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November 12, 2010 Peachland, BC

Volume 06 | Number 45

Peachland Elementary School students from Ms. Kanda's grade 1-2 class and Mrs. Judd's 3-4 class perform a song version of "In Flanders Fields" during their Remembrance Day assembly.

Peachland Elementary School Remembrance Day assembly By Cindy Fortin Traditional Remembrance Day ceremonies took on a whole new meaning at Peachland Elementary School this week, as students from Sensisyusten House of Learning of the Westbank First Nations joined their grade school counterparts in a special assembly of remembrance. Peachland students were treated to an Okanagan prayer by Sensisyusten, which was followed by a Woman’s Warrior Song by grades 3-6 girls led by Ms. Krystal Lezard, primary language teacher, and a Men’s Warrior Song by grade 3-5 boys, led by Mr. Maynard McRae, grade 5-6 and language

teacher. Earlier this fall, Peachland Elementary teacher Mrs. Annie Kanda’s grade 1-2 students paired up with the nearly 50 students of Sensisyusten as part of the School Interaction Program. Among their goals were to develop student relationships, and to promote and gain a better understanding of Okanagan culture. “This is the first year of our school interaction program with Sensisyusten. We are all very excited to have this opportunity to learn from each other,” said Kanda. Also part of the ceremonies were the traditional Legion colour guard parade, the playing of the Last Post, two minutes of silence, and the placing of

the wreaths. Each classroom had constructed their own unique wreath. Sensisyusten students, Emma Anderson, and Seth Laford, both grade 6 students, laid a special native wreath on behalf of their school. Jean Saul of the local Legion addressed the group and Ms. Kanda’s and Mrs. Judd’s students treated the audience to a song version of “In Flanders Fields.” Peachland Elementary Principal Mr. Troy White had a special message as he addressed the crowd of students from the two schools: “This is all of our Remembrance Day, and we are here to remember all those women and men who fought in order to give us our freedom.”

Private dock and buoy changes on the horizon By Cindy Fortin If you currently have an agreement with the District of Peachland to use a private dock or buoy along the lakeshore you may have to start paying more for that privilege. A lot more. While most Peachland residents are preparing for the approach of winter with boating far from their minds, the District is already discussing matters concerning boat docks and buoys along the foreshore that will affect private agreement holders. This includes a bylaw change, a dock and buoy policy, and license and encroachment agreement, that is expected to see the cost of an annual lease go up

substantially. Fees will also be greatly affected by the change. The growing population of Peachland has meant that the current Wharf and Buoy Bylaw No. 1436, which was enacted in June of 1997, and amended twice since then, is no longer sufficient. According to information supplied by the Planning and Development Services: “The District of Peachland has seen significant growth in recent years. Concurrent with this growth has been an increased desire of residents to moor their boats in front of their homes. Moreover, with the introduction of sewer on the lake front many property

owners have pursued subdivision of once larger lots into small lots.” Only property owners in Units 10 to 12 of the shoreline plan will be impacted. Currently, those residents living in other areas of the municipality cannot apply for a dock or buoy permit. In December of 2009, the Planning Department submitted a bylaw amendment package to District solicitors for legal review. The comment of the solicitors was extensive and involved completely rearranging how the bylaw and information pertaining to it should be developed and presented. continued page 3 see Dock & Buoy

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Primary School Bat Decision Further Delayed By Cindy Fortin Just when it seemed the issue of whether or not to allow the approximately 2,000 bats roosting in the old Primary School building attic to stay or go would fi nally be put to rest, prepare for more wrangling on the issue. A fi nal decision on the future of the winged squatters was scheduled to be part of Tuesday’s regular evening council meeting agenda, but was deferred in order to conduct further consultations on the potential health risks. The issue was discussed in the morning in council chambers at the Committee of the Whole meeting, and the majority of council members approved the decision to let the bat colony remain. However, later in the day, the two opposing members, councillors Vern Moberg and Peter Schierbeck, convinced mayor and council to

delay any decision until further consultation with health authorities could be conducted. “I am completely opposed to leaving bats in that facility,� said Schierbeck, during the morning meeting. “If there is a problem, the most vulnerable people, the seniors and youth, will be the most affected.� The primary anchor tenants scheduled to occupy the building are the Chamber of Commerce and the Boys and Girls Club. Schierbeck also brought up the fact that the cleanup crew used to dispose of the bat waste (or guano) were planning to wear protective gear. “If respirators and Hazmat equipment is needed, there is a problem,� he said. Mayor Keith Fielding was quick to point out that experts have not found any hazards to people using the building, including Tristin Wilson of the Interior

Health Authority, whose October 18 letter to the District stated: “Dr. Rob Parker and I have reviewed the outline of your project and do not have any concerns with what is proposed. We believe that the details you have provided to us will reduce any risks associated with the bats, guano and asbestos during the clean up for the project.� “The Hazmat equipment is necessary because the removal of the guano will create dust,� the mayor explained. A date for a final decision by Council on the bats has not yet been rescheduled. In the end, whether or not the decision is made to allow the bats to stay or go may be a moot point. At least, during the winter months. According to Peachland historian and vocal bat proponent, Richard Smith, the bats have already left to begin their hibernation cycle across the lake.

