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April 1, 2010 Peachland, BC

Volume 06 | Number 13

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Peachland Boxing Club member, Stacey Takenaka takes on Cory Erb of Revelstoke as boxing legend George Chuvalo observes.

with a machine Boxing legend George Chuvalo inspires with anti-drug message Vote in referendum

By Joanne Layh

Last weekend, George Chuvalo brought his anti-drug message to the Okanagan, first speaking to over 750 students at Mount Boucherie High School, and then repeating the presentation in Kelowna, as well as at the Peachland Community Centre on Saturday night.

George gave his presentation from the ring, telling the tragic story of the drug-related deaths of his three sons and first

wife, which drew tears from the audience.

At the end of the presentation, a former Peachlander spoke about a positive intervention that Chuvalo had made in his life, back when he was in a recovery centre in the late nineties. The former addict now works at a detox centre in Abbottsford, and his testimony was an emotional one.

Chuvalo’s presentation was followed by a boxing tournament, which featured young boxers from

around the province.

Results for members of the Peachland Boxing Club were as follows: • Isiah Holt of Peachland Boxing Club defeated Ram Alexiev of the Griffins Club in the Matched Flyweight category; • Stacey Takenaka of Peachland Boxing Club defeated Cory Erb of Revelstoke Boxing Club in the Matched Light Heavyweight category; • Tomas Guthrie of Peachland Boxing Club was defeated by Michael

Clarke of Kelowna Boxing Club in the Matched Light Heavyweight category; • Adam Day of Peachland Boxing Club was defeated by Arthur Radcynski of Thistletown Boxing Club in Kelowna in the Matched Middleweight category; • Michael Johnson of Peachland Boxing Club was defeated by Chad Murphy of Vernon Boxing Club in the Matched Heavyweight category; and • Joel Joseph of Peach-

land Boxing Club defeated Matt Newton of Griffins Boxing Club in the Matched Middleweight category. Joseph took the Best Fight of the Night, winning the Brad Lazar Trophy. Joseph’s record is now 5-1.

Chuvalo remained at the community centre past midnight, talking to kids and marking the fight books of the competitors.

Peachland Boxing Club President, John Wardley, estimates that about 450 people were in attendance for the boxing match.

By Joanne Layh

At their last meeting, Peachland council passed two new bylaws that will result in the use of automated voting machines in the upcoming Peachland Curling and Multi-Use Facility referendum.

Don’t know how to use a voting machine? According Bylaw No. 1941, if requested, an election official will provide a demonstration to an elector of how to vote using an automated vote counting system. Just don’t ask them anything about hanging chads.

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The Regional Waste Reduction Office also indicated that they will be cracking down on illegal dump sites, a problem that has recently been discussed by District Council. The crackdown will begin with a list of illegal dump sites.

Implementation of a dumping prevention strategy is targeted to roll out in 2011.

Meanwhile, residents and community groups are being encouraged to report illegal dump sites to the Waste Reduction Office.

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Beginning this Thursday, Valhalla Helicopters will be pulling abandoned vehicles from a Peachland ravine to officially kick off Community Clean Up month, the RDCO Waste Reduction Office has announced.

In cooperation with the District of Peachland and the Ministry of Environment, the clean up will see the removal of six vehicles from Deep Creek Canyon off Princeton Avenue. A helicopter will lift the vehicles to the compost site, and later the vehicles will be recycled.

“These abandoned vehicles have been sitting down in Deep Creek Canyon for some time now and present a significant environ-

mental hazard,” says Rotheisler.

“The reason we’re going to great lengths to pull them out is that Deep Creek provides drinking water to Peachland residents and is also habitat for several fish species. Removing the cars from the canyon will ensure they do not negatively impact water and channel stability in the future.”

As a service to the community, Valhalla Helicopters will be providing the extraction service at a highly reduced rate.

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Olympic kiosks up for grabs

By Barry Kerton Everything must go!

With the 2010 Winter Olympics officially in the books, the Tourism British Columbia has offered BC communities an ‘opportunity to secure a legacy of the Vancouver Olympic Games’ for the low, low price of $13,000. It’s an Olympic legacy or what many people might call a fi re sale. Either way, Tourism BC has offered BC communities the chance to purchase the information kiosks used at the Olympic Games for a quarter of the original purchase price. Tourism BC sent a bulk e-mail to inform BC communities asking any communities interested in putting their names on the list to buy one of these kiosks to do so by March 15, 2010.

At the March 23 Committee of the Whole Meeting, the Peachland Visitor Centre asked council to purchase and pay for the moving and setting up one of these Kiosks (if one became available) to be used as an auxiliary Visitor Centre.

Darlene Hartford, from the Peachland Visitor Information Centre, explained. “A great start has been the improvements to the year-round Visitor Centre located on Beach Avenue. A natural progression for any tourism marketing plan is the establishment of a ‘satellite’ site located in a high traffic location during the months of July and August.� “Our vision for the kiosk is to have a satellite presence at the Connector Visitor Centre location. Incorporating a distinctly Peachland presence at this gateway location will create vastly increased awareness of our tourism products and increasing the number of visitors to Peachland.�

Hartford also explained that the Visitor Information Centre receives some of its funding from the BC government (BC tourism). “Numbers are based on the number of visitors serviced. So those two numbers (Beach Avenue and the satellite station) would be added together. As a modest proposition we could forecast doubling our numbers.

