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January 14, 2011 Peachland, BC
Volume 07 | Number 02
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New Monaco holds roundtable talks with local artists By Cindy Fortin New Monaco development senior planner Mark Holland hosted a wellattended roundtable discussion with representatives of Peachland’s art community last week at the community centre. Local artisans were invited to the first of several public meetings as part of New Monaco’s ongoing community consultation, with the goal of helping to shape the details of their Area Structure Plan (ASP) as it moves through the municipal approval process. New Monaco plans to integrate the arts community into their design concept, which would include an artisan hub of local arts and crafts, retail and studio space, as well as festival locations. The local arts group was encouraged to share their ideas and suggestions, and be involved in the process. “We want to make sure that our plans for the New Monaco development include fresh ideas that on the one hand can help make our new neighbourhood special and different, but also deliver useful amenities to the current population. Listening to cultural and artistic ideas from the local community is an ideal way to start this process,” said Holland. The New Monaco development – of approximately 2,600 to 2,800 units to be built on the old Drought Creek Farm near Drought Road over the next 12 to 15 years -- is being planned around themes of new technology employment, especially in the health and wellness areas, and within a framework of sustainability. Culture and the arts can play important roles in all of these fields, said Holland. “We are looking for opportunities to incorporate visual and performing arts programming into the design of our core village centre, with (Foreground) Senior development planner, Mark Holland, discusses the New Monaco artisan concept with local space, for example, for artisans to artist and Peachland resident, Judy Hewlett. In the background, Frank Warburton, of Peachland (right), shares ideas make and sell their creations. These with project manager Gordon Easton.
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surroundings are attractive to the young creatives we visualize living, working and bringing up their families in the New Monaco of the future.” The neighbourhood would be centered on an integrated mixed use village, built around the principles of social, environmental and economic sustainability – a neighbourhood offering a high quality of life where residents live, work, shop, learn and play all within walking distance, among nature trails, inspirational parks, artist lands and gardens. The roundtable meeting was attended by approximately 30 local residents, most of who were artists of various mediums. One suggestion was for a multi-use arts centre or school of fine arts, including small theatre, possibly in conjunction with UBC-Okanagan, to provide a venue for performing arts. Local artist, Judy Hewlett, of Peachland, said she was overwhelmed to see that New Monaco was so receptive to public input. “They are not coming in here with a preconceived idea. They are open to what’s going to work, and I think that is going to make it a success for them,” said Hewlett. “It will be a success for the development, a success for the town, and a success for the arts community. I think it will be a win-win situation the way they are going about it.” More public roundtables are planned in the coming months. According to their December newsletter, ‘New Monaco is strongly committed to an inclusive public consultation process and will continue to meet with Peachland residents, seeking specific input which will be used to guide the development plan.’ “We are adding a big piece of fabric to your community,” said Holland. “We are at an early enough level that with your guidance, or requests, or direction, we can probably do a lot better than we could otherwise do.”
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Woodcarving Club members ‘whittle while they work’ By Cindy Fortin
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Members of the Woodcarving Club meet regularly in Peachland, although few may know of their existence as they go quietly about their work. Led by Len Teeple, the carvers produce everything from waterfowl and animals, such as bears, cougars, elk and moose, to comical characters, such as hobos and golfers. The woodcarvers, made up of Peachland and West Kelowna residents, have been meeting since the late 1990s. They moved their base to the Peachland seniors centre in 2000, now called the 50+ Activity Centre. Teeple took over for Dennis Hudson, who originated the group. Hudson passed away in 2010. A former salesman, Teeple says he first started carving after retirement. “I just wanted something to do and saw a picture. I started carving this picture into a flat, and then went from there to carving rounds.�
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It is a calming hobby, says Teeple. “It is very relaxing. Everyone comes in and quietly whittles away.� Their choice of wood is bass, a semi-soft, straight grain wood, which is easy to carve. While there is no specific instruction given to carvers, members help one another with suggestions and demonstrations. Woodcarver Club numbers have dwindled over the past years from 23 to 10, so they are always looking for new members. You require your own carving tools, but they are more than happy to let you know what you need, and can direct you to suppliers. Teeple encourages newcomers, whether novice or more experienced. “Come out and see what we’re doing and if you like it, come and join us.� The Woodcarvers Club meets every Monday at the 50+ Activity Centre at 5672 Beach Avenue, from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a $30 fee to join. ($15 to join the senior’s centre and $15 for supplies) To find out more: Len at 250.768.6704.
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Before I start this week’s column with December, whether I was door knocksome good news, a sad note. Doreen Van ing or meeting people around the coffee Basten passed away. Many of you knew table, I was getting your feedback on the her. I, too, was one of the privileged. She things that matter most to you. Now I’m was a mentor, an encourager and an an- doing one more round of the constitugel, all-in-one. She’s with the other angels ency in January to get feedback before we now. Rest in peace. fi nalize the federal budget. The year got off to a good start. StatisA budget date has not yet been set, but tics Canada published the job stats for it will probably be tabled sometime in the last month of 2010. If you recall, and February or March. The Prime Minister as Stats Can explained in has asked each of us to their report, economists make sure each of you has had predicted there would had a chance to input your be an overall drop in full thoughts on what you time jobs. think should be a priority The predictions were in Budget 2011. wrong again. Stats Can Th is budget will be key recorded an increase of for a number of reasons. 38,000 full time jobs! Probably most signifiGiven the fact that we cant is the fact that both are still looking at a fragile the Liberals and the NDP global recovery this was have stated they will vote an encouraging report. against it. Now that is a It shows we have seen an somewhat intriguing posincrease of approximately WEEKLY COMMENTARY ition. You declare you will 480,000 jobs since July vote against something 2009. That means there STOCKWELL DAY, MP before you have even seen are more Canadians workit? I would expect that ing full time now than before the global from the Bloc. They are not interested downturn. in supporting anything that is good for Th is does not mean we should back Canada. off on our economic plan. There are still At any rate, if all three opposition parmany Canadians looking for work. There ties vote against the budget that means are still concerns about other inter- we’ll be heading for the polls. national pressures. However, be assured As a government, we will not be pushthat we will continue our basic approach ing for an election. However, we will of keeping federal taxes down and staying be ready if one is forced on us. Here at on track to eliminate the federal deficit. home, the message I’m hearing is that you As you know, I am always seeking your want us to stay focused on the economy advice from all over the Okanagan, Nic- and jobs. ola and Highland Valleys. Th roughout That’s our plan.
