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Now that the Christmas parcels have all been handed out, Judy Bedford and the team at the Peachland Food Bank can finally relax after their most hectic month of the year. Nourishing parcels are shared with the food bank’s 45-50 clients every month,

but during December, there’s a second pickup custom tailored for Christmas, which helps out around 100 families. There’s no one-sizefits-all approach and the personal needs of every family that uses the food bank are taken into consideration with each parcel. “People aren’t taking home oysters and sardines if they don’t like them,” she said. “Every month we let

them choose things like vegetables but at Christmas there’s more of an assortment.” Beyond the staples included in each Christmas pick up, families also take home treats, chocolates and presents for kids. Once a parent arrives for their Christmas hamper, Bedford prepares gifts that will be best suited towards the age

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and gender of their children. And to prevent any youngsters from thinking Santa might be unfair, she also puts consideration into the amount each child receives, making sure one sibling isn’t gifted more or less than another. “It’s a real pleasure to work with the people we’re giving to, and I know the people that are giving, so I feel very responsible in trying to find the best homes for whatever we’re given.” While those in need often know to approach the food bank themselves, Bedford said some families

who may be reluctant to seek help so she tries reaching out. “I’m very sensitive to not offend,” she said. Because Bedford is so involved in the community, it’s not uncommon for her to catch wind when a local family encounters new financial challenges. Sometimes when Bedford offers the food bank’s assistance, people have become withdrawn and assured her that things were fine. But many times those people called back after a few days to change their mind. “Some people need

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a bit of time to work with that. “We know the food bank isn’t their favourite place to come so we try extra hard to make it as easy as possible for them. It’s hard to stand in a food bank line any time of the year but Christmas is especially hard. Nobody gets up in the morning and says, ‘Oh man I get to go to the food bank today!’” Bedford, who’s been with the food bank for 32 years, said rations are looking good this year, though things were off to a slower start than usual. “The weather was so good it just didn’t seem like Christmas. So a couple weeks ago when it started to turn cold, I thought oh my, we’re not really getting full like normal. But as usual, the Peachlanders have come together and we will be able to bless a lot of people with a good Christmas’.” One local woman who has become so enthusiastic about

helping the food bank jokes with Bedford about being her stalker. “Stalk me all you want,” Bedford jested. “It’s awesome to be part of that, when somebody’s excited about getting something for somebody else. I’ve had so many times where I’m able to watch the kids or the mother appreciate exactly what the child wanted. And then I can tell the person who donated it, that was exactly what that family needed. And every year there’s a ton of times like that when it’s totally meant to be.” Bedford loves her work, though she’s been with the food bank since the 1980s and the thought of retiring has crossed her mind. “But then every year I hear another good story or meet some good people, and I think, ‘No, I’m part of this awesome team, why would I want to stop?’”

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Puzzling ideas can sometimes be described better through pictures than words, and in the world of political satire, this week’s editorial cartoon up above is another zinger – potently exposing corruption at the highest level of Canadian public office. The full wight of the situation is hard to grasp without seeing the cartoon of a derpy-looking shill standing beside the Prime Minister. Those who voted for the Liberal Party must be furious that the leader participates in fundraising events. There’s no telling how much of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s integrity has already been sold to the highest bidder. Heaven forbid a democracy where wealthier people have a greater opportunity to engage with political leaders. This is possibly the first time in Canadian history that party donors have received special treatment. It’s not fair that successful entrepreneurs get to skip the line when there are paranoid burnouts living in their parents basement who feel just as passionate about sharing their ideas with the Prime Minister. Prime Ministers are to only use their political power for non-partisan purposes. Surely Trudeau is clever enough to protect his job and consolidate power without needing to organize any carwashes or barbeques. But alas he has succumb to greed. And anybody spending thousands to speak with the Prime Minister surely has some sort of evil agenda to advance. Oh well life goes on. Aside from a few editorial cartoonists and Sun Media, nobody seems to care. Most people who aren’t involved in political punditry don’t find fundraisers to be alarmingly unethical. It’s hard to care that other people give Trudeau money so that he’ll listen to them. Listening to rich people speak doesn’t tie the Prime Minister into any contractual obligations. Cash-for-access works more like a first date – it’s nice when one person decides to pay for the entire bill, but that doesn’t mean the other person is expected to sleepover. The person who pays can only demonstrate chivalrous courtship and then hope to get lucky. To save face, Trudeau likes to suggest that he’s a big tease, but the voices and ideas coming from donors are probably shaping public policy more than the average Canadian. And it’s probably not possible to become Prime Minister without creating major connections to wealth. Big money is a prerequisite for most winning elections –a politician won’t get very far without a having few friends in high places.

