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July 8, 2011

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Peachland, BC Volume 07 | Number 27

Canada Day a sea of red

For more photos and information on the Canada Day events, see pages 8 & 9.

There was no lack of patriotism this Canada Day. Downtown Peachland streets were a sea of red during the afternoon parade, with plenty of flag-waving. This group, mostly made up of family and friends, should have won the “Most Patriotic” award.

Constance Roth

CONGRATULATIONS The winner of our monthly draw is Cora Hopkins. Cora won $100 in gift certificates from Headgardner Salon and the Waterfront Grill. Come in and enter our July draw!

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Summer Day Camps Are Back!

By Cheryl Wiebe, Director of community services District of Peachland Summer is such a magical place in Peachland for residents and guests alike.

Nestled in a picturesque hillside, Peachland is an ideal place for some summer fun and adventure. Returning this year, the Peachland Recreation department is offering programs to help make memories here in Peachland.

Help your child develop a new life skill or make new friends this summer. From Art in the Park, Kids Cooking, Swim Bay Adventures and Fun with Science, our programs are designed to keep your child or Peachland grandchildView - busy and so they 2 –The

can have a unique “Made in Peachland� experience. Programs are offered daily, mornings and afternoons throughout the summer.

Swim Bay is also in full operation offering an array of Red Cross swim lessons for all ages and abilities. From the first time swimmer to the aspiring lifeguard, there are programs and opportunities to help develop the basic swim strokes through to advanced lifesaving skills. Unsure as to what level to register in? The lifeguards are available daily to provide a swim test and help you find the appropriate swim level.

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Peachland Rotary Club Presents

Music at the Rotary Pavilion Heritage Park, Peahland Sunday Afternoons July & August Art Display & Food 4:00pm Music 5:00pm

July 10 - Larry Crawford Ensemble

Tried and true Summerland musicians playing contemporary sounds for easy listing.

July 17 - Donovan Sweet

Swing guitars and vocals from this popular Okanagan Valley duo.

July 24 - Time For Treble

Gold medal winning jazz band from Mt. Boucherie High School.

August 7 - Felix Possak

Highly entertaining multiple sounds from the new edition of his one man show.

August 14 - String Quartet Okanagan Symphony musicians

August 21 - Bobby Bovenzi

West African Drumming. Interactive audience play.

A Family Affair! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs Enjoy the Music, “Munchies� & the Art

No entry charge - Donations to Rotary Community Projects appreciated.

March 25, 2011

The strength of the economy is evident everywhere It’s back! The signs are all there. It hit high that is held up by resilient, shock home forof me this Boucherie past week while ISchool was students absorbing beamspresentation and girders.

A group six Mount Secondary makelaminated a “Student Voice� forThe doing an announcement at one of Western demand for the people and the product council. Left to right are, Michelle Boorman, Julia Anderson, Brianne Moore, Tahnee Pierson Roberts, is Canada’s largestand technical institutes. is is school strong.

And we havecounsellor, what it takes Erika Nairismagi Bethan Mansell.

In the Th back teacher/student Irene right Maier.here post secondary training graduates to supply Visible in the photo, sitting atcollege the table, is Heidi Simkins, at top, that Dave demand.

Smith, Councillor Jean Fraser, and about 25 per of all in ofthe theforeground. completed Another sign of our growing economy was Councillor Petercent Schierbeck, Photo Cindy Fortin apprentices going into a wide range of evident at the annual Hong Kong business professions and occupations right across the dinner in Vancouver this week. As minister country. for the Asia Pacific it was an What they were telling honour to bring remarks to the ďż˝ WEEKLY COMMENTARY me was good news, but not sold-out event. The mood in the without its challenges. The STOCKWELL DAY, MP room was clearly optimistic. administrationByand faculty And program it was optimism based on Cindy Fortin youth initiative called “Student reps said it was starting to look like dĂŠjĂ -vu hard facts, not simply Voiceâ€?, made up of hope. leadership students all over e demand for allthe types of from Agriculture and energy producers were Whoagain. betterThto understand needs the school.

They have two main trades is unmistakeably surging upwards there, talking appears to be longof youth, than youth themselves? objectives inabout mind:what to provide ideas and again.

They said reminded them of Secthe term growth and demand numbers. After A group of itMount Boucherie pressure feltstudents at the time majora all, as theContinued middle classon continues to grow at ondary they School have of started page 11 employee shortages a few years ago. an amazing rate and people move annually It wasn’t that long ago. You remember. out of poverty by the tens of millions per Demands for qualified help or for those year in China, India and other previously willing to be trained was so high that many impoverished nations the demand from fast food outlets couldn’t keep open their them for every type of product imaginable usual hours because they simply couldn’t will only increase. We are very well placed find the people. to meet those demands and see our own I’m not saying we’re there yet. There are levels of standard of living and prosperity still many people looking for work. But rise in the process. the strength of the economy is evident Westbank First Nations continue to see everywhere. All I have to do is reflect on economic growth. This week I was with some of the events I was involved in this Chief Robert Louie for the announcement week. of a construction project that will upgrade Just last week I attended the opening of a a number of homes on WFN lands. That huge new production facility in Okanagan means there will be a need for trades and Falls. Structurlam makes value added wood building supply products. More jobs, more products that are used here and around the sales, more economic growth. world. If you’re wondering what kind of An international meeting of private and projects they do, think Richmond Olympic public sector transportation companies with skating oval‌that breathtaking magnificent top people from around the world also took roof superstructure. They did that. place here (Vancouver) to look at the growth Sometimes we aren’t aware of the amazing needs in transportation arising from our workers and technicians that we have right growing economy. As I said, the signs of job here in our own backyard. (They also have a creation and investment are everywhere. We plant in Penticton.) will continue to work on the types of policy I was there this week to announce that they that will keep this momentum going. were the successful recipients of research On another note we can be proud of what dollars in the ongoing development of the Canada is able to offer the world on two next generation of laminated wood beams. different counts this week. This week I had Some of you find that exciting. Others of the honour of meeting with some of our fine you are about to nod off thinking about it. members of our Armed Forces. Canada has Well, hold on. Before I lose you, think about been asked to provide soldiers, sailors, and earthquake proof high-rise buildings, an fighter pilots to assist with other United apartment or office tower up to 25 stories Nations countries in subduing the Libyan dictator in his ongoing assault on his own people.

