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Heavy snowfall on Monday and Tuesday throughout the Okana-gan kept emergency crews busy as they tried to keep up with accidents on slip-pery roadways.
At approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday after-noon slippery conditions
were to blame for a head-on collision between two pickup trucks on Princ-eton Avenue.
“The guy was coming up the hill and obviously lost control and crossed over into the oncoming lane and caused the ac-cident,” RCMP Staff Sgt. Dixon told The View.
Sgt. Dixon said the ve-hicles were travelling at a fairly low speed so no
one was seriously injured. Of the four people in the vehicles one suffered non-life threatening fa-cial injuries. Three people were transported to hos-pital for examination.
“I think they’re all fine,” Sgt. Dixon said.
Also during Tuesday’s snowstorm, a vehicle slid off the road and went down the embankment on Highway 97 near Ant-
lers Beach. There were no injuries reported in the single-vehicle accident.
Further south, a colli-sion on Highway 97 at North Beach Road re-sulted after the driver of a northbound Ford flat-deck truck lost control, spun twice, and crossed into oncoming lanes. A southbound Pontiac Grand Prix travelling in the curb lane hit the side
of the truck, sending both vehicles into the ditch. The driver of the truck was not overtly injured, however, the driver of the Pontiac, a 39-year-old Kaleden man, was sent to hospital with serious but non-life threatening inju-ries.
RCMP Cst. Kris Clark says road conditions appeared to be a contrib-uting factor in the crash.
Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc on roadwaysHeavy snow caused a head-on collision on Princeton Ave on Tuesday afternoon.
2 JanUaRy 11, 2013PEACHLAND VIEW
Joanne LayhPeachland View
Starting Feb. 15, 2013, and over the next fi ve years, BC adults will be required to replace their Care Card with the new BC Services Card.
The new identifi ca-tion card will have a photograph of the ben-efi ciary, anti-forgery features, identity proof-ing and will expire every fi ve years, meaning peo-ple will be required to regularly re-enrol in the Medical Services Plan
(MSP). Every BC Services
Card will have a chip embedded in it that is similar to the ones used by debit cards, as well as a passcode, similar to the Personal Identifi cation Number (PIN). If your card is stolen, the chip
can be deactivated.The new card will not
be automatically issued to everyone eligible. To get a new BC Services Card, eligible British Co-lumbians can enrol when renewing their driver’s licence, which then will be combined into one
card that serves as a health card and a driver’s licence. People who do not drive can still enrol at any location where driv-er’s licences are issued.
Children and certain groups of adults, such as the elderly or those in res-idential care or extended hospital care will be ex-empted from re-enrolling or managed through spe-cial arrangements.
It is not clear yet what other programs the card will be used for, though in future, the BC Servic-es Card will potentially provide access to many other provincial services.
According to a Ministry of Health press release, while the card combines different government services, your personal information will only be disclosed to govern-ment services you have accessed with your card. That means a health care provider won’t be able to access your driving re-cord and police or ICBC won’t have access to your
health records. Your records will not
be shared across agen-
cies providing services “unless it’s authorized by law”.
All eligible adults have until 2018 to renew their enrollment in MSP.
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Through the RDCO’s Wood Stove Exchange Program, when cus-tomers purchase a new, cleaner burning EPA/CSA certifi ed woodstove before December 31, 2013, they will receive a rebate of $250. Also, participating retailers are offering an additional re-bate of $150 or more off the suggested retail price of a new appliance dur-ing March and April.
New this year is an option to replace your wood stove with a gas appliance: Fortis BC is offering an additional $300 rebate for eligible EnerChoice gas fi replac-es.
To participate in the program, visit a local participating retailer and
pick out a new, cleaner-burning, EPA certifi ed wood, pellet, electric or gas burning hearth prod-uct. The retailer will provide a tracking form for you to complete, and can help with recycling your old wood stove. The retailer will submit your paperwork, and you will receive a $250 cash rebate in the mail.
Smoke from wood burning produces par-ticulate matter, particles in the air that lead to poor air quality and can seriously impact health. “Wood stove smoke contributes to poor air quality throughout the Central Okanagan,” says regional air qual-ity program coordinator Kate Bergen. “By replac-ing old wood burning fi replaces and stoves with newer technol-ogy certifi ed appliances homeowners will burn
one-third less wood and reduce smoke by up to 90 per cent. And that will help us all breathe a little easier.”
More than 600 Central Okanagan homeown-ers have used the rebate since 2001, but it’s esti-mated that over 20,000 homes are still using older wood stoves or fi replaces.
To be eligible for the re-bate, customers must live in the Regional District of Central Okanagan or the Regional District of Okanagan Similka-meen, and of course the new stove must be in-stalled within one of the districts. Rebates are limited, and will be is-sues on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis.
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JanUaRy 11, 2013 3PEACHLAND VIEW
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NOTICE OF BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW NO. 2036Community Charter Section 59(2)(a)
Notice is hereby given that the District of Peachland Council will be considering the adoption of Business License Bylaw No. 2036 and repealing the current Business License Bylaw No. 1637. The fee structure within the bylaw for business licensing was not changed.
Council will hear representations of persons who deem their interest is affected by the proposed Business License Bylaw, at the January 22, 2013 Regular Council meeting.
