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Joanne Layh The Peachland View A Peachland man lost his home and possessions last Thursday morning when a fire destroyed a house at Highway 97 and Hawkes Street.

The structure fire was called in at 7:05 a.m. by someone on travelling along the highway,

Peachland fire chief Grant Topham told The View.

At the time the fire broke out, there was just one occupant in the home.

“He got out of the house. There were no injuries. He was just barely able to get out. He wanted to get in to get some of his possessions but he wasn’t able to go back in the house because of

the intense smoke and flames,” Topham said. “He just couldn’t get back in.”

Topham said it took Peachland Fire and Rescue Service (PFRS) about a half hour to get the fire under control.

“The house was a 1960s construction,” Topham said. “A lot of the interior of the house was wood paneling and wood on the ceilings and

on the walls. Once the fire got in the house it spread very, very rapidly because of the fuel from the walls.

Typical construction now has mostly drywall on the walls but that had wood on the walls so once it got started it spread very, very quickly and it was very, very hot.”

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PFRS conducted an investigation with the resident’s insurance company but do not yet have the findings of the investigation.

There was no damage to any neighbouring properties.

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MARCH 15, 2013 NEWS

Peachland hydro plant may not be feasible, according to energy study DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND INFORMATION NOTICE 2013 Mobile and Food Vending Permits The District of Peachland is taking applications for mobile and food vending permits for 2013. Any applications must be submitted to the District by April 1, 2013. Those applicants that are approved for business in Peachland will be notified by the District by April 15, 2013. The District of Peachland Sidewalk and Right of Way Occupancy Policy and application forms may be found on the District of Peachland website located at www.peachland.ca. Or applications may be picked up at the District office during business hours.

Study causes concern as assumptions differ from other recent findings Joanne Layh The Peachland View A micro-hydro plant may not be a feasible renewable energy opportunity for Peachland, according to preliminary findings of an alternate energy opportunity study currently being conducted for the district by Morrison Hershfield.

The purpose of the study is to look at a wide variety of renewable energy opportunities in Peachland, such as biomass, solar power, and micro-hydro technology.

While the final results of the study have not yet been presented to council, preliminary findings suggest that a microhydro project would not be feasible in Peachland.

The preliminary results recently raised some concerns from Peachland council because some of Morrison Hershfield’s assumptions regarding water availability within Peachland’s watershed may differ from those used in a recent study conducted by Urban Systems, another engineering firm, which has expert knowledge of Peachland’s watershed.

As a result, back in February, district staff recommended that council approve spending an

additional $25,000 so the Morrison Hershfield study could be completed in conjunction with Urban Systems.

However, Peachland council decided against the recommendation to spend $25,000 to get the two firms to essentially conduct a peer review of each other’s work.

This week, after some further consideration of the issue, Peachland council decided to request that Morrison Hershfield proceed with the completion of the study without the collaboration of Urban Systems.

Upon completion of the alternate energy opportunity study, council will consider whether or not to proceed with a more detailed feasibility study respecting a hydropower project.

Smith said that even if a collaborative approach were undertaken there is no guarantee that an agreed upon recommendation on feasibility would result.

“Water supply usable for power generation that is the key factor in the analysis that the two studies came forward with. Urban Systems in their analysis was essentially saying that there is lots of water and Morrison Hershfield is essentially saying the water may be there, but if it is spillage water it’s not efficient to use in effect for renewable energy,” director of planning and development services Dave Smith told the committee of the whole on Tuesday.

“If we’re going to move forward with hydroelectric power, we want to make sure the right de-

cision comes out of this … We really need to get the right answers and the two studies that we have on hand are a little bit like apples and oranges,” Smith said.

The two studies vary substantially in their purpose and focus. The Urban Systems study was conducted to outline issues, opportunities, and costs with respect to installing a raw water direct transmission pipeline and filtration station, while the purpose of the Morrison Hershfield study is to identify the cost of renewable energy options in Peachland, with microhydro technology being just one of those options.

The two studies also looked at hydropower feasibility in different contexts - the option studied by Urban Systems involved putting turbines in the pipes, while Morrison Hershfield’s analysis is based on a water plant, not on the water being piped, so it is difficult to compare the findings.

“We’ve paid for the Morrison Hershfield study out of the grant that we had, but we haven’t seen the report yet and the report covers a whole range of other energy issues in addition to the micro-energy so we do need to see that study,” Mayor Keith Fielding said.

However Peachland council decides to proceed in the future with respect to renewable energy models, further lower level studies will need to be conducted.

The $36,000 Morrison Hershfield study was funded in full by a provincial grant.

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Regular council highlights – March 12 Contributed Emergency mutual aid agreement

Council approved an emergency mutual aid agreement for a fiveyear term. The District of Peachland, City of Kelowna, Regional District of Central Okanagan, District of West Kelowna and the District of Lake Country are partners in the emergency mutual aid agreement. The parties of the agreement agree that an area covered by fire protection service will not be left unprotected. The parties agree to consult on a regular basis through their chief fire officials on the best ways to achieve the optimum deployment of emergency resources to control emergencies within the region.

