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February 11, 2011 Peachland, BC
Volume 07 | Number 06
A winter blast doesn’t deter 5 K Walk or Run participants
Thirty-two people braved the snow on Sunday, February 6, for the 6th Annual February Freeze-Up 5 K Walk or Run held along Peachland’s waterfront. Justin Burkes sprinted into first place in the Men’s division with a time of 17:41. Burkes time beat that of Wade Carlson, who came in less than a minute later with a time of 18:34. Andrew Dingwall took third place with a time of 22:49. Riki-Lynn Boettcher won top spot in the Women’s 5 K run with a time of 22:27. Kirby Hodson had the second best time of 24:10, and Barbara Mandau had the third best time of 27:23. Originally designed as part of the provincial initiative to get people to be more active for the 2010 Olympics, this event has increased in participation each year, including 2011 which was the snowiest event on record. For the full list of participants and race finish times you can contact the Peachland Recreation Department at 250.767.2133. Photo Constance Roth
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Turning the tables on natural gas “scams” By Cindy Fortin She was convincing. Within 20 minutes of knocking on the door, and beginning her wellrehearsed, pressure-laden spiel about the skyrocketing natural gas prices and unaffordable heating costs, the persuasive marketer left with a signed contract – for five years! David and Janice Brent (who asked us not to use their real names) were two of several Peachland residents who fell victim to a convincing natural gas free marketer who arrived on their doorstep and locked them into an expensive gas contract. According to David, scare tactics and an implied association with Terasen Gas, was a big part of what convinced his wife to accept the deal while he was away that afternoon. “In 2008 a woman very convincingly put the fear into my wife that prices were going to skyrocket and they could give us a fi xed price. No matter if prices doubled or tripled, they would keep it at that level,” said David. Terasen Gas prices were on the rise at the time, which gave them some ammo to use in their sales pitch. But the sky-high gas prices never materialized. Not from Terasen, anyway. And twoand-a-half years later, the frustrated couple continued to pay a month bill that was $30 to $50 above what Terasen would have charged. According to their December statement, which lists both Terasen’s costs and that of the marketing
company, Terasen’s current (variable) commodity cost was $1.704 per GJ (Gigajoule), plus $3.145 per GJ for delivery, for a cost total of $4.849 per GJ. The marketing company has consistently billed the Brents each month for $9.980 per GJ. Several of their neighbours also fell for what David angrily refers to as a “scam”. So how was the door opened to these marketers? According to the Terasen Gas website: “In 2002, the B.C. provincial government laid the groundwork for increased consumer choice in its 2002 Energy Policy, with a statement about its desire to provide more choice for the small volume of natural gas consumers. Around the same time, research conducted by Terasen Gas revealed that customers wanted to help manage their gas costs with options that included longterm, fi xed-rate contracts.” In 2004, a portion of BC’s natural gas market was opened up to competition, allowing many commercial customers to purchase gas from companies other than Terasen Gas. Then in 2006, the BC Utilities Commission took the final step in introducing greater Customer Choice, as the program is called, by allowing residential customers to purchase natural gas from companies other than Terasen. Gas marketers were then allowed to offer fi xed price contracts for a minimum duration of one year, and in one-year increments, up to a maximum of five years. continued page 3 see Natural Gas
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Pam Foxall and Barrie Hewer are two of several Heart and Stroke Foundation canvassers who will be coming to Peachland doorsteps this February. Every year, tens of thousands of people across Canada put their hearts into making a difference in the lives of others by participating in the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s largest grassroots fundraising initiative — Heart Month. If you would like to give a donation you can go to their website at www.heartandstroke.com. Photo Constance Roth
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In partnership with the District of Peachland, the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club youth program will be hosting a first ever Youth Valentine’s Dance at the Peachland Community Centre from 7-9:30 pm. Youth ages 13-17 are invited to grab their Valentine or BFF to take part in an evening of music, refreshments, dancing and giveaways. Invite your friends and help make this a Valentine’s to remember! The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club also provides a variety of services for Peachland youth including: • Weekly programs and events held at the Community Centre, St. Margaret’s Church
and 4th Street Place • Youth out-trips to places like the H2O Centre, Movie Theatres, Westside Warriors Hockey games, bowling alleys and other feature Okanagan destinations • Access to programs and opportunities at the Westside Youth Centre and so much more. Information on local youth events can be found at the Peachland Community Centre or on Facebook – search Peachland Youth Centre. Youth are always invited to participate in a variety of lifestyle, drop in and fitness programs. For more program information visit www.peachland.ca or call 250-767-2133.
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Peachland through Tania’s Eyes
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Natural Gas Scams
This is only a portion of the additional money the Brents are paying annually to a free market gas company, above and beyond what it would have cost them had they stuck with Terasen Gas. Photo Cindy Fortin
For that reason, there is little or no recourse once a customer signs on the dotted line. But there may be a way to rid oneself of this debt agreement… The good news for the Brents is they may have found a way out of the contract -- a loophole. A neighbour put David onto a website he’d heard about called www.gaswise. info which provides six (unofficial) steps to bring an end to the contract. The author of the website fell victim to the same type of contract, and successfully rid himself of it. The Brents encourage
anyone caught in a similar situation to check out the gaswise.info site. David has already put the suggestions to use, and so far, is now free and clear of the nasty contract. With less than two years left on that agreement, he figures he will save roughly $700. He wants to put the word out, with special concern for seniors on fi xed incomes. “These are extremely outspoken marketers who put the fear in you. It’s especially tough on seniors where every penny counts, and who may not be knowledgeable on this subject. They make it look like they are really out to help them, and it’s wrong.”
It should be noted that Terasen Gas denies any connection to any freemarket gas company, even though bill statements do arrive through them. Terasen offers a web page to education customers on the Customer Choice program and wants consumers to “understand your options before you sign a consumer agreement.” To fi nd out more, check out www. terasengas.com and click on the links. We were unable to reach the marketing company on the Brent’s gas bill for a comment by press time. Their website does continue to offer the ability to “stabilize your rate” and “control you energy bills.”
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Bylaw Amendment as follows: ‘THAT Council give First and Second reading to Bylaw No. 1975 Amendment to the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600 for the New Monaco Area Structure Plan; and THAT prior to scheduling a Public Hearing, the Area Structure Plan be presented at two community consultation sessions, to be held at least one month apart; and FURTHER THAT prior to the community consultation sessions, the Area Structure Plan be elaborated to show: • Building height and form including illustrations • Highway access intentions • Water availability; and • Compatibility with the Official Community Plan and Regional Growth Strategy goals.” Please visit the Municipal website at www. peachland.ca for further information including the New Monaco Area Sector Plan.