It’s unlikely that any leader has ever risen to power without owing a other people favours. And despite Trudeau having his ethics publicly called into question, the fundraising revenues are probably all worth it. The money he raises through cash-for-access will probably buy more votes for the Liberal Party than these weak smears might take away. But even though criticisms against Trudeau’s fundraising skills seem like manufactured controversy, his political opponents are wise in trying to devalue his time with this attack. Members belonging to the other major parties don’t have the same level of celebrity appeal. Nobody ever swooned for former Prime Minister Stephen Harper – he’s a wet blanket with a grey mushroom cut. There was no appetite to regulate political fundraisers back when we had a wallflower for a leader. Even if Ottawa applied new rules to clamp down on cash-for-access, politicians will just find sneakier ways of doing it. There are already rules against blantanly calling it cash-for-access, that’s why politicians refer to them as fundraisers. Voters should simply be reminded that it’s a complete waste of money to donate towards any political campaign in the first place. Dan Walton Editor PAUL GRAYDON

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We would be crazy to allow development at Turner Dear editor: Last week’s copy of the View told us that a West Kelowna realtor thought building houses on our neighbourhood Park on Turner Ave was a good idea; what a surprise! If Peachland realtors visited West Kelowna to endorse building houses on her local neighbourhood park, would she consider that a good idea; probably not. The issue of the future of Turner Park is a complicated one and a knowledge of the history is required to get a good sense of perspective. An important fact is that this land is not zoned for residential development and was purchased from the school district by three doctors in 2006, on that understanding. The key person who led the process at that time was Gary Randhawa, a Kelowna pathologist. The purchase price of just over $2 million was far more than the assessed value and residents were left wondering what the idea was. They didn’t have to wait long before a major development proposal was presented to Peachland staff and members of Council. A plan for buildings as high as seven storeys was proposed with a designation of “seniors health care centre”. To the astonishment of residents, Mayor and Council initially tried to approve the plan by use of a development variance permit without a public hearing. The opposition from local residents was swift, significant and well-organised. The development variance permit was subsequently dropped, as it was in contravention of the Local Government Act and Peachland’s own zoning bylaw. After that a revised proposal was put together and a consultant was hired to meet with residents. The death of Gary Randhawa from cancer in 2008 left the project without any local ownership and plans were put on hold. Today there is a partial change of ownership and a completely different proposed development. After ten years, the current owners want to get their money out, as life has moved on and there are issues to settle; I understand that. According to Mayor Fortin, we can’t tell them what to do and we can’t hold the land hostage. In fact, the BC Local Government Act gives Mayor and Council total control of rezoning and building plans. There is a special provision in the act that ensures that local Councils cannot be sued when they withhold or change land zoning. So what should be done? No doubt some form of compromise will have to be worked out with a mixture of park and residential but this project should not be rushed. It will be a significant loss to the neighbourhood. Many people might wonder why Peachland never owned the park and why the school district had to sell the land; that is a very complicated story. But there are some interesting points to ponder. Peachland constructed a sports box at Turner Park 20 years ago and you might wonder why they didn’t buy the land at that time. Before the park was put up for auction, Peachland did have negotiations with the school district. I asked

then Mayor Bob Harriman several times about the purchase negotiations; he told me it was confidential. I do know that in 2003, during those negotiations, Peachland linked Turner Park to the main sewer which increased its value significantly; not a very smart negotiating tactic. If I had been elected your Mayor, I would have tried to arrange a land swap to keep Turner Park. Since Peachland is giving away land downtown worth over $2 million for seniors housing, I believe that the doctors would have agreed to swap the land and build seniors housing downtown. By increasing the height of the planned buildings there, a number of subsidised units could have been combined with market-value units and the Park kept in exchange. It is ironic that we consider a gift of $2 million of land for seniors housing is a great idea but buying Turner Park for that price is out of the question. This community has far too few young families and losing Turner Park will be a sad day for them. The plans shown at the open house indicate a proposed 34 lot development of two distinct types. The market value of building lots varies depending on factors such as the view but a rezoning to residential, based on these plans, would increase the value of the land to over $4 million. To suggest that this development proposal is beneficial to the community by allowing for extra park space is to forget that this property is not zoned residential and changing its zoning will result in a much greater value. Yes Mayor and Council can set the rules and make sure that the compromise is acceptable to local residents by keeping a significant part of the park. I don’t support the proposed compact lots with very limited parking. Turner Avenue is heavily used and we cannot have street parking that would interfere with winter snow plows. The townhouse units shown on the ridge and in the lower section would be more compatible with the neighbourhood. I have already been contacted by other local residents who want to discuss the proposal. I hope to be able to provide some more feedback when I have had chance to understand what others think. CTQ consultants organised the open house on December 8th and they are trying to make the most money for their clients; that is what they are paid to do. We cannot expect them to promote the views of local residents. However I would like to recognise the positive contribution of one of the new owners, Doug Mulholland. This time the approach is one of consultation rather than confrontation. Let us hope that a proposal can be accepted by the neighbourhood that gives the owners a fair return on their investment. A fair return though is not necessarily an overly generous one. Eric Hall Peachland

THE SPORTSBOX AT Turner Properties served as the venue for a Timbits hockey game on Dec. 18.

