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Hardy Park reopens now that bears have moved on

Hardy Falls Regional Park is once again open to the public, after being closed on September 12 due to increased daytime bear sightings. However, visitors should still be vigilant and dogs must, as always within the park, be on page 3 leash.

• A fenced off leash dog park at Mackinnon Park (or potentially a new park in the New Monaco subdivision) in 5-10 years; • A fenced off leash dog park at Strachan’s Corner in 5-10 years; • A fenced off leash dog park at Pincushion Place (or potentially a new park in the Ponderosa subdivision) in 10-20 years; and • A fenced off leash dog park at the compost site (contingent on allowed use and lease agreements with the province).

The 25-year plan is the result of consultations with the dog owning community that began last year with the appointment of a committee of dog owners and staff that formed to explore the potential of an off leash dog park.

Proposed Peachland development New Monaco took a big step forward this week when they formally submitted a rezoning application to the district that is expected to come before Peachland council for consideration in the weeks ahead.

The New Monaco property stretches across 125 acres at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 97C on Peachland’s north-eastern boundary.

Back in 2011 New Monaco received Peachland council’s unanimous approval of an Area Sector Plan (ASP) and incorporation of that plan into Peachland’s Official Community Plan (OCP).

The OCP amendment allows for the development of a mix of approximately 2,800 residential, commercial and retail units that will build out over the next 15-20 years, depending on market conditions.

The ASP and OCP amendment established the overall concept plan and density of the project.

The rezoning application, which addresses site-specific land use, building form and character, infrastructure planning and a contribution commitment to community amenities, is expected to come before Peachland council for first and second reading in the weeks ahead, followed by community consulta-

See OFF LEASH DOG PARKS on page 2

See NEW MONACO on page 3

New seniors-friendly outdoor fitness equipment was installed in Lambly Park last week. The circuit is now available to the public and an official ribbon cutting is scheduled for November 14 page 9 at 10:30 a.m.

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Outdoor fitness trail now open on walkway

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PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB member Wolfgang Muhs tries out the swing board at Lambly Park last Sunday. The new fitness circuit, co-funded by Rotary, Lions, the district and a federal grant, is completely installed and ready to use. The official ribbon-cutting event is scheduled for November 14.

Peachland to increase dog friendliness over next 25 years Joanne Layh / Peachland View Last week Peachland council members approved a 25-year dog park strategy that will tentatively provide residents in each area of the district with a fenced off leash dog area.

Currently the district does not have an off leash dog area, though that hasn’t stopped some dog owners from allowing their dogs off leash at various parks around town.

While the strategic direction still requires review and budget approval from council at various stages along the way, it does lay out a plan for the following: • Safety fencing at T-dock/Doggie Beach in the first year; • A fenced off leash dog park at Sanderson Park in 1-5 years;

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NEWS

Off leash dog parks planned for various areas of Peachland Continued from page 1

In April of this year district staff presented several off leash dog park options to council members. While the committee of the whole at that time chose not to make any commitments for this budget year, they did recommend that, in the meantime, the dog committee propose off leash dog area guidelines as well as a multi-year strategy for improving access and availability of off leash areas in Peachland for consideration for future budgets.

Since then all 452 registered dog owners in the district were sent a survey to gather their opinion about their preferences regarding dog park planning. 136 surveys were returned and the key findings were as follows: • 98 per cent of respondents felt that Peachland could benefit from an area where dogs could play off leash; • 46 per cent of respondents would more likely use a fenced dog park while 40 per cent would actively use dog off leash areas regardless of whether there was a fence or not; • 50 per cent of respondents felt a fenced dog park was a top priority; and • 33 per cent of respondents felt that a fenced dog beach was the top priority.

“When we toured the sites we were trying to identify a strategy that would allow dog park areas in all the geographical areas,” director of community services Cheryl Wiebe said at last week’s committee of the whole (COTW) meeting. “Some of the key findings of the survey also said that, although the parks bylaw restricts where people can take their dogs, this isn’t really being adhered to. Although we

currently have no off leash areas within the district, people are allowing their dogs off leash. Dog owners are currently traveling to neighbouring communities to use fenced dog parks and it was felt that the dog beach at the bottom of Princeton is unsafe due to the proximity of the high-

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As soon as we start providing some places where dog owners can access off leash activities for their dog, the more opportunity that we legitimately have to prosecute those who don’t use the facilities and let them run loose in the street.”

–– Councillor Terry Condon

way. Many people, even if they thought the fenced dog park was the first priority, commented that we should have some fencing at the bottom of Princeton to protect the dogs in that area.”

Wiebe went on to say that currently Peachland’s Official Community Plan

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(OCP), Shoreline Plan and parks bylaw are very restrictive for dog owners. To make Peachland less restrictive for dog owners, the committee recommended that council update existing bylaws to: • Restrict dog access (no dogs allowed) on parks with playgrounds, sports fields and designated swim beaches; • Allow dogs on leash in all other parks and green spaces; • Designate parks in each hillside community for dogs allowed off leash (Sanderson Park, Pincushion Place Park and MacKinnon Park); • Designate T-dock/Doggie Beach as an off leash area; • Designate the beach at Strachans Corner as dogs allowed on leash; • Designate a beach area north of 13th Street as dogs allowed on leash; and • Encourage developers to include dog friendly areas in their plan.

“You will notice at the five, 10 and 25 year marks we have included a review,” Wiebe said. “Dog parks are one of the newest trends. They are growing as fast as playgrounds right now. But what we do know is that trends change over time and with any long-term strategy we wanted to ensure that there was an opportunity to review trends and demands and to make sure we’re moving in the right direction.”

Wiebe went on to say it is important to maintain a dialogue with developers to ensure they create green spaces that are dog friendly at their development phase, which may take some pressure and burden off the municipality in terms of the longterm dog park strategy.

“I think any attempt to better manage the issue of dog ownership in town is a good direction,” Councillor Terry Condon said. “This sets out a very credible approach to the issue. As soon as we start providing some places where dog owners can access off leash activities for their dog, the more opportunity that we legitimately have to prosecute those who don’t use the facilities and let them run loose in the street.”

That sentiment was shared by several of his council colleagues.

“We know that people are taking dogs

Dog owner location in Peachland by area: Princeton 46 per cent Beach Ave. 21 per cent Trepanier 20 per cent Ponderosa 5 per cent in areas where they shouldn’t be, near children’s playgrounds. I don’t really support taking a hard line on that until we can give them an alternative,” Councillor Eric Hall said. “I certainly am interested in the potential for allocating space in Sanderson Park because Turner Park right now is being used as a dog park…I support moving forward with this.”