The proposed Business License Bylaw No. 2036 may be viewed on the District website at www.peachland.ca and at the District Offi ce, 5806 Beach Avenue during normal business hours (8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays).
Enquiries relative to the proposed Business Bylaw No. 2036 can be directed to Planning Technician, Paul Dupuis, [email protected] at (250) 767-2647. Enquiries relative to this notice or written representation can be directed to Director of Corporate Services, Polly Palmer, [email protected]
January 3, 2013
2012 BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL
Invoices for business licences have been mailed out. All payments are due 30 days from the date of the invoice. In the case that payments are not received within 30 days of the invoice date a 10% penalty fee is assessed on the total due. The invoice is Payable
• By Mail - 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7 (Cheques only)
• At the District Offi ce located at 5806 Beach Avenue (Cheque, Debit or Cash only)
For any business licence accounts that are a year or more past due and which have not been paid within 30 days from the date of the invoice the District of Peachland will consider that a non-renewal of the business licence in 2013. In these cases the 2013 fees will not apply to the outstanding balance on the account. A new application for a business licence will need to be made and any outstanding balance paid in full prior to the issuance of a business licence.
Please note it is an offence to operate within the District of Peachland without a valid business licence and a fi ne could be assessed.
The District of Peachland offers a Mobile Business License designed to simplify business licencing and reduce costs. Companies doing business in more than one community (with only one fi xed location in the Okanagan Valley) may now purchase a Mobile Business Licence for a total of $262.00.
To change any information on your Business Licence or if you have any concerns related to this notice, please call 250-767-2647 Ext. 106 or email Paul Dupuis at [email protected]
Keep fi re hydrants clear of snow
Heavy snowfalls earlier this week have prompted Peachland’s fire chief to issue a request to residents to take care where they pile up snow.
Residents who have a fire hydrant in their area are asked to help keep it clear of snow so that it can be easily located in the case of fire. Fire hydrants covered in snow can be difficult to locate in an emergency.
“Please try and keep it clear so that we can find it if we need to,” Peachland fire chief Grant Topham said. “Quite often they get covered with snow and with the snow plows and people shoveling snow they get covered up so do your best to keep them clear.”
Joanne LayhPeachland View
Peachland council began this year’s budget discussions on Tuesday with a look at staff recommendations for a va-riety of capital expenditures.
Among the capital expenditures be-ing considered by council in the 2013 budget are the following:
• Computer aided dispatch soft-ware to link mobile computers in fi re apparatus to the fi re dispatch centre ($10,680);
• Replacement of seven computer systems ($11,000);
• Storm water infrastructure im-provements ($50,000);
• Road rehabilitation projects on McDougald Road, Pierce Street, Pierce Place, Thorne Road, Drought Road, and Bulyea Avenue ($539,200);
• Digital driver feedback sign to encourage drivers to slow down ($10,000);
• Lawn mower and trailers ($30,000);
• Dump truck/snowplow ($170,000);
• Community centre upgrades ($55,000);
• Public Works building repair ($50,000);
• WASP interface fi re protection sys-tem ($24,700);
• Map plotter ($15,000);• Repair of waterfront infrastructure
($27,000);• Off-leash dog park ($25,000); • Sidewalk master plan ($377,000);
and• Various water and sewer capital
projects.Council will also consider numer-
ous other items carried over from the 2012 budget. Budget discussions are expected to continue over the coming months.
According to legislation, council must adopt this year’s fi nancial plan by May 14.
Council begins budget deliberations with a look at capital expenditures
THe wasP In a BoX wildfi re structural protection unit is just one of many capital expenditures up for council consideration during the 2013 budget discussions. The WASP in a Box unit allows emergency crews to fi ght fi res remotely when it’s too unsafe or not possible to remain in position. It can be attached to any fi re hydrant and operated remotely from any computer or mobile phone.
4 JanUaRy 11, 2013Peachland View
January of each year is the opening of income tax season – the period of time up until April 30 of 2013 when 2012 income taxes must be filed with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Recently I had a constituent request fed-eral income tax rates from the year 2000 in order to compare with the income tax rates for 2013. The results are somewhat in-teresting and I would like to share them with you for general interest. In the year 2000 there were three federal income tax brack-ets – the first $30,004 was taxed at a rate of 17 per cent, the next $30,004 up to $60,009 was taxed at a rate of 25 per cent and all income over $60,009 was taxed at 29 per cent.
In 2013 there are two significant changes; the first is that there are now four tax brackets instead of three, as had been the case in the year 2000. The first income tax bracket now applies on income up to $43,561 and is taxed at a rate of 15 per cent. The second tax bracket is on income between $43,652 up to $87,123 and is at a rate of 22 per cent, while the third tax bracket is on income over $87,123 up to $135,054 and is at a rate of 26 per cent.
Obviously the high-est tax bracket is now on income in excess above $135,054 and is still taxed at the same rate as was the highest income tax bracket in the year 2000 at 29 per cent. Clearly, the most sig-nificant change in income tax rates over the past
decade has been reduced income tax rates for lower income Canadians.
