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Late night cruise turns to chaos after large vessel capsizes Erin Christie / Peachland View A late night accident near Doggy Beach on Sunday evening has resulted in one boater’s plea for better safety measures in Okanagan Lake. Westbank resident Lars Tace took his wife out for a casual
after work cruise on the peaceful lake but their quiet evening quickly became chaotic after Tace unexpectedly hit a rock, severely damaging the hull. Tace told The View that the boat quickly took on water, causing the 26-foot vessel to capsize. “I take this route all the time
and some weeks it’s safe, some weeks it’s not, the buoys should definitely be marked,” Tace said. The couple self-rescued with the assistance of a flotation device, and immediately contacted the RCMP. “We shot off flares and did what we were supposed to when we
bailed out,” Tace noted. “I didn’t want it floating out there where someone could hit it.” Tace said the RCMP worked on the scene well into the early morning hours, attempting to haul the vessel to shore, but it wasn’t until a crane was brought in Mon-
day afternoon that the boat was fully extracted from the water. The boat was not leaking fluids but was deemed a possible environmental and safety risk if allowed to remain. The Peachland Fire Department contained the scene with boomers and absorbent pads.
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Race heats up as more potential candidates come forward Erin Christie Peachland View Nomination Day is still one week away, but for some the campaigning has already started. As of press time on September 24, 18 politically-minded Peachlanders have picked up nomination package and begun public consultation., however, only eight have granted chief election officer Polly Palmer permission to release their names to the public. According to Palmer, so far 11 packages for the position of councillor
have been picked up by potential combatants, while seven have been snagged by those seeking the mayor’s seat. Of the seven people possibly seeking the town’s top job, three have agreed to release their names so far, current councillor Cindy Fortin, Highway 97 Task Force Society president Bruce Letendre and former Peachland councillor Ernie Hurd. Peachland’s current Mayor Keith Fielding has not yet announced whether he intends to seek another term. In a recent interview Fielding reiterated to
The View that he will announce his decision on September 30. Among the 11 residents who may seek a spot on council, five have granted permission to have their names released: current councillor Vern Moberg, local radio personality Allan Hollender, Keith Thom, Mario Vucinovic and Pam Cunningham. In the school board race, Palmer reported that only incumbent Moyra Baxter has picked up a package. The municipal election is Saturday, November 15, 2014. Nomination packages can be picked
up at the municipal hall Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Council will hear from persons who consider their interest to be affected by the proposed bylaw amendments:
Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) Zone II being: District of Peachland and Regional District of Central Okanagan – Central Okanagan West Electoral Area (Traders Cove, Fintry, Killiney Beach, Westshore Estates, Wilson’s Landing, rural Peachland and Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserves 9 and 10)
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Bylaw No. 2068 to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, 1996, defines a “Licensed Medical Marihuana Production Facility” and provides Council with discretion to approve a rezoning application for a “Licensed Medical Marihuana Production Facility” by adding it as a new Permitted Use in the A-1 Rural/Agricultural zone and the RR-1 Rural Residential Zone, if located on lands designated as Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) for “Licensed Medical Marihuana Production Facility”, which must be licensed by Health Canada under the Federal Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. The zoning amendment directs this use to the “A-1 Rural/ Agricultural Zone and the RR-1 Rural Residential Zone, if located on lands designated as Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and includes rezoning requirements to regulate impacts with respect to public health and safety, nuisances such as smell, and the environment, as well as conditions of use for the “Licensed Medical Marihuana Production Facility”. Specific zoning requirements include minimum parcel area of 8.09 hectares (20) acres) and minimum siting distances of 150m (492 ft) from any school site, 100m (328 ft) from all property lines; and 50m (164 ft) from all water courses ) The public may review copies of the proposed bylaw, Council reports and related material on the District’s web site at www.peachland.ca and at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive excluding Statutory Holidays, from September 15, 2014 to September 30, 2014. All persons will be given an opportunity to be heard and/or present written submissions on the above matters. In order to be considered by Council, concerns must either be expressed in writing or presented in person at Council. Written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal Office or emailed to the Corporate Officer at ppalmer@ peachland.ca. All written and emailed submissions must be received by 4:00pm on September 30, 2014 and will become part of the public record. NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
Nominations will be accepted for the following office, to be elected for a four year term: One (1) School Trustee* for Zone II of School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) Candidates for School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) School Trustee, Zone II shall be nominated by two persons who are qualified electors of School District Zone II for which the person is nominated. Nominations will be received as follows: (* School Trustee nomination documents require $100 refundable deposit) By the Chief Election Officer or person(s) designated by the Chief Election Officer, Regional District of Central Okanagan, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, B.C. OR By the Chief Election Officer, District of Peachland, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. Beginning 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014 Regular Office Hours 8:00 am – 4:00 pm - Excluding Statutory Holidays and weekends Nomination documents are available at the Peachland Municipal Office (250-767-2647) and Regional District of Central Okanagan Office (250-763-4918) during regular office hours Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated and elected to hold office if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014 Further information on the foregoing may be obtained at www.peachland.ca or by contacting: Polly Palmer, Chief Election Officer, phone 250-767-2647 Chief Election Officer August 22, 2014
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PEACHLAND VIEWS Bypass proposal is a slice of pie-in-the-sky In a recent letter one resident stated that they would like the speed limit dropped on Drought Hill to 70 km/h. Why is it that if someone obviously not competent to travel at highway speeds on a highway, they need the rest of us to come down to their lower standards? If someone is incapable of travelling that road at 90 km/h, please do us all a favour and take the bus. A competent driver will adjust the speed themselves to always maintain a safe rate of travel. On a snow-covered morning you don’t do 90, but on a sunny dry evening 90 is more than safe. However if you’re doing 70 because you are scared, well, that is the hazard not the road. The time has also come to expand the highway to four lanes.
