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Left to right: At the big screen viewing of the final Olympic hockey game, Peachland Wellness Centre members Syd Kendrick, Phyllis Cummings (seated), Sherry Kendrick (clapping), Wayne Power, and Mary Power (facing her husband and clapping) celebrate with the nation as Canada scores, winning gold. Also shown behind Kendrick is Darlene Hartford of the Chamber of Commerce. The Wellness Centre served 175 breakfasts over the two Sunday big screen Olympic viewings. The Olympic screen, provided by the Spirit of BC, is available for clubs and organizations. Bookings are available through the Peachland Chamber of Commerce.
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Green credit may be possible for food-producing grey area properties By Joanne Layh After weeks of discussions about the water rate structure, the Committee of the Whole (COTW) have reached a consensus that might satisfy a majority at the next Council meeting, allowing a new rate bylaw to pass. Council have been undecided until now about how to bill what they have termed “grey area” (non ALR) large properties. Of the 135 irrigation meters installed, 90 are located on properties which are not in the ALR nor have Class 9 (farmland) assessment with the BC Assessment
Authority. 54 of these are properties between .5 and 2.0 acres which council identified as being in the grey area. Several heavy-consuming owners of these large properties have recently presented themselves to council with concerns about what their water bills will look like now that they’ll be paying for what they use. In each of the cases, the property owners consumed considerably more than the average user. However, their reasons for doing so have varied, ranging from the maintenance of an food-producing operation to keeping vast lawns green or Ponderosa Pine
trees well-watered. The proposed bylaw won’t satisfy everyone, but it could please some local food producers. If adopted as it was laid out at the COTW meeting, the new rate bylaw will charge grey area properties a fi xed rate of $.30 cents per cubic metre. However, within that group there will be an opportunity for people to apply for special consideration, in which case a green credit will be in place, offering a fi xed rate of only $.15 cents per cubic metre for those properties who meet the following criteria: • At least one-half of the total area available
for cultivation is devoted to the production of food; • The area devoted to food production is at least 0.25 of an acre; and • A water-efficient (e.g. micro-jet, drip irrigation) system is employed to irrigate all cultivated areas. “We recognize that local food production is a valuable thing to be doing. Producing food locally should be encouraged,” Mayor Fielding told the View after the COTW meeting. Not every councillor agrees with the proposed bylaw. Councillor Fraser said, “Under the guidelines that we have for
our water metres, one of them is that we not be punitive to people. I’d say we are being very punitive to a lot of these people.” Fraser objected on another basis as well, later adding, “one thing that really, really bothers me about this bylaw, and I sure don’t like it, is the idea of water conservation.” A decision about the water rate structure cannot be delayed much longer, as something will need to be in place when the first real metered water bills are generated for the first quarter. The first quarter water bills are expected to be sent out on April 15th.
View debuts new logo Perhaps you’ve noticed something a little different about the cover of this week’s View, something prettier, perhaps. While our black and red logo has served us for several years, we felt it was time for a change. When considering a new logo, we wanted to choose something that was reflective of the community. With that in mind, we changed the colour to peach, as this is Peachland! The small peach fruit is a nod to the strong agricultural heritage in the community. We hope you’ll enjoy the new look.
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Peachland through Tania’s Eyes
Signs of Spring, Hardy Falls Regional Park, Sunday, February 28, 2010 Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at flickr. com/photos/taniaseyes. The View will be publishing a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania's eyes.
The Canada Goose – public enemy number one? By Eric Hall
If you have taken a quiet walk around Peachland’s heritage park in the summer, you might have had to share the experience with a group of Canada Geese. These birds do not have a history of being resident here in the winter season. These days however, it looks as if they are quite happy to call it home. Unfortunately, they have become unwelcome residents in the valley. There are just too many of them. In the last ten years the number of Canada Geese have doubled in the valley. The winter goose count is now 18,000. They live a long life, (often more than 20 years in the wild) and mate for life; they return to the same nesting sites year after year. Unfortunately, there are an increasing number of public complaints. The biggest problem is the contamination of water from the feces. Increased fecal matter leads to higher fecal coli form counts, E. coli, and salmonella. Fish can also be harmed by this contamination. The increased presence of Canada Geese has led to swimming advisories and beach closures. In a valley dependent on tourism, that’s very bad news. A recent survey of tourists in Kelowna determined that access to the beach was the most important part of an Okanagan holiday. So clearly any problems in that respect have to be looked at. If you’re concerned about
people rushing outside with a gun, you don’t have to worry. The Okanagan Valley Goose Management Program has the answer, in a humane way. Every year since 2007, crews have identified nests and worked on addling the eggs. The process of “addling” involves temporarily removing fertilized eggs from the nest and shaking them and placing the egg back in the nest. Returning the egg to the nest misleads the goose into believing the egg is still developing. Otherwise, the goose would begin laying again. In order to work effectively, addling must be conducted in a manner that does not arouse the suspicion of the goose, and must not change the odor, appearance or texture of the egg. Before an egg is addled, it is tested to ensure that the embryo is not significantly developed, which is done by using a float test. In the Okanagan Valley, the highest concentration of Canada Geese, is around Vaseaux Lake. This year crews addled 1349 eggs in 281 nests. The public are asked for assistance in identifying nest locations. Peachland is not currently part of the valley Goose Management Program, but a proposal has been presented to Peachland Council. The Program objective is not to eliminate the geese but to control the numbers. In smaller numbers, the geese would keep to wild habitats and not use public parks and would have a fear of humans. The public is strongly advised against feeding them.
