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November 1, 2013 / Volume 9 Number 44 / www.peachlandview.com
Take your pumpkin to the compost instead of the garbage After Halloween is over, instead of throwing your pumpkin in the garbage, you’re reminded to compost it instead. You can also take your pumpkin to the Glenmore Landfill or the Westside Residential Waste Disposal facility free of charge. page 2
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communities are, but there are some things that we can improve on and in particular there is a gap in communications sometimes in what people expect and what is in place,” Smith said, adding that among the items he will review are form and character approvals in development, which had been a contentious issue with the recently proposed TNI development. Over the next year, Smith will review the existing form and character guidelines and see if they can come up with something better and clearer. Smith will also work on communication strategies, policy amendments to the official community plan with regards to steep slope development and an update to the controlled substances bylaw, which will require an amendment due to changes in federal government regulations coming forward soon.
With the onset of winter, the bat roost in Peachland Historic Primary School sits empty. Or does it? Cori Lausen, a researcher with Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, is working on a two-year study of winter ecology for bats inside the primary school roost. The goal for the first year was to get a sense of whether there are bats flying around (or close to) the building during the winter. The goal in the second year is to determine whether any of these bats actually use the visitor centre attic as a winter roost. Lausen placed a bat detector in the attic facing out towards the lake last February. The detector first started recording on February 25, and, through ultrasonic waves, the first bats were recorded on February 27. The ultrasonic waves are produced from the highpitched squeal of a feeding bat. This is called echolocation. The frequency of ultrasound assists in determining bat species and Lausen reports only two species fall within the frequencies recorded on the Peachland roostlogger at that time. Yuma Myotis is the species known to occupy the Primary School roost, and falls within this frequency. The second species is
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Peachland Wellness Centre holds workshop on elder abuse Every year seniors of all races, social classes, sexual orientation, ages and abilities experience violence and abuse. Recognizing abuse and taking positive steps can help stop someone’s misery. page 9
The Peachland Youth Centre strives to provide teens with a welcoming, supportive place to spend their evenings and weekends, a place where they can talk about anything, and be free to have a say in programs that would interest them. page 11
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AT A GLANCE
New youth centre is a whirlwind of activity
daylight saving time ends
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STUDENTS AT PEACHLAND ELEMENTARY marked National Library Day with Drop Everything and Read, a popular literacy
event celebrated at most Canadian schools during the month of October. Students from Mrs Smith’s Grade 1/2 class spent their time in the school library curled up with their favourite books. From left to right are Jordan Albert, Amelia Vucinovic and Tyson Johnson.
Peachland’s director of planning and development services retires Joanne Layh / Peachland View After over 35 years in planning, Peachland’s director of planning and development services, Dave Smith, has retired from the public sector. Smith celebrated his retirement last month, but will continue working for the district as a planning consultant on a one-year contract basis. The bulk of Smith’s consulting contract for the district will involve implementing recommendations made in the recent development process review. “When I discussed [retirement] with them they had just done the development process review and they asked how would I like to take on the project of implementing some of that stuff and we talked a few times and this came out of it,” Smith said in an interview with The View. “The development process review did say that we are substantially within the realm of where other B.C.
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After Halloween is over, instead of throwing your pumpkin in the garbage, you’re reminded to compost it instead. Rae Stewart, waste reduction facilitator with the Re10/16/13 1:18 PM Page 1 gional District of Central
Fall Yard Waste collection until November 29
• Yard waste pick up every two weeks through the end of November. • Just put your material right into the cart, close the lid and wheel it out for pickup. • Accepted items include grass clippings, leaves, needles, pruning, fruit droppings and branches. • NOTE: yard waste must fit in the cart with the lid closed. • NO garbage, plastic bags, flower pots, rocks, soil, sod or kitchen scraps please.
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Okanagan, suggests chopping your pumpkin into smaller pieces and tossing it into your backyard composter with some leaves. It’s estimated that over 25,000 or about nine tonnes of pumpkins will be disposed of this fall. If you don’t backyard compost, you can put your pumpkin in your yard waste cart for your next pickup on your regular yard waste collection day. Check your Living Greener Calendar, the My-Waste app, or regionaldistrict.com/recycle for yard waste pickup schedules in your area. You can also take your pumpkin to the Glenmore Landfill or the Westside Residential Waste Disposal facility free of charge, along with grass, leaves, pine needles, fruit droppings and prunings up to 20 centimeters (8”) in diameter. There’s free year round drop-off for yard waste up to 250 kilograms. For more info on composting or yard waste collection programs, visit regionaldistrict.com/recycle or call the Regional Waste Reduction Office at 250-469-6250.
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RCMP seeks public’s help in locating missing man Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a troubled young man who has gone missing. According to a report released by the Kelowna RCMP, Rene Durelle has been missing since September 28. The 19-year-old Kelowna man does not have a fixed address and
suffers from depression and other psychological issues. He is described as Caucasian, approximately 5’11 and 130 pounds with a pale complexion, brown hair and blue eyes. His mother reported that she has not seen or heard from her son since Sep-
tember 28. She said he has gone missing in the past but has never remained out of contact for this long. Anyone with information regarding Durelle’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP 250-762-3300 or Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477.
Fall yard waste pick up ends Nov. 29 Just a few more weeks to have your yard waste picked up at your curb! Fall yard waste curbside pickup ends Friday November 29th. That’s the last day for the curbside yard waste pickup program this year. So gather your leaves, grass clippings, fruit droppings, needles, prunings and
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VALLEY FIRST CREDIT UNION branch manager Marion Henselwood (centre) presented a $1,000 donation to Peachland Wellness Centre president Judy Wyper (left) and director Barb Clark (right) last Thursday. The wellness centre will use the donation to help deliver its Cooking with Company program to the community.
