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Identity thieves targeting Trepanier area mailboxes by Dave Preston Peachland’s postmaster is warning residents to be vigilant with their mail after a series of mail box break-ins over the past month. Debbie Powell said community mailboxes in the Trepanier area of Peachland have been repeatedly broken into since the middle of December. Powell said mailboxes are being pried open, the locks broken in the process. Last Wednesday morning, Trepanier Road resident Helmut Thiesmann was driving his school bus past a series of mailboxes at the corner of MacKinnon and Cousins Roads when he noticed five boxes had been broken into. One of the boxes was his own. “Some of our mail was taken,” said Thiesmann. “For some reason I got it back.” Thiesmann said whoever broke into the mailboxes went through his mail and then threw it back into someone else’s box. In addition to the mailboxes, the thieves last Wednesday broke into the mail slot, which is used by residents to send mail. Powell said she has had to replace the locks on a number of mailboxes in the Trepanier area, including several at a community mailbox station at the intersection of Trepanier Road and Hwy. 97. The break-ins seem quite random, according to Powell, who noted several boxes that were broken into were not in service at the time and empty. The vandalism and theft of mail is taking place at night, according to Powell, who has notified the corporate security section of Canada Post and the RCMP. Powell said the thieves are almost certainly involved in identity theft, looking for pieces of mail with credit card numbers and other personal information. Canada Post advises that identity theft is a growing crime in Canada and involves someone stealing another person’s name and other
Crystal Spaeth delivers mail on Sixth Street Wednesday afternoon. Mailboxes on her route have been broken into in recent weeks. Dave Preston photo
personal information with the intention of assuming the person’s identity to gain access to their finances, make purchases and incur debts in their name. “In addition to names, address and phone numbers, thieves steal social insurance numbers, driver’s license numbers, credit card and banking information, bank cards, calling cards, birth certificates and passports,” states Canada Post’s identity theft web page. “Once this information is stolen, it can be used to finance spending sprees
and open new bank accounts, or to redirect your mail and apply for loans, credit cards and social benefits.” Residents can help protect themselves by checking their mailboxes daily, according to Powell. Anyone who finds a mailbox broken into should contact Canada Post at Peachland Centre Mall. Tampering with mail is an indictable offence in Canada and carries a maximum 10 year prison sentence.
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Mother Nature brings winter fury to Peachland by Dave Preston
A car partially blocked Drought Hill Monday night after sliding off the road and hitting a rock wall. Dave Preston photo
Peachland was hit hard this week as Mother Nature wrought the full force of winter across British Columbia. Relatively unscathed by winter weather up to this week, Peachland received a significant dump of snow along with freezing temperatures. Snow began to fall on Monday and continued through Tuesday at noon. Conditions on area roads deteriorated as snow and
ice built up. Early Monday evening, a silver four-door sedan slid off Hwy. 97 on Drought Hill and slammed into a rock wall near the Ministry of Transportation reader board. Emergency services were called but, by the time firefighters arrived, the occupants of the vehicle had left the scene. Firefighters had to direct traffic around the vehicle, which was blocking the southbound lane. Shortly after the
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Drought Hill accident, a pickup truck flipped over in the southbound lane of Hwy. 97 on the other side of Peachland. The truck came to rest on its side, on the southbound highway lane, near the bottom of the hill south of Antlers Beach. There were no injuries reported in the mishap. Firefighters attempted to route traffic around the pickup truck, but a tractor trailer unit couldn’t make it up the hill due to icy conditions and it got stuck part way up the hill. Tow trucks in the Okanagan were doing a brisk business and firefighters chose to drag the pickup from the highway to a nearby parking area. They then helped the semi driver chain up his rig so it could move out of the way. Temperatures plummeted Tuesday night and remained below freezing in the double digits through Wednesday. As of Wednesday afternoon, Environment Canada was forecasting more snow for Thursday and Friday, but temperatures are expected to rise to above freezing this weekend. This week’s deep freeze may be the only frigid temperatures in January. The forecast for the remainder of the month is for daily highs above zero.
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Peachland will hold a short community celebration May 2 to welcome the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay. The relay is to commemorate Hansen’s original Man in Motion World Tour, which took place a quarter century ago. Starting in Newfoundland, the relay will work its way west. Runners are expected in Peachland at about 2:30 p.m. on May 2, according to Cheryl Wiebe, director of community services. Wiebe said the relay will stop over in Peachland for about a half hour before going on to SumContinued on Page 3
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Outdoor ice rink opens again in Peachland by Dave Preston Peachland once again has an outdoor skating rink but how long it lasts will be completely up to Mother Nature. Volunteers from Peachland Fire and Rescue Service have been flooding and maintaining a rink at the sports box in Turner Park since last weekend. Firefighters have been making ice for a number of years in the Turner Park location, as weather permits. The volunteers do nightly work on the rink, shovelling fallen snow and scraping the ice. They then use a homemade attachment on a fire hose
to flood the rink and give it a new layer of ice. Turner Park is located up Princeton Avenue. Turn right on Turner Avenue and look for the sports box on the right. James Springer, assistant fire chief, said Tuesday night that a lot of people have already been on the ice, skating and playing hockey. The district keeps the access road to the sports box clear of snow and there are street lights illuminating the ice until about 11 p.m. each night. The ice will remain as long as the weather cooperates.