Councillor Peter Schierbeck voted in support of the plan but was less than enthusiastic about providing fencing at each of the proposed off leash dog parks.

“I’m not really in favour of a whole lot of fencing. I don’t think it looks good,” Coun. Schierbeck said. “I’d really want to know what kind of fencing is required or requested and what the cost would be.”

While off leash dog parks are a growing amenity for many municipalities, many communities choose not to supply fencing. According to a staff report provided to the committee of the whole earlier this year, out of Vancouver’s 35 off-leash dog areas, only four are fenced.

Currently the parks bylaw permits dogs on leashes in the following district parks: Mountainview Park (riding club), Beach Avenue (Lakeside Walk), Pincushion Park, Lambly Park (Trepanier Creek) and MacKinnon Road Park.

The plan was approved by the committee of the whole last week and is likely to soon come before council for adoption.

Wiebe says staff will submit a capital budget request for fencing next month and the next step will be to update the OCP, which will trigger a public process that will include a public hearing and consultation before updates to the bylaws can be implemented. If all goes according to plan, the amendments will be adopted in May of 2014.

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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NEWS

Bears move on from Hardy Falls; park reopens Joanne Layh / Peachland View Hardy Falls Regional Park is once again open to the public following a one-month closure. The park had been closed by the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) on September 12 due to increased daytime bear sightings.

Several bears and cubs had taken up residence in the park but it appears the bears have now moved on.

“The animals that forced us to temporarily close the trails appear to have moved on. However, people visiting Hardy Falls Regional Park should continue to be vigilant and be prepared for possible encounters with bears and other wildlife,” RDCO communications coordinator Bruce Smith said. “We’ve posted signs in areas where bears have been active. Evidence of bears continues to be found in many regional parks including Mission Creek, the Mission Creek Greenway, Bertram Creek and Rose Valley Regional Park.”

Park closures due to bear sightings are not uncommon at this time of year when Kokanee salmon are spawning in the creeks, providing an excellent food source for bears. Hardy Falls was closed for a period last fall until bears moved on to a

different location.

Smiths says to reduce your chance of encountering a bear while hiking, it is recommended that you travel in a group, make noise or carry something that makes noise to alert any wildlife in advance to your presence.

“If you see a bear, give it plenty of space and stay well away from it,” Smith said.

Smith went on to say people should respect all bears and anticipate and avoid encounters with them whenever possible as bears can be aggressive, especially when defending their food or their cubs.

Smith is also reminding dog owners that pets must be leashed and kept on the trail at all times when in regional parks.

At this time of year the regional district is also reminding residents to keep any garbage securely stored on their property. Residents are also asked to wait until morning to put out their garbage cart on curbside collection days to avoid tempting wildlife.

Elsewhere in the regional district, portions of Scenic Canyon Regional Park and the Mission Creek Greenway (from Layer Cake Mountain Lookout to the Field and McCulloch Road parking areas) remain closed due to ongoing cougar activity.

New Monaco project moves forward Continued from page 1

tion and district staff review.

However, prior to coming before council the developer also has scheduled a public information meeting for this coming Monday.

“We realize that this kind of meeting is usually reserved for later in the process, closer to public hearing, but we’ve decided to add this meeting as a way of ensuring that the community as a whole feels part of the rezoning process from the outset,” New Monaco vice president of development Mark Holland said.

Over the past two years the developer has been recruiting tenants, developing strategic partnerships and doing site planning work and is now ready to move forward.

“We’ve been talking to a wide range of potential tenants and commercial partners and we are now at the point where we need to advance the planning process and provide commitments to those prospects,” Holland said. “We feel confident that there is a market for this project as originally envisioned and we now need to work with the district to add enough detail and certainty to the plan to lay a foundation for its feasibility”.

The first phases of the project will focus around the creation of the vil-

lage core, with commercial and retail buildings as well as village-oriented residential units, followed later by additional residential units and community amenities.

The plan’s 2,800 residential units will include seniors/congregate care capacity and a hotel.

New Monaco community relations officer Mary Lapointe says over time New Monaco will increasingly become the complete community that is envisioned, one that is more economically and socially sustainable than a purely residential project.

Lapointe says the development will provide significant tax benefits, affordable housing, improved transit service, many new parks and trails and millions in community infrastructure upgrades and amenities.

The developer has already held several public consultation meetings in Peachland, most recently in June, when they presented various kinds of building design styles, which they invited the public to view and comment on.

The next public information meeting will be held on Monday, October 21 from 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Peachland Historic Primary School building.

Presentations will be made at 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

The Operations Department advises that 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, and Saturdays from 9 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.

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.

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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

Something to look forward to Joanne Layh / Peachland View

E

lectric cars appear to be the way of the future.

They create less air pollution, greenhouse gases and other emissions than conventional internal combustion engine automobiles and over time they will help reduce our dependency on oil.

While the electric car does face some obstacles, such as a higher purchase cost and the need to develop better recharging infrastructure, hopefully in time prices will come down and recharging stations will pop up more frequently, creating more consumer comfort with the idea of buying in.

While electric cars will reduce noise pollution because they are very quiet, this has created an unexpected problem but also the potential for a creative solution.

Electric cars are so quiet that pedestrians, cyclists and visually impaired people might not know what’s coming and get hit.

That possibility has caused some governments to issue guidelines to manufactures to include warning devices in electric cars. For instance, both Japan and the U.S. issued such guidelines back in 2010 and since then several automakers have developed electric warning sound devices.

But you can imagine what that must sound like. Car sounds often tend to be annoying beeps that are seemingly meant to irritate you into taking some kind of action, such as putting on your seatbelt or removing your keys.

But does a car passing by have to sound annoying?

A couple weeks ago I was listening to Jarvis Cocker’s Sunday Service on BBC Radio 6 Music and overhead part of an interview with guests James Brooks and Fernando Ocana, who are working on a project to address the problem of electric car sound in a more emotive way.

One of the guests said the sound of one existing warning device sounded something like a mix between a spaceship and a Formula 1 car. Not very inspired, they set out to figure out how to make a sound that will fit into the urban environment in a more pleasant way.

As part of their project, they began looking at ways the vehicle can extract sounds from the environment and almost sound symphonic, while still making its presence known to pedestrians.

