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March 26, 2010 Peachland, BC

Volume 06 | Number 12

Photo Al Hunter

Oh deer! A herd of deer unknowingly pose for a photo taken at the field just above Princeton Avenue at Columbia Street.

Centennial Way legacy project announced By Joanne Layh On March 23 the Peachland Centennial Committee officially dissolved, but not before announcing one fi nal legacy project. Committee chair Chris Scowen appeared to the Committee of the Whole this week to present plans for the project. “Since the rather heady days of New Year’s Eve, we have turned our attention to legacy projects,” Scowen said. “Legacy projects are those projects which by their intent or by their activities will carry both the centennial name and spirit into the years ahead.”

Their fi nal legacy project will be incorporated into the Beach Avenue walkway, which will be constructed this summer. The committee proposed to use the remaining centennial funds ($17,126) to create a centennial theme throughout the walkway, which could include period signage to mark the centennial year, benches with centennial logos, period lamp posts with flower baskets, and a plaque at the midpoint giving a short history of the community. It was also mentioned that the Rotary Club may be providing distance markers that will have a period theme.

The walkway will likely be called Centennial Way, although Centennial Promenade, Centennial Path, Centennial Walk, and Centennial Walkway are also being considered. “Any visitor who comes to Peachland and walks downtown, there is virtually nothing to say that we have had our centennial unless they go into the museum or they read the inscription on the rotary clock. It’s as if it never happened. So we thought that trying to get some visibility into the downtown area about the fact that we’ve had our centennial and we are indeed 100 years old would be not a bad

thing indeed,” Scowen said. The proposal was met with unanimous support from the mayor and council. “This is obviously a perfect time to be doing something like this, as we start redesigning Beach Avenue,” Mayor Fielding said. Councillor Schierbeck also offered his support for the legacy project. “I think it’s an excellent way for us to carry on the centennial name, something the entire community has supported dramatically with nearly 600 volunteers throughout these projects,” he said. The centennial com-

mittee members will work with staff on the details of the enhancement of the pathway. “We’re really excited about it,” committee member Barb Dionne told the View. The centennial committee was comprised of only six members Chris Scowen, Lorraine Bergman, Tracey Boorman, Barb Dionne, Peter Schierbeck, and Don Wigfield - yet they managed to organize over 100 events and mobilize nearly 600 volunteers. They formed in August of 2007, and worked tirelessly for more than two years to make the centennial year a success. Following their

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fi nal meeting during which they officially disbanded, the mayor and council took the opportunity at the evening council meeting to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the members. “Fantastic job. We’re so proud of what you did. It was just a wonderful year and we owe you a real debt. Thank you so much,” Mayor Fielding told the committee members. Though officially disbanded, all six members of the centennial committee will continue to serve the community as they work to complete the Centennial Way legacy project.

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Highway 97 Task Force Society drives forward with Chamber By Joanne Layh This week, Highway 97 Task Force Society president Bob Sugden and Peachland Chamber of Commerce president Rob Campbell appeared before the Committee of the Whole to present a report and offer a demonstration of a new map library project, as well as to seek support for their upcoming public meeting. The Highway 97 Task Force Society now has an alliance with the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and the Okanagan Valley Transportation Corridor Committee, which represents the geographical area from Osoyoos to Sicamous. “We put a map form library together in some way to assist the Ministry in the direction that they would be going in the future when it came to looking at either four lanes through Peachland

or any one of the two bypass considerations,” Sugden said. This first phase of the mapping project consists of over 100 electronic interactive maps that visualize how the existing highway would appear if it were widened to four lanes between Antlers Beach and Drought Hill. The task force has plans to produce mapping for the bypass options in the future. If the public would like to see the maps, they can check out the Highway 97 Task Force Society booth at the upcoming Business 2 Consumer Trade Expo, which will take place on April 10th and 11th at the community centre. The mapping will also be presented at a public meeting following the expo. “Our task force feels that it is appropriate now to propose holding a public meeting with the Chamber and with Norm

LeCavalier who is the chairman of the Highway 97 Transportation Panel. He has offered to come and speak at this public meeting and give the community an update on where the task force is at the present time,” Sugden said at the COTW meeting. “Our mandate is to make sure whatever happens in the future with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for upgrades around Peachland, that they’ve examined all options and they put the best case forward according to their own provincial regulations, that they have to be transparent and that everybody must understand what they are going to do. Particularly, their main stakeholder, which is the District of Peachland,” Sugden told the View, adding, “We’re just examining all options. Not one should be thrown out just because

it’s the easiest one or the least expensive one.” The task force hopes to draw more attention to the highway concerns in Peachland through the public meeting and partnering with other groups. “Those Chambers represent over 4000 business voices and that is going to be the push with getting the requirements of the different communities brought forward as one voice working with the Ministry of Transportation,” Campbell told the View, referring to the alliance between the task force, corridor committee, and the various Chamber of Commerce branches. The public meeting will be held at the community centre on Wednesday, April 21 from 7 – 9 p.m. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has confirmed that they will have a delegate in attendance to listen to the presentation.

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clarifying definitions and enhancing the District’s ability to enforce the existing bylaw.

