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Survey work begins on Peachland Skate Park Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View Survey work for the Peachland Skate Park began this week at Lambly Park, which means if the project stays on schedule and weather allows, this year Peachland youth could spend their Christmas holidays playing at a new park.

Director of community services Cheryl Wiebe says New Line Skateparks Inc. arrived on site to begin site survey work on Monday.

“If you drive by Lambly Park you will see that the footprint for the park has been laid out,” Wiebe told The View. “Their operations staff are also actively looking at contractors to support them in the build process, so that process

is underway. They’re hoping to have some work on site started by next week provided that the contractors on the project have the availability to do so.”

Wiebe says New Line will continue to survey the site to determine how the project will go forward. “They need to be in the area to work with the various local contractors who will be supporting them in the process,” Wiebe says.

At the skate park design open house held in late September, New Line president and lead designer Kyle Dion revealed the final design, which was influenced by the public consultation process conducted over the summer.

“Most of these different features were things that were requested in the first meeting from the local kids,” Dion said. “We took their feed-

back and came back at the last meeting and said, ‘Here’s what you guys asked for’ and they were really excited. Then we just made a bunch of little tweaks.” Dion said. “We made the bowl a little bit bigger. We pushed and pulled and made a few features taller. We made a wedge to wedge feature a bit taller and a bit wider and added a feature at the back so they can come up, then turn around and go back so they don’t have to stop, turn around, and go back the other way. Those were all comments from the kids.”

Dion says many of the features will replicate street and plaza style features and are the type of things kids might be skating on in a Continued on page 2

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IN BRIEF Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

Open burning delayed until November Central Okanagan fire chiefs have agreed to delay the start of open burning until November 1 this year due to continued dry conditions and a high risk of fires.

Under regional district and local fire bylaws, open burning can start as early as October 1 and extend as late as April 30, though fire chiefs may prohibit open burning at any time based on the risk level in their area.

People with properties larger than one hectare typically qualify to burn yard waste outdoors, though eligible property owners must first apply for a permit from their local fire authority, call the Outdoor Burning Hotline (1-855-2622876) to confirm burning will be allowed on that particular day, and comply with any other associated regulations.

RDCO communications officer Bruce Smith says all Central Okanagan property owners regardless of property size are encouraged to take advantage of other options to dispose of their yard waste, such as the bi-weekly curbside yard waste collection program.

SHAUN WRIGHT, of Tony Wright Fire Prevention and Tree Service, rakes up debris after this Lambly Park tree was removed to make

way for the skate park pathway. The spruce, which was already close to its end of life, was also targeted for removal due to an extensive root structure that was threatening to damage the nearby tennis court surface. Two new replacement trees will be planted in accordance with the district’s tree removal policy.

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Peachland Skate Park almost underway Continued from page 1

Don’t tempt the bears Authorities are asking residents to help prevent conflicts between bears and humans this fall by removing any unnatural food source attractants from their yards.

As bears begin to prepare for hibernation, they become more proactive about seeking out food sources, which means they are more likely to be conditioned to non-natural food sources than at other times of the year.

To help reduce conflicts, residents should remove exposed pet food, ripe fruit, improperly stored garbage, dirty barbecues and easily accessible composts as bears who find these attractants will easily become conditioned to return.

Authorities say making sure non-natural food sources are unavailable to bears is the best way to keep bears and people safe. Once a bear becomes conditioned to non-natural food sources, often the only way to solve the problem to kill the bear.

natural urban environment, such as railings, benches and stairs.

“At one end there is a set of stairs, a railing, some benches, and ledges and railings where they can skate,” Dion said. “We’ve created these unique kind of wave features so if you just want to ride through the park and kind of carve your way through you can do that or if you’re more of a technical skateboarder

that can ollie and jump off the ground and do tricks like that, you can work your way through that way as well.”

The final design for the park is very long and linear.

“It’s almost 300 feet long from one end to the other. It’s quite unique in that sense,” Dion says.

The budget for the Peachland Skate Park project is $225,000. The project is expected to be completed by Christmas, though a grand opening will likely not take place until spring.

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Fifth break-in this year at Tabletop Mountain Resort Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View This week the showhome at Tabletop Mountain Resort (formerly known as Trepanier Manor) was broken into for the fifth time in less than a year, part-owner Scott Wilshaw says.

“The locks were changed and what the person does is he or she steals Trepanier Manor renderings off the walls and art, moves the furniture around and puts furniture outside,” Wilshaw told The View. Wilshaw says prior to this incident the last break-in happened on the Saturday before the Trepanier forest fire.

“It was the day of the fire that we found out,” Wilshaw says. “They took $8,000 worth of stuff. They pulled the security cameras from the front of the building.

Two or three security cameras went. They took two or three renderings worth $900 each, a statue got broken and smashed on the floor and we can’t find the laptop.”

Since then Wilshaw says someone gained access again last Sunday, moved the furniture around and left the door open.

“They’re not real proper break-ins. They are break-ins but the RCMP know it’s harassment,” Wilshaw says. “The week of the fire the property pins got moved between us and the neighbour’s property. We were trying to mark the property for the tree and insurance people and the pins were pulled again and thrown out. What the people are doing is moving the property pins, which is illegal in Canada, so you can’t define where the property is. They’re just trying to screw with us. They’re not going to win. The hotel is going to get built.”

Wilshaw says he believes the break-ins are related to what he calls a “harass-

ment campaign” that began before the project even went public, though the physical first-break didn’t happen until just after Christmas last year.

“The second one was even bigger and we knew somebody was playing funny buggers,” Wilshaw says. “What they need to know is this project is going to go ahead...I’m not accusing anybody, but it’s part of the harassment campaign.”

The Tabletop Mountain Resort property, located in the Trepanier area, is zoned for 20 homes and a hotel that Wilshaw says is still slated to move forward soon.

District bids fond farewell to director of operations Doug Allin Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View After almost eight years of service, Peachland’s well-respected director of operations, Doug Allin, has left the district to accept the top municipal job in Grand Forks, B.C. Allin resigned from the District of Peachland to accept the position of chief administrative officer (CAO) in the boundary area city.

Over the last eight years a number of significant projects were initiated or brought to fruition during Allin’s tenure at the district, including Beach Avenue Walkway phase one and two, Deep Creek Bridge, Glen Lake Dam, phase one of the water master plan, as well as pressure reducing valve (PRV) rebuilding, which was proved out to be a very important project during the Trepanier forest fire. While Allin was director of operations the district also undertook Peachland Lake improvements and brought a project that could see power generation from Peachland Lake from its infancy along to a stage where it is now a realistic opportunity.

