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“The area we would like to expand is the northeast corner of the existing breakwater, where it turns 45 degrees towards the shoreline,” Kachanoski wrote. “We propose to eliminate that angle, continue the breakwater straight across for approximately 31 meters, and then turn the breakwater 90 degrees in towards the shoreline for 15 meters. We also propose to add a 15-metre floating breakwater on the north side of the marina entrance. The marina designed as is provides slips for three boats in this area. In straightening out the breakwater, we can add three additional slips able to accommodate boats up to 33 feet in length.”

Kachanoski went on to say the breakwater addition will calm the entrance waters when the weather blows from the northeast.

The yacht club would ideally like to complete the work in the spring of 2015. Currently the club is seeking preliminary approval for the expansion, prior to investing further with environmental considerations and other associated costs.

“The yacht club would like some assurance from council and this recommendation would provide that assurance to them,” planning technician Paul Dupuis said.

Construction of a Habitat for Humanity affordable housing project on Princeton Avenue means the Peachland Food Bank will need to move from the site, and that relocation will likely be to the downtown area, Peachland council decided this week.

Last Tuesday, Peachland council gave first and second reading to a zoning bylaw amendment that would allow the food bank to relocate to a large garage behind a house in the 4000 block of 5th Street.

“In order to ensure we are meeting our own zoning designations, this location that we have selected for the new home for the food bank needs to have the land use designation changed so that the use is appropriately accommodated on this site,” director of planning and development services Cory Gain told the committee of the whole.

Peachland Food Bank president Judy Bedford says she is pleased about the new location.

While the property in question is designated for a future seniors

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ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 the new champions of the tenth annual Schmockey were crowned! The Street Sharks played their hearts out and enjoyed themselves! The event was well attended despite challenging weather and nearly $1,000 was raised for the Peachland Food Bank.

Peachland Yacht Club proposes expansion Joanne Layh / Peachland View One of the many Peachlanders on the waiting list for a slip at the marina could be in luck sooner rather than later if a proposal by the Peachland Yacht Club to expand receives approval from Peachland council.

In September 2012 the Peachland Yacht Club approached the district regarding the possibility of a yacht club expansion, which would require an amendment to the sublease agreement, and in January of this year the club submitted a development permit application for the proposed expansion.

The yacht club currently has a 25-year sublease with the district that began in March 2005. The marina operated by the club is located on the water next to Beach Avenue just south of 8th Street.

The marina currently has 56 slips, however there is a lengthy waiting list for residents wishing to lease the next available spot. As currently proposed, the expansion project would increase the number of slips to approximately 60.

In a letter to the mayor and council, Peachland Yacht Club commodore Dr. Phil Kachanoski requested preliminary approval to expand the marina.

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NEWS

Yard waste collection starts again on March 3 Although the recent snowfall may be making it difficult to see your yard, yard waste collection will resume on March 3.

All residents on municipal curbside garbage collection can now benefit from yard waste pickup every two weeks until the end of November. To determine which week your green-lidded cart will be picked up,

refer to the Living Greener Calendar at regionaldistrict.com/recycle, or download the smartphone app at regionaldistrict.com/mywasteapp.

“Last year alone we collected almost 14,600 tonnes of yard waste at the curb and turned it into high quality compost instead of it being buried at the landfill,” said waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart.

“Collecting yard waste separately means it can all be composted, saving valuable landfill space and reducing unnecessary traffic congestion at the landfill. Your collected yard waste is turned into compost known as GlenGrow, great for amending your garden soil, so it’s most important to keep the yard waste free of any plastic or garbage.”

Acceptable items to put in the yard waste carts include: • Leaves; • Needles; • Wood chips; • Bark; • Garden plants; • Fruit droppings; • Grass clippings; and • Branches and prunings up to five

centimetres in diameter and less than one metre in length.

Residents are reminded to put yard waste out for collection by 7 a.m. on the morning of their regular garbage day. Make sure the lid is closed, and that no garbage, plastic bags, rocks, sod, flower pots, landscape cloth, or kitchen scraps are in the yard waste cart.

Yacht club expansion would house new rescue boat on Okanagan Lake Continued from page 1

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If approved, the expanded yacht club would house the new regional district rescue boat on a gratis basis.

“The regional district is purchasing a new rescue boat and one of the reasons for the yacht club expansion would be that a slip would be purposed for that new boat on Okanagan Lake,” Dupuis said.

Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig says there would be a designated spot large enough for the new boat in the expanded marina.

“There would be a permanent spot for the regional rescue boat,” Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig told the committee of the whole. “Right now we get a gratis use of a slip in the yacht club but there is nothing identifying the spot. We get moved to where it needs to be moved. The new boat that’s coming at the end of May is quite a bit larger. It’s a 9-and-a-half-foot beam 24-foot boat, which is a prime spot for the yacht club. Right now there is no slip

I’m actually not in favour of giving away or subleasing any more of our precious waterfront in that area in order to give a private, exclusive, gated club permission to expand.”

– COUNCILLOR CINDY FORTIN

available at the yacht club. They’re doing everything they can to make a spot for us.”

“I’m actually not in favour of giving away or subleasing any more of our precious waterfront in that area in order to

give a private, exclusive, gated club permission to expand,” Councillor Cindy Fortin said before voting against the staff recommendation.

Craig said that while the club is private it also serves an important public function.