The second major change introduced by our government in 2006 and expanded in many budgets since has been targeted tax relief to help support fami-lies and at the same time promote employment that helps to drive our local economies. Targeted tax relief measures include the following: The Fam-ily Caregiver Tax Credit, The Medical Expense Tax Credit, The First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit,
The Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, The Hiring Credit for Small Business, The Children’s Arts Tax Credit, The Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit, The Tradesperson’s Tool De-duction, The Textbook Tax Credit, The Universal Child Care Benefit, The Tax-Free Savings Account, The Registered Disability Savings Plan, The Canada Employment Credit, The Public Transit Tax Cred-it and The Volunteer Firefighters’ Tax Credit. Although I have had one citizen to date request higher income taxes, the overwhelming majority of taxpayers I have heard from welcome tax relief and keeping more of their hard earned net income within the family house-hold.
If you would like more information on these tax credits, further informa-tion is available on either the CRA website or toll free via the CRA call centre. In addition there are also many tax profes-sionals and in some areas volunteers who can be of further assistance. My of-fice will also be sending a mail out, outlining many of these measures for your future reference.
One other major tax change in recent years is
the ability to file your in-come tax return online. The average processing time for an online submit-ted tax filing is typically two weeks compared to 4-6 weeks for a paper filed return. It should also be noted that the method you choose to file your income tax return in no way increases or decreases the potential for an au-dit. Income tax is rarely a popular topic among most taxpayers, however our government is proud of the tax relief we have provided to Canadian families. Re-cently our government announced public sector pension reforms that will begin the process of re-balancing public sector employer and employee pension contributions to an equal 50-50 cost shar-ing model. In addition the retirement age for new fed-eral public sector jobs will be increased to age 65. These changes alone will save taxpayers $2.6 billion over the next five years. I encourage all taxpayers to claim any credits that you may be entitled to when you file your 2012 income taxes.
Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okana-gan-Coquihalla and can be reached at [email protected]
OPINION
Joanne Layh
Flu season seems to have hit Canadians harder than usual this year, and Peachland unfor-tunately seems to be no exception. If you
haven’t been hit with the bug yet, you probably know a number of people who have.
According to Health Canada there were nearly 20 times the number of cases of influenza by Dec. 15 as there were the at the same time in 2011. In the United States, hospitals are apparently over-flowing with influenza patients.
Perhaps some people were put off from getting the jab when two Novartis products - Agriflu and Fluad - were temporarily pulled from distribution in October after officials in several European coun-tries found white floating material clumping in the vaccines, which was later confirmed to be non-harmful.
Most people fully recover from the flu within a week to 10 days but for some people it can be fatal.
Certain people should give a seasonal influ-enza vaccination serious consideration, such as the elderly, those with heart and lung disease or a chronic condition, and individuals who work in the health care industry.
But for the average relatively healthy person it’s not necessarily an easy decision to make. I’ve never gotten a flu shot and until this year that’s worked out fine for me. Then over the holidays the same bug that got everyone in our office came after me and knocked me on my arse. It’s been well over a week and I’m still coughing, which has got me thinking twice about my decision to forgo being vaccinated.
Authorities say the benefits of flu shots far outweigh the risks. However, not everyone is convinced. Some people who get the flu shot ex-perience side effects for up to a couple days and many will still get the flu because there are nu-merous strains out there and the virus can change rapidly. Government health agencies guess which strains will be the most dominant, but they don’t always get it right.
While vaccines are never 100 per cent effective, some people claim they may also be unsafe. Many vaccines are made of toxins, which is why some people choose not to get the jab. As well, it is not entirely clear what the cumulative effect of getting consecutive vaccinations could be over the long term.
And while the government estimates thousands of Canadians die from influenza each year, CBC reported back in November that there was just one official flu death caused in 2012 thus far.
Most health professionals recommend getting a seasonal influenza vaccination, but it’s a personal decision we all have to make. Personally, I think it is probably not a bad thing to give my immune sys-tem something to do occasionally. I want my body to be able to handle touching a grubby doorknob every once in a while. Otherwise, how am I going to be able to fight off some really serious bug when it comes around?
To get the jab or not to get the jab?
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Thank you to an exceptional neighbour.I’m sure all of the other residents of Elliott Av-
enue would jump in to agree that Randy Mueller has got to be one of the best neighbours in this little town.
Every single time it snows, Randy immediately gets his ATV in action. He plows the driveways of
every home that needs it. We don’t even have to ask him; he’s just that kind of guy. I hope he realizes just how grateful we all are for his hard work.
If you are reading this, Randy, we all know it’s not because you like playing on that thing.
Thanks again from all of us!Tracey Cook, Peachland
ATV action appreciated by neighbours
Dan Albas, MP
Comparing 2013’s income tax rates
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COmmuNIty
Being an executor is a very important role. The executor is the person or persons that will be settling your estate after your death,
as per your will. They will receive all of your property as a trustee and distribute it to your benefi ciaries.
It follows that the per-son you choose to be an executor should be some-one you trust. This is the most important quality of an executor. For many, this is their spouse and/or children. If you have nei-ther, or your spouse and/or children would not make the best executors, try to choose someone that fi ts the following criteria:
• They live near you;• They are younger or
healthier than you (you ex-pect them to outlive you); and
• They have the time and desire to act.
If you choose an execu-tor that is out of province, they will have to travel to deal with some of your af-fairs. These costs will come out of your estate, leaving less for your benefi ciaries. Executors may also charge a fee for acting, so the more time they have to spend set-tling your estate, the less money that will be left over after all is said and done.