“The biggest thing more than anything has been the staff. I’ve had the opportunity to come into a staff that was ready to retire and have the ability to be part of rebuilding the organization from the public works side. We replaced around 10 people over that time to build a new team and the team is working really well,” Allin told The View. “We’ve seen the reorganization of the department into a new format that works really well.”

Allin was also part of the process of bringing the Ponderosa project and other developments forward.

Before Allin left Peachland, we asked him what project he felt best about being a part of in his time here.

“One of the biggest things is nothing that I did personally but what I was a part of directing was the Beach Avenue Walkway construction during

the summer months and having it feel like a positive project. The walkway and the replacement of Beach Avenue during that whole season and all of the positive messaging that came from that – that was one of the things that at the end of the day our team was able to identify what our challenges were going to be and hit the mark on those challenges,” Allin said.

Peachland CAO Elsie Lemke says Allin has been an integral part of her management team and is leaving very big shoes to fill.

“In the four and a half years that Doug has been the director of operations, a great deal of important projects have been completed. Doug takes a great deal of pride in doing things the right way, and he has been instrumental in raising the bar on our respectful workplace policies, extending those expectations to many of our challenging projects, and that has brought excellent results,” Lemke told The View. “He has a great deal of energy and enthusiasm for his work and public service in general, and he demonstrated that on a daily basis. The work day or work week never ended for Doug – he spent as much time as he needed to in order to keep things moving forward on a timely basis.”

Lemke says Allin and his contributions to Peachland will be sorely missed, but they wish him well in his new role as CAO for Grand Forks.

While Allin looks forward to a new career opportunity, he also looks back on his time in Peachland with fond memories.

“Peachland staff and council are definitely forward thinkers. We’re not a stagnant group. For a small municipality, we’re very progressive and it’s allowed us to continually move things forward,” Allin says. “There hasn’t been a dull moment. We’ve accomplished a lot.”

Allin’s last day as director of operations was October 2.

A MEMORIAL FOR ASHLEE HYATT appeared on this Beach Avenue Walkway bench on Hyatt’s birthday.

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Trial for Ashee Hyatt murder case to begin October 15 Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View The trial for a teenage girl charged with second-degree murder for the killing of Ashlee Hyatt will begin on October 15 at the Kelowna Courthouse. The trial is scheduled to last three weeks.

On June 2, 2010 16-year-old Hyatt was fatally stabbed outside a house on San Clemente Avenue where she was attending a house party. Both the victim and the accused were West Kelowna residents.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the identity of the accused cannot be published.

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Tourism Advisory Committee – Volunteers Wanted The District of Peachland is looking for two volunteers to fill vacancies on the Tourism Advisory Committee.

The Tourism Advisory Committee identifies and provides recommendations on opportunities that will improve tourism services, increase the number of tourism related visits to Peachland and serve as support for the Tourism Services Coordinator. Volunteers are needed from the following tourism sectors: Restaurant/ Food Services, Retail, Attractions, Golf, Arts, Culture and Events, Accommodation, Outdoor Recreation, and Real Estate.

The successful applicants will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated community interest, academic and technical qualifications, availability, work experience, knowledge and professional expertise.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest including qualification by Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. to: Marjorie Whalen District of Peachland, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 (250) 767-2647 or mwhalen@peachland.ca

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WWJT? Joanne Layh Editor, Peachland View

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realize that texting hasn’t been around as long as the handwritten letter, the telephone, or even email, but it isn’t that different from other forms of communication, so one would think the same or similar rules of etiquette would apply. Apparently that is not the case, I have come to learn.

Last Saturday night I turned in early so I could get a decent night’s sleep. I had signed up for a spot to sell my unwanted stuff in the regional district’s annual trunk sale and all vendors were required to be at the Okanagan College parking lot to set up between 7 and 8 a.m. so I needed to be up early.

By 10 p.m. I was fast asleep to help ensure I would have enough energy to haggle with vim and vigour the following morning. I was having a fine sleep until my iPhone started beeping.

Now after sleeping in one too many times after a power outage, I stopped using a plug-in alarm clock and now trust the alarm clock on my phone to wake me up, so it’s usually positioned beside my bed when I’m asleep so I’ll hear it. The problem is, when someone texts me when I’m sleeping, I hear that too.

I looked at my phone. It was almost midnight.

There was a text on my phone from someone advising me about the price of Canadian Club at a particular liquor store. I like my rye, but was this really the best time? I ignored the text and tried to go back to sleep. A few minutes later the phone beeped again.

I looked at the phone. “Are you awake?”

I was tempted to text back, “I am now!” but if I bothered to do that I might not easily fall asleep again so I ignored the message. I lay awake for another 45 minutes. Then just as I was about to doze off, the phone started beeping again.

“I suppose you are asleep. That makes sense as it is late. Sleep tight and sound,” the message said.

Argh!

I’m pretty sure this person wouldn’t phone me at an indecent hour and it’s also quite unlikely they would show up at my door unannounced, either.

So why is okay to text?

Since most of us have a noise indicator to alert us to messages, my advice to people is think before you text, or as one of my cousins would say, ask yourself, “WWJT” - What Would Jesus Text? Or better yet, When Would Jesus Text?

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Who is really complaining about it?

Why would Mr. Smith from Kelowna care about a development in Peachland? Me thinks this be the neighbour of the development whom rumour has it,

has been trying to sabotage the development from the get go. Come fess up neighbour - or more like give up!

Debra Hostyn, Peachland

Quaint towns require quaint taxes I attended the information session with Steve Allison as I attended the open houses put on to inform people about the curling rink. From the presentation put on by Steve Allison I also learned that a lot of misinformation has been given out and a lot of pertinent information was not given out to the public. I also heard the tape from the meeting where people acted like this was an entertainment session where people could clap and interrupt and behave like school children. I respect the fact that some are against proposed developments, but are they against them for the benefit of the taxpayers and the environment or for personal reasons?

Peachland does not have a theme for buildings. If you are against a drawing it would be helpful if you paid an architect to present another alternative drawing on your behalf. Also you should have run the numbers of cost of land, development, rental and any other costs to be born by a developer. Does a one or twostorey building cover the land costs, etc?

Legally I am not sure why after a third and fourth reading the municipality can ask for more changes to be made on the developers’ side. To me that is like changing a contract on the sale of a house or car or a trip after you have signed it. Why have the law if it can be modified without both parties agreement?

Who would benefit from a proposed building on the main street? It would help in the tax base for all of the taxpaying residents. If things like water, gas, electricity, and food keep increasing it is fair to say that out taxes

will increase. Also, people want their salaries and pensions increased to keep up. Where is this money to come from? Us. Peachland does not even have a residence for people to retire when they cannot live on their own! Not everyone here can afford a private care home for their final retirement.

