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January 2010

2010 - A Year in Review

by Cindy Fortin

2010 was an interesting year for the District of Peachland and its citizens, which began with reflections from the mayor, a polar bear dip, and getting use to paying for

their own personal water consumption. The town dealt with the more common issues of development and infrastructure, to the hazards of bat poop.

Residents got a new walkway along Beach Avenue, enjoyed the Olympics, argued the pros and cons of a curl-

ing facility, saw the resignation of a member of council, dealt with mudslides, gravel pits, bomb threats and bears.

2010 – A Year in Review summarizes many of the events that transpired over the last 365 days. Enjoy!

Photo Tania Simpson

New Year's Day polar bear swim at Swim Bay on January 1, 2010.

Mayor Fielding looks to the year ahead

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set up with the UBC-O School of Architecture, and the creation of a report that reflects the goals and targets of the community as Peachland grows to over 8,000 residents over the next 10 years.

With a full year in office under his belt, Mayor Keith Fielding took a moment to consider the challenges that lay ahead for Water no longer free 2010. Development was a key issue. While he didn’t expect a quick return Peachland residents got a to the times of rapid developspecial New Year’s Day gift ment, he recognized that the from the municipality. Even rate of growth in Peachland though they would not receive remained a sensitive subject of their fi rst invoice for water usdebate. age until April, as of January “The community is divid1, 2010 every drop of water ed on the issue of how much used was going to cost homgrowth we should embrace. eowners. Up until then, only Most people agree that we mock invoices had been sent have to grow, but in my view out to homes to give residents we must do so in a way that a heads-up on the cost of their ensures that we can create the personal consumption. Now kind of future that we want for Mayor Keith Fielding they would receive utilities invoices every ourselves.�

He referred to the Charette process quarter.

Mayor Fielding told the View, “We don’t want to make a profit from water billing; the idea is to reduce consumption and generate enough revenue to fund [water and metre] system operations. For people who make the effort to conserve, there should be no real problem.�

Beach Avenue upgrades announced In early January, Dan Huang of Urban Systems presented a plan to Peachland Council regarding Beach Avenue upgrades. The multi-use pathway from Heritage Park to 5th Street would now be extended all the way to Gateway Centre at 13th Street. The plan would emphasize the natural condition of Okanagan Lake and maintain pedestrian connectivity to the beach. Construction on the $3 million project would take place during the summer of 2010.

Curling Facility – Alternative Approval process

The District of Peachland decided to conduct an alternative approval process in connection with the construction of the Peachland Curling Club. The process is less expensive than a community referendum. If 10 per cent of the eligible voters registered disapproval, then the matter could not proceed without a referendum.

The City has had a longstanding agreement with the Peachland Curling Club to lease land adjacent to the Community Centre for the construction of a curling rink facility. A grant for $2.6 million, twothirds of the capital cost, from the Federal Government Building Canada fund was approved. The remaining $1.3 million construction mortgage needed to be guaranteed by the municipality. Hence, the need to get taxpayer input through the alternative approval process.

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From the Mayor’s Desk

On the issue of buses once more I want to thank those read- needs of all users. ers who have sent me stories I was particularly interregarding their use of pub- ested to hear from a local lic transit. From you I have resident who, after dropping learned that bus drivers are off his car for an early morngenerally friendly and wel- ing servicing appointment coming, but that you get to at a dealership in Kelowna, see far too many of them if thought he would return to your journey Peachland by takes you be- COMMENTARY bus, spend yond West MAYOR KEITH FIELDING some time at Kelowna. home, and For exthen return ample, if you are going to by bus to pick up his car beOkanagan College by public fore the service centre closed transit then you will have to at 5 pm. After overcoming use three buses, and your day various return journey chalwill begin at 5.30 am in order lenges, he arrived back in to get you to class at 8:30 am. Peachland to discover that You may have to fight for a not only would he be unable seat too, and if you are un- to spend any time at home, successful the options are not but that it was impossible for pleasant. And, if you are go- him to get back to the dealing anywhere else in Kelow- ership before it closed! This na from Peachland, a three- learning experience cost him bus trip is the norm: one to almost $80 for a taxi. (An exget you to West Kelowna, perience that suggests yet ananother to get you to Queen- other interesting line of ensway, and another to get you quiry in the transportation to your next destination. options puzzle. Any frequent A common transit rider taxi users out there?) concern is that schedules Within Peachland, residon’t always connect, result- dents in the Princeton area ing in prolonged wait times. seem to be well served. Those Also, the frequency of ser- living in the Ponderosa/ vice varies throughout the Pincushion area, and those day, and does not meet the living on, and off, Trepa-

nier, find the service less user-friendly due to fewer bus stops, and reduced service frequency. However, the community bus is appreciated for its route flexibility, and for the call-ahead booking feature.

I am encouraged by BC Transit’s commitment to expand services in the Okanagan corridor and by their willingness to work with Peachland to help us make our own system more effective and appealing to current and prospective users. We intend to pursue all such opportunities.

Meanwhile, please keep your stories and comments coming so that I can build an even clearer picture of the challenges to be addressed. I would still like to hear from any regular users of the bus service, and in particular from students who rely on transit for getting to UBCO, Okanagan College, or to school.

I don’t text, twitter, or tweet, but an email sent to mayor@peachland.ca will get my attention and a response is guaranteed.

Many thanks!

Recycling Directory and Living Greener calendar coming soon Look for your 2011 Living Greener Recycling and Waste Collection calendar arriving in your mailbox in early January.

This is an important calendar because it contains information on garbage, recycling and yard waste collection dates and drop off locations, community events, and useful reference phone numbers. “Keep this one handy, it’s great for easy reference all year long!� says Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart. “It show-

cases where to take your hazardous waste, who to call about pesticides, and a recycling directory so you can find out where to recycle almost everything in the Central Okanagan, from batteries to used books.�

The calendar will be direct mailed by Canada Post to almost 52 thousand Central Okanagan residents the first two weeks of January 2011. If you miss your copy of the Living Greener calendar, it is available online at re-

As TNI celebrates a successful 2010, we would like to take a moment and thank all of you who contributed to our success.

And to all the residents and businesses in Peachland, we wish you a Happy New Year and all the best in 2011.

