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Volume 07 | Number 03

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MOTI responds to road improvements

Local media enjoy the debut of TORA with David Suzuki

By Cindy Fortin

Young actress Krista Shepard, who co-starred in TORA, portraying eight year-old Kimilo, autographs DVDs of the film following the screening.

At the top of the agenda at Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting of Peachland council was the district’s request to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) for better illumination of Drought Hill and the installation of a traffic signal at Clements Crescent and Hwy 97.

District staff met with the MOTI early in the new year and were advised, with respect to Drought Hill: “Full cost responsibility lies with the municipality for both installation and ongoing maintenance and power costs, for illumination between the intersections. For illumination at intersections, installation costs are shared equally with the province.”

MOTI has not studied the Drought Hill stretch of Highway 97 to determine the cause of accidents, but are prepared to review the accident statistics and make recommendations on how the highway conditions might be improved.

A rough cost estimate by Urban Systems for installing illumination on both sides of Highway 97 along Drought Hill is $919,500, excluding any

unknowns, which could push the cost close to $1 million Less costly options than light standards are temporary speed reader boards, more road markings and rumble strips.

A traffic signal at the intersection of Clements Crescent and Highway 97 was also discussed. MOTI’s initial rough cost estimate is $300,000.

Two-third of that is payable by MOTI, and one-third by the district.

However, according to Elsie Lemke, Peachland District Chief Administration Officer, MOTI’s 2011/2012 electrical budget is already fully allocated. They did offer another option.

“The MOTI has stated that the district can choose to ‘upfront’ the full costs for the signalization, and enter into an agreement with MOTI to pay back its share over the next few year, when budgets permit,” said Lemke.

Council has taken this under consideration, as well as passed a resolution requesting the MOTI review accident statistics and recommend improvements to the Drought Hill stretch of Hwy 97.

Photo Cindy Fortin

By Cindy Fortin It is a significant segment of Canadian history, albeit not one to be proud of. Last Saturday Okanagan media and special guests were invited to the debut screening of the film of TORA, starring David Suzuki in his first ever acting role. TORA addresses the issue of Japanese Canadian internment during WWII. The 30-minute film is

set in the stunning scenery of B.C.’s Interior, shot on a lakefront property in Lake Country, and swings between present day and the cold winters of the 1940s.

The poignant story follows a jaded city woman Jenna, played by Vancouver actress Kate Bateman, who inherits a lakefront property, which she soon learns was once a Japanese internment camp. Unsettling visions of a ghostly eight year-old

Japanese girl, Kimilo, hint that there’s more to her new property than she’s been told.

Suzuki plays a motorcycle-riding lawyer who contacts Bateman’s character about her inheritance, and greets her at the property.

“History fades as easy as its lessons,” is a poignant line used by Suzuki, as he and Jenna discuss the history of the acreage and its dilapidated buildings.

Over 50 Japanese Canadians took part in the film, including Kelowna resident Roy Kawamoto who was an extra in the movie.

While he may have had a bit part in the production, Kawamoto, 80, and his family had a real life role in a Greenwood, B.C., Japanese internment camp in the 1940s.

“All the people of Japanese origin were ordered to be moved 100 miles from

the coastline to various centres, already selected by the government,” recalls Kawamoto.

Only 11 years-old at the time, he, his mother and six siblings were uprooted from their Vancouver home and ordered to a Greenwood camp in the Kootenay Boundary region of southern British Columbia. Canada interned more than 22,000 people of Japanese descent during WWII,

three-quarters of who were Canadian citizens. All of their belongings were sold and the profits used to the support the camps.

Kawamoto’s father had a non-confrontational outlook on the situation.

Kawamoto recalls his father’s words: “This is how it is, and there’s no point in worrying about things. You

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Chamber of Commerce president Rob Campbell, left, presents Walter Huber of Deep Creek Estate Winery and Hainle Vineyards with an Award of Distinction at the quarterly chamber meeting. Photo Cindy Fortin

By Cindy Fortin The Peachland Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly membership meeting at Rocky J’s Beach Hut on Monday, Jan 17. It was a packed house at the dinner gathering of local business owners.

In addition to regular business, Peter Rotheisler, manager of the Central Okanagan Regional Waste Reduction office, was on hand to give a presentation on a new 2011 Commercial Waste Diversion program, which includes new trash and recycling regulations and penalties.

The prime objective of the program, said Rotheisler, is “to reduce landfill from multi-family dwellings, institutional, and local business.� It is estimated that an additional 35,000 tons of waste could be diverted from the local landfi lls each year with proper commercial sorting.

Loretta Robinson of the Peachland Visitor Centre

discussed the new 2011 Official Visitors Guide, which is published annually as part of Destination Peachland. “The Destination Peachland Guide is an exciting, informative guide that will provide readers with an inviting overview of all that Peachland has to offer,� said Robinson.

The guide will be out in mid-March and is expected to be 40 pages in length, up from 16 pages last year.

There will be 20,000 copies printed, which are available throughout the year at the Peachland Visitor Centre, as well as widely distributed to over 100 visitor centres throughout B.C. Also at the meeting, Walter Huber of Deep Creek Estate Winery and Hainle Vineyards was presented with a special Award of Distinction by chamber president Rob Campbell, in recognition of being the first organic winery in Canada. A Huber wine was also served at last year’s 82nd

annual Academy Awards night dinner.