I think some consideration should be given to the seniors who built this town and to families who want to live here. With no extra facilities for many sports, people shy away from this town because as their kids get to be teens they spend too much time driving to and from West Kelowna. Many seniors here have a hard time with the taxes now.

When I evaluate a development the first thing I look at are the environmental issues because our life depends upon water and the food chain. Then come the costs and benefits to the community. And if you do not know these you should get them before you listen to the negative arguments and make your decision.

Also, I believe in constructive criticism. That is to present an alternative to what you are opposed to.

Anyone can give an argument against something but you should give an alternative that would work or just keep quiet instead of causing problems. But for them is that not the point? If you want to keep Peachland as a quaint little town you had better be prepared to pay the increase in the quaint little taxes that will follow along with the other increasing costs of life.

Marion Irving, Peachland

Nothing sinister or contrived about it He said, she said, they said, I said: A summary of Mr. Allison version of what happened to his development project! It is over for now and whose fault is it? Well according to the three [avertorial] pages in The View it was the mayor, the council, the CAO, the planner, the municipal staff, the PRA and anyone who wanted some changes to the design. Together they were all branded as “anti-development”. But by the end of the rant one would realize that the real fault lies with the “developer”, Mr. Allison. Perhaps he failed to carefully read the rezoning bylaw at third reading, where it was clearly stated that there would be an amenities charge of approximately $13,000. In the big picture, $13,000 is a pretty paltry amount, and much less than what it could have been. But our petulant “developer” is clearly angry and doesn’t want to pay.

The eight hour “open house” behind locked doors, which promised to reveal all, was just more council bashing. I only lasted about 20 minutes at the most. I tried to make a small comment about peer review panels, but was shouted at by Mr. Allison, who told me that he knew who I was and identified me by name!

He then accused me of interrupting and heckling, and

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told me that I could only remain at his meeting if I said nothing.

Is our dentist relocating because of lack of office space in Peachland? This is not what I heard. Did Mr. Worman withdraw from the project because of our planning department? I don’t know. But before you judge, why don’t you ask them? At the “open house” a big discussion, lead by former councillor Mr. Moritz, took place about missing special council meeting minutes for July 4: “They were never taken”, “I asked for them and never got anything,” etc. I went home, emailed director of corporate services Polly Palmer about them and the next day I received the minutes and was assured they would be posted on the municipal website. It was nothing sinister, nothing contrived, but rather a simple omission, but no one had bothered to ask Ms. Palmer.

At every meeting I have attended where Mr. Allison has been present he has stated, “I am not a developer”.

I would like to correct him. He is a developer and the sooner he learns his job and starts to behave more professionally, the better it will be for Peachland.

Carol Smithson, Peachland

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Barbecue appreciated

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To the residents of the Ponderosa/Trepanier areas: Many thanks to all the residents who planned, participated and contributed to the fantastic barbecue you arranged for Peachland Fire and Rescue Service members last Sunday.

What an incredible spread you put on for us. It’s events such as this that makes us realize how lucky we are to live in such a caring community.

Tony Chadwick

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Kids inexperienced crossing hwy I attended the recent skate park design open house and came away convinced that Peachland council’s decision to construct a skateboard park in Lambly Park was based on a number of questionable assumptions. These assumptions strike me as being a result of an analysis of the of facility’s location and of the behaviour of adolescent skateboarders, which is shallow and naively optimistic.

Building an attraction of this sort close to a major highway is, I fear, a mistake that could have tragic consequences. Teenagers, especially when in unsupervised groups, are notorious for crossing roads illegally. Kids raised in Peachland will have had little experience crossing highways, especially ones like our 97, where speed limits are rarely enforced. The Peachland bylaw banning skateboards on roads is likewise flouted with impunity. Geographically and socially isolated, Lambly Park is for the most part frequented by a relatively small number of elderly people walking their little dogs. This will mean that there will be no significant moderating adult presence. When asked about this potential problem, the project designer’s response astonished me: motorists using Highway 97 would provide that presence. Had he taken the trouble to consult the tennis regulars he would have learned that there was not a single recorded case of a passing motorist intervening to stop teenage vandalism or indeed any other form of improper behaviour.

The reaction of the project’s promoters to my concerns indicates they are out of touch with both the adolecents’ world and the geographic and social realities of Peachland. The most extraordinary example of the experts’ flawed thinking is their decision to discourage use of the pedestrian tunnel by skateboarders, even during the day. Both the parents and the experts apparently view the tunnel as an ideal hiding place for assailants. While I share this concern, I am convinced that crossing the highway, at least in daylight, is considerably more dangerous than using the tunnel.

The planned 10 p.m. closing time reveals once again a lack of familiarity with the park, which is a dangerous place after nightfall. The lack of lighting in the park’s hollow shaped bottom combined with the bright lights of the raised highway creates a blinding effect that makes walking or bike riding hazardous. I learned this the hard way: on two occasions I walked into trees and once I rode my bike into a big rock. An expensive lighting system will be necessary to reduce the risk of skateboarders running into the same problem.

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the debates and information sessions dedicated to this matter. Hence the belated expression of my opposition to this dangerously flawed project. At the risk of appearing presumptuous, I wish to go on record publicly as a dismayed critic of this fiasco.

David Mulhall, Peachland

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set up the office. That being said, I appreciate hearing what taxpayers back home might have to say on this matter.

One aspect of the weekly Parliament Hill Bill C-21, the Political Loans Accountevents cycle I have neglected to mention ability Act, proposes to ensure that all in my recent reports is Opposition day political loans are treated equally. For exmotions. Also known as “allotted day” or ample, under this act money loaned for a “supply day” this is a day reserved for the leadership contest would be treated no difOpposition to introduce a ferently then funds loaned motion on an issue that the to a candidate for an elecOpposition believes is detion. Further, the legislaserving of greater attention. tion will apply to all conThere are 22 of these days in testants, political parties the parliamentary calendar and associations. Terms that are divided and shared such as repayment inforamongst the opposition parmation, the amount of ties based on the share of funds borrowed and the seats each party holds in the interest rate charged must House of Commons. Last also be fully disclosed, week the Liberal Party held including the identity of the opposition day motion the lenders and guaranand this week it will be the tors. Under the proposed Dan Albas, MP NDP. The topic and debate act private corporations of this week’s Opposition and unions would also be motion will be Employment Insurance. banned from loaning funds to political inAside from Opposition day, there will terests and restrictions will also be placed also be second reading votes on govern- on the total amount of funds that can be ment Bills C-44 and C-21 including a borrowed from an individual who is acting number of votes on various private mem- as a lender. These proposed changes add bers bills. Bill C-44, the Helping Canadian transparency and increase accountability Families in Need Act, proposes a number to electoral finance and also close some of changes to the Employment Insurance loopholes that exist today. My understandAct and to the Canada Labour Code. ing is there is general consensus in support These changes will help protect the jobs of of these changes and this bill is expected parents who take leave to care for critically to pass quickly. ill children. There will also be new proviThere will also be five different private sions for self-employed individuals to opt members bills either being debated or in to Employment Insurance for maternity, voted on at various stages throughout the parental, sickness and compassionate care week. I would also like to congratulate benefits and also an expanded definition our very own Nicola Valley cattle rancher of family members eligible to qualify for Judith Guichon who was named by our benefits who are caring for someone who prime minister as British Columbia’s next is gravely ill. Another new benefit is for par- lieutenant governor. The rural ranching ents of murdered or missing children that community in B.C. is an often overlooked will provide a financial grant during this one and I am certain that Mrs. Guichon challenging time. These changes, if passed, will serve as an excellent ambassador for will be implemented on various dates in the Nicola Valley region.