Unfortunately we have a group of people in town that keep floating this pie-in-the-sky idea that we are going to build this bypass way up behind Peachland. I would just like to ask them three questions: if the provincial government does not have the will, or money to build one little overpass at Butt Road, one little overpass at Daimler Road, or one little bypass through downtown West Kelowna to serve 50,000 people, what on earth makes you think they have the money, or will to build a massive bypass for 5,000? If they did this and left the rest of the Okanagan in the dismal shape it’s in then we are all a bunch of nuts! Randy Mueller, Peachland
What will a bypass do for us? The other day someone raised the question, “How will we be able to get to West Kelowna if there is a bypass?” I’m not sure if they were fooling or not, but the question it brought to mind made me realize just how much emphasis there has been about what a bypass is, and not enough about what it means for Peachland. For one thing, the bypass means that the current speed limit on Highway 97 through Peachland will remain at 70 km/h. If it is upgraded to four lanes, the new speed limit will be increased to 90 km/h through town. The high speed bypass will be at least 90 km/h, or more, if the new speed limits the government is considering are put into play. A low speed option is only possible for Peachland if the high speed option bypasses the town. One of the major benefits of a bypass would see about 70 per cent of the traffic that has no reason to stop here, eliminated. A reduced traffic volume would make Highway 97 as we know it today much easier for Peachlanders to access. The through traffic that congests Highway 97 today, which is also our main street, would choose to take the
high road, resulting in a more peaceful lakeside road. For now let’s call it the lakeside road, but a much more appealing name would be the wine country road, like the sign at the bottom of Drought Hill says. A slower road will appeal to locals as well as tourists. Evidence from other communities proves that a more peaceful road has proved to be more tourist friendly. For example, the newish Island Highway on Vancouver Island, which bypasses a number of small waterfront towns like Ladysmith and Chemainus; after a brief period of adjustment for what are mostly highway related businesses, business is up. The statistics kept by the local visitor centres are proof that a slower highway will attract those who are interested, while those who have no reason to stop are reconciled to the Island Highway. In an era of growing populations and traffic volumes, most of which has no interest or reason to stop in Peachland, will choose the high speed bypass, while permitting a slower gentler local and tourist friendly lakeside road or wine route that will get my vote. Terry Tanner
Time to put the history back in the Historic School On picking up a copy of the View, I read a letter from another visitor highlighting the lack of history in the Primary School. I agree that the interior of the historic school portrays little evidence of its former purpose, and is not what is expected of a school labelled “historic.” It should be remembered that once the teachers and students of this “historic” school, many of whom were probably descendants of the pioneers of Peachland, have passed away, their stories of the school and artifacts will die with them. For the sake of future generations, the history of the school needs to be documented and then put on display in the school, to be fully appreciated, not in a corner of the Peachland Museum or forgotten in the attic of some-
one’s house. Even if the town and council have no interest in preserving its history, as someone who works in the hospitality industry, I cannot understand how a small town like Peachland, whose economy relies on tourism, did not wish to capitalize on this historic school, to attract more visitors and media attention, by “restoring” it rather than renovating it, resulting in a rather generic interior. It’s not too late to rediscover the integrity of the school, which could enhance its existing usage. putting the “history” back in the Peachland Primary school is a win-win situation for all. Joshua Bibbs, Vancouver
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Debate resumes in Parliament as second sessions resume MP Dan Albas Commentary The second session of 41st Parliament is again underway. Some of the bills before the House include Senate Bill S-3 “An Act to amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act” and Government Bill C-3 “Safeguarding Canada’s Seas and Skies Act.” Also up for debate this week is Private Members Bill C-586 “Reform Act of 2014” from my Conservative colleague MP Michael Chong. The Reform Act continues to be one of the bills that I have received a considerable amount of feedback on recently and as a result have been following the bill closely.
One aspect of the Reform Act that is of interest is how it proposes to change the current political structure of our electoral process. To highlight this I will provide a more current example: during the most recent nomination process to select the leader of the Liberal party it is reported that over 104,000 people participated in their democratic process that resulted in 80 per cent voting for one individual who was then declared leader of the Liberal Party. What is interesting about the Reform Act is that it proposes a legal mechanism where a majority of MPs from a party caucus can vote to replace the democratically elected leader and
replace that democratically elected leader with an appointed one. To use the example from the Liberal Party again, this means that with 37 Liberal MPs in the House of Commons it would require only 19 Liberal MPs to replace the current leader. The Reform Act also proposes that a majority vote of caucus can determine the interim replacement leader. In other words, the same majority of party MPs who would agree to vote out a democratically elected leader selected by the grassroots of their party would be free to vote in their own preferred replacement as an interim leader. Some view this as enhancing democracy and are strongly supportive;
others have voiced concern at the thought of a leader elected by tens of thousands of citizens could be over turned by a few dozen MPs. From my own perspective, one concern that I have is the potential for back-room deals in Ottawa that could potentially create internal division and alienate citizens who participated in a transparent leadership selection process only to see that taken away for reasons that may never be publicly stated. The stated goal of the Reform Act is to increase the ability of individual MPs to overturn the leadership of a party as well as decisions involving party discipline efforts that can include suspensions
from caucus and reinstatements. I would be remiss if I did not also point out that there are examples of leaders at both the provincial and federal level who have been successfully removed by caucus under existing process without legislation as proposed in the Reform Act. This is only a brief summary involving some of the measures proposed in the Reform Act, there are others that unfortunately cannot be covered in detail in a single column. While my comments might come across as opposing the Reform Act, that is not the intent in this report. Based on the feedback I have received from citizens to date,
Needs of tennis and pickleball players will continue to remain under review As I write this, the last day of summer is officially upon us. It’s been a great season and I’m looking forward to a bright and sunny transition into the fall.
Mayor Keith Fielding It was lovely to see so many youngsters enjoying outdoor activities at Swim Bay, and at the skate park – the latter being particularly popular, it seems, with kids of all ages. It is really gratifying to see the responsible way in which the skatepark is being enjoyed, the amount of use being made of it, and to note that whatever the age, skill level, or preferred mobility device, those using it seem to have found a way to co-exist respectfully. The tennis courts at Lambly Park were also well used and enjoyed by court regulars and visitors. The rules and proto-
cols in place have been developed in consultation with the players and are applied by them in a fair and respectful way. I want to thank them for that, and reassure them on a matter that seems to be a continuing concern: namely, whether District Council is considering allowing the courts to be used for both tennis and pickleball. The answer is clear: no, we are not! Earlier this year, council did listen to a court-sharing proposal presented by the indoor pickleball players. We fully understood
confirm that I will be supporting the Reform Act at second reading debate, so that these proposals can be reviewed and vetted by committee and welcome further comments and questions on this or any bill before the House. I can be reached at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca or via phone at 1-800665-8711.
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the majority have stated support for the Reform Act; in conversation I have also discovered that many are unaware of some of the technical aspects the bill proposes. It should also be noted that further amendments have been proposed to the Reform Act at in the event the bill reaches committee stage review. I can
their interest in being able to play outdoors as well as inside, but firmly rejected the idea of making the tennis courts multi-use. However, the needs of both groups will remain under review and will be considered in the event that some expansion of recreational facilities becomes possible in the future. On the lake, summer brought us increasing numbers of kayakers, stand-up paddle boarders, and other paddle-propelled craft adding interest and variety to the traditional fleet
of sail and power boats. The day use wharf was in constant use, adding I hope, welcome support for local restaurants and businesses. The Rattlesnake Island swim remained popular and this year saw a record number of entries. On land, we were able to enjoy Rotary sponsored outdoor concerts, art shows, a rose show, the Fall Fair, a half marathon, the farmers’ market, Canada Day celebrations, and many other events both new and traditional. I am always interested to respond to readers’
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Council considering Bear Safe program View Staff
Erin Christie Peachland View A fed bear is a dead bear. And though the number of bears being destroyed as a result of human-wildlife conflict in Peachland has steadily decreased over the last four years, WildsafeBC’s provincial coordinator, Frank Ritcey, says he is not convinced that number will stay down. The Kamloopsbased conservationist expressed his concern over the increasing number of calls local officers have received this fall during a presentation he made to Peachland municipal council on September 9. According to Ritcey, approximately 59 calls from Peachland residents have been referred to WildsafeBC conservation officers since hibernation season ended, and he expects there will be more before winter. He says WildsafeBC typically receives between 20,000 and 25,000 reports of human-wildlife conflict per year across the province. “Most of Peachland’s problem with bears is garbage related,” Ritcey told the audience gathered in the community centre on September 9. “The bulk of the calls are reports of black bears on people’s property or going through people’s garbage cans. They come down looking for food and find it readily available, and
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In Brief Crystal Mountain not opening this season
An investigation into an accident at Crystal Mountain Resort last March has resulted in the temporary closure of the Kelowna-based business. Crystal Mountain officials say the decision was made of their own accord while their operating license remains suspended. The incident in question involved the full deropement of a fixed-grip double chairlift where three chairs struck the snow, two of them carrying passengers. Four people were taken to hospital. In the meantime, officials from the BC Safety Authority (BCSA), who conducted the investigation, have issued an update stating that the organization will release a final comprehensive report later this fall to discuss contributing factors to the incident. In June, BCSA concluded the on-site portion of its incident investigation. A number of instructions and various requirements were provided to Crystal Mountain in July to allow enough time for the required regulated work to be completed in order to resume operation of its three ropeways for the 2014/2015 ski season. But BCSA officials say, to their knowledge, the work has not yet been completed. According a statement issued on the resort’s Facebook page the closure, “is not a goodbye,” and it plans to re-open next winter, and anyone who purchased a season pass can expect a full refund.
