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Primary school building restoration moves ahead with $50,000 grant approval by Joanne Layh

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Efforts to restore the primary school building will continue to move forward again, this time thanks to a $50,000 federal government enabling accessibility fund grant. Recently Mayor Fielding received confirmation from MP Dan Albas that the district’s application has been approved, it was announced at this week’s council meeting. The grant funding must be used for particular capital costs related to providing accessibility to the building. “In the case of the primary school we can use it for building a ramp, for putting in an elevator or a lift or for making washrooms

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redesigned so they’re handicap accessible, and for widening doorways and corridors, so it will help us go quite a long way with a lot of the work we need to do,” Mayor Fielding told The View on Tuesday. Mayor Fielding says the funds can be put to use in the short term, almost right away. Labour that is currently being provided through a job training program will also help with the continuation of the project. In addition to the job training program and the enabling accessibility fund, the district also expects to find out later this month if an application to the province for a $400,000 community recreation fund grant is successful. Neither of the grants require matching

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funds from the district. The overall budget to complete the project is about $600,000. In 2010 council approved a contribution of $200,000 for the project, with the expectation that the balance would be provided through grant applications. Approximately $125,000 has been spent so far to remove the bat guano, get out all of the asbestos, remove the siding, and make it a safe building. If the $400,000 grant is also approved, the municipality will be able to finish the building totally, Fielding says. Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs and the Peachland Visitor Information Centre are the designated anchor tenants of the building.

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Morrison Park playground installation to go ahead

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by Joanne Layh

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Plans to install playground equipment at Morrison Park are back on track after a period of delay. The council decision to install play equipment at Morrison Park or Knoblach Park was made last summer. However, several recent complaints from neighbours about the project prompted the district to reconsider their decision and hold an open house to gather public opinion. Over 40 people attended the open house last week, where residents were asked to complete a survey. At this week’s committee of the whole meeting, director of community services Cheryl Wiebe offered the results of that survey for council’s consideration. Of the 40 surveys that were completed, 34 were in favour of the play equipment being installed at Morrison Park; six were opposed. Among the comments in support of play equipment in the park were: • Peachland does not have enough parks with play structures; • Opportunity for children to play somewhere different is important; • Provides something for local residents’ children, grandparents, and their visitors; • Parks increase the appeal of the town and the neighbourhood, which increases sustainability by attracting new residents and families; • The more activities for the kids to have the better;

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• It would be an excellent facility for kids in the area. It’s what is needed; • The appeal of Peachland as a place for families to buy homes is being seriously undermined by the imbalance of facilities for seniors versus the rest of the population; • Parents have to drive to parks now. Instead they should be able to walk to a local one; • There are enough children to support a park there; and • What a great spot next to a wild area. Those who were not in favour of the play equipment expressed their disapproval for the following reasons: • Morrison Park was not intended for a playground but rather as a scenic and tranquil location; • The Recreation Master Plan indicates that the school playground serves the Trepanier neighbourhood; • There is limited demand for a playground in this neighbourhood; • Parking, garbage, park maintenance – it will be an eyesore; • It will create a teen hangout; • Property values will be negatively impacted; • There are no washrooms; and • A youth park is needed, not another children’s park. “I say yes to Morrison Park. Let’s do it,” Councillor Schierbeck said. “The people I talked to at the open house seemed very much in favour of it.” The mayor and his council colContinued on page 3

Help make dreams come true in 2012! The Peachland Lions Club will be holding their 14th Annual Mixed Charity Golf Tournament on April 29, 2012 at the Summerland Golf and Country Club.

Peachland Lions Club P.O. Box 1142 Peachland, BC V0H 1X0

For the past 13 years we have raised funds to help those with disabilities. Last year we donated $13,400 to Camp Winfield. In 2010 a cheque for $13,300 was presented to Agur Lake Camp near Summerland, B.C. Previous donations were used for various projects including a wheelchair accessible ramp into Okanagan Lake. This coincided with waterfront developments done by the Municipality of Peachland. These endeavours, along with others, were made possible because of the involvement of local golfers and generous donations from the local business community. We are once again raising funds for 2012 and we ask for your support. We ask you to consider our request and help us to achieve a new goal in our fundraising efforts. This year's profits will be used for improvements to both the Easter Seal Camp Winfield and Agur Lake Camp, providing updated camping facilities for several children with disabilities. Your contributions and participation in this tournament will not only contribute to making it a memorable event, but will also assist us in achieving our goals of helping those less fortunate than ourselves. Together we can make their dreams come true. Openings are still available for entering foursomes or individual golfers. Register NOW before it's too late! If you have any questions regarding this event or require registration forms, please contact Gary Stephens, 250-767-5258 or email garygstephens@hotmail.com We thank you for your support.

