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Trio of Peachlanders honoured with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals The Peachland View Three Peachland residents - Mayor Keith Fielding, Judy Bedford and Jean Saul - were honoured with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in a special presentation made last week.

MP Dan Albas presented the medals on February 20 at a ceremony held at the Peachland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

The commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Maj-

esty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada.

The medal honours Her Majesty for her service to this country and also serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.

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Saul were selected to receive the medal because of their many contributions to the community over the years.

Jean Saul has been a volunteer in Peachland for 22 years, primarily with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69, where she is currently serving

as president. Saul was awarded a life membership in the Peachland branch after careful consideration of her 12 years of service to the branch and community.

Saul also serves as the chairman of the South Continued on page 7

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MARCH 1, 2013

NEWS

New tax incentive to encourage downtown revitalization Joanne Layh The Peachland View Last Tuesday Peachland council approved final adoption of a bylaw that will provide tax incentives to promote downtown redevelopment based on the sustainable downtown

Peachland plan.

Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2035, 2012 applies to the construction or alteration of an existing improvement with a value in excess of $50,000 located within the revitalization area.

The revitalization area includes the Beach Av-

enue South and Waldo Way South precincts, as defined in the sustainable downtown Peachland plan. That area would include the properties on which the Edgewater Hotel and former Aegean Grill buildings are located, which is where the new TNI building is proposed

to be built.

To encourage redevelopment activity in the near future, the improvement must begin before December 21, 2016 in order to qualify for the incentive.

Under the new bylaw qualifying commercial projects would be eligible for the following

municipal property tax exemptions: • Year 1 – 5: Total amount; • Year 6: Total amount less 20 per cent; • Year 7: Total amount less 40 per cent; • Year 8: Total amount less 60 per cent; and • Year 9: Total amount

less 80 per cent.

Qualifying multifamily residential projects are eligible for 50 per cent of municipal property taxes in years 1 – 5.

The new bylaw is intended to stimulate and reinforce development initiatives in the revitalization area.

Community support low for increased logging truck hours on Princeton Logging truck hours to remain as is

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increase in logging truck hours on Princeton Avenue, an online survey conducted by the District of Peachland has revealed.

Current logging truck hours on Princeton are restricted to 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., meaning that logging truck drivers must wait at the top of Princeton Avenue in the morning before they can drive down to Highway 97 to complete their route.

Back in December, Jerry Horvatin of Horvatin Enterprises Ltd. And J&T Holdings Ltd. appealed to Peachland council on behalf of the logging truck industry to have the hours extended

to 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. to allow logging truck drivers a full day of hauling.

District staff then met with local industry representatives, who supported Horvartin’s request for a change in hours.

However, before implementing a pilot project or a change of hours, Peachland council chose to consult the public, which is why they advertised an online survey to gauge public opinion.

This week the committee of the whole were provided with the results of that survey, which revealed that 58 per cent of respondents (all of whom reported

to be Peachland residents mostly within the Princeton area) do not support a change to logging truck hours, while 35 per cent were very supportive of the proposed changes.

“I’d like to see us continue with the open house and have the speakers come and explain their requirement for this change. We must remember that these hours are voluntary by the haulers and they are not compelled to stay within the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.,” Councillor Schierbeck said. “I believe that we should try and accommodate industry and business.”

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colleagues disagreed, arguing that the hours should stay as they are and no further consultation should be conducted at this time.

“I certainly am opposed to them coming down at 6,” Councillor Hall said. “The people I’ve spoken to are woken up by logging trucks

and being woken up at 7 maybe is okay. Being woken up at 6 is a bit much.”

Peachland council directed staff to return with a bylaw or bylaw amendment that would ensure that the logging truck hours that are now strictly voluntary could be enforceable in future.

Springtime means compost time It’s spring, and it’s time to turn our fancy to thoughts of garbage.

On March 1, municipal yard waste pickup resumes, and backyard composters go on presale.

For residents who compost, the Regional Waste Reduction Office is once again offering subsidized Earth Machine backyard composters for $40 (tax included), a big savings from the regular $100 retail price.

Composters will have to be ordered online at regionaldistrict.com/ compostersale between March 1 and March 28.

“Once you place your order, we’ll bring the composters to prearranged locations in your community in early May to make it easier for pickup,” says waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart.

Stewart adds one third to one half of household waste is easily compostable. “If you recycle and compost you could be putting as little as one or two grocery bags worth of garbage out for collection a week, far less taxing on our one remaining landfill. And by adding nutrient rich compost to your garden, it’s pay dirt for your soil, greener grass, healthier flowers, more robust fruits and veggies.”

If you don’t wish to do your own backyard composting, the office is

also offering worm bins and the Green Cone “food digester,” which takes all types of food and pet waste.

If even that is more compost than you care to handle, it’s time to start filling up your yard waste cart.

Simply place your yard waste directly into the cart with the green lid and wheel it out for pickup by 7 a.m. every other week (alternate weeks to your recycling pick up). To determine your yard waste collection week, refer to the Living Greener Calendar at regionaldistrict.com/ recycle, or download the convenient smartphone app at regionaldistrict. com/mywasteapp.

Accepted items include: • Leaves, needles; • Wood chips, bark; • Garden plants; • Fruit droppings; • Grass clippings; and • Branches and prunings up to 5 centimetres (2 inches) in diameter and less than one metre (3 feet) in length.

“Your collected yard waste is turned into compost known as GlenGrow, great for amending your garden soil, so it’s most important to keep the yard waste free of any plastic or garbage,” says Stewart.

To purchase GlenGrow compost call 250-469-8868.

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NEWS

Highlights of the regional board meeting – February 25 Dog control service review update

The regional board has received an update on efforts to phase-in recommendations stemming from the dog control service review conducted

by Neilsen-Welch Consulting during 2012. The consultant report outlined the key elements to be considered in developing a new service model that’s focused on responsible dog ownership while acknowledging that dog owners must be active partners with local government in effectively managing human-dog interactions. RDCO staff are working in several areas to further develop the new dog control service model including a redrafting of the dog bylaw, and providing public opportunity for input and engagement before bringing it forward to the board for consideration later this year. Other steps to provide a more valued, cost effective service include the use of consent orders in appropriate dangerous dog cases and efforts to conveniently allow the purchase of a new dog licence online. At the present time, only licence renewal transactions can be completed on the RDCO website.

Okanagan Basin Water Board submissions

The regional board has endorsed sending 11 applications to the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) for grant funding consideration. The applications are being made under the OBWB water conservation and quality improvement grant program. Four of the applications are from RDCO departments and

the remaining seven have been submitted by a variety of non-government agencies. The OBWB program funding allocation for projects in the Central Okanagan is $177,300.