We’d be crazy not to allow development at Turner Dear editor:

This is $5,700 (tax from about 4 parcels) in annual savings to municipal taxes. This is a win-win! This is exactly the kind of responsible developer I’m talking about the Turner Park “communi- that we need in Peachland. ty pulse” article in The View on Dec 16. This is a win-win. This is not “a bit of a dilemma”. Our miniscule taxpaying population cannot This is private property that the owners have continue to absorb annual tax increases and the right to develop. This is a desperately needed parcel assessments to support the town. There increase (of 34 parcels) to our tax base. are just not enough of us. The suggestion that This is a property owner offering to donate as the district increase taxes again to purchase the much as 2.15 acres of parkland to Peachland. 8.6 acre property is irresponsible. We are still

carrying $350/annually each for a water treatment plant. Can we please think more about what’s best for Peachland and less about what we’d prefer for ourselves. Can we try to attract and encourage, not obstruct and frustrate responsible developers. Let’s try saying “Welcome to Peachland!” Wylli Seipp Peachland

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“The driver was not fully cooperative with police, he refused to identify himself and failed to follow police directions. He displayed notable signs of intoxication, believed to be by alcohol, and was taken safely into police custody,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “As a result, the officer entered into an impaired operation care and control investigation and provided the driver with a demand who was subsequently taken to the Kelowna RCMP Detachment where he provided breath samples almost twice the legal limit.” A 25-year-old Kelowna man is facing potential charges. He remained in police custody

Alleged thief busted after returning to the scene VIEW STAFF It wasn't long after the RCMP turned on their Batman light before capturing a suspected thief. On the morning of Dec. 15, a man was suspected to have stolen a 76-year-old woman's purse outside of the Save-On-Foods in Rutland. The woman then slipped on the ice in the parking lot and laid injured on the ground yelling for help. He would have left much less evidence behind had it not been for his conscience. Before leaving with the purse, the suspect went into the grocery store to report the woman's injury to staff. During that time he was filmed on

store surveillance holding a purse matching the same description. Paramedics took the woman to hospital for further assessment of her injuries related to the fall. Less than three hours after the incident the RCMP alerted the public with a picture and description of the suspect. Upon reviewing the video surveillance footage of the incident, a "keen investigator" was able to identify the man, according to Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. "It was a short time after that, when police were called by an astute member of the public who had spotted the suspect back at Plaza 33."

a nearby business." Once the woman's belongings are returned the RCMP will be able to determine whether any of her property is still missing. “The RCMP were very pleased to see the amount of tips called in to police," he said. "We wish to truly thank both the media and the public for their assistance in both identifying and apprehending the man responsible for taking advantage of a sad situation and choosing to further victimize a defenceless woman." A 32-year-old man from Kelowna faces potential charges and is expected to appear in court on March 16.

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The RCMP’s search for their suspect came to an end just after 6 p.m., thanks to an "astute member of the public" who recognized the alleged thief and quickly called the police. Shortly after RCMP were alerted the suspect had been spotted, police located and took him custody without incident. "The arresting officer located the elderly woman’s identification and bank card in his possession upon his arrest," O'Donaghey said. "Along with recovering the victim’s personal identification and bank card, the victim’s purse had also been found by yet another observant citizen inside the dumpster of

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Tricky rescue operation after 1950 plane crash RICHARD SMITH

PEACHLAND HISTORIAN It was a cold winter day on Dec. 22, 1950 when a Canadian Pacific DC 3 airliner crashed on the top of the mountain directly across from Peachland. It was foggy and their altimeter may have been defective.

There were only two fatalities, the pilot and the co-pilot. It was a very difficult rescue in deep snow by search teams walking to the mountain top from Naramata. Search and rescue parachutists jumped into the scene to give first aid, they were later followed by the ground rescue teams.

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Members of the Peachland Fire Dept. will soon have the training to counteract fentanyl overdoses. While informing committee of the whole last week about the department’s upcoming training session, fire chief Dennis Craig said the epidemic isn’t just contained to heavy drug addicts. “It’s recreational users, people who go to raves and parties that are the ones experimenting, and unfortunately the ones paying the ultimate price,” he said, adding that most victims don’t seem to take fentanyl intentionally. Craig said the Peachland department has noticed a recent increase after responding to three overdoses in the past six months. While they can’t verify whether any of them were linked to fentanyl, he said the number of overdoses is more than normal for Peachland but the spike is worse in most other parts of the province. “Overdoses aren’t up as much as they are in other communities … but for a community our size, that is more of an increase than we’ve seen in the past.” Coun. Terry Condon asked if such training is a good use of firefighter resources, given

that BC Ambulance is already prepared to deal with overdoses. Craig conceded that he never thought he would be administering drugs as a firefighter, “but times are changing,” and it’s become too big of a problem for just once agency to handle. He equated it to the devestating wildfires in 2003, which prompted departments around B.C. to focus much more heavily on wildfire prevention. “With this training we’re just us making sure we’re staying on top of the community and delivering the best services possible,” he said. “We were already going to overdose calls; it was already in our response protocols.” After their training, firemen will be able to administer naloxone, a tool to intervene more effectively. It works by injecting a needle into a muscle. “We’re not adding any resources or call volume to us, just an extra tool the province is allowing us to use.” Crews will have a naloxone kit in each of the emergency vehicles and members are only allowed to administer two doses to a person. Each dose of naloxone contains 0.4 milligrams per millimetre and costs $1.83 through the province or $45 over the counter. Beyond protecting the

public, Craig said naloxone training is also an important measure to keep his crew safe. Firefighters are already exposed to dangerous chemicals, and he said it takes just two grains of salt worth of fentanyl to be fatal, even through skin absorption. This training shouldn’t bring much comfort to illicit drug users. Even if overdose victims are given naloxone, they only have about 30 minutes of reprieve and are likely to deal with serious side effects. Mayor Cindy Fortin said it’s good to know the local department will receive the training but the circumstances are unfortunate. Earlier this week, the BC Coroners Service reported that November set a new record for illicit drug deaths in the province with 128. That tops the previous high, 82, which was set in January 2016. As of Monday, there had been 755 illicit drug deaths, an increase of more than 70 per cent over 2015. Corners service detected fentanyl in 60 per cent of those deaths, increasing nearly threefold over the previous year. The coroners service recommends users have naloxone readily available as one of its harm-reduction measures.