Once again, as we have done throughout history, our Armed Forces will step up to protect those who are being slaughtered by the forces of dictators. As usual, I expect we will hear good reports from others in foreign Come visit us at the countries that will have the honour of serving with our West Kelowna Home and Armed Forces.

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Happy to be back in Okanagan riding for Canada Day Dan Albas, MP - Okanagan-Coquihalla This past week was a very enjoyable one being back in the riding for Canada Day and getting a chance to visit communities such as Peachland, Okanagan Falls, Summerland, West Kelowna and Penticton. I would like to sincerely thank the organizing committee for the Westside Daze event in West Kelowna for putting on a great celebration and for providing me with such a warm welcome. All who attended enjoyed a good time, and the cake was great as well.

Over the past few weeks one of the more common concerns expensed by many of you across the riding of Okanagan-Coquihalla is over Bill C-428. For those of you unfamiliar, Bill C-428 was a private members bill introduced by former federal Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla. This bill called for amendments to the Old Age Security Act that would see newly arrived citizens entitled to a monthly pension payment after just three years of residency instead of the current ten-year requirement. It should be noted this bill was introduced into the former 40th Parliament and has no official standing in the current 41st Parliament.

In the event a similar bill was proposed by another member, and based on the overwhelming opposition I have heard from so many of you, I would not be in support of such a bill.

Another topic of concern I heard about in my recent door-knocking travels was related to illegal human smuggling and related queue jumping in immigration

matters. Canada has some of the most generous immigration laws in the world and yet there are those who attempt to profit or circumvent our immigration laws solely for personal gain. These acts can not only put lives at risk, but can unfairly impact those who are legitimately going through the process and following the rules and procedures. Our government is taking action and has introduced Bill C-4, Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act. This act will create new tools that will allow government to have more flexibility to respond to these situations should they arise in the future. Criminals who profit from human smuggling should not be able to do so at the expense of Canadian taxpayers.

In my last MP report I mentioned I was intending to use much of the summer as an opportunity to meet people from across our riding. I am pleased with the warm response of my listening tour thus far but I would like to again ask individuals, not-for-profits, businesses and local government representatives to meet with me and let me hear your thoughts, views and priorities. We live in a unique and diverse riding, one with many points of view that need to be heard and voiced to Ottawa, so please contact my office at 250-770-4480 or via email at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca.

Although I have been your Member of Parliament for a relatively short period of time, every moment has been rewarding and enjoyable in spite of being a very steep learning curve. I am certainly not alone; according to a recent report, our newly elected parliament is a younger and more diverse one with a record number of female MPs and more members from careers, other than law or medicine, which was not the case in parliaments past. What doesn’t change is that all of us must work together constructively.

Debate through dialogue and agreement into action are hallmarks of what has made this country great.

We all must make sure future generations inherit a Canada that we can all be proud of.

West Kelowna road earns spot on Top 20 “Worst Roads”

By Cindy Fortin It should come as no surprise to Okanagan drivers that one of our local roads made the BCAA “Worst Roads” survey.

Westside Road, which snakes its way along the west side of Okanagan Lake, has already gained a reputation as a deadly route to travel with a high number of accidents and several deaths over the decades. Now it’s official, claiming 18th of the 20 worst roads.

To the north, Silver Star Road in Vernon ranked even worse at fifth.

According to the British Columbia Automobile Association, “Just under 4,000 B.C. drivers took part in BCAA’s first-ever ‘Worst Roads’ survey this spring, identifying 651 separate roads that they said are sorely in need of improvement.”

Topping them off was Ospika Boulevard South in Continued on page 11

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Editor’s Perspective

Carbon-taxing and other initiatives

By Cindy Fortin Editor ∙ peachlandview@shaw.ca Hold onto your breath everyone -- or you might be taxed for the carbon you exhale!

While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, the carbon-taxing, “save the environment” panic hit us again on July 1st, when the price of gas increased 2.4 cents a litre.

By 2012 you can expect the carbon gas tax to increase another 7.25 cents.

Some may give that a good ol’ David Suzuki cheer, saying it is great news for the environment, as it helps to reduce green house gas emissions. (So far, for me, being that I need to use my vehicle for work, the only thing it reduced was the weight of my wallet.)

The provincial NDP is groaning that the tax is unfair for northerners who have to pay more for heating oil, and rural residents who don’t have public transit and have no choice but to drive. They have a valid point. But the government is quick to cloak any negative notion with dollar signs.

This “revenue neutral” tax will earn the government an estimated $1.85 billion, which, they say, will all be returned to the people in the form of tax breaks, and other little rebate gifts.

Thank goodness for that. I’ll need that money to fill my gas tank!

But I’m confused…how is taxing us in an effort to control the effects of climate change going to work if we are getting all the money back in the form of rebates, and personal and corporate tax breaks?

Why don’t they save all that money over a period of about five years, and then buy us all electric cars?

Sign me up for a Prius!

Of course, even though most of these electric or hybrid cars regenerate themselves while you’re driving, somehow, one day, we’ll probably eventually run out of electricity -- unless we buy the bulk of that precious resource back from the Americans. But that’s a topic for another day.

As of June 30 of this year, B.C.’s public sector officially became “carbon-neutral”, a first for any province or state in North America. Since 2008, $75 million of a public sector energy conservation capital fund has financed 247 energy projects in schools, hospitals, colleges, universities and other government buildings across the province. This has reduced carbon output by 36,500 tonnes, created 500 jobs, and saved organizations about $12.6 million in annual energy costs. (Minus the additional carbon that is emitted by the 500 workers driving to work now.)