For some, none of their friends or family fi t the bill.
There are other options. Some choose to appoint a professional executor in their will. Trust compa-nies, lawyers and notaries may provide this service. The alternative is a Public Guardian and Trustee.
If you choose to appoint multiple executors – for example, your two chil-dren – consider whether they get along or could agree on how your estate should be handled. I have seen instances where two well-meaning siblings have stopped speaking to each other for years after settling their parents’ estates. If you feel adamant that you want both children to take part in winding up your estate, it is possible to assign them each specifi c roles.
Whomever you want to deal with your last wishes, you should discuss this with them fi rst. An execu-tor does not have to act, even if you appoint them in your will. If you want to know more about what it means to be an executor, there is a free guide about being an executor avail-able through People’s Law School (www.publicle-galed.bc.ca).
This column is for edu-cational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The opinions expressed herein are strictly
those of Odina Skovgaard Notary Public. For legal ad-vice on estate or property law, please consult with a lawyer or notary public.
Being an executor is a as per your will. They will There are other options. This column is for edu- those of Odina Skovgaard those of Odina Skovgaard Being an executor is a as per your will. They will
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As we begin the journey into 2013 I would like to take this opportunity to thank those members that made 2012 the year that it was. Without vol-unteers our legion would not survive. The countless and selfl ess hours of work make our legion the place to belong.
Thanks go to the outgo-ing executive that made things happen and in 2013. I would like to wel-come back Dorothy Blair as fi rst president and wel-come our new executive members Diann Tanchak and Orval Brownlee. I look forward to a reward-ing year.
BC Yukon Command is currently promoting a membership recruitment incentive program. For
every two new members an existing member in good standing recruits for the branch, they will receive one ballot in the incentive draw. You could win a grand prize of two airline tickets in anywhere in North America provid-ed by Fenety Marketing or $500 of gas coupons for Husky/Mohawk pro-vided by BCAA or fi ve separate coupons for a one night stay at Accent
Inns for each of their fi ve locations. It is up to each individual member to track their recruitment and to ensure that their ballots are submitted to Command. Please contact the branch for further de-tails. This is an excellent opportunity to welcome back lapsed members also. If any member knows of members who have let their member-ship lapse, please help us
welcome them back. The entry deadline is March 31, 2013.
Are you a fi rst respond-er? All members of our emergency services are in-vited to join our branch. Come on down and visit us, see what we do and join!
Watch for details on up-coming events. Events are posted at www.facebook.com/RCL69 or visit the branch to fi nd out more!
New incentive to recruit legion members
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It’s back! Th e signs are all there. It hit home for me this past week while I was doing an announcement at one of Western Canada’s largest technical institutes. Th is post secondary training college graduates about 25 per cent of all of the completed apprentices going into a wide range of professions and occupations right across the country.
What they were telling me was good news, but not without its challenges. Th e administration and faculty reps said it was starting to look like déjà-vu all over again. Th e demand for all types of trades is unmistakeably surging upwards again. Th ey said it reminded them of the pressure they felt at the time of major employee shortages a few years ago.
It wasn’t that long ago. You remember. Demands for qualifi ed help or for those willing to be trained was so high that many fast food outlets couldn’t keep open their usual hours because they simply couldn’t fi nd the people.
I’m not saying we’re there yet. Th ere are still many people looking for work. But the strength of the economy is evident everywhere. All I have to do is refl ect on some of the events I was involved in this week.
Just last week I attended the opening of a huge new production facility in Okanagan Falls. Structurlam makes value added wood products that are used here and around the world. If you’re wondering what kind of projects they do, think Richmond Olympic skating oval…that breathtaking magnifi cent roof superstructure. Th ey did that.
Sometimes we aren’t aware of the amazing workers and technicians that we have right here in our own backyard. (Th ey also have a plant in Penticton.)
I was there this week to announce that they were the successful recipients of research dollars in the ongoing development of the next generation of laminated wood beams. Some of you fi nd that exciting. Others of you are about to nod off thinking about it. Well, hold on. Before I lose you, think about earthquake proof high-rise buildings, an apartment or offi ce tower up to 25 stories
high that is held up by resilient, shockabsorbing laminated beams and girders. Th edemand for the people and the product isstrong. And we have what it takes right hereto supply that demand.
Another sign of our growing economy wasevident at the annual Hong Kong businessdinner in Vancouver this week. As minister
for the Asia Pacifi c it was anhonour to bring remarks to thesold-out event. Th e mood in theroom was clearly optimistic.And it was optimism based on
hard facts, not simply hope.Agriculture and energy producers were
there, talking about what appears to be long-term growth and demand numbers. Aft erall, as the middle class continues to grow atan amazing rate and people move annuallyout of poverty by the tens of millions peryear in China, India and other previouslyimpoverished nations the demand fromthem for every type of product imaginablewill only increase. We are very well placedto meet those demands and see our ownlevels of standard of living and prosperityrise in the process.
Westbank First Nations continue to seeeconomic growth. Th is week I was withChief Robert Louie for the announcementof a construction project that will upgradea number of homes on WFN lands. Th atmeans there will be a need for trades andbuilding supply products. More jobs, moresales, more economic growth.
