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October 8, 2010 Peachland, BC

Volume 06 | Number 40

Peachland declared a solar community by SolarBC By Joanne Layh

The District of Peachland is now a solar community. That was the announcement made at the solar learning event held at the community centre last Tuesday, where recently installed solar hot water heating panels were unveiled for the public. The installation of solar hot water heating panels on the community centre is just one initiative the district has undertaken in it’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG’s). During the event, SolarBC executive director Nitya Harris presented Mayor Keith Fielding with a plaque and congratulated the community for its efforts. Peachland also received a $5,000 grant from SolarBC to further develop solar hot water programs and other solar initiatives. “Peachland will become one of the role models for communities across BC in terms of solar initiatives. We had put out a request for proposals to communities across BC. Then, we used a number of criteria like what have they done with solar energy up to this point, what are they planning to do in the future as far as putting demonstration projects up in buildings, at least putting one solar system up on a public building, doing awareness programs, giving incentives, initiatives, looking at changing their OCP or development

guidelines to facilitate solar, just to be a role model as a community for solar across the province,” Harris said. There are also opportunities for Peachlanders to participate in solar initiatives on a personal level. Harris says SolarBC is offering a $2,000 incentive available now for homeowners who wish to install solar panels on their home for heating water. “Everyone needs to do their part to ensure we protect the environment for future generations,” Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff recently said. “Peachland is showing great leadership and taking on an important role in our fight against climate change.” Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum media relations officer Jake Jacobs says solar hot water systems can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one to two tonnes per year for a single-family home using natural gas for water heating. “I think the location is perfect for solar and I’m really looking forward to working with the district to see what kinds of plans, ideas and initiatives they do as a solar community in the future,” Harris told the View. Harris says that while the technology has been around for some time, solar energy is growing in popularity only now because people are starting to wonder about energy security into the future as

energy costs continue to increase. She says people are also starting to think more seriously about greenhouse gas emissions. The district aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 80 per cent of 2007 levels by 2050. The target is 18 per cent by 2016 and 33 per cent by 2030. “We’re one of the few communities that can actually identify exactly how much energy we’re consuming from our vehicles, from heating, from lighting, from air conditioning, from other energy consumption activities, as well, and have the capacity to translate that into our greenhouse gas emissions. At the moment, that applies only to municipally owned buildings and property in our fleet, but the next challenge is to extend that out to the whole community,” Mayor Fielding told the View. “We’re very proud and pleased to be recognized as a solar community. It’s more of a symbol, I think, of our intentions and the directions we are taking to meet the goals of our climate action charter,” Mayor Fielding said. In addition to the solar hot water installation at the community centre, the district recently adopted a draft solar hot water ready policy that will require new residential develop- Mayor Fielding (left) and MLA Bill Barisoff (right) at the solar event where SolarBC executive director Nitya ments to be solar hot Harris (centre) presented the community with a plaque and declared Peachland a solar community. water ready.

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Struck gas line affects 240 Peachland Gas customers Elementary students Terasen By Joanne Layh Walker says the repairs were complete by 5 p.m. worker dig- but service wasn’t restored raise $2,150 for Terry gingA municipal with a backhoe near until later that evening or Lipsett Avenue inadver- even the next morning for Fox Foundation tently struck a gas pipe- some. line, causing a temporary “Our technicians

By Joanne Layh Peachland Elementary students displayed an overwhelming spirit of generosity, raising $2,150 for the Terry Fox Foundation in just one week. “We wanted to get some excitement,â€? principal Troy White told the View. “We didn’t want to have the same thing over and over again. We asked for pennies on Monday, nickels on Tuesday, dimes on Wednesday, quarters on Thursday and loonies and toonies on Friday‌ we’d like the kids to have compassion and work towards a common goal because our theme this year is teamwork.â€? White says they raised $1,000 last year, so $1,200 seemed like a good goal for this year. To help moti-

Hair stylist Denise Maloney turns Peachland Elementary principal Troy White blonde as part of a fundraising challenge for the Terry Fox Foundation. Photo Joanne Layh

vate the school, White promised his students that if they could raise $1,200, he’d go blonde. The students nearly doubled the target, so true to his word, the principal dyed his hair and showed off his new do at assembly on October 6.

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loss of service for 240 Terasen Gas customers. The incident also forced the evacuation of nearby homes. RCMP blocked off the road to control traffic for safety reasons, while Peachland Fire and Rescue Service (PFRS) oversaw the evacuation of homes in the immediate area and remained on scene until about 1 p.m., when the flow of gas was stopped. Peachland fire chief Grant Topham says the incident happened at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Topham says they only had to evacuate two people from a home as most of the neighbours were away for the day, however PFRS remained on scene in case the gas became ignited. Terasen Gas spokesperson Kirsten Walker says the incident impacted approximately 240 customers in the area. “In order for us to make repairs to the damaged pipeline we had to temporarily shut off service for about 240 homes in the area. It’s quite a process. Once we cut off the flow of gas to the pipeline, we visit each home and shut off the gas at the meter. We then make the repairs to the pipeline. Once the repairs are complete, we reactivate the system and then we revisit each home and relight the gas at the gas meter as well, we relight any affected natural gas appliances in the home,� Walker says.

