Peachland June 17, 2011 Peachland, BC
Volume 07 | Number 24
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Happy Dad’s Day!
Ken Stratton has the right to be proud on Father’s Day, and every day of the year, as he poses with his two cheery-faced sons, Jaxson, left and Allister, as they sport matching hairstyles and pose with their homemade Stanley Cup. Ken is planning to spend Father’s Day with his family at the Father’s Day Show and Shine car show in Kelowna this Sunday. Photo Constance Roth
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Work on the Ponderosa golf course and housing development is in full swing. The Greg Norman Signature Golf Course is expected to open in 2013, and council recently passed third reading of the PDA bylaw, and the final adoption of the OCP amendment bylaw.
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The District of Peachland is working to improve the walkability of our community! We need your feedback We need you to tell us your priorities
Please Attend The SIDEWALK & PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY PLAN COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 3pm to 6pm Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre
Expect to be swinging clubs at the new Ponderosa golf course sometime in 2013 – the projected date of the opening of the Greg Norman Signature Golf Course. Along with the new course is a large housing development, which has created a division of opinion amongst some Peachland residents. It was an animated meeting at the Ponderosa/ Pincushion public hearing held last Wednesday as both sides debated the pros and cons of the project. The public hearing was held for the purpose of considering Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 2001, 2011, and Pincushion/Ponderosa Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 1999, 2011. The meeting was necessary before a third reading could take place. Prior to the hearing, the District received 34 letters from residents – 17, of which, were in support of the development project, three supported it with comments, four were against it, and 10 had no opinion one way or another. Said one letter writer, Eveline Crane, a resident of Ponderosa Drive and supporter of the project: “I am amazed that we are still having public hearings regarding the Ponderosa/Pincushion development. It seems that you are trying everything to sabotage the completion of the course and complex.� Larry and Rhoda Weisgarber wrote: “We continue to support the Ponderosa/Pincushion development and would like to see this project proceed as quickly as possible.� Some writers asked for a referendum on development to be a part of the
municipal election to take place this fall. Susan McLoughlin requested that council delay any major decisions until an economic impact study was completed. â€œâ€ŚPeachland residents deserve to hear about the economic impact of the Ponderosa/Pincushion and New Monaco developments before Council binds us into these agreements.â€? Tom Nickerson said he that while he continued to support the overall development he did have concerns that: “The new access road, which was a major concern of Ponderosa hillside residents at the earlier public hearings, and which the Treegroup committed to build before any housing was constructed, has now been deferred for up to four years after the housing development starts.â€? Not so, said Norm Porter, chairman and CEO of Treegroup, whom The View spoke with earlier this week. “That has never changed, it is a misconception. The original PDA (Phased Development Agreement) had been approved by Council a long time ago. There was an approval in 2009 and final fourth reading in January 2010. That ASP allowed that the dedicated entrance did not have to be complete before Phase I of the housing, but did before we go onto Phase II.â€? The first phase was always expected to begin before the access road, he said. Treegroup will be paying $3 million to build a new intersection to amalgamate Ponderosa Drive, Highway 97 and 13th Street, but traffic studies have shown that a new access road is not immediately required. The third reading of the PDA bylaw, and the final adoption of the OCP amendment bylaw, were passed at this Tuesday’s regular council meeting.
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Council Highlights For the regular Council Meeting of June 14, 2011 By Erin Boyes, executive assistant New Monaco Area Sector Plan – Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw At the June 14, 2011 Regular Council Meeting, Council gave final reconsideration and adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 1975, 2011 for the provision of adding the ASP for the proposed New Monaco Development. Council also ratified a resolution from the May 31, 2011 COTW meeting for staff to include the following in the New Monaco Phased Development Plan as a basis for further review and discussion: • Require a Hybrid tunnel access to Highway 97 • A rural standard requirement for the secondary access Including the statement “For clarity, the developer shall perform its obligations under this agreement at its sole cost and expense” • Requiring the construction of substation job creation/commercial space in the first stage of development, and • That the draft voluntary amenity contribution policy as reviewed by council on March 22, 2011 be used to calculate amenity contributions. The next stages for this project will be for council to go through the process of adopting a Phased Development Agree-
ment Bylaw and a Zoning Amendment Bylaw. Both bylaws will require additional public hearings. Ponderosa Pincushion Area Structure Plan – Official Community Plan Following the public hearing held Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Council gave third reading and final adoption to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2000 Amendment Bylaw No. 2002 for the provision of adding the ASP for the proposed Ponderosa Pincushion development Council also gave third reading to the Ponderosa Pincushion Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 1999, 2011. The next stage for this proposed development will be the final reading of the Phased Development Agreement Bylaw and adoption of the Zoning Amendment Bylaw. Recycling Pilot Project Council received a report from Public Works about a recycling pilot program being implemented through the Regional District and the District of Peachland. This program will investigate the ways in which Peachland residents recycle, and ways in which the current system can be improved. Additional information for the New Monaco, Ponderosa Pincushion Development and the pilot recycling program can be found on the municipal website: www.peachland.ca
‘Stock’ delivers final speech on Parliament Hill By Dan Albas, MP Okanagan-Coquihalla I believe it is important that as Members of Parliament we not only listen to the concerns of the citizens who elect us, but also that we share those concerns in Ottawa as well. Over this past week my office has received a number of questions and concerns regarding the census that has been taken place over the past several weeks. Much of the concerns relate to reminder notices being sent out to households that have already submitted their census, sometimes even multiple times. This in turn creates a concern that either their census submission has not been received and processed or that there is waste of taxpayer resources in sending out these reminders. My family has also received such a reminder note even though it was sent in close to a month ago. I have raised this issue with the Minister responsible to ensure that there is awareness about them. Another area of concern for many citizens in Okanagan-Coquihalla is gas prices. While we have seen some good things over the past few years in terms of reducing the government’s share of gas taxes through the reduction of the GST from seven to five per cent and beefed up enforcement measures of faulty scales at the pump, it is still a growing concern. The Hon. Tony Clement recently shared these same concerns and as a result has invited
refiners, distributors and retailers to appear in Ottawa to answer questions on this very subject. I will be reporting back to you with the information and answers that arise from this upcoming meeting. I was glad to be in Ottawa on Friday evening to hear a speech from my predecessor, the Hon. Stockwell Day. Stock, as he is affectionately known by many on Parliament Hill, spoke about a number of important points: - Living in a country of free speech and the importance of showing respect for others and their views. - The rise of China and need to work on our competitiveness as a country through education, productivity and innovation - And the three people who most influenced his political career. To the surprise of many, they were not former politicians or world leaders, but rather, constituents he met along his journey in provincial and federal politics. Stockwell’s lasting point was to recognize his biggest supporter, his wife Valorie. In my travels around Ottawa I have come to realize and appreciate what a popular and significant influence that Stockwell had with many colleagues and staff here on Parliament Hill. The parting thought that Stockwell left with me is to never forget that it is serving the hard working people who have made this country one of the freest, most prosperous and peaceful places on Earth that we should never take for granted.
