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Reading will keep new council members busy over the holiday season, according to Fortin. She said district staff has already handed over packages of policies and procedures to review. “A lot of people have been asking me what it’s going to be like being the only woman on council,” said Fortin. “It’s going to be a challenge, not necessarily because I’m a woman.” Fortin said she plans on doing a lot of research over the next while and asking a lot of questions in the future. “I’m excited about being on council,” said Fortin. Hall said he is looking forward to beginning work and thinks it is good that not all council members look at things the same way. “Everyone in my opinion will be trying to do the very best for the community,” said Hall. Two key issues coming up for council will be getting to work on the 2012 budget and going through the annual strategic planning process, according to Fielding. “We’re going to have to look at all the issues and projects we’re working on,” said Fielding. Some council members attended a session with municipal consultant George Cuff in West Kelowna last week, according to Fielding. That will be followed up with a three day event in January that will focus on dealing with relevant legislation for municipalities, like the Community Charter and the Local Government Act. Council has its first Committee of the Whole Meeting and Regular Council Meeting this Tuesday.
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December 9, 2011
Locals snap up church fundraiser prizes by Dave Preston Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church handed out raffle prizes Friday at Peachland IGA and three Peachlanders took home three out of five prizes. The church holds the raffle each year to raise money for organizations that they contributed to. The organization supports the Peachland and Westside Food Banks, a foster child in India and an annual spring luncheon for seniors from local care homes. Raffle winners were: First Prize - $500 cash to Marichu Cuthbert, West Kelowna; Second Prize -Afghan throw to Ruth Vandermeer, West Kelowna; Third Prize - 10k gold chain to Angela Kanik, Peachland; Fourth Prize - Christmas grocery hamper to Don Wigfield, Peachland; Fifth Prize - Nativity wall hanging to Angela Kanik, Peachland. Tickets were sold at Peachland IGA and the Our Lady of Lourdes CWL Christmas Fair. “We would like to extend a special thank you to Harry and Brenda Gough for allowing the sale of our tickets at their store and also to all those who purchased tickets,” said coordinator Martha Jenkins. “Without your help, the fundraiser would not be the (Left to right) Angela Kanik, Peachland IGA owner Harry Gough, Martha Jenkins and Don Wigfield show off some of the prizes won in the Our Lady of Lourdes raffle. Dave Preston photo success it was.”
Fire chief pleased with fire hazard cleanup behind school by Dave Preston Peachland Fire and Rescue Service has been receiving numerous calls over the past couple of weeks about smoke behind Peachland Elementary School. Fire Chief Grant Topham said he wants residents to remain vigilant, but the smoke near the Trepanier Creek Gorge is there for a very good reason. “Some of that property has been a fire hazard over the years,” said Topham. The property is a privately owned piece of land on the south side of Trepanier Creek and directly behind the school. It has been the scene of numerous bush parties in the past. It has also been the scene of a number of fires. The latest incident took place in August when no less than four suspicious fires were discovered. One of the fires was next to Chidley Road and was threatening to move uphill towards homes on Desert Pines Avenue. Other fires were located and knocked down by firefighters behind the school. “We were able to contain the fires,” said Topham. “We were lucky.” Topham said “transients” and “people lighting fires”
has been an ongoing problem on and near the property for many years. Following the August fires, Topham had discussions with the owner of the property about the extreme fire hazard in the area. “We were successful in getting the owner of the property to do some fuel mitigation work,” said Topham. Local company Tony Wright Contracting was hired to clean up the property, which involves cutting down dead and diseased trees, removing ladder fuels from healthy trees and cleaning up debris from the forest floor. The work, which has been ongoing for several weeks, includes burning of debris piles on days when the venting index is acceptable, according to Topham. “I always worried about a fire going up the canyon,” said Topham, who is pleased the property owner is taking care of the fire hazard. Topham said workers at the Ponderosa Golf Course will also be conducting some burning over the winter. Although open burning must be done with a permit, which allows the fire department to have advance notice, Topham said he appreciates the public
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PEACHLAND SENIORS’ SUPPORT SOCIETY Notice is hereby given that the 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Peachland Senior’s Support Society will be held on Thursday, December 15th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. In the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre Located at 4450 6th Street, Peachland, BC