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February 2010

2010 - A Year in Review

ate usage of the facility on a contract basis.

“I really like this option because it opens up an opportunity that we may in fact get the curling rink, in a democratic referendum process,” said Councillor Ernie Hurd.

Council voted in favour of this option, and Peachlanders would be having their say on this issue in an upcoming referendum.

first medical responder and other requests from venue organizers. They will work 12 hour shifts at the venues.

“We’re just excited to go down,” said Lieutenant James Ness. “We don’t know if we’re going to be able to see any events at all…we’re just happy to be taking in the atmosphere and everything that’s going on.”

$6 million site servicing complete at Trepanier Manor

Peachland firefighters to head to the Olympics and Paralympics Games

These Peachland Elementary School children could be curling in Peachland instead of Kelowna next year if the curling club finds a way to go forward with construction plans.

Photo Eric Hall

Alternative Approval Process disappointing for proponents It was a disappointing result for mayor, council, and the many curling facility supporters, when the Alternative Approval Process didn’t give them the result they were hoping for. A high 558 registered voters expressed their opposition to a construction loan guarantee that would have allowed the development of the curling facility to move forward.

As a result, a referendum on the issue

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would be necessary. But re-asking the same question would mean a lengthy delay and the possible loss of the $2.6 million government grant. The curling club would also be forced to scrap their business plan at a loss of an entire season’s revenue.

At the February 9th Committee of the Whole meeting, council decided the best move was for the municipality, themselves, to put up the $1.33 million portion of the money for the construction of the facility, to be paid back by the curling club over an extended period of time. The curling club would negoti-

Local Olympic fans cheer Team Canada’s gold win!

Thunderous applause and cheers rocked our small town as local fans enjoyed the final Olympic hockey game as Canada scored, winning gold. They were able to view the game on a big screen.

The Wellness Centre served 175 breakfasts over two Sundays of big screen Olympics viewings. The Olympics screen was provided by the Spirit of B.C. and is available for clubs and organizations.

Water rates set with special consideration

After weeks of discussions about the water rate structure, the Committee of the Whole (COTW) reached a consensus, allowing a new rate bylaw to pass.

There was a grey area surrounding non-ALR properties -- larger properties with heavy water consumption --, where land usage ranged from the maintenance of a food-producing operation, to keeping vast areas green and Ponderosa trees well-watered. It was decided that while properties were on a fixed rate of $.30 cents per cubic meter, a special consideration fixed rate of $.15 cents per cubic metre would be allowed for the properties that met special criteria.

The first quarterly water bills were to be mailed out to Peachland residents on April 15.

“Sewer, water, cable, shallow utilities, Six lucky Peachgas…there’s a lot of land firefighters were pipe in there now,” selected to head to said Trepanier ManVancouver for the or project manager 2010 Olympics and Scott Wilshaw, while Paralympics Games. giving the View an After a series of applion-site tour and upcations and approvals date on the massive from various agenproject. cies, Fire Chief Grant Wilshaw said 10 Topham, Captain Brihomes will be built in an Abrey, Lieutenants the next year, which Tyler Hilland, Rodney The Peachland Fire & Rescue Crew heading to the are already pre-sold.

Sheppard and James Olympics and Paralympics Games.

Construction of the Ness, and firefighter From left to right: Lt. James Ness, Lt. Rod Shephotel was scheduled John Wakefield were pard, Cptn. Brian Abrey, Chief Grant Topham, to begin in June or approved for duty at Firefighter John Wakefield and Lt. Tyler Hillard.

July. The hotel is exthe Games.

Photo Contributed pected to take 16 They will be asmonths to complete. signed as a fire crew It had been four for a period of four days. Their duties will in- years since Trepanier Manor began with a clude fire and safety inspections, firefighting, development permit.

March 2010 Boxing and snooker legends visit during the last week of March

Peachland Wellness Centre members celebrate as Canada scores the winning goal at the Olympic hockey games. Left to right: Syd Kendrick, Phyllis Cummings, Sherry Kendrick, Wayne and Mary Power.

Photo Joanne Layh

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Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo appeared at the Peachland Recreation Centre on Saturday, March 27 to speak out against drugs.

The event was hosted by the Peachland Boxing Club and sponsored in part by the District of Peachland.

The heavyweight champion, and former addict, became a motivational speaker after losing his three sons and first wife to drug-related deaths. Chuvalo stayed for a local boxing tournament and handed out the trophies at the end of each bout.

“What a memory -- a Peachland youth’s first ever boxing event with George Chuvalo ringside!” said Peachland Boxing Club president John Wardley.

Then on Sunday, BC-born world champion snooker player Cliff “The Grinder” Thorburn took center stage at the Peachland Legion for the 15th annual Peachland Little Snooker Tournament. Thorburn delighted a crowd of 60 people with a demonstration of his skills, including a walking ball trick shot.

The winner of the Little Snooker League 2009-2010 season was Harry Prankratz.

Prankratz beat out Lee Chevalier in a best-offive frames championship match. Frank Reindl claimed third place.

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Centennial Committee announces final legacy project As the Peachland Centennial Committee prepared to dissolve they announced their final legacy project. The committee proposed using the remaining $17,126 of centennial funds to create a centennial theme along the Beach Avenue walkway, which could include period signage to mark the centennial year, benches with centennial logos, period lamp posts, and a plaque at the midpoint giving a short history on the community. The name of the walkway had not yet been decided.

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Eldon and Donna Kerbes (centre) were honoured as Citizens of the Year at the Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards ceremony. The Kerbes are shown with (left to right) Mayor Fielding and councillors Moberg, Condon and Schierbeck.

Photo Joanne Layh

Civic Awards Night - Citizens of the Year Eldon and Donna Kerbes took home the top award of Citizens of the Year at the Peachland Civic Awards ceremony. The Kerbes generously volunteered their time to a number of community groups.

Among the many awards, the Freedom of the Municipality went to Helen McLaughlan, Sarah (Sadie) Todd and Stella Vaughan-Birch. Darlene Hartford received the Mayor’s Award for her work with the Spirit of B.C., and the Councillors’ Award went to Chris Byrd. Portia Conner, one of this year’s Peachland Am-

bassadors, claimed the Youth Achievement award. Connor was successful in raising over $9,000 for the CIBC Run for the Cure.