“The yacht club also is dedicated as safe harbour, as well. That’s the purpose of the lights flashing on the corners…It is one of the few safe harbours on this side of the lake for when we have winds that come up from the south. Even though it is a private club, it is on all the maps as a dedicated safe harbour,” Craig said.

Mayor Keith Fielding suggested he did not have a problem with allowing the nonprofit society to expand.

“The spaces are very limited but at least you can put your name on a waiting list and have an opportunity to get a space there,” Mayor Fielding said.

Councillor Terry Condon was also in favour of providing initial approval for the expansion request.

“As I see it, the addition and the creation

of a breakwater would actually improve the ability to use the boat launch because it would calm the waters when the winds are coming from the northeast. I don’t have any problem with this,” Coun. Condon said. “I see it actually as being of some additional benefit.”

Councillor Hall said while he has no problem with the proposal, others might have concerns.

“I do feel we should make the process public,” Councillor Eric Hall said, adding that he would like a public meeting to be held to gather opinion about the expansion.

Coun. Condon expressed concerns that doing so might set a precedent, and said if people have concerns about the proposal they are invited to come to council and speak to the issue if they wish.

Director of planning and development services Cory Gain said the development permit process would involve notifying nearby residents and posting a sign at the property.

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NEWS

Highlights of the regular regional board meeting – February 24 Responsible dog ownership bylaw adopted

The regional board has adopted the new Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw No. 1343. In addition to emails and telephone inquiries about the bylaw, more than 900 responses were received to an online questionnaire and approximately 35 people attended an advertised information open house. After receiving this public input and in order to help clarify some areas of the bylaw, several amendments were made prior to final board consideration.

Among the changes to the bylaw: a leash is defined as being no more than two meters in length; owners of dogs newly declared dangerous will be required to post signs ad-

vising a dangerous dog is on the property and increased fines for owners of dogs that are found at large, off leash in an area not designated for off-leash activity and failing to pick up and dispose of waste. The board has maintained the two-dog maximum and requested a further report regarding the proposal to allow a three-dog maximum.

Water conservation and quality grants

The regional board has endorsed submitting six applications to the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) for funding consideration under its water conservation and quality grant program. Three applications are for projects proposed by the regional district, while the others are from individual

non-profit organizations. The Central Okanagan region is eligible for almost $179,000 in funding through the OBWB program.

Regional rescue service request

The regional board has asked staff to review a letter from the District of West Kelowna outlining that as of April 1, West Kelowna plans to provide six services that are being provided by the regional rescue program. A report will be prepared for consideration at a future board meeting.

Zoning bylaw amendments proposed

The regional board has given first reading to proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw No. 871. One of the suggested

amendments deals with housing for temporary migrant farm workers and provides more flexible options that are consistent with the Agricultural Land Commission legislation and the province’s template for migrant farm worker housing.

The key changes include: setback provisions, maximum allowable floor area and confirmation from farm operators that buildings are for seasonal farm worker housing.

A public hearing will be scheduled and advertised for the proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw. An amendment regarding medical marijuana production facilities was deferred until further information is available from Health Canada and other local governments.

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housing project, Bedford says it would not be difficult to move again in the future if required.

“Most of our things are the plug in freezers and fridges and moveable shelving so we’re fairly mobile,” Bedford said in an interview with The View. “It’s not like we put a whole lot of infrastructure in that’s hard to move. It would be fairly easy to move and we totally appreciate the time that we will have. The town has been very good to us in providing the building to us before.

We were there for almost 30 years and that was supposed to be temporary.”

Bedford says the new location will be 330 square feet bigger than the existing location, and help purchasing Costco shelving units would be welcomed by the food bank, which will require the shelves to provide increased storage at the new location.

“I think it will be more convenient for some, definitely, but as you know Peachland is sort of scattered,” Bedford said. “It will definitely be more convenient because it is bigger. That will be awesome because we can service them better.

I hate keeping people standing outside and they hate it even more than I do. This location will give us the chance to not have that happen so much.”

While it is not clear when construction will begin on the Habitat for Humanity project on Princeton Avenue, it is likely the food bank will make the move

I hate keeping people standing outside and they hate it even more than I do.

This location will give us the chance to not have that happen so much.”

– PEACHLAND FOOD BANK PRESIDENT JUDY BEDFORD

sometime this spring.

Last November, information released from an in-camera council meeting revealed that the District of Peachland had reached an agreement with Habitat for Humanity to help provide affordable housing in

Peachland.

The district has been working with Habitat for Humanity for several years to explore the possibility of securing a site suitable for an affordable housing project in the community. In September those discussions

resulted in an agreement between district council and Habitat for Humanity to develop two duplexes for low income housing on the site currently occupied by the Peachland Food Bank on Princeton Avenue.

The agreement allows for the following contributions from the district for the project: • Gifting of land – assessed value $188,100; • Waiving of development fees – approximately $1,860; • Waiving of development cost charges (DCCs) – $53,232; and • Waiving of building permit fees – approximately $10,000.

In addition, the district will request the Regional District of

Central Okanagan (RDCO) and School District #23 to waive their DCC and school site acquisition charges for the project.

As part of the agreement, Habitat for Humanity will be required to complete road frontage improvements such as sidewalk, curb, gutter and streetlights, as well as provide a replacement food bank at a site acceptable to the district.