An international meeting of private andpublic sector transportation companies withtop people from around the world also tookplace here (Vancouver) to look at the growthneeds in transportation arising from ourgrowing economy. As I said, the signs of jobcreation and investment are everywhere. Wewill continue to work on the types of policythat will keep this momentum going.
On another note we can be proud of whatCanada is able to off er the world on twodiff erent counts this week. Th is week I hadthe honour of meeting with some of our fi nemembers of our Armed Forces. Canada hasbeen asked to provide soldiers, sailors, andfi ghter pilots to assist with other UnitedNations countries in subduing the Libyan
dictator in his ongoing assault on his own people.
Once again, as we have done throughout history, our Armed Forces will step up to protect those who are being slaughtered by the forces of dictators. As usual, I expect we will hear good reports from others in foreign countries that will have the honour of serving with our Armed Forces.
2 The Peachland View March 25, 2011
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The Gondolier, oil.
A Time To Rest, oil.
Boy With Red Hoop, oil on gold underlay.
Morning Trek, mixed media. Running Free, oil.
Poppies Galore, oil.
Peachland Community Arts Council artist of the month: Anne Gidluck
Born in Western Australia, artist Anne Gidluck has been influenced by the strong vibrant colours of the Australian landscape.
Gidluck studied art throughout school and college but marriage, children and emigration to Canada meant that art was put on hold for a number of years. After raising their family and working full time for several years it was time to devote more time to painting so she exchanged her desk for an easel.
Gidluck and her family lived in Calgary for 32 years, where she studied under several well-known Calgary artists and took numerous workshops to further her art.
Gidluck and her husband retired to Kelowna in 2010 and she now has the beauty of the Okanagan Valley to excite her senses and add to her goal of portraying the warmth and diversity of Canada and the various countries she has visited.
Gidluck was a former member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Kelowna Palette Club but is now enjoying her membership in the Peachland Art Club and continues to show in Calgary.
More of Gidluck’s images can be viewed and purchased from the Peachland Community Arts Council website at www.pcartscouncil.com/artist-of_the_month.htm.
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Moyra Baxter School Trustee
In early December, all BC Boards of Education received a letter from the Minister of Education, Don McRae. The letter informed boards that in order to support the cur-rent round of collective bargaining with the sup-port staff in our public schools, boards would have to find savings with-in their existing budgets to provide for any compensa-tion increases.
Furthermore, boards were to inform the Min-istry, by the middle of January, where they would find the savings, without affecting services to stu-dents and or the public. Needless to say, the letter was not received well by boards throughout the province.
First of all, before re-
ceiving the Minister’s letter, school trustees were not consulted about this plan. Also, the timing left a lot to be desired. To re-ceive little more than a month’s notice, and with the Christmas holidays approaching, there was no time for boards to prop-erly discuss the letter at a public meeting.
Secondly, we are half-way through the school year, and our budget was set last year. We have not yet begun our budget dis-cussions for next year. If we know in advance that we must make cuts, then we will have to do it.
Most boards have had to make budget cuts in the past. Here in the Central Okanagan we have ago-nized over where to make those cuts. Every year we have managed to balance our budget, but in most cases, not without cost. Among other measures,
we have closed schools, cut staffing, redesigned the transportation system, and implemented a bus-ing fee. According to the Minister’s guidelines, we could not make any of these types of cuts and still fall within the mandate he describes of not reducing service levels.
Our public school sys-tem exists only to provide an education to students who are entrusted to our care. To suggest that there are cuts which could be made without affecting students is ludicrous. Ev-ery single employee in our school district provides a service to and for students. Every single department is there because it provides a service that affects stu-dents either directly or indirectly.
In response to the Min-ster’s request, boards of education from around the province wrote let-
ters to him and also sent forward a consolidated response through our provincial organisation, the BC School Trustees Association. Trustees understand that our prov-ince, country and the world are all experienc-
ing fiscal problems. We know that solutions will have to be found. How-ever, the “co-governers” of the public education system, the government and boards of education, need to work together in a cooperative manner,
rather than finding our-selves at loggerheads. To this end, we are pleased that the BCSTA presi-dent met last week with the Minister, and that the January 15 deadline has been removed and more discussions will take place
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Evening GrosbeakThere are three va-
rieties of grosbeaks. The type we see most often in Peachland are the evening grosbeaks. The name grosbeak is derived from the French gros bec meaning large beak. It was originally thought they only came to feeders in the evening hence evening grosbeak. They are members of the finch family, and are yellow in co-lour.
For many years I have kept a log of the comings and goings of migratory birds. Generally the Evening Grosbeaks arrive in our garden during April and stay for a week or two. In 2012 they didn’t arrive
until May 12.As usual they returned
again during August for a few days on route south.
Then something dif-ferent happened. This year a pair (one male, one female) arrived at
our feeders at the begin-ning of December. It looks
as if they are going to winter here. Since Evening Grosbeaks
usually travel in flocks, perhaps one of them was injured or sick so the mate stayed behind as well. It will be interest-ing to see if they will leave with the flock in the spring.
This photograph shows a male gros-beak. They love to eat sunflower seeds.
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Birds of Peachland
PhyLLis PaPineau Special to the Peachland View
Starting the new year can be a time for reso-lutions...losing weight, stopping smoking and cleaning out the fridge are popular choices.
