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Lyonel Doherty Special to the Peachland View with files from Erin Christie
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The club has been monitoring the ongoing teacher’s job action situation, and are hopeful that things will be resolved quickly. In the meantime they have developed a contingency plan to support families through this time. page 10
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constituency office in West Kelowna Wednesday afternoon to protest the ongoing labour dispute that has kept public schools closed for the first week of school. Clark entered into the fray Wednesday morning, calling on teachers to suspend their strike, reduce their demands and return to the bargaining table, but the president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation says it has no plans to suspend its strike.
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BURSARY PRESENTATIONS - Legion Branch #69 president Jean Saul presents three of four recipients with bursaries to assist with the cost of continuing their education. The bursaries, which are awarded
by the Legion annually to local applicants, totalled to $4,000 (each student received $1,000), raised through the legion’s tri-weekly meat draws. From left to right are: Craig and Dee Radford, representing Justin Radford; Sharon McIntosh, representing Luke McIntosh; Jean Saul and Evan Cutherie. Missing from photo is Katrina Zondag, who has already begun her studies in Europe.
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scrambling to find daycare for their children. But the government is offering them $40 each day that their child misses school during the labour dispute. Parents can register for this subsidy online at www.bcparentinfo. ca. Minister of Education Peter Fassbender said he is very disappointed with the deadlock. “I wish I could tell British Columbians when students will be back in school. But right now, I don’t see any quick or easy solutions.” Fassbender said the BCTF leadership has stubbornly refused every effort to reach a fair deal. “They have even
refused to give teachers a chance to vote on suspending the pickets while an agreement is mediated.” Fassbender said legislating an end to the dispute is the wrong thing to do. “It would only keep us on the same dysfunctional treadmill that we’ve been on for the past 30 years.” The minister said he wants to encourage the BCTF leadership to canvass their members about temporarily suspending their pickets so schools can open and teachers can go to work. “The gap is much bigger than what the BCTF has been making it out to be, which was that the parties were close on all mat-
ters except class size and composition. Over the past few days, it’s been a very different story behind closed doors.” Fassbender said the union’s compensation demands remain nearly double what 150,000 other B.C. publicsector workers have settled for. “They even insist on a special $5,000 signing bonus that no one else received.” Fassbender said it is wrong and misguided for the BCTF leadership to expect a bigger compensation package than all other publicsector workers simply because they are willing to shut down schools. “Their demands would plunge B.C. into
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and a stronger role for teachers in deciding how to spend these funds. Jim Iker, BCTF president, had called on Premier Christy Clark to meet with him to resolve the dispute. But that didn’t happen. During talks with Ready, the BCTF trimmed its package by $125 million. “By contrast the BC Public School Employers’ Association did not bring one penny to the table,” Iker said. “Furthermore, the government is demanding a court case escape clause, that would in effect nullify two class size and composition wins in the BC Supreme Court and any future decision in teachers’ favour.” Iker said the employers’ association didn’t get the job done last weekend, so now it’s up to Clark to step in and get students and teachers back to school.
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deficit. No mediator can bridge that kind of gap.” Fassbender said the union continues to seek rigid class size numbers and teacher ratios that only increase the number of teachers but won’t necessarily address the actual learning needs of students. “We are not going to go into debt, we are not going to raise taxes, and we are not going to be flexible with our commitment to be fair and even-handed with all 300,000 B.C. public-sector workers.” The government is offering teachers a seven per cent wage increase and guaranteed supports for classroom needs through a Learning Improvement Fund. Fassbender said the government is offering a guarantee of at least $375 million over five years to address complex classroom needs,
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RDCO ramping up bear awareness campaign during the fall Peachland View Staff Part of the attractiveness of our Central Okanagan Regional Parks is that visitors experience wild, untouched, natural settings. But that also means they may encounter
wildlife at any time. And as summer draws to a close, visiting our more natural regional parks requires more bear awareness. Across the Okanagan, Kokanee salmon are starting to spawn and orchard crops are ripening. With that, there’s increasing evidence of bear activity as they
leave the higher elevations in search of food in the valley. Evidence that bears are around is already occurring along the Mission Creek Green-
way, in Mission Creek, Scenic Canyon and Hardy Falls Regional Parks. Each year, evidence of their presence is also often found in other more natural regional parks like Bertram Creek, Glen Canyon, Johns Family Nature Conser-
vancy, Kalamoir, Mill Creek, Rose Valley and Woodhaven Nature Conservancy. In order to reduce your chance of an encounter, RDCO communications officer Bruce Smith suggests traveling in a group if possible, and make noise or carry something that makes
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They also have excellent senses of smell and hearing, and better sight than you might believe. Dog owners are reminded when in regional parks that their pets must be leashed and kept on trails at all times. It’s not only the law, but will help avoid any potentially serious wildlife encounter,” he warned. Smith also said resi-
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PEACHLAND VIEWS Tourist to town: “Thank you for being Peachland” My friends moved to Peachland from Ontario three years ago, and all I can say now that I finally made it out for a visit is why, oh why did I wait that long? I am wowed by the wonders of Peachland, the scenery, the fruit, the magnificent Lake Okanagan playground. I am also charmed by the people and places, and the helpful folks in the street who make eye contact, and offer to help. It is a completely different from life in Toronto! I cracked an egg from a local farmer that was so fresh, it was still warm from the hen’s body. I attended the yoga class led by this same organic farmer at the senior centre:
Taryn Skalbania. The depth of the yoga knowledge and gentle guidance was a joy to experience. I thank my friends Shuan Boo and Frances Trowsse, for including me in their enthusiasm for their retirement life – and now, I get it! I get how much fun they are having organizing the first Stand Up Paddle Board Race for Peachland, and helping people experience outrigger canoe paddling, and just getting on with this charmed life in your blessed piece of Canada. Thank you for being Peachland, I will be back. Wendy Perkins, Ontario
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It appears that there continues to be an effort to minimize, or perhaps even eliminate, tennis play at Peachland’s tennis court facility. My partner and I have enjoyed playing tennis at the Peachland courts over the last number of years, although many days we do have to wait our turn, as courts are very busy particularly through the summer months with both locals and tourists. The courts are maintained quite well, although the nets could be upgraded and measured in for proper tennis. Pickleball should not be confused with tennis. It is not played on a similar court, nor does it use the same net. We also belong to Lakeview Heights Tennis Club. They have both the tennis courts and a pickleball facility. Separation of the two facilities is standard protocol. The noise from pickleball can be distracting for tennis players, which as
you can imagine would be very distracting on an adjacent court scenario, as recommended from a previous letter. Peachland already has a facility for pickleball and a separate one for tennis. Now if the demand is so great to have another outdoor facility for pickleball then perhaps the pickleballers should go to the community and solicit the funds to have a facility built. It would be a travesty to ruin the playing surface for our one and only tennis facility in Peachland. Contrary to suggestions that the facility can be used for both sports, they cannot. Most of us tennis players would be forced to travel out of town to find proper courts to enjoy the game we love. Please do not take away our fun. Gary Cook, Peachland
