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Peachland Lions president Dan Rouleau (left) and member chair Glenn Platts (right) present Judy Bedford with a sizeable cheque for $3,670 for the Peachland food bank. $3,000 of that is their regular annual donation, while the remaining $670 was collected through donations from their hotdog barbecue at this year’s Christmas Light Up. Photo Cindy Fortin
cipients who are shy and embarrassed to ask for help. But It’s a busy time of year for they shouldn’t be, she says. local food banks, the need “Everyone has a need, and has never been greater. The there is no shame in having Peachland Food Bank is of no a need. We just want to help them over this little hump, beexception. According to Judy Bedford cause if people get to far down of the Peachland Food Bank, it is hard to get back up. It’s survival in these tough eco- hard to pull up your socks if nomic times means families you don’t have any. This is just who might never have consid- a temporary fix until you are ered themselves in need of a able to get new socks.� Fortunately, donations have simple meal, are knocking on been forthcoming to the food the food bank door. “A lot more families in the bank, from local businesses, area are coming in to get food. clubs and organizations, and regular citizens. Where they wouldBynormally Dave Preston Firefighters set up equipment on Bear Creek Main and Monetary donations are try to make it work, they are on Westside Road near the park, along with a unified for arefood atItthe endless of their took thanrope.� 24 hours to always bring aessential raging wildfi command area. bank serve and are to the fill As the fire grew due to winds, the order was sent out Shecontrol is seeingthis a greater numunder week and it should as aused reminder the fi gap of items needed, such ber the of working families with that forests are very dry and the re risk is extreme. to evacuate the park at midnight. All 125 campsites were fresh produce, children, well asFire thosewas withfirstasreported The Bearas Creek at 10:03milk pm and occupied and 200 campers had to pack up and leave. Only disabilities, and tradesfrom people Monday. Firefi ghters West bread. Kelowna andnon-perishable Wilson's Complicating matters for firefighters and police was should be from dropped who canas notwell collect EI. Her Landing, as three initialitems attack crews theoff at that the graduating class of Mount Boucherie Senior recipientoflist is already at the various donation bins around Ministry Forests, responded. Secondary School was holding its annual before-school town.Provincial Park and bush party seven kilometres up Bear Creek Main. same number as last year,Bear yet Creek Located directly above Gifts Main are particularly the twoWestside busiest weeks layBear Creek between Roadstill and Forest Ser- im- Troy Russell, assistant West Kelowna fire chief, ahead. vice Road, the fire could easily be seen from Kelowna. said having more than 100 partying teenagers a page few 2 kilometres away from the fire was a "curve ball" it isterrain, not unTheBedford fire was says in steep in a popular continued hiking trail area see Food Bank common to receive a call along Bear Creek. thrown at officials. these days from first time reBy Cindy Fortin
Fire causes 550 to be evacuated and reminds that ďŹ re season is not over.
Flames crest a ridge above Bear Creek Provincial Park a few minutes after midnight on Tuesday morning. The Bear Creek Fire caused the evacuation of 500 people... campers and residents of nearby Traders Cove. Dave Preston photo
Police were dispatched to the grad party site to evacuate partiers as a precaution. Those who could drive were asked to take passengers with them and parents were called in to pick up the rest of the partiers. Russell said at the unified command post that the partiers were several kilometres away from where the fire started and the two events could not reasonably be connected. The regional district's Emergency Operations Centre was activated and then residents of nearby Traders Cove were first put on evacuation alert and then evacuation order.