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As you probably read in last week’s Peachland View, many people are calling for a traffic light at Clements and Highway 97. It is tragic that we have to wait for fatalities before action is taken, but I don’t want to point a finger or lay blame. Last year, at a meeting organized by the Highway 97 Task Force, a highways consultant told the audience that the Ministry of Highways looks at the number of fatal accidents in order to determine highway improvement priorities. We have to wait for a series of serious accidents before we get to the top of the list. It isn’t enough, apparently, to predict serious accidents, we have to wait for them to happen. Speculation about danger doesn’t come close to the influence of accident statistics. For Peachland, every highway intersection has an element of danger. We could have traffic lights at eight places – Hardy, Princeton, Ponderosa, 13th Street, Clements, Trepanier, Huston/Buchanan and the new Ponderosa access. We know this won’t happen. Summerland, a community twice the size of Peachland, has only two highway traffic lights. Highway 97 is a provincial highway, so the ministry has a responsibility to move a heavy-volume of traffic through Peachland. The desire for local residents to have safe access is not the only criterion in decision-making. I know I echo the thoughts of many, when I sing the praises of our Highway 97 Task Force; these are smart people. Having attended some of their meetings, I know they have the wisdom to be looking years ahead. The issue is not just about Peachland doubling in size (or more), it’s also the growth in Highway 97 traffic as the whole of the Okanagan area grows. The
bypass option might seem like service that travels to Princeton an impossible dream to some, Avenue, Ponderosa and Trebut with the right approach, I be- panier and takes people to the lieve that it can happen. Business Beach Avenue business area. owners worried about a bypass All we need to make this hapneed look no further than Sum- pen is money. That’s the same merland. The town centre there reason we don’t have the sideis very successful and is located walks on Princeton Avenue that away from Highway 97. were promised years ago. But we We can make plans for the do have a wonderful waterfront future and discuss walkway and we how a bypass or only had to pay four-lanes through one-third of the Peachland would cost. And we are work. Some people getting some new are calling for an shelters to make it overpass to be built easier whilst waitat the Clements ing for the bus. intersection, but Progress is bethat would involve ing made, when a very different money is available. level of expense. If you have travEric Hall I’m sure that the elled on Highway majority opinion 97 in Peachland at MY VIEW would be to add the speed limit of the traffic light at 70 km/h, you will Clements right now and plan for have been followed very closely the future some other time. by other vehicles. The pressure My particular concern is the to drive above the limit is often fact that school buses have to tremendous; it can make you feel use this intersection. If you have really guilty. I am convinced that a problem making a turn out of some people, who travel on the Clements, think about the job highway, don’t even notice that of school bus drivers. They have the limit has changed from 90 a slow vehicle, the responsibil- km/h to 70 km/h. ity for 40 children (or more), In England, they have elecand limited acceleration. Thank tronic speed signs on most goodness that we are lucky in dangerous sections of roads Peachland to have wonderful (not freeways), with two types school bus drivers. of display. If you are travelling It is a sad fact that, for most within the speed limit, the sign people, a car is almost a necessity displays the limit with a message in Peachland. Perhaps it is partly “thank you”. If you are speeding, because the community is built the sign displays your speed in on the side of a mountain. But we a flashing mode with a message could do more to provide pedes- “slow down”. These signs work trian access. One can only hope very effectively and we could use that as new development takes them here in Peachland. place, a network of pedestrian The other option is photo paths can be developed. There radar, which isn’t very popular. are some existing paths and I believe that speed signs, such some new ones, but we need an as they use in England, would overall pedestrian access plan. be more acceptable. At the very We also need a frequent bus least we should have a flashing
light attached to the top of any speed limit sign, when the maximum speed is being reduced. You don’t have to be a police officer to know that speed kills. Often when young people get a speeding ticket, they consider it to be unjust. For a police officer, they must hope that the message gets through. As parents and grandparents, we hope that young people don’t have to learn everything the hard way. It is quite depressing to look at Transport Canada statistics and with over 18 million cars on Canadian roads, it is inevitable that accidents will happen. Based on the numbers from 2007, seven people die in car accidents in Canada, on average, everyday. There are 37 serious injuries and over 500 injuries of all types in Canada, on average, everyday. In total for 2007, there were 2,767 deaths from car accidents in Canada. That’s more than the number of people killed at the World Trade Centre in New York with 9/11 (2,752). In British Columbia alone, there were 417 deaths from vehicle accidents in 2007. On an average basis, someone dies in this province everyday as the result of a motor vehicle accident. The numbers are even worse in the United States, although the number of fatalities in both Canada and the USA have been dropping in the last few years. In 2001, over 42,000 people died as a result of motor vehicle accidents in the United States, that’s more than 15 times the number killed at the Word Trade Centre with 9/11. The reality is that it is dangerous out there on any highway. But a four-lane Highway 97 through Peachland would have negative impact on our community. Let’s do what we can to support the bypass campaign!
Peek Into the Past A snow-blanketed view of downtown Peachland in 1958. Three of the houses in the foreground were for married workers of Greata Ranch. Two of the houses still exist after being moved up Trepanier hill and off Princeton at the end of Sanderson Road.