Another option might be joining the Peachland Variety Singers. The choir is open to anyone 50 or over who enjoys singing. Everyone receives a CD with all the necessary mu-sic to aid in practicing.
There will be two major concerts in 2013, in April and December. This year there will be plenty of op-portunity to sing. A mini concert is scheduled for Monday, February 11 to
kick off The HeArts Fes-tival. Then on April 17, the Variety Singers will be going to Kamloops to take part in the Senior Chorfest. The director of the Chorfest workshop is Morna Edmundson, one of Canada’s best-known choral directors who has adjudicated all over the world.
The mass choir will be singing five pieces: Scar-borough Fair, It’s A Grand Night For Singing, Fog-arty’s Cove, Now Is The Month Of Maying and Hearth and Fire. Peach-land hosted the Chorfest in 2009. On May 25 the St. Albert Singers will be coming again to sing with the Peachland Variety Singers. Last year’s audi-
ence was thrilled to hear 100 voices singing Leon-ard Cohen’s Hallelujah.
The music for the new season includes: A New Beginning, Over The Rain-bow, What A Wonderful World, April Showers and It’s Only A Paper Moon.
Choral singing has prov-en to be a healthy pursuit particularly for seniors. Those who sing live lon-ger, and are happier and more productive.
Rehearsals start at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 14 at the 50 Plus Activ-ity Centre. Membership in the Peachland Variety Singers is just $15 to be-long to the activity centre. For more information please call Phyllis at 250-767-2546.
A look ahead at Peachland choral music in 2013
The Peachland Wellness Centre4426 5th Street, Peachland BC
phone: (250) 767-0141email: [email protected]
Peachland Wellness Centre Speaker Series presents
Theresa GreenwoodTuesday January 15 at 1:30 pm
at The Li� le School House
Topic: Ar� ul Communica� on where Science & Mind Meet– reality and percep� ons, limi� ng beliefs and crea� ng well
formed goals.Refreshments will be served following the presenta� on.
Admission by dona� on.
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Pat Grieve Special to the Peachland View
Off we go into another year. It is true that the older one gets, the faster time goes.
The centre had a little break over the Christmas season, but now almost all activities are at their usual times. Marsha’s aerobics class on Wednes-day mornings is taking a longer rest, but will re-sume on January 23. This class should be attracting more people. We do call it an aerobic workout but it’s not as strenuous as some you may have at-tended – hence the title Aerobics for the Not so Young or Fit-4-50. Why
not make this your new year’s resolution to at-tend an exercise class at least once a week? You will find good company and a few laughs as well as a good feeling each Wednesday morning.
Bingo on Thursdays has also had a longer hiatus than usual to give Marie and her faithful crew a break. Play will resume on January 24 and the jackpot that has been building is still there for some lucky person to win. Play starts at 6:45 p.m. but doors open and cards can be bought after 5:30 p.m. Refreshments are available.
Did you overindulge these past two weeks? Maybe a little help and
encouragement to take control of eating and drinking are in order for you; if so, AA will take place at noon on Tues-days and Thursdays, and TOPS (weight control support) is offered on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Drop in to either of these and see what they are about.
How about a movie during the dark days of winter? Don’t forget on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. we show a movie after blood pres-sure readings at 1 p.m. Admission is free, and coffee and cookies are supplied. Come out and bring a friend.
There are several big
events coming up at the centre. The first is our Annual Robert Burns Dinner on Friday, January 18. The meal is a tradi-tional beef and tatties with the haggis piped in by Piper Dave Cain and the Address to the Haggis will be done so dramati-cally by Jim Wood. All this, of course, will be accompanied by a wee dram. Scottish music and country dancers will en-tertain. The bar will open at 5:15 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for members and $22 for non-members, and are going fast so get your name in and don’t be dis-appointed. Do you have a kilt? Ladies, a tartan sash? They’re not manda-
tory but it would be fun. On January 20 the first
concert of Stars on Stage will be held at 2 p.m., followed by another must-see - Grant in Concert on Friday, February 15. Watch for ads and post-ers to see where tickets can be purchased. Farther on during the year, we will be pleased to host another concert by the St. Albert Choir from Alberta – what a musical centre we shall be this year!
Enough of the fun stuff. I have to remind you that membership fees are due and payable now – $15 for the calendar year is about the smallest fee around and gets you ac-cess to so much. Also, remember that the AGM
is coming up in February and we will have two va-cancies on the board so if you are even remotely interested please call and let us tell you what is involved. The office is open weekday mornings (manned by our faithful volunteers) from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
I must mention the passing of one of our long-time and long serving members – someone who almost single-handedly kept the office running for several years. Marga-ret Jessop will be sorely missed, and on behalf of the PDRS I offer condo-lences to her family.
To everyone all good wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.