If this is the case we would also double our

funding from the ministry,� she said. “Our annual enumeration would increase to $20,000 from $10,000.

If our stats would continue to be high for three years then we would be eligible for the increase in funding.

And in three years we would be able to pay the District back.�

During the ‘off season’ the kiosk would be located in a municipal park, most likely Cousins Park, and could by used by other service groups and clubs. It could be used for many of the community events we hold downtown, such as the Schmockey Tournament, winter celebrations, concessions and registrations for events like the Polar Bear Dip, 5 km runs and the like.

Hartford also noted that there are advertising possibilities on the kiosk that could be used to offset the moving the structure from venue to venue.

Sara Norman of Working Horse Winery was also excited by the notion of having a satellite Visitor’s Information Centre at the connector location. “I want everyone to know about Peachland. That connector is the gateway to the Okanagan. And having a strong presence up there (connector visitor’s centre), as a business owner and somebody who thinks this is the greatest community would be phenomenal.� “It is a gift and for such a great price,� Norman continued. “Advertising is so expensive.

When I come up that connector you can go right or you can go left.

You look at that visitor’s centre. As a tourist you have an opportunity to stop at that visitor’s centre and see what is going on in the Okanagan.

And if we have our own kiosk, the strength of that presence is worth more than any other advertising you can do.�

While the District council all agreed that an increased presence on the connector is a good idea they expressed concern over the concept of the kiosk.

More than one councillor was concerned about the potential vandalism of the facility.

Councillor Ernie Hurd summed up those feelings. “I don’t see any

protection of the asset up there. For 16 hours of the day when it is not being used it would be a target for vandalism.

I have no concern that the kiosk would add to Peachland’s name but after the fi rst long weekend I can see it being tagged and destroyed.

How do you protect it from that?�

Mayor Keith Fielding asked if the Chamber had put together a budget of all the costs associated with the kiosk (purchase, moving, maintenance, insurance, etc.).

Hartford replied, “At this point we do not but we do know that there are other communities lined up to take one of these. There are very

limited numbers available.�

Councillor Hurd also asked if the Visitor Centre staff had investigated the possibility of sharing or renting some space in the Connector Visitor Centre.

Hartford told council that they had not explored that idea yet.

Centennial Committee Chairman Chris Scowen, who was in attendance of the COTW meeting, responded to Councillor Hurd’s question. “In our dealing with the Connector Visitor’s Centre as the Cen-

tennial Committee, we had no problems whatsoever. They were very helpful. They provided us space. Sold the Centennial history book, the cookbook. They carried the golf shirts as well and in fact they created a little corner of Peachland in there all free of charge.�

The council tabled the topic to a future meeting of the COTW until the Visitor’s Centre could provide the District with more information.

The kiosks are aluminum structures, mea-

suring 12’ by 8’ with a 3’ overhang to protect customers from the weather. The kiosks also come with a pedestrian ramp. The vinyl exterior wrap advertising the Vancouver Olympic Games will remain intact. The kiosks were originally used as information centres for high traffic pedestrian sites in Whistler, Vancouver and Richmond during the games. The structures were also designed to withstand the rigors of a Whistler winter and come very well insulated.

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Peachland Views

April 1, 2010

Claims made “outrageous� and “absurd�

Larry Weisgarber’s letter to the editor in the March 19th issue really can’t be allowed to stand unchallenged.

The proposed Curling Club is not a “gift� as you called it, from higher levels of government. Gifts do not come with a demand for payment on receipt of an absolute minimum $1.3 million, a fact you decided to leave out of your letter and the point of the upcoming referendum. The total cost of the loan will actually be well over $2.5 million, according to Council documents, once 25 years of interest payments are included, to which you can also add in likely cost over runs, under-funded future maintenance requirements and any possible annual operating losses.

You also somehow failed to mention that the new waterfront walking path is being largely paid for by a 2/3 grant by the Federal Government with the balance coming out of the District’s reserves, money which has been set aside by council for years for just this sort of project and the reason the boardwalk is not subject to an Alternate Approval Process.

As to your outrageous claim that “very few Peachland citizens use the current lakefront pathway,� this is absurd as I’m sure all citizens of Peachland would recognize. There will be more people walking along our waterfront in July than will every use the Curling Club in an entire year. I’m becoming used to supporters of the facility twisting the facts in order to promote their cause, but this assertion of yours reaches new levels.

And by the way, it will be the new waterfront boardwalk that will be the “new focal point� of Peachland in years to come, not a Curling Club hidden away on a back street for the use of a very small privileged number of area residents.

Greg Nicholls, Peachland

Westside LandďŹ ll Closure INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE The Regional District of Central Okanagan is hosting a series of drop-in Information Open Houses to provide information about the Westside LandďŹ ll Closure and Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre Join us at one of our meetings to view the displays, talk to staff and provide feedback. Plus enter your name in a draw for a backyard composter!