Water Rates Bylaw No. 1931 Automated Voting Machines Authorization Council gave final reconsideration and adoption to both Election Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1940, and Automated Voting Machined Authorization Bylaw No. 1941. Automated Voting Machines will be used in the Community Curling and Multi-use Facility Referendum.

Regular Council Meeting Cancellation The Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Regular Council meeting is cancelled. The Committee of the Whole meeting is still scheduled for April 27, 2010 at 9 a.m.

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Council passed final reconsideration and adoption of Water Rates Bylaw No. 1931, 2010.

Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Council gave final reconsideration and adoption of the Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. 1933, 2010. This is a text amendment that sets out Greenhouse Gas reduction targets.

Development Variance Permit – 4209 6th Ave Council approved a DVP Application for Lot 12, Plan 30173, and District Lot 220, 4209 6th Avenue to vary the front yard setback regulations of the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zone from 6.0 Meters to 5.18 Meters to accommodate a proposed garage addition to the existing house. If you would like to receive Council Highlights by email please contact Erin Boyes at eboyes@peachland.ca

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Daffodil campaign blooms in Peachland By Barry Kerton

Spring is here. Officially spring started its reign on March 20, but for much of the country spring has been in full swing for a number of weeks now. However, for many people, spring does not begin until they see the fi rst flowers blooming for the season. The Canadian Cancer Society is among this group of people. For the CCS, spring does not begin until the Daffodils begin to bloom. Every April, the CCS begins Daffodil Days, its annual fundraising effort. Coincidently, April just happens to be Cancer Awareness Month. Daffodil Days, as it is now known as, started in Toronto in 1956 when Lady Eaton hosted a “Daffodil

Tea” fundraiser for the Cancer Society at the store. The event, which was attended by 700 women, featured tables decorated by the bright yellow daffodil flowers to create a cheerful atmosphere that radiated hope and a faith that cancer could be beaten. Later that spring, volunteer Lane Knight arranged a day for restaurants to give part of their receipts to the society. Volunteers were on hand to give patrons a daffodil as a token of appreciation. When some recipients tried to pay for the flowers or make donations, the society realized their potential as a fundraiser. The following year fellow CCS volunteer Fran Shannon headed the team that planned daffodil sales

in Toronto the following year. A n anonymous donor paid for 5,000 blooms to be flown from British Columbia and that year more than $1,200 was raised. Daffodil Days had truly begun! Over the years other provinces and cancer organizations around the world have adopted Daffodil Days as a way to herald in April, Cancer Awareness Month. Today, the Canadian Cancer Society is the world’s largest purchaser of daffodils. This year the Peachland unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will

Medical First Responder Update By Barry Kerton If you call 911 for a medical crisis here in Peachland, quite a crowd may arrive at your doorstep. During Tuesday morning’s Committee of the Whole meeting District Council unanimously decided to continue the current First Medical Responder policy. As reported in the March 12 issue of the View, it is the Peachland Fire and Rescue Service’s policy to respond to any code 3 (Tier 1) dispatch call. A code 3 is when the 911 dispatcher in Kamloops decides the caller’s life is in danger by asking a series of information gathering questions. If the call meets the criteria, the dispatcher transfers the call to the Kelowna Fire Department Dispatch office while they send an ambulance to the scene. While all the councillors were in favour of continuing the PFRS’s First Medical Response Policy, council tabled the topic at the March 9 COTW meeting until district and PFRS staff could prepare a list of possible options. In response, PFRS Chief Grant Topham and Chief Administrative Officer Elsie Lemke coauthored an alternative to the current Tier 1 First Medical Responder policy. This alternative would see the PFRS respond to any code 2 calls saving the District approximately $40,000-$50,000. The 2010 PFRS budget estimates $104,733 to be spent on FMR calls. “In a nutshell,” Topham

explained, “A code 2 is when the ambulance is delayed or out of town.” “I am against this proposal,” Councillor Ernie Hurd commented. Since the March 9 COTW meeting, Hurd has done some background research and interviews with members of various fire departments. “Yesterday, I talked with an ex PFRS member (who is now a full time member of the West Kelowna department),” Hurd continued. “During our discussion I learned there are a lot of situations, in town here, if we had to go to level 2 people would have been deceased. So $40,000 to $60,000 is not worth a life. I don’t want to see, a year from now, a person that could have lived die because we went to level 2 service.” “It all depends on what level of service we want to provide. If we want to provide service when the ambulance is out of town or delayed this is definitely a good way to go,” Topham commented. “But if we want to continue to provide higher level of service the ambulance service has come to enjoy then it comes at a cost, a rather high cost.” Councillor Jean Fraser agreed. “My oldest son is a paramedic with the Kelowna ambulance service. I asked him about Peachland’s FMR policy and he said, ‘the firefighters, first responders, are an invaluable service to the paramedics (ambulance service).’” “It all comes down