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Late January evening skies as seen from Tania’s backyard. 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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HIGHLIGHTS FEBRUARY 8, 2011
By Erin Boyes, District of Peachland
Delegation of Contracting Authority Bylaw No. 1968, 2011
2011 Civic Grants
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Council passed a resolution approving grants for the following organizations: • Peachland Citizen’s Patrol - $2, 262.07 • Peachland Community Policing Office $1,750.00 • Peachland Wellness Centre - $1,000 • Ambassador Society - $8,000 • Peachland Boxing Club - $1,000 • Peachland Historical Society - $9,756.36 Council also passed a resolution directing staff to amend the Civic Grants Policy FIN025 to classify Peachland Wellness Centre as exempt from the
Business License Amendment Bylaw Council gave fi nal reconsideration and adoption to Business License Bylaw No. 1637 Amendment Bylaw No. 1974, 2011. The amendment includes a number of housekeeping changes, including referencing current legislation.
New Monaco – Area Structure Plan Council passed a resolution in regards to the New Monaco Area Structure Plan and OCP
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Editor’s Perspective Is the new Armoured Vehicle Control Act a sensible law? As of February 1, bulletproofing M CINDY FORTIN your vehicle, or devising special PEACHLANDVIEW@SHAW.CA compartments within your vehicle, could find you facing some serious penalties. Fines for contravening the Amoured Vehicle and After-market Compartment Control Act include up to $10,000 and six months imprisonment, upon conviction. So why does this irritate me so much? (I don’t plan to armour-fit my Toyota Previa for at least another 10 years, when the world has gone completely nuts.) What gets under my skin is that this is another blanket law, spread across British Columbia in this case, once again telling, telling, telling us what we may or may not do. And when you seriously consider this new law, what will it really accomplish and who does it actually affect? Yes, it does include people like the Bacon brothers, whose notorious shootouts with rival gangs are often front-page news. But it also encompasses you, me, your children and grandchildren. Okay, so most of us would never have cause to bulletproof our vehicles, but will this help the RCMP and IHIT to get a handle on criminals such as the Bacon brothers. While this law is intended to aid law enforcement in their effort to control gang violence, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the chances of this making a dent in gang crime is slim. If you are worried about the Bacon brothers and their rivals shooting up each other, do you think taking away their shielding on their vehicles will stop their criminal activities? There are some tragic instances of innocent bystanders getting killed or injured. In May of 2008, 24-year-old Jonathon Barber was killed in a botched attempt to murder a Bacon brother. Barber, who had no criminal involvement or association with any gang, had just picked up the Bacon vehicle to install a stereo system. Would this new law prevent such tragedies? To me, that is reverse logic. The awful truth is, had the vehicle had proper body armour that young man might still be alive today. This is not about gangs. It is about individual freedom. Because what’s next? I’ll let you in on a secret. I have special protection on my own vehicle. I’ll risk the penalties to tell you that I have air bags and seat belts. Perhaps they should be taken away as well. That way if a gang member is involved in a serious accident, he’s toast! According to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Rich Coleman: Those seeking a permit must prove reasonable need and undergo a criminal record check.” For this reason, we can’t blame this on a “cash grab” this time, because, seriously, what gang member is going to “register” for this. RCMP Supt. Tonia Enger, president of the BC Association of Chiefs of Police: BC’s police chiefs support this law as one more tool to help us keep the public and police officers safer from violent gang members, organized crime and its inherent rivalries.” This sounds similar to the gun registry law. Now, I don’t have a gun -- unless you count my vintage Kilgore Roy Rogers single shot cap gun – but it seems to me that particular measure failed miserably. Bulletproof body garments, such as flak jackets, are also prohibited without a permit. Personally, if I lived next door to the Bacon Brothers I’d sure as hell not only would want to wear such a vest, but would also body-armour everything from my mailman to my cat. However, as a law-abiding citizen, it is unlikely I would receive such permission. This brings me back to why this new law irritates me. Again, I must reiterate that this is not about gangs, or the RCMP, who I realize are faced with a tremendously tough and surmounting job, it’s about personal freedoms slowly being chipped away from each and every one of us -- whether it is vehicle or body armour restrictions, using cell phones while driving, or having a photograph of your recycling contents snapped to prove you have snuck a tinfoil candy wrapper in there. Sometimes too many rules, regulations and laws only manage to keep the law-abiding citizen in check.
Canada – a diverse country in a changing world Last year several hundred Tamils from the list with over 4,000 new approved imSri Lanka landed in Victoria, and many migrants. Four hundred refugees arrivpeople were upset that they were not sent ing uninvited by ship might upset some back. The basic argument against accept- people, but the numbers involved are quite ing them is that if you let one group of small compared to the bigger process that queue jumpers stay, there will is unfolding. be more to follow. When you look at the total Many of the potential imnumber of applications for migrants in Sri Lanka that refugee status from the 2009 are waiting approval, havstatistics, Mexico tops the list ing filled out legitimate apwith 20,000, Haiti is second plications, probably feel very with almost 10,000, and Sri upset that others can simply Lanka is seventh on that list show up, ahead of them. But with 2,600 refugee claimants. despite the media publicity We are officially a bilinsurrounding the Tamil ship, gual country trying to keep little is said about the changthe French language relevant. ing nature of Canada’s popuHowever, out of the 252,000 Eric Hall lation. permanent immigrants to MY VIEW Living in the Okanagan Canada in 2009, only 9,000 you may think of Canada as gave French as their motha country with European heritage, but the er tongue. Looking at the list by mother bigger picture is changing rapidly. If you tongue, English was still number one with spend time in Vancouver or Toronto, the 27,000, but Tagalog (Philippines) was secchanges are very obvious. ond with 25,000, and Mandarin (China) When I immigrated to Canada, most was third with 25,000. Clearly keeping of the immigration was from Europe; but French relevant in this country’s future not anymore. In 2009, Canada accepted will be quite a challenge. You couldn’t even 252,000 new permanent immigrants. The predict with certainty that English will top three source countries were China remain the primary language. Statistics (29,000), the Philippines (27,000) and Incontinued page 5 dia (26,000). Sri Lanka was fourteenth on see My View: Canada Acting mayor Terry Condon holds up a Pink Shirt Day t-shirt presented to him by the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club this past Tuesday at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Okanagan residents are encouraged to wear pink on February 23 “to demonstrate that we are all a part of the solution and won’t tolerate bullying any longer.” Pink Shirt Day originated in Nova Scotia where two young men stood up to bullying in their high school. A new student was bullied when he showed up at school wearing a pink shirt. In support, these two students purchased pink t-shirts and enlisted fellow students to wear the shirts to support the new student who was being bullied. If you’d like to purchase a special Pink Shirt Day tshirt, or would like more information on Pink Shirt Day activities, you can visit www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca, or call the local Boys and Girls Club at 250.762.3989.
