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A lawsuit between the District of Peachland and Ermanno Barone that has been underway since 2006 has finally been settled for an amount of $75,000 and a public statement of apology.

The long dispute began about seven years ago.

Back in 2004, former Peachland mayor Bob Harriman approached Ermanno Barone and requested that he consider donating some of his late father’s sculptures to the district. Barone later agreed and in 2005 the sculptures were delivered to the District of Peachland’s works yard. However, plans to display them did not proceed as planned.

“Unfortunately through lack of care, several of the sculptures were damaged, and in certain cases destroyed. Unfortunately and regrettably, the District of Peachland ultimately determined that it did not wish to display the sculptures through no fault of Mr. Barone,” Mayor Fielding stated in a written apology he read at Tuesday’s council meeting.

“The District of Peachland recognizes that its actions in deciding not to ultimately display the sculptures and the damage to the sculptures has caused tremendous emotional upset to the Barone family and has not been respectful of Mr. Barone Sr.’s memory or artistic legacy. . .As part of the settlement, the District of Peachland wishes to express, without reservation, its profound regret and apology for what occurred. It recognizes in hindsight that its actions contributed to the emotional upset and harm that was caused to the Barone family. It also recognizes that Mr. Barone and his family were acting with the best of intentions and were seeking no financial gain through this donation, but rather simply responding to a request to donate a public amenity,” the apology goes on to say.

A public statement issued from the district this week states that the settlement “represents a sum substantially less than would have been incurred by the district in going to trial.”

The statement also indicates that the district’s insurance policy did not cover the claims put forward in part because the coverage does not apply to liability for breach of contract or failure to perform under contract and coverage does not apply to property damage to personal property in the care, custody or control of the district.

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Help fight cancer by volunteering for daffodil month

by Joanne Layh The Canadian Cancer Society is calling upon local residents to help in the fight against cancer throughout April, which is daffodil month in Canada.

This year, volunteer canvassers are much needed in Peachland to help the society raise funds for the best in cancer research, prevention and support programs. Throughout the month doorto-door canvassers will be in the community asking for donations, but more canvassers are still needed to help with the work.

If you don’t have time to canvas, there are other ways to support the cause. This year’s campaign in Peachland will begin on Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with daffodil sales at Peachland Pharmacy, Bliss Bakery and at the mall outside IGA. Throughout April, daffodil pin donation boxes will be available at the Blind Angler, Rocky J’s

Beach Hut, Peachland Pharmacy, Peachland Chamber of Commerce, the Peachland View, Bliss Bakery, A&W, Big E’s Liquor Store, Valley First, Subway, and Peachland Elementary School.

The Peachland unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will also be holding a breakfast walk on April 27, national daffodil day. The walk will begin at the community centre, follow along Beach Avenue, and end at Heritage Park. Everyone is welcome to participate in the walk or meet up at the kiosk at Heritage Park. Once at Heritage Park, those who make a donation will be able to sign their name on a daffodil that will be posted to a big board, to be presented to the Canadian Cancer Society.

“On this walk we want to remember the ones we’ve lost, support the ones that are on their cancer journey right now, and celebrate with the survivors,” Canadian Cancer Society volunteer Linda Sarsons told the View.

The history of the daffodil pins originated partly

in Peachland when several years ago the Canadian Cancer Society was looking for a way to strengthen the symbol of the daffodil. Peachlander Jean Saul, a revenue development assistant for the Canadian Cancer Society, began looking into fundraising around the poppy, since she has also long been involved with the Royal Canadian Legion and is currently the president of the Peachland legion. What if the Canadian Cancer Society in BC/Yukon division could launch a new strategy based on the Royal Canadian Legion poppy fund, she wondered. Not only did the Royal Canadian Legion support the Canadian Cancer Society following their format but even provided them with their poppy manual. The daffodil pin was created and distributed as a pilot project in BC/Yukon in 2010, and the program has now gone national with an expected distribution of six million pins each year.

If you have a few hours to spare this April and want to make a difference in the fight against cancer, contact Jacqueline Salvino at 250-762-6381 or visit fightback.ca for more information.

Regular council meeting highlights – March 27

by Erin Hayman Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw Council gave first three readings to Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 1935 Amendment Bylaw No. 2021, 2012.

This bylaw will amend the fee structure which will be based on actual flow rates and to maintain a 30 per cent capital recover rate to fund the sewage treatment plant and sewer trunk line capital improvements. The increase will include a 6

per cent increase or $4.14 per quarter for a single-family dwelling.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw – Hangingstone Council deferred third reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1375 Amendment Bylaw No. 1810 until a staff report comes back to council regarding a meeting with the developer to discuss the 2006 development plans as a preference and the possibility of cash in lieu for affordable housing.

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Sidewalk and right of way occupancy policy Council adopted the sidewalk and right of way occupancy policy as presented.

This policy along with Sidewalk Café, Merchant Display and Mobile Vending Bylaw No. 1983, 2012 and the license and encroachment agreement will outline the regulatory and administration framework for public space uses.

Eagles View latecomer agreement Council agreed to enter into a latecomer agreement with Eagles View Joint Venture as per the Local Government Act Section 939. This agreement allows residents to connect to the recently completed sanitary sewer main extension.

BC Liberal Government Caucus – community recreation fund announcement Council received correspondence

for information from the BC Liberal Government Caucus regarding the announcement awarding funding to the district from the community recreation fund in the amount of $400,000. The funding will be used to renovate the Peachland Primary School to redevelop it into a community services centre that will provide a broad range of programs.

Barone settlement – public statement Mayor Fielding read a public apology in regards to the Barone settlement.

The district has settled the Barone sculpture dispute and lawsuit that has been underway since 2006 for an amount of $75,000 and a public apology. The settlement agreement did not assign or determine blame, but rather represents a sum substantially less then the costs that the district would have incurred in going to trial.

In Brief

by Joanne Layh Victoria Street subdivision the target of metal theft For metal thieves in the Okanagan, targets are everywhere. The most recent target in Peachland was the new subdivision on Victoria Street. During recent construction work, the contractor shut down power to a light so they could move one of the poles for the installation of the pump building. Thieves later turned up at night and stole the copper that feeds the lights right from the ground.

Director of operations Doug Allin says that the district still has bonding on the project so the loss will be assumed by the subdivision owner’s insurance policy. The value of the metal stolen is not yet known.

MOTI to improve Drought Rd. safety The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) has committed funds in this year’s budget to make safety improvements to Drought Road, Mayor Fielding announced at this week’s committee of the whole meeting.

According to the mayor, MOTI have set aside funding to improve safety on Drought Hill through putting in reflective markers and possibly the repainting of

lines to improve night time visibility.

