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Eight months after the District of Peachland discovered 90 million gallons of water missing, council is set to approve new penalties for water thieves.

A water audit conducted for 2010 -- the first full year Peachland was on water meters, showed an enormous amount of water not accounted for, Doug Allin, director of operations, told council in February.

The audit showed just over 409,000 cubic metres of water was missing. At a going rate of $0.30 per cubic metre, $122,000 worth of water disappeared.

At least some of the missing water was being stolen, according to Allin. He informed council that, just as marijuana grow ops can have hydro bypasses, several Peachlanders installed water bypasses around water meters.

Property owners who fiddled with water connections could be fined up to $1,000 but Allin presented additional measures to council Tuesday for water thieves.

"Theft of water utilities is a common occurrence within the District of Peachland," said Allin. "Grow operations continue to be the main violator; however other water utility disruption through bypassing is also being discovered."

Changes to the district's Water Regulation Bylaw were brought forward by Allin and subsequently given preliminary approval by

council.

In the future, any home found to have any kind of water meter bypass will have a meter pit and new water meter installed at the property owner's expense.

Typical installations have a water meter inside a residence. Some larger properties, including agricultural customers, have a meter placed inside a pit at the property line.

In addition, owners of property where a bypass has been found will be charged a $500 water usage fee to make up for water that was not metered, and therefore not paid for, in the past.

Allin said the new measures will assist his staff when it comes to marijuana grow ops.

"When staff attends a property where an illegal grow operation has occurred, the first step for the water department is to discontinue the water service to the home to protect the water system from potential contamination," said Allin.

"Staff have employed past practices of entering the home to determine if any alterations to the water system has occurred, however this has put our staff in sensitive situations that should be avoided to avoid exposure to moulds and other hazardous situations that may occur from the illegal activity," Allin said.

"The installation of the water meter at the property line will ensure that our staff will not be exposed to the potential harmful situations when trying to determine if water bypasses have occurred within the home," said Allin.

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October 14, 2011

Re-energized task force to push highway agenda

by Dave Preston The Hwy. 97 Task Force Society is reenergized, refocused and ready to be a thorn in the side of the highway's ministry.

"The task force society is still a society," said Phillip Seipp, newly elected president.

Last September the society decided to take a step back from its activities as a new highway committee was struck under the auspices of Peachland council.

"Wisely, people said, let's just see what happens," said Seipp.

The society had done a lot of work prior to last September and both council and the society executive thought it would be a good idea for the new committee to be formed. It would be a direct route to both council and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI).

In the past year, basically nothing has been done, according to Seipp, who was quick to dispel rumours that the society is upset with a perceived lack of interest by council.

"The 'nothing being done' was from MOTI," Seipp said.

Back in June of 2009, the society prepared a report called Peachland Perspectives that pushed the case for Peachland to have input over the future of Hwy. 97.

MOTI's own rules, according to Seipp, say that a business case must be worked out for major highway projects and the society wanted to make sure that MOTI would consider two options concerning Peachland: four-laning the existing highway and constructing a bypass route.

Peachland council put its stamp of approval on the society's report and it was sent off to MOTI. Ever since, the society has been waiting for an answer back from the ministry, said Seipp.

Although the council committee is still active, society members have decided to reactivate their group and push the ministry for an answer.

"We're asking them (the ministry) whether or not they will conduct a business case analysis of two routes and inform the public of the results," said Seipp.

MOTI has indicated it will involve the District of Peachland as a partner in future decision making, according to Seipp.

Several society executive members met recently with MLA Bill Barisoff and he indicated that nothing is going to be built near Peachland anytime soon, said Seipp.

"We're not asking them to build it. We're asking them to determine what they are going to do, Seipp said.

"We just want them to do the study," said Seipp. "Actually, we want them to say they are going to do a study."

Barisoff took a copy of Peachland Perspectives and said he would hand deliver it to Blair Lekstrom, highways minister, Seipp said.

Society Secretary Bob Wells said the study needs to be done soon. "The later it becomes, the more difficult and probably more expensive it will become."

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Phillip Seipp (left) and Bob Wells want the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to commit to developing a business case for both a bypass highway and four-laning Hwy. 97 where it sits today.

Seipp said, although MOTI has consistently stated that four-laning the highway near Peachland is not on the ministry's planning horizon, things can change in a hurry.

The society recently held its annual general meeting and collectively decided to revitalize efforts to increase its membership. Currently the society has more than 530 members.

At the AGM, it was noted that it has been 27 months since the task force presented its business case document to council, which council endorsed and sent on to the ministry.

At Tuesday's council meeting, elected officials endorsed a request from the society. Council will now formally contact the ministry and ask that a business case study be conducted on the future of the highway through Peachland.

