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Shave for the Brave Event

Eldon and Donna Kerbes (centre) were honoured as Citizens of the Year Friday at the Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards ceremony. The Kerbes are shown with (left to right) Mayor Fielding and Councillors Moberg, Photo Joanne Layh Condon, Fraser and Schierbeck.

Citizens of the year: Eldon and Donna Kerbes

Grade 11 Mount Boucherie student, Brittany Smith of Peachland, 16, was one of four girls of the Okanagan Elite Gold softball team who stepped up to the plate to shave their heads as part of the “Shave for

By Joanne Layh involvement by locks leading audience Spirit BC toand andforLinda Lighting Award went to the Brave” event held at Gyro Park in Penticton on Maywith 26. Theirthe chopped will gothe to a good cause – they will beof donated the BCthe CancerLoney Foundation wigs forNichocancer patients.

Lions in girls singing Councillor’s went las wereon acknowledged Deborah Smith is pictured in the front row,Peachland second from the left. TheClub. other three from thethe teamnational who shaved their heads were Award Madi Wilms, of Summerland, Smith’s left, Kassie Keir, of Naramata,and on herSamuel right, The prize also at ofthe His wife Throughout to who Chris for their contribution in Derksen. and Alexatop Brickenden, Summerland, frontDonna row at far volunright. They anthem. were joined by their softball “family”, wereByrd. there for support.

The event was organized

by Nathania a grade 12 with Pen-Hi student, whose older brother cancer in 2004 and the had a difficult making time with the expenses that go along with cancernot treatments in Spirit of Peachland Civic teersRoy, regularly the the evening, the had Danny Both thefamily Centennial Peachland a Five While everyone Vancouver, and keeping thewas family together duringHospital the ordeal.AuxNathaniaSameshima decided that for her graduation would Communities organize Shave for the as a fundraising event for The BC left Children's Balding For Awards ceremony Peachland Trio had the she and inBrave Bloom community. the Hospital's ceremony with Dollars.

About a dozen girls participated in and the event.

Monies raised willpleasure go directly to of children battling and blood disorders Children's Hospital to help them expenses. this year awarded to not iliary is also involved offamilies performing Bloomcancer Committees were at BC Councillor Moberg anwith award, a special segWhile they set individuals. their fundraising goal forthe $1,000, they beganQuilgetting pledges from everyone the Shave forthe the Brave event raise over $8,000! the Commu- ment in the first part of one, but two with Peachland to a full house, asthey the knew, cer- and presented Meritoripresented

At the awards ceremony ters Guild and Pincushon Friday, Donna and ion Quilters Guild.

Eldon Kerbes were givBoth Donna and Elen the honour of being don are active in the pronounced Peachland’s Peachland Fall Fair and Citizens of the Year.

Peachland Players. NeedBy surCindyless Fortin We were quite to say, the couple prised that we were even are dedicated to offering If you are alet little confused by thetime events surrounding nominated, alone in their and effort to New Monaco over the last week so, you are not that particular categotheorcommunity.

Inalone. fact, Even Eldon close followers the mega development be ry,” Kerbes oftold the Kerbes’ missedmay much suffering a case of New vertigo. ceremony the View.from “It was quite a Monaco of the awards In a surprising move at the because last Regular Council shock to be nominated both were Meetbusy ing that.” held just over a week agovolunteering on May 24th, for in Peachland the kitchCouncil did notgenerouspass third reading to amend the offiThe Kerbes’ en during the event. cial volunteer communitytheir plan and New Area ly timeapprove While theMonaco’s Kerbes’ were Structure Plan of(ASP), whichbusy would allowed the to a number commuin have the kitchen, comprehensive development move forward. nity groups. Eldon is well to Peachland Variety SingThen this May 31,ers Council decided revisit known for Tuesday, his extensive opened the to evening

emony was particularly ous Service award. Cenwell attended this year. tennial Committee memWhen the awards seg- bers Chris Scowen, Don ment of the evening be- Wigfield, Lorraine Berggan, Constable Jeremy man, Peter Schierbeck Ricker and the Peach- and Barb Dionne were that and held a special Committee the Whole landdecision, Ambassador candihonoured foroftheir hard meeting, followed by to a special Regular Council Meeting, dates were on hand es- work in ensuring the cenand the previous cort revoked the winners of each resolution. tennial The year third was reading a sucwas then put to question again andwhile carried. category down the red cess, Communities carpet. in Bloom Committee Continued on page 2 Gord Thorne, Helen McLaughlan, members Sarah (Sadie) Todd and Doreen Thorne, Wilma Holland, vice-president of development for New MoStella Mark Vaughan-Birch McKinnon, Phyllis Papand Mary Lapointe, community relations, listen took naco, homeright,the Freeineau, Martha Jenkins, to Peachland Council’s discussion whether or dom ofintently the Municipality Doug Ross,about Mary Truenot to pass third reading to amend the Official Community award. Darlene Hartford man, Darlene Hartford, Plan, and approve their Area Structure Plan, at a special received the Committee Mayor’s of Chris Scowen, the Whole Meeting on MayPolly 31st.

Award for her work with Palmer, Photo DougbyAllin, Vic Cindy Fortin

Stop the presses! New Monaco is on again

nity Builders award to Lynne Herrin.

The Youth Achievement award went to Portia Conner, one of this year’s Peachland Ambassador candidates. Connor was successful in raising over $9,000 for CIBC Run for the Cure.

The Water Conservation Landscaping prize was awarded to Nahid Gordon and Liz and Dale Zimmerman for their use of drought tolerant shrubs and other eco-friendly landscaping elements. The Christmas

the program allowed for community group recognitions.

Among others, Peachland Fire and Rescue Service acknowledged Dory Nash, Peachland’s Firefighter of the Year.

The Peachland Lions Club recognized Lynne Herrin as Lion of the Year, Peachland Sportsmen’s association member Martha Jenkins paid tribute to Sportsman of the Year Judy Vernando and Olive Fielding spoke about the contributions of the Wellness Centre.

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The strength of the economy is New Monaco is on again... evident everywhere

It’s back!

The signs from are all there.

Continued page 1 It hit high people quite eloquently the thatspoke is held up by resilient, atshock home for me this past week while I was absorbing public hearing in beams opposition to itThase laminated and girders. doing an announcement at one of Western well.� for the people and the product is Vice-president of development for New demand Canada’s technical who institutes.

This strong.

The And recurring theme, said, right is that “if we have whathe it takes here Monaco,largest Mark Holland, was equally post secondary college graduates of these proceed, at such thatdevelopments demand. stunned by thetraining initial decision, was obvi- toallsupply about per cent of the completed aAnother pace that achieve some kind of signwe of our growing economy wasa ously25relieved by of theall turnabout. apprentices going intothat a wide range of evident market at saturation so that isn’t economithe annual Hongit Kong business “I am very pleased council allowed professions andproceed. occupations the dinner cally viable and all of theweek. projects fail.� in Vancouver this As minister our ASP to Fromright the across high level country.

Fielding noted all the development for theifAsia Pacifi c it was an of support, and positive things that were Whatabout theyNew wereMonaco tellingby the commu- projects currently books wereto tothe go honourontothe bring remarks said � WEEKLY COMMENTARY menity wasatgood news, hearing, but not we’re pleased ahead, Peachland’s population of 5,000 sold-out event.