2013. Since this election commitment was Next week the House of Commons will formerly announced, I have been present- rise briefly for Thanksgiving festivities and ed with a concern that this new program I will be back in the riding from October (and the expected 6,000 Canadian fami- 9 -13. If you would like to schedule an aplies that would benefit from this temporary pointment please give my office a call. Your help) would put too much of a burden on input is both needed and necessary and I employees and employers. I should also look forward to hearing your concerns, add that we as elected officials must always suggestions and criticisms. be mindful that there is only one taxpayer Dan Albas is the Member of Parliaand if we were to consider a standalone ment for Okanagan-Coquihalla and program, it would represent higher costs can be reached at dan.albas@parl. as new offices, managers and employees to gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-665-8711.

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THURSDAYS

Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Baptist Sunday School, 9:45am, 4204 Lake Ave.

Peachland Variety Singers, 9:30am, 50+

Bodytalk, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am beginners, 10am continued level, United Church Hall

Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Teen Volunteers, 4-5:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 10:30 fellowship, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Morning Coffee, 1011am, Peachland Wellness Centre Computer Literacy, 10am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 2:30-5pm, 4th Street Place Peachland Guides 5:15pm, Peachland Rec Centre.

Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, Peachland Recreation Centre Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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OCTOBER 8 Thanksgiving Day, stat holiday Cooking with Company, 10:30am, Peachland Community Centre

Peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only) Friendship Tuesday, blood pressure readings 1pm, House Sitter movie 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS High School Teens, 6:30-8pm, community centre Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, United Church Hall Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7-8:15 pm, Peachland Community Centre For children K-6.

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Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Men’s Coffee, 10am11am, Peachland Wellness 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)

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Reiki, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, Tweens 5-6:30pm, middle teens 6:30-8pm, 4th St. Anglican Church

Peachland Brownies (girls 7-8), 5:30pm, Anglican Church Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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OCTOBER 11

Committee of the Whole Meeting, 9am, Council Chambers at Peachland Community Centre Open to the public.

Fall Tracks Walking Club, 9am, Mission Creek Regional Park or Mission Creek Greenway, Kelowna.

Free.

Storytime, 11:30am, Peachland Library

Regular Council Meeting, 7pm, Council Chambers at Peachland Community Centre Open to the public.

Peachland Fall Fair Annual General Meeting, 7pm, Peachland Community Centre.

New volunteers would be very welcome.

PAC Meeting, 7pm, Peachland Elementary School.

OCTOBER 5

PEDC Meeting, 6:30pm, Council Chambers at Peachland Community Centre Open to the public.

Secrets to Successful Travel Info Session presented by Westside Health Network Society, 10:45amnoon, Westside Seniors Centre

OCTOBER 6 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.

Free.

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From the Mayor’s Desk UBCM: Much more than just pot Mayor Keith Fielding Commentary

Mayor Keith Fielding While the 2012 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Victoria may be remembered by some as the occasion that delegates (mayors and councillors from across B.C.) voted 60 per cent to 40 per cent to support a motion calling on the federal government to decriminalize the use of marijuana, it was for me, far more memorable for the productive discussions we had with provincial ministers regarding two matters of particular importance to Peachland: firstly, the status of our seniors housing project; and secondly, the issue

of four-laning Highway 97 and future routing.

It was, in addition, noteworthy as an occasion when the Mayors’ Caucus (attended by 140 mayors from towns and cities across B.C.) renewed their resolve, and developed a plan, to lobby provincial MLA’s and federal MP’s to implement major revisions to the current infrastructure grant system so that it results in more predictable and sustainable sources of funding for municipalities, and more local control over infrastructure spending priorities.

Our meeting with the Hon. Rich Coleman, Minister for Housing (who is, in addition, the Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Energy Mines and Natural Gas) was also attended by our MLA, Bill Barisoff. The meeting focused on the status of our non-profit seniors housing project, and included a review of the work completed to date, work currently in progress, and a very productive discussion focused on how the project can best be financed and

moved forward to completion. I will report further on these issues at a later date, but I can say now I am greatly encouraged by the strong support from our MLA, Bill Barisoff, and by the common understanding established with the minister regarding the importance of this project to Peachland, and the conditions necessary to ensure an early and successful project startup.

In our meeting with the Hon. Mary Polak, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), our focus was two-fold: firstly to reinforce objections to the idea of four-laning Highway 97 through Peachland; and secondly, to request that there be a full disclosure of what the existing MOTIproposed four-lane plan would actually entail if, despite community objections, the plan was actually implemented.

As we pointed out, the existence ‘on paper’ of a four-laning plan (now several years old) that lacks explicit design detail and has no official status in the ministry’s

five - 10 year budget horizon, hangs over our heads like the ‘Sword of Damocles’: it prevents effective planning; has a strong negative impact on development along the highway corridor; and according to our submission, needs to be updated, made explicit, and evaluated from social, environmental, and economic perspectives.

Minister Polak and her senior staff present at the meeting clearly acknowledged their understanding of our concerns and made a number of constructive suggestions for addressing them including further consultation with us on how to develop and share the information we need to resolve current uncertainties and assess the relative merits of the ‘through Peachland’ and ‘around Peachland’ routing options. While we have not yet established an agreement on how that process will unfold, it is clear that the priority is understood, and that we have identified some important next steps for moving forward on those issues.

In a separate meeting with Minister Polak and BC Transit president, Manual Achadinha, I joined with the other three regional district mayors - Kelowna mayor, Walter Gray, Lake Country mayor, James Baker, and West Kelowna mayor, Doug Findlater - to present our case for building on recommendations made in a recent report by the BC Transit review panel, our goal being to devolve some of the resources and some planning and operational functions currently carried out by BC Transit to a proposed new regional governance structure that would be subject to regional control.