Visitors feel Peachland’s charm speaks for itself We are frequent tourists from Vermont in the United States. We return to this wonderful village every chance we get, as we love the people, the setting, and activities here. We were present when the debate about saving the bat colony and the schoolhouse was ongoing. We were unable to visit last year during the opening of the renovated facility. Thus, upon visiting this year we were excited to see the results of the makeover. As we toured the new visitor centre, bat display and gift shop we were rather surprised on a couple issues. We felt the physical portion of the construction was well done and we loved the bat presentations and the monitors. We were, however, perplexed in some other ways. We wondered why the visitor centre was located in the centre of town, rather than on the highway as a hook to entice travelers off Highway 97 to visit Peachland. We also wondered why such a prominent retail gift shop would be in a historic building rather than in a downtown shop dedicated to such things. But mostly we were very disappointed that the historic school had al-
most non-existent history! The little there was, was on a small portion of a side wall in a hallway. We are aware there is a fine small museum in town, yet it seems appropriate and fitting that an historic building recently renovated, should have the history of the school front and centre. One would think that Peachlanders would want that history proudly displayed. Most of the natives of this village have ties to that school. Locals have informed us that Richard Smith is deemed a resident historian, and as such, may be in possession of the original school bell and the original school clock dated 1908 with King George’s portrait on it. Perhaps he could be consulted and an appropriate display of artifacts such as decks and old photos, etc. could be displayed in a prominent space presently occupied by some t-shirts and such. The point being, that this proud old structure helped form the character and values of the fine and special people of Peachland. As visitors who travel extensively, we can attest to the unique charm this place exudes. This proud old building has a special past and it has a voice. Let her speak! Doctors Jack and Bonnie Weaver, Windsor, Vermont
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Neighbours who made a difference will not be forgotten MP Dan Albas Commentary Those of you who follow my reports frequently may recall a previous incident I reported on that involved a dance instructor located in the Merritt area who was in Canada working under the temporary foreign worker program. Unfortunately, due to what can be described as a series of administrative errors and the slowturning wheels of bureaucracy, ulti-
Dan Albas, MP mately the instructor was required to leave Canada for a period of time before the situation could be resolved. As I also mentioned in that same report,
the temporary foreign worker program is not an immigration program, meaning that there are fewer avenues available to address challenges such as these when they occur. I am happy to report that after a rather significant amount of effort across the board, this dance instructor has again returned to Canada and hopefully in the near future will resume providing dance lessons to children in the Nicola Valley. Throughout this process, one of
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nificant amount of information that can be shared, however what can be passed on is that two seasonal agricultural workers found themselves in an unacceptable and deplorable situation. In this case, an intervention occurred and fortunately these workers are no longer in a perilous situation, however I believe it is also important to recognize that it was the good nature of kindhearted neighbours who became aware of this issue and took action on it. Whenever these situations occur, it is, in my view, important for elected officials to review the circumstances and related policy to try and ensure that a similar situation does not occur again in the future. I have heard of the importance to our agriculture sector from
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Okanagan correctional facility won’t be a burden on our RCMP Lyonel Doherty Special to the Peachland View Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes says the town doesn’t want the new correctional centre to be a drain on local police, and he has been assured that won’t happen. Hovanes addressed this issue at a recent council meeting where he talked about a discussion he had with Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton. Hovanes said he was given assurances that the prison will have very little impact on local police resources. Stuart Bertrand, public affairs officer for the ministry, said BC Corrections will work closely with local police to ensure public safety. “The new centre will reduce pressure on local police lockups, as provincial inmates who would normally be held in local police cells while awaiting court outcomes can now be remanded at the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC).” Newly appointed warden Steve DiCastri said he’s looking forward to building relationships with South Okanagan communities and the Osoyoos Indian Band. “As we build this new (high security) correctional facility from the ground up, we will also be building a professional team of correctional officers.” DiCastri said he encourages community members to learn about the profession, how it contributes to public safety and how they can make a difference in the lives of offenders. “With these jobs, not only will our group of professional staff bring significant and positive contributions to the region, we will be engaging those whose paths have led
them astray in rehabilitative and education- conditions, such as the relocation and presal programs, and helping them reintegrate ervation of local flora (plant life). Now all systems are a go. “The project is into society.” DiCastri will be responsible for making on schedule; there is no delay,” Burley said. He stated that once the foundation and decisions about the facility’s operations and footings are poured, security. He will also be people will start to see involved in the recruitWith these jobs, not more activity. ment process for new He noted that the staff. only will our group prison cells are being According to the of professional staff manufactured now and ministry, the number of will be shipped to the inmates will fluctuate bring significant and site. daily but will be based “People will be on the facility’s 378 positive contributions pleasantly surprised at cells. Approximately the progress.” 240 correctional offito the region, we Burley said that two cers will be employed local contractors have at the centre. will be engaging been hired to perform A number of contractthose whose paths work at the building ed service providers H&M Excavatwill also perform work have led them astray site. ing from Penticton will there, including nurses, conduct civil works (indoctors, dentists, food in rehabilitative ground services), while service workers, trades Rite-Way Fencing will personnel and counseland educational erect temporary seculors. rity fencing. The OCC construcprograms, and H&M Excavating tion site is already helping them said it would be in a seeing activity. position to comment Richard Burley, vicereintegrate into once it started work on president of project the site. delivery for Plenary society.” Bertrand said the Group (the company OCC will accombuilding the prison), WARDEN STEVE DICASTRI modate remanded said a lot of intensive individuals awaiting design work had to be trial, and those sendone before constructenced to less than two tion could begin last years. week. In B.C., the average length of stay is apIn addition, crews had to perform siteclearing work to address environmental proximately 33 days for remanded inmates,
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and about 70 days for sentenced inmates. Bertrand said BC Corrections is still in the preliminary stages of considering the daily routines, programming and community service options that will be available for inmates. Generally, BC Corrections’ inmates are offered opportunities to participate in work programs in various skilled trades, building maintenance and food or laundry services. Inmates will also engage in educational, rehabilitative and behavioural programs (substance abuse and violence prevention). “We are continually looking at ways to reduce the factors that contribute to the continued over-representation of aboriginal people in the justice system,” Bertrand said. “We welcome Chief Clarence Louie’s ideas and look forward to working with the Osoyoos Indian Band.” Louie previously stated that the band hopes to utilize horses as a form of rehabilitation for the inmates. At the request of the community, appropriately classified inmates can participate in supervised community work programs, Bertrand said. He noted that inmates are subject to a comprehensive risk assessment prior to being assigned to these programs. “These are partnerships with the community and can involve activities such as roadside clearing, park enhancement, firewood production, fire suppression, and other work that the community might request.” The ministry was asked about the facility’s security measures. For example, how will it stop contraband (drugs) from entering the prison? See CORRECTIONAL on page 7
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income households. Others are helping to raise grandkids while providing financial assistance for adult children who may not be able to live on their own. This trend has been corroborated in a few recent studies. An analysis of a decade of data based on interviews with 13,614 grandpar-
ents, ages 50 and older, found that 61 per cent of grandparents provided at least 50 hours of care for their grandchildren during any given year between 1998 and 2008. And an April 2012 study found that 74 per cent of respondents provided weekly child care or babysitting service for grandkids.