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The regional board has appointed a new member to the Agricultural Advisory Commission.

Evelin Irons joins five other volunteers on the commission and will serve a three-year term until February 2016. The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the regional board and reviews agricultural-related applications and issues.

Service review for selected services

The regional board has endorsed a framework yard waste ad jan13:Layout 1 for reviewing a request

from the District of West Kelowna regarding several services provided by the regional district.

Chair Robert Hobson will lead the informal review process to consider West Kelowna’s request to withdraw from four services (transportation demand management, noxious weed control, noxious insect control and air quality) and review its participation level in the economic development commission and regional planning services. A steering committee comprised of board representatives from each member municipality and electoral area will be assisted by senior staff in each local government with the goal of determining future partnering arrangements.

It’s hoped that this work can be completed by April 12 for consideration of 1/25/13 8:35 AM Page 1 the regional board.

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.

Contact your municipality for additional curbside yard waste collection options, or visit regionaldistrict.com/recycle A PROGRAM OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL OKANAGAN, THE CITY OF KELOWNA, & THE DISTRICTS OF WEST KELOWNA, LAKE COUNTRY & PEACHLAND

SPIRIT OF PEACHLAND CIVIC AWARDS: GET INVOLVED! If you are a member of a Peachland Community Group, you can volunteer to be a part of the Spirit of Peachland Awards Selection Committee. This committee will review the nominations and make recommendations to Council regarding the winners. For more information or to volunteer on the Committee contact Cheryl at 250-767-2133 or email cwiebe@peachland.ca Nominations are being accepted until Friday, March 15, 2013 at 12:00 noon. For nomination information visit www.peachland.ca.

January building statistics report

During January, the regional district approved four building permits for construction projects valued at $196,500 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas.

That compares with seven permits issued in 2012 for projects worth a total of $280,417.

Regional board meetings

ings are held at the regional district office, located at 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna in the Woodhaven Board Room: • Thursday, February 28 at 8:30 a.m. (governance and services committee preliminary budget discussion);

• Thursday, March 14, following the 8:30 a.m. governance and services committee meeting; • Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m.; and • Thursday, March 28 at 9 a.m. (budget consideration and final adoption).

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Notice of RevitalizatioN tax exemptioN Bylaw No. 2035 (Community Charter Section 227)

Notice is hereby given that Council wishes to establish a revitalization tax exemption program to encourage property investment and revitalization in the Peachland downtown area within the Beach Avenue South and Waldo Way South precincts (as identified in the Sustainable Downtown Peachland Plan).

Council’s objective is to stimulate and reinforce development initiatives in the revitalization area by promoting property investment within the downtown revitalization area, and to reinforce the District’s investment in infrastructure upgrades and beautification projects.

The revitalization tax exemption program applies to: • the construction of a new improvement where the construction has a value in excess of $50,000.00; and • the alteration of an existing improvement where the alteration has a value in excess of $50,000.00 The kinds of property revitalization that will be eligible for a revitalization tax exemption will be limited to property zoned commercial, or used or intended to be used for commercial purposes, and multi-family residential properties, in the Beach Avenue South and Waldo Way South precincts.

The maximum term of a revitalization tax exemption is contingent on when the revitalization tax exemption certificate for the property is issued by the District. The amount of tax exemption to calculate the general municipal property tax payable (excluding specified area levies) is equal to any increase in the assessed value of improvements on the property attributed to construction or alterations as follows: For commercial projects: • Year 1-5 Total Amount • Year 6 Total Amount less 20% • Year 7 Total Amount less 40% • Year 8 Total Amount less 60% • Year 9 Total Amount less 80% • Year 10 Total Amount less 100% - No Revitalization Tax Exemption – the Property is fully taxable For multi-family residential projects: • Year 1-5 50% of the municipal property taxes Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2035 received three readings at the February 12, 2013 Regular Council Meeting. Final reconsideration and adoption of Bylaw No. 2035 is scheduled for the March 12, 2013 Regular Council Meeting.

Bylaw No. 2035 is available on the District’s website www.peachland.ca and at the District of Peachland Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C., Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm excluding statutory holidays.

For more information contact Elsie Lemke at 250-767-2647

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MARCH 1, 2013

OPINION

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Court delays are intolerable

autodidact – is a self taught person, as in learning on your own or by yourself

The Peachland View Once again, a dark shadow has been cast over the justice system for its tolerance of long court delays.

Case in point: David Wesley Bobbitt who was picked up near Oliver in the summer of 2011 and still hasn’t been brought to trial. The former second hand store operator from Penticton is charged with the vicious sex assault and beating of a young mother in July of 2011. She was attacked in Dave’s Second Hand Store, confined to a bed and severely assaulted for several hours in front of her young son.

The length of time this case has been delayed is intolerable. Even a BC Supreme Court judge has expressed frustration over this, noting there have been several attempts to fix a trial date since the summer of 2012.

Bobbitt’s defence lawyer James Pennington has once again requested a delay – this time to February 25 (to set a trial date or plead guilty).

Let’s hope for the latter in order to spare the victim and her family from further pain and humiliation.

Although still incarcerated, Bobbitt has all of the rights (and protections) in the world, while the victim still hasn’t found justice or closure.

It’s the same old story – delay the case as long as possible. The longer the case drags on, the more money is made and the more people’s memories start to fade (details become less clear, which makes it easy to question during trial). Or, if the delay is too long, you may get the case thrown out, which has happened before.

The courts should no longer tolerate these delays. The defence should be given a strict deadline to be ready for trial, particularly in cases with aggravating circumstances.

Hiring more judges or court staff is not the only answer in speeding up trials. There has to be a change in attitude, where the victims’ rights are paramount. They always say the accused has a right to a fair trial, but when do you ever hear about the victim’s right to swift justice? It’s all about the accused, while the victim waits quietly in the corner still suffering from the ordeal.

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Peachland Views Schmockey tournament missed only one thing: you Hey, Peachland! Where were you this past Sunday afternoon? At church? No, church was already over! At Sunday dinner? No again, much too early for dinner!

I’m referring to 12:30 p.m. this past Sunday afternoon at Cousins Park, where our local Fire and Rescue volunteers organized a fun Schmockey game against the Westside Warriors. It was an awesome event that entailed much organization and planning. As well as the game, the Rotarians were there, serving up refreshments and inside the community centre there was a fabulous

silent auction loaded with amazing donations.

However, guess what was the missing component here? It was you folks - the residents of Peachland!

Where were you and why were you not there supporting our amazing Fire and Rescue volunteers? So much volunteer time and effort put into it on their part, only to have an extremely minimal show of support on the part of the local residents. Shame on you! You have no idea what you missed.