The mood in the the public STOCKWELL without its challenges.

The Many wouldMP balloon to was 18,000 overoptimistic. a 20 year room clearly that council feels similarly. of them DAY, administration rate seven perbased cent per And it wasofoptimism on have said thatand theyfaculty support the project,� span -- a growth reps said it was starting to look like dÊjà -vu hard annum. facts, not simply hope. said Holland. all over again.

TheMay demand all types of Shortly afterward, Broadoway’s moAgriculture and energy producers were At the initial 24thfor meeting, what trades is have unmistakeably surging tion to delayabout the what thirdappears readingtowas cartalking be longshould been a quick thirdupwards reading, there, again.

Thinto ey said it reminded of with the term ried. growth and demand numbers. After turned nearly an hour ofthem debate, pressure felt they at the time more of major on council had ata as the then, middlemost class continues to grow council they deciding needed infor- all,Since employee shortages a fewofyears ago. change of heart, feeling that suchannually a study an amazing rate and people move mation on the impact the development, It wasn’t long ago.

You remember. could still be byundertaken, denying of poverty the tens of but millions per in respect that to growth, infrastructure, and out Demands ed help or for those year NewinMonaco the third was sinChina, India and reading other previously access tofor thequalifi property.

It was suggested willing to bePeachland trained wasEconomic so high that many impoverished gling them outnations from other the developments, demand from that the Developfast food outlets couldn’t opena study. their them and could delay nearly a for every typethe of project productby imaginable ment Committee (PEDC)keep initiate usual hours because they issimply couldn’t year, which, as described earlier Holonly increase.

We are very wellbyplaced “My biggest concern that these two will find thelarge people. “a critical, near meetcould thosebedemands and seefatal ourdelay own very developments are coming into toland, I’m not saying theresaid yet. Councillor There are levels for us.� of standard of living and prosperity Peachland verywe’re quickly,� still many people looking forwas work.

But riseTo summarize‌Council revoked the in the process.

Charlotte Broadoway, who referring the of the economy is developevident resolution by at continue their May Westbank passed First Nations to 24, see to strength the Ponderosa-Pincushion everywhere.

All“It I have do is reflect 2011 Regular Meeting, that growth.Council This week I was with ment as well. is verytoconcerning to on me economic some the events I was in this they Robert not proceed third reading of Louie with for the announcement that of a town of our size involved can handle that Chief week.

New Monaco Areathat Structure Plan. a construction project will upgrade growth in that time period. I like the [New ofthe Just last week I attendedand the opening a aInstead, agreedonthat “thelands.

Peachland numberthey of homes WFN That Monaco] development, I think itofwill huge production in Okanagan Economic be there Development will be a need Committee for trades and addnew some character,facility but I am not confi- means Falls. makes added wood building asked tosupply prepare Terms of Reference for products.

More jobs, more dentStructurlam that this would bevalue the right time.� products that are then used here around an economic impact study, similar to more economic growth.

Broadoway put and forth the the mo- sales, world. what of what Broadoway proposed, that it An international meeting of only private and tion: If “I you’re would wondering propose that wekind do not projects they do,the think Richmond be prepared prior to the Public Hearing sector transportation companies with proceed with third reading,Olympic that the public skating centof top of people the Phased Development Agreement from around the world also took PEDCoval‌that be askedbreathtaking to prepare magnifi a ‘terms roof superstructure.

They did that. (rather at the ASP stage).

And lastherethan (Vancouver) to look at the growth reference’ for an economic impact study place Sometimes we aren’t of the amazing ly, that cial Community Bylaw in Offi transportation arisingPlan from our that will explore theaware implication and vi- needs workers technicians that wefor have right growing No. 1600, 2000, economy.

As IAmendment said, the signsBylaw of job ability and of Council planning residenhere our commercial own backyard.

(They also a creation No.1975, 2011, New Monaco Area and investment are everywhere.

We tialinand growth rate have of the plant in Penticton.)

Structure Plan be read a types third oftime.

It continue to work on the policy magnitude -- contemplated by all the will I was there to announce they that waswill carried. keep this momentum going. plans thatthis areweek currently underthat considwere the successful of research After the meeting, Holland said that On another note we can be proud of what eration, and that recipients the committee report dollars development of the New Monaco is off pleased go forward is able to er the toworld on two back in by the thisongoing date next month and in- Canada next generation laminated wood beams. with erentCouncil’s counts thisrecommendation, week. This week I and had clude in thatofreport a summary of the diff Some ofcations you find that exciting.

Others of the work withofthem andwith the some Economic honour meeting of our fiDene qualifi expected of a consultant you about such to nod off thinking about it. members velopment Committee to address the of our Armed Forces.

Canada has to are conduct a study.�

Well,Mayor hold on.

Before I lose you, about economic of soldiers, all the development asked impacts to provide sailors, and Keith Fielding hadthink his own is- been earthquake high-rise an fiprojects. ghter pilots to assist with other United sues with proof the project, he buildings, said. “I think apartment or offiexceptionally ce tower up tonoteworthy 25 stories Nations He added: “We’re very excited move countries in subduing thetoLibyan it has some the community and council in his ongoing assault features in it, and I think it’s clear that forward withdictator is zoning, which on hiswhich own people. it does have some strong support in to the next stage all the again, issues that everyone as we have the community. A lot of people at the is really where Once about are.

That’s where they throughout history, public hearing spoke in favour of it and wants to talkdone Agreement, our Development Armed Forces will step the feedback from the open houses and lie, in the Phase as soonthose as Council in up and to protect who are public information sessions, by and and the zoning, gives us fourth reading, we slaughtered by the large, were very positive. But we have their wisdombeing work that.� As usual, forces of on dictators. had some letters opposing it, and some will commence 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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The Peachland View - 3

June 3, 2011

Proposed HST reductions and rebates

By Bill Barisoff, MLA This week will be a special one in the BC Legislature as Premier Christy Clark will be officially sworn in from the recent by-election and as a result can assume a members chair within the legislative assembly.

Last week, as many of you will now be aware, Premier Christy Clark made some significant announcements with respect to HST reductions. It should also be noted that the HST must be endorsed by British Columbia taxpayers in the upcoming June referendum for these reductions to apply.

In the event that the HST is supported by a simple majority in the referendum, the government will introduce legislation that creates ultimately a two point reduction in the HST. In other words, the HST would be reduced from the current 12 per cent down to 10 per cent.

The first one point reduction would occur on July 1st of next year, and the second one point reduction would occur on July 1st of 2014.

Aside from HST reduction, Premier Christy Clark has also announced further HST rebates for families and low income seniors. For families with children under 18 there would be a one time transitional rebate of $175 dollars and the same $175 amount for low and middle income seniors. These one time rebates would be issued prior to the end

of this year and are intended to help bridge the gap before the first one point HST reduction occurs next year.

In order to help pay for these rebates, the general corporate income tax rate will be increased from the current 10 per cent rate, up to 12 per cent. This change would occur on January 1st of 2012. In addition, the current small business tax would remain unchanged and the scheduled April 1st of 2012 rate reduction will be postponed.

