decided to explore the life of a small fly-in community on

Lake Athabasca. The awesome scenery inspired her to explore landscapes after a lifetime of principally life studies. Retiring to West Kelowna, Baehl works predominantly in acrylics, enjoying the brilliant colours that can be achieved. Baehl feels she has been very lucky in her life to have been mentored by many talented artists, each one teaching her valuable lessons and inspiring her with their own expertise.

Baehl’s paintings are now on view as artist of the month of October on the Peachland Community Arts Council’s website at www.pcartscouncil/artist_of_the_month.htm.

Kay Baehl also exhibits her work at the New Moon Gallery in West Kelowna.

Refreshing Break, acrylic Caliente Noche, acrylic

Almost Home, acrylic

Pet of the Week Name: Lady

Breed: Golden Retriever Age: 10

Froggy, acrylic

Lady enjoys working each day alongside her peeps at Lakeside Autocare. Lady’s position as shop dog keeps her busy greeting everyone who comes in to have their vehicle serviced!

After The Trail Ride, acrylic

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We also accept appliances, electronics, smoke alarms, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, thermostats and most products with a cord or battery including power tools.

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Day’s End, acrylic

Important Notice to FedEx Customers!

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news from the 50+ activity centre

50+ Activity Centre celebrates 40 years of service to seniors The 40th anniversary of the founding of the Peachland and District Retirement Society was celebrated on Saturday, October 5. All activities except bingo were represented by either a table presentation or a live demonstration. The centre was kept lively by

the songs from the Variety Singers and the upbeat music of the Iron and Silk and Aerobics classes.

Our 50+ Centre showcase certainly proved that age is just a number and that it is activity that keep us young. The 50+ Activity Centre offers congratulations to door prize winners Heather Yeats and Frances Strusa.

Quilters Dinny Doerksen, Sharon McPhee and Wilma Mackinnon at work.

Aerobics class led by Marsha Johnston with Vera Taylor, Beryl McNeill and Mable Young.

Pat Grieve / Special to the Peachland View

The Peachland Variety Singers perform led by Phyllis Papineau.

Carpet bowling with Joan Sykes and Elizabeth Gregory.

Heather Yeats & Helen Dunion of the Friday Art Club Norbert Stein observes Lorne Chestnut and Leo Reul playing display some of the art work, viewed here by Councillor Schierbeck.

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Small Business Week

October 13-19

In recognition of Small Business Week, local professionals offer their expert advice Chris Krahn, Westside Curb Appeal Q: Why hire a contractor?

• Kitchen / Bathroom Renos • Decks & Railings • Windows & Doors • Siding & Rock work • Small Jobs Welcome • FREE ESTIMATES

1st Impression, 2nd Looks

Have you ever gone shopping to update your bathroom and been faced with choices that you haven’t ever considered before?

What brand is good?

Chrome or brushed finish? Shower head versus shower bar?

What type of tiles work on the floor and what type work in the shower? Can I replace my current tub surround with a shower?

Looking online or in magazines is always a great starting point to get a direction but that method can be deceiving about affordability and availability.

These are all questions that a professional contractor can answer, and they can walk you through the process of picking out what is right for your lifestyle, budget and design.

Shayn Moritz, CFP, Financial Advisor Q: How long will it take before my investments pay off?

Edward Jones

Making sense of investing

For personal consultation phone:

250-767-3358 5860B Beach avenue, Peachland, BC v0H 1X7 Shayn Moritz, CfP® financial advisor* Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund

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and focusing more on long-term results than short-term success will help you as you work toward your objectives.

Respond to your investment “climate”.

Farmers can’t control the weather, but they can respond to it. For example, when it’s been dry for a long time, they can boost their irrigation.

As an investor, you can’t control the economic “climate,” but you can make adjustments. To illustrate: If all signs point to rising long-term interest rates, which typically have a negative effect on long-term bond prices, consider reducing your exposure, at least for a while, to those bonds types.

Put some “hay” in the barn. If you experience a particularly good growing season, remember to harvest an appropriate amount and store it for when it’s really needed.

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INCOME TAX PREPARATION ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤

Be patient. Crops don’t grow overnight.

Farmers know they will put in countless hours of work before seeing the fruits of their labours. They know that, along the way, they will experience setbacks caused by a variety of issues: too much rain, too little rain, insect infestations — the list goes on. When you invest, you shouldn’t expect to “get rich quick” — and you can expect to encounter obstacles in the form of bear markets, economic downturns, changes in legislation and so forth. Continuing to invest for the long term

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Tammie Gilbert, TMG Business Services Q: Have I used all of the Tax Credits I qualify for?