Linda Longbotham, Peachland

Finished primary school building will be special The Peachlanders attending the primary school last week heard the announcement by our federal Member of Parliament of an additional grant of $52,000 for the outfitting of the Visitor Information Centre.

Besides that happy surprise, the usual photo op session, and the absence of any heat, it was a great opportunity to get a preview of the renewal underway.

A photo could never capture the scope and solidity of the spaces revealed. It was something to see through all the exposed uprights of real 2 x 6’s, (milled right in Peachland by the McDougall sawmill), and to note the joinery of the peaked supports over the windows.

We were told that the architects will keep a small section of a wall exposed to show off the distinct diagonal application of boards.

The closeness of the view of the lake, the window light and lofty ceiling heights are stunning.

The tour identified the allocation of spaces for the

anchor tenants and revealed the hallway space for use by the arts community. I hope that this project will be established as a public, inclusive place, and that any notions of “ownership” of this or that area will be avoided.

Envisioned as the centrepiece of our town’s public facilities, in my view, its success depends more than anything else, on its openness and wide community access. Understandably, the operational functions and finances will challenge our capacity and management.

It was special to tour the project at this stage, and to anticipate its completion.

With the May long weekend set for the opening, is there time to launch an open contest for a name to identify the building? [I would recommend] something that would communicate “a space” that shows off all community endeavours and tells its stories.

Dora Stewart, Peachland

Diesel’s case may set dangerous legal precedent Re: The Supreme Court decision by Justice Barrow on Diesel.

It is important to note that the Supreme Court Judge reversed the Provincial Court Judge regarding Conditional Releases. If the provincial judge made this error in his area of expertise, is it not feasible that this was not the only error he has made?

RDCO seized Diesel because of a dog fight where a dog was only injured—not killed. My responsibility was not an issue at that time. That came later.

The RDCO caged Diesel for over 23 months. To my recollection, the Provincial Court Judge called the conditions cruel, and RDCO has admitted they were not equipped for dogs staying more than three or four days. The idea that RDCO is caring for Diesel in a professional manner does not fit.

The Supreme Court has also ruled that conditional releases are the law, contrary to what regional districts have fought in several dog cases in Kelowna and

throughout the province. The Provincial Court Justice, and the consultant who investigated RDCO animal control both found RDCO lacking, and the judge said that the failure of RDCO to explore other options available to them could in itself be a reason to return Diesel to me.

The tickets I fought were used against my character even though the RDCO did not win any in court. I believe that using unproven accusations sets a dangerous precedent for any person, much less a dog owner.

It seems to say that if you get a bunch of people to complain, even when those complaints are not proven in court, just because they are made that there must be some validity to them. I do not agree.

It all could have been avoided if RDCO had chosen a different path. RDCO constantly recites the mantra of public safety. Considering all the facts, I wonder who protects the public from RDCO. Dave Smith, Peachland

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for the year of $42.451 billion. On the spending side, the forecasted spending of $43.629 billion has also been increased up to $43.990 billion. This budget proposes a gross surplus of $397 million, however this amount is roughly cut in half when you factor in a $200 million forecast allowance.

Although spending is increased somewhat, the larger increase is on the revenue side in an effort to ensure that revenue exceeds spending to minimize debt.

From a revenue perspective, revenue from income tax, HST (soon to be PST) corporate taxes, fuel, carbon, tobacco and property transfer tax total $21.553 billion. Natural resource royalty revenue adds a further $2.776 billion while MSP, miscellaneous fees and government asset sales are forecast at $9.758 billion. Transfers from the federal government continue to increase and will be $7.506 bil-

ministries will see an increase in funding, two ministries largely will make do with existing budgets and seven ministries will see either very slight or more significant budget reductions.

As can be evidenced by this budget, even with increased revenues only roughly half of government ministries will receive an increase in funding while others will have difficult decisions to make. There are those who will advocate for increased spending regardless of the fact that there is insufficient revenue to do so. Increased spending and running deficit budgets in turn increases debt that also increases the interest paid in debt servicing costs. More money spent on debt servicing leaves less money available for government services and ultimately that means at some point difficult decisions will need to be made.

In the current economy British Columbia has reached a point where either significantly increased debt or large tax increases will be required to support further increases in spending.

As it stands today, Budget 2013 does propose to increases to B.C.’s highest personal income tax bracket along with increases to corporate taxes, cigarette taxes and increases to MSP fees.

While many do not support increased MSP premiums it is also worth noting that MSP collects only $2.152 billion of the $16.551 billion that will be spent on healthcare in British Columbia this year.

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lion in this year’s budget with the remaining revenue of $2.794 billion contributed from B.C. crown corporations such as ICBC, BC Hydro and the Liquor Distribution Branch.

On the spending side the vast majority of the increased spending will again be in health care as total health spending increases to $16.551 billion up from just under $16 billion this year.

Education will also see a modest increase in spending up to $5.366 billion over current spending of $5.330 billion. Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation is budgeted for a $2 million dollar increase, Agriculture an $11 million increase, Children and Family Development a $14 million increase, $1 million more in the budget for the Ministry of Environment and a $31 million increase for Social Development.

Ministries that will see existing funding maintained include Jobs, Tourism and Skills training along with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Some Ministries will also see a reduction in funding. The following list also includes the amount of reduced funding in Budget 2013: • Advanced Education (-$4 million); • Citizen’s Services (-$4 million); • Community Sport (-$127 million); • Energy and Mines (-$25 million); • Finance (-$2 million); • Forest, Land & Natural Resource Operations (-$104 million); and • Justice (-$7 million).

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | sundays

mondays

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. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Meditation Group, meets weekly 7-8 pm, please join us! Call 778-479-3794 for more information

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fridays

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, Feb 12 at 1:30 movie “Iron Lady” with Meryl Streep.

Blood pressures at 1:00.

All welcome. 50+ Activity Centre

Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 2:30-5pm, 4th Street Place Peachland Guides 5:15pm, community centre Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, community centre Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place 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

Lions Den Meeting, 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: 6th Ave. Comm. Ctr. Dan 250-767-9034

UPCOMING EVENTS Girl Guides “Thinking Day”, March 2. A day of fun with the Girl Guides! Public is welcome to attend. Call Claire at 250-707-1173 for information.

6, 7 - 9 p.m., Lakeview Community Centre. Hear etiquette expert Margaret Page discuss the dos and don’ts of business etiquette.

Holistic Pain Relief Bottle Drive, March 2, 10-2 Presentation, March 5, 3 p.m., Peachland Wellness p.m., IGA parking lot. The Centre. Presented by Marian Peachland Elementary class of 2013 is raising funds for a Douglas, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner. Refreshments celebration ceremony. will be served following the presentation, Admission by Margaret Page, March 5, 12 - 1 p.m., Peachland Com- donation. munity Centre and March

Take a Break, March 7, 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m., Westside Seniors Centre. Tax tips and Revenue Canada’s program which offers free tax preparation for qualifying seniors. Presented by JC (Broc) Braconnier, business consultant. Free admission, open to everyone.