During his presidential report, Campbell thanked the crowd for their ongoing support. “Our membership is increasing, which is encouraging and we will continue to work with you in whatever way we can to increase your exposure and keep business moving forward.�

Afterwards, Campbell said he was happy with the high turnout at the quarterly meeting. “I thought it well attended. Typically in the past only the regulars would attend, so it was nice to see some new members.�

The Chamber has several upcoming events scheduled, including their Breakfast Speaker Series, Food Safe Course, Business After Hours, and Business 2 Consumer Trade Expo.

For more information on these and other events, you can visit the Chamber website at www.peachlandchamber.bc.ca.

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Election fever lacking locally I sure am reading and hearing a whole we certainly do not agree on all of the lot about a federal election coming at us. policy positions of all parties. But we are You too? able to find common ground on a numIn case you're wondering, we're not the ber of items that are worth pursuing. ones pounding the drum. Our feeling is As I've shared with you, we are right that we should be continuing to focus on in the midst of putting together a budget growing the economy and maintaining that must be able to steer us through the a climate that will see ongoing oppor- ongoing challenges of a still fragile globtunities for jobs and financial security al recovery. I am not divulging any cabifor Canadians. That approach seems to net confidences by telling you that Minbe working fairly well for ister Flaherty will want to us. Canada continues to table that budget not too be seen as something of a late in this spring session model for how to steer an on Parliament Hill. economy through chalWhether or not the oplenging financial times position parties will use globally. that as an opportunity to As I've said before, the force a vote of non-conthings and the ideas that fidence and trigger a fedmatter most to you as eral election will remain my constituents are the to be seen. It is somewhat items we try to forge into disconcerting to hear poproductive policy instrulitical leaders say they are ments. going to vote against the Naturally I can't guar- WEEKLY COMMENTARY budget before they even antee that the wish or see it. suggestion of every citi- STOCKWELL DAY, MP However, if they firmly zen in the Okanagan, believe that is what the Nicola and Highland Valleys will be- voters want them to do then it’s clearly come a matter of law or statute. How- their democratic right to take that apever, I do try to distil into workable in- proach. You may be interested to know gredients the main streams of insights, I don't hear an endorsement for that which I get from you as we meet and stay tactic locally from any of my friends or in touch around the riding. acquaintances who are Liberal, NDP or On that note, I am not hearing a surge Green Party supporters. of chorus calls for a general election.

Most people are of the view that someWhat I hear is a sort of: "Well, an elec- thing as important as a federal budget tion, if necessary, but not necessarily an should at least be looked at before it is election.” condemned. Anyway, democracy is all This sentiment seems to cross party about choices so we'll have to see which lines here at home. There is some needed way this one will go. legislation to work on right now in parI'll be in Ottawa early in the week for liament and more initiatives to explore cabinet meetings. I will have meetings that are at the discussion and committee on Friday and Saturday in Vancouver stage. and Victoria and will be available here There are items being brought for- in the riding for meetings on Wednesday ward by members of all parties that have or Thursday. As usual, just contact the the potential for improving the lives of office locally or email if there are items Canadians. Among ourselves as MPs of concern where we can work with you.

Severe weather affects travel on B.C. highways Extreme avalanche conditions, blowing snow and freezing rain are hampering highway travel in many parts of British Columbia. Anyone planning a highway trip is advised to "know before you go" by checking the DriveBC website at drivebc.ca for the latest road reports.

In the Kootenay region, the Kicking Horse Canyon is experiencing a once-in30-years avalanche cycle, with over a metre of heavy snow falling on top of a weaker layer of snow. This, combined with unseasonably warm temperatures and strong alpine winds, is making the snow pack throughout the Kootenays extremely unstable. As a result, more than 30 large avalanches have occurred along Highway 1 in the Kicking Horse Canyon, east of Golden.

The Ministry has 10 avalanche experts working around the clock along with technicians from Parks Canada. These technicians are highly specialized and skilled in avalanche control activities with over 150 years of combined field experience, and are all registered with the Canadian

Avalanche Association.

Once senior avalanche technicians determine that avalanche paths are safe, highway maintenance crews immediately begin the process of clearing the roadway, and crews and equipment are always standing by.

In addition to the avalanche activity, some areas of the province are experiencing prolonged snowfall, freezing rain and blowing snow to the extent that a number of travel advisories have been established.

Travel advisories are used to warn motorists of road or weather conditions that will present a significant travel challenge. It is important that motorists pay heed to travel advisories and check webcams and information on DriveBC before they decide to travel, and ensure their vehicles are properly equipped for severe winter weather.

Travel during advisories is not recommended unless absolutely necessary.

Maintenance crews are patrolling the highways 24 hours, seven days a week, plowing and sanding.

DriveBC provides current highway conditions, travel advisories and closures.

You can also see current conditions, with 175 highway webcams strategically placed around the province.

Follow DriveBC and TranBC on Twitter and get up-to-date information on your desktop or your mobile phone. These Twitter feeds are available at http:// twitter.com/tranbc and http://twitter.com/drivebc.

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17th Annual Wendy’s DreamLift The Sunshine Foundation of Canada – B.C. Interior Chapter is pleased to announce that “Wendy’s DreamLift Day” will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2011 from 6 am to closing. (Wendy’s will be open for the purchase of Wendy’s premium bean coffee and salads to go from 6 to 10 am.)

Local celebrities and dignitaries will be on hand, along with members of the RCMP, B.C. Ambulance Services personnel, and others to help fi ll your orders.