The minister expressed interest, and has asked for additional detail on these matters, and in particular the specific responsibilities to be devolved and the form of governance structure envisioned. This information we will provide to her in the near future.

All in all, the conference was valuable on many different fronts and at many different levels, not least of which

CareerLaunch program coming to Peachland Calleigh Ellis Special to the Peachland View The Peachland Boys and Girls Clubs Youth Centre is very excited to be the recipient of the GAP CareerLaunch program grant. This grant will be used to run preemployment programs for youth. The program will help youth discover possible areas of employment interest, how to write cover letters and resumes, and practice interview skills. Be sure to follow us on Facebook at the Peachland Youth Centre for updates on the start of this program.

Some youth choose not to work while in high school and to focus on their studies to put them ahead when it comes time for university applications. However, the International Labour Organization argues that for every young person, a job offering decent work is an important step in completing the transition into adulthood, and is a milestone towards independence and self-reliance. It is up to each family to decide what is best for them but here are some reasons why employment during high school can be a positive experience.

Youth learn new skills; there is so much in the world to learn that simply cannot be achieved in the classroom. At a part-time job, youth can learn how to handle cash, delegate tasks, care for customers, and work under a supervisor. Youth gain experience; many recent college graduates complain that in order to get hired, they need to have work experience. Also, work expe-

rience is another thing to put on a college can lead to increased vulnerability among application. Youth can also begin network- some young people to drugs, disease, and ing. Though a youth’s availability is fairly crime. There is evidence that unemploylimited, networking at a part-time job will ment can expose youth to a greater risk of enable them to potentially grow with the lower future wages, repeated periods of uncompany or get job leads from co-workers, employment, longer unemployment spells customers, or supervisors. as adults, and income poverty.

This program is also imYouth employment proportant because many young motes social integration, people are not getting the intergenerational dialogue, work experience necessary citizenship, and solidarto gain family supporting ity. Creating and fulfilling employment as they enter income generating job opadulthood. The consequencportunities for young peoes of not being connected to ple can have direct positive the workforce are becoming consequences for poverty more damaging than ever bealleviation. It benefits social fore. Research shows that the development and economic more individuals work durdevelopment by facilitating ing their teen years, the more the entry of young people they earn as an adult. into the productive sectors Calleigh Ellis Even though youth may be of an economy, and enabling attending school, they are the economy to sustain or instill considered unemployed if they are ac- crease its productivity and competitiveness tively looking for work. Many youth have in the global market place. to start working and saving to attend uniThe Canadian Chamber of Commerce versity while they are in high school. Many believes youth are the future of this counfamilies aren’t in the position to support try. We must unleash and harness their full their children while they are attending col- creative, productive and leadership potenlege or university and yet society today tial to build a foundation for lasting prosstresses that after high school you will not perity. Opportunities for young people to be successful without some sort of further contribute to their communities in positive education. ways, while also using community work as Youth unemployment has a negative a context for helping youth develop and impact on social development. It gener- apply critical skills that are important in ates frustration and low self-esteem and the workplace and in life generally.

was the opportunity to meet with other elected officials and to share information and ideas on dealing with issues and problems common to us all. I am very pleased to have had the opportunity to attend this event as, I know, are the councillors also in attendance: councillors Terry Condon, Vern Moberg, Peter Schierbeck and Eldon Kerbes.

I am always happy to respond to questions and comments from readers and can be reached by email at mayor@peachland.ca

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ARTS & CULTURE | SPORTS

Taste of Wine Country: Losing dad’s knife in wine country Bruce Fuller Special to the Peachland View M is a wonderful little girl. She’s actually a brighter light amongst most of the kids I know, and quite a wise-to-the-ways-of-the-world conversationalist.

Address pretty much any subject and she’ll venture a well thought out reply. She’s an opinionated young lady and she wants a penknife for her birthday. “That’s all”, she told me. “And a small one is okay.”

“Why do you want a penknife?” I asked her.

“Well, I always need to cut stuff and scrape things. I need to sharpen sticks to make them pointy and you know, cut branches off.”

“Don’t you think knives are dangerous for little kids?” I asked.

“No!” she said. “Not if you’re careful. Besides I’ve never cut myself.

And you never know when you need to cut string or rope or open a bail of hay for a few flakes. You just never know.”

Bruce I carry a penknife in my jeans pocket for all of M’s reasons and to open wine boxes in our Lonesome Quail Tasting Saloon. It’s sharp, handy and works like a hot damn.

The penknife is one of a handful I found in a little drawer in my dad’s desk when he passed. Each of the knives were somewhat used, nicked, scratched and covered with maybe a couple of splatters of old paint and a bit of rust. Most are in need of a sharpening on the finger-length stone I found beside them.

I selected a Solingen made in Germany variety. It’s made of antler bone, brass riveted to the handle and has stained metal blades. It has just two blades, with no corkscrew, etc. like the Swiss Army toolbox type I lugged around the world until it

was confiscated at YVR. A friend of mine told me it was valuable. The tiny round steel logo with an embossed tree imbedded in the handle indicated this knife was a keeper and worth a buck or two. It’s a constant companion.

One time I left it in my dirty work jeans with a wad of Canadian Tire funny money and tossed the whole works into the washer and dryer. I didn’t know and went quite mad searching every crevice for that knife. I hate to lose stuff and at my age I always seem to be searching for misplaced items, suspiciously thinking they were probably stolen.

With a lump in my throat I started looking at the other pocketknives to decide on a suitable replacement when I heard clanking deep inside the dryer. Opening the door to a cloud of Canadian Tire Scotsman faces I spotted dad’s very clean knife.

Over the past few months I’ve been working along with a fellow who also believes in having a small pocketknife at the ready. He too opens Fuller wine cartons to stock the shelves and a couple of weeks into his time with us I spotted him taking my knife from the top of one of the boxes, folding it and stuffing it into his pocket.

“What the hell are you doing?” I protested. “Gimme my knife back!

That was my dad’s!”

“It’s mine! It was my dad’s!” he said.

Believe it or not, the two identical pocketknives both originated from our respective dads.

A couple of weeks later he lost that knife and we searched high and low in the winery, driveways, etc. but no dice. His knife was history and every time I pulled mine out to slit a box I was sure I could see his eyes mist over.

I got to wondering how my young friend M would handle such a loss so asked her thoughts. “For sure he’ll find it one day,” she said.

A couple of months later, moving rocks in the Rustico corral, he lifted one at the gate and just beneath lay his dads; knife. Go figure.

Bruce Fuller is the founder and proprietor of Rustico Farm & Cellars in Oliver, BC. For more information visit rusticowinery.com

WESTSIDE YOUTH FOOTBALL FUN

WEST KELOWNA ATOM SUN DEVILS played the Kamloops Broncos recently. The Sun Devils team is made up of players from both West Kelowna and Peachland. They beat the Broncos 20 to 12. It was a great game played by both teams.

