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January 28, 2011 Peachland, BC
Volume 07 | Number 04
Kelowna-Westside
An independent member broker
Lineage no longer a requirement for Legion membership By Cindy Fortin
Sunnyside Market cleans up after smash-and-grab A crew works to clean up and seal the gaping hole in the wall of Sunnyside Market after a smash and grab theft early last Saturday. Photo Richard Smith
By Cindy Fortin Sunnyside Market owner, Sam Hong, got the surprise of his life when he was jolted awake in the wee hours Saturday, January 22, by what he described as “a big sound!” Hong was asleep in his apartment above his store at the 5800 block of Peachland when two thieves smashed their truck into the wall of the building at the area of the liquor counter. Hong bolted downstairs, but in
less than 20 seconds the culprits were gone. “It was very quick. I ran downstairs and saw the truck was already down the street,” he said. The thieves stole a computer and a small amount of liquor, and left behind a mess of broken bottles, a dislodged counter and storage unit, and a gaping hole. Hong caught a glimpse of the vehicle, which he describes as a dark green pickup with a canopy. According to RCMP
Constable Steve Holmes, the truck was later located at 10 am on Columbia Avenue in Peachland. “The truck had rear end damage consistent with the damage caused to the business. The pickup was reported stolen by its owner at 7 am, but clearly it had been taken sometime prior to that, like overnight,” said Holmes. Hong plans to make improvements to his security system. While the alarms began blaring immediately,
which may have scared off the thieves, the surveillance video of their faces is not clear. The pair was wearing dark clothes and toques. Sunnyside Market has already reopened, and repairs to the damage are underway and expected to be completed shortly. Police are asking for any information regarding this investigation. To make a report, you can call the West Kelowna Policing office at 250.768.2880 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477.
Dwindling membership and the passing of many older veterans over the last decade or so has given Royal Canadian Legions across the country cause to pause and reconsider their eligibility requirements. “In the past, in order to be eligible to become a legion member you had to have served, or be serving, in Her Majesty’s Canadian Forces, or be the spouse, daughter, son, grandchild, sister or brother,” says Peachland Legion president Jean Saul, Branch 69. RCMP members are also eligible. A few years ago a resolution was put forth to amend membership eligibility to encourage new members. The resolution eventually made its way to Dominion level and was passed by delegates. Changes were necessary in order to save the life of the Legion, says Saul. “Because it’s membership driven, membership eligibility was amended to being Canadian and the age of 19.” Despite the changes, she adds that the legion’s number one objective remains in providing care to veterans and their dependents.
Membership definitely has its benefits. When you pass through the doors of the legion, it immediately becomes apparent that camaraderie is an important part of being a legion member -- familiar faces and shared stories. You can tip a glass, join leagues such as pool and darts, enjoy affordable meals, and partake in regular events, such as the popular Saturday meat draws, entertainment and special event nights. Members are required to attend a certain number of meetings each year to remain in good standing, as well as volunteer their time on a committee or two, which include Membership, Poppy, Publicity, Sports, Youth, Ways and Means, and others. Membership application forms can be picked up at your local legion branch. The annual membership fee is $46, which gives you allpremises privileges at legion branches across Canada. If you’d like more information on becoming a member, you can contact the RCL Branch 69 at 250.767.9100 or drop by the local branch on 2nd Street downtown.
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Homeopathy: A Health Alternative in Peachland By Lorraine Bromley
I, like many of my peers, found homeopathy through personal experience. My daughter was two, and had been suffering from chronic eczema since birth. My 11 month-old son also suffered from the same affliction, although it was quite different in terms of his symptoms. Our doctor prescribed antibiotics as it kept getting infected, which cleared up the symptoms, but only temporarily. I saw a homeopath close to my home in England after a referral from my physiotherapist. After a thorough consultation she gave me a different remedy for each of them. Both of my children were completely cured in less than two weeks and the eczema has not returned to this day. My husband and I were amazed, so I had a profound realization that this was something I wanted to do both for my career and my lifestyle. I began studying through the Caduceus Institute in California and have now begun practising homeopathy since moving to Peachland. Since then, my patients and I have already seen some quite incredible results. Although homeopathy is the third most used medicine in the world (after Chinese Medicine and 'Western' Medicine), it is often misunderstood. The father of western medicine, Hippocrates (c.370BCc.460BC), discovered the principle that homeopathy is based on. He observed that substances that caused
sickness actually cured the same sickness based on the symptoms, and the principle of homeopathy, which is Greek for ‘like cures like’, was born. It was only in the mid 1700s that a German doctor, Dr. Samuel Hannemann, formalized it to create a whole medical system. This fundamental principle is understood and used in western medicine as well. An example of this is the use of amphetamines (Ritalin) often given to children diagnosed with ADHD. In a non-ADHD child this would produce hyperactivity; in a highly active child it reduces the hyperactivity. But unlike western medicine, which only alleviates or suppresses symptoms, homeopathy stimulates the life force’s innate response to heal itself. Homeopathy uses very dilute quantities of substances; there are around 4,000, known as remedies. For many years it has been unclear how the substances can have any effect as there are literally no molecules of the original substance left. It has recently been discovered that substances in very dilute form, with the careful preparation that remedies are created, form very stable and highly energized structures in water, or lactose if the substance is not water soluble. The life force is the energy within, or ‘spirit’, that creates the balance you require to reach your full health potential. Homeopathy works by stimulating the life force to heal itself and redresses the balance of the person’s
mental, physical and emotional spheres. So what does it mean to be healthy? Positive health is to be free to live your life as you wish, within your means and without limitations or restrictions. The ultimate aim is to feel happy, positive and in balance. Disease or poor health occurs when there is a blockage of the life forces response. Some people spend their lives in a state of disease and never discover what it is to be at ease. An example of how homeopathy works is the use of homeopathic tobacco to cure symptoms that mimic the effect on the body of smoking cigarettes, such as pale face, clammy hands, nausea and dizziness. This simple and effective method works by stimulating the body’s innate response to cure itself. Belladonna, which dilates the blood vessels and was used by women in the early 20th century to dilate their pupils to increase their beauty, is given in cases of fever to contract blood vessels and reduce the fever. Many of the remedies are known throughout the world as substances that cure. For example, the remedy caulophyllum has been used for centuries by North American natives as a uterine tonic given before labour, arnica applied to wounds to quicken the healing, and Cimicifuga to relieve the symptoms of menopause. Have you ever wondered why you experience different symptoms from some-
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January 28, 2011
Crisis of faith in our almighty police force
Are we still proud of the RCMP?