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Regular council meeting highlights – March 13, 2012 by Erin Hayman Council strategic plan The council strategic plan is a guiding document, and a statement of objectives to guide council throughout their term in office. The priorities are classified under each of the four categories: • Growth management; • Infrastructure development; • Community amenities; and • Service quality. Sidewalk Café, Merchant Display and Mobile Vending Bylaw No. 1983, 2012 Council gave Sidewalk Café, Merchant Display and Mobile Vending Bylaw No. 1983, 2012 final reconsideration and

adoption. This bylaw outlines the regulations for sidewalk cafes, merchant displays and mobile vending in the district, and will work in conjunction with a licensing and encroachment agreement and a right of way occupancy policy. Together these three documents will guide the operation and functioning of these businesses in Peachland. Okanagan Lake Tooner’s Patio Boat Charter – request for commercial use of the day use wharf Council considered the application from the Okanagan Lake Tooner’s Patio Boat Charter request for commercial use of the day use wharf at the committee of the whole meeting. Council passed a resolution directing staff to report back to council with

more information on the feasibility of using the day use wharf for commercial use, and for staff to work with Mr. John Kemash as to how the costs for the required wharf improvements can be structured. Mosquito control program 2012 Council passed a resolution to not participate in the Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) 2012 mosquito control program.

In the past Peachland has not participated in the nuisance program, but has participated in the West Nile virus mosquito control program through funding provided by Interior Health Authority. There is conclusive evidence supported by both the Ministry of Health and the UBCM identifying that the West Nile virus is not a direct threat. If you would like to receive council highlights by email please contact Erin Hayman at ehayman@peachland.ca.

Playground coming soon Continued from page 2 leagues were in unanimous agreement with that sentiment. However, while few people came out in opposition to the play equipment installation, Mayor Fielding expressed a need to send a message to those neighbours that their concerns did not go unheard. “I spent a long time speaking to yard waste ad feb11:Layout 1 the people opposed to this,” he said at the committee of the whole meet-

ing on Tuesday. “We need to provide some kind of assurance to those people living next door to it that we will be maintaining the property - that is one of the issues, they say that weeds are growing up around the neighbourhood and that they have to look after that themselves…We have to assure them too that the site will be closer monitored.” Director of operations Doug Allin 2/11/11 1:02 PMequipment Page 1 will besays the playground gin to go up within the next four weeks.

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Take a break Members of the Peachland Trekkers walking club take a break on Sunday during the walk at Shannon Lake in West Kelowna. Contributed photo

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Opinion

Peek into the Past

The Amish 60’s Trepanier

ecently I watched a PBS program on television on the lives of the Amish from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Amish are considered Anabaptists, which means they choose to become or not to become Christians at adulthood. Those that don’t choose to enter their Christian faith find themselves shunned from their community and family. Many teenagers find themselves out and alone in the modern world with no support and nowhere to live, not to mention a lack of any skills for the outside world. Thankfully as of 2011 almost 90 per cent of these young adults chose not to leave. For those that choose to stay, many of them can no longer afford to farm, which is their preferred method of career. It seems farms these days cost too much money to purchase. Their parent’s farms may be worth a million bucks but how can a mother and father afford to buy six or more children each their own farm? They can’t. Many young men go out of their community to find work in what they refer to as “the English trades” at manufacturing plants, or in masonry, carpentry, and the like. Many have said they become men when they do this because they are no longer just boys on the farm. Yet so many still wish to remain farming, the most noble pursuit, yet cannot due to the high prices for current farms on the market. The documentary was visually breathtaking. It also had a whimsical element to it with shots of houses unobstructed by power lines and satellite dishes, clothes drying on clotheslines blowing softly in the wind, and girls playing in the fields while their mothers planted. The boys seemed beautiful trying to be like grown men full of responsibility, faces so serious, faces so young. They have tour buses traveling now through the county bringing outside visitors to view their unique way of life and shop in the Amish bakeries and stores that help keep the families afloat and on home turf. This new aspect is distressing for the elders who believe the modern world will affect their children in evil ways that will encourage them to leave the roost. One day a man on a tour bus asked an Amish man, “What makes you so different from me?” The Amish man said, “How many of you have TV’s?” All hands on the bus went up. The Amish man then said, “How many of you feel you would be better off without the TV?” Again, all hands went up. Finally the Amish man asked, “How many of you will go home tonight and throw your TV out?” No one raised a hand. So the Amish man concluded, “And that’s the difference between you and me”. Amen. by Susan Valentine