These numbers are amazing, but even more shocking is what it works out – percentage-wise -- in terms of carbon reduction. Now hold onto your hats (or your breath again) -- a whopping one per cent!

One per cent? According to the Ministry of Environment, it is about more than just numbers. Even though public sector operations only contribute one per cent of all GHGs generated in the province “the sector has a big reach in terms of opportunity to inspire change in the nearly two million British Columbians who work, learn in, or visit public sector

Peachland Views My poor left knee Dear Editor: I’m sitting here on my balcony this glorious Thursday before Canada Day, looking across the lake to the mountains of the provincial park. Behind me the forest is swaying in the breeze. Lovely. I’ve worked hard all my life to be here. Raised a family. I think I deserve it.

Then I look down at my left knee. It has collapsed, and according to the medical folks needs to be replaced.

Fine. No problem. For a new retiree, let’s get it done.

Let’s get back to golf and the enjoyment of the Okanagan Valley.

Four to six months to see a specialist I am told, and possibly just as long to get surgery.

But it’s collapsed. The pain at times is excruciating.

It’s debilitating. It’s been this way for a month. Can we not do something to make up the timeline? Four to six months just to see a surgeon, and possibly just as long

to get surgery. My poor left knee.

It seems in the battle between government and the medical profession for funds/tax dollars, the big casualty is the patient, with little or no empathy being shown from either of those two bodies. They seem to have agreed this is the new norm. To be in considerable pain and distress and be told to go away is a pretty sad indictment of our health care system. I can get that type of treatment in Zimbabwe or North Korea. It’s also sad that after being told it’s compulsory to contribute to health care, it’s not there when you need it.

In two weeks I’ll be in Couer D’Alene Idaho for 10 days with my new friends. I will return home with a rebuilt knee and light pockets. As I sit here and contemplate Canada Day, I find myself humming the tune of that great old song.... “God Bless America”.

Geoff Rawlinson, Peachland

Peek into the past This parade on the May long weekend in 1950 was a far cry from the July 1st Canada Day parade just a few days ago. In those days there may have been 100 spectators at most, and Beach Avenue was also Highway 97. The horses were the traditional end of the parade for obvious reasons. This house at the corner of 6th St. and Beach is still there. The parade ended at the parking lot beside the old Athletic (community) Hall.

The style of the cars tell it all.

Photo contributed by the Peachland Historical Society

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Residents need to be more vigilant about their garbage habits and the bears they attract Dear Editor: I had originally typed this up (the following story) to pass out to all the residents of my mobile home park, Antler’s Beach Estates. Then, on reflection, I thought all of the people living in this area should read it.

It reinforces an article (on bears) I read in the past month or so.

Peggy Oliver, Peachland Originally to the residents of Antlers Beach Estates*: *(Edited for brevity) I suffer from “snake phobia”. Those of you who share this affliction will understand; those who don’t will tell me, “Garter snakes are good for the garden and will not harm you.” I know that already, thank you, and wish no harm to snakes. I just don’t want to see them!

On Friday, July 1st, 2011, Canada Day, I celebrated outside with much needed painting. It was a beautiful day; my bare feet felt so good on the grass.

Break time, and I went inside the house to pour a glass of water. Then I strolled down the yard to admire my work, glass in hand…when out of nowhere fast moving dark brown flesh slithered past one foot on the ground and headed under my front steps. At the same time, I’m screaming, dancing on the spot, with water flying out of my glass.

After I calmed down, my verbal comment was, “I’d rather confront a bear than die of a heart attack over the sight of a snake.”

Which leads me to Saturday, July 2nd, at 12:25 pm…

There must be something psychic about my front

stairs. Rounding the corner of my unit I have a very brief face-to-face with a black bear cub strolling calmly down my yard. It stopped dead near my steps when it saw me, then turned and headed towards the neighbour’s backyard. The second of “no-motion” on both of our parts gave me time to view the size of its claws.

One swipe could have very easily removed my face, or any other body part the paw happened to contact.

Now, I was not wearing a watch, but I can tell you without a doubt, as I go over my moves that day, that from the time the bear was originally spotted strolling down Thorne Road, at the upper level of our park, and my encounter, well over an hour had passed.

In that period of time, the cub had methodically dumped over the back garbage containers that had any kind of smell in them. The blue recycling and green yard waste bins were left standing. Can bears ascertain colour? I don’t think so. I do know that bears have an extremely keen sense of smell. Double bagging smelly garbage does not work!

Still in our park, a half-hour after my encounter, it was spotted checking out the units up above me, yard to yard. During this lengthy forage for food, the cub encountered many people at work in their yards. This is definitely an indication that it is becoming accustomed to the presence of humans. If this cub continues to find food in our garbage containers it will continue to return and, at some near point in time, will become aggressive.

If people cannot appreciate the fact that we live in their territory and should stop tempting the bears with their garbage, then they should consider moving into the city. Please! If your garbage smells at all, put it in your freezer and don’t put it in your container until the morning of garbage pick up day.

One small cub has already been shot by a game warden, a week or so ago, when it was reported by resi-

dents of the mobile home park next door to us. Once reported, the game wardens have a duty to respond.

The residents were told that it is was unhealthy and had to be put down. Whether this was the case, or not, the people had to be given some sort of excuse for the execution, an act that I’m sure the game wardens were adverse to carrying out.

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Notice to Residents Beginning Friday July 1st and ending July 22nd (weather permitting), line painting will commence on the roadways in Peachland. As part of this project, the line painting will take place late evening until early morning to minimize traffic interruptions. Thank you for your patience.

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Thursdays to Saturdays - The Little Schoolhouse - The Summer Program will run from 11 am to 4 pm at The Little Schoolhouse on Brandon Lane. Local artists will be paintng, displaying and selling their work. Join them for lessons, watch them work or just meet local artists. For a schedule of artists participating go to www.pcartscouncil.com.