I’m not sure how or if their project will be adopted by the auto industry, but in an environment that seems to be ever increasing in pollution of some kind, it’s nice to know that some new introductions to our soundscape may actually be for the better.

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You’d be in for headaches if you were a veteran Imagine you are a Canadian soldier who has been disabled in the line of duty. What kind of support do you think you’d get as you transition to civilian life under this supposedly military-friendly Conservative government?

Odds are you are in for a lot of headaches.

Under the Conservatives’ New Veterans Charter, you will get a lump sum payment instead of a disability pension. Many, including Canada’s veterans ombudsman, say that this sum is inadequate for the pain and suffering you’ve endured. A group of injured veterans is suing the Conservative government because they say the money they have received is paltry and doesn’t even keep up with Workers’ Compensation awards.

When you try to access government services for help, you’ll find a system that the auditor general says is overly complex and hard to use. You’ll have a one-in-four chance of being released from the Canadian Forces without a support plan because the department can’t even meet its own service standards.

If you don’t live in a major city, you’ll have to drive for hours if you need a meeting with a Veterans Affairs

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official because the government is closing nine Veterans Affairs’ offices, including Kelowna. The office in Prince George, B.C. has already been shut down.

If the department makes a mistake, you’ll have a tough time getting it fixed. The veterans ombudsman found that in cases that ended up in federal court, the Veterans Review and Appeal Board had failed to make fair decisions 60 per cent of the time.

The state of the system is shocking. As one veteran told me recently, “Many believed that their government would look after them, but obviously we were wrong.

The battles that we have at home hurt more than those that were fought in other parts of the world.”

The Conservative government puts more time and energy into using veterans for photo ops than it does in meeting their needs. That’s wrong. Our veterans put their lives on the line for our country. We owe it to our veterans to do everything we can to help them recover, reintegrate into civilian life and live with dignity and respect.

Jim Karygiannis, MP Liberal Party Veterans Affairs Critic

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Internet to be used to inform public about operations MLA Dan Ashton Commentary The past month has gone by very quickly, and I would like to share some highlights since my last MLA report. There is good news to report on the progress of the Penticton Hospital expansion project: Interior Health has announced that three companies have been selected to proceed with design details for architectural, electrical, mechanical and IT services in this project.

Dan Ashton, MLA The Penticton Hospital complex has had several expansions over the past decades along with many important upgrades.

The current expansion project will need to integrate with existing systems and take advantage of efficiencies and new technology wherever possible. I will follow this work closely and will report on updates in future columns. I would also like to work with Interior Health and other local stakeholders to develop a dedicated website that can help citizens of the South Okanagan stay informed on efforts underway as we move towards the ground-breaking of this important expansion.

On the topic of websites and public information, I intend to have my month-

ly constituency spending published online in coming weeks. From research done to date, there is a lack of available information on how MLA constituencies are funded by taxpayers, and with the assistance of a low cost blog I believe that more information can be provided. Once the blog is up and running I will provide the web address and will welcome questions from constituents.

This fall, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services toured the province to gather input from British Columbians on B.C.’s balanced budget and government operations. As the chair of this committee, I have been hearing from British Columbians across the province, including a public consultation right here in Penticton. In total, we have held public consultations in 17 communities, and are hearing from an additional five through videoconference technology. The committee is also taking video, written, and audio submissions, or you can go online and share your thoughts through the online survey. In November, we will be compiling a report

to present to the Minister of Finance on the findings of the committee, and will make the report available to the public.

British Columbia liquor regulations are also subject to review, and we want to hear from you. The last review was conducted over a decade ago, in 1999, without any opportunity for citizens to participate or provide input. The current review will conclude at the end of October, and those would like more information or to provide input can do online.

Over the past several weeks I have also attended a number of meetings with citizens and organizations, hosted several cabinet ministers, and toured throughout our region. During this time, I have received input on a wide range of topics, both local and provincial in scope. It is a very productive experience to hear many different points of view from informed citizens. Our government is reviewing many of our current practices, and it is refreshing that a wide variety of British Columbians are taking the time to suggest how we can make changes that will better our region and our province.

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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.

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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

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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.

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UPCOMING EVENTS 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.

“Help Nate” Fundraiser, November 2, Whiskey Jack’s Pub, West Kelowna. On August 8th, 2013, local Peachlanders Lawrence and Vivian Cody welcomed a beautiful baby boy, Nate, to their family. Unfortunately, Nate was born with a perforated bowel, which caused his body to go toxic. Friends and family are hosting a Burger & Beer night featuring a Silent Auction with all proceeds going to this amazing and resilient family. Tickets are

$20 which includes a burger and a pint.

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

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as we honour our veterans and fallen comrades. Everyone is welcome. Community Remembers at 10:30am, reception following at the Peachland Legion. Contact 250-767-9100.

Christmas Fair & Artists Market, November 23, 9am2pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, West Kelowna. Fresh baked goods, religious articles, cosmetics, silent auction, fabulous prizes.

Christmas Craft Fair, November 30, 9am-3pm, community centre. Find exciting 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

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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 fun group, contact Rhoda at 250-7672196.

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Christmas Sale and Tea, November 30, 10am-3pm, Peachland United Church.

Gently used Christmas items, bake sale, knitting, collectable art, jewelry, silverware.

Christmas Light Up, December 7. Parade, light up ceremony, entertainment and visits with Santa. Visit www. peachland.ca for information.

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DISPATCHES FROM THE FARM

As an organic farmer, I choose certification Jordan Marr / Special to the Peachland View One thing I enjoy about winter is the opportunity to reconnect and converse with my colleagues. There’s your–ahem–garden-variety gossip, but, organic farmers being a pretty spirited bunch, there is also a lot of healthy debate that takes place during the colder months.

One such discussion that I’m sure I’ll see resurrected in email conversations and at conferences this year is the perennial one about the merits of organic certification.

Many who label their practices organic are certified according to Canada-wide standards overseen by the Canadian Food Inspection A g e n c y, but many others have no certification. At Jordan Marr the grocery store, you’ll only find organic products produced by the former group, since retail stores are not allowed to advertise non-certified food as organic. At most farmers’ markets, you’ll find both certified and non-certified organic products on offer.

I’ve seen organic farming from both points of view. The first farm I worked on was an organic one, not certified; currently, I manage a certified organic vegetable gar-

den. And I would like to use the rest of this space to point out a few reasons why I’m an advocate of certification.