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By Barry Kerton Treegroup may be a fitting for the name of the developer of Peachland’s largest development project, the Ponderosa Golf Course. Just like many other areas of British Columbia, the Pincushion Mountain area has seen the devastation of the Pine Tree Beetle up close, including one of Treegroup’s newest projects, the 1 billion dollar Ponderosa Golf Course development. The District of Peachland embarked on a fuel mitigation in 2004. Since then, hundreds of diseased, dead and dying trees have been removed from parks and public property. Treegroup hopes to do the same on the Ponderosa lands. Centering around a new 7,100 yard 18 hole golf course designed by Greg Norman Golf Design, Treegroup hired a professional forester to inspect the trees on and surrounding the course. According to Steve Brewer, an ISA (International Society of Arbouriculture) Certified Arbourist, 70 to 80 percent of the bench lands around Pincushion Mountain are
infected with the Pine Tree Beetle. The land surrounding Ponderosa are fi lled with Ponderosa Pines and mixed fi r trees. “Most of the infected trees are in green-attack stage, appearing healthy, but infected nonetheless,” according to Brewer, “They will all die, adding to the significant fi re hazard in the area. Brewer noted that the infected trees must be removed to aid in the prevention of beetle spread.” Brewer continued, “Many of the dead and dying trees have now been removed by forestry crews. Salvageable trees were sent to a saw mill and those too far gone were ground up and used as fuel by the saw mill.” Pine trees constantly add to the fuel load on the forest floor. Needles fall to the ground, as do branches and twigs. Mother Nature used to take care of the fuel through fi re, which would clean out the debris and small trees, leaving open area stands of mature trees. Aggressively fighting fi res for the past 60 years has meant an accumulation of fi re fuel. Now if a fi re starts
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in the forest, it no longer hugs the ground and cleans out debris; it devastates and kills everything in its path. If nothing is done, fuel loads will continue to increase, setting the stage for wildfi res like the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park fi re and the 2009 Glenrosa and Terrace Mountain fi res. “The ecosystems in the valley here are used to having fi res go through them every two to 20 years. Fire is a normal part of the ecosystem,” Forester Richard Swanson said in 2005. “We have stopped fi res and we continue to have fuel build-up.” Treegroup is also trying to recycle the wood by using it to help replace the destroyed clubhouse that was destroyed by a fi re in April of 2006. A stack of fi r trees in the parking lot of the former club house will be used in the future by Treegroup in the building of a new club house for the golf course. Plans approved by the District of Peachland call for 60 per cent of the 400-acre development site to remain natural open space, parks and golf use.
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BLUES Club Many of our seniors are afflicted with some sense of loss: loss of loved ones; loss of self-esteem; and loss of the will to go on. The ‘Blues Club” at the Wellness Centre affords the opportunity to build new relationships where confidentiality is respected and led by a trained professional. This 8 week Depression course focuses on those 55 years +
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Paltry, but still too much
Dear Mr. Mayor and Council, There is no need to go to the expense of a referendum for I can tell you my vote already. It is No! No! No! At this time of ďŹ nancial constraint and hardship, how can we even consider borrowing $1.33 million dollars? The taxes are already too high for such a small town. To ask taxpayers to add more ďŹ nancial burden, even the paltry amount of $34.39/year is asking too much. It will be the straw that broke the camels’ back. Where is the perspective? Before a curling rink please consider affordable housing for young families plus seniors accommodation so our beloved older people do not have to move away. I am delighted we have received a grant. We will stay within the budget of this grant and do what we can afford. We must all live within our means. The burden would be too great. Who is orchestrating this madness? I feel as if Peachland is being held hostage by a small group of people. I am looking for leadership from the people I voted for and not from a small group of curlers. I trust you will not let me down. Yours sincerely, Sharlene R. Bennett, RN
Olympics emphasize need to support facilities and volunteer After watching 17 days of Olympic sports, it may be hard to get back to real life. These Olympics showed the enthusiasm of young people in Canada like never before. It is proof that young people want to compete and support others for goals they dreamed of. It shows a great pride that we have for our country. I hope the legacy of these games is to promote and encourage young people to participate at any level in sports. It is fun and it is healthy. Spectators showed huge support and helped these young people achieve their best. We as adults should help by supporting facilities, attending sport functions, volunteering when we can and building
sport complexes that will provide support and enjoyment to athletes, their families and spectators. It is more fun to watch young people pursuing positive goals than for them to be out on the street, watching TV or on the computer for lack of things to do. We are on top of the podium now and we earned it. By being involved from any level we can help young people to have fun and achieve personal goals for their future. In four years we can do it again. Get out and support sports – you may even enjoy it and have fun! Marion Irving, Peachland
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The $2.6 million federal and provincial grant for the Peachland Curling Club has compromised Council’s ability to rationally and logically assess not only the circumstances, but also the facts surrounding the curling issue; they are hostage to this grant! Council has emphatically acknowledged at several of their meeting that it would be inappropriate and unwise to send the $2.6 million grant back to these two levels of government. Why? Both the federal and provincial governments have large deďŹ cits. I, therefore, challenge council to help reduce our deďŹ cits by sending this money back. After all, it is our taxpayer’s money. Council commissioned the “Parks and Recreation Master Planâ€? completed on November 17, 2009, which states that only 1 in 4 households support a curling arena. Further, 558 Peachland residents signed a petition requesting more information because they were concerned, as taxpayers, about increased ďŹ scal liability. Perhaps one might conclude that this small
community believes we simply cannot afford this single use facility. But, Mayor and Council continue to persist along this path of unreasonably burdening Peachland residents with potentially higher taxes. Please do not try and disguise the proposed curling facility as multi-use. It was designed by the Peachland Curling Club’s architect for curling, pure and simple. For anyone to suggest we need this facility for other uses is to ignore the reality of the under-utilization of the Peachland Community Centre. I would encourage Peachlanders to examine all of the facts surrounding the construction, operation and maintenance of this curling facility. There are numerous documents and knowledgeable municipal staff that can help you. Undoubtedly, you will come to a much different view and conclusion than the current Mayor and Council. Greg Nicholls, Peachland
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
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Now They Believe! WEEKLY COMMENTARY STOCKWELL DAY, MP They expected us as Canadians to be polite and we were. They expected us to say “sorry” or “excuse me” a lot and we did. They expected to hear a lot of sentiment about how Canadians perceive competition should be. You know, how it’s not winning that matters, it’s that you “had a good experience.” Or, “the main thing is that we all came together in a lovely sense of oneness.” Well, those are lofty and important expressions and yes, we did feel some of that. But they didn’t expect that this time we had no intention whatsoever to share the podium. We were out to own it. International news commentators and broadcasters were at fi rst amused, then increasingly taken aback that we were serious and as the daily count of Canadian gold piled up on the podium, they were outright shocked. As you’ve now heard, it was the largest haul of gold medals by any country in the entire history of the Winter Olympics.