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My View: Canada continued from page 4 the world’s fourth largest country by population. AlCanada states that, “All though Canada’s populagrowth scenarios con- tion is growing, 34 million sidered, the diversity of doesn’t seem that many in Canada’s population will a world of almost seven bilcontinue to increase signifi- lion. cantly during the next two Although Canada is the decades.� second largest country in Our immigration sta- the world based on land tistics reflect the changing mass (second to Russia), nature of the world’s popu- that is misleading considerlation. Out of the estimated ing that much of the coun6,897 million people in the try is extremely cold in the world, more than one third winter. The reality is that live in China (1,342 million) large numbers of people or India (1,193 million). The are not choosing to settle population of India is grow- in the Yukon. The province ing more rapidly than Chi- of Saskatchewan was losna’s population partly be- ing people until a couple of cause of China’s one child years ago. Now the strong policy, so India will have economy there has resulted the world’s largest popula- in people moving back to tion by 2025. the province. Looking at Asia in genCanada’s population is eral some countries have growing by about 300 thoularger populations than sand a year, mainly because many people realize. There of immigration. More than are more people in Pakistan 13 million Canadians live and Bangladesh (321 mil- in Ontario, more than one lion combined) than the third of the country’s total, United States (311 million). making that province by Vietnam (86 million) has far the largest in terms of more people than Germany population. Although more (81 million). Thailand (67 than seven million people million) has more people live in Quebec, making that than the United Kingdom the second largest in popu(61 million). Indonesia lation, more people live in has more than 237 mil- Alberta and BC (combined) lion inhabitants making it than live in Quebec.
Many immigrants to Canada gravitate to ethnic communities when they first arrive, so the big cities keep growing. Our largest city, Toronto, grows by an amazing 100,000 every year and by 2031 Metro Toronto will have over seven million residents. Twenty years ago, if you were driving west out of Toronto, you left the urban area for a while before getting to Hamilton; now it’s city all the way. Currently, Metro Toronto has more than five million people, Montreal almost four million and Vancouver more than two million, making these cities easily the three largest metropolitan areas in the country. Looking at lower growth areas, the province of Prince Edward Island has only 141,000 inhabitants. All the Maritime provinces have had little or no growth over the last decade. So, as our big cities get bigger, Canada becomes more of an urban country. British Columbia is Canada’s most urbanized province with more than half the people in BC living in Metro Vancouver. When you drive east out of Vancouver, the question is - where does
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Public Notice: Changes to Bylaw Dispute Procedure Starting February 1, the District of Peachland will join with eight other local municipalities to move the process of resolving bylaw ticket disputes related to minor infractions out of the Provincial court system and into an independent adjudication process. The partnership includes the Cities of Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton, the Districts of West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, and Summerland, the Town of Oliver, and the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. “The new Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System is a positive approach whereby Okanagan Municipalities can enforce bylaws through Bylaw Notices instead of MTI ticketing. Resolving disputes will not be as complicated and there is less emphasis on the court system. The system is much more fair to citizens and for the District and we look forward to this new approach,� said Dave Smith, Director of Planning and Development Services for the District of Peachland. The new system will streamline the local government process for resolving minor bylaw violation disputes by providing residents with flexible options to pay and a new process to dispute these Bylaw Offence Notices. As a result, service delivery to residents will be enhanced and costs to municipalities will be minimized by enabling the parties involved to deal with these minor bylaw disputes at the local level. This will also free up available Provincial Court time for more serious or complex bylaw matters. “Previously, anyone wishing to dispute a bylaw notice such as a parking ticket, was required to appear in BC Provincial Court which is an expensive and time-consuming process for the disputant, the province and the local municipality,� stated Rob Mayne, City of Kelowna Director of Corporate Services. Under the new system, a provincially appointed adjudicator will hear all bylaw notice disputes. This new bylaw adjudication process can reduce the dispute process time from the current six months down to often one month, resulting in cost savings to the Municipality and more efficient use of bylaw officer time. Currently there are more than 40 local governments in B.C. that have worked with the province to set up an adjudication process. Visit kelowna.ca/bylaws for more information on the new process. For more information, contact: Dave Smith, Director of Planning and Development Services District of Peachland 250 767-6055 Ext. 108
or Mike Girourard Building Inspector and Bylaw Officer 250-767-6055 Ext. 112
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the city end? Burnaby and Coquitlam are clearly part of Greater Vancouver, but are Langley and Abbotsford part of Vancouver? Such questions can make statistics misleading. But the pressure to expand the city of Vancouver by building on the farmland of the Fraser Valley is all too obvious. Every six weeks, the city of Vancouver grows by more than the total population of Peachland. By comparison, growth in the Okanagan seems quite modest. With our annual immigration quota, Canada has invited the world and we are becoming a country that is very ethnically diverse. Your grandparents might have considered Canada to have European heritage, but your grandchildren will live in a very different country. In more ways than one, the future is here in Canada. When things work out here, it is a good example to the rest of the world. If people of diverse backgrounds can get along here, it’s a good sign that things will work out elsewhere. In a world with many problems, Canada stands out as a great place to live.