Where have they gone? By Richard Smith The 2000 little brown bats hibernate in the fall soon after mating, usually in late October when the insects they eat are gone. Their underground home for the winter is called a “hibernacula.� Aaron Reid, a wildlife biologist and bat expert from the Ministry of Environment, believes they go

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1 Solicitors recommended that the District move from a bylaw that included all of the fees, technical requirements and licensing arrangement within one document to a system that utilizes three sections. The new “Lakefront Area Public Place Regulation Bylaw No. 1869� would give the District the authority to seize unlawful objects from the lakefront area, as well as the authority to proceed with bylaw prosecutions and to seek court injunctions. The “Dock and Buoy Policy� contains the technical requirements needed to be satisfied before the District can approve an application. “The Dock and Buoy License and Encroachment Agreement� is the legal agreement between the

into underground caves and rock crevasses below the frost level across Lake Okanagan from the colony. They enter a state of “torpor� or suspended animation, when their heart rate and all body functions slow. Should they be disturbed during the winter they will likely die as they do not have enough fat reserves to survive. They will revive

and return to their roost when there are insects to feed on and the temperature at night is above freezing. This hibernation and state of torpor may be the reason that they are able to live for up to 40 years. Because many of them die from accidents, predators and harsh winter conditions, the bat colony population remains stable.

District and sub-lessee, meaning the private dock or buoy owner. Fees, and how they should be calculated, were also discussed at Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole Meeting. They will now be based on fair market value. A buoys permit presently costs $50 per year, while a dock is $100. That generates a total annual revenue of $5150, half of which, $2575, goes to the province. If adopted by council the cost of a buoy permit would jump nearly five-fold to $245.20 per year, and a dock would cost $490.40, with a total annual revenue of $25,255.60, with $12,627 of that going to the province. Coun. Schierbeck was first to raise the concern that the costs may not sit well with current agreement holders. “That is

a substantial bump from where we are today,� he noted. “It’s obviously a value and a selling point for their homes should they decide to sell them, but I just feel it is excessive at this time.� It was suggested that perhaps the permit applications should be considered individually. “As there are currently 24 docks and 55 buoys, that would be extremely difficult to administer,� said planning technician Paul Dupuis. “One of the next major comments from district solicitors was that an individual may be considered a business, and therefore any attempt by council to not have a market value could be legally challenged essentially.� While setting up an continued page 7 see Dock & Buoy

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Is the New Monaco development good for Peachland? Just as the residents of Peachland were getting used to the idea of doubling in size with the Ponderosa/ Pincushion development, along comes an even bigger development proposal. Ponderosa/Pincushion represents about 2300 new residential units and New Monaco about 2600 units. In both cases, most of the development will be multi-family townhouses and apartments. Since most developers are slowing down new residential construction until the market improves, some people are saying that neither of these mega-projects will ever amount to much. I don’t agree. There is a good deal of disappointment that the opening of the new golf course has been delayed. But work is in progress and it is the nature of large developments that delays can happen. With the money spent on the golf course, you can be sure that Treegroup will want to build some residential housing fairly quickly to recover costs and make some revenue. If they are lucky, by the time they have the buildings ready, the market will have improved and everything will work out well. However, a complication has arrived due to the fact that the New Monaco development will be selling

into the same market. It’s probably not good news for Treegroup, but is it good news for Peachland? It is a difficult question to answer and one that ignites the old debates about development in general. Based on the results of the 2008 municipal election, you would have to say that the opinions of Peachland residents are split on the issue. There are those who want Peachland to remain a small quiet village community with little development. That vision is fading rapidly. There are those who want more development because it leads to lower taxes. Unfortunately, this opinion is not supported by the facts. If it were true, the city of Vancouver would have the lowest taxes in the province. In fact, when our population goes over 5,000, we will have to pay far more for our police service, and that extra tax is coming soon. At the moment, Peachland’s taxes are actually lower than many other Okanagan communities. There are those who want more development because they want more facilities in town. A community of 5,000 can’t afford a swimming pool but a community of 15,000 might be able to afford one (but perhaps not, if it has to

go to a referendum). Those who want a bigger Peachland with more facilities have a legitimate vision of the future and that is the direction this town is heading in. The New Monaco proposal has a lot of interesting components. It has a sculpture park, a wedding area, an artists lane and even a contemplation area. Some people might consider those details to be pure marketing but this development proposal has a component that is extremely beneficial to Peachland. It promises to create a thousand new jobs locally; and many of these jobs will pay high wages. In my opinion, it is the job creation that makes New Monaco an acceptable proposal for growth in this town, and they have promised to create the jobs first. We have had many developments that have resulted in people coming to retire here or buy a holiday home. But if we are to continue to have a balanced community with young families, we must have local high-paying jobs. New Monaco promises to create those jobs. It is not likely that a young family can buy a house in Peachland if the breadwinner is cutting the grass at the local golf course. But if you work for a company involved in medical tech-