Sundays in July & August - The Little Schoolhouse Sunday Tea - Sunday Tea on the patio will begin July 10, at The Little Schoolhouse, running from 1 to 4 pm.

Every week a different artist(s) will display their work at this pleasant afternoon event.

Sunday, July 10 - Peachland Riding Club, 2011 Saddle Series - Non-members can ride at members cost during this Gymkhana and if you have a terrific day and want the points to count for year-end prizes, you can purchase a membership and the points for the day will count toward year -end. This Gymkhana is the final chance to sign up for the Saddle Series. It is run on the 4D format, so anyone can win. For more information 250-718-2761 or visit www.peachlandridingclub.com.

Sunday, July 10 - Summer Concert Series - A free series of concerts sponsored by the Rotary Club will be held at the Rotary Pavilion in Heritage Park beginning July 10. Featured will be the Larry Crawford Ensemble. Tried and true Sum-

merland musicians playing contemporary sounds for easy listening. This is a family event and will include an art display and food at 4 pm. The music will begin at 5 pm. Performing July 17 will be Donovan Sweet. Swing guitars and vocals from this popular Okanagan Valley duo will be presented. The series will also run July 24, August 7, 14 and 21, with different groups each week.

Wednesdays - Savour Each Word! - Summer Reading Club 2011 - A summer reading club for ages 5 to 12. Registration is now taking place. This is a free program.

When children register they receive their Reading Log, contest information and program details. Programs are held from 10 - 11am July 6 - July 27. Wednesday July 13 - Local Flavour - Kendra Dixon and Rebecca Tyson, local childrens’s book illustrator & author, will be talking about witing and illustrating books and leading a painting project. Please note that attendance is limited to 30 children due to activities planned. Younger children will be required to have a hands-on help.

Wednesday - July 20 - Mystery Meals Chris Scowen will bring his own Detective - C.S.I. adventure. Be sworn in as deputies, follow the clues and solve the crime!

Please note this session is more suitable For older children. Wednesday - July 27 Tantalizing Tidbits - Judy Garner-Niehaus will entertain with her interactive native storytelling puppets. The Library will also be having their mid-summer party

& draws for some great prizes. For more information on any of the programs the Library offers call 250-767-9111.

Saturday, July 16 - Dancin’ Barefoot in the Park - This live music concert will be held at Cousins Park, with the Teen Talent Competition in the afternoon and a line-up of talented performers in the evening. This years line-up includes 54•40, Greg Sczebel, The Mailbu Knights, Wassabi Collective, Kath and the Tomkats and Precision.

There will also be a variety of vendors. For more information visit www.dancinbarefoot.com.

Saturday, July 23 - 2011 Fishing Forever Event - The Peachland Sportsmens Association invites all persons with handicaps of any kind to a fishing event especially designed for them. The event will take place from 11 am to 2:30 pm at Heritage Park. A BBQ lunch will be provided along with all necessary fishing tackle and bait.

Just bring yourself and any supporters with you. Please call 250-767-2287 or email okbcwf@telus.net to let them know you are attending.

Sunday, July 24 - The Peachland Triathlon - This is a 750 meter lake swim, 20k cycle, 5k run which starts and finishes around Swim Bay and Cousins Park, and incorporates Beach Avenue, Buchanan and the Blue Waters area. This event is put on by the Peachland Recreation Department.

For more information call 250-767-2133.

ONGOING EVENTS Friday, July 8 - Waterfront Grill & Pizzeria 1:15pm & Wood Carving - 7pm; Peachland - Live entertainment; PWC - Men’s Coffee Quilters - 50+ Activity Centre - 1:15pm; Club, 10am; Rocky J’s - Karaoke hosted by Royal Canadian Legion - Euchre, 1900 hrs Billy’s Basement, 7pm Tuesday, July 12 - Lions Den Meeting Saturday, July 9 - Royal Canadian Legion Community Policing Station, 7pm; 50+ Branch 69 - Meat Draw, 1500 hrs; 50+ Ac- Activity Centre - Peachland Bridge Club, tivity Centre - Carpet Bowling, 10am 7pm, Carpet Bowling - 10am, Bridge - experienced and novice, 7pm & AA at Noon; Sunday, July 10 - PWC - Jerry Dober Sun- PWC - Tai Chi, 6pm; Royal Canadian Legion day Breakfast, 8 am - Darts, 7pm

Museum, 7pm; Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Heights Community Centre, West Kelowna, 7pm; Thursday, July 14 - PWC - Bereavement Support Group, 10am; 50+ Activity Centre - Iron & Silk Exercise, 11am; Peachland Rotary Club - Noon, Gasthaus:

Boxing - Beginners boxing, both male and female is held Monday and Wednesday at 4th Street Place at 6 pm. For more inforMonday, July 11 - 50+ Activity Centre - Wednesday, July 13 - 50+ Activity Centre mation call 250-767-9538.

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Peachland Community Arts Council

“Artist of the month” Christopher Byrd has been involved in photography for many years. As a secondary school teacher of English in Montreal for 30 years he also taught students in photography, cinematography, and graphic design.

It was during these formative years he first experimented with solarization, high contrast, and other dark room techniques of silver bromide photography. His sense of design and experimentation was further stimulated during his research for a Masters degree in Communications at McGill University.

Part of his thesis was an experimental poetic film entitled Primal Path, an allegory of life’s initial steps from darkness into light, winter into spring,

which included his youngest daughter entering the world from the womb.

The advent of digital photography has enabled Christopher to free himself from some of the constraints of standard photography.

He is less concerned with the technical aspects than with capturing the image at the right moment often manipulating the results on the computer to express themes of a poetic nature. Though some may view this as photographically unethical he thinks of it in terms of artistic creativity. Textures, patterns, rhythms, moods, and the play of light and colour fascinate him.