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if the animal becomes a nuisance or poses a threat to residents, which has sometimes been the case, we end up having to destroy the animal.” But Ritcey says there is a “simple solution.” He suggested the implementation of the WildsafeBC program
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flict through education, innovation and cooperation. “Our motto is ‘keeping wildlife wild and communities safe,” Ritcey explained. The program, which evolved out of the highly successful Bear Aware program, is delivered by the B.C Conservation Foundation, and is currently implemented throughout B.C, with 25 programs serving just over 100 communities. Established to achieve “on-theground” conservation success, BCCF has been involved in over 5000 research, restoration, mapping and education projects since 1986. The process involves a shift from the reactive management of “problem” bears to the proactive management of the attractants that draw bears into the communities. This management plan includes components on monitoring human-bear conflicts, education, managing
waste, implementing and enforcing bylaws, managing green space, and community planning. To participate in the program, Ritcey added, the municipality would be required to contribute a minimum of $2,500 toward the program, as well as be willing to make a threeyear commitment to the program. WildsafeBC would, in turn, direct funding provided by the B.C. government. Ritcey says WildsafeBC typically provides about $8,000 toward wages and employment costs for the community coordinator, plus another $2,000 in training and support costs. Mayor Keith Fielding says council has agreed to consider the invitation to apply to become a Bear Safe Community during the upcoming budget cycle, and would look at the possibility of a collaborative venture with a neighbouring community.
The Regional Board has awarded a new five year contract for management of biosolids from the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. BioCentral was one of four qualified responses to a recent Request for Proposals and was endorsed by the plant’s select stakeholder committee. The board authorized the contract with an approximate value of $1,157,000 for the five year term. The new contract is expected to result in savings of $500,000 plus an additional $1 million in reduced transportation costs over the next five years as the biosolids will be taken to a BioCentral composting facility just west of Merritt.
Rotary exchange program is back
If you have a child in Grade 10, 11 or 12 who has an interest in international travel, they may be in luck. Rotary International District 5060 will be holding an information night on October 1 at Okanagan College, for students interested in applying for the Rotary Student Exchange Program Rotary exchange students live in a foreign country for a year and experience a new culture and language. Students who are selected in 2014 will be departing on their exchange in the summer of 2015. The information meeting will be held in Room C272, Okanagan College, Kelowna, at 6.30 pm. Students must be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian. For more information, contact Moyra Baxter at 250-767-6153, Frank Proto at 250-7696100 or Deborah Winsby at 250-826-1144, or visit www.youthexchange.rotary5060.com
Development permit granted
Council approved a development permit and adopted an OCP and zoning amendment for the Habitat for Humanity development at 4912 Princeton Ave. The development will consist of six residential units within three duplex buildings offered by Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing.
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PROUD PEACHLANDERS - Patricia Barrows of the Peachland Boys and Girls Club, Mayor Keith Fielding, Rob Campbell, CAO Elsie Lemke, president of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce Dave Collins
and manager of the Visitor Information Centre Loretta Robinson (left to right) display their Project of the Year Award, which was presented to the District of Peachland by the Public Works Association of British Columbia on September 22.
New board elected to serve Highway 97 Taskforce Society Erin Christie / Peachland View A new group of advocators have emerged to play what they hope will be a formidable role in urging decision makers to alter the path of Highway 97 by forging a bypass around Peachland. The Highway 97 Taskforce Society, which was formed in 2007, has focused on working closely with Peachland council to ensure that when the decision is made
to expand the highway that runs through Peachland to four lanes, the residents of the town are “fully involved in the planning.” The Taskforce was born out of concerns for public safety and community livability standards, in the wake of the increased traffic that would follow the constuction of a proposed four-lane highway. Since its inception, the society has made presentations to council and ministry officials in
Kamloops and Victoria, as well as speaking to the minister involved. To keep the wheels of change in motion, a new board of directors was elected at their July 22 board meeting, Taskforce president Bruce Letendre, told The View. The 2014-2015 board includes Letendre, who was re-elected as president for a third consecutive term by acclamation, Peter Warner, who will serve as vice-
president and Ted Cave, who will fill the role of treasurer. Rounding out the board are Bert Put, Bob Wells, Carol Brown, Terry Tanner, Arne Roosen, Gordon Pope, Ken Klein, Chris Reniers, Ken Janes, Mark Gonczy, Wolfgang Muhs and Marilyn Dodd. Former secretary, Gus Richardson has been named director-at-large, and will serve as Parlimentarian, with Lorraine
MacKenzie stepping in as secretary. Past president John Abernathy will remain with the group, and Ean Price will continue as society webmaster. To find out more about the Taskforce or to join, contact the organization by phone at 778- 479-6248, or alternatively by email at hwy97taskforce@ hotmail.com, or online at www. hwy97taskforce.com.
Grief group helps families cope with loss of a loved one Erin Christie Peachland View For many of us, the sights and sounds of a loved one bring joy, but for those coping with loss, they can often be a powerful grief trigger. “Grief comes out in funny ways,” noted Central Okanagan Hospice Association bereavement and complementary care coordinator Pauline Weninger. “It can be physical and emotional. It’s important that people allow themselves to mourn in a healthy way.” For over 30 years, the Central Okanagan Hospice Association has been instrumental in helping to meet the needs of the terminally ill and their families through one-on-one support and a variety of support groups.
