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2013 Year in Review Joanne Layh / Peachland View
JANUARY
Dog owner appeals Diesel decision Peachland resident Dave Smith filed an appeal to be reunited with Diesel, his German shepherd cross who had been in the custody of the RDCO since March 11, 2011. Several of Smith’s neighbours testified that Diesel was allowed to run free, and had attacked their cats and dogs, once jumping on a 12-year-old girl. In August 2012, the Honourable Judge McKimm of the B.C. Provincial Court ruled that Diesel was a “dangerous dog” and that Smith was “profoundly irresponsible.” Judge McKimm said that the dog could not be returned to Smith and ordered that he be euthanized. Following that ruling the RDCO made a proposal to Smith that Diesel be transferred to a new owner through an anonymous adoption by a dog rescue agency. Smith rejected that proposal and appealed the court’s decision. Stars on Stage variety show debuts On January 20 Stars on Stage held their first variety show at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. A full house led to the event later moving to the larger community centre for future shows. Entertainers Marty Edwards, Pam Ferens, Grant Eisworth, Leverne Prozny, Fred Spinks, Cheyenne and Wendy Roedocker comprised the original lineup.
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THE NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR BEAR SWIM attracted a record 218 participants, up from the previous record of 172 set last year.
Property assessments drop throughout Central Okanagan Joanne Layh / Peachland View Along with most other Central Okanagan residents, Peachlanders will see a value decrease on their property assessment notices for 2014. This year the average Peachland homeowner can expect a property value decrease of $15,000, which is a significant change from last year when Peachland values increase by $5,000 for the average homeowner. Central Okanagan property owners were mailed assessment notices this week, and while the average homeowner in Peachland will see a $15,000 decrease in value, non-strat-
ified Kelowna property values have gone up by $8,000. “Most homes in the Central Okanagan region are remaining stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” deputy assessor Tracy Wall said. “Most home owners in the Central Okanagan can expect modest changes in the -5 per cent to +5 per cent range.” Overall, Central Okanagan assessments fell from $40,476,166,781 in 2013 to $40,473,253,289 this year. The assessment rolls in each jurisdiction are as follows: Kelowna: • $488,000 (2013) / $493,000 (2014) Kelowna (strata):
• $234,000 (2013) / $228,000 (2014) Peachland: • $448,000 (2013) / $433,000 (2014) Lake Country: • $515,000 (2013) / $504,000 (2014) West Kelowna: • $476,000 (2013) / $475,000 (2014) Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2013 or see incorrect information on their notice should contact BC Assessment as soon as possible to speak to an appraiser. The deadline to submit a Notice of Complaint (appeal) for an independent review by a property assessment review panel is January 31.
Visitor centre receives $52,000 federal grant Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas attended Peachland to announce the approval of a $52,000 federal Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund grant for the visitor centre. The grant helped the visitor centre outfit the reception and interpretive centre area of their designated space in the renovated primary school building. “This latest grant is really like icing on the cake,” Mayor Keith Fielding said. Combined with a 2012 $50,000 federal grant, a $400,000 provincial grant, and a $200,000 municipal contribution, the grant helped make it possible to bring the primary school renovation project to completion in 2013. Peachland fire chief announces retirement The man who had served as Peachland’s fire chief for the past 10 years announced he would be retiring in June. Grant Topham started as a volunteer with the Peachland Fire Department in 1974, later becoming deputy chief and then chief after former Peachland fire chief Don Wilson retired in 2003. Topham and his crew were widely recognized as heroes of the community in 2012 after the Trepanier Forest Fire swept through Peachland managing only to destroy a few structures, thanks to the efforts of fire fighters and emergency service workers. See 2013 on page 2
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2013 YEAR IN REVIEW
Dog disputes, house fires, new sidewalks - 2013 had it all Continued from page 1
Supreme Court rules Diesel needs a new home Dave Smith lost his appeal to be reunited with his dog, Diesel. Diesel, the German shepherd cross dog that had been in custody of the Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) since 2011, should not be euthanized but nor should he be reunited with his owner, a B.C. Supreme Court Justice ruled. Diesel came into RDCO custody following dogfighting incidents that occurred when he was allowed off-leash in Smith’s neighbourhood. “Diesel will live. The unfortunate part is that he [the judge] has deemed that I am an irresponsible owner and Diesel cannot live with me,” Smith said. Trio of Peachlanders honoured with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals Three Peachland residents – Mayor Keith Fielding, Judy Bedford and Jean Saul – were honoured with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. MP Dan Albas presented the medals at a ceremony held at the Peachland branch of the Royal Cana-
dian Legion. The commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The medal honours Her Majesty for her service to this country and also serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. Fielding, Bedford, and Saul were selected to receive the medal because of their many contributions to the community over the years. Revitalization tax incentive introduced Peachland council adopted a bylaw that provides property tax incentives to promote downtown redevelopment based on the sustainable downtown Peachland plan. The bylaw applies to the construction or alteration of an existing improvement with a value in excess of $50,000 located within the revitalization area. To encourage redevelopment activity in the near future, improvements must begin before December 21, 2016 in order to qualify for the incentive. The new bylaw is in-
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MARCH
Fire destroys Hawkes Street home A Peachland man lost his home and possessions when a fire destroyed a house at Highway 97 and Hawkes Street. At the time the fire broke out, there was just one occupant in the home, who was able to get out safely. It took Peachland Fire and Rescue Service (PFRS) about a half hour to get the fire under control. There was no damage to any neighbouring properties. District introduces wayfinding sign program A new wayfinding sign program was introduced by the district to help make it easier for visitors to find local businesses such as wineries and bed and breakfasts. The policy allowed for new gateway signage along three major traffic corridors (Trepanier Bench Road, Ponderosa Drive, and Princeton Avenue), along with smaller wayfinding signs leading to participating businesses. While the cost and installation of the signage is borne by individual business users, the program was installed and is administered and maintained by the district.