New Ponderosa score card/map unveiled Work has fi nally begun to move forward at the development site of the new Ponderosa golf course and clubhouse targeted to open in the summer of 2011. Tendering for construction closed on April 15, said Derek Chichak, president and chief operating officer of Treegroup, who hoped to start work on May 1.

“Th ings are happening basically start-

ing today or tomorrow and you’re going to see mobilization with some equipment.”

The score card/map for the new Greg Norman designed Ponderosa Golf Course was also unveiled. Chichak indicated that the start of home construction for the fi rst multi-family residential units might begin as early as the fall and could be completed by the end of next year.

Highway 97 alternative discussed at public meeting The long simmering issue about how to deal with the growing traffic congestion on the two-lane part of Highway 97 through Peachland was addressed at a special pub-

May 15 was a somber day for curling facility proponents. After much debate and planning, the curling club and multi-use facility received an overwhelming “no” vote in a public referendum.

Peachlanders voted in unprecedented numbers. Of 1,936 votes cast, 1,303 voted against the proposal and only 633 voted in favour.

“All of the people working on the project are extremely disappointed at the outcome of the referendum. We don’t think it makes any sense,” said recently elected Peachland Curling Club president Eddy Kyjanka.

The vote against the curling club meant that a $2.6 million federal grant would have to be declined, and plans for a curling club shelved for some time to come.

The great bat debate begins

The Committee of the Whole approved the recommendation by the Primary School Implementation Committee to spend 2010 budget funds to remove bat

Half-marathon both scenic and challenging

The Peachland Recreation Department hosted the annual Peachland Half-Marathon Run on April 25. The half marathon started at the community centre, followed Beach Avenue, Buchanan Road and Robson Place, before circling back along Beach to Lake Avenue and the Peachland Museum, turning back once again and heading to the Community Centre. First overall female was Kathleen Wood with a time of 1:32:59, and best overall male was John Yuili at 1:39:36.

May 2010

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lic meeting, co-sponsored by the District of Peachland, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Highway 97 Task Force.

The two options discussed were to create an upper-level bypass or to four-lane the existing highway. While several residents are in support of the bypass, some local business owners fear loss of revenue should a bypass be built.

Peachland Chamber of Commerce president Rob Campbell reflected the concerns of the business community and how they might be affected by a bypass and its construction. The Peachland Sportsman’s Association raised concerns relating to the environment.

At the end of the meeting, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Okanagan-Shuswap district manager Murray Tekano didn’t give away what direction the Ministry is leaning. He did promise that they would not be researching the options for another five or 10 years.

waste (or guano), and asbestos, from the Primary School attic. The cost for bat guano removal was estimated at $61,200, the asbestos was estimated to be no more than $15,000.

“After the bat guano is cleared there may be a way of preventing the bats from getting in there by sealing it. The project would include getting rid of the bats,” said Mayor Fielding.

Thus began the great bat debate of 2010.

One of more than 550 vehicles on display during the annual World of Wheels Show and Shine.

Photo Joanne Layh

World of Wheels shows and shines!

The Annual World of Wheels Show and Shine set new records for attendance and

for vehicles on exhibit. Visitors from all over the Okanagan, BC, Alberta, and even the U.S. attended.

Bill Heinrich, a director with World of Wheels, was pleased with the result. “It exceeded our expectations. There were at least 15,000 people who attended. That’s 5,000 more than we expected.”

There were well over 550 vehicles registered, and some 40 vendors, selling everything from mini ice coolers to tshirts and food.

Blaze destroys Dessert Pines home

Two residents of 3912 Dessert Pines Avenue were dealing with the loss of their home following an early Monday morning blaze.

“When I got to the house, the flames were through the roof,” said Fire Chief Grant Topham. “It was fully engulfed Heritage Music in flames very Festival draws shortly after that.” crowds of its own While it took about 45 minutes to An estimated knock back the fi re, crowd of 500 people Two residents and their dog escaped a fire at their crews remained at took in the Heritage home at Dessert Pines. the scene for several Photo Contributed Music Festival on May 24. The festival was more hours to put out all the hot spots and centered around live country music spread mop up. over two venues, Heritage Park and the The house was completely destroyed. wharf at 13th Street.

The cause of the fire was under investigaPerformers included Kelowna Old Time tion at press time. Both residents and a Fiddlers, Kootenay Old Time Fiddlers, dog made it out safely.

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Freedom bus brings load of dogs Dear Editor

At this time of year when giving some times gets blurred with getting, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to do both.

I was asked to drive a lady who was going to Bellingham, Washington to take part in a dog rescue from LA and was not comfortable with the snow and ice conditions we experienced this past weekend. Being recently laid off, and a dog lover, I agreed without hesitation to go on this adventure.

After driving to Vernon and picking up a rental van, we set off to Surrey where we were to meet three other volunteers from Courtney and Vancouver. The weather was not the best with blowing snow and ice as we eventually arrived at midnight, at the home of a dog fostering volunteer close to the border. All the volunteers slept on couches or on bed rolls on the floor, waiting for sunrise knowing that 52 dogs were being driven to a meeting point in Bellingham, packed in crates for the 17 hour journey from the mean streets of LA. It was a choice of Canada or die.

It all started when Steve at Top Dog Kennels in Kelowna received a call asking him to take two pit bull puppies that were to be euthanized. He agreed and then contacted Beth Gibson at Between Friends Animal Rescue in Vernon, another one-person volunteer rescue organization. Between them, they thought, “Well if we can rescue two, let’s rescue more on the same transport.”

Hats off to them both. They put the word out to two other small volunteer rescue organizations, made calls to high kill shelters in LA and between them organized a large van that brought 52 dogs, all to be euthanized Monday morning, through customs to Canada.

Chihuahuas, pit bull puppies, labs, most that have come from good homes where their families can no longer afford to keep them due to the recession.

One purebred pit bull puppy lying next to me on the bed snoring as I type this is Silva.

She was an evidence dog. She has been kept in confinement for three months while her owners were charged with cruelty after pulling some of her toe nails out and other cruel actions to make her mean, hoping to make her a fighter. It just is not in poor Silva, all she wants to do is cuddle. She was scheduled to be euthanized after the case, as the shelters in LA are overwhelmed.