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Our new neighbours moved in during the winter; the first thing they did was build a chain-link dog run along the side of their house.

That in and of itself wasn’t odd. We also have one along the side of our house, as our yard isn’t fenced. Neither is theirs.

Soon after they moved in, I made the acquaintance of their dogs, a male cane corso mix and a female French bulldog. The cane corso, unsure of his new surroundings and protective of his smaller companion, barked territorially at our dog, at everyone in our household, and at all passers-by. He’s not aggressive, though, and after about two weeks of dog treats and cheerful discussion over the fence we all became great friends.

I had plenty of opportunity to make friends because they were outside nearly 24 hours a day, all through the winter. Three in the morning or ten at night, the two dogs huddle in their doghouse, with an electric blanket on

an extension cord. Sometimes their owners allow them to spend particularly cold nights in the unheated garage; we know because they bark and cry from in there.

There’s nothing for us to report. There’s nothing illegal about this.

I filled out the questionnaire for the RDCO’s new dog bylaw, and attended the informational open house. I’m greatly in favour of it! It wouldn’t have occurred to me to ban retractable leashes, but I’ve had one explode in my hand when my pit bull enthusiastically reached the far end of it so I cannot argue.

But what I wish the new bylaw could do is require owners to love their dogs. To treat them as family members. (Assuming they treat their family members well.) To keep them safe. To spend time with them. To behave as a human being ought with any creature entrusted to our care.

I wish we could outlaw animal cruelty. We can outlaw cruel activity, but we cannot outlaw whatever wrong thing it is inside someone that allows them to let a feeling creature for which they are responsible freeze outside in the night.

PEACHLAND VIEWS Variety Singers’ performance helped cement success of lieutenant-governor’s visit On behalf of district council I would like to extend thanks to all those who helped make the lieutenant-governor’s visit to Peachland last week such a success.

First, thanks to the Peachland Variety Singers for a wonderful performance during the lieutenant-governor’s visit to the reception at the Peachland Historic Primary School -- it was very much appreciated by the audience. Her Honour was particularly struck by the choir’s rendition of Beautiful British Columbia, and has requested a recording to take on her provincial tours.

The Peachland Variety Singers’ performance provided a truly memorable finale to the visit and despite, regrettably, trying organizational circumstances for the choir, helped cement the success of her visit. We are indebted to you and proud of the contribution you make to our community.

I want also to commend the staff and students at Peachland Elementary School for their engagement with the lieutenant-governor’s visit. The stu-

dent question period was a highlight and showed great curiosity and careful thought on their part.

Thanks also go to the board and staff of the Peachland Wellness Centre for hosting a memorable tour and for providing the lieutenant-governor with the opportunity for enlightening conversation with clients and volunteers.

Finally, thank you to the representatives from Peachland’s non-profit societies, service clubs and community groups who attended the primary school reception. Site visits to each organization represented would have been wonderful, but not possible in the time available. However, your presence at the event provided the lieutenant-governor with a great insight into the rich social and cultural fabric of the community.

Thank you to all who helped make the visit a great success.

Keith Fielding, Mayor, District of Peachland

Being proactive against invasive species is important MP Dan Albas / Commentary Invasive species are sadly not new to OkanaganCoquihalla. Cattle ranchers have battled with the loss of valuable grazing lands on account of invasive weeds as much as fruit growers and farmers know the frustration of crop loss as a result of the

European starling.

Swimmers and boaters are familiar with Eurasian milfoil, not unlike local fishermen who are well aware of the damage caused by the introduction of Mysis shrimp into the Okanagan Lake system. All of these invasive species have caused ecological harm and in some cases financial loss both directly

and indirectly as different levels of government have funded strategies to control, reduce or eliminate these unwelcome invasive intrusions into our local ecosystem.

From my perspective, being proactive and vigiSee INVASIVE MUSSELS on page 5

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Chamber looks forward to Business Excellence Awards event Gail Scott / Special to the Peachland View The Peachland Chamber of Commerce has so much going on right now I am beginning to feel like a one-armed paper hanger.

If it were not for some very wonderful and talented volunteers, I am not sure how we would accomplish all the things we do as a chamber.

With the Business Excellence Awards fast approaching on March 8, the chamber has relied heavily on Peachland volunteers to manage everything from event decorations, to conducting the adjudication process to determine the ten winners of the ten business awards categories, to development of the marketing and promotional materials and tools to create communication and awareness of this annual highlight event.

I want to personally thank Gina Porta, Archie Lucciano, Leanne from the Peachland View, Errin from Serendipity, Vangie from Dunamis Projects, Mat Warnet-Pelletier from Welcome to Peachland, Terry Condon, Constantine Costa, Wolfgang Muhs, and Jan

Blunden for their role in the judging process.

Tickets are going fast so make sure you get your order in now. This is going to be an evening of surprises, excitement, and great fun and that I can promise. What I can’t promise is tickets if you hesitate. The cost is $50 per person and you can reserve tables of eight seats if you have a large group you want to attend with.

Be sure to bring a lot of cash for our fabulous live and silent auction items, our new portrait studio photo opps; the incredible 1.5 ct. white gold diamond necklace raffle and the cash bar. You might also want to bring a pair of comfy shoes for the dancing and action that Jeff of DJHaymaker is lining up for you.