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NEWS
Dave Smith to stay on as a consultant for one year Continued from page 1
Smith says for the past couple of years he’s been thinking about retiring from the private sector to start his own consulting business and is looking forward to working on a contract basis. “Putting it in context, I’ve been 35 years in the private sector working for municipalities, most of it at a senior level, most of it pretty demanding,” Smith said. “I have an opportunity now to do all kinds of things and that is pretty exciting for me.” Smith began his career in planning back in 1979, when he became the director of planning and economic development in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Smith remained in Moose Jaw for almost 14 years, working on key areas such as downtown revitalization, affordable housing, heritage guidelines and economic development. In 1992 Smith accepted the position of city planner for the city of Port Alberni, where he played a similar role for nearly eight years. He then went on to work for a number of years in
Strathcona, Alberta and Fort St. John, B.C. before coming to Peachland in 2006. As Peachland’s director of planning and development, Smith managed the planning, building
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inspection and bylaw enforcement functions in the district. Although Peachland has a population of only 5,200, during Smith’s years in Peachland the district has been positioning itself to cope with tremendous growth pressure, with an additional 5,000-plus housing units expected to be added to the community through the growth of the Ponderosa/Pincushion and New Monaco neighbour-
hood developments. “We’ve done a lot of the groundwork with two developments in particular, being Ponderosa/Pincushion and New Monaco and they are each going to have a population more than 5,000. New Monaco will have a significant employment and commercial aspect to it, medical research and training, and Ponderosa of course has the tourism with the golf course.” Smith said. “Having said that, for a community of 5,000 people to have two other developments just as big as the population we are now it’s been an incredible experience…it’s highly unusual.” While a lot of work lies ahead, much of the groundwork for those neighbourhoods has already been laid. “Development progresses in an approval framework, but the overall frameworks for it are done. The area sector plans are done. With respect to Ponderosa, you have the rezoning done and you have some development permits unfolding now and a lot of the pre-discussion and negotiations on things
Get outside, get active and celebrate our new fitness trail! Join the Government of Canada, the District of Peachland, the Peachland Rotary Club, the Peachland Lions Club and the Peachland Wellness Centre for the grand opening celebration of the Peachland Fitness Trail. The public is invited for ribbon cutting, tours, and healthy refreshments.
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Time: 10:30-11:30am Place: Trepanier Kiosk – located at Beach Ave and Trepanier Creek Dress comfortably, walk the trail and try out the new fitness equipment! For more info: Visit www.peachland.ca Tel 250-767-2133
yet to come have already been going on so a lot of the solid frameworks for those developments are already in place,” Smith said. Smith says during his time in Peachland there was a good atmosphere where they could be innovative, particularly with regard to greenhouse gas reductions. “Peachland is member of the climate action charter for B.C. and we stepped up and put together a pretty good program in regards to our own energy management plan. We have worked with BC Hydro to put together an energy emissions plan for the community and with all developers now we put ‘how can we better manage our energy’ right on the table with them. Both New Monaco and Ponderosa are doing a lot of green things and that is a good thing,” Smith said. During Smith’s time in Peachland, the community has implemented a variety of new initiatives, includ-
ing an affordable housing strategy, community amenity contribution policy, a revitalized waterfront and walkway and a community energy emissions plan. While a new director of planning hasn’t yet been selected, Smith says he leaves behind a very competent and hardworking team. “I would say that we’ve got great staff here, especially in planning and building inspection. We’re pretty swamped with work, deadlines of things to do fairly quickly and our staff jump to the pump, put their heart and soul into the work and try to do it really well, so I can’t say enough great things about Heidi, Paul, Mike and Dale, the bylaw inspector. These people work hard and do their job well. Anything I’ve done never would have gotten done without the support of tremendous staff,” Smith said. “Council is lucky to have staff like that work for them.” Smith’s voyage into consultancy work began a
few years ago when he became a volunteer advisor for the Canadian Executive Services Organization (CESO-SACO), providing international assistance to third world countries through problem-solving, consultation, research, action planning and advice through report writing. Smith has travelled to both Honduras and Philippines to help with projects related to urban planning issues in the realm of economic, social, environmental and general governance and advice on decision-making. Earlier this month Smith launched his own company, Smithplan Consulting Inc., through which he intends to expand his career as an urban planner and consultant advisor. Smith plans to use his comprehensive background in local government, particularly community planning, administration and related municipal functions, in his future consultant work, including his contract with the District of Peachland.
CIVIC GRANTS APPLICATIONS Local non-profit organizations which contribute to the quality of life in Peachland, and which would cease to function without assistance from the District of Peachland, are invited to apply for a Civic Grant. The Civic Grants Policy outlines the following: • The purpose of the civic grant program is to assist citizens in organizing themselves around community issues and projects. • In the majority of cases, it is anticipated that financial assistance will only be granted for a limited time period, subject to annual review. • Programs and services will be evaluated on the basis on need, appropriateness, and demonstrated effectiveness. • All grants are for a period of one year and shall not exceed $1,000. An application for a civic grant may be submitted by any organization which: • • • • • •
Has been in operation no less than 6 months in the District of Peachland Is based in this community Has membership from within the District of Peachland or surrounding areas Has the majority of its members as voting members Is in good standing with its licensing authority Has made, at a minimum, an application to the Central Okanagan Foundation, and has received a written response from the COF, or any other granting organization.
Grant applications are considered by Council during 2014 budget deliberations. Approved grants are distributed after July 15, 2014. Application forms and civic grant criteria may be obtained at the District of Peachland office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. or the District’s website www.peachland. ca. Completed applications must be submitted to the Director of Corporate Services by November 15, 2013. B.C. Hydro funds are also available for non-profit organizations and registered charities. Information can be found on B.C. Hydro website: http://www.bchydro.com/community/ community_investment/donations_sponsorships.html or contact Dayle Hopp, Sponsorship & Donations Administrator at (250) 549-8581 or dayle.hopp@bchydro.com
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reat. Facebook is now considering opening up its site to children under 13. Is this supposed to protect our kids from the evils of social networking? The children’s online privacy act was established for very good reasons. Why would anyone want to subject them to more potential dangers? Facebook is a great online communication tool for people who want to stay connected with friends and family. But it’s a huge sandbox where complete strangers can jump in and invade your space. “You have eight friend requests.” Really? You don’t know these people, and in most cases don’t want to know them. We hope most teens are savvy enough to know how to protect themselves online by not posting their photographs or personal information. But children under 13 don’t understand the consequences of their actions and can fall victim to child predators and inappropriate content such as pornography. You can set your profile to “private,” but don’t be fooled by that because people can find ways around it. Remember, anything posted online stays in cyberspace forever and can be accessed by someone who’s looking. Facebook should not be permitted to let pre-teens use their site. Period. Surprisingly, though, many parents allow their 11 year olds to share information on Facebook and other sites without much supervision. Online predators often pose as teens to befriend their victims, who end up sharing a lot more than they should. Relationships with real friends can quickly sour into cyber-bullying, and all that personal information the victim previously shared is in the hands of the vindictive. You would be amazed at how images can be photoshopped to embarrass or hurt people. This can lead to devastating results such as depression and suicide. For many children (and adults), Facebook is an addiction that dulls their ability to effectively communicate face-to-face. Kids don’t want to go outside and be active anymore because they are brainwashed by the electronic age. This can also have a negative impact on school and learning. If Facebook truly cares about children’s safety and well-being, it should abandon this harebrained scheme immediately. Parents should also take a serious look at whether they want their children exposed to these hazards, and whether they are prepared for the consequences. Pre-teens don’t need to be on Facebook, so why subject them to potential harm? Sleepovers and play-dates are great ways for them to interact and communicate with their peers. And as a parent, at least you can see whom your child is relating to.