worked pretty late into the night, until about 11:30 p.m. and we were able to relight approximately 190 homes. We went back this morning and it is my understanding that the rest of the customers were brought back to service this morning,� Walker said. The affected customers were located around Aitkens Road, east of Gummow Road and from Lipsett Avenue south of Aitkens Road, all the way to Thorne Road. Who is at fault for the incident is unclear. “They did their due diligence by checking the area and hand digging,� director of operations Doug Allin said of the excavation worker. However, Walker says it is possible that the excavator failed to call before digging. “We do investigate all damages to our pipeline and if we find that the damager is responsible for the costs we will pursue those costs from the damager,� Walker said, adding, “It is our understanding that they had no BC One Call ticket on site and it is a requirement for anyone digging or planning excavation to call BC One Call before they dig.� Walker says it is important for the public to call BC One Call prior to the start of work. The phone number is 1.800.474.6886. The call and the information is free.

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First ever reuse round up The Regional Waste Reduction Office has launched the 1st annual reuse round up, a oneday event organized for people to donate unwanted items that might otherwise end up in the rubbish bin. The items collected will be passed on to charities, non-profit organizations, artisans and after school groups to reuse and repurpose. “This is a way for you to reduce your waste and give your unwanted stuff to someone who needs it,â€? Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart says. “Plus, your donations will enhance the craft, sport, art and other programs provided by the many groups and organizations in our community that wouldn’t otherwise have easy access to these materials.â€? The accepted items include: • Baby food jars; • Buttons; • Egg cartons; • Old greeting cards; • Wool, yarn and fabric; • Lego pieces; • Puzzles; and

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• Magnets. There are many other items needed, but Stewart says only items that have been requested can be accepted. For a full list of items that will be accepted, visit www.regionaldistrict.com and click on the ReUse icon, or call the Regional Waste Reduction office at 250.469.6250. The event is in partnership with Kelowna Art Gallery, who will host the event from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 24. The Kelowna Art Gallery is located at 1315 Water Street in Kelowna.

Last ever hazardous waste round up The Regional Waste Reduction Office will be hosting the final hazardous waste round up on Saturday, October 16 at the KLO campus of Okanagan College in Kelowna. This will be the last hazardous waste round up offered as, beginning on October 16, the Battery Doctors will now be accepting household hazardous waste year round at their facility. “It’s great residents will now have an opportunity to safely dispose of their eco-nasties easily year-round, instead

of saving them up for this one day drop off event,â€? Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart says. Hazardous waste materials include: • Old gasoline or antifreeze; • Pesticides; • Paints; • Solvents; • Household cleaners; • Automotive and household batteries; and • Propane tanks. “Many household chemicals can pose a risk if disposed incorrectly, and are banned from our landfills and sewer systems. Just as importantly, they can be dangerous to our families and pets if not used or stored properly,â€? Stewart warns. For more information about the hazardous waste round up, and the new year-round disposal option, visit www. regionaldistrict.com or call the Regional Waste Reduction office at 250.469.6250. The hazardous waste round up will take place on October 16 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the KLO campus of Okanagan College in Kelowna. The Battery Doctors are located at 1972 Windsor Road.

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DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND – PUBLIC NOTICE FLUSHING OF WATER MAINS The Water Department will commence its annual program of ushing water mains within the District on September 27, 2010. This may result in the water supply showing sediment and discoloration in various areas. This sediment is bacterially harmless, however, may cause some discoloration to laundry if not detected. To avoid any inconvenience check water color prior to using. If you do experience dirty water, simply run a cold water tap until water clears up. We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience you experience. For more information, contact the Public Works ofďŹ ce at (250) 767-2108.

Peachland Elementary students met up at 13th Avenue on Wednesday morning to participate in International Walk to School Day. Among the students were Westside Warriors Izaak Berglund, Cam Gorchynski, Max French, Jason Nash and head coach Darren Yopyk, who later read to the students at the school. Photo Constance Roth

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The Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland intends to adopt ‘2011 Tax Exemption Bylaw Number 1964, 2010’ at a meeting of Council to be held October 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. Pursuant to Section 227 (1) & (2) of the Community Charter, the following information is provided with regard to the Bylaw: 2011 Tax Exempted Properties # Occupied by

