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AUGUST 31, 2012 | VOLUME 08 | NUMBER 35

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Gunshot fired in targeted home invasion Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View A single gunshot was fired in Peachland early last Thursday morning during what police are calling a targeted home invasion.

The gunshot was fired in the 5700 block of MacKenzie Road after four men reportedly broke into a home, causing the sole occupant of the dwelling to flee.

Police received a report of the incident at 2:30 a.m. on August 23.

Cst. Kris Clark says neighbours were awakened by the sound of a gunshot and observed four men getting into a smaller white fourdoor pickup truck.

According to police, the event was an insolated incident.

“I don’t know what the motivation was behind it,” Cst. Kris Clark told The View. “But the tenants are known to police, not an extensive history by any stretch of the imagination, but they are known to us or at least the one was. The information we have is it appears to

be targeted.”

West Kelowna RCMP are seeking “a number of suspects” but have no descriptions to offer at this time.

There were no reports of injuries as a result of the gunshot.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with any information about this crime who has not already spoken with police to call the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-7682880, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go to www.crimestoppers.net to file a report.

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RCMP warn residents of canvassing scam Kelowna RCMP are warning residents of another scam that preys upon the generous.

Police say lately there has been a local resurgence in a scam that involves fraudsters posing as door-to-door canvassers for a charity.

RCMP say the scam works like this: The fraudster comes to your door pretending to be a canvasser for UNICEF or another charity, but instead of accepting donations on behalf of the charity, they steal your financial information and drain your banking and credit card accounts. The fraudsters advise people they can only accept donations by debit or credit card, but unbeknownst to the victim, the portable debit machine they have with them captures their financial information, including their PIN number. The fraudsters are then able to access the victim’s account to make unauthorized transactions. In some cases the fraudster supplies a realistic looking receipt and some ready brew Starbucks coffee as a thank you gift.

RCMP suggest people use a safe and secure method of donating to charity, such as online or at an approved fundraising event.

Traffic control boxes get anti-graffiti treatment Two traffic signal control box exteriors at intersection of 13th Street and Clements Crescent received a new look this week. As part of the Regional Crime Prevention “Operation Wrap” antigraffiti program, the traffic signal control boxes were covered with vinyl images of Okanagan fruit.

Regional district communications officer Bruce Smith says the sheets used to cover the boxes are made of high quality graffiti and UV resistant vinyl. If someone does try to vandalize the control boxes, the busy artwork makes it more difficult to see any graffiti and the vinyl surface makes clean up easy.

The artwork on the latest boxes treated depict images of peaches and grapes.

Over the past four years, Okanagan fruit art images have been placed on control boxes at more than 20 intersections in Lake Country, West Kelowna, and the Westbank First Nations reserves.

Back in 2008, a box at the Princeton Avenue highway intersection was treated with the vinyl wrap.

“This anti-graffiti program has been a great partnership between the Regional District, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the local governments that receive Crime Prevention services from the RDCO,” regional district crime prevention coordinator Duane MacTavish says. “As well, it’s provided an attractive visual background for signal controls at these high traffic intersections and really helped discourage graffiti vandalism.”

Smith says the vinyl wraps can withstand temperatures from – 54 degrees to 107 degrees Celsius.

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AUGUST 31, 2012

NEWS NEWS

B.C. drownings on the increase

The BC Coroners Service is warning the public to take more care around water, as drowings in the province are up significantly over previous years.

Between July 1 and August 21, 34 people drowned in recreational incidents in B.C. In 2011, 22 people died during all of July and August and in 2010 the number was 24.

Coroner Barbara McLintock says the highest number of drownings - a total of 14 - occurred in the Southern Interior region of the province and almost half the deaths in total occurred in lakes.

McLintock says there is a need for greater caution around the province’s lakes, rivers and ocean coastline as some of these deaths were preventable.

Council to decide if TNI should pay a community amenity charge Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View Next Tuesday Peachland council will decide whether or not TNI should be required to pay a community amenity charge as part of the agreement associated with the three-storey building the company is proposing to build on Beach Avenue.

The zoning bylaw for the building passed third reading earlier this year but since then a peer review panel was appointed to gather public opinion about the form and character of the building, delaying presentation of the bylaw to council for final adoption. During the delay period, TNI president Steve Allison requested a change to the bylaw that could delay the process further, depending on how council votes next week.

“As we understand it, Mr. Allison would like the zoning bylaw rewritten to eliminate any reference to the payment of a community amenity charge. That proposal will come to council at its next meeting on September 4 and council will consider his request,” Mayor Fielding told The View.

“If council decided to agree with the request, it would be necessary to rescind third reading of the existing zoning bylaw, go back to public hearing, obviously amend the bylaw accordingly and then consider it at a subsequent meeting.

However, council may well decide not to adopt his required change in which case the bylaw would stay at third reading until we found a way to move forward,” Fielding said.

The amount of the community amenity charge the district is requesting is $13,295.

In an interview with The View, Allison identified the main reasons for his decision.

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“We’d never been asked and never agreed [to the community amenity charge],” Allison said. “We’re happy to donate to the local community when we want to, when we think it’s right and we do that a lot and I am all for that. But in this case, two problems: they publicly stood up and said I agreed to something I didn’t agree to…that’s improper…and two, I think it’s the wrong move for downtown revitalization. To set that precedent would be detrimental to the town and I don’t want to be that person. So for those reasons I said we need to pull it [references to a community amenities contribution] out.”

Allison says to the best of his knowledge other municipalities in the area do not charge amenities charges for redevelopment in the downtown because it is counterproductive to revitalization.

Allison also expressed dissatisfaction with the addition of the peer review panel to the process. He says after the announcement of the peer review panel he felt he had to put a stop on architectural drawings because the $200,000 estimated cost could be for nothing depending on the panel results.

“Normally after third reading and you’ve got MOTI approval no more new information can come up,” Allison said. “If they’re going to force me to make significant changes in this brand new building process that’s never been done before, I can’t do those drawings.

Those drawings would all be for a waste, especially if the changes they ask me to make are so significant that I no longer wanted to do the project,” Allison told The View, also stating the delay has put constructing his building behind a year.

“We have asked if they would support moving forward with the same application without the amenity,” Allison said.