Inter-municipal transportation service

Council gave three readings to Inter-Municipal Transportation Service and Regulation Bylaw No. 2046, 2013. Council approved the sustainable transportation partnership inter-municipal service agreement between the City of Kelowna, District of Lake Country, District of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, District of Peachland and the Regional District of the Central Okanagan.

Committee funding and governance structure review

Council authorized staff to research potential committee/chamber funding and governance models in order to assist the Peachland Chamber

of Commerce, Peachland Economic Development Committee (PEDC), and Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC).

Alternate energy opportunity study

Council approved Morrison Hershfield to proceed with the completion of the alternate energy opportunity study, and that upon completion of the alternate energy opportunity study, council will consider whether or not to proceed with a more detailed feasibility study respecting a hydropower project on Peachland Creek.

Wayfinding (directional) signage policy

Council approved a wayfinding (directional) signage policy that will be implemented in 2013.

Camping reservation system goes online today Mike Rieger The Peachland View If you’re the sort of person who likes to spend money to sleep next to a tree, get ready: Discover Camping, BC’s camping reservation system, will be up and running on March 15.

Starting at 7 a.m., www.discovercamping.ca will begin accepting reservations for campgrounds with reservable sites. You can make a reservation for an individual campsite up to three months in advance, and for a group site up to twelve months in advance.

Reservations fill up quickly, so users are advised to determine the

date three months before they wish to camp, and to mark it in their calendars.

“Last year, for the first time ever, we saw over 100,000 reservations through Discover Camping,” says minister of environment Terry Lake.

“More and more campers choose to reserve their spots. I encourage all interested British Columbians to become familiar with Discover Camping before the reservation system opens.”

The website allows campers to compare the availability, layouts and amenities at 113 campgrounds in 96 provincial parks. Newly added this year are Kleanza Creek, Martha Creek, Chilliwack Lake and Bowron

Lake. Lac La Hache has also been restored to the system after a one-year absence, and campgrounds at Kikomun Creek, Okanagan Lake North and Porteau Cove are now 100 per cent reservable.

Appropriately, users can also make camping reservations while they’re outside: Discover Camping offers a mobile platform at https://secure. camis.com/BCMobile that is optimized for smartphones.

Customer service has been enhanced this year, with improvements to guidelines about refund requests. Also, those who have reserved group sites will now receive reminder emails of their upcoming camping date.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday, April 20, 2013 2:00pm at the Peachland Wellness Centre 4426 5th Street, Peachland, BC

A new board of directors will be elected at this meeting.

Existing and new members are welcome to attend.

Voting is confined to membership that is current prior to the date of the AGM. Membership cost is $10.00 and can be purchased at the PWC.

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DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND INFORMATION NOTICE Building Inspection On December 20th 2012, the new 2012 BC Building Code came into effect. The new code requirements are applicable to the construction of all buildings with the exception to buildings for which a building permit has been issued prior to December 20, 2012. The 2012 BC Building Code is available in print as well as an on-line subscription format. Most public libraries provide reference access to the Building Code, check with your local Library for availability.

For most building projects within the District of Peachland a building permit may be required. District Staff are here to assist you with building permit applications and zoning information for your proposed projects.

Building Permits in Peachland are required for; • new and renovated buildings / additions • plumbing and mechanical ventilation systems • new woodstove and fireplace installations • pool and pool fence installations • retaining walls over 5 ft • other related structures Bylaw Enforcement The District will be mailing out renewal notices for the private Buoy leases along the lakeshore. All Buoys must be registered with the District prior to installing; each Buoy will be assigned an identification number. Buoys not displaying the identification number will be considered an illegal Buoy and may be removed without notice.

For more information on building permits and bylaw enforcement issues, please contact the District of Peachland Planning and Development Services Department, or visit our web site at www.peachland.ca

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MARCH 15, 2013

OPINION

Don’t be scared of Word of the Week mellifluous computer security – Refers to a pleasing sound, as in music (“She had a very mellifluous voice”).

Mike Rieger The Peachland View I’ll bet you lock your car when you leave it.

It’s not because you’re all that afraid of car thieves– although certainly you’re aware of the idea. You don’t even think about it; it’s become second nature to you. You leave--you lock your door. You just do.

Why, then, isn’t there a password on your computer?

This is why: internet security can be a very scary thing. You’ve heard stories about people who had their identities stolen from their debit receipts, or because they didn’t shred their phone bill, or because the wrong person brushed up against their purse. Even consider the name we’ve given it: “identity theft.” It sounds like a monster movie: Invasion of the Identity Thieves! Could you think of a more threatening term if you tried?

So you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place: on the one side, internet security has been presented as this giant terrifying constant faceless threat that you can never really defend against; and on the other, you don’t really understand your computer all that well. It runs, most of the time. You call your nephew when it does odd things, and that’s about the extent of your confidence with it; apart from that, it’s an occasionally frustrating mystery.

And back on the day when you first started it up and Windows (or Mac) asked you to pick a password, you decided to avoid the whole frightening, unsolvable mess and you left it blank. It was just easier that way.