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2012 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Pursuant to Sections 94(1) & (2) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given of the schedule of Regular Council Meetings for 2012: January 10 &24 February 14 & 28 March 13 & 27
April 10 & 24 May 8 & 22 June 12 & 26
July 10 August 14 September 4 & 18
October 9 & 23 November 13 & 27 December 11
All Regular Council Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. at 7:00 p.m., unless changed by Council resolution and posted at the Community Centre notice board and the District Office notice board. Corporate Officer District of Peachland
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Editor’s Perspective
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ou know you live in a small town when... The most exciting thing to happen in a while is the installation of a new traffic light. It was pointed out to me, during a fairly excited conversation at the PetroCanada Wednesday afternoon, that, “We ain’t no hick town anymore.” Nope. The definition of a hick town precludes any place with more than one traffic light and that’s exactly what Peachland will have soon enough. Actually, by the time this newspaper hits the streets and this column is thoroughly digested, Peachland may well have its second set of lights in operation. No hick here, anymore. I grew up in a one light town and it was big time hick. It was so hick, we knew the seagulls at the town dump by name. When I was a kid, if you wanted to drive on washboard gravel, you just had to drive pretty near anywhere in town. I thought it was normal for public works employees to spend their summer days driving around with a big tanker truck, watering the roads. Back then, the big excitement came when the paving crews rolled into town and started laying down asphalt, like those big city places we saw in magazines. To this day, I love the smell of fresh asphalt in the morning. The PetroCan girls suggested Peachland should really have a party for the new signals. There was talk of the Lions Club and Rotary setting up their kitchens so we can all have burgers and dogs, maybe some cheerleaders, a few fireworks and, what the heck, a speech from the mayor. One of the girls suggested it will be interesting to see who drives through the lights first. Hey, someone has to be first. Then I realized what she meant was the first person to drive right through a red light, paying no never mind to the traffic signal. Oops. That will likely happen a time or two and hopefully it doesn’t come with any dire consequences. It’s not like there won’t be a fair bit of warning that the lights exist. There will be those flashing amber lights on the highway, warning people that a red light is ahead and no doubt the highway people will be putting up a few signs telling everyone about the change. I figure most people will welcome the new lights, if not immediately then in mid-July when the Albertan horde is biggest and turning left off of Clements without a light is an exercise in futility. Some people won’t like the light. You can de-hick a hick town but you can’t necessarily take the hick out of the town, so to speak. There will be people lamenting bygone days when one could cruise at 110 down the highway with nary a care. Oh well. The lights are here and we have to make the best of it. Peachland is growing up and we might as well get used to acting less hicky and more high falutin, like big city folks. Dave Preston, Editor
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This is a picture of the George Pringle High School curling team taken inside the old Peachland Curling Club in the late 1950s. On their arms is the George Pringle logo and on the other is the Peachland Teen Town crest.Teen Town was similiar to the Boys & Girls Club. (Left to right) Back row: Don Cousins and Alan McKinnnon; Front row Ron Kraft and George Topham Jr. (Don Cousins photo) Peachland Historical Society photo
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Thanks PFRS for Christmas Eve memories Dear Editor; As a very little boy on Christmas Eve I was sent upstairs to my bed because Santa was coming soon. I did not go to bed but rather sat at my window waiting and sure enough I heard jingle bells and beautiful Christmas music and carols being sung. Fortunately there was a street light in front of my house and soon it was surrounded by a band and carol singers from the Salvation Army. I knew Santa would be here soon so I went to bed. I am 85 now and I still wait to hear our own fire de-
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partment men and women blasting Christmas music and warning all kids to go to bed as Santa is coming. I flick my deck lights on and off as I live high up on the hill and they respond with their sirens. My son is a fireman on the island and I am very proud of what he does as I am of our own Peachland Fire and Rescue men and women. Keep up the good work Grant, and keep us safe and keep bringing us joy and pleasure Christmas Eve. Thank You. Bill Tanner, Peachland
Santa breakfast was a wonderful time Dear Editor; Santa came early in Peachland. Many children living in Peachland had breakfast with him and had photos taken. A novel dance done with lit hoola-hoops and a magician added to the excitement of the morning. The event was well attended. Often one could see three generations partaking of the breakfast served by St. Margaret’s Church.