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This was the Twin Pines Motel for many years in Trepanier. As you see in the early 1960’s, it was a Shell gas station and across the street was the BA gas station at the Trepanier General Store and school bus stop for the area students. Today it is the Davis Cove Resort and the gas pumps are long gone. Until the 1930’s there was a very active wharf on the beach there, where fruit from Trepanier was shipped out on one of the three sternwheelers, the last being the SS Sicamous docked permanently now at Penticton. Photo courtesy the Peachland Historical Society

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Local people appreciated The Peachy People article on Sarah Schryver was very enjoyable. Her father made me some custom made cowboy boots for my 40th birthday, 11 years ago, and she was a little girl then, focused on her artwork and help-

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ing her dad. She’s been nurtured in the right direction, and from her home. Good local information all around in The View. Dennis Walker, Penticton, BC

Protecting our national interests tect the interests of Canadians and to help keep our economy moving. A shutdown at this point has the This week is expected to be busy one on Parliament potential to lead to layoffs and job losses and that is a Hill as there is potentially up to 10 different votes that situation that must be avoided and is why I will be in may occur in addition to the introduction of new leg- support of these efforts. Also this week the Safe Streets and Communities islation. With every vote recorded in parliament, I have Act will come back before the House of Commons noted back at home here in Okanagan for the final reading. This has also been Coquihalla there will be those citizens a controversial bill, as our government who are strongly in support of these believes that toughening sentences votes and also those who are opposed. does not create new criminals, but This week I will potentially be supportrather helps to keep the existing ones in ing a bill that will disappoint some jail. Many citizens have shared concerns members of our region and I believe it is with me over the revolving door of jusimportant to share further information tice that continues to put the rights of on this topic. criminals ahead of victims. I have also Recent labour negotiation challenges heard from critics who believe that crimat Air Canada have threatened to poinals are the real victims and should not tentially ground the airline and create be incarcerated. a situation that would adversely impact I greatly value hearing from citizens thousands of Canadians and threaten Dan Albas, MP and the input I have been getting on a segments of our Canadian economy. range of topics continues to increase. Out of concern for the travelling public and to protect our fragile economic environment, our Citizen engagement in Okanagan Coquihalla, from government will take action. This news will not sit well my perspective, is excellent. I have been highly imwith some members of our region and in particular pressed by citizen efforts to promote the West Kelowwith some staff members at Air Canada. However, I na entry in the Kraft Hockeyville contest and also to have also heard from many citizens who depend upon citizens in Penticton who came out in flash mob to the services of Air Canada and who will be severely support bringing expanded airline service to the comimpacted if the airline experiences a disruption of ser- munity. Citizens have great power when they work in vices. In addition, the economic impact of a service support of an important cause. As next week is a break disruption has been estimated to exceed $20 million when the house stands adjourned, I will be back in on a weekly basis. From a national interest, it is clear the riding and available to meet with you. Contact my that our government has a responsibility to help pro- office at 250-770-4480 or toll free at 1-800-665-8711 to schedule a meeting or a phone call. by MP Dan Albas

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Highlights of the regional board meeting – March 8, 2012 Environmental advisory commission The regional board has approved keeping the number of volunteer members appointed to the environmental advisory commission at between 10 and 18 as outlined in the present terms of reference. The size of the commission was considered as part of an overall review of those volunteer bodies that provide advice to the regional board. The commission will continue to provide its advice on land-use and other pertinent applications with a focus on environmental protection, enhancement, restoration, and management. Crystal Ski Resort rezoning application The regional board has agreed to provide a further six-month extension on the

rezoning application for the first phase of development at the Crystal Ski and Golf Resort. The applicant has requested this extension in order to complete the remaining conditions requested by the board before considering fourth and final reading of the rezoning bylaw. The bylaw received second and third reading in August 2009 following a public hearing in late June 2009. Enhanced mosquito control program The regional board has agreed to include an enhanced level of mosquito control within the City of Kelowna, District of Lake Country and the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas in its 2012 budget. Those areas will provide funding to continue the same level