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welcome here Dear Editor: I was very disturbed to learn recently that the hate mongering, ultra right wing Fox Network of the USA has made an application to the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) to bring its programming format to Canada via Sun TV News. I have also read that the Prime Minister’s Office has been actively pushing to give Sun TV News a must carry broadcast license. In other words consumers would be forced to pay for a point of view network they might not wish to purchase. Aside from the prospects of consumers having to pay for something they don’t want, I am concerned that the Prime Minister would implicate himself in the issuing of a broadcast license. Such political interference has no place in a free and democratic country like Canada. Canada has always taken pride in its impartial media and its goal of objectivity in the presentation of news and information to the public. Protection from misinformation and political partisanship is the CRTC’s raison d’être. To allow “Fox North” to broadcast one-sided, distorted entertainment news and politically motivated programs is to undermine all the values that Canadian broadcasting has accomplished over the years. Do we want to fall into the trap of providing news and onesided talk programs as political entertainment, a form of brainwashing through repetitive negative messaging? The aim of such programming surely is not only to attract the profit providing masses but also to stir up their passions, particularly those whose ability to resist that kind of stimulating manipulation is somewhat limited. I believe the mandate of the CRTC is to protect Canadians from this form of subliminal propaganda and to instead encourage objective, factual dissemination of events on an even keel. At least what passion and entertainment value there is in a standard political talk show usually comes with some decorum from both sides of the fence. Do we as Canadians wish to encourage the kind of misinformation that dominates a segment of US media, which has built up such a climate of hatred and distrust and an unhealthy schism in US politics that it divides the nation? I’d not be happy that this type of programming be condoned at all but to make its existence mandatory would be even worse. It might well open up a can of worms allowing by precedence the other side of the political spectrum to fund its own broadcasting source and fuel its own objectives by using the same tactics. Both sides would end up hurling vindictive slanders and negative insults at each other. Canada’s political credibility would be sorely tested. There is already some concern that the present haranguing in Parliament itself creates the atmosphere of a circus. I believe the precedence of allowing the right wing partisan Fox Network into Canada would be a very dangerous one and would have a highly negative impact on Canadian values of objectivity in the media. Let’s keep some sanity in Canadian broadcasting and hope the CRTC in its wisdom disallows the implementation of Sun TV News’s application. Christopher Byrd, Peachland

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Peachland Views Three cheers for the HST Dear Madam: This letter is in response to recent letters to the editor critical of the HST. While we understand the frustration of many British Columbians regarding the way the HST was implemented, it’s worth taking the long-view of how the tax will benefit this and upcoming generations of British Columbians. The HST helps us to pass on a more competitive province to our children and grandchildren by stabilizing the BC businesses that keep our families employed. BC businesses and jobs are stabilized when tax reform like the HST lowers businesses expenses and improves opportunities for new investment. For example, the cost to transport goods has already decreased because the 7 per cent PST portion of the HST on every shipping receipt can now be recovered by businesses. Savings are not limited to a few big businesses; savings will be seen on the purchase of a new stove for a restaurant, a new truck for a construction company and a new treadmill for your local gym. There is no question about it. The HST is good for business. And that means the HST is good for BC jobs. John Winter Chair, Smart Tax Alliance

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Bear tragedy could have been prevented, resident says Over the past 48 hours, I have been asked why a bear was killed on the embankment at the rear of my house on Saturday, October 2. The answer is simple. The animal had likely been hit by a vehicle early in the day and somehow, it managed to make it’s way to the top of the embankment at the back of my house. Upon seeing the bear as I approached from my side of the fence, it attempted to do what bears do and climb the nearby Ponderosa tree to escape. It was evident by the cry it emitted as it attempted to do so that it could not climb the tree. It’s hind quarters were injured. It was in great distress. I called the conservation office around 10:30 a.m. and then waited. It was a warm day and the bear was panting from stress as well as the heat, yet there was little I could do. I did offer some cool water spray from my hose to try and cool it. At around 4:45 p.m. the conservation officer showed up. He told me a bear would not have stayed behind the tree for that length of time unless it was badly injured. He mercifully put the bear out of its misery with a single shot. The whole point of this letter is this: that 5-6 year old male bear, estimated to weigh around 360 lbs., could well be alive today if only people would ensure that their food waste and garbage was securely contained at all times. This bear had been in the area before and had been rewarded with a quick garbage meal. These animals know how to forage and they have an exceptional memory and will return again and again, year after year, if they are rewarded with an easy meal. Remember, it is at this time of year in particular that they are foraging to fatten up before hibernation. Your waste should not be a part of a bear diet. If you would like to critter-guard your garbage container, let me know and I would be happy to show you mine as well as where you can obtain such bear proof locks. Frank C. Warburton

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Friday Art Club will hold a six week watercolour workshop with local artist Heather Hill at the 50+ Activity Centre beginning Fri., Oct. 8, 1-4 pm. Call Heather for info. 250-707-3686. Peachland Legion Snooker Club season began in Oct. & concludes in April. Dues include a banquet, prizes, awards and an opportunity to network with Peachland’s high rollers. Contact Barrie at 250-767-6277 for more info. 10th Annual Peachland Model & Hobby Show: Trains, boats, cars, airplanes, doll houses and more, Sat., Oct. 9 from 10 am - 3 pm at Peachland Community Center. Admission $2. Drop by and bring the kids of all ages. Call Don for more info. 250-767-3441.

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Peachland Wellness Centre Speaker Series “Emergency Preparedness” at the Little School House, 1:30 pm.

Peachland Charity Pickleball Tournament In Memory of Fay Cain Sat., Oct. 23 9 am - 5 pm. $30 includes lunch, non-competitors lunch only $10. Registration deadline Oct. 16. Register at 250-767-2133 or email phaffend@ peachland.ca. Spectators welcome.