Don’t be scared. Set a password, but don’t be scared.

It’s true that you don’t understand how your computer works, but you probably also don’t understand how your car works and you lock that.

Understanding isn’t necessary, and there isn’t any kind of judgement upon you because you don’t-that’s why we have mechanics.

Is it inconvenient to have to type in a password? A little. Is it inconvenient to insert a key into your car?

A little--but you do it.

Are you scared of car thieves? Probably, in a mild sort of way; that’s why you lock your car. It’s probably closer to the truth to say that you’re aware of car thieves. You should be aware of internet thieves in the same sense: conscious of their existence, but not so terrified of them that you don’t know what to do.

Here’s what to do.

To change your password, visit here for Mac: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10746 or here for Windows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/ windows-vista/change-your-windows-password To set your computer to ask you for your password when it starts up, thereby preventing someone from getting into it if it’s been stolen, visit here for Mac: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10650 or here for Windows: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/ tipstricks/f/create-password.htm Or, you can always ask your nephew.

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Peachland Views Focus should be on Diesel’s treatment Re: Ernie Hurd comment.

As for your guidelines in last week’s View you have made some good points, but I think you missed the point of Mr. Smith’s writings in not only The View but also The Daily Courier.

What you, Mr. Hurd, don’t seem to realize is [the most important point is the RDCO’s] treatment against a dog, not whether Mr. Smith is a good or bad owner of a pet. It seems to me that the subdivision had a problem with Mr. Smith so they took it out on

his dog.

Most dog owners have had to go after their dog that has got out of a yard, even if tied up and not fenced in.

We didn’t have our dog locked up for two years as Mr. Smith did. It seems to me there is a lot of bias toward Mr. Smith when the focus should be on the treatment of Diesel. I think it is time for the subdivision to get over it and move on.

Remember, this was all supposed to be about a dog.

Syd Kendrick, Peachland

Peachland Player deserved nomination On March 2 the Okanagan Arts Awards were held at the Kelowna Community Theatre. The annual awards were handed out in 10 categories.

Our own Bill Bennett, director of Peachland Players, was nominated in the theatre category, along with five others.

Although Bennett did not win this award, he was well received for his achievements by his peers.

Bennett began his career in England, but moved to Canada in 1959. He eventually came to Peachland, where he and a handful of volunteers were given the council’s blessing to convert the Peachland Bowling

Lanes into a multi-use community facility. This consumed many hours of time and effort.

Bennett has directed 24 plays there over the years, calling on the residents of Peachland and West Kelowna for his casts.

Many of the productions have included children, with whom Bill has an exceptional talent.

Many thanks to Doug Armitage, Chris Byrd, Debbie Elliot and Rhoda Weisgarber for all the information provided to make this nomination possible.

Rhoda Weisgarber, Peachland

Senate reform derives from a mandate from the masses Re: Senate reform.

The first step in the process of Senate reform would be to acknowledge that Canada is still a colony, and that we are being ruled by an act of Parliament, not a constitution.

The Queen is our head of state as well as commander-in-chief of our armed forces, and all legislation must have ‘royal assent’ by our Governor General and Lieutenant Governors before becoming law.

The second step in the process would be to ask Canadians, by virtue of a binding national referendum; First, if they want to accept the 1982 Constitution Act of Canada, as their constitution, or, Second, if they want to write a constitution that will produce democratic governments.

Democratic governments elected by the majority of the voting people are stable and productive, and have an honest mandate to govern.

A Senate would become redundant.

The proposal that a handful of politicians arbitrarily can amend a Constitution is ridiculous.

The 7/50 formulae was included in the amended

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British North America Act (BNA) when it was ‘patriated’ in 1982, awarding Canada ‘self-government’.

Like the BNA, it was never accepted by the people, by binding national referendum.

Insisting on party discipline has devastated our democratic institutions and is now producing dictator style governments that have turned the legislative process into a dog and pony show that is more representative of a banana-republic, where contempt of Parliament has become the rule, not the exception.

To amend the constitution, including the Senate, without going to the people with a binding national referendum, would be nothing less than another act of contempt.

In a democracy a constitution belongs to the people, and can only be adopted, amended, and defeated by the people.

That is why the first step in the process of Senate reform would have to begin with severing our colonial ties with the Queen to become a sovereign democratic society, where the people are equal and united in citizenship.

Andy Thomsen, Summerland

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Wood innovation design centre would benefit all of BC MLa biLL baRiSoFF Special to the Peachland View

in the ongoing debate of the process and advocacy for the project but do believe that it is important we not lose sight of the importance of the wood innovation design centre and how even though it would be located in Prince George, it can still be of great benefit to British Columbia and the South Okanagan.

In 2011 I had an opportunity to tour the newly opened Structurlam manufacturing plant in Okanagan Falls. After the closure of the Weyerhaeuser Lumber Mill I am certain that all citizens realize the significant importance that this new Structurlam facility brings to both the economic and social fabric of the community. But what is really exciting about this new operation in Okanagan Falls is that they are using a new technology that creates specialized wood panels that can be used in cross laminated construction.