“We don’t have a date for when they’re going to start work on it, but they made it clear they’ve got the money and it is a priority for them to put them in,” Mayor Fielding later told the View.

Accessing the highway from Drought Road has long been a serious safety concern in Peachland.

District to send letter of complaint to BC Transit Peachland council will express their disenchantment with BC Transit in the form of a letter of complaint, it was decided at this week’s committee of the whole meeting. During a discussion at the committee of the whole meeting, members of Peachland council found recent unannounced changes to the bus routes, late buses, and busses not turning up at all to be cause for public concern.

A number of bus route changes in Peachland and Kelowna went into effect last weekend, unbeknownst to the public or the district.

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Highlights of the regional board meeting – March 26 New water utility rate structure approved The regional board has approved a new water utility rate structure for customers of four of its six water systems.

While consumption based residential rates (35 cents per cubic meter for all water used in excess of 235 cubic meters during a three-month billing period) takes effect for all customers April 1, a new user fee and asset renewal fee will be charged to customers of the Killiney Beach, Westshore, Star Place/Trepanier and Upper Fintry, Shalal Road and Valley of the Sun systems in Central Okanagan West. These new rates

take into consideration the unique annual operation and future capital infrastructure replacement reserve needs of each water system. Rates for the Falcon Ridge and Sunset Ranch systems of Central Okanagan East Electoral Area will be set after the area director consults with customers. Information meetings will be scheduled and publicized during April for regional district water system customers to learn more about why the rates have been restructured and how they will be impacted.

The board will consider adopting the new rate structure bylaw at its budget meeting March 30.

Documentary explores Parrot Island Sanctuary

by Joanne Layh Peachland’s Parrot Island Sanctuary has become the subject matter of a recently filmed short documentary created by Vancouver short filmmaker Lewis Bennett.

Bennett has been making short films for about five years but the Parrot Island film is his first documentary.

The short documentary explores the issues around what happens to parrots when they are abandoned and casts an endearing look upon Ray Parkes, the man behind Parrot Island Sanctuary.

The filmmaker first visited the bird sanctuary about a year ago when he was visiting relatives in Westbank and looking for something to do on the weekend. Bennett and his girlfriend decided to visit the parrot sanctuary and while they were there, Parkes and his wife Valerie left a deep impression on Bennett that eventually led to his return last month.

The idea of making a film about Parrot Island first came to Bennett during

Ray Parkes with one of his prized parrots.

his initial visit, but it wasn’t until he started a marathon documentary project of creating a new B.C. documentary each month over the period of a year that he found the right format.

“It was just a really interesting place and Ray seemed like a really cool kind of guy,” Bennett told the View. “You could tell they were putting a ton of their lives and themselves into taking care of these birds. Whoever can get to it, I think it is worth a visit.”

Bennett’s documentary can be viewed online at vimeo.com/lewisbennett.

Regional rescue program service review The regional board has received a detailed report into the review it requested of the regional rescue program. The program provides a cost-effective delivery of disaster and emergency response services and provides a consistent and high level of training and response for all fire departments across the Central Okanagan. The report makes 12 recommendations to further enhance the region-wide program.

The board will establish a five-member political stakeholder committee including one representative from each municipality and the regional district, to further review the recommendations, review each regional rescue service and explore a governance and budget reporting process for the rescue program and determine potential administrative savings.

Christmas – New Year’s office closure The regional board has approved an office closure from Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

The office will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

February building statistics During February, the development services inspection section approved one building permit for a construction project valued at $30,000 in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. That compares with nine permits issued in February of 2011 for projects valued at over $1 million. So far this year, eight permits have been approved for construction projects valued at $310,417. During the first two

months of last year, 14 construction projects received permits in the two electoral areas for a total value of $1.7 million.

Grant funding allocations The regional board has approved spending funds from two different senior government grant programs. The regional district will enter into the general strategic priorities fund agreement with the Canada and B.C. governments and use $405,000 from the federal gas tax revenues for completion of the updated regional growth strategy.

In addition, the board has approved using this year’s basic regional district grant of $169,916 from the B.C. government strategic community investment fund for financing the recently completed roofing upgrade at the KLO Road administration building.

Public budget adoption meeting The regional board is preparing its 2012-2016 five-year financial plan. As with all board meetings you are welcome to attend the next public meeting in the Woodhaven board room at 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna.

• Friday, March 30 at 9:00 a.m. – final budget approval and adoption.

Regional board meetings Regional board meetings take place at the regional district office at 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna (Woodhaven board room). Residents are welcome to attend.

• Thursday, April 12 following 8:30 a.m. governance and services committee meeting; and • Monday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m.

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Beginner walking program Continued from page 2 Free spring Tracks Walking Club A new beginner walking program could be just the thing to help some individuals enjoy the outdoors while getting into shape this spring.

The Tracks Walking Club is a new BC Heart and Stroke Foundation program offered through the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO).

The nine-week beginner walking program will take place in Mission Creek Regional Park and along the Mission Creek Greenway in Kelowna.

Anyone interested in joining can sign up for free at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park, located at Springfield and Durnin Roads. Members will receive a walking journal, walking lessons, seminars, recipes and motivational tips to help stride their way to a more active lifestyle.

Starting on April 2, participants will meet at 9 a.m. each Monday and Wednesday morning (no walk on Easter Monday or Victoria Day) for walks.

“We’ve designed this program for people at a beginner fitness level to improve your overall activity, walking speed and stamina,” Community Relations Liaison Risti Lesperance says. “Our walking lead-

ers start off with a 15-minute outing, gradually increasing the duration of each session so that by the end of the program on May 30 participants will be walking for 90-minutes.”

To register for the Tracks Walking Club drop in to the EECO, call 250-469-6140 or email eeco@cord.bc.ca.

RCMP search for teenage boy On Wednesday afternoon an RCMP police service dog and Helicopter Air 3 were dispatched to Peachland in search of a teenage boy who they believed might be at risk of causing harm to himself.

At about 11 a.m. the West Kelowna RCMP received a report of a disturbance on the 4200 block of Lake Avenue.

RCMP media relations officer Kris Clark said that a young man was heard making “alarming and unusual statements that lead the police to believe that he may attempt to harm himself.” The boy has apparently fled into the bush behind Peachland Elementary School.

Clark says police do not believe that there is a direct threat to the public or to the students of Peachland Elementary School. At the time the View was going to press on Wednesday, the search was still on.

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Opinion

Peek into the Past

Slow down Local police have their eye on you.

Seriously, some motorists need a wake-up call.