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Cyclist deeply unimpressed with proposed Beach Ave walkway Dear Editor: I attended the Open House and have sent several emails to the Mayor and Council expressing my opposition to the proposed multi-use pathway for Beach Avenue. In case you are not aware, this pathway is not for cyclists. Cyclists are to use the roadway, which will be narrowed to accommodate the pathway, a boulevard and parking on both sides of Beach Avenue. If you have not looked at the plans for the project, whether you are a cyclist or not, I encourage you to go the Peachland website to see the details of the project and specifically, the panels that were presented at the Open House by Urban Systems. Look at the cross section of the road (4th panel), Option A or B, and see for yourself.

The cross section shows a cyclist in the middle of the lane right in front of a pickup truck! This is uncomfortable for the cyclist and annoying for the driver.

Most of us cyclists will gladly get out of the way of traffic whenever and wherever we can – it’s the courteous thing to do and we are scared of annoyed drivers. The design of the road won’t allow us to give the driver the courtesy.

It is a lot of disruption and a lot of money for something of negligible value. These multi-use pathways are designed to allow and encourage alternate, non-motorized forms of transportation. To encourage non-motorized transportation, a multi-use pathway is built between A and B so that cyclists can ride if they want, typically to and from work. The Beach Avenue corridor is not used as a commuting corridor; it is used primarily for recreation. And if

someone does want to commute from the Gateway condos to, say, the municipal hall on 3rd Street, they already can – they don’t need a new $3.39 million pathway to do so.

There is provincial and federal funding for two-thirds of this project – but there is a time limit. Construction has to be completed by March 2011 so it’s “hurry up so we get our money.� I don’t know who at the municipal hall proposed this thing but I believe it has not been thought through. It seems like a case of buying something because it’s on sale, not because it is needed. The proposed design is completely out of step with current road design practices where major cities like New York, Portland, Boston, Montreal and Vancouver, to name a few, are separating cyclists and traffic by painting dedicated bike lanes on the road. Why does Peachland believe it has a better way?

Maybe this thing can be scrapped (not likely, I suspect) or at least redesigned where the pathway and boulevard are reduced in width and parking and the so-called “traffic calming� flares are eliminated on the lake side of Beach so that there is enough room for painted bike lanes on both sides of the road. The whole process was wrong as I have said to the council. There were only two options: closer to the lake or closer to the residences. There was no third option - neither of the above. Finally, if the concept and design are bad and do not fit Peachland, the project isn’t all of a sudden appropriate just because we only had to pay $1.3 million for a $3.39 million project.

Al Switzer

April 1, 2010

Peachland Views

In search of a balance

WEEKLY COMMENTARY BILL BARISOFF, MLA For this week’s report, I would like to touch on the controversial subject of K-12 education funding. I know some of you will read on with keen interest and others will be tempted to read no further. However, as taxpayers I believe it is important to understand where you money is spent and in what quantities. For those who have followed the education debate for much of the past two decades, it has often been characterized by claims of underfunding on one side countered by claims of record spending in response. My purpose in today’s column is not to enter into this debate, but rather to provide an overview of historical and current educational funding levels for you, the taxpayer, to see fi rsthand.

Before I begin, I can pass on that I have been on both sides of this discussion, having served eighteen years as a school board trustee (eight as chair),

four years as an opposition MLA, and a further eight years as a member of the treasury board.

Rather than looking at funding from a political perspective, I would rather look at it from the perspective of taxpayers over the past twenty years.

Using School District #67 as an example, back in the 1990-1991 school year, there were 6,581 students in this district and as a taxpayer, you were paying close to $33 million per year (roughly $5,000 per student) in block funding to educate them in our school system. If we move a decade forward to the 1999-2000 school year, the number of students had actually increased to 7,736, an increase of over 1,100 kids. Funding also increased up to just over $45 million. That’s roughly $800 more per student in block funding for a total $ 5,873 per student.

If we look at the school district for this current school year, enrolment has now decreased down to roughly 6500 students, a decrease of roughly 1200 students from a decade ago and a return to similar student numbers as we had in this district nearly 20 years ago, back in the 1990-1991 school year.

However, contrary to claims you may have heard, educational funding has not returned to the $33 million of the 1990-1991 school year.

Rather, education funding for this district will exceed $54 million this year or close to $8,500 per student.

As you can see, looking at education funding in this district over the past 20 years, today we are educating close to the same amount of students as we were some 20 year ago. The difference, of course, is that today you are spending roughly $20 million more per year than was the case in the past. Is it enough? There are many who will no doubt suggest that more of your money should be spent on education, much as health care funding must also be increased.

At the same time, most citizens oppose new taxes such as the HST. Clearly, a balance must be found.

While the levels of education funding may be open for debate, I do think it is important to recognize the great job that our teachers do in the classroom. Our B.C. students consistently perform very well and both achievement and completion rates continue to rise. I also believe it is important to recognize important new programs such as community strong start centers, all day kindergarten, and neighbourhoods of learning projects. All are designed to help encourage early learning and help make better use of underused school space.

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NOTICE The District of Peachland is providing an opportunity for the residents of Peachland to express an opinion on the 2010 Financial Plan at the regular meeting of Council to be held in the Council Chambers, 4450 6th Street at 7:00 pm on April 13, 2010. The Financial Plan will be made available for inspection at Municipal Hall on Wednesday March 31, 2010.

Doug Pryde, CGA Director of Finance Dated at Peachland, B.C. This 29th Day of March 2010

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Your Guide To Local Events & Activities FEATURED EVENTS Cancer Awareness Month - Donation boxes have been distributed around town at various locations. Door to door fund-raising campaign runs from April 1 - 30.