Without getting too much into the technical

It is often said that election time brings out the “silly season” in our electoral process. Debate increasingly is lowered and attention is frequently diverted to “mis-steps” either perceived or real.

That is disappointing, but is also sadly becoming far more common.

MLA Bill Barisoff Recently there has been a fair bit of discussion on efforts to see a wood innovation design centre get built in the city of Prince George. I am not looking to engage

side of cross-laminated construction technology, it can be used to build structures that are substantially stronger and lighter than anything previously on the market. It is also more environmentally friendly to create and is one of the first commercial applications that can successfully utilize beetle-wood.

One other very interesting aspect is that while it offers near concrete levels of strength, having the added flexibility and resiliency of wood means that more earthquake-resistant housing could also become a reality. Given the many areas in the world near fault lines, this also creates exciting export opportunities for our province.

One of the limiting factors right now is further refining the building technology uses of this innovative value added wood product and educating building engineers on the unique possibilities and properties of

cross laminated construction. This is where the wood innovation design centre would be a great educational asset for British Columbia.

The goal of this facility is to be an academic research centre to further develop advanced building systems, engineered wood products, and other value-added B.C. wood innovations working in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia.

The intent of my comments this week is not to engage in partisan politics but rather to pass on a reminder that as the silly season approaches it will be important to focus on the issues that will be important towards the future of our great province. The need to innovate and support important British Columbia industries can be as important to Okanagan Falls as it is to Prince George. Let us never forget that when people work together we can achieve amazing things.

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | sundays Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre Peachland Baptist Sunday School, 9:30am, 4204 Lake Ave. Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 10:30 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.

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Yoga, 7:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

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

Peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre

Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Storytime, 11:30am, starts Feb. 7, Peachland Library

Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Variety Singers, 9:30am, 50+

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Friendship Tuesday, 1:30 movie: “It Runs in the Family.” Blood pressures at 1:00.

All welcome. 50+ Activity Centre

Tuesday Mens Coffee and Crib, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 2:30-5pm, 4th Street Place Peachland Guides 5:15pm, community centre

Monday Tax Program, 1-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, community centre

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

Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place

Meditation Group, meets weekly 7-8 pm, please join us! Call 778-479-3794 for more information

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Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies’ Morning Coffee, 10-11am, Peachland Wellness Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Floor Hockey (age 8-12), 6:30-7:30pm, community centre; $2 (Jumpstart funding available) Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre Youth Night, 7-8:15pm, Peachland Baptist Church (For Grades 6-9) Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6:30 pm, United Church Hall Computer Literacy, 10 am -12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. By appointment only.

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

Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

Wellness Circle, 10 am, Peachland Wellness Centre

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7-8:15pm, Peachland Community Centre (for Kindergarten - Grade 6) Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7-8:15 pm, Peachland Community Centre For children K-6.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, middle teen hangout 5:307pm, community centre.

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Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am beginners, 10am continued level, United Church Hall Ladies Cribbage, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OUTING, meet at community centre; Call to register.

Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Men’s Coffee, 10am11am, Peachland Wellness Centre

saturdays Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

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UPCOMING EVENTS St. Patrick’s Day Fun, March 16, 7 p.m., Peachland Legion. Sing-along with Kerry- Guinness Stew, Food and Drink specials and Prizes. $5 Cover Peachland Newcomers and Social Club General Meeting, March 19 7 p.m., Little Schoolhouse. Guest speaker Dr. Stephen Devenney.

Little Buddies Tea Party,

March 23, 2-4 p.m., community centre. All children from kindergarten to grade 3 welcome to take part in conjunction with the Ambassador program.

Easter Egg Hunt, March 29, 2-12 years, Registration deadline is March 25.

Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Sale, March 30, Peachland Pharmacy and Bliss Bakery. Kicking off

April’s daffodil month. There will also be donation boxes placed in businesses around town for people to get their daffodil pins.

Diamond Road, April 6, 7 p.m., Peachland Legion.

Dagmar and Garry will be back by popular demand.

Great music and dancing!

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Peachland Variety Singers“A New Beginning”, April 14, 2 p.m., 50+ Activity Centre. Refreshments, admission by donation.

Chamber of Commerce Peachland Spring 10K Business to Consumer and Half Marathon, April Expo, April 13, 9 am - 5 pm. 21. Registration required,

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Vendors, presenters, antique appraisals and more. Visit www.peachlandchamber. bc.ca for more information.

Valley Wide Business After Hours, May 9. Public event with Chambers from Osoyoos to Vernon. Vendors, Peachland Lions Charity refreshments, and more! Call Golf Tournament, April 28, 250-767-2455.

Summerland Golf Club. Call 250-767-5258.

Annual Rotary Spring Gala Fundraiser Event, May 11.

Spirit of Peachland Civic Dinner, dancing, live music Awards, May 3, Residents by the “Dreamland Band,” are recognized for their ser- live, silent and balloon aucvice. Visit www.peachland.ca tion. Tickets are $50 per perfor more information. son and can be purchased by calling 250-767-9394. volunteers welcome. Visit www.peachland.ca for more information.