What’s the hurry? Why the anger? The world won’t be any better by getting home 15 seconds faster.

Speed is becoming more of a problem on our streets. Just ask any RCMP officer or resident who lives on Beach Avenue.

Even more disturbing is the reckless behaviour of some drivers along Peachland’s back streets where some appear to suffer from colour blindness (seeing green instead of red).

This risk-taking will one day lead to a sad end if a child is struck and killed there. Is that what it will take for people to start driving sensibly? We certainly wouldn’t want that tragedy on our conscience.

According to ICBC, speed-related collision trends show (over a five-year period) there are 7,800 crashes that injure 5,100 people and result in 155 fatalities.

Did you know that at 30 km/h, it takes 18 metres to come to a full stop? At 80, it takes 76 metres, and at 110, it takes 126 metres.

If you’re caught speeding up to 20 km/h over the limit in your community or on a highway, the fine is $138. If you’re caught doing more than 60 km/h, the fine is $483. In a school, playground or construction zone, if you’re caught driving 20 km/h over the speed limit, the fine is $196. And if you’re caught going more than 60 km/h, you’ll pay $483.

Police can immediately impound your vehicle for seven days if you’re caught travelling 40 km or more over the posted speed limit.

According to police, the following are the top excuses drivers give for speeding: I’m late for work; I didn’t know I was going that fast; I didn’t know the speed limit; I was passing a slow driver; my car doesn’t go that fast; I was just keeping up with traffic; I have to go to the bathroom; I was having an argument with my wife; I’m sick and I’m going to the hospital.

Peachland High School In this photo is the original pin from the years when Peachland High School was a part of Peachland School. In 1949 the high school students were bussed to Westbank to the new George Pringle High School, named after a great friend to the students and United Church minister killed only a few years earlier flying with the RCAF in bombers.

Westbank was starting to grow as the veterans returned from the war and started families. The federal government had given them cheap land under the Veteran’s Land Act and the area became known as the VLA, but today it is called Lakeview Heights.

Photo courtesy the Peachland Historical Society

Peachland Views

Thank you, Peachland Legion and Lions!

Dear Editor, The Peachland Girl Guide Association would like to give a big thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion #69 and the Peachland Lions Club, for their generous gifts of money.

We are hoping to buy some new tents and other much-needed camping supplies. The last time we used

Dear Editor,

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In reply to a recent letter regarding smart meters and their problems of concern to the public, I find the reports fear mongering and no doubt a conspiracy as to why these meters are a health risk, prone to catching fire and radiating dangerous RF emissions. Having been around in the industry all my life I have experienced hearsay almost every year.

These have passed because of lack of proof. Smart meters do not pry into your bedroom. They have no cameras or recording devices to monitor an individual. The purpose is to record electricity usage and the high and low peaks of households. That is all.

Yes, they transmit an RF signal to a pick-up device, but it is nothing more than a cellphone you hold alongside your brain receiving and transmitting. These meters allow for efficient use of generators and water usage. Nothing more.

RF emissions are around us everywhere whether you have a radio, television, microwave, photo radar or a host of other appliances. Nobody gets worked up about what are now considered necessities.

I was reading that the municipality should get on board. Why? We use RF water meters that are read

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out tents the rain came right through – they were used a lot and will be happily retired with the generous support.

We feel very encouraged, and supported in Peachland. The phrase ‘it takes a community to raise a child’ comes to mind.

Sincerely, Peachland Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, and Rangers

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from a vehicle. Regarding the idea of refusing the meter installation and keeping the original - the utility company is not duty bound to supply a prospective customer [with one of their choosing]. Another no-brainer.

In fact, the Quebec Hydro solution to the installing of meters is to charge the customer a maintenance fee for the upkeep of the old magnetic unit plus a charge for a human meter reader.

Yes, cancer is on the increase. However, we go through diagnosis and treatment using high-powered x-ray, MRI’s and other RF equipment. Knowing my feelings, my wife asked if she should have another x-ray and MRI, though if she refused the medical profession would be upset. It was a choice as to view whether the cancer had spread or increasing the probability of the scan energising the growth - very difficult. From my prospective after being exposed to high frequency RF back in 1940 and winding up with a lifelong problem, I remain cautious.

As a friend who is familiar with RF and cellphones remarked, we are too old to worry. However, what ever is mentioned about the use of smart meters will be with us for sometime yet.

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Budget to focus on reduced spending

by Dan Albas, MP This promises to be an exciting week on Parliament Hill as the House of Commons will again resume after a one-week hiatus for spring break.

Monday will be the first official day in the House for new NDP leader Thomas Mulcair who Dan Albas, MP represents the Montreal, Quebec riding of Outremont. Mr. Mulcair ran a strong campaign and will no doubt set a new tone as the leader of the official opposition.

On Tuesday my private members bill (C-311) that proposes to put an end to wine prohibition in Canada will reach committee stage as review begins by the standing committee on finance. Review stage is a technical process where expert witnesses have an opportunity to discuss proposed legislation with an all-party panel of parliamentarians. It has been very rewarding to have opposition support for my bill thus far and the passionate interest from the emerging wine industry of Nova Scotia has also been very much appreciated. The review process is scheduled for the next two weeks and following that process potentially would be reported back to the House of Commons for third reading debate. If there is passage from the third reading debate the bill would be referred to the Senate, the final process before royal assent can be granted.

Wednesday’s are traditionally the busiest in Ottawa as it is caucus day where the various caucuses will meet to discuss the current parliamentary agenda and other issues of importance. For the opposition this will likely be a very busy week, as changes will be made to accommodate the transition to the new leader. Thursday of this week will be a very unique one as this will also be budget day in Ottawa. This will be one of the more anticipated budgets in recent years largely on account of the need to reduce spending in light of the current economic situation. It will also be the first budget in recent memory from a majority government. As an observer of past federal budgets I noted there was often a trend where spending was increased in a variety of different areas in order to secure support for the budget passage in a minority government. In my report next week I will provide more information regarding the budget and I also encourage taxpayers with ques-

tions to contact me if there is an area of spending you would like more information on.

On Friday the budget debate will begin and I expect it will be a vigorous if not voracious debate, and more so as the debate will not be tempered by potential for a confidence vote, as was the case in previous budgets during minority governments. On Saturday I will be back in Okanagan-Coquihalla country and in the community of West Kelowna to celebrate the municipality in being named as one of the five finalists in the 2012 Kraft Hockeyville competition. As one of Canada’s newest municipalities, winning the Kraft Hockeyville contest would be a great way to lay a foundation for a future hockey legacy that the Okanagan is becoming well-known for. Congratulations to co-chairs Adam Less and Andrew Dean and all of the volunteers and community members from West Kelowna who have

shown great community spirit in reaching the top five final. On Sunday, I will fly back to Ottawa to continue to advance the work being done on these items.