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

Chamber of Commerce

Valley Wide Business After Hours, May 9. Public event with Chambers from Osoyoos to Vernon. Vendors, refreshments, and more!

Call 250-767-2455.

Business to Consumer Expo, April 13, 9 am - 5 pm.

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

21. Registration required, volunteers welcome. Visit www.peachland.ca for more information.

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

Annual Rotary Spring Gala Fundraiser Event, May 11. Dinner, dancing, Spirit of Peachland Civic live music by the “Dreamland Band,” live, silent and Awards, May 3, Residents are recognized for their ser- balloon auction. Tickets are vice. Visit www.peachland.ca $50 per person and can be for more information. purchased by calling 250767-9394.

Peachland Spring 10K and Half Marathon, April

Peachland Lions Charity Golf Tournament, April 28, Summerland Golf Club. Call 250-767-5258.

Mother’s Day Giveaway starts next week!

Look for your entry ballot in the Peachland View for the next 10 weeks and enter the weekly draws for your chance to win gift certificates from the participating advertisers in this exciting feature.

Remember, shop locally and support the businesses of our community!

Grand Prize is $500.00 cash!

This feature will run for 10 weeks leading up to Mother’s Day. (Friday March 8 to Friday May 10 issues)

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Local residents recognized for outstanding contributions

Joanne Layh

Jean Saul (centre) receives the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal from MP Dan Albas (right) and

Mayor Keith Fielding.

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Okanagan Similkameen Zone of the Royal Canadian Legion. Over the years Saul has participated in many legion events and in 1993 she was chosen as the Pacific Command representative to the Royal Canadian Legion Youth Pilgrimage of Remembrance and travelled to Canadian war cemeteries and memorials in England, France, Holland, Belgium and Germany. Saul also travelled to the Vimy Memorial. Along with the Legion Colour Party, Saul attends elementary school Remembrance Day Services in Peachland and West Kelowna to encourage young Canadians to embrace the freedoms we have today as a result of the sacrifices of so many. In May 2009, Saul and the Legion Colour Party led the parade in Peachland commemorating Peachland’s Centennial.

In addition, Saul holds her Queen’s Commission in the Canadian Armed Forces with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and worked with cadets in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia for many years.

Saul’s commitment to the community goes back many years.

In addition to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, Saul also received a Duke Of Edinburgh’s Gold Award in 1978 and was a recipient of the Queens’ Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.

In 1992, Saul served as the president of the Peachland Business Association, which eventually evolved into the Peachland Chamber of

Commerce.

Saul has also been involved with the Peachland Ambassadorial Society (formerly Peachland Royalty) for many years serving as a director, sponsor and master of ceremonies. This committee was responsible for changing the format to co-educational, which many other communities in British Columbia adopted afterwards.

Saul also works and volunteers for the Canadian Cancer Society and can be seen each April selling daffodils and daffodil pins. Saul was instrumental in the development of the daffodil pin campaign, which is now a national fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.

In January 2010 Saul was chosen to be an Olympic Torch Bearer in Oliver. In June 2011 Saul was awarded a Community Builders’ Award by the District of Peachland.

Saul has many interests and has been involved in her community in many capacities over the years and is extremely proud to belong to the community of Peachland, where there are many volunteers like Saul striving to make our community a vibrant one.

Recently, Saul has been involved as the moderator for All Candidates Forums at all levels of government within Peachland and has enjoyed this new aspect of her role as a volunteer.

Judy Bedford has been the heart and soul of the Peachland Food Bank for more than 28 years.

Along with the gathering and distributing of food and other necessities to families and other in need, Bedford teaches practical steps to self-sufficiency to anyone who wants to learn. Cooking, gardening, shopping, childcare and budgeting are just a few of the skills

Joanne Layh

Mayor keith fielding (left) receives the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal from MP Dan

Albas.

people have learned from Bedford.

The Peachland Food Bank serves about 40 families per month and about twice that amount at Christmas time.

“Whatever people need we try to visit with them and facilitate them by steering them to job opportunities, places to write their resume, and other things – we try to offer more than just food,” Bedford told The View.

For about a decade Bedford hosted a girl’s club at her house where she would cook, bake and do other activities to teach and encourage young girls.

Bedford teaches cooking skills in her home, at the Peachland Wellness Centre, the food bank and at group homes.

Over the years Bedford has received many requests for tips or recipes, which prompted her to write a cookbook that of-

Judy Bedford (centre) receives her Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal.

Joanne Layh

fers simple basic recipes that encourage successes.

Bedford has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Youth with a Mission.

She also takes exchange students on field trips to show them the area and does numerous activities through her church or other groups, such as work parties for those who need help.

On occasion Bedford hosts devotions at Maple Springs Bible Camp, where young people know her as Grandma Judy. At the camp, Bedford offers object lessons, where she teaches lessons using food.

“Anything related to people I like doing,” Bedford says. “I like giving people a sense of self-worth even though they’re going through a difficult time … needing food is only one issue and they shouldn’t be humiliated about having a need in any way. We go to the doctor because we have a need. We go to the food bank because we have a need. There should be no humiliation or fingerpointing involved.”

Through her husband’s business, Peachland Pharmacy, Judy and Wes have also engaged the community to donate medical and other needed items to the Hope for the Nations charity, which helps children in orphanages around the world.

On numerous occasions the Bedfords have taken in students who did not have a good situation at home and in some instances they have welcomed entire families into their home for a months at a time to teach parenting and life skills.

Bedford also teaches young people the spirit of volunteerism by encouraging local youth to fundraise on behalf of other less fortunate youths living on the street in other communities.

[Receiving the medal] was an honour because there are so many awesome volunteers in Peachland,” Bedford said.

“I totally realize there a lot of other people that are very deserving.”

Mayor Keith Fielding was nominated for a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). The FCM selected Fielding in honour of the contributions he has made to the community and to all of Canada.

“Your peers in local government across the country admire your accomplishments as a community leader, and congratulate you on earning this prestigious award,” FCM president Karen Leibovici said.

Fielding was chosen to receive this distinction for his exemplary efforts to make Peachland a great place to live. Fielding says local achievements that have been made while he has been mayor are all the outcome of a collaborative council process. “I am proud to have led two very proactive and productive councils where differences are respected and valued, and conflict is managed effectively,” Fielding told The View.

During the year of celebrations, 60,000 deserving Canadians will be recognized by receiving a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

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Peachland Community Arts Council artist of the month: Valerie Thompson Thompson was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and has lived in West Kelowna for 18 years.