Ruby, a 17-week red nose pit bull puppy has her ribs, spine and haunches sticking out.

In spite of being half starved all she wants to do is wiggle her bum, you have to be careful not to step on her as she happily follows you around.

We made it Beth, in spite of snow, ice, rolled over vehicles on the highway, you should be very proud of yourself. I still think you’re kind of nuts, but you and Steve saved 52 dogs.

For anyone wishing to foster or adopt one of these rescues, please call Beth at 250-5458773 for information on small dogs, or Steve at Top Dog kennels at 250-491-1223 for the large breeds.

My thanks to you both for allowing me to be a part of this, take a bow, you deserve it.

John Wardley

touched by gift of giving Dear Editor: I am writing to you on behalf of the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC), in the spirit of the holiday season, as we felt it was appropriate to tell the people of Peachland about some of the fine corporate citizens in our town. The PWC is a not-for-profit society that is dependent on government grants, donations and volunteers in order to provide sustainable services to our community.

With winter approaching, the PWC needed to winterize the irrigation system at the centre. George McFarlane from Down Under Irrigation once again donated his time, as he has for the past several years, to perform this task. In addition, he donates his time every spring to start the system. Of course these activities take place at the peak of his business season, so the PWC gratefully acknowledges the time he takes to assist us.

Recently our board of directors approved the purchase and installation of two new windows for the front corner of the PWC. A local construction company, Trepanier Projects, headed by Dylan and Carson Todd, stepped up to install the windows and donated the labour component of the work. This represented a significant savings for the PWC and was truly appreciated.

We also gratefully acknowledge the contributions of other local businesses such as TNI and the IGA who repeatedly make significant corporate donations to the PWC, and other businesses like Al Switzer, our accountant, Linda Limacher, our bookkeeper, and The Dollar Store who provide us with much appreciated discounts.

As a board of directors we felt that it was important that the people of Peachland hear about some of the unsung corporate heroes in our small town. People like George, Dylan and Carson donate their professional time for just a “thanks” and the knowledge that they’ve given back to the community.

We’d also like to take the opportunity to thank the many other volunteers and individual donors that keep the PWC functioning as a viable and valuable resource in our community.

Sheila Hawthorne Director (Secretary) Peachland Wellness Centre

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New Year’s Day Fun Run/ Walk, Jan. 1, Peachland Community Centre, check in 9:30 - 10 am. Race starts at 10:15 am. Open to all ages. Kick start your New Year’s resolutions with your choice of

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 05 Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Wellness Circle: at Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11:30 am, Everyone welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Liver & Onions Westside Toastmasters: 7 - 9 pm, Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna Peachland Lions Club meeting, 7 pm, at the Lions Den. Info. 250-767-9034 Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm. Experienced & beginners.

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7pm at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250-7672409 or visit http:// www.corc-bc.com

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AA at Noon at 50+ Activity Centre: noon

50+ Activity Centre presents Robbie Burns night Jan. 28. Cocktails 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 6:15 pm.

Entertainment supplied by Argyle Highland Dancers.

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Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 - 11:30 am

Take Off Pounds Sensibly at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 am. For information call 1-800-932-8677 or Doreen at 250-7672132

Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm. Experienced & beginners.

Iron & Silk Exercise at 50+ Activity Centre: 11 am

Variety Singers at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:45 am

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 pm Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Pasta

FRIDAY JANUARY 07 Royal Canadian Legion: Fish & Chip Dinner 1730 hrs.

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Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm. Call Eva at 250-767-6407 Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

WEDNESDAY MONDAY JANUARY 10 Quilting at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm Monday Morning Coffee: at the Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11 am Peachland Quilters 50+ Activity Centre, 1 - 4 pm Peachland Variety Singer 50+ Activity Centre, 9:45 am.

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JANUARY 12 Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Liver & Onions

Westside Toastmasters: 7 - 9 pm, Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7 pm at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250767-2409 or visit http://www.corcbc.com Peachland Quilters 50+ Activity Centre, 1 - 4 pm

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December 30, 2010

The Peachland View

June 2010

2010 - A Year in Review Councillor Hurd resigns

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Community reeling after senseless murder

the start of construction of the Centennial Way walkway. Mayor Keith Fielding opened After several delays due to poor weather the celebration by thanking all those who’d conditions, aerial spraying for the Douglas worked hard to bring this new vision of Peachland’s waterFir tussock moth on front to that stage, public and private lands in the Trewhile MLA Bill panier area of CenBarisoff highlighted tral Okanagan West the level of cooperElectoral District ation between levels was completed. of government that The pesticide was helped bring the applied to prevent project to fruition. further cases in the MP Stockwell Day region of a health was also in attendcondition called ance, placing the Tussockosis. Hairs Police cordoned off the area at the San Clemente project in the wider on the Douglas Fir home of a fatal stabbing. context of stimulus Photo Joanne Layh tussock moth can spending to help cause Tussockosis, communities create which can result in itchiness, watery eyes jobs during the current recession. and skin rashes in dogs, horses and humans.

The total cost of the project was estimated at $3,390,000, with one-third coming from Groundbreaking ceremonies for each of the two senior levels of government Centennial Way walkway and the other third coming from development cost charges levied and collected by On June 21 a groundbreaking ceremony the District of Peachland. was held at Beach Avenue to officially mark

Tussock moth spraying

Only two weeks after reA 16 year-old girl was questing a two-month leave fatally stabbed at a Peachland of absence, without pay, citing house party on San Clemente personal reasons, Councillor Ave. on June 2, leaving the Ernie Hurd submitted his requiet community in disbelief. signation from district council.

The Mount Boucherie student A strong supporter of the curlwas said to be from West Keing facility, Hurd was greatly lowna. disappointed with the results RCMP attended the house of the referendum. following a call regarding a Hurd explained the reason stabbing at a house party. The for his resignation in a letter victim received emergency submitted to the View, which treatment from paramedread, in part: “We, as a council, Councillor Ernie Hurd ics and was transported to unanimously supported the resigns from council.

File Photo Kelowna General Hospital building of this multi-use facility as a municipal asset, and you the same where she died as a result of her injuries.