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Editor’s Perspective Father’s Day – a celebration honouring fathers By Cindy Fortin Editor ∙ peachlandview@shaw.ca Father’s Day is this Sunday – a day to set aside to celebrate fatherhood and male parents, and a time to strain our brains to come up with an appropriate maleoriented gift that doesn’t involve golf balls, a tacky tie, or another “World’s Best Dad” coffee mug. While Father’s Day is not quite as commercialized as Mother’s Day, we are still bombarded with ample “guilt-vertising”, which irks me to no end. But let’s step back a moment and take a look at how this tradition began more than a century ago. The first Father’s Day took place in Fairmont, West Virginia, on July 5, 1908. It was organized by Mrs. Grace Golden Clayton who wanted to celebrate the lives of the 210 fathers who had lost their lives in a mining disaster several months earlier. Clayton chose that day, as it was the nearest Sunday to the birthday of her own deceased father. It has become somewhat of a custom ever since. It is celebrated in different ways and on different dates, depending on which country you live in. In Canada, and other parts of the world, it is the third Sunday of June. In Germany, it is 40 days after Easter, which is a federal holiday. According to Wikipedia (always a reliable source of misinformation), it is tradition in many parts of Germany for groups of males to do a hiking tour with wagons of beer or wine, which are pulled by manpower and enjoyed at various locations. (Hmmm…sounds much like every other holiday.) In Brazil Father’s Day is celebrated nine months before Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday of August, in Denmark it is celebrated on June 5 to coincide with Constitution Day, which is a public holiday, and in New Zealand it is the first Sunday of September, but is not a holiday. In North America, much like Mother’s Day, Christmas, Easter, Back-to-School, my birthday…Father’s Day has definitely become a commercialized event. It’s one thing to promote sports-related items, clothes, or grooming devices (the latter, of which, I wholeheartedly support), but when the TV ads tell people how appreciative their dad will be to receive a new car…that’s pushing it. On Mother’s Day, it’s diamonds and expensive trips to “Show her how much you care.” How inadequate a child must feel when they can’t toss a set of car keys Dad’s way, or a high-priced stone to Mom. Of course, adult children have fathers too. Perhaps they can purchase these pricier gifts. But it is beyond my means. Homemade gifts always have special meaning. A school-made construction-paper card, coloured and hand-drawn, is always a hit and earns its place frontand-center on the refrigerator, until it becomes dustheavy, slides off, and is tripped over. I once macraméd a seven-foot long hammock for my ex for Father’s Day. It was gorgeous. He hung it between two pine trees, jumped on, and it immediately crashed to the ground! It was not my fault, but rather that of faulty male-engineering. (Who knew two-inch hooks screwed into tree bark wouldn’t hold him? Duh.) Well, I hope all the fathers out there enjoy a happy Father’s Day, whether their gift it is a handmade construction paper card, a new Lexus…or better yet, a hug and “I love you, Dad!” The best gift of all.
Peachland Views Peachland Farmers Market vehicles cause driving hazard Dear Editor: While this market may be beneficial to many residents of Peachland and others who live in adjacent localities, I sincerely think it’s not located on the best site. Perhaps our Council would be well advised to consider another location. If you are, for whatever reason, trying to negotiate your way past this site on a Sunday morning, you have to be extremely aware of market vehicles and trailers being parked in the vicinity, which are occupying
Writer asks for WWII DVDs to be returned Dear Editor:
Constance Roth 4437 - 3rd Street Peachland British Columbia V0H 1X7
Cindy Fortin Editor
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Frank C. Warburton, Peachland
It will cost around $300 to replace this video set and returning it will be the right and social thing to do, not only for my sake but also for the sake of the community. Christine Sanderson, Peachland
I am writing to notify the community of Peachland and its surrounds, that a boxed video of four DVDs on World War II, which I forgot about and inadvertently left in my shopping cart outside IGA on the evening of Thursday, the 9th of June, was removed by someone. Also taken was a book titled ‘In Search of Canada’, while the book on the History of Birk’s (the jeweller) was left behind. Could the person who took this video, possibly thinking it was one of the free items given out by the library, (it was not, it was borrowed by me and had to be returned, but both books were free items), please return this valuable item of public property to the library. It could be slipped into one of the library drop boxes from the slot outside.