She began painting at age 11 and is basically self taught. She was inspired at 11 years old in Whitehorse, Yukon by her art teacher, Miss Varley, the daughter of Frederick Varley, a member of the Group of Seven artists.

Thompson has worked in oils, pen and ink and acrylic. She enjoys the outdoors and painting landscapes and scenery.

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Birds of prey are not something you want to visit your bird feeder, but they are interesting to watch as they soar through the sky. They do not eat birdseed; they eat birds. The two most common hawks in the Okanagan are the Cooper’s hawk and the red-tailed hawk. The colour of the tail is the best way to distinguish them; the tail of the Cooper’s hawk has black and white bars. They may visit neighbourhood gardens looking for dinner.

An immature Cooper’s hawk recently came to our garden looking for food.

Cooper’s hawks are medium sized

Hawks native to North America. They primarily eat small to medium sized birds but may supplement their diet with small mammals. They normally catch their prey with their feet and kill it by squeezing. In an urban garden, hawks will perch near a backyard feeder then suddenly swoop down, scattering the songbirds before picking out one to pursue. As with many bird species, the female Cooper’s hawk is larger than the male. A pair breeds once a year and lays three to five eggs in a nest that is usually 25-50 feet off the ground.

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Career prep program coming to Peachland over spring break While most people are too busy with spring fever to start thinking about their summer plans, now is the time for youth to start preparing themselves for their summer employment hunt.

There aren’t many engaging youth jobs out there so the competition for the jobs that are can be very stiff. If youth really want to be prepared then they should start getting organized now.

Calleigh Ellis CareerLaunch, a free career preparatory program, will be running in Peachland during spring break.

CareerLaunch will run from 1 – 4 p.m. at 4th Street Place on March 12 - 14 and 19 21. The Peachland Boys and Girls Clubs Youth Centre is very excited to be the recipient of the GAP CareerLaunch program grant. This grant will be used to run preemployment programs for youth. The program will help youth discover possible areas of employment interest, learn how to write cover letters and resumes and practice interview skills. If you are a youth or a parent

of a youth interested in this great opportunity, call us 250-859-3893 to register. Transportation can also be available for youth if needed.

Although this sounds very familiar to what is covered in the planning classes in school, its goal is to build on what youth already learn in school.

Youth will get more one on one attention than they would in school, and staff can work with youth to highlight their skills throughout their cover letters and resumes.

Staff and youth will work with real job advertisements to practice tailoring their cover letters and resumes. This will help participants stand out amongst all the applicants and give youth the skills to be able to do this throughout their working lives.

Youth will also get a chance to practice their interview skills. This step in the hiring process can be the most intimidating for youth. Youth will practice answering different questions and learn how to highlight their skills while answering them. Staff will also work with youth to come up with strategies to reduce their anxiety about the interview process.

One of the biggest barriers to youth finding employment is they don’t know where to look for jobs. Staff will help youth identify resources for their job search and work with youth to help them organize their job search and their applica-

tions to avoid any error.

Youth will also get to explore their different employment interests.

An important step after youth identify their employment interests is setting goals for themselves. Staff and youth will work together to create S.M.A.R.T employment goals.

S.M.A.R.T goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.

Some of the different topics that youth will learn about while attending this program are understanding goals, creating skills inventories, exploring career opportunities, overcoming career barriers, preparing and distributing a resume, writing a cover letter, filling out a job application, how to obtain a letter of reference, interviewing with results, how to follow up on job leads, and time management skills.

Youth employment promotes social integration, intergenerational dialogue, citizenship, and solidarity. Creating and fulfilling income generating job opportunities for young people can have direct positive consequences for poverty alleviation. It benefits social development and economic development by facilitating the entry of young people into the productive sectors of an economy, and enabling the economy to sustain or increase its productivity and competitiveness in the global market place.

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Toastmasters presentation to feature etiquette expert Mary Anthes Special to the Peachland View What is business etiquette and what should you know about it?

What do you do to make a powerful first impression? What is your handshake saying about you? Is there a professional dress code in the Okanagan? What are the do’s and don’ts of business networking?

Knowing the answers to these questions and implementing the ideas will help you maximize your personal impact in business meetings, negotiations, and job interviews.

Peachland and West Kelowna have a unique opportunity to hear etiquette expert Margaret Page discuss these topics and more. Page is a highly skilled trainer, communicator and author. Her work includes co-authoring a book with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard. She has appeared on CTV and

Margaret Page worked with many businesses such as Vancouver Airport, UBC, and Scotia McLeod. Page is the founder and director of two businesses that serve ambitious professionals: Beyond the Page Coaching and Etiquette Page Enterprises, a western Canadian firm offering business etiquette and international protocol services.

As an etiquette consultant, Page uses humour

and sincerity to help professionals learn the secrets to a self-assured entrance, presenting business cards and providing appropriate introductions.

From small talk to eye contact, handshakes to cutlery, she can help you avoid embarrassment, build stronger relationships, win more business, and shine in any situation.

Take this opportunity to maximize your personal impact by building confidence, learning valuable techniques to build relationships. You have two free opportunities: • Tuesday, March 5, 12 – 1 p.m., Peachland Community Centre; and • Wednesday, March 6, 7 – 9 p.m., Lakeview Community Centre, 860 Anders Road, West Kelowna.

These events are presented as a free public service by Peachland and Westside Toastmasters.

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annual Schmockey tournament held last weekend at Cousins Park.

Need a hand to prepare your income tax return?

Lisa Spalleck Special to the Peachland View Once again the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) is delighted to host Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

Dave Walker, volunteer, has led this program for over 10 years for Peachland residents. Along with his team of Geoff Taylor and Bill Boos, this program will start on Monday, March 4 at the PWC. The volunteers have taken the necessary training and are qualified by CRA to help you. Eligible participants are invited to contact the PWC at 250-767-0141 or wellnesscentre@shaw. ca for information or an appointment.

There are some eligibility requirements if you are unable to prepare your income tax return for yourself. These volunteers assist people with low income and simple tax situations. So if you are a single person with a total income up to $30,000, a couple up to $40,000, or a single parent with one child up to $35,000, you may qualify for this program. The volunteers are not able to help people with more complex situa-

tions, such as a deceased person or a self-employed individual.

Many people are not aware of how vitally important it is to file an income tax return in Canada. The information provided on your return feeds the information to other government services. An important one for many low-income seniors is the Guaranteed Income Supplement. If you do not file you could be missing out on valuable income when you need it most. You may qualify for the Working Income Tax Benefit if you have earned income. Other things such as a GST/HST credit, Canada Child Tax Benefit and B.C.’s own Fair Pharmacare program require your previous year’s income levels to calculate your eligibility for their programs.