Back in July the district invited members of the public to submit their input to a peer review panel regarding the form and character of the proposed TNI building. The deadline for submissions was July 27. A response from the panel has not yet been made public.

Meanwhile, district council is expected to review Allison’s request at next Tuesday’s council meeting.

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OR by phone at 250-767-3131 (leave a message with contact information) OR by e-mail at stmargarets@shaw.ca OR you can mail your order with payment to St. Margaret’s Christmas Cake Sales, 4464-4th St., Peachland, V0H 1X6

Orders placed by September 5 are guaranteed delivery before the Christmas mailing deadline.

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NEWS

Local athlete places high in Ironman

Mary Kjorven Special to the Peachland View

Austin Kjorven of Peachland, bib number 405, ranked 44 in his division and 300 overall. His times were: swim - 1:14 hours, bike - 5:50 hours, run - 3.38 hours, and overall time - 10:56.

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On Sunday, August 26, Austin Kjorven of Peachland joined more than 2,600 athletes competing in the 2012 Subaru Ironman Canada.

Ironman Triathlon is one of the most grueling events in the world of sport, and also one of the most inspiring. Ironman features a 2.4-mile swim, a 112mile bike and a complete marathon (26.2 miles) all in succession. Athletes have 17 hours to complete the event (from the 7 a.m. start until midnight).

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Subaru Ironman Canada is the oldest Ironman race in continental North America and continues to be regarded as one of the best due to its classic course, history and community support.

Penticton, the home for Subaru Ironman Canada since the beginning, provided the perfect setting for an event of this stature. Cradled in the Okanagan Valley between mountain slopes, dramatic cliffs and bordered by two lakes, Penticton’s topography and its semi-arid climate is an ideal backdrop for the race. And, the more than 4,000 community volunteers that come out each year to provide race support, encouragement and hospitality to the athletes make the experience something very special.

Competing alongside Kjorven at Subaru Ironman Canada this year was a field of athletes representing each of the 10 Canadian provinces, 44 U.S. states and 25 countries, all with the goal of crossing the finish line well before midnight to earn the lofty title of Ironman.

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Join us at the open house: Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location: Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 6th Street For more information about the project or the open house:

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AUGUST 31, 2012

OPINION

Lest we forget our Legion

Peachland Views Drivers: No need Kids welcome? to stop anymore

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t’s amazing how quickly one mistake can tarnish the reputation of a respected organization like the Royal Canadian Legion.

On one hand, the beer joke about the killing of two aboriginal men was shockingly inappropriate. Given our so politically correct society, how on earth did anyone, especially a legion representative, think the joke would not create a backlash?

Many aboriginals served in both world wars and sacrificed their lives for our freedom. So the last thing you want to do is joke about the murder of two Indians in a legion newsletter.

But the mistake was made, an apology was given, and a lesson was learned. Now it’s time to move on and continue to support the legion and all the good it does for the community and local veterans.

Legions give scholarships and bursaries to students, advocate on behalf of veterans, provide education assistance, disability benefits, financial assistance, and housing. That’s only the tip of the legion iceberg.

Just like we should not forget the human sacrifices that veterans have made, we should never forget what legions have done and continue to do for their communities.

One error in judgment should not tarnish this great organization of men and women who do so much and receive so little in return.

Legions need our support if they are to continue making a big difference in people’s lives.

To all the drivers who stop at the corner of 13th and Highway 97, would you please not do so? If you take a good look you will not find the stop sign that used to be there.

When turning right to go north, just turn the corner into the merge lane and merge.

Please be considerate of the drivers behind you.

Syd Kendrick, Peachland

We moved here four years ago. Our daughter is here for a visit with her husband and one-year-old daughter.

They went for a walk in Peachland and went to the playground. One swing-set with one infant swing. A total of three swings.

Why not just put up a sign saying, “Young families not welcome here”?

Woefully inadequate playground equipment.

Robin Labossiere, Peachland

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end product we cannot say enough about. Yes! This is a quality roofing company that we would recommend to anyone. Thank you Madge Contracting we appreciate all of you who worked for and with us.

Gary and Shirley Geiger, Peachland

Grateful to thoughtful neighbours I live near the corner of Lornell Crescent and Clarence Road, the site of a recent grass fire on Monday afternoon. I work in the city of Kelowna and was not at home when the fire occurred.

I want to take this opportunity to thank my neighbours for stepping up in my absence to grab garden hoses and whatever else they could find to control the

spread of the fire until the fire department arrived.

It really reinforces what being a neighbour is about.

Many of these people I have only met in passing. It is because of their efforts that to my surprise when I got home it was not as bad as it could have been!

Thanks to all of you.

Paul McVey, Peachland

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It was Saturday night in Peachland. The day was a hot one and the evening was not much cooler. I was sitting across the street in a park with my friends and was listening to the entertainment coming from the patio of an outdoor pub. Those that knew the words sang along, those that didn’t hummed, all applauding at the end of each song.

The sky was the bluest blue with only the tail of a jet stream from a plane overhead, way, way up. You could see it but you could not hear it. The fragrance from the gigantic lavender bushes all around added that extra calm to the air and the huge hanging flowerpots added such beauty and colour. There were people walking their dogs and stopping briefly to chat with other pet owners while their pets got acquainted with each other and then off they would go. Siblings were playing and having immense fun around the gazebo. Couples were walking hand in hand, or sitting snuggled up to each other on the benches or scattered on the lawn.

Beach Avenue was busy with those still trying to find that last parking spot and the occasional antique car, being driven by their proud owners ever so slowly. Everyone yielded to the many pedestrians. There

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were individuals of all ages, of all nationalities, all acknowledging each other with a nod and a smile as they passed each making eye contact. The mini lights on the trees along the street and around the pub were starting to show themselves, adding that special ambiance to the night. During the break the entertainer came across the street and stopped briefly to say hello and show his appreciation to his listeners.

On two occasions I saw the Peachland Citizens Patrol van drive by ever so slowly to monitor the activities, to then leave with confidence that everything was under control. As I sat there taking all of this in, I had an even greater appreciation of where I live. How sad to live in a country where fighting is a daily activity, where there is not a tree, a plant, a bush or a flower in sight.