Grandparents often cite helping their own children financially as well as staying in touch with grandchildren as motivating factors behind providing care. According to the study, staying in touch with grandkids can give seniors a feeling of self-worth and improve their overall health. When spending so much time together, grandparents may develop special relationships with their grandchildren, who may benefit from the knowledge and wisdom offered by their elders. The follow-
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opportunities may have been more scarce, grandparents can help teach grandchildren empathy. Grandchildren may learn to be grateful for the things they have and the people around them, rather than taking what they have for granted. Family history: Grandparents can tell grandchildren about family members, including youngsters’ own parents, and shed light on the generations that came before them. Looking through
photos or watching old movies can provide the avenue by which to start conversations about family history and give children opportunities to ask questions. Interests: Children may be excited about learning new skills or hobbies taught to them by their grandparents. Anything from gardening to woodworking can be shared. Respect: Children who grow up respecting their grandparents may have an increased tendency to respect authority figures outside their homes, which may help kids grow up to be more courteous and kind. Grandchildren also offer benefits to their grandparents. Companionship, new experiences and conversation can help keep grandparents’ minds sharp and bodies active well into their golden years.
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Correctional facility will offer cognitive behaviour programs Continued from page 6
Bertrand said BC Corrections has stringent and stateof-the-art security measures in place (both internally and externally), and a zero tolerance policy pertaining to contraband. “All inmates are thoroughly searched for contraband upon admission. Cells are also checked for contraband on an ongoing, as-needed basis,” Bertrand said. He also pointed out that BC Corrections has rigorous policies and security practices in place to mitigate the risk of inmate escapes. Upon admission, inmates are assessed to determine the level of security they require. Escape risk and public safety concerns are primary considerations, Bertrand said.
BC Corrections works closely with local police to ensure public safety information is promptly shared. “In the last five years, there has been only one escape from a secure, provincial facility. This was in 2009, and the person was found and returned,” Bertrand stated. The ministry was asked has the role of correctional centres changed over the past 20 years. More than a decade ago, BC Corrections staff began delivering a set of cognitive behavioural programs designed to reduce the risk factors that contribute to crime. Offenders at medium or high risk to re-offend are referred to cognitive behavioural programs. These programs address issues such as violence, substance abuse and other negative behaviours. Additional programs include literacy,
education, and work experience programs. “In the time since we first incorporated these programs into our strategy, we have learned even more about the factors that contribute to criminal behaviour – and the factors that are effective at changing it,” Bertrand said. The ministry continues to build on its behavioural programs for inmates with new intervention strategies that help offenders overcome obstacles such as mental health issues, low literacy or lack of work and social skills. Through testing, research and the collection of evidence, they can see which aspects of these programs have a positive effect and which do not. It comes down to what helps lessen a person’s risk of re-offending.
New principal is looking ahead to the upcoming school year Erin Christie / Peachland View Students returning to Peachland Elementary School (PES) this fall will see a new face in the principal’s office. Kevin Auclair replaces former principal Sylvan Guignard, who has transferred to Watson Road Elementary School in Kelowna. Auclair comes from Kelowna Secondary School, where he served as vice principal. Auclair has been an educator for 15 years, eight of which he spent in West Kelowna as vice principal at Glenrosa Middle School and later, Mount Boucherie Secondary School. Born and raised in the Kelowna area, the married father of two says he is proud to be a product of the Central Okanagan school district, and looks forward to serving his first principalship in Peachland. “I’ve heard many great things about Peachland Elementary from the former principal and around the community,” Auclair said. “I’m really looking forward to the year ahead.” Auclair began his career as a math and science teacher. He says he chose to pursue a career in education because he always enjoyed helping others succeed. “I tutored some of my classmates and I got a real sense of satisfaction from watching them experience that moment where they ‘got it.’ Seeing someone achieve success at something they initially struggled with is something I really enjoy, so teaching seemed like a good fit.”
The philosophy he would like to bring to his new position at PES is the view of education as a “team sport.” Auclair told The View he sees education as a triadic relationship between teachers, students and parents. “As educators we can always work together to provide better quality of education. But it’s important for students to be able to work with each other as well. I really want to instill how beneficial it is for students, and staff to know how to work with the people around them to achieve success. I think involving the parents is a part of that too. I think it’s really important to collaborate,” he pointed out. When asked his stance on the current strike, Auclair said he hoped an agreement could be reached soon so that staff and students wouldn’t get too far behind. Auclair said he looks forward to welcoming incoming students and his new colleagues once the school year begins. Auclair said his goal is to uphold the safe and fun learning environment at PES, and to continue with the current staff’s plan to promote positive self-regulation skills and strategies. He noted that current staff demonstrate a fun and academically rigorous environment, and will continue that effort. “Mr. Guignard spoke very well of the staff and students here. What impressed me is how everyone here works together to help all learners. I feel very fortunate to join this team.”
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Peachland Elementary School’s incoming principal, Kevin Auclair, hopes school will start soon.
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Western-themed fall fair is ready to kick off this weekend Martha Jenkins / Special to the Peachland View
It’s finally here. The Peachland Fall Fair will be held at the Peachland Community and Recreation Centre on Saturday, September 6 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the awards ceremony begins. Our theme this year is “there’s an old west flair, at the Peachland Fall Fair.”
Along with all the displays, we have local magician Leif David performing his spectacular illusions on Saturday at 3:30 p.m., our lovely face-painter Jessi Etchart will be with us both days, and Par-T-Perfect will have the bounce house on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For our “Old West” entertainment, we have a wonderful fiddler “Just Tyme featuring Eddie Plotnikoff” on Sunday between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and our Peachland Ladies Hospital Auxiliary will provide tea and goodies for refresh-
ments both days as well. There is something for everyone to see and enjoy. Admission to the fair is $3 for adults, $1 for youth, and 50¢ for children 12 and under. It takes a number of dedicated volunteers and sponsors to host our annual fair, to which I say, “thank you,” but it really takes a community to get involved – either by way of entering exhibits or attending the fair – that really makes the Peachland Fall Fair a success now for 95 years. Thank you all, and I will see you at the fair!