to what level of service the community wants,” Topham continued. “A lot of municipalities of similar size provide level 2 service.” In the level 2 option that PFRS Chief Topham and Peachland CAO Lemke coauthored, it reported that other similar communities with a full time ambulance service do one of two things: approximately 50% do not provide FMR service at all, and the remaining communities provide FMR service for Level 2 calls only. The report stated, “Peachland appears to be one of the only communities with a ‘volunteer-paid-on-call’ department that is providing FMR response to Level 1 calls.” Mayor Fielding agreed with PFRS Topham saying it all comes down to what level of service the community wants. Fielding also questioned where the savings would be coming from: “The savings we would make from moving down to a level 2 response, would be in large extent coming out of their pockets (PFRS members) in terms of salaries…and they are a volunteer force so are not necessarily the best route in finding savings. I am too in favour of maintaining a level one FMR service.” Council then asked Chief Topham and the PFRS department to see if there were any other ways to gain efficiency in the ‘system’ without going to a level 2 FMR service.

be hosting the town’s fi rst an- nual Daffodil Day on April 9th. The British Colu mbia / Yu k o n chapter is asking everyone to fight back against cancer by wearing yellow daffodil pins as a badge of courage to show support for those affected by cancer and let them know they

are not alone on their cancer journey. The chapter’s goal is to have everyone in British Columbia and Yukon wear the Daffodil pin on April 9th. Starting on March 23, the Peachland unit will be distributing donation boxes around town at various locations (Bliss Bakery, Peachland Pharmacy, Valley First Credit Union, Peachland Insurance, The Blind Angler, and Peachland Insurance). After Easter there will also be a donation box at the Peachland Elementary School.

Thanks to a generous donation by the Peachland Lions Club, every student of Peachland Elementary School will receive their own Daffodil on April 9th. On March 27th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., cut daffodils will be available at Bliss Bakery, by the IGA and at the Peachland Pharmacy. The door to door fundraising campaign runs from April 1st to April 30th. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Linda Sarsons at 250.767.3215.

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Peachland Views Thank you, Joanne. Peachland has in you, an editor of our local paper who offers intelligent, insightful and relevant comments on the current issues in Peachland, such as water usage. I applaud your willingness to make a statement that addresses the facts and makes a stand. Land use and water consumption must be addressed. Not all politicians are always willing to support the tough choices that will prove the best decision for the long term viability, sustainability and health of everyone in our community; some politicians, like you, are willing to take a stand and lead the way. There is always opposition to change, it is not always easy especially for those that selfishly wish to ignore the facts of a finite amount of natural resources or that everyone needs to be part of the solution. It is with great pride in our community that I see the recent steps we are taking to become an example of what citizens and policy makers can do when they commit to a long-term vision, not short-term gains. Watch out Vancouver, perhaps Peachland one day might lay claim to being the greenest community in Canada!

The Peachland Little Snooker League. Don’t miss their final game on Sunday March 28th. Turn to page 7 for more information. Photo Contributed

Sara Norman

Due to the Easter Long Weekend, the Peachland View’s advertising deadline is Monday, March 29th.

Annual General Meeting Notice of the Peachland Curling Club Wednesday, April 7, 2010 7 p.m.

Our office will be closed Friday, April 2nd for Good Friday. Due to the statutory holiday, The Peachland View will publish on Thursday, April 1st.

Peachland Community Centre 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland The purpose of the meeting is to conduct Curling Club business. Members and those interested from Peachland, Glenrosa, West Kelowna and Lakeview Heights are invited to attend.

The Peachland View welcomes letters expressing your opinion regarding news and events in Peachland. Please keep your letter to less than 350 words. We reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, brevity, or legal purposes. Published letters are the opinion of the writers only and do not reflect the opinions of this newspaper, its publisher or staff. All letters must be signed and include a telephone number for verification. Anonymous letters will not be printed. You can email your letters to: peachlandview@shaw.ca fax them to: 250-767-3337 or mail them to: P.O. Box 1150 Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X0

March 26, 2010

Peachland Views

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New laws and more gold

WEEKLY COMMENTARY STOCKWELL DAY, MP Around the world at any given time there are up to a couple of thousand Canadians in foreign jails. The majority are in US prisons, and not for political reasons. Some have been convicted of nonviolent crimes; some are there because of very serious and violent offenses. We have an international prisoner transfer agreement with countries like the US. In certain cases, a prisoner in one country may request to be transferred back to the nation of their citizenship. If both countries agree on a particular request then the transfer takes place. When the crime is a very serious one, the

government of the country in which the crime took place may not want to send the perpetrator home. In other cases the home country of the criminal may not want to bring a serious, repeat violent offender back home right away. The year before I was Public Safety Minister, the former Liberal government granted homecoming to 98% of convicted Canadian criminals who asked for it. And the year before that one the federal Liberals granted home coming to 100% of all requests from criminals! We stopped that automatic revolving door process and went to a system of considering each case on its merit. It didn’t take long until we began to be challenged on our policy of not automatically opening our arms (and neighbourhoods) to every criminal’s request. So, to protect our policy position (and our law abiding citizens) we introduced this week legislation that will help our position stand up in court. This new legislation will help us to con-