As we can see, there are a number of issues on the agenda in Ottawa that are important to OkanaganCoquihalla, and that directly affect the quality of life for our residents. Whether we are talking about opening up the market for B.C.’s wine industry through lifting long standing interprovincial trade barriers, increasing funding to important social programs like health care, or ensuring that we return to balanced budgets in the medium term. These are important issues and I appreciate the input I receive on regular basis from taxpayers who want to see these and other issues addressed.

Dan Albas is the MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla and be reached at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca.

Art on display Come by the Peachland View office on 3rd Street, and check out the artwork by local artists.

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Some things take way too long Dear Editor, The design isn’t exactly what I had envisioned, either but what is that vision? Everyone has a very subjective viewpoint; maybe it is time for a change. The sewer was put down Beach Avenue in 1997. It has

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There are plenty of visions collecting dust at city hall.

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Your Guide to Local Activities and Events SUNDAYS

MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre

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

Computer Literacy, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church

Variety Singers, 9:45am, 50+ Activity Centre

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Crystal Waters Service, 10am, Little Schoolhouse

Ladies Morning Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, Peachland Little Schoolhouse

Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only)

Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Guides, 5:15pm, Peachland Rec Centre (no program on Easter Monday) Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, Peachland Recreation Centre

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Volunteer opportunity of the week: Canadian Cancer Society.

Volunteer canvassers are much needed in Peachland to help the Canadian Cancer Society raise funds for the best in cancer research, prevention and support programs.

If you have a few hours to spare in April, contact Jacqueline Salvino at 250-762-6381.

Canada Revenue Agency volunteer tax program, 1-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre (until April 23).

Call the Wellness Centre at 250 767 0141 for more information.

COOKIES! 5:15-7pm, Outside IGA. Peachland Girl Guides will be selling Girl Guide cookies.

Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Sunshine Singers, 1:15pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

Men’s Coffee, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

Caregiver Support, 2:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, Peachland United Church

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

Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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WEDNESDAYS

Lions Den meeting, 7pm, Community Policing Station Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7pm, Peachland Community Centre

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APRIL 4

THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

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

Spring Photography Program, 10am12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

A program for photography enthusiasts who wish to meet with others and take pictures of local wildlife and flowers.

Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Peachland Brownies (girls 7-8), 5:30pm, Anglican Church Peachland Pathfinders and Rangers (girls 12-17), 7pm, Anglican Church

APRIL 5

Have an upcoming event?

Call 250-767-7771 to add it to our new Activities & Events Calendar

Men’s Morning Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

SATURDAYS Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Babytime, 11am, Peachland Library.

Bond with your baby with rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. No registration required - open to prewalkers and their caregivers.

Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Karaoke with Anita, 7pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

APRIL 6

MARCH 31

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, 10:30am12 noon, Peachland Recreation Centre Enjoy bouncy fun, making bunny baskets, face painting and of course the Easter Bunny will be on hand for the Easter Egg Hunt! $15 – there will be a 10% discount for more than one child in same family.

Please pre-register before Apr. 2.

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Peachy People: Kami Johnson Peachland Fitness personal trainer Why did you choose to live in the town?

I actually live in Kelowna, but it's in my plans to move here at some point. We have a cabin at Headwaters, so I guess that's our second home, and it's almost in Peachland.

What has been your crowning achievement?

I am still working on it.

What would make Peachland a nicer community?

I think it's great here. I wouldn't change a thing.

Do you have a goal in life?

I have many. Maybe because of what I do - I'm all about goal setting. So I set daily, weekly, monthly and longer goals all the time.

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

This is the hardest question. I want to jump like the $6 Million Dollar Man, spin webs like Spiderman and be like the Elasta Woman in the kids movie The Incredibles.

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

Share it, donate lots, make sure my friends and family were taken care of, then do all the crazy business ideas that always pop into my head, but don't have the guts to do.

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

That would be way too much responsibility

for me. I would have to resign and give the position to someone who could do it. Way too much pressure.

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

Flies are gross. If I could be something nice, like a butterfly or bumblebee, I'd hangout on a building near the beach.

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

More people, families, lots of activity and hopefully still small locally owned businesses.

What do you do in your spare time? `I workout, but also read a lot, and hang out with my kids. The usual, I like to hike, snowshoe, and run. I want to buy a kayak - hopefully this summer.

What community issues need the most attention?

I'm pretty new around here, but maybe more things for kids/teens to do.

What would be your ideal job?

I love what I do - I'm so lucky to work in fitness. I wouldn't change my job.

Who inspires you the most?

My kids. They are amazing.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I don't think I have any. I am not keeping up with the Kardashians.

When and where were you happiest.

Anytime and any-

where I am on a beach.

Which talent would you most like to have?

To play the piano.

What is your favourite music?

I'll listen to anything except I'm not a fan of country music. Sorry :(

What is your favourite book?

I have so many! I'm in love with PEI, so I'll read anything Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote, which is kind of corny, so to sound smart, I'll say the Book of Negros (ac-

tually is is the Best Book Ever). It's by a Zanadic but I can't remember his name.

What is your favourite meal?

Any meal someone else prepares. I really don't like to cook.

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Sportsmen clean up Peachland Sportsmen’s Association members Dan Jenkins, Martha Jenkins, Don Richter and Madelene Hannah (shown from left to right) spent a good part of Tuesday morning raking and weeding a shrub and tree area next to Trepanier Creek. The club collected and ďŹ lled about 10 garbage bags full of litter and yard material.

On April 18 at 6:30 p.m. the Sportsmen’s Association will be hosting their spring potluck dinner at the Peachland Community Centre. Members, family, and friends are invited. Call Martha Jenkins at 250-767-9461 for more information.

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little scarf. It took a dedicated effort to outfit the bears with shirts. The volunteers designed, cut and sewed all the shirts.

Now we are looking for good homes for these teddy bears. If you wish to donate $20 to the Wellness Centre, a cute bear will go home with you today. They are 100 per cent care free and will love you forever. Just keep them away from the cookie jar.

All proceeds from the sale go to the Peachland Wellness Centre. Thank you for your support.

In other news, some recent winners of a free Sunday breakfast are Leverne Prozny, Syd Kendrick, and Mabel Sorenson.

The Peachland Wellness Centre is a non-profit charitable society that works to promote wellness of all kinds within the community.

Call 250-767-0141, visit peachlandwellnesscentre.ca, or check out the Peachland Wellness Centre on Facebook.