Publisher/ Sales Manager
marked public parking spaces on both sides of Beach Avenue. May I suggest until a new site is found that all market vehicles and trailers should be parked on side or back streets away from the market area. I suggest this for the convenience of our expected summer visitors and also to avoid an accident, which surely will happen before too long despite the speed limit.
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Concerns about Westside/Peachland School electoral boundaries solved Dear Editor: As many of your readers know, the issue of School Trustee electoral boundaries in the Central Okanagan School District (School District No. 23) has been discussed many times over the past decade or so. While some felt that all seven trustees should be elected at large, people in the District of Peachland, Lake Country, and the District of West Kelowna, felt very strongly that regional representation on the Board of Education is important. Currently, one trustee is elected from the District of Peachland and one from the rest of the Westside. This is considered to be inequitable, given the difference in population in the two electoral areas. After consultation with the municipalities and the public, the Board of Education requested the Minister of Education to change the electoral boundaries on the Westside of Okanagan Lake. The Minister has now approved the change, which will come into effect at the November Municipal Elections. The new Trustee Electoral Boundaries on the Westside will be as follows: • One trustee elected from ‘Area 2’: the District of Peachland; the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area of the Regional District of the Central Okanagan; Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserve 9 and; Tsinstikeptum
Local residents’ group presents mayor with Terms of Reference suggestions for EDC
Indian Reserve 10. • and one trustee elected from ‘Area 4’: the District of West Kelowna. This change to the electoral boundaries on the Westside means that the concerns about regional representation have been met. The new boundaries on the Westside are similar to those on the Kelowna side of the lake. There, one trustee represents Lake Country and the East Electoral area of the Regional District of the Central Okanagan, and four are elected from the City of Kelowna. Also, in essence, the change formalizes what has been happening for years: that the two trustees elected on the Westside share responsibilities for all the schools on this side of the lake, acting as liaison trustees and attending meetings and special events at all schools. With this change to the electoral boundaries on the Westside, I believe that the proposition that the Board of Education should be elected at large throughout the entire school district has been laid to rest. The people of Peachland will still elect one trustee, know who that trustee is, and can hold that trustee accountable.
Dear Editor: Peachland residents are calling on Mayor Fielding to ensure that real citizen input is included in the Economic Impact Study commissioned by Council to review development plans. At a meeting with the Mayor on Friday, a deputation of residents presented what they believe should be included in the upcoming study terms of reference. We feel the study needs to be open and transparent and should consult with more parties than just the proponents of the development. Proposals for inclusion in the Terms of Reference were: 1. Asset Values (homes and land); 2. Water Security & Wastewater Treatment; 3. Affordability/Liveability; 4. Health (care and access); and 5. Income (sources
Moyra Baxter, Peachland School Trustee, Central Okanagan Board of Education
Easy does it, Council Dear Editor: I would like to say what a great job council has done with Beach Avenue. It was well thought out, planned and executed. Well done! Regarding a letter in the last issue of The View, “Referendum on development” (June 10/11), I agree, a referendum is in order. Peachland to me is a jewel. It is precious to me because of how it is now; it will not become more precious to me because of a developer’s future vision. Developers are not new to Peachland. They come here to make money, we came here to live, and give freely to our community. When my wife and I moved here, we knew work was going to be an issue, and we took that chance because Peachland is special. We didn’t move here for work, or hope that there would be new development, for residential or business. I don’t want a replica of White Rock, or give hope to change. We moved here because we like it as it is, that is why it is so special. This is where we decided we will draw our last breath. What higher compliment can we give? The decision as to doubling or tripling the population of our little Peachland should at the very least be put to a referendum. I am starting to feel our town is
under siege. With all due respect to our council members, Peachland is all of ours, a decision of such change and importance must rest with those that live here. This Bylaw #1999, if indeed described accurately by Nancy Merrill is worrying to say the least. Thank $2.99 BURGER & FRIES you Nancy for your voice $2.99 PINTS OF BIG E'S of concern. I am starting to feel out town is under $2.99 HIGH BALLS siege. MEXI MONDAYS Council, I understand SPECIAL COFFEE FOR $4.75 the constant pressure you $5.99 MEXI PLATTERS ALL DAY must be under by devel$6.99 CHICKEN QUESADILLA AFTER 4 PM opers, please call a referendum, and do not adopt Bylaw 1999. Go into the history books as representWINE-NOT WEDNESDAYS ing the people who live GLASS OF THE HOUSE RED OR WHITE FOR ONLY $4.00 here.
of good paying jobs). The presentation was made by five people from the Focus Group on Water, which took form as a continuation of the “Conversation on Water” initiated, by the Peachland Residents Association at their April AGM and have been gathering weekly since. The deputation was satisfied that Mayor Fielding would convey their view that it is incumbent upon the Economic Development Committee that is developing the Terms of Reference for the study concerning major developments now proposed for Peachland, to consult with citizen stakeholder groups, and not simply to consult with proponents of the development groups. Dora Stewart, Peachland
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NOTICE OF BOUNDARY CHANGE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND Notice is hereby given that effective May 19, 2011 the boundary of the Corporation of the District of Peachland is amended by adding Schedule 1 (map of extension) to the Letters Patent. The Letters Patent and map showing the new boundaries may be viewed at the office of the District of Peachland, 5806 Beach Avenue during regular office hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, except statutory holidays, or call (250) 767-2647, for additional information. This synopsis is published in accordance with section 15(b) of the Local Government Act.
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Peachland Views Intolerance leads to misunderstanding and fear Dear Editor:
Over the last 20 years or so I have observed a trend of intolerant behavior towards a group of people and it saddens me. This group of people is living good lives practicing their customs that harm no one but they
tell me tales of being on the receiving end of “intolerance�. Once they felt the freedom to engage in their different ways but over the years some, who don’t understand them or their ways, are causing them to hide when practicing these different ways.