Peachland Views An open letter to BC Hydro about smart meters Over 120,000 citizens of B.C. have refused a smart meter to date, and that number is growing due to concerns being raised internationally by health professionals. In the United States, some cities have banned them and even removed them. Furthermore, we do not understand why you are wasting money and harassing people, ourselves included, by sending a second set of notices out after we sent a registered letter in regards to the first notices. We are keeping all of our analog meters, including what you deem “commercial,” on our certified organic farm, where we reside as well as work. We live a lifestyle where we are doing our best to minimize harm to ourselves and the environment by refraining from using chemicals, wi-fi, microwaves, etc., as much as possible. As well, I have a note from my doctor stating that I am EMF sensitive. We have joined the class action suit re: no opt-out fees. In addition, we have started up a new class action suit for
businesses that are refusing the smart meter. You are threatening to charge us $65 for each attempt to install a smart meter where we now have commercial analog meters. This is unacceptable. As well, you have no right to charge us $35 per meter per month to read our analog meters. That would amount to over $2500 per year. We can read themselves and call them in to you. You could check them once or twice a year if need be, and charge us for that. I would contact you to arrange this. This ridiculous charge is punitive on your part because of our refusal. We are denying you entry to change our analog meters to smart meters, so you do not need to waste more money trying to install them. Therefore, no need to charge us the $65, which we would refuse to pay anyway. Same goes for the $35 charge, which we are refusing to pay as well. We will call in the meter readings. Jessica and Joe Klein, Peachland
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Stars on Stage gives back to Peachland Wellness Centre The love of music is strong in Peachland. More specifically, that love is strong within the performers of Stars on Stage and its president Leverne Prozny. Prozny, who is known for his tribute to Johnny Cash, founded Stars on Stage with the goal of producing a regular variety show that features local talent while celebrating some of rock and country’s biggest stars. Since founding the non-profit group nearly one year ago Prozny and his fellow organizers have brought five hit shows to Peachland and he says they are hoping to keep the momentum going. With nine performers, Prozny said the show is seeing solid growth in attendance, which has also helped Stars on Stage give
back to the community. Last Thursday, Prozny presented Judy Wyper and Lisa Spalleck of the Peachland Wellness Centre with a cheque for $118, which Wyper says will be used to help keep the centre running. The Wellness Centre is a registered charity that depends on donations and grants to remain open. The centre provides education and support programs, information, referral and outreach services for residents and seniors living in Peachland. Prozny and his troupe will perform their last show of the year on December 15 from 2-4 p.m. at the community hall. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door.
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STARS ON STAGE PRESIDENT LEVERNE PROZNY (centre) presents Peachland Wellness
Centre president Judy Wyper (left) and secretary/treasurer Lisa Spalleck (right) with a cheque for $118. The funds were raised through the organization’s 50/50 draw and will support the upkeep and maintenance of the Wellness Centre.
Frustration Canadians feel for the Senate is understandable MP Dan Albas Commentary In the course of the past seven days since the second session of this 41st Parliament began, seven bills have already been introduced to the House of Commons. The vast major-
Dan Albas, MP ity of these bills have been largely ignored by the Ottawa media, as the focus has been largely on the actions of a number of senators and recent efforts to suspend said senators for the misuse of public funds. Political partisans from all sides, including the media, are quick to jump in on this debate that has justifiably angered many Canadians. It is easy to understand
the immense frustration that citizens feel. When media stories show a senator on a Caribbean cruise vacation while claiming senate expenses, or reveal an audit of another senator finding in excess of several hundred thousand dollars in wrongly claimed expenses over an eight year period, citizens are rightly outraged. These findings are not in dispute, what is in dispute is what can, and should, be done about it. The comment I most often get from frustrated taxpayers is how senators can misuse funds and simply expect to walk away with an apology and a claim that innocent mistakes were made. As many constituents have pointed out to me, if most Canadians misused government funds or abused funds from their employer, they would expect serious consequences – including dismissal or worse. This is also part of the current debate in Ottawa with some favouring a suspension of these Senators without pay, while others argue that no rules were broken and due process should be followed. This begs the question: what exactly is due process
in the context of expense claims? I am fast learning that “due process” has a very different meaning for some on Parliament Hill than it does for most Canadians. As an example, the House of Commons provides an equal number of opportunities for a Member of Parliament to travel between his or her riding and Ottawa. These are called regular trips. Obviously in many regions of Canada, (Okanagan-Coquihalla included) this will require one or more connecting flights, sometimes over a course of one – or in more extreme cases, over two – days. Over time, the Board of Internal Economy has been forced to introduce a rule that further defines a regular trip and makes it clear that any planned stopover between a member’s riding and Ottawa is not part of what is considered a “regular trip.” As an example of this rule, if a MP on the way from the riding to Ottawa took a connecting flight with a planned stopover in Las Vegas (or elsewhere) it would not be considered a “regular trip.” Obviously these travel rules were introduced in the
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past to prevent taxpayer financed vacation stopovers by Members of Parliament. Keep in mind that these vacation stopovers, while offensive to taxpayers, would have not broken any rules at that time as “due process” would have been argued to indicate no specific rule existed to prevent this obvious self-serving abuse of tax dollars. The above example brings me back to “due process.” To some, the Parliament Hill definition seems, from my perspective, to justify the misuse of tax dollars if it can be successfully argued that there was no specific rule against a given expenditure broken. On that note I should add one final point that has been frequently overlooked: that all travel claims must be personally signed by the member in question and include the purpose of the travel. This requirement is mandatory and not optional. I mention this final point to illustrate that if a member
has signed for expenses that are against the rules that is not the fault of others – that is the responsibility of the member in question. The vast majority of citizens I have heard from do not support the misuse of tax dollars and many have also asked about the process for submitting expense claims and pointed to the need for more information in this area. These are important questions and as such, are part of the discussion in this week’s MP report. As the auditor general is currently reviewing the expenses for all senators and the Board of Internal Economy has recently approved greater financial detailed reporting for Members of Parliament I will be relaying more information as it becomes available. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla. His blog is DaninOttawa.com and previous MP reports can be read at the www.danalbas. com website.