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Vic Loney braves freezing temperatures Wednesday to clear snow from around the Swim Bay concession building. Peachland received a major dump of snow this week, but temperatures are expected to climb above freezing by the weekend. Dave Preston photo
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merland. Centennial Way and the wheelchair accessible ramp at Swim Bay will be highlighted during the celebration, according to Wiebe. Council approved a budget of $2,000 and Wiebe said she will be forming a
committee to help organize the event. Community groups will be contacted and asked to participate in the committee. The 25th anniversary relay began August 11, 2011 in Cape Spear, Newfoundland. It is scheduled to arrive in Vancouver on May 22 and the journey will involve 7,000 participants.
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PUBLIC NOTICE - 2012 Business Licence Renewal Invoices for business licences have been mailed out. All payments are due 30 days from the date of the invoice. In the case that payments are not received within 30 days of the invoice date a 10% penalty fee is assessed on the total due. The invoice is Payable By Mail – 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7 (Cheques only) At the District Office located at 5806 Beach Avenue (Cheque, Debit or Cash only) Please note it is an offence within the District of Peachland to operate without a valid business licence and a fine could be assessed. The District of Peachland offers a Mobile Business Licence designed to simplify business lisencing and reduce costs. Companies doing business in more than one community (with only one fixed location) may now purchase a Mobile Business Licence for a total of $262.00, To change any information on your Business Licence please call 250-767-2647 Ext. 106.
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Mayors Task Force on Climate Change Volunteer Wanted The District of Peachland is looking for a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Mayors Task Force on Climate Change for a three year term. The Mayors Task Force meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 2:30 pm, and additionally as required. The Task Force aids the District of Peachland in meeting its GHG reduction targets into the future. The Committee gathers data, provides local knowledge and technical expertise, identify issues, assess priorities, review progress, and provides an understanding of the various constraints and opportunities relating to specific climate change projects as approved by Council. The successful applicant will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated community interest, academic and technical qualifications, availability, work experience, knowledge and professional expertise. Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest including qualifications by Tuesday, January 31st, 2012. Erin Hayman, District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 (250) 767-2647 or ehayman@peachland.ca
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Editor’s Perspective
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find it difficult to remember that as a kid I used to play in minus 30 temperatures when I am such a wimp these days when the mercury dips below zero. It’s also hard to get any sympathy from family over temperatures this week in the Okanagan. They’re all in Alberta and dealing with far worse. In fact, some family in Northern Alberta had to deal with temperatures, with the wind chill, of around -54C. I guess minus 19 isn’t all that bad. Still, I readily admit I am a true Okanagan wimp when it comes to the cold. Kudos to the firefighters of Peachland Fire and Rescue Service for braving the bitter temperatures this week to make some ice up at Turner Park. The same basic group of volunteers work every night when it’s cold enough. They go up with a fire truck, clean the ice off, give it a layer of water to refresh the ice, pack up and go home. They do it with little fanfare and all because they think it’s pretty cool that kids and adults get to skate outside in Peachland. The firefighters in their ice making efforts epitomize the volunteer spirit in Peachland. It’s been said before and I’ll say it again: Peachland runs on volunteers. If it wasn’t for the selfless people who donated their time, expertise and energy to this town, Peachland would be a far worse off place. That’s why it’s cool that Peachland council is looking at revamping the annual civic awards ceremony and hosting a volunteer breakfast. The civic awards can be a rather staid affair that most people stay away from. The majority of people who show up at the ceremony are award nominees, members from the groups nominees belong to and family members. There have been attempts in recent years to spice things up a bit, but council is looking at changing things significantly, including the awards to be handed out. Hopefully, the changes will mean a revitalization of the ceremony that will spark the interest of more Peachlanders in attending. Our volunteers are unsung most of the time and it would be great if we pitched in to recognize them a little more. One problem with the proposed volunteer breakfast is that it cold end up being a rather large affair. Since volunteers will be the ones being served, it will be left up to council members to do the cooking and serving. Given the sheer number of people who volunteer in this town, council could get quite the workout flipping pancakes. The breakfast is a great idea and should go over well with volunteers. >From service organizations like the Lions and Rotary Clubs to the Wellness Centre, the 50-Plus Activity Centre, the Peachland Museum and Visitor Information Centre, there are organizations and places in Peachland that simply wouldn’t exist without volunteers. Even though the breakfast and the awards night won’t be held for a while, every day should be ThankA-Volunteer day. Thanks to you all for making Peachland a better place. Dave Preston, Editor
Peachland once had a cement pipe manufacturing industry and it existed even before World War I. When it failed and the wooden buildings were torn down, a level, large concrete floor was left. It was the perfect surface to create a community skating rink. It was located about 100 metres north of present day Todd’s RV and Camping. Here the young hockey players of town pose in the 1920’s for a group shot. Unfortunately, ice never lasted long at lake level. Peachland Historical Society
Peachland Views Wireless innovations driving BC economy Dear Editor; We are fortunate in our lifetimes to have seen technology’s amazing ability to “amplify human potential,” as Microsoft founder Bill Gates said so aptly. In the last century, we saw how the automobile, the airplane, the telephone, and electricity transformed our society. In the 21st century, the wireless revolution is transforming our economy and quality of life in ways that we never would have thought of a decade ago. And while every new technology has its detractors, the benefits of wireless communications are having a big positive impact for all of us. In communities throughout our province, local governments are improving public services and lowering costs through wireless innovations. Public libraries in communities like Greater Victoria, Kamloops, Merritt and Prince George are offering free wireless access. Victoria is offering a free wi-fi network in partnership with local businesses. Communities like Trail, Nelson and Nanaimo offer wireless to citizens at a variety of municipal facilities. Our police, fire and paramedics also rely on wireless as the backbone of our public safety network. Wireless smart meters will also make vast improvements to how we use precious commodities such as water and electricity. By providing real-time measurements of the amount of electricity each customer uses, BC Hydro and Fortis will be able to reduce waste and keep rates low.