These changes are not inexpensive, cutting two points from the HST will ultimately return $1.7 billion to BC taxpayers, and the additional $200 million in one time rebates will push the total cost upwards of close to $2 billion.

However, we must also look at the costs of going back to the PST. Instead of potentially giving $1.6 billion back to B.C. taxpayers this money could potentially be sent back to Ottawa to repay the initial HST transition money. The interest alone on this money is estimated at $85 million annually. Further, the costs of re-hiring bureaucracy in Victoria, and re-paying PST commissions to the business community to act as tax collectors would lead to close to another $80 million annually. Combined, that could create an annual expenditure in excess of $160 million just in increased administrative expenses.

There is also the loss of revenue to government for the important ser-

HST will be reduced from 12% to 10%.

Peachland Wellness Centre receives $2,000 donation Bruce Joynes of Gore Mutual, left, along with Johnston Meier Insurance's Carolyn Cartier, second from left, and Lorraine Bergman, at right, presented Bud Day of the Wellness Centre with a cheque for $2,000 on May 25. Johnston Meier contributed $1,000, matching Gore Mutual's donation. The grant from Gore Mutual Foundation is applied for each year for various good causes, such as the Wellness Centre. To top off the event a delicious luncheon and dessert was served. Other PWC attendees were: Avril Briggs, Doris Muhs, John Rawkins, Linda Tyreman, Lisa Spalleck, Olive Fielding, Ruth Baumer, and Sheila Hawthorne.

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vices that we as citizens depend upon.

In short there is no easy way of going back to the PST system, nor can it be done without being extremely costly, ultimately to you as taxpayers. The HST as a tax policy is not unlike cracking an egg. Once the yoke is out of the shell it is extremely difficult and costly to put the egg back into the shell. It can of course be done, but we must question the sig-

nificant costs of doing so. The HST does indeed create added costs for many of us as consumers, however we must also consider the significant costs of going back, costs that will be largely spent on added administration, interest and inefficiencies instead of funding important government services like healthcare and education.

Transition cheques for families & seniors.

After listening to British Columbians, the government has proposed

Under the proposed change to a 10% HST rate, the average B.C. family

an HST reduction from 12% to 11% by 2012, then to 10% by 2014.

will be $120 better off annually than under the old 12% GST + PST

This proposed change will take effect if the province votes to keep

system. And to help transition to the lower rate, the government will

the HST in the referendum. If B.C. votes to return to the GST + PST

provide $175 for every child under 18 and every senior with income

system, the combined rate will remain at 12%.

under $40,000.

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June 3, 2011

Editor’s Perspective HST referendum goodies and threats

By Cindy Fortin Editor ∙ peachlandview@shaw.ca As the HST referendum date approaches the provincial Liberal Party is trying desperately to toss British Columbians a bone, to keep from losing the greatly debated Harmonized Sales Tax. (Or, as one letter writer in this week’s paper said, “dangling a carrot”.)

That’s one rotten carrot.

I think that many of those who were happy when Christie Clark took over the Liberal reigns may be less than impressed by the premier today. Unless, perhaps, they are pro-HST. Campaigning for your agenda is one thing, but some of their “offerings” hinge on threats. “If you don’t vote to keep the HST then you are going to lose rebates, small business will be forced to pay back money they received for implementing the HST, seniors will weep openly on the streets, children will go without shoes…”

Okay, so maybe I made the last couple things up, and am just loosely paraphrasing the rest, but come on, Liberals, your sales pitch is making telemarketers seem like angels.

Their promises include a two-point reduction in HST that would see the tax reduced to 10 per cent by July of 2014. This basically means that anything can happen between then and now that could end that promise. Why not just do it in one bold move? Would that not help cut the administration expense? I smell that rotten carrot again.

Clark has also announced that families with children under 18, as well as low and middle-income seniors, would receive a one-time rebate of $175 dollars. This is “to help bridge the gap before the first one point HST reduction occurs next year,” according to our MLA, Bill Barisoff.

That means you can kiss that (less-than-what-I-payfor-heating-in-one-winter-month) rebate good-bye if you snuff out the HST. I do have to say, speaking of myself, I don’t hear anything about rebates for the hard-working middle class families or couples, many of who struggle to make the mortgage payment each month these days. That’s awfully strange for the government to leave out the working middle class.

We are also told by Mr. Barisoff, that the cost of re-hiring bureaucracy in Victoria, and re-paying PST commissions to the business community to act as tax collectors would lead to close to another $80 million annually. Combined, that could create an annual expenditure in excess of $160 million just in increased administrative expenses. There is also the loss of revenue to government for the important services that we as citizens depend upon, such as better health care and education.

To be truthful, that hasn’t actually been written in stone. Mr. Barisoff says that there is no easy way of going back to the PST system. The HST as a tax policy is not unlike cracking an egg. “Once the yoke is out of the shell it is extremely difficult and costly to put the egg back into the shell.”

You’ve got to be yoking? That was one weak analogy.

Whether you are pro or against the HST, which many of us have not yet decided, one thing that I think most British Columbians can agree on is that they don’t like to be bullied. So stop with the scare tactics, stop dangling that carrot, and find a way to clean up the yoke, if necessary. After all, you were the one who cracked it.

Peachland Views Change to our Official Community Plan bylaw warrants use of the Alternative Approval Process Madam Editor: Some of the changes coming to Peachland if Council amends the New Monaco Area Structure Plan to the Official Community Plan became a little clearer during the public hearing on May 12 at the Community Centre. Twenty-three of the 30 letters Peachland residents wrote to Council opposed the proposed plan. That says we need to take a closer look at the New Monaco plan and the changes it will make to our community.

The Community Act of the Province of BC which governs municipal processes provides the Alternative Approval Process to elected councils so communities can deal with bylaw issues like this. This significant

Continued on page 6

Buying my vote with a carrot on a stick Madam Editor: After listening to the news reports today of the Liberal government’s plan to “fix” the HST by lowering the rate I couldn’t help but wonder if anyone else felt the same as I do about the “offer”.

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change to our Official Community Plan Bylaw warrants use of the Alternative Approval Process. I urge Council to adopt a resolution for an AAP. We can use the process to take a comprehensive evidence-based look at the changes facing Peachland if the New Monaco proposal goes ahead.

Here is one conversation Peachlanders may want to have before Council amends the New Monaco Area Structure Plan into our Official Community Plan.

In the main the 6,000 people who will be moving into the New Monaco Development will be retired.

Peachland already has 25 per cent of its population in

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with a “carrot on a stick” and it is only there if I vote to keep the HST. Rate reductions for a couple of years and then wham a raise? I guess I am just too skeptical when it comes to promises from politicians.

Chris Gilmore, Logan Lake, BC

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June 3, 2011

Why are 5,000 residents expected to conserve water if the population could triple or quadruple?

Madam Editor: Pincushion Mountain, a professional level golf course, New Monaco and now a casino! Our council is under siege by some very savvy and determined groups who have made significant advances in not only owning much of Peachland but in co-opting its future.

Do we really want a destination casino in downtown Peachland? OMG! It puts a whole new meaning to the brand “New Monaco”.

A few weeks ago I attended an open house where Director of Planning and Development, Dave Smith, carefully outlined the scope and future of the Peachland watershed. I learned a lot about where the water comes from, how it is stored and how it is managed.