Peachland Community Centre Merkaba Meditation 4 sessions, Oct 15 - Nov. 5, 11 am - noon. Increase your awareness, harmonize spirit, balance inner peace and combine power of breath and meditation for increased awareness, peace and balance. To register call 250-767-2133. Royal Canadian Legion 2nd Annual Lobster Feast Sat., Oct. 16. Doors open at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm. Tickets $25 per person. All tickets are in advance and are available at the Legion. Peachland Sowers and Growers meeting will be held Thurs., Oct. 21 at

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Peachland Community Centre Qi Gong Wed., Oct. 20 and Nov. 3, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Self practised body movement, combined with internal mind technique designed to move chi or energy for healing. To register, 250-7672133.

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Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre:9 am Friday Art Club at 50+ Activity Centre, 1-4 pm

Peachland Wellness Centre Society AGM Sat., Oct. 23 at the Little School House at 2 pm. For more info. call 250767-0141

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Monday Morning Coffee: at the Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11 am

Tai Chi for Wellness: 6 pm. Continuing students at United Church Hall. Computer Literacy: No exp. needed, Wellness Centre 10 am - noon Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm. Call Eva at 250-767-6407 Sunshine Singers: 1:30-2:30 pm at the Wellness Centre. All are welcome Big Slick Poker: at the Peachland Castle. 7 pm start. Free Texas Holden Tournament, 10 weeks. Finals Nov. 23 at Lake Okanagan Resort. For info. 250-767-6605 Pete’s Photography: Wellness Centre 10 am - noon Reiki Relaxation Peachland Wellness Centre 9 & 10:30 am

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Yoga at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 pm Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7 pm at the Peachland Museum. Contact Dave at 250-767-2409 or visit http://www.corc-bc.com Peachland Baptist Church Gym night: for children Kindergarten-Grade 6 at Peachland Community Center from 7-8:15 pm. No charge. More info. 250767-9232 Wellness Circle: at Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11:30 am, Everyone welcome. Royal Canadian Legion: Executive meeting 1900 hrs.

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The Peachland View

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ship building study to be undertaken by our consultants, CitySpaces) is about to be provided. The recurring message from the provincial government during the affordable housing workshop is that future funding will depend on P3 policies: public, private and partnerships. In our case, the CitySpaces study will bring together in partnership the municipality, a non-profit housing provider, a private sector investor and BC Housing. It will provide the blueprint for how we fund Peachland’s need for non-prof-

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therefore to embrace Minister Hawes’ notion that the Aggregate Pilot Project is the key to resolving permit issuing confl icts, at least in the short term. The “Resolutions” component of the UBCM convention involved consideration of more than 150 resolutions submitted by member municipalities. The resolutions and the decisions made on them by delegates can be found on the UBCM website at www.ubcm.ca. A particularly interesting divide emerged around the resolution to change the length of time between municipal elections from three years to four years. After two standing counts, the result was still not clear and the matter went to a ballot. From that it was determined by a narrow margin that the resolution had failed to gain majority support. I was pleased by that outcome as I think that four year terms are too long for a community to wait before having the opportunity to pass judgement on the effectiveness of their elected council. I also think that there would be many more byelections caused by midterm resignations. The counter argument is that municipal councils need to take a long-term planning perspective in their work and that the longer term supports such a goal. Most delegates can argue both sides of the issue, and the UBCM decision is not necessarily the end of the debate. Ultimately it will be decided by the province.

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Patricia Eldridge

What should be the fate of the Primary School?

Patricia Eldridge is originally from Winnipeg but has called Peachland home for the last four and a half years. She worked for the City of Winnipeg in the engineering department for nine years before having two daughters and becoming a child care worker. Last year, Eldridge worked at the Peachland Recreation Centre and at Peachland Elementary as a preschool teacher and manager of the afterschool and KinderCare programs. Eldridge was a member of the former Peachland Curling Club and was involved in fundraising for the club. Eldridge is currently an on call assistant librarian at the Peachland Library.

Unfortunately, my opinion on what should be done with the Primary School has to be submitted one day before the Bat Information Evening at the community centre on Tuesday night, though you will be reading this three days later. Paul Dupuis with the planning department at the district was gracious enough to answer some of my questions. He said council is anticipating that Interior Health will look into the matter as far as whether or not it is safe for humans to occupy a structure where these bats are roosting. If it is not safe, do we go all out and turn it into an environmental study house and tourist attraction along the lines of Drumheller (dinosaur bones) and Narssissis (garter snakes)? That’s my best bet, in order to salvage the money council has already poured into the project. Sealing off the attic and regularly removing bat guano, which would become airborne? How do I explain to my grandchildren that they contacted mysterious creeping black lung disease 20 years

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The Ponderosa/Pincushion development will double the size of Peachland over the next 20 years. Do you support this plan? Will this development result in lower taxes? After consulting with Dave Smith, Director of Planning and Development Services, I can only come to the conclusion that the Ponderosa development is a wonderful thing for Peachland and deserving of my support. The proposal is for 2,310 units, 10 per cent of which is destined to become affordable housing, including a mixture of units for families with small children and/or low income, special need and single parents. It calls for units to be as green as possible, sustainable and energy efficient, with access to

public transportation. The developer will be responsible for access roads, their own infrastructure and an intersection with Highway 97. This will offer a direct benefit to our town. This is all to be done under what is called a sideways agreement in conjunction with government legislation. The agreement will have price points for those 210 units established with, at present, no rentals allowed. Dave says that although water designs and environmental studies have been completed, environmental monitoring will be a constant all through the projects developmental lifetime to ensure no mistakes are made and that the developer never loses sight of the original plan. A lot of this is still in the planning stages but can be reviewed on the Master Development Agreement website. There will be lower taxes, of course, as more buildings will mean more property taxes. From what I can see, with the developer footing the bill for all ensuing costs and presumably minimizing any footprint on Peachland’s flora and fauna, it can only be a win/ win situation.