Mt. Boucherie grad releases debut novel to local bookstores After more than 25 non-fiction books, Mount Boucherie graduate Marcus Brotherton launched his first novel this week.
of O, the Oprah Magazine, said, “Highly recommended! A hard-edged and wellcrafted novel, with surreptitiously smart prose, confident plotting, and characters you feel you know.”
Feast for Thieves, published by Moody Publishers/River North, is a rollicking story of a Second World War veteran who tries to make a new life back home. Michelle Burford, senior features editor
Brotherton always had a feel for the written word, which his teachers at Hudson Road Elementary and Mount Boucherie Secondary will verify. He also loved adventure – dirt-biking, windsurfing and just being
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a kid growing up in the Okanagan. Education took him through grad school and his career took him through ministry to newspaper reporting and into the book industry. His non-fiction books include A Company of Heroes, No. 1 among Second World War/Western Front books, the tender story Shifty’s War, and We Who Are Alive and Remain, a New York Times bestseller. As a collaborative writer, he’s produced books with Lt. Buck Compton (of Band of Brothers,) Christian apologist Dr. Ravi Zacharias, NFL quarterback Colt McCoy, fashion journalist Lauren Scruggs, Haiti humanitarian Susan Scott Krabacher and more. Still, Brotherton always wanted to write a novel. “Sometimes, since the truth in fiction comes wrapped around a story that captivates your attention, the truth hits you with more impact,” he said. In Feast for Thieves, themes of loyalty and faith cut through the barroom brawls, kidnappings and wild antics. It’s 1946, and Zearl “Rowdy” Slater, an
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to return the money. Suspicious that Rowdy had a lot to do with the theft, the sheriff makes a weird proposal: serve as minister at Cut Eye Community Church or head for the slammer. Getting right to work, Rowdy soon discovers there’s more to being a minister than meets the eye. He tries to learn the ropes from the beautiful Bobbie Barker, who held the church together during
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the war. But Rowdy is in over his head, between visiting strange parishioners, fist fighting with the bar crowd, and trying to write a sermon (his first – how to skin a squirrel – didn’t go over well). When Crazy Ake shows up for the robbery cash, Rowdy finds himself at a crossroads over his newfound faith and his desire to save the one person he loves most.
Brotherton has been interviewed by the New York Times, Washington Post, BBC World Today and featured in the documentary, A Company of Heroes. He lives with his family in Bellingham, Washington, but says he left part of his heart in the Okanagan. Feast for Thieves is available at amazon. ca, barnesandnoble. com or at local bookstores.
The Peachland Ambassador Society will be holding their
Annual General Meeting
on Tuesday September 23rd at 7:00 pm at the Peachland Community Centre New directors will be chosen. Anyone interested in being on the board of directors must be a permanent resident of Peachland and successfully pass a criminal record check.
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COMMUNITY DISPATCHES FROM THE FARM
Properly cooked eggplant will always ease the pain in life Jordan Marr Special to the Peachland View August 4: I’m keeping a farm-journal for my readers this year. Sometimes I’m free and easy with the facts in service of humour; this installment, however, is pretty true to life. August 7: Fire at Drought Hill! Or as I call it, The Furthest I
Jordan Marr Can Throw An Unsold Zucchini From My Front Deck. That’s how close we were to the initial flames, though, owing to the buffering effect of 97C, we never felt anything like the threat that we felt from the fire two years ago, save for maybe those first few uninformed minutes. About those minutes: I had missed the early cues, having assumed the sirens I heard were for, I don’t know, a dignitary’s cavalcade, or maybe the Kelowna Rockets having scored a goal up on the highway. It was Torbin, our German farm-guest, who pointed out the plume of smoke and the suddenly-obvious commotion. It’s crises like this that often separate the wheat from the chaff. I immediately thought about the one neighbour on the fire’s side of the highway, yet my response was to run up to the highway to get a better sense of the situation. Terrible, Jordan; it’s terrible. In establishing this, I had wasted valuable minutes and was now far away from my car. On the bright side, I was called Sir for the first time in months when an RCMP constable asked me to get the
heck away from there. Torbin and the farm’s owner, Joe, meanwhile, tossed some shovels in Joe’s truck and roared up the wash-boarded, circuitous driveway to our neighbour’s house to make sure she and her dogs were safe. They were. Emergency responders were on scene, refused Joe’s offer to help fight the fire, and sent him back down just in time to have his beloved Ford doused with retardant from the first pass of the air tanker. I saw it all from my vantage on the highway, where I was also being useful... as tits on a bull. I can’t stress enough the rare treat, and bizarre circumstances, afforded by the curious geographical relationship among the fire, the farm, and the shelter of the highway between. We were so close to it; yet, never in any great danger, no evacuation was ordered. We were thus treated to a better air show than I might ever pay an admission for. The air tankers, the water bombers, the helicopters – all skimmed the tips of the farm’s treetops, and one even landed in our hay field, as they fought the blaze. I was due to host a dinner party that night, and proceeded with it. It went off without a hitch, save for the pilots’ engines drowning out all my best carrot-harvesting stories. They saved the farm though, so I guess we’re even. August 9: Fire’s out. A little hazy, but otherwise back to normal. I’m not a very patriotic guy, but watching the firefighting apparatus spring to life to put out the fire made me proud of the society I live in. I’m never sure how to strike the right balance between gratitude for, and healthy criticism of, one’s governmental institutions, but when you can point to a blaze a few hundred feet away as the reason for turning away some tourists who showed up unannounced for
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a tour, but really it’s because you’re inside baking a peach pie and you’re trying to keep the pastry as cold as possible before it hits the oven, well, I think that calls for some unbridled gratitude for those institutions, and the people that comprise them. August 10: Clarice is getting bigger. Clarice is the black widow that Ryan found clinging to a head of lettuce he had harvested (thank goodness he found it!). Ryan, perhaps driven by a stirring of his paternal instincts, deposited Clarice in an unused wash sink in our processing tent. She’s made a home there, and we’ve been feeding her grasshoppers ever since. You can see some photos and video of Clarice at thehomesteadorganicfarm.ca/blog. August 23: Haven’t updated the ol’ farm journal in a while. I’ve been doing so for the sake of That Portion of Posterity Interested In Hapless Veggie Production. August 24: There is a Facebook thing happening lately where people are posting about what they’re grateful for. I’m way too cynical and grumpy to do that. Plus, I mostly like to save my FB posts for radish selfies. If I were to jump on that wagon though, Gratitude #1 would definitely have to be for eggplant, that most overlooked and misunderstood nightshade. Properly cooked eggplant eases the pain. Give it a second
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chance, folks. Eggplant would die for your sins if it were called to do so. Also, Bulk Barn. September 1: Just returned after a week – a week! – off for summer vacation. Never have Vanessa and I had the audacity to attempt such a thing in August. Never could we have attempted it without a stellar farm crew. After a season of learning the ropes on a middling market garden operation, Ian and Ryan got to take a stab at being a neurotic mess for seven days. You know the farm’s been in good hands when you return to hear that your replacements sold produce to a buyer you hadn’t even thought to approach. For cash! It’s in the cupholder of the van, Jordan. What do farmers do on summer vacation, no one asked? These ones hiked to a hut at 9300 feet in Glacier National Park, before a regrettable stop at Can-
