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September 2, 2011 Peachland, BC Volume 07 | Number 35
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New year, new principal Status quo for new school boss By Dave Preston In a town with one school, being a principal means being ‘the’ principal. For Peachland Elementary School’s new guy in charge, that means no major changes while building on what’s already been done. Sylvain Guinard takes over this fall as Peachland’s principal, replacing outgoing principal Troy White. A four-year veteran of Peachland schooling, White is now the principal of Spring Valley Middle School. White did a fantastic job at the school, according to Guinard, which will make taking over much easier. “Because the school was so well run, I’ll continue on the path that was started.” Guinard has some history with Peachland and its students, having been the vice principal from 2003 to 2004 at Glenrosa Middle School (GMS), where the majority of Peachland students attend Grades 7 to 9. “I’m fairly familiar with Peachland,” said Guinard. “I think it’s a gem.” Guinard worked for 13 years as a teacher/counsellor at Dr. Knox Middle School before becoming vice principal
at GMS. He was then moved to administration at Dr. Knox, while a new school was built. He was recently at Ecole Casorso before landing the principal position in Peachland. Enrolment is up at Peachland Elementary School and Guinard said 228 students are registered to begin classes this coming Tuesday. That’s a positive sign for Peachland, according to Guinard, who knows well about the days not too many years ago when enrolment struggled to reach 190 students. New this year is a modular classroom on the south side of the school that will house a new Strong Start program. Guinard explained that Strong Start is for three and four-year-olds who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. An instructor versed in early childhood learning will work with young students for several hours a day, thus giving them a ‘strong start’ to future schooling. The Boys and Girls Club will continue its preschool program at Peachland Elementary and, along with Strong Start, Guinard said there are more reasons than ever before for Peachland kids to go to school in Peachland. “The kids should be coming here,” said Guinard. “It’s awesome.”
Sylvain Guinard is Peachland Elementary School’s new principal. Dave Preston photo
One program the new principal said he would like offered at the school is a before school program. In the mean time, Guinard said he intends to keep the status quo, enhance some aspects of school life in the future and concentrate on building relationships. B.C. teachers are in contract negotiations and Guinard said the number one concern he has heard from parents is if their kids will be safe and sound at school if job action commences. “Absolutely they will,” said Guinard, who added procedures are in place if job action becomes a reality. Peachland Elementary School can be a bit of an isolated neighbourhood within the larger community, but Guinard said he will be visible in town, especially after school. “People will see me running,” said Guinard. “They will see me in the community.” Believing in balancing work and personal life, Guinard said he enjoys going for a 40 minute run after work and before heading home to his family. He said he’s already scoped out a path that will take him from the school to Beach Avenue and down Centennial Way. For tips on getting kids ready for the new school year, check out the Back to School section in this week’s View.
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Wigfield pens ‘The Roads of Peachland’ By Dave Preston If you stroll along the asphalt path behind the tennis courts, you’re not walking on Harold, but rather stepping on his walk. Actually, it’s their walk, for there were two Harolds. In fact, one of the Harolds not only has a walk, but he has a crescent too, which is fitting since he was a reeve and a mayor. Oddly, Peachland’s longest serving mayor didn’t get a walk, a crescent, a road or even an avenue. He did, however, get a back alley -- one of the few that exists in Peachland. It’s all a bit confusing and mysterious and that’s why Don Wigfield decided to write a book explaining where the names of Peachland roads came from. At 84 pages, ‘The Roads of Peachland’ is loaded with historical information about the more than 100 streets throughout the district. Wigfield said while driving around town, he noticed that the street names were all more or less unique. “Clearly the road names mean something,” he said. “I
started asking questions.” Over time, Wigfield found answers and last year, decided to share them with others. The result is ‘The Roads of Peachland’. Many of Peachland’s road names resonate with history, being named after pioneers. Coldham, Drought, Hardy and Greata are but a few in that category. There are other roads named after developers (Aitken’s is one) and some that seem to have no history at all or whose reason for existence is shrouded in mystery. Lost Road is truly lost, according to the book. And while George Waldo only got a back alley (Waldo Way), one municipal clerk, Hamish MacNeill, got a court (MacNeill Court). Wigfield said he got a kick out of finding J.M. Robinson’s 1902 survey map of Peachland. Robinson is considered the father of Peachland and on his more than 100-year-old map, Wigfield found Ninth and 10th Streets clearly marked. Today, those streets don’t exist. Nor does the Columbia Avenue marked on the map that is supposed to par-
allel Beach Avenue from Princeton all the way north to the end of Peachland. To launch Wigfield’s book, the Peachland Historical Society will hold a reception from 1 to 3:30 pm at the Peachland Museum on Monday, September 5. The books, which are limited in quantity, sell for $20. Wigfield, a history buff and society director, will be on hand to autograph his book. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go the historical society.