I learned that if we all commit to conserving water we should have enough water for quite some time to come.

A few days ago I heard an interview with our Mayor Keith Fielding on CBC Radio. CBC had called Mayor Fielding to confirm Peachland’s uncommon decision to permanently restrict domestic water use. The CBC reporter was wondering why we would be restricting water usage during peak water periods. Mayor Fielding responded that it was just good policy to conserve no matter what time of year. A conservationist sensibility if you will, and who can argue with that.

Well, not so fast. Let’s take a closer look. Peachland’s population is close to 5,000 right now give or take.

We are being told that if the 5,000 or so residents currently living in Peachland conserve water, the lifestyle of the Peachland residents, the agricultural community and the ecosystem that supports us are sustainable at the current level. So far so good. I am guessing that most of you are like me. You are willing to be more careful with your water usage in order to maintain the beautiful environment and lifestyle that drew you here in the first place.

But wait, there’s more! With the plans that are currently in the works we could be looking at tripling (15,000 people) or quadrupling (20,000 people) the population of Peachland over the next decade. This additional population by the way is imported, or to be more accurate, it is manufactured. It is not derived from a natural increase in numbers through the nor-

mal influx of new buyers, nor from increased labour on a less is more basis. I am not so sure however that requirements. This increased growth will come in the I will be willing to use less and less water, to see its main, from wealthy people, attracted by the specific quality deteriorate further, to see my garden become amenities offered by the developments before our parched and die, or to see the natural environment council. I believe the term applied to this type of popu- diminished - just in order to accommodate manufaclation engineering is Amenities Migration. Build it and tured or itinerant populations. I think maybe not. they will come was the vision expressed by the New Respectfully submitted by Monaco representative at the public hearing on May Susan McLoughlin, Peachland 12th.

Interestingly, the developers of these amenity enclaves all promise pretty much the same thing in order to enroll the local community in supporting their vision. In fact, a widely employed strategy recommends Peachland Legion #69 the following vague promises as an effective first line approach: 1. increased tax revenues 2. more and better jobs 3. more affordable housing 4. increased social amenities With Paul Bert for Penticton 5. strong environmental stewardship Saturday, June 11 at 7:30 pm I don’t know about you, but I am not convinced that See you there! all, some, or even any of these promises is going to be realized and even if they are - is the trade off worth it? If 5,000 people are required to conserve water we might want to ask ourselves what 10,000, or 15,000, or 20,000 people will be required to do?

When do we say enough?

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Decisions today could cause havoc later Madam Editor: Marvellous. The local council is taking a breather and reviewing our small town rush to outstrip Peachland resources.

Those that developers are led to believe are endless, more or less. Their intention is to make money. However I am not opposed to development, just the rate of change and possible bankruptcies in the present and future climates.

At present we are experiencing abnormal spring run-off on most rivers and creeks. In September the creek input will be decidedly lower. Some years back our main reservoir, Peachland Lake, was down some 25 feet during a dry spell. That was before we had a population of reported 5,000 residents. Water meters arrived to save water, I presume. Now we have copious amounts to sustain future developments. Good thinking on council’s part.

Of course, we will require an enlargement of the present facilities. This takes time and money as developers will not want to pay for the required facilities -- just the extensions are their cost. That is the water problem. Sewer, another thought, then additional road maintenance of future developments, it does not stop there.

Ask Vancouver, Calgary and once small

Maple Ridge. BC. Even their cemeteries are getting full.

One problem is that we get council members and committees that are the run of the mill inhabitants that make decisions that outstrip their ability. That is normal, with all of us, but that is where we need a nudge from professionals in this field.

This is something we do not have or cannot afford at present on town staff. The municipality should employ two or more engineering consultants to arrive at a relatively accurate assumption of our supply ability of the future. Again these are estimates and assumptions forwarded to the best of their ability.

To close… My thanks to the new councillor that had the sense to take a second look, at least we have a thinker in our midst. To those that would press on developing regardless, I say, take a second look at situations because you could be wrong.

Your decisions today could cause havoc later. Roll on municipal elections…

Mick Read, Peachland Editor’s note: Some letters regarding New Monaco were sent to the Peachland View prior to Council’s reversal of their earlier decision.

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Recreation Report

By Cheryl Wiebe, Director Of Community Services Volunteer for Canada Day! Peachland’s 2011 Canada Day Celebration plans are well underway, and promising an exciting day for everyone. In order to make the day a success, several of the planned activities require volunteers to help out. Volunteers are needed for: Peachland Beach Run – race day check in, water stations, directions, refreshments, finish line and post race activities.

Children’s Carnival –(materials sup-

plied) Face Painting – (materials supplied) Canada Day features the Beach Run, Slo-pitch tourney, Canada Day market, pancake breakfast and concessions, Canada Day parade, carnival games and entertainment in Heritage Park, games at Swim Bay, fireworks in the evening and so much more!

Be a part of this great community event. Regardless if you can give one hour or four hours, we have a job for you! For more information on how you can be involved, pelase call 250767-2133.

Peachland through Tania’s Eyes Fun on the lake, near the 8th Street boat launch 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.

Change to our Official Community Plan bylaw warrants use of the Alternative Approval Process Continued from page 4 people 65 or older. Does a development strategy for Peachland, based on building housing for retired, Canadians make sense when researchers are sounding the alarms from evidence they see where this kind of retiree migration is occurring in other rural communities?

Many of our health and social services for elderly people in Peachland now depend on a scarce number of volunteers in places like the Wellness Centre. What future are we planning by increasing the number of older people to be 50 per cent or more of our population? Do we know what the demands will be from this number of older people?

The New Monaco developers have promised to bring employers on site with jobs to attract young families before the housing development starts. That promise is unrealistic. Research clearly shows that jobs follow people. You have to have the people in place first to attract the goods and services providers.

But secondly, what kind of services do seniors need? There may be a few high-end medical technology jobs once the customer base is there, although to date these kinds of businesses have not moved into our downtown. But for the most part, people who take care of seniors in their homes are not highly paid.

These are not the kinds of jobs that will attract young families to Peachland. They are not the kinds of jobs that will keep young people here.

We need time to do a real, unbiased strategic analysis of this growth strategy.

I urge Council to adopt a resolution for an Alternative Approval Process that will allow the people of Peachland to take a longer look at the experience in other communities who are dealing with the effects of their ‘New Monaco’ kind of developments. I will do my part by researching and participating in conversations links to some research are listed below.

The Community Act of the Province of BC which governs municipal process provides the Alternative Approval Process to elected councils and communities to deal with bylaw issues like this. This significant change to our Official Community Plan Bylaw warrants use of the Alternative Approval Process.

People interested in reading the research mentioned above can read about: the Alternative Approval Process at http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/ gov_structure/community_charter/governance/alternative_approval_process. htm; “Jobs Follow People in the Rural Rocky Mountain West” by Alexander Vias in Rural Development Perspectives, vol. 14: 2; 1999, available at http://ers. usda.gov/publications/rdp/rdpsept99/ rdpsept99c.pdf ; “The evolving role of voluntarism in ageing rural communities” by Mark W. Skinner, Alun E. Joseph, in the New Zealand Geographer, August 2007 (based on Canadian data).