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October 14, 2011

Shierbeck seeks re-election on upcoming projects

by Dave Preston

Peter Schierbeck

Peter Schierbeck says he's had a good time during his first term on council and wants to continue in the role of councillor for another three years.

"I've had fun," said Schierbeck. "I feel that I've contributed to the district."

Schierbeck said he feels there's more to do at the council table. "I feel I am capable of doing that."

"A lot of things are happening in Peachland," said Schierbeck. "I want to be part of it."

Seeing major developments come to fruition, through a proper process, is top of mind with Schierbeck.

"I'm capable of assisting with that," said Schierbeck, noting over the next term of council, the Ponderosa and New Monaco developments will be the major players.

"Downtown is probably a few years down the road yet," said Schierbeck.

When it comes to development, Schierbeck said he would like to see it go in the right direction and be properly managed.

Schierbeck said he would also like to see work done on sidewalks and road improvements.

Of particular importance in the coming years will be the expansion and development of the town's water system to Interior Health Authority standards, according to Schierbeck.

"I'm interested in seeing youth being recognized and to be able to enjoy the community," said Schierbeck.

He said he recently brought forward a proposal that council consider funding more lifeguards at Swim Bay so that the entire popular swimming spot is protected.

"I've enjoyed working with council very much," said Schierbeck.

He added that council members periodically don't see eye to eye, but it's all for the betterment of Peachland.

"I look forward to another three years," Schierbeck said. "I will do my best to see that Peachland progresses along the appropriate trails so that we can be a better community with more to offer the people."

Many election candidates still unknown for town

by Dave Preston There seems to be a whole lot of people waiting until the 11th hour to officially declare their candidacy for November's civic election.

With just over 48 hours to go, less than half the nomination packages signed out had been returned as of noon Wednesday.

A total of 21 nomination packages were handed out by election officials at the District of Peachland. As of the View's deadline, just eight had been returned.

Known candidates, based on nomination packages turned in, are: For mayor:* Keith Fielding For councillor:* Peter Schierbeck* Terry Condon* Grant Eisworth* Cindy Fortin* Eldon Kerbes* Vern Moberg For school trustee* Moyra Baxter

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Candidates have until 4 p.m., Friday, October 14 to have their completed nomination packages in. Civic election day, for all municipalities throughout the province, is November 19.

Four nomination packages were picked up for mayor of Peachland. Another 15 were signed out for councillor and two packages were given out for school trustee.

In addition to Schierbeck, Condon and Moberg, who have all submitted their nomination papers, incumbents Lindsay Bell and Charlette Broadoway have said they will seek re-election.

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October 14, 2011

Editor’s Perspective

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Get with it, MOTI

Out for a spin

t’s good to see the Hwy. 97 Task Force back into the swing of things.

A group that commits to making one of the most powerful provincial ministries do something other than what it wants to deserves some attention.

The group’s ability to attract more than 500 members shows there’s a good chunk of local people interested in the subject.

There does seem to be a little confusion in Peachland these days about what the group is seeking to do. Phillip Seipp, president of the group, and Secretary Bob Wells sat down Tuesday to dispel any misconceptions.

Now the task force did start out as a pro-bypass group. There is no doubt about that. In the early days, it didn’t take a lot to rally residents behind the cause, but some shrewd thinking part way through changed the group’s focus.

A couple of years back, the decision was made to draw the focus of the group away from promoting a bypass to simply following the rules and hopefully participating in the process.

The task force discovered that the almighty Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) has its own rules when it comes to developing highway plans. One of those rules is the putting together of a business case for any kind of major project.

Think of it this way: Before putting in an interchange, the ministry has to go through a process to determine answers for such questions as, how much will the project cost, will accidents be reduced and will traffic flow more freely. It makes sense.

What the task force did was to apply the ministry’s own rule to the group’s goals. The new issue became getting the ministry to conduct a business case scenario on both a new bypass up the mountain and on four-laning the existing highway.

That’s basically it. That’s what the group is focussing on and has been focussing on for several years.

The task force has the backing of more than 500 members and the backing of the District of Peachland. What they’re missing is the backing, in the form of a firm commitment, from MOTI. The task force is not asking for a whole lot of money to be spent. The group knows that, at some point in the future, the ministry is going to want to have a four-lane highway completed through the Okanagan. Peachland represents one of the last areas along Hwy. 97 to remain two-laned.

There are some in town who believe a bypass is the only way to go. Others think task force members are off their rockers if they think the ministry will even entertain the bypass idea.

Either way, it does make sense that the ministry should apply its own rules to both options, fairly and squarely, and then make the results public for everyone to have a look at.

Certainly the ministry should have the decency to at least acknowledge that the request from the task force was made in the first place.