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What we really need in government
Dear Editor: At a time when prudent business owners, families and local governments are tightening their belts, our federal government is doling out stealth bomber contracts, building temporary indoor lakes and burning through the $13 billion surplus they inherited, to grow the largest deficit in Canadian history ($54 billion). And now the Conservatives are proud to announce further corporate tax cuts. Is this prudent? What we need from our leaders, the ones we entrust with a huge chunk of our hard-earned dollars, is fiscal responsibility. We need a government that is committed to balanced growth, improving the standard of living for all people, and encouraging a sustainable future. We need a government that develops its own people and that uses its income base to enrich the lives of its citizens. Jodie Taylor The Peachland View welcomes letters expressing your opinion regarding news and events in Peachland. Please keep your letter to less than 350 words. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, brevity, or legal purposes. Published letters are the opinion of the writers only and do not reflect the opinions of this newspaper, its publisher or staff. All letters must be signed and include a telephone number for verification. Anonymous letters will not be printed. You can email your letters to: peachlandview@shaw.ca fax them to: 250-767-3337 or mail them to: P.O. Box 1150 Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X0
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The Peachland View Peachland Wellness Centre “Speaker Series” presents:
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Your Guide ToFEATURED Local Events & Activities EVENTS Peachland Community Arts Council - Is sponsoring a short story contest for Peachland and Westside residents. There are two categories: Adult and teen. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entry deadline is Satruday, Feb. 12. Drop-off your entry at your local library. For more information call Joan at 250-767-2268 or visit www. pcartscouncil.com. Peachland Quilters - will be hosting an open house at the 50+ Activity Centre Monday, February 14 at 1 pm. Please bring your latest project for show and tell or you grandmothers quilt and tell her story. Tea and goodies
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11 Royal Canadian Legion - Fish & Chip Dinner 1730 hrs. Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment, info. 250-767-3255 Men’s Coffee Club PWC - 10 am
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12 Royal Canadian Legion - Eye Opener Steak N Eggs for $6.50, 10 am to 1 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Meat Draw, 3 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Tom Miller & the Still Thirsty Band Valentine’s Celebration, 8 pm
will be available at no charge. Call Wilma for more info. at 250-767-2218. Peachland Wellness Centre Speaker Series - Local photographic artist Christopher Byrd will be presenting Tuesday, February 15 at 1:30 pm at The Little School House. Byrd will be introducing his images and providing commentary on Cairo, its people and pyramids, the four oases of the Western Desert, the Nile and the Temples of Luxur, Philae and Abu Simbel. Peachland Wellness Centre - The Wellness Circle
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Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 50+ Activity Centre, 9:30 am, info. 1-800932-8677 or Doreen at 250-767-2132 Peachland Variety Singers - 50+ Activity Centre, 9:45 am Peachland Quilters 50+ Activity Centre, 1 - 4 pm
FEBRUARY 13 Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast Peachland Wellness Centre, 8 - 11 am, for $ 5.75, info. 250-767-0141
MONDAY FEBRUARY 14 Ladies Coffee - PWC, 10 am
Computer Literacy - PWC, 10 am
Royal Canadian Legion - Snooker League play Mon. - Thurs., 1 - 8 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Euchre, 7 pm
FEBRUARY 16 Peachland Lions Club meeting, 7 pm, at the Lions Den, info. 250-767-9034 Chess - 50+ Activity Centre, 1 pm
Sunshine Singers - PWC, 1:30 pm
Wellness Circle - PWC, 10 am
Speaker Series - PWC, 1:30 pm at The Little School House
WEDNESDAY
Yoga - 50+ Activity Centre 1:30 pm Peachland Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, Blind Angler Grill, 6 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Executive meeting, 7:30 pm
FEBRUARY 16 Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna, 7 - 9 pm
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Photography - PWC, 10 am
Wood Carving - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 17
CO Model Railway Company Group Peachland Museum, 7 pm
Line Dancing - 50+ Activity Centre, 9 am
Caregiver Support Program Peachland Wellness Centre, 1 pm
Bereavement Support Group - PWC, 10 am
Crib & Cards Party - Peachland Wellness Centre, 4 pm
Iron & Silk Exercise - 50+ Activity Centre, 11 am
AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre, noon
Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night - Kids from Kindergarten - Grade 6, Peachland Community Centre, 7 pm
Bingo - 50+ Activity Centre, 6:45 pm
Royal Canadian Legion - Darts, 7 pm
Wellness Circle, - PWC, 10 am
Tai Chi - PWC, 6 pm
Royal Canadian Legion, Liver & Onions Dinner
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Speaker for Wednesday, February 16 will be Moneca Gharleyne who will be speaking on an Introduction to Interpreting Dreams, beginning at 10 am at the Wellness Centre. Parenting with Pizzazz - 8th annual conference for parents and care providers, Saturday, Feb. 19, 8:30 am at Martin Ave. Community Centre, 1434 Graham St., Kelowna. Come see what a difference a day can make. Free onsite child minding provided. Register early, space is limited. Info. or to register, 250-762-3989.
Carpet Bowling - 50+ Activity Centre, 10 am Peachland Bridge Club - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm, info. 250-767-6407
AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre, noon Tai Chi - PWC, 9:30 am
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Welcome to the Neighbourhood! Greetings From the Welcome Wagon By Cindy Fortin
If you’re new to Summerland, Peachland or West Kelowna, welcome! The sunny Okanagan has a host of activities and places to explore. Swimming, boating, golfing, hiking, camping and fishing are just some of the activities to enjoy during the toasty summer months, with the perfect mild winter weather for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing enthusiasts. An extended growing season means that we have fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the Okanagan Valley, from early spring
through to the fall grape harvest. You can tour our dozens of local wineries and sample a taste of their award-winning product all year round, including late harvest and ice wines. Perhaps, you will take a bottle or two home with you. There are many special events and entertainment venues throughout the year, including the spring and fall wine festivals, Summerland and Peachland fall fairs, the Summerland Art Walk, Peachland World of Wheels, live community theatre, and Westside Daze in West Kelowna, to
name just a few. Welcome to Neighbourhood is normally presented by the Welcome Wagon to new residents in the area, but we thought it would be helpful to share with the entire community. It holds numerous lists of community contacts and events throughout our area. With the beautiful Okanagan Lake as a backdrop, warm and mild weather, activities, events, and places to explore, there is no better place to settle in, raise a family or enjoy retirement than right here the Okanagan!