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Beach Avenue, and the carbon footprint reduction effort
Dear Editor, I read Cindy Fortin’s article on the fatal crash at Clements on December 16, 2010 and totally agree with most of the article and the town’s initiative to get a traffic light in place. The left turn onto Highway 97 at Clements is the worst intersection in town and can be really tough during rush hour. Many times I’ve been in a line-up to turn left at Clements and the person in front of me seems to be afraid to make a move onto the highway. Often people will wait too long and not take the proper opportunity to make the turn and then suddenly make a hair-raising turn when they shouldn’t. If there are more than about five cars lined up to go out onto the highway, I will sometimes turn right instead of left and then go left at 13th and do a legal U turn and come back out onto the highway in the speed up lane at 13th. As bad as this intersection is, it’s really not much different than the left turns from Trepanier, Ponderosa or Huston onto Highway 97. At Trepanier, the traffic from both directions can’t be readily seen because of the curve in the road and often times when you think it’s clear, and proceed to turn left onto Highway 97, inevitably a vehicle comes roaring around the corner and unless you get on the accelerator tout de suite, you have someone on your bumper honking the horn. At the Huston/Highway 97 intersection, left turns onto the highway are just as bad if not worse; the sight lines are better but the speed limit at that point is 90 km/h. I’ve lived in the Okanagan for only five years and love it here but as far as Highway 97 is concerned, it is, for the most part, just a series of traffic lights anyway; another one or two won’t make a difference to traffic flow, so why not? The other issue about traffic through town is that many drivers don’t obey the posted speed of 70 km/h, so maybe this should be lowered as well. By the way, a few years ago, the RCMP used to set up a radar trap at 13th and maybe they still do but I haven’t seen them there for a long time. How we do we get the police to pay more attention to our town...a Tim Horton’s? I don’t know about the details of the crash on December 16, but had there been a traffic light at that intersection the probability of an accident would have been reduced, maybe a life saved. If you think we have problems now, think about 4,000 more people living in this area and a four lane highway where there are two lanes of traffic to cross to make a left turn at these intersections. Seems to me that bypass is looking better everyday.
Dear Editor, Two weeks ago I mentioned the new traffic signage on Beach Avenue. Apparently council decided to change the traffic pattern, giving cyclists the command of Beach Avenue. Vehicles are secondary. Hence, no overtaking or passing. It states ‘Single File’. I guess council is hoping cars will disappear, improving their ‘carbon footprint’ effort. Evidently cyclists are allowed to ride on the multi-million dollar walkway adjacent to the pedestrians. This brings up the subject of cyclists being insured for damage and injury to pedestrians and vehicles. Certainly, a must. There is no free ride. Also, it is impossible in the summer months for locals, many retirees, to visit the local doctor’s office, drug store or other stores as parking stalls are occupied all day. My suggestion is to install parking meters on every stall. Th is will help town coffers and give the locals a chance to shop locally. Furthermore, the recent old-timers driving course suggested that we drive around Peachland often, to enhance our driving skills. Fat chance. How long before we have [traffic] carousels in the park? As for the town carbon footprint effort, BC is one of the lowest provinces -- hydro generated by water power, not many polluting industries at present. Vehicles are also more efficient, but still victimize [the environment]. Council should consider in their latest effort, to have all municipal vehicles return to the works yard at the end of day, eventually obtain smaller efficient vehicles, such as hybrid and battery operated vehicles at time of replacement. And switch off the Christmas lights, anything unnecessary in order to save taxpayer increases. Sure this will be viewed as controversial, but there are no halfway measures. Mick Read, Peachland
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Line Dancing - 50+ Activity Centre, 9 - 10:30 am Bereavement Support Group Wellness Centre, 10 - 11:30 am Iron & Silk Exercise - 50+ Activity Centre, 11 am Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment, info. 250-767-3255 Bingo - 50+ Activity Centre, 6:45 pm
Wellness Circle, - Peachland Wellness Centre, 10 - 11:30 am
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Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna, 7 - 9 pm Peachland Lions Club meeting, 7 pm, at the Lions Den, info. 250-767-9034
Royal Canadian Legion - Fish & Chip Dinner, 1730 hrs.
Peachland Quilters 50+ Activity Centre, 1 - 4 pm
Chess - 50+ Activity Centre, 1 pm, experienced & beginners
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Dear Editor, The entire Sweet family of Peachland would like to send kudos to the staff of Peachland Pharmacy. Their smiles and kind words are always welcome along with their knowledge that they are always willing to share. Too often we take these people for granted. We would like to let you, the staff, know how much we appreciate your care and kindness. Sincerely, Don and Lenore Sweet and family
Water conservation rewards never materialized Dear Editor, I read, with mounting residual disdain, one clip from the summary of 2010 highlights in the December 30 edition of the Peachland View. Under the heading “Water no longer free” (it obviously never was), I was reminded of the original plan, objective and “carrot”. It has proven to be a revised plan, completely subjective and skunk cabbage. Conservation with incentives and results with rewards obviously ring hollow when bureaucrats get involved. When I adopted B.C. Hydro’s incentives to reduce power, I was rewarded. When I turned down my thermostat for Terasen Gas, I was rewarded. When I organized and combined my errands, fewer trips to the gas pump was my reward. When Peachland promoted a program to conserve water, I believe most of us believed there would be a reward for buying it. Wrong! I am in total agreement with the gentleman that wrote to the editor when the substantial rate increase was shamefully announced. We are all far, far too complacent by failing to raise hell when the buckets of rhetoric pouring from the lips of our leaders fail to hold water. Wayne Evans, Peachlander since 1989
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The memory of the Copenhagen Environmental Summit is still fresh in my mind. The summit was held from December 6 to 18, 2009, and 8,000 people participated. In addition there was a very large contingent of support staff. Unfortunately, virtually nothing of any substance was accomplished at this conference, as the opinions of the participating scientists and other delegates regarding the cause of climate change varied widely and no consensus could be reached. The carbon footprint of this conference of 12 days was enormous and is estimated at 41,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (C02). That is the amount of carbon dioxide that a village in the UK of approximately 8,000 inhabitants produces in an entire year. This conference will be known for the detection and publication of the falsifications of greenhouse gas and climate change research results. These so-called results were altered to support the greenhouse gas theory. The Intergovernmental Panel