Chief among those groups is the Adult Grief Group, an eightweek program aimed at helping those coping with the loss of a loved one navigate through a difficult period. Weninger says the group, which is facilitated by trained COHA volunteers and counsellors, is open to anyone who has lost a loved one, even if the loss occurred outside of Hospice House. She says the group provides an opportunity for adults to explore their feelings of loss in order to promote healthy living. Each week a new theme is discussed, so attendance at as many sessions as possible is preferred, Weninger explained. “We try to help people move through the different aspects of grief by encouraging them to feel their
feelings, rather than put them away. There is not a real designated timeline when it comes to griefing,” she pointed out. “The key is be able to work through it so we can move on and live our lives.” Weninger says participating in a group can be beneficial because other members can listen and provide insight. For some, she added, the group can even lead to friendships. “We had one man
join who had lost his spouse. He had never come to a group before and was a bit reluctant but by the end he had found it to be incredibly helpful. He also made a few friends, which helps so much. When you’ve lost someone close, it takes time to adjust to living without that person. New friends can really help with the grieving process.” Though the group is designed to help people cope with loss outside of Hospice
House, the Kelownabased coordinator says the association does not have the resources to handle loss due to homicide or suicide, but can assist those in need of counselling in locating the appropriate resources. The next eight-week
session starts September 30 and runs until November 25. There is no cost to participate; the only requirement is to protect the confidentiality of the group outside of meetings. Registration is required as space is
limited. For more information, contact our office, 250-763-5511 or email bereavement@hospicecoha.org. To find out more about the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, visit www. hospicecoha.org.
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Why your children won’t walk to school anymore Jenny Green Special to the Peachland View Many of us can recall hearing something like this when we were kids: “When I was your age, I used to walk 15 kilometres to get to school in five feet of snow…” This lesson from our elders speaks to our society’s change to a faster pace of life. It also reflects our reliance on automobiles to move us around our community, instead of using more active modes of transportation such as walking, biking and even taking public transit. Walking to school improves kids’
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Moral decay and the disappearance of the C-cell Jordan Marr Special to the Peachland View September 7: The epilogue to my September 2 journal entry about Billy the Kid, and growing large pumpkins is that Billy
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physical activity levels, social interactions, and alertness at school and also improves the environment and mental wellbeing of parents. Yet in Canada 58 per cent of parents say they always walked to school when they were kids but only 28 per cent of their kids do. So curiosity led me to ask parents about the shift away from walking to school. My findings were similar to those identified by the Active Healthy Kids Canada (2014). When it comes to walking to school as well as other physical activity for kids, parents often choose what they believe will save time, is more
Jordan Marr shot me down. The 65 pounder I submitted to the Peachland Fall Fair was a marble to Billy’s soft-
ball. His came in at 160 lb. Deep down I knew I had no chance. Redemption, sort of: for the second year running, a veggie-creature submitted by farm staff – this year, Ian and Ryan and Steph – fetched a blue ribbon and a Best-In-Show. Way to go, you three; you sure showed those arrogant ten year- olds who thought they could beat you. September 13: The sudden need to replace our scale’s batteries at market led to social and financial catastrophe. Ryan being the better salesman, I left him to tend the stall and headed up the street to seek out some replacement portable energy. The first thing I
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learned: Main Street in Penticton is not the cornucopia of Sunday morning battery merchants of bygone days. I suppose it’s linked to the general decline in religiosity in recent years. what baby boomer, after all, can’t remember returning from church in the back of the station wagon, joining brothers and sisters in pleading with dad to stop for some double As? Maybe even a nine-volt, on special occasions. Dad always pretending not to hear, turning in at the last second, to cheers from the kids. Mom never indulging in more than a Triple A for herself, seemingly restrained, but knowing, in the back of her mind, that little George would be unlikely to finish his whole four-pack. We lie to ourselves more than anyone else, don’t we? Times have changed, and Main Street’s windows are filled with books and shoes and fabrics. Nary a C-cell in site. Moral decay, folks. Moral decay. I had almost given up when I encountered the Pharmasave, filled with equal parts hope and dread. Half a chance they’d have the
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For my purposes the store might well have been called Enerspend. What should have been a simple process veered into awkward-
ness when a clerk an aisle over asked me if I needed help finding anything. My answer was a rambling explanation of my farmers’ market scale failure and my long quest to find some Ds. I wish I had looked up before giving it, since I discovered, when I finally did, that the clerk had been talking to the pregnant woman in a neighbouring aisle. Had she laughed at my blunder it would have been fine, but instead she acted as if I had just availed myself, right in front of her, of a strong need to pee, staring at me with some mixture of pity, wonder, and disgust. I found the batteries, eventually. Eight of them cost $28, or one tenth the cost of my fancy scale. I returned to market, clearly defeated by Enerspend, but also inspired. Were an errant, emaciated rabbit to approach my stall looking for carrots, I would quickly put the the price up to $10/ bunch, because the poor sucker would pay it. Jordan Marr grows organic veggies at The Homestead Farm in Peachland.
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Fall Home Improvement
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Joanne Layh Peachland View As the heating season approaches, many residents are considering new ways to reduce their energy costs, including the use of various types of residential solar technology. Several years ago Peachland became officially designated a solar community and while grant funding is no longer available, investing in solar technology is still an excellent option for homeowners who want to save money and energy. Mayor Keith Fielding leads the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change, a committee that was formed to look internally at the district’s operations and provide information and support for initiatives to help the district reduce its carbon footprint. In addition, the task force also looks at ways to expand that goal into community by increasing public awareness about ways residents can reduce their own carbon footprint. “It really fits with the message of ‘think globally and act locally’ because if we all do that we would make an important
difference,” Mayor Fielding said in an interview with The View. As a result of a council decision a couple years ago, all new homes in Peachland will have a conduit wired in for solar power, but retrofitting older homes is still a good choice, Fielding says. “Solar power is still an attractive option for many people and increasingly so because there are two types of domestic solar installation. There are solar hot water systems and solar photovoltaic systems, which provide hydro. Both are becoming attractive financially because solar technology costs are coming down and hydro and gas costs are going up,” Fielding said. “At the moment, if you were to install a solar hot water heating system on your home, it would probably cost for a typical home about $6,000-$7,000. The payback is over several years, probably about as many as 10, but still within the life of the equipment you would be saving substantial amounts from there on.” Fielding says the same is true of solar photovoltaic systems. “It remains a re-
ally a very important option for the future. Our membership of becoming a solar community shows that we really support investment in solar power and we a have by example accessed a solar community grant to install solar hot water heating at the community centre, so that was a kind of demonstration project and shows our support for investment in solar technology,” Fielding said. Fielding says green technology is the way to go and encourages residents to do what
they can to reduce their carbon footprint. “For the sake of the planet, we need to move away from non-renewable energy sources,” Fielding added. “Thinking about solar power is not just an economic equation. It really is an environmental and sustainability cause as well.” In addition to investing in solar technology, Fielding says residents can also save energy by taking advantage of the HERO (home energy retrofit offer) grant program available through For-
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Home improvement tips learned the hard way ‘Tis the season for home improvement projects, and weekend warriors will soon be visiting home supply retailers to buy everything from paint to plywood. There are many advantages to making home improvements on your own, including the opportunity to test your mettle at projects big and small. Many a novice DIYer has learned the ups and downs of home improvement through trial and error. But the following are a handful of lessons first-timers can heed before beginning their maiden voyages into the world of DIY home improvements.