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Special to the Peachland View No season is complete without a great family event to get the community together and have fun.

Join the recreation staff on Good Friday (March 29) for a hopping good time. There will be arts and crafts, bunny games, bouncy castle and the

wiggliest ear creation. Of course no Easter celebration is complete without an Easter Egg Hunt.

This family event is $15 per child and $7.50 for each additional child. Preregistration by March 25 is required.

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Peachland ca or visit the Peachland Community Centre for your copy. Registration is now open for all spring and summer programs.

For program registration and other information on Water Rates Bylaw call recreation services, Amendments 250-767-2133.

Council gave first, second and third readings to Water Rates Bylaw No. 1931, 2010 Amendment Bylaw Number 1981, 2011. This amendment brings the agricultural rate in line with the 2009 level from $0.04 to $0.10 per cubic meter, with no increase in any other rate category.

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Council gave final reconsideration and adoption to Earthworks Control Bylaw No. 832 Amendment Bylaw Number 1977, 2011. This amendment allows for landscaping businesses to be exempt from the permitting process.

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Author Mark Smith read from his second novel The

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Those who attended were thoroughly entertained by Mark’s readings from his novel and anecdotal summary of parts of the book and characters. This energetic suspense novel is available at the legion.

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Each week the Peachland View will give away one $20 gift certificate from one of the advertisers on this page, and before the May 10 issue we will make a final draw for a $500 prize! Cash!

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Medwatch can help save your life in an emergency baRb oLeSChuk Special to the Peachland View Have you heard of an initiative that is simple, free and will help save your life during an emergency? It’s called Medwatch! Medwatch is a service that provides individuals with a complete record of current medical information in case of a medical emergency.

Information is recorded on a data sheet that is stored in a vial and placed in your refrigerator. A Medwatch sticker is then put on the fridge door. Additional sheets can be used for other household members.

Should you fall victim to a medical emergency, emergency response teams will know, by the sticker on the fridge, that your medical information is available. This will save valuable time and could possibly mean the difference between life and death.

Along with up to date medication information, the Medwatch information sheet will also have a place for your doctor’s name and telephone number, as well as a place to list your emergency contacts and any allergies you may have.

It is always a good idea to have a current and complete list of medications on hand, including any natural remedies, vitamins and over the counter medications.

Your pharmacist should be able to provide you with a complete list of medications upon request. Many individuals often have changes in their medications and it is important to keep your list of medications updated on a regular basis.

The Medwatch program was developed by the Westside Health Network Society, local ambulance services, Westside Fire Department, the RCMP, Kelowna General Hospi-

tal and other community services. The Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) is pleased to offer this service in partnership with the Westside Health Network Society. Medwatch vials are available from the PWC. Our staff and volunteers would be very pleased to introduce you to Medwatch, show you the data sheets involved, answer any questions you may have, and assist you in getting started. You may want to also consider this service for a loved one, a neighbour, or a close friend. Drop in to the Peachland Wellness Centre to pick up a free Medwatch vial, and take this important step toward personal safety.

For more information the community is invited to attend a free information session on April 22 at 2 p.m.

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Peachland Girl Guides celebrate Thinking Day 2012 Tax Returns will be Efiled to CRA Meaning you will receive your refund sooner

Claire Sokoloski

Peachland Wellness Centre Speaker Series presents

Shayn Moritz

Certified General Accountant and Certified Financial Planner Tuesday March 19 at 1:30 pm at The Little School House

Topic: Estate Planning Issues. This will be followed by questions on the topic from the audience.

Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

Admission by donation.

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included some artifacts from Jamaica.

On March 2, the Peachland Girl Guides celebrated Thinking Day, the birthday of Girl Guides founders Lord and Lady Baden Powell.

511 people attended the event at the Peachland Community Centre, where the guides presented booths about cultures from 13 different countries including Australia, the Bahamas and Hong Kong.

Units did a cultural performance in the tea room,

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Berry make a trader hat at the Australian Booth.

and many guiders and parents were awarded with awards for their volunteer efforts in the organization.

Thinking Day bears its name because scouts and guides are asked to think of others in guiding/scouting around the world.

Canadian guides collect

pennies for the Canadian World Friendship Fund (or CWFF) in order to help girls in other countries or to help with relief efforts. Their pennies have gone to Haiti and Japan and one unit had their money efforts sent to Sandy Hook.

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50+ Centre moves forward with three new volunteers Pat Grieve Special to the Peachland View Finally all the work of the annual general meeting is over and now it’s time to get down to business again with three (yes, three!) new volunteers. The elections, which were conducted by Bob Scott, resulted in the following being elected by acclamation: the three newcomers, Valerie Frederiksen, Beryl McNeill and Carol White, and incumbents Pat Grieve, Joyce Koldingnes, Wilma Mackinnon, Sharon McPhee, Pat Sell, and Tony Straga.