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Similarly, wireless water meters are helping a number of BC communities reduce their water use. Wireless systems can pinpoint electricity outages or water leaks instantaneously – speeding the repair process and saving ratepayers a bundle. BC Hydro smart meters will help residential and business customers manage their own electricity use better and lower their costs. Recently there has been a lot of misinformation spread about wireless technology. Claims of adverse health effects from wireless radio-frequency waves have reached bombastic proportion. It is regrettable that some local politicians pander to this baseless and irresponsible fear-mongering. The medical professionals in charge of our public health – from our local health authorities to our provincial health officer to Health Canada – all firmly attest to the safety of radio-frequency emitted by wireless technology. And BC’s wireless industry is a big job creator, employing over 5,000 people. BC’s information and communications technology industry employs some 66,000 people in over 6,000 businesses. Our universities and technical schools are producing 1,000 graduates annually, giving our province a deep talent pool for well-paying, home-grown jobs. That’s the exactly the human potential Bill Gates was talking about. John Winter, president, BC Chamber of Commerce
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Province increases gaming grant funding by $15 million Bill Barisoff, MLA - Commentary
reports for further information. Another recent announcement is an agreement between the British Columbia and federal governments Some good news for those groups and orto repay the $1.6 Billion HST transitional asganizations involved with gaming grant fundsistance that will see this amount repaid over ing: the annual gaming grant budget will be five years with interest being waived. increased to $135 million annually. This might sound like a small considerThis is an increase of $15 million over the ation, however the interest savings alone will current budget and will allow adult arts and account for savings of roughly $100 million sports organizations, including environmenover the next five years. That amount of montal groups and animal welfare agencies, to be ey saved in interest can, as an example, fully eligible to again receive gaming grant funding fund the annual increase to gaming funds as was the case previously. over the same time frame. In addition, the gaming grant review will Credit to the volunteer driven non-profit also be released in the very near future and communities around British Columbia that with this process complete I will investigate work hard to provide many much needed Bill Barisoff, MLA the possibility of hosting a community gamservices in our communities with the funding ing forum this spring. provided through gaming funds. This forum will be important as government continWhile on the topic of finance, Minister of Finance ues to work on streamlining the application process for Kevin Falcon has introduced a new interactive website grants applications. Please watch my future weekly MLA around B.C.’s budget process. While critics have pointed
out that websites do not resolve fiscal challenges, in this case the My BC Budget website does provide a very detailed breakdown of both revenue and spending to provide information to B.C. taxpayers on where and how $43.6 billion in spending is currently allocated. In addition, taxation levels by source are also detailed for a better understanding on what overall impact increasing taxes has in specific areas. For more information please visit the www.gov.bc.ca/mybcbudget website. Finally this week, a reminder. If you are looking for provincial government information do not forget to visit the www.openinfo.gov.bc.ca website, where you can also view other recent information requests and related information online. Currently close to 2,700 sets of data are now online including recent information such as B.C. health practitioner and MSP expenditures, post-secondary graduate and unemployment rates and also B.C. schools satisfaction survey results. If you do not have online access and would like to obtain this information please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Government red tape a hindrance to business, job creation MP Dan Albas - Commentary Our government’s economic action plan has been largely credited with helping to create an economic and investment environment that has created close to 600,000 new jobs during one of the worst recessions since the Great Depression. In the context of jobs and job creation we often hear that one of the obstacles for employers is bureaucratic red tape. To date I am realizing firsthand that there is some legitimacy to these claims. Many people would be shocked with how large an impact that government can have on the bottom line of a thriving business, by the change of a single directive. As elected officials we must always keep in mind that our Dan Albas, MP decisions will often impact the lives of our fellow Canadians. I was reminded of this most recently, as I had an opportunity to recently visit a Service Canada location where approximately 75 per cent of the inquiries are about Employment Insurance. The value and importance of having a job cannot be overstated and as taxpayers we must also be mindful of the challenges that increased unemployment presents to Canadian families. Recently I encountered two situations that I believe are thought provoking and worthy of discussion. Investment is a term that many Canadians understand, however when this term is expanded to include foreign investment, often some view non-Canadian investors from a more negative perspective. Although it is not widely reported, many Canadian industries are regulated from an ownership and investment perspective. One particular sector, as an example, limits by percentage the share of foreign ownership in a Canadian company. One challenge that can emerge is when a company in such a sector requires additional investment to survive and only non-Canadian investors respond. If this investment is denied as a result of where capital originates, then potentially hundreds of extremely well paying jobs in a moderately sized community could be lost permanently. Clearly this is a challenging situation and often it is not a hypothetical one but a reality. In another example, a project proposed for a region could have significant positive economic impacts for generations including the creation of hundreds of jobs and also increasing the local tax base. In this example the project in question may primarily require suitable access. However as it not uncommon, sometimes citizens in an area will reject road related
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projects if they result in increases of traffic and noise. In addition costly and time consuming traffic and engineering studies are also a requirement that even if properly addressed may still not overcome objections from local citizens. As many will be aware, these types of projects and proposals are not uncommon in many different regions. While there is a debate about the role of government in direct job creation, there is certainly no debate that government has a strong role to play. The examples above demonstrate how the decisions of elected officials at all levels of government can have a significant impact on job creation within a specific region. I have noted in my brief time both as a city councillor and now as an MP that opposing something is often far easier than standing up in support. After my visit to the Service Canada location I believe we must all take a moment to think of those currently unemployed and in search of a job and ask what we can do in support of job creation. For the record in both of the examples above I will continue to support jobs and our local economies.