tinue to protect our communities from the most serious repeat and violent offenders. This week we also introduced legislation to make the Sex Offender Registry more effective and protective. Previous to this, many cases of perpetrators of crimes against children were not required by judges to be on the registry. That will change with the new law. Also, any Canadian convicted of sex crimes in another country will be required to have their name on the Canadian registry. As well, convicted sex offenders will also be required to register their DNA in a national data bank. We want to make sure our citizens, especially our children, are being properly protected. On a more local issue, the Penticton Indian Band has been in court negotiations with the CPR (not the government) regarding parts of the KVR trail. The Band has claimed for many years that the CPR acquired that land wrongly from them. Now it appears that an agreement in principle

has been reached between the Band and the CPR. When they finally come to an official agreement all parties have declared they will seek input from the public who may feel affected by any transfer of title. I recently discussed this matter with Chief Jonathan Kruger. He is personally committed to working with the Regional District on a process of public input once the negotiations between the Band and the CPR are complete. And on a final note, the Paralympics have ended in Vancouver in a mood of public jubilation and pride at what our athletes accomplished on the world stage. I attended sledge hockey and wheel chair curling. Simply put, these events along with the other winter contests were as thrilling and exciting as you can imagine. This made me feel prouder than ever of what we Canadians can do when we aim for golden excellence.

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Campground fee and prescription changes

WEEKLY COMMENTARY BILL BARISOFF, MLA While the Olympic and Paralympic flame has now been extinguished here in B.C., one thing I know for certain is that the spirit of the games will continue to burn for many of us who were so deeply touched over the past month. The Paralympic athletes just wrapped up one of the most successful games in recent memory and it was a great honour to see the achievements and personal best results posted by so many including record results by our own Canadian contingent.

As spring fast approaches and with the camping season soon to be underway, recent changes to the BC Parks reservation system will now allow you for the first time ever to be able to reserve specific sites within the campground of your choice. The new park reservation service will be in effect as of April 1, 2010. For further information please visit the www.bcparks. ca website. For those of you who wear eyeglasses or contacts, new regulations have also been introduced that will provide consumers with more choice about how and where you buy your glasses and contact lenses. Effective May 1, opticians and optometrists will now be required to provide you or a third party eyewear seller with a free copy of your prescription. You will also be able to order your glasses or contacts online and prescriptions issued by medical doctors and

optometrists outside of the province can now be filled within B.C. as well. For further information about these changes, please do not hesitate to contact my constituency office. I would also like to take a moment to recognize local residents Yasmin John-Thorpe and Donna May for being recipients of British Columbia Community Achievement Awards recognizing the excellent service work these individuals contribute to our community. Many thanks for your efforts. Before I close this week, I would like to thank the many residents of rural Summerland who took the time to share your concerns over the proposed Targa Canada West automotive rally. I can now confirm that the Targa event organizers have formally withdrawn their proposal and pending road closures for both Summerland and rural Summerland.

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Bargain Bin Sale - March 26-27 - Open 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Peachland United Church Bargain Bin. All clothing 50 cents, soft cover books 50 cents and hard cover books $1. Walk For Polio conducted by the Peachland Wellness Centre Teen Volunteer program, taking place at Heritage Park at 1:00 p.m on Sunday, March 28. This event is to raise funds to donate to the Rotary International to eradicate polio in developing countries. It is a 3 km walk/roller blade/skate along Beach Avenue. Rotarians will host a hot dog BBQ at Heritage Park. Peachland Wellness Centre Speaker Series - Tuesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the United Church annex. Topic is Square Metre Gardening with Harry Adam. Refreshments will be served. Cancer Awareness Month - The Peachland unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will be hosting the town’s first annual Daffodil Day on April 9. Starting March 23, donation boxes will be distributed around town at various locations. On March 27, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., cut daffodils will be available at Bliss Bakery, IGA and Peachland Pharmacy. Door to door fund-raising campaign runs from April 1 - 30.

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Easter Egg Hunt at the Recreation Centre - April 2: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join in the fun on Good Friday - Easter Egg hunt, Bouncy Castle and more. Pre-registration is required. Call the Peachland Recreation Centre office at 250.767.2133. $5/child. Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards will take place on Friday, April 16th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m at the Peachland Community Centre. The Awards Ceremony where the recipients of many prestigious awards, including Citizen of the Year, are announced will follow the Welcoming Reception. Stay after the ceremony for the Celebration Dance to the music of the Danny Sameshima Trio. 2nd annual Peachland Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, April 25th. Participate in the event as either a walker, runner, or volunteer. For more information on registration or to volunteer call the Recreation Centre office at 250767-2133.

MARCH 26 Community Volunteer Income Tax Program at Peach land Wellness Centre: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. For info call 250.767.0141 Friday Art Club: 1-4 p.m. acrylic painting with Roberta. PDRS membership required. Call Roberta 767.2054 50+ Activity Centre Potluck Supper/Meeting -Dinner 6:00 p.m. Entertainment 7:00 p.m. Bring large portion of your favourite dish, own dishes and cutlery. Royal Canadian Legion Roast Beef Dinner: 1700 1900 hrs. Price $10

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Computer Literacy at the Wellness Centre 10:00 a.m. For those needing basic computer skills. Call 250.767.0141

Wellness Circle at Peachland Wellness Centre: 10:00 a.m. Speaker each week.

Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 a.m. beginning students meet at United Church Hall

Royal Canadian Legion Roast Beef Dinner: 1700 - 1900 hrs. Price $10

Peachland Variety Singers: Meet 9:45 a.m. at the Fifty Plus Activity Centre

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.

Food Bank Fundraiser/ Program Kick-Off BBQ: Valley First Peachland Branch, 24-550 Clement Crescent. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Tai Chi for Wellness: 10:15 a.m. continuing students meet at United Church Hall

Sunday Breakfast Program: 8-11 a.m. at Peachland Wellness Centre. $5 for a full breakfast. Call 250.767.0141 Walk For Polio at Heritage Park: 1:00 p.m Event is to raise funds to donate to Rotary International. 3 km walk/ roller blade/skate and hot dog BBQ. 15th Annual Peachland Little Snooker League Tournament at Royal Canadian Legion #69: 1300-1700 hrs. With guest Cliff “The Grinder” Thorburn. Price $10.

Senior Coffee Morning at Peachland Wellness Centre: 10 a.m. Call 250.767.0141

Painting with Pete at Wellness Centre: 10:00 a.m. Informal class and instruction with local artist.

Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7:00 p.m.

Tai Chi for Wellness: 6:00 p.m continuing students meet at United Church Hall

Peachland Quilters Guild at Fifty Plus:1–4 p.m.

Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 p.m. Call Eva at 250.767.6407 The Peachland Ambassadors meeting at the Little School House: 7:00 p.m. An informal meeting for those interested in joining the Ambassadors. For ages 15 to 17 and living in Peachland.

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SATURDAY MARCH 27 Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m. Royal Canadian Legion Brunch: 1230 - 1430 hrs. Price $10. Royal Canadian Legion Meat Draw: 1500 - 1700 hrs. Peachland Boxing Club hosts George Chuvalo at Peachland Recreation Centre. 5:00 p.m (doors open at 4:00 p.m., general seating). Tickets available from Johnston Meier Insurance, Beach Avenue, for $20 each.

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Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 p.m

Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:00 p.m. Experienced and beginners. Sunshine Singers at Peachland Wellness Centre: 1:30 p.m. Come and sing! Yoga for the young at heart at the 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250.767.2409 or visit http:// www.corc-bc.com

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Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m. Computer Literacy at the Wellness Centre 10:00 a.m. For those needing basic computer skills. Call 250.767.0141 Painting with Pete at Wellness Centre: 10:00 a.m. Informal class and instruction with local artist.

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Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 p.m. Call Eva at 250.767.6407

Wellness Circle at Peachland Wellness Centre: 10:00 a.m. Speaker each week. Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:00 p.m. Experienced and beginners. Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7:00 p.m. at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250.767.2409 or visit http://www.corc-bc.com Yoga for the young at heart at the 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 2:30p.m. Peachland Curling Club AGM at Peachland Community Centre: 7:00 p.m.

Line Dancing at 50+ Centre: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 a.m. beginning students meet at United Church Hall Tai Chi for Wellness: 10:15 a.m. continuing students meet at United Church Hall Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. “Iron & Silk” excercise at 50+ Centre: 11:00 a.m. - noon. Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 p.m.

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program at Peach land Wellness Centre: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. For info call 250.767.0141 Tales for Tots at the Peachland Library: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Children 3 to 5 years. Fridays, Feb 5 - Apr 30.

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Peachland overtaken by ‘I want to play Cliff Thorburn’ syndrome By Scott Wilshaw Why has the snooker table at the Peachland Legion suddenly become so busy? Why has the average score shot up? Why are players shooting straighter and with greater time spent running the black ball? Could it be that these players are practicing to play Cliff “The Grinder” Thorburn? Sunday March 28th will see Canadian and B.C. born World-Champion Snooker Player Cliff “The Grinder” Thorburn take center stage at the Peachland Legion for the 15th annual Peachland Little Snooker Tournament. Four players from the snooker league will get to play ‘The Grinder’…but who will they be? “It’s a closely guarded secret,” stated event planner Barrie Hewer. Cliff, affectionately nicknamed “The Grinder” because of his patient and determined style of play, will be refereeing the final game of the Peachland Snooker Tournament for what will surely

be a memorable game for those two finalists and the many spectators cheering on. Following the finalist’s game, Cliff Thorburn will be holding six short games where local players can test their skills against the world champion. There will also be a tournament match between “The Grinder” and a local award winning snooker player and this will be followed by Cliff demonstrating a range of trick shots. Snooker fans of this remarkable sport are encouraged to come and see “The Grinder” from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 28th at the Peachland Legion, located on 2nd Street in downtown Peachland. A $10 entry fee will be charged at the door. Following the afternoon of snooker at the tournaments season ending banquet, the Peachland Little Snooker League will be hosting “An Evening With Cliff” and the awards will be handed out, with some new award categories

making a first time appearance. Participation in this exclusive event is limited. This 15th annual Peachland Little Snooker League tournament also coincides with the 25th anniversary of “The Grinders” maximum break – the fi rst ever in the sport’s most prestigious competition. “The Grinder” scored 147 against Terry Griffiths on April 23rd, 1983. With 13 Canadian titles and 27 professional championships worldwide, Cliff’s accomplishments speak volumes about his dedication to the sport. On December 19, 1983, Cliff was granted the prestigious designation, Member of the Order of Canada, recognizing a lifetime of distinguished service to his community and sport. Cliff was also inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. On Sunday March 28th, come on out to Peachland and meet this incredible sportsman and enjoy a full afternoon of snooker.