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Soon enough they agreed that Peachland needed a bear, a special bear, maybe a bear wearing a shirt with a peach.

Now, almost two years later, Peachland has a bear. In fact, 100 bears have invaded Peachland. They are unbearably cute, and sport handcrafted t-shirts, bearing either a peach, the Wellness Centre’s logo, or “Hug a Volunteer� on it. They come in two sizes and two colours.

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Plan ahead to enter the Peachland Fall Fair

by Lorraine MacTavish and Martha Jenkins Spring has just arrived and we are already thinking about fall, well actually, the Peachland Fall Fair. As the days start getting warmer and we begin the pruning, yard work and planting, it is never too soon to start planning ahead to prepare for entering items into the fair.

Our winter months gave us the perfect opportunity to sew, stitch, knit, scrapbook, and get creative in the hobby shop. But now, the garden shops beckon with plants, seedlings and seeds that attract our horticultural fanciers, which by fall will produce fabulous blooms for show. Now is the time to think about flower arrangements, fruits, nuts, and vegetables to show or

make into jams, jellies, and preserves.

As we spring-clean the house, we can find long lost treasures that can be made into handicrafts, and photos that have that ‘perfect’ moment captured in time. Spring break and the summer months are the perfect time to have our children spend some quality time getting creative in the kitchen, doing handicrafts, taking photographs and writing stories to share.

This year Peachland’s 93rd Fall Fair will take place from September 8 to 9.

We have a new president, Martha Jenkins, who brings a huge amount of enthusiasm, dedication and experience to the fair and our community. Martha Jenkins is most excited about our upcoming new website, PeachlandFallFair.ca, where we will have our information booklet online for everyone

to view and really take a good look at what categories may interest them.

Since the fair is open for entries from any resident of B.C., we are hoping to reach further than our local township to welcome a larger competitive market. The new modernized printed booklet will be available at local retailers as well as the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, and in late May of this year it will also be available for viewing on the District of Peachland’s website.

We are going to showcase youth talent this year and are looking for chil-

dren and youths up to age 18 who would like to perform on stage during the fall fair. So if you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have another talent, we are looking for you! We will have further contact information in the coming months.

A Treasure Chest of Peachland’s Best is our theme this year, which can be incorporated into many categories, and which we truly believe can showcase the many talents that our residents have.

Spring really is the time to think ahead to our fall fair.

People read the classifieds first!

Classified ads are only $6.00 per week plus HST

Call 250-767-7771 Peachland

Teddy bear’s picnic

$12,000 Our Goal $9,000

$6,000

$3,000

$1,000

The Sunshine Singers offered a rendition of "Teddy Bear's Picnic" at the Wellness Centre fundraiser kick-off party held on Tuesday. The group hopes to raise $800 through the sale of teddy bears.

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Peachland Lions 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament We need your help. The Peachland Lions hope to raise $12,000 from the event this year, with the proceeds of the tournament to go to Camp Winfield and Agur Lake Camp, both camps for children with disabilities. Get a hole in one (holes to be specified) and win a vehicle from either Kelowna Motors or Sentes Chevrolet Olds. Keep an eye on our progress each week in the View.

Individuals or teams are welcome to participate in the tournament. For information or registration, call Gary at 250-767-5258 or Rob at 250-767-9332.

Raffle tickets are also available. First prize is a trip for two anywhere in the world WestJet flies. Tickets are $5, or three for $10, and can be purchased from any Lions member, or at the Peachland View.

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Stand Easy Congrats to dart, cribbage teams

by Jean Saul March has been a very busy month at the legion in Peachland. We hosted our St. Patrick’s Day dance including green beer and other green features on March 17. The branch was certainly green for this day. Many thanks to the volunteers and their countless hours of blowing up balloons, placing strings of lights and to those guests that took the time to dress up as the favourite leprechaun.

Our snooker league semi finals and finals took place over the weekend of March 17 and 18. Congratulations to our winner Darcy Weston.

Our branch dart team has headed over to Cranbrook to represent the zone at the provincial dart play downs. Results will be in the next stand easy article. We wish them all the best of luck.

Our cribbage pairs team consisting of Charlie Simpson and Lyle Rowat travelled to Clearwater to represent the zone in the provincial cribbage play downs.

Congratulations on their zone win.

The Spring Tonic Health Fair saw the branch host a membership booth.

Thank you to the volunteers that helped man the booth for a few hours on March 17. Speaking of membership, have you renewed yours yet? Membership in the Royal Canadian Legion over the years has changed. All you need now is to be Canadian or a member of the British Commonwealth and 19 year of age or older. Join us now and reap the benefits of a special place to belong.

Upcoming events are posted in the branch. Drop by and visit with us or call us at 250-767-9404 to find out what is going on in the branch.

We currently host meat draws on Thursday’s between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday’s between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Come on down and join us!

Fast approaching is the World of Wheels event. If you can volunteer, please contact the lounge.

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Taste of Wine Country Kitchen dancing at Okanagan wineries!

Whenever I shut ‘er down for the day, drop the rickety blinds in our Lonesome Quail Saloon and mosey those 41 steps back to world headquarters (located in our 1895 heritage log bunkhouse), I’ve got dancing on my mind. Dancing in the kitchen, that is.

Once the winery dogs complete their over-enthusiastic, I’m-freakin’-starving pirouettes and polish off those God awful scoops of bone-dry kibble, my right hand cranks up the ancient iPod. Simultaneously, my left hand fills a tumbler with perfectly fermented, wellcrafted grape juice - leftover wine.

Yup, leftovers in your glass can be just fine, thank you very much. In fact, enjoying the second half of a bottle the second day around usually means you didn’t overdo it the day before, you’re in control, and this side of the bottle is your well-earned reward. Good on ya!

With a cranked up Hotel California shaking the cobwebs, I get to dancing in the kitchen, juggling a wine glass and grooving while checking out what grub’s libraried in the fridge (not growing extra eyes, feeding rampant moulds, nor reaching out to meet and greet with best before expiry dates from Fairview’s mining days). I must make one of the biggest decisions of the day - what’s for dinner?

And then I get thinking how come I didn’t plan ahead a little, maybe hose down, shave for the first time in weeks, and head out for dinner at a real restaurant? I mean an honest to God, real restaurant with a crisply starched in-house brigade, and a boss chef with

a wall of 8X10 awards in pricey frames.

So why not pair your wine passion with your food passion and visit a full-on winery restaurant? It’s a great way to taste and pair and taste and pair and taste and pair some of their private, not sold anywhere else, best kept secret stuff.

From the top of the Okanagan Valley clear down to the border lineups you can book in or drop by some of wine country’s best located, gotbest-views, looking cool, get comfy winery dining rooms.