New Year’s greetings from the 50 Plus Activity Centre
She was Queen of the Ice Carnival. She sailed up the coast of Norway. She swam with dolphins. She danced with Bing Crosby. She was kind, honest, generous, caring, and a little stoic sometimes. Known as “Momo” to her grandchildren, she placed a great deal of importance on family, and she loved reunions and gatherings. Shirley was an unassuming presence, but she had a fi erce will and a farmhand’s toughness.She was determined to make it to Christmas despite a diffi cult fi ght
with cancer that started in the summer. She died at Hospice House in Kelowna on the twelfth day of Christmas. Her immediate family was with
her to tell her how much she was loved and to say good-bye.A memorial service will be held Friday, February 1st at 1:00 pm at
Springfi eld Funeral Home: 2020 Springfi eld Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of fl owers, consider donating blood to Canadian Blood Services, or donate to the
B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior.Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.springfi eldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
Ruzesky, Shirley Mae (Amundsen)May 4, 1930 – January 6, 2013
in memoriAm
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SUNDAYS MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYSJerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre
peachland Baptist Sunday School, 9:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.
peachland United Service, 10am, United Church
St. Margaret’s anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School
peachland Baptist Service, 10:30 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave.
Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
Yoga, 7:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Take Off pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
peachland Variety Singers, 9:30am, 50+
Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Needle arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre
BOYS aND gIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 2:30-5pm, 4th Street Place
peachland guides5:15pm, community centre
peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, community centre
Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place
Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Ladies’ Morning Cof-fee, 10-11am, Peach-land Wellness Centre
Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre
peachland Toastmas-ters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre
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Friendship Tuesday, blood pressure readings and massage 1pm, movie 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
BOYS aND gIRLS CLUBS Floor Hockey (age 8-12), 6:30-7:30pm, community centre; $2 (Jumpstart funding available)
Bridge, 6:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Youth Night, 7-8:15pm, Peachland Baptist Church (For Grades 6-9)
Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, United Church Hall
Men’s Coffee, 1 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Central Okanagan Model Railway Company group, 7pm, Peachland Museum
BOYS aND gIRLS CLUBS, Tweens 5-6:30pm, middle teens 6:30-8pm, 4th St. Angli-can Church
peachland Baptist Church gym Night, 7-8:15pm, Peachland Community Centre (for Kindergarten - Grade 6)
Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
peachland Baptist Church gym Night, 7-8:15 pm, Peachland Community CentreFor children K-6.
Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Storytime, 11:30am, Peachland Library
Iron and Silk exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre
peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gast-haus Pub
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Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
BOYS aND gIRLS CLUBS, middle teen hangout 5:30-7pm, community centre. Free.
Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am begin-ners, 10am continued level, United Church Hall
Ladies Cribbage, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
Friday art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
potluck, Meeting, or entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)
BOYS aND gIRLS CLUBS OUTINg, meet at community centre; Call to register.
Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2-3pm, Peach-land Wellness Centre, resumes January 11
Men’s Coffee, 10am-11am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre
Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
Westside Youth Team Dance Club January 15 6 pm, Westbank United Church hall, 3672 Brown Road. Free dance session for children 8 and over on Tues. Jan. 15, then weekly by registration. 21-year-old teacher featuring today’s style of square dancing and other dances. Contact [email protected] or call 250-768-2694.
annual Robert Burns Sup-
per January 18 at the 50+ Bar 5:15, dinner 6:00. Tradi-tional fare and speeches and entertainment. Tickets $20 & $22; call 250-767-9133.
Stars on Stage, January 20, 2 pm, at the Peachland Activity Centre. A dynamic variety show featuring some of the Okanagan’s brightest stars. Tickets $10. Call 250-767-2090 for information.
Family Day, February 11,
Celebrate BC’s newest stat holiday. February 11, 2013 will be the fi rst Family Day celebrated in BC.
Happy Heart Valentines Day Walk, February 14,16 years and over Meet at the Community Centre for our Valentines Day “Move for a Happy Heart” walk. Enjoy the energy of Febru-ary fresh air as we walk Beach Avenue’s Centennial walk way. Returning back
to the Community Centre for a stretch out in a mini yoga session followed by tea, healthy snack and a Valentines treat. Please pre-register before Feb. 14.
February Freeze Up 5K, February 17, 15 years and over. Don’t let winter doldrums keep you from being active! The February Freeze Up 5K Run and Walk is an opportunity to get outdoors. Whether you are
participating competitively or for active fun, the social atmosphere will help you get going and keep moving.
peachland Volunteer Breakfast, March 1, Mayor and Council will be donning aprons and hats to serve up breakfast to the valuable volunteers of Peachland. Organizations are encour-aged to book a table and individuals are asked to RSVP by Feb. 25.
easter egg Hunt, March 29, 2-12 years, Enjoy bouncy fun, making bun-ny baskets, face painting, and of course the Easter Bunny will be on hand for the Easter Egg Hunt. Children will collect the plastic eggs in the bunny baskets they make and trade the eggs in for a goody bag filled with Easter treats. Please note the registration deadline is March 25.
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Pastor ed skutshek Grace Lutheran Church Special to the Peachland View
On Sunday, January 6 we celebrated Epiphany Sunday at Grace Lu-theran. We remembered the Magi who followed a star to Bethlehem (Mat-thew 2:1-12). When they encountered the infant Jesus, they fell to their knees and worshipped him. They gave Jesus three gifts: gold, frankin-cense and myrrh. These gifts pointed to Jesus’ identity, his mission and our mission.
By giving the gift of gold, the Magi pointed to Jesus’ royalty. I Kings 10:13 states Solomon was paid 666 talents of gold annually by his people (about 25 tons of gold). I Kings and I Chronicles declare Solo-mon received tons of gold
from foreign rulers and their emissaries.