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LOCAL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS | SUNDAYS
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Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre
Yoga Advanced Beginners, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre
Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 10:30 service fellowship 11:30am, 4204 Lake Ave. Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
Morning Coffee For Ladies, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Tai Chi, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Needle Arts/Quilting, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Guides 5:15pm, community centre Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, community centre Youth Boxing Club, 6-8 pm, 4th Street Place Wood Carving, 7-9pm, 50+ Activity Centre
TUESDAYS Tracks Walking Club, 9am, Cenotaph Park. Walks are five minutes longer each week. Ends Nov. 28. Free, but registration required: 250-767-2133 Carpet Bowling, 10amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre Computer Literacy, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre. By appointment. AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Toastmasters, 12-1pm, Peachland community centre. www.peachland. toastmasters.org Men’s Crib & Coffee, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Friendship Tuesday/ Movie, 1-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tween Drop-In, 2:305pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
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WEDNESDAYS Yoga, 7:45-8:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Aerobics For The Not So Young, 9:30-10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Chess, 1:15-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre Sunshine Singers, 1:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Tween Drop-in, Cooking Night, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5+ Lions Den Meeting, 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034 Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum
Bridge (Experienced), 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre
THURSDAYS Tracks Walking Club, 9am, Cenotaph Park. Walks are five minutes longer each week. Ends Nov. 28. Free, but registration required: 250-767-2133 Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 10am continued level at Heritage Park Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub AA, 12-1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tween Drop-In, 2:305pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 5-6 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Seniors Classes for Computer Tutorial, 3:454:45pm, until November 14. Call 250-768-3305 to register. Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Bingo, 6:45pm, Doors 5:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre
FRIDAYS Men’s Crib & Coffee, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre Yoga Beginners, 10:3011:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Friday Art Club, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre Tea in the Tranquil Room, 2pm, Peachland Wellness Centre Youth Drop-In, 3:30-8pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)
SATURDAYS Carpet Bowling, 10amnoon, 50+ Activity Centre Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Youth Drop-In, 3:30-9pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+
UPCOMING EVENTS “Help Nate” Fundraiser, November 2, Whiski-Jack’s Pub, West Kelowna. On August 8, 2013, local Peachlanders Lawrence and Vivian Cody welcomed a beautiful baby boy, Nate, to their family. Unfortunately, Nate was born with a perforated bowel, which caused his body to go toxic. Friends and family are hosting a Burger & Beer night featuring a Silent
Auction with all proceeds going to this amazing and resilient family. Tickets are $20 which includes a burger and a pint. St. Margaret’s Angel Bazaar, November 2, 9:30am - 1pm, community centre. The annual event features lunch, deli, crafts, silent auction, books, bake table. A licensed appraiser returns to put a value on
your collectables for a fee of $5.00. Take a Break Fall Program, November 7, 10:45am-12pm, Westside Seniors Centre. “Scams,” a comprehensive list of scams targeting seniors. Presented by Connie-gay Boyce,B.Sc., consultant, Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Free admission - open to everyone. Coffee
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Study will find whether bats roost in primary school attic in winter Continued from page 1
Californian Myotis, a species recently discovered hibernating in rock crevices in the Okanagan for the winter. Both species of bats were recorded for one month before another species showed up on the roostlogger. On March 20, the detector started to record frequencies indicating the Little Brown Myotis may also be in the area.
Lausen says Little Browns are most likely also roosting and raising young in the visitor centre attic, but that has to be genetically confirmed through the analysis of pup carcasses, which he recently collected from the attic. He says he may also be able to tell based on the roostlogger data that will be gathered this coming spring. Based in his first season of data he estimates the Yuma may be staying around that area for the winter. If Little Browns are also hibernating nearby, he says they do not return to the Peachland attic until much later in the spring. Lausen notes this winter and spring will be the real test of what role the attic is playing in winter ecology for bats. The goal for the first year was confirmed: bats are around for the winter, and flying. The roostlogger was removed from the attic during the summer months while the colony inhabited the roost. The roostlogger was recently repositioned within the attic to commence recording for goal number two: is the attic being used by bats during the winter? Lausen predicts that if
the Yuma are staying in the area, there is a good chance they will pop back into the attic, not necessarily to roost, but may use the attic as a meeting place. Lausen resides in Kaslo, B.C., and performs ongoing research in the West Kootenays where it has just been discovered that some bats do fly in and out of building roosts mid-winter. “Luckily, Californian Myotis do not typically
roost in attics, and so a bat echolocating the low frequencies recorded on the Peachland roostlogger, will most certainly be the Yuma,” he said. “So in this way we will now find out whether Yuma use the building attic
in winter, and when they start coming back in the spring. We will also find out the same for the Little Brown Myotis, a species that has recently been emergency assessed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) as endangered.” Lausen highly suspects, based on the pup carcasses examined, that both species of bats raise young in the attic. Based on the preliminary acoustic data from last February and March, it seems to Lausen that the Yuma may be arriving back at the attic earlier than Little Browns, suggesting the latter species may be hibernating further away than Yuma. However, Lausen emphasizes that this is somewhat speculative and will require this year’s data to confirm. When Cori Lausen recently visited the Primary School to install the bat detector she was accompanied by Lily, a Hoary Bat that was injured when a crane was moved at the Hugh Keenleyside Dam in Castlegar. Lily was one of several Hoary Bats migrating down the Arrow Reservoir when they likely mistook the crane for a tree, as this species tends to roost high in trees amongst leaves. Lily’s wing was badly damaged and she is now unable to fly, but because she was a pup of approximately 4 months, she has adapted
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well to captivity and a life of not flying. Lily is transported in a pet cage and is a good-natured, educational bat partaking in school visits and public
talks. An invitation will be extended to Lily and Cori to attend Go Batty in Peachland during the Meadowlark Festival in
May. When making public appearances with Lily, Cori emphasizes that it is illegal to have a wild animal (like a bat) as a pet without a special permit.