Civic election nomination forms now available By Dave Preston Election season has officially begun in Peachland now that nominations for district council and board of education trustee are available. Anyone considering running for mayor or councillor can now pick up nomination packages, according to Polly Palmer, chief election officer. Palmer said nomination packages and election information are also available on the district’s website at www.peachland.ca Nomination forms can be returned to Palmer or Erin Hayman, deputy chief election officer, at the municipal office starting October 4. All packages must be returned by 4 pm, Friday, October 14. New to this election is a major change to the boundaries for election of school
trustees. Peachland has had its own trustee at the School District 23 board table for more than a half century, but that all changes in November. New boundaries for trustees have been drawn up and Peachland voters will join those from other areas in selecting a trustee. A trustee for Zone II will be elected by voters in Peachland, Tsinstikeptum Indian Reserves 9 and 10 and the Central Okanagan West Electoral area of the regional district (Traders Cove, Fintry, Killiney Beach, Westshore Estates, Wilson’s Landing, Trepanier and Brent Road). Candidates living in Zone II areas can pick up nomination packages at the Peachland municipal office or from the regional district. Completed nomination packages can also be dropped off at both locations. Voters will vote for trustee at their regular polling place.
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Managers trip to Honduras to cost taxpayers $1,700 By Dave Preston
ronment and public engagement,” wrote Elsie Lemke, chief administrative officer. As director of planning and development services, “Canadian volunteers are given the opportunity to Dave Smith is apparently hard at work this week, but play an active role in alleviating social and economic he’s doing so 5,000 kilometres from Peachchallenges around the world, by bringing land. their skills and knowledge to those who Earlier this month, Peachland council might not otherwise be able to access such announced that it had decided to spend assistance,” said Lemke. $1,700 of taxpayers’ money so Smith could Smith, “has accepted an assignment to do volunteer work in Honduras. Honduras”, according to Lemke. He is to be The decision was previously made at a in the South American country from August closed-door, in-camera meeting of council. 22 to September 6. A release of information attached to the AuSmith’s role during the visit will be to progust regular council agenda disclosed the vide guidance and advice and make recomin-camera decision. mendations for the development of a tourDave Smith “CESO (Canadian Executive Service Orist zone within San Pedro Sula, said Lemke. ganization) is an organization that works “To support and encourage participation with partners and volunteers encompassing gover- in this assignment, council agreed to provide five days nance, social and economic development, youth, envi- paid leave to Mr. Smith,” said Lemke. “The remainder
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of the time will be taken as annual vacation. Smith earned $89,996 in 2010, according to municipal records. The five days of paid leave equates to roughly $1,700. The one thing not disclosed in the release of information was why council chose to spend taxpayer dollars so a manager could volunteer. Mayor Keith Fielding addressed that issue Wednesday. “We believe that it is in our interests as a municipality to participate in exchanges of this kind,” said Fielding. “We benefit from this.” Fielding said Smith will gain from his volunteer experience, which will go toward his own professional development. “The costs are marginal compared to other kinds of professional development,” said Fielding. The mayor said Canada has a lot to offer to developing countries and other municipalities participate in such programs.
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By Dave Preston
By Dave Preston
Brent Road and Trepanier residents will have another opportunity to give input on a new Official Community Plan (OCP) for their areas. The regional district is hosting an open house in mid-September to seek the views of those people that will be affected by the new OCP. The event takes place Wednesday, September 14, from 5 to 8 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. Another open house will be the held the next day at the regional district office in Kelowna regarding a separate OCP for the South Slopes area of the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. “During the spring, our consultants and development services staff held open houses, conducted one-on-one meetings and sought written feedback through direct mail newsletters in each area for residents and stakeholders to get their input,” said Bruce Smith, communications coordinator. “Now the regional district has released a draft OCP for each area and is looking for further public input and guidance as the process moves along in creating the first Official Community Plans for these areas,” said Smith. “An Official Community Plan is a bylaw consisting of a series of policies that provide a framework for making land
Peachland Fire and Rescue Service reminds everyone that a fire ban is in place throughout the District of Peachland. “The ban is within the District of Peachland’s fire protection area,” said Fire Chief Grant Topham. “It will remain until further notice.” Topham said the ban includes any kind of open fire, of any size, including all campfires. The ban does not apply to cooking stoves that use propane or briquettes. use decisions within a specified area,” said Ron Fralick, planning manager. “These are based on the community’s vision and help guide future growth and orderly land development and infrastructure,” said Fralick. “OCPs are used by staff, stakeholders, developers, residents and the Regional Board in evaluating proposed land use changes and ensures that all development conforms to the relevant polices of the Official Community Plan.” The regional district board will likely consider first reading of OCP bylaws for the two areas later this year. Smith said the regional district is limited in its ability to ensure land use changes are in keeping with environmental protection and development regulations without OCPs in place. In addition, OCPs provide enforcement mechanisms. The draft OCPs for both areas can be found at www.regionaldistrict.com/OCP
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Notice of public heariNg Notice is hereby given that the Council of the District of Peachland will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest in the property is affected by the below mentioned Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, Amendment Bylaw No. 2008, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. on September 6, 2011 at the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450-6th Street, Peachland, B.C. The District proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw Number 1375, 1996, as follows: By changing the zoning designation of Lot 3, DL 1184, ODYD, Plan 37269, Civic address 6245 Heighway Lane from RR-2 (Rural Residential 0.2ha) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) zone; as shown on the map marked Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of Bylaw No. 2008. (The RR-2 zoning allows 10% lot coverage, rezoning to R-1 will allow for the construction of a single family dwelling on the site with up to 40% lot coverage. The owner has submitted building plans which indicate a 16% lot coverage.) The subject property is shown on the map below:
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District of Peachland Council Committees – Volunteers Wanted The District of Peachland is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on the following committees: • Economic Development Committee (2 vacancies) • Advisory Planning Committee (2 vacancies and one alternate spot) The Economic Development Committee meets the second Thursday of each month. Its purpose is to identify, investigate, analyze and periodically report to Council on matters affecting or having the potential to affect, the growth, prosperity and economic well being of the community. The Advisory Planning Committee meets as required (approximately 4 times pear year) and reviews specific land or planning issues as requested by the Planning and Development Department. Members for each committee will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated community interest, academic and technical qualifications, availability, work experience, knowledge and professional expertise. Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest including qualification and noting which committee they are interested in, by Friday, September 23rd, 2011 to: Erin Hayman, District of Peachland 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC V0H 1X7 (250) 767-2647 or ehayman@peachland.ca
The proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2008, 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 Holiday, from August 19, 2011 to September 6, 2011. Take notice that the above describes the general intent of the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw which have been read Frist and Second Times by the Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland. This synopsis is not intended to be, and is not to be, understood as an interpretation of the Bylaw. NO REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
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Editor’s Perspective
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t was General Douglas MacArthur, corn cob pipe and all, who spoke the immortal words, “I have returned.” He said so as he stepped foot on Red Beach in the Philippines, fulfilling a promise that he would not forsake that country and its people. Alas, this is Peachland, not the Philippines. There is no world war about and the enemy has not taken over our land. And yet, I have returned. I am no MacArthur; just a simple scribe who loves Peachland and enjoys telling people what’s going on. It has been quite some time since my name has appeared in the View. Akin to what I have said repeatedly in my eight-year tenure as a local reporter, change is inevitable. Newsprint and I parted company 23 months ago. In some ways, it seems like yesterday. In others, a lifetime ago. During that time, I did some corporate writing. I also began a blog based on Peachland that turned into a successful online news website. The website remains and will continue to do so. Why return, then? The simple answer is that I was asked to and we were able to come to an agreement that is entirely beneficial for both parties. In addition, and more importantly, the agreement is (I hope) beneficial to you, the readers of this newspaper. I enjoy immensely telling people what is going on and, if I’m having a good week, what they didn’t know. Who ever said a person couldn’t do that in more than one venue? Summer is all but gone and we are now headed into the perilous abyss that is a civic election season. I’ve said it before, that in Peachland politics is a contact sport, and the municipal election in November could be one of the most important in the town’s history. The last several councils have been responsible for setting the stage for unprecedented growth in this quaint, charming town. The next council will in all likelihood have to manage that growth. Ponderosa is set to come up on stream shortly. New Monaco is not far behind. Downtown development is looming. Our little town is poised to become a much denser, busier place. While that brings the promise of economic growth, jobs, more money for public projects and a new kind of vibrancy, it will also bring challenges. Look no further than Beach Avenue in August to see a litmus test of what future growth will bring. On one hand, I can’t recall in 14 years a more jampacked Beach Ave., with so many walkers and joggers and strolling tourists. The place seemed alive, energized. On the other hand, I can’t recall in 14 years having such a tough time finding a parking spot. Our future is about to change, big time. It can hold a lot of wonder, promise, hope and prosperity. It can also hold frustration, gridlock, helplessness and anger. Managing the future and guiding the town toward the former, protecting it from the latter, is what faces our new council. Count on a whole lot of reporting on the upcoming election, including how each candidate stands on the issues. Informed decisions are good decisions, especially when faced with the changes coming. Change comes with challenges. Welcome to the new reality. On with the show. Dave Preston, Editor
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Peek into the Past
Harvest season in Peachland - This is the season for harvesting the fruit of the valley and here we see how it was done a long time ago. Dated 1911, the picture shows how labour intensive orchard work can be. Packing houses were essential to get the fruit packed and on the CPR paddle wheelers to link with the railway in Kelowna or Penticton. Many orchardists had their own small packinghouses. Even Trepanier had its own shipping wharf. Peachland had one of the first canneries and jam factories in the Okanagan. In later years Heritage Park was the location of the huge Walter’s Limited packinghouse until it burned down. -- Richard Smith Photo contributed by the Peachland Historical Society
Peachland Views Apology to the Zimmermans Dear Liz and Dale Zimmerman: I am writing in response to a letter to the editor published in the August 5 issue of the Peachland View. I would like to formally send my apologies for publishing the letter. It was not my intent to discredit you or your family. I know there is nothing I can say to make the hurt
Dear Editor; The Peachland Residents Association commends all who had a hand in upholding the district’s bylaw and obtaining an injunction against Peachland Self Storage. A special thank you goes out to Walter Neufeld of the Fraser Valley group, who came to Peachland at his own expense to support the community of Peachland and to say thanks to the municipality for its position. Peachland’s bylaw limits the amount of soil materials
Sincerely, Constance Roth Publisher, The Peachland View
that can be removed from any property. Honourable Madame Justice Fitzpatrick granted the supreme court injunction restraining Peachland Self Storage from removing any more soil from the three properties along McDougald Road for this year as they have already exceeded the yearly limit. Bylaws need to be upheld! Dora Stewart Peachland Residents Association
Another dog’s view of summer I enjoyed reading Marion Irving’s letter in the View last week about a dog’s viewpoint on life. I know she is a very responsible dog owner, but here’s another dog’s view of summer. Hello my name is Fido and I am man’s four-legged friend. I am a cross-breed and some people call me a mutt, but I am a very good family pet. My owner does look after me and feeds me well. I try to behave myself and not bark too much, even though I just
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love to bark. My owner doesn’t like me to mess up his garden and every day he takes me for a walk. Well, it’s not my fault, but you know what happens when you have had dinner and go for a walk. The next thing you have to go somewhere. My owner has a plastic bag tied to my lead, but he never uses it. It’s just for show.