APRIL
Historical society publishes Chronicles of Peachland The Peachland His-
torical Society published Chronicles of Peachland, an illustrated full-colour 278-page chronicle of the last 29 years of Peachland history. Back in 1983, the Peachland Historical Society printed Peachland Memories, a two-volume account of the history of Peachland up until that year. Chronicles of Peachland picks up where the now sold-out Peachland Memories leaves off, giving readers an account of Peachland history from 1984 until the present. The book includes over 80 articles about various political, commercial and public issues that have shaped Peachland’s recent history, including: • An account of the Trepanier Fire; • The story of the “logo no-go”; • What happened to the Barone statues; and • Five pages about renowned former Peachland resident, Eddy Haymour. Copies of Chronicles of Peachland are still available for purchase at the Peachland Museum. Diesel anonymously adopted A B.C. Supreme Court Justice accepted the RDCO’s proposal for the anonymous adoption of Diesel, a dog that had been in regional district care for two years. Diesel once belonged to Peachland resident Dave Smith, who was deemed by the courts to be a “profoundly irresponsible” dog owner.
MAY
Chamber honoured with award for bat preservation The Peachland Chamber of Commerce was honoured with a recognition award for outstanding contributions and efforts in bat preservation at the BC
Nature Federation awards presentation in Vancouver. The chamber was presented the award for their work on bat preservation, education and tourism initiatives. Former Peachland Chamber of Commerce manager Darlene Hartford was instrumental in the development and expansion of the bat program. Hartford was also responsible for launching the popular bat chat program. Dan Ashton wins Penticton seat B.C. Liberal Dan Ashton was victorious in taking the Penticton seat in what turned out to be a surprise Liberal majority.
JUNE
District lost appeal in gravel pit case The District of Peachland’s final attempt to stop a local gravel pit from operating proved unsuccessful. The legal battle between the district and gravel pit operators Peachland Self Storage reached its end when the B.C. Court of Appeal upheld a Supreme Court of B.C. decision that Peachland’s soil removal bylaw is prohibitory and therefore invalid. Gravel pit operations are largely regulated by the Ministry of Energy and Mines. Local municipalities can regulate gravel pits to a limited degree, but they can’t prohibit them. As a result of the ruling, Peachland Self Storage was free to continue operations at their McDougald Road gravel pit. The ruling brought an end to a legal dispute that had been carrying on for a number of years. Dennis Craig becomes Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig moved up in the ranks to become Peachland’s new fire chief following Grant Topham’s
retirement.
JULY
Whinton Crescent home damaged by electrical fire A Princeton area man was lucky to be alive after the house he was living in burst into flames, forcing him to evacuate. The fire took place in the 6000 block of Whinton Crescent, which is located a little north of Bulyea Avenue, just off of Princeton Avenue. Peachland fire chief Dennis Craig said when fire crews arrived on scene there was smoke coming from the electrical mast of the house, confirming the fire was coming from the wall area of the house. The house suffered significant smoke damage and required restoration before it could be inhabited again. Greata Ranch area fire Peachland dodged a bullet when a fire that broke out near Greata Ranch Estate Winery had winery staff and Brent Road residents worried the town might experience a repeat of 2012’s events. The fire was initially reported as a travel trailer fire at the beach just below a property in between Greata Ranch and Brent Road, initially believed to be located within the district. While the fire was located one property outside of Peachland’s fire protection area at Brent Road, Peachland Fire and Rescue Service knocked down the fire to prevent it from crossing into Peachland’s fire protection area. Peachland fire crews had the fire knocked down in the evening and completely contained the next morning. The blaze happened when the area was in what fire chief Dennis Craig described as “high to extreme with fire hazards.” See OPENING on page 3
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2013 YEAR IN REVIEW
Opening of primary school building a highlight of 2013 Continued from page 2
AUGUST
Okanagan Paddlefest a huge success An estimated 2,000 – 2,500 people attended the Peachland’s first-time Okanagan Paddlefest event. The festival took place at various locations around downtown Peachland and included a warrior canoe salute to veterans, dragon boat, kayak, stand up paddle and peach box races, a cardboard boat building contest, live music, demonstrations and a parade of boats to close the festival. Hosted by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, the District of Peachland, the Peachland Economic Development Committee (PEDC), and the Tourism Advisory Committee, the event was organized to strengthen the community’s connection to Okanagan Lake, foster economic vitality and showcase the natural beauty of Peachland’s waterfront. The event took place almost 100 years to the day of the 1913 Peachland Regatta. Organizers hope to make Paddlefest an annual event that could be expanded into a two-day festival. Development process review Peachland’s development review and approvals processes are within the range of other Okanagan municipalities as well as municipalities of similar size to Peachland, an independent development process review report confirmed. The report, prepared by Urban Systems in partnership with Young Anderson, identified a number of recommendations for implementation, which fell chiefly in the realm of communication. The report was commissioned by the district to make sure that Peachland’s development processes are up to date and understandable. The report also identified development process infrastructure, existing policies, bylaws, and requirements and communication, education and awareness as areas for action, which council and staff began to tackle throughout 2013. New sidewalks for Princeton Peachland council decided to dedicate $377,000 from the Community Works Federal Gas Tax Fund to installing sidewalks on Princeton Avenue going south from Turner Avenue. The work was completed in the fall. New face at Peachland Chamber of Commerce Gail Scott was hired as the Peachland chamber’s new managing director of chamber services. Scott came to the Peachland Chamber of Commerce as a qualified professional economic developer with over 25 years experience working in community economic development within the private and public sectors throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
SEPTEMBER
Peachland invests in improved transit service Peachland transit users can look forward to improved transit service in 2014 when BC Transit rolls out a threeyear expansion initiative that will make getting around the area a little bit easier.