I am truly blessed and proud to have been able to partake in the most amazing evening last Saturday in Peachland. I wish everyone could have many, many moments such as this one, however I would settle if they could even have had one. Thank you Peachland, you made me proud.

Bon Barr, West Kelowna

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OPINION

All for TNI proposal We are behind the TNI building just as it has been proposed.

It is attractive and a much needed addition to our town.

We think Steve Allison has done a great job with much consideration for the people, the town, and the building of something new and suitable.

The proposed building is modern and

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certainly doesn’t take anything away from our lovely beach walk.

I am not sure why this group, PRA, think that things should stay the same.

Peachland has a chance to grow and attract more business and it is time.

We just wanted to say that we hope this will go ahead, just as proposed.

P. Renaud, Peachland

Hurd’s comments could be a signal he’s not done Does anyone find the irony in Mr. Hurd’s comments in the letter “Not down with the PRA agenda” in the August 24 edition of the Peachland View?

I am still pondering what the title to the article actually means!

He states the Peachland Residents Association (PRA) scores a perfect 10 out of 10 on the laughable meter; I assume it’s the same laughable meter that got him “laughed” out of politics.

As a resident of Peachland I am quite disturbed that Mr. Ernie Hurd would say the PRA is a disgrace to our community and scores 10 out of 10 in that regard.

I am not a member of the PRA but I

respect citizens that volunteer their time to provide input to processes regarding the growth of Peachland. Mr. Hurd, of course, you are also entitled to your opinion. I would have expected a former councillor and Peachland resident to better understand and reflect the roles of community groups, rather than continually firing invectives! Your comments serve little purpose in making Peachland a better place to live.

I do not really understand the real purpose of your comments; I can only postulate that you are again trying to profile yourself for another attempt at political office.

Greg Nicholls, Peachland

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AUGUST 31, 2012

LOCAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | SUNDAYS

MONDAYS

Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church

Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre

Crystal Waters Service, 10am, Little Schoolhouse St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

TUESDAYS

Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 3-5pm, 4th Street Place Peachland Guides 5:15pm, Peachland Rec Centre.

Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School

Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, Peachland Recreation Centre

Peachland Baptist Service, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave.

Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Teen Drop-In, 4-6:30pm, Westside Youth Centre *text 250-859-3893 for a ride.

Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

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THURSDAYS Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 10am continued level, Heritage Park for June - August.

Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre

FRIDAYS Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

SATURDAYS Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Papa Thom LIVE, 8-11pm, Waterfront Grill.

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, Heritage Park.

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

Peachland Brownies (girls 7-8), 5:30pm, Anglican Church

Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market 10am-2pm, Heritage Park.

Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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AUGUST 31

SEPTEMBER 1

Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market, 10am2pm, Heritage Park.

Bat Chat, 3pm, Peachland Primary School.

Information sessions will vary pending construction in the Primary School, but look forward to viewing the 103-year-old school, live footage of the roost, etc.

First day of school, Peachland Elementary School.

Watch out for our children as school begins Tuesday, Sept.

4. Slow down and be alert in residential neighbourhoods and school zones.

Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse.

This week features artist Kathy Teal (acrylic/ multi-media).

Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse.

This week features artist Kathy Teal (acrylic/ multi-media).

Summer Art Program, 11am-4pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse.

This week features artist Kathy Teal.

SEPTEMBER 6 Smart meter information night, 6pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse.

An anti-smart meter citizen-organized meeting.

Model Train Display, all afternoon, Peachland Mall (in the former Peachland Video Store).

View model trains and support the Peachland Food Bank with a donation.

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

Spawning salmon!

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Join us on October 13, 9 am - 2 pm at the Peachland Legion

BBQ, Live Music and Fun! Help the Legion - We’ll pick up those items you no longer need After the Garage Sale, Party On!

Meat Draw, Silent and Live Auctions, Live Music, $10 Food Platter Proceeds to Legion Renovation Fund and The Canadian Cancer Society Phone Scott at 250-859-1516 or the Legion at 250-767-9404 to arrange your donation pick-up and book your party reservation NOW!

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COMMENTARY | NEWS

Robocalls, bills, and soaring gas prices MP Dan Albas Commentary Last fall I heard from a number of constituents who expressed their concerns over allegations made regarding automated phone calls during the last federal election. These robocalls as they are more frequently referred to, have been under investigation for some time and last fall I committed to providing more information on this topic as it became available. Late last week a significant new development occurred as the Liberal riding association in Guelph, Ontario was found to have violated the Telecommunications Act by using automated robocalls in a manner that did not conform to the act. Specifically, the Liberals had created a fictitious caller and proceeded to engage in anonymous automated calls of a political nature.

The Telecommunications Act requires that automated calls cannot be made in an anonymous manner and must provide call back information and disclose who the calls are being made on behalf of. The penalties in this case included $4,900 fine for the Liberal Riding Association and my understanding is that Liberal MP Frank Valeriote has also issued a public apology for the calls. For the record I fully support the introduction of new electoral oversight that would provide more transparency and accountability for our democratic process. While it can be beneficial to use technology to enhance our electoral system, we must also be vigilant to ensure the use of new technologies cannot manipulate or otherwise interfere with the outcome.

In recent reports I have made efforts to debunk some of the more common misinformation that has been circulating, most recently pointing out that a widely circulated email showing an extravagant new jail recently built here in Canada (rumoured to be located in northern Ontario) that is in fact not located in Canada

at all but rather in Austria. However, not all information that circulates in government is false. For example the single issue I’m most commonly asked about to this very day remains Bill C-428. Bill C-428 was a bill that proposed to amend the Old Age Security Act so that those who have immigrated to Canada could start collecting OAS pension benefits after just three years of Canadian residency instead of the current 10.

Enraged Canadian taxpayers continue to ask me on a weekly basis if what this bill proposes is accurate and what I am doing to stop such a bill, a bill in their opinion is neither fair nor fiscally responsible. The first part of the question is yes, Bill C-428 was a private members bill introduced into the former 40th parliament by the Liberals and was seconded by Liberal MP Bob Rae. The second and most important part of the question to be aware of is this bill did not advance beyond first reading and is not a bill I or the government is supportive of and if such a bill was to be reintroduced by the opposition (as NDP MP Libby Davies did last year before suddenly withdrawing such a motion), we would strongly oppose it.

I would like to briefly provide an update on my ongoing effort to research local gas pricing in our region.