Disappointed with design Dear Editor, Like Gill Evans, my husband and I were also disappointed with the design for the new Edgewater Hotel. We have a beautiful, quaint beachfront whose architecture should reflect the landscape in light, colour, and shape. We would hope that city council not approve this design for Peachland. It is the kind of bland modernization that tears away at the character of a place. We

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should be thinking outside the box to make Peachland a year round destination. Think Winthrop and Leavenworth, WA or Chemanus and Lunenburg - all communities that struggled with how to attract tourists and retain the charm and uniqueness of their regions. Let’s not miss this opportunity to make Peachland’s beachfront as delightful and full of character as it can be. Clelia and Gordon Wilson, Peachland BC

of mosquito larvae monitoring and larvacide treatments and public education provided over the past number of years with funding from the province. The province has ended its funding of the program this year. The District of West Kelowna will continue to fund basic nuisance control in two areas of West Kelowna Estates identified in the initial RDCO Nuisance Control Bylaw. The district of Peachland and Westbank First Nation Councils are considering whether they wish to participate in the mosquito control service. KLO building facility assessment report The regional board has received a facility assessment report regarding the main KLO Road administration building. The report looks at the business case and options for the building and surrounding property. Staff will provide a future report for board

consideration on how it may wish to proceed in order to best utilize the facility. Regional board meetings Regional district office – 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna (Woodhaven Board Room). Residents are welcome to attend. • Monday, March 26th – 7:00 p.m. • Thursday, April 12th – following 8:30 a.m. governance and services committee meeting. Public budget adoption meeting The regional district is preparing its 2012-2016 five year financial plan. As with all board meetings you are welcome to attend the next public meeting in the Woodhaven Board Room - 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna. • Friday, March 30th – 9:00 a.m. – ﬁnal budget approval and adoption.

Building needs unique facade Dear Editor, I must echo M. Henderson’s letter in last week’s View! He or she put into words my sentiments exactly. Rather than repeat it verbatim I will only add my support for a re-think of the design to better reflect the history and heritage of Peachland. I have no issue with the designated use of the

area, but could we not maintain a facade more in keeping with the character and uniqueness of the original town center? The Gateway is an attractive building but it does not, nor does it need to, reflect the original downtown core. Does every new building have to be grey, taupe, or beige? Maggie Lovelock

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Your Guide to Local Activities and Events SUNDAYS

MONDAYS

Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachand Wellness Centre Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church Crystal Waters Service, 10am, Little Schoolhouse St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, Peachland Little Schoolhouse

Tops, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Variety Singers, 9:45am, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies Morning Coffee, 10am, Peachand Wellness Centre Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School Peachland Baptist Service, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave. Peachland Quilters, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Canada Revenue Agency volunteer tax program, 1-3pm, Peachand Wellness Centre (until April 23). Call the Wellness Centre at 250 767 0141 for more information. Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

TUESDAYS Computer Literacy, 10am, Peachand Wellness Centre Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Peachland Toastmasters, 12pm, Peachand Community Centre

WEDNESDAYS Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre

Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachand Wellness Centre

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 9:30am beginners 10am continued, Peachand United Church

Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Bereavement, 10am, Peachand Wellness Centre

Sunshine Singers, 1:15pm, Peachand Wellness Centre

Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre

Men’s Coffee, 1pm, Peachand Wellness Centre

Caregiver Support, 2:30pm, Peachand Wellness Centre

Preschool Storytime, 11:30am, Peachland Library

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, Peachand United Church

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only)

Bridge, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Lions Den meeting, 7pm, Community Policing Station Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7pm, Peachland Community Centre

Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

VOLUNTEER!

MARCH 19

Volunteer Opportunity of the Week: Peachland Fall Fair is in urgent need of volunteers. If you are interested in helping, call Martha Jenkins at 250-7679461. Section heads and helpers in baking and preserves are needed. Many other areas also need helpers. The event needs help with set up and take down before and after the fall fair, as well.