The initial expansion initiative includes: • Introducing a bus stop on Highway 97 in front of the IGA; • Improving Sunday/holiday service to match Saturday service; and • Introducing direct evening service between Peachland and West Kelowna. It is unclear just when in 2014 BC Transit will be able to roll out the improvements but it will likely be at a time when region-wide changes also take place, typically April and September. Peachland’s share of the increased transit costs is estimated to be $31,638 per year. The local share to improve Sunday/holiday service to match Saturday service will be $15,800 while the local cost share to introduce direct evening service between Peachland and West Kelowna will be $18,000. Community celebrates grand opening of Historic Peachland Primary School building After remaining vacant for over 10 years, the Historic Peachland Primary School building opened to the public. The new tenants, the Peachland Visitor Centre, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and the Peachland Boys and Girls Club, received occupancy approval in late September and began the move to their new location. In the following month hundreds would turn up for the grand opening of the building, which was jam packed with people curious to see inside the building that had been empty for so long. “The transformation of this building from a derelict, boarded-up eyesore to a magnificent new community facility has been an amazing accomplishment,” Mayor Keith Fielding said. “We now have space from which the Boys and Girls Club can deliver programs for children and youth, the visitor centre can showcase Peachland, local artists can exhibit their work, community groups can access meeting space, and the extraordinary bat colony that inhabits the attic can continue to call it their home.” Fielding had made restoring the primary school a core piece of his election campaign. The restoration of the building began several years ago with the removal of the bat guano, asbestos, and siding to make the primary school a safe and more attractive building. However, the project remained stalled until March of 2012, when former MLA Bill Barisoff announced the approval of a $400,000 provincial grant, which weeks later was followed by the announcement of a $50,000 federal grant by MP Dan Albas.
OCTOBER
Youth centre opens in Peachland The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club had been offering youth services in Peachland for the past couple years, but until they moved into the Historic Peachland Primary School building, young people didn’t have a space of their own where they could take advantage of those services. The youth centre now offers programming for tweens and teens in the space at the back of the newly renovated building.
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Peachland approves a dog park strategy Council approved a multi-year dog park strategy that will tentatively provide residents in each area of the district with a fenced off leash dog area. Currently the district does not have an off leash dog area. While the strategic direction still requires review and budget approval from council at various stages along the way, it does lay out a plan for safety fencing at T-dock/Doggie Beach and a fenced off leash dog park at Sanderson Park, Mackinnon Park (or potentially a new park in the New Monaco subdivision), Strachan’s Corner, Pincushion Place (or potentially a new park in the Ponderosa subdivision) and at the compost site (contingent on allowed use and lease agreements with the province). New Monaco submits rezoning application, receives first reading from council Proposed Peachland development New Monaco took a big step forward when they formally submitted a rezoning application to the district that has received first reading from council. The New Monaco property stretches across 125 acres at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 97C on Peachland’s north-eastern boundary. Peachland’s Official Community Plan allows for the development of a mix of approximately 2,800 residential, commercial and retail units that will build out over the next 15-20 years, depending on market conditions. The developers are expected to continue to proceed with their application in 2014.