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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 250-7670141 to have a plot assigned.

stop by the bistro in the main hall to have a snack and vote for your favourite quilt. The event will include works by both the Pincushion Quilt Guild and the Peachland Quilt Guild.

Tuesday, June 21 - Peachland Newcomers Club - AGM/Elections/Guest Speaker will be held at the Little Schoolhouse on 4th Street at 7 pm. There will be refreshments and evSundays - Peachland Farmers & Crafters eryone is welcome. Contact Doris at 250-767Market - Will run every Sunday until the end 2391 or Linda at 250-767-6446 for more inforof September. The market is held in Heritage mation.

Park, Beach Ave. from 10 am - 2 pm. For more information check out www.peachlandfarm- Friday, July 1 - Peachland Celebrates Canada ersandcraftersmarket.ca or call 250-317- Day - Plans are well underway and festivities promise an exciting day for everyone. Sever0407. al of the planned activities require additional Saturday, June 4 & Sunday, June 5 - Quilting volunteers including the Peachland Beach on the Beach 2011 - Visit the Peachland Com- Run, Children’s Carnival and more. To volmunity Centre from 10 am to 4 pm to see the unteer or for more information call 250-767results of two years of hard work. Admission 2133. Come out and contribute to your comis by donation, with proceeds going to vari- munities celebrations this year. ous educational and charitable projects. Find hand-crafted items made by Guild and then

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Saturday, June 4 - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Meat Draw - 1500 hrs; 50+ Activity Centre - Carpet Bowling, 10am Sunday, June 5 - PWC - Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast - 8 am Monday, June 6 - 50+ Activity Centre Take Pounds Off Sensibly - 9:30am, Tai Chi - Noon & Wood Carving - 7pm; Peachland Quilters - 50+ Activity Centre - 1:15pm; PWC - Ladies’s Coffee Club, 10am; Royal Canadian Legion - Euchre, 1900 hrs Tuesday, June 7 -Lions Den Meeting Community Policing Station, 7pm; 50+ Activity Centre - Peachland Bridge Club, 7pm, Carpet Bowling, 10am & AA at Noon; PWC - Tai Chi, 6pm Computer Literacy, 10am & Photography Classes, 10am; Royal Canadian Legion -Darts, 7pm

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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 for the purpose of hearing representations respecting matters contained in proposed Community Plan Bylaw No. 1600, Amendment Bylaw No. 2002, 2011; AND Pincushion/Ponderosa Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 1999, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. on June 8, 2011, in the Gymnasium at the Peachland Community Centre, 4450-6th Street, Peachland, B.C.

This is just a portion of the 200 pounds of debris collected underwater at the Day-Use Wharf in Peachland by Serpent Aquatics divers last month. Visible is a wooden boat rudder, a car tire, plastic and metal debris, as well as several “beverage” containers.

Photo Sheldon Boyd

Local scuba divers clean lake bottom at Day-Use Wharf

By Cindy Fortin Last month the District of Peachland asked Serpent Aquatics of Westbank if they could collect any underwater debris that had accumulated at the Day-Use Wharf. Divers Greg Willson, George Fisher and Sheldon Boyd collected approximately 200 pounds of debris during the dive.

“Three divers donned their scuba gear and spent 50 minutes searching for and collecting a wide variety of times,” said Boyd, owner/instructor of Serpent Aquatics.

Items collected included a chair, extension cord, sun umbrella, over 10 pieces of clothing and shoes, a car mat, cutlery and dishes, solar light, 60 glass, aluminum and plastic bottles, plastic bags and cups, five lighters, golf balls, ropes, sunglasses, a cell phone, two ties, an assortment of metal and wood prod-

ucts, along with a variety of other items.

Divers from Serpent Aquatics regularly dive the foreshore in Peachland and have done numerous underwater cleanups, but the (day-boat) basin yielded the largest amount of debris to date!” said Boyd.

According to Boyd, dumping waste along the waterfront of Peachland isn’t new. From wine goblets, long neck beer bottles, turn of the century stoneware, steamship china, to structural artifacts from the Pentowna sternwheeler, Peachland is rich in underwater historical artifacts.

Boyd has a request of boaters and others who enjoy the lake: “Just remember that when you are enjoying the waters of Okanagan Lake, pack all your waste home with you. Tomorrow’s divers are not interested in finding today’s modern waste underwater – it just isn’t the same!”

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The District proposes to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw Number 1600, 2000 by replacing Appendix “C” – Pincushion Area Sector Plan. The revised Area Sector Plan reflects additional information generated by the preparation of the Phased Development Agreement and the zoning regulations for the area dealt with in the plan, including the phasing of various aspects of the development, highway improvements, public amenities, and minor adjustments to maps contained in the plan. The revised Area Sector Plan also reflects the recent Order-in-Council extending the District boundary to encompass additional land dealt with in the Area Sector Plan. Pincushion/ Ponderosa Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1924, 2010 containing the zoning regulations for the area was the subject of a previous public hearing.

The proposed Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 1999, 2011 authorizes Council to enter into a phased development agreement with 0817642 B.C. Ltd and the Westbank First Nation under s. 905.3 of the Local Government Act. In general terms, the Phased Development Agreement would restrict the authority of the District Council to make changes to the CD-7 Pincushion/Ponderosa Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1924, 2010 for ten years with a possibility of extension for a further ten years, in exchange for the provision by 0817642 B,C. Ltd. and the Westbank First Nation of certain public amenities specified in the agreement and other terms and conditions set out in the agreement. Bylaw No. 1924 creates a comprehensive development zone for redevelopment of the Ponderosa Golf Course (159 ha) and development of up to 2310 dwelling units, which includes up to 210 units of affordable housing, ranging from single family dwellings to multiple family strata title units, an urban village with a maximum of 5,000m2 of floor area, commercial development and tourist accommodation, a winery and a vineyard.` The lands that would be subject to the Area Sector Plan and the Phased Development Agreement are shown on the map that forms part of this notice and are legally described as: PID: 012-696-554, Block 34, District Lot 490, ODYD, Plan 125 PID: 012-696-561, Block 35, District Lot 490, ODYD, Plan 125 PID: 012-696-684, Block 38, District Lot 490, ODYD, Plan125 except Plan H750 PID:005-551-111, District Lot 902, ODYD, except Plans B5979, 26312, 35106, 37658 and H783 PID: 016-214-595, Lot 1, District Lots 220, 902 and 2897, ODYD, Plan 43335 PID: 011-737-808, District Lot 1800, ODYD Except: South 10 Chains, and Plans 20595, 21887, 24539, 41361 and KAP58324 PID: 028-583-906, Block C of DL. 2897, 5351, and 5352 ODYD.

The proposed Phased Development Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 1999, 2011, the Official Community Plan including the existing Area Sector Plan and the proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw Number 2002, 2011 may be inspected at the Municipal Office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding Statutory Holidays, from May 25, 2011 to June 8, 2011.

NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING

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June 3, 2011

Go with your gut feeling

By Lisa Kilgour, RHN

Davies family makes donation A cheque for $775 was donated by the Davies family in memory of J. Grant Davies, a native born Peachlander who died in 2008. The money will go toward the refurbishing of the Primary School. Grant was an historical reclamation contractor for, and member of, the Okanagan Historical Society, a long time member of the Peachland Historical Society, a former municipal councillor and attended the Primary School for grades 1 to 7 in the 1960s. In the photo, Grant's widow Bernice is holding an old Showcase newspaper from December of 1999 that had an article on Grant called "Restoring the Past", which detailed his restoration work on some of Peachland’s historic buildings.

Standing next to Bernice is Marina Davies, Grant's sister, and at back is Ray Evans of Ray Evans Carpentry, a cabinet maker by trade. He moved to Peachland from England two years ago. He currently lives in the Trepanier area with his wife Jill. Ray created the two historic dormers to replace the deteriorating dormers at the back of Peachland Primary, facing highway 97 North.

Photo submitted

You are 90 per cent bacteria.

Let that sink in for a second. Just think…for every cell in your body, you have nine cells of bacteria living in and on your body. It can be a little creepy if you think about it too much.

Most of the bacteria are living inside your intestinal tract, otherwise known as your “gut”. The health of this organism is paramount to the health of your body. Why? 1. 80 per cent of your immune system spends most of its time around your gut.

The health of your gut bacteria and the health of your immune system are vitally linked. When your gut bacteria are balanced, your immune system is also balanced. But when it’s out of balance, so is your immune system. Signs that your immune system is out of balance are: food and seasonal allergies, chronic inflammation, chronic sinusitis, and colds and flues that linger for weeks.

2. The highest concentration of brain cells (neurons) outside of your brain is around your gut. Have you ever felt a “gut feeling” about something? Frequently referred to as the lower brain, how the neurons surrounding you gut interacts with your gut bacteria is becoming more and more apparent in many health issues. The Gut/Brain Connection is a major part of mainstream research. Scientists are discovering connections between your gut bacteria and seemingly unrelated neurological issues such as anxiety and autism.

Our North American way of eating hasn’t helped

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to keep our gut bacteria balanced. Most traditional cultures regularly consume fermented foods like natural yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi, which feed the beneficial bacteria in our gut. In North America, however, we tend to do the opposite. Processed food, refined sugar, chlorine, and antibiotics are major causes of a gut bacteria imbalance.

When your digestive system has 75 per cent beneficial bacteria, your body (digestion, immunity, brain) is able to create balance. But when the prevalent bacteria in your gut is “bad” bacteria (bacteria that doesn’t assist us), they allow for an overgrowth of yeast, molds, and fungus in our gut, as well as many digestive symptoms, like bloating, gas, distention, pain, constipation, and diarrhea.

How to keep your gut bacteria balanced: 1. Eat whole, unrefined foods. Remove all refined sugars and grains which feed the bad bacteria 2. Eat naturally fermented foods daily, and take a probiotic supplement. Probiotic supplements contain high amounts of beneficial bacteria - an important part of finding balance.

3. Understand the causes of your digestive symptoms, and re-balance them.

All digestive symptoms are signs that food isn’t being properly broken down and can feed the bad bacteria.

Keep your digestive system, immune system, and brain working optimally by keeping your gut bacteria healthy and happy!

Lisa Kilgour is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She provides one-on-one consultations and teaches workshops in Peachland. To find out the underlying cause of your digestive symptoms, or to find the diet that helps you feel your best, visit www.EatMoreRealFood.com or call 250.869.9434.

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■ ballot packages must be received by Elections BC, a Service BC Centre or an Elections BC Collection Centre before 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2011.

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Did you hear the noise coming from Cousins Park on Wednesday afternoon? That was the third biennial Okanagan Valley reunion of former Kitimat residents, some 170 in all. There was a lot of meeting and greeting, and discovering old workmates and neighbours they hadn’t seen for 40 years.

Many were former employees of the Aluminum Co. of Canada, now taken over by RioTinto, one of the world’s largest mining companies, operating in the fields of iron ore, energy, industrial minerals, copper, diamonds, gold and now aluminum. They are now starting on a $300 million modernization of the Kitimat smelter, one of the largest in the world. There were other employers present at well, including those from the municipality, school board, banks, hospital, Eurocan Pulp and Paper and Methanex Chemicals, to name a few. Attendees came from points as far north as Armstrong,Bell and south Patrick to Osoyoos, some even from Kootenay Lake, Lac La Hache, Nimpo Lake and Castlegar. Some were even present Kitimat residents on holiday in our region.

Hours Mon. - Fri. Joseph Jacoe • Personal Injury • Wills & Estates • Real Estate 9 am - 5 pm The memories and tall tales were in abundance while those attending enjoyed a delicious meal at the Kimberly Kelly

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50+ Activity Centre, prepared by the Peachland Auxiliary to Kelowna General Hospital, courtesy of RioTintoAlcan. Previous reunions in 2007 and 2009 also had large numbers, 140 and 115 respectively.

The Rd. 13211 N. Victoria next gathering will be in 2013, “If I have the energy!� said Grieve, who was pleased with the turnout.

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June 3, 2011

51st Annual Art Show and Sale well attended

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Brenda Herrin The “Let’s Paint the Town” exhibit was a highlight of the show Photos Deborah Livingstone

The 51st Annual Art Show & Sale on Sunday, May 28th, drew record crowds and was enjoyed by all.

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What a success! The Peachland Art Group would like to thank all those who attended our 51st Annual Art Show & Sale on Sunday.

We set yet another record attendance at just under 700 guests and one very cute cat. We hope you all enjoyed our little ‘town’ paintings of Beach Ave. We’ll have them displayed at the Community Centre until they find a permanent home with the Chamber of Commerce in the Primary School once renovations are completed.

Many of the Art Deco posters sold and the proceeds will be forwarded to the Peachland Wellness Centre. Your generous donations at the door go towards our rent and insurance for next year, so thank you so much.

We’ll carry on in September. Our group meets weekly in the Com-

munity Centre from September to May. Next year we’re going to have to look into having an afternoon group meet as well, as we now have a waiting list of anxious artists eager to join the Art Group.

We’ve run out of space!

Out of 241 paintings to choose from, the results of the vote for favourite top three are: First - Page’s Wonder, by Kristie Rutherford Second - Imagining the Ride, by Kristie Rutherford Third - Nature’s Innocence, by Kristie Rutherford It’s a clean sweep! Congratulations Kristie. This darling girl is new to the art group this year and it’s hard to believe she’s only been painting for four years. She’s an inspiration to us all.

We’d like to send out a huge thanks to all those who helped out with the set up and displays. We look forward to seeing you at our annual art show next year. Sorry for running out of sandwiches so early – next year we’ll make more!

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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.

For more detailed information about school bus transportation, please visit our website at http://www.sd23.bc.ca/transportation/

HELP WANTED The Peachland View requires an Office Clerk.

The duties will include answering the phone, taking classified ads, inputting letters and community event listings, taking and processing payments and sales support.

Five days a week, 25 hours in total.

Candidates must be flexible, as hours and duties could vary.

Send or drop off resume attention: Constance Roth The Peachland View 4437 3rd Street, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 or email publisher.peachlandview@ shaw.ca

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June 3, 2011

Shepherd’s Pie

Food For the

How did Jesus’ disciples feel after His crucifixion?