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Charlette Broadoway What should be the fate of the Primary School?

Charlette Broadoway was born and raised in Enderby, BC. She moved to Peachland four years ago, spending a brief time in West Kelowna. Her background is in administration and management and she is currently working towards a hospitality management diploma. Broadoway was the 2010 season president of the Peachland mixed slo-pitch league, where she received the Mary Manuel Award for outstanding service. Broadoway got her foot into municipal politics in Calgary, where she assisted Mayor Dave Bronconnier’s campaign manager with various campaign events.

Council has approved a budget of $75,000 for the initial stages of the renovation. I feel that many people in the community don’t agree with this spending and really need to be heard as to whether or not the school should be restored or demolished. Again, these are taxpayer dollars being used and have the taxpayers really been heard on this issue? I personally don’t think they have. How do I personally feel? I think the recreational facility that we currently have will need a complete overhaul in the future to facilitate the needs of our growing and ever changing population. I think the space that the Primary School occupies could be put to much better use and reserved for future expansion of the community centre. I’d like to someday see a playground where parents can supervise their children when using the sports fields or possibly

a swimming pool that could be used by all of the community all year round. Make the space into an attraction that will become profitable to the community, not a space that runs a continuous deficit, with the bills being passed onto the taxpayer.

The Ponderosa/Pincushion development will double the size of Peachland over the next 20 years. Do you support this plan? Will this development result in lower taxes? Yes, I do support the Ponderosa/Pincushion development. It is very exciting as a resident of this community to see such a beautiful development right in our own backyard. They have already completed upgrades to the walking trails that have impressed many in the community. The magnitude of this development will create additional recreation, additional housing, more restaurants and an entertainment venue. With that in mind, it will also create much

needed jobs within the community. So all in all, I see this as a huge step and slightly overdue, in the sustainability of our community. Do I think it will result in lower taxes? I know it will increase the tax base of the district significantly, which will allow us to upgrade facilities and infrastructure. Without having researched the figures, I cannot say whether or not this will lower our taxes. There are many factors involved in determining how our taxes are established and without having reviewed this information, I cannot with any certainty answer this question. Do I want the community to see lower taxes? Yes, I do. There are some residents of Peachland living on very low fixed incomes and tax time can be an awful burden on them. So in the very least, I would hope this development and others will allow us to not see an increase in our taxes.

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Grade 3 students also had the opportunity to go through a fire safety plan in the fire safety trailer with PFRS members. One thing all of the students learned about was the importance of working smoke alarms. “The theme this year is Smoke Alarms – A Sound You Can Live With PFRS clerk Cori Jecks said. “That’s what our focus is this year, making sure people have working smoke alarms and to make sure that they test them monthly and change the batteries every year. When you change your clocks, change your batteries. It’s very important that they have working smoke alarms because it saves lives,” Jecks said. The National Fire Protection Association recommends installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home. Officials say homeowners should also check the date of

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manufacture on installed smoke alarms. If your alarm is more than 10 years old, it should be replaced. Fire Prevention Week is also a good time to remind people about home fire safety as temperatures shift. “Now we’re getting into the colder season, people that are having wood stoves and burn-

ing appliances should make sure that their chimneys are clean that everything that has been put around them in the summer has been cleaned up so it is safe,” fire chief Grant Topham says. “Furnaces should also be checked for safety.” For more information about fire prevention, visit www.fiprecan.ca.

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October 8, 2010

The Peachland View

M RECREATION REPORT By Cheryl Wiebe

Peachland, we need your vote! Imagine summer days at the lake where kids can splash in the water and climb to the sky. Imagine leisurely walks with parents or grandparents, with a stop over at the playground for a picnic. Imagine visitors stopping to rest and learn while their children can run, jump and play. Imagine an active community. Imagine family. The District of Peachland recently applied for a grant through the Aviva Community Fund to help fund a new playground on the old Primary School/Cousins Park site. The Aviva Community Fund competition

was established to help make a positive impact in Canadian communities by funding local and national initiatives for change. The existing playground adjacent the school is old, worn and due to safety concerns, it will be decommissioned. So where will the children play? Ideally located across the road from one of the only lifeguarded beaches in the Okanagan, the site attracts kids and guests from all over the Okanagan valley. Additionally, the multi-use trail wandering through our town core provides a beautiful lake front recreation corridor for families, residents and guests to enjoy. “The community spoke eloquently‌about the need to have quality safe playgrounds in each neigh-