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Peek into the Past

Taken in 1926, this old Studebaker car with Mrs. Cousins at the wheel was probably taken on the Cousin’s farm at the top of the Trepanier hill road.

Note the acetylene headlights and lack of fenders.

It would also have had mechanical brakes. It was on this farm that the nine-brother baseball team grew up to become quite famous in the Okanagan as they were the only one known in Canada at that time. The family consisted of nine boys and five girls, many of them would serve in the Second World War. Some descendents still make Peachland their home. Cousins Park is named in their honour.

Photo courtesy the Peachland Historical Society

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Job creation is working in B.C.

by MLA Bill Barisoff Special to theView

This week the next round of gaming grants will be distributed, with roughly 30 different non-profit organizations receiving in excess of half a million dollars in funding.

The OSNS, Seniorís Wellness Society, SOVAS, PDSCL, Mental Health and the Brian Injury Society are just a few examples of the many groups who receive gaming funds to help provide important services to our community.

In addition, many service clubs such as Rotary, the Lions, Shriners, FOE, Kinsman, Kiwanis and others help provide services and take on much needed community projects.

If your organization is looking for further information on the grant awards or how to apply please do not hesitate to contact my office for further information.

On the theme of finances, there is still one week left before the deadline to submit your thoughts on the British Columbia budget process.

The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government is an allparty committee of the legislature that is currently travelling around the province to obtain input with respect to government finances.

Submissions and further information can also be located on the committeeís website at www.leg.bc.ca/ budgetconsultations Since July of last year the topic of jobs has been one that has been promoted by government, both in tax policy such as the HST and through government programs including an-

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nouncements made in the recent throne speech.

As is often the case, there are those citizens who like to criticize and condemn government efforts to promote job creation; many I have noted are the same who also campaigned against the HST. Last week Statistics Canada released the most current labour force survey report.

The report confirms that there have been 40,000 fulltime jobs created in British Columbia this year. In fact there were more jobs created in British Columbia last month than in any other province in Canada.

Year to date, B.C. is in the top three provinces in Canada for job creation. To be clear, there are more people working in British Columbia today then there was one year ago.

Today there are close to 2.3 million citizens working in B.C. and we have an unemployment rate of 6.7 per cent. That is below the national average.

I mention these facts because it is important that we not overlook that a decade ago in British Columbia we had an unemployment rate of roughly 8.3 per cent. That may not seem like a significant difference but in terms of actual jobs there were roughly 1.9 million citizens working compared with 2.3 million to-

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As this Thanksgiving weekend comes to a close, I believe we should be considerate of those less fortunate and not overlook those who are still in need of employment. There is still more work to be done and we must work positively together to ensure the continued success of our region.

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October 14, 2011

GHG reduction costly Trial ordered for Hyatt murder suspect Dear Editor;

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is excellent.

Eliminating them from the atmosphere is good too.

Trees, lawns and gardens do that. Xeriscape, water meters and conservation are a hindrance to removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

Betty and Alec Sim’s large trees used to receive their water and nutrition from their septic field. When they were forced to hook up to the sewer system, the trees began to die.

Betty and Alec did not have extra money for water and fertilizer. The trees died and have now been cut up for firewood. When they are burned greenhouse gases will enter the atmosphere. Instead of being part of the solution, those trees are now part of the problem.

Long term planning, based on Peachland’s unique assets and needs could have prevented this from happening.

John Humphries, Peachland

After a preliminary hearing that lasted six days, the accused murderer of Ashlee Hyatt has been ordered to stand trial.

The 17-year-old West Kelowna girl, who cannot be named because of her age, is accused of murdering 16-year-old Ashlee Hyatt.

The order was issued after the preliminary hearing ended in Kelowna Tuesday. Details of evidence presented at the preliminary hearing are subject to a publication ban and cannot be disclosed.

Hyatt was fatally stabbed at a house party on San Clemente Avenue in Peachland in June, 2010. The accused killer was initially charged with first degree murder but the charge was changed to second degree murder.

The accused, who was 16-years-old at the time of the murder, will face a trial by judge and jury. She faces an adult sentence if convicted.

The trial date will be set on Monday. The accused is out on bail under restrictions.

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Further bed & breakfast regulations not advised

by Dave Preston

Peachland council has been advised to back off on any thought of regulating bed and breakfasts further than it already is.

Council asked district staff to look into bed and breakfasts to determine if further regulations would be in order.

On Tuesday council was told that business licenses are issued to B&Bs and they are considered either to be a major home occupation or rural home occupation.

"As part of the business licensing process the building inspector conducts an inspection of the facilities prior to the issuance of any business license," states a planning department report.