“People were under the influence of alcovoters that entrusted the town’s decisions to us voted no. Instead of trusting us, you hol. There was clear evidence of that,” said listened to individuals who were bent on de- Constable Steve Holmes. “There was a disfeating this project with, in my opinion, lies pute. I know there was a verbal altercation that preceded the incident.” and deception.”

Another teenaged girl was taken into Hurd’s resignation meant that a by-election would be necessary to find a new mu- custody. It is believed the dispute was over a boy. nicipal councillor to replace him.

July 2010

2010 - A Year in Review Canada Day celebrations a big draw in Peachland There’s no greater day when Peachlanders show their community spirit than Canada Day. This July 1st was of no exception!

The Peachland Ambassadors served up a Canada Day cake in Heritage Park, children enjoyed games and face painting, the Peachland Legion kicked off the parade procession, which included clowns, local groups and organizations, and politicians. The day wrapped up with a colourful fireworks display.

Local business helps nab suspect Staff at the local Petro-Can helped police nab a suspect when they spotted a suspicious vehicle they’d heard the RCMP was hunting for. Alert employees called police who caught up with the vehicle in West Kelowna.

Police stopped the 1993 Chevrolet van on Dobbin Road, but the car accelerated as the officer approached, sped through a red light, and hit a 2002 Subaru Outback on the driver’s side before crashing into a traffic light standard causing it to snap off.

The 62 year-old driver of the Subaru sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries. The 23 year-old suspect was unharmed but faced numerous charges.

Seclusion Bay fire claims structural causalities, but no deaths A Seclusion Bay interface fire that began in Peachland on the morning of July 12 claimed a total of one home, two garages, one police vehicle and a boat. The fire quickly spread over 30 hectares through Peachland and West Kelowna before fire crews were able to contain it.

Two RCMP constables helped an elderly woman to safety when she was found asleep in her home. With the roads blocked, they literally carried her to the water’s edge where a marine evacuation was underway.

“She was hard of hearing. She was not able to get out on her own,” said Constable Steve Holmes. “With the fire advancing in a very fast manner they knew they had to get her out one way or the other.”

Local residents remained evacuated for several days before being allowed to return home.

City requests McDougald gravel pit injunction On July 22 district council unanimously agreed to request a legal court injunction to stop the activity at the McDougald gravel pit. However that action was delayed while the district gathered further evidence that the pit operations were in violation of municipal bylaws.

On July 14 district staff became aware of unauthorized work at the McDougald gravel pit. Because the property owners declined to apply for and comply with the District’s various permit and bylaw requirements, the District of

Peachland issued a stop work order on Friday, July 16.

Following that, work continued, so during a special council meeting on July 22, district council unanimously agreed to request a legal court injunction to stop the unauthorized earth moving at the pit.

“Peachland bylaws are designed to protect the public interest,” said Mayor Fielding. “We are not prepared to let anyone thumb their nose at them as if they are somehow above the law.”

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August 2010

2010 - A Year in Review Fuel reduction work underway in Trepanier Creek area Fuel management work took place within the Westbank First Nations Community Forest that includes an area adjacent to the District of Peachland, through the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area and District of West Kelowna. The project extends over 23 hectares along the Trepanier Creek area.

A six-person crew contracted by the WFN’s forest management department Heartland Economics has been busy falling, spacing and pruning trees in this high priority section just south of Trepanier Creek, as an abundance of fuel can contribute to the spread and severity of any fire.

The fuel reduction partnership is the result of a cooperative effort between the Regional District of the Central Okanagan and the WFN, with grant money from the Canada Economic Action Plan, which provided more than $166,000 in community adjustment fund to the RDCO for completion of this work.

New Monaco delivers progress report to mayor and council A representative from the New Monaco development and a district consultant offered a progress update to the mayor and council at the latest Committee of the Whole meeting.

According to Mark Holland of HB Lanarc, the last few months New Monaco has been conducting pre-application work with the Ministry of Transportation and Infra-

structure, district staff and other agencies.

He said this planning work will continue into next summer.

“This is very early days in the more intense planning for this project,” he said.

The New Monaco property is located between Highway 97 and 97C and runs along a portion of Drought Hill coming into Peachland. 2,600 to 2,800 units are proposed for the 150-acre development site.

A Dryden Road flock of chickens has been greatly reduced in numbers after their coop went up in flames. A call came into Peachland Fire and Rescue on a structure fire burning within the trees in the backyard of a Dryden residence. Fire crews arrived to find a chicken coop fully engulfed in flames.

District of Peachland signed Letter of Intent with TNI Property Management The District of Peachland signed a Letter of Intent with TNI Property Management for the redevelopment of a block of downtown land that covers the areas between 2nd and 3rd Streets, and by Beach Avenue and Highway 97.

The Letter of Intent sets out how the district property may be acquired by TNI and provides them with a timeframe to prepare and submit development plans for the site.

The District owns approximately 40 per cent of the land in this block, including the municipal office, fire hall, ambulance station, Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Centre, and the parking lot opposite the Royal Canadian Legion.

The remainder of the properties within the blocks are either owned or controlled

by TNI, with one exception -- The Edgewater Inn.

Chickens die in Dryden Road coop fire

An aerial view of the northern quarter of the 125 acre New Monaco property.

at the McDougald Road gravel pit without respect for Peachland’s bylaws.

The group gathered peacefully in Heritage Park and after a few speeches, people were encouraged to gather around a picnic table to sign a petition to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum resources to allow local control of gravel mining throughout the province.

91st Peachland Fall Fair

A water main break caused a small mudslide to land alongside #39 of Antlers Beach Estate.

Over 800 people attended the 91st Peachland Fall Fair held at the Community Centre on September 11 and 12.

There was a bounty of handicrafts, flowers, needlework, baking and preserves, fruits and nuts, photography, homemade wine and beer, and much more.

Photo Joanne Layh

Residents of Antlers Beach Estates got a nasty surprise when a water main break led to a substantial mudslide. One park resident got the worst of it. Five thousand gallons of water was released, which set loose a flood of water and mud down the mountain and alongside #39 of the estates.

“We were very lucky to be able to shut the water off because if we had lost 15,000 gallons this [home] would have gone and there are three residences down below that would be sitting out on the highway right now,” said Antlers Beach Estates manager Barry Beggs.