All the proceeds from the day’s sales in the dining room and drive thru, as well as staff, management and owners’ wages will be earmarked for the next B.C. Interior “DreamLift to Disneyland”. The nine participating Wendy’s include Kamloops (North Kamloops; Sahali;

Valleyview), Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna (Rutland & Hwy 97), West Kelowna & Penticton.

The Sunshine Foundation of Canada is a fully independent national charity working to make dreams come true for children, between the ages of three and 18, who are challenged by severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses.

The Foundation’s “DreamLift to Disney” program enables more than 80 special children to fly to Disneyland to enjoy a magical day of fun in the sun.

Th is year, in honour of the Orange County (California) Sheriff ’s Department who has helped with every DreamLift to Disneyland fl ight, Wendy’s of the BC Southern Interior is hosting five sheriff deputies for the 2011 Wendy’s DreamLift Day. The sher-

iffs who are volunteering and their locations are as follows: Captain Bill Griffi n (Kamloops), Lieutenant Robert Peterson (Vernon), Commander David Wilson (Kelowna), Captain Linda Solorza (Penticton) and Lieutenant Mike Toledo (Salmon Arm).

In addition, Marilyn MacDougall, executive director, from the Orange County Sheriff ’s Department (Kelowna/West Kelowna) will be attending.

The most recent “DreamLift to Disneyland” fl ight for the children in the BC Southern Interior took place on December 10, 2009. The next fl ight is scheduled for late 2011.

For more information regarding “Wendy’s DreamLift Day” please contact: Steve Tuck, Past President, The Sunshine Foundation of Canada, B.C. Interior Chapter 250769-6293.

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Although we have some great Canadian companies, many have become American owned; the Bay and Future Shop are examples. But what about Tim Hortons? It was Canadian, then American (purchased in 1995 by Wendy’s), and then in 2006, Tim Hortons became a stand-alone public company. So ownership depends on who buys the shares.

As a tour guide, I have often taken groups to Tim Hortons for a tea/coffee stop. On one of the Canadian tours, we stop at three different Tim Hortons for our first three morning coffee stops. Then comes the inevitable question, “Do you have shares in this company, Eric?” But British people are impressed with the great value.

Travelling in Quebec, we sometimes need to try our knowledge of the French language. So, at the Tim Hortons in Drummondville we always ask for “une vraie tasse, pas paper,” to get a proper cup. It is probably our most French experience of the whole tour; there’s not much English spoken there.

In Calgary recently, a young couple got married in their local Tim Hortons. The bride said, “This is just a place that we’ve become so familiar with, it’s a place where we’ve spent so much time with each other, with our friends, just hanging out.” They had 45 guests. The justice of the peace said, “Why shouldn’t they do this in a place they’ve already shared so much joy and love?”

They do say that the less money couples spend on their wedding, the more the chance of the marriage succeeding. On that basis, it should be a long-term relationship.

Tim Hortons has a reputation for great value and good service and they are famous for helping young people through their Chil-

dren’s Foundation. The foun- partner and handled the frandation sends underprivileged chise system. kids each year to camps across Horton later joined the New the country. But today, there York Rangers (1969-1971), the are some disgruntled franchise Pittsburgh Penguins (1971-1972) owners. If you read Macleans and finally the Buffalo Sabres magazine you probably know (1972-1974). Horton joined his that there’s a legal battle brew- old manager Imlach in Buffalo. ing (excuse the pun) within the At 44, and with a successful Tim Hortons coffee empire. The restaurant business developing, root of the probHorton didn’t lem seems to be need to play anyabout the fact that more. But Imlach all of Tim’s donuts convinced him are now made by to play one more Maidstone Bakerseason with a rich ies in Brantford, contract and a Ontario. bonus $125,000 As many people sports car, a Ford know, Tim Horton Pantera. Early on was a hockey player the morning of and his business February 21, 1974, Eric Hall partner was Ron Horton was drivJoyce. But what ing on the QEW MY VIEW happened to these (Queen Elizabeth two guys and what Way freeway) from is happening at Tim Hortons to- Toronto on his way home to Bufday? falo. He lost control of his sports Tim Horton was born in 1930 car in St. Catharines, whilst travin Cochrane, Ontario, and used elling at over 100 mph and hit a his hockey skills to escape from concrete culvert. He was dead on childhood poverty. In 1948, the arrival at the local hospital.

Toronto Maple Leafs signed him When Horton died there were and he moved to Toronto to play 40 restaurants. In 1975, Horton’s junior hockey. By 1952, he was widow, Lori, signed over control married and playing regularly of the company to Ron Joyce for for the Leafs in the NHL. Hor- one million dollars. Joyce went ton played for the Toronto Maple on to become a business legend Leafs for 20 years winning four in Canada. As Tim Hortons exStanley cups with Punch Im- panded, Lori Horton decided lach as manager. Horton was an that the deal had not been fair outstanding and hard-working and started a court action. She defenceman. He was known and lost the case in 1993 and passed feared for his strength and deter- away in 2000. There was a happy mination and was recognized as aspect to the story. Tim and Lori a good team player. had four daughters. Horton’s Horton opened his first cof- eldest daughter, Jeri, married fee and doughnut shop in 1964 Ron Joyce junior and they have in Hamilton, Ontario. Ron Joyce started a family. They run a Tim (also born in 1930) was a Ham- Hortons restaurant in Cobourg, ilton police officer who got to Ontario. When Ron Joyce sold know Tim Horton by visiting his the company in 1995 for shares restaurant whilst on foot patrol. in Wendy’s, he then owned more Joyce became Horton’s business shares in Wendy’s than its found-

er, Dave Thomas. Joyce is now retired but continues with charity work and lives in Calgary.