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Who Are These Guys? By Barrie Hewer The battle continues for the ultimate glory of becoming the Peachland Little Snooker League Champion of the 2009 – 2010 season of play. During the past 10 days of intense combat, some players have been eliminated leaving some familiar names to continue the climb. It is no surprise that Tom Topham (league point leader), Lee Chevalier, Chris Reiswig, and Harry Pankratz remain standing, scarred but

still in the fracas. But through the smoke of the mêlée some not so familiar names have the usual champions looking over their shoulders. Joey Neeson, Scott Wilshaw and Frank Reindl can been seen as the chalk dust settles, each more than willing to take part in a shake-up of the establishment. The results will soon be known as play downs continue to the fi nal games starting on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m., with the fi nal game on Sunday at 11 a.m., umpired by none

other than former World Champion Cliff Thorburn. The fi nal game is the kick-off to an “Afternoon with Cliff.” From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. there will be a fantastic display of snooker skills, including an opportunity to play Cliff. A silent auction fi lled with wonderful items and other fund raising activities will support Legion Veterans Charities and community service. Don’t miss this opportunity. For more information, contact Barrie at 250.862.6577.

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Watch for the wood tick By Richard Smith It is now wood tick season and they are all around here in the Okanagan. Your chances of getting one crawling on you are fair if you spend a lot of time outside walking through grass. There are more than 20 species of ticks in British Columbia, but only three species normally bite humans. Although the bites may

sometimes be painful and slow healing, there is little danger of disease provided they are removed promptly. Adult ticks are distinguished from insects by having eight legs rather than six. They are about the size of a thin slice of redbrown pencil eraser. They cannot jump or fly and do not drop from trees. Ticks require blood as a source

of protein for egg development. There is no need to fear or avoid tick-infested country. If a tick is walking on you pick it off with a tissue. If it has grabbed hold pull it gently off. You may wish to go to a doctor in the very rare case when a tick is firmly attached and enlarged. The hair is a common place they attach so comb and check for them.

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March 26, 2010

Wine and cheese evening supported by local business By Eric Hall The eighth annual wine and cheese evening at Peachland’s Little School House was held last Friday evening. Judy from Greata Ranch served some fine wine and made a great presentation. Many volunteers were involved. Shirley Mae Jeffrey organised the wine presentation. Barb Buckley, Louise Zado and Marion Hall worked tirelessly to prepare and serve the food for the evening. I’d like to extend a big thank you to the local businesses that supported the event by supplying door prizes. Carol Costa from Déjà Vu donated a beautiful picture of trees. The Gasthaus and Bliss Bakery both donated gift certificates. Local artist and historian, Richard Smith, donated a painting. This event is an annual fundraiser for the Little School House. Although owned by Peachland, the building is maintained and managed by volunteers. It is an ideal place for a meeting or a small social gathering. For many years, Elaine Malais was the volunteer who managed the rentals. These days, Louise handles that, but the telephone number is always

250.575.8226. During the summer months, the building is used by local artists to display their paintings. In July and August, Sunday afternoon gives locals a chance to have a cup of tea and dessert under the wisteria on the outside patio. For those who are new to Peachland, a visit to the Little School House is a chance to learn about a project that reflects tremendous credit to those who worked hard and showed great community spirit. Ten years ago, this heritage building was saved from demolition by a dedicated group who recognised that the building was an important part of the community’s history and had to be saved. Built in 1898, the building was the first school in the town, but in 1908 the larger school on Beach Avenue was built and the Little School House became the Anglican Church for many years. In fact, it was a church for much longer than it was a school. The society is always looking for new members, so please call if you would like to help with the summer teas or, if you have some time, become a director. The number to call is 250.575.8226.

Peachland through Tania’s Eyes

S Shadows of Spring, Friday, M March 19, 2010, Cenotaph P Park A Amateur photographer and P Peachland resident, Tania SSimpson, started photography iin 2007 and immediately ffound a passion for it. She cchronicles the seasons, the ppeople, and the wildlife of P Peachland in almost daily pphotos of the area. View m more at flickr.com/photos/ ttaniaseyes. The View will be ppublishing a weekly look at P Peachland, through Tania's eeyes.