LILY, a Hoary Bat who takes part in school visits and public talks.
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Spooktacular Halloween!
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
PHOTOS ANNICK STOLTZ
KIDS HULA ON THE DANCE FLOOR at the Halloween Spooktacular event held last Sunday at the Peachland Community Centre.
ALYSSA STOLTZ shows her princess side.
ARR MATEYS! Naomie and Vanessa Hilland as matching pirates. SIERRA BROMLEY
JESSIE BROMLEY samples Halloween treats.
DARTH VADER AND DRACULA,
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PEACHLAND AMBASSADOR REBECCA BARKLEY (right) helps out at the craft table.
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Wellness centre presents workshop on preventing abuse of older adults Judy Wyper Special to the Peachland View Last week Barb Oleschuk, vice president of the board of directors at the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC), presented a workshop entitled “Taking Action Against Abuse of Older Adults.” I was in attendance along with representatives from the Peachland Fifty Plus Activity Centre, our fire department, Lifeline, PWC staff and volunteers, and members of the public. Barb took a local twoday seminar on this topic, provided by the Vancouver YWCA. All participants were expected to return to their local community and educate others. Armed with a binder full of information, Barb condensed it into a three and a half hour session. According to Statistics Canada, by 2031, nearly 25 per cent of the population will be 65 or over. Every year seniors of all races, social classes, sexual orientation, ages and abilities experience violence and abuse. Recognizing abuse and taking positive steps can help stop someone’s misery. Abuse can be categorized into several groups. • Physical abuse: includes threatening, bullying, yelling, slapping, punching, or more severe things like beatings. • Emotional abuse: includes confinement, isolation from others, verbal assault, humiliation, and intimidation. Do you know someone who is being overmedicated? Is someone being denied health aids such as hearing aids, walkers, wheelchairs? If someone is becoming increasingly fearful, withdrawn, or uncertain when making decisions, this may be a warning sign. Sometimes one spouse is over-domineering to the other, controlling who that person sees and where they go. • Financial abuse: may include unauthorized use of credit and debit cards, coercion to hand over money or buy things, frauds and scams, theft, and misuse of power of attorney. There have been stories in the media of fake pleas for monetary help from people in desperate situations in foreign countries. A fake grandson calls an elderly person, asking for money. There have been fake bills
sent to people. Seniors write cheque after cheque in these scams. Vigilance, attention, and a touch of skepticism are needed when dealing with these pleas. Screen your calls with call display. • Spiritual abuse: includes not being able to attend a faith community, being ridiculed for choice of faith base, and spiritual practices not being respected. • Sexual abuse: includes sexual harassment, nonconsensual sexual touching, and pornography use. • Neglect: is another form of abuse. This may include being denied food, clothing, or medicine. As well, it can include being left alone for long periods of time when care is required. Physical health deteriorates in situations of extreme social isolation. Being locked inside the bedroom or home is a form of neglect. Abandoning a confused or dependent elder in the mall, the library, a grocery store, or a park is also abuse. • Self-neglect is when someone cannot take care of themselves or may refuse assistance. This can lead to malnutrition, isolation, poor hygiene, or medical problems. This may include not paying utility bills, property taxes, or rent. The lawns and yard may be neglected. Sometimes the situation arises from a person’s fierce sense of independence, or an unwillingness to pay someone for services. The individual is losing the ability to self-monitor. Abusers come in all shapes and sizes. They can be grandchildren, adult children, a spouse, relative, neighbour, or new friend. They can be a care provider, or someone in a position of power or trust.
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The Peachland Variety Singers celebrated Halloween by dressing up at their October 28 practice.
“Ageism” is a term coined in 1969 by Robert Neil Butler to describe discrimination against seniors. He defined it as a combination of three connected elements: prejudicial attitudes towards older people, old age, and the aging process; discriminatory practices against older people; and institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes about older people. To combat ageism, society looks to the evidence that seniors continue to learn, remain active, and perform work. Red flags for signs of abuse are unexplained injuries or absence from social events, suspicious stories, changes in personality and behaviour, and visible deterioration. Often the victim will not disclose their problems, for a wide variety of reasons. Communication with the victim is a delicate area requiring tact. People need to be treated with dignity and respect. Seniors need a sense of purpose, and want to be included in decisions impacting their quality of life. If you suspect elder
abuse, you are obliged to keep disclosures private unless there is immediate danger. Get consent from the person before you take action. Mentally capable adults can report their own situations, with support. You can suggest phone numbers to call. British Columbia designates Interior Health and Community Living B.C. as designated agencies that have the responsibility to look into a situation of abuse. Visit the B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support at www.bcceas.ca or call its Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) at 1-866-437-1940 (toll free). The Wellness Centre has a handout explaining B.C. Adult Guardianship Laws. Call 250-767-0141 for a copy. The Crisis Line is 1-888-353-2273. The nonemergency number for the local police is 250-7682880 and for our fire hall is 250-767-2841. The number for Interior Health in West Kelowna is 250-980-5150. We encourage you to support a friend to prevent abuse from continuing.