NOVEMBER
Peachland’s director of planning and development services retires After over 35 years in planning, Peachland’s director of planning and development services, Dave Smith (a different Dave Smith to the one mentioned previously in this Year in Review roundup), retired from the public sector. Smith continues to work for the district as a planning consultant on a contract basis. The bulk of Smith’s consulting contract for the district involves implementing recommendations made in the 2013 development process review. Dave Preston charged with child porn Former Peachland reporter Dave Preston was arrested and charged with three counts of child porn offenses, including making or publishing child pornography and importing or distributing the illegal material. In June, B.C. police executed a search warrant at Preston’s Peachland home to seize computer equipment after allegedly obtaining information from an online undercover RCMP officer with the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit. Preston published his final story on his Peachland News website on June 27, 2013, stating that he was unable to continue updating the site due to personal issues. Preston made an initial appearance at the Kelowna Courthouse in December and is due to reappear on January 9. See 2013 on page 6
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JANUARY 6, 2014
OPINION
When it’s best to dream small Joanne Layh / Peachland View
W
hile the beginning of a new year is a great time to make a fresh start in life, when it comes to making new year’s resolutions, in my experience the best approach to take is to dream small. Yes, I’d like to improve my diet and exercise more, but I’ve stopped waiting until January 1 to do it and just try my best on a day-to-day basis. If changing our exercise habits were easy to do overnight, we’d all be fit. Instead, we wait until the beginning of a new year to make a change and then get down on ourselves when we fail. Well, it’s no wonder. If we struggle to achieve our goals throughout the year, what makes us think one dark day in the depths of winter is going to make it easier? I think the key to success when it comes to new year’s resolutions is to make small, achievable goals that are still satisfying to achieve. There are loads of things you can achieve in a matter of a few hours. So why not resolve to dream small this year? If you have already broken your new year’s resolutions, here are a few ideas for starting fresh: Pick a few things that need doing around the house and then do them. Even just washing the fingerprints from your kitchen cabinets or polishing the taps can help make the room seem sparkly and new again. You’ll feel better about your home and it doesn’t cost a thing. We usually set lofty goals for ourselves when it comes to learning – a new language, a new profession, a new sport – but there are plenty of little things you probably never got around to learning how to do. For instance, don’t know how to shuck an oyster, carve a turkey or ferment cabbage? There’s a YouTube tutorial for just about anything. All you have to do is watch and learn. Trying new recipes is also a great new year’s resolution. Find a recipe that uses a vegetable you want to eat more of, or take a stroll through the produce section of the grocery store and buy a vegetable you’ve never used before. I’ve never done anything with fennel before but there’s a bulb of it my fridge right now and a recipe waiting for me to have a go. If you want to be more organized, you don’t have to resolve to organize your whole world. Maybe you just want to start with your recipe collection, while we’re there. I used part of the holiday break to copy out all of my recipe cards and add them to Paprika, a great recipe app on my computer. The app syncs to my phone so when I come across that new vegetable I can search for a recipe while I’m in the shop and know exactly how much to buy. When it comes to eating better, every little bit helps.
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Hats off to the Dollar Store on Christmas Day On a day when all is closed our local Dollar Store helped to make a kids birthday. Each Christmas Day from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. I have opened our IGA grocery store to help those that have forgotten those last minute things to complete their Christmas dinner. It’s hard to believe but it is my favourite day to work, simply because of all the thank-you’s and, yes, even hugs for being open. Even two of our local councillors who do the bulk of their shopping out of town came in (community leaders?). In our line up Christmas Day was a lady trying to com-
plete her Christmas by purchasing a birthday cake for a young person’s birthday celebration. She needed party hats, which I advised her we do not sell. From the line up a gentleman said, “My wife runs the Dollar Store here in the mall” and offered to open it. The lady was amazed at the extreme customer service offered and took the gentleman up on his offer. Hats are now on, thanks to the Dollar Store. Now try and find this service away from Peachland. Harry Gough Managing Partner, IGA Peachland
Concern should be with tankers, not pipelines With interest I have been following the many discussions about the safety/danger of pipelines and oil tankers and it appears that the Northern Gateway is getting the knot. I do understand some of the negative feelings environmentalist are expressing. Different protest groups seem to have different agendas. I presume that the majority of protesters do not have a clear understanding of the technology that goes into the design and construction of pipelines. The pipeline design of today incorporates a tremendous safety margin and spontaneous breakage is not likely. Of course, above ground located installations could be subject to terrorist attacks and there is the possibility of a major earthquake.
People fear the unknown and the unknown here is they do not know how pipelines work, their safety features and their flexibilities, etc. I do see some potential problems with tanker traffic. Our coast is difficult to navigate, especially for large vessels. Tanker transport is expensive and in order to reduce the cost of transport of oil, ever larger tankers are being built. I speculate the oil companies are planning to use the largest tankers available not just for the transport of crude oil but also for LNG and there I see the danger. Tankers are now being built with a loading capacity of See PIPELINES on page 6
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LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS | editor@peachlandview.ca SUNDAYS
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Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 10:30 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave. Ukulele Group, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Call 250-767-6574. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
Mid-week Study and Conversation Coffee, 9:30am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Wellness Circle Fitness Equipment Guides, 10am. Call 250-767-2133 to register for your spot. AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Toastmasters, 12-1pm, Peachland community centre. www.peachland.toastmasters.org Friendship Tuesday/Movie, 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tween Drop-In, 2:30-5pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Peachland Sparks and Brownies, 5:45-7pm, community centre Bridge (Experienced), 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Yoga, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Aerobics For The Not So Young, 9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Chess, 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Writer’s Bloc, every second Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Tween Drop-in, Cooking Night, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5+ Lions Den Meeting, 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034 Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum
Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Breastfeeding Cafe, second and last Thursday, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Call 250-7670141 Tween Drop-In, 2:30-5pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Seniors Classes for Computer Tutorial, 3:45-4:45pm, until November 14. Call 250-7683305 to register. Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Bingo, 6:45pm, Doors 5:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Yoga Beginners, 10:3011:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)
MONDAYS Yoga Advanced Beginners, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Tai Chi, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Needle Arts/Quilting, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Guides, 5:15pm, community centre Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place Wood Carving, 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre
SATURDAYS Carpet Bowling, 10am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-9pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
UPCOMING EVENTS Local Rink Needs Net! The rink at Turner Park is in need of a second net. Anyone willing to donate a net to the rink please contact 250-767-9303. The rink is looking for a full size, fairly robust net, as they currently only have one. Turner Park Skating, Turner Park. The weather has cooperated and the skating rink is now open at Turner Park! In partnership with the Peachland Fire Brigade, the District of Peachland has provided outdoor ice skating at Turner Park sport box. The Peachland Fire Brigade floods and
scrapes the surface regularly to provide a unique outdoor skating opportunity for Peachlanders. The rink is unsupervised and participants are encouraged to inspect the ice surface prior to use being mindful of any deficiencies in the ice surface. Provided the temperatures remain below zero, the Fire Brigade will continue to flood the sport box. Peachland Variety Singers, January 6, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre. The Peachland Variety Singers will be starting special music to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Anyone wishing to join should be able to carry a tune.