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MY VIEW nology, you might be able to buy a home and raise your family here. Almost everyone agrees that if Peachland lost its school, it would be a disaster for our community. So, seniors are welcome and will come anyway, but we have to make sure we do what is necessary to bring young families here, as well. Another aspect of the New Monaco proposal that impresses me is the fact that it will be pedestrian orientated. They describe their proposal as the opposite of what has happened on the WFN reserve land on the Westside. I feel sad every time I visit a big

from highway 97, access to New Monaco and access to Ponderosa will become far easier and safer. It is time for Peachland Council, and the developers from Ponderosa and New Monaco to commit extra effort and resources, to lobby harder for the highway 97 bypass. It was worth fighting for the bypass, before New Monaco; it is even more important with its approval. If thru traffic was diverted away from the existing highway, there is a much better chance that the existing Peachland, the new Ponderosa development and New Monaco will all seem like parts of one community. Easy access between the three parts of the future Peachland is vital and the bypass will make it possible. As this new development application works its way forward, we will have a chance to look into more of the details. I hope that many people will take the opportunity to find out more. Peachland has a history of community activism; let us hope it continues. But there will be differences of opinion; let us have respect for all points of view. As it says on one of my fridge magnets “When quarrelling with a stupid person, make sure they aren’t doing the same thinga”.

Th e Crosswalk toto Nowhere Dear Editor: avoid narrow shoulders and take adWhy did the chicken cross the road? Everyone knows, to get to the other side, and it is for this reason, I crossed Princeton on the new crosswalk. Without doubt it is a fine piece of work, and I would like to congratulate our public works department on a job well done. It is wide, five people could walk across arm in arm, it provides a spectacular view of the lake, it is flanked with four road signs and you cannot miss it as it is clearly located on the only really straight section of Princeton, unfettered by bus stops, road intersections, pathways or driveways. I and my dog set off Sunday to use this crosswalk but after I left Winton I had to cross Princeton a few times

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box store on the Westside. It is virtually impossible to walk between the various big box stores and there are numerous drive-thru developments. Every planning study that has been written in the last 10 years has advocated looking at a future with less reliance on the private automobile. It is time we got used to the idea that if we want a cup of coffee or a hamburger, we should expect to get out of our cars. It would have been wonderful if a plan for the WFN reserve lands had been developed to create retail stores around a central pedestrian plaza. It didn’t happen and now we have a classic, North American car-oriented sprawl. If we can avoid copying that model, we will have made the right decision. But there is one other issue that looms large over New Monaco and Peachland in general and that is the future of a wider highway. For many years, we have had a dedicated group of community activists working to promote a bypass that others might consider to be an impossible dream. Recently this group was given new status as an official committee of Peachland Council. With New Monaco, the dream of a bypass around Peachland becomes even more important. If we can divert thru traffic away

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vantage of wider areas before I arrived at the lonely new crosswalk. The traffic was not heavy but I used the crosswalk. Unfortunately when I got to the other side I realized that the shoulder was much narrower on this side, making it difficult to walk down the road safely. I then crossed back, on the crosswalk, of course, and headed home. I know we no longer have the money for a sidewalk on Princeton, and maybe the crosswalk was a placating gesture, but why? Is something else going to happen here, to justify the lovely crosswalk? Perhaps we, the residents will be enlightened soon, both about the plan and the cost. Carol Smithson Miller Road Peachland

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Concerned with aesthetic choices Primary School redevelopment Dear Editor: update I have been watching with anticipation the restoration and renovation of the old Primary School. We owe Mayor Keith Fielding a debt of gratitude for turning negatives into positives and using this to find funds for the restoration. He has shown leadership, vision and an innate understanding of our community that has been lacking in previous administrations. I hope he continues to champion our rapidly growing community. I am concerned with the aesthetic choices being made for the school. I was horrified to see the butter yellow paint only to learn that the trim will be black. The colour choice is historical but hardly fits in with the character of the downtown Beach Avenue neighbourhood and its surroundings. I see the tonguein-cheek choice as referencing the D.C. Comics superhero Batman’s black and yellow tights. I also take offence to the toxic choice of a PVC-based paint. Just because the building code permits it doesn’t mean we should use it. I thought Peachland was striving to be a green community. Vinyl or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) can release noxious fumes that can cause kidney and liver failure, neurological damage, birth defects and cancer. Environmental groups such as Green Peace oppose the use of vinyl siding, not only because of health and environmental concerns related to the final product, but due to the production process. Producing vinyl releases enormous amounts of toxic waste and dioxins into the environment and causes irreparable damage. As one of the tenants is going to be The Boys and Girls Club, we need to cherish and protect those least able to protect themselves. I have noticed that Peachland embraces projects with great gusto and enthusiasm, but we need to slow down, think ahead, get a plan and not only make good decisions, but wise ones. Bill Rice Peachland