Welcome Wagon is known across the country for greeting people new to the neighbourhood. If you’ve ever moved from one place to another, you’ve probably been treated to a warm greeting by someone carrying a basket full of gifts and information about your new community. The Welcome Wagon greeting service began in 1930 and has spread across the country to over 500 communities. In addition to greeting new people to a community, Welcome Wagon has expanded their greeting services over the years to
include new parents and grandparents, brides to be, new business executives and professionals and 50 plus adults. Welcome Wagon offers warm greeting services whatever lifestyle change a person may be approaching. To help you adjust to your new community, Welcome Wagon distributes literature for: • Civic, cultural, and social organizations; • Recreational services; • The town or city hall; • Community services; • Police and fire departments; and • Participating local busi-
nesses. Welcome Wagon has many close relationships with local business and communities. On a national level, the organization has many business ties including the following: • Member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce; • Member of many local Chambers of Commerce; • National Member of the Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus; • Member of local Canadian Better Business Bureaus; continued page 8 see Welcome Wagon
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• Member of the Direct Marketing Association of Toronto; • Member of the Canadian Marketing Association; • Member of the Canadian Employee Relocation Council; • Member of the Rotary Club of Toronto; and • Supported and endorsed by Mayors everywhere. As well as business
memberships, many businesses, local and national, have teamed up with the organization in a sponsorship relationship. Business sponsors are an important part of the success of Welcome Wagon and add value to the experience of their clients. Many national businesses enjoy a relationship with Welcome Wagon such as Allied Van Lines, Atlas Van Lines, Kimberly Clark, Moore’s Clothing For Men, North
American Van Lines, Thyme Maternity, United Van Lines and many more. From a business perspective, the relationship with Welcome Wagon provides visibility in the local community and provides an advert isi ng opportunity to reach out and help people who are experiencing exciting changes in their life. In
addition to literature and promotional items, Welcome Wagon representatives describe the location of the business, hours, services and a printed invitation to visit each business personally. So what does a visit from Welcome Wagon typically entail? A representative visits a family personally in their home, presenting civic and community in-
formation to the family. They’ll receive a business directory, literature and promotional items from participating sponsors, and of course, a warm welcome! Welcome Wagon provides other services as well, including: Bridal Showcase Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and if you’re a bride-to-be, it can all be a bit much. The Bridal Showcase allows you to sit back, relax and have fun while getting
Welcome to Summerland! Where the Spirit of Summer Never Ends! Summerland is a friendly town nesIn the summertime the activities are tled in the heart of the unlimited with all the Okanagan Valley. We water sports, the kid’s have the warmth of water park, golfing, a small town but still fishing and wine tours. boast all of the ameniSummerland hosts runties of a city. There is ning and biking races something for everyone as well as many ball here! tournaments and even We are surrounded car shows. We are very by wonderful beaches proud of all the great and lakes and spectacuvolunteers that support lar mountains. We have our community. many great trails for During the winter hiking or biking and months enjoy curling, scenic vineyards and skating, hockey and so wineries to visit and exmuch more. Families plore. We have fine acfrom all over gather at Mayor Janice Perrino commodations, restauour Festival of Lights rants, fruit stands and event, which is held the unique shops. Summerland is also a last Friday of November. thriving arts community and is home Summerland is a wonderful place to to many talented artists. live. I know you will love it here!
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Emmanuel Church welcomes you to Peachland! Join us at our Peachland Elementary School campus at 5486 Clements Crescent Sunday mornings at 11:00am. Children's programs available. Plus...Grade 4-6 program each Wednesday at Peachland Elementary School 7:00 - 8:30pm
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great local information about wedding planning. Each showcase is tailored to your local area with local business, so if you see something you like, you don’t have to wonder if there’s anywhere here to fi nd it. Admission is free for the bride-to-be and a guest, plus the showcase will include: • Exciting door prizes; • Fashion shows; • Planning guides; • Special displays; and • Gift bags for every bride! Hospital and In-Home Baby Programs and Baby Showers Having a baby often signals a major lifestyle change. Welcome Wagon would like to assist. If you have a new baby, ask your local hospital if they visit. At available hospitals, a Welcome Wagon representative will visit with a free gift package. If the hospital visit is not available, just register online and an in-home visit will be arranged. Welcome Wagon representatives also host baby showers! Baby showers include: • Guest speakers; • Valuable information and demonstrations; • Various baby-specific displays from local business and civic organizations; • It wouldn’t be a shower without gifts, so attending moms-to-be will receive a complimentary gift bag. For the dad-to-be, there is a diapering contest. Fifty Plus Changing Lifestyles Showcase Retirement is the one lifestyle change we all seem to be striving for. The Fifty Plus Changing Lifestyles Showcase celebrates that momentous occasion with an assortment of retirement-related displays about a variety of topics including money, travel, lifestyle employment, fitness, and fashion. Admittance is free and guests receive a complementary gift bag (one per household) and a chance to win an exciting door prize. For more information about the Fifty Plus Changing Lifestyles Showcase or to register visit www.welcomewagon.ca. For more information contact Doug or Yvonne Waines at 778-754-0987, email dougwaines@shaw. ca or yvonnewaines@ shaw.ca.
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Welcome to Peachland Those of us who live in beautiful, histor- with Peachland’s commitment to environic Peachland, feel proud and privileged to mental sustainability and the achievement do so. We love the beauty that surrounds of Greenhouse Gas reduction targets the us, we cherish the sense of community that project is exemplary in its design and inexists here, and we value our heritage and cludes native plant “bioswale” landscaping, our history. energy efficient lighting, and extensive use Peachland is famous for of recycled materials. its exceptional waterfront, Peachland is growing. beautiful parkland, magiThree major projects are at cal vistas, pristine wildervarious stages of progress: ness areas, and an abunthe Ponderosa Pincushion dance of attractions to fuel project with its Greg Northe recreational and sightman designed championseeing appetite of residents ship golf course scheduled and visitors alike. to open in 2012; a downWe are home to a thrivtown revitalization project ing community of artists modelled on the results of and artisans, and newcoma community consultation ers will find an extraordiprocess managed by the nary variety of organizaUBC Design Centre for tions and clubs catering to Sustainability; and most just about every possible recently, a large scale deinterest and hobby; they velopment proposed for Mayor Keith Fielding will also find that Peachthe northern section of the land is an “engaged” communicipality. Sustainable munity, evidenced by one of the highest design principles are at the core of each of voter turn-outs in all of Canada, and by these projects. the strong interest that residents take in Whatever your future association with participating in consultation opportunities Peachland, I hope that you will come to and public hearings about proposed chang- understand the charm of living in a unique es and plans for the future. small town and the convenience of being In 2010, our 11 km of waterfront was situated within easy reach of neighbourmade all the more inviting by the comple- ing towns and the city amenities offered by tion of a multi-use pathway and road im- Kelowna to our north and Penticton to our provement project along a 1.2 km. stretch south. of beautiful Beach Avenue. In keeping Welcome to Peachland!