By now we’ve all seen the video while being videotaped in broad of Kelowna RCMP Constable daylight on a busy street. Geoff Mantler applying a bootBut, I digress. stamp to the cranium of Buddy The RCMP was quick to put Tavares, while executing an ar- it out there that the incident was rest. (A kick, by the way, that connected to some sort of dowould have KO’d the mestic abuse. They average person, my- EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE never did expand on self included.) that comment, and The former greens- CINDY FORTIN now the B.C. Civil
When we moved to Peach- lence would be expected. land, I wondered if the comThe police face many situamunity would be a little boring tions when their lives are at risk with not too much “going on”. and they don’t have time to say We had lived on a busy street please and thanks before taking in Surrey and seen more ac- action. How do they distinguish tion than we had wanted to see. between a real threat of violence But events here in the last week and something fairly innocent? have, perhaps, confirmed that That’s when experience and Peachland is anygood judgement thing but boring. are most importOn the other hand, ant. In a 100 incimaybe boring is dents, the police good. are only going to Over the years, get it right about we have had two 99 times. They houses within a are human and hundred yards of sometimes they ours busted as mawill make misrijuana grow opertakes. ations. We had a With the Buddy double homicide Tavares incident Eric Hall a few years ago at it certainly looks MY VIEW a house on Vicas if that was the toria that we often “one out of 100”. walk by. This last And if the RCMP weekend, we had the smash- has one bad apple, it doesn’t and-grab at the Sunnyside Mar- mean all the fruit on the tree is ket, and on Princeton Avenue bad. Let us judge the RCMP, not eight police vehicles descend by what happened on that day, on a house. Do we still think of but by what action they take Peachland as a low crime com- in investigating the incident munity and is the RCMP doing and dealing with the results. a good job? But let us also remember that if The RCMP has been in the you dealt with criminals every news a lot with the Buddy Tav- working day and were frequentares incident in Kelowna. I find ly threatened with violence, you it disappointing that criminals might be more aggressive in are considered innocent until dealing with a problem situaproven guilty, but some people tion. We have the benefit of are very quick to condemn the hindsight, they don’t. RCMP. Certainly Constable Call me naïve if you like, but Geoff Mantler’s actions were I still have faith in our police inappropriate, perhaps crim- force. And despite many probinal, but you have to get all the lems, an RCMP officer wearing facts before making judgement. the Red Serge is a international If the RCMP was told that a symbol that commands reman had been firing a shotgun spect. Looking after British and was driving away from the tour groups, it is one of those scene, it would be considered a continued page 5 very serious situation and viosee My View
keeper’s truck was stopped by the RCMP who was responding to reports of shots fired at the Harvest Golf course in Kelowna. Fifty-one-year-old Tavares was getting down on all fours, clearly complying with instructions, when Mantler suddenly went Rambo on him. I haven’t felt quite so repulsed by a video since the Robert Dziekanski Vancouver airport Taser incident. By the way, why is it that police become involved in “incidents”, while members of the public are suspects of crime? A public rally was held on January 15 in support of Buddy Tavares. Some 300 people attended, wearing shirts and carrying placards with such messages as “Please don’t kick me when I’m down” and “Kick me, I’m on my hands and knees.” One man’s sign displayed a photograph of his own bloodied and bruised face with the words “RCMP did this. October 2006.” He had experienced his own RCMP-related “incident.” If you listen closely to the videos of the rally on YouTube, you hear specific comments of disapproval shouted from the crowd. One such comment: “The cops are worse than the Hell’s Angels!” The cops are worse than the Hell’s Angels? Well, let’s not get carried away. The Hell’s Angels of today are not stupid enough to boot-kick a man in the head
Liberties Association (BCCLA) are trying to eat the two RCMP spokespersons up for breakfast. Regardless of Tavares’s history, whether or not a suspect is a wife-beater, bank robber or steals cookies from Girl Guides, should have no bearing on the actions of a RCMP officer during a takedown. Tavares was obviously complying with police instructions and was down in a vulnerable position. There is no doubt that receiving a call of a man firing off a shotgun would start the brain racing and adrenaline pumping. But the RCMP is trained for just this type of scenario. Is Const. Mantler not aware of the dangers of headshots? Does he not listen to the National Hockey League findings. On the RCMP’s Mission, Vision and Values page of their website their core values include “integrity, honesty, professionalism, compassion and respect, and accountability.” (Good, good… accountability.) And the “unbiased and respectful treatment of all people.” (Hmmm. Got to think about that one for a moment.) There is no doubt that citizens across the country are experiencing a crisis of faith in our continued page 10 see Crisis of faith