Babysitter Training Course, 9am-3pm, Kelowna & District Safety Council at 395 Hartman Road, Kelowna. Open to children age 10 and up. The twoday course is offered on Mar. 19&20. The course is $60 (no taxes) and includes a KDSC babysitter’s gear bag, student reference book, and a graduation certificate. Register by calling 250765-3163. A West Kelowna course will be held Mar 22&23.

THURSDAYS

MARCH 20 Peachland Newcomers Club, 7pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse Babysitter Training Course, 9am-3pm, Kelowna & District Safety Council at 395 Hartman Road, Kelowna. * see Mar. 19. Lit in the Afternoon, 2-3pm, Peachland Library. Doug Armitage will read some literature, including short stories and something for St. Patrick’s Day.

You and your families’ health is important. Our Spring Tonic Health Fair brings a wealth of information on services and healthy opportunities and options to enhance your wellness.

Bingo, 6:45pm, 50+ Activity Centre

MARCH 22

Storytime at the EECO, 10am, Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park.

Nature Detectives Spring Break Camps, Various times and dates, Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan at Mission Creek Regional Park. Visit regionaldistrict.com/parks for more info.

Peachland Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours, 6pm, at A Day’s Dream B&B, 6093 Jackson Cres, Peachland. Social networking evening. Open to members & non-members, free. For more info: 250767-2455 www.peachlandchamber.bc.ca

Spring Tonic Health Fair Admission $1

Meat Draw, 4pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

MARCH 21

Phone: 250-767-2133 Fax: 250-767-9597 Web: www.peachland.ca 4450 6th Street, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7

Saturday, March 17th, 9 am to 2 pm Peachland Community Centre, 4450 6th Street, Peachland

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FRIDAYS Men’s Morning Coffee, 10am, Peachand Wellness Centre Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

SATURDAYS Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre Babytime, 11am, Peachland Library. Bond with your baby with rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. No registration required - open to prewalkers and their caregivers. Meat Draw, 3pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 Karaoke with Anita, 7pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 (1st - 3rd weeks of the month)

Have an upcoming event? Call 250-767-7771 to add it to our new Activities & Events Calendar

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MARCH 17 Spring Tonic Health Fair, 9am-2pm, Peachland Community Centre. Vendors will include Interior Health, Canadian Cancer Society, Quit Now BC, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69, Peachland Wellness Centre, and various private businesses. Admission is $1 at the door. For more information, call 250-767-2133.

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Peachy People: Laura Coris Happiest on a boat

Why did you choose to live in this town? Its natural beauty, the friendly people, and quaint atmosphere. What has been your crowning achievement? Building a business in the community I love and having the good fortune to do that with my mom and sisters. What would make Peachland a nicer community? I would love to see a bigger marina and more young families moving here. Do you have a goal in life? My goal has been and continues to be to instill in my children compassion, optimism, and respect for themselves and others. Keep your sense of humour and be able to laugh at yourself. If you had one superpower, what would it be? To be able to fly. If you won the $50 million max lottery, what would you do with the money? Give most away to my children, family, and friends, and buy a really big boat to live on. If you were the mayor of Peachland, what would you do? Try to attract some light industrial manufacturing of some sort to build our commercial tax base and provide jobs. If you were a ﬂy, which wall in town would

you like to inhabit? Any of the hair salons; that’s where you hear all the good stuff. If you could fast forward the District of Peachland by 50 years, what can you visualize? Likely more high-density housing, a middle school and high school, and hopefully as much preservation of green space as possible. What do you do in your spare time? Read, listen to music, and work out. During summer I spend as much time on the water as possible. What community issues need the most attention? Seniors housing, marina expansion, and more employment opportunities for young families to live and work here. What would be your ideal job? Being a writer for a sitcom or comedy. Who inspires you the most? My mother, when she was alive. Her strength, patience, and faith in people left me in awe of her. What is your greatest extravagance? Shoes, of course. When and where were you happiest? August of 2010, on our boat in Bella Coola with dolphins following our boat, the sun shining, and being surrounded by unspoiled beauty. Which talent would you most like to have?

Laura Coris with a ﬁsh she caught in Nootka Sound, of Gold River near Hoiss Point Lodge.