The cost is a $15 membership in the activity centre. Peachland Sportsmen Game Banquet, February 8. A dinner open to the public. Tickets $50/ person, available at Valley Glass in West Kelowna. HeArts Festival, February 10-16. All art-related groups are asked to think about participating in this week long event. February Freeze Up 5K, February 16. 5K Run. Registration required, volunteers welcome. Girl Guides Thinking Day, February 22. A day of fun with the Girl Guides! Join in for crafts
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Easter Egg Hunt, April 18. For children 2 and over. Crafts, activities and an Easter egg hunt. Volunteers welcome. Civic Awards Night, May 2. Recognizing volunteerism and excellence in Peachland. Awards night is open to everyone. Annual Rotary Spring Gala Fundraiser Event, May 10. Dinner, dancing, live music. Live, silent and balloon auction. Tickers are $50/person and can be purchased from any Rotarian. World of Wheels Car Show, May 18. Car, truck, motorcycle and antique boat show.
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OPINION | 2013 YEAR IN REVIEW
Pipelines less dangerous than alternatives Continued from page 4
on cargo in B.C. ports, say 80,000 tonnes maximum. A much improved oil spill containment technology should also be developed. The disadvantage of smaller tankers is we need more of them and this in itself brings more risks, but at much smaller scale. I do believe the two suggested pipelines will be built. The decision will be economical and politically driven. Besides, no one wants to freeze in the dark. Bert Put, Peachland
300,000 to 400,000 tonnes. Even though they are equipped with bow and stern side thrusters and are assisted by harbour tugs, they are very difficult to maneuver, especially in confined spaces like fjords and harbours. No one would like to see a 300,000 tonne tanker spilling its load anywhere and certainly not on the B.C. coast. I believe that the authorities should introduce a limit to the size of tankers taking
2013 was a busy year for Peachland Continued from page 3
Community celebrates grand opening of Peachland Fitness Trail on Harold’s Walkway A crowd gathered at the Trepanier kiosk to celebrate the grand opening of the Peachland Fitness Trail along Harold’s Walkway. The outdoor fitness equipment, installed in Lambly Park and along Harold’s Walkway, was funded by the District of Peachland, with support from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program ($20,500), the Peachland Rotary Club ($7,000) and the Peachland Lions Club ($7,000). The Peachland Wellness Centre has developed an education and awareness program to help seniors become familiar with safe use of the equipment and overcome any uncertainty in using the equipment. Land application of biosolids proposed at Brenda Mines Material from the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently hauled to a location near Clinton, B.C. for disposal but in future that material will likely end up in Peachland’s backyard. The RDCO says it is currently very expensive to transport the waste material out of the region and Brenda Mines would be an ideal site for land application of the treatment plant’s biosolids. Peachland council offered conditional support for the project pending confirmation from Interior Health that they have no concerns with the proposal; that it is undertaken on a one-year trial basis; and that a local public consultation process takes place prior to implementation.
Valley First announces Peachland branch closure On March 1, 2014 Valley First will close its doors in Peachland. Earlier in the year Valley First closed its insurance business. The decision upset both the chamber and council, who formed a small task force to try to attract a new financial institution to Peachland.
DECEMBER
Chamber takes over Christmas Light Up This year the Peachland Chamber of Commerce took over the light up on a one-year trial basis, resulting in an expanded event with a few new features. The event saw the addition of a Christmas village, outdoor market and even a beer garden in addition to all the traditional elements. But was it ever cold! Council gives final approval to Tabletop Mountain development Final approval was given to the Tabletop Mountain development project, formerly known as Trepanier Manor. Council unanimously approved the development of a four-star hotel, a winery, and 20 cottages at the MacKinnon Road property. Trepanier home burns to the ground A Trepanier family of four were left without a home after their house burned to the ground. The home was located on Trepanier Road just past Paradise Valley Drive in the West Electoral Area of the regional district, also known as Trepanier, a community that doesn’t have a fire department or any arrangement for fire protection. Without fire protection, there was little the homeowners could do except watch their home burn down.
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SPORTS & RECREATION
New Year’s Day celebrated with running, walking and swimming
THE RUNNERS LINE UP at the starting point for the 2K and 5K events.
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KYRA AND ELLA JEFFERY (left to right) tied for first place in the 2K run with a time of 0:12:03.