Peek Into the Past A view i off d downtown t PPeachland hl d iin about b t 1914 1914. A Across th the street, t t along l th the water’s edge, are the Eyre & Cutbill Feed Store, left, the cannery in centre with chimney, and the Fruit Union packing house. The big building in the foreground was the Orange Hall, which became the Canadian Legion. The Post Office is at the corner of 1st Street and the alley. Sunnyside Market was then called A. Town Store (owned by Alf Town). The little wall tent in the middle provided summer accommodations for workers. There were many along the lakeshore. Photo contributed by the Peachland Historical Society
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My View : RCMP continued from page 4 er told me, rather sternly, “Excuse me sir, we are tryphoto opportunities that ing to put a parade togetharen’t as easy to fi nd as er here.” you would like. Many One of the problems British tourists expect Red that the RCMP face is the Serge Mounties on every remoteness of the high street corner. I have to ex- command. In Ottawa, plain that Red Serge is not there may be a preoccupaworn as a working dress. tion with national affairs, It is reserved for ceremon- rather than what’s importies, parades and public re- ant out here in the west. lations and for weddings The other day I read that and funerals. Contrary the BC RCMP was told to speculation, the brown that no communication leather pouch, which is a could be issued unless it standard part of the uni- was in both of our official form, is not for carrying languages. Personally my donuts. It is designed to Canada includes Quehold handcuffs and am- bec and I am prepared to munition. make concessions to enA few years ago, I was sure that continues. But looking after a group that how important is French had spent two weeks trav- in this province? Apparelling across the country ently, if an urgent crime but hadn’t seen one RCMP communication has not officer in Red Serge. Our been translated to French, bus arrived in Hope on it can’t be issued. That the way to Vancouver and makes no sense. Issue the we stumbled upon prep- text in English and make arations for an annual pa- the French available when rade. There were about 30 convenient; that’s dealing officers in Red Serge, and with reality. that tour group got the A much more important photographs they wanted. problem is making sure Although our photograph that members of our local opportunity was cut short police have a knowledge when the duty command- of local languages. In
this province, that means Mandarin, Korean and Punjabi, far more than it means French. One of the problems with the Air India investigation was the lack of representation within the Punjabi community. Because of the national bilingual emphasis on hiring RCMP officers, the BC RCMP had many Frenchspeaking officers but very few that spoke Punjabi. When we lived in Surrey we saw that hiring practices were changed to ensure that the RCMP now has representation within the Punjabi community, a community of over 100,000. The lesson was learned. Although I continue to support the RCMP, some people are calling for a provincial police force similar to the ones in Ontario and Quebec. I don’t dislike the idea but perhaps we should fi rst establish a combined police force for Metro Vancouver. There are several municipal police forces (such as Vancouver, Delta, New Westminster)
plus over a dozen separate RCMP detachments. One police force for the whole city would probably work better. Free to concentrate on local issues, a Metro Vancouver police force could work to solve the city’s growing crime problems. It’s an idea whose time may have arrived. Here in Peachland, we await a future census to declare that we have more than 5000 residents and we have to start paying a lot more for our police service. I question whether police services should be financed out of local taxation. In my opinion, police costs should be fi nanced provincially with an appropriate level of service based on need, not based on what a community can afford. The future tax increase to pay for increased police costs may come as quite a shock. When the police arrive in eight vehicles, it doesn’t come cheap. But despite the drug problem, Peachland is a safe community to live in and we can be proud of that.
Water expert retracts previous projections Dear Editor: Questions about the Water Availability Analysis, the basis for water planning for Peachland, are surfacing again. Don Dobson is retracting his projections that Peachland has enough water for 30,000 people. Dobson wrote the “water supply and demand” report that Urban Systems used to prepare the Water Master Plan. Dobson's recent update is making people wonder how much water we, the current residents of Peachland, can count on. In his December 2010 update to Peachland Council Dobson explained how
evaporation will lead to increased drying of ground water sources, as temperatures rise and the tree canopy loss from pine beetle compound the effects of the reduced snowpack on the watershed. Included in the presentation was a review of the projections of demand. Originally, the analysis projected sufficient supply for a population of 30,000 in 30 years. These numbers were retracted by Mr. Dobson at the December 14, 2010 Council of the Whole meeting when he said he regretted having made that projection. The supply
numbers have now been modified to meet a 20-year projection for growth of 6000 new households. I share the high level of concern amongst many Peachlanders about the future supply and the claim that we have plenty of water. The reports and assurances contradict each other, especially when we already face water restrictions. The data needs to be understood and confirmed by the community. Is anyone interested in determining how much is plenty? Or about the scale and 55 million dollar costs of the Water Master Plan?