All that winning and all of the other performances were a result of an uncompromising focus to win. That focus doesn’t just happen on the day of the event. It is planted and cultivated in the minds of young (and not so young) achievers years before they wait to hear the crack of the starter’s gun on the big day. If you raise up a generation with the thought that having a nice shared experience is the main thing, then guess what? You’ll have a future generation that will have a nice shared experience and the rest of the world will get fi rst place. They’ll get fi rst in sports, fi rst in science, fi rst in business, fi rst in high tech, fi rst in job interviews…and on it goes. I realize from my own experience in sports and competition generally, that you don’t always win the gold. And it is absolutely essential to teach the importance of perseverance, fair play, honesty, graciousness whether you win or lose, and all the other noble virtues. However, if you aim for something less than
best, you’ll hit the lesser target every time. Our Olympic team aimed for best. They didn’t want to settle for less. Look at the heartbroken response of one of our female athletes who wept openly that she felt she had let us down. Or our great cross country skier who sobbed unashamedly that after a fabulous 50-kilometre performance he missed the gold by one and a half seconds. I wouldn’t dare tell these athletes they shouldn’t feel that way. Let them experience that moment. You don’t have to worry about them. The very fact they can feel so deeply about not winning the gold means that they have the strength of character to move on to the next challenge. I say to them ‘Bravo.’ There’s another gold level performance that needs to be highlighted. It’s the way we cel-
ebrated on the streets themselves. I have never in my life seen anything like it. During the 17 Olympic days ( a n d nights) I had ongoing meetings back and forth from right here in the riding, to Ottawa and back to Vancouver. I didn’t get to many of the actual events but I sure got to a lot of the
the limelight but the evenhanded police and the crowds of citizens themselves sent a clear message of intolerance towards these violent intolerant thugs. The rest is marvelous history. Positive results are already coming in showing monetary profits for the taxpayer that will be in the millions, job creating numbers in the tens of thousands, infrastructure legacies for generations to come and dream building examples of achievement and hope for every one of us. O Canada...
Peachland Residents’ Association (PRA) AGM Wednesday, March 10, 7 pm at The Little School House 4th St. Peachland Share your views and opinions at our * Open Mike * Join a new Board of Directors and make a difference Prospective new members are welcome to attend the meeting www.peachlandresidents.org
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Westbank First Nation Community Forest Forest Fuel Treatment – Trepanier Creek Westbank First Nation is developing an Operational Level Fuel Management Plan for the Westbank First Nation Community Forest (WFN-CF). This plan has already identified 21 sites within the WFNCF which are candidates for forest fuel treatments. The recommended treatments have been developed to reduce the risk of wildfire within the WFN-CF and reduce the risk to neighbouring private properties. In co-ordination with the Regional District of Central Okanagan, WFN has identified its first treatment unit. This unit 15 hectare unit is located on Trepanier Forest Service Road approximately 2.7 km west of the Coquihalla Connector overpass. Treatments will include thinning of understorey, removal of dead and dying trees, and pruning of ladder fuels. This project will be managed by Heartland Economics, WFN’s forest management department. We anticipate starting in March of 2010 subject to the securing of the appropriate authorizations. We hope that this will be the first of many fuel management projects that are undertaken on the WFN-CF. This project is funded in part by Western Economic Diversification Canada. Please direct all inquires and comments to Heartland Economics LP, c/o Grant A. Thompson RPF, 3522A Red Cloud Way, Westbank, BC. V4T 2G9. Phone (250) 768-5617, Fax: 768-5619 email: grant.thompson@wfndc.ca.