Today, there are over 2,000 Tim Hortons franchises in Canada and over 3,000 locations in total. And there are locations in some American states as well.

Most of the American Tim Hortons are in Michigan, Ohio and New York. Outside of North America there are operations in Ireland and the UK. There is also a Tim Hortons in Kandahar, Afghanistan, for the benefit of our Canadian soldiers there. Total revenues in 2009 were $2.24 billion with an operating income of $495 million.

Tim Hortons is doing well, so what is the lawsuit about? In 2003, Tim Hortons replaced their in-store deep fryers and started to truck in donuts and muffins from Brantford, Ontario. They are made by Maidstone Bakeries, which is now owned by a Swiss company. They are partially baked and delivered frozen. Many franchise owners supported the change, as it was easier to manage the supply and reduce wastage. It also avoided the need to employ an experienced baker on the night shift.

So, from a business point of view, it seems to make sense. But is the product as good? Well, I suppose that depends on individual taste. One of the major issues with the new system is the fact that it gives head office control over the profits made by the franchise owners. One of the strengths of the company has been the support and knowledge coming from the franchise owners. So it is very unfortunate that it has come to court. As lawyers study the thousands of pages of affidavits, regular customers can only hope that the cost of their “double double” won’t be going up because of court costs.

Peek Into the Past The remnants of a landed Japanese incendiary balloon bomb are seen in this 1940s photo.

During World War II one of the great secrets was the indiscriminate bombing of B.C. and the west coast of North America by the Japanese with fire bombs. The hydrogen filled balloons were launched from Japan and carried at high altitudes by the jet stream to North America with the intent of causing destructive forest fires.

During this time, a Peachland officer was sent to investigate an incendiary bomb, such as shown in the photo, that landed between Peachland and Merritt. He brought the remnants back to Peachland for investigation.

Contributed by Richard Smith of the Peachland Museum and Archives

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Community shares thoughts with Wellness Centre

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Dear Editor, To the Peachland Public Works Snow Removal Team: You guys ROCK! Community spirit is indeed alive and well in Peachland. We see many displays Your awesome service is, and always has been, so consistently swift. Thank you so much of it on Canada Day, at the World of Wheels, and it was demonstrated once again at the - especially for the wee early hours you put in well before I leave early to get to work. “Community Consultation� hosted by the Peachland Wellness Centre on January 12.

Even the tons of snow couldn’t contain the enthusiasm our residents have for Rhoda Mueller our little town. The organizers were delighted to see so many people come out and Peachland share their thoughts on how the Peachland Wellness Centre, along with other community groups, could ensure we are reaching all the right people with our programs and services. Many good ideas were discussed and we all left knowing our heart is in the right place, we just need to communicate better. We plan to do this is by having a semi-annual networking meeting where interested groups can get together and inform Dear Editor, everyone about the activities and plans of each group.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to care about the community we all There is much talk of building a new prison in the Okanagan. How about using share, and for making the effort to make it just a little better. the money to build a mental health facility, or a drug treatment centre? We would have good care for those unfortunate people with mental problems; the prison system is not the Barb Oleschuk and Lisa Spalleck place for these people.  We would help drug addicts kick their habit, with the likely result Peachland Wellness Centre Society of reducing crime (even unreported crime!) It would also provide good paying quality jobs for trained professionals. It would be a win-win-win situation.  Angela Harrop, Naramata

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING PROPOSED WHARF AND BUOY BYLAW The District of Peachland has been in the process of reviewing Wharf and Buoy Bylaw No. 1436. A new bylaw is being proposed containing changes in how Wharf and Buoy will be administered. A Public Information Meeting is being held on January 27, 2011, from 3 p.m. till 6 p.m. at the Peachland Council Chamber’s located at 4450 6th Street.

A presentation by District staff will be given at 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

That presentation will be approximately 15 minutes leaving an hour and 15 minutes between presentations for questions and comments regarding the proposed Wharf and Buoy system which is to be forwarded to Council in the near future.

If you cannot attend this meeting you may call or visit the District of Peachland Municipal OfďŹ ce for more information. The ofďŹ ce is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday not including statutory holidays.

Your input regarding the proposed Wharf and Buoy bylaw and its administration are important to the District and may inform further revisions.

All Draft Documents regarding this project may be accessed via the District of Peachland website at http://www.peachland.ca/cms. asp?wpID=313 The District of Peachland Planning and Development Services Department

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Friendship Tuesday - Will be held at the 50+ Activity Centre Tuesday, Jan. 25. Blood pressure readings and massages at 1 pm followed by the feature movie “Amelie” a five time Oscar nominee with Meryl Streep at 1:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be supplied.

Peachland Visitor’s Centre - Wants your peach recipes to be included in the 2011 Peachland Visitors Guide.

Whatever the recipe may be, make sure it highlights peaches. The top recipe(s) will be published in the guide with credit. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 4. For more information call 250-767-2455.

Peachland Variety Singers - Looking for new members. The group meets every Monday at 9:45 am at the 50+ Activity Centre. Auditions are not required. Cost is $15 for membership in the centre.