Revisit the 30 km/h speed limit Dear Editor: No doubt you have read in The View about all the deaths and serious accidents that have been occurring on Beach Avenue. No? Well, neither have I. I have lived in Peachland for 16 years and walked or run along Beach Avenue several times a week. I have always felt completely safe. Why then, at this time, did our council feel that it was necessary to lower the speed limit to 30 km/h along the entire length of Beach? It defies logic. As Mr. Warburton said in a recent article, he found it extremely difficult to keep the speed of his vehicle to this new speed limit. I did a little survey of my own. I drove behind several cars on Beach Avenue and clocked their speed. Not one, repeat, not one, was driving at, or below, 30 km/h. All these drivers were, in my opinion, driving safely and responsibly and were travelling about 45 km/h. With this new speed limit these people would be classified as speeders and subject to a fine. For what? Not for driving recklessly, not for endangering other people on the road. No, they could be subject to a fine merely because our council has set the speed limit unrealistically low. What then was the motivation for this change? Could it be that council members think the 30 km/h is the same as 30 mph? After all, 30 mph was the usual speed limit in residential areas. Or could it be that they do not realize that one kilometre is only 5/8 of a mile. The only other possibility, it seems to me, is the decision was made without being thoroughly thought through. Mistakes happen. Remember the new-and-improved-up-to-date-super-duper logo? I believe that council should revisit this matter and I would like to make the following suggestions. Leave the 30 km/h limit in place along by the shops where people have to back out into traffic. It should also be left in place at Swim Bay during the summer months only, when that area is swarming with children. I think that it would even be acceptable to lower it to 20 km/h in that area. The rest of Beach Avenue should be set at 45 km/h. I believe that, not only would these limits be entirely safe, they wouldn’t lead to frustrated motorists, which in itself, could be a danger. Michael Gloster

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By now most of you have had a chance to drive by the Primary School on Beach Avenue and have noticed the progress we have made on the first stage of the redevelopment. The old stucco has been removed exposing the 102 year-old fir siding, which is in very good condition considering its age. Even with the stucco off and the old paint on the siding, the building looks so much better. Many passersby have commented that the building has actually “come to life” now. The next step in the project was to paint the building. This process has taken some time. Over the past six weeks or so, I have had input from many of the residents as to the colour choices they would like to see and their reasons why. I then gathered paint samples, photos of heritage buildings in Vancouver, Vancouver Island, San Francisco, Boston and Toronto, all of various heritage colours, and the District provided various heritage colour schemes from Urban Systems as well. After much debate about the narrowing down of colours, we chose the heritage yellow that has started to be applied to the backside of the building. The reason we chose this colour was to showcase the Primary School and make it stand out as one of our important historical buildings. A lighter colour would also reduce the cost of heating and cooling the building substantially, and thus help reduce green house gas emissions. Since the tenants of the building will be responsible for the overhead costs, this also made good financial sense. The overall colour scheme for the building is a base yellow colour for siding with all white trim around the exterior, white eaves, window casings and door casings. The main doors will be a dark hunter green, in keeping with a heritage tradition. Once completed, this will be a beautiful building and one that Peachland will be proud of. To paint or not to paint? Again, this decision was made after considerable research into different primers and paint options. We wanted to provide the best coverage with the longest life possible so we would not be faced with the cost of future paint maintenance. Since our summer time temperatures are extremely hard on painted surfaces, we would be forced to deal with continual maintenance issues. The decision was made to not paint. Instead, we chose to use a liquid vinyl coating system. This product is applied like paint, but is, in fact, vinyl. It is not to be confused with vinyl siding, which is purchased in sheets and nailed to the side of a house. Vinyl siding has been used and continues to be used on many homes in North America. There are distinct differences between vinyl coating systems and vinyl siding, which are important to understand. There are environmental and health concerns which have been documented concerning vinyl siding. Vinyl siding is made from PVCs (polyvinyl chloride). PVCs are found in many construction materials, wiring, pipes, portable electronic accessories, clothing, and even soft baby toys. While it is safe while on your home, some scientists believe that the manufacturing process and disposal of this material is hazardous to our health and the environment. The real issue is when there is an accidental fire in a building. The vinyl produces toxic fumes when heated. In addition, some doctors have reported a high incidence of neurological damage, respiratory problems, liver and kidney failure, birth defects and cancer among people who work or live near factories where vinyl is produced. In contrast to vinyl siding, we have chosen a liquid vinyl coating system which has a low odour and is environmentally friendly. This product is manufactured by CHIC, a company that incorporates the best technology available. They do NOT USE PVAs, ceramic fillers or potentially harmful PVCs in their product. Technical Data Specification sheets are available on-line. The liquid vinyl coating has proven to outperform conventional paints. It provides an additional “R” factor insulation value which helps reduce heating and cooling costs. It is breathable, fire and UV resistant and has a 20-year life expectancy with no re-coating required. In summary, there has been considerable time and planning on the part of the District, Primary School Implementation Committee, and myself, as project manager, with regard to this redevelopment project. Given the input and research, we believe we have made the best decisions on colour choices and exterior coverage.