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Squash and yams are also great substitutes in your baking Patricia Guest / Special to the Peachland View The baskets and bins filled with the harvest at the farmers’ markets always make me think of the pilgrims we learned about in school. The Thanksgiving pictures we would cut out and paste on foolscap showed wild turkeys slung over shoulders, gold buckles shining on square toed shoes, grim-faced puritans pushing roasted pumpkin on tomahawk-toting natives. I wondered then, as I still do, why we had no pictures of Canadian pioneers. Thanksgiving was apparently celebrated in Newfoundland by Martin Frobisher of Frobisher Bay fame in 1578, years before the suggested American Thanksgiving date of 1607. Interestingly, Frobisher’s return to England gave not very much to celebrate as he took 1000 tons of ore back with him that he thought was gold-bearing, but turned out to have nothing more than pyrite in it. With all the bins filled to overflowing at the market gardens, we think that there is all the time in the world to fill our own pantries with applesauce, canned pears and a dozen or so pumpkins and squash. As the first frosts start hitting our gardens the feeling becomes a little more urgent and I take one or two more forays into the market gardens to top off the freezers and the canning shelves. I always try to keep my cookies and quick breads on the healthy side as my rather large child (6’2” and growing) and my perpetually slim husband can toss down a dozen or so at a sitting. Along with the whole grains and cereals, squash, pumpkin, carrots, apples and pears regularly find their way into my treats. When questionDinero Ent. Inc. D.B.A.
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ing the ingredients in a particularly yummy cookie my son, when told it had sweet potato in it, exclaimed “Why can’t you make anything normal?” I especially like to use squash and yams in my baking. They add an element of soft carmelization that you can’t get from sugar and blend so well with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and Chinese five spice that the end product is both sweetly chewy and heavenly scented. They also add much needed fibre, a healthy dose of micronutrients like Vitamin A and C, manganese, folic acid, tons of antioxidants, omega 3s and many more. Some people call it the world’s healthiest food! One word of warning when buying squash is to search for organic sources. Winter squash have an apparently insatiable thirst for pulling toxins out of the soil and are being used as soil decontaminators. While I do not believe that any farmer would deliberately plant squash to decontaminate their soil and then sell the squash, there are companies who have no such compunction. With China’s soil having the highest level of toxicity in the world I would particularly avoid unlabeled-origin winter squash. Since I started this article with the idea of writing about pears and their magically malleability that blends so well with both sweet and savoury, I attach for my readers’ succulent supper a squash and pear soup and a cookie recipe that I’ve adapted with squash. I roast a bunch of squash, mash it and freeze it in two-cup measurements to use in casseroles and cookies. You can substitute it for applesauce, mashed bananas or some of the oil called for in a recipe.
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Chop walnuts coarsely and toast on cookie sheet until aromatic. Mix egg, squash, sugars and syrup and nut butter until well blended. Mix dry ingredients and add to squash mixture, Mix well add dried fruit. Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment paper and bake 8-10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on sheet and transfer to wire rack.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-low heat and add the onion pears, potato and squash. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sage and flour. Add the cider and cook over high heat, stirring, until thickened. Add the broth, cover and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the potato is soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the milk or cream and heat. Add the cheese to the soup and stir over mediumlow heat until melted. Do not boil. Meanwhile, heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto or bacon and cook until crisp, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Puree in a blender in batches until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with prosciutto or bacon, some grated cheese and chopped fresh sage or chives.
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New youth centre is a whirlwind of activity Patricia Barrows / Special to the Peachland View October has been a whirlwind of activity here at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club. The grand opening of the Peachland Historic Primary School on October 5 drew hundreds of visitors to come and see our newest club location. People were very interested to see the inside of the building after watching the renovations over the past months. Friends, families and community members also had the opportunity to check out our Youth Centre, meet the staff and find out more information on our programs. We Patricia Barrows were thrilled with the positive feedback and warm welcome. October 8 was the first day of our programs for the youth
of Peachland. Our youth worker, Ashley, met students at Peachland Elementary and from there they walked to the Club. The tweens were ecstatic when they came into the centre. They exhibited lots of excitement and energy as they explored the space and equipment. Their enthusiasm was awesome! Since that first day we have been running tween drop in every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 2:30-5 p.m. We have a consistent group of tweens participating and they have been providing Ashley and I with some great ideas of programming that they would like to see in the future. On Wednesday evenings from 5-7:30 p.m. we offer a dinner night where tweens help prepare a meal, each participating in both the preparation, as well as cleanup afterwards. Teaching them about proper hygiene in the kitchen, safe food handling practices and healthy food choices is a welcome by-product of engaging them with a great meal. Getting the word out about the club to the older youth of Peachland is going to be an ongoing commitment for both Ashley and myself. While we will still create calendars of events and activities, we will be relying more on
social media, especially Facebook and Twitter. We strive to provide teens with a welcoming, supportive place to spend their evenings and weekends, a place where they can talk about anything, and be free to have a say in programs that would interest them. Participating in local events, being a part of the Youth Council, volunteering, helping to decorate the vast walls of our space, or even joining in on activities and out trips are a few ways that we would like to see the teens of Peachland have the opportunity to become more involved in their community. The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club is committed to offering programs to the community at low to no cost. Participation in our tween and teen programs is free with a $10/year membership fee, however we would never turn away a youth due to an inability to pay. We are very excited about a new addition to the youth centre: an amazing pool table. We are so thankful to a wonderful Peachland woman for her generous donation. It is the first thing the youth go to when they get to the club and everyone who comes through our doors remarks on what a great table it is. It is definitely getting a lot of use, thank you!
HERE FOR SENIORS Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland
Pros and cons of reverse mortgages Chances are you have come across an advertisement for a reverse mortgage and have probably wondered what this type of mortage is all about. Geared toward seniors, reverse mortgages are growing in popularity and inspiring the curiosity of older homeowners. A reverse mortgage is a loan offered to people over the age of 62 that enables borrowers to convert part of the equity in their homes into cash. People of retirement age may find that their limited income can make monthly expenses more difficult. Reverse mortgages were conceived as a method to helping people at this stage in life use the money they put into their homes to pay off debts or cover routine living expenses. The loan is dubbed “reverse mortgage” because instead of the homeowner paying money to a lender as is customary with a traditional mortgage, the lender makes payments to the borrower. What’s more, the borrower is not required to pay back the loan until the home is sold or vacated. As long as a person is living in the home he or she is not required to make any payments toward the reverse mortgage loan balance. However, the borrower must remain current on insurance and tax payments. When a person takes out a reverse mortgage, he or she may borrow a portion of the market value on the home. Any outstanding existing mortgages are paid off with the proceeds of the reverse mortgage, and either a lump sum of the balance or monthly payments are established. A homeowner may also opt for a line of credit with the reverse mortgage proceeds. Here is a more in-depth look at the pros and cons to reverse mortgages.