We are pleased to invite interested people to a dropin session at the Peachland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library on Tuesday, February 8, between 6 and 8 pm. We need to get engaged if we are concerned about the consequences of development projections that foresee tripling the population of our town. I'm looking forward to hearing about your viewpoint on our town’s water planning then. Dora Stewart, Peachland Residents Association
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Lowering false information standards may incite hate
Dear Editor: How ironic that, at a time when the American public is becoming aware of their lax broadcasting standards and resultant deep political divisions, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is considering lowering the standard of its present false information law. They would alter the present law that the media “shall not broadcast any false or misleading news” to the less stringent lower level law of the US Federal Communications Commission. They would change the above law to “any news that the licensee knows is false or misleading and that endangers or is likely to endanger the lives, health or safety of the public.” This would make it perfectly legal for the media to broadcast false or misleading information as long as it doesn’t “endanger the lives, health or safety of the public.” The amount of vitriolic mudslinging allowed on certain US channels is now largely being seen as cause for the corrosive divisions across the political and social spectrum and perhaps even as stimulating the latest assassination attempt on one of its politicians. A few months ago I had the opportunity to meet a significant number of Americans and every one of them was alarmed at the divisive state of their politics and the state of their media in particular. Every one of them lauded the Canadian media for its balanced approach to news and debate. When I pointed out to them that it was the laws of our own CRTC that helped assure this stability they were impressed. Am I now to understand that Canada is going to follow the US belief in complete freedom of speech? How do you justify free speech that incites hate and discrimination through insinuation with the excuse that it causes no harm? Clearly the pressure on the CRTC to change the law ref lects the Conservative party’s politically self-serving approach to preserve and acquire power in the guise of “freedom of speech”. One has only to look at the negative advertising that is f looding the Canadian media at the moment aimed primarily at the lowest common denominator. False information? Perhaps, if manipulated to be interpreted incorrectly. Harmful? Yes, if it stirs up emotions and induces hate. The Sun News lobbyists are out there straining at the leash to set up a Fox News North. Keep them at bay. I believe that Canadians for the most part don’t want sensationalist programming that stimulates the emotions rather than reason. For the CRTC to give in to this kind of manipulation would be very, very wrong. It must stand firm! What works – works! No need to fix the false information law. We have freedom of speech already. We have freedom to criticise, to offer opinion, to laud and deplore but in a healthy, positive and constructive fashion. Let that be the Canadian way!
Christopher Byrd, Peachland
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Peachland Views Chicken and the egg political Local songbird gives farewell campaigning
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Dear Editor: Mr. Barisoff, in his article in the View [January 21, 2011], makes a fair statement that people often ask government to undertake all sorts of programs but are unwilling to see their taxes increased to pay for the programs. California, through a number of initiatives and propositions, has demanded the state government do more for them but have opposed any additional taxes. As a result California is near bankruptcy. I see this as a case of the chicken and the egg. Politicians campaign for election by promising all sorts of things if they are elected. They get elected on these promises and then are expected to deliver. What if a candidate campaigned on less government, less expenditures and leaving more money in the pockets of the people? He or she would probably not get elected. Weren’t a host of promises part of the Liberal’s platform in the last provincial election? I don’t recall the Liberals saying, if elected, we’re going to cut, cut, cut. In British Columbia we need a new government that will do for the people only that which the people cannot do by themselves or do as part of a group acting together. Such a government could cut the size of the bureaucracy in absolute terms, eliminate many of the crown corporations, agencies, boards and commissions, of which there are about 88, and return the savings back to the people through tax reductions. Think of the cost saving to the BC taxpayer. Am I right we need a new government? Ron Beer, Peachland
Dear Editor: Peachland is losing one of its songbirds. Carly is moving away from the Okanagan. She gave her farewell performance at the Dragon's Lair in West Kelowna on Saturday evening. We have enjoyed her talent and song while she was here and wish her love and good fortune in her future. Patricia and Bud Day, Peachland
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Your Guide To Local Events & Activities FEATURED EVENTS Many Hats Theatre Company - Will be presening “Opening Night” a comedy by Norm Foster at the Cannery Stage on 1475 Fairview Rd, Pentiction. Jan. 27 - Feb. 19. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8 pm, Sun. matinee, 2 pm. Tickets available at Wine Country Visitors Centre, 553 Railway St., Penticton. $19 adults, $17 seniors and students. Info. 250-493-4955. Breakfast Speaker Series - Featuring Jim Straker fo BC Enduralite LED and Connie-gay Boyce of Valley First Credit Union at the Blind Angler Grill, Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 pm. To reserve call the Peachland Chamber of Commerce at 250-767-
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SATURDAY JANUARY 29 Royal Canadian Legion - Eye Opener Steak N Eggs for $6.50, 10 am to 1 pm
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Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night - Kids from Kindergarten Grade 6, Peachland Community Centre, 7 pm Wellness Circle, - PWC, 10 am Royal Canadian Legion, Liver & Onions Dinner
Carpet Bowling - 50+ Activity Centre, 10 am
Peachland Lions Club meeting, 7 pm, at the Lions Den, info. 250-767-9034
Peachland Bridge Club - 50+ Activity Centre, 7 pm, info. 250-767-6407
Chess - 50+ Activity Centre, 1 pm,
AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre, noon
Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna, 7 - 9 pm
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
Wellness Circle - PWC, 10 am
AA at Noon - 50+ Activity Centre, noon
Yoga - 50+ Activity Centre 1:30 pm
Tai Chi - PWC, 9:30 am
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Writers encouraged to enter short story contest By Cindy Fortin The Peachland Spirit Festival of Arts and Culture is fast approaching, with many events lined up for the week of February 14 to 20. A short story contest, sponsored by the Peachland Community Arts Council and New Monaco Enterprise Corporation, is one of those events. Peachland Spirit Arts Festival participants show off their large sign There are two categories along Highway 97, announcing the event. Photo Frank Warburton of adults (18+) and teens (12of arts our community has more. Displays will include 17). The contest is open to to off er.” pottery, fabric art, wall hangPeachland and West KelowThe group hopes that by ings, multi-media paintings, na residents. All submissions must be in by Saturday, Feb- offering this short story con- photography and glass. A luminaire parade will ruary 12, a week prior to the test they will encourage the festival. Winners will be an- community to develop an follow the workshop, making its way from Centennial nounced during the festival, interest in the literary arts. “Our discovery of a num- Way to 4th Street. Entertainon Saturday, February 19, at 4th Street Place. There are ber of published authors ers will include Dallas Arcash prizes for first and sec- in the community gives us cand, a multi-talented world ond place in each category, hope that their very presence champion hoop dancer, mualong with this contest, will sician and flute player, and and there is no fee to enter. Since its inception, the stimulate the forming of a dancer Crystal Prince. The Peachland Community Arts Peachland literary group,” evening will be hosted by the Boys and Girls Club and Council (PCAC) has been says McPhee. In addition to the many will be a family event with well represented by a variety of arts, says PCAC member events and displays taking refreshments and entertainplace during the Spirit Arts ment . Sharon McPhee. For more information on “We have sponsored arts Festival are workshops, such shows, pottery workshops, as with well-known local the writing contest, includtheatrical productions of the artist Robyn Lake, Lumi- ing submission guidelines, Peachland Players, choral naire and Learn to Paint as well as other Spirit Fesconcerts of the Variety Sing- with Wayne Powers, Quill- tival events, go to www. ers, and a series of festivals ing by Mary Walker, the Pin- pcartscouncil.com/events. celebrating the broad range cushion Quilters Guild, and htm.