Following on the heels of awards night will be the chamber’s 2014 Business Expo on April 12. The expo is another well attended event that provides our members the opportunity to showcase their business products and services to the community at large, and to collaborate with other businesses, which can lead to entrepreneurial ideas on

how to cost share marketing, product delivery and co-packing.

This is always a sold out event and we only have 50 booths available. Booth sales are coming faster than the snowstorm this past weekend. Costs are $150 for members, $180 for non-members and $25 for community service groups (plus 5 per cent GST). If you have not received a vendor package via email contact me at info@peachlandchamber.bc.ca or call 250-767-2422. Remember, if people don’t know you exist, you can’t blame them for not supporting you. If improving your bottom line is your goal, then sign up now because its first come first served.

The chamber also hosted their fourth quarter 2013 members meeting on February 18 at the Peachland Historic Primary School, which attracted 31 people who enjoyed complimentary appetizers sponsored by Peachland Radio.

The evening provided an opportunity to celebrate Chamber Week in B.C. and to find out what the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and the Peachland Visitor Centre has

done for its members this past year.

Lorraine Gabriel of Flying Soul O, another one of our newer chamber member and new resident/business to Peachland, was the winner of one of Hainle Estate/Deep Creek specialty wines generously donated by Walter Huber. Gabriel provides success coaching to inspire, educate and empower you in your business and personal life.

During the meeting, a motion from the membership resulted in the induction of two new board directors – Dr. Peter Stapleton of Peachland Lakeside Chiropractic Centre and Shayn Moritz of Edward Jones. A call for nominations from the floor for directors was also made and members were encouraged to put forth names for our upcoming May 12 AGM. Did you know that B.C. has more than 125 chambers of commerce with more than 36,000 businesses? The chamber network in B.C. is the largest, most broadly based business organization in the province. These See BUSINESS EXCELLENCE on page 7

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Invasive mussels threaten our lakes Continued from page 4

lant to guard against future threats of invasive species is important. Recently the Okanagan Basin Water

Board has undertaken a campaign to warn citizens and senior levels of government on the important need to take action against another invasive species: freshwater mussels. First, I would like to commend the Okanagan Basin Water Board for the work they have done in bringing this matter forward. From the limited research I have undertaken, there is indeed a potential serious threat to many of our valued freshwater lakes in Okanagan-Coquihalla and elsewhere.

Aside from the potential environmental harm, of particular concern is the fact that many citizens in our region depend upon safe, reliable drinking water that is drawn from the Okanagan Lake water system. Freshwater mussels are well known to clog intake pipes that in turn can cause consid-

distance); that is considered sufficient time that a mussel cannot survive out of water.

Thus, the largest threat in our region would be from boats south of the border where there are currently freshwater lakes contaminated with invasive mussels.

It is critically important to intercept a contaminated boat and trailer on land before it enters a freshwater lake, thus enhanced enforcement at Canadian border crossings is an obvious measure to prevent the spread of freshwater mussels.

As a secondary consideration, the integrated roadside enforcement unit that currently patrols B.C. roads to stop a boat and trailer for safety defects could potentially have an expanded role to inspect for invasive mussel growth. Additionally,

is an important issue and the efforts underway to help mitigate them. As always, I welcome your comments on this or any concern; my email address is dan.albas@parl. gc.ca or alternately I can be reached via phone at 1-800-665-8711.

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erable damage to pumps and filtration systems.

Currently, many of our water purveyors are already struggling to meet increased Interior Health water regulation standards and the added impact of damage to water infrastructure could be in the range of tens of millions of dollars, along with the potential inconvenience of suspension of water service while repairs are undertaken. In short, it is an unacceptable situation.

Ultimately, invasive mussels are most likely to be spread by a contaminated boat or trailer from another region, most likely originating either from outside of Canada or from eastern Canada.

Fortunately, boats transported from eastern Canada will most likely be out of the water for five days (given the

the same may apply to local conservation officers, who frequently patrol lakes and boat launches looking for fishing violations, could be another consideration.

Obviously, these potential solutions involve joint federal and provincial government collaboration and likewise local government could work with marinas, yacht clubs and other boat launching areas with an education campaign. At the moment, regulation around invasive species, such as freshwater mussels, is already under review and I plan on meeting with several ministers in Ottawa to expedite greater vigilance at border crossings – more so now as the 2014 boating season has yet to begin.

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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK

Wanted - Birthday songs: $1,000 reward Mayor Keith Fielding / Commentary During her visit to Peachland the lieutenant-governor announced the creation of a “Sing Me A Song” contest to celebrate Canada’s upcoming 150th birthday in 2017.

Contestants can be, for example, a group of school children, a community choir, or any musical group. Each group (there must be at least 15 voices with musical accompaniment) can enter in one of three age categories – under 11 years, under 16 years, or any age.

Beginning this year, and continuing each year until the 2017 birthday celebrations, a $1,000 prize will be awarded to contest winners in each of the three age group categories. Songs must celebrate what Canada or British Columbia means to the group, or show how their community reflects the

spirit and values of Canada. Entries will be judged by a panel of experts who, in addition to looking for compliance with the celebratory themes, will be looking for musicality, spirit, and originality.

So come on, Peachland! With the depth and breadth of creative talent we have in our community, surely we can capture at least one of those awards. Further information and entry forms can be found on the lieutenant-governor’s website at www.ltgov.bc.ca. May 7 is the deadline for 2014 entries.