The Central Okanagan Railway Company and the
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yon Hot Springs, home of Revelstoke’s largest public bath tub, before a flight to a wedding in Muskoka. I have nothing sarcastic to say about Muskoka. It’s lovely. September 2: My pumpkins are getting big. Sufficiently so, in fact, that they failed to escape the wandering eyes of a customer – a stranger to me – who
dropped by about 10 days ago. Ostensibly he was there for some carrots, which I sold him. That’s when he started asking about the giants in my garden. I explained that I was fixing to take down the guy who won the giant pumpkin category at last year’s Peachland Fall Fair. There’s a scene in Young Guns – a classic Western to Gen X and the Millennials – when Brat Packer Emilio Estevez’s Billy the Kid feigns wide-eyed admiration toward a pompous coxcomb in a bar who brags about his intention to capture and kill the infamous outlaw. Billy goads him on – What does he look like? Can I touch the gun you’re going to kill him with? – before revealing his identity, chillingly, by whistling in the manner the coxcomb had just ascribed to Billy the Kid. Then Billy shoots him dead. I hadn’t thought about that scene in a long time until my
encounter with this stranger, who, after hearing me ramble on about my intentions, and about the finer points of growing Big Orange, casually informed me that he, in fact, was the winner of last year’s giant pumpkin category at the Peachland Fall Fair. Then he smiled and went on his way. I’m not sure if he noticed the tremble that had developed in my trowel hand. My pumpkins are big, but his was a monster. Whether Billy will succeed in shooting me down, though, remains to be seen. And, indeed, you can see it. The showdown happens at the community centre this weekend. Fittingly, the theme chosen for this year’s fair is western flair. Hope to see y’all there. Jordan Marr grows veggies at The Homestead Organic Farm in Peachland. You can read more of his writing at thehomesteadorganicfarm.ca.
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Club has contingency plan to help families during strike Patricia Barrows Special to the Peachland View Summer at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club has been a blast! Each day has been full of new experiences and adventures for kids and youth in the community. In addition to our already popular dinner nights and beach blast programs, in August we had the opportunity to take club members on a number of exciting out trips. Tweens scaled the walls rock climbing at Beyond the Crux, hoisted the sails learning to sail at the Kelowna Yacht Club, practiced their dance moves with an instructor from Creators’ Arts Studio and bounced and climbed on the huge inflatable structures at the new Kelowna Wibit Waterpark. Through
a generous invitation from Beach Ride rentals in Peachland, tweens even had the opportunity try out one of the fastest growing watersports – paddle boarding! Kids in our full day summer daycamp program also had an exciting month with lots of fun activities and
adventurous out trips. Popular destinations were the Kangaroo Farm in Lake Country where kids came up close to real kangaroos and the Vernon Science Centre where kids learned about constellations in the centre’s planetarium and took a spin on the anti-gravity chair. We also visited
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the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs’ very own Camp Arrowflight, where kids were able to check out the camp, go on a hike, and try mountain boarding, and BMX biking. We even had a special guest visit the club who taught the kids their names in Chinese! The beginning of September is usually met with an air of excitement – the start of a new school year, reconnecting with friends and teachers, and sharing stories of fun summer adventures. With the uncertainty of when schools will be reopening, September 2014 has begun a little differently. The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs have been monitoring the ongoing teacher’s job action situation, and are hopeful that things will be resolved quickly. In
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the meantime we have developed a contingency plan to support our families through this time. For children in entering Kindergarten to Grade 6 we will extend the hours of our after school programs
three and four year olds at the Peachland preschool. Hours for the preschool program area leader position are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. from September to June. The ideal candidate is
volunteer section of our website at www. boysandgirlsclub.ca. As summer comes to a close, we are gearing up to offer a wide variety of fall recreation programs and special events in addition to
to full day programs, to the extent that we are able. Our ability to provide extended programs depends on staff availability and program/facility capacity. We will give first priority to those families who are registered in our school year programs. For information on space available, please contact the club at 250-767-2515. We are currently accepting resumes from qualified early childhood educators to teach preschool classes for
someone who thrives on teaching children through exploration and play and someone who will create a stimulating, fun, welcoming environment. The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club is a great place to work; making a difference in children’s lives and being part of an organization that is an integral part of our community are only some of the benefits. The job description and qualifications required are listed in the career/
our preschool and after school programs. Activity calendars with start dates will be available at the club over the next few weeks. For information on any of our programs we can be reached by phone (250-767-2515), email (peachland@boysandgirlsclubs.ca), on Facebook, or Twitter. Activity calendars can be downloaded from our website www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca or feel free to come down to the centre, tour the club and meet the staff.
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WHAT’S ON UPCOMING EVENTS PEACHLAND FALL FAIR Sept. 6 1-6pm, Sept.
SUNDAYS JERRY DOBER BREAKFAST 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre
7 10-4pm, community centre. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for youth and 50 cents for children 12 and under.
10am-2pm, Heritage Park
PEACHLAND VARIETY SINGERS Sept. 8,
5-6pm, Swim Bay
9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. Starting the new season. Anyone who enjoys singing is invited to join. The fee is membership in the activity centre. For more information, call Phyllis at 250-767-2546.
AMBASSADORIAL PAGEANT Sept. 12-14,
community centre. Theme is Mardi Gras and everyone is welcome to attend. Email peachlandambassador@gmail.com.
GYMKHANA Sept. 14,
PEACHLAND FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET PARTIAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 10-noon, PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10am, United
Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class.
INDOOR WALKING
8-9am, community centre
VARIETY SINGERS 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Church
TAI CHI 12-1pm, 50+
ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10am, St.
NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4pm, 50+ Activity
Activity Centre
WELLNESS CIRCLE FITNESS EQUIPMENT GUIDES 10am. Call 250-
767-2133 to register for your spot
AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity
Centre
FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY/ MOVIE 1-3:30pm, 50+
Activity Centre. Resumes in September. 1:30-3:30pm, community centre
TWEEN DROP-IN 2:305pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6
Centre. Resumes in September.
EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE
YOUTH BOXING CLUB
8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
WOOD CARVERS CLUB
PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-
TUESDAYS
BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7pm, 50+ Activ-
10am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank
PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 service
fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.
9am, Peachland Riding Club. Free for spectators. www.peachlandridingclub. com.