Rob Campbell Project Manager

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cluding Nov. 11. Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. This is a free drop-in program. St. George’s Anglican Church Snowflake Bazaar Sat., Nov. 20, 9 am - 1 pm at 3690 Brown Road, Westbank. Baking, candy, crafts, raffles, silent auction. Fun for the whole family. Come and enjoy a light lunch. Summerland Singers & Players will present Nuncrackers, Nov. 11 - 13, 18 - 20 & 25 - 27 at 8 pm. Matinee, Nov. 21, 2 pm. Peachland United Church Christmas Sale & Tea 9 am - 2 pm, Sat., Nov. 27. Shop for gifts, baking, decorations and assorted jewellery. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic

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Peachland Baptist Church Gym night: for children Kindergarten-Grade 6 at Peachland Community Center from 7-8:15 pm. No charge. More info. 250-767-9232

Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm. Info. 250-767-6407

Wellness Circle: at Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11:30 am, Everyone welcome.

Sunshine Singers: 1:30-2:30pm at the Wellness Centre. All are welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Liver & Onions

Big Slick Poker: at the Peachland Castle. 7 pm start. Free Texas Holdem Tournament, 10 weeks. Finals Nov. 23 at Lake Okanagan Resort. Info. 250-7676605

Westside Toastmasters: 7 - 9 pm, Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna

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Peachland Players presents Mother Goose, a Christmas pantomime for all ages. At the Waterfront Grill, Dec. 9 & 10, 7 pm and Dec. 11 at 2 and 7 pm and Dec. 12 at 2 pm. Enjoy an evening of dinner & theatre. Info. 250-767-3255.

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Church Parish Centre Christmas Fair & Artists’ Market, Sat., Nov. 27 from 9 am - 2 pm at the school behind the church, 2547 Hebert Road, Westbank. Fresh baked goods, religious articles, cosmetics, purses, scarves, Victorian lace & linens, jewellery, miniature cars, collectibles, Watkins, Christmas crafts, knitted goods, silent auction, touch & take table, lucky 7 table, huge raffle, delicious homemade lunch, and Santa will make an appearance at 10:30 am, so bring your camera.

THURSDAY Line Dancing at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 10:30 am Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 – 11:30 am Iron & Silk Exercise at 50+ Activity Centre: 11 am Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

AA at Noon at 50+ Activity Centre: noon Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 pm Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 am for beginners. Continuing students 10 am at the United Church Hall Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Spaghetti Girls Club Craft Night for girls Kindergarden Grade 7 at Peachland Baptist Church, 7 - 8:15 pm. Info. 250767-9232

NOVEMBER 19 Royal Canadian Legion: Fish & Chip Dinner with MaryEm 1730 hrs. Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Friday Art Club at 50+ Activity Centre, 1-4 pm Men’s Coffee Club Wellness Centre: 10-11 am Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 24 Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Peachland Baptist Church Gym night: for children Kindergarten-Grade 6 at Peachland Community Center from 7-8:15 pm. No charge. More info. 250-767-9232 Wellness Circle: at Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11:30 am, Everyone welcome. Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Liver & Onions Westside Toastmasters: 7 - 9 pm, Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna Yoga at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 pm

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3 agreement for less than market value was first considered by council, to do so would require a public notice be posted for each case. Instead they tried to streamline the process by investigating the prices in the Okanagan, and coming up with a standard unit of measurement of $61.30 per foot of boat per year. “We took all the totals of all the prices, divided by the number of marinas

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to get an average of what the cost was. The yearly rate is the average of all prices and we decided to multiply that by the averaged sized pleasure craft, which is a 16 foot boat, generally speaking,” explained Dupuis. He added that, since marinas and yacht clubs generally have a lot of amenities, such as security infrastructure, restaurants, etc, they decided to apply a discount rate to private docks and buoys, estimating the cost of

those amenities would be in around 50 per cent, which is the discount figure they applied. Talks on the issue were wrapped up for the day. It should be noted that discussions are only in the preliminary stages, and it was decided that a public information session should be held before any further reports are submitted. Planners are hoping to have another presentation ready for council in the new year.

pickup ends November 30. That’s the last day for the curbside yard waste pickup program this year. So gather your leaves, grass clippings, needles, prunings and branches, put them into your yard waste cart with the green lid closed and

wheel it out for your regularly scheduled pick up. Remember, yard waste only. No plastic bags, rocks, sod or flower pots please. For more information, visit regionaldistrict. com, or call the RWRO at 250.469.6250.

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Business License Bylaw Amended The Regional Board has approved an amendment to the Business License and Regulatory Bylaw No. 689. The move to a calendar yearbased business license brings the Regional District into line with the requirements of the InterCommunity Business Licensing program. The change means the deadline for renewing licenses for those businesses based in or operating in the Central Okanagan East or Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas is December 31st. Previously, the deadline for business license renewals was the end of February. Gas Tax - Regionally

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The Regional Board has agreed that the Regional District will indicate its interest in participating with the province and Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) on a working group for the Gas Tax Regionally Significant Projects fund. The UBCM

has indicated that the Regional District is eligible for more than $8.7 million for Regionally Significant Projects. The Board’s Sustainability Steering Committee will consider potential projects for future Board consideration and to provide direction to the inter-municipal working group. Staff will prepare a 2011 budget to support participation in the working group and develop consensus from local governments on possible projects that could utilize this funding. A Green Holiday Season The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan is getting into the holiday spirit with two special ‘Green Holiday Season’ craft programs on Saturday, November 27. From 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, adults will have a

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hands-on opportunity to make fresh wreaths, swags and garlands using local greens. The workshop is fun, informative and interactive and you’ll leave with some ‘green’ decorations and a little holiday cheer. Both programs are offered by donation and pre-registration is required by Friday, November 26 by calling the EECO at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@cord. bc.ca. The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan is located in Mission Creek Regional Park at Springfield and Durnin Roads. For more information about the EECO, its programs and your Regional Park system, check out Your Guide to Regional Parks, visit the Regional District website at regionaldistrict.com or contact the EECO at 250-4696140.