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Continued: Another dog’s view of summer Continued from page 4 When I have to go, I am so embarrassed. My owner doesn’t clean up after me and I can’t do it. Sometimes he looks around to make sure no one notices. Sometimes he just pretends that he hasn’t seen me go. Last week we were walking in Turner Park by the children’s play park and I just had to go. I felt very guilty and said a little dog prayer hoping that my owner would clean up. My poop was right in the children’s play park, but he didn’t clean it up. I wanted to hide myself in shame.
When we left Turner Park, we walked along the path behind the park that goes from Gillam to Jackson. I couldn’t believe it. There was so much dog poop even I had to watch where I was walking. I heard some people say that the path is called dog poop lane. My owner and others like him are giving dogs a bad name. He doesn’t want dog poop in his garden, but what if children get it on their shoes. It can get in the house and can be a very serious health issue. One day we were in the park, when I had to go. Some other dog owners asked my owner if he was going to clean up after me and gave my owner a
Oh captain, my captain Dear Editor; So this is a little ditty to a few of my water mates, Who pilot those fast toys and boats on our lake, From a Peachland citizen who grew up on the sea, and, For decades has bee chillin’, fishin’, and sunnin’ on this lake, You know which captains you are, With your bright colors, loud motors breakin’ sound barriers, Rooster tails going farther from the boat than any skier could, We think you see us! No you don’t and swerve to miss us! Then you see a group of us, and what does Captain “No Mind” do? Nearly swamp us…and it don’t matter if we’re towin’ our kin, Why is it, we ask, we could be the only boat, I’m wavin’ my fishin’ rod at you while you’re drivin’ full speed at us, You must show us your beautiful yacht, Your party and share your music, I say “live and let live”, slow down, hey it’s a big lake, But you solemn by idle oats full throttle, Then you turn to us, wave and smile! You’ve just cut off my fishin’ gear again, Dumped my cold near beer, freaked our my dog and scared us to death, Sorry no dude we don’t care for your tunes, Sure I’m smilin’ back my mama raised a lady, My mouth’s movin’, but you can’t hear, And apparently you don’t get it either, It’s a universal salute to you captain! We are not bowlin’ pins floatin’ in the water, And you are not the bowlin’ ball (per se) to disturb us, In other words, sorry skipper, but no, we’re not happy to see ya, We hope you have your operator’s license and please use common courtesy, Many captains are more aware, give us space, slow down, Share the lake and we thank you mates! We have seen boats sink, near misses, and many acts of stupidity, A little rusty with the rules that’s okay, but speed kills!!! Enjoy the lake and be safe. J. Skarbo Peachland
plastic bag. I was so proud of them. I wish one of them was my owner, and then I wouldn’t have to feel guilty all the time. I wish I could speak. I would say to my owner, “Please clean up after me”. If I go in the bush it’s not too bad, but when I go in the park, you must clean up after me. One day Peachland will start to check on people like my owner and he will be fined. After all we don’t want Peachland to be called Poopland, do we? Transcribed by Eric Hall, who doesn’t own a dog but has had to clean up after quite a few, so his grandchildren can play in the park.
Beach Avenue is a joke Dear Editor; Just a short note about the fun and laughter that has turned Beach Avenue into a holiday Mecca for some. There is not enough room for bikes, trikes and four wheelers that, under the BC Traffic Act, are vehicles. The law applies to these as it does to motorized vehicles. The directions for Peachland on Hwy. 97 instruct cars, buses, etc. to turn left and use Beach Avenue where we have a mix of bicycles and other conveyances plodding down the road at a snail’s pace, holding up cars. Of course we get old and young ignoring the new pedestrian crossings, charging in front of vehi-
cles. It is a free for all. And dangerous. Try parking at the doctors and drugstore. It’s alright for over 60’s that are youthful and can walk a few hundred yards. Many just will not go downtown. Why shop there when Westbank has shopping at cheaper prices? As for taxpayers that own a property on Beach Avenue, cars are parked outside your home all day. No peace and quiet. Taxes should be reduced as I would hate to be an owner trying to sell in the area. If the council want bike paths, remove the parking on the west side of Beach, widen the road and install bike paths, as other towns do. Or make Beach one way. Failing that, close the
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2) Understand the school’s electronics policy and get your child ready. Since technology is moving so quickly, policies shift quickly to adapt. Do they allow laptops and cell phones? Are the cell phone ringers turned off but texting is allowed? Use something sharp to scratch your child’s name onto any device that leaves your home. 3) Plan out breakfast for the entire first week. The menu should consist of what they will actually eat. Our youngest two want macaroni and cheese and chunky soup for breakfast, so we let them eat it. It is a warm meal (and fairly healthy) and we feel better knowing they have something in their stomachs. 4) For elementary school kids, find one child in his/her new class they are “glad about” and have a play date with him/her. Children worry a lot that there may be “no one they like” or that they will have no one to talk to and play with. 5) If there are back to school “supply lists,” incorporate shopping into something fun and let them handle the money. I have my kids go with the babysitter to the school supply store then get ice cream or lunch afterwards. They like to pick their own stuff, and they especially like to pay (and it starts teaching them what things cost).