At the annual general meeting the president gave thanks to outgoing members Syd Kendrick and Bill Lemmon. Lemmon has done exceptional service as treasurer for six years. Also recognized at the meeting were some of the activity leaders without whom there would be no activity centre at all. Those present were presented with a small token of appreciation for their faithful attendance every week over the whole year.

Winter is slowly going out the door and I guess everyone is getting in shape as all of our exercise classes are busy – Kay’s Tai Chi on Mondays, Taryn’s Yoga on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Marsha’s Aerobics for the Not so Young, and of course, Carpet Bowling, which requires some effort.

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don’t be afraid to come for a trial class. You do what you can do – any movement is better than nothing, which is what you do sitting at home and thinking about getting fit. Membership in the Peachland and District Retirement Society (PDRS) is required but it is only $15 per year and Marsha and Taryn’s classes have a drop-in fee of only $3, which is quite a deal!

We had some big winners at bingo recently. The $475 was split between two winners – not bad! So now the loony ball trust is building up again and waiting to be won. If there is a bingo person out there who would like to learn to be a caller once in a while in order for Irene and Cal to have a day off now and then, please come out and make yourself known to Marie. We are also looking for an assistant for Marie on the money end; you must be a PDRS member to help run the program, but you sure don’t have to be a member to play and win all the booty. Games start on Thursday evenings at 6:45 p.m. but you can come early and prepare your cards; doors open at 5:30 p.m.

This month’s potluck supper/meeting will feature some great entertainment.

We have The Music of Ireland, a 16-member group that plays instruments and sings songs to stir the Irishman in you. It should be a rousing evening, albeit a little late for St. Patrick’s Day, 1/25/13 8:35 AM Page 1 but we can pretend. The

Yard Waste Collection is back on!

• Yard waste pick up every two weeks through the end of November.

• Just put your material right into the cart, close the lid and wheel it out for pickup.

• Accepted items include grass clippings, leaves, needles, prunings, fruit droppings and branches.

• NOTE: yard waste must fit in the cart with the lid closed.

• NO garbage, plastic bags, flower pots, rocks, soil, sod or kitchen scraps please.

event will take place on Friday, March 22, with dinner at 6 p.m. and music at 7 p.m. Bring a large portion of your favourite dish and your own plate and implements; this way no one gets stuck with the dishes.

The Chess Club is still looking for more players – wouldn’t you like to learn?

They will teach you! Just show up on Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Also, at last we have a couple that are starting a Beginners Bridge class on Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

Please call the office at 250767-9133 for information on this class, which is for raw beginners or those who have played before but are a little rusty. As you may know, you need four people per table to play so we hope to have a lot of people show up.

We’ve had some terrific movies on Friendship Tuesdays – the next one is The American President featuring Michael Douglas, Annette Bening and a whole cast of stars. It takes place on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. after blood pressure readings for those who wish them at 1 p.m. All are welcome and there is no charge.

Did you see the Wood Carvers at their open house last month? Some great little things are being done by this group. Drop in on Mondays at 7 p.m. and ask Len or Margaret all about it; it’s a great hobby.

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Everyone’s favourite: taxes Shayn Moritz, CGA Special to the Peachland View Every year we get to do our duty and pay our taxes to support our federal and provincial programs and essential services. To this end, we dig into our collective file cabinets and even the shoebox on the bookshelf full of crumpled receipts in the hopes of finding ways to report our financial comings and goings in a way acceptable to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), while at the same time legally minimizing those societal tariffs levied upon us.

Often the question is, ‘Have I received all the slips I am supposed to get?’ Most slips like T4, T4A, T4RIF and T5 are to be mailed out to you no later than the end of February; since RRSP contributions could be made until March 1, people who contributed close to the deadline should expect their slips to be mailed out around the middle of March; further, T3, T5013, and T5013A slips do not have to be mailed out before the end of March. We would all like to file our taxes early in order to get a refund sooner than later if entitled. However, it may be better to wait until after the deadlines above before creating extra work for yourself, your tax preparer, and your investment firm. Follow up on missing slips a week or so after the March 31 mailing deadline if you are waiting for T3s 1/23/13 11:56 AM Page 1 on income from mutual

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funds or ETFs held outside of your RRSPs or TFSAs. What things can you put together early? Receipts and documentation to support some of the commonly overlooked deductions such as medical expenses, charitable donations, office-in-home expenses, moving costs, pension income credit, disability credits, equivalent to spouse credits, childcare expenses, and capital losses from prior years, among others. A knowledgeable tax professional with a good interview checklist should be able to help you find nearly all of them.

Looking at just a couple of them will show you ways to increase your chances of maximizing your deductions. Gather up your unclaimed medical expenses for the last two years for you, your spouse, and your minor children and let your tax preparer find the best 365-day period to claim them on your behalf.

Generally, it is best to claim medical expenses on the lower income spouse so long as the entire non-refundable deduction can be utilized. Not only expenses for prescriptions and glasses can be claimed – visit the CRA website for additional ideas as you might be amazed at the list of allowable medical expense deductions. Another often missed or underappreciated deduction is charitable donations. The credit is sizeable even if your income isn’t. All dollars donated to registered char-

ities above $200 will bring increased refund to you at a rate of about 43 per cent, even if you are only in the 21 per cent tax bracket. In order to get this rate on more of your donations, remember to combine both spouses’ donations onto one tax return (usually the one owing the most in taxes) and you can carry and combine up to five years worth of past donations.