Being certified requires a focus on environmental stewardship. Many people believe organic farming is mostly about what farmers don’t do–we don’t use synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically engineered seeds, etc.–but being certified requires me to demonstrate what I am doing on an ongoing basis to improve the health of my farm’s ecosystem and prevent disease, weed propagation, and insect problems.

My yearly re-application form is 20 pages long, and in it I must outline, among many other things, my crop rotations, weed management strategy, and how I am maintaining the fertility of my soil. Philosophically, I’m committed to all of these practices, certified or not; but without the oversight of my certifying body, I would be much more likely to let certain management strategies slide during the busiest part of the season.

Trusting your farmer only covers what they know. “I don’t need to be certified; I know all my customers, they know I have integrity so they trust me, and they can come see my farming practices any time they want.” This is probably the most commonly cited defense of non-certified organic farming. The problem with that statement is that it only covers what a farmer and her customers know...not what they don’t.

I’ve met farmers selling ‘organic’ eggs at the farmers’ market who were feeding their birds conventional grain. They weren’t being dishonest; they just didn’t know better. When I filled out my first organic

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certification application, I learnt a lot about sustainable farming that I hadn’t considered before. Which leads me to my next point...

Being certified has made me a better farmer. The organic certification system began when groups of organic farmers got together to discuss their practices and develop definitions and standards about what it means to farm organically. The system is more complex today, but its foundation

still rests upon farmers getting together to evaluate one another’s practices. For a young farmer like me, this translates into mentorship that is built into the certification system. In addition, there’s my yearly farm visit from an organic verification officer, who is generally very knowledgeable and can identify ways to improve my practices.

My options are limited when things go badly. Most farmers, organic or not, care about their land and the environment. But they also need to make a living in an industry with, generally speaking, slim profit margins. This can lead to situations in which what’s best for stewardship is not good for one’s bank account. It’s easy to avoid pesticides when you haven’t got bug problems, but when a pest or disease arrives unexpectedly, it’s the certified organic farmer whose temptation to save the crop is curtailed by the limitations imposed by certification.

The system is by no means perfect, but on the whole, I believe it is a positive force for sustainable farming and the ongoing improvement of farmers’ practices. Which is why I plan to maintain my certification for the foreseeable future.

Jordan Marr grows certified organic veggies in Peachland, B.C. You can read more of his writing at thehomesteadorganicfarm.ca. He is going to take a break from writing this column and should be back next spring. He thanks those readers who took the time to read about his farming experiences all season.

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

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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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HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 22,2011

Help is available. High School Rodeo Locals perform well at Peachland All day. Every day.

Club introduces Larry Chevallier Memorial Scholarships at rodeo event Sandy Chevallier / Special to the Peachland View Our sixth annual High School Rodeo wrapped up this past weekend with another successful event!

Over 60 high school and junior high competitors from all over southern British Columbia attended the Thanksgiving weekend event, which is also the final stop on the provincially approved fall rodeo circuit. Winning competitors attending the Peachland rodeo earned points in the B.C. south region circuit standings that will contribute to their effort to qualify for the provincial high school rodeo finals next June.

We had some outstanding competitors taking part here including kids who have qualified and competed at the national and Canadian rodeo finals at the high school and junior high levels.

Our local Mount Boucherie Secondary School (MBSS) rodeo competitors included the current Miss B.C. High School Rodeo Queen, Courtney DeMattos, Grade 12, who is sitting in the top 12 provincial qualifying position in all her rodeo events, barrel racing, pole bending and goat tying. This weekend DeMattos finished tenth in the goat tying on Saturday and seventh on Sunday. DeMattos also finished seventh in the barrel racing on Sunday.

Our most outstanding local competitor of the weekend was Peachland’s multi-event cowgirl, Keira Smith, also a Grade 12 student at MBSS. Smith placed second and third in the girls cattle cutting, which is a new event for her this year. Smith was third and first in the goat tying. In the barrels she placed eighth on Saturday and sixth on Sunday and she was ninth in the pole bending on Sunday as well.

Smith was also second in the team roping on Sunday with partner Taneesha Beaupre from Kamloops. All these great runs will really boost her up in the B.C. points standings in all her events. It also resulted in Smith winning the Top Local High School Rodeo Competitor, which earned her a

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They will each have two yearscategory. after their graduation year to really nice award and gift certificate sponsored by Diamond use those scholarships.

We would like to thank the Earthworks local neighborhood residents H. Tack Store from Kelowna.

Bylaw AmendOther outstanding Peachland Rodeo team competitors around the Mountainview Park/Peachland mentRiding Club included Shaun Greenough, a Penticton Secondary School grounds who, as always, have been really wonderful to work have also hadfinal an amazing Grade 12 student who won the bull riding both days and with for our larger events. We Council gave reconagain step up to the plate Raija McLean, a Grade 10 student from Okanagan Mission group of volunteers and sponsors sideration and adoption and successfully Secondary School who placed ninth in the breakaway roping and help keep our events rolling to smoothly Earthworks Control throughout the years. on Sunday.

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October 24 is World Polio Day Wolfgang Muhs / Special to the Peachland View On the morning of Thursday, October 24, Rotarians will line the highway to wave the slogan “End Polio Now”.

Polio epidemics have impacted Canadians as recently as 1952, when the North American summer polio epidemic caused over 60,000 cases (mostly kids between five and nine years of age), left 3,500 dead and 23,000 permanently crippled. The global fight against this disease, once endemic in every region of the world, is a legacy project of Rotary International.

The Salk vaccine in the early 1950s brought polio infections in the Western industrialized countries to a quick end.

However, many individuals still cope with permanent damage. Over 35 years, 70 countries became polio-free, but that still left 125 countries where endemic polio paralyzed mil-

involving millions of children on one of the country’s vaccination days.

Lately, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has become a powerful partner with Rotary to complete the task of creating a polio-free world. The foundation has committed to matching every dollar Rotarians donate two to one. $100 donated automatically translates into $300 for polio eradication.

Recently, the Rotary Club of Peachland’s president challenged members to donate. The response was over $1,700 to the polio program. Not so much? Let’s put it in context: combined with Gates Foundation matching funds, this donation will vaccinate a number of children greater than the population of Peachland!

When you see those Rotarians waving the placards, don’t you think they deserve a friendly honk?

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This was when Rotary stepped up to the plate and declared the bold goal to completely eradicate polio from the globe. Fuelled by the commitment of its over one million members and partnerships with other organizations, the number of polio-free countries now stands at 193 with only three countries left where polio cases are still being recorded.