Peachland Community Contacts Emergency Services Emergency (police, fire, ambulance) 911
250.763.4918 Waste Reduction Office 250.469.6250
Schools Peachland Elementary 5486 Clements Crescent 250.767.2686
Peachland Fire and Rescue Services (non-emergency) 250.767.2841
Stockwell Day, MP Suite 202 301 Main Street, Penticton 800.665.8711
Utilities BC Hydro 1.800.224.9376
Ambulance Office (nonemergency) 250.767.2683 Community Policing Office 4431 6th Street 250.767.2623
Terasen Gas 1.888.224.2710
Bill Barisoff, MLA Suite 206 399 Main Street, Penticton 866.487.4402
continued page 12 see Peachland Contacts
Government District of Peachland Municipal Office 5806 Beach Avenue www.peachland.ca 250.767.2647 Municipal (after hours emergency) 250.868.1621 Public Works 250.767.2108 Recreation Department 4450 6th Street 250.767.2133 Regional District of Central Okanagan 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna
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Welcome from West Kelowna I am always very proud to welcome newcomers and visitors to West Kelowna, a unique Okanagan community with its own identity and charm. All who live here know that we are very fortunate to be amid such breathtaking surroundings and enjoy such a welcoming climate. We are happy to share with others the attributes of this amazing area which is not only dotted with agricultural industry like vineyards and farms, but also host to ski hills, world-class wineries and hiking adventures second to none. We are fortunate in-
deed to live in a community nestled on the shores of Okanagan Lake, always central in our hearts. In all seasons, we have much to offer. Whether it is a first time or a return, visitors and new residents will find everything needed to make their time here a positive one. We are young, just three years old, but civic pride in this area’s breathtaking natural attributes has been alive for years. We are a community that cherishes our blessings and endeavors to foster healthy and positive growth and environmental protection. We are working to ensure our guiding documents
protect and enhance our assets and have made a promise to engage in the best environmental practices and sustainable initiatives. We are working to ensure West Kelowna is a healthy, vibrant community now, and for our future generations. I can honestly say that one of our greatest attributes is our residents. Time and time again I have seen first-hand the incredible generosity, adaptability and tenacity of the citizens of West Kelowna. I know that together, the people of this community can rise to any challenge and I am proud to count myself among them and serve as Mayor of the District of West Kelowna.
West Kelowna Community Contacts Emergency Services Emergency (police, fire, ambulance) 911 Westside Fire and Rescue (non-emergency) 250.768.5616 Government District of West Kelowna 2760 Cameron Road 778.797.1000 Mayor’s Office and Administration 778.797.2210 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
“Loving God, Loving People”
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Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre #4-2375 Pamela Rd, Westbank p. 250.768.3378 e.chamber@westbankchamber.com www.westbankchamber.com www.tourismwestside.com
Stockwell Day, MP Suite 202-301 Main Street, Penticton 800.665.8711 Ben Stewart, MLA 3-2429 Dobbin Road 250.768.8426 Schools School District #23 1940 Underhill Street, Kelowna 250.860.8888 www.sd23.bc.ca
George Pringle Elementary 3370 Elliot Road 250.768.5146
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Westbank First Nation Council 202-515 Hwy 97 S. 250.769.4999
Chief Tomat Elementary 3365 E. Boundary Road 250.768.6628
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General Inquiry 778.797.8800 Facility Bookings 778.797.2265 Program Registration 778.797.8810 Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre 3737 Old Okanagan Highway 250.768.4442
Helen Gorman Elementary 3230 Salmon Road 250.768.7250 Shannon Lake Elementary 3044 Sandstone Road 250.768.1553 Mount Boucherie Secondary 250.769.4414 Glenrosa Middle School 250.768.1889
Skiing Snowboarding Snowshoeing Crystal is the Winter Family Fun Centre! Great kids lessons & events plus a wonderful disabled snowsport program. Birthday & Office Parties, and Group Outings! Call us for special pricing.
250-768-5189 Easy to get to at the top of Glenrosa Road in West Kelowna. (follow the signs)
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Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School 2547 Herbert Road 250.768.9008 Sensisyusten House of Learning First Nation School 1920 Quail Lane 250.768.2802 Utilities BC Hydro 1.800.224.9376 Terasen Gas 1.888.224.2710 Community groups, services, resources and clubs Okanagan Regional Library 31-2484 Main Street 250.768.4369 Westside Youth Centre 2466 Main Street 250.768.9139 continued page 12 see West Kelowna Community Contacts
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Summerland Community Contacts Emergency Services Emergency (police, fire, ambulance) 911 Summerland Fire Department (nonemergency) 10115 Jubilee Road West 250.494.7211 Summerland RCMP (non-emergency) 250.494.7416 Government District of Summerland Municipal Hall 13211 Henry Avenue 250.494.6451 Curbside Garbage and Recycling Program 250.494.0431 Engineering and Public Works 9215 Cedar Avenue 250.494.0431 Parks and Recreation Office Aquatic and Fitness Centre 13205 Kelly Avenue 250.494.0447 Arena Complex 8820 Jubilee Rd South Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton 250.492.0237 Stockwell Day, MP Suite 202-301 Main Street, Penticton 866.487.4402 Bill Barisoff, MLA Suite 206 399 Main Street, Penticton 866.487.4402
Schools School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) 425 Jermyn Avenue, Penticton 250.770.7700 sd67@summer.com Summerland Secondary School 9518 Main Street 250.770.7660 Summerland Middle School 13611 Kelly 250.770.7685 Giant’s Head Elementary School 10503 Prairie Valley 250.770.7671 Trout Creek Elementary School 5811 Nixon Road RR9 250.494.7876 The Glenfir School 7808 Pierre Drive 250.494.0004 or 1.866.494.0005 mtaylor@glenfir.com Summerland Montessori School 10317 Prairie Valley Road 250.494.7266 Home School Association 250.494.1912 Utilities Summerland Power 250.494.0431 BC Hydro 1.800.224.9376
Terasen Gas 1.888.224.2710
P.O. Box 1491 250.494.9395
Community groups, services, resources and clubs Okanagan Regional Library 9525 Wharton 250.494.5591
Summerland Lions Club P.O. Box 1529 250.494.9021
Canada Post 13246 Victoria Road N 250.494.6106
Masonic Lodge 250.494.9021
Okanagan Boys and Girls Club 9111 Peach Orchard Road 250.404.0440 Center Stage Theatre (located at Summerland Secondary School) 9518 Main Street Summerland Chamber of Economic Development Tourism 15600 Hwy 97 250.494.2686 Arts Centre and Gallery 9533 Main Street 250.494.4494 Summerland Museum and Heritage Society
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #22 250.494.2301
Eagles (Fraternal Order) 14910 Prairie Valley Road 250.494.8725 Red Hat Ladies Society 250.494.0163
Summerland Pentecostal Church 9918 Julia Street RR 5 250.494.8248
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West Kelowna Community Contacts Webber Road Community Centre 2829 Inverness Road 250.768.3049 Archangels Children’s Centre 2547 Hebert Road 250.768.3614 Learning & Growing Preschool 2137 Shannon Woods Way 250.707.0718