MUNICIPAL OFFICE CLOSURES Please note that the District of Peachland Municipal Office and Fire Department Office located at 5806 Beach Avenue, and the Recreation Department Office located at 4450 - 6th Street, will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 26th, 2016 to Friday, December 30th, 2016. Offices will re-open at 8:00 a.m. Monday, January 2nd, 2017. Tax and utility bill payments received through the mail drop slot at the Municipal Office by 8:00 a.m. on January 2nd, 2017 will be credited as December 31st, 2016 for the purpose of calculating interest or penalties.

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Just cut out the ballot on this page and enter it in one of our ballot boxes located at one of the great advertisers on this page until Friday December 30th :Chico’s Paradise, Edward Jones, J.K. Schmidt, Blind Angler, Bliss Bakery, Peachland Legion, Lakeside Autocare, Regency Westwood, Your Dollar Store or IGA. Ballots will be picked up every Tuesday.

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January 6 issue of The View, we’ll announce the name of our grand prize winner who will receive a Gateway Certificate for The Quaaout Lodge Shuswap.

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The Legion Thanks you for your support and wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Christmas Carols and entertainment , - Fridays 4 -ish till 7-ish Monday, December 5th Crib Open House Special Meat Draws all December

“A New York New Year” with Marty Edwards! tickets Available Call 250.767.9404 for details

Daily Menu Specials and Happy Hour Club Bites 3pm till 6pm Daily

Enjoy the Holidays at Blind Angler Grill Boxing Day Brunch 9:30 am till 3 pm

New Year’s Day Pyjama Brunch

10:30 am till 3 pm (free Mimosa when you come in your PJ’s)

Christmas Day Closed

New Year’s Eve Redneck Lobster Feast limited seating so book early

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etaway Contest

November 25 until January 6, 2017

Weekly draws from December 5th until December 26th

This week winner!

Brenda Johnson on a $25.00 gift certificate to akeside Autocare! Fill in your entry elow and drop it the participating sinesses. The next nner could be you!

WE PAY YOUR TAX! We will pay the taxes on everything in the store until Dec. 24th!

Christmas Hours Monday - Saturday 9:30-5:00

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COMMUNITY

THE PEACHLAND ROTARY Club turned $1,000 worth of grocery gift cards into

$4,000 cash for the food bank. IGA owners Harry and Brenda Gough donated the store credit which Rotarians divided into two prizes of $800 and $200. They sold 800 raffle tickets at $5 a pop to quadruple the original donation. The money was presented to food bank executive director Judy Bedford last week during the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting. And another cheque for $350 was given to the local food bank too, from money the Rotary raised during the Christmas Light-Up event. The grand prize winner for the IGA money was Laura Decoster, and the $200 gift card was won by Bruce Russell.

TMI team share their success with Wellness Centre and food bank The Peachland Food Bank and Peachland Wellness Centre were two of the organizations getting a holiday boost from the team at TNI The Network Inc. Throughout the year, employees chip a little into a charitable account after each paycheque to accumulate a significant the sum at the end of the year. That amount is then matched by the corporation. TNI has around 80 staffers and they vote as to how the money should be divided. Above, Food bank executive director Judy Bedford is surrounded by TNI employees as she accepts a cheque for $500, and below, Christina MacMaster, PWC executive director and Susan Hagland, president of the PWC board, accept a cheque for $1,000.

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New Years eve at Quails’ Gate! End the year in style with a special multi-course dinner at Old Vines Restaurant! With early and late seating’s available, you can choose to enjoy a fantastic meal before heading off to a party, or ring in the New Year with a glass of bubbly as you take in the sweeping vineyard and lake vistas. Guests will be treated to the musical styling of local singer/songwriter Jeff Piattelli. Seating is limited, so book now to avoid disappointment. Early Seating: 5:00 or 5:30 | set 3 courses | $75 per person Late Seating: 8:30 or 9:00 | set 4 courses | $95 per person (late seating includes a glass of bubbly at midnight) To reserve your table, visit QuailsGate.com or call 250.769.2500

DECEMBER 23, 2016

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SPORTS

The people of pickleball Pickleball is like a less-intense version of tennis where players use a softer ball. The sport has become popular in recent years and games are now held every weekday at the Peachland Community Centre. Pictured in the top left is Anne Pettit; top right is Warren Fender and below is Trevor Samagalski.