News from the Peachland Visitor Centre by Loretta Robinson The season is gearing up at the Peachland Visitor Centre and we will be ready this year to greet visitors and residents alike with an upgrade to both our facilities and our services. Over the winter, many hours of volunteer labour by Peachland Chamber of Commerce membership and Board of Directors resulted in a wonderful new look for the centre. Not only did walls get taken out to open up the space, but fresh paint, new fi xtures, new window coverings and new technology have all contributed to a vastly improved and efficient venue. The Community Ac-

cess Program (CAP) site now has up to date computers. For residents and visitors wanting to use their internet email programs, this means no more freezing or losing all your data! As the former computers got older and older there were many challenging occurrences. Documents didn’t print, programs didn’t respond. We are now pleased to offer seamless service. Our new software for the visually impaired, Magic Eye Merge, has been installed, courtesy of the Peachland Measuring Up Committee, a subcommittee of the Peachland Spirit of BC Committee. We are looking forward to the word going out to the community that

this option is here for you at your Peachland Visitor Centre. Another enhancement to our service is a wireless connection. If you don’t have an internet account bring your laptop or personal devise down to the VC and get connected! We have had many inquiries over the past few years from travellers “Do we have wireless?” Now we can say, “Yes, come on in.” Another step forward in our continuous efforts to raise the standard of the VC is the creation of a new Visitor Centre dedicated website. A feature that we are very excited about and that has been a long time goal is a community calendar. By sending us an

email through the site you can post your club/ group/business’s event. All posted events can be viewed on the calendar on the site. This will make planning your event much easier. As the use of this service grows, simply checking to see if there is anything planned for a certain date will enable you to choose a date that doesn’t conflict with other community happenings. It’s a concept similar to the Peachland View’s Guide to Local Events & Activities. Certainly we want residents and visitors to use that as a resource for knowing what there is to see and do in Peachland, but a key component and difference is that we will have several months up

on the site, giving the community the ability to view planned events as your own is being planned, helping to reduce overlap. Our new site is www.visitpeachland.ca. To access the community calendar service, first look at the calendar on the site, and then send an email to info@visitpeachland.ca letting us know the details of your posting. We will then post it on the calendar for you.

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A resource we have had with us for 10 weeks now has been our CAP youth intern, Rigel St. Pierre. His term finishes on March 31st, but next Wednesday, March 25th he will be hosting an Information Fair at the Community Centre from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. His workshop is about how to use Google sites to build your own website. It’s easier than you think! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn.

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Spring growing tips By Frank Warburton

As a young boy living in Scotland, I spent a lot of my school holidays helping my uncle’s gardener, John. As WWII was approaching, the nation was being encouraged to dig for victory by growing vegetables and fruit. While John certainly did that, he did not forget a flower or two to brighten our home. The garden was probably in excess of an acre, so there was plenty of space for variety amongst many well established fruit trees. In the early days, John used to have a young assistant but in 1939 he was called up to join the armed forces. So guess who became the part time assistant? Yes

it was I. What a learning experience that was, a lesson never completely forgotten. Let me share a few things with you, which I hope you may find useful in your gardening efforts. Springtime is most likely the busiest season in the garden. Plants are waking up, as are the wild animals of the forest so where do you start? Mulch needs to be cleared up and winter debris removed before you can think of planting for this year. Yes, it is hard, back aching work, so take it easy. A little at a time is all it needs. Prepare your garden. In other words, spring clean your garden first of all. This is the time to prune perennials and

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consider dividing. Decorative grasses will need cutting back and thinning out the dead stems. March: • Perhaps it’s time pay attention to houseplants. Repot, if necessary and feed. • Avoid walking on wet soil in the garden. • Perhaps it’s time to spray fruit trees, which you should have already pruned. Remove burlap and covers from evergreens. • Cut back shrubs, such as Buddleia. April: • Keep those weeds under control. • Turn your compost over thoroughly. • Plant and divide perennials if not already done. • Ensure your tools are sharpened and clean; get your grass mower serviced if you did not do it in the fall. • Now is the time to consider direct seeding outdoors, plant each month for succession harvests. • Keep covers handy in case of cold snaps.

May: • Go to your nursery and treat yourself to at least one new plant or fruit tree/bush before the best selection is all gone. • Be prepared to start watering. If you have an in-ground sprinkler system, set it to water at the cool times of the day or night and then for short periods of time. Our land in the Okanagan is not water retentive, so any excess will just drain into the land and be wasted. Do water new plants, even if rain is predicted. • Make sure your tall perennials are staked. • Keep your vegetables and berries free of weeds. • Watch out for fungal problems during the rainy season. • Time to consider replacing cool annuals with heat loving plants such as marigolds, cosmos, sunflower, verbena and zinnia. • Grow fresh veggies and fruits. There is always room somewhere in the garden for a vegetable. Even amongst

some flowers. There is nothing quite like homegrown garden vegetables and fruit. Most are easy to grow but need a little attention, such as raspberries, blueberries and most tree fruits. • Tomatoes can easily be grown from seed and your choice is from grape size to beefsteak. My preference is mid-size as they have so much more flavour. You can grow tomatoes in outdoor pots or under cover. • Try salad greens and herbs of different sorts they can be used in so many recipes. What I have written here is only a fraction of what you can grow depending on your soil and it’s composition, so it maybe a good idea to have it tested before spending too much on something that may not be suitable to your land. I have not mentioned any root crops. In general, they are easy to grow but the ground and area we live in is too full of gravel and rocks. This