Bat colony in Primary School bigger than originally thought Ministry of Environment (MOE) wildlife biologist Aaron Reid, who visited the attic of the Peachland’s Primary school, said the

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2010 - A Year in Review

Water main break leads to muddy mess

Neighbours tried to extinguish the fire with garden hoses before the PFRS arrived, which probably prevented it from spreading.

Only two chicks out of 20 survived. The fire was determined to have been caused by a heating appliance located inside the coop.

local Yuma bat colony could be the largest in B.C. Prior to Reid’s inspection, the bats were estimated to number between 200400, but Reid says there are likely 1,5002,000 bats in the colony.

Reid played down the risk of illness from the bat guano (feces), which is rare in Northern cool climates. He suggested the guano, which was estimated to be in excess of 300 pounds, could be sold as fertilizers for people to use in their gardens.

Anti-gravel pit rally held Approximately 30 people from Abbotsford, Mission, Lake Errock, Chilliwack, Pitt Meadows, Texada Island and Kelowna arrived in Peachland for a rally to thank the mayor and council for enforcing the district’s earthworks removal bylaw.

The idea for the unusual rally came about when the organizers became aware of the court injunction sought by the municipality in response to work that was taking place

Peachland Ambassador pageant weekend

The Peachland Ambassador program wrapped up this month with a pageant that resulted in a new Peachland ambassador and vice-ambassador.

This year the honour of being the Peachland ambassador was awarded to Ashleigh Menard Poole, and Anya Mayoss-Hurd won the title of vice ambassador. The reigning pair will spend the next year traveling around the province on weekends as ambassadors of Peachland.

“The Peachland Ambassador program is a positive resource for youth in our community, said Menard Poole said. “It provides the opportunity to learn quality life skills from programs, such as self-esteem and public speaking.”

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Helping out at motor Variety Singers welcome new members

By Frank C. Warburton vehicle events Peachland Variety SingPolice and emergency resources become overwhelmed with numerous calls from well-intended passers-by reporting motor vehicle incidents. The use of cell phones affords the luxury of being able to summon help from almost anywhere, which is good. Many good samaritans, upon passing a crash scene or a stranded motorist, will call in to 911 dispatch centers to get help for the parties involved, but this is where problems can start. There are many callers ultimately reporting the same thing, some times with conf licting results as different information is provided which suggests different incidents.

Each of these calls for service will result in an immediate response by emergency service personnel. In many instances duplicate emergency resources respond only to find they are not required. To help best allocate and ensure a timely response by your communities emergency personnel we are asking for your assistance.

If you see a motor vehicle event, such as a collision or vehicle in the ditch, or believe you are one of the first persons to happen upon it, please consider the following: 1) Is it possible and safe for you and others to stop?

If it is, do so and render assistance to those involved and when possible report the event from the scene with accurate details.

2) If you can’t stop, please slow down so you can see if anyone is around. Get the licence plate of the vehicle(s), possible damage to the vehicle(s), possible injuries, direction of travel of the vehicle(s) before it went off the road, or collided.

3) If you don’t know the exact location, drive until you find a sign or mileage marker that indicates exactly where the vehicle is located and what road/highway you are on.

4) If you come across a vehicle in the ditch and no one is in or around it and it looks like it may have been there for while, get the licence number before calling it in. The reason is that, this time of year lots of vehicles slide off the road and tow trucks are catching up to all the calls for tows, and sometimes a vehicle may remain in the ditch for days. To call such a vehicle in without giving a licence number, gives police no way of checking to see if there had been a previous call about it.

5) Most importantly, give the call taker a contact number in case they need more information or need to verify the information you have provided.

By keeping these simple tips in mind, the public and emergency services can work together more effectively to provide professional care to those who need it.

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ers of today was born in 1974 with a group of enthusiastic singers calling themselves The Glee Club under the direction of Jeff Williamson with accompanist Jean Todd both from Peachland. In 1980 Jean Miles of Kelowna became the new director and pianist. In 1984 they obtained The Peachland Variety Singers performed at this years Christmas concert under the direction of Phyllis a ‘New Horizons Grant’ Photo Contributed that allowed them to buy Papineau, front centre and with Dave Smith accompanying, far left. music and material that merland became the piano perform two concerts a at large. Some of the memthe members made into accompanist. Each year, a year, at Christmas and in bers are also members of vests, which are worn on Sunday concert was held in the spring at the Peach- the B.C. Choral Society and public occasions. Also the the spring and again in the land Senior’s Centre where were hosts of the 2009 conchoir changed its name to winter. they also practice. The 2011 cert performed in PenticThe Variety Singers. ReguIn September 1994 Phyl- practices will begin on Jan- ton. A group will be at the lar visits were made to en- lis Papineau of Peachland uary 14th at 9:30 am. If you Harrison Hot Springs and tertain in nursing homes. took over as choir director have a song in your heart will be performing with the There were also Sunday with piano accompanist come join us, no audition host choir at the 2011 conconcert performances and Joan Beck. Dave Smith is necessary. Male voices cert in mid April. other special events such as took over as accompanist in are always in demand, but Peachland Variety Singperforming for Peachland’s 1997. Both Beck and Smith ladies don’t let that put you ers choir of 40 plus members 75th Anniversary Jubilee are from Peachland. off. has to be heard and seen, to celebration. 1987 Murdoch The membership of the Apart from the concerts be believed. Even inclement Mathison from Summer- choir (currently known as the choir can be found sing- weather and snowstorms land became the director Peachland Variety Sing- ing at Christmas Light-Up, that may reduce audience with accompanist on piano ers) is made up mainly of at care homes, and similar numbers does not deter the Jean Todd. After a period of seniors who live in Peach- events. We are well sup- choir’s dedication to sing time Gwen Marsh of Sum- land and Westbank. They ported by the community and entertain.

Recreation Report Strategic planning for health and fitness

By Cheryl Wiebe, Director of Community Services Strategic planning isn’t a new concept. Many businesses and government agencies use strategy to maintain the focus of their organization. A clear strategy helps map where you want to go and how you are going to get there. A successful strategy always begins with a vision – “What will things look like in the future?” Even from a home perspective many of us strategize aspects of our life such as, “I will retire in…” and “I want my mortgage paid off by…”

These are long-term ambitions that help direct decisions made today.