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Little Schoolhouse. Every Sunday in July and August.
Swim Bay
SUNDAY TEA 1-4pm, MEAT DRAW 2-4pm,
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM
7:30am-5pm, community centre
6-8 pm, 4th Street Place
7pm, 50+ Activity Centre.
FITNESS ROOM 7:30-
5pm, community centre
FLOW YOGA 9:05am, community centre
MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
CARPET BOWLING
10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre
COMPUTER LITERACY
10am-noon, all sessions take place at Peachland Wellness Centre
AEROBICS FOR THE NOT SO YOUNG 9:30-
10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. Resumes in September.
PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30am. Call Dawn 250-878-6342
YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-
7pm, community centre
ity Centre
WEDNESDAYS EARLY BIRD SPIN 6:157am, community centre FITNESS ROOM 7:305pm, community centre YOGA 8-9am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class. INDOOR WALKING
8-9am, community centre
PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY
9:05-10:35am, community centre
TAI CHI 10am, Heritage Park
BEREAVEMENT 10am,
Peachland Wellness Centre
IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre
STORYTIME 11:30am, THE BRIDGE YOUTH Library. For AND FAMILY SERVICES Peachland ages 3 to 5. Until Apr. 24. 11am-1pm, community
PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY centre. Children’s drop in
Margaret’s Anglican Church
FULL LIFEGUARD SERVICE, 12-5pm,
Sept. 14, Summerland Golf Club. Registration 12pm, Shot Gun Start 1:30pm. $99 includes green fees, cart and dinner. Email peachlandchamber@gmail. com.
YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9am, 50+
program, 0-6 years.
CHESS 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
PICKLEBALL 3.0-4.0
1:30- 3:30pm, community centre
SPIN 5:30-6:30pm, com-
munity centre
WRITER’S BLOC every
second Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.
LIONS DEN MEETING
7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034
CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7pm, Peachland Museum
THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:30-
5pm, community centre
PEACHLAND BOARDWALK 9:30am
PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12pm, Gasthaus Pub
AA 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL ALL PLAY
1:30-3:30pm, community centre
TWEEN DROP-IN 2:305pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6
YOUTH DROP-IN 3:308pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
MEAT DRAW 4-5pm,
BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)
10am-noon, community 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
LEGO TIME 3-4pm, Peachland Library. Open to all ages. YOUTH DROP-IN 3:308pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
LADIES SNOOKER 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre
FRIDAYS
PARTIAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 10-noon,
FITNESS ROOM 7:305pm, community centre INDOOR WALKING
8-9am, community centre
FLOW YOGA 9:05-
10:15am, community centre
SPIN 9:30-10:30am,
community centre
5-6pm, Swim Bay
FULL LIFEGUARD SERVICE 12-5pm, Swim Bay MEAT DRAW 3-5pm,
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
YOUTH DROP-IN 5:309pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
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DIVERSIONS
HOROSCOPE
CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Nuclear near reach weapon 5. Delicately beautiful 11. Queen of the gods 12. Reordered letters 15. Representation 16. 24th state 17. Irritated 19. Large black dog breed 24. Atomic #18 25. Followed 26. Ivy University 27. Equal, prefix 28. Cablegram (abbr.) 29. Affront 30. 7th Hindu month 31. Competed 33. Slur over 34. Shape before marketing 38. Comes into being 39. White House architect 40. Brazilian dance 43. Somalian supermodel 44. Yield 45. Electric Cobra model 80 48. Local area network (abbr.) 49. Substitution 50. “Thornbirds” actress Ward 53. Not out 54. Male ice dancing champion 56. Tops of birds’ heads 58. Carrier’s invention 59. Children’s author Blyton 60. Anise liqueur 63. Listing 64. Adult females 65. Yellow Dutch cheese CLUES DOWN 1. Emit light 2. Not long past 3. Casually inspect 4. Masculine 5. Wish harm upon 6. Capable of soothing 7. Farm state 8. Initials of HLN legal host 9. Planets 120 degrees apart 10. An enclosed field 13. Initials of one of the Olson twins 14. Coastal 18. Remote control aircraft (pl.) 20. Oersted (abbr.) 21. Blue Hen school 22. Praise 23. Vestment 27. Egyptian goddess 29. Atomic #21 30. Boxer Muhammad 31. Fast gallop 32. Indicates position
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, take the high road when you find yourself in the midst of a disagreement with a friend. It may be tempting to stick to your guns, but the disagreement is nothing too significant.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Much is going on, Taurus, and you have trouble zeroing in on a focal point. Unless you make a list of all you want to accomplish, you may get lost in the shuffle.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
You sometimes change your moods on a whim, Gemini. But lately you have been more steadfast in your convictions. This behaviour will continue for some time.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Don’t make any rash moves in the next few days, Cancer. For whatever reason your common sense meter is a little off. You may want to run ideas past a trusted friend for a while.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, unless you try you will never be able to tell if something is within your capabilities. Do not be afraid to fail. It’s better than putting in no effort at all.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 33. Geological time 34. Elizabeth’s Prince 35. Balkan nation 36. Israeli politician Abba ___ 37. Indicates ability 38. Universal recipi-
ent blood group 40. Clairvoyant 41. Blandish 42. Of I 44. Former OSS 45. Deviously plan 46. Polished shoes 47. Visual process-
ing membrane 49. Tibet’s capital 50. 2nd musical tone 51. Expression of sympathy 52. Bog Labradortea
54. To furnish with a ceiling 55. Frosts 57. Natural logarithm 61. -__, denotes past 62. Atomic #22
SUDOKU
Virgo, you’re wearing your heart on your sleeve this week. Don’t worry, as your willingness to share your emotions will endear you to others.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
There are only so many hours in the day, Libra. You need to pick and choose your activities accordingly. You likely will not be able to squeeze everything in.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, if you want to get involved in something, then by all means give it your best shot. If it’s something foreign to you, let others take the reigns until you’re more comfortable.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
A new perspective is all you need to feel better this week, Sagittarius. A change of scenery or even looking to an old friend for advice can make a real difference.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
The friends you thought you could count on turn out to be the real deal, Capricorn. Just see what they have in store for you this week. You will be so surprised.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
It is okay to have strong opinions, Aquarius. But respect the opinions of others who may disagree with your point of view. Learn how to walk away from pointless situations.
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
There’s more to the story than meets the eye, Pisces. Quick judgement may land you in hot water. Wait for the dust to settle.
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CLASSIFIEDS | 250 767 7771 or sales@peachlandview.com EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
June Patricia Todd
A Celebration and Remembrance
EDMONTON BASED COMPANY seeks qualified & experienced Buncher, Skidder Operator and Processor Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780-488-3002; jobs@ commandequipment.com.