1-2375 Pamela Road 250.768.1559 Minor Hockey Association 250.768.1562 Flying Club 250.768.5780 Sail and Boating Association 250.766.2254 Westside Youth Soccer 250.707.0203
Westside Air Cadets Squadron 250.769.7544
Mixed Adult Softball 250.769.7672
Mt. Boucherie Community Hall 2760 Cameron Road 250.469.6160
Mixed Adults League (Orthodox) 250.769.7672
Westbank Chamber of Commerce 4-2375 Pamela Road 250.768.3378 Westbank Rotary Club 22-2475 Dobbin Road Suite 239
Westbank Museum 2736 Lower Glenrosa Road 250.768.0110 Greyhound Canada 2565 Hwy 97 S 250.768.0122
Westbank Lions Club #2 - 2466 Main Street 250.768.2322
Churches Emmanuel Church 2600 Herbert Road 250.768.7638
Westbank Food Bank
St George’s Anglican
Church 33690 Brown Rd 250.768.5818 Westside Alliance Church 2011 Daimler Drive 250.769.5481 Harvest Fellowship 33184 McIver Road 250.212.5151 Lakeview Heights Baptist 22630 Alhambra Drive 250.769.5922 Potter’s House Community Church 33675 Webber Road 250.768.8145 Westbank Bible Chapel 22412 Apollo Road 250.768.2444 Our Lady of Lourdes 22547 Hebert Road 250.768.4114 Powers Creek Community Church 33718 Glenway Road 250.768.3924 Highway Gospel Hall 2549 Hebert Road 250.768.3923
Westbank Lutheran Church 33637 Brown Road 250.768.9393 Westbank Christian Assembly 22241 Moose Road 250.707.3760 Westbank United Church 33672 Brown Road 250.768.4426
Peachland Community Contacts Community groups, services, resources and clubs Peachland View community newspaper 4437 3rd Street 250.767.7771 Okanagan Regional Library 40-5500 Clements Crescent 250.767.9111
Peachland Museum and Historical Society 5890 Beach Avenue 250.767.3441 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 4407 2nd Street 250.767.9100 Peachland Lions Club 250.767.9034
BC Transit Information 250.860.8121
Little Schoolhouse 1898 Brandon Lane 250.767.6630
Canada Post Office 250.767.2251
Peachland Minor Ball 250.767.2133
Okanagan Boys and Girls Club 250.859.3839 afrias@ boysandgirlsclubs.ca
Peachland Hospital Auxiliary 250.767.6509
Peachland Arts Council 250.767.9549 Peachland Chamber of Commerce 5812 Beach Avenue 250.767.2455 Peachland Fall Fair Committee 250.767.2218 Peachland Sowers and Growers Garden Club 250.767.2218
Peachland Players 250.768.3242 Peachland Art Group 250.767.6556 Peachland Wellness Centre 4426 5th Street 250.767.0141 50+ Activity Centre 5672 Beach Avenue 250.767.9133 Peachland Brownies, Guides and Sparks 250.767.9266
Parrot Island Sanctuary 250.767.9030 Peachland Rotary Club 250.767.9270 Peachland Sportsmen Association 250.767.2287 Volkssport Club 250.767.2243 Yacht Club 5675 Beach Avenue 250.767.3355 Peachland Boxing Club 250.767.9538 Churches Peachland Baptist Church 4202 Lake Avenue 250.767.9232 St. Margaret’s Anglican Church 4th Street and Brandon Avenue 250.767.3131 Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street 250.767.2206 Emmanuel Church, Peachland Campus 250.768.7638
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Primary School asbestos removal gets underway
Stand Easy By Patricia Day  Snow!  Snow! Well, we push it, shovel it, curse it and even play in it. However, it can at times prevent you from doing what you really would like to do. Many brave folks turned out to enjoy the Super Bowl party at the Legion on Sunday. Special congratulations to Roger Moxley and Bob Menzies for organizing and promoting the activities of the event which was appreciated by all. Did you win the Early Bird? Th ree lucky members had their numbers drawn. First prize was a paid membership for the next year, second prize was a gift certificate at the Waterfront Grill and third was a gift certificate to our own restaurant.  Karaoke has been changed. Anita struts her tunes on the fi rst and third Saturday of the month with the next karaoke night being on February 19. Have you bought your tickets for the dance on
February 12? Th is is an event to celebrate Valentine's Day. Special desserts and treats are in store for those who buy their tickets. Yes, it is a ticketed event which means that you must have a ticket to enjoy the Still Th irsty Band. It has been rumoured that this could be their farewell performance. So, come on out and enjoy an evening of fun and dancing. Tickets may be purchased at the bar. Speaking of the bar, did you know that we have two very talented stewards. Yessiree, these gals know more than just how to serve a pint. Debbie is a well-known soap maker and potter. Lesley is a woodworker. Look for their work to be displayed at shows in Peachland. The executive meeting is fast approaching on the calendar. It is at 1930 hours on the 16th of February and the general meeting will be held on the 21st of February. Â There are also some other important dates to
check out, especially if you happen to be a snooker fan. The Peachland Legion Snooker League runs from October to March, which means that at this date they are in their fi nal competition. There are 250 games played during the season. Whew! That's a lot of games to be "behind the eight ball". The league's point leader will be determined on March 8. Come in and watch the games. An audience is always welcome. An exciting round robin will be played March 9 to March 29. Th is year, there will be a snooker champion refereeing the fi nal game, who will also be the guest speaker at the annual banquet. Watch 'Stand Easy' for more information. Â Do you enjoy friendly competition? Our dart team is just winding up their season, but if you are interested in playing, contact Ed Lovell at 250-7673280 and he can fi ll you in on how to join. ...till next time
The Peachland Primary School resembles something from a Stephen Spielberg movie with special decontamination rooms and men in hazmat suits, as the asbestos removal process begins. Photo Rob Campbell
The final stage of phase one of the redevelopment of the primary school is now underway. Stutters Disaster Kleenup of Kelowna is the contractor who will be removing all the asbestos insulation in the attic. This is about a three week process, which involves a certified hazmat team sealing off the attic area and bagging up all the asbestos insulation so it can safely be removed and transported for disposal. The entire building is now off limits to everyone except the hazmat team. The scaffolding is in place at the front of the school which is a locked off access point for
the team to enter the building. Special suits and respirators must be worn by the workers at all times. At the end of their work day, they leave the building at the roof level and strip off their suits at the top of the scaffolding area and actually shower clean before they can leave the work site. This is a very tightly controlled work environment and involves the daily sampling of air in the attic area to determine the amount of asbestos fibres that may be airborne. PHH ARC Environmental of Kelowna is the contractor who will be monitoring the air for safe-
ty and will be on site as the insulation is removed. Each day the air samples are tested in the lab at PHH ARC and clearance given before the team can start work the next day. The area in front of the school will be roped off and you will see signage indicating asbestos. For those of you walking the new sidewalk, there is no concern or danger from asbestos. It is safely contained and there will be no exposure to anyone passing by. Â Rob Campbell President, Peachland Chamber of Commerce