In the past week working with the assistance of a local citizen and the freedom of information act, some significant information has become available that I believe will benefit this process. Although my research will continue I am hopeful to be able to present a submission to the Federal Competition Bureau at some point this fall. I will continue to provide updates on this topic, however I believe it is important to take action and consumers deserve more transparency and accountability in this process than currently exists. I am hopeful to hear from more of you. If you have the time for a meeting or phone call contact my office either locally at 250-770-4480 or toll-free at 1-800665-8711.

Council highlights - August 28 Business License Bylaw No. 2036, 2012 Council gave first, second and third readings to Business License Bylaw No. 2036, 2012. This bylaw will improve business licensing regulations and will improve the consistency with other district bylaws and policies.

Wharf, Dock and Buoy Policy DEV-250 Council approved an amendment to the Wharf, Dock and Buoy Policy DEV-250, which changes the duration of encroachment agreements to match the head lease agreements the district holds with the province of B.C. Designated dog park Council passed a resolution authorizing the creation of a working group to provide information and options to council regarding the potential for a dog park and/or the possible constriction of an enclosed off leash dog park within in Peachland.

The working group will be comprised of members from a local dog owners association, operations and recreation staff.

School District No. 23 – school site acquisition charge Council received a letter from the Minister of Education regarding the School District No. 23 school site acquisition charge. The Board of Education facilitation process found that none of the objections raised fit the criteria provided under the Local Government Act, and that all the proposed eligible school sites were reasonably required to address demands from new residential development in this school district.

Federal electoral boundaries changes Council received a letter from the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for B.C. noting that a new federal electoral districts of B.C. map is being proposed.

The maps of the proposed new federal electoral districts can be viewed at www.federal-redistribution.ca Written submissions and comments will be accepted by the commission until October 18, 2012. More information is available on their website listed above.

Westside Patio Guide

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Peachland Rotary concert series a resounding success Chris Scowen Special to the Peachland View

DRUMMING UP SOME FUN

Over 300 people attended the final Rotary concert of the summer.

Richard Smith photo

On August 19, in front of an audience of over 300, Bobby Bovenzi and his 14-member West African drumming troupe, Nankama, delivered a highly energetic and crowd-pleasing performance in this, the final presentation in the 2012 Rotary Sunday Concerts in the Park series.

Heritage Park has been the setting for all six open programs that have seen such musical styles as big band, classical violin, guitar, folk and jazz entertain an ever-widening audience of Peachlanders and visitors.

Nankama’s interactive format, which saw large numbers of excited children literally try their hand at keeping up with Bobby Bovenzi’s rhythm directions, provided perhaps a fitting end to the series designed to appeal to all ages. Two groups in the audience deserve specific mention. The first is a returning and very welcome crew from the Westwood Retirement Resort in West Kelowna while the second, which requires a little more explanation, is Marjolein Lloyd with her white-tented ShelterBox display.

ShelterBox originated in 2000 as a project of a Rotary Club in Cornwall, England. Today it exists as an independent organization that is active in 21 countries with Rotary as one of its primary supporters. ShelterBox describes itself as an international disaster relief charity that delivers shelter, warmth and dignity to people affected by disaster worldwide. Each box shipped to a crisis area provides an extended family of up to 10

people with a tent and essential equipment for use while they are displaced or homeless. While boxes are tailored to meet specific geographic needs, they usually contain a tent, a children’s activity pack, blankets, tools, a water purification kit plus a stove and fuel. With each box costing $1,000, thousands have already been sent to needy areas with, of course, no end in sight.

This brings us back to our relatively safe and peaceful Peachland. Through the generosity of those attending the concerts, all the money donated will be used to purchase two units from ShelterBox on their behalf. Once the order is confirmed the box numbers will be published in The View so their destination can be tracked via www. shelterboxcanada.org.

This is a simply outstanding conclusion to Concerts in the Park and fully in line with its “peace” theme. The ShelterBox concept was so appealing to Peachland artist Elizabeth Gregory that she too has generously made arrangements to purchase one.

Credit for the inspiration and excellent organization of the concert series goes to Rotarian Ken Clark who introduced most of the performers and is already hard at work recruiting for the 2013 season. Before we leave 2012 it is important we recognize, give credit and our thanks to the series sponsors: TNI, New Monaco and Regency Retirement Resorts. We offer a huge vote of thanks to all who attended and we very much look forward to seeing you all again next summer.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Artist Kathy Teal to wrap up schoolhouse summer art series

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ARTS & CULTURE | AGRICULTURE

Poked in Wine Country

Dispatches from the farm: Hey farmer, farmer

Bruce Fuller Special to the Peachland View

Jordan Marr Special to the Peachland View

for acceptable levels of contaminants in our food, both having acknowledged that eliminating things like “fly eggs” and “rodent filth” is impossible. Both institutions One night on the dining room table sat a tumbler We sell certified organic peaches at our stall at the allow up to one rodent hair per 100 grams of chocowith just enough of the last night’s Zinfandel on the Peachland Farmers’ Market. They’re not ours; local or- late. As for canned mushrooms, you’re better off in bottom for a swirl and sip. chardist Alison Moore brings them down each week. Canada. The maximum permissible number of magTherein hummed, hissed, and fiddled a busy wasp They’re really tasty. But last Sunday, one customer re- gots present is 10. In the states they allow 20. getting his dibs in ahead of me before buzzing off. turned to the stall only a few minutes after purchasing Roald Dahl’s classic story James and the Giant Peach Generally I bang away with an old bug splattered some. His girlfriend had found a couple of earwigs would have taken a pretty depressing turn had the dollar store fly swatter or quick-squish with my finger. cavorting in the stem-well on one of the peaches. He peach tree in question been sprayed with pesticides.