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6) Think about your individual child’s personality and strengths and weaknesses. Actually think through a few reasons you are sure this is going to be a great year for him/her. For example, our oldest child struggles to get good test grades. So we emphasize she has amazing organization skills and always gets her homework done. 7) Make an agreement with each child about how you will wake them up. One of our kids likes to get carried to the kitchen and placed in a chair. Another uses an alarm clock while another wants the shades opened up. Being organized and getting up and out on time are big challenges. Don’t forget, all clothes should be laid out the night before and backpacks readied to go. 8) Back to school outfits and first day pomp and circumstance are outdated concepts. The perfectly groomed first grader wearing sensible new shoes with perfectly cut hair smiling for cameras on the first day is too stressful. We buy items based on when they are on sale not necessarily for back to school. Label their treasured clothes so they’re less likely to end up in the lost and found and skip the first day ceremony. 9) End the first week with a celebration! We go to dinner and take small video clips of a funny interview with each child. We ask what their favourite things were the first week and to make an imitation of the teacher. Then we email their clips to them – they think they are so funny and enjoy watching themselves endlessly.
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10) We put small notes in their backpacks, sports bag or lunch. We write things like “you are brave” or “have the best day ever.” We ask open ended questions every day and try not to correct them when they answer. Who do you sit next to in class now? What was lunch like? What’s your new teacher like? Eileen Wacker lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, with her husband and four children. She is the author of the new children’s book, Pink Hamster and the Birthday Surprise.
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September 2, 2011
Nutrition tips for back to school B.C. Ministry of Education Science says that well-nourished children learn better, behave better and feel better, so ensuring that snacks and lunches are nutritious is important. A healthy breakfast • A good breakfast is the best way to start the day. The energy received from a nutritious morning meal is what jump starts our body and brain, and allows children to focus and learn easier in the classroom. • When planning breakfast for your children, try to include three of the four food groups from Canada’s Food Guide. • Here are some examples: -An egg, slice of whole grain toast, sliced tomatoes. -Whole grain toast with peanut butter and sliced banana. -Yogurt, granola and fruit. Healthy snacks • Snacking throughout the day at set times will help to keep children’s blood sugar more stable, and provide lasting energy for physical activity at break times and focused learning in the classroom. • When planning snacks for your children, try to use whole foods as much as possible, limiting the amount of prepackaged, processed foods in your child’s lunches. • Pack healthy snacks which include at least two of the four Canada’s Food Guide food groups. • Here are some examples: -Yogurt with fresh fruit -Sliced apple with cheese -Banana bread with cream cheese -Carrots with hummus or bean dip -Hardboiled egg with sliced cucumber -Small homemade bran muffin with orange wedges Healthy lunches • Lunch is a great time for children to connect with their peers over food and fuel up for the afternoon. • Packing lunches can be challenging for families. Making lunches new and exciting, nutritious and desirable is no easy feat! Try to include foods from all four Canada’s Food Guide food groups. • Here are some examples: - Sandwiches are classic. Start with whole grain bread and choose your fillings: - Tuna salad - add celery for extra crunch. - Egg salad - add radish and green onions for extra crunch. - Chicken salad - add apples, celery and curry spice for a spin on the original. - Veggie - add hummus, avocado and/or cheese to make these sandwiches more filling.
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- Mexican wraps - with grilled chicken, black bean spread, spiced rice and avocado in a whole wheat tortilla. - Leftovers that can be eaten cold, think: quiche, homemade pizza, lasagna. - Picnic lunch - with hard boiled eggs, sliced cheese, bean salad, veggies and dip. - Homemade chilli or hearty soups in a thermos, alongside a whole wheat bun. • Sending sliced veggies with your child’s lunch is a great idea, whether they eat them as a snack or alongside their meal. • Fruit makes a great lunch time dessert! • Lunch is a great place to include 250 ml of milk or a fortified milk alternative beverage, such as soy or almond milk.
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Tips for preparing snacks and lunches: • Plan ahead! Take time to save time. • Washing and chopping plenty of fruit and vegetables to store in the fridge is a great way to save time. Sprinkling lemon juice over cut fruit and vegetables will help to keep them from turning brown. • Package foods separately to keep them fresher. This will help to keep veggies and fruit crispy, and crackers won’t get soggy. • Packing lunches the night before can help make morning time less hectic. • For older children who have access to a microwave, dinner leftovers are an excellent lunch idea. When packing lunch for younger children, easy to eat foods work best. • Send your children to school with a refillable water bottle to keep them well hydrated throughout the day. • Keep hot items hot and cold items cold. Insulated lunch bags/boxes with frozen packs work great, as well as thermos containers for hot items. • Remember to regularly clean out your child’s lunch box to avoid the possibility of food contamination.