Vigilante or Vigilant? Taking matters into your own hands Remember the Chinese grocer in Toronto through parliament as soon as we can, which who got arrested and charged will protect citizens who are for doing a citizen's arrest? A WEEKLY COMMENTARY legitimately trying to protect thief had been regularly tar- STOCKWELL DAY, MP themselves. We will be apgeting his store, doing 'grab pealing to the Liberals and and run' hits. The grocer, Mr. the NDP to work with us on Chen, tried calling the police on a number of this so it can move ahead without inordinate occasions, but each time the robber was well delay. on his way long before any help could arrive. In other news, Prime Minister Harper However, Mr. Chen had clear video of the has been honoured by the United Nations culprit. Other merchants on the street also by being one of two world leaders who have knew who the 'hit man' was, as a number of been asked to give leadership and oversight their stores had also been robbed by him. to a $40 billion United Nations fund. This Mr. Chen had been told that unless the fund, provided by nations from around the law breaker was caught in the act it was go- world, is to be directed towards children's ing to be pretty tough to get him arrested and maternal health in impoverished counand convicted. So, the next time the offender tries. As Canadians we can take some pride swooped down on the store Mr. Chen and his in Canada being acknowledged in this way. son were ready. They gave chase, caught him, This week the Prime Minister will be having tied him up and called the police. meetings with the administrators of the fund Imagine their surprise when the police to set guidelines and priorities. arrived and, after the dust had settled, it Good news on the economic front for Cawas Mr. Chen who was eventually arrested, nadians this week. Retail spending numbers charged and faced the real possibility of jail are always a measure of the level of consumtime. er confidence in the economy. Economists If you were watching the case at the time make predictions on what the retail numbers you will recall the public outrage that swept, will be over a given period of time. The numnot just the streets of Toronto, but went bers, up to the end of November, were reacross from coast to coast. As legislators we leased this week. It had been a matter of front obviously cannot directly intervene in any page coverage in the national media, some particular case that is before the courts. We time ago, that economists were predicting have taken some steps though. Our govern- any gains would be weak at best. ment has brought forth legislation that gives However, the numbers just released this citizens some protection when they take week showed Canadians had the discretionsteps to defend themselves, their family or ary funds and the confidence to spend betheir property from criminal attacks. yond what the economists had predicted. In Mr. Chen was eventually acquitted af- other words, the retail economy performed ter suffering all kinds of personal stress and in a healthier manner than was predicted considerable expense. This week Prime Min- by the 'experts'. You may have missed seeing ister Harper personally visited Mr. Chen to those positive growth reports this week. They encourage him and to give him his personal mostly did not appear on front pages. They support. showed up in places in various newspapers In an ironic twist of timing another in- like page D8 or C2. I never have figured out cident was in the news the day of the Prime why positive news generally doesn't get the Minister’s visit. If you haven't seen this one same profile as negative. you can check it out on YouTube. An OnI held a number of public pre-budget contario man had captured on video his home sultation round tables this week as did my being attacked by three masked individuals colleague, MP Ron Cannan. I can tell you we who literally firebombed his dwelling and are getting some good practical advice from his property with multiple volleys of Molo- constituents on how the government can be tov cocktails. While under attack, the owner doing better when it comes to issues of fedemerged and is alleged to have fired some eral taxation, regulation and red tape reducshots in the air to ward off the assailants. Ap- tion. parently, the owner is a firearms instructor Some of your advice will be showing up and expert marksman who could have hit in the budget. In spite of a lot of cynicism any target he had wanted to. Now he has been these days regarding politics in general, indiarrested and charged and could also possibly viduals can still come forward with ideas that face jail time. make a difference. Again, we as MPs cannot directly interThis week I will be involved in more of vene in court proceedings. We understand these roundtables in British Columbia, Edthat. And again, public anger and conster- monton, Alberta, and Quebec. At the risk nation is everywhere on this matter. There of sounding like I favour the types of input is a strong sense that the right of citizens to I've been getting right here in the constituadequately defend themselves is in question. ency (okay, I do), I can tell you that the sugFor those of you here who have raised gestions I'm getting here are as compelling as the issue with me I can assure you we are anywhere. determined to get the necessary legislation Thank you for that. Keep in touch.