If you are unsure whether you are registered for BC’s Fair PharmaCare you can check out the requirements online at www.health.gov.bc.ca/ pharmacare/plani/planiindex.html or check with your local pharmacists as they are experts on the subject. You must have valid B.C. Medical Service Plan coverage and have filed an income tax

return for the relevant year. This is another very important money saving area. You could be paying more than necessary for your prescription medications.

The PWC also can help people with their personal financial situation. We have volunteers on hand that are willing to confidentially take a look at your situation and help you start a budget, identify problem areas or refer you to appropriate contacts for further assistance. As with most of the services provided by the PWC, there is no cost or obligation for you to seek out this help.

To make an appointment for the taxation service or for other sorts of help, contact us at 250-767-0141, email wellnesscentre@shaw.ca or visit us on Facebook.

We have a website but at the time of this writing, it is inoperable and one of those mysteries of life. It just got toxic.

Who knows how all this technology really works, anyway? We use it and call an expert for help when it fails, kind of like the PWC is for people in Peachland. We hook people up to the services they need.

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Considering what happens after we die Transferring wealth to the next generation Shayn Moritz, CGA Special to the Peachland View To retire comfortably, you need to save and invest regularly using an effective savings and investment strategy.

Maximizing RRSPs or other retirement accounts will likely be essential to realizing your retirement goals. Once you retire, you will need to switch gears somewhat and begin considering wealth transfer strategies.

An effective wealth transfer strategy can help you accomplish a variety of goals, such as distributing your assets the way you choose, avoiding probate fees and reducing estate taxes. You can explore a variety of wealth transfer tools, including the following: Gifting – Gifting your assets to your adult children can help minimize the size of your estate, reducing the tax burden at death. This could also potentially lower probate, executor and legal fees. Be careful when gifting property (including cash and securities) to a spouse or minor child, as income attribution rules may apply, causing income earned on the gifted property to be taxed in your hands.

If you donate securities with a capital gain to a registered Canadian charity then there is no tax payable on the capital gain, and you get full credit for the donation, up to the standard charitable deduction limit.

Will – A will is simply a plan for distributing your assets to family members and other beneficiaries.

If you were to die in-

testate (without a will), provincial laws would determine how your assets should be distributed – and there’s no guarantee that the end result would be what you would have chosen.

Beneficiary designations – Many of your financial assets – including life insurance policies, RRSPs and TFSAs – allow you to name a beneficiary.

Upon your death, your beneficiary will automati-

cally receive these assets, avoiding the sometimes time-consuming, expensive (and public) process of probate. It is essential that you periodically review these designations to make sure they reflect your current wishes and that they do not conflict with the terms of your will.

Trusts – Different trusts can help you accomplish a variety of wealth transfer and estate planning goals. For ex-

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are versatile instruments, but they are also complex. Consequently, you’ll need to consult with your tax and legal advisors regarding your particular situation.

Permanent Life Insurance – When building an estate for your heirs, you will typically have considered both registered and unregistered investment accounts as your principal sources of accumulating wealth.

Permanent life insurance

can be used to effectively accumulate wealth and pass it along to children or grandchildren, typically in a very tax-efficient manner.

All the wealth transfer techniques we’ve looked at will require some careful thought and preparation on your part, so don’t wait too long before getting started. Time has a way of sneaking up on all of us, but it’s especially sneaky when we’re unprepared.

THE PEACHLAND AND DISTRICT RETIREMENT SOCIETY annual general meeting last Friday included annual report discussion and an account of

contributed

accomplishments over the year last Friday. 55 members and four guests attended the meeting, which followed the monthly delicious potluck dinner and an interesting and informative short presentation on medications by Geoff Shierbeck of Interior Health. An election of officers for the year 2013–2014 resulted in the following being elected by acclamation: Incumbents Wilma Mackinnon, Joyce Koldingnes, Pat Grieve, Pat Sell, Tony Straga, Sharon McPhee, and newcomers Carol White, Valerie Frederikson and Beryl McNeil. Thanks were given to outgoing board members Syd Kendrick and Bill Lemmon for their past year’s work, and to all of the activity leaders for their faithful attendance. Without these leaders, the programs would be no more. Tentative plans are being made to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of the PDRS later in the year.

Shown left to right are board members and volunteer activity leaders Pat Grieve, Tony Straga, Sharon Straga, Wilma Mackinon, Phyllis Papineau, Kay Muir, Len Teeple, Joan Sykes, Shirley Johnsen, Roberta Farrelly, Eva Reul, Margot Carson, Leo Reul, and Carol White.

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ample, an inter vivos trust can help you leave assets to your heirs without going through probate. You can also structure the trust to stagger payments over a number of years, rather than all at once, or include other restrictions or incentives. A testamentary trust, created in your will, can allow your heirs to effectively income split with the trust, potentially decreasing overall taxation.

As you can see, trusts

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It is with great sadness that the family of WILLIAM THOMAS (TOM) MONTGOMERY announces his sudden passing at the age of 85 in Westbank, BC, on Friday, February 22, 2013.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 65 years Barbara; four daughters: Marilyn, Kathy (Alan), Carol (Miles), Sandra; 9 grandchildren: Julie (Kevin), Mark (Daphne), Kari, Patti (Mario), Todd (Irena), Jen (Clayton), Laird (Alicia), Lynden, Aldene (Steve) and 18 great grandchildren. He is survived by his sisters-inlaw Doreen and Linda (Dick) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tom was born August 15, 1927 in Toronto, Ontario and moved to Calgary with his family in 1961. In 1998 Tom and Barbara moved to Peachland and then Westbank where they have spent 15 wonderful years and made many great friends. Tom was an entrepreneur and an active member of Rotary for 45 years.

A funeral service was previously held on Wednesday February 27th at St. Margaret’s Church in Peachland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1589 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y7.

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DIVERSIONS

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Swedish rock group 5. Teen skin disorder 9. An instrument that magnifies 14. Sledgehammer 15. Ran away from 16. Old European silver coin 17. “Rule Britannia” composer 18. Rend or tear apart 19. Oats genus 20. Greater TV resolution 23. Kiln 24. A furrow in the road 25. Family Turdidae 28. Duck-billed mammal 33. German tennis star Tommy 34. “You Send Me” singer Sam 35. Volcanic mountain in Japan 36. Governed over 38. Process of decay 39. Clear wrap brand 41. Put into service 42. Snake catcher tribe of India 44. Best section of the mezzanine 45. Masseur 47. Funereal stone slabs 49. Before 50. Again 51. 1 of 10 official U.S. days off

HOROSCOPE ARIES - Mar 21-Apr 20

Aries, direct your efforts toward helping other people. You may find you are more energized when helping others, and your efforts will be much appreciated.