Rather than spend time setting up for a single shot he is more likely to shoot a lot of shots rapidly in an attempt to capture the perfect moment. He is not a technical perfectionist – he allows the camera to do the work for him while he searches out the subject. Always the subject matter and mood transcend the technical.

Christopher’s retirement years enable him to travel, walk the woods, and search out those unique and sometimes very simple moments that give him, and hopefully others, a lot of pleasure.

He relocated from Montreal to Peachland, BC in 1999.

To read more about the “Artist of the Month” and view his work, as well as find out more about the Peachland Community Arts Council, check out their website at: http://www.pcartscouncil.com/.

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250-212-6745 Members of the Cottonwoods, Peachland, Rutland, Winfield and Kelowna General Hospital Auxiliaries and the KGH Founbrenda@brendaherrinrealty.com dation presented a cheque in the amount of $11,000 to the May Bennett Wellness Centre Thursday, June 29. The funds were raised at the Blossom Time Fair at Cottonwoods on May 13. The funds will be used to purchase equipment for patient care and comfort. Items to be purchased include a Stryker stretcher, nebulizers for respiratory patients, patio furniture and a new awning.

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A sunny, busy and active Canada Day in Peachland

By Cindy Fortin The “sunny Okanagan” finally lived up to its reputation this past long weekend giving us, amongst other things, a bright and sunny Canada Day on July 1st.

Peachland streets, sidewalks and downtown parks were bustling with activity. The day’s events included a Peachland Beach Run 5K/10 K run or walk, pancake breakfasts, a senior slowpitch tournament, live entertainment, Get Wet events, a Canada Day ceremony and cake, parade, and fireworks to top off the day.

The parade winners in the Community category were City of Kelowna (1st) and District of Peachland (2nd); Commercial category: Paynter’s Fruit Stand (1st) and Rocky J’s Beach Hut (2nd); Clubs category: Peachland Chamber of Commerce (1st) and Peachland Sportsmen’s Association (2nd); Music category: Sister Act (1st) and Emmanuel Assembly (2nd); Humourous Category: Hergott Law (1st); and Most Original Overall: Westbank First Nations.

Overall results of the Peachland Beach 5K Run were: Jordan Taylor (Male 16-19 category) with a time of 17:46 minutes. Mark Rutter (Male 30-39) came in second with a time of 18:05. The first woman to cross the finish line was Tiffany Fowler (Female 40-49) with a time of 21:28 min.

For the 10 K run: Kurt Benson (Male 16-19) finished first with a time of 37.24, with Paul Stein (Male 40-49) coming in second at 40:57.

Shirley Krulicki (Female 60-64) claimed third place at 41:17.

For the 5 K walk: Greg Petti (Male 50-59) completed the 5 km walk in 28:19 min. Top female was Kathy Cook who walked in the female 40 -49 category with a time of 34:16.

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Peachland through Tania’s Eyes

Canada Day at Heritage Park Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at flickr.com/photos/ taniaseyes. The View will be publishing a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania’s eyes.

Pay it forward while you can

By Lisa Spalleck Peachland Wellness Centre As the old saying goes: “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.”

That is exactly how Paul and Kathy Ward, wonderful Peachland residents, feel these days with the loss of their personal transportation. Life was pretty good for Paul and Kathy, happy in retirement, comfortably enjoying the good life when a car accident last fall forced them to rely on others for the first time in their lives.

After years of independence, they were suddenly faced with the challenge of not only dealing with the physical problems caused by the accident, but the difficulty of running errands and completing the small tasks we all too often take for granted. When I visited with Kathy and Paul in their lovely home the other day, my first impression was that they are not your typical isolated homebound people in need.

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Their home is as warm and inviting as they are, and I had to keep reminding myself that I was there to talk about their experience with the Peachland Wellness Centre’s Transportation program and not just enjoy their great company.

After the accident, Kathy researched ways they could cope during their recovery.

Her first delightful discovery was our very own Peachland IGA’s grocery service. Kathy says that Brenda and Harry Gough at the IGA have been lifesavers. They provide a service where they pick you up, take you to the IGA and when you are finished shopping they drive you home. So thankfully that solved one of their problems - they now knew they wouldn’t starve! However, they were still relying on friends and neighbours to help them get to many medical appointments or even just a trip to the mall to get out of the house.

Fortunately, Olive Fielding, the Peachland Wellness Centre’s Seniors Outreach coordinator, happened to be talking to Kathy and Paul’s daughter, and heard about their situation and wanted to help.

Olive contacted Paul and Kathy and set up a time to meet with them and assess their situation. She let them know of the many programs and services provided by the Peachland Wellness Centre, and of course recognized their need for transportation.

Consequently, for the past few months, Kathy and Paul have used our transportation program. Kathy says when she calls the PWC to arrange a ride; she is very comforted by either Ruth or Linda on the other end of the phone. She says

they always take the time to ask how they are, and make you feel welcome. They then make all the arrangements for a volunteer driver to provide what I like to call our “door through door” service. This differs from a door-to-door service, as our volunteers often help our clients through the door at both ends of the trip. They may need help at the grocery store or medical appointment and then help once again upon their return home.

Kathy says she now likes to brag about what we are so fortunate to have here in Peachland. Her sister in Burnaby is jealous of the PWC Transportation program and the IGA’s grocery service. When Kathy describes what we do at the PWC, her sister wonders why there isn’t such a service in every community.

Of course, what this program needs are many, many volunteer drivers.

We try to keep a large roster of volunteers, so no one driver is called upon too often. One of our drivers likes to say she is not able to do this for her own mom who lives far away, so this is her way of helping and hopes that someone else will help her mom. It is a way of paying it forward. As Paul and Kathy said, life was ticking along quite nicely and then out of the blue you need help. So if you have time to pay it forward right now in your life, we would love to hear from you. You never know when you may need the help you are able to give now. Please give us a call at 250-767-0141, email at wellnesscentre@shaw. ca or check out our website at www.peachlandwellnesscentre@shaw.ca.