on Climate Change (IPCC), located in Geneva, Switzerland, provides decision makers with a source of greenhouse gas information. The organization collects the results of worldwide greenhouse gas research. In many cases the decision makers were given falsified information. For many of the participants the bright sides of this summit were the private jet flights, the five star hotels, the limousines, gorgeous food, a marvelous city and a great culture. And now we just finished another environmental summit, this time in Cancun. Nearly the same delegates, lovely climate, great swimming and unlimited tequila. This summit too did not produce any notable results. Professor Ian Rutherford Plimer of the University of Adelaide, Australia, does not believe in the greenhouse gas theory and he knows how to express himself well. (See Google: Professor Ian Rutherford Plimer.) According to the professor, and I quote: “The recent volcanic eruption in Iceland negated
in just four days every single effort we’d all made during the past five years to control C02 emissions on our planet.” And there are about 200 active volcanoes on the planet spewing out ash and gas at any one time, every day. The professor points out that Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991 in the Philippines and discharged more greenhouse gas into the atmosphere than the entire human race had emitted in its 40 million years on earth. That volcano was active for a full year. The forest fires in North America and bush fires in Australia this past year alone will negate all our efforts to reduce carbon for the next three years and it happens every year. I did not know, and now I remember, that our government is going to try to impose a whopping carbon tax on the basis of the bogus, “human-caused” climate change scenario. That tax will absolutely do nothing except make us poorer. It will not stop volcanic eruption or forest fires. Bert Put, Peachland
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Economy has improved, but don’t take jobs for granted If you ever find yourself elected to public ing? Ultimately we must recognize that as office one of the things you will soon real- much as the government relies on taxpayers ize is that bad news often makes front page to pay the bills of government expenses, so headlines, while good news tends to be bur- too must a business rely on its customers to ied further back. Conversely, if you are in the pay its bills to stay in business. If a business media I have no doubt that you might notice finds that costs are increasing it must either how politicians tend to talk about good news raise revenues (the equivalent of government far more often than we do bad news. Case in increasing taxes) or the business must reduce point, in last month’s Statistics Canada labour expenses, which often means layoffs and the force survey British Columbia elimination of jobs. It is for this had some good news with one WEEKLY COMMENTARY reason that governments at all of the lowest unemployment BILL BARISOFF, MLA levels must very carefully monrates in Canada (under seven itor what costs we impose upon per cent) and also set a record business because these costs for the amount of people working in B.C. will not only be downloaded onto consumThe same report tells a different story, as ers, they also could result in putting people our provincial unemployment rate has in- out of work at a time when we can least afcreased from last month’s low of 6.9 per cent ford it. up to the Canadian average of 7.6 per cent This is why so many employment sectors for the month of December. On the surface are supportive of greater efficiencies, such as an increase of .07 per cent may not seem like the harmonized sales tax. If a business can much to be concerned about, however in lower its costs this is less money that has to be terms of jobs that translates to roughly 22,000 passed down to consumers, and at the same more people across B.C. currently being out time, results in less pressure to have to lay off of work. This is an important example of how workers or take other downsizing actions. volatile our economy still is and should also Further, the B.C. government has also elimiserve as a reminder of just how severe an un- nated over 150,000 different regulator red employment rate over 10 per cent or greater tape requirements since 2001, and still each would be to our B.C. economy. day I am hearing of more efficiencies we can Jobs are often taken for granted. This is introduce to make people’s lives easier when no different then turning on the tap and ex- doing business in British Columbia. pecting an abundant supply of safe drinking I appreciate that efforts to make B.C. an water to come out and meet our needs. Only easier and more affordable place to do busiwhen our supply is compromised do we real- ness is sometimes a controversial topic. Howize just how fortunate we are to not be in an ever I can also appreciate that since 2001 we area where jobs and clean drinking water are now have over 400,000 more people working in very short supply. While British Columbia in British Columbia today than we did a deand Canada have a vast social safety net for cade ago. The importance and value of a job the unemployed, the reality is we need people should never be taken for granted and we working to fund that safety net and the other must also remember that ultimately it is the important services we all depend on. taxes derived from the private sector that pay How do we keep jobs and people work- for the public sector.
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News from the 50+ Activity Centre By P B Patt Grieve Gi Hoot mon! It’s that time of year again when all Scots, and those who wish they were, celebrate the birth of Scotland’s bard, Robert Burns. At Burns suppers all over the world glasses will be raised in toasts, speeches will be made and haggis will be enjoyed. Peachland’s 50+ Centre will be among the towns holding an annual Burns night. Ours will be on Friday, January 28th. (Not quite January 25, but close enough.) Times are: open bar at 5:15 pm, dinner at 6:15 pm. Tickets are going quickly; members only, till January 15, then open to the public. If you haven’t got yours yet, call to get your name on the list. The cost to members is $16, non-members are $20. The office is open weekday mornings from 9:30–11:30 am. Everyday activities are back in full swing. Nearly every morning, afternoon and evening there is something going on at the corner of 8th Street and Beach Avenue. One activity that goes quietly about its business is the Woodcarving Club which meets Mondays from 7–9 pm. Led by Len Teeple, this group of men and women carve the most amazing things, such as clocks, animals, birds, nativity scenes and whatever strikes their fancy. Beginners are welcome; you should have your own tools but if you aren’t sure of what to buy, come and have a look and ask the experts first. There may even be some used ones you can buy. Len says it is a relaxing and rewarding pastime enjoyed by folks who are fully absorbed in their work. Call Len for more information at 250-768-6704. He will be happy to have you join this hard working group. And how about bingo? Great prizes are being won and I hear they may even be increased in the new year. Leader Marie is