By giving him frank-incense, they pointed to Jesus’ divinity. The sweet smoke produced from burning incense has been identified with prayer to the divine. “May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lift-ing up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice” (Psalm 141:2). By offer-ing the incense on bent knee, the Magi declared they were worshipping the very Son of God.
By giving him myrrh, they pointed to Jesus’ hu-manity. Myrrh has long been associated with the burial of the dead in the Middle East. The body of the deceased was covered with spices (weighing up to 70 pounds), myrrh be-ing the most costly and the most aromatic, and then wrapped in linen strips. By offering myrrh,
they declared that Jesus was at one and the same time the son of humanity, a mortal like one of us. They declared Jesus was going to die.
Under Jewish laws, if a man owed money to a creditor and could not pay the debt, he would agree to be a slave of the creditor for up to seven years. How-ever, the debtor’s relative could pay the debt and redeem the debtor from slavery. The gold de-clared that Jesus was going to redeem us from those things that enslave us: sin, death and the devil. While the gold pointed to our redemption, that redemp-tion would not ultimately be purchased with gold.
The incense in Jesus’ possession pointed to His mission to be our
high priest. The Jewish high priest offered in-cense and prayer to God. He also offered animal sacrifices to God as a rep-resentative of the whole people of God.
Every year the high priest would enter the holi-est part of the Jerusalem Temple and would pray to God to forgive the peo-ple of their sins and give them another year of life as his people. He could only enter this holiest of
places with the sacrifice of an innocent animal. As our high priest Jesus was not only going to offer a sacrifice to God on our behalf, He was also going to be the sacrifice.
The myrrh in Jesus’ possession pointed to
the Lord offering himself as a sacri-fice for us. Myrrh is a reddish resin or
sap that comes from a tree that is native
to Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia. It is harvested by cutting slits deep into the bark and outer wood of the tree. The sap that
runs out of the tree dries and forms the res-
in known as myrrh. The tree from which myrrh is produced pointed to the means of Jesus death, be-ing hung on a tree (the cross). The method of the harvest of the myrrh pointed to his scourging, the piercing of his hands
and feet, and the wound to side. The sap running from the tree pointed to his innocent blood shed for the forgiveness of our sin.
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our in-iquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5).
I pray that like the Magi, you will be guided to God’s house in 2013. Like them, you will come into Jesus presence in worship. You can offer Jesus your treasures and your gold in the form of an offering. Your prayer and praise will rise up to Him like incense. You can give Him your life and your mortality. In return Jesus promises those who believe in him forgive-ness of sin and eternal life with God.
FaIth
Places of FaithPeachland
The Bahá’í FaithIn Peachland
Local Contact:
250-767-0129
National Website:
Info.Bahai.orgP.O. Box 1065Peachland, BC
V0H 1X0
“Ye are all leaves of one tree and the fruits of one
branch.”
Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith
Grace Lutheran Church1162 Hudson RoadWest Kelowna, B.C.
250-769-5685
www.gracelutherankelowna.com
Sunday ServicesNew Contemporary Worship
Service 9 a.m.
Traditional WorshipService 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School10:30 a.m. Ages 2 thru to Grade 6
Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of FaithPeachland
United Church4421 4th Street
250-767-2206“Let Us Worship Together”
Offi ce Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hall rental contact Doreen250-767-2132
Sunday Morning Service10 a.m.
Rev. Elaine Diggle
Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith
Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am
Church service at 10:30 am (Children’s church during
service)
Fellowship time with coffee and cookies at 11:30 a.m.
Pastor John RankinJoin us for: Good MusicBible Messages - Great
Fellowship
A Friendly Welcome A Friendly Welcome A Friendly Welcome A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...Awaits You At...Peachland
Baptist Church
www.peachlandbaptist.com4204 Lake Avenue250-767-9232
Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith Places of Faith
4th Street & Brandon Ave
250-767-3131www.stmargaretspeachland.org
Sunday Worship10 a.m.
Morning PrayerTuesdays - 9:30 a.m.
Offi ce Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Monday to Friday
Lyn Stewart250-767-6211or John Miller250-767-9270
St. Margaret’sAnglican Church
Gifts of the Magi point to Christ’s identity and mission
DentistsDr. Don MacRae
Dr. Phil KachanoskiDr. Karl OppenheimDr. Peter CormillotDr. Jeff Krawchuk
ChiropractorDr. Peter Stapleton
PharmacyWes Bedford, B.ScGeoff Davis, B.Sc
Garnet Lloyd, B.Sc
Massage Therapist
Elisa McCoy, RMTwww.functionmassage.com
Peachland Dental Centre
Peachland Pharmacy
Function Massage Therapy
250-767-6411778-479-3232 250-767-2611 250-767-2999
Peachland’s Health Professionals
Beach AveMedical Clinic
FAMILY PRACTICE
Walk-InDr. John Brinkerhoff
Dr. Praven Chetty Dr. Alanna Leverrier
OPENMon-Fri
9am to 5pmSat 10am to 2pm
Closed Sundays
Medical Services Directory
250-767-3432Dr. Spencer Devenney
250-899-2153105-4200 Beach Ave.,
Peachland (Located in Serendipity Salon and Spa)
www.peachlandchiropractic.ca
Peachland Chiropractic
4403 2nd St, Peachland
www.lakesidechiro.ca
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