One other deduction to consider is capital losses from prior years. Even if you forgot to claim them on previous returns you can still claim them now if you have good documentation, as they do not expire. Additionally, if you are not sure that you will have capital gains in the future on which to use the losses carried forward, check the three years prior to the capital loss, and get income taxes refunded on the capital gains you had previously paid in the three years preceding the loss.

Remember, each individual situation is unique and the above information is simply offered to spark discussion and further inquiry. It should not be relied upon in preparing actual tax returns. Income tax reporting to CRA is a serious matter and best done by a licensed professional familiar with your unique circumstances.

There are many skilled and experienced tax preparers as well as professional accountants licensed in public practice who can address your needs.

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Darnell Getejanc

Chevallier, Larry James

Wilson, Derek Edwin

Dec. 19, 1971 - Feb. 25, 2013

Darnell Getejanc, age 41, of Peachland, BC, passed away suddenly February 25, 2013 in Maple Ridge, BC. Darnell was born Dec. 19, 1971, in Burnaby, BC, to Olga Duduletz and Ivan Getejanc. He grew up in Coquitlam, BC, with his brother Gordie and sister Emeline.

The many who knew Darnell regarded him as an extremely kind and gentle man with a heart of gold. He was a free spirit with a wonderful sense of humour and a positive outlook on life.

Darnell loved to read and had an endless thirst for knowledge. His words of wisdom will be missed by many. He was an outstanding father and husband.

He will be forever loved and missed by all who knew him.

Darnell is survived by his loving wife and beloved son Brandon (Huggy Bear) who meant the world to him.

A memorial service will be held on April 15, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Peachland United Church, followed by a Celebration of Life at Two Eagles Golf Course in Westbank, BC, at 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family will be accepting memorial contributions.

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March 11, 1950 - March 8, 2013

On March 8th, 2013 our lives were changed forever when Larry James Chevallier peacefully left us for a quieter place. His hand was held until the end by his beautiful wife of 39 years, Diana. Larry was born in Eckville, Alberta on March 11, 1950 and was raised in Rocky Mountain House until he came to Peachland, BC in 1967 where he spent most of his active and colorful life.

He was active in the Canadian Cutting Horse Association during the 1980’s and early 1990’s as a director, judge, competitor and champion at many events.

Larry was also a former director, sponsor and long time supporter of High School Rodeo in BC. Larry loved his animals. His dogs were a huge part of his life as well.

He usually had two or three dogs with him wherever he went. He had a great connection with them all.

Larry was predeceased by his dad, Joe Chevallier in 2002 and by his nephew Mark Chevallier in 2012.

He is lovingly survived by his wife and best friend Diana Chevallier of Peachland, BC, his mom Vivian Chevallier of Westbank, BC, his son Shawn Chevallier ( Jerri-Lynn) of Beaumont, AB, his daughter in-law Sandy Chevallier (Carl Woods) of Peachland, BC, his granddaughters, Candace, Fallon, Raven, Hunter and Bailey, his brother Don Chevallier (Kim) of Rocky Mountain House, AB, his sister in-law Connie Volk (Les) of Bowden, AB, his nephew Grant Chevallier (Elyse) of Rocky Mountain House, AB, his niece Amanda MacKenzie (Travis) of Spruce View, AB, his great nephews Charlie, Alex, Matthew, Cole and Tyrell and his great niece Sierra.

The Chevallier family will be hosting an Open House at the Peachland Riding Club, 5380 Princeton Avenue, Peachland on Saturday March 16th, 2013 at 1pm to remember the good times we have been lucky to share.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Peachland High School Rodeo Scholarship Fund would be welcome.

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Dec 16, 1925 – March 4, 2013

It is with deep sadness but with lots of fond memories that we announce the passing of Derek (Tug). Derek is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Sheila; his sons Keith (Tracy) of Kelowna; David (Brenda) of Guelph; Kevin and Anthony of Newmarket; his grandchildren, Meghan (Adam) of Vancouver; Grayson of Halifax; Cody of Newmarket; Sydney and Scott of Guelph.

Derek was a World War 2 and Korean War Veteran and served in the Royal Navy and moved to Canada in 1955 with his wife Sheila to embark on a new life together.

Derek was a life member of the Veterans’ Association and Masons.

Upon retiring Derek and Sheila moved to Peachland, where he became a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Trepanier Masonic Lodge.

Affectionately known as Tug, he was always one to tell a good story and never lost his sense of humour.

He will be deeply missed but not forgotten by many friends in Peachland, Ontario and England.

No service by request. In lieu of owers, donations can be made to the local chapter of The Kidney Foundation of Canada.