Bruce Fuller Style, presentation, and degree of food quality varies from place to place but know it that winery owners with immediately adjacent restaurants, whether their own, or owner-operated by contracted others, have their eyes on their fries when it comes to wanting you to dine well and experience their distinctive winery portfolios.

Although I’m surely missing a couple of the newer spots to try out in this early season column, you’ll be well looked after if you work your palate and plastic through the food menus and hot-off-the-press wine lists at some of the country’s bestest: Quails Gate’s Old Vines, the Terrace at Mission Hill, Grapevine at Gray Monk, Bonitas Bistro, Red Rooster Patio, Hill-

side Bistro, Crows Nest, Sonora Room at Burrowing Owl, Spirit Ridge’s Mica, Nk’Mip Cellars’ Patio, Hester Creek’s Terrafina, Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek and the Patio at See Ya Later Ranch.

Remember when you visit these folks that they’ve got wine cellar alarm codes and should delight in pouring their latest award-winners, special library reserves, and just out of bottle-shock new releases. And not only can they talk the talk about wine/food pairings, but they can walk the walk, too, offering up well-plated kitchen treats with complementary wine listings.

An idea might be to try a handful of their best, enjoying smaller portions and having them resealed for tomorrow’s leftover collection.

Through the weeks ahead I’ll be skipping out of Rustico a little early and dropping by a few of these places, looking through a glass or two, loosening the belt and sharing my thoughts with you.

While it’s doubtful I’ll be invited to dance in many commercial kitchens, I always have my old log Rustico farmhouse to play in. Our winery has left the winery restaurant business to the pros and we’re sticking to our knitting, zeroing in on crafting fine wine and serving them to guests picnicking and pot lucking at the barbeque.

Now, if I could just find someone to kitchen dance with.

Bruce Fuller is the Founder & Proprietor of Rustico Farm & Cellars winery on Oliver’s Golden Mile. You can contact him at info@rusticowinery.com.

Emergency support volunteers Justice Institute of B.C. instructor and Emergency Support Services (ESS) director for the Regional District of Central Okanagan Catherine Williams (left), leads an emergency support services course at the Peachland Community Centre.

Over 40 people attended the course that will prepare them to help with registration during an evacuation.

Anyone interested in volunteering for ESS can contact Peachland liaison members Chris and Jean Haugland at cjhaugland@ telus.net.

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Drop-in times: Tweens Gr. 5/6 Monday 4 - 5:45 pm Wednesday 5 - 6:30 pm Middle Teens Gr 7-9 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Teens Gr 10-12 Thursdays 5 - 7 pm

Monday, April 2

Tuesday, April 3

Wednesday, April 4

Thursday, April 5

Tween Hangout 3 - 5 pm 4th Street Place Free

Teen Drop-In 4 - 6:30 pm Westside Youth Centre *Text for Ride Free

Easter Crafts and Tacos Tween 5 - 7:30 pm Middle Teen 7:30 8:00 pm 4th Street Anglican Church Free

Middle Teen PS3 Night 6 - 7:30 pm Peachland Community Centre Free

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For Rent Great views. Newer 1 bedroom + den/office, large kitchen, 5 appliances, separate entrance, own parking. Utilities and cable included, N/S. $900/month. Available May 1st. Call 250-767-2502

Help Wanted Busy Peachland cleaning co. looking to hire a personable, hardworker for commercial and residential cleaning. Must have own transportation. Very part time to start. Call 250-878-9729

Cleaning Services Local Peachland woman offering: commercial and residential cleaning. No job to big or small. Honest and reliable. Call 250-878-9729

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Inserters Wanted Duties include inserting flyers and bundling papers. The pace has to be fast, as the papers need to get to the post office for delivery.

Two - four hours, one day per week, during office hours. Candidates must be flexible, as hours and duties could vary.

Constance Roth The Peachland View 4437 3rd Street, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 or email publisher.peachlandview@shaw.ca ph: 250-767-7771 fx: 250-767-3337

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

For Rent 2 bedroom basement apartment with yard, for quiet working person, non-smoking, no pets, hydro and heat included. $650 per month. Call 250-767-6396 For Rent Large, spacious, newly renovated 1 bdrm. suite with partial view. Has multi-purpose room and ample storage. Includes in-suite laundry, cable, utilities & parking. N/S, small dog on approval. Available May 1, $950/month. Call 250-7670211 For Rent Gorgeous Peachland lake view property $1,150/mo. 2 bdrm., pet friendly, hardwood & tile floors, lge. LR, DR to view balcony, laundry, single car garage, main floor entrance. Available June 1. Quiet cul-de-sac. Peachland4Rent@hotmail.ca or 587-336-6618

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NOTICES: Weddings, engagements birth announcements, cards of thanks, in memoriums, obituaries, and other notices (min. charge) $6.00 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: office@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.

Advertisements must comply with the British Columbia Human Rights Act, which prohibits any advertising that discriminates against any person because of his/her race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or because his/her age is between 44 and 65 years unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

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

Call 250-763-5555 for more info.

SERVICES

For Sale Two new pickel-ball bats, $40.00 each. Call 250-767-2502

Storage For Rent Storage for rent, downtown Peachland, 5’ x 8’ & 10’ x 16”. Call 250767-6348

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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

DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): noon Mondays NEWS COPY: noon Mondays CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Up to 20 words - $6.00; 15¢ each additional word.

Per column inch $8.75 plus HST

General Farm Workers BK Orchards Ltd. in Peachland is looking to hire 5 general farm workers. Wages will be $10.50/ hr., 8 hours a day max. 40 hours a week. 2 days off, knowledge of Punjabi is an asset. Help will be provided in finding affordable accommodation. To apply, send resume to mohinderpal1964@hotmail.com

Free Free boxes for pick-up. Great for packing. Call 250-767-7771

FOUND Found Schnauzer in Peachland. Call 250767-9450 to claim.

Topline Exteriors Ltd. Topline Exteriors Ltd. - Roofing (new), reroofs, repairs. Serving Peachland for 15+ years. Jeff Webster. Call 250-212-0781

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Roof Rite New/reroofs & repairs, moss removal & prevention, eavestrough cleaning, shingles, shakes & concrete roof tiles. Todd Smith, 250-767-6603 or 250-718-0641.

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Art Teacher Experienced art teacher available for home schoolers, special needs children (incl. ASD), and youth.

Portfolio, resume, references and criminal record check available.

For more info. call 250-767-9188 Yard Work Blackberries make cool phones.

Blackberries are not cool when they take over your property.