Some things to be aware of about your taxes include: income splitting, pension splitting, disability amount, medical expenses, fitness expenses and CPP on self-employment income.

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Hire a professional to ensure you take full advantage of any eligible tax credits.

Tammie of TMG Business Services is a Certified Professional Bookkeeper with the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada, Simply Accounting Certified Consultant, EFile and NetFiler with Revenue Canada and member of the Canadian Payroll Association.

With 30 years experience, she provides full cycle accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services. Having worked in public accounting firms Tammie has experience in working with accountants and Revenue Canada.

Take the stress out of taxes and not knowing – book your appointment today!

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employment

in memoriam

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In Loving Memory of

THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND NOTICE OF HIRING TEMPORARY Two (2) EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Neil McKinnon

April 7, 1939 - October 7, 2003

The District of Peachland, Operations Department, requires two (2) Truck Drivers on a temporary standby basis from November 15th through March 15th for Night Shift Snow Plowing and Sanding. Must have previous experience in operating snow removal equipment.

Need Results Now?

SUPER START is now available!

On-call periods will be 9 pm – 6 am, 7 days per week, alternating weeks. Rate of pay will be $27.84 plus 15% in lieu of benefits.

The successful applicant will be able to operate a single axle truck equipped with plow and sanding attachments, and will complete tasks such as snow removal, sanding, loading trucks, and other related duties, in a safe and efficient manner.

Please submit resume by October 16th, 2013 • Email: ppalmer@peachland.ca , • Mail: District of Peachland, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 • Fax: 250.767.3433, or...

• Deliver by hand: Public Works Office, 5379 Princeton Avenue, Peachland, BC; between the hours of 7:30 am and 3:00 pm Monday to Friday (except for statutory holidays).

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Sat, October 12 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

No early birds.

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

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

services Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN

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Breakables: Wednesday morning and Thursday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Most favorables 7. 23rd Greek letter 10. Rated higher 12. Immature herring 13. Malignant skin neoplasm 14. Orange-red spinel 15. Hunted beings 16. Be obedient to 17. Excavate with a shovel 18. = to 100 cauris 19. Lose hold of 21. Highest card 22. Western Union message 27. The “Show Me” state 28. Early photo process 33. A public promotion 34. A group of statues 36. A single thing 37. Ireland 38. A raised speaking platform 39. Leavened bread 40. Farm animal shelter 41. Oral polio vaccine 44. Chinese fine silk silver 45. Chocolate-colored acidic pulp pod 48. ____ off 49. Hagiographa 50. Manuscripts, abbr.

51. Over the sea CLUES DOWN 1. Stare impertinently 2. Address a deity 3. Converts hide into leather 4. Matrimonial response 5. 13th Hebrew letter 6. Dentist’s organization 7. Fleshy fungus caps 8. Kill violently 9. License & passport 10. Refereed 11. Arbor framework 12. Luxuriant dark brown fur 14. Group purchasing protest 17. Insecticide 18. An island group of the S Pacific 20. A wooden hole plug 23. A purine base found in DNA and RNA 24. Spanish park 25. Atomic #18 26. Married woman 29. And, Latin 30. Cantonese dialect 31. Causing physical hurt 32. Short trips or tasks 35. Small craving 36. Paddled 38. Leuciscus leuciscus’ 40. Parting phrases:

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, patience is a virtue you possess, and you must make the most of your patient nature this week. Keep this in mind when dealing with family and coworkers.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, keep things in perspective and you will have your cake and eat it, too. You can coolly handle tough situations, and that ability serves you well this week.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Your imagination is working overtime this week, Gemini.

Channel that creative energy and get started on a project you have long been considering.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you will be very content for the next few weeks.

Enjoy these good times and invite those closest to you to enjoy them as well.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

good-____ 41. Figure skater Yuka 42. Opera song

43. Create social or emotional ties 44. Opposite of LTM 45. Icahn’s airline

46. Air Reserve base (abbr.)

47. Russian manned space station

SUDOKU

Leo, your heightened sense of focus on a particular task has left you wondering how to proceed in another area of life.

You may want to seek the advice of others.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you may be tempted to throw caution to the wind.