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Proper tire pressure will save you money Contributed Canadian motorists suffering from sky-high fuel prices may be adding to their pain by not measuring their tire pressures monthly. Canadian drivers will waste an estimated $722 million in unnecessary fuel bills in 2011 simply because one or more of their tires are under-inflated, according to data from Natural Resources Canada and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), which represents tire makers. Under-inflated tires are expected to squander an estimated 533 million litres of fuel in 2011. This wasted fuel, which is enough to power 275,000 vehicles for a full year, will also release an additional 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. With sky-high fuel prices, measuring tire inflation monthly should be a priority for every motorist. A tire that is under-inflated does not roll as smoothly or as easily as it was intended. The result is increased rolling resistance, which causes the vehicle to burn more fuel. According to the RAC, the average Canadian motorist who drives 20,000 kilometres per year can save more than $100 dollars at the pumps if their tires are properly inflated. For drivers who spend considerably more time behind the wheel, the annual fuel savings can add up to hundreds of dollars. Despite these obvious benefits, too many Canadian drivers ignore tire inflation. According to a recent study commissioned by the RAC, one third of Canada’s 21 million vehicles have at least one underinflated tire, and only 30 per cent of drivers measure their tire pressures monthly. The study also revealed major knowledge gaps about tire inflation. For example, while 52 per cent of drivers knew how to locate the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure (owner’s manual or vehicle placard) and 26 per cent wrongly believed that the pressure stamped on the sidewall, which refers to the
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Peachland’s Own! maximum pressure a tire can contain under maximum load, was the recommended inflation level. As well, 59 per cent of drivers interviewed made the serious mistake of relying on a visual inspection to tell them if their tire pressures should be measured. In fact, a tire can be under-or over inflated by 20 percent or more and look normal. “Properly inflated tires deliver the fuel efficiency and exceptional performance that tire makers want every driver to have,” said Glenn Maidment, president of the RAC. “Drivers need to know that improperly inflated tires waste fuel; increase stopping distance, and hamper performance by lessening vehicle stability, particularly when cornering. All it takes to get the outstanding fuel economy and performance your tires were designed to deliver is to use a reliable tire gauge each month to measure and, if necessary, adjust your tire pressures,” said Maidment. Shortened tire life should also be of concern to motorists who want to save their money and help the environment. According the RAC, under-inflation can carve as much as 15,000 kilometres off the service life of a tire, adding to tire-related vehicle costs and the number of scrap tires.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 (CENTRAL OKANAGAN) 2012-2013 INITIAL SCHOOL REGISTRATION “Together We Learn”
(Including Kindergarten and Schools of Choice for K – 12)
The Initial School Registration period used for planning purposes, opens Wednesday, February 1, 2012 and closes Friday, March 9, 2012
Qualifying age:
To qualify for school enrollment in September 2012, a child must be five years of age by December 31, 2012
Required documentation:
A valid birth certificate (or other government issued proof of age and citizenship), a copy of one parent/guardian BC driver’s license and one parent/guardian BC CARE card for proof of residency. Immunization records for the child must be provided at the time of registration Registration Information
Where to register:
The registration icon on the School District’s website (www.sd23.bc.ca) provides information about catchment areas and the potential to access schools of choice
For French Immersion K to Grade 6:
Belgo, Glenmore, Casorso, Peter Greer and George Pringle Elementary Schools. Dorothea Walker Elementary will offer F.I. for Kindergarten to Grade 4 in 2012/13 with an additional grade added in subsequent years
Kindergarten
All kindergarten students will attend a full day program, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Registration Acceptance:
The priority for accepting registrations at individual schools follows Board Policy 405R – Student Placement (see school district website)
Registration Closing Dates:
Following the closing of the Initial School Registration period on March 9, 2012, registrations will continue to be accepted until June 29, 2012. Schools will also be open for registration prior to the start of the 2012 school year on Tuesday, August 28; Wednesday, August 29; and Thursday, August 30, 2012
Alternative Programs:
Central Programs and Services, 1825 Richter Street. Phone (250) 868-1135 or visit the school district website (Distributed Learning, Storefront School, Virtual School, Outreach, Continuing Education, and Hospital/Homebound)
French Immersion Monday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. George Pringle Elementary Information 3770 Elliot Road, West Kelowna (250) 768-5146 Meetings: Tuesday, January 24 at 9:30 a.m. Peter Greer Elementary Parents can attend 10300 Sherman Road, Lake Country (250) 766-2104 any of these Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. Hollywood Road Education Centre, room 2, 1040 sessions Hollywood Road (250) 470-3227 For further information:
Go to the School district website at: www.sd23.bc.ca or contact your neighbourhood school
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Province, feds agree on repayment of HST transition funding Contributed The province has concluded an agreement with the Government of Canada for the orderly repayment of the $1.6 billion in transition funding it received when B.C. moved to the Harmonized Sales Tax, Minister of Finance Kevin Falcon announced last Wednesday. Under the new agreement, the province will have five years to repay in full the transition funding, and Canada has agreed to waive any interest charges over this period. While the province has always acknowledged its responsibility for the repayment of the federal transition
Province sets up budget calculator Cotnributed British Columbians have a chance to try and balance the provincial budget online and submit their ideas to the finance minister. The provincial government is trying a new approach to get residents engaged in the budgeting process by creating an online budget website. Using forecasts from Budget 2011, the budget website lets people see the effect of raising and lowering revenues and spending on the provincial budget.
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The goal for website visitors is to eliminate the 2013-2014 deficit, which was forecast in September to be $458 million. When visitors balance the budget, they can send their solutions, along with comments, to the finance minister. The provincial government has legislated a commitment to balance the 2013-2014 budget. Check out the budget website at www. gov.bc.ca/mybcbudget
funding, the actual timing of when that repayment was to occur remained something for B.C. and Canada to further discuss. The extended repayment schedule will save the province debt interest costs that would otherwise have been incurred had the province had to pay back the full amount right away-money that can instead go toward protecting core B.C. services. The full cost of the $1.6-billion repayment will still be booked in the provincial’s government’s 2011-12 fiscal year, but the province will instead be able to flow the cash over the coming five years.
Art at library for world record attempt Contributed Local Artist Kendra Dixson is inspired in a big way to help the Kelowna Art Gallery reach their goal to set a new world record for the most 4”x6” original landscapes in one place. She is personally donating over 100 of her own original paintings towards this exciting project. Inspired to support this first time record attempt, Kendra set a goal of donating 100 paintings and got to work trimming old paintings, collaging small clippings into new artwork and painting brand new pieces. Kendra is now challenging other artists, friends and the rest of the Okanagan to get involved in this ambitious community art project. You don’t have to be an artist to participate. The only requirements are that the entries have to be Okanagan inspired, landscape based, 4”x6” in size, and on paper. Entries can be created with pencil, pen, charcoal, crayon, felt, pencil crayon, paint, or collage! It can even be abstract. Paintings will not be returned once they have been donated, but it is a great feeling to know that you are contributing to something much larger. Imagine if everyone in Kelowna donated just one painting; that would be over 100,000 paintings! To help the Okanagan get involved, Kendra will be at the Peachland Public Library on Saturday, January 21 from 10
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Kendra Dixson is donating art to the Kelowna Art Gallery as part of a world record attempt. Photo contributed
to 11 am to facilitate an art session. All you have to do is show up. Feel free to bring your own art supplies, however, paper and art supplies will be provided free of charge. It’s a free event where you can paint or draw your entries for the Kelowna Art Gallery world record attempt. If you‘d like to create some entries at home ahead of time, bring them in and Kendra will deliver the paintings to the Kelowna Art Gallery for you. More info. on the World Record Attempt is on the Kelowna Art Gallery website: http://kelownaartgallery. com/events/world-record-attempt
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Stand Easy: Dart players head to playoffs by Jean Saul Peachland Legion A very successful New Year’s Eve party was held with over 70 members and their guests in attendance. Thank you to everyone that made this event so successful. Membership renewals are due. Please take a moment to stop by the lounge and renew your membership if you haven’t already done so. Membership dues are $46 for the year. Congratulations to our dart players, who will be representing Branch 69 at the Zone Playoffs in Osoyoos. Our representatives are Gavin Drain – singles; Tom McClusky and Barb Leadbetter – Doubles; Tom McClusky, Barb Leadbetter, Peter Wenham and Ed Lovell – Team. Good luck to you all. Our snooker league continues and we now offer a Ladies’ Night on Fridays starting at 5 pm. The general meeting this month is on Monday, January 23, starting at 7:30 pm. We are planning a Superbowl party for Sunday, February 5. Watch for further details in the branch. The branch continues to offer meat draws on Thursdays from 4 to 6 pm, Saturdays from 3 to 5 pm and Sundays from 2 to 4 pm. Come on down and meet with your friends and enjoy the camaraderie and friendship of the Branch.