Easter Egg Hunt at the Recreation Centre - April 2: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join in the fun on Good Friday - Easter Egg hunt, Bouncy Castle and more. Pre-registration is required.

Call the Peachland Recreation Centre office at 250.767.2133. $5/child.

Peachland Chamber of Commerce - Business 2 Consumer Trade Expo - takes place Saturday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 11, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., at the Peachland Community Centre.

Peachland Variety Singers - present their Spring Concert, ‘Flying Free” on Sunday, April 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the 50+ Activity Centre. Admission by donation. Refreshments provided by the singers.

Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards will take place on Friday, April 16th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m at the Peachland Community Centre. The Awards Ceremony where the recipients of many prestigious awards, including Citizen of the Year, are announced will follow the Welcoming Reception. Stay after the ceremony for the Celebration Dance to the music of the Danny Sameshima Trio.

SUNDAY APRIL 4 Sunday Breakfast Program: 8-11 a.m. at Peachland Wellness Centre. $5 for a full breakfast. Call 250.767.0141

MONDAY APRIL 5 TOPS at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 a.m. Call 1.800.932.8677 or Doreen at 250.767.2132 Peachland Variety Singers at 50+ Activity Centre: Meets 9:45 a.m.

Senior Coffee Morning at Peachland Wellness Centre: 10 a.m. Call 250.767.0141 Tai Chi at 50+ Activity Centre: 12 noon Peachland Quilters Guild at 50+: 1–4 p.m.

Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7:00 p.m.

Arts and Culture Week - Banner Walk on Sunday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m. starting at the Rotary Wall/Blind Angler. Artists who painted banners for the Municipality will participate.

Walk will conclude at the Little Schoolhouse with children’s art work and reception. Public are invited to take part in this fun event.

Peachland Players - will be performing Laurie Lee’s “Cider with Rosie” from April 22nd - 25th. Three 8:00 p.m. shows on April 22nd, 23rd, and 24th and two Matinees on April 24th and 25th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 children under six, available at Washtub in Westbank and Peachland Pharmacy in Peachland. Tickets will be available at door but, seating not guaranteed. Special Dinner and Theatre package $35 per person on April 23rd with dinner at the Gasthaus and play at 4th Street Place. Tickets available at the Gasthaus only.

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Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt at Recreation Centre: 10.30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pre-register at Peachland Recreation Centre office. $5/child.

Royal Canadian Legion Brunch with Peggy: 1300 hrs. Price $10.

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Royal Canadian Legion Meat Draw: 1500 - 1700 hrs.

50+ Activity Centre - Minter Gardens Trip. Day trip to Minter Gardens Saturday, May 15. Price $40 Memb ers, $50 Non-members - V Call now and save your seat. Deadline May 1st. Come and join us in visiting these beautiful gardens. Call 250.767.9133

TUESDAY APRIL 6 Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

Computer Literacy at the Wellness Centre 10:00 a.m. For those needing basic computer skills. Call 250.767.0141 Painting with Pete at Wellness Centre: 10:00 a.m. Informal class and instruction with local artist.

Tai Chi for Wellness: 6 p.m. continuing students meet at United Church Hall Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 p.m. Call Eva at 250.767.6407

WEDNESDAY APRIL 7 Wellness Circle at Peachland Wellness Centre: 10:00 a.m.

Speaker each week.

Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:00 p.m.

Experienced and beginners.

Yoga for the young at heart at the 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 2:30p.m.

Sunshine Singers at Peachland Wellness Centre: 1:30 p.m. Come and sing!

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250.767.2409 or visit http://www.corc-bc.com

THURSDAY APRIL 8 Line Dancing at 50+ Centre: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 a.m. beginning students meet at United Church Hall Tai Chi for Wellness: 10:15 a.m. continuing students meet at United Church Hall Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

“Iron & Silk” excercise at 50+ Centre: 11:00 a.m. - noon.

Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 p.m.

APRIL 9 Community Volunteer Income Tax Program at Peach land Wellness Centre: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. For info call 250.767.0141 Tales for Tots at the Peachland Library: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Children 3 to 5 years.

Fridays, Feb 5 - Apr 30.

Friday Art Club: 1-4 p.m. acrylic painting with Roberta. PDRS membership required.

Call Roberta 767-2054.

APRIL 10 Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

Peachland Chamber of Commerce - Business 2 Consumer Trade Expo: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Brunch with Peggy: 1300 - 1500 hrs.

Price $10.

Royal Canadian Legion Meat Draw: 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion Roast Beef Dinner: 1700 - 1900 hrs. Price $10.

Monthly Birthday Dinner.

Royal Canadian Legion Karaoke with Anita: 2200 hrs.

Peachland Curling Club AGM at Peachland Community Centre: 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY APRIL 11 Sunday Breakfast Program: 8-11 a.m. at Peachland Wellness Centre. $5 for a full breakfast. Call 250.767.0141 Peachland Chamber of Commerce - Business 2 Consumer Trade Expo: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Arts and Culture Week Banner Walk starts 2:00 p.m. at the Rotary Wall/ Blind Angler

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TOPS at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 a.m.