Peachland Community Arts Council - Is sponsoring a short story contest for Peachland and Westside residents. There are two categories.

Adult and teen. Cash prizes will be

awarded. Entry deadline is Satruday, Feb. 12. Drop-off your entry at your local library. For more information call Joan at 250-767-2268 or visit www. pcartscouncil.com.

Wellness Circle - The Peachland Wellness Centre will hold a Wellness Circle Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the centre. Lorraine Bromley will speak on Homeopath. What it is and what it’s about and how to benefit from from it. Start time is 10 am. For more information contact the Peachland Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141.

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Royal Canadian Legion - Fish & Chip Dinner 1730 hrs.

Wood Carving - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment, info. 250-767-3255

Royal Canadian Legion - Snooker League play Mon. - Thurs., 1 - 8 pm

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre, 9 am

Royal Canadian Legion - Euchre, 7 pm

Men’s Coffee Club PWC - 10 am

SATURDAY JANUARY 22 Royal Canadian Legion - Eye Opener Steak N Eggs for $6.50, 10 am to 1 pm Royal Canadian Legion - Meat Draw Royal Canadian Legion - Karaoke with Anita, 7:30 pm

SUNDAY JANUARY 23 Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast Peachland Wellness Centre, 8 - 11 am, for $ 5.75, info. 250-767-0141

Royal Canadian Legion - General Meeting Ladies Coffee - PWC, 10 am

JANUARY 24 Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 50+ Activity Centre, 9:30 am, info. 1-800932-8677 or Doreen at 250-767-2132 Variety Singers - 50+ Activity Centre, 9:45 am Peachland Quilters 50+ Activity Centre, 1 - 4 pm

CO Model Railway Company Group Peachland Museum, 7 pm Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night - Kids from Kindergarten - Grade 6, Peachland Community Centre, 7 pm Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) - 50+ Activity Centre, 9 am Wellness Circle, - PWC, 10 am

TUESDAY

Royal Canadian Legion, Liver & Onions Dinner

JANUARY 25

Peachland Lions Club meeting, 7 pm, at the Lions Den, info. 250-767-9034

Carpet Bowling - 50+ Activity Centre, 10 am Peachland Bridge Club - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm, info. 250-767-6407 AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre, noon Royal Canadian Legion - Darts, 7 pm Tai Chi - PWC, 6 pm Computer Literacy - PWC, 10 am

MONDAY

Yoga - 50+ Activity Centre 1:30 pm

Photography - PWC, 10 am Sunshine Singers - PWC, 1:30 pm

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26 Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna, 7 - 9 pm

Chess - 50+ Activity Centre, 1 pm, Wellness Circle - PWC, 10 am

THURSDAY JANUARY 27 Line Dancing - 50+ Activity Centre, 9 am Bereavement Support Group - PWC, 10 am Iron & Silk Exercise - 50+ Activity Centre, 11 am Bingo - 50+ Activity Centre, 6:45 pm Royal Canadian Legion- Pasta Dinner AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre, noon Tai Chi - PWC, 9:30 am

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TORA

Writer calls for Tussock moth spray Open letter to Peachland residents, If you were a prisoner in your own home last summer due to the Tussock moth and tussockosis, you need to take action now and contact the two Ministry of Forests and Range specialists listed below. If you want to be able to mow your lawn, harvest your garden, hang your laundry, save your shady Douglas Fir trees, walk your pet and allow your children to play and eat in the backyard again, then contact these persons and inquire into the possibility of another aerial spray application over upper Peachland.

Last spring the Trepanier Bench area and other Kelowna locations were sprayed successfully with Bt-k. Unfortunately, the Tussock moth had already spread voraciously through the McColl Lake area and has infested the forest interface and residential areas above Princeton Avenue, Law Street, Pineridge Road, Forest Hill, upper Turner Avenue and along Victoria Drive.

We are only in the third or fourth year of the seven year cycle of these pests and only aerial spraying or man-lift trucks with a 60' or 80' boom can reach the moths as they appear in spring and before they cocoon. Topical spraying the pests in your trees and on your buildings from the ground up will only remove the cocoons 20' up trees and structures, not nearly effective enough.

I trust you will agree the situation last year in these areas was quite unbearable, please contact your Ministry before these moths return.

Robert Micheal Peachland The contact information is as follows: Kevin Buxton, forest health specialist, Ministry of Forests and Range, Southern Interior Forest Region, Kamloops, B.C. T: 250-828-4196 F: 250-828-4154 E: Kevin.Buxton@gov.bc.ca Lorraine MacLauchlan, Ph.D., forest entomologist, Southern Interior Region, 441 Columbia Street Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2T3 T: 250-828-4179 F: 250-828-4154

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His father also explained, “Th is is the government, and by virtue of being at war with Japan, they had to do something to make sure we wouldn’t be a nuisance. You can’t fight, you just have to go.”

Kawamoto’s mother was left in charge of her large family, as their father was taken away to a prisoner of

war camp in Ontario. Four years would pass before they would be reunited.

David Suzuki was not present at the premiere of TORA, but more than 500 people, consisting of cast, crew, media, and Japanese elders, fi lled the Okanagan College theatre for two back-to-back screenings. Due to high demand, Mountain Lake Films, who produced the fi lm, are considering two more

screenings, possibly one in Vernon and another in Penticton.

There are no confi rmed television broadcast slots scheduled, as of yet, although the company is talking with a few broadcasters.