To be able to sing without anyone laughing at me. What is your favourite music? I love all music, but am less fond of rap. What is your favourite book? House of Sand and Fog. What is your favourite meal? Bouillabaisse.

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News from the Wellness Centre Spring clean up is a time of new possibilities by Vicki Warner I realized this morning that spring is probably the most complex of seasons. On one hand, I feel that joyous surge of a new awakening, a wish to embrace the new warmth of a new year. On the other hand, there is the sinking awareness that many spring cleaning tasks are lurking, having been shoved to the background during my winter hibernation. Spring really does seem to be a harbinger of good things to come. Spring is a time of birth for animals and in us the more reliable rays of sun may bring forth the idea of a rebirth. Where does the need to start leafing through seed catalogues, and the vision of nurturing and growing plants come from?

Spring seems to plant its own seed of new possibilities somewhere deep inside so many of us. When I think of spring cleaning, it isn’t really so much about having a home that is suddenly dust free and immaculate. House cleaning can be done any time of the year. I am always in awe of those who manage to go from top to bottom of their homes, ending up with an immaculateness that I can only aspire to in my dreams. I tend to plod all year. Yes, I have the desire for perfection, but it seems, not the stick-to-it-ness needed for the accomplishment of it. I tend to be one of those people who actually believe that thoroughly cleaning one room per day is a noble deed. Of course, we no longer have children in our home, so that suffices quite well for

us. Dust? Well we live in the Okanagan, so that is a part of our life. The best part of my spring cleaning efforts comes when I hear the sound of a pressure washer, and relish its power as the outside dust is swiftly obliterated from our home, including all the crud embedded in the windows. Sheer joy! I love the sheer physical energy required for spring cleaning, and how we get momentum from others afflicted with the same spring cleaning urge. I do wonder though whether we should not also think about cleaning out our personal cobwebs of delayed action for others. My checklist each week includes doing at least one kind thing for someone else. As usual, I take the easy way out. My volunteer work at the Peachland Wellness Centre makes it almost a certain bet that I can fulfill

this part of my spring cleaning. Sometimes I have to decide whether I have actually helped someone else, because it seems the great volunteers there give me more enjoyment than I can possibly give them. What I find is that life becomes filled with exciting possibilities and actions. Want to enjoy my kind of spring cleaning? Let’s share the load. Need something? Want to do something for someone who needs you? Look no further. Contact the Peachland Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141, email us at wellnesscentre@shaw.ca, visit us on Facebook, or check out peachlandwellnesscentre.ca. Join us on March 27 at 1:30 p.m. for the next speaker series presentation when Phyllis Papineau will show us photos of her Camino Trail experience.

FuNDINg For STuDENTS, NoT For wAgE hIkES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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Taste of Wine Country Be a backseat driver in wine country next time by Bruce Fuller We have a late 1800’s covered wagon at the entrance to our little winery and should I have but one glass of wine after my tasting room tasks, you can be darn sure I won’t be tearing down the gravel laneway past that old relic for a meal at one of our terrific local eateries or a dip in the lake. You see, I’ve made it a point to kick my sorry ass into neutral, then full stop after having a few sips, so as not to test the well-rehearsed, “have you had anything to drink today, dude?” I just don’t go Bruce there. Running an active tasting room, pouring samples for hundreds of guests during their much anticipated winery adventures, I’ve kept a sharp eye out for those who might seem just a little too happy - in my humble opinion, over the limit or as is sometimes obvious, pissed as a newt. When the BC liquor tolerance limits were nudged to their present betterblow-low calibration settings, we noticed a distinct jump in the number of designated drivers chauffeuring carloads to our winery, and certainly we dumped the spittoon more often. (Contrary to popular belief wineries don’t make blends, hooch, or use spit bucket contents for cooking). While driving, wine aficionados might still illegally check out opening hours on their mobile phone apps,