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M COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER 9, 2010 By Erin Boyes, District of Peachland

Cemetery Bylaw Amendment No. 1965 Council gave First, Second and Third Readings to Cemetery Bylaw No. 1701 Amendment Bylaw Number 1965. This amendment allows for two cremation interments to be permitted per cremation plot. The amendment also updates the language of the bylaw and removes the Cemetery License and Permit documents which are generated at the time of application.

Primary School Bat Colony Council deferred the Primary School Bat Colony resolution until further information from the Interior Health Authority is received. The resolution is in re-

gards to leaving the bat colony undisturbed in the Primary School attic, with future maintenance being managed in accordance to recommended best practices. The recommendation was submitted from the Primary School Implementation Committee, and considered a letter from the Interior Health Authority and information from the Construction Manager for Phase One renovations.

2011 Regular Council Meeting Schedule Council passed the 2011 Regular Council Meeting Schedule which follows that Council meeting will be held on the Second and Fourth week of each month. Committee of the Whole meetings will be held on the same day as Regular Council meetings at 9:00 am. Please visit the municipal website at www. peachland.ca for the full schedule.

Building Bylaw Amendment No. 1967 Council adopted Building Bylaw No. 1547 Amendment Bylaw Number 1967. This amendment will clarify the definitions regarding retaining walls and swimming pool installations, updates the Construction Cost Valuation Schedule and also includes a new section for damage deposits.

Development Variance Application: 5178 Robinson Lane Council deferred consideration of a Development Variance Application for 5178 Robinson Lane as per the applicants’ request.

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Peachland Newcomers Club: Make friends in your new community By Linda Norden and Wolfgang Muhs

Lest We Forget, November 7, 2010, Cenotaph Park 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.

Imagine you have just moved to lovely Peachland or West Kelowna. You are tired from all the things you’ve had to do in the last two weeks and anticipate all that still has to be arranged in connection with your move to a new location. The doorbell rings and you meet a friendly couple who say, “Welcome to our neighbourhood, we are John and Judy. Have some muffins.� This embodies the spirit of the Peachland Newcomers Club! We love to meet new residents to Peachland and West Kelowna and use this opportunity to invite you to one of our meetings or upcoming activities. We are the Peachland Newcomers and Social Club and we want to help you to get to know your new community, and we have quite a few ideas on how to do that. We also want you

to get to know other newcomers and enjoy living in your new hometown. The Peachland Newcomers Club is a non-profit social group organized and run by volunteers. Everyone is welcome, singles or couples, male or female, living in Peachland or West Kelowna. Even if you have lived in the area for several years you are welcome to join and socialize with us. The annual membership fee is a modest $20 per person or $30 per couple. Membership has no time limit. After being with the club for two years, members can purchase an associate membership for $10 per person or $15 per couple. In exchange for this fee you are invited to get involved in cultural events, such as theatre, museum visits, and special presentations, enjoy the culinary (lunches, potluck dinners, wine tours), and participate in physical activities, such as walking, skiing, and cycling events.

Formal club meetings are seldom, but like taxes they are inevitable. Our next one-hour meeting is Thursday, December 2 at the Little School House, a charming one-room school built in 1898. Events planned for the next three months include our annual Christmas Dinner, a Games Night, a Progressive Dinner and a Quiz Night, and dinner theatre. We are always open to getting together for lunch at the spur of the moment too. In fact, we welcome new ideas and suggestions by our members. If you think you would like to give us a try and see if we are a fun match, you can attend your first meeting on December 2 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Doris at 250-767-2391 (email dorismuhs@yahoo.ca) or Linda at 250-767-6446 (e-mail linda.norden@ gmail.com) and look for announcements in the Event Calendar of the Peachland View.

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You’re invited! Please join Mayor Keith Fielding, MP Stockwell Day and MLA Bill Barisoff for the official Grand Opening ceremony for “Centennial Way� – the scenic multi-use pathway on Beach Avenue. After, take in a guided walk along the pathway, pointing out the special features, followed by refreshments at the Peachland Community Centre on 6th Street. Date: Friday, November 26, 2010 Time: 1:00 pm Place: On the new “Centennial Way� at Strachan’s Corner, between 8th and 11th Streets on Beach Avenue, Peachland For more information contact us. Email: projects@peachland.ca Phone: 250-767-2108 Website: www.peachland.ca

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Peachland Museum building turns 100 By Don Wilson, curator and local historian Originally the Peachland Baptist Church, the building that houses the museum was constructed in 1910 and dedicated on November 6 of that year. The eight-sided building had an upstairs sanctuary and a lower floor with a kitchen containing a large wood burning cook stove and a Sunday School area. There was no plumbing installed and parishioners had to trudge out back to outdoor toilets. The building was heated with wood burning stoves on both floors. Often it was very cold in the winter and stifling during the hot Okanagan summers. During the early years the puritanical church officials petitioned Peachland Council to prohibit swimming in front of the Church on Sundays. Over the last century the occupants have included: The century old Peachland Museum building as it stands today.