The local group of girl guides, and members of the Peachland Ambassadors, also took part. What a wonderful way for the youth of our community to come together! Kudos to Pelma Haffenden and her staff for creating and organizing this event. Did you miss it this year? See you there in 2012. Patricia Day, Peachland
Tired of doing the goose poop step-around Dear Editor; As a daily walker from Lakeshore Gardens to Rocky J’s and back, I am tired of stepping around the droppings of geese.
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Isn’t it about time we culled this flock and fed some hungry people? It would be a win-win solution. I get a clean pathway and others have food.
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MP Report Bill C-10 is needed: The truth about the omnibus crime bill by Dan Albas In my relatively brief time as a Member of Parliament I have observed that when there is a lack of information, that void is filled very quickly with misinformation. Case in point is Bill C-10, otherwise known as the omnibus crime bill. Some would have you believe that the intent MP Dan Albas of this bill is solely about incarcerating anyone and everyone convicted of committing a crime, regardless of the severity, and essentially throwing away the key. I believe it is important to talk about the types of serious crime that are actually being targeted in Bill C-10. Child pornography. If you choose to manufacture or distribute pornographic material involving children you can expect a minimum six month jail sentence instead of the current 90 day maximum. Engage in sexual assault against a child and you will go to jail and no longer be eligible for house arrest. Date rape drugs will now be recognized for the real danger they can present to innocent victims. These types of crimes are not restricted to larger urban areas. Families and innocent victims have been subject to these types of serious crimes here in our riding of Okanagan-Coquihalla. I have met with victims and attended events that focus on victimization and the cruel impacts of sexual assault. Those who have suffered these types of traumas are understandably looking for changes and greater protection for the public from sexual predators.
Bill C-10 also addresses other subjects that many citizens have requested action on. For example Bill C-10 will ensure that those who commit manslaughter or aggravated assault will no longer be able to return to the community under house arrest. I can pass on from a recent experience in one Okanagan residential neighbourhood that when a killing has occurred and the alleged assailant is allowed to return to the community in question this situation creates fear and anxiety for all involved. Everyday law abiding citizens should not be afraid for their own safety or the safety of a loved one nor fear being able to go for a walk or visit friends and neighbours. Two of the most common areas of misunderstanding about Bill C-10 pertain to increased enforcement penalties for drug offences, including marijuana, and a belief by some that there are no rehabilitation aspects to Bill C-10. With respect to increased penalties for drug trafficking, it should be noted that these increased penalties only apply under specific circumstances. Drug trafficking that involves organized crime, threats of violence and the use of a weapon all fall into this category. Likewise trafficking drugs in or near a school or other area where children are present will also bring about increased penalties. As for rehabilitation, Bill C-10 allows a court to suspend a sentence while an offender undergoes a court approved drug treatment program as permitted under provincial jurisdiction. These programs encourage offenders to deal with the addiction that often motivates criminal behaviour. If the offender successfully completes the treatment program, the court may impose a suspended or reduced sentence.
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I recognize that there are some who believe that criminals and sexual predators are better off in our communities and not in jail where they cannot reoffend. Some citizens believe that criminal’s rights should come before those of victims. In a free and democratic country as great as Canada it is expected that citizens will have different views on many important subjects. To be clear Bill C-10 ensures that the rights of victims will be put ahead of the rights of criminals when dealing with serious crimes. This is a commitment and priority that my government takes seriously and one that many citizens have requested action on.
No, no, no to Ho, Ho, Ho Dear Editor; The Owen Family of Clarence Road in Peachland would like to apologize for not having our well known eight-foot by 30-foot ‘HO HO HO’ sign up this Christmas season. For only the second time in 13 years it won’t be bringing Christmas cheer to the residents of Peachland and travellers of Hwy. 97. Five years ago I couldn’t get on my roof to put it up due to the heavy snowfall. This year we are having some renovations done on our home, which will make it impossible to put it up. Have no fear, it will return in all it’s glory next Christmas.