By Elaine Diggle, Minister Peachland United Church Easter is feeling a little like a faint memory now and yet it is not quite six weeks since we observed Good Friday. Many millions of Christians also kept vigil Easter Saturday waiting for the dawn and the possibilities of the empty grave. Many millions also met for sunrise services Easter Sunday morning, on hills, beside rivers, lakes, and the seashore. In Kamloops people from the United Churches meet on the banks of the South Thompson River each year and cook salmon over a fire, sing hymns, pray and eat bread and fish, just like the early disciples did when they met the risen Christ on the shore of the Sea of Tiberias. But all that is now memory.

This train of thought set me to pondering about how the first disciples must have felt just about this time after Jesus’ crucifixion. He had appeared to some of them: to Mary Magdalene and a couple of women when they went to the tomb to anoint His body; to a small number huddled together in fear in the upper room; to Cleopas and a companion on the road to Emmaus; to Thomas who had needed concrete proof before he could believe; and to seven disciples by the Sea of Tiberias sharing fish and bread.

But these appearances, comforting as they were, could not completely dispel the concern, indeed very real fear, as to what might happen to them all. It is recorded in the Book of ‘the Acts of the Apostles’ that Jesus appeared to some of the disciples over a period of 40 days after the resurrection speaking about the kingdom of God, and then when they were gathered together, still not really understanding Jesus’ true mission they asked when will Jesus restore the kingdom. The Greek word used, here translated kingdom refers not so much as to boundaries but in a sense to divine rule.

It is easy to see from our point of time in history, how wrapped up the people in Israel were in understanding a Messiah to be someone who would restore the old Glory of the Kingdom as it was under King David and his son King Solomon. Those were

indeed ‘glory days’, and who wouldn’t long for them, to be out from under the heel of the Roman Legions and Roman Empire. Their yearning was visceral, so when Jesus appeared again to many and told them to go up to Jerusalem and wait for the coming of God’s Spirit – sometimes known as the Holy Spirit, Comforter, Counsellor, Advocate, Paraclete – that they might witness to Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. One can imagine them wondering what might He have in mind. And just when He had made these promises Acts records that He was ‘ lifted up’ into a cloud. In other biblical texts, a cloud has signified God’s presence.

I don’t know about you, but can’t you imagine the confusion, the fear, the desire to believe and trust all mingled with great sorrow and perplexity. And so those early disciples did what so many of us do, they fell back on tradition; they did what they had always done at this time after Passover as thousands of Jewish people from all over what we know as Europe and the Middle East, they went up to Jerusalem to cel-

ebrate Pentecost – the Feast days that come 50 days after Passover. Jerusalem was abuzz with people from all over the diaspora, speaking in the many tongues of their adopted countries. This was major festival time in Jerusalem. Old customs have a habit of bringing us a sense of security, of continuity, and so it was for the disciples as they gathered together to pray.

And then...the Comforter, the Advocate, the Teacher, the Sustainer, the Paraclete -- the Holy Spirit – came upon them as Jesus had promised and they were no longer those timid, fearful people huddling together but bold witnesses to the love of God made incarnate. Those who listened heard the message in their own languages. Five thousand were added to the believers that day. This is the way of God, turning doubting, fearful people into witnesses to God’s redeeming and empowering love in their lives. If this could happen to those fearful few, imagine what God has in store for you if you allow yourself to be open to God’s love living in and through you. May it be so.

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Peachland Legion #69

Thank You It takes many hands to make an event a success. The Beer Garden, at the World of Wheels sponsored by RCL#69 was such an event. The following people and business contributed time and assets for the Beer Garden recently held at the World of Wheels. Their assistance is much appreciated.

Peachland Branch #69 would like to thank the following: Peachland Boxing club Peachland Arts Council Molson’s Brewery Frank Reickmann Legion Members and non-members

Legion Staff members The Band Sideshow Attraction The Peachland Fire Department The Canadian Veterans Motorcycle Club The Blues Brothers

St. Margaret’s Anglican Episcopal Church

Peachland United Church 4421 4th Street

Sunday, May 15, 2011

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

Rector Canon Sue Mayoss-Hurd Interm Priest, Rev. Canon Jim Kiddell

“Ceremonies, Rituals And Initiations” Derrick Hamre, Lead Pastor Graduation Service

4th Street & Brandon Ave

Peachland Campus 11:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School (with Kids Church)

www.stmargaretspeachland.org

2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca

767-3131

767-2206

“Let Us Worship Together”

Centennial Celebration Coming Sept. 2-4, 2011 Office Hours - Tue, Wed, Thur 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Hall rental contact Doreen 767-2132

Sunday Morning Service 10:00 am Rev. Elaine Diggle

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At...

Peachland Baptist Church Children & Adult Sunday School 9:45 am Church Servies 11:00 am Children Church During Service Pastor: John Rankin Join Us For: Good Music Bible Messages Great Fellowship

www.peachlandbaptist.com 4204 Lake Avenue

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classifieds

phone: 250.767.7771 • fax: 250.767.3337 email: peachlandview@shaw.ca HELP WANTED

Museum Assistant The Peachland Museum invites applications from Students 15 to 25 years old for employment at the museum, for eight weeks from June 29th 2011 to August 24th 2011.

Peachland Students, Students with disabilities, Aboriginal Students, Students of visible minorities are invited to submit a resume including a letter of interest for the position which must be received, at the Peachland Museum, at 5890 Beach Avenue, by June 18th 2011.

Licensed Property Management Services

“Serving Peachland and the Westside” • Placement of tenant • Full monthly management • Regular inspections for your peace of mind • Home Watch Call Today for your complimentary market evaluation!

Debra (RPM): 250-718-0511

debra.porter@gmail.com Website: rentalsbydebra.com MacDonald Realty Property Management 4403 - 2nd St. Peachland, BC V0H 1X7.

NOTICE In the event of a postal strike we will endeavour to notify our clients of their upcoming renewal terms by email or phone.

Clients who live locally can pick their policies up at our office or have them emailed. This applies to personal property/business policies.

Please make sure to check your licence plates and make note if your car/rv/boat trailer insurance is coming due , if a strike occurs and is lengthy, ICBC renewal notices will not be received.

AUTOMOBILES

FOUND

For Sale 2001 Pontiac GrandAm SE, V6, auto, air, tilt, cruise, p/windows, p/ locks, remote start, 210kms, mostly highway, good condition. $3,500 obo. Call 250-767-2032

Found A fleece vest was found on Princeton Ave. Call 250-767-2173 to identify and claim.

FOR SALE For Sale Antique dining room table, 5 chairs, 2 extra leaves. $200. Call 250-767-2032 For Sale White Inglis build-in dishwasher, 3 years old, 3 cycle, delay start. $75.

Call 250-767-2032 For Sale 50,000 BTU forced air gas space heater, with 15 feet of new 4” chimney, $125. Call 250-7672032 For Sale Sony 46” Projection TV and stand, excellent condition but not HD, $100 obo; two stereo speakers, large, black, wood, fully functional $20 obo. 250-767-3005 or jimhoward@shaw.ca

FOR RENT

GARAGE SALE

Got Household Hazardous Waste?

-things with flammable, corrosive, or poisonous labelsFor safe disposal year round,

take it to the Battery Doctors 1972 Windsor Rd in Kelowna.