Measure twice, cut once
Perhaps this is the bestknown mantra of home improvement, yet many still ignore it. Whether you’re anxious to get started or simply because you still cannot convert metric to standard formula, you must take the time to measure twice before cutting. Learning that you’re a hair too short later will
be prove frustrating and time-consuming and often necessitates a last-minute run to the store for more materials. Always measure multiple times before making cuts.
priming portion of painting. Priming helps to cover existing paint colour and prevent bleed-through of stains or darker hues to the next coat of paint. Failure to use a primer could mean having to paint coat after coat, which can become costly and take up a significant amount of time. Always rely on a priming product, or look for a paint that blends a primer within to achieve better coverage. And while you are ensuring a proper paint job, remember to use painter’s tape or an edging product to help keep paint off of moldings and trim.
Enlist a helper
Having a partner helping with the work is the most efficient way to tackle a project. This person can assist you with heavy lifting or moving things or by holding the ladder or simply passing tools your way. He or she also can manage work while you make another run to the home centre for more supplies. Having a helper around also provides companionship during tedious projects.
Use the right tools
Lighten the load
You run the risk of injury, both to yourself and your belongings, if you attempt to move heavy items on your own. When moving heavy items, take steps to lighten your load. For example, empty or remove drawers from desks and dressers before mov-
ing them. Rely on sliding pads when moving furniture so items can be slid into place instead of lifted. Always ask a buddy to help move especially heavy items.
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Painting can be a timeconsuming task. In an effort to save time, some people will look for painting shortcuts, and these may include skipping the
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when working with electricity, turn off the current. This means shutting down the power on the breaker box. A live wire can provide a minor shock or lead to serious injury. Take the extra time to ensure the power is off before working with any exposed wiring.
Expect the unexpected
Although many renovation projects go off without a hitch, you never know what you might uncover when you embark on repairs or remodels. Homeowners have come across all sorts of hidden problems when doing seemingly minor repairs. Removal of drywall may uncover insect damage in beams or indications of water infiltration. Some people take down old paneling, only to discover it was covering heavily damaged walls beneath. One repair project can run into another when home improvements are being made. Always leave breathing room in your budget and schedule extra time for unforeseen tasks as well.
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STARS ON STAGE - Peachland’s Stars on Stage kicked off the start of the autumn season with flair on September 21. The Stars included 11-year-old Beamer Wigley (top right), Melita Rees and Dark Horse
(top left), as well as Bruce Spencer, Cheyenne Erismann, Dale Seaman and Craig Brown. Watch The View for details about the Stars’ next show.
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Many athletes have been told to stretch before starting a workout, as such a routine prepares the body for physical exertion. But new evidence suggests that stretching before a
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per cent in those who stretched. Another study examined men who did basic squats while lifting barbells. Men who stretched and those who didn’t were examined. Those who stretched lifted 8.3 per cent less weight than those who skipped stretching. Many personal trainers now discourage extensive stretching before a workout, feeling that stretching post-workout provides the most benefit. A number of people have long confused stretching with
warming up muscles, but static stretching is a different activity from actual muscle warmup, which generally involves low-impact movement of the body. There is no evidence that stretching before a workout makes muscles more limber or reduces the risk of injury during a workout. Some experts liken stretching muscles prior to working out to overstretching a rubber band. The muscles may get limp and overworked prematurely and then
not be able to perform to peak when power intensity is needed. Others argue that when people engage in stretching, the muscles are actually tightening, rather than relaxing, which may make athletes more prone to injury. Stretching improves flexibility and range of movement. But some fitness experts suggest stretching be reserved for times when exercise will not immediately follow, such as after a workout has been completed.
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FAITH FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Listen and grow Elaine Diggle Peachland United Church. While I was sitting in Coolongatta Airport last week, a lady walked by clutching a wallet to her left ear. How strange, I thought, why would anyone walk around clutching a green and white floral wallet to their left ear? Then I saw that her lips were moving. How strange, I thought, fancy walking around an airport clutching a green and white floral wallet to your ear and mumbling to yourself. These must be very strange people living in Queensland, all except my cousins, of course. Sitting in an airport, we can see the world go by: little girls with their dolly strapped to their carry-on bag; worried-looking and sometimes harried young mothers with babies and small children and all the paraphernalia they incur; preoccupied business people also holding devices to their ears, others working their smartphones and computers. Everyone rushing somewhere, or looking up information on the Internet through laptops, or tweeting or twittering, but how often are we really totally present for the people we are in contact with? How
often do we sit down face to face, without any electronic devices in our hands, and just listen or share our innermost thoughts, feelings and hopes? We are referred to as a highly connected culture but what is the depth of that connection? Reading the newspaper a couple of days ago I was horrified, but not really surprised, to note that fewer children starting school can speak in sentences – this has prompted an investigation by education specialists. It did not seem to matter whether the children came from affluent or poorer homes. Many school leaders and a specialist in linguistics posit that the problem could well be down to children watching TV, videos and using electronic devices too much (games, texting, etc.) and parents not talking to them enough. Now the ability for children to coherently express themselves in class is fundamental to their cognitive development and to their future successful learning. Our love affair with electronic devices is not only causing an increasing number of car accidents due to inattention to the road, but it is also beginning to affect our children’s capacity to express
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when we do simple things/activities with them, asking for their ideas and suggestions, sharing thoughts and feelings. As we talk and discuss, what ever our age, our horizons are expanded, we grow as people. And this is where my lady listening to and talking to her wallet in Coolongatta Airport comes back into the conversation. Relationships, especially thoughtful, loving and caring relationships are what make us truly human and it is very difficult to have a relationship of depth and caring with an electronic device. We need to spend time with our families, doing things together [even if it is preparing and cooking a meal or washing the dishes]; but also playing card games, fishing, hiking, gardening – anything as
long as we do it together, hopefully with lots of laughter – it helps keep us whole. Go visit with friends and family – the time is precious. In the process we become more accepting of each other’s foibles and idiosyncrasies, more tolerant, less judgemental, more open, happier, more fulfilled and joy-filled people. And we may just learn to discern better, to compare facts or ideas, and see their agreement or disagreement, and in time to better distinguish truth from falsehood. Good friends and relations accept us for who we are and thus we blossom and grow as we spend more real time with them. It is thus with God also as we spend more time listening to not talking at. May we always be ready to grow.
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WHAT’S ON UPCOMING EVENTS MARTY EDWARDS FUNDRAISING CONCERT Sept. 27, 7pm,
Peachland United Church. Tickets $10. Tickets are available at the pharmacy, visitor centre and the Bargain Bin.
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM INFORMATION NIGHT Oct. 1,
6:30pm, Okanagan College Room C272. For Grade 10-12 students, at least one parent must attend. For more information visit youthexchange. rotary5060.com.
PEACHLAND HIGH SCHOOL RODEO Oct. 10-12, Friday 4pm, Sat/Sun 9am, Peachland Riding Club. Free for spectators.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Oct. 31,
6-8pm, Peachland community centre. Shakewood Annie dance party, carnival games, prizes and goodies galore! $5 per child, to register call 250-767-2133.
ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR Nov. 7. Local
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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES Nov. 11,
PEACHLAND FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET 10am-2pm,
MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10am-noon,
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EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank
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YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place
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WELLNESS CIRCLE FITNESS EQUIPMENT GUIDES 10am. Call
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TWEEN DROP-IN
TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 10amnoon, Peachland Wellness Centre
LADIES CRIB 10amnoon, Peachland Wellness Centre YOGA BEGINNERS
10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.