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The Peachland Ambassadors served cake at last weekend’s event.

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in honour of emergency workers and volunteers who helped keep Peachland safe during the Trepanier forest fire Reg Lawrence, RCMP Const. Erin Fairhead, RCMP Cosnt. Steve Conlon, Peachland Fire and Rescue Service senior captain Dennis Mack, and Theresa Lawrence enjoyed the entertainment at last weekend’s community celebration.

Fire chief Grant Topham and Mayor Keith Fielding had words of gratitude to offer the many people who helped to keep Peachland safe during the Trepanier forest fire.

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PEACHLAND BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS Peachland Chamber of Commerce

The awards will be presented at Peachland Chamber of Commerce Awards Night, Saturday, November 17, 2012. Fill out your ballot (One sheet per voter), including comments as to why you chose the business, (you do not need to nominate in every category), and drop them off at the Peachland Info Centre, Peachland View, or at participating businesses.

Nominations Final Day: Friday, November 2, 2012.

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Peachy People: Ben Nichol Why did you choose to live in this town?

The beauty, which is an obvious reason. Also the small town feel, as it’s nice always running into familiar faces.

What has been your crowning achievement?

My beautiful growing family and successful lawn and landscape business, Blade to Blade Lawn Care.

What would make Peachland a nicer community?

Peachland is already a beautiful community. The downtown and Beach Ave sidewalks were a great addition.

Do you have a goal in life?

To continue being successful, have no regrets, be a wonderful husband to my wife and a great father to my daughter and son.

If you had one super power, what would it be?

Mind reading (I’ll take the good with the bad).

If you won the $50 million max lottery, what would you do with the money?

I would set up my family, see the world, and hire someone to cut my lawn.

If you were the mayor of Peachland, what would you do?

To be honest, those are big shoes I would not want to fill. I think our current mayor is doing a fine job.

If you were a fly, which wall in town would you like to inhabit?

A wall downtown facing the beach in 35-degree weather out of the range of the fly swatter.

If you could fast forward the District of Peachland by 50 years, what can you visualize?

I picture Peachland to be an even bigger tourist destination similar to Banff, Alberta, or Leavenworth, Washington.

What do you do in your spare time?

With the little spare time I have, I enjoy working in my yard with my wife and playing with my kids and dog.

What community issues need the most attention?

More sidewalks, lighting, and speed control in residential areas.

What would be your ideal job?

I love what I do now - landscape and lawn care. I love working outdoors, a little hard labour, and perfecting my farmers’ tan.

Who inspires you the most?

My wife, my family and my friends. I try to surround myself with positive people.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Travelling to some of the most beautiful places in the world, although that is on hold at this time so I can raise my family. I look forward to more travelling in the future.

When and where were you happiest?

When my daughter Savannah and son Slade were born.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I would like to learn how to play the guitar.

What is your favourite music?

I listen to a little bit of everything - country, classic rock, electronic, and jazz.

What is your favourite book?

No Angel by Jay Dobyns.

What is your favourite meal?

Steak, lobster, garlic bread, barbecue asparagus and a chilled bottle of Grey Monk Gewürztraminer.

The importance of social supports Judy Wyper Special to the Peachland View Social support networks

Happy Thanksgiving from the Peachland Wellness Centre! We have a lot to be thankful for. It was heartwarming to hear stories and see how the recent wildfire united people together in our community.

A wide range of supports were brought together at the provincial, municipal, and personal level. The World Health Organization lists social support networks among the determinants of health. We experienced how these networks kick in during a disaster. Now that we are seemingly back to normal, it is worth considering how we can maintain and foster social connectivity.

Social support networks mean greater support from families, friends and communities and this is linked to better health. Social exclusion is linked to

poorer health. Those who have a meaningful relationship with one or two other people are happier and healthier than those who live in isolation.

The Peachland Wellness Centre is one of those places where people can meet others. Monday Morning Coffee, Bereavement, Men’s Coffee, The Wellness Circle, Tai Chi, and Sunshine Singers are examples of programs where casual friendships can be built into lasting ones.

I was recently speaking with one of the people who volunteer for our transportation service.

He said driving his passenger to the doctor’s office was more than just helping someone. Both shared hilarious stories of their youth and spent the ride laughing at the tricks they had played on others. Another driver told me she was amazed at the background of the person she was driving. During

the ride she heard stories that described a wonderful upbringing in Ireland, a way of life that is long gone, that sounded idyllic compared to the hustle and bustle of today.

For a while I drove a delightful woman to do her shopping. I discovered she grew up in Kenya. Outside her bedroom window was the savannah, with all the wild animals that people nowadays go on costly safaris to see. She described a way of life I only read about in books.

Here she is now, living in Peachland. I would look forward to those trips just to hear what she would tell me next.

Harvest luncheon The Kelowna Community Development Society will celebrate Community Living Month by holding a harvest luncheon at the PWC this Friday. Invited guests will have a chance to meet new friends, have a wonderful afternoon to-

gether, and of course leave with full tummies and happy smiles!

Opportunities to volunteer Want to reach out to others? Make a difference in the life of a person?

Contribute to the wellness of your community? Join our family of friends, volunteer some time and get connected.

Our program coordinator and outreach worker, Wendy Howard, actively works with the office staff, Linda Tyreman and Ruth Baumer, to link people to services, programs, information, and other people. We have a team of volunteers who run the programs and give support to others. If you need a friend, we would like to help. Call us at 250-7670141, email wellnesscentre@shaw.ca, check us out on Facebook, or visit our website at www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca

PIANIST DAVID SWADLING entertains at the monthly

dinner/meeting of the Peachland and District Retirement Society at the 50+ Activity Centre last Friday evening. A great selection of songs old and new provided a pleasant hour for the 50 people who attended. Potluck dinners are open to all. Contributed photo

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1 bedroom suite, newly renovated, 5 appliances, utilities included, small pets considered, available Nov. 1. $750/month. Call 250-7676147

Cozy, self contained bachelor cottage, downtown Peachland, $600 including utilities. Call 250-7676348

Enjoy spectacular views, stroll beautiful Beach Avenue, just minutes from the lake. Older home with many upgrades, 5 newer appliances, off-street parking, N/S, pets on approval. $1100 + 50% utilities. Call Kathy 250-878-2193 or email: kathyteal@shaw.ca

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Spacious 1 bedroom suite, furnished or unfurnished, lake view, close to town, utilities included $750/month. Call 250-767-2440 House on Organic Farm in Peachland. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with lake view. $1300/month, available now.