Why would a service club like Rotary be successful where other international organizations have failed? The answer lies in the global reach of Rotary. Rotary is open to people of all creeds and ethnic backgrounds. Its network of over 30,000 clubs in the most remote corners of the earth creates goodwill and trust among the local population to allow their children to be vaccinated. Rotarians from India are active participants in mass vaccination campaigns

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Cheryl Wiebe Special to the Peachland View New outdoor fitness equipment was installed in Lambly Park last week.

The District of Peachland received funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for the “Aging Actively – Outdoor Fitness Equipment” project.

Coupled with community funding from the Peachland Rotary Club and the Peachland Lions Club, the district has integrated a seniorsfriendly fitness circuit in Lambly Park.

The fitness trail features: • 2 rowing machines; • Shoulder repair machine; • Balance beam; • Chest press; • Swing board; • Chin up station; • Leg press; • Double pendulum; and • Parallel bars.

The circuit is now available to the public and an official ribbon cutting is scheduled for November 14 at 10:30 a.m. More details will be available closer to the event.

The second component to the project is an education and awareness program to help seniors become familiar with safe use of the equipment and to help seniors overcome any uncertainty in using the equipment.

We are currently recruiting volunteers who would be interested in mentoring Peachland senior residents in using the outdoor activity equipment. If you enjoy engaging and organizing groups, year-round outdoor recreational activities or if you enjoy assisting others, this may be the job for you!

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The program will be available throughout the year, and we are working towards putting a team of volunteer mentors who will assist in an outdoor activity program weekly. Mentors will have the flexibility to work one, two, three or even four

Tuesdays per month, depending upon demand and availability.

Volunteer mentors will be undergoing training in the coming weeks and programs will be ready to go early November. For more information contact Cheryl Wiebe at 250-767-2133 or email cwiebe@peachland. ca.

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The power of a dream Loretta Robinson / Special to the Peachland View

On a crisp, sunny day in April 2006, I arrived in Peachland to interview for what would become my future job as manager for the Peachland Chamber of Commerce. As many others have commented, turning off the highway onto Beach Avenue for the first time was a moment I would never forget. The startling beauty of the lakefront was previously unknown to me, though I had travelled the route through the Okanagan Valley for many years.

On that first visit it took a while to locate the offices of the chamber and the visitor information booth.

Though the actual location on Beach Avenue was spectacular, the premises were not. There did seem like a vast incongruence between the gem that was Peachland and the venue that provided the official reception to visitors. The first week in May, at the start of my new job in Peachland, I walked down Beach Avenue with Darlene Hartford, then president of the chamber, and my sense of awe and gratitude were profound. A personal goal and vow that I would change the circumstance of the visitor information booth for the better, was born.

My first task was to take the steps necessary to upgrade the status of our booth to an official visitor centre. In the next few years we had two generous offers from business owners to donate their homes for use as a visitor centre and chamber office. Unfortunately we needed a plot of land to place these on and these offers did not come to fruition. The next interesting but unsuccessful plan was a proposed boat concierge off Princeton. The developer invited the presence of our visitor centre as a feature tenant. We had some time to get very excited about a centre that would be visible and basically located on Highway 97, always an ideal placement.

However, this also was not to be. In 2009 the federal government announced that funds could be applied for through the Community Adjustment Fund, an action plan designed to mitigate the impacts of the economic downturn. An ambitious application was prepared and submitted that first described the development of a “Lake Legends” interpretive centre in conjunction with the visitor centre experience.

The proposed expansion of the visitor centre was a result of the increased use of the internet in the decision making of travellers. It was important to provide visitors with a reason to stop in at a ‘bricks and mortar’ centre. Research studies through Destination BC and other tourism data collectors all confirm that visitors

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The historical significance of the Ogopogo, or N’haa-itk as the native Okanagan residents named him hundreds of years ago, has always been integral to the region’s promotion; it was time to capitalize on our claim that the lake creature called Peachland home.

Though this application was not awarded, there was great value in the preparation process. The campaign in the community to save the historic primary school had now begun.

As the process evolved and the hoped for decision to refurbish the school was made, the Peachland Visitor Centre responded to the expression of interest from the district to be considered as an anchor tenant. We had a dream for our tenancy of the building, and the discovery of the Yuma bat colony in the rafters was a welcome and unique addition to that dream.

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In the days following the official grand opening held on October 5, many former students and contributors to the building have stopped in at the VC and been thrilled with what they see. A major wall in the galleria is dedicated to acknowledging sponsorship and donations of time or money to the building.

Barb Dionne, former District of Peachland councillor had this to say, “I am a convert. I was originally in favour of demolishing the building but was won over by the heart and energy of the people who worked to save it. Don Wilson in particular had a great influence on me. I believe the decision to have the visitor centre in the building was a natural fit.” Now another phase of the project will begin. Planning and implementation of the stations for the Legends of the Lake Interpretive Centre is the winter project. If you would like to be part of this, please contact me at 250-767-2455 or info@ visitpeachland.ca.

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COMMUNITY

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

PWC offers diversity of services and volunteer opportunities Judy Wyper / Special to the Peachland View Recently I had a meeting at the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) to do an orientation with a new volunteer. Arriving early, I spent time in our gift boutique to see what I could see. New greeting cards were on display and I was admiring them.

Gord Clark has taken some striking photos of scenes around our fine town, and these are featured on blank cards. Instead of choosing which to buy, I took one of each.

Spawning Kokanee, Hardy Falls, Rotary Clock, and Public Gardens were among my choices.

The cards are only $1.50 each, or five for $7. For $2 you can buy a cute folder that holds five cards, and use it as a gift.

If you favour nature photos, the Wonders of Nature Series is also available. Wonders of Nature offers a wide selection of Pete Wyper’s creative nature photos of wildflowers, raindrops and mushrooms, as well as striking animal photos taken by an anonymous contributor.

I was calculating the cost of the cards when my attention was captivated by a new crop of used books. I found four of these too good to resist and was balancing everything in my arms when I was distracted by a burst of laughter from the reading room. Clearly no one was reading back there. Curious, I rounded the corner and came upon several people frantically laughing as they clutched playing cards to their chests and engaged in gentle bantering. It was the Men’s Cards and Coffee meeting, facilitated by Chris Hildebrand. I don’t know how they can concentrate on the game when they are carrying on like that, but I have to admit they have a good time. They meet on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Evie Swanstrom facilitates Ladies Crib on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and they have a similarly happy time.