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I am told that people, who have never been in any trouble with the law, have become fearful whenever they see police cars in their neighborhood because someone may have turned them in. They have done nothing wrong but just the image of the police in your house makes the wrong impression on the neighbours. Their names are put on lists and are kept even if there is no proof of wrongdoing. They are often misunderstood and suspected because they belong to this group. Once they proudly displayed their “treasures� for all to see, but now hide them from sight so as not to attract attention. No longer can they enjoy customs developed over the centuries like their forefathers did all because of the intolerance. Who are these people you ask? Canadian gun owners. Chris Gilmore, Logan Lake, BC
Beware of water scammers targetting seniors Dear Editor: Sales representatives of a company called Simple H2O, recently informed a Peachland senior that she had won a prize and was eligible for a free water test. They were invited by this senior to visit her home for what they claimed would be a five minute chat. In fact, it was an aggressive two hour sales pitch, designed to convince her that her water supply was unfit to drink and to get her to purchase a $7,000 water purification system that she did not want or need. Just as this vulnerable senior was about to sign a cheque, her daughter happened to telephone. The daughter questioned the sales people over the phone, and explained to them that they were not welcome. Her mother agreed and asked the salespeople to leave, which they did.
There are a number of concerns about this company that have been lodged in online forums, including some that allege deceptive tactics, if not outright fraud, in convincing vulnerable seniors to sign cheques after being convinced that their drinking water is contaminated. This particular incident has been reported to provincial consumer protection agencies and to the national antifraud agency. However, I am recounting the story in order to alert others to be extremely cautious in their dealings with any company attempting to gain home access by offering prizes and free water tests. Olive Fielding, Seniors Outreach Coordinator, Peachland Wellness Centre
Correction In last week’s Peachland View, on page 3 “Artist of the Month�, we inadvertently forgot to credit the Peachland Community Arts Council and their website for the information provided. You can enjoy their site at: http://www.pcartscouncil.com.
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Your Guide To Local Events & Activities FEATURED EVENTS
Now until September - Community garden plots are available at no cost at the Wellness Centre from now until September. The beds are all raised and the soil has been replenished with Natures Gold organic soil. Gardening tools and water are available at the centre for your use. Please contact 250-767-0141 to have a plot assigned.
will be refreshments and everyone is welcome. Contact Doris at 250-767-2391 or Linda at 250767-6446 for more information.
Wednesday, June 22 - District of Peachland Sidewalk & Pedestrian Connectiity Plan Open House - The District of Peachland is working to improve the walkability of our community. They need your Sundays - Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market feedback. The open house will be held in Coun- Will run every Sunday until the end of Septem- cil Chamer, at the Peachland Community Centre ber. The market is held in Heritage Park, Beach from 3 to 6 pm. Ave. from 10 am - 2 pm. For more information check out www.peachlandfarmersandcrafters- Friday, July 1 - Peachland Celebrates Canada Day market.ca or call 250-317-0407. - Plans are well underway and festivities promise an exciting day for everyone. Several of the Saturday, June 18 - Peachland Sportsmens As- planned activities require additional volunteers sociation Family Fishing Weekend will be held at including the Peachland Beach Run, Children’s Shannon Lake Regional Park form 10am to 3pm. Carnival and more. To volunteer or for more inEveryone is welcome, no license required, every- formation call 250-767-2133. one can fish. The netted area will be stocked and there will be prizes for youth and a BBQ for ev- July 1 5 - 7 - Peachland Baptist Church Free Day eryone. Camp called “Scuba� - From 9 am - noon, for children kindergarten to grade 6. There will be Saturday, June 18 - Peachland Youth Center - games, snacks, crafts and prizes. Please call PasWill be hosting a fundraiser back sale from 10am tor John at 250-767-9232 and register by June 28. to 2pm at the Community Centre. Savour Each Word! - Summer Reading Club 2011 Sunday, June 19 - Peachland Riding Club Gym- - For ages 5 to 12. Registration starts on June 29 khana - 5380 Princeton Ave. The fun starts at 9 and is free. When children register they receive am. Concession on site, no admission. More info. their reading log, contest info. and program deemail hollyd@shaw.ca. tails for all the summer reading programs. Programs are held Wednesdays from 10 - 11 am from Tuesday, June 21 - Peachland Newcomers Club - July 6 - July 27. AGM/Elections/Guest Speaker will be held at the Little Schoolhouse on 4th Street at 7 pm. There
ONGOING EVENTS
Friday,June 17 - Waterfront Grill & Pizzeria - Live entertainment; PWC - Men’s Coffee Club, 10am; Rocky J’s - Karaoke hosted by Billy’s Basement, 7pm Saturday, June 18 - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Meat Draw, 1500 hrs & Karaoke with Anita, 1930 hrs; 50+ Activity Centre - Carpet Bowling, 10am Sunday, June 19 - PWC - Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast, 8 am Monday, June 20 - 50+ Activity Centre - Take Pounds Off Sensibly, weight lose program, 9:30am, Tai Chi - Noon, Quilting - 1:15pm & Wood Carving - 7pm; Peachland Quilters - 50+ Activity Centre - 1:15pm; Royal Canadian Legion - Euchre, 1900 hrs & Mini-double Snooker tournment begins Tuesday, June 21 - Lions Den Meeting - Community Policing Station, 7pm; 50+ Activity Centre - Peachland Bridge Club, 7pm, Carpet Bowling - 10am, Bridge - experience and novice, 7pm & AA at Noon; PWC - Tai Chi, 6pm; Royal Canadian Legion - Darts, 7pm Wednesday, June 22 - 50+ Activity Centre Chess - 1:15pm, Yoga - 1:30pm; CO Model Railway Company Group - Peachland Museum, 7pm; Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Heights Community Centre, West Kelowna, 7pm; Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Big Slick Poker 7pm