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tially. From the Osoyoos area right compact limos to the humongous through the whole of the Okanagan stretch rock star varieties. Valley you’ll notice great coverage if In the South Okanagan there’s even you take a moment to Google. a scheduled drop-off, pick-up bus serSome operators are smaller and vice where you can buy a day pass and more personal in the way they put follow their rather all-inclusive route their tours together, some have pre- map. Just pace your sips accordingly as set favourite locations if you’re not the half ounces soon add up and at the sure what to seek out, but most will end of the day, you’re probably back to be happy to customize a half day or your own vehicle for the jaunt home. full day touring package. Some offer You’ll find drivers as wine-wise as complete picnic setups so all you have sommeliers, knowledgeable about to do is sit back, hear a little about what winery has what, know the what you’re about to experience, belly shortest distances between wineries, up to the tasting bars, then perhaps operating hours, and who might have enjoy some amazing deli delights or a owner and winemaker contacts for tablecloth gourmet spread. you to meet. Now that’ll be special. The selection of vehicles available Bruce Fuller is the founder and procomposter ad feb12:Layout 1 for touring covers everything from1 a 2/22/12 prietor of 12:20 Rustico PM FarmPage & Cellars in normal size cab, through minivans, Oliver, B.C. For more information visit minibuses, SUV’s, and moderately rusticowinery.com.

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Mother: In Loving Memory Jean Viola Wurzer

(January 11, 1920 - February 28, 2012) Jean passed away peacefully with daughter Donna (Ferch) by her side at Central Okanagan Hospice House, Kelowna. Heartfelt thanks to the staff for her short, but peaceful time in their care. Jean was remembered in a Celebration of Life at the Hospice. Jean (Clark) was born in Kipling, Saskatchewan. She married William (Bill) Ferch October, 1939 and moved to Ontario where their only child was born. They returned to Saskatchewan to farm until a move to Edmonton, Alberta in 1962 then to Peachland, BC in 1968 where they built their retirement home by Lake Okanagan. They enjoyed seven years of boating, gardening and visitors until Bill suddenly passed away in March, 1975. Jean married Daniel Wurzer in December 1977, staying on in the house. RV-ing across Canada, Alaska, winters in Arizona and Hawaii, local dances and many visitors fulfilled their life. After suffering a stroke, Dan entered extended care in 2003 and a fall sent Jean to Assisted Living at Three Oaks where she remained until a few days before her death. Jean was a farm wife, hospital caregiver, fashion clerk and special mother. She organized “The Good Neighbour Club” for the farms wives in her area. Throughout her life she stoically endured numerous operations and illnesses, but her wardrobe, makeup and hair continued to be her passion. Jean was predeceased by brothers Russell, Charles and Harvey (Clark); survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Following cremation, no service by request. A family remembrance will be held at a later date. Thanks to the staff at Three Oaks, Kelowna, her home for the past eight years.

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Food for the soul Being in harmony with each other and creation by Rev. Elaine Diggle Peachland United Church of Canada Each Sunday millions of Christians around the world are listening to the same Bible readings. It is very heartening to know that as the world turns, others are travelling the same biblical journey we are, and growing in understanding and faith alongside us. We become a very large family. This past Sunday one of the lectionary readings was Psalm 19, a Psalm that rejoices in all of God’s good creation, from the cosmos with galaxies, planets, stars etc., right down to the infinitesimal here on earth, including us. For in the light of the cosmos we are indeed infinitesimal, and then there are the even more infinitesimal. It makes one stop and wonder,

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doesn’t it, about how all of creation exists, each a part of the greater whole, so that if we as humans wreck the pattern, who knows what disasters await us? Most of us are now aware that through our spewing of greenhouse gases (especially carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, and methane) since the industrial revolution of the 19th century, we are changing our world’s weather patterns and the temperatures of both sea and air. We have become arrogant. We feel we no longer need to be wise stewards of God’s good creation as long as we are making a profit, and especially if we are making a large profit. And yet we do not know, we really do not know, the effects of our actions until years later and then it is often too late to reverse the disastrous changes. I give you an example that I am very familiar with. Early settlers to New Zealand coming from Europe, many being farmers, missed some familiar aspects of their former country sides so they imported rabbits, which would be good for a little light hunting. What they neglected to take into account was that the New Zealand climate was very favourable and there were no natural predators. The result was burgeoning rabbit populations that ate out the young tussock grass and laid waste to much hill country farming in the South Island. Before things became really bad someone thought to introduce some natural rabbit enemies from the old country – stoats and weasels. New Zealand has many