From music to dogs: or, more exactly, to dog owners. At its meeting on February 24, the regional district gave third reading and adoption of its Responsible Dog Ownership Bylaw. The bylaw is the result of an extensive review of the dog control service and has included much public consultation as

the work proceeded. The intent of the new bylaw is to focus on dog owners rather than their dogs.

Responsible dog owners should have no difficulty complying with the provisions of the bylaw. They already comply with its core provisions: they leash it in public, they pick up dog waste, they ensure that their dog is cared for and kept under control at all times and they license their dog. Under the new bylaw, license fees remain unchanged.

For spayed or neutered dogs the license fee is $20. For unspayed or unneutered dogs the fee remains at $60.

Unfortunately, not all dog owners are responsible. Those who fail to observe bylaw provisions stand to receive significant fines if found in contravention. For example, failure to license a dog draws a fine of $300.

Failure to leash a dog draws a fine of $100

and increases for subsequent offences.

Failure to pick up dog waste carries a fine of $150. Failure to control dogs deemed aggressive or dangerous also carries significant penalties, ranging up to $500 as well as other possible action.

If a dog is found running loose, it will be returned to its owner at no cost for a first offence, provided that the dog is licensed.

For an unlicensed dog running at large, impoundment fees apply and these increase significantly on subsequent offences.

Dog owners not yet familiar with the new bylaw are encouraged to study its provisions. These can be found on the regional district website at www.regionaldistrict. com.

I am always interested to respond to questions or comments from readers and can be reached by email at mayor@peachland.ca.

RECREATION REPORT

Awards to recognize community volunteers and excellence Cheryl Wiebe Special to the Peachland View I am always amazed

by the talent in our community.

Last week’s visit by the lieutenant-governor was

especially touching, as she had a chance to visit with local groups and societies at a reception

at the Peachland Historic Primary School.

Tears were brought to her eyes when the largest continent of Peachland Variety Singers that I have seen performed and were brought back by Her Honour for an encore presentation.

Being able to share with the lieutenant-governor the

amazing groups that make Peachland a special place to be was an honour in itself.

The value of the time and energy volunteers provide in our community cannot be measured but sometimes a “thank you” can go a long way.

There are two events coming up that high-

light and recognize the valuable contributions of volunteers. Firstly, the district will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on March 7. Organizations are invited to book a table and bring their volunteers to be served by mayor, council and senior staff. Volunteers are required to RSVP

Saturday, March 8 Awards Nominees SERVICE

Serendipity; Johnston Meier; Karen’s Place; Peachland Lakeside Chiropractic

RETAIL

On Beach Boutique; Ace Hardware; IGA

TRADES/CONSTRUCTION

Dunamis Projects; Westside Curb Appeal; Jazel Homes; Little J’s Gardening

CREATIVE

Peachland Community Arts Council; Peachland Radio; Peachland View

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Edgewater Bar & Grill; Bliss Bakery; West Kelowna Wine Tours

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

TOURISM/HOSPITALITY

Chris Rollins and Chrissy Chernoff – Edgewater Bar & Grill; Sam Vong – Dragon Lotus; Steve Allison – TNI

RESTAURANT/FOOD SERVICES

Dragon Lotus; Peachland Radio; Lakeside Notary

Edgewater Bar & Grill; A Day’s Dream B&B; Beach Ride Rental Co. Dragon Lotus; Edgewater Bar & Grill; Blind Angler

RISING STAR

COMMUNITY BOOSTER

IGA; New Monaco; World of Wheels Doors open at 6 p.m. for cocktails, followed by dinner, awards, auction and dance.

Emcee: Allan Holender of Peachland Radio Key Note Speaker: Martin Salloum, Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada Music: DJHaymaker Catering: Gasthaus on the Lake

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by March 5 to 250-7672133.

Secondly, nominations are now available for the annual Spirit of Peachland Awards.

Please help us by nominating worthy individuals in our community for these great awards: • Citizen of the Year; • Youth Citizen of the Year; • Unsung Hero; • Lifetime Service; and • The Peachland Excellence Awards.

In its third year, the Peachland Excellence Awards are a way for organizations to recognize excellence.

Categories can be customized to recognize a specific achievement, gift or value. Past years examples include Excellence in Volunteerism, Excellence in the Arts, Excellence in Service, Excellence in Community Spirit, Excellence in Sport Development and so much more. We hope that you will take the time to recognize excellence in your valuable volunteers, community members and friends.

Nomination forms are available online at www.peachland.ca.

For additional information on these or other events, call 250-7672133.

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Business Excellence Awards fast approaching on March 8 Continued from page 5

chambers work year round as an influential voice for B.C.’s business communities, advocating and encouraging polices that support businesses and community economic development.

B.C. ranks first in Canada for the number of small businesses per capita, with 83.5 businesses per 1,000 people. In Peachland, our chamber membership is made up of 73.5 per cent of all the businesses that have registered business licenses with the District of Peach-

land. This is a demonstration of solidarity and support for making Peachland a better community for all. Remember, we can only do what we have the budget to do, so if you have not paid your 2014 renewal fees please do as they are payable upon receipt of invoice

and the full membership has been invoiced.

For more upcoming meetings and event information, visit www. peachlandchamber.com. If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours this year give me a call at 250-767-2422. For your informa-

tion, although the chamber has not as yet started posting its minutes to its website, all minutes from board and quarterly meetings are open to the public for viewing through our office. We are open for business and business is what makes things happen.