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September 2, 2011
The B.C. Transit Future Plan Mayor Keith Fielding - From the Mayor’s Desk At our Committee of the Whole meeting on August 9, staff from BC Transit presented to Peachland District Council details of the draft “Transit Future Plan”. This document sets out plans for development of transit services in the Central Okanagan region over the next 25 years so as to improve service, enhance cost effectiveness and increase ridership. Mayor Keith Fielding Overall, the plan seeks to increase public transit “mode share” (i.e. the proportion of journeys taken by public transit rather than by other means of transportation) to seven per cent. If that goal is achieved, the number of public transit “rides taken” will increase from 4.3 million per year, to 16 million per year. It is interesting to note that in some European cities, public transit mode share is as high as 70 per
cent. It may seem therefore that striving for a seven per cent mode share is not particularly ambitious. There are of course many differences to take into account including: land use patterns, building density, transportation costs, geography and current infrastructure. However, the gap is interesting and illustrates that getting us out of our cars and onto public transit will be no simple matter. Despite the challenges and costs, the report reminds us that a continuous effort to improve transit services and increase ridership is essential if we are to reduce traffic congestion, reduce energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality and help to ensure a sustainable and liveable environment. There are several components to the changes proposed. These include: full implementation of bus rapid transit service (BRT) between major destinations, frequent, reliable and predictable service on key corridors, route rationalization, introduction of a variety of vehicle types, tailor-made local solutions and significant financial investment so that by 2035, the total bus fleet will have increased from 95 to 235. For Peachland, the priorities are to: • Create a park and ride location where riders can
leave a car or other vehicle and then conveniently board a bus – likely in the area of Peachland mall. • Adjust the schedule on Route 22 (Peachland to West Kelowna) to better serve commuters by having a departure every 15 minutes during peak periods. • Introduce a handyDART service to provide door to door pick-up and drop off for people with disabilities who are registered to use the service; • Introduce a Dial-A-Ride service that will respond to user demand within Peachland, and will serve to identify future route structures and service frequency. The proposed improvements to Route 22 between Peachland and West Kelowna will bring additional benefits to Peachland if the priorities identified for West Kelowna and Westbank First Nations are also addressed; improved timetable connectivity and extension of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service from UBC-O to Westbank Centre, being particularly important. We look forward to supporting these transit improvement goals in concert with federal and provincial funding releases and as municipal and regional budgets permit. A final version of the report will be available in the near future.
Sept. art shows By Christopher Byrd Peachland Community Arts Council
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Rector Canon Sue Mayoss-Hurd Interm Priest, Rev. Canon Jim Kiddell 4th Street & Brandon Ave
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“Grace Like Rain” Derrick Hamre, Lead Pastor Final Combined Campuses 10:00 am - Worship Service at Emmanuel Church in West Kelowna (with Kids Church) 2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna 250.768.7638 emmanuelnet.ca
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Hi everyone! The last of the Peachland 1898 Little Schoolhouse Summer Exhibitions is Robert Jenkins’ ‘Okanagan Mountain Park and Other Works’ on Thursday, September 1 to Saturday, September 3. Be sure to drop in to view Jenkins’ intricately delicate pastels - a wonderful portrayal of our very own Okanagan Mountain Park. Also starting Thursday, September 1 is our artist of the month for September, Carol Ewasiuk. Please be on the lookout for her splendid collection of paintings and consider purchasing one for Christmas, which is not too far off. A reminder that the Peachland Fall Fair, ‘Sew it, Grow it, & Show It’, is just around the corner, two weekends from now. On the same weekend is the annual Lake Country Art Walk, ‘Eye Tunes - a Rhapsody of Art’. Frankly, although it’s on the same weekend annually as the fall fair, I am surprised that Peachland doesn’t have more artists represented in this prestigious event. It is the largest in the B.C. Interior, which claims to host up to 7,000 visitors each year that view over 3,000 original works of visual art (including photography and sculpture) produced by over 300 artists of all media. For more information for both these events, including an opportunity to download the Peachland Fall Fair booklet, go to www.pcartscouncil.com/events. htm
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For Rent Newly renovated 1 bedroom suite with private entrance and patio. 200 degree lake view. Large yard, lots of parking. Satellite TV, utilities, washer & dryer included. $850 per month. Call 250-317-0053 For Rent One bedroom above ground suite, large windows, recently updated, partially furnished, no pets, no parties, no smoking, suitable for a single adult, utilities and cable included, separate washer and dryer, available immed. $850 plus 1/2 damage deposit. Call 250-7676525 or 250-718-3496 For Rent Large 1 bedroom, self contained suite with private entrance and patio. Lake view, Satellite TV, utilities, fully furnished, private parking, plus 1/2 damage deposit, $850 per month, non smoker. Call 250-7672090 For Rent Semi waterfront, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, all appliances, washer/dryer, pool, hot tub, gym. N/S, no pets, suits professional couple. Available October 1. $1,200 plus utilities. Call Vera at 250-863-6551
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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. Call Michelle, 250-826-6285
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GARAGE SALE
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Garage Sale Sat., Sept. 3 9 am - 2 pm 4122 Lake Ave. Large vinyl windows, toys, life jackets, car seats & clothes
PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship
Meets Monday at 7 pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8pm (open meeting). Call 763-5555 for more info.
House Sitting Bright, responsible person willing to take care of all the responsibilities of your home for 6 months or longer in September. References are available upon request. Email ccherylthankyou@gmail.com or call 250-767-2831. Personal Assistant Retired female social worker in Peachland is seeking paid employment as a Personal Assistant to provide help with business, home and pet care. Wage negotiable, excellent references. Call 250-4863499 Yard Work “The Yard Guise - Snip, Grip & Rip” For all your basic yard care needs, call Scott at 250-317-0721. “Where business is growing like a weed.”