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Food bank donations top $1,100 Clockwise from top feft: The Peachland Youth Choir prepares to sing carols. (Dave Preston photo). Council members past and council members soon to be gathered at the Rotary Centennial Pavilion to sing a carol and officially light up downtown. Pictured are (left to right) Cindy Fortin, Eldon Kerbes, Keith Fielding, Jean Fraser, Vern Moberg, Peter Schierbeck and an unknown boy mugging for the camera. (Constance photo). A little girl talks to Santa. (Constance Roth photo). Summerland’s Dance City Academy performed to a big crowd in Heritage Park during Friday’s Christmas Light Up. Donations to the Peachland Food Bank, received by the Rotary Club and Lions Club, topped $1,100. (Dave Preston photo)
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Power outage traps one in Gateway elevator by Dave Preston One person was trapped in an elevator for a time as Peachland unexpectedly was thrown into the dark ages Monday morning. The power outage began a few minutes after 10 am and lasted less than an hour. No advance notice was given by BC Hydro, which did have a crew working on power lines next to Hwy. 97 near Buchanan Road. When the power went out, one per-
son was trapped in an elevator at The Gateway building on 13th Street and Beach Avenue. Firefighters from Peachland Fire and Rescue Service were on their way back to the fire hall after a minor traffic accident when the power outage took place and they received a call about a person trapped in The Gateway elevator. BC Hydro’s Power On website indicates that a crew was working on equipment Monday morning.
New traffic lights nearing operation by Dave Preston Peachland’s second set of traffic lights could be working as early as this weekend. A construction crew has been working at the corner of Hwy. 97 and Clements Crescent for more than a week installing lights at the intersection. Amber warning lights will be erected several hundred metres down the
highway from the traffic lights in both directions to warn highway drivers when they are approaching a red light, according to the construction crew’s foreman, Larry. He said his crew was ready to work on the project sooner, but BC Hydro was also working along Hwy. 97 in the area and did not want two crews working so close to together and causing multiple traffic disruptions.
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Now is your chance to shine. The Peachland View is looking for that perfect shot to be the new cover of the 2012 Peachland Business & Telephone Directory. If you think you have an image that summarizes Peachland, email your photo with your contact information toFemale (Front row, right, to left) TNI President Steve Allison presents Judy Bedford and Sanja Vracarevic of the Peachland Food Bank a $1,500 cheque from the TNI Employee Giving Fund and a $1,500 cheque from TNI on Friday, for a total $3,000 contribution. Dave Preston photo
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Your Guide to Local Events & Activities Now until Saturday, Dec. 17 - Angel Tree in support of the Peachland Food Bank. Help other Peachland families less fortunate this year. Visit a Christmas Angel Tree, and select a gift tag, purchase a gift and return the unwrapped gift with the gift tag to any Angel Tree location. Angel Trees are located at the Peachland Community Centre, Rocky J’s Beach Hut, Bliss Bakery and Peachland Fitness Club. Trees will be on location until Dec. 17. Thank you for sharing your generosity. Saturday, Dec. 10 - Type 1 Diabetes Fundraiser at Peachland Community Centre from noon to 8 pm. Doors will close for 1 hour from 4 to 5 pm. Shayla Colluney is holding this fundraiser for her little sister, Raven Galpin. All proceed will go to the Canadian Diabetes Association. There will be a silent auction, pictures with Santa and refreshments. There will also be several bands playing mucic and admission is by doncation. Saturday, Dec. 10 - An Old Fashion Christmas, from 2 to 4 pm at Peachland Baptist Church, 4202 Lake Ave. There will be Christmas carols, special music, refreshments, take home mini tree and gingerbread houses for the children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information please call Pastor John at 250-767-9232. Sunday, Dec. 11 - Peachland Variety Singers will perform CO Model Railway Company Group - Wednesdays - Peachland Museum - 7 pm 50+ Activity Centre - Mondays - TOPS weight loss program 9:30 am; Variety Singers - 9:45 am; Tai Chi - Noon; Needle Arts - 1:15 pm; Wood Carvers - 7 pm - Tuesdays - Carpet Bowling - 10 am; AA at Noon - Noon; (2nd & 4th week/month) Friendship Tuesday - 1:30 pm; Bridge - experienced & novice - 7 pm - Wednesdays - Aerobics - 9:30 am; Chess 1:15 pm; Yoga - 1:30 pm - Thursdays - Line Dancing - 9 am; Iron &