coming i up with i h more id k tthe ideas to make evening even more fun. Bingo has resumed on Thursdays at 6:45 pm. Friendship Tuesdays are on again, the first movie of the year, was “Prime” with Meryl Streep. The next one is on January 25, and will feature “Amelie”, a five-time Academy Award nominee. Times: Blood pressure check at 1 pm and movie at 1:30 pm; refreshments supplied. Don’t forget you can work off that Christmas turkey and pudding by joining our exercise classes. These are not too strenuous. They include Tai Chi Monday at noon, Iron & Silk Thursdays at 11 am, and Yoga Wednesdays at 1:30 pm. Nothing to raise a sweat but they will keep you supple and mobile. Carpet bowling on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 am–noon is another pursuit to keep the old joints moving. The line dancing group keeps in step to great music on Thursdays at 9 am. You should see those gals go! For a quieter pastime, we offer bridge for experienced and novice players on Tuesdays at 7 pm and chess for all levels on Wednesdays at 1 pm. A different kind of exercise, this time for the vocal chords, can be had on Monday mornings at 10 am with the Variety Singers. A big thank you goes to the members of the quilting group (Mondays at 1 pm) who put up the Christmas decorations and also had the not-so-much-fun job of taking them down. It was greatly appreciated. Members are reminded that 2011 fees are due as of January 1. Your activity leader can collect these or you can come to the office on weekday mornings. Dues are only $15 for the whole year; the only qualification is that you must be 50 or over and young at heart. The annual general meeting is on February 25; we will be needing some new board members so be willing if you are asked or even better volunteer now! See you at the Burns supper. Peachland Wellness Centre “Speaker Series” presents:
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News From the Chamber Reflecting on the seeds of change and renewal for local businesses By Darlene Hartford As the door closes on 2010 and opens on 2011 there’s time to pause and reflect. The time to pause leads to reflecting on the past year of economic struggles for many businesses, as well as the opportunities sought out and developed by others. Curves for Women and Peachland Video are two businesses that vacated Peachland Centre Mall this past year. Treegroup’s Discovery Centre for Ponderosa Golf Course moved into the vacated corner-unit, and leasing opportunities are still available in two remaining units. Peachland Centre Mall is an ideal location for a variety of businesses. There is a good cross-section of service oriented anchor tenants: the post office, gas station, fi nancial and insurance services, a hair salon, as well as Peachland’s largest grocer, Marketplace IGA. The four eating establishments at the mall, A&W, Big E’s, Canadian 2 For 1, and The Happy Cow Café provide a balance for many types of businesses to open their doors in this prime highway location. Th ree established bed & breakfasts, which offered Peachland accommodation for up to 13 years, A Pointe of View, Ponderosa Pines, and Water’s Edge, all retired in 2010. But as the door closes on some it opens on new prospects and new opportunities. Recently opened B&Bs
fi lling the loss are Barbi’s Lakeview, Clarence View, Working Horse, and Cozy Cottage. With three large developments on the horizon, New Monaco, Ponderosa Golf Course and Trepanier Manor, outside business is looking at Peachland optimistically and seeking locations within our limited number of leasehold properties. British Invasion & Sweets was lured to Beach Avenue by the popular beachfront location that became available in Heritage Plaza. The Aegean Grill and Roundeye also moved into waterfront locations vying for patios and views that would enhance their locations. Other new owners who saw a bright future for Peachland include The Head Gardner, previously Carol’s Beauty Salon, Rocky J’s Beach Hut, previously Rocky Top Coffee, and Coldwell Banker who purchased Peachland Realty. Retailers also made changes with On Beach Boutique and Treasure Chest amalgamating and The Lanai offering new lines at The Gateway. MacDonald Realty Beach Avenue office now has four new faces along with anchor realtor, Brian Gregory, since the retirement of long time Peachland realtor, Klaus Dreher. Klaus, however, is offering private owners the opportunity of advertising on his new website HappyForSaleByOwner.com. Other new faces via retirements in-
clude Heron Plumbing replacing senior partner, Lee The Plumber, and The Appliance Doctor being revived by Ken Mueller, brother of Randy Mueller. Local tourist attractions are also evolving. An announcement by Zip Zone Adventure to open zip lines as soon as spring 2011 is good news for Peachland tourism. The approval of bat preservation and regulation at Peachland Primary School provide opportunities for a unique educational experience through an interpretive centre including tours. Bat guano is currently being removed from the historic roost and will soon be available for sale. Also, Camp Okanagan added wilderness camping to Peachland’s accommodation guide fi lling a void in tourism that is too quickly losing ground in the Okanagan. Up to July 2010 the District of Peachland had 240 registered business licenses, and in 2010 the Peachland Chamber of Commerce realized a 20 per cent increase in membership over 2009. These are all signs that the seeds of entrepreneurship are well planted and growing in Peachland despite an economic downswing in the provincial and world economies. Th is is another testament to the fact that Peachland is a great community for homes and business. Peachland Chamber of Commerce wishes all a healthy, happy and prosperous 2011.
New members to Peachland Chamber of Commerce in 2010: Automotive: Mario’s Towing Contractors: Dekka Design & Build, KG Flooring, Lake Breeze Painting, Verreault Graphic Design Business Support: Interior Savings; Upscale International; Business Welcome Wagon Health: Izanami Healing Landscaping: Canada Landscape, Little J’Z Gardening, Tony Wright Contracting & Tree Removal Organizations: Westside Warriors Pet Services: Alpine Pet Hospital Real Estate: Coldwell Banker, Larry Guilbault; New Monaco Project Restaurants: Aegean Grill, Rocky J’s Beach Hut, Roundeye, Ships A Hoy Retail: British Invasion Sweets & Gift s; IntelliBED Sleep & Spa, Mattress Mattress, The Lanai Tourism: Barbi’s Lakeview B&B; Camp Okanagan Resort; Clarence View B&B; Danc’n Barefoot; Napa North Wine Tours
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News from the visitor centre! By Kelsey Chmilar, C.A.P. intern, Peachland Chamber of Commerce As everyone is settling down after a hectic and busy December, we would like to invite you in for a lesson on saving your memories from your digital camera. As technology improves, older forms become historic. The very last roll of Kodachrome was developed on December 30, 2010 in Parsons, Kansas, after being the film that took many of the world’s iconic photos for 75 years. Through the CAP site at the Peachland Visitor Centre we will be offering sessions on Mondays and Thursdays between the hours of 10 am - 2 pm starting on January 17. (Extra times may be added depending on interest.) Included in the lesson plans will be copying fi les to your computer from your camera, creating folders to keep your pictures separate from other events/months, emailing your pictures to family and friends, burning your photos to a CD/ DVD and formatting your SD card.