During my meeting with the new volunteer, we toured the areas and rooms at the centre and I explained our programs, services, history and some statistics. Bereavement meets Thursday morning every

week of the year. There is an average of seven people in attendance each week, but at times there have been as many as 12.

During September, 137 meals were served at the Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast, one of our regular fundraisers.

An average of 12 people attend the Sunshine Singers program each Wednesday.

This group travelled to Lakeview Lodge last week and regaled the residents with cheerful and lively music. The audience clapped and joined in with the familiar songs. One worker commented, “Wow, they are really good.” Sherry Kendrick facilitates this group of singers who range in age from about 60 to 93.

During the past four months the centre’s transportation service has provided an average of 36 rides a month. The drivers are volunteers who use their own vehicles to take people to destinations like medical appointments, grocery shopping, pharmacies, and physical therapy treatments.

There is a suggested donation to the driver for this service. Riders must register with

the PWC, and drivers need to provide their driver’s abstract, criminal record check, proof of insurance and driver’s license.

The PWC carries excess liability insurance up to $5 million to cover drivers.

In September, the facility coordinator logged 257 units of service. A unit of service can be a conversation at least 15 minutes in length or the full delivery of the help that the person required. The program coordinator/outreach worker logged 110 units of service. Our new volunteer was happy to see the diversity within the services being offered, and the success we are having as we aim to link Peachlanders with the information, programs, and services they need. As we parted, she said she felt happy to be part of a caring community of friends helping neighbours. This is what helps make Peachland such a unique place.

If you need help or wish to be a volunteer, drop in at 4426 Fifth Street, call 250-767-0141, email wellnesscentre@ shaw.ca, check us out on Facebook or visit www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca.

NEWS FROM THE 50+ ACTIVITY CENTRE

Interior Health to offer flu shots at upcoming clinic Pat Grieve / Special to the Peachland View Did you know that the Peachland and District Retirement Society (PDRS) just had its fortieth birthday? I hope you attended the open house last Saturday and saw what a wonderful activity centre we have here in Peachland. So many people tell me they won’t join the PDRS because they don’t to be with “all those old people” but if you were there you will have noticed that age is only a frame of mind – our activities are for everyone. Our gratitude goes to organizer Joyce Koldingnes, PDRS vice president and her helpers – what a great job she did in getting things organized and

lined up! See another page in this issue for more information, pictures and door prize winners’ names. We are grateful also to Janine Caudle who spent countless hours going through old photos and clippings, preparing such a great presentation of the history of the PDRS. Our next event will be the potluck supper, which always takes place on the fourth Friday of the month. This time it will fall on Friday, October 25. Dinner will take place at 6 p.m. with a presentation by Horizon Travel following at 7 p.m. Come and see where your next trip will take you.

Bring a large portion of your favourite dish and your own plate and cutlery (you take them home to wash and then no

one gets stuck with all the dishes).

September’s potluck entertainment was Crazy Hearts, a three-piece group from Summerland who delighted the audience with their expert playing and singing. We will definitely have them back soon. September’s volunteer of the month was Kay Muir, our popular Tai Chi and Iron & Silk instructor who has been with the centre for years now and whose classes are so popular.

Good news! Roberta has agreed to start another painting class in addition to her Friday group. The new class will See PAINTING CLASS on page 15

HERE FOR SENIORS Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

Improving heart health need not be difficult Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease, in which blood supply to the heart is reduced, is the leading cause of death in middle- and highincome countries and the fourth-leading cause of death in low-income countries.

Perhaps the most troubling fact about the prevalence of heart disease is that it can be largely preventable. The American Heart Association notes that there are several ways to easily improve heart health and avoid becoming one of the millions of people to succumb to heart disease.

Embrace aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise is essential to cardiovascular health. Daily aerobic exercise, which can be as simple as walking around the neighborhood, can help men and women lower their blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight and lower their bad cholesterol, which can circulate in the blood and cause blockages that can lead to heart attack.

Adopt a low-sodium diet that’s also low in cholesterol.

Diet can be a friend or foe with regards to heart disease. A heart-friendly diet that’s low in sodium and cholesterol can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels as well as a

healthy blood pressure.

Monitor your blood pressure. A blood pressure reading is a staple of many doctor visits, but men and women should monitor their blood pressure even when they aren’t visiting their physicians. High blood pressure does not always produce symptoms, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t potentially deadly. High blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke and can contribute to heart and kidney disease. So be sure to monitor your blood pressure and discuss with your physician ways to lower high blood pressure.

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Micheal Grant Baxter

Mabel Mary Sorenson

November 6, 1991 October~18, 2012

Your larger than life presence is missed every single day by so many, my love.

You are in our hearts always, but most of all mine.

I miss you so much, Micheal.

To the moon and back, my love.

See you in the stars.

Loving you forever, Mom and your bro, Ryan.

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Passed away on October 14, 2013 at Kelowna General Hospital. Mabel is survived by her loving family: daughter, Judith Leaman (Henri) of Peachland; grandson, Aaron (Kristi); great grandchildren, Haley and Adriana as well as her loving partner, Joe Halverson of Summerland and Joe’s daughters, JoAnne and Diane. Mabel was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd on February 28, 1993.

Prayers will be said at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2547 Hebert Road, West Kelowna with Funeral Mass to follow at the church on Wednesday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Peachland Food Bank or to the Our Lady of Lourdes “St Vincent De Paul.”

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IN MEMORIAM

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Denny had spent 17 years in Pender Harbour, BC with his wife Sandy running their store ‘The Oak Tree Market’. He spent his retirement years in Peachland hunting and fishing as often as possible with his loving wife Sandy and dog Bucky. Denny will be remembered by his wife Sandy; sons Joe and Graham, grandchildren; Cody, Sarah, Dayton and step-sons Brad Zayshley, Dynie Zayshley and their families.

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A Celebration of His Life will take place 1:00 P.M. Saturday October 19, 2013 at Hansons Arbor Westwood Funeral Chapel, 2541 Churchill Rd., West Kelowna, BC. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.HansonsFuneral.ca

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Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9 or the charity of your choice.

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DIVERSIONS

HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Pepsi is one 5. Kilocalorie (abbr.)