Without hesitation, without forethought, I reached was polite but firm in his request for different fruit, Man gives lonely orphan magic potion to drink. Orforward and made the thrust with enough force to re- explaining that his lass is really put off by bugs. We phan trips and spills potion at base of peach tree. locate the top of my finger and rattle the heritage win- yielded to the request. Begrudgingly. And Peach grows to house-size. Orphan, dow frame nails. not for the first time; we occasionally mesmerized, enters peach pit to find...a He turned his little wasp face away and had the hear tales of a small spider or slug found living room filled with the giant, driednerve to moon me. Ha! I drove the digit home. And prowling betwixt our salad greens, and out remains of a ladybug, a centipede right into his red-hot pointy little needled ass. will proffer a refund to those for whom and a grasshopper. Orphan adds regular If you’ve ever held a match under a needle then tried the recounting of their horrifying ordeal nightmares to his list of worldly trouto prick a tick, bust a blister, or dig deep an ornery is enough to necessitate bringing out the bles. The end. splinter you’ll get the picture. smelling salts.

There is a very common food dye, I was able to poke and squish him flatter than a Juicy It’s not that we don’t understand bugcalled carmine, produced from the Fruit wrapper and his nasty head snapped off and flew squeamishness. But when it comes to ground up remains of an insect called passed me from the killing field. buying organic, isn’t the fact of two earthe cochineal. Wikipedia says it can be But his attitude lived on imbedded deep in the tip wigs playing tetherball around the stem found “in meat, sausages, processed of my finger. of an otherwise perfect peach proof posipoultry products, surimi, marinades, alIt burned like the hottest of hell-fires and when I tive that you’re getting what you paid Jordan Marr coholic drinks, bakery products and topheld it up to the morning light, I could see the red- for? That’s what makes us nonplussed pings, cookies, desserts, icings, pie fillhot steely silhouette clear as that foot-long needle the by such complaints - the seeming inconings, jams, preserves, gelatin desserts, juice beverages, school nurse jabbed into your tiny arm in grade three. gruence between a desire for vegetables certified to be Within minutes the finger ballooned to the size of its free of synthetic pesticides and a very low tolerance for varieties of cheddar cheese and other dairy products, neighbouring thumb. even those pests that are simply hitchhiking on other- sauces, and sweets.” Also: lip balm.

Honey is a euphemism for bee vomit.

In seconds, it was comparable to the gnarly big toe wise stellar produce.

When writing her much-celebrated environmental of my left foot.

At the Homestead, we try very hard to keep insect inFloating happily in the puddle on the table a tiny terlopers off of our veggies. But spiders, slugs, aphids, anthem Big Yellow Taxi, Joni Mitchell originally wrote wasp head looked up at me. beetles, worms, grubs and ants are permanent residents that famous lyric as, “Give me spots on my apples/ But And I’d swear he was still laughing when I stuck my in our garden, and some of them escape our watchful leave me the birds and the bees and cutworm larvae.” finger into the Zinfandel to cool it off. gaze when we harvest and wash. On our own plates, It was later shortened for poetic reasons.

Entomophagy is the practice of eating insects, and bugs found trampling it’s coming to a dinner near you. They’re the next big our veggies are scolded thing being embraced by top chefs, and the Food and for their discourteousDO YOU LIKE TO HAVE FUN? ness and deftly brushed Agriculture Organization of the United Nations held Join us at the Westbank Lions Community Hall for a giant conference in January to try to figure out ways aside with a fork.

By this point I’m sure to convince more people to eat some of the 1,462 95 per cent of those of known edible species, which are a cheap and sustainyou folks averse to bugs able source of protein.

So look: we will continue to sympathize with and do in your food are now formerly so. The rest of you our best to accommodate the bug-squeamish among FOR OLDER ADULTS I beg to consider the fol- you. We understand bug-protein isn’t for everyone.

But try not to be too picky, or you’ may find you have Customized physical activity done at your own pace for 60 minutes, lowing: Both the Canadian nothing left to eat. with education concerning health, well-being and your community.

Jordan Marr grows veggies at the Homestead Food Inspection Agency Refreshments are provided. and the American Food Organic Farm in Peachland and offers home deand Drug Administra- livery to area residents. For more information ✔ Meet new people ✔ Have more energy tion publish guidelines visit thehomesteadorganicfarm.ca ✔ Feel more relaxed ✔ Stronger muscles and bones ✔ Sleep better ✔ Staying connected ✔ Have more fun ✔ Maintaining a sense of well being

MOVE IT AND MINGLE

You are cordially invited to my show of recent paintings at the Little School House, Peachland

Every Week Till December 13th!

Starting Monday September 17, 2012, 9:00am - 11:00am and Thursdays from 1:30pm – 3:30pm.

August 30-31 & September 1 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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“In My Summer Garden” by Kathy Teal A series of multi-media paintings in Acrylic - Plus a 2 days of painting workshops - Contact 250-878-2193 for more information and to register.

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The Bylaw Beat: Signs Dale Zimmerman, Bylaw Officer Special to the Peachland View This week we will talk about Sign Bylaw 1853, as we are having a few problems with garage sale signs.

Part 16 – Signs on public property 16.1- No sign shall be permitted which is placed on any curb, sidewalk, post, pole, hydrant, bridge, tree or other surface located on public property or over or across any street or public thoroughfare, except as permitted by the Building Inspections and Bylaw Enforcement Department or pursuant to this bylaw.

Here are some guidelines for the garage sale signs: • Do not staple or nail them to trees; • Do not put them on decorative poles or bollards; • Remove them as soon as possible after the sale and also remove any tape or materials that you use to put the signs up with; • Put the address of the sale on the sign; and • A great place to advertise is in the Peachland View.

Many of the bylaws of Peachland are posted on our web site and can be viewed by anyone with a computer or can be viewed at the District of Peachland office.

These notes are from the bylaws but have been edited, so please check our web site for the exact wording at www.peachland.ca or you can purchase a copy of a bylaw at city hall.

Please have a safe and enjoyable summer. If you require any assistance contact the office at 250-7672647 or call me on my cell phone at 250-212-2331.

Home-made wine and beer at the fall fair Suzanne Boos Special to the Peachland View If you make delicious homemade wine or beer, then the Peachland Fall Fair would love to have you enter your submission at this year’s 93rd Fall Fair, which will be held at the Peachland Community Centre on Saturday, September 8, and Sunday, September 9.

Every entry will be judged by esteemed winemaker, Howard Soon, of Calona Vineyards. Cash prizes will be awarded for white, red, rose, and non-grape wines, as well as port, sherry and sweet wines. There is also a homemade beer category.

All the details are available on our website at www.peachlandfallfair.ca There are many other categories to enter as well, including vegetables, fruits and nuts, flowers, baking and preserves, handicrafts, needlework, youth section, and the always popular photography division.