For information call 1.800.932.8677 or Doreen at 250.767.2132

Computer Literacy at the Wellness Centre 10:00 a.m. For those needing basic computer skills. Call 250.767.0141

Wellness Circle at Peachland Wellness Centre: 10:00 a.m.

Speaker each week.

Peachland Variety Singers: Meet 9:45 a.m. at the Fifty Plus Activity Centre

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:00 p.m.

Experienced and beginners.

Senior Coffee Morning at Peachland Wellness Centre: 10 a.m. Call 250.767.0141 Tai Chi at 50+ Activity Centre: 12 noon Peachland Quilters Guild at Fifty Plus:1–4 p.m.

Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7:00 p.m.

Painting with Pete at Wellness Centre: 10:00 a.m. Informal class and instruction with local artist.

Health in Action at Wellness Centre: 1:00 p.m.

Tai Chi for Wellness: 6:00 p.m continuing students meet at United Church Hall Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 p.m.

Call Eva at 250.767.6407

Sunshine Singers at Peachland Wellness Centre: 1:30 p.m. Come and sing!

Yoga for the young at heart at the 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250.767.2409 or visit http:// www.corc-bc.com

Line Dancing at 50+ Centre: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 a.m. beginning students meet at United Church Hall Tai Chi for Wellness: 10:15 a.m. continuing students meet at United Church Hall Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m “Iron & Silk” excercise at 50+ Centre: 11:00 a.m. - noon.

Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 p.m

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program at Peach land Wellness Centre: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. For info call 250.767.0141 Tales for Tots at the Peachland Library: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Children 3 to 5 years. Fridays, Feb 5 - Apr 30.

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Brunch: 1230 - 1430 hrs.

Price $10.

Royal Canadian Legion Meat Draw: 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Friday Art Club: 1-4 p.m. acrylic painting with Roberta. PDRS membership required.

Call Roberta 767.2054 Royal Canadian Legion Roast Beef Dinner: 1700 1900 hrs. Price $10.

Royal Canadian Legion Still Thirsty Band: Doors open at 1900 hrs. Price $5

Would you like to feature your event in the Peachland View’s weekly Calendar of Events? Please call 250.767.7771 or email peachlandview@shaw.ca.

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& TOLL FREE: Former World Snooker Champion Cliff Thorburn demonstrates a walking the ball trick shot following the Snooker Tournament at the Royal Canadian Legion last weekend.

Photo: Holly Wilshaw

By Barrie Hewer On Thursday, March 25, the last three on the green cloth were Frank Reindl, Lee Chevalier and Harry Pankratz. In spite of a herculean effort, Frank was not able to continue. On Saturday, March 27, Lee and Harry began a Best of Five Frames Championship Match. The match was carried over to Sunday at 10:30, with both gentlemen having won 2 frames on Saturday. An enthusiastic crowd watched the fi nal game proceed under the watchful eye of referee John Van Huystee. The winner of the 2009 – 2011 Peachland Little Snooker League season of play is Harry Pankratz. Then things got really interesting.

Former World Snooker Champion Cliff Thorburn delighted a crowd of 60 people with a demonstration of skills that we can only dream about. Cliff was joined

by friends Ed Smith of Kelowna and Brady Golan, Canadian Champion for several exhibition matches. Bids were taken for opportunities for those in the crowd to play Cliff. Several did and found the meaning of humble. Cliff’s visit to the PLSL has long been rumored. It was only confi rmed on the 19 th of March, leaving a very short time to make the afternoon and evening a terrific event and successful fundraiser for Legion charities. A small enthusiastic group managed to make it work, but only with the generous corporate and individual sponsorship of those listed below.

The following individuals contributed fi nancial and volunteer support of the event: John and Marion Van Huystee, Bob Menzies, Debbie Stewart, Scott, Teresa and Holly Wilshaw, Frank and Barb Reindl, Dwayne and Dorothy Smith,

Harry Rusch, Roger Moxley, Al and Pam Cunningham, Doug Gardner, Barrie Hewer and Pam Foxall, Ed Smith, Brady Golan, and Michael Jaffee.

Major contributions were made by the following corporate sponsors: Peachland Royal Canadian Legion, TNI and Effective Printing, Trepanier Manor, Beyond Ink, Brugman Commercial Kitchen Ltd., Napa Autos, World of Wheels, Tree Brewery, Molson, Waterfront Grill, Lakeside Auto, Pushor Mitchell, Tony Wright Contracting, and Greata Ranch Vineyards.

Thank you all.

The 2009 -2010 season of play is over, but snooker continues. Join us at the table for friendly game and practice up for the PLSL 2010 - 2011 Season of Play.

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Farm to fork

Chickens that lay chocolate eggs

By Sara Norman

course, not everyone is going to want the same thing. In some Diversity on a small farm such cases, people may not know they as Working Horse is an important want something until you offer it, economic reality; the saying ‘don’t but once you get the consumer to put all your eggs in one basket’ want something, the supply and well, that is a bit of old farming demand scenario is created. wisdom. As I am learning the In the spirit of supply and defarming business, the more time I mand, I am always open to new spend doing market research, the ideas or trying something that more I realize the most important people might want. One thing thing is you’ve got to give people that I know would probably be a what they want. The second thing big hit at this time of year or any is I’ve got a lot to learn, but com- time of year for that matter, would ing at farming with a fresh per- be if I could get our chickens to lay spective is not a bad thing. Of chocolate eggs. As a certified organic farm, this would, of course, be organic eggs that I believe people want, but short of Monsanto doing some seriously unpleasant genetic s %XCAVATION "OBCAT 3ERVICES s VATION "OBCAT 3ERV modification to chickens, this s 2OCK 7ALLS s is but a dream. s ,ANDSCAPING s )RRIGATION s Since we support non-GMO foods, s 3EWER (OOKUPS s don’t stop by anytime soon for 2EX -ITCHELL chocolate eggs.