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Citizens should become knowledgeable about both sides Bill Barisoff, MLA - Commentary As we approach peak season for camping and holidays many of our highways are filled with slower moving recreational vehicles and those drivers who are often in a hurry to arrive at a weekend destination. This combination can often lead to serious accidents. Summer long weekends should be about enjoying time spent with friends and family and sharing in new memories. Long weekends should not be a time for increased road fatalities, and we must all slow down and exercise caution when travelling around our beautiful province. For those of you who do enjoy camping, a reminder that online reservations can be made at the vast majority of BC Parks. For further information please visit the www.discovercamping.ca website.

On a different note, this past week Elections BC an-

nounced the deadline to submit your HST ballot has been extended. The new deadline is now August 5th and as mentioned before, ballots can also be returned to any Service BC location as well. For more information about the HST voting process please contact Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free).

I have recently observed a trend where some groups of citizens increasingly work vigorously to oppose projects or taxation policy that ultimately help to provide additional revenue to government. It is understandable that some taxpayers may see increased revenue for government as a negative. However, a more recent trend I have noted is that citizens who are often advocating for significant government expenditures in directions or areas they support, are now in some cases the same citizens who oppose increased revenues for government in other areas.

This, of course, draws the obvious question as to how it is the government can afford to fund, for example, increased investments in health care and education, or projects like a community swimming pool or a perform-

ing arts center. At some level compromises need to be found and citizens must be willing to work together in accepting tradeoffs that raise revenues to support important programs and other related spending.

Our economic situation in British Columbia, much like every other region around North America, remains fragile. No economic opportunity is without some degree of compromise. If we are to continue to oppose projects and policy that ultimately help keep our local and provincial economy strong, then the related services we all depend upon will struggle for much needed funding.

In the next 12 months we have an HST referendum vote, local government elections in November, and possibly a provincial election as well. I urge citizens to become knowledgeable not just about their own side of an issue, but the other side as well. If we can have a greater understanding of both sides of a debate and become actively involved in our democratic process we will all benefit from the outcome.

Mount Boucherie students offer a “Student Voice” to local municipalities Continued on page 7 suggestions to the communities of West Kelowna and Peachland regarding youth needs and activities to keep them busy, and to promote the need for a police liaison officer at their high school.

Six young women from Mount Boucherie Secondary School presented their ideas to Peachland Council last month.

Michelle Boorman, of Peachland, was one of those students.

“We did the presentation to the council because we just want to let everyone know that we do have a voice and want more of a say on what goes on for us. We also want to let them know that we are here to help with, and to build those ideas,” said Boorman.

She noted the recent tragic death of a Penticton youth, saying, “Maybe if youth had something to do, and somewhere to go, they wouldn’t get into that kind of trouble.”

The group would like to see annual or semi-annual youth forums take place with representatives from both the West Kelowna and Peachland districts participating.

One girl at the presentation had a personal story of her own: “It’s clear that there is an obvious connection be-

tween lack of youth activities and the use of drugs and alcohol. I was part of this frustrating problem until I was caught smoking weed in Grade 10 on school property. I was caught red-handed by the principal at the time, and she made the decision to suspend me for three days, but did not involve the police. This meant I was allowed to continue with my life and not carry a criminal record.”

She was then placed on school restrictions, and made the decision to change her life for the better.

She went on to become a straight A student, and was recently awarded the Youth Service Award.

But not every story has a happy ending.

“On June 7, 2010 when one of my best friends, Ashlee Hyatt, was murdered. She was at a full house party, and I can’t help but wonder if she would have been at an arcade or someplace else, she might have survived,” she said.

Mayor Keith Fielding had positive comments regarding the group’s Student Voice presentation and objectives.

“The students made an excellent presentation. It really caught our attention and revealed what a great help they can be to us in improving our understanding of issues concerning the well being of youth in our community. We want to continue working with the group and get their input in many areas. We found

their ideas about social and recreational priorities very helpful.”

The students also feel that a police liaison officer at the school would be a huge benefit. MBSS is currently the only high school in the valley that does not have one. They hope that with an authoritative presence at the school, there will be less violence and drug dealing occurring.

The estimated cost of a liaison officer is between $100,000 and $120,000 per year. Peachland students currently make up about nine per cent of the population of the school, so Peachland’s contribution, should the district decide to participate in hiring an officer, would reflect that amount.

“I believe that there will be support for including funds in our next year’s budget to contribute to the cost of a police liaison officer position. However, the project will depend on it also being supported by West Kelowna and Westbank First Nations. I have spoken with Mayor Findlater and I understand that there is interest from West Kelowna council, subject to further review of requirements. I have not yet spoken with Chief Louie but will be doing so,” said Fielding.

Even though some of the students of “Student Voice” graduated this year, including Boorman, the program is expected to continue with other student leaders coming on board in the fall.

West Kelowna road earns spot on Top 20 “Worst Roads” Continued from page 3 Prince George, which single-handedly garnered 552 votes – or 14 per cent of the total votes cast in the survey.

BCAA President and CEO Tim Condon, who came to Prince George to announce the survey results, said the exceptional response to the survey allows BCAA to give province-wide profile to sub-standard roads in communities all across B.C. “By voting in our first-ever ‘Worst Roads’ survey, B.C. drivers have given BCAA the information and mandate to advocate for road improvements in communities throughout the province,” said Condon. “We’re pleased to see communities like Prince George ‘get the vote out’ in the hopes that their efforts will be rewarded with better and safer roads.”

The 20 worst roads in the province, as determined by 3,997 B.C. drivers voting in BCAA’s “Worst Roads” survey, are to the right. * BCAA’s 2011 Worst Roads campaign was conducted over four weeks, from May 3 to 24. Drivers were invited to nominate the road (or bridge or tunnel) in or near their community that they feel is most in need of improvement. A road could be identified as ‘worst’ either because it is in poor condition, unsafe or frequently congested.