ART CLASS 12pm,
50+ Activity Centre
PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 1:30-3:30pm,
community centre
2:30-5pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6
LEGO TIME 3-4pm,
YOUTH DROP-IN
YOUTH DROP-IN
3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
MEAT DRAW 4-5pm,
LADIES SNOOKER
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
8-9am, community centre
7:30-5pm, community centre
FRIDAYS
SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING
PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY 9:05-10:35am,
PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am
FITNESS ROOM
7:30-5pm, community centre
INDOOR WALKING
PARTIAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 10-noon,
6:15-7am, community centre
FITNESS ROOM
7:30-5pm, community centre
YOGA 8-9am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class. INDOOR WALKING
community centre
CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm, Peachland Museum
THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM
COMPUTER LITERACY AEROBICS AND MORE BEREAVEMENT
1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre.
7pm, community centre. Anyone interested in being on the board of directors must be a resident of Peachland and have a criminal record check.
BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+
EARLY BIRD SPIN
9:30am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre
PEACHLAND AMBASSADORS AGM Dec. 9,
5:45-7pm, community centre
TUESDAYS
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Nov. 29, Peach-
50+ Activity Centre
PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES
WEDNESDAYS
8-9am, community centre
VARIETY SINGERS
3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
Activity Centre.
10:30am. Reception following at the Peachland Legion.
land Wellness Centre. Local vendors share their crafts and wares. Call 250-767-0141.
TWEEN DROP-IN
9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre.
10am-noon, Peachland Wellness Centre
PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am.
TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30am, United
Call Dawn 250-8786342
WELLNESS CIRCLE
10am, second and fourth Wed. of the month, Peachland Wellness Centre
THE BRIDGE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES 11am-1pm, community centre. Children’s drop in program, 0-6 years.
CHESS 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
SUNSHINE SINGERS
1:30–3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
PEACHLAND LEGION
Thank you for your generous support of the Legion Zone Golf Tournament! Karen’s Place, Blue Rooster, Ace Hardware, Blind Angler, Angiee’s Kitchen, Market Place IGA, Hangar 9
Costco Comes To Peachland! Membership discounts, prizes and meat draw specials October 4 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds go to the Legion Renovation Fund
Angie’s Kitchen full menu 11 – 7 weekdays and 9 – 7 Sundays
8-9am, community centre
FLOW YOGA 9:05-
10:15am, community centre
Peachland Library. Open to all ages.
10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre
5-6pm, Swim Bay
FULL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 12-5pm,
Swim Bay
Church Hall on Fourth Street
SPIN 9:30-10:30am,
IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-
MEAT DRAW 3-5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)
YOUTH DROP-IN
noon, 50+ Activity Centre
community centre
10am-noon, community centre
5:30-9pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
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DIVERSIONS
HOROSCOPE
CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Time unit (abbr.) 4. Semiliquid infant food 7. Pacific Standard Time 10. Unitary 11. Brew 12. Language of Laos 13. Higher up 15. Toupee 16. A love affair 19. Exaggerated emotional play 21. Hadith 22. Used to one’s advantage 23. Ancient Persian governors 25. Surrender possession 26. Carbamide 27. Can’t move 30. __ Institute, Santa Barbara 34. Helps little firms 35. Consumed 36. Plural of index 41. Of the African desert 45. Part in a play 46. Famous British School 47. Paragon of chivalry 50. Given 54. Set to end 55. Daily TV drama 57. Line used to haul up leeches 58. Product of human creativity 59. Equip with weapons again 60. Car mechanics group 61. ___ Bo - martial arts exercise 62. Computer key for cancelling 63. Outcome 64. Doctor of Education 65. Ethiopia (abbr.) CLUES DOWN 1. Slang for money 2. Itemized bill 3. Pine leaves 4. Processions 5. Medical astringent 6. Winged horse 7. Wall & ceiling coating 8. Japanese warrior 9. Chinese mahogany genus 13. Doctors’ group 14. Am. soprano ___ Sills 17. Atomic #105 symbol 18. British astronomy org. 20. Interpret 24. Something curved in shape 27. The 23rd Greek letter 28. Airborne (abbr.) 29. Radioactivity unit 31. Golf score 32. School organi-
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, your thoughts are spinning and it’s pretty difficult for you to get a hold of any one thing. Take a step back and try to clear your head before proceeding.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, don’t let your nerves get the better of you this week. Find someone who can calm your nerves and help you realize you have nothing to be nervous about.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, you have plenty of motivation to get a project started. All you need is some help to get things off the ground. Others will be inspired by your enthusiasm.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, others seem to spend time in the spotlight, but you’re more comfortable spending time in the shadows. Make the most of this time for quiet reflection.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, you may be anxious to try a new hobby this week, but just don’t know which direction to go. Get some recommendations from friends about what keeps them busy.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 zation 33. 1/100 yen 37. A citizen of Iran 38. Treated with indulgence 39. __ Lilly, drug
company 40. Sensory 41. Calmed by drugs 42. At the peak 43. Esteemed re-
cipient 44. Reverse dactyl 47. Drinking establishment 48. Shower month (abbr.)
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Rental contract Educate Make a mistake Obstruct water Toward the mouth
SUDOKU
Sometimes it is difficult for you to talk about your feelings, Virgo. You want to present a brave front, but you’re only human and should let others in this week.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, staying the course may be a challenge this week. You have too many things pulling you in different directions. But you’ll be successful if you can get a foothold in one thing.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Work associates may not be holding up their end of the deal, Scorpio. You’re content to help out once in a while but not take on the work of everyone else.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Use your charm to win someone over, Sagittarius. This is an influential person who will be good to have in your corner. You never know when you might need a good ally.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, if certain ideas didn’t work in the past, give them another try. All of the components may fall into place this time around, and you’ll like the results.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, the coming weeks may be ideal for some rest and relaxation. Plan for some downtime and make the most of this chance to recharge your batteries.
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!
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, expect things to flow much more smoothly this week than they have in recent weeks. You may find you have more free time.
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CLASSIFIEDS | 250 767 7771 or admin@peachlandview.com IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
EMPLOYMENT
William (Bill) Norman Cameron
Murray Theodore Hoenmans
Advertising Sales Representative
April 10, 1935 – September 15, 2014
Merritt Herald Passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the age of 64. Survived by his loving wife Karin Herzog, daughter Kayla Cameron, step-son Keanu Herzog, sister Catherine Anne Cameron and brother Donald Bruce Cameron and his family. Sadly predeceased by his parents Alistair and Muriel Cameron. Also survived by his ex-wife Barbara Cameron and step-daughter Joanna Drinkle and stepson Chris Wilson. A colourful Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Okanagan Hospice Association – Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2Z6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
ANNOUNCEMENT Farlie Paynter attends “Harvest Fair” Saturday, Sept. 27 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Gellatly Nut Farm, Westbank. Sunday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at last Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market. Maco, Gala, Johnagold and orders for winter apples.