OR The blur of “Proudly Peachland Owned & Operated” reality versus trex1959@live.com real in our food

chain is become increasingly complicated by those creative marketing minds. Consider the image of the red barn on a package to let the consumer know that the product you are buying was grown by someone or something. The red barn well, that is supposed to make us feel all warm and fuzzy about products that have probably never even seen a traditional type of farm. If you really want to see a farm, how about an idea that I’m working with the View on – something called a “Circle Farm Tour.”

This would be your chance to visit local farms, meet the farmers and actually get a sense of how and where food can come from. If you like the idea, let the View know – hint, this is a chance to give your input on a marketing idea or in marketing terms, a survey.

So, now back to those chickens and chocolate. Easter and Passover are very special celebrations and like any celebration worth its weight in chocolate, involve the sharing of good company and food. As you celebrate this holiday period, give thanks to the person who prepared your food, consider what you are eating, who grew it, where it came from and enjoy some wonderful organic ethically produced chocolate.

April 1, 2010

Stand easy: News from Royal Canadian Legion #69

By Patricia Day What are you doing on Friday nights? How about making reservations for a roast beef dinner at the Legion? Peggy is offering a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings - yes, and even Yorkshire pudding, for $10. Dinner is served from 1700 hours until 1900 hours. The only catch is that you should make reservations at the bar ahead of time so that the kitchen will be prepared.

Do you like to sleep in on Saturday mornings and then go out for brunch? Take a walk down to Branch 69 and enjoy a late day brunch, which is served on Saturday from 1300 hours until 1500 for the price of $5.95. What a pleasant way to end the week!

The kitchen at the Legion is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday for your eating pleasure. A new menu is also in effect; check it out. Twice a week, there is a meal served at the Senior Centre for a group of special seniors. Peggy enjoys cooking for this group and finds them delightful.

When you order your dinner for Friday night, you can also enjoy live entertainment later in the evening. Anita and Karaoke will be appearing on April 9, beginning at 2000 hours, and again on April 23.

Notice the difference of the dates. She will not be appearing this Friday as it is Good Friday. However, during the month of May, she will be back to her usual first and third Friday appearances. On April 16, the band, Still Thirsty will be making their special presentation on the Legion stage. Get those dancing shoes out of the closet and come for an evening of music and dancing. Tom Miller and his band will be sending music your way. Some of the original members

of the band will be playing that night. This is a ticketed event, which means that you must have a ticket for the performance. Tickets are $5.

Again, see our friendly bartenders in order to get your ticket for a fun night. The doors open at 1900 hours. Make sure that you get there early in order to get a good seat.

Will I save one for you?

Sunday, April 18 is an important date for our branch. This is the date that awards and medals are given to deserving members. Will your name be on the list? This ceremony only occurs once every five years, so that makes it quite special. The event begins at 1400 hours and continues until 1700 hours.

After the awards are handed out, there will be a reception and an open house. If you have just recently become a member of the Legion and are not sure of some of the happenings and procedures, come out and see for yourself your Legion in action. Would you believe that we have members who will receive their 60 year pin?

On March 28, Branch 69 was host to a Snooker Tournament of international importance.

Cliff “The Grinder” Thorburn was the guest of honour. This event was attended by snooker players from the Okanagan region. Do you enjoy playing snooker? Why not stop in a play a game or two or join the league?

Do you have a birthday in the month of April?

On the second Friday of every month, the birthday celebrant is given a free dinner on us. Make sure to give the Legion a call to make the arrangements for the birthday person (250.767.9100).

You bring the cake and the birthday is now a special occasion. Again, this month, the second Friday is also Karaoke night.

What a bonus!

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April 1, 2010

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Senior’s View

Spring concert just around the bend

By Frank Warburton On April 11th, the Peachland Variety Singers, will be presenting their annual spring concert at the Fifty Plus Activity Centre. Now is the time to annotate your diary. Admission is by donation. Come early for some socializing and enjoy the snacks after the concert.

Peachland Variety Singers are the longest running senior choir in the Okanagan valley. Now in their 33rd year, some past members are ageing into their nineties and still singing a robust song.

The current choir director, Phyllis Papineau, has been the director for the past 16 years. Wow, what a gal.

Come and see what energy she has. There are two concerts a year, at spring and Christmas, and some members of the choir sing on different occasions at other concerts and in the care homes.

As Phyllis will tell you, singing is good exercise

for your breathing and music and song is always talking to you, giving joy to our head and hearts.

Come and join the choir; recruiting takes place in the fall and early spring every year. No audition is required. Come on all you men who sing in the shower, don’t be shy, please come join us we are short of male voices. As members will tell you everyone has fun with song.