8. Canadian flyers 12. Bright fleshy seed covers 14. Exclamation of triumph 15. Dawn (Spanish) 16. Former Spanish currency 18. Illuminated 19. A benefit bestowed 20. Spanish beaches 21. Solid water 22. Baby flowers 23. Surrealistic comic strip 26. Uncontrollable tremors 30. Dapper 31. Ear shell 32. Russian river 33. #1 soup noodle brand 34. Relating to a tube 39. Air Reserve base (abbr.)

42. Relating to Deism 44. More dried-up 46. Pear-shaped vowels 47. Creator of 23 across 49. Leavened rum cake 50. “Much __ About Nothing” 51. Two-sided discussion 56. Snakelike fishes 57. Fold 58. Removed writing 59. Away from wind 60. Small time unit (abbr.)

61. Look at with fixed eyes 62. Former Soviet bloc 63. Vision organ 64. Three-banded Armadillo CLUES DOWN 1. “’Lil Abner” cartoonist Al 2. Pitcher Hershiser 3. Elvis’s daughter 4. Mt. Lebanon resort town 5. Islamic civil and religious leader (var. sp.)

6. Mexican American 7. A sideways pass 8. Bunny 9. Threatening rain 10. Where one abides 11. Ardent devotees 13. Not moving 17. Ghastly pale from distress 24. Midway between E and SE 25. Writing materials sellers 26. Even golf score 27. Fabric of camel or goat hair 28. Hide from police: on the ___ 29. Patti Hearst’s captors 35. Universal Standard Time (abbr.)

36. British thermal unit 37. Own (Scottish) 38. Digital display material 40. Fall back to a former state

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, avoid making promises unless you intend to keep them. If you cannot commit your time or effort, then explain the situation rather than backing out later.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Others view you in an entirely different light than you view yourself, Taurus. Consider their perspectives and keep an open mind. It might just help you grow as a person.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Many ideas are running through your head, Gemini. But you have to stick with one idea and go with it. Though this may seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack, the focus will pay off.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Someone puts all of their faith in you this week, Cancer. Don’t be nervous about living up to their expectations. Just operate the way you always do and things will work out.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

41. Tom __, former LA mayor 42. Runs PCs 43. Wear away 44. Russian marten furs 45. Item used for 58

across 47. A Scottish Highlander 48. Rolls-__, luxury car 49. Jeff Bridges’ brother 52. Bay Area Transit

Authority 53. As fast as can be done (abbr.)

54. Metric prefix for 10 to the 12th power 55. Frankenberg river

SUDOKU

Leo, a number of things keep you occupied this week. The only difficulty will be narrowing down exactly what you want to do. Give this decision the attention it deserves.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, no matter how many times you voice your opinion, there seems to be one person who just doesn’t seem to catch on to your line of thinking. Accept such differences of opinion.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, sometimes you put blinders on to situations that make you uncomfortable. It is your way of coping. But this week you need to keep your eyes wide open.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you do not have the patience for puzzles this week.

Encourage coworkers and family members to be as concise as possible when declaring their intentions.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, this week you will have to do a number of things on your own. Make the most of this situation, as it might just prove to be a good test of character.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

A change of scenery could provide the change in perspective you need right now, Capricorn. The trouble is finding the right time to get away. Plan a weekend trip if you can manage it.

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, even though you may not relish the role, you often have to be the voice of reason. Express yourself clearly but take others’ ideas into consideration as well.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Channel all of your creative ideas into one big project, Pisces.

Once you have taken that initiative, the project will take off.

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FAITH | COMMUNITY

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

One life – one voice raised up Robin Graves St. Margaret’s Anglican Church It was an unexpected voice that caught my attention – young, soft-spoken, lilting, oddly familiar – not at all the kind of voice that I typically encounter or expect when surfing through the radio dial on my morning’s journey to work. Words clear and resolute, images both haunted and haunting, a passion measured yet unmistakable – I was completely drawn in by the unfolding dialogue. The voice was that of Malala Yousafzai as she was being interviewed by CBC Radio journalist Anna Maria Tremonti. The occasion – the eve of the publication of her autobiography, I Am Malala, and the first anniversary of the attempt to take her life.

By now, Malala’s story is well known: it is the story of a young girl who has campaigned actively for girls’ access to schools in the Swat Valley of northwestern Pakistan, an area that has become a battleground in recent years between Pakistani forces and Taliban militants who oppose education for girls. On Oct. 9, 2012, her school bus was flagged down and boarded by gunmen who identified her by name and shot her in the head. Gravely injured, she underwent emergency surgery and some six days later began a journey to a hospital in Birmingham, England. Several additional surgeries and intensive rehabilitation followed, allowing for a remarkable recovery that some have described as miraculous. This recovery has enabled her to give voice once again to a passionate call for justice and to the ul-

timate goal of equal access to education for girls and boys, women and men.

Yes, it is the story of a young girl but it is at the same time a story of courage and conviction, of passion and risk, of innocence and wisdom, of vision and dream.

As greater numbers worldwide have heard her story, Malala has become all the more recognized and her cause all the more visible. She has been invited to speak at the United Nations and has been the recipient of a number of awards, most recently the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Today, as I write this article, she is widely acknowledged as a strong contender to receive this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, the youngest person ever should she win, and by the time this is published the choice of the selection committee will be well known.

Gracious in the face of such growing recognition and acclaim, Malala is quick to acknowledge those who have gone before.

She speaks with compassion of the death and injury of countless others as human rights have been pursued, as voices have been raised and as the struggle for education, peace and equality has been engaged.

She continues to describe herself as “one girl among many …(speaking) not for myself, but for all girls and boys.”

It is apparent that she does not see herself as particularly exceptional, nor does she wish to stand distinct or alone. Rather, it seems to me, she wishes to stand with others in a common cause, encouraging us to do the same.

And so her words become both a chal-

lenge and an invitation. Yet too often, I would suggest, we are tempted to believe that there is little or nothing that we can do for the sake of justice. How to begin, where to start? We find ourselves overwhelmed by the enormity of the work before us, undone by its sheer complexity. Where so many others have failed, how can we possibly envision success? What possible difference can our modest effort make, we wonder?

We do not have the skills. We do not have the training. We do not have the resources.

And so we back away, believing ourselves to be inadequate for the task at hand, to address the challenge that has been issued.

While the challenge to stand in common cause may often be met with a sense of inadequacy, the invitation to become engaged is often met with a sense of anxiety or fear.

The naming of injustice is risky business.