Christmas Day Service

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25TH 9 AM CONTEMPORARY SERVICE • 10:30 AM TRADITIONAL SERVICE COMMUNION & SPECIAL MUSIC AT BOTH SERVICES

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

A MEMBER CONGREGATION OF CALC AND LCMC 1162 HUDSON ROAD,WEST KELOWNA, BC V1Z 1J3 250.769.5685 • WWW.GRACELUTHERANKELOWNA.COM PASTORS ED SKUTSHEK & DAVID WUNDERLICH

Polar bear pilgrimage The Summerland Kinsmen Club is hosting the Polar Bear Dip on New Years Day at SunOka Beach in Trout Creek. Dippers will be entering the water at noon and will be eligible for prizes – best team costume; best male and female costumes; and awards for the oldest and youngest dippers. Entry is by donation and participants can regain their temperatures with warming fires, hot chocolate, hot dogs and special Dipper t-shirts. All proceeds go to local families and community projects.

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December 23, 2016

DIVERSIONS

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Limited period 5. PC graphics file format 8. Coarse file 12. Smooth and lustrous 14. Equal, prefix 15. Waxplant genus 16. One who puts up with 18. H. Potter’s BFF 19. Strays 20. Night flight 21. Over the counter (abbr.) 22. Salt Lake state 23. DWTS’s oldest judge 26. A way to cut off 30. Hunted beings 31. Sacred tobacco pipe 32. Electronic data processing 33. # of nativity kings 34. Nebraska’s largest city 39. School spirit rally 42. 20th Greek letter 44. Belonging to Greek Mother Earth 46. Daisy tanacetum 47. Skilled in many areas 49. Mures river city 50. Brew 51. Extreme fear 56. Ethiopian monetary unit 57. Cardboard box (abbr.) 58. Esoteric 59. Sword similar to a foil 60. __, you! 61. Grass tree 62. Queen of Sparta 63. Major division of geological time

HOROSCOPE ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, now is a great time to take a chance and try something new. Something different may be just what you need to get back in the swing of things.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

A big change may be looming, Taurus. Think about leaving your comfort zone and trying an adventure. You never know what the experience will bring.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

There’s a lot to accomplish right now, Gemini, but distractions seem to turn up just when you get on track. Try to keep your attention focused on the tasks at hand.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

You tend to gravitate toward leadership roles, Cancer. That can pack on the pressure, and sometimes you need a break. Choose this week to stand on the sidelines.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, even though you’re excited about a planned getaway, you’re also a little apprehensive about leaving home for long. Shake off such feelings and enjoy the time away.

64. Supply with nourishment CLUES DOWN 1. Czar 2. Czech River 3. Nev. Senator since 1987 4. Person of ancient Media 5. Russian meat pie 6. Atom with the same atomic # 7. Harmony 8. Watery discharge from the eyes or nose 9. Arteries

10. “Breaking the Silence” author Katrina 11. Crushing blow 13. Florida state dessert 17. Della __, singer 24. Meshlike fishing device 25. Storage warehouse 26. Play a role 27. Humbug 28. Single Lens Reflex 29. Billiards stick 35. Parts of an hour (abbr.) 36. A.K.A. opt key

37. Tool to work the soil 38. Not or 40. Pain in the middle or inner ear 41. Collection of Psalms for liturgical use 42. Int’l. news organization 43. High Ottoman official 44. Equipped with gears 45. __ Doria, ship 47. Informal complaint 48. Kurt Weill’s 1st

wife, Lotte 49. Cain and __ 52. Canadian flyers 53. contest 54. At some prior time 55. Make sense of language

ANSWERS

Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together”

Christmas Eve Candlelight Ser vices

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning

9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation

December 24 5:00 & 7:00 pm Special Music

Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday

Christmas Day Holy Communion

Rev. Robin Graves

December 25 9:00 & 10:30am Special Music

www.gracelutherankelowna.com

4th Street & Brandon Ave

250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org

(P.A.O.C.)

Sunday Worship 2pm with Pastor Don McMillan

Libra, a friend reenters your life this week and you are better for it. Enjoy this rekindled friendship and set aside some time to catch up and share a few laughs.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, your excitement over an upcoming revelation has you wondering how long you can keep a secret. Hang in there a few more days, and all will work out just fine.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, it is finally time to take a well-deserved rest. Make the most of this time to get some R&R as your schedule might be hectic once more in just a few days.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

For more information call John 250-767-2221 Don McMillan 250-300-1642

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

4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Scorpio, be alert at work this week, as a great opportunity may be coming your way and you want to be prepared. Supervisors will like that you’re on your toes.

Places of Faith

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

Virgo, trust your own instincts when an unusual situation arises. Others will offer advice, but you will be most satisfied if you go with your gut.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Peachland

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Blue Christmas Service Dec. 20th 2pm Christmas Eve Service 7pm

Minister: Ian McLean all are welcome

Aquarius, put yourself first this week, even if you have a lot of things on your plate. If you’re not at your best, you will not be able to help others, so take some time for yourself.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, an unlikely source provides all of the inspiration you need this week. Be thankful to have such a person in your life.