Limits and restrictions may apply.

For more info call 250.860.2866, or visit regionaldistrict.com/recycle

For Rent 1 bedroom suite, private patio, two entrances, wide lake view, large yard, lots of parking, all utilities included, free satellite TV, newly renovated, short walk to town centre, w/d included. $850 per month.

Call 250-317-0053

MISC FOR RENT For Rent Four - 10 x 10 white pop up tents, 50 white table cloths - 54 x 120.

Phone 250-767-2455 or email peachlandchamber@shawcable. com

Peachland United Church BARGAIN BIN SALE • Good clean clothing • Household items We accept donations on days that we are open.

Please do not drop off any donations while we are closed.

OPEN THURS. - SAT. 9:30 - 3 PM

SERVICES

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Cleaning Services Cabins to Castles - Great cleaning, no hassles. House keeping, cleaning, office or yard work, move-ins & move-outs, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly appointments. Experienced & reliable. Michelle, 250826-6285

Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday, June 4 8 am - 1 pm 6th Ave., Peachland Something for everyone

GARAGE / DOWNSIZING

GARAGE SALE

Garage/Downsizing Sale

Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5 8 am - 4 pm - No early birds If raining sale will be June 11 & 12 Antlers Beach Mobile Park.

See you there.

Something for everyone.

Sat. & Sun. June 4 & 5 9 am to 2 pm 5177 Maranatha off Princeton.

Artwork, glassware, small furnishings, baby items, old jewellery, collectibles, garden stuff and more.

Community Garage Sale

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale

Sat., June 4 - 3926 Dryden Road 9 am start Table saw, ladder, wine making supplies, bicycle, household goods and much more

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale Sat., June 4 - 6439 Renfrew Road, Peachland - 9 am to 3 pm Bargains galore, wood working tools, Craftsman table bandsaw - $60, 4” table wood plainer - $40, 12 Lit sprayer - $20, oil paintings, household items, etc.

For Rent 1 bedroom, furnished, $500 per Peachland Johnston month including utilities, parking, pool & hot tub, n/s, n/p, internet, Meier Insurance references please. Call 250-7676498 or Waste cell 250-215-6338 Hazardous Waste B&W ad BC 2011:Hazardous -newspaper ad-delete 5878C Beachnewspaper Avenue, Peachland,

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HELP WANTED Kitchen Staff Kitchen staff required. Preference given to experienced individuals willing to participate in planning and promotions. Apply with resume to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69, Peachland. 250767-9100 Commercial Kitchen Space Commercial kitchen space available. Now accepting applications from qualified persons interested in contracting to operate on an ongoing basis. Resume and proposals to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 69, Peachland before June 8/11. 250-767-9100

9:26 AM

Eavestrough Cleaning and specialized roof repairs of concrete roof tiles, shakes and shingles.

35 years experience on sloped roofs.

Insured Call Todd Smith 250-767-6603 100 DRUM LESSONS - $25

Sparrowhead Music Private lessons for drums, conga, djembe and ukulele. All ages and levels welcome! Great recording rates in our new 24-track analog studio! Located in Peachland! sparrowhead@shaw.ca 250-5758757

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

Meets Monday at 7pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8pm (open meeting).

Call 763-5555 for more info.

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Your Peachland View In the event of a strike 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

Please note, this is only in the event of a strike.

Thank you for your support.

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Stand Easy

By Patricia Day “Parade, attention! Sound the Last Post! Salute!”

Sadly, we are saying “Good-bye” to a longtime member of Branch 69, Andy Doylan. For many years, Andy climbed the ladder to the roof of Branch 69 on Remembrance Day. His role was to lower and raise the flag at the 11th hour. “We Shall Remember”.

Many thanks to all of those who helped with the World of Wheels. In case you are not aware, but saw staff working that day, they were doing volunteer duty.

So a pat on the back for their efforts. It really does take many hands to make a project like that work. Another beer garden is planned for July 1st, when there is a baseball tournament. If you could not help out at the World of Wheels, then perhaps you can lend a hand

at this event.

Next weekend is a special occasion for all the legions in the province. A BC/Yukon Legion Command convention is being held in Penticton. On June 4, the opening ceremonies are being held, and a trade show.

Branch #69 is part of that event and we plan to promote Peachland to the rest of the provincial delegates.

We will be displaying our orchids, candles and woodwork, among other products from businesses in Peachland.

Attending the table will be our own Leslie and Ruth.

Our voting delegates for this convention are: Dorothy Blair, Donna and Ted Cave, Debbie Stewart and Patricia Day. It will be a time to renew acquaintances and update bylaws as well as debating other resolutions. One of the highlights of the convention is the

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parade which will be reviewed by the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia. Antique military vehicles and marching bands will be part of this event. Each branch, as well, will be carrying their banners and/or flags. This Legion convention has not been held in this area for a while, and so, it is quite the event for our Zone. If you can make it to Penticton next weekend, you will enjoy taking in some of the events, which are held at the Convention Centre in Penticton.

Are there more poker players out there? It would be nice to see more players join in the fun on Wednesday nights. It’s free to players and begins at 6:30 pm.

In case, you are wondering who won the raffle held on May 22, it was Darryl Thiessen. He won a powerboat rental. Congratulations, Darryl. ..’til next time

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June 3, 2011

Around Peachland

During the month of June, Valley First Credit Union is having Tacky Hat Wednesdays for Feed the Valley. It appears that they succeeded! Pictured are Dylan Van Schyndel, front row left and Kimberly Humphreys, at right. Tia Carlesimo, Barb Wittner and Sarah Liepins are in the middle row, and at back is Lorelei Stewart (who seems to be enjoying Tacky Hat Wednesday a little too much), and Avtar Basran.

Photo Constance Roth

The water mains were being replaced on Huston Road. Could this have anything to do with the mysterious missing water? Perhaps, a leak or two?

Photo Constance Roth

These two young women and their dogs were part of last Sunday’s Purina Walk for Dog Guides at Lambley Park in Peachland. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides provides assistance animals for children and adults across Canada free of charge.

Photo Constance Roth

This relaxed looking group of Lions who participated in the Purina Walk are: Gene Tarry, Oliver Mendonza, Gary Stephens, Dave Tarry, Steve Spalleck and Dan Rouleau.

Photo Constance Roth

ABOVE: Subhadra Nault of TNI plays back catcher to an unidentified Whiski Jack’s batter. The TNI - The Network Inc. team consists of Steve Allison, Jacqui Peters, Jenny Lecompte, Nicky Hazle, Subhadra Nault,Taylor Allison, Cheryl Allison, Jodi Chenier, Leila Eyjolfson, Lisa Cain, Doug Allin, Eric Lecompte, George Cain, Gord, Ken Larson, Marc Berthaudin, Rob Robinson, Marty Bieska, Michael Dyck and Peter Schierbeck.

RIGHT: Councillor Peter Schierbeck pitches one for the TNI team during a Peachland Mixed Slow Pitch game against Whiski Jack’s at Cousin’s Park on Sunday, May 29. Steve Allison is short stop and Jenny Lecompte is behind Steve playing rover. Final score: TNI 17 - Whiski Jacks 3.

Photos Constance Roth

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