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MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENTS
Required by manufacturing company for their plants in Vancouver and Edmonton. Responsible for repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment, and for overseeing a production facility that meets company’s goals in areas of cleanliness, safety, and good working conditions. Email resumes to: rpretorius@wcrl.com
CAREER TRAINING Work from Home!
There is a huge demand for our Medical Transcription grads. Enroll today! info@canscribe.com www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535
Born in Humboldt, SK, Murray passed away at the Central Okanagan Hospice House after a hard fought battle, at the age of 79 years. Murray enlisted in the RCAF in Vancouver, BC in 1953. His Air Force career took him overseas and all throughout Canada. He was stationed at various RCAF bases including New Brunswick, Metz, France, St. Denis, QC, Chibougamau, QC, Falconbridge, ON, Kamloops, BC, and Penhold AB. He left Penhold after his RCAF retirement and moved back to Kamloops where he had a successful career in the sales field. His next move brought him to Peachland, where he was the Bylaw Enforcement Officer for many years. Full retirement allowed him to focus his time on activities like curling, golfing, and enjoying many good times with friends and family. Murray was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Peachland Branch #69 and Ponderosa Golf Club. Sadly, he was predeceased by his parents Paul and Bernadine Hoenmans. He is survived by his wife Shannon, his daughter Wanda (Terry), his son Michael (Lori) and grandchildren Cody and Alyssa. He will also be missed by his siblings; Paul (Judith), Marge (Allan), Joan (Mark) numerous nieces and nephews and by many, many close friends. A Celebration of Life will take place 5:00 P.M., Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the 55+ Activity Centre in Peachland, BC. Donations in memory of Murray can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.HansonsFuneral.ca
FINANCIAL SERVICES If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
FOR RENT Upper Level Suite Peachland. 2 bedroom, fireplace, lake view, private entrance. NP, NS, DD and refs. required. $800/month plus shared utilities. Ph. 250767-2566. FR-71
The Merritt Herald, an award winning twice-weekly newspaper, published in the Nicola Valley, is seeking a full time advertising consultant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. If you are a highly creative individual, with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle - we would like to meet you. While experience is an asset, it is not a prerequisite. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold, Publisher Merritt Herald 2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.com
MERRITT HERALD FOR RENT Basement Suite Fully furnished basement suite available for Oct 1st to June 1st. Fully contained. Cable, internet, heat and shared laundry included. Great for someone in transition. Separate entrance, gorgeous view of the Okanagan lake. Convenient to downtown Peachland. Two bedroom, two bath. Very comfortably furnished. $900/month. Please call 778-214-0912. FR-70
Suite For Rent Furnished 1 bdrm suite. Incl. cable, internet, F/S. Own entrance, N/S, N/P. References and damage deposit required. $700 per month avail. Nov. 1. Call 778479-4985 or 778-214-5155. FR-69
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-athome career today!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PCL Energy - Now Hiring Journeyperson: Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN WORK on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-4688026 and send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com
FOR SALE Firewood For Sale 4932 Princeton Ave, Peachland. Call Brian 250575-1763 or Clayton 250300-6481. FS-51
GARAGE SALES
LEGAL
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE 30-min consultation for $25+tax. 1.800.663.1919 604.687.3221 DIAL-A-LAW Access free legal info on BC laws. 1.800.565.5297 604.687.4680
www.dialalaw.org
Funded by the Law Foundation of BC
NOTICES Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship
Garage Sale
Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting).
GS-103
Call 250-763-5555 for more info.
3607 Lever Court Sunday, Sept. 28 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Something for everyone!
Moving Sale
6324 Topham Place Sept. 27 & 28 8-3 p.m. Everything must go: furniture, Lego, tools, yard furniture, lots more. GS-102
Looking for something to do? Check out our Local Activities section on page 15!
SERVICES Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including dry walling, textured ceilings, etc., decks, tiling, etc. No job too small. Call Eric at 250317-6570 S-2
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CLASSIFIEDS
SERVICES
STEEL BUILDINGS
GET RESULTS!
STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www. crownsteelbuildings.ca.
Post an ad in 126 newspapers. Reach more than 2 million people for only $395/week for a 25-word text ad or $995/week for a formatted display ad! Book by province or whole country. Save over 85% compared to booking individually.
communityclassifieds.ca or 1.866.669.9222 Painting Services Residential or commercial, New construction or repaint. Interior or exterior. Call G. C. Contracting for a free estimate. 250-767-2701 S-3 Castles to Cabins Housekeeping, cleaning, offices or yard work. move ins and move outs, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly appointments. Experienced and reliable. Call Michelle 250-826-6285 S-14 GET RESULTS! Post a classified in 125 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach more than 2 million people for only $395 a week for 25-word text ad or $995 for small display ad. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www. communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.
Peachland United Church
BARGAIN BIN Marty Edwards Fundraising Event
TRADES
TRADES
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Required by manufacturing company in East Vancouver. Must have BCTQ Certification. Very competitive wage and benefits.
STEEL BUILDINGS... “GIFTCARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www. pioneersteel.ca
Great Career Opportunity! Apply now! Email resumes to: rpretorius@wcrl.com
Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box. Breakables: Wednesday morning and Thursday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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ANSWERS
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC Required by manufacturing company on the Vancouver Waterfront. Must be a qualified Commercial Transport or Heavy Duty Inter-Provincial Red Seal Mechanic. An inspector certificate would be a definite asset. Email resumes to: rpretorius@wcrl.com
TRANSPORTATION
TRAVEL
CLASS 1 DRIVER
FOY Spa RV Resort Canadian Winter Special $9.95/day. All new Fitness center, Hot Mineral springs, Events, Activities, Entertainment. New guests, Call for info 888-800-0772, www. foyspa.com.
required by manufacturing company on the Vancouver waterfront. Must have a valid Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement and a minimum of 3 years’ professional driving experience.
Email resumes to: rpretorius@wcrl.com
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PEACHLAND SERVICE DIRECTORY
KEEPING IT COOL
REFRIGERATION HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING LTD
• SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATIONS
Complimentary Wash & Vacuum With All Service Calls
• Commercial • Industrial • Residential
CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 250-493-2333 www.huberbannister.com • 933 Westminster Ave. West, Penticton
Simplifying Your Books • Support • Training • Payroll
SUNDOWN SELF STORAGE 20 by 8 Indoor 20 ft Parking Stall 30 ft Parking Stall
250
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24HR EMERGENCY SERVICE!
862.2414
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Commercial Compound gated to main road
2 AVAILABLE
Outside & Commercial 24 Hour
• DUCTLESS SPLITS • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • MAKE UP AIR • CHILLERS • HOT WATER TANKS
parkbayhvac.com
Desperately Needed! Hazelnuts for Parrot Island Sanctuary. Contact Val at 250-767-9030. W-20
Advertising is a key element to any business’ success, but especially for a home-based business. Although other businesses are often located in high-profile areas, home-based businesses are usually located in residential areas with limited traffic. Advertisement is crucial. Peachland View is a community paper able to provide total market coverage in Peachland, a promise no other newspaper can make.
Certified Service GM Trained Technicians GM Accessories
WANTED
Storage Wanted Would like to rent garage, large single or double in Peachland. Please call 250765-4921. W-19
Browse our Classifieds online on our website!