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Peachland Baptist Church congregation called the building home for 52 years. In 1960 the Government of British Columbia purchased the property when the highway bypass was constructed around the town’s downtown core. 1964-1965: The District of Peachland used the building as a temporary municipal office while their old building was torn down and a new one constructed at 5806 Beach Avenue. 1965–1973: The Peachland Parks and Recreation Commission held community group meetings there, as well as Keep-Fit activities. 1973-1980: The Peachland Fire and Rescue Service, then known as the Peachland Volunteer Fire Department, made good use of the building with an office, training area and meeting hall on the ground floor. 1981-1984: The new Peachland Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library officially opened February 25, 1981, when it moved into the building and filled the lower floor with books. 1981-Present time: The Peachland Museum was started in the old Baptist Church and the upstairs was soon filled with exhibits and pictures. The Peachland Museum was officially opened on International Museums Day, May 18, 1981. When the library moved to a new location, the museum expanded to include both floors. The Peachland Historical Society continues to operate the museum, which contains artifacts, archives, and photograph image histories of Peachland.

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Food For the Soul Thoughts on Remembrance Day… As we remember the numerous sacrifices made by our Canadian soldiers, my mind goes back to conversations I’ve had with my mother throughout the years about World War II. My parents are German. My dad was born just after the war ended and my mom was born in 1940. She remembers the food rations and the French soldiers who controlled the area of south Germany in which she lived. My mom spent her teenage years in Germany, visited Paris, came home and met my dad, and moved to Switzerland. Eventually they moved to Canada and specifically to Calgary, AB.

In Calgary, they learned English, dad worked as a dental technician, and mom took a position as a secretary to a history professor at a university. It was in this context that she first learned about the atrocities of the war. Ironically, but not surprisingly, the reality of what took place during the war was not discussed openly and certainly not debated in German classrooms. It was at her desk in the university office where she first read reports and saw pictures of the holocaust. Mom was horrified. As a result of her findings, she was brought face to face with the dark side of human nature.

No longer could she live in ignorance of the truth. In my opinion, her revelation of over 40 years ago has influenced her greatly. She is a strong proponent of justice and mercy and truly fights against the violations of these two principals in a number of different ways. I hear a comment from time to time that agitates me. It usually comes up when we talk about international crises. It’s the term “not in my backyard.” Some people use it to describe their feelings about having been made aware of a particular international issue. They had not been aware of it before because it didn’t affect them directly. An-

other term would be “not on my radar.” This kind of ignorance is understandable. No agitation here… Unless an enemy soldier is standing in my backyard, I may not be aware of a soldier standing in someone else’s backyard on another continent. Such ignorance is becoming less and less likely because of communication technology that connects us globally. Nevertheless, it is still possible. What agitates me is when someone says “not in my backyard” in a context of knowing about an international crisis but choosing not to get involved because the crisis doesn’t affect directly

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Derek Koch, Peachland Campus Director Emmanuel Church the one making the comment. This in my opinion is someone sticking their head in the sand…for two reasons. First, if we allow injustice to carry on wherever it may take place, it is possible, very possible for that kind of injustice to make its way to our own borders. For example, the threat of terrorism is not limited to the Middle East anymore. It is now a domestic concern. Historically, who knows where Canada would be in 2010 had our leaders not sent our brave soldiers to other parts of the world to deal with injustice? I doubt we would experience the same freedoms we experience today. Someone had to stand up and do what is right…even if it was an ocean away. Second, I think that Jesus has something to say about the issue. Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan describes clearly the scope of “loving our neighbour as ourselves”.

In the story, the character who required desperate medical aid was actually part of a group of people who were sworn enemies of the one who administered the medical aid. Additionally, Jesus sent His followers to the “ends of the earth” to spread His message. Jesus had a global worldview. His backyard was the world. I think Jesus would define our neighbours as anyone needing help… anywhere in the world... regardless of whether their crisis affects us directly or not. While the methods, strategies, and solutions differ from person to person and from government to government, there is no justification for isolation. My mom is in the middle of reading a newly published biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor who was a member of the Confessing Church and part of the German resistance against Hitler. It is helping her put the puzzles into place. I suspect that once she finishes the book, mom will become an even more ardent flagbearer of justice and mercy. So how big is your backyard?

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A physical fitness program with a twist… including drama for older adults Customized physical activity with professionals at your own pace for 45 minutes. (Instructor Tracy Taylor) Socialization through participating in the creating, performing, designing, building and structuring of skits, small drama productions and radio plays.