The purpose of the inspection is to both ensure the operation meets building code provisions and complies with the district's zoning bylaw. Included in the inspection is a check to ensure the property has the correct number of parking stalls and how many bedrooms can be used in the B&B. According to the district's zoning bylaw, any property zoned for a single family dwelling or duplex can have a B&B. "The majority of municipalities within the province regulate B&Bs through a combination of zoning and business licensing," states the report. "Therefore, the District of Peachland is currently using best management practices for regulating B&Bs. So long as a proposed B&B meets zoning bylaw requirements, no public consultation is required, ac-

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cording to staff. In addition, business licensing is regulated by the province and there must be a valid reason to refuse the issuance of a business license.

Public consultation over proposed B&Bs could happen but staff advised council that any such system would not follow best management practices.

Staff consulted with district lawyers and was advised that any restructuring of the current system for regulating B&Bs would not be advisable.

"Rather than creating a more complex approval process, the solicitor suggested that the use of bylaw enforcement should become more prevalent if it found that particular B&Bs are a nuisance to their neighbours," states the staff report.

In the end, council decided to take no action on the matter.

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Grade 3 student Leyland Vucinovic learns how to exit a burning house safely Wednesday morning at Peachland Elementary School. As part of Fire Prevention Week, firefighters with Peachland Fire and Rescue Service talked fire safety with students and gave them a tour of the Fire Safety House.

Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15 Contributed

week. Most of these fires are preventable and caused by careless behaviour. That is why it is critical to eduFire Prevention Week takes place from October 9th cate Canadians and incite them to act. through to October 15th, 2011. The theme for this During this week, fire departments across the nation year is "Protect Your Family From Fire©”. Fire Prevenare promoting public awareness of the dangers of fire tion Week is recognized every October during the full week – Sunday through Saturday – that October 9th and the ways we can protect ourselves from fire. falls on.

Fire Chief Grant Topham says, “This year's theme Despite the fact that fewer fire losses are re- underscores the importance of making Canadians ported in Canada, still, aware of the simple preventative measures they can Phone: 250-767-2647 Web: www.peachland.ca DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND on average, eight Cana- take to prevent disaster from occurring to them. StaNOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING dians die from fire every tistics reveal that most OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given thatNOTICE the Council of the District of Peachland has waived the holding of a fires are caused by carepublic hearing respecting proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 1375 Amendment Bylaw Number 2014, Notice is hereby given that the Council of the District of Peachland has waived the holding of a Westside Curb Appeal Inc. 2011.

Th e Local Government Act permits the Council to waive the holding of a public hearing on a less behaviour. An ounce public hearing respecting proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 1375 Amendment Bylaw Number 2014, renovation & remodeling proposed bylaw if an official community is in effto ectwaive for the thatofisasubject to the proposed 2011. The Local Government Act permitsplan the Council thearea holding public hearing on a of prevention in this case proposed if an bylaw officialiscommunity plan is effect for the area that is subject to the bylaw, and thebylaw proposed consistent with theinplan. will save lives, homes and Carbon Monoxide can bylaw, and theBylaw proposed bylaw2014, is consistent the plan.

The proposed purpose of proposed Number 2011 is with to rezone land that was brought within the everything that we hold be deadly. Remember boundaries of the ofBylaw Peachland in 2014, 2011,2011 to permit the land be was developed accordance The purpose ofDistrict proposed Number is to rezone landtothat broughtin within the Carbon Monoxide withboundaries the amended Pincushion Area Sector wastheadopted the Council on June 14, dear. It is the responsibilof the District of Peachland in Plan 2011, which to permit land to by be developed in accordance theamendment amended Pincushion Area Sector Plan which was adopted the Council on subject June 14,of 2011with as an to the District’s Official Community Plan. Thby e land that is the detectors save lives. ity of every Canadian to 2011 as anzoning amendment to the District’s Community The land that subject of the as the proposed amendment bylaw Official is indicated in the Plan. sketch below andisisthe legally described educate themselves on proposed zoning amendment bylaw is indicated in the sketch below and is legally described as Block C District Lots 2897, 5351 and 5352 ODYD. The Area Sector Plan and the proposed zoning Block C District Lots 2897, 5351 and 5352 ODYD. The Area Sector Plan and the proposed the simple fire prevention amendment bylaw permit the land to be developed for golf course and single-family and multi1st Impression, 2nd Looks zoning amendment bylaw permit the land to be developed for golf course and single-family and family residential uses, in conjunction with the development of the adjacent lands. measures they can take.”

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Building permits up 55% 2011 is shaping up to be a good year for construction in Peachland.

Figures released by the District of Peachland show nearly $2 million more in construction values were recorded in 2011 over 2010.