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at 2 pm at the 50+ Activity Centre. The 44 voice choir will sing numbers such as Danny Boy, On The Sunnyside of the Street and Oscar Peterson’s beautiful Hymn to Freedom. Several of the numbers will be accompanied by Kassandra Planiden on the flute and Richard Papineau on the French horn. The afternoon will feature Christmas music, solos, a capella numbers songs in Latin and French and much more. Refreshments will be avaliable. Admission is by donation and it is a good idea to come early as seating is limited. Monday, Dec. 12 - Tween Hang Out brought to you by Peachland Youth Centre/Okanagan Boys & Girls Club at Fourth Street Place beginning at 4 pm. Free for kids in grades 5 and 6. For more information call 250-859-3893. Tuesday, Dec. 13 - Middle School Teen Open Gym brought to you by Peachland Youth Centre/Okanagan Boys & Girls Club at the Peachland Community Centre beginning at 4 pm. Free for kids in grades 7 to 9. For more information call 250-859-3893. Tuesday, Dec. 13 - High School Teen Open Gym brought to you by Peachland Youth Centre/Okanagan Boys & Girls Club at the Peachland Community Centre beginning at 5:30 pm. Free for kids in grades 10 to 12. For more information call 250-859-3893.
Silk Exercise - 11 am; AA at Noon - Noon; Bingo - 6:45 pm - Fridays - Yoga - 10:30 am; Art Classes - 1 pm (4th week/month) Potluck Dinner/Meeting/Entertainment - 6 pm - Saturdays - Carpet Bowling - 10 am Lions Den - Tuesdays - Community Policing Station - 7 pm Peachland Baptist Church - Wednesdays - Gym Night - Peachland Community Centre - 7 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Tween Make a Gingerbread House brought to you by Peachland Youth Centre/Okanagan Boys & Girls Club at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church beginning at 5 pm. Free for kids in grades 5 and 6. For more information call 250-859-3893. Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Middle School Make a Gingerbread House brought to you by Peachland Youth Centre/Okanagan Boys & Girls Club at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church beginning at 6:30 pm. Free for kids in grades 7 to 9. For more information call 250-859-3893. Thursday, Dec. 15 - Autumn Storytime at Peachland Library beginning at 11:30 am. Join them for fun with stories, songs, puppets and more. This is a free drop-in program, no registration is required. For more information call 250767-9111. Christmas Lighting – Residential - The 2012 Civic Awards will be held in early May, but the holiday season is the time to submit nominations for the Christmas Lighting – Residential award. From now until December 23, Peachland residents are encouraged to participate and compete for this award. Send your completed nomination forms with supporting photographs to the Peachland Recreation
Peachland Quilters - Mondays - 50+ Activity Centre - 1:15 pm Peachland Rotary Club - Thursdays - Gasthaus - Noon Peachland Wellness Centre - Mondays - Morning Coffee - 10 am - Tuesdays - Pole Walking - 8 am; Pole Walking - 9 am; Computer Literacy - 10 am; Tai Chi - Peachland United Church Hall - 6 pm - Wednesdays - Wellness Circle - 10 am; Sunshine Singers - 1:30 pm; Caregiver Support - 2:30 pm - Thursdays - Pole Walking - 8 am; Tai Chi Peachland United Church Hall - beginners -
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December 9, 2011
MLA Report Changes possible to impaired driving law by Bill Barisoff