Often those in positions of power do not take kindly to the possibility of change, especially change that might threaten their own well-being or self-interest. Their response, fueled by insecurity as much as ideology, can be both violent and unpredict-

able. It is a retribution designed to reassert dominance and control. And so we back away, fearful for our own well-being and the well-being of those we love, unable to accept the invitation that has been offered.

There is good news, however, for people of faith – a conviction that transcends our various religious backgrounds – a belief in a God who is passionately committed to justice and recognizes all people as equal.

This is a God who has promised to upend the established order, casting down those who reign with tyranny and raising up those who have been captive and oppressed. This is a God who will challenge and invite the least likely to become a champion of those in need. This is a God who centuries ago summoned David to defeat Goliath, who addresses today’s terrorists in the words and deeds of a young girl named Malala.

This is a God who challenges and invites each of us.

It was an unexpected voice that caught my attention several days ago – oddly familiar, not at all the kind of voice I expect – and how shall I respond?

Painting class added to schedule Continued from page 11

take place on Wednesdays starting October 16, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., at which time registrants will be learning to use acrylic paints. Preregistration is required, as is a membership in the PDRS, of course. Membership is only $15 per year, prorated after September 1 to new members. Please call the office at 250-767-9133 or Roberta at 250-767-2054 if you would like to take this class.

We are saddened to say goodbye to our long time maintenance director Tony Straga who, along with his wife Sharon, is moving to Salmon Arm. Tony has been diligent in keeping our furniture in good repair for six years, and Sharon was a great painter and assistant to Tony. We wish them good luck in their new home.

Don’t forget movie days will take place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the winter months. Blood pressure readings will take place at 1 p.m. for those who wish and the movie will start at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Come and spend an enjoyable couple of hours on a dark winter day.

Mark your calendar now: flu shots will be given by

Interior Health at the 50+ Activity Centre on Thursday, November 1. Times will be advertised shortly.

Are you planning an event? Don’t forget that our hall is great for wedding receptions, birthday parties, banquets or what have you. We have a nice stage, fully equipped kitchen and a smooth dance floor. Call

the office for details.

Here’s a call to all members: time is flying by and it will soon be time for the AGM and elections. We will need several new board members so please give some thought to putting your name forward.

See you at the potluck supper on Friday, October 25.

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Eric Steinbach

$399,000 3865 Sonoma Pines - Fab lifestyle offered at popular Sonoma Pines within walking distance to golf course, dining and shopping.

Top end finishings throughout & open concept floor plan offered by 3 bed, 3 bath walk-out Rancher. Bonus feature - elevator to the lower level. Designed to accommodate those with mobility concerns or who don’t want to compromise on space but find stairs a challenge. Maintain your independence without downsizing!

MLS® 10072548

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6268 Thompson Drive • $649,000

7212 Highway 97S • $1,075,000

Captivating lake views surround you!

Plantation styled home offers a generous stamped concrete entertaining deck to enjoy the beautiful lake views all the way to Penticton. Perfectly positioned on .38 of an acre of natural beauty in Peachland, low maintenance natural landscaping, 2947 sq feet finished approx. featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, Lake view master bedroom features 5 piece ensuite with soaker tub! MLS®10065685

HUGE price reduction, priced below assessment! 6+ bdrms plus includes a beachfront guest cottage with lofted sleeping quarters. Sensational unobstructed lakeviews from this 2.1 acre WATERFRONT acreage property with over 300 feet of lakeshore... south of Peachland, hillside, substantially renovated.

MLS®10065635

6461 Vernon Ave • $899,000

TroyFischer@remax.net

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Kevin Philippot

3985 Desert Pines Ave • $459,000

(250) 215-4320 (250) 717-5000 (250) 768-3339 Cell Kelowna Office West Kelowna

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5280 Trepanier Bench Rd • $399,900

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Desirable Gellatly Bay area / close to beach Private .36 acre with lots of parking 4 bed / 4 bath home with 3500 sq ft approx.

Brand new roof and sewer prepaid MLS® 10070631

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EICHLER design looking for something different, lakeviews, a wall of windows in the main house, detached studio apartment & office, main house travertine floors, maple kitchen cabinets, SS appliances, gas range soaker tub & glass shower refin 900 sq ft fir deck, hot tub, exterior lights automated, hot water infloor heating as well as an Energy Star air source heat pump, in-floor heating in kitchen & main bath are on timer.

MLS®10071434

If you’re looking for a huge lakeview and privacy this home has it plus more! Huge lot, .58 acre, attractive contemporary design, grade level entry, 3 bdrm, 3 baths, easy suite for in-laws, bright open lower level with a gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings.

MLS®10071262

Top floor, stunning unobstructed lake views, immaculate townhome at “Eagles View” in Peachland, granite kitchen counter, eating bar, SS appliances, built in wine fridge, ceramic top stove, vaulted ceilings, gas F/P, hardwood floors single garage, 12 X 13 storage right by your door, built in vacuum, club house w/gym, walking distance to the new Ponderosa Golf Course.

MLS®10072579

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$595,000 • 4666 Princeton Ave Truly one of a kind Victorian style Heritage home with sweeping lakeviews, approx 2400 sq ft, 3 bdrms, 2 baths. Beautifully restored in circa 1904 with attention to details using 100 year old reclaimed hardwood throughout for example, updated kitchen with a Heartland stove and custom cabinets, butler’s pantry. Was a very successful B&B with a previous owner.

MLS®10066813

Cecile Guilbault

250-212-2654

www.cecileguilbault.com

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6324 Topham Place - A wow view from this classy home: 3 large bedroom, 3 bathroom & a den. Vaulted ceilings & fireplace highlights the living room & dining room. Large & efficient gourmet kitchen open to the back lake view decks. Also a large down kitchen & living room have a separate entry & lake view deck. All the work is done on this one owner 2005 home. Call me to view it today-Mr. & Mrs. Clean & Tidy live here! MLS® 10070048

$429,900

Shirley Geiger 250-470-8989

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#211 3996 Beach Ave, Peachland - Fantastic Lakeview, 2 bdrms, 2 bath-1330 sq ft, unit facing Beach Avenue and the lake, close to elevator, gas fireplace, and amenities include pool, hot tub, fitness centre and enjoy walking to shopping, Beach Avenue, or enjoy viewing from your private deck overlooking Okanagan Lake.

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$429,000

MLS®10072269

250-826-2047 5878E Beach Avenue

Larry Guilbault Peachland, BC VOH 1X7