sites. Watching the fi nal hockey game and the closing ceremonies at the outside live sites with thousands of cheering (okay, screaming) Canadians was a golden experience itself. Walking for hours shoulder to shoulder along Vancouver’s main streets in a sea of high fiving, anthem singing, flag waving and stranger hugging humanity was unforgettable. The police were incredible. They truly kept the peace. Yes, the fi rst weekend a handful of balaclava clad goons tried to steal
Beach Avenue Improvement Project Thank you to everyone for their input on the Beach Avenue Improvement Project at our recent Open House. • Over 90 surveys and comments were received. • Overall, Option A, which minimizes the impact on the waterfront, was the preferred option. • A summary of the responses can be found on our website at www.peachland.ca Next steps • The feedback will be considered as we complete the final design drawings. • The final design drawings and project details will be presented at an Open House later this spring. • The construction contract will be awarded and construction will start early this summer in order to meet the conditions of the grant funding received for this project. For more information, or to sign up for our Project Updates, contact us. Email: projects@peachland.ca • Phone: 250-767-2108 • www.peachland.ca
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Your Guide To Local Events & Activities VOLUNTEER CORNER
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The Peachland Wellness Centre requires volunteer drivers to occasionally help wheelchair-based clients get to medical appointments, go shopping or attend to errands. Drivers must have 10 years driving experience to meet insurance requirements. Contact us at 250.767.0141
The Blues Club - a support group to combat depression, loneliness and isolation begins its 8-week Workshop for 55 years plus at the Wellness Centre on March 11. Meeting will be from 2 - 4 p.m. Thursdays. Registration: Peachland Wellness Centre - deadline Tuesday, March 9. Peachland Residents Association AGM - March 10, Annual Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. at The Little Schoolhouse. Peachland Riding Club is hosting a Competitors Workshop on March 17, at the Peachland Riding Club clubhouse. This is a motivational seminar with personal coach/trainer Dave Freeze. The Workshop is open to the public. Tickets - Members $10 each and Non-members $30 each. Contact Erin at 250.768.0920 or Sandy at 250.718.2761.
FRIDAY MARCH 5 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. Friday Art Club: 1-4 p.m. acrylic painting with Roberta. PDRS membership required. Call Roberta 767.2054
SATURDAY MARCH 6 Sun Run Clinic at the Peachland Recreation Centre: 9 :00-10:30 a.m. Call 250.767.2133 for more information Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m. Royal Canadian Legion Meat Draw: 1500 - 1700 hrs.
Royal Canadian Legion Karaoke with Anita: 1930 hrs.
SUNDAY MARCH 7 Sunday Breakfast Program: 8-11 a.m. at Peachland Wellness Centre. $5 for a full breakfast. Call 250.767.0141
MONDAY MARCH 8 TOPS at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 a.m. Call 1.800.932.8677 or Doreen at 250.767.2132 Peachland Variety Singers at 50+ Activity Centre: Meets 9:45 a.m. Senior Coffee Morning at Peachland Wellness Centre: 10 a.m. Call 250.767.0141 Peachland Quilters Guild at 50+: 1–4 p.m. Peachland Farmer’s & Crafters Market Society: Annual Meeting to be held at 7:45 p.m. at The Little Schoolhouse.
SUNDAY MARCH 14 Sunday Breakfast Program: 8-11 a.m. at Peachland Wellness Centre. $5 for a full breakfast. Call 250.767.0141
TUESDAY MARCH 9 Carpet Bowling at 50+ Centre: 10:00 a.m. Health in Action at 50+Activity Centre: 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi for Wellness: 6 p.m. continuing students meet at United Church Hall Big Slicker Poker Night at The Peachland Castle: Meets at 6:30 p.m. Call 250.767.2248 for more information Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 p.m. Call Eva at 250.767.6407
MONDAY MARCH 15
TUESDAY MARCH 16
TOPS at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 a.m. For information call 1.800.932.8677 or Doreen at 250.767.2132
Computer Literacy at the Wellness Centre 10:00 a.m. For those needing basic computer skills. Call 250.767.0141
Peachland Variety Singers: Meet 9:45 a.m. at the Fifty Plus Activity Centre
Carpet Bowling at 50+ Centre: 10:00 a.m.
Peachland Quilters Guild at Fifty Plus:1–4 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Executive Meeting: 1900 hrs.
Tai Chi for Wellness: 6:00 p.m continuing students meet at United Church Hall Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 p.m. Call Eva at 250.767.6407
WEDNESDAY MARCH 10 Wellness Circle at Peachland Wellness Centre: 10:30 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.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 17
THURSDAY MARCH 11 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.
THURSDAY MARCH 18
Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:00 p.m. Experienced and beginners.
Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 a.m. beginning students meet at United Church Hall
Sunshine Singers at Peachland Wellness Centre: 1:30 p.m. Come and sing!
Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 a.m. – 12 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
Tai Chi for Wellness: 10:15 a.m. continuing students meet at United Church Hall
Yoga for the young at heart at the 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 2:30 p.m.
Peachland Sowers and Growers Monthly Meeting at the Little Schoolhouse: 7 p.m. Speaker -Michael Farynycz
Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 p.m
FRIDAY MARCH 12 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. Friday Art Club: 1-4 p.m. acrylic painting with Roberta. PDRS membership required. Call Roberta 767-2054.
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SATURDAY MARCH 13 Sun Run Clinic at the Peachland Recreation Centre: 9 :00-10:30 a.m. Call 250.767.2133 for more information Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m. Royal Canadian Legion Meat Draw: 1500 - 1700 hrs. The MADames Peachland Wellness Centre Benefit at the Legion: 7:30 p.m. Admission: donation
SATURDAY MARCH 20
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.
Sun Run Clinic at the Peachland Recreation Centre: 9 :00-10:30 a.m. Call 250.767.2133 for more information
Friday Art Club: 1-4 p.m. acrylic painting with Roberta. PDRS membership required. Call Roberta 767-2054.
Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10:00 a.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Karaoke with Anita: 1930 hrs.
Royal Canadian Legion Meat Draw: 1500 - 1700 hrs.
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Community Volunteer Income Tax Program March 5- April 23
Fridays - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Peachland Wellness Centre. For more information call 250.767.0141
Peachland Curling Club 2nd Annual Fun Bonspiel March 7
Bonspiel will be held at Summerland Curling Club, 8840 Jubilee Road, Summerland, B.C. Limited to 64 curlers. Entry Fee $10 per person. No experience necessary (Novice curlers will be placed on teams with experienced curlers). EVERYONE WELCOME!!!!! All curlers will play two 4 end games. Free coffee/donuts and
afternoon lunch. Prizes. DRAW TIMES: 9:00 am 10:30am 12 noon 1:30pm. Pick up entry form at Peachland Realty- Heritage Mall 5878E Beach Ave., Peachland, B.C. or Phone Eddy at 250-767-2627 or email: peachlandcurlingclub@shaw.ca. PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:www.peachlandcurlingclub.ca
Peachland Little Schoolhouse 8th Annual Wine and Cheese evening March 19
Featuring wines from Greata Ranch Estate Winery. For tickets and more information call 250.575.8226
Would you like to feature your event in the Peachland View’s weekly Calendar of Events? Please call 250.767.7771 or email peachlandview@shaw.ca.
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Peachland the Bellwether COMMENTARY MAYOR KEITH FIELDING There is nothing I would like better than to bring a heartening message to those anxiously awaiting news of Peachland’s nonprofit seniors housing project. For now, however, the message must be that while the project remains a priority, and while the municipality’s contribution is fully assured, the project cannot advance until funding support from BC Housing is secured. And that, it is clear, will not be forthcoming until the provincial economy is considered sound enough to allow further investment in seniors housing initiatives. Without wishing to paint too gloomy a picture, the possibility of an early start on the project seems unlikely at this time. However, there is much to be optimistic about. We do know that Minister of Housing, Rich Coleman, and our MLA, Bill Barisoff, are both fully aware of the Peachland project and are supportive of it. In addition, both are aware that Peachland has complied with all pre-conditions for provincial support including an independent analysis of needs, the provision of land by the municipality, the waiver of DCC charges and planning fees, and a facility design that takes advantage of new building code regulations. Nevertheless, it is perhaps useful to remind ourselves of the importance and significance of this project. In 2006 the Seniors Housing Steering Committee, the Peachland Wellness Centre, and the District of Peachland, jointly sponsored a seniors housing needs as-
sessment that was undertaken by a project team comprised of researchers at UBC-Okanagan and consultants from the Victoria based Planning firm, CitySpaces. The study confirmed, in great detail and depth, what all anecdotal and basic demographic data had previously indicated, namely that: • There is a huge demand in Peachland for affordable, serviced, seniors housing on flat land; • For every 1000 residents in the age 65+ group, neighbouring communities have from 60 to 90 seniors housing units. Peachland has only 9 such units per 1,000; • When seniors can no longer live independently in their own homes and must move to supported or assisted housing it is important that they can maintain contact with their family and friends and the community to which they are connected. It can be traumatic when in the absence of appropriate housing they must move elsewhere; • The Peachland Aging in Place program, operated by the Peachland Wellness Centre, is a model of its kind and is designed to help seniors remain independently in their own homes for as long as possible: this program provides a perfect complement to the proposed development of the Peachland non-profit seniors housing project and can work in partnership with it; • With 25% of Peachland’s population being aged 65 or above (double the provincial average) the needs of our community are reflective of what most Canadian communities will face in the coming years as baby boomers
age further: we are therefore the perfect “laboratory” to showcase how municipal, community, and provincial resources can partner to address community needs. Dr. Mary Ann Murphy, Professor of Social Work and Aging at UBC Okanagan who led the community research portion of the needs analysis, said: “Peachland is a bellwether for Canada’s aging population. Canadians are living longer. Soon, the proportion of older people will outnumber children. Peachland is a harbinger of what is to come.” The municipality is ready to move ahead on this project and community resources and support are well established. Council has agreed to donate almost a hectare of land between Fifth and Sixth Street – a parcel worth more than $2 million that will be used for a 50-unit seniors complex with staff and volunteers to provide meals and other supports. The plan also calls for a primary care centre nearby, where people can see a doctor, acquire medication and work with a physiotherapist; it also calls for the Wellness Centre to be relocated on site, and a respite component to house the clients of caregivers in need of a break to take care of themselves. As I write this piece, the new provincial budget is being presented. It is clear that we still face tough economic times, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel. And so, while I cannot be optimistic that this project is about to take off, I do want readers to know that its priority remains as high as ever and that we will not let pass any opportunity to advance its progress.