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Chamber News By Darlene Hartford Four local businesses make the grade in the Canadian and world market. Peachland accommodation, Okanagan Oasis Bed & Breakfast, gets world recognition on Trip Advisor. Tripadvisor.ca is a site for travelers to comment on accommodation experiences. Okanagan Oasis was acclaimed third in the world in a recent poll. Owners Chris and Sheila Hawthorne personally provide comments on Trip Advisor when they travel and were extremely happy to receive accolades from their guests, earning them the prestigious world title. Sheila feels this is a big win for the community as well as their B&B. “We’ve received numerous international bookings since the announcement,” states Sheila. The Hawthorns believe other Peachland businesses will reap benefits from this achievement. Also world-renowned golfer, Greg Norman, was in Peachland last week filming the pilot program of a potential 22 episode series. The pilot program features “How to build a world class golf course” and includes discussion with multi-levels of government, First Nations and treaty discussions, as well as community involvement. Many aerial shots feature the Okanagan lifestyle, living on the lake in wine country. Zip Zone Adventure Park, located off Princeton Avenue, six kilometres from the traffic light, is billed as the highest zip line in Canada. This is the ultimate in adrenalin rush and is advertised as six breathtakingly high, cross canyon ziplines. Not only can one dangle upside down for this adventure, but combination packages of Quadding Tours or Wine Tours are available to complete the day. Canada’s first Ice Wine was created from heritage vines currently located in the Working Horse Winery vineyard. Tilman Hainle won top honours at the Northwest Wine Summit for Pinot Noir Lavender Ice 2007, a gold medal winner and barrel aged Tilman Ice 2007, a Silver Medal winner. These are all prestigious accomplishments by Peachland businesses proving once again that we live in a unique community. Visitor numbers are increasing daily at the Peachland Visitor Information Centre (VIC). Last year 11,575 visitors entered the VIC seeking information on our community, surrounding area, and destinations farther down the valley. Beach Avenue parking is at a premium during the next three months. The convenience of parking near the VIC is a welcoming gesture for visitors and encourages our guests to prolong their Peachland experience, and in doing so supports our local economy. It is essential to provide accessibility to our community with convenient guest parking on Beach Avenue. Respectfully, business owners and staff, district staff, and residents are encouraged to park in alternate parking lots when requiring long-term parking during the summer. Downtown, alternate parking is available in the municipal lot on Waldo Way beside the Royal Canadian Legion. At The Gateway alternate parking is available in the municipal lot behind the Baptist Church. If choosing alternate, long term parking on side streets, please be courteous and aware of residents and businesses in those locations. Thank you in advance for your assistance in enhancing our visitors’ Peachland experience by assisting your partners in business and community, New to the Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market are Jordan Marr and Vanessa Samur. Each Sunday they will be at Heritage Park under the tent of local producers Joe and Jessica Klein. Jordan and Vanessa cooperatively managed a small organic veggie farm and bakery on Vancouver Island and have recently moved to Peachland on a farm lease at The Homestead Organic Farm. They produce a garden of certified organic mixed vegetables and offer a weekly Veggie Box Program with free delivery to Peachland residents. The box program will run for 20 weeks, from June until mid-October and a 10-week subscription is requested. Contents of the box will change based on what’s coming out of the garden and Jordan states, “Your box will often include extra veggies; this should make up for the fact that you may receive something that doesn’t appeal to you – we recommend giving it to a friend or neighbour, or try out the recipes that are included.”
A typical $25 box in July might contain a variety of 12 vegetables. Other local farm products may be added and will include eggs, cheese, honey and wine. For more information or to subscribe to the Veggie
Box Program visit Jordan and Vanessa at Peachland Market any Sunday or email Jordan.marr@gmail. com. Phone: 250.767.6636.
Peachland through Tania’s Eyes
A Spring Evening at Turner 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.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Regional District of Central Okanagan of 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna BC, V1W 3Z4, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Southern Service Region – Thompson Okanagan Service Centre, Crown Land Adjudication office, for a licence for Community Regional Park purposes covering that part of District Lot 2897 together with all that unsurveyed Crown land in the vicinity of District Lot 2897, all of Osoyoos Division Yale District, containing 34.90 hectares, more or less situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Peachland.
I would like to begin this week in offering my sincere condolences to all who were involved in the tragedy north of Summerland last week. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and students who were impacted by this most unfortunate event. A constituent who was one of the first to arrive at the accident scene offered a reminder to my office on the importance to carry first aid equipment and emergency supplies to help render assistance in such conditions. It is a point well taken. Recently the Ministry of Agriculture has put out a request for input from citizens regarding the ALR and more specifically to provide input on potential residence size and location for properties located within the British Columbia Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). As there are many ALR properties located within the South Okanagan I would encourage interested residents to provide input on this topic. To learn more about this survey please visit www.agf.gov.bc.ca prior to the July 14, 2011 deadline. Another new program that may be of interest to some citizens is the Healthy Start Nurse Family Program that will be offered across British Columbia in 2012. This new program will offer
The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 3412254. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Crown Land Adjudication at 441 Columbia St, Kamloops BC V2C 2T3. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until July 14, 2011. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index. jsp -> Search -> Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be provided to be public upon request.