bourhood of the community,� the Parks and Recreation Master Plan states. “Some residents offered that playgrounds and accompanying picnic areas were not only for young families, but for a range of uses, including visits to Peachland by residents’ grandchildren, families and friends.� A new playground would attract children and families to the area. A new playground would encourage play. Help Peachland win funding for a new playground by voting for your community at www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf5576. Each eligible person who registers gets 10 votes for each of the three initial rounds and the semi-finals. You can vote once a day. In the finals, the judges will score and rank

the winners. There are three rounds of voting: Round 1: October 4 to October 15; Round 2: October 25 to November 5; Round 3: November 15 to November 26; and Semi-Finals: December 2 to December 15. Vote every day, but keep in mind that polls close at 12 noon EST on the final day of each round. The 30 communities that get the most votes in the last round (10 from each budget category) will make it to the semi-finals. Don’t delay, vote today! For more information contact director of community services, Cheryl Wiebe at 250.767.2133.

PWC speaker series presents emergency preparedness By Judy Wyper The speaker series from the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) will soon resume after the summer break. Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome to attend. The first session will be about emergency preparedness and is set to take place on October 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the Little School House. Kelowna Fire Department assistant fire chief and manager of the regional emergency program for the Central Okanagan, Jason Brolund, will be the main speaker. Brolund is a former resident of Peachland. Earthquakes, floods, landslides, winter storms and wildfires are potential hazards in our area. Having an emergency plan is advisable. Where will you meet others in your family? Where is the safe place to go? What is your plan for pets? What will you take with you if you have to evacuate? In a disaster, there is little time to leisurely ponder the best plan of action. Public Safety Canada (PSC) produces an excellent handbook that offers sensible information. They advise us to make plans ahead of time. Decide which documents to take. Choose items to support you while you are away from your home and keep them in a backpack. BC Hydro and Canadian Red Cross disaster backpacks will be available for examination at the session. They don’t contain the same items, so having a look at them will help you choose what you want in your own. A representative of the Canadian Red Cross

will be in attendance and will have a supply of backpacks, which sell for $55. The PSC booklet suggests including the following items: • Medications; • Toilet paper; • Hand sanitizer; • Water purification tablets; • Whistle; • Wind up or battery powered radio; • Small first aid kit; • Can opener; • Flashlight with extra batteries; • Comb; and • Cash in small bills. The home safety check helps identify potential home hazards. They also address fire safety, Lifeline information, telephone support, smoke and carbon dioxide alarm checks, MedWatch information, and emergency escape routes. Denise Prozny has been a home safety volunteer for several years. “This program is unique, as we go to the clients instead of them coming to us. It is a service that is critical for the safety and wellbeing of people,â€? Prozny says. “We have a retired RN, LPN, and Psych nurse working on this program so we have a lot to offer. Howard invites all interested people to attend the speaker series. The home safety volunteers will be there, along with Jonathan Richey of the Red Cross Disaster Team. Refreshments will be served and admission is by donation. Despite what I said in my last article, membership in the Wellness Centre is not required to attend any of the programs. For more information, phone 250.767.0141 or visit www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca.

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Senior Web Programmer TNI The Network Inc. is looking for an experienced Web Programmer to join their IT Department. The Senior Web Programmer is primarily responsible for researching, designing, evaluating, integrating and maintaining software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, and information warehouses. TNI offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume along with 3 references to opportunities@TNINetwork. com with the phrase “Senior Web Programmer” in the subject line before October 15th. We thank everyone for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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New Queen Orthopedic Pillow Top Mattress and box. New, still in plastic. Cost $1250 - Must sell $350. King size $650. Can deliver. 250-488-4677 tfn

Yamaha Clavinova CLP 115 Electronic Piano with bench. Can be connected to your PC. Self playing with many unique features. As new, one lady owner. Bought on a whim and seldom used thereafter. Priced, after appraisal, at $800. 250-767-6538 p40

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TNI The Network Inc. is looking for a creative Graphic and Media Specialist to join their Marketing Department. The Graphic & Media Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of the company’s graphic and media needs, including newsletters, event collateral, client campaign materials, brochures and agency materials such as logos, business cards, websites and more. TNI offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume along with 3 references to opportunities@TNINetwork. com with the phrase “Graphic & Media Specialist” in the subject line before October 15th. We thank everyone for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

FREE Free Cardboard Boxes Moving or need storage? We have free cardboard boxes at the Peachland View office. Pick up for the office only. 250-767-7771

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FOR RENT Beautiful winter suites, fully furnished, downtown Peachland, lakeshore, $650 - $875 per month. www.duckandpug. com or 250-767-2050 p40 A magnificent close up view of the lake & mountains from a 1300 sq. ft. home with a curved deck, 3bdrms, 2.5 baths, full basement, w/gas fireplace, large kitchen includes 6 appliances, oodles of storage & parking, n/s, small dog considered. $1450 + utilities. Immed. possession. Phone 250-7676698 p43 Gorgeous 3-4 bedroom walk-out rancher with incredible views of the lake! Large fenced yard, deck and 2 car garage. $1800 plus utilities. N/S, N/P, available immediately. Debra @250718-0511 Realty Executives Property Management Beautiful 3 bedroom upper level of house with outstanding views of the lake. Gas fireplace, open concept living/dining area with sliding doors out to large deck. Attached garage and easy care yard. Avail. Oct. 1. $1350 plus utilities, N/S, pet neg. Derbra @250718-0511 Realty Executives Property Management