Pet of the Week Name: Bozzley and Poncho Bozzley and his little brother Poncho want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Bozzley was rescued from the SPCA six years ago, and Poncho was rescued from Mexico in May.
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DAVIS SPENCER and Rod and Smith Lehmann (front, left to right) start off on the 2K run, while Deb Barnes and Cari Munro start the 5K walk behind them.
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COREY BICCUM and Holly Plante finished the 5K run with a time of 0:27:23.
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IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
Mary Guest
MACDONNELL, LaVerne Agustus
Carol Lynne Crawford
September 3, 1920- December 13, 2013
Our beautiful Mom, Mary Guest, age 93, danced off to meet Dad (Harry Guest) on Thursday December 13, 2013.
Mom was born to Percy and Mary Jane Hallam in Vancouver, B.C. in 1920. They soon moved to Anyox, a boom town on the shores of Observatory Inlet. In 1926 the family moved to the farm in Hatzic Prairie. It was in there that Mom’s empathetic nature and grace earned the first of her many lifelong friends; many of whom she joined last week. She loved school and learning and continued this pursuit at Royal Columbian Hospital where she became a Registered Nurse in 1942 and later practiced her much loved and acute skills at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. Mom moved to Mission when she and Harry were married in 1945. She practiced private nursing in Mission Memorial Hospital.
Mary and Harry raised 5 beautiful girls Mary Lou (Neil Bond) Barbara, Beverly, Elizabeth (Rod Coote) and Patricia (Walter Ross). Mary’s calm serenity and nurturing personality although sorely tested by the “girls” continued on the “farm” where they moved in 1971. Mary inspired every one she met to be just a little better the next time around. There are incalculable moments of adjustments, some minute and some huge as the result of Mom’s interjection, desired or not, in everyone she touched. The Christmas trees even stood straighter and greener when Mom went to do the inspections ensuring her loyal friends and customers were getting the best. Mom and Dad were rightly proud of the green oasis they grew in Ferndale as they spent their last years growing the best Christmas trees in the valley and sharing Christmas memories with many new friends and family. Mom continued on at the farm working another Christmas after Harry died in 2010. In October, 2011 she and Goldie moved in with one of her daughters and her family to Peachland, B.C. where she developed and inspired new friends even as she was fading. Mary is survived by 4 daughters, 7 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, loving sister-in-law Rosita Hallam and her family and Rita and David Pink of Britain. She is predeceased by her soul mate Harry, her faithful brother Phillip, her beautiful daughter Elizabeth and her beloved granddaughter, Rio.
Memorial will be held at 2 pm February 8, 2014 at St. Andrew’s United Church, 7756 Grand Street, Mission, B.C. V2V 3T3 with a tea to follow. Memories may be shared online at Dignity Memorial Donations may be made to the Lookout Society http://lookoutsociety.ca/ or any charity of your choice.
July 12, 1940 — December 19, 2013
LaVerne, born in Kelowna on July 12, 1940, and resident of Peachland, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Rita (nee Sawatsky), daughter Leanne Macdonnell, her husband David Endacott and daughters Shael and Tala of California; daughter Juli Macdonnell of Salt Spring Island, BC; brother Bryan, his wife Lorraine, and sister-in-law Fran, all of Kelowna. He was sadly predeceased by his brother Jim on November 10, 2013, and his parents George and Laura. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring, date and location to be announced. For more about LaVerne’s life, and to send condolences to the family, visit www.springfieldfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in LaVerne’s memory may be made to Peachland Wellness Centre, 4426 - 5th Street, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X6.
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RENTALS Off Season Room For Rent Off season room for rent in beautiful Peachland, located on Beach Ave. Studio, carriage house or room available. Monthly or weekly rental, fully furnished, all utilities included. TV, wi-fi. Price negotiable. Please call 250-767-2714. FR-49 1 Bedroom Suite Peachland 1 bedroom basement suite, furnished, private entrance. W/D, utilities, cable, internet, gas fireplace, no smoking. $750 + damage dep. 778-214-5155, 250864-7372. FR-50
The retired owner of Carol’s Hair Studio enjoyed the community of Peachland where she made many friends. She resided in Westbank with her dearly departed husband Glen. A Celebration of Life will take place in Peachland, March 7, 2014. Contact Debbie at threedee1@telus.net for more information.
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Carol Lynne Crawford, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully, December 13, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.
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COMMUNITY
YOUTH NEWS
Torch Club and Cool Moves Dinner Night new for 2014 styles and encourage them to become active members and participants in their community. Our programs are youth driven, meaning that we value their input, often simply asking them for ideas about activities, out trips and meals they would like to learn to make. Staff evaluate their needs and interests, taking into consideration other programs they may already be involved in, such as dance or hockey, and not planning their chosen activity on that same evening. We want to ensure that the youth feel listened to and have a sense of belonging to the club. This in turn encourages a sense of empowerment, increases self-esteem and fosters leadership and a desire to be positive active members of their community. Besides programs that we offer, the club is a supportive place where all youth can feel included and valued. Staff model positive choices and attitudes, acceptance and respect for others. Often it is the relationships that the youth develop with club staff that keep them returning. Starting this month we will run two national boys and girls club programs in conjunction with current drop in programs. The Torch Club will be held on Tuesdays during the drop in program and works to get pre-teens engaged with what’s happening in their community. The Torch Club is a leadership program that offers an excellent opportunity for pre-teens to participate in a focused, small group experience that will not only help develop leadership skills, but empower them to use their talent and ability to make positive changes in their club, community and lives. Cool Moves Dinner Night will take place on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tweens will get to learn about healthy living and practice life skills by cooking and eating dinner together as well as participating in a variety of physical activities! For information on any of our programs, space rentals or employment opportunities, contact me at 250-767-2515. Information is also available at www.boysandgirlsclubs.ca or through Facebook or Twitter. From the staff at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club I would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year!