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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

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Community Access Program Youth Internship An opportunity is available immediately for a Youth Intern at the Peachland Visitor Info Centre. The internship is for a total of 420 hours that must be used by March 31, 2013. The YI will receive a wage of $10.50/hour. Duties will include creating and updating websites, using social media to promote Peachland, technical support at the centre, and assisting those using the centre’s computers.

Criteria for Youth Intern • Youth must be between the ages of 15 to 30 • Youth must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or legally entitled to work in Canada • Youth must not be collecting Employment Insurance benefits during their internship • Youth must be a student intending to return to school full-time after the internship or a high school graduate with some post-secondary education • Priority will be given to youth facing employment barriers - Aboriginal people, members of a visible minority group, persons with disabilities, and women • Priority will be given to first time applicants to the CAP Youth Initiative

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Please apply with resume to Peachland Visitor Centre, 5812 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC OR email resume to info@visitpeachland.ca

Thank You

PUZZLE ANSWERS

The Scott-Zvanitajs family on MacKinnon Road wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the Remax Group of volunteers and all the other generous group of friends who helped clean up our “fire-burned” yard. To Gil Barry, Tony Wright and Al Wieve, we couldn’t have accomplished so much without your equipment and to Scott Wilshaw for operating that equipment for hours. Most especially, kudos to Peachland Fire Fighters for saving our home.

You’re all incredible!

Need a Handyman?

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PEACHLAND SERVICE DIRECTORY Jazel Homes

Quality Custom Homes

You Deserve The Best

T 250 768 5799 C 250 469 1451 jazel@shaw.ca F 250 768 5733

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

Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty 5878 E. Beach Avenue Peachland, BC p. 250-767-2744 f. 250-767-6771 www.davecollins.ca

M. Scharer Enterprises

Quality Finishing Carpentry • Bath & Kitchen upgrades Tile Setting • Hardwood Floors • Painting & Repairs

"One call does it all"

Call... LEE THE PLUMBER For all your plumbing needs: • Hot Water Tanks • New Construction • Water Filtration Systems

• Plumbing Renovations • Heating Systems

Certified Plumber & Gas Fitter

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Locally owned and operated

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CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE “Is There a Doctor on the House?”

Peachland’s own full service automotive facility at “The Old Garage”

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Drop off and Pick-up service available within Peachland

250-767-6615 5866A Beach Avenue, Peachland

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Quality Interior & Exterior Painting and Repairs

Jeff Webster Cell: 250-212-0781 Res: 250-767-9565

Reasonable Rates • Residential & Commercial “Experience to get the job done right!”

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

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Suppliers and installers of Natural & Manufactured Stone Free estimates · 1-866-766-0505

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Food for the Soul: On being a neighbour and the gift of hospitality Robin Graves, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Special to the Peachland View It was thirty years ago that I began my theological studies in Toronto. A small town boy from Ottawa, I was rather overwhelmed – and at times quite literally lost – as I moved to the big city. All that was familiar was left behind, and the experience of completing an undergraduate degree at Carleton University did little to prepare me for the days ahead.

While attending Carleton I had enjoyed the luxury of living at home, moving to a small studio apartment after graduation. Life as a theological student in a university residence, however, was a whole other reality. My room, as comfortable as it was, could not shield me from the exuberance and tumult of orientation week. Other divinity students shared in the experience of this alternate reality, living in rooms scattered throughout residence. Our presence, it was said, designed to offer a measure of calm, maturity and restraint to residence life.

So much for that! The parties carried on unabated, the 17 and 18-year-olds around us reveling in their first experience living away from home. I soon recognized just how much I felt like a fish out of water, how much I missed friends and home. Days became

weeks, and as Thanksgiving approached I realized I was truly homesick – sad, if not morose, alone and certainly lonely.

And then the invitation – would I like to join a number of students and faculty living off-campus for Thanksgiving dinner? How long did I pause before saying “yes”? Not even a second. The meal was hosted by a household whose members shared a common commitment to their studies and to an intentional life of faith. It was an opportunity to gather with friends and with ‘orphans’ – folks like myself, alone and with no place to share Thanksgiving. It was a moment that led to lifelong friendships. It was a gathering rooted in the practice of generous hospitality freely offered.

During my years at seminary I learned much that would be important for a life of ministry in the church. I was fortunate enough to study with noted scholars and leading thinkers in church history that taught scripture study, theology, worship, congregational development and pastoral practice. My most important learning however, both then and now, was not about the church, its doctrines or teachings, but about the life of faith and our call to the practice of welcome and hospitality.

I was reminded of this in recent weeks as the members of St. Margaret’s Anglican Church have dealt

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Dr. Peter Stapleton

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778-479-3232

Pharmacy

Dr. Don MacRae Dr. Phil Kachanoski Dr. Karl Oppenheim Dr. Peter Cormillot Dr. Jeff Krawchuk

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

Peachland Dental Centre

Peachland Pharmacy

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with the aftermath of a sewage pump failure – what a mess! Phone calls, insurance adjusters, clean-up crews, contractors – not to mention meetings rearranged, budgets revised and coffee hours cancelled – all that you might expect following such an unforeseen mini-disaster.

And then the unexpected – the invitation – would members of St. Margaret’s like to join with folks from Peachland United Church for coffee after church for the next few weeks? How long did we pause before saying “yes”? Not even a second. As happened 30 years ago, I found myself gifted with an opportunity to sit at table with those I knew and with neighbours I had yet to meet, blessed again by the practice of generous hospitality freely offered.

I have come to believe it is a movement of the heart that opens us to such a practice. I have come to believe as well it is such generosity of spirit that captures both God’s imagination and attention. Yet, we tend sometimes to forget our most important lessons.

And then, just as we are about to forget, there is an unforeseen sewage backup, an unexpected phone call and an invitation to coffee hour and hospitality. And we are reminded again of the blessing we are called to share with friend, neighbour and stranger in our midst.

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Function Massage Therapy

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Health Professionals

Beach Ave Medical Clinic

Peachland Chiropractic

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Walk-In

Dr. Spencer Devenney

250-767-3432

250-899-2153

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

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

105-4200 Beach Ave., Peachland

(Located in Serendipity Salon and Spa)

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Peachland

Places of Faith St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

The Bahá’í Faith In Peachland

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

Local Contact:

250-767-0129 National Website:

Info.Bahai.org P.O. Box 1065 Peachland, BC V0H 1X0

Sunday Services

New Contemporary Worship

Sunday October 7th, 2012

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

Service 10:30 a.m.

Lyn Stewart 250-767-6211 or John Miller 250-767-9270

Sunday School

4th Street & Brandon Ave

Service 9 a.m.

Traditional Worship

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

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

Ancient Paths - Spiritual Disciplines that Vitalize our Christian Faith

250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together”

Peachland Baptist Church Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 am Fellowship time with coffee and cookies at 10:30 a.m.