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Fennel is a versatile winter veggie for your sauces and salads Caramelized Fennel and Arugula Salad

Salad:

1 bulb fennel, halved and cut into half-inch wedges 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 4 slices pancetta or bacon 5 ounces arugula or mixed spring greens Red Wine Vinaigrette: 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp honey 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Patricia Guest Special to the Peachland View As we move through February and signs of spring start popping up, we naturally start to crave the things we’ve missed through the long winter. The first I

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil To prepare the vinaigrette, mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette to taste, with more honey, salt and pepper as desired.

To prepare the salad, add olive oil to medium skillet, toss in fennel, garlic, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sauté until caramelized. Remove from the pan and set aside. Turn skillet to high and fry pancetta quickly until crisp. Toss all ingredients with greens and the red wine vinaigrette and serve immediately.

think of are the shiny green spikes of netted irises and snowdrops.

They pop their heads out at the most unexpected times, booting the lingering snow out of the yard as the spring sunshine gives the earth its first warm breath of

sunshine.

The second thing I think of is, of course, food. The rhubarb buds swell and burst through their dried coverings, the first shoots of garlic appear, the greenhouse spring mixes buoyed by the longer hours of

light crank up the photosynthesis and start to do some power growing. This early in the year, though, I think I am getting away from myself. Just give me a little sunshine and watch me photosynthesize! While we can dream, there are still some fabulous winter vegetables that are not so common as squash and beets, but still pack a punch both in nutrition and taste.

This time of year you rarely get the feathery tops of fennel still attached, but the crunchy white bulb is really the star of the show anyway. Fennel’s digestive properties are famous and the citizens of many countries, like India and Nepal, often nibble on fennel seeds after dinner.

Fennel seeds are purported to prevent gas, also but somehow I just can’t quite get into the flavour of beans and fennel together. If you ask an Italian what is

missing in your spaghetti sauce they will say, “fennel.” Many tomato sauce recipes call for fennel seed and just as many others call for the bulb. Their flavour is slightly different, almost licorice with celery undertones.

If you are still not sure what the flavour of fennel might be, it might be the taste you can’t pin down in Italian or hot Italian sausages.

Fennel is truly a versatile veggie. It can be boiled, sautéed, caramelized, braised, baked, roasted or eaten raw. It loves tomatoes, salmon, halibut, cream, carrots, potatoes, arugula and with pork it screams “I’m in heaven!” In sauces, fennel seed can be used interchangeably, but crush them with a pestle before adding them and try to get a little more kick in there by lightly toasting them in a dry fry pan until you can smell them.

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when the sugars in the vegetable change their structure and produce complex reactions, and amazing new flavours.

If cooked too long, or at too high a heat the sugars get used up and the result will be bitterness. Try adding some caramelized fennel to a sandwich, sprinkle it on pizza, or toss it into your favourite spaghetti sauce.

Here’s a nice fresh salad to get you in the mood for spring.

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get to know the flavour of fennel is to caramelize a nice batch of them and start adding it to your favourite recipes and finished dishes to see how the flavours blend. It’s just like caramelizing onions, so you can do it on top of your stove over medium heat in a frying pan with butter or olive oil, salt and pepper and a little squeeze of lemon at the end. You want to achieve caramelization, which happens

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FRIDAYS

Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 10:30 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave. Ukulele Group, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Call 250-767-6574.

Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Mid-week Study and Conversation Coffee, 9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Computer Literacy, 10am-noon, all sessions take place at Peachland Wellness Centre Volleyball, 10am-noon, community centre Wellness Circle Fitness Equipment Guides, 10am. Call 250-767-2133 to register for your spot Memory Program, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Preregistration required.

AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Men’s Coffee, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Friendship Tuesday/Movie, 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Memory Program, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Preregistration required.

Tween Drop-In, 2:30-5pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Peachland Sparks and Brownies, 5:45-7pm, community centre Bridge (Experienced), 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Yoga, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Indoor Walking, 8-9am, community centre Aerobics For The Not So Young, 9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Wellness Centre, 10-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Speaker on second and fourth Wednesdays of the month Memory Program, 10:30am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Preregistration required Bridge Creative Playtime (0-6 yrs) 11am-1pm, community centre Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Chess, 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Memory Program, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Preregistration required.

Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Writer’s Bloc, every second Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Tween Cooking Night, 5-7:30pm, Peachland Youth Centre.

Lions Den Meeting, 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250767-9034 Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Tai Chi, 9:30am, United CHurch Annex Intergenerational Choir, 9:30am, Peachland Elementary School Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Volleyball, 10am-noon, community centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 10:45amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre Storytime, 11:30am, Peachland Library. For ages 3 to 5. Until April 24.

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Breastfeeding Cafe, second and last Thursday, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Call 250-7670141 Tween Drop-In, 2:30-5pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Drop in Floor Hockey (8-10yrs) 4:30-5:30pm, community centre Gentle Yoga, 6-7pm, community centre Bingo, 6:45pm, Doors 5:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Volleyball, 7-8:30pm, community centre

Indoor Walking, 8-9am, community centre Men’s Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Bridge Creative Playtime (0-6 yrs) 10am-noon, community centre Yoga Beginners, 10:30-11:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Legotime for Kids, 3pm, Peachland Library. Every other Friday until May 30.

Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

Peachland Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Night, March 8, Peachland community centre. Dinner will be catered by Gasthaus on the Lake. Music by DJHaymaker.

Watch weekly for updates on this year’s award nomination and judging process.

Chamber of Commerce Business to Consumer Expo, April

12. Vendors, presenters, antique appraisals and more. Contact the Chamber office at 250-767-2422 to reserve your booth. Watch for weekly planning updates for this year’s event.

Peachland Spring 10K and Half Marathon, April 13. 10K and half marathon options. Registration required, volunteers welcome.

MONDAYS Yoga Advanced Beginners, 7:458:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Indoor Walking, 8-9am, community centre Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies’ Coffee, 10am-11am, Peachland Wellness Centre Tai Chi, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Needle Arts/Quilting, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Guides, 5:15pm, community centre Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place Wood Carving, 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre Fly Tying, 7-9pm, community centre

SATURDAYS Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Dance Church, 10:30am-12:00, Peachland Youth Centre, sliding scale cost of $5-$10. Starts Feb 22.

Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Boys and Girls Club, 3-5pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Ages 6-12.

Youth Drop-In, 5:30-9pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

UPCOMING EVENTS 50+ Activity Centre Potluck Supper/Annual General Meeting, February 28th, 5:45pm. All members asked to attend.

24 Hour Famine, February 28, Mount Boucherie Secondary School. The Rotary Interact Club has chosen to support HOPE Outreach by holding the 24 hour famine at the school. Students will raise money through pledges.

Alana Ensign, March 1, 3 pm, Peachland Library. Join guest speaker Alana Ensign from the 4-H Club and learn about her experiences with the club, what they do and how you can get involved!

Volunteer Recognition Breakfast, March 7. Invitation to organizations and volunteers to enjoy a Council prepared breakfast.

RSVP required.

2014 World Day of Prayer, March 7, 2 pm, St. Margaret’s Church. St. Margaret’s Church is hosting the area’s 2014 World Day of Prayer with churches throughout the world. The theme this year is “Streams in the Desert,” focusing on Egypt. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will follow the service.

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HOROSCOPE

CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Boring routine 4. Back talk 8. Emerald Isle 10. Snow leopard 11. 1/20 of an ancient shekel 13. Language of Apia 14. Relating to NH2 15. British Air Aces 16. Woman (French) 17. Cheese skins 18. Deafening noise 19. Cheeky talk 20. Early photograph 24. Basics 25. 007’s Flemming 26. Photograph (slang) 27. Male sheep 28. Norse sea goddess 29. Small cask 30. Ch. Osgood hosts 37. Confederate soldier 38. Radioactivity unit 39. Chocolate tree 40. Express surprise 41. Express delight 42. Mary mourning Jesus 43. 18th century indoor cap 45. Thanjavur University 46. Skilled 47. Hindu mother goddess 48. Follow by one’s foot 49. Born of CLUES DOWN 1. Respect 2. Azotemia 3. Exhausting 4. Accumulation 5. Lack of moral standards in a society 6. A rascal 7. X100 = 1 tala 9. River of Haikou, China 10. Lout 12. Stockings 13. Capital of Chile 15. Spanish for river 18. 12th month (abbr.)

19. Skilled nurse 21. Unit of precipitation 22. Corpuscle count (abbr.)

23. Sweet potato 26. God of fields &

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you want more than you can acquire this week and your desires may lead you astray. It is important to exercise self-restraint, even if you get a thrill from living on the edge.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, make a concerted effort to improve your focus in the weeks ahead. There is much to lose if you cannot tackle the tasks at hand, particularly at the workplace.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, it’s unlike you to slow down, so don’t be surprised when friends start looking at you curiously after you take your foot off the gas. Your free spirited nature will soon return.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, find a routine that works for you and then stick with it. There is no need to reinvent the wheel, and when actions become automatic, you can focus on other things.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

woods 27. Dream sleep 28. Polish or stroke 29. Kilo yard (abbr.)

30. Member of U.S. Navy 31. Express pleasure

32. Written acknowledgment (abbr.)

33. Neptune’s closest satellite 34. O’Neill play “The ____ Cometh”

35. Homegrown 36. Goalkeeper 37. __ Island, U.S. State 40. Far East nursemaid 41. Food grain 44. 2 stripe rank (abbr.)

SUDOKU

A need for attention could get the better of you, Leo. A little humility goes a long way and can alter others’ perceptions of you. You may end up being seen in a more positive light.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you can differentiate between right and wrong, but your judgement might be off this week.

Rely on your intuition, but don’t make any big decisions without first thinking carefully.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, it may seem like you are being led astray by one thing after another, when all you want is to focus on one task at a time. Find a way to block out any and all distractions.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, work on a creative project with a sweetheart or friend early in the week. Ideas will flow easily and your imaginations will soar together. It is a productive pairing.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

This is not your week to mix love and money, Sagittarius. In fact, keep the two as separate as possible, and exercise caution before lending anyone money.

ANSWERS

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you want to play outside of the rules this week. You normally like to follow a relatively traditional course, so this catches others off guard.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Level: Intermediate

Here’s How It Works - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

You don’t always have the patience to stick with the same routine, Aquarius. That means others cannot expect you to conform to their whims if they want you as a friend.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, you may need to sacrifice some security for a chance to have a memorable experience. Do something out of the ordinary.