WANTED Players Wanted Summerland Senior Hockey Club will be starting their season Sept. 12. They are looking for players & goalies. Mon., Wed. & Fri. - 8 am to 9:30 am. Call Larry, 250-494-7805 or Wayne, 250-494-7460
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Due to the retirement of the present Office Administrator, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking a replacement Administrator.
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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
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The District of Peachland would like to notify residents that Sealtec Pavement Maintenance Ltd. is undertaking crack sealing and spray patching on September 2nd - 5th, 2011, from 7:30 am - 6 pm along Princeton Ave. Please use caution. Road surface may have loose gravel. Workers and slow moving equipment may be working on the road during this time. Traffic control will be provided as necessary. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times. Priority will be given to emergency vehicles. Thank you for your patience. Public Works
Move It and Mingle For older Adults
For more information call: LEADER, EVELYN ROYCE 250-762-3787 or beroyce@shaw.ca
What is it? Customized physical activity with professionals done at your own pace for 60 minutes. Socializing and Education concerning health and well-being.
Open House
Brent Road – Trepanier Official Community Plan The Regional District of Central Okanagan is hosting a second community consultation Open House of the draft Official Community Plan (OCP) for the Brent Road/Trepanier area of the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. Wednesday, September 14th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Peachland Community Centre, 4450-6th Street Summary presentations at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm Staff from the Development Services Department and HB Lanarc Consultants will be on hand during the interactive session to provide information on the first draft of the new OCP, to receive feedback and to answer any questions. Information on the draft Brent Road/Trepanier Official Community Plan, can be viewed on the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/OCP or at the Development Services Department on the second floor at 1450 KLO Road. For more information contact the Planning Section at 250-469-6227.
Why participate? Meet new people Maintain a sense of well-being Sleep well Have more energy Build stronger muscles and bones Stay connected to your community
Who’s it for? Older Adults Anyone who likes to have fun Anyone who wants to stay active Anyone who likes to participate in social activities
Where and When?
Westbank Lions Community Hall – Starting Monday Sept. 19th from 9- 11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:30 – 3:30 till December 15th. Refreshments provided.
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September 2, 2011
PEACHLAND CROSSWORD
Kathie Hemmingson and Shannon French star in the Many Hats Theatre Company production of Don Nigro’s ‘Ravenscroft’. photo submitted CLUES ACROSS 1. Former Russian federation 5. Gomer __, TV marine 9. America’s favorite uncle 12. TV singing show 13. Enlarges a hole 15. Contest of speed 16. Throw forcefully 17. Plebe 18. “A Death in the Family” author 19. Batting statistic 20. 11th US state 22. Grand __, vintage 25. The content of cognition 26. Boxes of wine bottles 28. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 29. An upper limb 32. Buddy 33. Muddle with infatuation 35. The cry made by sheep 36. Outward flow of the tide 37. Instances of selling 39. Subdivision of a play 40. Point east of due north 41. Made full 43. Vietnam War offensive 44. “Hi-Ho Steverino”’s Louis 45. Soak flax 46. Nostrils 48. Come to the surface 49. Dame (Br. title abbr.) 50. 2008 movie Millionaire 54. Pakistani rupee 57. Aboriginal Japanese 58. Shifted to change course 62. Paddles 64. Radioactivity units 65. Saudi citizens 66. Go down slowly 67. “Emily” actress Stark 68. Dryer residue 69. German river CLUES DOWN
1. Exclamation: yuck! 2. Pronounce indistinctly 3. One of Serbian descent 4. Antiquities 5. Communist China 6. Affirmative shout 7. A boy or young man 8. Made textual corrections 9. Palm starch 10. Dicot genus 11. Mild and humble 14. “Village Wedding” painter 15. Beam out 21. 42nd state 23. Confederate soldier 24. Utilizes 25. Place in quarentine 26. Taxidriver 27. “Tiny Alice” author Edward 29. Make less active 30. Plural of 15 across 31. Marshall Dillon 32. “Milk” actor Sean 34. Female store clerk 38. Convey a message 42. A small amount 45. Red wine region of No. Spain 47. Freedom from activity 48. Rural delivery 50. Cutty __ (drink) 51. Chinese dynasty 970-1125 52. Change by reversal 53. House mice genus 55. A sudden attack by a small force 56. Gray sea eagle 59. Spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan 60. Point north of due east 61. Winter time in most of the US (abbr.) 63. Swedish krona (abbr.)
Many Hats Theatre presents ‘Ravenscroft’ By Ed Schneider Many Hats Theatre Company Many Hats Theatre Company presents a thinking person's Gothic thriller, 'Ravenscroft'. A dark comedy that is both funny and frightening, 'Ravenscroft' is Many Hats' fourth show this season. On a snowy night, Inspector Ruffing is called to a remote house to investigate the headlong plunge of Patrick Roarke down the main staircase. Ruffing becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women. They lead him through a bewildering labyrinth of contradictory versions of Patrick's demise and that of the late Mr. Ravenscroft. The
investigation leads into his own tortured soul and the nature of truth itself. You don't want to miss this opportunity for an evening of laughter and murder that will have you on the edge of your seat. 'Ravenscroft' opens on Penticton's Cannery Stage in the Cannery Trade Centre on September 8 and runs until October 1. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm, with Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Tickets are $19 ($17 for students and seniors), including HST. Tickets are available at the Wine Country Visitor's Centre at Railway and Eckhardt in Penticton or by phone at 250-493-4055.