For more information on TORA, you can visit the site at www.torathemovie.com, where you can also purchase a DVD of the fi lm.

Westbank First Nation Community Forest Public Open House Tuesday, January 25, 2011 (6:00 to 8:00 pm) (Multi- Purpose Room Sensisyusten School, 1920 Quail Lane, Westbank, BC)

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Spending and tax increases often go hand-in-hand If you ever decide to run sions, but rather, to focus for public office and succeed on the process. More often in winning an election, one than not we hear from citiof the first things you will zens and various interest soon discover is that the job groups who would like to is a fair bit different then see changes made to existyou may have previously ing legislation, spending thought. It is often said and policy. Often problems that there are two sides to with existing rules, regulaa story and many of us un- tions or spending are idenderstand the tified and importance of sometimes hearing from proposed soboth sides in lutions are any discusalso tabled, sion or debate. other times In governnot. The bigment I often ger challenge like to think in governthere are three ment is always sides, because to investigate as elected offiwhy existing cials we must practices exist first hear from as opposed to both sides and the suggested ultimately it is WEEKLY COMMENTARY alternative. our responsi- BILL BARISOFF, MLA One thing bility to come you will find up with the in governthird side, which is, hope- ment is that you have access fully, the happy medium, to a considerable amount balance or compromise that of information and recomis in the public’s best inter- mendations through staff est. As I am certain many of and archives. In many cases you will not be surprised to what may seem like a simple hear, this process is not one solution or a f lawed process without controversy. may well have been created The intent of my report in a certain way by design. this week is not to dwell on For example, most anyone the challenges elected of- who has resided in an area ficials face in making deci- where electrical infrastruc-

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ture has been expanded or upgraded generally may not be supportive of the British Columbia Utilities Commission. That said, we must also recognize that if every power line was buried underground and substations were always in geographically remote areas, our monthly power bills could be into the thousands and affordability would be a paramount concern.

Having said that, I also realize that a 10 per cent increase in power rates tends to draw a public outcry and yet few recognize that demands to paint power poles, or relocate or bury power lines will all lead to increased rates for consumers.

This is no different than asking government to increase spending on health or education that will result in either an increase in taxation or reduced spending in other areas. I mention most of these points because if there is one theme I hear often, it is that taxpayers generally tell me they are taxed to death and do not want to pay any more increases in taxes.

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This is where democracy comes in. Very few people vote for increased taxes and ever fewer vote for reduced spending or services, yet we cannot continue down the path of unsustainable spending as has largely been occurring for close to the last 30 years in British Columbia. It’s no secret that I am fast approaching the twilight of my own political career, however I do believe it is time that citizens all across this province take some time and give some very serious and realistic consideration toward our future as both a province and an electorate. If we continue to escalate our demands through the democratic process we may well one day reach a point where we exceed citizens’ abilities to pay for the government services we demand. Some other countries are already at or near this point and as taxpayers we must all be vigilant to ensure the same fate does not fall into British Columbia.

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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.�

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.

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Local resident claims national Bernardin prize

Last year's February Freeze Up participants get ready for the 5 km walk or run along Beach Avenue.

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By Cheryl Wiebe The first race of the season is only a couple of weeks away and what better way to start the New Year than with a refreshing 5 km walk or run. February Freeze Up is a fun walk or run (participant’s choice) on a relatively f lat route along Beach Avenue and the foreshore of Okanagan Lake. This scenic route is subject to winter conditions.

There is a water station at the turna-round and refreshments and race souvenir will be provided at the end of the race.

Registration is currently underway.

Register before February 1 and receive $5 off the regular price of $25.

Beyond the race, there are a variety of leisure, health and wellness programs offered for all ages. For more program information visit www. peachland.ca call 250-767-2133.

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Lorraine MacTavish of Peachland shows off her award-winning 2010 Winter Olympics-themed basket, which won 1st prize in last year's Peachland Fall Fair's Bernardin category. Her basket entry went on to win the Bernardin's 2010 National Gift Basket Competition.

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By Martha Jenkins Section head, baking and preserves, Peachland Fall Fair Imagine the surprise and elation when you open your mail and read: “Congratulations!

You have been selected as our 1st place winner in the Bernardin 2010 National Gift Basket Competition for your gift basket entry at the Peachland Fall Fair.

Your $100.00 prize is enclosed.

This is what happened to Lorraine MacTavish this past week. Last September she entered a gift basket commemorating the 2010 Winter Olympics, and won first place in the Peachland Fall Fair, which in turn entered her basket into the Bernardin National Competition held in Ontario in late November. To win at the national level, she had to compete against the winners of over 200 county fairs, from British Columbia to

Newfoundland, which are sponsored by Bernardin.

(There are 35 county fairs in BC alone.)

Two years prior, Lorraine placed 2nd overall in Canada, but the win this year is an amazing accomplishment considering the quality and quantity of entries.

Congratulations to Lorraine and we hope this may encourage more people to enter their canning and preserves into this year’s Peachland Fall Fair.

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Official Community Plan Amendment – Voluntary Amenity Contribution Council tabled OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1969, Voluntary Amenity Contributions, until after a public consultation is provided consistent with Section 879 of the Local Government Act.

By Polly Palmer Director of Corporate Services, District of Peachland

Business License Bylaw Amendment Council gave Business License Bylaw Number 1637 Amendment Bylaw No. 1974, 2011 first, second and third readings.