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Expansion of ambulatory care At some point in the near future you may lar the Chair Walter Despot and interior be hearing more about a proposed expan- health staff members for their diligent work sion to the Penticton Regional Hospital. on this matter. More specifically this potential project is Obviously this project would not be inknown as the Ambulatory Care Centre. As expensive and it should not be overlooked many of you are aware, advances in health that the government monies collected from care technology mean that many surgical the Harmonized Sales Tax are indeed used procedures can now be in towards providing health completed in a much shorter care in British Columbia. time frame then was possiIn fact even with the HST ble in the past. “Day surgercollected and your monthly ies” as they are often called, MSP Premiums collected along with the potential for there is still a healthcare rea variety of different clinics lated funding shortfall that and treatments for wound must be made up from other care, casts, pediatrics, magovernment revenue sourcternity and pre-surgical es. On the same theme of screening are just a few exthe HST there is a new webamples of the benefits of site that has been introduced what can be accomplished in to help provide answers and ambulatory care. Not only is WEEKLY COMMENTARY information to many comit cost effective to minimize BILL BARISOFF, MLA monly asked HST related hospital stay time, many paquestions. For further intients prefer to recover in the formation please visit the comforts of their own home where there is new HST website at www.hstinbc.ca or also a minimum exposure to outbreaks and contact my office. other viral infections that can be found in On a different topic, riders of Penticton the hospital environment. transit will note this week that new, elecCurrently in the Penticton Regional tronic fare boxes are now being used on Hospital there is a lack of space for ambula- city busses. Penticton will join Chilliwack, tory care as often the needs for the emer- Vernon, Powell River, Cranbrook, Nelson gency room can overflow, literally, and and the Sunshine Coast in using this new disrupt ambulatory care. When this occurs Canadian manufactured system. The data day surgeries, and other elective surgeries collected from the new electronic system can be canceled thus creating a cascading can be used to help streamline and improve effect throughout the medical community future transit service changes. For more inand also potentially increasing the wait formation on this new system please visit time for patients who may be in pain and the www.bctransit.com website. in discomfort. And finally this week a thank you to all of Clearly the need for an expanded Ambu- the Penticton Vees fans who donated over latory Care Center in Penticton is an im- 2,000 lbs of food in support of the Feed the portant one and I would like to recognize Valley program. The next Feed the Valley the efforts of the Okanagan-Similkameen event with the Penticton Vees is Friday, Regional Hospital District, in particu- February 18th with the game time at 7pm.
Peachland through Tania’s Eyes
A bald eagle prepares for take off from its deadwood perch at Hardy Falls. 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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By Patricia Day The parade ground is a little emptier at this writing. Jahmes McNickle and Donald Rennie have marched off to join their Comrades in Arms who have passed away. These two Legionnaires will indeed be sadly missed by those who knew them and served with them. They both served their community and country in their own unique style. A new executive has been elected to serve Branch 69 for the next year. Each member of the executive now will chair one of the various committees which makes the Legion what it stands for in the community. If you ever wanted to help with the various activities which the Legion offers, but wondered how to offer your expertise, contact the member of the
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executive who is in charge of the committee that interests you. Some of these committees are: Bursary, Entertainment, House, Honours and Awards, Membership, Poppy, Publicity, Service, Sick and Visiting, Sports, Youth, and Ways and Means. Attending the General Meetings is another way in which you support you Legion. The next meeting is at 1930 hours on February 28. Have you paid your membership for 2011? Don't forget! The 'magic card' will not work unless you have renewed your membership. Karaoke with Anita is held on the fi rst and third Saturday for your enjoyment. So, put on your dancing shoes, practice your favourite song in the shower and come out to join us for a great evening of entertainment.
A big salute to Ruth and Trevor for once again taking over the responsibility of running the meat draw on Saturdays. Th is exciting event begins at 1500 hours on Saturday afternoon. The Super Bowl is just around the corner. Why not come to the Legion and watch the game on the big screen. It is much more fun to watch an exciting game in the company of friends who also enjoy the game. When snow is on the ground and the cold winds blow and chill, the solution to keeping warm is a bowl of hot soup and a warm meal. MaryEm has been busy in the kitchen cooking up delightful dishes to please you. Wondering what is new at the Legion? Read Stand Easy for information of the events at Branch 69. ...till next time
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once almighty national police force. It seems we are routinely hearing about the occurrence of such incidents. RCMP recently revealed that in 2010 there were 22 allegations made against Kelowna police officers, half of which were deemed unfounded. Four were considered legitimate and were investigated further, resulting in one assault charge being laid. Wait a minute, either my math is bad, or that only adds up to 16. Perhaps we will fi nd out about the remaining six at a later date. And let’s not forget about Jeremy Packer, the other Kelowna resident who claims he was brutalized by the same officer as Tavares this past August over allegations of theft. Packer was thought to have stolen a boat he was legally repossessing. Packer stated that he was taken out of his truck at gunpoint and punched in the head twice by Const. Mantler, despite complying. And it’s not just Kelowna. In 2007 Corporal Andre Turcotte of Summerland was off-duty when he beat up a man at the side of the highway after becoming enraged with his dangerous driving. Turcotte was later found guilty of assault and was given a 60day conditional sentence and two years probation. It seems that there was some justice in that case, weak as the punishment was. Let’s just hope Buddy Tavares receives some justice as well.
Perhaps with the help of the BC Civil Liberties Association, he will. The BCCLA has stepped in, lodging a formal complaint with the Commission of Public Complaints against Superintendent Bill Mackinnon for his claim that the arrest of Buddy Tavares was connected to domestic abuse. Const. Steve Holmes is also named in the complaint. David Edy of BC Civil Liberties described their actions as “…a form of character smearing engaged in to improve public perceptions of the police version of events.” He seems to be right on the mark to me. Having said all that, what is fi rst on your speed dial? 911, of course. And why? Because despite all of the criticism and negative publicity surrounding the RCMP we still rely on them to protect us. They are often the fi rst ones we call in an emergency. We trust them to respond when we call, to be there when we need them to protect us, to be waiting on the side of the street for us when we’ve only had one lousy glass of wine, at a staff Christmas party, after a year of hard work, raising our families and paying taxes, to make sure we are not over .05. Sorry, I digress once again. In all honesty, we really don’t want drunks on the roads. But we don’t want rogue Rambo cops either. A good house cleaning would go a long way in restoring our faith.