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February 11, 2011
Shepherd’s Pie
Food For the Soul What’s the deal? Send me your thoughts on church Another Sunday has come and gone. From my perspective as a pastor our church service at Emmanuel went well. Good music, great intermission with snacks and coffee and tea, and then a meaningful message about stress and worry, how it affects us, and what can be done about it. We had programming for kids ages 0 – 12 and they seemed to be happy in their classes. In terms of attendance, in January we hit an average of 80 people. Not bad for our church. However, as this week is progressing, a nagging
thought kept coming to my mind…where were the other 5,200 people who live in Peachland? I know a number of them attend other churches in Peachland but I’m fairly certain that number is far less than 5,200. Church attendance has definitely changed from 100 years ago when society revolved around weekly attendance at community churches. So what’s the deal? Where is everybody and why do such a small percentage of people attend church? Here are some of my thoughts on why people don’t attend church…
and then I’m interested in yours! Although it may be stating the obvious, I’m aware that not all people in Peachland practice Christianity. Some practice Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism or other religions. Some people aren’t sure about the existence of God at all. They would call themselves agnostics or atheists. Some people grew up without church and don’t really know what it is. People who call themselves spiritual, but not necessarily Christian, believe spirituality can be practiced anywhere and that institutional religion
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is unnecessary. But I’m also aware that there are people who call themselves Christians that are bored with church. This could be for a variety of reasons. It could be because it feels like it has been done the same way week after week, month after month, and year after year. Nothing ever changes. It could also be because of bad experiences. Some people used to go to church but were judged harshly or mistreated badly and they’ll never go back again. Now, over to you. I’m going to try something
By Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Director, Emmanuel Church really different and ask you to email me, write me a note, or phone me to let me know your thoughts about why you attend or don’t attend church regularly. You see, for me it’s like this: If I believe the message of Jesus is the greatest news in the world, it becomes my responsibility to communicate it in a way that ref lects that belief. Additionally, it becomes the responsibility of Christians to ref lect Jesus in a way that brings people
to Him, not repels them from Him. If we’re missing something, I’d like to know. Here’s my commitment to you. If you choose to email me, I promise that I will not put you on any Church mailing list, nor will I forward your emails to anyone else. If you don’t trust the email method, you can leave me a note. My office is at the back of the Peachland Pharmacy, across from John Humphries Law Corporation. If going for coffee is more up your alley, I’d love to do that, too. I’ll buy. Here’s my info: Email: Derek@emmanuelnet.ca or call: 250-870-3087. Thanks for your time. I’m looking forward to reading or hearing your responses.
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Sunday Worship 10:00 am Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 am Office Hours 9:30 - 11:30 am Monday to Friday
The Rev. Canon Sue Mayoss-Hurd Interm Priest, Rev. Canon Jim Kidell
“What’s Your Word Worth?” Derek Koch Peachland Campus Pastor Peachland Campus 11:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School (with Kids Church) 2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca
Children & Adult Sunday School 9:45 am Church Services 11:00 am Childrens Church during Service
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When we think about wireless in Canada, we think about wireless in your community. At Bell we are proud to be at the forefront of Canada’s world-class wireless industry. And our definition of Canada includes small, rural and growing communities. That’s why, unlike others, we’ve invested billions of dollars to build the fastest and largest high-speed wireless network across Canada,1 reaching over 96% of the population. That contributes to an environment in which virtually every individual and business can access the information, entertainment and productivity tools they need both at home and abroad. A key focus in deploying the network was the delivery of wireless broadband access both to urban markets and to previously underserved small and rural communities. Having access to this network, and leading-edge devices like Turbo Hubs, Turbo Sticks, Tablets and the latest Smartphones, means communities like yours can be more productive, leading to economic efficiency, job growth, access to education and information, and the ability to market locally produced goods and services not just to the rest of Canada, but to the world. Our next leap forward will be a 4G network capable of delivering wireless speeds of over 100 Mbps. And we hope to deploy urban and rural concurrently, so that everyone can benefit equally and everywhere.
(1) With compatible HSPA /HSPA+ devices. Based on comparison of national networks and tests of average upload and download speeds in large urban centres across Canada and total square kms of coverage; on the shared HSPA+ network available from Bell vs. Rogers HSPA /HSPA+ network. Excludes roaming partners’ HSPA and GSM/Edge coverage in certain parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Speed may vary due to topography, environmental conditions, device type and other factors. HSPA+ not available in all areas. Bell.ca/network.
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2108 Tomat Avenue, West Kelowna The best family home in Lakeridge Park! New garage door; new stainless steel apps; new furnace in Oct/10. Clean, neat and warm, it has room for the new or growing family. Literally moments to Hwy 97 & the bridge, your commute just got shorter! Great views, quiet neighbourhood, this is your next home! Measurements are approximate, verify if important. Young family and dog so 24 hours notice is asked.
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4456 Trepanier Creek Road, Peachland This upgraded walkout rancher has it all! Bright open floor plan with skylight dormers, vaulted ceilings, wrap around windows, and country kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Lower large bright upgraded 3 bedroom suite walks out to the large sunny back yard, on to the babbling creek and across the bridge to acres of wide open back woods. You can ask about the creek water rights and about the application for sub-division of the property. You may even ask for the gazebo. But .... donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for the Quad or Snowmobile!! $799,000 MLS 10020957
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CURRENT RATE SPECIALS 3 yr ďŹ xed rate 3.60% 3 yr variable (Prime -0.70%) 2.30% 5 yr ďŹ xed rate 3.89% Some conditions apply. Rates may change at any time.
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