From January through September of this year, the district recorded $5.585 million worth of building permits issued. That compares to $3.599 million during the same period last year.

In total, $1.986 million (55 per cent) more worth of permits were issued during the first nine months of 2011 compared to 2010.

The district brought in $85,816 from January to September 2011 in building permit fees, compared to $51,475 during the same period last year -- a $34,340 or 67 per cent increase.

For September, the district recorded $707,230 worth of building permits issued.

That is up nearly $88,000 over the $619,400 worth of permits issued in September 2010.

September's permits were for one single-family home and a mixture of renovations and other construction projects.

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Saul benefit on for Oct. 22 Stand Easy

by Patricia Day Special to theView

What is a hero? There are many definitions as to what constitutes a hero. There are many modern day heroes to be found at Branch 69. These are the men and women who supported and helped Jean and Mark Saul through their time of need.

Unfortunately, Mark did not win his fight with cancer, but the war is still being waged. Members of Branch 69 have banded together to create the We Care Benefit to raise funds to help pay some of the costs incurred due to Mark's illness. This is what the spirit of the Legion is all about - reaching out a hand to help another in need.

The day of the benefit, October 22, begins at 9 am with a bake and garage sale.

Better plan to be there early to get the bargains! The sale continues until 1500 hours. There will be hotdogs, coffee and other treats available for purchase. In the evening, there will be entertainment, including a talent show. You may purchase tickets for $5, or for $14 including food.

This promises to be the Legion event of the year. The heroes, who helped the Sauls in their time of need, are also organizing the benefit. Do you have something to give to the bake or garage sale? Give the Legion a call at 250-767-9404 forpickup or drop the goods off at Branch 69.

It's getting close to election time again at the Legion. It is important that all members be at the meeting on October 24 at 1930 hours, and at the November meeting, in order to vote for the new executive.

A duty bird draw ends December 1.

Do you have a friend or know someone who is new to Peachland? What better way to make new friends and get to know folks here in Peachland than to be a member of the Legion?

The annual Poppy Drive and Remembrance Day are dates that are coming up quickly. Volunteers will be needed for this important event. If you are able to help, give the Legion a call and the Poppy Drive chairperson will get in touch with you.

Bursary to honour volunteer A West Kelowna man killed while volunteering has an education bursary set up in his honour.

The Student Community Involvement Bursary is dedicated to Stewart Tuningley, the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs.

Tuningley was killed earlier this year when a vehicle struck him in the Shannon Lake area. He was volunteering to pick up garbage.

A retired teacher, Tuningley was a member of the West Kelowna Lions Club and a very active volunteer in the community, including at the Westside Youth Centre.

Stewart demonstrated the importance, and true spirit of volunteerism and all that could be accomplished by getting involved in your community, said a Boys and Girls Clubs press release.

Youth can apply for the bursary through any staff at the Westside Youth Centre or the Westside Storefront School.

Applicants must be a current or former Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs (preferably Westside Youth Centre) member, under 24 years of age, pursuing post secondary education and have completed more than 30 hours of community volunteer work.Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs is seeking financial contributions to the bursary fund. Donations can be made online www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca or by mail Westside Youth Centre, 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna V1Y 9H2.

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St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Tues., Oct. 18 - Feast of St. Luke Morning service of laying on of hands for anointing and healing, 9:30 am Tues., Nov. 1- Feast of All Saints Morning Prayer, Communion Service, 9:30 am Sun., Nov. 13 - Remembrance Day Service Lighting of Candles in Remembrance, Acts of Remembrance.

Also, St. Margaret of Scotland Service, followed by a Scottish luncheon Tues., Nov. 15 - Morning Prayer, Communion Service, Lection for St. Margaret of Scotland, 9:30 am Everyone Everyone is is welcome welcome to to all all services services

For For information, information, contact contact Lyn Lyn Stewart, Stewart, 250-767-6211 250-767-6211 or or John John Miller, Miller, 250-767-9270 250-767-9270 To Know Him and to Make Him Known To Know Him and to Make Him Known St. St. Margaret's Margaret's Anglican Anglican Church Church 4464 4464 4th 4th St. St. Peachland, Peachland, 250-767-3131 250-767-3131 Church Office open Mon. to Fri. Church Office open Mon. to Fri. 9:30 9:30 to to 11:30 11:30 am am

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Church Service & Children’s Church Service - 11 am Sunday Evening - 6:30 7:30 pm

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In brief: pancake breakfast, yard sale, $$ giveaway Trunk sale Saturday at Ok. College The regional district’s first Trunk Sale takes place this Saturday at Okanagan College in Kelowna.