Bill Watson
June 3, 1926 - August 31, 2014
1933 - 2014
FINANCIAL SERVICES It is with heartfelt love and cherished memories that the family of June Todd (née Bull) announces her peaceful passing on August 31, 2014 at age 88 into the arms of Jesus, reunited with her beloved husband Leonard.
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Please join us on Sunday, September 7, 2014
She was the daughter born to Margaret and John Bull in Vancouver, B.C. on June 3, 1926 and grew up in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver, attending General Gordon Elementary and Kitsilano High School.
5181 Morrison Crescent
FOR RENT
Open House 1 - 5 p.m.
June worked various jobs throughout her lifetime in Vancouver, including the CPR station at Woodward’s and Sears, retiring to Peachland in 1979 where she and husband Leonard counted their blessings living on Okanagan Lake, gardening, enjoying their church family and watching their families grow through marriage, grandchildren and great grandchildren, leaving behind a timeless legacy of love.
Reflections and Tribute 2:30 p.m.
Suite For Rent Available Sept. 15, bachelor suite. On the flats close to the beach, mall and transit. Private entrance, off street parking, all utilities and cable included. NS and NP, maybe able to trade rent for help around the yard, $700.00. Please call 250-718-0039. FR-68
June is predeceased by her husband Leonard (2009), sister-in-law Sadie Todd (2011), brother-in-law Jeff Todd (2006), and sister-inlaw Jean Todd (2004). June is lovingly remembered by her family: son Murray (Shelley), grandson Logan, and granddaughter Courtney O’Farrell (Careis); daughter Colleen Whattham (Marshall), grandson Jason Brolund (Shannon) and cherished great granddaughter Emily; granddaughter Jolene Brolund and cherished great grandsons Mason and Cole (West); dearly loved nieces and nephews and their extended families, Maureen McKenzie, Glenna Messer, Raymond Todd, Kevin Todd, Barry Todd and Graham Todd; cousin John Potter (Maureen) England; and extended family in Ireland and long time friends. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Village of Smith Creek, West Kelowna, and Dr. G. Verster for their never ending compassionate care and kindness given to our mother. A graveside service will take place at the Peachland Cemetery on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm followed by a Celebration of June’s life at the Peachland Baptist Church, 4204 Lake Avenue, at 2:00 pm. A strawberry Tea will follow, all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Canadian Wildlife Association at 350 Michael Cowpland Drive, Kanata, ON K2M 2W1. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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CLASS 1 DRIVERS / COMMERCIAL TRUCK MECHANICS / LUBEMEN / APPRENTICES NEEDED ASAP - Peace River Area Camp work with flexible rotations of 14 days on / 14 days off OR 21 days on / 7 days off meals and lodging provided. DRIVERS Min 5 yrs Super B mountain exp, gravel and logging exp an asset. MECHANICS/LUBEMEN/ APPRENTICES Mechs to supply own hand tools, certification not necessary. Seeking well-rounded exp’d mechanics for gen maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, and welding. Knowledge of new emission engines, Diesel exhaust fluid & DPF systems. Exp on Detroit DD15 & Cummins ISX. Maintaining 12 truck fleet operating 24/7. Late model equipment, shift work with better than competitive wages and benefits. Steady, reliable work. Pls send resume/abstract to HR@Q4LOGISTICS.CA Only those qualified will be contacted. 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!
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES EDMONTON BASED COMPANY seeks qualified & experienced Mulcher Operators. Seasonal work in Fort McMurray and area. Camp work. Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Work to commence the last week of September approximately. Fax 780-488-3002; jobs@ commandequipment.com.
FOR SALE House For Sale For sale by owner. Private with panoramic view. Lots of room for toys and animals. 250-767-0310. FS-52 Truck For Sale 1993 Ford F150 XLT. Like new. $2500. Call 250-7672894. FS-50
FOR SALE Concert Tickets: Legendary Crosby Stills Sept. 14, Woodinville, WA. Selling at face value $140 for pair. Call 250-7672827. FS-53 Firewood For Sale 4932 Princeton Ave, Peachland. Call Brian 250575-1763 or Clayton 250300-6481. FS-51
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HELP WANTED Babysitter Wanted Looking for a pre-teen to babysit Saturday mornings and some Sundays for a 9-year-old girl. References required. Call Amy at 750718-2988.
LOST Lost Glasses Lost pair of transition prescription glasses, colour pale green inside and black outside. Lost Wednesday August 27 along Peachland walkway. 250-767-6352. L-4
PEACHLAND VIEW DEADLINES DISPLAY ADVERTISING (boxed): Mondays 4 p.m. CLASSIFIED ADS by noon Tuesdays (Must be prepaid, cash, Visa or Mastercard) Email: sales@peachlandview.ca
NEWS COPY: noon Mondays CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Up to 20 words - $9.00; 15¢ each additional word. Per column inch $9.00 plus GST Garage Sale Ads include box and headline: $15.00 plus GST Home Based Business Semi Display: $15.00 plus GST NOTICES: Weddings, engagements, birth announcements, cards of thanks, and other notices (min. charge) $9.00 plus GST up to 20 words, 15¢ each additional word.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship
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
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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Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info.
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Peachland United Church
BARGAIN BIN
We very much appreciate your donation. Unbreakables: anytime in our drop box. Breakables: Wednesday morning and Thursday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PEACHLAND SERVICE DIRECTORY
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Painting Services Residential or commercial, New construction or repaint. Interior or exterior. Call G. C. Contracting for a free estimate. 250-767-2701 S-3
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Medical Services Directory Do You Have Happy Feet? • Custom Orthotics • Comfort Shoes • Feet Support
#22, 2484 Main St., West Kelowna BC V4T 2G2
778-754-5533
www.comfortwalk.ca
Chiropractors
MARTHA JENKINS
BIG WINNERS - Three local children took home top
Dr. Peter Stapleton Dr. Todd A. Penner
prizes following the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association’s colouring contest last weekend. The event was held during the annual Kokanee Salmon Festival in Hardy Falls, and involved the participation of the Summerland Trout Hatchery and the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association. The winners of the colouring contest were Jake Oaten, first prize, at left, Tanner Besler, second prize, and Samuel Sawatzky, third prize, at right.