For Blackberry control, removal and more, call Scott Hudey at 778-821-4053. The Yard Guise “Where Business is Growing Like a Weed” Cabins to Castles Great cleaning, no hassles, housekeeping, yard work, move-ins and move-outs, weekly, bi-weekly, eperienced and reliable, Michelle 250-826-6285

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Sparrowhead Music 24 Track Recording Studio Drum Lessons 12 week Pro Tools Course PA-Sound System Rentals 250-575-8757 sparrowhead@shaw.ca www.sparrowhead.ca

Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN • Good clean clothing • Household items We accept donations on days that we are open.

OPEN THURS. - SAT. 9:30 - 3 PM

Licensed Property Management Services

“Serving Peachland and the Westside” • Placement of tenant • Full monthly management • Regular inspections for your peace of mind • Home Watch Call Today for your complementary market evaluation!

Debra (RPM): 250-718-0511

debra.porter@gmail.com Website: rentalsbydebra.com MacDonald Realty Property Management 4403 - 2nd St. Peachland, BC V0H 1X7.

Robert D. Hurrell It is with great regret we announce the peaceful passing of Robert D. (Bob A Loo) Hurrell on March 26, 2012 at Kelowna General Hospital after a brief illness.

Predeceased by his parents Orville and Evelyn Hurrell.

He will be dearly missed by his sister Elaine, cousins Sherry and many wonderful friends, and special new friend Miranda.

Further information and details on Bob's funeral will be posted on Bob's Facebook page.

We are going to miss you so much Bob A Loo.

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Peachland Service Directory Willie’s

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Westside Curb Appeal Inc.

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TOPLINE EXTERIORS LTD. • Roofing • New • Re-Roofs • Repairs

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

SERVING PEACHLAND FOR 16+ YEARS

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1-888-765-3013

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

SOFFIT FASCIA SIDING

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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

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Jazel Homes

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Quality workmanship since 1990

• Plumbing, Electrical and Carpentry Peachland, BC

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Home Renovations & Repairs No job too big or small Bathroom & kitchen ∙ Electrical ∙ Plumbing Tiling ∙ Fencing ∙ Flooring

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Complete Construction Services:

• Renovations • Kitchens and Baths • Basement Development • Handyman Services

Quality Interior & Exterior Painting and Repairs

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March 30, 2012

Food for the soul

Three phrases in Bible a roadmap to live by

by Derek Koch Emmanuel Church I remember reading about a Jewish World War II survivor who was asked to visit a dying former Nazi solder.

They were complete strangers. The hospital patient wanted to make his peace with God and man. He painfully reflected on the atrocities he committed and he wanted to make them right. Through a number of circumstances, this particular Jewish stranger became the unofficial priest to whom past sins were confessed. As the dying man confessed his guilt, the Jewish man listened attentively. When the confession was done, the dying man asked for forgiveness. The Jewish man, now experiencing his own inner turmoil, left the room without offering it. It was too much to give. I don’t share this story to judge the Jewish man. I haven’t gone through anything remotely

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Easter Services

April 1 (Palm Sunday) 10:00 a.m.

April 4 (Holy Week Wednesday) Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m.

April 5 (Maundy Thursday) Seder Supper 6:00 p.m.

April 6 (Good Friday) 10:00 a.m.

April 8 (Easter Sunday) 10:00 a.m.

Everyone is welcome at all services. Seats are limited for the Seder Supper so please reserve a spot by contacting St. Margaret’s during office hours 9:30 to 11:30 weekday mornings, 250-767-3131.

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close to what the Jewish people experienced in World War II and therefore I hang back and wonder what I would do in a similar situation.

What I do understand is that in the Bible we discover a number of ways that help us navigate through potential relational minefields. Three come to mind and they come in the form of phrases. The first phrase, “What you sow you will reap” or in the common language of the day, “What goes around comes around” serves as a gentle reminder to treat others well because we may in turn reap the consequences of our own bad behaviour. However, all of us at some point in our lives get the raw end of the deal, and not many people would judge us for responding with unforgiveness to injustices we’ve incurred. Our retaliation comes in a response like, “I’m not helping him. He’s getting what he deserves”. While this phrase expresses the reality we often live out and while I’m grateful for the warn-

Peachland Senior Citizen Housing Society Annual General Meeting and election of officers To be held April 17, 2012 7:00 p.m.

At the Little Schoolhouse Open to the public

If you have any questions please call Lois at 250-767-0183

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

250-767-6411 Crystal Waters

Massage Therapist Elisa McCoy, RMT

Sunday Service 10 a.m.

Walk-In

Dr. John Brinkerhoff Dr. Paven Chetty

April 16-25

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Dr. Mary Donlevy will be here

Function Massage Therapy

250-767-2611 250-767-2999 St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Open Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Closed Weekends

Peachland United Church 250-767-2206 Sunday April 1st, 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

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

250-212-4606

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

“Palm Sunday” Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Pastor Peachland Campus 10 a.m. - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School 2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 - emmanuelnet.ca

IMPERIAL OPTICAL CANADA

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4421 4th Street

Connecting you to the Glory of God at the Little School House on Brandon Lane

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Beach Ave Medical Clinic

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International Ministries

Sunday Prayer Meeting 9 a.m.

ing it gives me about my own behaviour, it also troubles me because of the potential downward relational spiral that may follow. He sows trouble. He reaps my anger. In turn, my retaliatory anger sows deeper anger in him. And so on. There is no way out of this potential cycle of revenge if this is the only phrase by which I live.

But there is more. A second phrase colours relationship-building strategy a bit differently, perhaps in a more positive light. The phrase, “Treat others like you want to be treated,” helps us move meaningfully towards other people. It is the golden rule. How I want you to treat me is how I should treat you. But there is a problem. What if I treat someone well and he treats me badly in return?

How do I respond? I could either move back into sowing and reaping or I could move to the third phrase, the best phrase of all.

The third phrase is the one Jesus Himself offered on the day He was crucified. “Father, forgive them for they don’t know what they are doing.” Religious leaders continually and unsuccessfully tried to trap Jesus in His own words. Religious leaders in the last days of Jesus’ life manipulated the crowds against Him to the point where the venom of the crowd swayed the one person who had exclusive right to give or deny the death penalty. These words came from Jesus’ lips while He Hung on a cross with nails in His hands and feet. Unbelievable. I’d say they knew what they were doing. Jesus thought differently.

I want to be like Jesus. I want to sow well and I want to treat people like I want to be treated. Then if I am treated badly or if I don’t get what I think I deserve, I’d like to move to phrase three right away. That would be the mature thing to do. Then I realize I don’t have the strength within me. And I ask the one who did it right every time to help me. Suddenly a whole new world opens up, world of selflessness and grace - and freedom. The kind of grace that would make this world a better place. I think I’m going to ask for help more often and see where it takes me.