PEACHLAND VIEW

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

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SPORTS & RECREATION | FAITH

SNOOKER

Dramatic changes are coming to snooker league standings Barrie Hewer / Special to the Peachland View The league is saddened to report that Debbie Hostyn has been forced to withdraw from the spring league. However, we are looking forward to seeing Hostyn, a former champion, in the championship round that will be played in April.

Hostyn’s withdrawal means that all the remaining league players have been credited with a win. This will help you to understand some of the dramatic changes in the standings listed below. Other reasons for the changes

are games played and a forensic audit completed by league officials.

There will be more dramatic movement in the standings as those that joined the spring league late now start to catch up in the number of games played. Those currently enjoying bragging rights will very soon be in for a big surprise, and they know what is coming. Indeed, some have already chosen to hide behind aliases in order to protect themselves from the public humiliation soon to rain down upon their heads, however all players are identified here in the standings below.

Al Cunningham Frank Reindl (Chedda) Jack Whittome Robin Labossiere Chris Rollins (Beans) Roger Moxley Chrissy Chernoff (The Stroke) Dave Johnston (Sox) Cindy Fortin

28 points 28 points 28 points 26 points 26 points 25 points 22 points 20 points 19 points

Dwayne Smith Barrie Hewer (Silver Surfer) Dave Macintosh Harry Rusch Larry Swartz Kirk Mcguinness Jeff Sims Jason Spridgeon Lee Chevalier

18 points 17 points 17 points 17 points 17 points 16 points 16 points 14 points 13 points

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Choose to see the glass as being half full Robin Graves Special to the Peachland View We were an odd pair, so different in so many ways. My friend Jamie was rugged and athletic; I, more modest of stature and decidedly bookish. While we had both been raised in Ontario, he was from blue Tory Toronto and I was from red Liberal Ottawa. In conversation and debate, Jamie would point readily to the priority of independence and personal responsibility, and in response, I would hold up the values of community and care of neighbour. Surely there must be truth in the ageold adage that opposites attract, for though we differed in many ways we nevertheless found a deep friendship with one another.

It was the kind of friendship that allowed us to challenge each other and shine a light on each other’s foibles and dispositions. I remember clearly one conversation over coffee, Jamie gazing over the rim of his fresh poured brew and asking, “Robin, is life hard?” I’m not sure what prompted his question.

Perhaps I was moaning excessively that day or making heavy weather of the circumstances in which I found myself, and the decisions that I faced. What I do know, though, is his question exploded into my awareness and has echoed in various moments of my life ever since.

Certainly, I expect, we have all known those individuals who wear life lightly. We all know those who seem able to move through the moments of life with an apparent grace and ease, who encounter setbacks and challenges, yet carry on without remarkable

despair or dismay, those for whom life is buoyant, fitting lightly and effortlessly borne. On the other hand, we have all known those for whom life does not come easily, where struggle and misfortune seem to dog each step and the gifts of optimism and hope are not readily found. There are those for whom life is more burden than gift, ill-fitting at the best of times, appearing to offer little reward while exacting great cost.

Truth be told, my life has been remarkably blessed. Certainly there have been moments of anxiety, doubt, care and concern. Certainly things have not always been easy, with moments when hope was quite elusive. In the early years of our marriage my wife suggested that I seemed to be a “glass half empty person” rather than a “glass half full person.”

A preemie baby, I have sometimes wondered if I was born not quite ready for life, pushed out into the world too early when I may have needed a little more time, and feeling on occasion that I have had to struggle to try and catch up.

Sometimes, however, in life and in living there is an imperative that is set before us, an opportunity that requires our attention now. When this happens it is clear that we are not to be allowed the luxury of a little more time, nor can we indulge ourselves with the comfort (or the discomfort!) of delay or equivocation.

Often such an imperative may appear to be the result of circumstance, the coming together of events that are described as chance, coincidence or serendipity. At other times, however, this imperative may well be heard as God’s voice,

raised with an urgency that cannot be set aside.

Recently, many who gathered for worship in our local churches will have heard a familiar passage from the Old Testament scriptures. In verses drawn from the Book of Deuteronomy, God addresses the people of Israel, “See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity…choose life so that you may live.”

There is a clear imperative – we are to see.

Indeed, we are to look, attend and pay attention. We are to be open and foster a capacity for surprise and wonder. At the same time, we are to recognize that it is God who acts. We are to realize that it is God who has done this and it is God who is the author of life itself. But to see and to recognize are not enough. There is also an imperative to respond to what God has done – we are to choose and God

asks us to choose life.

How shall we do this?

In each moment the choice will be unique and distinctly personal, yet I think it’s possible to offer a foundation upon which to build. How shall we choose life? We can choose life by recognizing that God is always at the centre of life, not beyond us but immediately before us. We can choose life by recognizing that the life of God in itself is a gift that invites our praise and thanksgiving. We can choose life by recognizing that we have been invited to actively participate in God’s life, a life that Christians believe was revealed in the person of Jesus. We are called to choose a life of service for the sake of justice and peace, healing and restoration – a life where we are to love God and to love our neighbour as ourselves.

Is life hard? Jamie’s question echoes still.

For many, I think, the answer would be yes.

Certainly there are very few for whom life is entirely easy. Yet there is an imperative set before us, one that recognizes God’s presence in our midst and offers fresh hope. We are to choose the gift of life, that we may fully live.

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