The Peachland Fall Fair would love to see more people, not only from Peachland, but from all over B.C. enter their specialty. So, if you know anyone who does some amazing work and should show it off, then urge them to take up the challenge of the competition and enter into the Peachland Fall Fair.

Entries must be submitted on Friday, September 7, between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m, and only cost 50 cents each (25 cents for junior categories).

Come enjoy all the great entries for yourself on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8pm and Sunday from 10 a.m. until the awards presentation at 4:30 p.m.

See you at the fair!

It’s Sign – up Time W

ith the change of season, are you thinking about making some changes yourself? Well, why not check out one of the programs advertised here? You can learn the art of boxing, or take up karate, both of which improve physical and mental fitness. Or how about learning some new dance steps? Or check out one of the many programs offered at the 50+ Activity Centre or the community centre.

LEARN THE ART OF BOXING Ages 11 and up

Beginning September 10 Mon. & Wed. at 6 pm at 4th Street Place Male and female members welcome Annual membership $100 Register at Peachland Community Centre, 6th Street • 250-767-2133 Learn Discipline, Commitment & Teamwork

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

Choose the club with a record of excellence

Train in a fun environment that includes development of respect, discipline, self esteem, physical & mental fitness.

Instructor: Chris Taneda, 7th Dan 2004 Karate BC Coach of the year. NCCP Level 3 Coach.

Head coach for Thompson/Okanagan.

Children’s classes age 5 - 7 years and 5 - 12 years Adult programs

Traditional Karate for an evolving society 1-866-445-5425 • 250-768-2241 www.tanedakaratedojo.com

Register now for fall programs and events: ☛ Halloween Hoot n’ Annie Family Dance Party

☛ Soap Making

☛ Christmas Craft Fair

☛ Cooking classes

☛ Adult Fitness & Dance

☛ And More...

☛ Crochet and Knitting

Visit www.peachland.ca or call 250-767-2133 for more information.

Dance City Academy

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Looking for participants for your classes or programs?

If you offer dance, painting, skating, or anything else let our readers know.

Advertise in the Peachland View.

Call 250-767-7771 to book your space today.

Now Registering for Fall Classes Tap ✯ Jazz ✯ Ballet ✯ Hip Hop Modern ✯ Musical Theatre Aug 27th - Aug 30th, 3 - 5 pm Sept 4th - 6th, 3 - 5 pm Sept 10th -14th, 3 - 6 pm 2689 Kyle Road, West Kelowna 250-769-3389 www.dancecityacademy.com

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Announcement

250 767 7771 or sales@peachlandview.ca FOR RENT For Rent Clean, spacious, recently renovated, 1 bdrm w/semi-private furnished or unfurnished living space.

Private bath, shared laundry, gas f/p, storage area. $575 month incl. utilities, cable, N/S, N/P. Call 250767-2747 For Rent 3 bedroom plus den full house for rent with great lake views and large covered deck in Peachland.

Open concept home with 2.5 baths. Small pets wellcome. Carport with additional parking for trailer etc. $1,500 + utilities

The proud parents of Davina Rima Mendoza and Bradley David Boa are pleased to announce the marriage of their children. The wedding took place on July 28th, 2012 at the Rotary Pavilion, followed by the reception at the Peachland Community Centre. Maid of Honour was Sandy Lorenson and Best Man was Tj Nickel. The officiant at the ceremony was Rev Robin Graves of St. Margaret's Anglican Church.

The couple have made their home in Peachland.

For Rent 1 bedroom suite in newer home, quiet area, private ground level entry, patio, 180 degree lake view, fireplace, mature, quiet, N/S only. $750/mo. including utilities. Call 250-767-9524 For Rent Rental house on the lake, 5km south of Peachland. Main suite 3 bdrm, 1-1/2 bath - $1,200/mo.

In-law suite also avail. Gorgeous view. References required. Call Holly at 250-764-3262

AUTOS

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

For Sale 1998 Buick Regal, good condition, grey, set of winter tires incl. $2,500 OBO. Call 250-215-4628

For Rent 1 bdrm bsmt suite, Peachland, newly reno’d, private ent, prkg, shared laundry, NS, NP, $750 incl cable, wireless int, utils. Suitable for single person. Furnished avail.

Call 250-317-2593.

For Sale Tecumseh Gas Lawn Mower and Homelite Gas Weed Eater/Trimmer, each used 1 season, like new, $150. Call 250-215-4628.

PEACHLAND VIEW DEADLINES CLASSIFIED ADS by noon Tuesdays (Must be prepaid, cash, Visa or Mastercard) Email: sales@peachlandview.ca

DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): noon Mondays NEWS COPY: noon Mondays CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Up to 20 words - $8.75; 15¢ each additional word.

Per column inch $8.75 plus HST

NOTICES: Weddings, engagements birth announcements, cards of thanks, in memoriums, obituaries, and other notices (min. charge) $8.75 plus HST up to 20 words, 15¢ each additional word.

Business display advertising rates on request.

PHONE 250.767.7771 Fax: 250.767.3337 Email: sales@peachlandview.ca or mail your advertisement to: Peachland View, PO Box 1150 Peachland BC, V0X 1X0 PEACHLAND VIEW OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Advertising Regulations: The Peachland View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to separate therefore and to determine the page location. The Peachland View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement. All claims of errors to advertisements must be received by the publisher within seven days after the first publication.

It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Peachland View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement or in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid.

AUGUST 31, 2012

For Sale Acer Aspire desktop computer, 24” screen, $250. Call 250-215-4628

GARAGE SALES

Moving Sale 5463 Clements Crescent Sat. & Sun., Sept. 1 & 2 9am Wool, craft supplies, books, furniture, table saw, tools, beer & wine making supplies and much more

NOTICES

Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market

PUBLIC MEETING

Heritage Park on Beach Avenue, Peachland

‘SMART METERS’ ARE THEY AFFECTING YOUR HEALTH & FREEDOM OF CHOICE?