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District of Peachland Director of Community Services The District of Peachland, a community of over 5,000, situated on the shores of beautiful Okanagan Lake, has a career opportunity for a dynamic leader to join our management team as Director of Community Services. Having recently completed a Recreation and Parks Master Plan, we will be looking for this special individual to lead the Recreation Department to accomplish the vision of the Master Plan. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective delivery of community services, including recreation, arts and culture to the community. This new position requires an emphasis on leadership, excellence in public service, and establishing positive relationships with other agencies, community groups, potential partners and District departments. If you have outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, are self-motivated, passionate about building community and improving the quality of life for all residents, have a broad range of experience, and possess an open, team-oriented leadership style, then we are interested in speaking with you. Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a degree in parks and recreation management or a related field, as well as five or more years of experience in a middle to senior management position. The District of Peachland offers a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefit package. Please apply in confidence by 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2010 with a complete resume to: Polly Palmer, Director of Corporate Services District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland, BC V0H 1Z7 Email: ppalmer@peachland.ca Fax: 250-767-3433 We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Candidates are required to be in good physical condition and must have a valid BC Driver’s licence. Please see the www.peachland.ca website for more information.

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Please submit resume by April 12, 2010 to Doug Allin, Director of Operations, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 Fax: (250) 767-6370 Email: lnicholas@peachland.ca

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Preference may also be given to those possessing Lifesaving Society Instructors certification. Successful applicants may also be required to fill the grant requirements of being a full time student, however non student applicants are welcomed. Successful candidates must also be available for the entire ten (10) week season. Rate of pay for 2010 season is $21.96 per hour which includes 15% in lieu of benefits, based on 7 hours per day, 35 hours per work week over a seven day work schedule. Resumes and proof of certifications may be either mailed to the attention of the District of Peachland’s Recreation Director at 4450 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X6, faxed to 250-767-9597 or emailed to phaffend@peachland.ca. Closing for submission of resumes is 4:00 pm, Friday, April 30th, 2010.

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Food For the Soul Easter in three little words Three little action words stand out in the Bible account of the first Easter, three bizarre verbs. The sum of stupidity is wrapped in those three verbs: arrest, bound and led. They seem harmless, but the foolishness is that we thought we could do this stuff to the God of heaven. This mankind clown dances around, juggling the three words, refusing to see how ridiculous he is. The story is in John 18: They arrested Him, bound Him and led Him . . . John must have groaned at having to write the words. The Holy Spirit, who guided his mind and hand

in the writing, must have been heartbroken. But faithful to truth, they wrote it just as it happened. And it did happen. One real day in a few moments of time on a few square yards of ground, it happened. They arrested God. I don t know if they read him his rights and advised him that he could get a lawyer, but they nabbed him there in Gethsemene, where he was committing the crime of praying. Remember, this was not just a Nazareth carpenter who had made a few radical statements. If we accept the Biblical accounts, we see clearly this man was also

100 per cent divine. It wasn t that he had just a little divine spark about him. He wasn’t just a chip off the old block who reminded you of his Father. He was wholly God and wholly man at the same time. God had come to visit our planet. How did we respond? We arrested him. The pompous fool within each of us has been trying to do it since time began. Stop that man. Stop him cold in his tracks. Who knows what he may do if he isn’t arrested and stopped? Never mind that arresting him is like trying to hold back the tide, prevent the sun-

rise or squelch a volcano. Next, they bound him. Using their version of handcuffs, they roped his wrists behind his back with hard knots. That sounds familiar. Something within us, too, wants to tie up God so he’s captured once and for all. We could dissect and analyze him, measure and weigh him, pour him into a test-tube, maybe control him at last. Through the centuries the burlesque continues. We seriously think we play the leading role as we try to tie God’s hands. Sweating, we re-knot the ropes again and again. Pant-

By Dorothy Brotherton eachland Baptist Churc Peachland Church

ing, we try to restrain him, thwart his purposes, keep him from interfering in our lives. On that sordid night in Jerusalem, they thought they could take this arrested, bound man and lead him wherever they wanted. For a while it seemed to work. They led him straight through a mock trial and up a hill called Calvary. They hammered nails through his hands and fixed him on a cross like a bug on a pin. Three days later they found that it was all according to his plan. He had, in effect, arrested and bound himself, and led himself as a lamb to slaughter. It was all within his control. I lay down my life, no one takes it from me . . .and I have authority to take it up again. Their authority, their

little rules of little men, their bonds, their nails, their grave; none of it could capture him. Even knowing the history, we still try to manipulate him. We set the pace and hope God will nicely cooperate. We give directions, and suggest that he convenience us. We go our own way and expect him to tag along. When your world turns right side up (maybe it’s happened to you), then the Lord becomes the one who arrests, binds and leads. As you whirl along hellbent for destruction, he arrests you with a firm hand on your shoulder. He turns you around. He binds, quietly forgiving and taking control of your life, and in that control you find perfect freedom. He leads, and oh, how good to relax and be led. How fitting to fulfill our destiny in following him. When a mankindclown gets it straight, his comic stunt can turn into an aria, a lifeperformance that is the true celebration of Easter.

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