Storage
Security
5463 McDougald Road Peachland, B.C. please call first
826.0465
250-808-6544
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Westside Curb Appeal Inc. renovation & remodeling
Deck Season is HERE!!! call for your free quote on all your decking needs including: deck repair, vinyl decking, aluminum railing, wood decks & more....
• Bookkeeping • Income Tax
September 27, 7 p.m. Tickets $10
We very much appreciate your donation.
JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHTS Required by manufacturing company for their Vancouver and Nanaimo locations. Must hold BCTQ Millwright certification. Experience in heavy industrial environment and competency in stick and MIG welding will be an asset. Email resumes to: rpretorius@wcrl.com
TRADES
TMG Business Services
Tammie Gilbert, CPB
250.767.6521
Tammie@TMGBusinessServices.ca
www.TMGBusinessServices.ca
250.801.3521
Located in Peachland!
B & C Landscape Gardening We provide Shuttle Service within Peachland!
LAWN CARE • IRRIGATION • BRUSH REMOVAL • ROCK WALLS • TREE PLANTING • FLOWER BEDS • BOB CAT WORK Brian Warren 250-575-1763
Clayton Woodman 250-300-6481
4932 PRINCETON AVENUE, PEACHLAND BC VOH 1X7 free estimates & free installation
250-767-6615 Modern Computer Diagnostics • Alignments • Brakes • Tune-Ups • Suspension • Shocks & Struts • Oil Changes • Air Conditioning Designated Inspection Facility
70% OFF
up to
msrp
250-868-0126 www.blindsplus.ca
✔ Blinds ✔ Drapery ✔ Upholstery ✔ 3M Tinting
www.bigbosscontracting.com
Decks • Fences • Sheds • Home Renovations • Handyman Services • Framing to Finishing Jeff: 250.300.9822 Mike: 250.899.6609
LANDSCAPE TIME
• Screened Topsoil or Mixed with Manure
• • • •
Clay Fill Landscape Rock Crusher Chips Sand & Gravel
We deliver!
ENSIGN BROS. 250-769-7298
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To Book Your Ad Here
Please call 250-767-7771 or email sales@peachlandview.com
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SPORTS & RECREATION
Devils planning comeback after brutal loss to Colts
Pet of the Week Name: Kenzo Age: 2.5 years Breed: Olde English Bulldogge mix Kenzo is a very athletic dog, he loves his walk in the park and never says no to a treat.
Jen Scott Special to the Peachland View It was another tough game on September 21 when the West Kelowna Sun Devils took on the Salmon Arm Colts at their home field at Shannon Woods. The Colts arrived ready for action and and blazed the field with organized skill and tenacity, while the Devils’ offensive line took several hard hits, taking some of their best linemen out of the game. Determined not to let that dampen their spirits, the boys battled on pushing through for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Devils were able to slow down their opponent in the second half of the game, even making an interception, but the offense was unable to penetrate the Colts end zone. The final score of the day was 34-6. For more details on other Southern Interior Football league teams, schedules and scores, visit www. allpr o so ftw are. n et / SIFC_Schedule/default.htm.
COLLISION & GLASS
We Do it All...And We Do It Right!!
• Free Estimates • Courtesy Vehicles • ICBC & Private Insurance Claims • Lifetime Guarantee On All Collision Repairs •From Small Dents to Large Collision Repair • Windshield Replacement • Certified Technicians Committed To Quality For Our Customers Owner/ Operator • Laurie Fisher • 5463A McDougald Rd. Ph: 250-767-2100 Fx: 250-767-2104 peachcol@telus.net
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Just Listed!
Fantastic Family Home
$799,900
$449,900
4758 Princeton Avenue Sunday, September 28 12 noon - 3 p.m.
4030 Smith Way, Peachland - Too much remodelling to list all! Great gem of a home, perfect for young families and people who love to entertain! Upstairs: 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Downstairs: 1 large bedroom (big enough to suite), 2 den/office spaces, a HUGE recroom and a gorgeous 3rd bathroom. MLS® 10087055
6482 Renfrew Court, Peachland - Flat driveway, beautiful vaulted entrance way, the beautiful beams and of course the gorgeous lake views to Kelowna. Once you walk into the front entrance you are wowed by the open concept of the main floor of this home. A den/office as you walk in and then onto your fabulous kitchen featuring granite, cherrywood, island and all high end stainless built in appliances including an induction cooktop stove and even soft close drawers. MLS® 10088342
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TroyFischer RogerW.Cyr Real Estate Professional
Corey Zieske
Unlicensed Consultant
250.878.0626 KELOWNA
realtor®
cell: 250.300.7618 office: 250.860.1100 coreyzieske@royallepage.ca
Each office independently owned and operated
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6115 Seymoure Lane, Peachland - You will LOVE this 5 bed/3 bath, 3390 sq. ft. house in beautiful Peachland. From its breathtaking panoramic lake and mountain views to the gorgeous layout of the interior, this perfect Peachland parcel is what the Okanagan’s all about! Featuring an open concept kitchen, dining and living area on the main floor, with 2 beds including master and 3 beds and a large family and rec room below. MLS®10085243
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4036 Smith Way, Peachland - Lovely 5 bed/3 bath rancher w/o with many upgrades! Great layout, large rooms, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, modern paint, updated bathrooms including 4 pc. ensuite, 2 gas f/p, A/C, dbl. car garage, flat driveway & RV parking, plus suite for in-laws incl. separate laundry, new flooring, paint and countertops. CALL TRACEY FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION!
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Custom Built Rancher #106 5460 Clements Crescent, Peachland Fantastic and affordable living in beautiful Peachland! Featuring 3 beds/2 baths on upper level with all main floor living including open concept, maple cabinetry, gas fireplace and a small bonus room on main floor for office, pantry or additional storage. Quiet times in the spacious but cozy lower family room as well as laundry. Great neighborhood located close to Peachland Elementary school and 5 min walk to the beach! MLS®10080659
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3248 McLeod Road, West Kelowna - Huge .21 acre lot, fully fenced in back for kids and pets. Great residential neighbourhood, close to transit and schools. Two bedrooms up with a full basement ready for finishing. Inground pool in back waiting to be put back into service. Work to be done, but the payoff could be great. MLS®10083983
4038 Smith Way, Peachland - Enjoy living in this great rancher walkout away from the hustle and bustle of everyday living. Includes 4 beds/3 baths (including in-law suite), central air, gas fireplace, fenced private back yard, flat large driveway and so much more! Why settle for anything less! MLS®10087431
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$479,000 • 4035 Ponderosa Place One of Peachland’s most outstanding lakeviews, well maintained custom built walkout rancher built for the lakeviews, formal living & dining, cozy family room on the main floor, just over 3000 sq ft fin, some updates furnace new approx 8 years ago, 3 F/Ps 1 wood, 1 gas and wood stove down, room for a pool table, lots of custom oak built-ins, C/A, built in vac, outdoor living is amazing like living in your own mini orchard, 1 peach, 2 pear, 3 plum, grape vines, raspberries plus wild life right at your door step, U/G irrigation, large garage with work bench & lots of storage. MLS®10088911 Call Cecile for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION
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