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PWC hosts BodyTalk sessions and Jerry Dober breakfast by Judy Wyper Want to learn strategies for controlling stress or pain? Feeling confused about some of your relationships or quality of life? Need help with weight control? Marian Douglas, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, has been presenting group sessions at the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC). Participants shape the direction of topics for each session. The body/mind holds imbalances which contribute to common health symptoms such as allergies, depression, back pain, diabetes, emotional stress and digestive disorders. Participants learn simple yet dramatically effective strategies to help restore balance in their lives. There is laughter and fun in the discussions. BodyTalk does not diagnose or treat specific ailments and does not substitute for medical treatments. However, clinical experience has shown that when overall systems are balanced through BodyTalk, participants exhibited significant improvement. You can join the next two sessions on January 26 and February 2 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Admission is by donation to the PWC. Each Sunday the PWC holds a fundraiser, the Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast. People say that connecting with friends is probably just as important as eating the delicious traditional breakfast. Jerry Dober arrived in Peachland around 2003 with little to his name and was making a new start in life. The PWC helped him get settled in town and introduced him around. Jerry felt grateful for this generosity and wanted to do something to give back to the community. He
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decided to provide others in need with an affordable meal to start their week. He received approval from the PWC to house his project right there. Jerry set it up with money from his own pocket and began his cooking adventure. Linda Tyreman remembers him saying, “I know I can cook. I did that in the forces. That’s what I can do to help others.” The Sunday Breakfast Club began. Soon it was a success as others helped out and the patrons grew. When Jerry passed away it was decided to memorialize him by re-naming it the Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast. There have been many dedicated volunteers over the years. People come for a home-cooked breakfast shared with family and friends. Avril Paice, director of community investment with the United Way in Kelowna, brings friends and relatives to our breakfast because of the warm hospitality of our volunteers. Patrons sometimes donate food items, such as eggs, bread, hash browns, and fresh ham, which helps guarantee continued success. The price is $5.75 and kids under five eat free. Bottomless coffee! Everyone is welcome. Our Volunteer Appreciation Tea is on January 27 at 1 pm. Come and join us! 100 hour pins will be given out and new Lifetime Members will be revealed. Contact the Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141. Email us at wellnesscentre@shaw.ca. Visit us on Facebook or on the web at peachlandwellnesscentre.ca
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Pickleball a popular activity at rec. centre by Cheryl Wiebe
efits you will see include slimming of the waist line as well as burn body fat. The New Year is always such a great No previous experience is necessary time to set new health and wellness and hoops are provided. goals. The recreation department has All of your other favourites such as a variety of programs and opportuni- Zumba, Spin and Yoga are also availties to support you in your get active able. We have seen a huge increase in resolutions. our participation in the fitness room The most popular activities this sea- this January too. It seems lots of Peachson are pickleball and hoop fitness. landers have the get active spirit this Pickleball is a sport year! played on a badminComing soon too is ton court, using tennis the first race of the searules and a racquet that son. February Freeze Up resembles a ping pong is a fun walk or run (parpaddle. Opponents chalticipant’s choice) on a lenge each other using a relatively flat route along wiffleball. Beach Avenue and the In Peachland we have foreshore of Okanagan a strong contingent of Lake. This scenic route players who play up is subject to winter conto five days per week! ditions. There is a water Stop by to see what it is station at the turn-aall about! You can also round and refreshments search pickleball on Youand race souvenir will be Tube to see the sport in provided at the end of action. the race. Registration is New to Peachland this currently underway. Cheryl Wiebe winter is Hoop Fitness. Beyond the race and It is an invigorating, funthese programs, there filled low impact, calorie blasting exer- are also a variety of leisure, health and cise that is downright enjoyable. Hap- wellness programs offered for all ages. pening Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m., For more program information visit Hoop Fitness can burn approximately www.peachland.ca or call 250-767100 calories in only 10 minutes! Ben- 2133.
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Police Briefs KELOWNA RCMP NAB MID-MORNING IMPAIRED DRIVER‌NEAR A SCHOOL ZONE
Mon., Jan. 16: At 11:30 am, an RCMP member observed a black Lexus GS300 travelling westbound on KLO Road with an expired validation tag on the license plate. The driver turned north onto Richter spinning the tires and fish-tailing in the middle of the intersection. The officer stopped the vehicle on Richter Street just north of Raymer Elementary School. Based on the officers observations the adult male driver was arrested for impaired driving. He was transported to the Kelowna detachment where he provided two breath samples which both were 320 mg/100 ml. Four times the legal limit of 80 mg/100 ml. The 28-year-old driver, from Kelowna, faces charges of Impaired Driving and Drive Over .08. He has been released with a court date of March 15. He was also issued a no insurance ticket under the Motor Vehicle 24(3)(b) which carries a fine of $598. He does not have a criminal record.
MULTIPLE CAR CRASH
Mon., Jan. 16: West Kelowna RCMP were called to the scene of a two-car collision on Sunday, January 15, just before 7 pm. A 32-year-old Kelowna woman, driving a gray Hyundai Accent, was making a left turn onto Butt Road from Highway 97 when she was struck by a northbound Nissan Pathfinder, driven by a 20-year-old West Kelowna woman. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene, but neither driver reported any major injuries. Witnesses indicated that the light may have been yellow at the time of the crash. It is unknown if any charges will be laid at this time.