Your Guide to Local Events & Activities
PEACHLAND SUDOKU
ONGOING EVENTS Friday, Sept. 2 - Waterfront Grill & Pizzeria - Live entertainment; PWC - Men’s Coffee Club, 10 am; Rocky J’s - Karaoke hosted by Billy’s Basement, 7 pm; 50+ Activity Centre - Quilting all day in August
Tuesday, Sept. 6 - Lions Den Meeting - Community Policing Station, 7 pm; 50+ Activity Centre - Carpet Bowling - 9:45 am, Friendship Tuesday, 1:30 pm, Bridge - experienced & novice, 7 pm & AA at Noon; PWC - Tai Chi, 6 pm & Pole Walking, 8 am
Saturday, Sept. 3 - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Meat Draw, 3 - 5 pm & Karaoke with Anita, 7:30 pm; 50+ Activity Centre - Carpet Bowling, 9:45 am
Wednesday, Sept. 7 - 50+ Activity Centre - Chess - 1 pm, Yoga - 1:30 pm; CO Model Railway Company Group - Peachland Museum, 7 pm; Westside Toastmasters - Lakeview Heights Community Centre, West Kelowna, 7 pm
Sunday, Sept. 4 - PWC - Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast, 8 am; Royal Canadian Legion, meat draw, 2 - 4 pm
Here’s How It Works: - Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
Monday, Sept. 5 - 50+ Activity Centre - Take Pounds Off Sensibly, weight lose program, 9:30 am, Variety Singers, 9:45 am, Tai Chi, Noon, Quilting, 1 pm, Wood Carvers, 7 pm; Peachland Quilters - 50+ Activity Centre - 1:15 pm
Thursday, Sept. 8 - PWC - Bereavement Support Group, 10 am; Peachland Rotary Club - noon, Gasthaus; 50+ Activity Centre - Line Danceing, 9 am, Iron & Silk Exercise, 11 am, AA at Noon, Bingo, 6:45 pm; Royal Canadian Legion, meat draw, 4 - 5 pm
Would you like to feature your event in the Peachland View’s weekly Calendar of Events? Please call 250.767.7771 or email peachlandview@shaw.ca.
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September 2, 2011
Shepherd’s Pie: Food for the Preparing for a ‘United’ centennial By Rev. Elaine Diggle Minister, Peachland United Church It is nearly midnight and I am just beginning this Shepherd’s Pie column. You see, we have been having two choir practices a week for some little while now as our congregation is in the throes of preparing for our centennial celebration of 100 years of worship, praise, and service in our Peachland Church. Before 1911, we worshipped together with several other denominations in the Orange Hall and other places. One hundred years ago this November (actually on Guy Fawkes Day), the first service of worship was held in the new Methodist Church and we have been gathering for worship, praise, learning from the Bible, service and caring for each other ever since. There have been times when we were a two-point pastoral charge, sharing the minister with Westbank United; times when a theological student was responsible to the congregation; times when members of the congregation stepped up and led the services; and times when a few very committed members kept the church alive and serving their community. We have been very blessed with faithful people sharing their gifts and talents as they live out God’s mission in this place.
This coming Sunday, the lectionary brings us a reading of Moses’ encounter with God as he spots a bush with flames coming out of it, yet the flames did not consume the leaves and branches. It is this encounter with the Holy that changes Moses’ life forever and is the beginning of the story of the Hebrew people leaving Egypt and heading out to Canaan (today’s Gaza strip and land north of it). This is the beginning of their journey to becoming a nation, developing a sense of identity as a people blessed by God, and a people who would be a blessing to all nations. Every year the story of the Exodus is told at Passover as though it were new in the memory, as if it had happened in our life time. This is the power of stories -- they remind us of who we are, where we have come from, our values, our traditions, our culture, and give us our foundation for building into the future. Each year this foundational story reminds us of God’s steadfast love and covenantal commitment to humankind; in fact God’s relationship with and commitment to all of creation. Re-telling our foundational stories gives us strength to live into God’s future knowing that God has given us strength and healing love in the past and will continue to do so into the future. And so on September 2, 3, and 4 especially, we will
be gathering together with members of our church family - past and present, friends who work with us in the Bargain Bin, and friends we make throughout this community, to retell our foundational stories. The particular faith stories that only we can tell as we meet and reminisce, laugh, maybe even cry together, as we help each other see God’s loving presence in our stories, our times of tribulation, our times of great joy and our times of just plodding when we cannot quite see where God is leading us, but we do know that God’s presence is with us even when we are unable to discern it. Rather like the Hebrew people as they journeyed for ‘forty years’ in the wilderness before Joshua leads them into the Promised Land. Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September 3 we will meet together with old and new friends to share our memories and stories, to remind each other of where God has lead us over the years. On Sunday morning, we will sing to God our praises and thanks, with joy, for the faithful who have gone before us; for the steadfast and sustaining love with which God has underpinned the life of our faith community; for the tasks we have been given to do and the tasks still to do; and the gifts of the people today as we continue to share God’s love with each other and build into God’s future. Thanks be to God.
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