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public nurse home visitations to vulnerable and low income expectant first time mothers who are in the first 28 weeks of pregnancy. The home nurses can provide support for health and nutrition counselling, pre- and post- natal advice and guidance, and provide referrals to other supportive health and social service resources. British Columbia will be the first province in Canada to offer this program that will help to ensure that our children help get off to a healthy start in life. More information can be found at www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca . Lastly this week is the upcoming HST referendum. Shortly you will receive a mail in ballot that will allow you to vote on the HST. The ballots can be sent back in to Elections BC or they can be dropped off at any Service B.C. location. All ballots must be returned to Elections BC or a Service BC location no later than 4:30 pm, Friday, July 22, 2011. For questions or further information on this process please contact elections BC at 1-800-661- 8683. For more information regarding the HST you can also visit the www.hstinbc.ca website. As the voting period is soon to get underway I do not intend to speak to the HST in future reports until such time the ballot return period has concluded.
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What a great day at “Quilting on the Beach 2011â€?! By Rita Macdonnell Pincushion Quilt Guild On June 4 and 5, members of the Pincushion Quilt Guild and Peachland Quilt Guild collaborated in “Quilting on Beach 2011,â€? a biennial quilt show close to Peachland’s historic Beach Avenue. With 185 quilts on display, our 750 visitors were offered a large variety of quilts to view. From hand-quilted traditional to modern art, there was definitely something for everyone. Visitors were asked to pick their favourite quilts and many found choosing almost impossible. After almost 500 votes, Brenda Bennett’s hand-appliquĂŠd, handquilted king-size quilt, “Bed of Roses,â€? was awarded the Viewer’s Choice Rosette from the Canadian Quilters’ Association/Association canadienne de la courtepointe. Interestingly, “Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies,â€? also by Bennett, was a close second choice for the viewers. Third and fourth place went to “Watercolor Railâ€? by Jeanne Nagel and “Summers Endâ€? by Gail Neale, respectively. One of the most interesting displays, created by a quilter’s granddaughter, demonstrated the significance of quilting in the Underground Railroad during the US Civil War. Kaitlyn’s educational 4H display will spend the summer traveling around BC to various 4H
clubs, finishing its tour at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver in late August. One wall was hung with the results of our Mystery Quilt challenge. Seven of the eight completed quilts (one was displayed on a bed elsewhere in the room) were hung in the same area and it was quite intriguing to see how merely changing the colour palette completely changed the look of the exact same block pattern. Another guild display was the Round Robin challenge, which is a quilt created by sewing concentric patchwork to a central block as it is passed around a circle of friends. In our case, six members participated and the results were truly interesting. Each new border was a stepping-stone in our learning process. Somehow, the guild members also find time to quilt for charity. In the past year, for example, over 60 quilts were donated to an orphanage in Haiti, and some examples were on exhibit at the show. We felt that we had a more personal connection with the crisis in Haiti, as the son of one of our members is a doctor with GAIN (Global Aid Network). He visits Haiti several times a year and personally delivers the quilts to the children there. The Merchants’ Mall in the banquet room featured four local quilt stores, with lots of room for quilters to
shop. This was the first time we’ve invited merchants to participate and it proved to be highly successful, both for the merchants and for the guests. ‘Barb’s Bistro’, hosted by the hard-working members of the Peachland Quilt Guild, guests offered sandwiches, veggie plates and yummy sweet treats as well as coffee and tea for nominal costs. All in all, the Peachland Community Centre, with great lighting and lots of space, provided an excellent venue for a show of this size. Many thanks go to our capable organizers, President Donna Kerbes and show designer Berkeley Stuart, and to the amazing men in our lives who worked so hard to both mount and take down the show. What took almost a full day to put up came down in 55 minutes! And, of course, the show itself was a great reminder of why so many of us started quilting the first place. Peachland’s Beach Avenue is one of the best places for anyone to spend a sunny Saturday or Sunday afternoon! Picture this: You’re walking along BC’s longest unimpeded freshwater foreshore, with a Farmer’s Market at one end, a fantastic Quilt Show halfway along, and numerous coffee shops and lovely cafes along the way. What a great day! Now it’s back to the sewing room for us to make some new creations. See you in two years at our next show!
“Underground Railway� display of quilts.
“Bed of Roses� by Brenda Bennett won Viewer’s Choice rosette from the Canadian Quilter’s Association
“Barb’s Bistro� hosted by the hard-working members of the Peachland Quilt Guild. “Mystery Quilt� Wall
“Old-fashioned Sugar Cookies� by Brenda Bennett (Second Place)
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Peachland View still available during Canada Post strike Peachland residents will have to go without the bulk of their mail for the next few weeks as Canada Post locked out all its unionized workers on Tuesday evening, following 12 days of rotating strikes. According to Robert Mulvin, CUPW Local 846 president: “On the 20th we will be delivering pension cheques, child tax benefit cheques and veteran’s cheques only. That is in place.” The government vows to move ahead with back-towork legislation to end the strike. The bill would end the lockout and mandate an arbitrated settlement to the
dispute. It could take Ottawa until next week before the legislation becomes law.
Local hobby wine maker wins silver and bronze medals
(Editor’s note: Instead of mail delivery, the Peachland View will be available each Friday at designated locations for pick-up: Marketplace IGA and Petro-Can at the Peachland Centre Mall, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Centre, Sunnyside Market, Rocky J’s Restaurant and Bliss Bakery, all on Beach Avenue, as well as at our Peachland View offices on 3rd Street.)