DECEMBER 23, 2016

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NEWS

MP Dan Albas speaking up on electoral reform DAN ALBAS

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT “2015 will be the last federal election conducted under the first-past-the-post voting system”. Many may or may not recall this election promise from now Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that continues to be a topic of serious debate and discussion both here in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola and in Ottawa. As the Minister responsible for Electoral Reform continues to stumble along in this file many are questioning if this will end up being yet another broken promise from the Trudeau Liberal Government. For the record the input I have heard from citizens in our region has been overwhelming in support of a referendum on electoral reform. My fall mail out which asked if constituents desired a referendum before any Government sought to make whole scale changes- such as moving from the current system proposed in the Liberal election promise. The volume of responses was the largest I have seen since becoming a MP with 86% in favour of a referendum. In my town halls I heard both calls for retaining the current system or to move to a proportional system. In fact many calls and comments I have heard recently is frustration and sometimes outrage from citizens who have received the Government’s latest attempt at consultation with an electoral reform postcard via mail or participated in the widely mocked online electoral reform survey and have not been given the direct opportunity to voice support for either pro-

portional representation or the right to a democratic referendum. In Ottawa the Liberals continue to insist that Prime Minister Trudeau’s promise to Canadians will be met however it is becoming increasingly unclear as to how that will occur. As some may be aware that the special Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reform, after conducting Canada wide consultations, recommended that a referendum on democratic reform was important to Canadians and that those who do support reform tend to strongly favour proportional representation. Regrettably the Minister responsible for Electoral Reform dismissed the committee report and made disparaging comments about the work of the committee and was eventually forced to apologize after even Liberal members took issue with the Minister for dismissing the views of so many Canadians. While this has been occurring the Privacy Commissioner has recently come out and opened an investigation into the online democratic reform survey, given that invasive questions based on household income are required in order to be included in the collected data. The outcome of this investigation remains unknown. Will the Liberals provide the opportunity for a democratic referendum that includes proportional representation? At this point the answer is unknown however many Liberal MPs have been circulating talking points that a referendum is “too complicated” or “takes too much time” or that the law would need to be changed to have one. I find these comments unac-

ceptable for a number of reasons. From the citizens I have heard from in favour of proportional representation make well-reasoned arguments in support of their position and do not seem unable to grasp the concept as many Liberal MPs are wrongly suggesting. As far as “changing the law” this is a non-issue given the Liberals hurriedly amended the law to rush through gender neutral changes to O Canada, much as they did to abolish financial disclosure for unions. The fact that Liberals who have a majority in the House of Commons try to suggest they cannot change the law in a timely way suggests this is a tactic to potentially deny Canadians the right to a referendum they deserve. My thoughts? Ultimately I am on the record stating that I believe Canadian democracy belongs to Canadians and not to any political party. This means that Canadians deserve a democratic referendum and that should include the right to vote for proportional representation as one of the options. As Elections Canada has repeatedly warned the Government that a significant amount of time is required to implement any electoral change in time for the next election the longer the Liberals take to bring forward a position the greater the chances it will not and cannot be implemented in time. In Ottawa that is often called “talking out the clock” and with Electoral Reform, the time is fast running out. I welcome your comments and concerns on democratic reform or any matter before the House of Commons and can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or 1-800-6658711.

Wholesome hockey game draws attention towards Turner DAN WALTON EDITOR

dwalton@aberdeenpublishing.com

The recent cold snap relented just in time for the Winter Classic in Peachland, where two Timbit hockey teams used the outdoor arena at Turner Properties to play under the sun. In light of a development proposal that would see the Turner Park sportsbox relocated, Greg Martinuik, who’s a Peachland firefighter and minor hockey coach, thought it would be a good time for local youngsters to play a quintessentially-Canadian game of hockey, while also demonstrating the venue as an icon of the community. Preparing a quality sheet of ice requires hours of effort every day from the local firemen. Volunteer crews began flooding the rink every night on Dec. 6 and their efforts were aided by a cold snap, which ended right before Sunday’s game. “We had it pretty pristine,” Martinuik said. “We didn’t want anyone to have bad experience so we might have put in a little extra time this year.” And on top of the physical labour, Martinuik said it was another battle to cut through all the red tape. “Something so simple always has to get so complicated.” “It had to get sanctioned from BC Hockey; we had to make sure legalities were there; a contract in place with the district; insurance for the kids – more work than I thought it was going to be. But worth it. It’s A YOUNG TIMBIT hockey player carries the puck towards the net of his opponent. frustrating as a coach and for the parents, but from a hockey standpoint, the kids have fun. It makes a mem- that no other rink like it exists near Peachland. to facilitate the developer’s proposal. ory for them.” Fire chief Dennis Craig said the local department However, the land has not been topographically surDespite the administrative challenges, he said the has 10 to 15 dedicated volunteers looking after the veyed and data came from event was nearly perfect. rink and they’ll continue to maintain it as long as the government sources. Mad Hatter “Being in the Okanagan with the lake and mountains weather co-operates. Grifone reminded that deBookstore as a backdrop – the only way that game could have ben The proposed development would see up to 25 per veloping 25 per cent to be Family Friendly Come In & Browse better if it was on a natural pond.” cent of the property remain as public open space, but open park space is greater If there is any misconception over how often the houses are slated to be built over the current site of than the minimum requireGreat BUY 5 Selection sport box is used, Martinuik hopes that last week’s the sportsbox, and more units are planned below the ment of five per cent. BOOKS of New game will show how the asset is deeply appreciated by plateau, still on Turner Properties, but Release GET 6TH local families. accessible by car only from Jackson Pre-owned ONE Paperbacks! “It’s all for the kids. It’s a shame the community’s Crescent. FREE!!! going to lose that.” Of that 25 per cent public open Support Peachland’s Volunteer Matt Stoltz, who also helped prepare the space, around 45 per cent of it is on 1/2 the 250.768.2231 rink, said the ice was fantastic on Sunday. steep slopes with a grade of 30 per cent Price of #5 Plaza 97 South 2483 Main Street, New “It’s just a pretty well-used park to begin with. People or greater, according to Ed Grifone Westbank MadHatterBookswk.com always look forward to skating there,” he said, adding with CTQ Consultants, who’s helping