The amendment will include adding an incentive for the holder of a business license to pay their license invoice prior to the due date. The amendment also includes referencing current legislative authorities and reflecting current billing cycles.

Highway 97 Improvements Council passed a resolution requesting Ministry of Transportation to review accident statistics and recommend improvements to the Drought Hill stretch of Hwy 97.

Fringe Area Planning Referral – Jackpine Lake Lodge Council passed a resolution indicating that Peachland’s interests are not effected in the Front Counter BC referral for the renewal of an existing lease for the Jackpine Lake Resort and allowing

2011 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Contract Council passed a resolution to execute a contract with Dale Zimmerman for the provision of providing Bylaw Enforcement Services for the District of Peachland for 2011 and 2012.

Okanagan Basin Water Board Grant Council passed a resolution supporting the application of the Okanagan Basin Water Board grant for the Watershed Sensitivity Analysis. The estimated project cost is $40,000, and the grant could provide assistance for the study up to $25,000.

Council Committee Re-organization • Council appointed Connie-Gay Boyce to Peachland Economic Development Committee.

• Councillor Broadoway will replace Councillor Bell on the Peachland Economic Development Committee.

• Councillor Bell will replace Councillor Condon on the Peachland District Retirement Society.

• Councillor Condon will replace Councillor Fraser as the alternate for the Regional District Central Okanagan Board

The snow-framed Peachland sign that welcomes you to the community at the south end of Beach Avenue.

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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Food For the Soul Why do you believe what you do?

When I was a teenager I used to listen to a band named the Sweet Comfort Band. Ironically, they played rock. They don’t exist anymore. They didn’t become rock’n roll legends like the Rolling Stones or U2. One song they sang was called “You Led Me To Believe”. While the lyrics aren’t specific enough to discover what the songwriter had been led to believe, what is clear is that the mentor or teacher had eventually rejected what he had taught the songwriter.

The chorus is worded like this… “You led me to believe and I followed everything you’d say and do. You led me to believe. You’ve

changed your way of thinking now, but I know what is true. And I will keep on holding on to all the things you led me to believe.”

I believe the way God set up society is that parents become the main teachers or mentors of their children and teens. Alongside of them, extended family, coaches, teachers, pastors, and other trusted individuals help guide a child and teen in becoming a focused and properly mentored adult. With our amazing ability to engage the world through the Internet, our children and teens learn about the world in a less controlled environment than they did in previous

generations. The mentors I listed above must interpret such learning.

When parents fail to realize their role or are so wrapped up in their own issues that they can’t mentor their children and teens, others need to step in and help. However truth, love, justice, mercy, ideas about the world, history, human nature and spiritual ideas are transferred from one generation to the next, it is clear that every generation has grown up and has very definite opinions on a number of issues. My question is why do you believe what you believe?

This past June, my eldest daughter who had just

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turned 14 years old entered a crisis of faith. Specifically, she experienced a sudden awareness that the faith in Jesus her parents had taught her had to become her own faith. She couldn’t simply rely only on the fact that mom and dad had taught her what to believe. So she wrestled with thoughts and ideas and emotions. By the end of the ordeal, she came out of the struggle recognizing that she believed for herself what she had been taught and that she was going to live out her faith in Jesus because it had become her own.

So why do you believe what you believe? Who led you to believe? Have you

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Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Director, Emmanuel Church made that belief your own or are you still standing on the belief of those who have taught you? I’m not just talking about spiritual things. Our political views, our views of human sexuality, the meaning of life, why one brand (of anything!) is better than another, or how to spend and save your money are all topics that require decisions that in turn result in some kind of lifestyle.

Personally, I think parents need to hang onto the mentoring years a bit longer. Having been a youth pastor for nine years I lamented the amount of freedom parents gave their teens without proper mentorship coming alongside

of that freedom. And, on the other hand, I lamented the amount of control some parents had over their teens to the point that teens were not allowed to think for themselves. More often than not, both of these extremes resulted in teens growing up as irresponsible and misguided adults.

So what’s the bottom line?

Parents…know what you believe and why you believe it. If your views aren’t well researched, then research them. Then pass your beliefs on to your children.

Mentor them in this way through their childhood years and into their teen years. Then begin to release them, passing the torch… like at the Olympics. Help them work through their struggles. Lead them to the place where they believe in specific concepts and ideas because they’ve chosen it for themselves. At that point, even believing in something different than you, is better than having them believe something simply because you believe it.

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Donald Wardlaw Rennie, 86, an active and long-time Peachland resident, passed away at his home on January 12, 2011.

He was predeceased by his wife Ruth (Holmes) of 43 years, his brother William Rennie (1944) and sister Alice (2006). He is survived by his brother Richard Rennie (North Vancouver), sister-in-law Maureen Meikle, and 11 nieces and nephews, as well as his only son Peter Rennie, daughter-in-law Maureen, grandchildren Erin, Donald W. Glenn, Tasha and Cameron, and many dear friends including Kathleen Pallett and the Warren family. Many people will miss his ready smile and cheerful attitude.

Born on May 25, 1924 in Vancouver, Don served as an aeroengine mechanic in the RCAF on the Prairies from 1943-45.

In 1949 he started Clardon Woodworks Ltd in Vancouver with his uncle Clar Taylor, producing custom woodworking for clients such as CKNW. In 1979 he and Ruth moved to Peachland and operated the business until 1995.