“The Discipline of Service”

Church service at 11:00 am (Children’s church during service)

Andy Gabruch, Next Generation Pastor

Peachland Campus 10:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School 2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 - emmanuelnet.ca

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...

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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BUSINESS | DIVERSIONS

CROSSWORD:

PEACHLAND HOSPITAL AUXILIARY DELIGATES Gloria Basham, Bobbi Baker, Sue Fisher, Gayle Wainwright, and Barbara Sut-

ton (shown left to right) attended the regional conference in Penticton last weekend, where 135 delegates representing 1,429 members of 20 auxiliaries gathered. In 2011, $2,521,341 was donated in the Okanagan Mainline region.

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News from the Peachland chamber Janet Hornseth Special to the Peachland View Best Breakfast/Brunch Award

Congratulations to The Blind Angler Grill for receiving the BC Living People’s Choice Award for Best Breakfast/Brunch in the Interior Region. The very popular eating establishment is located at 5899 A Beach Avenue, and is open Monday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9:30 a.m. until they’re tired!

Golf tournament a success The 4th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament was a huge success with over 100 participants enjoying a fabulous day. The very entertaining Rose Sexsmith was our emcee and the talented Wolfman, our live auctioneer.

Members bid on ski and golf packages as well as weekend getaways. Two Eagles put on a fabulous barbecue dinner. Thank you to all of our sponsors and the many volunteers that helped make our event memorable.

Business after Hours Over 40 people attended the Business After Hours (BAH) on Septem-

ber 19 hosted by The Homestead Organic Farm. Plan to attend our next BAH hosted by Dunamis Projects at their showhome on October 17.

Chamber membership packages Our chamber is in the process of updating membership packages and is requesting our members contact the chamber office with any discounts or special offers specifically for chamber members. We will ensure all of our members receive a membership card and encourage everyone to take advantage of these savings. This information will be posted on our website.

Think chamber, shop chamber!

Welcome new members Lakeside Chiropractic Centre - New to the Peachland business community is Dr. Peter Stapleton, who in association with respected Kelowna practitioner Dr. Todd Penner has launched Lakeside Chiropractic Centre.

Dr. Stapleton and Dr. Penner believe in an evidence-based model of practice and enjoy working with other health care providers to ensure patient needs are put before their own.

Come by the 2nd Street location at #4403. To book an appointment call

778-479-3232 or email lakesidechiropracticcentre@gmail.com Blinds Plus is a local family business with some members residing right here in Peachland. Blinds Plus specializes in blinds, draperies, window film, upholstery and has a special division just for motorization of blinds. They are Somfy Motor certified “platinum” distributors, which means they can provide your home or business with motorized blinds or drapes and integrate them with any home automation system if you have one or provide you with any level of home automation. Find them at blindsplus.ca or call 250-868-0126.

Renewing member The Water Guy has been in business in Peachland and a chamber member for 12 years. He delivers 19.9 litre bottles of pure, fresh, delicious water to homes and businesses.

Call Tony at 250-862-6970.

Save the date The Peachland Chamber of Commerce Business Awards will take place on November 17 at the Peachland Community Centre.

HOROSCOPES: ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Someone is not telling you the entire story, Aries. However, you will find a way to fill in the missing details. What you learn will come as a big surprise.

Leo, allow a friend to be the center of attention so he or she can enjoy his or her moments in the sun at an upcoming social event. Your magnetism can be addicting.

Sagittarius, if you keep pushing someone to their limits you may not be happy with the results. It might be a better plan to go with a softer method of inspiration.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Taurus, reach out to friends and family members for some support.

A helping hand always can lift the spirits, and those closest to you will be happy to help.

Virgo, all that time and effort you put into past projects is certainly paying off now. It probably feels good to be back in the game and going along successfully.

Capricorn, you are ready for a change, but haven’t zeroed in on just what to do as of yet. A deep conversation later this week just might reveal all of the answers.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Gemini, you are strong and determined, so the obstacles that arise this week will be no match for you.

Just keep up the positive thinking and you will prevail.

Libra, you are ready to take a leap of faith, but make sure your parachute is on before you do so. Sometimes you tend to err on the side of risky.

It’s best to act while your motivation is high, Aquarius. Otherwise you are prone to extended periods of inactivity. Make the most of your productive moments.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Cancer, this week is not the time to harbour secrets. It’s a good policy to always be open and honest with the people with whom you interact on a regular basis.

Scorpio, sometimes you take on too much. But you have a funny way of making it all work out. You will find this to be the case with a situation that presents itself this week.

Pisces, you serve as educator this week, and it suits you just fine. It boosts your spirits to help others in unique ways.

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61. Goidelic language 62. Indian poet CLUES DOWN 1. College army 2. Dark Angel actress Jessica 3. Boxing blow 4. Single-reed instrument 5. Secondary school cerificate 6. A wet nurse in India

7. Long live! (Spanish) 8. Egyptian Sun god 9. Political action committee 11. Tolstoy novel “___ Murat” 12. Regions of the ocean below 6000 m 14. Earl Grey or green 15. Bland in color 17. Atomic #37 21. Possessed 22. Of I 23. Poetic ever 24. High school 25. Indicates position 26. Road open 27. In a short time 28. Filippo __, Saint 30. Traditional Hindi music 31. Former NHL player Jim 34. Honorable title (Turkish) 36. Trumpeter Hirt 37. Atomic #66 38. Lolo 39. Tin 40. 1,000 grams 41. Latin varient of “to have” 42. An electric car that runs on rails 43. Skin lesions 45. Bahrain dinar 46. Express delight 49. Japanese beverage 50. 6th Jewish month 51. Leases 52. U.S. Poet Laureate 1995-97 53. Egyptian cross 54. Remote user interface 56. River in NE Scotland 57. Small seed of a fruit

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MLS 10054122 3366 Glencoe Road, Westbank Centre Renovated into modern day gem! .90 acre lot w/pool now boasts top quality finishings throughout: hardwood, slate, granite, tile, new cabinetry. Media, family & rec rooms, large master bed w/5 pc ensuite, separate detached suite.

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6148 Davies Crescent, Peachland Lake views! Many updates to this 3 bed, 3 bath walk out Rancher including roof, furnace, hot water tank, paint, flooring, kitchen & bath fixtures. All appl & window coverings. Sewer prepaid!

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5305 Bradbury Street, Peachland - Stunning view of Okanagan Lake from this 3 bedroom custom built West Coast Architecture home, beautifully landscaped, garden, big luscious green back yard, a must see, a great family home. Flat lot, grade level entry, big garage-424 sq ft, lots of room for rv parking.

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