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 17 18 19 20

Road Ospika Boulevard Enderby-Mabel Lake Rd Patullo Bridge Harris Road Silver Star Road Pacific Rim Highway Hope Princeton Hwy. Westside Road Coalmont Road George Massey Tunnel Iron Workers Memorial Bridge Trans-Canada Hwy. Revelstoke North Nechako Road Daly Road Oak Street Bridge West Coast Road Domano Boulevard Westside Road Bamfield Road Balfour-Kaslo-Gelena Bay Hwy

(Nearest) Community South Prince George Enderby Surrey-New West Saturna Island Vernon Vancouver Island Southern, B.C. Falkland Princeton Richmond-Delta Vancouver/N. Van Revelstoke Prince George Surrey Vancouver-Richmond Shirley (Van. Island) Prince George West Kelowna-Vernon Port Alberni West Kootenay

No. of Votes 552 403 242 147 117 109 85 81 71 62 56 49 48 47 46 46 34 33 32 30

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Shepherd’s Pie

Food For the

The generosity of Jesus

By Derek Koch Peachland Campus Pastor Emmanuel Church Jesus is so generous we can barely understand it sometimes. Your religious experience may be one of strict rules and serious sermons. Like me, you may have gone to a Bible camp that had “Your sin will find you out.” written above the hearth in the sitting area.

Looking up at that verse, the couches and the fireplace suddenly seemed much less inviting than before.

Jesus taught in parables…fictional stories that taught a spiritual lesson. Not as lengthy as an allegory but poignant nonetheless. One of the parables not quite as well-known as others is the one where Jesus introduces us to an estate manager who on one early morning hires workers to tend his vineyard. He promises them a dollar a day – a fair wage in those days. At 9 am, he finds more workers standing at the local employment center and he invites them to work for the day. He promises them “a fair wage.” He goes back to the em-

ployment center at noon, at 3:00 pm, and then near the end of the day at 5 pm promising everyone a fair wage.

The workday ends and its time for the workers to receive their wages. The manager sends out his foreman to pay them. First, he pays the ones who started working at 5 pm. He gives them a dollar. The workers who began early in the morning noticed the amount right away. They begin to whisper to each other that since the 5 pm workers received one dollar surely they would receive a lot more than originally promised.

However, with growing dismay, they began to realize that the 3 pm workers, the noon workers, and the 9 am workers all received a dollar. When their turn came, they put out their hands, and just as they had already suspected, they each received one dollar.

They bypassed the foreman and complained directly to the manager. The manager calmly listened to their complaint and then responded. The estate manager simply said, “Friend, I haven’t been unfair. We agreed on the wage of a dollar, didn’t we? So take it and go.

I decided to give to the one who came last the same as you. Can’t I do what I want with my own money?

Are you going to get stingy because I am generous?”

End of discussion. And the lesson of the parable? Jesus concludes by reminding His listeners about “the Great Reversal: many of the first ending up last, and the last first.”

Too often we respond like those who worked since dawn. We think too highly about what we’ve done to get where we are today. In our Christian experience, we sometimes think God is lucky to have us on His side and we judge others. The truth is that God is extremely generous with all of us. If you come to Him, He will accept you. No matter where you’ve been, no matter what you’ve done, no matter how late in life.

It’s not about us. It’s all about Him. All you’ve got to do is ask… even if you started working at 5 pm.

Carbon-taxing and other initiatives Continued from page 4

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Sunday Worship 10:00 am Morning Prayer Tuesdays - 9:30 am Office Hours 9:30 - 11:30 am Monday to Friday

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buildings.”

You can read about their success (scripted by themselves, of course), on their government website: http://www.livesmartbc.ca/attachments/carbon_ neutral_action_reports/CarbonNeutralBC-transformingBCpublicsector.pdf.

I’m not knocking environmental initiatives, I just think that the results are too miniscule, and the cost (taxing) to the average wage earner, only adds to an overburdened society. Perhaps they need to be looking at the bigger picture, as North America’s, Canada, in particular, is not the continent causing the most harm. And if you are going to regulate big industry emissions in this regard…no carbon credits sharing.

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BORN ON THIS DATE

Pamela Anderson, Actor-model-activist, 44.

Debbie Harry, Vocalist-musician, 66.

Dan Aykroyd, Actor-comedian-writer, 59.

Alan Ruck, Actor, 55.

Evelyn King, Vocalist, 51.

Missy Elliott, Rapper-producer-dancer, 40.

Jarome Iginla, Hockey player, 34.

Liv Tyler, Actor, 34.

Forrest Griffin, Mixed martial artist, 32.

Hilarie Burton, Actor-producer, 29.

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

Theme: CD

Christine Davison

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There may be strange surprises. What begins now may continue again very soon. You attract intelligent sorts. There may be someone you know who may lend a helping hand where scholarships/ grants are involved. Look to Libra for more advice, especially if you’re dealing with bureaucrats over the next week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will rise to whatever challenges you face. Your intellect may shine at important moments to giving you the lead at work or at play. Don’t be surprised if your hunches and feelings turn out to be right. You’re more psychic than you realize. Secrets involve people who rely upon your compassion and property.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many would do anything for you, even if it meant moving to be closer to you. Find your drive to succeed. Someone you admire may wish to share their feelings with you. You could be far more attractive than you sometimes realize. Secret smiles, caresses, and jokes may be shared between you and a lover.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There are secrets that only you can solve, riddles and mysteries that only you can discover the hidden meaning of.

You’ll make money if you put your money where your mouth is (and value maternal words). There may be someone who thinks a little bit more of you than you do of them, but don’t feel guilty for it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Thoughtful answers may come to you in a time of conflict. Looking and behaving smartly may attract admiring stares. Don’t feel discouraged if someone takes your creative talents for granted. You may feel like you are playing hide-and-goseek with someone you admire or have ardour for. Avoid large risks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It may seem as if time is running out, but it’s only because you really need to stop over-thinking things-Try to take a moment to slow down and cool out.