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Mailboxes throughout Peachland will sit dormant until the Canada Post strike ends. This mailbox outside of the local Canada Post office alerts users that they will not be accepting any parcels or letters at this time. Only certain pension cheques will be delivered during the strike. Photo Constance Roth
CENTRAL OKANAGAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 2011-2012 BUS TRANSPORTATION
Dave Taylor, of Peachland Wine Shoppe, won a silver and a bronze medal for two of his wines at the 2011 Wine Maker International Amateur Wine Competition judged this year in Vermont. Photo Constance Roth
The SD23 Transportation Department is finalizing the lists of eligible riders for school bus transportation in September 2011. Parents of students who wish to access school bus services should review the following: Step 1: (application for transportation services) All non-transitioning students who were issued bus passes during the 2010-2011 school year should have received confirmation of seat assignment. (If so, move to Step 2; if not please register on line asap) Students who are new to bus transportation in SD23 or are transitioning to a new school should apply on line immediately at https://ereg.sd23.bc.ca/transportation/ Before June 30th, the Transportation office will attempt to confirm online applications received for students who are eligible riders. Parents and guardians of eligible students will receive confirmation by e-mail, phone, or letter. Step 2: Parents of riders who receive confirmation of seat assignment must make arrangements for the $225 Student Transportation Charge online, or at their local school prior to June 30th to guarantee a seat in September. (After June 30th, seats not confirmed through arrangements made for the Student Transportation Charge are released and re-assigned to courtesy riders.) NOTE: Early registration and payment of at least the 1st installment of the Student Transportation charge by June 30th will result in a discount of $25 per child. All confirmed riders who have made arrangements for the $225 Student Transportation Charge should refer to the Transportation Website after August 30th, where you will find the most current information as well as bus stop locations and estimated pick-up and drop-off times. Bus passes will also be distributed through your local school starting August 30th. Local schools will also have bus stop locations posted for riders with passes. Please note that seats for courtesy riders may not be confirmed until all eligible riders have been accommodated in September. Parents may need to make other arrangements for the transportation of their children beginning on Sept. 6th until the number of courtesy seats can be confirmed, seats assigned, the Student Transportation Charge accounted for, and bus passes printed and distributed. Students must be registered riders with bus passes to ride a school bus.
By Cindy Fortin Dave Taylor, Peachland Wine Shoppe proprietor, is pleased to have won one silver and one bronze medal in the 2011 Wine Maker International Amateur Wine Competition, judged this year at the Equinox Resort in Manchester, Vermont. It is the largest wine competition of its kind in the world, with more than 4200 entries arriving from hobby winemakers living throughout North America in all 50 American states and eight Canadian provinces. Competitors also reach as far away as Spain, Norway and Israel. Taylor won a silver medal in the Zinfandel category with an Old Vine Zinfandel, a Cellarcraft International Showcase Collection kit. “This particular wine
was unoaked but it is good either way,” said Taylor. “A lot of people think Zinfandel is a blush wine, but this in not the case unless it is called White Zinfandel or Zinfandel Blush.” The juice kit was from Ferrero Vineyards of Lodi California. He was also awarded the bronze medal in the category of “Other Red Vinifera Blends” with a Cabernet Shiraz, also from a Cellarcraft International Showcase Collection kit. “The wine was oaked, but as with the previous wine it is also good unoaked, depending on one’s preference. Not everyone likes oaky wine,” said Taylor. The juice in this kit was from White Sands and Rattle Snake Valley Vineyard, in Yakima Valley, Washington.
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Food For the He’s got religion! By Pastor Derek Koch, Peachland Campus, Emmanuel Church Every now and then I think of Dave. As youth pastor years ago in Mission, BC, I not only worked with the teens in our church but made a point of meeting parents as well. Some, I met at church and others I would meet because I made a point of visiting them in their homes. One family that I’ll never forget is Dave, Susan and their son Steve*. Susan and Steve came to church but Dave stayed at home while they went. One day, Susan and Steve invited me over to their home and I remember meeting Dave. He was a crusty, old fellow. It was obvious that Steve was the youngest of much older siblings. Dave was crusty in his appearance and he was crusty in his personality – sharp tongued, he hardly smiled, and he was sarcastic. At the same time, we had a fairly decent visit, mostly because Susan, Steve, my wife and I carried the conversation. My wife and I eventually said goodbye and went home. A few months later, we finished our assignment in Mission and moved to West Kelowna. We kept in touch with our friends in Mission and soon some
interesting news began to pop up in our conversations. Apparently, Dave had become a Christian. Not sure exactly how it happened. Maybe there was something in Susan that attracted him to Jesus. Maybe he got to the end of his rope and thought that without God he’d be lost. I can just imagine some of his friends talking. “Did you hear about Dave?” “No, what about him.” “He got religion.” On one of our visits to the coast, we decided to drop in on Dave, Susan and Steve. So there we were at the same table we sat at years before. And there before us sat a happy, peaceful, man I could hardly recognize. It appeared that his wrinkles had decreased dramatically. There was a twinkle in his eye and his lips moved into a genuine smile frequently. Indeed, something had happened to Dave. It was clear that he was at peace with God and with himself. I sit here today many years later remembering Dave. Dave has since died, Steve has grown up and married and moved to northern Alberta. I think Susan still lives in Mission. I’ll never forget Dave because his experience with God is the true essence of religion. It’s really not about doing good or living a certain lifestyle in order to get to a place where God will receive us or forgive us. In reality there is noth-
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ing we can do to get our lives on track with God. As Nicodemus, a prominent religious leader in Jesus’ day learned, “You must be born again.” Jesus told him that the only true change could happen through a spiritual rebirth, which can only be brought about through the Spirit of God. By saying, “God I open up my heart to you and ask you to change me from the inside out…” God mysteriously and powerfully begins to transform you. I’ve seen it time and time again in people’s lives…in my own life. Priorities change. Virtues like love, compassion patience, self-control, and courage begin to show themselves and people around us are stunned because we live differently. For some of us the transformation will be dramatic… much like Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. For others, the changes are slower and steady. I truly believe that societal change can only come from change within in, and true change from within can only come through a spiritual rebirth. On days when I lament the trouble in the world around me, I remember Dave, and I know there’s always hope.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Council of the District of Peachland will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of person who deem their interest aected by the OďŹƒcial Community Plan, Bylaw No. 1600 Amendment Bylaw No. 1969, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. on June 28, 2011, in Council Chambers located at the Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. In addition, written submissions may be delivered to the District of Peachland Municipal OďŹƒce, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7, prior to the Public Hearing date. Written submissions will be noted at the Public Hearing, and will form a part of the minutes. Council cannot receive any further submissions after the Public Hearing is closed. The District proposes to amend OďŹƒcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, 2000, so that: 1. Council can establish an Amenity Reserve Fund to assist with sustainable ďŹ nancing for amenities including recreational and other community facilities 2. The District can enter into agreement with developers regarding amenity contributions. 3. Through Section 904 (bonus density) or Section 905 (Phased Development Agreements) in the Local Government Act, amenity contribution procedures can be implemented.