“Let Us Worship Together”

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...

Peachland Baptist Church

April 1: Palm Sunday 10 a.m.

Sunday School & Adult Bible Class - 9:45 a.m.

April 2-5: Holy Week Devotions Guided Reflection and Prayer 7-7:30 p.m.

Church Services & Children’s Church Services - 11 a.m.

April 6: Good Friday Service 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

April 8: Easter Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

Rev. Elaine Diggle

www.peachlandbaptist.com 4204 Lake Avenue

250-767-9232

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CROSSWORD:

Papa Thom (centre) meets up with counselor Todd and RN Tania during the Ontario leg of his Shepherd’s Pie tour.

Contributed photo

Making a difference in Ontario

by Keith Thom At the time of writing this, I am in Ottawa and have logged 7,200 kilometres on my trusty old Ford Escape, which has a total of 237,000 kilometres.

This past Sunday I sang and spoke at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hamburg, Ontario. This is the town I moved from before I came to Peachland three years ago. In the evening I did a supper concert on an organic farm and this time the hostess made the shepherd’s pie, as I had no time. It was delicious.

On Monday and Tuesday I shared my time between my eldest daughter’s home, where I played with my new grandson, Maxwell, and cooking up another batch of shepherds pie for the Salvation Army Youth Centre. The youth centre functions as a shelter in addition to providing transition housing to those wanting to improve their life and job skills. I had a wonderful afternoon and evening on Tuesday jamming with the youth and eating an evening meal together.

A young man I will call Joe hung out with me most of the day. He is working hard at getting his life back on track and shared many things with me that day. He has a great love of playing guitar and has enjoyed playing the guitar I donated last year. Since two guitars are

better than one, I left another one there. Unbeknownst to him, I also left another guitar with the centre’s director with instructions that it be given to him as soon as he has full-time work and an apartment of his own.

If for some reason Joe does not get his life back on track, the director can offer it as an incentive to anyone with a love of playing guitar.

Thursday through Saturday found me in Ottawa cooking at the Hintonburg Centre, which serves the homeless, the impoverished and those with either mental or physical challenges. Tania, the registered nurse there whose workplace is the streets or multiple rooming houses in the area, has a heart as big as the Grand Canyon. Todd provides individual counseling to a number of the areas residents and street folks, as well. His smile is infectious and his compassion and empathy naturally draw people to him. The people in this area of Ottawa could not do without either Tania or Todd.

As I travel I meet so many Tania’s and Todd’s that are on the streets across Canada doing what is in so many cases a thankless job, but a job that has such a positive impact on so many lives.

Tania and Todd, my hat goes off to you both. Thank you for caring.

HOROSCOPES: ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may be all talk early in the week, but when Friday rolls around, you will have nothing much to say. Fortunately you have other things to fall back on.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, as much as you may want to help a friend make his or her dreams come to fruition, you simply do not have the time to devote to this project this week.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, financial pressures can quickly turn a good week into one full of stress. There are things out of your control, but you can take back your finances.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you know what you have to get done, but you are stalled by fear of making the wrong choices.

You could turn to running around as a distraction.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even though you care about your coworkers, you are not very cooperative this week. You prefer to remain low-key, and you’re not planning on being a social butterfly.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Accomplishing some goals this week may not bring you closer to the love you seek or the recognition you desire, Libra. It is essential to refocus your efforts.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, issues may arise over the path you have chosen. This uncertainty could cause you to mask your feelings with humour, but someone will see the truth.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, although you may prefer to avoid a confrontation with someone and move on, you have to face the problem head-on. Otherwise nothing will be resolved.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Abu __, U.A.E. capital 6. Herring-like fishes 11. 55120 MN 12. Indigo bush 13. Pollyanna-ish 15. Pleasing to the ear 18. Parcels of land 19. Microns (alt. sp.)

20. Cooking containers 21. Express pleasure 24. Meat from a calf (alt.)

25. 7th Greek letter 26. Operated the sales register 30. Blueprint for the day 32. Congressperson (abbr.)

33. Angle (abbr.)

35. Fragrant health promotion 43. Trespasses 44. ___ Lanka 45. Wife of Hercules 47. A large body of water 48. Chicken house 49. Sicilian volcano 51. Coarse edible red seaweed 52. __ May, actress 54. Opposites of credits 55. Unable to move 57. Someone who is highly skilled 58. 100 = 1 kwacha 59. “Rocky” star Talia CLUES DOWN 1. Having a sophisticated charm 2. Minute amounts (Scot.)

3. Turkish leader’s title 4. Used for hitting the ball in various games

5. Not out 6. South Dakota 7. Possessed 8. Grad 9. UPS driver 10. Fired 13. In a way, augmented 14. River in SE S. Am. 16. Division of geological time 17. Follows sigma 21. Sign language 22. Expression of surprise 23. Hull Identification Number 26. Salmwood 27. Associated Press 28. Half of an em 29. Networks in Spanish 31. Dough fermenting agent 34. Auto fuel 36. An alternative 37. Manuscripts (abbr.)

38. Digested 39. Darjeeling or green 40. Horsepower 41. 1985 Formula 1 champion 42. Expression of alarm 43. Gain possession 45. Own (Scottish) 46. Snake-like fish 48. Dicer 50. Afresh 51. Hindu mother goddess 53. Before 54. Code for dash 56. Atomic #52 57. Millisecond

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Keep up the appearance of being a strong leader at work and at home, Sagittarius. You don’t realize just how many people are watching your actions and using them as an example.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, relationship drama arises when you have a desire for relationship security but also want to be independent. There is no reason you cannot find a compromise.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have been keeping up with all of the social events in your life but they are wearing you down considerably. It’s time to give yourself a timeout.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, someone doesn’t approve of what you are doing but you can’t figure out why. The reasons will reveal themselves in time.

Level: Intermediate Here’s How It Works - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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4117 San Clemente Ave - Extensive renovations both inside and out. Desirable location on the flats, two blocks to the beach and walking distance to downtown Peachland. Large, level private back yard, workshop, patio. Indoor improvements include remodelled kitchen, bathrooms, including all new appliances. $479,000 MLS®10040416

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111-3870 BROWN ROAD - Lake view, 1342 sq. ft. ground level corner unit, large covered patio area with custom retractable privacy blinds and lake view, underground parking, storage unit, R.V. parking, clubhouse, walking distance to shopping. This is a rare opportunity to be in desirable Monticello in a ground level corner unit with lake views.

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