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Peach Tarts to take on Raggedy Rollers in debut bout By Joanne Layh
If you’re in the Armstrong area on March 6th, don’t miss the chance to cheer on the Okanagan Roller Derby Peach Tarts as they take on the Okanagan Shuswap Roller Derby Association’s Raggedy Rollers in their first bout. While the Peach Tarts now include members from Kelowna and the We s t s i d e , all of the founding members are from Peachland, including President Kaz Zvanitajs, also known as Bettie Bellringer. The team stated meeting at Big E’s back in November of 2008, and began training in March of 2009. The Peach Tarts originally practiced at a couple of different venues in Peachland, including Turner Park, but because of space they had move to a Kelowna venue. “We started practicing
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in 4th Street Place, actually, but we just outgrew it so fast,” Zvanitajs told the View, “Once we had ten girls, we were maxed out and we just couldn’t do it.” If you can make it to the bout, cheer on Peachland’s Kaz Zvanitajs, Megan MacKenzie, Carmen Pearce (Carmakaze Karma), as well as the View’s own Melodie Lapina (Blair Block). T h e event takes place at Hassen Arena in Armstrong at 7 p.m. on March 6th. Tickets are available through members of the Peach Tarts or at Canadian 4x4 in Enderby, the Armstrong Inn, and Sun FM in Vernon. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the door, and kids under 13 get in free with a donation to the Food Bank. For more information, visit www. okrd.ca or check out Okanagan Derby Girls on Facebook.
A Golden Moment By Barrie Hewer They were tied going into Sunday’s play-off match. A crowd of approximately 30 people including family and friends expected a display of skill and endurance. They were not disappointed. Pizza and libations helped the crowd enjoy the exciting match play of two of the best the PLSL has to offer. The format was best of three games. Tom took the first game and after a short break went on to win the second. Tom Topham is the League Leader in points for the 2009 – 2010 Peachland Little Snooker League season. Congratulations to both Tom and Al Cunningham for their fine efforts. After the snooker match everyone sat back to watch a hockey game. There are a few snooker games left to play that will determine the schedule of play for the Championship Round that will start on March 4. The standings below reflect the unofficial results of play to February 28, 2010. The official results will be posted at the completion of the forensic audit currently underway by the accounting firm of McLean and Stewert.
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From Farm to Fork: Seeds of Change
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By Sara Norman Last week we had the pleasure to represent Peachland, our farm vision, services and wines at a number of events in Vancouver. The city was at her best and host to people from around the world. Our wines and story are going home as gifts by visitors from every corner of the earth. The enthusiasm for both our products and the beauty of our farm (our presentation has a slide show of the farm in it) helped to provide the encouragement to tackle another year of farming. The Vancouver urban ‘farmers’ that I saw weeding in the middle of the Olympic fervor reinforced for me that everyone has a choice. Those choices can help to feed yourself, your friends and your community. The pleasure of gardening aside, we all need to be aware that if we don’t make changes in how we think and look at our world, those changes will be made for us, for better or for worse. Take for ex-
ample, a limited supply of water and the installation of water meters. How many would change their water consumption habits just on the basis of the fact we have a shortage of it? Would you or your neighbor stop washing your cars or watering your lawns during water shortages because it was the right thing to do? Seeds not car washes, that is something I get really excited about. They offer such an incredible amount of hope in something so small. Last week I started looking at my seed inventory and considering the garden for the season to come. Nurturing a seed and watching it grow from a tiny thread into something that will provide beauty and nourishment is an addictive awe-inspiring process. What would my garden look like if I didn’t have the ability to offer those seeds and plants water? What would our entire community look like if we had to rely on collected rainfall for all of our water needs? I’m not talk-
ing about the rainfall that fi lls our creeks and watersheds for diversion into our taps. How would I choose what seeds to grow if every precious drop of water I needed to sustain them, I had to diligently save then allocate from my household needs? Life without the garden is not just hard but horrible to imagine. I am very grateful that our modern system of natural resource diversion allows me to take advantage of the fact when I turn on a tap, I’ll get water. Our heritage farm still has the remains of the original water diversion culvert built by the fi rst settler who tried to farm it. His incredible work to bring water to the farm must have been daunting but the efforts born on his back helped to found this community. Patience, anticipation, and the memory of last season’s fi rst tomatoes warm from the sun, plump, rich, juicy, grown from the seeds I nurtured. The miracle of life in a desert, thank you water.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Council of the District of Peachland will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interests are affected by amendments to Bylaw No. 1600, 2000 Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1933, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. on March 9, 2010, at the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. The District proposes to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw Number 1600, 2000, as follows: 1 (a)
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THAT a new Section 1.4 Reducing Greenhouse Gases in Peachland be inserted after Section 1.3 in the Introduction; and THAT the following paragraph be inserted under Section1.4 Reducing Greenhouse Gases in Peachland: “GHG reduction is the single most important action that must be taken if the effects of Global Climate Change due to Global Warming are to be combated. Global Climate Change and its effects to humanity have been touted by some to be one of the most important issues facing humanity in the next century. By setting GHG reduction targets Peachland is contributing to the global effort for a better/healthier future for both the local and the global community. In 2007 the District of Peachland signed the BC Climate Action Charter. This was Peachland’s commitment to the Province to become Carbon neutral in its corporate operations by 2012. As an extension to our commitment to achieve Carbon neutrality the District of Peachland is setting community wide GHG reduction targets to be achieved. These targets are: 1. A 18% reduction in GHG’s below 2007 levels by 2016. 2. A 33% reduction in GHG’s below 2007 levels by 2020. 3. A 80% reduction in GHG’s below 2007 levels by 2050. Annual reporting to assess the Districts actions towards these targets will be undertaken”.
The proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw Number 1933, 2010 may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding Statutory Holidays, from February 22, 2010 to March 9, 2010. Take notice that the above describes the general intent of the proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw which has been read a First and Second Time by the Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland, and that the full Bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours as described above, up to and including the date of the Public Hearing. This synopsis is not intended to be, and is not to be, understood as a full interpretation of the Bylaw. NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
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Financial Focus Lessons Learned from the Market Downturn It’s been about a year since global stock markets started their recovery. While you can’t control the forces that led to the decline, you can learn from what happened and use this knowledge to help make the right investment moves in the future — so you can be prepared for an uncertain future. What lessons should you take away from the market drop? Consider the following: Look forward, not back - After a steep downturn, many investors “shy away” from stocks and stock-based mutual funds. But if you had done this following the decline that bottomed out in March 2009, you would have missed the sizable rally that followed. No one can really forecast market performance, but if you base all your investment decisions on yesterday’s results, you’ll eventually miss out on tomorrow’s opportunities. Invest with discipline - A declining market tends to drag most investments down with it, but many investors made things worse for themselves by having previously chased after “hot” stocks, which fell hard — and, just as importantly, may have been inappropriate for their needs in the first place. By maintaining the discipline to stick with an investment mix that’s suitable for your risk tolerance and long-term goals, you can help blunt the
impact of a market downturn. Stay diversified - Different types of assets, such as stocks and bonds, often move in different directions. If a downturn hits one asset class particularly hard, and most of your investment dollars are tied up in that asset, your portfolio will take a bigger hit than if you had diversified across an array of investments. While diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss, it can help reduce the impact of volatility and help give you more chances for success. Borrow with caution - Excessive borrowing was a root cause of the global financial crisis — and, on an individual level, too much debt can be equally devastating. Unfortunately, in 2009, many Canadians increased their debt, despite tight credit conditions.1 Try to keep a lid on your debt load: the lower your debt payments, the more money you’ll have available to invest for retirement and other goals. Protect what’s important - During the long market downturn, you may have been concerned about the value of your portfolio. Yet even as you take steps — such as diversifying your holdings — to help protect your portfolio from the effects of volatility, you also need to protect yourself against other risks that could disrupt your life. Specifically, make sure you have the proper amounts and types of insurance in place. Follow time-tested principles - Which investors fared best during the market downturn and the recovery that followed? Those that have followed proven techniques, such as buying quality investments, staying invested, and rebalancing their portfolios as needed in response to changes in their individual
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News from the 50+ Activity Centre By Pat Grieve P.D.R.S. holds AGM In spite of the fact that curling and hockey were other attractions on offer last Friday night, a crowd of 43 members and guests attended the Annual General Meeting of the Peachland and District Retirement Society at the 50+ Activity Centre. The usual delicious potluck supper was enjoyed by all, albeit punctuated with cheers and groans as the Ladies
Curling game progressed. Kitchen duties were handled by the members of the Tai Chi and Iron & Silk exercise groups. Thank you, ladies. Municipal Liaison to the Board, Terry Condon, conducted the election of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors, with the following elected by acclamation: incumbents Pat Grieve, Josie Wilcox, Bill Lemmon, Wilma Mackinnon, Sharon McPhee, Tony Straga, and Patrick Borton, and newcomers
Sondra Scott-Neeson and Joyce Koldingnes. Welcome to you both. President Grieve gave an account of the year’s activities, noting that the two new programs, Chess and Movie Day, are both going very well. Presented with flowers as recognition of faithful leadership in their respective programs were: Dick Menzies (Carpet Bowling), Joan Sykes (Bingo), Pat Strachan (Line Dancing), Wilma Mackinnon (TOPS and Quilting), Phyllis Papineau (Variety Singers),
and Cal Cavanaugh and Irene Kendall (Bingo). Also thanked but not in attendance were Jerry Campbell (Chess), Kay Muir (Tai-Chi and Iron & Silk); Shirley Johnsen (Health in Action), Len Teeple (Wood Carvers), Eva & Leo Reul (Bridge), Sharon McPhee (Friday Art Class), and Marie Langlois, Marj Richards, Leona and Larry McCoole (Bingo). A surprise presentation of a huge bouquet to the president left her speechless! Thank you everyone.
Membership in the PDRS stands at 236, with pretty well everyone active in one program or another. Why not join them? Call the office at 767.9133 for more information on any of our activities. New program at 50+ The Board of Directors of the Peachland and District Retirement Society is pleased to announce the commencement of a new program to start on Wednesday, March 3rd. Entitled Yoga For the Young at
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14 The Peachland View
March 5, 2010
Senior’s View
True North Strong and Free By Frank Warburton The weather may not have been a winner of a gold, silver or bronze medal, but wow, what a terrific uplift and thrill the Vancouver Olympics gave us. While we (Canada) may not have got the most medals overall, our athletes certainly earned the ones they gave us, particularly those gold ones and even more so, the 14th! What a great record we created. While I cannot mention all by name, I feel emotionally bound to say Joannie Rochette certainly lived up to the old theatre saying, “the show must go on.” It matters little the colour of her medal, but she did show us all, including her Olympic colleagues,
what a stout heart she has. Joannie, your tears were shared and shed by all who watched your performances,thank you. I have never in my life watched so much sport in so short a period of time or seen and listened to so much joy and enthusiasm from every one who participated, from media commentators to the crowds who walked the streets. Thank you to all the organizers of the event. You made us all feel envious and younger at heart, both in Canada and worldwide. I heard only one negative comment from a senior Brit. “It [the event] was so late in my day, I slept through some of it.” So what’s new? I replied to him by email, “turn
your PVR on.” He has done now. I would like to write a comment about every performance, but space or time will not allow, so I would crave your indulgence to allow me to make a comment or two about the game of hockey. While it is my opinion being expressed, let me assure you I am not alone in my comments. In fact, a chair bound 93year young lady and her caregiver only this morning over a cup of coffee made these and similar comments to my wife and me. It has been so enjoyable to watch a game (yes, I said game) of hockey where there was no fighting. Even if such moments were about to
erupt, the linesmen very quickly calmed the situation and allowed the game to continue. Even if it may seem fun to slam people into the boards, this should not be allowed as it can be extremely dangerous and result in serious injuries. Personally, I cannot understand why fighting is allowed in any game as it does not enhance the game. In fact, it distracts. As well, it sets a bad example to the youngsters when they become players. If you can have Olympic type games free from fighting, then let the rule apply to NHL and other games at all times. For instance, take Rugby Union, a game that is considered one of the
most physically demanding sports on earth. In this game, fighting or dirty play will certainly earn you a yellow card penalty and should you repeat the misdemeanor you will likely be sent off the field for the remainder off the game and even maybe suspended for the remainder of the season or competition. This is a sport that I played from my youth to my mid 20’s and I still enjoy watching the Six Nation (European) internationals. When I participated in games, one played clean and fair, and fighting and cheating were things you did not do under any circumstances. Now folks, don’t turn your TV recorders off. There is more to come between March 12th and 21st with the Paralympics, where I am sure you will be treated to many more hearts beating and
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exciting thrills and spills. So sit back and enjoy every moment of the performances these boys, girls, men and women will be presenting to you.