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OPINION

COMMUNITY

Promote your local activity Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com

COMING EVENTS THE PEACHLAND ART GALLERY PROUDLY PRESENTS ”ARTISTS OF THE OKANAGAN” EXHIBITION Artworks in various mediums on display. November 5th to December 23rd. Tuesday to Saturday 9-4pm. Sunday’s

“NEW YORK” NEW YEAR EVE WITH MARTY EDWARDS Have an unforgettable “New York” New Years Eve with international performer, Marty Edwards. Ring in the New Year at 9:00 PM (along with New York). Price: $20 to Dec 15 - $25 after Dec 15th Info: 250-767-9404 Where: Royal Canadian Legion (Peachland) 4407 - 2nd Street, Peachland. Marty Performs: 7:00 - 10:00 then enjoy more great music until you are partied out.

For events or changes please contact admin@peachlandview.com

WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am -8 pm, community centre

YOGA (RESTORATIVE)

VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6-7 pm, com-

ZUMBA 5:15-6:15 pm,

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

munity centre

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

8 am, 50+ Activity Centre

WOODCARVING 7 pm,

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

TUESDAYS

am, community centre

50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 8 am

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5) 9:05-11:05 am,

-8 pm, community centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,

4th St Place

community centre

50+ Activity Centre

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

VARIETY SINGERS 9:30

am, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE

10:00 to 11:00 Peachland Wellness Centre.

INTRO TO FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 11:30am

- 12:30 pm, 4th Street Place

TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1 pm, 50+ Activity

Centre

PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm

(1.0-2.75), community centre

AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30 pm, 50+

Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 3-5 pm, commu-

nity centre

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm,

community centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St.

Margaret’s Anglican Church

CARPET BOWLING 10

am, 50+ Activity Centre

BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ 11 - 12:30 pm,

every 2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre.

CHAIR FITNESS 1111:45 am, 4th Street Place AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Ac-

tivity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

community centre

7 pm, community centre

VOLLEYBALL 7-8 pm, community centre

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am -8 pm, community centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

nity centre

AEROBICS AND MORE 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30 am. Call Dawn 250-878-6342

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10

1-3pm, community centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1 - 2:45 pm,

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10-

AFTERNOON BRIDGE

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm,

8-9 am, community centre

INDOOR WALKING

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm,

1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (ages 9-12) 4 -7:30 pm,

ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30

CLOG DANCING 6–7 pm 50+ Activity Centre LIONS DEN MEETING

pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Be a part of your community and join us for lunch. Everyone welcome.

AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm,

munity centre

Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am -8 pm, community centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10 am, United

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROPIN & OPEN GYM (ages

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School.

IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre

WRITERS UNBLOCKED

3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

Lessons 12-1 pm, play 1-4 pm,50+ Activity centre

Peachland Wellness Centre. Runs every week

CHAIR FITNESS 1111:45 am, 4th Street Place

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+

1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Centre

community centre

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm,

noon every 3rd Wednesday, Peachland Wellness Centre.

YOUTH DROP-IN

Bargain Bin.

ARTISAN MARKET 10 am - 3 pm bi-weekly 14 artisans and Wineries at the Peachland Visitors Centre.

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 9:05-11:05 am,

Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 8 am

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am - 3 pm

VOLLEYBALL 10-11 am,

Activity Centre

Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS 8 am, 50+

Bargin Bin.

FRIDAYS

CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+

community centre

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am - 3 pm

-6 pm, community centre

am, community centre

am - 12 2nd & 4th Wednesday Peachland Wellness Centre.

Peachland Wellness Centre.

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 1-3 pm, commu-

Activity Centre

Church Hall Hosted By the Peachland Wellness Centre. No Beginners.

Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, comMEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

4th St. Place

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, community centre

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am - 3 pm Bargain Bin.

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon,

PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, Unit-

4th Street Place

ed Church

YOGA (BEGINNERS)

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St.

10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+

Margaret’s Anglican Church

LADIES CRIB 1 - 2:45

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

Activity Centre

pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

PICKLEBALL (3.03.5+) 1-3 pm, com-

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am

VINYASA YOGA FLOW 5:30-6:30 pm, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm,

PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 6-8 pm, community centre

BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre

SUNDAYS

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:30-11:30 am,

LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, Peachland Library. Open to all ages

13+) 4 -7 pm,

6-12) 1 -4 pm Youth Zone (ages 13+) 4 - 8 pm

Peachland Wellness Centre.

munity centre

community centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Drop In (ages

BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Centre.