If you would like to book a session, please call Kelsey at the Peachland Visitor Centre (250) 767-2455, or stop in at 5812 Beach Ave. Peach recipe contest! The Peachland Visitor Centre is challenging all children, adults, grandmothers, secret bakers and community members to create a tasty, exciting recipe highlighting peaches to include in the 2011 Peachland Visitor Guide. The recipe could be your grandmother’s famous peach crisp, or even a fizzy peach drink that you serve annually on New Year’s Day. Whatever it may be, make sure it highlights peaches. The top recipe(s) will be advertised in our 2011 Visitor Guide with credits. This year we will be printing 20,000 copies of our 40page guide in full colour that is distributed to visitors from around the world. If you believe you have an amazing peach recipe, or you would like more information, contact Loretta at the Peachland Visitor Centre (250) 767-2455, or stop by at 5812 Beach Avenue. Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 4.
Peachland through Tania’s Eyes
Nature’s Bridge, Hardy Falls Regional Park Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at flickr.com/photos/taniaseyes. The View will be publishing a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania's eyes.
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BULLETIN Retaining Wall Construction This bulletin has been prepared to inform Designers, Landscapers, Building Contractors, Architects, and Homeowners of the District of Peachland’s Building Bylaw requirements pertaining to the construction of new or replacement / alteration of existing retaining walls. New deďŹ nition in Building Bylaw No. 1574 which was adopted on November 9, 2010 by Peachland Council and is now in affect: “Retaining Wall shall mean any structure other than a building wall which exceeds 1.5 meters in height from the ground level on one side to the ground level on the opposite side of the structure and which is intended to hold the ground in place against the forces of gravity. Multiple terraced retention structures at a ratio of less than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical shall be considered a single structure for calculating wall height.â€? This means that; terraced retention structures with a clearance ratio of less than 2/1 (2 horizontal to 1 vertical) between structures will be considered one structure in determining retaining wall height. All proposed retaining structures in excess of 1.5 meters in height (combined or singular) constructed within the District will require the supervision of a registered professional and a requirement to obtain a building permit prior to commencing any retaining wall work. Please note: Failure to comply with the requirements of Building Bylaw No. 1574 will result in a Stop Work Notice being posted on the construction project. Please contact the District Planning and Development Services for more information. District of Peachland Planning and Development Services
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Food For the Soul How Can I Get to Heaven? were not eager to hear it. The same thing can happen in our spiritual life when some hard things are addressed. What will our response be when the Word of the Lord speaks to us? Most of us want to think that we are doing pretty good‌like the rich ruler in Luke 18:18. A certain young ruler, a religious leader went to Jesus and asked Him what he should do to inherit eternal life, to get to heaven? He certainly went to the right person, because the only way to get there is through Christ. Jesus said to him, “You know the commandments. Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honour your father and mother.â€? Most of us would look at
that list with some confidence, but maybe waver a bit towards the last few statements. Who of us as a child has never stolen a cookie or candy from the forbidden jar at home, or cheated a few minutes of time from our employer, or told a little lie, or ever exaggerated the truth, or fully respected and honoured our parents in all things? Well, this rich young ruler said that he had. He thought that he was doing really well, but many of those who think they are innocent are usually very ignorant of the truth. Had he really looked at things honestly, and known the extent of God’s divine law, that it even searches the thoughts and hidden desires and passions of the heart, then he would
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he was alive) and give it to the poor. But would that guarantee him eternal life? No! It is only by God’s grace through our faith in Christ. But it would show his changed life and willingness to follow Christ and demonstrate his love for others. The problem was that, although he had been living a fairly moral life, it was a completely selfish one. He had not realized that God had entrusted him with this wealth so He could use it to the glory of God and benefit of others. When the man heard what Jesus had said, he was very sad, for he had a great deal of possessions that he would not part with. He refused to submit to Christ and to love others. It is not wrong to be rich, but it is a terrible thing if these riches keep you out of heaven. God has given us so many things to enjoy, but it is a catastrophe if one becomes so occupied with earthly treasures that he misses the real treasures, which are in heaven. Jesus said that all those who yield their lives to Him will be rewarded 100 fold (10,000 per cent) in heaven. Now that’s a good investment!
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SENIOR ACCOUNTING CLERK The Todd family wishes to announce the passing of their beloved Aunt, Sarah May Todd “Sadieâ€? on January 9th, 2011. Sadie was born in Pipestone, MB on August 25th, 1911 to parents William John Todd and Sarah May (Knox) Todd. She was predeceased by her brothers Jeffrey (2006) and Leonard (2009) and sister-in-law Jean Todd (2004). She is survived by her sister-in-law June Todd and by her nieces and nephews: Maureen (Richard) Mackenzie, Glenna (Rod) Messer, Raymond (Barb) Todd, Barry (Belinda) Todd, Kevin (Eve) Todd, Graham (Kelly) Todd, Murray (Shelley) Todd, Colleen (Marshall) Whattam, 21 great nieces and nephews, 6 great great nieces and nephews. Sadie, a Peachland Pioneer, was an orchardist and farmed the family property at Beach Ave. and Todd Rd. in Peachland, and also worked at the packing house. She was active in the Peachland United Church. She loved her Northern Ireland heritage, her church, her family, and the community of Peachland. She enjoyed family gatherings; the most recent celebration was her 99th birthday in August 2010. We would like to thank the staff at Brookhaven for their wonderful care. Sadie will be laid to rest on Friday, January 14th, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Peachland Cemetery. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 pm at the Peachland United Church, 4421~ 4th Street Peachland, BC. In lieu of owers donations may be made to the Peachland United Church or Brookhaven Care Centre, 1775 Shannon Lake Rd., Westbank, BC V4T 2N7. Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!!!! Live and work in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Established restaurant/lounge/hotel available for lease in Peachland, BC. This property provides a live-in opportunity, waterfront view, and busy street and beach trafďŹ c. The pub is turn-key and ready to operate with established liquor licenses. The property boasts 9,690 sq ft on the main oor; housing the restaurant, lounge, pub, kitchen and lobby areas as well as two additional oors of hotel rooms and suites at 4,500 sq ft each – a spacious 18,960 sq ft in total! Restaurant and lounge furnishings are available including removable patio and patio furnishings. Business comes included with existing residents on month – to – month rentals of hotel rooms. To request more information, please call 250-767-7625.