FOR RENT Basement suite quiet 2 bed 1 bath, $825, w/d, f/s, pet okay, absolutely NO smoking, wood fireplace. Christie, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty, 250469-4974 i39 Spacious and bright 1 bdrm bsmt suite with gorgeous lakeview. Air con., shared laundry, storage room and workshop. Small pets considered. $750/mo includes utilities. Available immediately. Call 250-215-7391 p42

Lake View/Peachland - 1br $775; recently renovated above ground walk-out suite w/large patio facing the lake. Very bright w/windows/sliding door throughout, approx. 700 sqft, slate and beautiful laminate floors, full bath, washer/dryer, wood stove, parking, private entry...all with lake view! Inc. utilities and wireless Internet (except phone & cable). Suits quiet, N/S individual w/references. Small pet negotiable. Available Oct. 1. Call 250-767-2498 tfn One bedroom above ground suite, fireplace, bright & cheery, sep. entrance, sep. laundry, n/s, n/p, new flooring, quiet culdesac. $850 including utilities & cable. Can be partially furnished. Ava. immediately. 250-7676525 p40 One & 2 bedroom lakefront, cottages available weekly or monthly at off-season rates, Oct. - May. N/S, dogs welcome. $850/month and up. Call 250-767-2355 or visiti wwww.daviscove.com tfn Gorgeous 2 Bed/2 Bath, available when you want it. High end features throughout. High ceilings, huge deck, located on the flats of Peachland, the beach is right outside the door. This condo complex features separate entrance, secure parking, pool, hot tub, beautiful landscaping, separate storage, 2 separate guest suites, huge meeting/party room and close to all amenities. For more information call 250-767-2919. p42 One bedroom in nice house share, available now. $550 plus dd utilities & internet included, no alcohol or parties. 250-767-2532 p40 Roommate for tranquil house in Peachland. Available now to June 30, 2011. Fully furnished house, queen size bedroom, beautiful lake views. $569 includes all utilities, free weekly maid service, Free cable and wireless internet free laundry facilities, lots of parking, sundeck, fully equipped kitchen, large front & backyard, n/s, n/p. Call 250-767-6230 p42 Top floor, 1800 sq. ft., on acerage, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, quiet setting, $1500 per month, plus utilities. Call MIke at 250-212-5610 p40

SERVICES Storage for Rent Do you need storage? We have 8’ x 10’ s and 8’ x 20’ s. Call Carleen at ALCar at 250-462-0065 - Summerland i43

Yard Care Do you need help with your yard work? I’ll do it all or work with you. Call Scott at Snip, Grip & Rip Yard Care @ 250-317-0721. Leaves, leaves, leaves, leaves, wow that’s gonna be alotta leaves.

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

SERVICES Collin Handyman Service Collin Handyman Service for all your carpentry, painting, plumbing, drywall and renovation needs call 250-4878755. 25 years of experience. p43

BICEP HOLDINGS For all your bobcat and excavation needs call Dave. 250-878-6456 i43

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 i43

Reno Sense Home Repair Ltd. 20 years experience No job too small Including drywalling & texturing ceilings Fully licensed, insured & W.C.B. Call Eric 250.767.2593

Aaronscapes Landscaping Aaronscapes Landscaping. Book your irrigation. Blowout. Call Wolf at 250470-8336 p41

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Thanksgiving weekend high school rodeo By Sandy Chevallier The Peachland Riding Club is once again gearing up in preparation for its biggest event of the year. The Third Annual Peachland High School Rodeo will happen this Thanksgiving weekend from October 8 to 10 at the club grounds on Princeton Avenue. Approximately 100 competitors from as far north as Quesnel and Houston and as south as the Lower Mainland, will be pulling into Peachland for the fi nal rodeo competition of the fall high school circuit. Competitors placing in the top 10 in each event throughout the weekend will be earn-

ing points that will be added to their season point standings as they vie for a position in the BC South Region top 12, to be eligible to compete at the British Columbia High School Rodeo Championships next June in Merritt or the British Columbia Junior High Finals next May in Quesnel. Once again, Mount Boucherie Secondary School is very well represented with four of BC’s top competitors. Candace Chevallier and Nik Smith of Peachland and Jessie Bates of West Kelowna all have qualified and attended the National High School Rodeo Finals in Gillette, Wyoming this past July and the Canadian High