The spring concert will include the following music: Flying Free, Danny Boy, No Man is an Island, The Wild Mountain Thyme, and A Branch of May. The second half of the concert will speak to us about the depression in the 30’s era. Come and listen to Chattanooga Choo Choo and Puttin’ on the Ritz as well as other songs from those years.

At the interval the Singers “treasures” will entertain you with solos, poetry or small groups with song and short skits. Watch out

for that educated frog!

Some photographs will be available at a nominal cost or by donation. Speak to a choir member for your copy.

The Peachland Variety Singers Spring Concert will be held on April 11th at 2 p.m. at the Fifty Plus Activity Centre. Call 250.767.9133 for more information.

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Each year, regional rotary clubs host the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program in Naramata. RYLA provides three days of intensive, high caliber leadership training and development for selected young adults. The thrust of RYLA is to help young adults who already show they have leadership abilities to develop their skills and enhance their knowledge in a challenging environment. RYLA

is Rotary’s contribution to the development of the next generation of leaders in society.

The program runs from May 27 - 30 and is open to all Peachlanders who are at least 19 years of age, but no older than 24 on May 27. Those attending can expect an intense, high energy experience which blends learning, leadership skill development, team building exercises and fun competitive events. Accommodated is shared and all costs are paid by the

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by Lorraine Maclauchlan, the Forest Entomologist for the Southern Interior Region regarding plans for the Ministry of Forests and Range proposed 2010 Tussock Moth spraying program in the Trepanier area.

Following this other topics of interest for residents of the Trepanier area will be discussed.

For more information, visit www.regionaldistrict.com

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April 1, 2010

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Skolos, Vera Muriel (nee Martin) Peacefully, after a valiant struggle with a short illness, Muriel left this life at the Moog Hospice in Penticton on Thursday, March 25, 2010. She had been born in Drake, Saskatchewan to Edgar and Lizzie Martin on October 7, 1914. Muriel was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 54 years Oleus Skolos and her brother Eric Martin. She leaves behind six children; Eileen Schmidt (Lyle), Glen (Diane), Boyd (Gladys) , Velma Green (Oliver), Mavis Richardson (Gus) and Darrell (Leona). Also left to mourn are many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her extended family is scattered throughout Western Canada.

Muriel was a private person who took joy from being with friends and family. She and Oleus left Saskatchewan in 1957 and moved to the Delta area of the lower mainland of BC. After her husband passed in 1988, she lived contentedly in retirement in Surrey until she moved to Peachland in September 2009.

Although she was happy living in BC, she also enjoyed many visits to her home province.

In keeping with Muriel’s wishes, services will be private. The family would like to express appreciation for the excellent care Muriel received at the Penticton Hospital and at the Moog Hospice. Staff at both facilities did much to assure that Muriel’s transition from this life was as comfortable as possible.

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Candidates are required to be in good physical condition and must have a valid BC Driver’s licence. Please see the www.peachland.ca website for more information.

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Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective delivery of community services, including recreation, arts and culture to the community. This new position requires an emphasis on leadership, excellence in public service, and establishing positive relationships with other agencies, community groups, potential partners and District departments.

If you have outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, are self-motivated, passionate about building community and improving the quality of life for all residents, have a broad range of experience, and possess an open, team-oriented leadership style, then we are interested in speaking with you.

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a degree in parks and recreation management or a related field, as well as five or more years of experience in a middle to senior management position.

The District of Peachland offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefit package. Please apply in confidence by 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2010 with a complete resume to: Polly Palmer, Director of Corporate Services District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland, BC V0H 1Z7 Email: ppalmer@peachland.ca Fax: 250-767-3433 We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Food For the Soul He is risen indeed Last Sunday all major christian churches around the world, both Western (Catholic and Protestant) and Eastern Orthodox, celebrated Palm Sunday for the fi rst time in years at the same time. This year and next year both Gregorian and Julian Calendars coincide for Easter. Something like 2 billion christians celebrating their most holy eight days of the christian calendar.

Monday, March 29th was also the beginning of Passover celebration.

Many churches handed out crosses made out of palm leaves and some would even have handed the congregation branches of greenery also at the door so that

they might wave them as they sang their Hosannas, reflecting what some of the gospels say the crowd did as Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on an unbroken colt.

Churches will be bookending Holy Week with the reading of Psalm 118, a psalm which is also read during Passover. The Psalm speaks resoundingly to God’s covenant steadfast love – a most appropriate reading.

Jesus’ entry down from the Mount of Olives into Jerusalem, when he came like thousands of other Jews from both Palestine and all over the Diaspora to celebrate the Passover, was mirrored by the

entry of Pilate, Governor of Judea into the city at the gate across town. Pilate, of course, entered on a war-horse with hundreds of Roman soldiers, trumpets and banners – whatever made for a good spectacle of Empire might.

One is reminded of the May Day parades in Soviet Russia with kilometres of tanks, weaponry and soldiers. A show of strength so that no one would think of questionning the authority of Empire. With all the thousands of visitors in town for Passover, Pilate needed to be certain that no one would challenge his authority. No wonder the Pharisees across town told Jesus

to get his disciples to tone down their joyful singing.

But we must leave the joyful singing and turn our eyes towards the happenings of the rest of the week.