Shepherd’s Pie will return to this page next week.
Stand Easy: News from RCL #69 Peachland By Patricia Day There are changes coming to Branch 69. Changes to the kitchen, the hours and menu are in effect this week. The days of operation will be: Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Come on down to enjoy a meal, friendship or watch your favourite program on the large screen TV. The General Meeting was held on February 22. President Jean Saul presented Maureen Barkley with a cheque for the Guide Program in Peachland. Two new members were initiated at that time. Are you a new member or an old one that would like to be initiated? The VAC has created the position of Ombudsman in Vancouver to aid members in their search for benefits that in the past may have been not forthcoming. For further information, contact Branch 69 at 250.767.9100. The Snowbirds are returning to the Valley and along with them the songsters who entertain at Karaoke. Anita takes the stage on March 5 and 19 at 1930 hours. Don’t worry about being a little late as she performs until midnight! She also has a new song book which
some of you might wish to peruse. Once every five years, medals and awards are given to various members for service. April 10 has been designated as the date for this special day. Mark it on your calendar so that you may join in the celebration. March 14 is the date to move the hands on the clock one hour ahead. Yep, it is that time again. Do you enjoy playing chess, backgammon or cribbage? You can now enjoy these games at Branch 69. There are tables where these games may be set up and played at your leisure. Why not get a group together and organize a tournament? A great honour is being bestowed on Jim Hooper (now deceased) and his brothers. This honour is being awarded to them by the Dutch government for their work after WWII in Holland. When their Canadian unit returned to Canada, the Hooper brothers did not return. They remained in order to help families that had been separated by war to be re-united. This would have been a daunting task in a war-torn country. Indeed, we should salute these Canadian soldiers. ...Till next time.
March 5, 2010
The Peachland View
News From the Chamber by Darlene Hartford
Bouncing Back Whether it’s bouncing back from Olympic hype or bouncing back from a sagging economy, Peachland and Westside businesses will showcase their wares and skills on Saturday April 10th and Sunday April 11th at the Business 2 Consumer Trade Expo. Come to the Peachland Community Centre 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and talk to the experts on landscaping, home décor, healthy living products, or your computer problems. Vendors will be indoors and outdoors so watch for sport, recreational, and leisure items, too. A toonie at the door gets your name in to hourly draws for great gifts. Saturday provides kids fun with the Bouncy Castle, and on Sunday the fi rst 75 people through the door receive a gift compliments of Westside Curb Appeal. There’ll be a variety of prizes at vendor’s booths also so
come prepared to have a ball as local businesses bounce back telling all We’re Open for Business.
The Lanai Opens in Peachland Romi Boon, looking to relocate from the Shuswap, was searching for a quaint lakeside community with good golf and hiking trails. Like others, Romi discovered the uniqueness of Peachland and is bringing with her 4 years of retail experience in ladies fashion, as well as many more years in operating and maintaining a golf course. The Lanai Ladies Boutique offers product lines, new and complimentary, to existing Peachland boutiques. Check out the newest trends in ladies apparel at The Gateway’s Lanai Boutique, 13th and Beach Avenue.
Thanks for Olympic Screen Viewings Appreciation is extended to
the following for providing the opportunity of 2010 Games viewing on an Olympic screen at Peachland Community Centre: Peachland Wellness Centre and Teens Gasthaus on the Lake Peachland Fire & Rescue The Waterfront Grill Peachland Boys & Girls Club Down Under Irrigation Peachland Pathfinders Peachland Visitor Centre Peachland Sportsman Association Wayne Power Lynn Brady District Staff: Vic, George, Nicole, Charlotte
St. Patty’s Business After Hours Go Green takes on a whole new meaning at the Bliss Bakery on March 17th. Peachland Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be hosted on St. Patrick’s Day by Darci & Barry Yeo from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
During the Olympics, the Peachland Community Centre was open to the public for a big screen viewing of the games. One of the games were hosted by the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association, who served up delicious soup and a variety of sandwiches and goodies as well as coffee, tea and juice to a small group of cheering local citizens. Shown here is Judy Wyper, the winner of the door prize basket. Photo Contributed
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