Sundays 10AM to 2PM May 27 to Sept. 30

Peachland Little Schoolhouse 1898 Brandon Lane off 4th St. Thursday, September 6, 2012 6pm – 9pm

Info: Market Manager 250-317-0407 www.peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca

Presenter Jerry Flynn, a retired Canadian Armed Forces Officer of 26 years will share his knowledge about wireless radio systems, including smart meters, cell phones, Wi-Fi routers and a host of other wireless microwave consumer products, all of which emit toxic electromagnetic radiation which the World Health Organization now classifies as a “2B” carcinogen.

WANTED Wanted Wanted newcomers and new babies to the Peachland/West Kelowna area. Call to receive your Free Welcome Wagon vist for gifts and information on the area. 1-778-754-0987, yvonnewaines@shaw.ca

Refreshments served….Q & A after presentation www.citizensforsafetechnology.org www.stopsmartmetersbc.ca

PERSONALS

SERVICES

Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

Piano Lessons From a retired cruise line pianist.

Materials and two lessons $60.

More info. at www.pianomadepainless.com or call 250-7679059.

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

Wanted Any ham radio operators, please call 250-767-9014. Looking for an Elmer

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

SERVICES Painting Services Residential or commercial, New construction or repaint. Interior or exterior. Call G. C. Contracting for a free estimate. 250-767-2701 Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings, etc., decks, tiling, etc. No job too small. Call Eric at 250-767-2593 Roof Rite New, re-roofs and repairs, moss removal & prevention, eavestrough cleaning, shingles, shakes & concrete roof tiles. Todd Smith, 250-767-6603 or 250-718-0641.

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PEACHLAND SERVICE DIRECTORY CAN’T SELL IT? RENT IT! Property management services Your agent Dave Collins “Local service, superior results”

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Quality Interior & Exterior Painting and Repairs Reasonable Rates • Residential & Commercial “Experience to get the job done right!”

Call for a FREE Estimate

Carl Berardo 250-863-6551 or 250-767-2737 Email: berardo@shaw.ca

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• Hot Water Tanks • New Construction • Water Filtration Systems

• Plumbing Renovations • Heating Systems

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FAITH

Food for the Soul: Born religious?

Pastor Ed Skutshek, Grace Lutheran Church Special to the Peachland View

A Letter To My Patients from Dr. Brinkerhoff By now most of you have heard about the arrival of a third physician at Beach Avenue Medical Clinic: Dr. Alanna Leverrier, who is accepting new patients.

She is a full time, fully qualified physician, a graduate of the University of British Columbia. It is a privilege to have her in the Clinic.

Please welcome Dr. Leverrier to the community.

My hours in the Clinic are now somewhat reduced in deference to Dr. Leverrier and Dr. Chetty, but the front desk always know my availability.

Dr. Leverrier and Dr. Chetty have gladly agreed to also see my patients.

This is the concept of a team practice, and I recommend them highly.

Thank-you for your understanding and flexibility. With three doctors, Beach Avenue Medical Clinic is better able to serve your health and medical concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.

For your convenience we are now opening Saturdays from 10am-2pm beginning September 8, 2012.

John Brinkerhoff MD, FCFP 5848D Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 Phone: 250-767-3432, fax: 250-767-2993 toll free outside of Peachland: 1-866-967-3432 www.beachavenuemedical.com

I was challenged by an article in May/June 2012 edition of Scientific American – Mind entitled, “Are We Born to Be Religious” by Dr. Vassilis Saroglou, a professor of psychology. He began with the admission he could not prove or disprove the existence of God; therefore, he dedicated the article to the search for an answer to a more answerable question: why does God exist for some people but not for others? He affirmed theologians preach faith is a matter of personal choice. Conventional wisdom declares people are religious because as children they hear religious teachings from their parents and others, internalize them and then confess a faith or belief in God because they have been raised in a particular faith tradition. Dr. Saroglou disagrees. He concludes religious human beings are influenced not so much by conscious decisions and/or religious education, but by their genetics and their core personality. He argues some of us are predisposed to be religious, or are born to have faith in the divine and remain faithful. He argues people who practice their faith in later years of their lives share core personality traits of being empathetic, trusting, self-controlled and goal-oriented.

The problem with Dr. Saroglou’s article is by concluding God’s existence can’t be proven, he divorces

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people’s faith from the object of their faith, God. If God doesn’t exist, faith becomes the study of the thought processes, personality and genetics of the human being who confesses a belief. Faith is something the believer constructs with no help from the divine.

Dr. Saroglou’s claim that God’s existence cannot be proven legally or scientifically must be challenged.

Both law and science use circumstantial evidence to prove theories. Circumstantial evidence is defined as evidence that requires an inference in order to prove the truth of a fact. Crime scene evidence is often used to tie a defendant to a crime and may be the sole ground for a conviction. A defendant’s fingerprints on the smoking gun that killed the victim, together with testimony from credible witnesses the defendant had the motive and opportunity to kill the victim can be the sole basis for a criminal conviction. Science routinely uses circumstantial evidence to prove the truth of scientific theories. No scientist was present at the creation of the universe and life on earth, yet, scientific theories abound as to how and when the universe was created and how human beings and all other forms of life came to be. Scientists look at the evidence around them, the cosmos and life on earth and draw conclusions based on their studies. The big bang theory of creation and the theory of evolution resulted from the study of our planet and the cosmos. Though there are many theories, the earth was created only one way; therefore, scientists constantly test scientific theories to confirm their truth.

Circumstantial evidence of God’s existence surrounds us. Credible archeological and historical evidence exists that human beings have worshiped unseen deities for millennia. Many religious groups possess written documents that testify to a time when these deities revealed themselves to humans together with paths by which humans and the unseen deities can commune in the here and now and in the hereafter. Based on this overwhelming evidence, no reasonable person would doubt in the existence of the divine and contact between the divine and human beings. If credible evidence exists that the object of human faith, God, is real, then science must look at the substance of what people of faith believe before making claims about why people have faith. Science would have to look at the truth claims made by the Holy Bible and other texts that claim to reveal the existence of the divine. Like a good crime scene expert, Dr. Saroglou and those like him, would have to dust the Holy Bible and other religious texts and look for God’s fingerprints. An objective look at the Holy Bible reveals God’s fingerprints all over it. Join us at Grace Lutheran on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for a look at the evidence.

Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

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

Sunday

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

Sunday Services

New Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m. www.gracelutherankelowna.com

Lyn Stewart 250-767-6211 or John Miller 250-767-9270 4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together”

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...