The idea is to provide a unique opportunity to people who wouldn’t normally be able to host their own garage or yard sale, those that live in condos, apartments, or simply have no yard,” said Rae Stewart, waste reduction facilitator.

It could be a busy day for trunk sales and those looking for a deal.

“We now have over 130 registrants signed up to sell/trade or give away their wares on Saturday, so it promises to be a busy four hours,” said Stewart.

The event champions reusing and recycling, according to Stewart, lessening the amount of unwanted and unused items ending up in the landfill.

The Okanagan Mission Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast for $5 a head and there will be family entertainment.

The Salvation Army, Big Brothers and Sisters and Planet Earth Recycling will be on hand to accept donations of any leftovers.

Rain or shine, the Trunk Sale will be held. It is free to the public and runs 8 am to noon in Parking Lot #17 at Okanagan College, 1000 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna.

JMINS promotes Aviva fund There’s $1 million up for grabs for community proj-

ects and a local insurance broker wants to make sure Peachlanders know all about it.

The Aviva Community Fund will hand out up to $1 million to community groups and individuals with great community project ideas.

Johnston Meier Insurance deals with Aviva and wants to make sure that Peachlanders know funding is available for special projects.

“They’ve paid for new playground equipment, built SPCA shelters and supported many other terrific projects,” said Laura Coris, office manager at Johnston Meier.

“I would really to see someone in the Okanagan, and preferably Peachland, be able to get a project approved and funded,” said Coris, who has offered to assist any interested group.

For more information about the Aviva Community Fund, send an email to laura.coris@jmins.com

Free tire recycling

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For more info call 250.860.2866, or visit regionaldistrict.com/recycle

The regional district is hosting a free tire recycling event today (Friday, October 14) at Peachland Elementary School.

Anyone with old tires hanging on their property is urged to drop them off at the school. Representatives from the regional district and BWP Consulting will be on hand.

Tires can be with or without rims and the program runs from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Paintings of Sentimental Value Mistakenly Sold at OK Falls garage sale.

Two favourite paintings of my recently deceased mother, which hold great sentimental value to me, were mistakenly sold at a garage sale in Okanagan Falls on October 1-2nd. Older farming scenes: man clearing his land with a horse, and young girl riding cow as man guides cows.

Willing to pay a premium to buy paintings back. If you purchased these please call 1-250-9994555 or e-mail darcytravels@ yahoo.com

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It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we advise that Mark passed away on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 after a couragous battle with cancer. Mark is survived by his wife, Jean; son Bryan (Val) and granddaughters Rachelle and Kennedy; Sisters Lynn (Rob) and Debbie (Paul); his mother Terry; Cousin Judy LeBlanc; nieces and nephews. Mark was predeceased by his father, Harry in 2009.

Mark was a member of Peachand Branch 69 of the Royal Canadian Legion where he enjoyed playing snooker and joking with his friends and patrons. Support from these friends over the past two months was without a doubt the best that anyone would expect.

Thank you!

Mark will also be missed by many other friends and acquaintances Many thanks to the staff at BC Cancer Agency, Kelowna General Hospital and Central Okanagan Hospice Home.

A Celebration of Life will be held during the Show We Care event at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 Peachland on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 sometime after 6 pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Southern Interior Region, 2021835 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, B.C. V2Y 3H5 or to other charities of choice.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Membrane around the lungs 7. Perennial trunked plant 11. Upper side of a building 12. Count on 13. W. Samoan monetary unit 14. Much ___ About Nothing 15. Freedom from difficulty 16. Person for whom something is named 18. Filled with lead 20. Against 21. Upper surface of the mouth 23. Belgian painter James, 18601949 24. Miri or Dafla 25. Alaskan gold rush town 26. ___ Lanka 27. Touchdown 29. Theater stage scenery 30. A slight amount 31. Of she 33. Designated hitter 34. Lemon or lime drink 35. Expel in large quantities 37. 4840 square yards 39. Sharpened a knife 41. Birch bark, dugout & outrigger 43. Yellow winter melon 44. Admirer 46. Hands on hips 47. Afrikaans 48. A flat cushion or mat 51. European hop 52. Initial poker wager

53. Linking together 55. Precipitation 56. Satisfying an appetite CLUES DOWN 1. Synthetic wood finish 2. Soils 3. After E 4. Reptile genus 5. A long thin implement 6. Greek god of light 7. Goody 8. Duane _____: NY pharmacy 9. Other, different 10. In a way, looked 11. Liberated by payment of a demand 13. Body trunks 16. Adam’s wife 17. Actor Sean 19. Of major consequence 21. Festival processions 22. Tolerate 26. Look at with fixed eyes 28. Take a deposition from 32. Rechristen 36. “Dragnet” actor Jack 38. ______ Christi, TX 40. Taoism 41. Coon cat 42. Former U.S. Senator Spector 43. Sleeping room on a ship 44. Essential oil from flowers 45. “Church lady” Carvey 49. Professional nursing group 50. Telegraphic signal 54. Atomic #22

If you want a 2012 Living Greener calendar mailed to you the first week of January, you need to pre-register for one before October 31 with the Regional Waste Reduction Office.