Pros
A reverse mortgage enables seniors to live in their homes for the rest of their lives without fear of mortgage payments. Because there are no payments being made during the life of the loan, borrowers do not have to meet income requirements or credit checks. As long as the borrower continues to maintain residence in the home, he or she is still eligible for the monthly payments received through the reverse mortgage. This money can be used for any purpose and is tax-free. Borrowers can opt to modernize their homes or make safety improvements. The funds can also be put toward medical expenses or travel or to help family with their own financial needs. Because the government insures the reverse mortgage program, borrowers need not worry about receiving their payments. Should a lender fail to make a payment, the borrower is eligible for that money and a late fee as well. Another benefit of reverse mortgages is they protect homeowners against falling home prices. If the value of the home drops after the loan is negotiated, it will not affect the equity value assessed for the life of the loan.
Cons
One down side to reverse mortgages is that the loans have higher up-front fees than other types of financing. Borrowers have to pay not only an origination fee and closing costs, but mortgage insurance costs as well. These initial costs can be several thousands of dollars. Unlike a traditional mortgage, where the balance gets
lower and lower over time, with a reverse mortgage, no payments are being made on the loan. This means the loan balance simply gets larger over time depending on how much money is drawn from the home’s equity. At the end of the loan, when the homeowner moves from the property or the premises are vacated upon the borrower’s death, the value of the estate decreases based on the pay-off value of the reverse mortgage loan. Heirs will pay off the mortgage by selling the home and will only inherit the remaining money after the reverse mortgage lender has the loan satisfied. This means men and women will be leaving less money for their heirs, but those heirs will not be personally liable if the home sells for less than the value of the mortgage. The mortgage lender has to claim a loss and request reimbursement from the Federal Housing Administration. Something many seniors may not be aware of with regard to reverse mortgages is that these loans can affect eligibility for some need-based programs. A reverse mortgage is a long-term solution. People who are looking for a short-term fix will find that this type of loan probably doesn’t meet their needs. Furthermore, it is hard to be approved for reverse mortgages on newly purchased homes. Lenders usually like to see at least six months or a year chain of title on a property before issuing a reverse mortgage. Many seniors often find reverse mortgages confusing. Seniors may unwittingly agree to a loan without fully understanding the scope of the reverse mortgage. It is adviseable to seek counseling on reverse mortgages before applying for one.
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DIVERSIONS
HOROSCOPE
CROSSWORD
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
CLUES ACROSS 1. Character (abbr.) 4. Animal companions 8. A country in SE Asia 10. Of Carthage 11. On top of 12. Boater hat 13. Eat rapidly (slang) 15. Paddlers 16. Food consumer 17. Aeronaut 18. Tonto’s Kemosabe 21. Division of geological time 22. Hill (Celtic) 23. Towing boat 24. Clatter 25. Trees of the genus Abies 26. Deprive by deceit 27. Decomposed 34. Nail & hair protein 35. A citizen of Iran 36. Whitish edible root vegetable 37. Actress Winger 38. Lessens in intensity 39. Afrikaans 40. Connected spirals 41. Accordingly 42. Competently 43. Angle (abbr.) CLUES DOWN 1. Clothes storage area 2. “__and her Sisters” 3. Revolve 4. One who makes puns 5. Inspire with love 6. Chronograph 7. Look over quickly 9. French philosopher Georges
Aries, shake things up a bit to inspire some much-needed change. Be a tourist in your own city if you cannot afford a trip or immerse yourself in new cultures.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
It is not a good week to begin new projects, Taurus. In fact, cosmic signs point to finishing up anything you have outstanding. Try to focus on financial matters as well.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Cooperate with others this week, Gemini. This works best when you embrace compromise. Listen to what others have to say and always keep an open mind.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, a desire to get organized has been on your mind for quite some time. Now is the ideal time to do something about it. Start by clearing out clutter and go from there.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
10. A peerless example 12. Picture done in oils 14. To and ___ movement 15. Egg cells 17. Macaws 19. Nerve inflammation 20. Energy unit
23. Herbal infusions 24. Female deer 25. Before anything else 26. Cotangent (abbr.) 27. Run off the tracks 28. A small drink of liquor 29. Get free of
30. A sharp narrow mountain ridge 31. Knight’s tunic 32. Infuriate 33. Lines in a drama 34. Skewered meat 36. Ground dwelling rodent
SUDOKU
Enjoy a short vacation, Leo. It may be a jaunt to a weekend hideaway or something off the beaten path, but make the most of this well-deserved escape from the daily grind.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Virgo, you are feeling domestic this week, so enjoy puttering around the house these next several days. You can catch up on decorating or renovating the home.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you feel a strong need to communicate with others this week. Share some truths with your loved ones, but try not to come across as if you have an agenda.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Level: Intermediate Here’s How It Works - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
Scorpio, you may have a desire to travel and seek adventure, but right now finances won’t allow it. If you can keep expenses down, you may have the opportunity soon.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
Expect to have luck on your side this week, Sagittarius. As a natural born risk-taker, all you need is a little incentive to get out and take a chance.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Keep your intentions hidden from others until you are ready for the big reveal, Capricorn. This will help make the surprise even more exciting for all those involved.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, discussions reach a point where you want to make permanent changes to your plans. Mull things over before making any final decisions, but enjoy this exciting time.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20
Personal details about your private life may become public, Pisces. How this information is handled depends on your reaction.