While that may make for a memorable experience, it may not prove wise over the long haul.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

You could get caught up in a social whirlwind this week, Libra. Keep your feet on the ground or you may be swept away in all of the energy.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Staying connected to your feelings is empowering, Scorpio. Even if others don’t feel exactly the same way that you do, they may go along with plans to make you happy.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, indulgent behavior won’t pay off in the long run. Moderation works best, and you’ll be glad you didn’t overindulge after the fact.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, work and family responsibilities have put you under a lot of pressure recently. You could be in need of a respite, even if that break is brief.

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, it’s quite possible you will not get much done this week, as you may be too busy encouraging others rather than focusing on your own needs.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Compassion is your speciality, Pisces. Others appreciate your warm nature, so accept their gratitude and affection.

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Be the beacon of light that leads a lost soul to Jesus Pastor Ed Skutshek Grace Lutheran Church A man taking a leisurely stroll on a beautiful fall day was suddenly stopped in his tracks by a young man sitting on the sidewalk in front of the local post office. A sign was propped up in front of the man. Beside the sign was a can. The can

to accomplish was suddenly committed to a cause and a mission. He wanted to change the blind man’s life.

By changing the way others looked at the blind man and his blindness, change occurred. The new sign asked people to give not out of a sense of pity for a man on account of a disability they could not really understand

Healing the Man Born Blind, Duccio, 1311, tempera on wood

contained only a few coins.

The sign read: “I am blind.

Please help me.” He threw a few coins into the can. Then he asked the young blind man this question: “Can I change the words on your sign?”

“Sure,” the blind man responded.

The stranger picked up the sign and carefully penned new words on the blank side of the sign. With the deed done, he walked off. To the blind lad’s delight, new sounds hit the air within minutes of the new sign being put in place. He heard the clank of coins and rustle of bills as they hit the sides of the can. Within hours the can was full. Just as the blind lad was folding out his white cane so he could get up and leave, he heard the distinct footsteps of the man who had helped him earlier. The footsteps stopped in front of the blind boy.

“You’re the man who changed my sign this morning, aren’t you?” asked the blind lad.

“Yes, I am,” answered the man.

“What did you write on the sign?” asked the blind man.

His benefactor responded, “I just told the truth about you in a different way.

I wrote ‘Today is a beautiful day but I cannot see it.’”

Is this just a story? Maybe not. Perhaps this modern day parable says something powerful about giving.

A man with no particular place to go and no mission

but out of thankfulness for what they understood and possessed: good sight, good health and excess cash that they could give. The sign changed their perspective about the blind man.

This little fable pointed me to a new perspective on a difficult New Testament passage, one I have pondered again and again, which is Matthew 25:31-46.

At His second coming Jesus gathers all the people in His flock. As a shepherd would, He separates His flock into sheep and goats. He invites the sheep to take their place in His heavenly kingdom.

He commends them and in Matthew 25:35-36 says, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” The sheep protest. They say they were certain they had never actually helped Jesus, Himself.

In Matthew 25:40 Jesus responds to their protest, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Matthew 25 is a new sign that Jesus has placed in front of some of the people we may encounter from time to time. It may be a troubled family or disadvantaged person who crosses our path. Jesus asks us to look at ourselves, count all of our blessings and inventory all that God has given us.

He calls us to see that we have time, talents and treasures to give others. He wants us to see that troubled family or disadvantaged person not as one of the miserable poor; He wants us to see Him in them. Which one of us, who professes to believe in Jesus, would not bend over backwards if He came to our door and asked for help? Jesus sets opportunities before us to bend over backwards to help Him. When we help a stranger, we may help Jesus without knowing it. When we help a stranger, the mercy we be-

stow may be the Gospel of grace and mercy in action, that beacon of light that leads a lost soul to Jesus.

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St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

250-767-2206 Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685

Sunday Services

New Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship

“Let Us Worship Together”

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m.

Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday to Friday

Lyn Stewart 250-767-6211

Service 10:30 a.m.

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

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Peachland Campus Pastor cell: 250.870.3087 Office: 5848B Beach Avenue

2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

Peachland Baptist Church Winter Schedule starts October 6

Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Pastor Peachland Campus at Peachland Elementary School

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...

Sunday School: 9:30 am Morning service: 10:30 am

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Rev. Elaine Diggle

all are welcome

Fellowship time with coffee and cookies at 11:30 a.m.

Join us for: Good Music Bible Messages - Great Fellowship

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250-767-9232

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