The Living Greener calendar is a useful guide, handy for year round reference. It includes info. on garbage, recycling and yard waste collection dates and drop off locations, community events, and useful reference phone numbers.

It highlights where to take your hazardous waste, who to call about pesticides, and a recycling directory so you can find out where to recycle almost everything in the Central Okanagan, from batteries to used books.

Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart said in the past, their office has mailed over 50,000 calendars to all residents on the curbside collection program, but that is now changing.

"We're striving to reduce our impact on the environment and eliminate unnecessary waste by producing and mailing only as many calendars as required. We recognize patterns of behaviour for accessing information are changing, with more and more people reliant on the internet and mobile technology, printed material is often redundant for many," said Stewart.

Stewart adds also new for 2012, the Living Greener Calendar will be made available in the form of a smart phone app. The new Mywaste app will be free

to download and will be as informative as the Living Greener calendar but with improved functionality and added features such as collection day reminders.

In addition to mailing the calendar, website info., and free downloads, Stewart adds residents will also be able to pick up a free copy of the calendar at many convenient community locations, including local municipal halls, chambers of commerce, library branches, or the Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Center.

To receive a 2012 Living Greener calendar in the mail, pre-register online at regionaldistrict.com/recycle by October 31, or by phone at 250-469-6250.

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- Saturdays - Carpet Bowling - 10 am

Hall - 6 pm

- Wednesdays - Peachland Museum - 7 pm

Lions Den

- Wednesdays - Wellness Circle - 10 am; Sunshine Singers - 1:30 pm; Caregiver Support - 2:30 pm

50+ Activity Centre - Mondays - TOPS weight loss program - 9:30 am; Variety Singers - 9:45 am; Tai Chi - Noon; Quilting - 1:15 pm; Wood Carvers - 7 pm - Tuesdays - Carpet Bowling - 10 am; AA at Noon - Noon; Bridge - experienced & novice - 7 pm - Wednesdays - Aerobics - 9:30 am; Chess - 1:15 pm; Yoga - 1:30 pm - Thursdays - Line Dancing - 9 am; Iron & Silk Exercise - 11 am; AA at Noon Noon; Bingo - 6:45 pm

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- Fridays (4th week/month) - Potluck Dinner/Meeting/Entertainment - 6 pm; Art Classes - 1 pm

- Tuesdays - Community Policing Station - 7 pm - Wednesdays - Gym Night - Peachland Community Centre - 7 pm

- Thursdays - Tai Chi - Peachland United Church Hall - beginners - 9:30 am & continued - 10 am; Reiki - 9 & 10:30 am; Bereavement - 10 am

Peachland Quilters

- Fridays - Men’s Coffee Club - 10 am

- Mondays - 50+ Activity Centre - 1:15 pm

- Sundays - Jerry Dober Breakfast - 8 am

Peachland Rotary Club

- Thursdays - Meat Draw - 4 pm

- Thursdays - Gasthaus - Noon Peachland Wellness Centre

- Saturdays - Meat Draw - 3 pm; first & third week - Karaoke with Anita - 7 pm

- Mondays - Morning Coffee - 10 am

- Sundays - Meat Draw - 2 pm

- Tuesdays - Pole Walking - 8 am; Computer Literacy - 10 am; Reiki - 9 & 10:30 am; Tai Chi - Peachland United Church

- Wednesdays - Lakeview Heights Community Centre, West Kelowna - 7 pm

Peachland Baptist Church

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69

Westside Toastmasters

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Computer literacy and caregiver support programs at the wellness centre

by Judy Wyper Special to theView

The Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) offers free computer literacy classes each Tuesday am. The Send atit 10 along program is designed to help individuals learn or upto us - you may grade basic computer skills. Depending on the learner’s interests, a wide range of topics may be covered, seedocument it in the including basic keyboard functions, production using WORD, and saving jpeg photos. next issue of Various internet skills may be learned, such as searchSend it along ing websites, accessing online newspapers, or placing the View! ads. Students can set up email to accounts, us - youattach mayfiles and photos, and create a free email address. seeheit in theworkInstructor Ben Oltmanns says enjoys ing with people and seeing them learn new things. next issue ofwhat He says the first session focuses on discovering the person wishes to learn, and then goals for thesetting View!