TOTAL BODY BLAST 5:30-6:30 pm,

community centre

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10

am, 50+ Activity Centre

service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

UKULELE 1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday

worship at 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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Peachland

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Many of the South Okanagan’s quaint townsfolk were needed at the Oliver Theatre last week to help Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage be the star of another studio production. In his upcoming screenplay The Humanity Bureau, Cage will navigate through a dystopian world in the year 2040, set in midwestern United States. Severe climate change has seen the quality of life significantly reduced and members of the public considered inferior are deceptively removed in order to create a more efficient society.

Contributing towards that plot will be a scene filmed at the local movie theatre, where the live performance of a children’s choir – consisting of 11 students from the Oliver Elementary School choir – becomes entwined with the plight of Cage’s character, Noah Kross. “The students are going to remember that forever. They’ll tell their grandkids, as will I,” said Lori Martine, director of the OES choir. “Even if the movie doesn’t become a blockbuster it was still pretty cool to be part of it. It was so interesting to have that fall into our laps, and to see our little theatre on the big screen.” Even though the students were between the ages of 10 and 13,

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provided outfits for us that were kind of beat up.” Even though the experience may have seemed surreal to some of the students, they were told to be professional and refrain from approaching Cage the way a fan would. Martine said Cage appeared to be personable when she saw him interacting with other actors, and he was most recognizable by his distinct voice. “But I think he only said a total of two lines the whole time we were there,” she said. The scene was shot five times and the director was always calm and friendly when describing what was happening. Each take was shot at different angles with different equipment, and Martine said it was fascinating to witness the “lights-camera-action” callouts made by each member of the crew. Students had a good opportunity to get to know one of the film’s feature actors who’s a 13-year-old boy. “He was telling the kids about the film industry and everything during little five minute breaks. They started peppering him with questions. And he didn’t mind – we had nothing else to do so he was just talking with them. And all the kids are around the same age as him.” Martine said she would happily participate in something like that again, but December is a stubborn time of year for a teacher. To make it happen, she had to cram the film crew’s tentative schedule into an already-busy week, and it nearly conflicted with the school’s Christmas concert. Nevertheless, it was completely worth it. “We’ll be able to point to the theatre or ourselves and say, hey, that’s us!” It wasn’t just local youngsters the crew needed for extras. Most of the audience was full of grown ups, such as Oliver resident Lorne Davis. It was his first experience acting and at one point he found himself right beside Cage. “I said nice to meet you, he said ‘nice to meet you too,’” Davis recalled. He said the production was a fun experience, the setting of a devastated society was interesting and he was even paid $12 per hour, and the process was kept quite simple. “Nicolas Cage came down through the theatre and talked to one of his actresses and then I sat there and we clapped. Then ya know, that’s about it.” Another local extra was Mike Barbieri. Everybody involved has to stay tight-lipped over the details they were allowed to share, and Barbieri wasn’t able to say much more beyond how his role required him to demonstrate a sense of aggression towards Cage’s character. “They had me almost greeting him at the door but almost looking like I was gonna come at him,” he said. “They just put you in posi-

tion and tell you what to do.” Barbieri, who was also professionally acting for his first time, said he found out about the filming when his daughter Sophia came home from school expressing a keen interest to be in it herself. So they both auditioned and they both got a role. “She was ecstatic about it,” Barbieri said, adding that he would consider acting again. “It felt like another normal day. A lot of the local people involved my friends so it was fun hanging out, and I got to skip work.” Members of Town council were invited to witness the production and Councillors Larry Schwartzenberger and Petra Veintimilla took advantage of the offer. “We’re happy they’re here, it’s a great boost for the community,” said Schwartzenberger. “I’m really looking forward to seeing the movie so I can pick out the scenes I can recognize in and around Oliver.” Oliver farmer Minh Thai got up close and personal with Cage, but he didn’t let it go to his head. Being an extra in the film didn’t leave him starstruck or change his life, but it was a good experience, he said. Thai and his children were used to shoot scenes in the Oliver Theatre, where a children’s pageant was filmed on stage. Thai was a patron in the theatre, and his children were in the school choir. Thai and several other extras had to walk by Cage many times during numerous takes of one scene where Cage’s character (Kross) interacts with co-stars Sarah Lind and youth actor Jakob Davies. “It was so repetitive and sit and wait,” Thai said, noting he wouldn’t have time to do this during harvest season. “I did it for the experience,” he stated. Thai said he almost had a part in the theatre foyer scene, where he was slated to throw a can at Cage’s character. He said Cage chose him to throw the can, but the director apparently chose someone else at the last minute. Cage was dressed in black and packed a pistol during the scene. In between takes, Cage was relaxed and jovial with the extras, putting them at ease when they were nervous, particularly when the director told them not to look at the camera. Thai said the extras were not supposed to have their phones with them because they weren’t allowed to take photographs. But they made at least $12 an hour for being there. The movie, a science fiction thriller, is about global warming and how the government banishes “unproductive” members of society to a special colony called “New Eden.” Cage’s character and tries to do the right thing in helping a mother and her child caught up in the government’s twisted plot to create a new society.

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