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FAITH
FOOD FOR THE SOUL
If war came to our neighbourhood Dorothy Brotherton Peachland Baptist Church We’re closing in on Remembrance Day, when we’re supposed to remember war. Frankly, I don’t want to. I have no real memory of war. Most of us are too young to hold any personal sense of the Second World War. Many of us have lived in protected pockets of the world during succeeding wars. So we have little fodder for memory during that moment of silence on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Probably, like me, you hate war. War seems like two people on opposite ends of a football field, so passionate about the game that they play it with guns instead of a ball. A few yards of ground should never matter that much. But what if it were my ground? What would the Second World War look like reduced to my yard, my house and garden plot, which grows potatoes to feed my family—what if someone demanded that I give it up? Not just shove over and share, the demand would be: hand over the house keys, the hoe for the potato plot, the means of livelihood, and the hope for your children’s future. We’d have to hit the road, refugees living in the gutter. Maybe I’d be offered a choice: either go, without means or destination, or become a subjected person. I could accept a leash much like my dog wears. I could be staked in the potato field I used to own, allowed to work for the master in return for a pup tent and a dog’s breakfast. My children’s education would be at the master’s whim. If he chose to school them, he would select the career goal. It they did not obey, they would follow my footsteps of subsistence poverty. If my children were not handsome enough, they could be shot. If we were Jewish, we’d likely be caught in the “final solution.” Picture the concept drawings of a modest Okanagan gas chamber. If we dared to approach our church in pleasant little Peachland on Sunday, we would find the doors
locked. If we desired to worship with others, we must do it in deep secret. If we had dark skin, an accent, crossed eyes or dyslexia, we might choose suicide rather than wait to see what happened. If we joined with others in protest, we could be mowed down by tanks. If we were tossed the bone of an election, there would be only one candidate. For the slightest suspicion, we would be watched. We dare not say anything to the person hoeing his row beside us
except, “Nice day, eh?” or “How’s the lumbago?” Speaking of lumbago, the master would choose our doctor. If our case
proved too interesting, we could be sent to an experimental laboratory. Perhaps we would snap. If an appointed psychiatrist could not cure us quickly—liquidation. When we grew old, a pension would not be wasted on us. We would be euthanized. We’d need permits to reproduce, travel, or create art. Our music, mail and newspapers would go through censors. We would spend long days lining up for permits, licences and bread. If the master wants the neighbour’s yard too, he could send my sons to wipe them out. No choice. My kids, white with fear, would lob grenades over the fence at kids they used to play tag with. Suppose this was not just a few neighbours in a small dispute. Multiply it by miles, countries, bombs, tyrants, and by countless blood-pumping humans, each precious to somebody.
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This is war. It’s the war that free men agreed must be fought. My uncle and your dad walked into the nightmare with open eyes. They saw the world being gobbled yard by yard by an evil called Nazism, grossly underplayed in this little scene. People of the free world said, “Stop.” They meant it so strongly they laid their bodies on the line, or their sanity, limbs, education or marriage plans. Some smashed their brains and spilled their
blood. Many didn’t come home, ever. The price was unspeakably high. With that price they bought values for their children and grandchildren. That’s us. “Free world,” more than an expression, was a way of life good enough that they were willing to give everything for it. When we pause to remember them on Nov. 11, so many years later, we need to thank God for that greatest generation, who gave so much for us, the next generations.
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“Jesus’ Claims" Seminar Dr. Ron Herms Friday 7pm Saturday 9am-noon at Emmanuel Church Westbank Campus Sunday 10am at Peachland Campus at Peachland Elementary School Sunday 6pm at Emmanuel Church Westbank Campus
Peachland Campus Pastor cell: 250.870.3087 Office: 5848B Beach Avenue
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4204 Lake Avenue
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Sun. Morning Worship: 10:30 am Fellowship Coffee: 11:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, 9:30 am Dr. Gordon Denison, Pastor 250-707-1735 gdenison@telus.net
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$689,000 • 3730 Lornell Court Sweeping lake views, stylish contemporary home with sleek lines that you will fall in love with, this custom built home has soaring 21 ft ceilings that invite you into the foyer, its functional design consists of 5 bdrms and 3 full baths, just over 3300 sq feet finished, extensive use of maple hardwood floors, corian counters, main bath has a marble vessel sink, outstanding ensuite bathroom with in floor heating and large walk-in closet. MLS®10071855
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#125 2005 Boucherie Road - Quality, amazing home in an amazing location near lake, shopping, recreation & school. Retire here or bring the family. Private yard, decks, patio, workshop, studio, hot tub, Lots here at a great price. MLS 10072068
6324 Topham Place - One owner home featuring so much. Sizzling lake views, 2 living rooms, 2 dining rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 laundries, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,4 decks, double garage, lots of parking. Priced to sell. MLS 10070048
#32 6663 Hwy 97 - No need to pay rent, own this 2 bedroom mobile with a front living room, center kitchen & dining room, big family room & covered deck. Fenced yard with 3 sheds, workshop & parking for 2. Quiet 55+ park. MLS 10059029
#309 3996 Beach Avenue - Specular Penthouse – Open plan & spacious living room, formal dining area & a dream gourmet kitchen with island, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Amenities include, pool, hot tub, full gym – all right across from the beach – NICE. MLS 10069073
6221 Thompson Place - Quiet & private cul de sac location with some lake view. Walkout rancher on 0.37 acre lot. Family room, living room both with fireplaces, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big deck, carport. Great home. MLS 10069920
3930 Dryden Road - Wonderful Cape Cod home on .44 of an acre with loads of parking, double garage and a workshop. Upstairs is 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Main floor formal living room & dining room, kitchen, nook, family room & laundry plus front & back covered porches. MLS 10067313
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4098 Beach Avenue - Live by the lake - Semi lakeshore living at its best, steps to water, beach & wharf. Corner lot, RV parking with hook ups, parking for 4 additional cars. Surround decks & patios great outdoor Okanagan living. Classy updating, come see! MLS® 10070326
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#211 3996 Beach Ave, Peachland - Fantastic Lakeview, 2 bdrms, 2 bath-1330 sq ft, unit facing Beach Avenue and the lake, close to elevator, gas fireplace, and amenities include pool, hot tub, fitness centre and enjoy walking to shopping, Beach Avenue, or enjoy viewing from your private deck overlooking Okanagan Lake.
5262 Huston Road - Incredible lake and valley views from every level of this home. Great family home in Peachland with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the top 2 levels PLUS it even has a self contained studio in-law suite on the bottom level and is priced to sell fast. Call us today for your private showing before it’s too late and you miss out.
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