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Food For the Soul Life-changing decision-making and spiritual discernment Often at the beginning of a new year we are encouraged to examine our lives, evaluate the previous year and all that it brought, both good and challenging, as well as the new people we met and the new experiences we have sustained. Have we made progress with our last year’s goals? That is, if we had actually thought about some. Have we changed in any way that shows growth? For many of us the goals are simple: I am going to be a more thoughtful, happy, thankful, compassionate, fill-in-the-blanks person.
But can we really set goals/resolutions if we have not first spent time thinking about who we really are? Our lives these days are full of urgencies, “Buy this...and you will be more happy, successful, beautiful. Just pick what you want to be and buy the commodity, sign up for the improvement course, buy that wonderful boat or latest electronic device, sign up for the gym promo, etcetera. It is as if we can buy our way into being the person that underneath we yearn to be. In the Gospels, Mat-
thew and Luke record what Jesus has to say about this deep yearning we have for some way of giving more meaning and joy to our lives -- joy that stays with us no matter what. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5), or “And He lifted up His eyes on His disciples, and said: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” (Luke 6) Now, the two versions do have different nuances or implications for our lives. The “poor in spirit”
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in need of God’s steadfast love and compassion. Those of us who have struggled in the past, or who are struggling now, with insufficient income to cope with our basic needs of shelter, food, warmth, adequate clothing and health services, know that we really don’t feel all that blessed by our struggles. The blessing comes from friends who reach out to listen to us, who offer some practical help, who make us feel valued, loved, that we matter. Now this, too, is living God’s Kingdom. So how do we make those decisions around our goals for our lives? Decision-making is often helped by discussing our ideas and thoughts with our friends, and by using our talents and skills to help us make a certain choice. But when Jesus called the first disciples (Matthew 4), Peter and Andrew, James and John, they had deeper decisions to make, for what they were being called to do was change their whole lives. Our term for this kind of life examination is called “spiritual discernment” – when God is also involved in the process and choices made, and leaves room for mes-
sages or leadings from God’s holy spirit. Now the choices we ultimately make might be the same whatever the process, individual decision-making or spiritual discernment. The difference lies in how willing we are to be guided by divine purpose, for we undertake spiritual discernment in order to develop a richer relationship with God, as well as to make good decisions. For many people of faith this is an on-going process, discernment means we become open to divine guidance in our lives, as even our seemingly small decisions can have a ripple effect on the lives of others, that we had not ever imagined or considered. And so we read scripture, we pray, and we leave ourselves open to the guiding of God’s spirit. This also allows for more thoughtful, more considered decisionmaking. Did those early disciples use discernment to know whether they should drop everything in their lives and follow this new teacher who called them into a new relationship with Him and with God, or was Jesus so compelling and charismatic that they couldn’t help themselves? The Gospels give idications that some disciples were impetuous, others took time to ask questions of Jesus, looking to know that their innermost yearnings were being addressed. So it is with us. May we all be more discerning about the decisions we make, as we never know how far the affect will be on our lives and the lives of others.
CALL TO ARTISTS!
The Peachland Arts Council is holding a SPIRIT FESTIVAL OF ARTS & CULTURE during the second week of February. We are inviting artists of Peachland and the Westside to participate in our Festival by displaying one of their paintings at our Open House at 4th Street Place in Peachland, from Friday, Feb. 18th to Sunday, Feb. 20th. Sizes limited to 30" x 40". Framed work preferred. This gallery for the artists is FREE and called an ARTISTS' SHOWCASE. No Sales please. Business cards could accompany each artwork for public contact Please phone either Wayne 767-9549 or Deb 767-6796 if you would like to join our Festival.
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SERVICES Reno Sense Home Repair Ltd. 20 years experience No job too small Including drywalling & texturing ceilings Fully licensed, insured & W.C.B. Call Eric 250.767.2593
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For Rent Available March 1st - Two bedroom plus den, walk-out basement suite, approx. 1,300 sq. ft. New kitchen. Lots of light, separate entrance, laundry room off street parking. Non smoking only, small pets on approval. Great location just off north-end of Beach Ave. $950 plus 1/2 of utilities. includes high speed internet and cable,hydro and gas heat. Contact Vanessa at 250-212-4455 to view.
For Rent Two bedroom, bright, spacious 1,000 sq ft top floor of a house just off Beach Avenue. Easy walk to downtown. Includes DW, washer/dryer, fireplace, aircons, and slider to large deck. Rent $950 a month includes utilities. Available March 1. Call 7780479-2014.