Peachland Baptist Church

September 2, 2012

Derrick Hamre, Lead Pastor Peachland Campus 10:00 am - Worship Service joining with the Westbank Campus for the Summer 2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 - emmanuelnet.ca

Church Services & Children’s Church Services - 10 a.m.

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

Pastor John Rankin Join us for: Good Music Bible Messages - Great Fellowship

www.peachlandbaptist.com 4204 Lake Avenue

250-767-9232

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CROSSWORD:

COMMUNITY | DIVERSIONS

CHECKING OUT THE SITUATION

These birds apparently couldn’t resist the call of the peddleboats on 13th Avenue.

Richard Smith photo

Stand Easy: Have items to donate?

Jean Saul Special to the Peachland View As summer draws to a close, what are you going to do in September and October? The Peachland Legion is planning events to assist us in raising funds for our planned renovations that will augment the renovations done late last year. In addition to raising funds for the legion, a donation will also be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. So, everyone out there, mark your calendars with the following dates: 1st annual President’s Barbecue The first annual President’s Barbecue will take place on Saturday, September 29. This is a member appreciation event, so come on down and get your free burger.

Tickets are available at the legion lounge. Additional burgers will be available for purchase.

Garage sale, tournament, auction, and entertainment event On Saturday, October 13 the legion will host a huge garage sale, the 2nd annual Best of the Bunch Tournament, a silent auction, dinner, X-Factor Talent Show, meat draw and much more.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the above events, as they all need planning and executing. If you can donate a couple of hours to help out your legion,

please contact us.

Garage sale donations needed If you have items you wish to donate to the garage sale, please contact the legion at rcl69@telus.net or 250-767-9100. You can also call Scott at 250-8591516 to arrange for pickup or delivery times.

General meetings will resume on Monday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. All members are invited to attend these meetings. For those new members who signed up at our open house, most of your membership cards are now available for pickup at the lounge. All new members need to be initiated before they are eligible to vote. An initiation ceremony is planned for this meeting.

Early bird renewals Early bird renewals will take place from September 1 to November 30. Renew your membership early and you will be entered to win prizes.

Support ambassador candidates Peachland Ambassador weekend will take place from September 14 to 15. Our candidate, Stacey Takenaka, will be completing his competition phase along with other candidates. If you can, please come out and support this valuable youth program. Watch for further details of this event from the Ambassadorial Society.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, balance and harmony will reign supreme this week. If there is something you have been meaning to change, now is the time to get it done.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you can’t change the path the stars have set in your place even if you want to. It’s best to simply accept the cards and make the most of them.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You may be misunderstood all day, but that won’t put a damper on your good mood, Sagittarius.

Let others think what they want to think and simply carry on.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Intentions can be lost when communication is not effective, Taurus. So don’t expect someone to understand simply by your actions alone. Explain yourself along the way.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, speak up if you are not satisfied with your relationship.

Now is the time to set things straight and make your voice heard.

The other person will be receptive.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a new person in your life will become a close friend for a long time. This person will have the qualities you need the most right now, and friendship will be easy.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, sometimes you give off the impression that everything is going well, even when it is not.

Hiding your emotions works sometimes, but this week find another strategy.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are ready to change careers or travel for a change of pace. This could be the ideal time to make your move because there isn’t anything pressing going on.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You’re feeling like it’s time to take matters into your own hands, Aquarius. Don’t put off your happiness any longer. It’s too important to push aside.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your surroundings may try your patience this week. Rise above any potential confrontations, and you will come out looking and feeling better because of it.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 This is the perfect time to address the questions that have been on your mind, Pisces. If you’ve been fretting over something, work it out.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, most of the time you seem slow and steady. But every once in a while you show some passion that others may not expect from you.

These sudden bursts are human.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Hyrax 4. Considerateness 8. Expressed pleasure 13. 1896 Ethiopian battle 15. Hawaiian dance 16. Khaki colors 17. Southern soldiers 18. Musician Clapton 19. 58703 ND 20. Letterman’s hometown 23. Fr. Riviera resort 24. Wrath 25. Put up with something 27. Divertimento 32. Comportment 33. Toward the mouth 34. Take in marriage 35. Composer of Rule Britania 36. Central parts of fruits 38. Ice hockey goal 39. Lair 40. A citizen of Denmark 41. Algeria’s 2nd largest city 42. Buildings 44. Extensive landed property 46. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

47. Cereal grass spikelet bristles 48. Gives you instant long locks 55. Umbrian industrial city 56. Cheremis language 57. Wm. the Conqueror’s burial city 58. Beach (French) 59. 7th Hindu month 60. Tightly curled hairstyle 61. Niches 62. Connects the keel & sternpost 63. Take a seat

CLUES DOWN 1. Persian dialect 2. Yemen port & gulf 3. Switchboard (abbr.)

4. From that place 5. Invisible emanations 6. Shear 7. Mexican tortilla dish 8. Highly regarded 9. Said of a city that “rose up” 10. Turkish district 11. Of a very dark black 12. Fall back time 14. Inanely foolish 21. Furnish with help 22. Former Italian monetary units 25. Made public by radio or television 26. Aka sesame 27. Skin infections 28. Before 29. Being cognizant of 30. Ballet dancer impressionist 31. Eve’s garden 32. Produced 36. Hiding place for storage 37. A single unit 38. Napoleon’s birthplace 40. Daily journals 43. Hanging threads edging 44. A canvas canopy 45. Central nervous system 47. Nest of an eagle 48. Assist 49. Father of Araethyrea 50. Yuletide 51. A piece of work 52. Clods 53. St. Philip, Patron of Rome 54. Arrogant & annoying person 55. Yearly tonnage (abbr.)

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2800 s.f. developed in this 4 bedroom, 3 full bath entry-level home with 9’ ceilings up and down. Morning sun, lake view, 20’x10’ balcony over finished double attached garage. Great landscaping with lots of cedar garden areas, fruit trees and feature backyard waterfall built into the hillside. A bright large, open dream kitchen and eating area. Huge, quiet master bedroom with ensuite bath. Lower area has separate entry, large open family/exercise room, bedroom, 4 pc. bath and large sauna room. A/C and irrigation.

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