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

The Sermon on the Mount Beatitudes “When Life Gets Sour” Derrick Hamre,

Lead Pastor Peachland Campus 11:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School 2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

Children & Adult Sunday School 9:45 am Church Services 11:00 am Childrens Church during Service

Meet new people and have fun Maintain a sense of well-being and stay physically fit To build Stronger Muscles and Bones and to keep mentally alert To connect with fellow community members through the arts To contribute to your community by sharing meaningful messages of some of the strengths and challenges of aging

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Anyone who likes to laugh & have fun Anyone who wants to stay active Anyone who may want to participate in social activities Anyone who wants to contribute to the community in a meaningful way

When and Where?

Westbank Lions Community Hall starting Wednesday January 5th from 10 – Noon Refreshments provided • Transportation available if required How to Register? Call WHNS at 250-768-3305 OR email WHNS@TELUS.NET Westside Health Network Society This project is funded in part by Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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TNI The Network Inc, a thriving Peachland marketing company, requires a hard working Recruiting Associate to join our team. This entry level, part-time position offers a competitive salary, includes full benefits and multiple opportunities for advancement. The right candidate must have excellent communication, phone, and people skills and is knowledgeable in Excel spreadsheet functions, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook. As part of this team, this successful applicant’s responsibilities will include answering incoming calls as well as booking and scheduling interviews for all of our Canadian locations. Demonstrated strengths in organizational skills, a positive attitude, and with the ability to multi-task will separate the top candidate from all others. Previous phone and sales experiences an asset, we will train. To join our high energy team, please send your resume by email, including references to: lfoster@TNINetwork.com or call Lara Foster at (250) 767 6464 by November 12th

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Graphic Designer Opportunity TNI The Network Inc, a thriving Peachland marketing company, requires an enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join our team. The position is responsible for the development and execution of the company’s graphic needs including newsletters, event collateral, client campaign materials, brochures and agency materials such as logos, business cards and signage. Salary for this position starts at $31,000 – $35,000, based on experience, plus benefits and an RRSP plan. To join our high energy team, please send your resume by email, including references to: dking@TNINetwork.com or call Denise King at (250) 767 6464 by November 30th

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FOR RENT 3 bedroon, 1-1/2 bath duplex, on Peachland flats, creek side location, walk to beach, shopping, school & bus rough. Newly renovated, 1350 sq. ft., no pets preferred. Ava. Now. $1050 per month . 250-767-9525 tfn

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SERVICES Painting Services Interior/exterior, new construction or re-paint. Ceilings, walls & woodwork. Call GC Contracting for a free estimate 250-767-2701 p46

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COMMERCIAL/ RETAIL FOR RENT For Rent Fantastic retail/commercial space for rent! This outstanding property boasts 4750 sq.ft., and 2 levels. Features include newly installed high-efficiency lighting, heating, air conditioning, alarm system, phone system, front counter and display shelving. Located at 13209 North Victoria Road, in the heart of downtown Summerland, this place is ready for business! For more information contact Lara at 1-888-843-4441 tfn

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Dress up your home with crown moulding, new railings, upgrade trim and baseboards. Drywall repair and painting. Renovations. 25 years experience. Call Harry 250-878-5768 i43

Yard Care Clocks fall back, leaves fall down. Need help with your yard work? Call Scott at Snip, Grip & Rip, 250-3170721. “Where business is growing like a weed”. p45

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Drum Lessons Sparrowhead Music is now accepting student of all ages and levels for drums, hand drums and ukulele lessons. Call Dan Parry for scheduling and rates. 250-575-8757 in Peachland p47

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By Cheryl Wiebe

Is that Christmas in the Air?

TNI The Network Inc. and their employees presented a pair of cheques each to Judy Bedford (front, centre) of the Peachland Food Bank and Avril Biggs (front, third from right) of the Peachland Wellness Centre. The Food Bank received a total of $3000, and the Wellness Centre $600. The employees, through yearlong fundraising initiatives, raised half of the money donated to each organization. TNI matched their contributions. TNI employees raised nearly $5000 over the last year through their Employee Giving Fund. The group donates to both local and national charities. They also sponsor two children in need, one in Nicaragua, and the other in Peru. Presenting the cheques were TNI president Steve Allison (front, far right) and Communications Coordinator Sarah Trudeau (second from right). Photo Contributed

Did you feel the touch of frost in the air this week? Hard to believe there are only six more weeks until Christmas! You may have noticed the Public Works Department busily putting up Christmas lights as well as getting Peachland cleaned up from fall and ready for the festive season! Are you wondering where to start with your Christmas shopping list? Let local artisans help you choose something unique and special at the 17th annual Christmas Craft Fair to be held Saturday, November 27 from 9:00 am

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to 3:00 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. Over 55 crafters will display wares such as greenery, handcrafted pens and jewellery; carvings and wood work; candles, cards and home ware; knitting and pottery; photography and painting; etched glass and so much more. There will also be home baking, perogies, chocolates, and jams to tempt your taste buds. General admission is $1 at the door. Do you have a handcrafted product you would like to sell? A few tables may still be available (but they are going fast!). For more information, or to book a table, view the recreation guide online at www.peachland.ca or call 250-767-2133.

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