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ADVERTISING SALES The Osoyoos Times, Osoyoos’ best read newspaper, is looking for a dynamic Sales Executive capable of selling print and online advertising concepts. You will service existing clients and build new business. You are enthusiastic and well organized. You are great on the phone and confident face to face and able to communicate well in English, written and oral. You are also comfortable working with Microsoft Office, the internet and understand the importance of meeting deadlines.

Advertising sales experience is not necessary but personality is a must. If you believe you are creative, adaptable, detail oriented and … have a sense of humour, submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to: Osoyoos Times 8712 Main Street, P.O. Box 359 Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 Attn: Steve Ceron careers@osoyoostimes.com Only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Be a Star in our Advertising Department

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

Per column inch $8.75 plus HST

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

Business display advertising rates on request.

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

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Take out a classified ad. sales@peachlandview.ca

PEACHLAND VIEW The Peachland View weekly newspaper located in Peachland, B.C. requires a full time sales manager.

The job: The successful candidate will have previous sales experience and be responsible for a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to outside and inside sales, creative input and development of special features and supplements, meeting monthly sales targets and completing advertising-related clerical and administrative duties. The sales manager will be responsible for prospecting and developing new accounts by researching local businesses and advertiser’s marketing needs.

This position will be combined with various office/administration tasks on a daily basis.

The successful candidate possesses the following skills and abilities: • Excellent customer service, prioritizing and organizational skills; • Exceptional telephone and listening skills and excellent written and verbal skills; • Interpersonal skills. You are a people person and enjoy being with the public; • The ability to work individually with minimum supervision with attention to detail; • A positive attitude. You are a team player who is able to contribute to the overall success of the company; and • Motivational skills. You are a self-starter and can adapt quickly to changing environments, deadlines and market trends.

We offer a combined base salary plus commission on sales.

Medical and dental benefits apply after three months along with a car allowance and a great place to work.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and a cover letter to: Joanne Layh at editor@peachlandview.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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.

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Food for the Soul: Colouring outside the lines

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Finding our way home Robin Graves St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Special to the Peachland View It was not for lack of trying. Certainly I admired the grace and the order and the discipline of my fellow students’ artwork. Colours carefully chosen, edges finely drawn. Yet, try as I might, I could not emulate their style nor achieve their expression. I was unable to colour inside the lines. It was not so much a matter of disposition, or a matter of my being a conscious rebel or difficult and troublesome by intent. Rather, it was more a matter of ability – I was simply unable to do what was expected, to colour inside the lines. But it’s not always about ability. Sometimes it is about choice.

Recently, the story of the prodigal son was read at worship in a number of our local churches. It is the story of a young man who coloured his life outside the lines. The story follows a father and his two sons. The younger son comes to him, asking that he might receive his share of the inheritance.

The father grants this request and the son leaves home to venture the world, his elder brother remaining at home. The wealth with which he travelled is quickly spent, squandered in dissolute living. Ultimately he hits bottom and with nothing

left, he makes a decision to return home to express repentance and hope for forgiveness. As he draws near his father sees him, and filled with compassion, he runs to embrace him. A celebration is called, a feast prepared, and all are invited. Yet not all are able to come. The elder brother refuses to join the celebration, his anger and sense of injustice too great a barrier to allow for forgiveness or grace.

Buried in the heart of the story is a turn of phrase that I believe is quite significant. Scripture speaks of the younger brothers’ ‘coming to himself’, or in some translations, ‘coming to his senses’. Clearly there is a turning point, a moment of truth, or a recognition of who he really is and where he really belongs – a recognition of his heart’s yearning and of his true home. Yet, how did he arrive at this turning point? I wonder, is it because he coloured his life outside of the lines?

Indeed, I would suggest that he might never have

reached this moment if he had followed all the rules and done all that was expected. The younger son embraced life, dove into life, lived large and took risks, wasted no opportunity, lost all he had, and in so doing he came to himself. As he came to his senses he was able to turn his life around and find his way home, into the love and embrace of his father.

By contrast, the elder son did none of this. He drew inside the lines, always doing what was expected and what he believed was required.

He never ventured, never risked, never gambled nor wasted. Rather, he chose a cautious, contained life and in so doing, perhaps, he in many ways never really lived. There was no turning point for him – there was no need. He had never left home, and so he never had to return.

But there was a cost to this, it seems to me: the cautious, contained life that he chose – his reluctance to venture into all that life might be about

– meant that he never really had an opportunity to come to himself and never really found his way home.

Quite ironically, the younger son left home – coloured his life outside the lines - and in so doing found his way to the riches of his father’s love.

The elder son, for his part, never left home, and that cost him everything. This familiar story from the Christian scriptures suggests an important lesson for people of all faiths. It is an invitation to risk the fullness of life and living in order that we might both find ourselves and find our way back home.

Let us hope with one another then, that we might have the courage to accept that invitation, to colour our lives outside the lines.

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Places of Faith St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

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Sunday Services

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Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m.

Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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P.O. Box 1065 Peachland, BC V0H 1X0

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Peachland Campus Pastor cell: 250.870.3087 Office: 5848B Beach Avenue

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Jeff Bjorgan, Spiritual Formation Pastor Peachland Campus 10:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School

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Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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