Massage Therapists Catherine Gnius, RMT Nick Berry, RMT
FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Considering the marvels of God’s marble rye bread Pastor Ed Skutshek Grace Lutheran Church I saw Christian marriage in a loaf of bread. Not just any loaf of bread. I saw it in a loaf of marble rye bread. In a loaf of marble rye, two batches of dough come together. It took the skillful hands of a baker to measure out the ingredients in just the right proportions for each batch of dough and deftly mix them together. Each batch of dough was made up of dry ingredients: bread flour; rye flour; dry milk; dry potato flakes; caraway seed; salt; and sugar. Into the dry ingredients of one batch of dough the baker put a small amount of instant coffee granules or cocoa. The dry ingredients of each batch were transformed by a trio of ingredients added by the baker: yeast, oil and water. A miracle occurred: the dry ingredients, a lifeless mass, became a living dough. The baker patiently kneaded each batch of dough until its gluten was released and the dough became elastic or sticky. The baker skillfully formed each batch of dough into a ball and allowed each to rise. Each mound of dough was then rolled into a rectangle, about eight
inches by 11 inches. The dark rectangle of dough was placed on top of the light rectangle of dough. The baker then rolled the flattened dough into a loaf, jelly roll style. The loaf was put into a large bread pan and covered and given time to rise. The loaf was then baked in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes. What emerged from the oven was a delight to the eyes and to the taste buds. When the loaf is cut open, a swirl of white and dark brown is exposed. The two dough rectangles had completely fused and became one loaf of bread, while at the same time retaining their unique colour and taste. This fusion process began when the baker brought the two rectangles of dough together and rolled them into a loaf. As the yeast the baker had put in them worked, each of the two rectangles grew individually in size and stature, and at the same time they began to fuse together wherever the dough rectangles came together. However, it was the heat of the oven that brought the fusion process to its conclusion. The heat joined the two rectangles of dough together and truly made them
one loaf of bread. I saw God’s handiwork on us in the bread. Each batch of dough began as dry ingredients. The dry ingredients represent what God gives us, ourselves, our spiritual gifts, our skills, our time and treasures. The yeast, oil and water represent the faith, love and hope God puts in us. God gives us faith and hope in, and love for Him and one another. In the mixing, kneading and rising of the
Peachland
dough I saw the work of the Holy Spirit on each of us through the transforming power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The two loaves were similar, but one was different, coloured by the coffee crystals. The coloured loaf pointed to the bride, in some ways the same as the groom, yet powerfully and wonderfully different than her husband. In the rolling out of each of the two balls of dough into a rectangle, I saw God prepare a
couple for joining together. I saw Him put their love for one another into them. In the joining of the loaves together, I saw their marriage day. In their rising together, I saw their love for one another grow. I saw their marriage blossom and grow as they built a life together. I saw the heat of the oven as the good and the bad, the for richer and poorer, sickness and health they encountered on their journey through life together. It is in the
heat of life’s journey that a couple mature and grow together and begin, to think, love, worship, care, work and love as one. God uses the heat of the oven of life to take two ordinary people and make them into something beautiful, an example for others to see and a family that can serve God and feed the people around them. I pray that God continues to bake many beautiful loaves of marble rye. Is He working on you?
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Peachland United Church
Peachland Baptist Church
250-767-2206
Find a friendly welcome, good music, great fellowship, Bible messages
4421 4th Street
Grace Lutheran Church Sunday School
“Let Us Worship Together”
starts
Sunday Services
Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday
Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.
Traditional Worship
Rev. Robin Graves
Service 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 thru to Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com
Dentists Dr. Don MacRae Dr. Phil Kachanoski Dr. Karl Oppenheim Dr. Peter Cormillot Dr. Jeff Krawchuk
Peachland Dental Centre
250-767-6411 Beach Ave Medical Clinic
4th Street & Brandon Ave
250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org
4204 Lake Avenue
Walk-In
Dr. John Brinkerhoff Dr. Praven Chetty Dr. Alanna Leverrier
250-767-3432 OPEN Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Sat 10am to 2pm Closed Sundays
Sunday School: 9:30 am
Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning
9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation
September 7, 2014
778-479-3232
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Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am Fellowship Coffee: 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
all are welcome
Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, 9:30 am Dr. Gordon Denison, Pastor 250-707-1735 gdenison@telus.net
www.peachlandbaptist.net
FREE HEARING TEST
Tom Millar, RHIP Hearing Care Professional
778-754-1424 Every Tuesday by appt. Inside Peachland Pharmacy
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$239,900 5283 Sutherland Road, Peachland - Terrific Views from Dining Room, Living Room & Sundeck! Just walk right in your front door - no steps or stairs! Enjoy nice views of Lake Okanagan. This affordable 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom condo offers in suite laundry, gas fireplace, infloor heating, covered parking with storage locker. $204 per month strata fee covers heat and gas, you only pay for your own hydro. Come discover why this unit in Chateau on the Ridge is a great place to live.
Luxurious Beach Avenue Townhome #4-4356 Beach Avenue, Peachland - Semi-Lakeshore living in this immaculate townhome on Beach Avenue, superior quality throughout, 3 bedroom 4 bath, with a great lakeview.
www.kelownaokanaganrealestate.com
$649,900
MLS®10087804
250-826-2047
Dave Collins 250-870-1444
dcollins@coldwellbanker.ca
www.DaveCollins.ca
Open House:
Sat., Sept. 6 & Sun., Sept. 7 1-4
MLS®10087368
5878E Beach Avenue
Larry Guilbault Peachland, BC VOH 1X7
The Cody Sisters!
Immaculate Walkout Rancher
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Fantastic Family Home 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
With access to banks, credit unions, financial institutions, and private lenders, we have regular mortgage rate promotions that may be much lower than what you have been quoted! Call us today to find out if we can help reduce your monthly payments, or reduce the amount of time you are paying on your mortgage! Some conditions apply. Rates may change at any time.
CURRENT RATE SPECIALS 5 yr fixed rate 2.89% 3 yr fixed rate 2.69% 5 yr variable rate (Prime – 0.65%) 2.35%
Corey Zieske realtor®
cell: 250.300.7618 office: 250.860.1100 coreyzieske@royallepage.ca
$549,000 • 5630 Gladstone Road Beautiful custom built walkout rancher with lots of flat parking, original owners, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, hardwood flrs, oak cabinets, view deck & patio from lower walkout area, gas hook up for BBQ, beautifully landscaped with a pond & water feature, fruit trees (pear, peach, cherry & plum) situated across from the newly proposed golf course, RV plug, workshop w/ phone & cable, fully fenced with a dog run, this home would be easy to suite if you choose. MLS®10083153 Call Cecile for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION
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6632 Renfrew Road, Peachland - Stunning Lake Views, from this private 1.7 acre parcel with a beautiful walk out rancher main home w/ 846 sq. ft. carriage home. Over 2800 sq. ft. in the main home finished with 4 beds+ den and 3 full baths, vaulted great room and a full finished walk out basement. A gas fireplace with river rock stone trim corners the living room, back to the sliding glass doors to the stunning views off the covered deck. CALL TRACEY FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION!
5620 Gladstone Road, Peachland - This wonderful 3 bedroom plus den walk out rancher has 3 bathrooms with loads of living space on both levels. Open concept main floor finished with hardwood, fully fenced yard and an oversized garage that fits most vehicles and to top it off it even has a heated workshop area. Quiet area yet close to all the Peachland has to offer.
Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca
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