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Help wanted - BK Orchards, $9.28 per Industrial sewing machine with sewing hour. Workers needed for pruning, thintable and a refridgerator, must pick up. ning & picking of apples and grapes. 250-767-6230 250-498-7494
Dress up your home with crown moulding, new railings, upgrade trim and baseboards. Drywall repair and painting. Renovations. 25 years experience. Call Harry 250-878-5768 p49
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The District of Peachland invites applications for the position of Senior Accounting Clerk. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position provides senior level accounting functions, responsible for administration and operation of the tax, utility, ďŹ nancial software administration, payroll and beneďŹ t functions and cemetery administration.
Sparrowhead Music is accepting students of all ages and levels for instruction on drumset, hand drums and ukulele. Call and ask about our recording studio! Located in Peachland! 250575-8757 or danparry@shaw.ca
A detailed job description is available at www.peachland.ca Please submit application indicating “Senior Accounting Clerk� by 4:00 p.m. January 31, 2011, to: Polly Palmer, Director of Corporate Services District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland, B.C. V0H 1Z7 Email: ppalmer@peachland.ca Fax: 250-767-3433 We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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RECREATION CASHIER (Temporary Posting - Maternity Leave) Reporting to the Director of Community Services, recreation cashier provides reception, administrative and clerical functions for the Recreation Department. A detailed job description is available at www.peachland.ca Please submit application indicating “Recreation Cashier� by 4:00 p.m. January 20, 2011, to: Polly Palmer, Director of Corporate Services District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland, B.C. V0H 1Z7 Email: ppalmer@peachland.ca Fax: 250-767-3433 We thank applicants for their interest in these positions; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
HELP WANTED Help Wanted Help wanted with meals, no housework required. Call 250-767-3331
CLASSES Computer Classes Preserve your holiday photos! Learn to copy ďŹ les to your computer from your camera, create folders to keep your pictures separate from other events/ months, email your pictures to family and friends, burn your photos to a cd/ dvd and format your SD card. Sessions are Monday’s and Thursday’s between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM starting on January 17th, 2011.Call Kelsey at the Peachland Visitor Centre CAP site (250) 767-2455, or stop in at 5812 Beach Ave.
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COMMERCIAL/ RETAIL FOR RENT For Rent Fantastic retail/commercial space for rent! This outstanding property boasts 4750 sq.ft., and 2 levels. Features include newly installed high-efďŹ ciency lighting, heating, air conditioning, alarm system, phone system, front counter and display shelving. Located at 13209 North Victoria Road, in the heart of downtown Summerland, this place is ready for business! For more information contact Lara at 1-888-843-4441 tfn
BARGAIN BIN SALE • Good clean clothing • Household items We accept donations on days that we are open.
Please do not drop off any donations while we are closed. OPEN THURS. - SAT. 9:30 - 3 PM
20 years experience No job too small Including drywalling & texturing ceilings Fully licensed, insured & W.C.B. Call Eric 250.767.2593
Want your home secure and cared for while you are away?
Peachland Home Watch David Matthew 250-767-0093 corbeil_matthew@ telus.net Bondable
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FOR RENT For Rent One & 2 bedroom lakefront cottages available weekly or monthly at off-season rates, Jan. - May. N/S, dogs welcome. $850/month and up. Call 250767-2355 or visit www.daviscove.com
Painting Services Interior/Exterior, new construction or repaint. Ceilings, walls & woodwork. Call G.C. Contracting for a Free Estimate. 250-767-2701
Peachland - Eagleview Peachland - Eagleview, 2 bed / 2 bath condo, spectucular view, n/s, n/p, $1350/month. 250-767-3483 or 1-604-946-2444
For Rent
Peachland United Church
Reno Sense Home Repair Ltd.
For Rent, 3 bedroom home in Peachland, all appliances included. $1,350 per month plus utilities. Ava. March 1st. 250-767-6683
PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship
Meets Monday at 7pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8pm (open meeting). Call 763-5555 for more info.
Classifieds work. CALL TODAY TO GET YOUR AD IN THE PEACHLAND VIEW! 250.767.7771
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Recreation Report Different ways to keep kids busy during the winter months By Cheryl Wiebe, Director of community services Looking for ways to keep your kids active during the cold of winter? The Peachland Recreation Department has a variety of offerings ranging from sport development to cooking, arts and more. New this season, Peachland Recreation is offering two skill development programs to help kids learn new skills for spring! First, in Snag Golf, kids can swing their way into a new and exciting sport opportunity. Snag Golf is an introduction to golf programs for children ages 6-11 years. Using an oversized club and ball, Snag combines fun exercise and games designed to give beginner golfers a first time experience.