Children may bring you luck and joy.

You are an overwhelming inspiration to others. The past brings many smiles.

Take a trip down memory lane.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People find your leadership, courage, and quick wit to be a rare inspiration. You might become involved with several people as strong and charismatic as you are. Use your creative talents. Don’t gloss over details, even if they appear miniscule or paranoid in nature. Talk things over. Keep promises.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may feel like there is something or someone from your past that you cannot avoid.

You and your family are clever enough to solve this. Sometimes you feel as if you need a change of pace or place.

You may be able to improve your feelings, surroundings or situation if you can get a hold of your conscience.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A situation may unfold, bringing you closer to what you need to learn. Something quirky or downright bizarre said now may involve a sibling or someone you’ve journeyed or gossiped with. A lot can be said for your grander, more optimistic outlook. Someone may show their feelings for you in largerthan-life ways.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone close to you might wish to explore future relationship or professional options with you. It might be time to focus upon your surroundings and your future. Take the lead and the high road. You may feel like you are falling behind the times, but that wouldn’t be true. Give yourself some credit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’re a natural. You are strong, smart, charismatic, and can think on your feet like no one else. Someone may wish to indulge you where your true interests lie. If you follow your heart (and not your head), then you may be able to make many new friends or romantic partnerships over the next month.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There is something mysterious and sensual about you lately that draws others to you. People may come to you in search of wisdom or forgiveness. Try to follow your own path. Pursue your own spirituality. Listen to your own dreams.

It’s time to start new hobbies. Careerwise, it’s time to ask about promotions. info@christinedavisonastrology.com

ACROSS 1. Skilled 6. Sleeveless garment 9. Opaque gem 13. Embankment 14. Mischievous fairy 16. Street or road (fr.)

17. Sea 18. Hospital figure 19. Wrath 20. Boat paddle 21. "___ will be done" 23. Motor vehicle 24. Aviate 25. "___ lang syne" 27. Farm division 28. Hockey surface 29. Apiece 31. Schoolboy 34. Reel 37. Duplicate 38. Arid 39. Funeral procession 41. Ocean fishing 43. Diva's solo 44. ___ vera 46. Twangy, as a voice 47. Solicit 48. Pottery oven

49. Astern 50. "Pumping ___" 51. Other 53. Ballet step 56. Wordplay 59. ___ out a living 60. Roadhouse 61. ___ Today 62. Andean animal 64. Contradict 66. Fish trap 67. Gun, as an engine 68. Baggy 69. Star ___ 70. DNA segment 71. "Come in!"

DOWN 1. Distant 2. Stick-on 3. "___ Heartbeat" (Amy Grant hit) 4. ___ green 5. Feeler 6. Flexible plastic 7. Flightless bird 8. Agile 10. Invaluable 11. Halo, e.g.

12. Suggestive look 15. Bring back 22. Chromaticity 26. Morning moisture 27. Skin disorder 28. Smidgen 30. Adjutant 32. Length x width 33. "It's a ___!"

34. Strikebreaker 35. Go (over) 36. Stem from 37. Confess 38. Petty quarrel 40. Acquire something 42. Make weak 45. Single 48. Aussie "bear" 49. Inquire 52. Depart 53. Operate an airplane 54. Liquorice-flavoured seeds 55. Curl one's lip 56. Football kick 57. ___-friendly 58. Charge 63. Chess pieces 65. Long, long time

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07/04/1997 NASA’s Pathfinder space probe landed on the surface of Mars.

07/05/1937 Spam, the luncheon meat, was introduced into the market

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07/06/1947 the AK-47 went into production in the Soviet Union.

07/07/1969 in Canada, the Official Languages Act was adopted; this made the French language equal to English throughout the Federal government.

07/08/1947 reports were broadcasted that a UFO crash landed in Roswell, New Mexico.

07/09/1962 Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans exhibition opened at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles.

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The Peachland View - 15

July 8, 2011

Around Peachland

Chico Barra, front, and his wife Gwenda, in background, of G.C. Contracting are working hard in the summer heat to spiff up the Edgewater with a nice coat or two of paint. The Edgewater is looking good, so we can only assume that Chico managed to get more paint on the old hotel, than it appears he did on himself.

Photo Constance Roth

Visitors to the Peachland View office will notice a new face at the front desk. Sointu Martin joined the team last month, brightening up the front office with her cheerful smile.

Photo Cindy Fortin

Kennedy Arbea, Jessika McDiarmid and Celina Faulkner, left to right, and Kaitlyn Adderly, missing from the photo, worked hard last weekend creating and selling their crafts to raise money for the SPCA. They plan to have several sale weekends during the summer at their Victoria Street neighbourhood. So far, they have raised $100. Some of their crafts include paintings, bead bracelets and necklaces, and fancy kleenex box holders. Good for you, girls! photo submitted

Several kids enjoyed day camp at the Peachland Baptist Church this week, with a host of activities to keep them busy.

LEFT: This energetic group showed off the handsome crabs they made out of pipe cleaners and homemade bean bags. Pictured in the front row, from left to right are Ashton, Abby, Emma, Cassie and Alaura. At the back are Jade, left and Cassidy.

ABOVE: Pastor John Rankin gives instructions to some students participating in Super Cool Underwater Bible Adventures (SCUBA).

BELOW: Pastor John’s wife, Maria Rankin, had a captive audience during one of their fun sessions.

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305-4350 Ponderosa Drive Enter into this townhome and be greeted by lots of living space on 2 levels featuring a Master Suite on the 2nd floor. 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit in popular Eagle’s View is regarded as one of the most prestigious floor plans. Quality finishings, gorgeous lake & valley views makes for a much sought after lifestyle!

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