For younger audiences there is an online board game for kids aged eight to 12 to explore the many fascinatThis past week Justice Jon Sigurdson issued a decision ing jobs held by workers in every region of B.C. on the constitutionality of B.C.’s Immediate Roadside This is intended to be a fun and educational way Prohibition program (IRP) that will result in some po- to introduce children to a broad range of occupations tential changes to both the penalties and enforcement while they ‘travel’ the province. To find out more about provisions of British Columbia’s impaired driving laws. B.C. Jobs Plan, go to www.bcjobsplan.ca As the month of December is such that law enforceLastly this week, an update for motorists travelling ment and counter attack campaigns are a frequent northbound on Hwy. 97. While the contractor peroccurrence, it is important to be aware of the recent forms repair work to the Westside Road Interchange changes. there will be flag personnel present helping to direct For those drivers on a first offence with a breathalyzer traffic onto Westside Road. reading in the warning range between .05 to .08 BAC Please be mindful of this fact and slow down accord(blood alcohol level), a driver is still facing both a three ingly as winter road conditions can impair conventionday driving prohibition along with a three day vehicle al vehicle operations. It should also be noted that lane impoundment. closures will be in effect, however these closures will Estimated total costs for a first offence are close to occur nightly between 8 pm and 5 am and not during $600, greatly in excess of the price of a cab. For a sec- the day as was reported in some media publications. ond offence, drivers are looking at a minimum one Although the cause of the failure remains under inweek suspension and prohibition with an increase in vestigation, the costs of the repair are the responsibility costs to close to $800 and a third offence extends the of the contractor. Also a reminder if you are travelling time frame to 30 days, with costs escalating to around to other destinations that the www.drivebc.ca website $4,000. has online cameras and road information available. For those drivers who register a fail, they can be Please travel safely this holiday season. potentially facing criminal charges and related penalties, as was the case prior to the changes announced in September of 2010. While the increased fines and penalties imposed may or may not be something residents agree with, there is no dispute that many members of the public are getting the message, as there has been a significant 40 per cent reduction in drinking and driving related fatalities. Please enjoy your holiday season responsibly and Dr. Don MacRae plan ahead. On a different theme, for younger students soon to Dr. Phil Kachanoski Wes Bedford, B.Sc enter the workforce, one of the challenges is often deDr. Karl Oppenheim Geoff Davis, B.Sc termining a career direction of interest. Dr. Peter Cormillot Recently the B.C. government has created a new Garnet Lloyd, B.Sc online interactive website with a large amount of job Dr. Jeff Krawchuk and career related information. Over the next decade, British Columbia is projected to have over one million Peachland Peachland job openings. The new website offers information such as a the Dental Centre Pharmacy B.C. Job Trend Tracker as well as a Smartphone app that provides career information for over 500 occupations in British Columbia, including a career suitability quiz, career information for jobs in regions throughout B.C. and highlights of high-demand occupations.
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Where’s the cool Christmas displays? Have you seen a cool Christmas light display? Has your neighbour gone all out this year? Is your neighbourhood festively lit up? We want to spread the word of what’s to see this holiday season. Let us know who has a display worth a look; and it doesn’t have to be huge! Send an email to editor@peachlandview.ca Tell us the address of the house or be as descriptive about the location as possible. We’ll put together all the locations we receive and publish them in next week’s Peachland View. We need your ideas by Tuesday, December 13 at noon. Thanks for helping us spread the Christmas cheer word!
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December 9, 2011
Provincial stats shows Kokanee counts good Contributed The province has completed its annual survey of kokanee numbers for the Okanagan Lakes region, announced Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson. Results from the routine survey of Okanagan main valley shorelines and lake tributaries help ministry staff monitor the health of the fishery and set angling regulations.