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The proposed OďŹƒcial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw Number 1969, 2010 may be inspected at the Municipal OďŹƒce, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, and B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding Statutory Holidays, from June 10, 2011 to June 28, 2011. Take notice that the above describes the general intent of the proposed OďŹƒcial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw which has been read First and Second Times by the Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland, and that the full Bylaw may be inspected at the Municipal OďŹƒce, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. This synopsis is not intended to be, and is not to be understood as a full interpretation of the Bylaws. NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
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Your Peachland View Owing to the strike and lock out by Canada Post you can pick up your copy of the View at the following locations: MarketPlace IGA - Peachland Centre Petro Canada - Peachland Centre Bliss Bakery - Beach Avenue Peachland Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Centre - Beach Avenue Sunnyside Market - Beach Avenue Rocky J’s Restaurant - Beach Avenue The Peachland View - 3rd Street
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News from the 50+ Activity Centre By Sandy Polvere June has been a busy month so far at the 50+. Several activities are winding down for the summer months shortly, resuming again at the beginning of September. Some of the activities taking July and August off are Tai Chi, quilting, wood carvers, Friendship Tuesday movies, iron & silk exercise and the Art Club. Watch for exciting news of additional activities in upcoming articles. But, until then, just a hint: I am told there will be a new aerobics class starting Wednesday mornings in September, so plan to keep those mornings free. Additional information on all activities is always available at the office 250-767-9133. Don’t forget, in order to register a paid PDRS membership is required. Members over the age of 80 enjoyed a lovely spread of delicious sandwiches, cake and ice cream, as well as
coffee and tea on June 3. This annual luncheon is our way of honouring our members over the age of 80 and saying “Thank you�. The ever-funny and most-talented Ken Higham entertained the group and ended the afternoon with his unique Al Jolson routine. A special thank you to the volunteers who helped prepare and serve the luncheon. At bingo on June 2, Sheila won the Loonie pot. Way to go, Sheila! The Loonie pot has started to grow once again so why not bring a friend and join our regular bingo players and try your luck. Everyone is welcome at Thursday night Bingo, starting at 6:45 pm sharp; you must be 19 years of age or over. A bus full of 44 fun-loving people took off last Friday to Osoyoos for the day. As planned, they visited NK’MIP Desert Cultural Centre, had a tour and were entertained with a mini pow-wow. They delighted in a
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scrumptious lunch at the Passa Tempo Restaurant, part of the beautiful Spirit Ridge complex and stopped at the Silver Sage Winery in Oliver for wine tasting. The winery went all out to welcome the large busload with the most generous tastings of 12 of their fine wines. Most of those attending said they would definitely tell their friends about this lovely place and its friendly proprietors. A treat on the way home... What else? — an awesome ice cream cone at Tickleberrys. What a way to end a perfect day! Mark your calendars because our next potluck supper will be a BBQ on Friday, June 24 starting at 6:00 pm. Please bring to share either salads or desserts only, as this time we will be supplying the rest. Roland Quest will be performing at 7:00 pm and everyone is welcome. As always, members are free but there is a $3 charge to non-members. Why not check it out because this will be the last potluck supper until September. Don’t forget to come to the 50+ on Sunday, July 3, and enjoy another pancake breakfast. Our extraordinary pancakes and sausages will be served from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. $4.50 for adults and $2 for anyone 12 and under. Plan to bring a hearty appetite. Please keep in mind that the 50+ Activity Centre is a wonderful venue for any kind of event or celebration. The kitchen is equipped to serve 150, the floor is perfect for dancing, and there is a large stage for your band or DJ. Call our office at 250-767-9133 for rental information. That’s all the news for now, so until next time ‌ hope to see you at the potluck BBQ!
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Around Peachland
Sarah Liepins, Lorelei Stewart, Kim Campbell and Tia Carlesimo of Valley First, left to right, working hard to raise funds in support of Feed the Valley. They have a lemonade stand and ICBC games for a chance to win a prize and giveaways. Photo Constance Roth
This cute little guy was enjoying a meal at the home of Frank Warburton. It stayed on the perch for over 50 minutes. Photo Frank Warburton
A high number of bruins have been spotted getting up-close to homes this spring, including this one in my backyard. Some believe it is because they are scrounging for food during this particularly cold and wet spring. Others speculate it is because they were out supporting their Boston hockey team. Photo Cindy Fortin
Karl Konneke of West Kelowna, enjoys a sunny day in Heritage Park with his two children, daughter Georgia, 4, right and son Britain, 2 1/2 Photo Cindy Fortin
Hugh Young of the Peachland Community Policing team mans their speed monitor along Highway 97, north of Princeton Avenue. The digital sign lets drivers know if they are a little lead-footed. In this case, the speed is below the 70 km/h allowed. Photo Constance Roth
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