IMPAIRED DRIVER HITS POWER POLE
Mon., Jan. 16: A 48-year-old Enderby man hit a power pole Saturday night on Highway 97 near the Kelowna International Airport. At 6:30 pm, Kelowna RCMP were called to the scene of a single-vehicle collision involving a green Ford Windstar and a power pole on the southbound side of Highway 97 North. Upon attendance, police found that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The Enderby man failed a roadside test and was taken to the Kelowna detachment for breath samples which were both just over the legal limit. He was charged for Driving Without Due Care under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Kelowna RCMP originally received a report at 11:08 pm of a silver 2003 BMW convertible with the top down having driven through a fence in the residential area of the 700 block Barnaby Road, Kelowna. As police officers were responding, a second call was received at 11:12 pm of a motor vehicle accident at Lakeshore and Hobson Road, Kelowna. Upon arrival it was discovered that the previously noted silver BMW had driven head-on into a 1985 Honda Accord driven by a 20-yearold female. She became trapped in her vehicle and the jaws-of-life had to be used to extract her. She received extensive injuries to her legs, ankle and a broken facial cheekbone. She remains in serious but stable condition at Kelowna General Hospital. She has undergone multiple procedures for her injuries and continues to receive treatment at the hospital. The male driver was originally checked out at the hospital but then attended the Kelowna RCMP detachment to provide samples of his breath in keeping with an impaired driving investigation. He is facing Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm, Impaired Driving and Drive Over .08 for starters.
WEST KELOWNA GROW OP BUST
Fri., Jan. 13: West Kelowna RCMP busted a marijuana growing operation, in the 2100 block of Alexander Pl. on January 8. A drug search warrant was executed on the residence in the early afternoon where police discovered a sophisticated growing operation had been set up. 320 plants, in various stages of growth, were seized and police also found 5 lbs. of processed marijuana bud, as well as four glass containers containing a total of one litre of cannabis oil. Police arrested the owner of the property, and the tenant, in the residence. Both males are in their early 50s and are known to police. Both were released on a Promise to Appear in Court, on April 26 to face recommended charges of Production of a Controlled Substance and Possession for the purpose of Trafficking. Media Relations Kelowna Detachment
MAN FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES
Fri., Jan. 13: A 25-year-old male from Alberta is facing multiple potential charges after he first drove through a fence, took off speeding then hit another vehicle headon trapping the lone female driver in her vehicle.
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Food for the soul: We know God is there by Rev. Elaine Diggle, Minister Peachland Baptist Church It is now five months since I wrote my last column, just prior to our centennial celebration weekend. And then on November 6 we celebrated our 100 years and a day with our other centennial service. Many people dressed up in costumes of earlier times and the church bell was rung 100 times to celebrate 100 years of ringing the bell prior to worship services and other joyous occasions. It is always good to give thanks and praise. Now we look toward another 100 years of praise, service and worship with thanksgiving and a very real sense of new tasks to accomplish. In a way the start of each new year is a bit like that too. At times we look back through our lives and wonder if we had made other decisions in the past, what sort of people would we be today. This past week I travelled to Kamloops with a friend; I was going to the memorial service of a beloved older woman whose Christian faith was the bedrock and guide of her life – who had died on New Year's Day and my friend was going to visit her new grand-daughter born on New Year's Day. As we both looked down on that wee one, I was reminded of Psalm 139, when the psalmist, who obviously had spent much time considering his long life, his personal experiences and his relationship with the Creator, could then pen the words "it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb". Like my older friend who had died such a short time ago, the psalmist had complete trust that all of our life is enfolded in God's loving being. Amazing isn't it, that we are known so intimately and so lovingly, how can we fail to give God our
thanks and praise? The psalmist puts it like this, "O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it. Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night”, even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you. For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you." And so, at the beginning of a new year, and for our congregation a new century, we look back and can see evidence of God's loving presence accompanying us through the good times and the rough times; and we look forward and like the psalmist declare that in whatever circumstances we, as a people, find ourselves in, we know that God is there also, behind and before. Thanks be to God.
Yola Rothfusz of Peachland was only away from her vehicle for less than an hour, but was unable to go anywhere without first cleaning off the snow. Constance Roth photo
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Everyone is invited for fun Shmockey tournment You are cordially invited to participate in a free event promoting outdoor recreation in the winter months for families and friends alike hosted by the Peachland Fire Brigade. Shmockey is a fun outdoor game with six players a side with the objective of scoring on a hockey net with a huge rubber ball and using a floor hockey stick. Teams are encouraged to have a couple extra players for substitutions, and can be a variety of combinations
of gender and ages so that no one is left out and teams are made with ease. In the past years we have had about 50-100 participants. Our goal this year is for 200 participants and hopefully we will continue to increase each year. The winning team gets their name added to the trophy. We graciously accept donations and prizes to make this annual event a success. In honour of Dan Botkin, a fallen firefighter in Enderby killed in the line of duty
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there will be a silent auction and all the proceeds will benefit the Daniel Botkin Memorial Scholarship Fund. Thank you in advance for your participation, sponsorship and support. Please contact the event organizers George and Rochelle McFarlane for further details and to register your team call 250-767-2723 or email downunderirrigation@shaw.ca In gratitude, members of The Peachland Fire Brigade
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Around Peachland Continued on Page 16
Gayle Ewacha is busy working on a quilt at the 50+ Activity Centre. She is a member of the Peachland Quilters and Crafters which meets at the activity centre on Mondays at 1:15 pm.