Patricia Barrows / Special to the Peachland View As 2013 draws to a close it is a great time to take a moment and reflect on the past twelve months and look forward to the possibilities of the new year. The past year was a time of substantial growth of services for youth in Peachland. The opening of the Peachland Skate Park this spring was an exciting event; as I drive by the park daily I notice there is rarely a day that I don’t see kids or youth there. It is a great space for youth to practice their skateboarding skills, and with the tennis courts, grassy areas, and walking trails close by it is a perfect place for youth and people of all ages to be active. Throughout the year Peachland youth had the opportunity to participate in many different programs and activities in a variety of locations with the Boys and Girls Club. From dinner nights and drop in programming at 4th Street Place and the community centre to beach days at Swim Bay and out trips throughout Kelowna and West Kelowna, staff kept many Peachland youth busy. October saw the grand opening of the newly renovated primary school building, the new home of the Peachland Boys and Girls Club and the first dedicated youth space in Peachland. We are so excited at how well we have been welcomed into the community and week after week many of the same youth have been coming out to cook, make crafts, take part in challenges, or just hang out with the staff and play a game of pool, foosball or ping pong. The use of social media and word of mouth has definitely worked well. Youth are telling their friends about the club and we have had several new members join within the last couple of months. The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club’s mission statement is “To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.” Through our programming we strive to provide youth with opportunities to achieve their potential, develop healthy life-
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Thanks to the chilly weather, a beach vacation beckons you, Aries. Start planning an excursion to a warm locale that allows you to escape the daily grind.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
A sporting event or something that draws a large crowd is just where you need to be this week, Taurus. Surround yourself with people who share your interests.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Give an issue in your relationship the consideration it merits, Gemini. Though it might not seem like it now, taking time to work this out will ultimately strengthen your relationship.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, the final stages of a project you have been working on are ready begin. Don’t be afraid to take credit when all of your hard work pays off in a big way.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
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50. Insert mark 51. Election Stock Market (abbr.)
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SUDOKU
Obligations to work and family leave you short on personal time, Leo. Though your schedule is hectic, make time to unwind and you will be glad for having done so.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
It may take a while to convince someone to go along with your idea, Virgo. Yet once you have this person’s support, they will be fully on board.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
You may have been bouncing around aimlessly for some time, Libra. But now is the week to get all of your affairs together and put your plan for the future in motion.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Restlessness can sometimes be a dangerous thing for you, Scorpio. Channel any restlessness into a worthy project that makes good use of your boundless energy.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, make the best of a situation that needs changing. You might not be able to affect change, but that does not mean you can’t improve the situation with a positive attitude.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Perceptions vary, Capricorn. Just because you feel strongly about something doesn’t mean another will view it the same way. Accept that your passion will not always be reciprocated.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Level: Intermediate
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Aquarius, even though it will be a busy week, you aren’t likely to feel wiped out. There will still be time for fun. Figure out a day to do something enjoyable.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, you are torn between being creative and following convention at work. Ask a colleague for some input.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS | FAITH
HEALTH & WELLNESS
New year brings fresh opportunity to feel the benefits of tai chi Judy Wyper / Special to the Peachland View Happy New Year! Are you looking for a gentle form of exercise that works each area of the body and involves all the muscle groups as well as your brain? Tai chi may be what you are looking for. The Peachland Wellness Centre has been offering the Tai Chi for Wellness program since 2005. We are an eclectic group studying the 108 Yang style of tai chi. We meet each Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the United Church Hall on Fourth Street. Each January and September we start a new session of beginners classes. It takes about three months to instruct the entire set. Come along on January 23 to see what our style is like. Beginners work along with continuers. Tai chi is a discipline that can always be fine tuned, so the continuers keep learning as they practise along with the beginners. The precisely even movements of the set resemble a dance. Slow movements require body strength, as you are working against gravity and not using momentum for the actions. The form is comprised of 108 parts to be done in
order, combining relaxation, controlled breathing and intention. Tai chi involves a rhythmic shifting of weight by the body, stressing an equal emphasis of contraction and expansion of the spine as well as stretching from one side to another. This balance of forces is like the yin yang symbol: the complementary pairing of opposites. By focusing on the movements within a set, the mind cannot concern itself with other matters. As you relax, you have a more peaceful mind and you learn to set aside everyday problems, which is perhaps why tai chi has been called moving meditation. There are many experimental proofs of the effectiveness of tai chi for different types of health benefits. Some of these include lowered blood pressure, increased balance, improved posture, circulation, coordination, digestion and relaxation. A 2007 study funded by the US National Institute of Aging reported that after 25 weeks, the tai chi group’s immunity levels were twice as high as the control group who took health education classes on stress management, diet and sleep. The two groups, aged 59-86, were tested with the varicella zoster virus, which causes chicken
pox and can result in shingles. The Arthritis Society of Canada promotes tai chi as an effective tool for pain management. One of our participants, who has osteoarthritis, reports regularly that she is relatively free from pain after about 20 minutes of the tai chi or qigong movements. Another, who has rheumatoid arthritis, reports that the easy movements benefit her in maintaining body movements and range of motion. What is the difference between qigong and tai chi? They can generally accrue the same therapeutic benefits. Tai chi is like a dance, where you move around and change directions regularly while qigong practitioners usually stay in one spot. Tai chi requires memorization of the order of the 108 movements while it is easier to recall the parts of the shorter qigong movements. But this is a simplistic answer. Come and join our group, do the easy to follow exercises with us and you can see for yourself. We would love to have you join us. For more information, call 250-767-0141, email wellnesscentre@shaw.ca, check us out on Facebook or visit www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca.