On Thursday many Christians around the world commemorate the time in the upper room when Jesus wrapped a towel around his waist took a bowl, fi lled it with water and prepared to wash his disciples’ feet – a task usually done by servants/slaves as walking the dusty roads wearing sandals left the feet quite dirty.

Although his disciples, especially Peter, object to Jesus taking on the role of servant, he leaves

Rev. Elaine Diggle, Minister eachland United Churc Peachland Church them in no doubt that the way of faith is the way of servanthood.

Maundy Thursday service commemoration is completed with celebrating communion, a sacrament the church bases on the meal that Jesus shared with his disciples in that upper room.

Good Friday, Holy Friday, Black Friday and Great Friday are some of the names Christians give to the Friday before Easter Sunday.

Many Churches hold services commemorating Jesus’ death by crucifi xion; these are reflective, the last Lenten Candle and the Christ candle are extinguished as we aknowledge that “the light of the world” has died. At the end of the service many faith communities strip their sanctuary of any decoration, a sign of mourning and for some a stripping bare of their souls as they contemplate what humankind is capable of.

On Holy Saturday there is often a vigil kept in the evening, when selected portions of scripture are read and time is given for contemplation and quiet singing.

Vigil services usually have minimal light as we celebrate when Jesus passed over from death to life. The great joy is at midnight for some, and early hours Sunday morning for others, as new light is brought into the sanctuary and the Paschal candle and other small candles are lit.

Ans so we acknowledge that Jesus – the Light of the World – has conquered death.

Easter Sunday Morning service is the time for Hallelujahs of Joy to break out – and the declaration ‘Christ is risen’ with reply ‘He is risen indeed’ can be heard around the world. Often decorated or dyed eggs are given out, Communion is celebrated, and bells of joy are rung from bell towers. The joy of knowing that God is with us in all of life, both in the living and in death is proclaimed with great joy.

In life, in death and in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God.

Lay Minister Kit Carson carries the cross in the St. Margaret's Church Palm Sunday procession.

Photo contributed

April 1, 2010

The Peachland View

News from the Fifty Plus Activity Centre

By P B Pat Grieve Gi If you weren’t at this month’s potluck supper/ meeting last Friday, you missed a real treat. For the second time this year, we were privileged to see some of the Okanagan’s finest - beautiful and energetic young dancers who no doubt will go far in their chosen pursuits, maybe joining River Dance someday! This time we enjoyed a performance by the girls from the Okanagan School of Dance led by Kieran.

Seven young ladies with wonderful dresses, fantastic hair and intricate steps to lively music made for a very pleasant evening. Thank you, girls.

Things are humming around the centre; the disruption caused by the repair of a sewer blockage is now mostly over and we are back to normal, with all systems go.

Taryn’s Yoga for the Young at Heart class is growing in size, as is Kay Muir’s Tai Chi and Iron & Silk Exercise programs.

The Bingo program on Thursday nights runs all year except for a few weeks at Christmas and now offers hot dogs as well as the usual munchies and drinks. Games start at 6:50 p.m. Prizes are good and the jackpot grows weekly when not claimed. Come on out.

Of course, there is no smoking in the building so that deterrent to attendance has been removed.

Len Teeple of the Wood Carvers invites new members, men and women.

You should see what those people can do with a piece of wood. Call Len at 250.768.6704 for more information.

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novice. 7 p.m. on Tuesdays is the time for that game, but if chess is your preference, Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. sees a small group in the meeting room. If you have always wanted to learn chess, here’s your chance; all these folks are willing to teach even raw beginners.

The Friday Art Club will be continuing until the end of April. Come out at 1 p.m. on Fridays and try your hand with instructor Roberta.

The Carpet Bowlers continue to have a raucous good time on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. This is a lively group which welcomes newcomers.

Recently, teams went to Penticton and Summerland to compete in tournaments and I gather did very well. Later on, we will be hosting these folks in our facility.

Now for the news about the Spring Bus Trip: how can you beat this? A trip to Minter Gardens near Chilliwack to see the gorgeous spring blooms for only $40 (members), or $50 (non-members).

This price includes your bus fare, entrance to the gardens and a $10 lunch voucher. We will probably leave at about 8 a.m. and return around 7 or so, so it will be a bit of a long day, but it’s a pleasant run. We need 47 people to fill the bus. Everyone is welcome, so call the of-

fice at 250.767.9133 during weekday mornings to put your name down.

Don’t wait too long as it is filling up nicely. The deadline for registration is May 1, if vacancies last that long. Who knows?

If this is a success, where can we go next?

Soon it will be Pancake Breakfast time again. The first one will be on May 23, which is the same day as the car show. Keep that in mind, especially if you have company coming; why not let us do the dishes?

Next month’s dinner meeting will be on April 23, and will feature Tunes ‘R Us, a group with lively and danceable music. We had this group last year and received requests for a return engagement, so do keep that date on your calendar. May will feature Jean Bergeron with his second instalment on the Life of Bees and the Beekeeper. In June there will be a barbecue with a surprise entertainer. Stay tuned for more details about that.

New members are always welcome. If you’re new to town, drop in and pick up a schedule to see what interests you. Membership is only $15 per year and entitles you to take part in any of the activities – what a buy!

I hope to see you around the centre and on the bus.

Waves Crashing, March 28, 2010, Cenotaph Park Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at flickr. com/photos/taniaseyes. The View will be publishing a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania's eyes.

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