Wendy LaResser fo the Happy Cow Cafe, displays some of the yummy treats they make fresh daily. All their sweets and savories are gluten free. Constance Roth photos
Your Guide to Local Events & Activities Tuesday, Jan. 24 - 50+ Activity Centre Friendship Tuesday. There will be blood pressure readings and massages at 1 pm. The feature movie will be “Bonnerville” staring Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates and Joan Allan at 1:30 pm. All are welcome and refreshments will be supplied. Tuesday, Jan. 24 - The Peachland Ambassadors will be holding an informational meeting for new candidates at 7 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. The program is open to all Peachland residents 15 to 17 years of age and is free of charge. The meeting will be held Tuesday evenings throughout the year leading up to the Pageant in September. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. Parents are also welcome Tuesday, Jan. 31 - Peachland Toastmasters is coming. Toastmasters is forming a new club in Peachland beginning Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 12:05 to 12:55 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. Admission is free as we demonstrate what a club meeting is all about. The meeting is open to everyone. Toastmasters is a world leader in communication and leadership development where people can develop their skills in a friendly, nonthreatening, supportive environment. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. There will be a draw for prizes at the Jan. 31 meeting. 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 - 7 pm - Wednesdays - Aerobics - 9:30 am; Chess - 1:15 pm; Yoga - 1:30 pm - Thursdays - Line Dancing - 9 am; Iron & 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
For more information email peachlandtoastmasters@gmail. com or call Mary at 250-767-5257. Wednesday, Feb. 1 - The Peachland Community Arts Council will be holding its second Arts Council Literary Competitions with the deadline for entries Wed. Feb. 1. There is no entry fee and the competition is open to all Peachland and West Kelowna residents. Categories are as follows: Poetry - Adult; Short Story - Students, grades 7 - 9; Short Story - Students, grades 10 - 12 and Short Story - Adult. Cash prizes will be offered. You can drop off your entry at one of the following locations: Peachland or West Kelowna Libraries or the Peachland Chamber of Commerce. For more information check the website at www.peartscouncil.com or call Judy at 250-767-3002. Friday, Feb. 3 - The Peachland Senior’s Friday Art Club will sponsor a six week watercolour workshop for beginners and intermediate students with local watercolour artist Elsie Parkinson. The workshop will run from 1 to 4 pm. You must be a 50+ Activity Centre member. For more information call Sharon at 250-767-6556. Sunday, Feb. 12 - Peachland Recreation - February Freeze Up 5k Walk & Run. Don’t let your New Year’s resolutions slip away. Challenge yourself to a winter run.
is advised. For more information call 250-767-2133 or visit www.peachland.ca Sunday, Feb. 12 - The Spirit of B.C. will be hosting the annual Shmockey Tournament at Cousins Park. Dress warm and come join the Westside Warriors for this free family event. Hotdogs and refreshments by donation. Registration is at 11:30 am, so get your team together and come out for this fun event. For more information call 250-767-2723. Sunday, March 11 - 13th Annual Pickerel Dinner - The Westbank Lions Club is holding its annual pickerel dinner at the Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna. There are only 300 tickets available for this terrific annual event. Tickets are available from any member of the Westbank Lions Club or at Home Hardware, Dobbin Road, West Kelowna or at the Shannon Lake Convenience Store, on Shannon Lake Road. For more information call 250-768-2322 or email westbanklionsclub@yahoo.ca
Check in at 9:45 am. There is a race fee of $20. Preregistration - Saturdays - Carpet Bowling - 10 am Lions Den - Tuesdays - Community Policing Station - 7 pm Peachland Baptist Church - Wednesdays - Gym Night - Peachland Community Centre - 7 pm 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 - 9:30 am & continued - 10 am; Reiki - 1 & 2:30 pm; Bereavement - 10 am Fridays - Men’s Coffee Club - 10 am - Sundays - Jerry Dober Breakfast - 8 am Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Thursdays - Meat Draw - 4 pm - Saturdays - Meat Draw - 3 pm; first three weeks of the month - Karaoke with Anita - 7 pm - Sundays - Meat Draw - 2 pm Westside Toastmasters - Wednesdays - Lakeview Heights Community Centre, West Kelowna - 7 pm
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Around Peachland Continued from Page 15
Darlene Hartford stopped by the Peachland View office to pick up historical photographs of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce. The Peachland Historical Society will reprint the history section of the 1984 two volume set of “Peachland Memories”, which have been unavailable for many years. Representatives of local organizations have been requested to co-author brief articles with the Historical Society’s editorial committee: Barb Dionne, Richard Smith, Dong Wigfield and curator Don Wilson.
Bob Wells, left and councillor Vern Moberg, braved the cold and slippery roads to enjoy a cup of coffee at Rocky J’s Beach Hut. Constance Roth photos
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