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The results show: * In Okanagan Lake, a total of 294,000 fish were counted, the secondhighest total in the last 20 years. Of this total, shorespawning kokanee are at 276,000 and streamspawning kokanee are at 18,000. * For Wood Lake, stream-spawning kokanee are at 8,300 and shorespawning kokanee are at 2,500. This is close to the average abundance for Wood Lake shore-spawn-
ers during recent years. * Kalamalka Lake kokanee population totalled 26,000. * Coldstream Creek kokanee population is 20,000, well above the last three years’ average of 6,000. * Skaha Lake kokanee population is 37,000, similar to numbers for the last three years. This year’s survey was supported by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, which allowed for a complete census of all kokanee entering Wood Lake’s primary spawning tributary, Middle Vernon Creek. Kokanee salmon are land-locked sockeye salmon found in all of the Okanagan main valley lakes. They are an important part of the natural ecosystem. The ministry and its partners will continue efforts to restore spawning and rearing habitats and ensure the long-term health of kokanee populations.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Mooney from Peachland, previously from Prince George. He is survived by his wife Rita, sister Jannette (Gunnar), Lorraine (Don), brother Billy (Marie), children Nathan, Shannon, Cade and Alana, four grandchildren and many other relative and numerous friends. Jim dedicated his life to helping others and was a dear friend He was loved by all of us and will be truly missed. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to Dr. Spiess and the wonderful staff at the Hospice Society. Jim had requested no service however; memorial donations in his memory can be made to the Canadian Hospice Society.
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December 9, 2011
The holiday season doesn’t have to be filled with stress by Vicki Warner Peachland Wellness Centre Christmas will soon be upon us, with all its attendant joys, stresses and often strange extravagance. For those of us who think beyond our immediate family, who are uncomfortably aware that blessings are hard won for many unfortunates in our country, and almost non-existent for many societies other than ours, it tends to bring on some guilty reflection; almost a survivor’s guilt reaction. Black Friday (horrible name) conjures up the equally disturbing picture of shopping hordes running amok to the point of physically injuring weaker members of the crowd in the rush to snatch up bargains. Times have changed. The difference between wants and needs seems to have become irretrievably
blurred and imbalanced, with wants bullying their way to the forefront. The legendary gifts of pure gold, frankincense and myrrh brought by the Magi would probably cause derisive, snorting laughter if they were offered to our present youthful generation. Those static items simply don’t have the same mesmerizing fun factor as the latest TVs, cell phones, video games and other electronic gadgets. Christmas is a grab fest for most of us, a time to feel utterly deprived if we cannot either get or give extravagant gifts. Keep pulling out that credit card - regret is just a short time away, and then the whole cycle will start again. How can those stress lines be wiped away this Christmas without spending the money on Botox? Many possibilities exist. How about focusing on communication this year?
Some might prefer the electronic form, probably most, if we really think about it, and of course any connection is better than none. But no! I was thinking of making, decorating or buying cards for loved ones, and sending them off with an IOU for personal time to be spent with them later, coffee-ing, child minding, visiting or whatever else seems appropriate. In this sped-up world we live in, the gift of our own special time for another is possibly the most precious gift that can be given. Don’t forget to enclose a calendar page, to show your commitment! The Wellness Centre will be closed on December 26 but open from December 27 to 30, from 10 am to 1 pm. We wish to be available to anyone who is having a difficult time during this season. Tea and coffee are always on. You might even get a cookie. Contact us at 767-0141 or visit us on Facebook or our website at www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca
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The holidays are a great time for family learning Contributed The holiday season is upon us, which means that kids and parents get a much needed break from school and work. While it’s a busy time of year and there’s always lots to do, families can keep learning in fun ways, which promotes family bonding while ensuring everyone’s mind is sharp come January. With Family Literacy Day around the corner on January 27 ABC Life Literacy Canada offers these ideas to encourage family literacy over the holidays and throughout the winter months: * Make a list, check it twice: As a
family, write out your gift wish lists or come up with New Year’s resolutions. * Read a classic: There are so many classic holiday stories to choose from. Each night before bed, curl up together as a family and read Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas or The Night Before Christmas. * Holiday scavenger hunt: Create a list of holiday and winter-related items around your home. Give the list to your family and have them find all the items on the list. * Bake holiday favourites: Following a recipe is a great way to practice reading, comprehension and math
skills. Bake holiday cookies, cakes or a gingerbread house as a family. * Sing holiday carols: Get together with your neighbours and go doorto-door singing carols. Singing encourages learning patterns of words, rhymes and rhythms, and is strongly connected to language skills. Canadians can also get into the holiday spirit by giving the gift of literacy. Donate gently-used books to an inneed community organization, volunteer to help people improve their literacy skills, or make a donation to your local literacy organization. For more information on Family Literacy Day, visit FamilyLiteracyDay.ca
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