FOOD FOR THE SOUL
The year was in the details Dorothy Brotherton Peachland Baptist Church As we look back at 2013, we hear media of all stripes summing up the year in headlines, outstanding stories, and lists of top 10 things that impacted our lives, from disasters to revolutions to economic news. But let’s shift the focus to the back pages, not just of newspapers, but of our lives. That’s where we live, isn’t it? We live in the details. Here are a few details that may have touched you during 2013: Kids broke out sleds, raced down hills and had snowball fights. You watched an African violet bloom. Your child kicked the winning goal and/or fumbled the ball of a big game. You read a book that made you cry. You made a decision about whether to buy a different car or get the old one fixed. You watched a movie with a loved one and ate popcorn. You don’t remember the name of the movie but you remember the name of the person you watched it with. Our new grandchild was born, and she is gorgeous. A bird built a nest in the birdhouse and we got to watch the drama as the parent birds patiently sat on eggs until they hatched, scrambled to find food, fended off predators and taught the little birds to fly. Parents hugged big gangling children graduating from school, and wiped away tears. My husband and I shared the first apricot from our
tree. We wrote our cheques for property taxes and tightened our belts. Some of us hammered “for sale” signs into the front lawn. We took summer visitors for a walk along Peachland’s waterfront and visited the farmers’ market. You went for a swim in the lake and it felt the same as it did when you were a kid. You attended the funeral of a friend and were jolted by the brevity of life. We made decisions on how to vote in the provincial election; we got ourselves to the polls and did it. We planted tiny seedling tomatoes and marvelled as
they took hold, defied cutworms and wind, basked in the sun and grew to produce more succulent red globes than we could eat. We read Hop on Pop to a child, six times in a row. Parents helped pack cars and swallowed lumps in their throats as kids drove off to college. Some of us started new jobs. Some of us retired. You got acquainted with a new neighbour and loaned him your rake. You got a speeding ticket. You played golf on a cloudless Okanagan day. I drove a kid home from camp and got to listen to his adventures. He didn’t seem to know that countless other kids have short-sheeted
their counsellors. You attended a garden wedding, kissed the bride and shed a few tears. You enrolled in a course that stretched your brain and your skills. A teen, looking for adventure, signed up to study in another country with an exchange program; others took on short-term missions trips that expanded their horizons. As community citizens, we filled out surveys, attended meetings, spoke our minds, wrote letters to editors and cast votes. We got up Sunday mornings to attend church. We prayed. When things didn’t go well in our days, we prayed more.
We packed up plates and forks and moved into new homes, scrubbing the old windows left behind. We celebrated holidays with people we care about. We went for a walk with a three-year-old. We remembered to set out the garbage. We went to the dentist, picked up groceries and filled the gas tank. We got sick, and most of us got better. We ate and we slept and the calendar pages flipped. We each had another birthday. These are the things that have made up our lives in 2013, if they are good lives. This is the stuff of our days. It’s seldom the sensational that marks us deeply. It’s
the little things that fill our days and make up the whole. The psalmist prays that God will “teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” There’s something about keeping calendars, numbering days, evaluating how short they are even when added together, that gives us wisdom. Part of it is wisdom to know that “life is a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes,” as James says. In other words, life is short. Wisdom tells us to make our days count. Great wisdom tells us to say with the psalmist, “I trust in you, O Lord, my times are in your hands.”
Peachland
Places of Faith
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685
Sunday Services
New Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 12th, 2014
Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Morning Prayer Tuesday Morning Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday
Lyn Stewart 250-767-6211
Sunday School
4th Street & Brandon Ave
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Peachland Baptist Church
4421 4th Street
4204 Lake Avenue
250-767-2206
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Sunday School: 9:30 am
Jeff Bjorgan, Spiritual Formation Pastor
Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 am Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Study and Conversation Coffee
Service 10:30 a.m.
Traditional Worship
Peachland United Church
250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org
Peachland Campus 10:00 am Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School
Peachland Campus Pastor cell: 250.870.3087 Office: 5848B Beach Avenue
2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca
Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132 Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Rev. Elaine Diggle
all are welcome
Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, 9:30 am Dr. Gordon Denison, Pastor 250-707-1735 gdenison@telus.net
www.peachlandbaptist.net
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