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-efficiency 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
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By Darlene Hartford The Peachland Chamber of Commerce is now offering Traffic Control Person Re-qualification Exams through B.C. Construction Safety Alliance. Resource materials such as the traffic control Manual for Work on Roadways is available prior to taking the online exam. Resource materials can be signed out at Peachland Chamber of Commerce, 5812 Beach Avenue. Appointments are required prior to taking the re-qualification exam. For more information on upgrading Traffic Control Person re-qualifications go to www.bccsa.ca or phone BC Construction Safety Alliance, toll free 1-877-8603675. For exam bookings
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contact Peachland Chamber of Commerce at 250-7672455. Concerned about upcoming increases in utility fees? Jim Straker of BC Enduralite LED will speak on how to save up to 35 per cent on commercial and residential fees at the first of four Breakfast Speaker Series. The breakfast meeting is open to residents and businesses concerned about projected increases of 10 per cent, each year for the next three years, by BC Hydro. Learn about opportunities to save on commercial or residential utility expenses, Tuesday, February 1 at The Blind Angler Grill, 7:30 to 8:30 am. Also, Connie-gay Boyce, Manager of Valley First Financial will speak on changes within Peachland’s
only banking institution. Reserve through Peachland Chamber of Commerce, $15.00 per person. Phone 250-767-2455 or stop by the Visitor Information Centre, 5812 Beach Avenue. It’s time to bring out the Olympic red mittens in celebration of the one-year anniversary of 2010 Olympic Games. February 12th marks the day British Columbia invited the world to the largest celebration in the history of Vancouver and the province. In celebration of this historic event Peachland Fire & Rescue and Peachland Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Schmockey Tournament at Cousins Park. Initially, Schmockey was created to encourage community participation in a
sporting event as well as create enthusiasm leading up to the Games. The Schmockey trophy has been won by Peachland Chamber 2005 and 2006; Peachland Elementary School Wild Bob Cats 2007; Westside Warriors 2008 and 2010, with Peachland Fire & Rescue breaking the Warriors winning streak by taking the trophy in 2009. Wear your Olympic attire and come out to the Tournament on Saturday, February 12h at Cousins Park. Registration is 10:00 am with the Preschooler Kickoff at 11:00 am. Referee for the tournament will once again be Councilor Terry Condon. Register as a player, sign up a team, or come out as a spectator and enjoy prizes, hot dogs and community spirit.
There’s still space available for Food Safe Level 1, a full day workshop on Wednesday, February 9, at The Gasthaus dining room, presented by Andrew Russell, certified food safe instructor. Preregistration is required at Peachland Chamber of Commerce/ Visitor Information Centre. This course qualifies participants to work in the food industry or participate in events that involve serving food to the public. The cost is $79.00 per person. Mills Basics, office product suppliers throughout B.C., has created reusable notebook covers made from Vancouver 2010 Olympic Banners. Banners varied in colour and design therefore each notebook cover is an original. All sales pro-
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ceeds will be donated to H.A.V.E. Café, a culinary training school for people facing employment barriers in downtown eastside, Vancouver; H.A.V.E. stands for Hope, Action, Values, and Ethics. Mills Basics has been practicing “greener processes” for more than 20 years, with the recycled banner notebook being only one of their “green practices”. Cost is $17.99. To order your Vancouver 2010 Olympic Banner Notebook, contact Doreen Bartrom 250-4620290. Property Manager, Debra Porter, is now located at MacDonald Realty 5842 Beach Avenue. Also new to the Peachland office of MacDonald Realty is Manuella Farnsworth, Nicole Stevens, and Suzie Doratti.
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5219 Pineridge Road, Peachland
Pride of ownership in this bright 4 bed/3 bath lakeview rancher walkout. Enjoy the quiet lifestyle the Okanagan has to offer, yet only minutes to downtown Peachland. Parklike setting including u/g irrigation, water feature, mature fruit trees and its own white picket fence! RV park, A/C, gleaming hardwood, new HWT, and so much more. MLS ÂŽ10021134
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208-4340B Beach Ave, Peachland Take time to view this SEMI-LAKE FRONT townhome. Use as a full time residence (55+) or a summer home. Superb updates include open concept with newer laminate ooring. 1 covered parking spot with RV prkng. Miles and miles of beach front for those early morning & evening strolls. Walk to all kinds of dining, Swim Bay beach, Yacht Club and so much more! MLS Ž10017554
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Lakeview Living Can Be Yours! 123-5300 Huston Road, Peachland
GREAT VIEWS spanning Okanagan Lake! Wonderfully updated home 2 bed+den in near new condition at "The Terraces" - Peachland's ďŹ nest gated community! Features include open concept with new hardwood ooring, A/C, built-in vac, double garage, pets allowed with restrictions, and walking distance to the beach! MLS ÂŽ10017819
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4131 Ponderosa Drive, Peachland
Beautiful top oor condo with lake views from the deck, SEMIWATERFRONT complex popular for all ages, vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen, gas F/P, 2 bdrms, 2 baths 1187 sq ft, 2 decks large one covered, nice layout, laundry room, large master bed with lake views and french door to deck, a private 2nd deck off the other bedroom, the complex has an outdoor pool & hot tub, gym, meeting room, 2 guest suites for rent, beautiful landscaping with water features, secured entry & parking, storage locker.
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3580 Gates Road S, West Kelowna LOOK... at this great opportunity. Over 10 acres, NOT IN ALR. Lakeview holding property or start process for future subdivision. OCP shows R1 zoning. 1995, 4 bed, 3 bath with triple detached garage. Gently sloping 10 acres make this the ideal property to build walk-out ranchers with amazing lakeviews. Municipal water and sewer scheduled to be available mid 2011. Close to schools, golf courses, skiing, and just minutes to downtown West Kelowna
Lakeview Subdivision, 5878 Victoria Street
$439,900
Enjoy the captivating views from this lovely updated 3,440 + sq. ft. 4 bed/4 bath rancher walkout. Huge vaulted ceilings, renovated kitchen, skylights, spacious deck, A/C & new high efďŹ ciency furnace. Beautiful landscaping and fruit trees, lots of room for everyone! MLS ÂŽ10014568
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Many modern updates in this cozy 3 bed/3 bath rancher walkout include open concept with stunning water wall the moment you walk in! Gorgeous hardwood & slate ooring, granite countertops, s/s appls, stone gas f/p, newer W/D & HWT. Fenced xeriscaped backyard with lake & mountain views. MLS Ž10011585
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