TAURUS - Apr 21-May 21

Surround yourself with friends and family this week, Taurus. You should have some downtime, and you can use this time to catch up and reconnect with your loved ones.

GEMINI - May 22-Jun 21

Gemini, some levels of communication may be compromised this week, so your messages may not reach the intended recipient.

It could take a little longer to get your point across.

CANCER - Jun 22-Jul 22

Cancer, your boundless energy keeps people happy and engaged and should be used as much as possible in the next few days. You also could be sought after to fix problems.

LEO - Jul 23-Aug 23

58. Alternate name 59. One of Bobby Franks’ killers 60. Port capital of Vanuatu 61. Individual dishes are a la ___ 62. Shellfish 63. Welsh for John 64. Fencing swords

65. Griffith or Rooney 66. Titanic’s fate CLUES DOWN 1. Far East wet nurse 2. Apulian seaport 3. Barrel hole stopper 4. Tavern where ale is sold 5. Anew

SUDOKU

Level: Intermediate Here’s How It Works - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

6. Actor Montgomery 7. Pigmented skin moles 8. Adam & Eve’s garden 9. Legislative acts 10. Pit 11. Butter alternative 12. Actor Sean 13. A major division of geological time 21. Hyrax 22. Country of Baghdad (alt. sp.)

25. Repetitive strumming 26. West Chadic 27. Rattling breaths 28. Savile Row tailor Henry 29. Burbot 30. Christmas lantern in the Phillipines 31. Utilization 32. Sound units 34. Leg shank 37. Umlauts 40. Female owners of #4 down 43. One who regrets 46. Serenely deliberate 47. Stuck up 48. Cablegram (abbr.)

50. In advance 51. Envelope opening closure 52. Ireland 53. Australian Labradoodle Club of America (abbr.)

54. Poetic forsaken 55. Female operatic star 56. Actor Alda 57. An American 58. Highest card

Leo, tap into your creative side to shake things up and stave off some boredom. Others may think your actions are suspect, but you know these efforts will help you achieve your ultimate goal.

VIRGO - Aug 24-Sept 22

You have to accept that things change and you cannot preserve the present, Virgo. That said, start making plans for new things for this year starting with right now.

LIBRA - Sept 23-Oct 23

Libra, although you are able to think quickly, you much prefer to have things organized. If you have a presentation to make next week, start working on it now.

SCORPIO - Oct 24-Nov 22

Scorpio, there has never been a better time to put romance in the forefront. If you’re single, put all your cards on the table. If you’re matched up, increase your amorous gestures.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23-Dec 21

Sagittarius, some people you know may be caught up wondering about past decisions that might not have worked out. Help them to focus on the here and now.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22-Jan 20

Capricorn, while you are glad to lend a helping hand when you are asked, the request that comes in this week could be so big that you may actually be caught off-guard.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21-Feb 18

It is hard to make progress this week, especially since it could feel like you’re going at a snail’s pace.

Stick with it and everything on your list is likely to get done.

PISCES - Feb 19-Mar 20

Pisces, although you can certainly use your share of the limelight, let another person shine this week and you’ll have your own glow.

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FAITH

Food for the Soul: Nine welcomes the world Wayne poWer Peachland Baha’i Community Special to the Peachland View

such practices. The ninepointed star is regarded by many people, both Bahá’í and non-Bahá’í, as a symbol of the faith.

In architectural terms, mankind has been given temples of worship by the Baha’i communities around the world. Nine entrances freely welcome all who seek solitude and privacy with God. Aside

Nine, as the highest single-digit number, symbolizes completeness and unity. The Bahá’í Faith regards humanity as an organic entity that has developed through its embryonic state (nine months) to infancy, then on to adolescence and maturity. We are coming of age. Humanity is now in this state of fulfilment. Likewise, the number nine itself reflects a sense of culmination. As an architectural example towards this destiny, all Bahá’í houses of worship have nine sides. One commonly used symbol of the Bahá’í faith is a ninepointed star. It reminds us of our own spiritual development. For those who are interested in numbers, it is a sign of perfection, justice and accomplishment. Joy has been artistically depicted in many graphic designs incorporating 40 degrees of nine. We can make a 360 degree decision about our future. Our planet awaits this unity.

Nine is the minimum number of members in a local spiritual assembly or house of justice, the administrative bodies elected by Bahá’ís around the world every April. There is no occult meaning to nine in the Baha’i Faith. Bahá’ís do not subscribe to divination by numbers or other

from the Baha’i house of worship for the North American continent in Wilmette, Illinois, there are six other continental houses of worship around our planet, with a future seventh now under construction near Santiago, Chile. There is no sense of separation once one enters the overall beauty created in this chamber of worship.

To get images of the beauty of this and other Baha’i structures, check out the following link: www.bahai.us/ bahai-temple/bahai-tem-

ples-around-the-world As mentioned, it is interesting to note that there are nine openings around a circumference which lead visitors into a central atrium. There are no sermons or preaching found in these houses.

One beautiful example is affectionately called the Lotus Temple. The nine entrances welcome visitors who daily stream into a sacred sanctuary for personal prayers and meditations. It is located in New Delhi, India as a Bahá’í house of worship, completed in 1986.

Notable for its flowerlike shape, it serves as the mother temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city. The site is in the village of Bahapur, in the national capital territory of Delhi. Recognition is given to the Iranianborn architect, Fariborz Sahba, who now lives in Canada. Sahba has received many international awards; among them was the First Honour Award in 1987 for Excellence in Architecture from the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art, and Architecture. Read more at www.bahainews.ca/en/ people/sahba Nine welcomes the world in unity, in reverence, and in sacred devotion. Our planet is ready for that. Something to consider, is that the world can be divid-

ed into nine regions: 1) Asia, 2) the Middle East and North Africa, 3) Europe, 4) North America, 5) Central America and the Caribbean, 6) South

America, 7) Africa, 8) Australia, Oceania, and 9) finally the two polar regions. With travel being easily available today, some have made a

personal “bucket list” to experience all the beauty that God has created which can be found on our terrestrial and aqueous home.

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

Local Contact:

250-767-0129

Sunday Services

New Contemporary Worship

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m.

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

Monday to Friday

Service 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School

4th Street & Brandon Ave

National Website:

Service 9 a.m.

Info.Bahai.org

Traditional Worship

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

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

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

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

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Peachland STUDIO : Baptist Church Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am Church service at 10:30 am (Children’s church during service)

Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Pastor Peachland Campus 10:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School

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Fellowship time with coffee and cookies at 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Rev. Elaine Diggle

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

www.peachlandbaptist.com 4204 Lake Avenue

250-767-9232

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$569,000 REDUCED TO #259,900 306 - 8404 Jubilee Road E, Summerland Beautiful 2 bed, 2bath condo in heart of Summerland. Underground parking, outdoor pool, lake and mountain views. Top floor, 14 ft vaulted ceiling in LR, fireplace. On cool winter afternoons enjoy the warm gas fireplace and soak up the ambience of this lovely home. In Spring and Summer take advantage of the lakeview while reading a book in the bright and cozy sun room. This high end home is within walking distance of downtown Summerland.