Chamber quarterly meeting and events By Darlene Hartford 2011 promises to be a busy and productive year for the Peachland Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to your participation and always appreciate your continuous support. Our first event for 2011 is the quarterly membership meeting at Rocky J's Beach Hut on Monday, January 17. Guest speaker will be Peter Rotheisler of the Central Okanagan Regional Waste Reduction Office, speaking on upcoming regulations regarding Trash vs. Recycling, and how to sort the differences in Regional District bins. Peter Rotheisler is the manager of the Central Okanagan Regional Waste Reduction Office. Peter has a Masters of Science from the University of Western Ontario in Geology. Peter has worked with the Geological Survey of Canada and Summit Environmental Consultants as an Environmental Scientist and as a Professor in the Earth and Environmental Science Department for Okanagan College. Contact: peachlandchamber@shawcable. com or phone 250-7672455. Other upcoming events include: • Breakfast Speaker Series, Tuesday, February 1 at The Blind Angler Grill, from 7:30 - 8:30 am. Guest speakers will be Jim Straker regarding potential savings using LED Lights for commercial and residential (save up to 35 per cent over the next three years) and Connie-gay Boyce of Valley First Financial discussing upcoming changes and information. • Food Safe Course, Level 1 will be offered once again on Wednesday, February 9,
for those working in a food service industry, or those serving food to the public at events such as a bake sale, hot dog sale or farmers market. Regulations require anyone preparing and serving food at events or a place of business be certified. February 9 is a repeat Level 1 course previously offered November 2010 by Andrew Russell, Certified Food Safe Instructor with Okanagan College. Level 1 includes food handling, sanitation and work safety. The full day workshop will be held 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at The Gasthaus. Registrations are being accepted at Peachland Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Centre. The cost is $79 per person; preregistration requested up to two days prior. For more information on the Level 2 course, or to express interest, please contact Peachland Chamber of Commerce at 250-767-2455 or peachlandchamber@ shawcable.com. • Reminder that bookings are now due for the 2011 Peachland Visitor Guide. Please send to peachlandvisitorcentre@ shawcable.com. • Workshop on how to "Manage and Resolve Difficult Employee Behaviour" will take place January 14, from 8:30am - 4:30pm in Kelowna. "Learn how to identify the common characteristics of difficult employees and how to effectively handle those employees through clear communication, feedback, and discipline when and if necessary.” For more information: 866-471-8555 or website www.ctrcanada.com. Wishing you a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2011, from Peachland Chamber of Commerce..... your Chamber
Snag Golf will be running Jan 20-Feb 10 at 4-5:00 pm for 6-8 year olds and 5-6:00 pm for 9-11 years olds. The second sport opportunity is Indoor Soccer led by Erika who has played U17/18 rep soccer and her team qualified for the Pacific Coastal U21 team in 2010. Focusing on soccer foundations and fun, Erika will provide basic instruction in soccer as well as work on skill development. Soccer will be starting on Tuesday, January 11 (start date delayed by one week) at 4-5:00 pm for 5-7 year olds and 5-6:00 pm for 8-10 year olds. Back by popular demand, Kids in the Kitchen will be cooking up some savoury and healthy delights in “Healthy Heart and Valentines” February 3-10 and “Serve it Up Suppers” March 3-10. Little chefs will
learn kitchen safety and food preparation while cooking up some cool snacks and meals. Kids in the Kitchen is geared toward children 8-12 years old. Also new this winter, Aleita will help budding artists explore and discover their creative edge while learning techniques in drawing, painting and print making. Art is for Everyone “Drawing and Painting” is offered on Tuesdays starting January 18 (start date delayed by one week) and “Print Making” is running on Tuesdays starting February 15. Art is for Everyone is designed for pre-teens 10-13 years of age. There are a variety of leisure, health and wellness programs offered for all ages. For more program information visit www.peachland.ca or call 250-7672133.
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• Specializing in Hazardous Tree removal • Crane Service • Trimming & Windowing trees for views • Stump Grinding • Certified Fallers & Climbers • Fully Licenced & Insured • Locally owned & operated
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All the upgrades are done in this great little family home. 3 bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms plus mortgage helper potential with summer kitchen down. Read to add a suite or start a B & B. Huge lake view from this gentle sloping yard in Peachland. tons of parking for RV’s and toys. Fenced back yard. Close to school bus and transit. MLSŽ10016060
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the Owner says “SELL�. These lots have great lake & mountain views, water & sewer & all services. Great location that is only minutes to down town & beach. Call Shirley for maps & take advantage of this opportunity, buy 1 or All. Lot 2 - .37 of an acre $200,000 (MLS 9223963), Lot 4 -.25 of an acre $200,000 (MLS 9223945) , Lot 5 - .28 of an acre $200,000 (MLS 9223979) AND Lot 1 – 5.98 acres $600,000 (MLS 9223989) LETS MAKE A DEAL!
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CURRENT RATE SPECIALS 3 yr ďŹ xed rate 3.60% 3 yr variable (Prime -0.80%) 2.20% 5 yr ďŹ xed rate 3.79% Some conditions apply. Rates may change at any time.
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It’s better to have your property evaluated when it’s absolutely NOT FOR SALE. Please consider this your invitation to have a personal “no strings attached� Professional Performance Evaluation prepared for you. I care about the performance I provide, the results I achieve, but most importantly I care about satisfying your requirements professionally.
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5170 Morrison Crescent A must to see! Fantastic home with many updates - new ooring, ďŹ xtures and modern interior & exterior paint. Lots of living space with 3 bedrooms, large family room, den/ ofďŹ ce. Bright eat-in kitchen with access to deck. Private fenced yard with pond, and pleasant lake view from home. Located in great neighbourhood with nearby park & hiking trails!
$519,000
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Market Conditions Positive for Serious Home Buyers in the Okanagan The Central Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported December 2010 sales activity of all MLSŽ property types slowed from last month and are down from sales reported at this time last year. There is still plenty of choice available to buyers despite a decline in new listings and overall inventory. “We expect to see a more
balanced market in 2011 – without the wild swings seen during the past two years – with first quarter sales trending upward as overall demand improves with further employment and economic growth,� says Brenda Moshansky, OMREB president and realtor in the central zone. “Optimum buyers market conditions will continue locally over the next few months
while a good selection of homes, secure and attractive prices, and low mortgage rates remain. Buyers who have been sitting on the fence would be wise to get into the market now as interest rates are forecast to go up later this year, and there is strong speculation that the Federal Government will be tightening mortgage financing rules by raising down payments
and shortening amortization periods.â€? OMREB’s new boardwide monthly buyers survey – launched in September 2010 to profile who the buyers are and where they are from – indicates that serious buyers are taking advantage of the current market and leveraging their positive purchasing power while it lasts, Moshansky notes.Â
She adds, “Pricing continues to be important when selling your home, so working with a real estate professional to understand current local market conditions and to provide comparisons specific to your neighbourhood is essential as home values vary based on property type and location.� The Central Zone of OMREB covers an area from
Peachland to Lake Country and east along Highway 33 to Westbridge (including the Christian Valley). The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) is comprised of 1,138 member REALTORSŽ and 86 real estate offices in the Southern Interior of BC. To find out about the advantages of using a realtor, visit www.howrealtorshelp. ca.