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Lessons are held in the room that formerly housed the Red Cross Loan Cupboard. A massive renovation turned it into a cozy meeting area with computer stations. Lessons can be booked by phoning the PWC. Pat Boden is facilitating a caregiver support group at 2:30 pm on the first and third Wednesday of each book yours today!who are carmonth. It isTo a free program for individuals ing for family or friends diagnosed with a long-term illness such as dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or stroke. The focus of the group is on how caregivers look after themselves.

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“It is a place where individuals will find comfort in talking to others who are in the same situation. And from this they gain strength in their role as caregiver,” said Pat. Pat worked as a community care aide for over 11 years in Revelstoke and currently works part-time as a Community Care Aide in the Peachland/Kelowna area. On the personal side, for over six years she cared for her own father-in-law, who had Parkinson’s disease. She is currently caring from afar for her 92-yearold mother, who lives in a facility in Vancouver.

She said, “I know and understand only too well the challenges, the frustration and the isolation that caregivers can experience.”

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One of these fine Realtors® might have a suggestion or two!

Wonderful townhome in popular gated community of Sandhaven. Spacious living, just under 1800 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, huge recreation room, den & private backyard with patio.

Magnificent custom built 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Meticulous attention to finishing details. Featuring antique tin ceilings, wainscoting, designer ceiling coffers, 6 zone stereo system, grand foyer, gourmet kitchen, additional kitchen/ living quarters down, and salt water pool. Located 1 block from the lakeshore.

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250-767-7771

sherylrudd@realtyexecutives.com janmarsden@realtyexecutives.com www.theteamadvantage.ca

Janis Marsden 250-808-2123

Sheryl Rudd 250-878-6884

sherylrudd@realtyexecutives.com janmarsden@realtyexecutives.com www.theteamadvantage.ca

Janis Marsden 250-808-2123

Sheryl Rudd 250-878-6884

OPEN HOUSE Sun. Oct 16, 1 - 3 PM

5909 MacGregor Road

Renovated & updated throughout. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, walk-out rancher boasts sweeping lake & valley views. New kitchen, fixtures, teak flooring, drywall & paint. Located in established quiet neighbourhood on private lot, close to amenities!

$465,000

6029 Garraway Place , Peachland BC - Immaculate home.

One level rancher with 3rd bed and bath up. Open concept, gas F/P, A/C, in-floor heating, dble garage with workshop, RV parking. Fenced and level backyard on quiet cul-de-sac.

$418,800

MLS®10029382

Bryon Knutsen

MLS®10031882

(250) 863-1282

Roger W. Cyr, REALTOR® www.MrPeachland.com 250-470-8803

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2292 Shannon Heights Place

B.S. Bus. Admin.

Broker/Owner (Broker licensed in BC & Alberta)

Check out this wonderful home. 2466 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, plus den, island kitchen, f/p, C/A, B/I/Vac, fire pit and satellite dish. Great family room and deck! 2 car garage with RV parking.

All appliances included. Great location with golf or hiking nearby.

Quiet cul-de-sac with great views in Shannon Woods Area.

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$429,900

250-767-2437

MLS®10033424

John Kilpatrick John McGann Bradley Dillman Peter Wannop CALL: 250-768-2161 www.NextDoorTeam.com

BPCPA Licence # 47451

moemartinrealtor@shaw.ca

“Buy land, they stopped making it” JUST D E R DUCE

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Moe Martin

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5317 Bradbury Street

3612 Lever Court

10032113 Beautifully updated home with great landscaping RVMLS parking and lakeview, 4one bdrms, baths, 2230 ft, ft, modern interior finishing, newer Beautiful level3rancher, 1700sqsq 3 beds/2 baths, quiet cul-de furnace, hot water tank, fl ooring, paint, private yard, .25 acre lot, -sac location, walking distance to the beach, triple garage with U/G lots irrigation you parking will love the feel, the lakeviews thesunklarge of additional for arural large RVenjoy or boat, hardwoodfrom floors, covered deck with Pan Abode log construction. en living room, formal living & dining areas, family room with gas

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MLS®1003174

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Best Value in Eagles View!

MUST BE SOLD! Beautiful 2 bed/2 bath condo with great views of Lake Okanagan. Open living area with gourmet kitchen and stainless steel appliances. Single garage plus extra parking.

Friendly quiet complex, use of clubhouse plus RV parking. See pictures on my website.

$324,900

MLS 10034077

Dave Collins 250-870-1444

www.davecollins.ca dcollins@coldwellbanker.ca

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Lakeview Subdivision, 5878 Victoria Street

Spectacular lots just waiting for you! 33 lots in this exceptional development overlooking Okanagan Lake in Peachland. Close to golf, skiing, shopping, and just minutes from the marina and beachfront. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

MLS ®10018035