But, how often do we consider “What will I look like five, 10 or 20 years from now? What will be the condition of my health?

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Each year many of us make New Year’s resolutions. Statistics say that 80 per cent of New Year’s resolutions are broken. If these resolutions are grounded in solid vision with a plan for success your chance of success is improved. A plan helps us to keep our strategy focused and workable.

For success, your plan must be realistic, attainable and must be unique to you. This is a chance to look 10 years out and consider what life could look like at the end of that period of time. It is helpful for you to look at the conditions of your life. Consider your:

• current health • heredity, health factors •economic circumstance • where you live • what is available to you • what do you like • what do you not like Make a list of items under each category and keep it handy for when you are planning. These items will help to ensure that your plan is on track and achievable.

Then ask the question ”What do I want to look like?” Think about it. Feel it. Come up with some statements that define your answer. For example, “I will be within 10 lbs. of my desired weight (as determined by my health care practitioner)” or, “I will be able to participate in activities with my peers.” or “I will be able to live independently”. Perhaps the goals are larger than that, “I want to hike the West Coast trail with my fam-

ily” or “I want to complete a marathon”. Whatever your goal, these positive statements are designed to inspire you and help you achieve success.

Once you know where you are and where you want to go, it becomes easier to look at “what” you need to do to achieve those goals. The Peachland Recreation Guide is a great start. From social and leisure to fitness and wellness programs, we have something for a goal on your list.

Don’t forget to join us for our annual New Year’s Day events: New Year’s Day Polar Bear Fun Run/ Walk – registration and check in at 9:30 am. Cost is $25. New Years’ Day Polar Bear Swim – check in at 12:30 pm, free community event.

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December 30, 2010

October 2010

2010 - A Year in Review Bomb threat forces municipal office area evacuation

A bomb threat brought nearly the entire RCMP detachment, as well as Westbank First Nation police, to downtown Peachland.

Rocket, a dog specially trained to detect explosives, was also brought to the scene.

The threat was received from a pay phone. The Telus operator was unable to distinguish whether the caller was male or female but the caller directed their threat toward “the government office in Peachland.” As the municipal hall is Peachland’s only government office, that’s where the RCMP focused their search.

“The dog went through the building and it was negative so the explosive disposal unit was advised and nothing was located,” RCMP communications officer Steve Holmes later told the View.

Hardy Falls closed due to bears Frequent daytime sightings of a mother bear and her two cubs feast-

ing on spawning Kokanee prompted the Regional District of the Central Okanagan to close Hardy Falls Regional Park to the public.

“Even though bears are often sighted at this time of year in several of our regional parks, two mother bears and their cubs have taken up residence in Hardy Falls. As a result, in order to keep people safe, we‘ve decided to close the formal trail access to the park,” said RDCO communications coordinator Bruce Smith.

The park continued to offer Kokanee interpretive tours and weekend interpretive programming, however the public was restricted to the area along the creek, adjacent to the washroom area.

Regional District of the Central Okanagan.

Bennett is proposing to construct a series of four recreational zip lines that span across Peachland Creek, just eight km up from Peachland, off of the Brenda Mines Forest Service road.

Peachland Primary School project finds new funding Council voted in favour of applying for a Towns for Tomorrow grant, which could offer $400,000 or 80

per cent of the $600,000 needed to restore the primary school on Beach Avenue.

In addition, Peachland’s MP Stockwell Day offered to “go to bat” for Peachland in securing some federal funding for the project if the municipality is successful with the provincial funding opportunity.

“I’ve offered to go to bat

for things before, but this is the first time I’ve meant it literally,” said Day, referring to the bat colony that lives in the attic of the primary school building.

Peachland elects new councillor to replace Hurd Voter turnout was relatively low in last week’s

by-election, but Peachlanders came out overwhelmingly in favour of Charlette Broadoway, who swept the by-election by almost four to one.

Of the 566 ballots cast, Broadoway claimed 421 as compared to her opponent Patricia Eldridge’s 141 votes. Broadoway was sworn in at the October 26 council meeting.

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November 2010

2010 - A Year in Review Remembrance Day ceremonies Students from Sensisyusten House of Learning of the Westbank First Nations joined Peachland Elementary students for a special assembly of remembrance.

Peachland students were treated to an Okanagan prayer by Sensisyusten, which was followed by a Women’s Warrior Song by grades 3-6, and a Men‘s Warrior Song by the grade 3-5 boys.

Traditional Remembrance Day ceremonies were held for the public on November 11 at the Peachland Community Centre.

Private dock and buoy changes on the horizon Private dock and buoy lessees along the foreshore will likely be paying more for the privilege next year. The growing population of Peachland has meant that the current Wharf and Buoy Bylaw No. 1436, enacted in June of 1997, is no longer sufficient.

At a recent council meeting, the mu-

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or go would finally be settled, the decision was deferred in order to conduct further consultations on the potential health risks.

The primary anchor tenants scheduled to occupy the building are the Chamber of Commerce and the Boys and Girls Club.

Said Councillor Shierbeck at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Primary School November 9: “I am Oliver biologist and bat expert, Mike Sarell, bat decision completely opposed uses a gloveless hand to scoop up some bat further delayed to leaving bats in guano. Sarell insists the piles of bat excrement that facility. If there Photo Constance Roth is a problem, the Just when it pose no health risks. seemed the issue of most vulnerable whether or not to allow the approxi- people, the seniors and youth, will be mately 2,000 bats rooting in the old the most affected.”

Primary School building attic to stay Two weeks later, satisfied with re-

nicipality discussed changes to the foreshore bylaw, as well as an increase in fees, that would see a buoy permit to jump to $245.20 from $50 per year, and a dock cost climb to $490.40 from $100.

The City of Peachland is somewhat unique when it comes to its foreshore, as it controls it.

ports by the Interior Health and other authorities, council passed a resolution to leave the bat colony undisturbed at its present location.

Power outage leads to stove fire

An Eagle’s View couple nearly lost their condo when they left a pan of bacon cooking on the stove, then forgot about it when the power suddenly went out. During the outage, the pair decided to head to West Kelowna to do some shopping.

When the power came back on, so did the stove, and the bacon continued to cook. An alert neighbour spotted some smoke coming out of the cracks of their windows and called 911.