School Rodeo Finals in Virden, Manitoba this past August. All four, including Allie Sorenson of West Kelowna, qualified for the past BC High School Rodeo Finals in June, as well. Peachland Riding Club and Glenrosa Middle School also have two new rookie High School Rodeo competitors. Peachland’s Keira Smith is no stranger to rodeo competition. A past Peachland Riding Club year-end champion, Kiera just fi nished the summer season as BC Little Britches Senior All Around Cowgirl. Courtney DeMattos from West Kelowna has come up through the ranks of the riding club to Little Britches Rodeo

and junior rodeos and is becoming a very tough competitor at the high school level. The weekend will kick off with the cutting horse competition on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. at Chevallier’s Arena on Dryden Road. Boys and girls compete separately in this competition, where horse and rider are judged for 2.5 minutes on how well they work a single cow from a heard of approximately 20 head. The big rodeo action will start at 9 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday at the Peachland Riding Club grounds with the Junior Rodeo Events. These are for competitors in grades 6 to 8. The High School Rodeo

action will begin at 12 p.m. on both days, as well. Events will include barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, team roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronco riding, bull riding and many others. There will be a Rodeo Queen event as well on Saturday at 10 a.m. Seven girls will compete before three judges for their fi rst regional competition of the new 2010-2011 season, in public speaking, modeling and horsemanship, as they work towards the main goal of becoming Miss BC High School Rodeo next June. This is a title currently held by Peachland’s own Can-

dace Chevallier and she will demonstrate and act as hostess to these new competitors. Sunday morning there will be a cowboy church service at 8 a.m., hosted by the Cowboy Valley Church group and our own Blair Bates. Admission is free, but any donation to the club would be greatly appreciated. There is an awesome concession that will serve a pancake breakfast each day and there are washrooms on the grounds as well. Please come out and enjoy and support some of British Columbia’s best rodeo athletes right here in Peachland! For more information, please contact Sandy at 250.718.2761.

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Shepherd’s Pie

Food For the Soul Don’t look back! If my hair looks greyer and the stress lines deeper on my brow, that’s probably so, for we’ve now got two daughters vying to be the first to get their N. It’s hard to find quiet places in Peachland to teach them those first crucial driving lessons: to get familiar with the steering and just how fast the car can go and of even greater importance, how much time is needed to stop! Having a dual control car would be ideal - the carpet on the passenger side of the vehicle is already worn from my attempts to step on a non-existent break! There’s a lot for our two

wannabe drivers to learn. Learning to drive requires total focus and concentration, just as we all have much to learn in the journey of faith. But first we need to recognize just what that commitment could mean for us. Three people came to Jesus wanting to be his disciples. The first wannabe disciple said, “Jesus, I want to be your disciple. I will leave everything and follow you.” Now would you not think Jesus would say, “Come on board, the more the merrier”? But no. Jesus responds, “You don’t understand what you’re asking. Foxes have holes

and birds have nests, but I have nowhere to lay my head at night.” Becoming a disciple of Jesus takes a greater commitment than some may be willing to give. Maybe that person thought: Whew – that was a close call – I’m off the hook! The second wannabe disciple said to Jesus, “Jesus, I’d love to be your disciple, but first, I need to bury my father.” Jesus replied, “Let those who are dead bury the dead.” Ouch! Could Jesus really be asking us to neglect our basic human instinct to honour our deceased? Let us consider the con-

text. Jesus was en route to Jerusalem, where He would shortly die. There was no time for farewell parties or even time for the lengthy funeral rites of the day. The words sound harsh, but then the mission of Christ is a matter of life and death. Not in a physical sense, but in the spiritual realm. There is no life without the life God gives to us in Christ. After this, the third wannabe disciple went to Jesus and said, “Jesus, I would love to be your disciple, but first I must say good-bye to my family.” To this Jesus replied, “A person with his hand on the plow who

ity.” “When things settle down, I’ll give some time to church.” Sound familiar? But there’s no less urgency and commitment needed in following Jesus today than there was in His day. If Jesus doesn’t sound like a good recruiter, that’s because He’s not just seeking a following for himself. Rather, He’s seeking followers on the path that He himself is walking. That path can be hard indeed. It can keep you restlessly on the move, call you to a new life’s work and even lead you unflinchingly to death. However, following Jesus means living life in all its fullness. The psalmist says of God, “You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” With that sort of path ahead, why look back?

Sue Mayoss-Hurd, Parish Priest of St Margaret’s Anglican Church revsuemh@shaw.ca vsuemh@shaw. looks back is not fit for the kingdom of God.” Could Jesus really be saying that following Him means not giving so much as a backward glance to the ones we love? If Jesus were teaching today, He’d probably use a contemporary analogy, like driving a car in rush hour traffic, bumper to bumper, with your eyes fixed in the rear view mirror. If you’re always looking back, what is going to happen? You’re going to have an accident! Likewise, if you don’t keep your eye on Christ, on the love of God, you’re going to have a major accident, hurting yourself and others. Most of us operate as though we’ve plenty of time to attend to the important issues of our lives. “When I’m ahead at work, I’ll spend time with my family,” we think. Or maybe we muse, “When I’ve time in my schedule, I’ll get involved in my commun-

Correction On page 14 of the October 1 issue of the Peachland View, the Shepherd's Pie article, titled A Friend Indeed, was incorrectly attributed to Rev. Elaine Diggle, Minister of the Peachland United Church. The article was actually written by Pastor John Rankin of the Peachland Baptist Church.

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Peachland through Tania’s Eyes

Autumn Morning Downtown, September 20, 2010, Beach Avenue 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.

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