MLS® 138385

5 – 6267 Sundstrom Court, Peachland – MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS AT HALF A MILLION PRICES! CUSTOM HOMES. GRANITE THROUGHOUT. These are not spec homes but true custom homes. Each home, in its own unique way, boasts 9 and/or 10 ft peaked and/or vaulted ceilings throughout. Full size, 8 foot, interior doors, one piece toilets with modern bathroom hardware, hardwood and stone tile, custom cabinet and kitchen designs, deep sinks, oversized custom windows, in-floor heat, large covered decks, outdoor BBQ set-ups and much more. (Photo is example from a finished home.)

MLS® 10059594

Bryan Hart

250-490-5948 • bryanhart@shaw.ca

TODD SIMPSON

“His Head’s Always in the Game”

“His Head’s Always in the Game”

$499,500 #1 in Peachland 2012 for Real Estate Transactions

(OMREB sub-area stats for 2012.)

Jake Russell and Linda Jenkins

Expect Great Results Real Estate Team

250-549-3944

Cell: 250-826-7253 Toll Free: 800-747-6954

www.toddsimpson.ca

KELOWNA

KELOWNA

AND PEACWHhL ere Home Begins

#212- 3360 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna - Charming detached townhome in the gated community of Leisure Village. Enjoy your sunroom and the backyard waterscape in this 55+ community in West Kelowna. Former showhome with many extras. Strata Fees are $125/month.

$369,900

5305 Bradbury Street, Peachland 3 bedroom custom built West Coast Architecture home, beautifully decorated with big Okanagan lake views, a must see, a great family home.

$459,900

MLS®10039447

MLS®10049660

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2012 Peachland Real Estate Review

5973 Victoria Street, Peachland – Beautiful cozy 3 bedroom home with peek a boo lake view, nicely landscaped, air conditioning, fish pond, RV parking, clean-out & hookup, fruit trees & garden, nicely upgraded, detached garage/ workshop, gas fireplace & stove, a must see.

$349,000

MLS®10051739

5815 MacGregor Road, Peachland - Sweeping Lakeview up close and personal in this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home, open concept, large corner yard, many upgrades, cozy up to the fireplace looking out and over Okanagan Lake. RV Parking available.

$429,000

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Looking forward to serving you in 2013!

5878E Beach Avenue Peachland, BC VOH 1X7

The Cody Sisters!

For all your mortgage needs...

MLS®10059660

Bryon Knutsen

(250) 863-1282 “Our” Community “Your” Realtor

• Director’s Platinum Award • President’s Gold Award • Master Sales Award

Thanks to all my clients for a successful year in 2012!

250-826-2047

Realtors, e-mail the Peachland View to advertise today!

106, 3996 Beach Ave - Lakeshore Gardens in beautiful Peachland.

Only steps from the beach. This ground floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Granite counter tops, recessed sink and reverse osmosis, custom kitchen cabinets. All this located on the quiet side of complex.

MLS®10056868

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MLS® 10059360

TODD SIMPSON www.toddsimpson.ca

www.summerlandrealtyltd.ca

MLS® 10059590

11 – 6267 Sundstrom Court Peachland – EXCELLENT LAKE VIEWS! Quiet setting. Awesome Potential! Private cul de sac, close to town, stunning mountain and lake views. We would be happy to supply you with a builder or bring your own.

Cell: 250-826-7253 Toll Free: 800-747-6954

SUMMERLAND REALTY LTD

4221 2nd Avenue, Peachland - Big Views of Okanagan Lake! Desirable custom built Rancher with Walk Out lower level, 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, easily a 3 bedroom lower level suite, one bedroom suite now with separate entrance and patio, 2 gas fireplaces, solid oak floors, customized tile, textured concrete counter tops in kitchen and master ensuite, big lot with underground sprinkler system, cultured rock retaining wall, extra flat parking and double car garage.

$239,000

$539,000 • 5847 Vicary Road Gorgeous LAKEVIEWS that are hard to beat! It feels like you are sitting on top of the lake. Quiet area located on a cul-de-sac with no through traffic, spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath walkout rancher, great open layout on 2 levels, vaulted ceilings, functional modern kitchen with island & huge pantry on main, large, lovely 2 bdrm in-law suite down, 2 master bedrooms. More information on my website below. MLS®10060022

KELOWNA

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4036 Smith Way, Peachland - Lovely 5 bed/3 bath rancher walkout with many upgrades, perfect for 1st time buyers! Great layout, large rooms, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, modern paint, 4 pc. ensuite, 2 gas f/p, A/C, dbl. car garage, flat driveway & RV parking, plus suite for in-laws or as mortgage helper.

CALL TRACEY FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! MLS®10058331

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$364,900

CURRENT RATE SPECIALS 3 yr fixed rate 2.59% 5 yr fixed rate 2.99% 10 yr fixed rate 3.99% 5 yr variable (Prime – 0.35%) 2.65%

6152 Sanderson Avenue - Beautiful 18.26 acres in Peachland, 180 degrees lake view from Kelowna to Penticton! Zoned A1, subdivision potential with new zoning or an excellent holding property. Small farmhouse & well. Vendor may also consider selling 50% of property (9 acres) subject to subdividing & price negotiation.

Some conditions apply. Rates may change at any time.

Let us negotiate for your best mortgage!

MLS®10057769

www.kelownaokanaganrealestate.com

$1,800,000

MLS®10052060

250-826-2047 5878E Beach Avenue Larry Guilbault Peachland, BC VOH 1X7

126, 2250 Louie Drive - Detached 2 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher in Westlake Gardens. Immaculate 1480 sq ft of living space updated with a fashionable palette of wall paint complimented with beautiful hardwood floors. Loads of living space includes family room off kitchen. Walking distance to amenities, shopping hub, golf & recreation.

#100-5460 Clements Crescent

This is a complete package deal- This cute corner unit townhome in Peachland is blocks from beach, shopping, walking trails & elementary school. This home can come complete with all furniture... ready to move in! This must be seen to appreciate the value for any buyer but especially a first time home buyer that has no extra money for furniture or belongings. The home also has S/S appliances and hardwood floors.

MLS# 10055992

$249,000

Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca

Leanne Cody 250-215-5028 leannecody@invis.ca

Kevin Philippot (250) 215-4320 cell (250) 717-5000 Kelowna office (250) 768-3339 West Kelowna office

kevinphilippot@remax.net