Don was a life member of the Gizeh Shrine Temple, Kelowna Shrine Club and Motor Patrol, Royal Canadian Legion (active in Vancouver and Peachland) and Peachland Business Assoc. (charter, life and member of the year 1985) and a member of the Peachland 50+ Seniors Society. Awarded the Freedom of the Municipality in 1992, Don organized the Canada Day Parade in 1993-94 (later named Honorary Canada Day Parade Marshall) and was involved with the Peachland United Church and Scouting in Vancouver.

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Don participated in many parades with the Shriner Motor Patrol. He attended numerous Shriner functions, enjoyed travelling and went on several cruises in his later years.

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Random acts of kindness at PWC

By Lisa Spalleck, Peachland Wellness Centre Many random acts of kindness occur everyday at the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC). Recently, the staff and volunteers experienced an increase in phone calls as the weather turned ugly and many of our residents felt more isolated than ever. These folks know that they can call the PWC and reach a familiar voice on the end of the phone.

With today’s technology, we all know how reaching a warm body on the other end is a miracle in itself, let alone all the little miracles the PWC angels perform each day.

Over Christmas a family called Linda Tyreman, our long-term staff member, as they needed help bringing their aging father home from the hospital in time for Christmas. Whenever they can, the PWC refer these calls to the Red Cross Loan Cupboard in West Kelowna, but as the holidays were in full swing, she knew they would be closed.

Linda, along with the family’s neighbours, we’re able to help them sort out what they needed in order to bring their father home for Christmas.

Another random act oc-

curred when Olive Fielding, the PWC Seniors Outreach coordinator, called a client to check in on her before the holidays. Our client was concerned that if she wasn’t able to find someone to look after her cat, she might not be able to go to Vancouver to spend Christmas with her daughter who was ill. Olive contacted Linda at the PWC, and her first thought was “No problem - I will just do it myself.” After some consideration, Linda remembered that one of our volunteers lived close by and perhaps she would do it. Linda made the call and sure enough a PWC volunteer came to the rescue. This is just an example of the many connections the PWC makes all year long.

Recently, Linda arrived very early to open up the centre only to find a man waiting anxiously for help. He was waiting for the arrival of his pension and didn’t know where to turn. After looking over his paperwork, Linda was able to match him up with the correct resources and contact numbers he so desperately needed. The Peachland Wellness Centre Society was created just for this reason.

Without any government agencies in Peachland, many

people just don’t know where to turn or who they can trust for just this kind of help.

Private home care agencies also turn to the PWC for help with their clients. As these agencies are not located in Peachland, they are not familiar with the resources that are available. The PWC helps them assist their clients with links to service providers and use of our transportation program.

Staff and volunteers at the PWC have earned the trust of many people in the community. When they call the PWC it is like they are calling their own daughter for help. One senior called asking if we could prepare a highly confidential document for them on the computer. A PWC staff member was pleased to help and even recruited a board member to deliver the document where it needed to go!

These are just a few of the great, heart-warming stories that emerge from the happenings at the PWC everyday.

A quick visit or participation in one of our many programs and you will see what I mean.

For more information, you can visit our website at www. peachlandwellnesscentre.ca.

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Peachland Spirit Festival: A week of activities!

By Phyllis Papineau

The gray days of February will be brightened by the advent of the colourful Peachland Spirit Festival of Arts and Culture. For one full week, from February 14 to 20, various groups will be holding events to which the public is invited. There is literally something for everyone.

To kick off the festival, the Peachland Variety Singers will host a Valentine's mini-concert and luncheon on Monday, February 14 from 11 am - 12:30 pm at the 50+ Activity Centre. At that same location, the Peachland Quilters are having an open house from 1 - 3 pm. For those who would like to know more about shaping wood, the woodcarvers meet at the centre from 7 - 9 pm on Monday evenings.

Anyone interested in travelling will enjoy Chris Byrd's “Egypt - Land of River and Desert” as part of the Wellness Centre's Speakers Series being held Tuesday, February 15 at 1:30 pm at the Little Schoolhouse.

The Pincushion Quilt Guild is offering an open house with a workshop on the construction of a zippered bag on Wednesday, February 16 at the community centre.

A full day of events is planned for Thursday. Starting at 9:30 am, the Art Group will be having an open house and workshop with artist Robyn Lake in the banquet room at the community

centre. Th is fi nishes at 3:30 pm. Immediately following in the same room will be Wayne Power's Luminaire workshop, which runs until 6:30 pm.

After these lanterns are constructed, a short parade will walk to 4th Street Place. There the public can enjoy native drumming and dancing until 9 pm.

The Little Schoolhouse will be home to 1/2 hour drop in workshops from 10 to 3:30 pm on Saturday, with Learn to Paint by Wayne Power and Quilling by Mary Walker.

The weekend will feature the Artisan's Showcase at 4th Street Place from 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday, and Sunday from noon - 4 pm. The official opening is 1 pm. At this time the winners of the short story contest will be announced. Pottery, fabric art wall hangings, multi-media paintings, photography and glass will be some of the features on display.

A treat for Saturday evening is the Papa Thom show featuring local musicians at 4th Street Place. The starting time is 7:30 pm and tickets are $10.

The Spirit Festival is a celebration of the performing, visual and literary arts in our community at a "gray time" of the year. Most of the events are free or by donation and many are offering refreshments and an opportunity to visit with the artists. Check the website at www.pcartscouncil.com/events. htm for more details.

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