According to Peachland Fire Chief Grant Topham, the fire department was able to gain entry into the home and extinguish the frying pan f lames, which had just f lared up as they arrived.

“It had smoked up pretty bad,” said Topham. “Being a grease-type fire there is a lot of soot on the walls.”

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ter the tornado. They were personally given to children at an orphanage which had been totally demolished by an earthquake.”

Christmas Light-Up Despite the nippy weather, hundreds of local citizens and those from neighbouring communities, including more than 300 children, were present at the annual Christmas Light-Up celebrations held at Heritage Park in downtown Peachland.

The event was free and included refreshments, a bouncy castle, a bonfire, entertainment in “Jingle Bell Square”, and a visit from the jolly old elf in red.

Christmas Light-Up ceremonies have become an annual tradition since 1996, when the first one was held in recognition of the completion of a significant downtown revitalization project and Phase I of the sewer installation.

Historic Peachland hotel sold

On December 21 the historic Edgewater Inn located on Beach Avenue in downtown Peachland changed hands, becoming a part of TNI Property Management Inc. Few people knew the negotiations were in the works between TNI and Edgewater owner Dagmar Giroday, who had owned the hotel off and on since the early 90s.

“He’s a wonderful man, with an extraordinary vision,” said Giroday of TNI president Steve Allison. “I couldn’t have sold to a better person, and I know he’ll do well for Peachland.

While the Edgewater may get a minifacelift in the spring, there are currently no concrete plans for the building or land, which is part of the greater plan to revitalized downtown Peachland.

Award recipients display their plaques at the 2010 Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Photo Cindy Fortin

Chamber of Commerce honours top local businesses and proprietors Business nominees, family members, friends, and officials packed the 50+ Activity Centre for the 2010 Chamber of Commerce Business Excellent Awards.

Among the winners, TNI-The Network Inc. was recognized as Business of the Year for participating in the Charette process sponsored by the District of Peachland, for taking a leading role in the redevelopment of downtown Peachland, and for continuing to expand into internal and global markets.

Business persons of the year were Nancy & Phil McDonald.

Centennial Way walkway grand opening The completed Centennial Way walkway officially opened during ceremonies held at the Peachland Recreation

Centre. MP Stockwell Day and MLA Bill Barisoff were on hand for the event, as were Mayor Fielding and council, representatives from Urban Systems and Cantex Okanagan Construction, District staff, city workers, and local citizens.

The event wrapped up with a cake cutting by the mayor, Day, and Barisoff. Another ceremony will be held outdoors in the spring when the Centennial Way walkway -- named last year in honour of Peachland’s 100 th year anniversary -- will be officially dedicated.

Haitian orphans received locally made quilts Two dozen quilts sewn by the local Pincushion Quilt Guild, and distributed through Global Aid Network, were presented to Haitian orphans. Helen Dick was one of the quilters.

“We sewed 24 children’s quilts and sent them along with a medial team The historic Edgewater Inn as it sits today along downtown Beach Avenue. that went there in November just af-

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Food For the Soul A Powerful Chemical Reaction I didn’t study chemistry or physics in high school because I thought they would be too hard. I was good at memorization and so I ended up with a “B” in Biology at the end of Grade 12. However, I didn’t have to study chemistry to understand that if you mixed the right chemicals together, you could blow things up. By combining the three thoughts below, I think you could create a powerful reaction that would cause a ripple effect through your family, your neighbourhood, and possibly the world.

First thought… A Favourite Quote. One of my favourite quotes is “The unexamined life

isn’t worth living.” I had heard this quote long before I knew who originally spoke it. As it turns out, the originator is Socrates, the famous Greek philosopher who lived around 450 BC. Second thought… A Remarkable Day of the Year.

One of my favourite days of the year is New Year’s Day. Why? Because this day marks the opportunity of starting again. Every 365 days I receive an opportunity to say farewell to an old way of living and hello to a new set of priorities and goals. Now obviously, one can make changes anytime of the year but I for one like to keep things official and

the beginning of a new year makes it so.

Third thought… How God Created Humans.

When God created the human race, He created us in His own image – male and female He created us.

He gave us emotions, a will, a mind, and a body.

He didn’t make us robots that follow His plans without thinking. He gave us the ability to evaluate and make choices. The way God created us gives the human race incredible dignity…and responsibility.

When you combine these three thoughts, it’s possible that you’ll never be the same again. You see, to live life without think-

ing about how you are living means living wastefully. Those who know us well will easily be able to find a number of ways in which we could become better parents, siblings, employees, and friends. Without proper examination – and this means asking others who we trust to give us constructive criticism – we will float through life making the same mistakes over and over again…never improving ourselves… possibly hurting the same people over and over again in the same way. What’s more is that God expects more from us. His expectations are written in the Bible. He wants us to live wisely, work hard, love

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unconditionally, forgive, stand up for justice, tell the truth, love our wives, respect our husbands, treat our children tenderly, and give up bad habits. These are good things and we should strive to improve in these areas because God our Creator knows that when these goals are being met, our homes become a better place…and our world becomes a better place. In fact, we begin to reflect Him and that is the ultimate goal.

When you consider a good time to make a change, why not choose the first day of the New Year? By the time you read this, you might have 24 hours to make some adjustments so here’s some advice.

1: Sit down with two or three people who you trust. Ask each one to suggest one way you could become a better person

in the New Year. To work on 50 areas in a year is too difficult. You might actually be able to handle two or three adjustments.

2: Develop a plan on how you can achieve these goals. Be specific and strategic. This may mean not going to certain venues that will tempt you to break your newly set goals.

It may mean keeping a journal of your progress.

It may mean consulting with someone on a regular basis to keep you accountable.

3: While this third suggestion might seem a bit unusual for some, give it a try. I encourage you to pray. I firmly believe that the God who created you is able to fix you as well.

No one knows you better. Ask Him to give you strength and determination to carry through on your goals.

4: If you fail to reach your goal at a particular time of the year, don’t pack it in. Just begin where you left off. It’s not about perfection. It’s about getting better or stronger. Keep going!

There you have it. This is chemistry in real life.

Mix the chemicals, create a reaction, and watch what happens. I wish you an adventurous and fulfilling 2011!

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