ground nesting birds, including the ground living parrot, the Kakapo, amongst others. Now there is a major disaster with bird populations being decimated and special breeding programmes set up on rat-free, predator-free islands – land based or sea surrounded. There are other examples worldwide of our cavalier attitude of indifference to the web of life that has evolved to balance. We need laws to keep our planet safe, but it is difficult to get nations and corporations to agree if their personal bottom line of profit is impacted. When the Israelites had come to the end of their 40 years wandering in the desert, and through that process had become a people, they were ready for laws to help them live together in real community, in harmony with each other and with themselves. And so the “ten words” or commandments came into being, giving them ways to not only live in harmony with each other, but also with God. For if we are not in right relationship with the Creator of the universe, how can we be in harmony with each other and creation? Thus the Psalmist completes Psalm 19 with these words: “May the words of my mouth and the thoughts/meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock/strength and my redeemer.” The psalmist knew this 3,000 years ago; it is only when we are in right relationship with God that all other relationships fall into true. May we always be open to and mindful of God’s law of loving relationship with all creation. May it be so.

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CROSSWORD:

Papa Thom and the proud recipient of a new guitar.

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Where’s Papa Thom these days? by Papa Thom Greetings to all of my fellow Peachlanders. Since I left, I have travelled 2,500 kilometres and met some very fine people. I spent two days in Nelson setting up a fundraiser for the local food bank that will take place on March 31, as well as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army that will take place on April 1, when I’ll return through the Kootenays. I really enjoy going into a community and assisting with raising funds and awareness that will last long after I have gone. I then moved on to Moose Jaw for four days, where I cooked up a shepherd’s pie supper for 80 of Riverside Mission’s clients. These economic times are affecting so many people, and when coupled with addiction and mental health issues, the impact can be especially challenging. It was so encouraging when after supper we brought out the two guitars that my “Guitars Across Canada” program donated over the last two years. While I was there I met a lady in her 40’s with some mental health issues who thoroughly enjoyed playing guitar. I discovered from one of the workers

that she had had a guitar but six months ago lent it to someone who then left town with it. I rarely give guitars to individuals but as this lady was free from addictions and simply trying to live off a meager disability pension, I bent my rules. You should have seen her eyes light up when I offered her a guitar. I had no guitar case to offer, so we made one out of garbage bags and good old duct tape. She allowed me to give her a hug and she happily went off to her home. The following day I met a fine native fellow and we chatted for quite some time. He had lived through abuse in one of Canada’s residential schools and is being called to testify. He shared some concerns with me about having to relive his life from age five on in court. Apparently he has never shed a tear over any of this and he wondered why he couldn’t cry. A while later we both cried. It amazes me how simply listening to someone can render such results. I give far better advice with my mouth shut and my ears open. By the time I write another column, I will be in Ontario, where I will have the added bonus of visiting my daughter and her husband and hugging my grandson Maxwell. Until then, take care and peace.

HOROSCOPES: ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, even though your intentions are good, be careful with words this week. Rely on your actions and not just your words to convey the message.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are aware of what lies ahead, but you’re not eager to jump in and get started on the tasks that need your attention. Develop a plan and things will work out.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, this week you realize that you don’t have as many answers as you thought you had. You can look for other answers by being in touch with friends and family.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are absolutely sure your work week will go your way. Considering you weigh all the facts in decisions, there’s a strong chance you’ll be right.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your confidence returns this week but you are still treading carefully so as not to be disappointed later on. Trust in yourself and you likely won’t be disappointed.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Use this week as a time for renewal, Capricorn. Set lofty goals because this will serve as a challenge in order for you to really shine -and you thrive on challenges.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are tempted to bend the truth a little this week. Be careful what you wish for, as it might be hard to recover a sense of trust if your actions are discovered.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Establishing a balance between humility and self-confidence is the key to being a well-rounded person, Libra. Therefore, don’t take the power of positive thinking to the extreme.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may get caught up in your emotions about a certain person in your life. Take a step back and you’ll realize there’s no reason to get so excited.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, adjust your way of thinking to be more flexible. You should not always operate on a rigid schedule, but be more receptive to changes. Check with friends; see what they think.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, although you are not overly excited about plans for the near future, you are capable of balancing fantasy with reality. Things will work out for the best.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, once you start focusing on what you want to do next, you find you have the motivation to get anything accomplished.

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