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Bear Creek Fire forces evacuations Continued from page 1 A total of 550 residents and campers were evacuated from Traders Cove and Bear Creek Provincial Park. A further evacuation alert was issued for homes along Westside Road. By Tuesday morning, a state of emergency had been declared by the regional district, 106 homes were evacuated and the fire had grown to about 25 hectares. A reception centre was set up at the Westbank Lions Community Hall in West Kelowna for evacuees. Lindsay Carnes, fire information officer, said Tuesday morning that fire activity overnight was rated a Rank 3 or 4, but had reduced in intensity to a Rank 2 by daybreak. Forty ministry firefighters and forty firefighters from West Kelowna and surrounding areas were working on the blaze, though their efforts were hampered by smoke, according to Carnes. An inversion Tuesday kept smoke close to the valley bottom and it slowly moved across the lake to blanket Kelowna. By early Tuesday afternoon, the smoke had drifted into Peachland. Air tankers were able to place retardant along the fire perimeter and five helicopters were tasked on bucketing operations. The fire grew to 39 hectares in size by late Tuesday afternoon and, with favourable weather conditions in store and 30 per cent containment achieved along the Westside Road flank of the fire, officials decided to lift the evacuation order for residents. Although quickly jumped on and brought under con-
trol, the Bear Creek Fire should serve as a reminder of just how dry the forests are, according to the BC Forest Service. The exact cause of the fire had not been determined, but the forest service in a release Tuesday stated, "Fire cause investigators are working to determine what sparked the human-caused blaze." "A lot of the fires recently have been human caused," said Noelle Kekula, fire information officer. Kekula said people need to be extremely careful in and around forests. Even though it is September and typically not B.C.'s high fire season, the fire danger rating in the Southern Interior is high to extreme. Kekula said over the long weekend, forest service staff attended 28 abandoned campfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre. Six of the abandoned fires were in the Merritt and Lilooet Fire Zones, where a campfire ban is currently in effect. There have been a total of 216 fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre since April 1. Campfires are allowed in the Penticton Fire Zone, which includes the Central Okanagan, but only on Crown land. The District of Peachland has a fire ban in place within municipal boundaries that includes campfires.
The fire danger rating in the Southern Interior is rated high to extreme. (BC Forest Service)
No rush for nomination forms Peachlanders don’t seem to be in a big rush to run for district council, at least not yet. Nomination forms have been available for a week but according to Polly Palmer, chief election officer, just four had been picked up as of Tuesday. One nomination package for school trustee and three for councillor have been picked up. Those thinking about running in November’s election must have the forms in by 4 pm, October 14.
Summer Reading Club Medal & Certificate presentations Tuesday, Sept. 13 - 7 pm Questions? Call the Library at 250-767-9111 Autumn Storytimes in Peachland Ages 3 - 5 • Thursdays, Oct. 6 - Dec. 22 at 11:30 am
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Clements traffic light on the way Mayor Keith Fielding stands at the intersection of Hwy. 97 and Clements Crescent Wednesday afternoon. He announced this week that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will begin work on installing traffic lights at the intersection later this month. Dave Preston photo Phone: 250-767-2647 Web: www.peachland.ca
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX SALE
Committee to look at council pay By Dave Preston
council is hoping rent for the property will make up the difference. SSC Ventures, the owner of a property commonly called Turner Park, wrote to council in August asking for a reduction in taxes. “As you are aware this property has been used as a park since our purchase,” wrote Brian Brodie. The taxes paid by the company are not the same as what the school district paid when it owned the property, according to Brodie. He added the company is looking for a tax break, since the property is used as a park by the public, under agreement with the District of Peachland. “We couldn’t give them the tax exemption because it wouldn’t be allowed by the province,” said Fielding. According to a staff briefing, the Community Charter allows tax exemptions for land or improvements that are owned or held by a municipality. Staff noted the BC Assessment Authority would likely not approve a tax exemption for a privately owned piece of land, even if it is used as a park. Fielding said council decided to discuss the matter with SSC Ventures and see if it is possible to negotiate a nominal rent for Turner Park that would make up for some of the requested tax break. The matter was handed over to staff to negotiate.
A committee has been struck to try and figure out what future Peachland council members should be paid. Just before every municipal election, council members end up wrestling with the sticky situation of how much they should be paid. As has been the practice for a number of years in Peachland, the current council decided to make a decision on council pay prior to November’s election. The decision would only come into force once a new council has been elected. “We felt uncomfortable,” Mayor Keith Fielding said concerning discussion on the topic Tuesday. Staff started the ball rolling by presenting a report based on average remuneration paid out to other councils across the province. Looking at only municipalities with populations ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 and picking a benchmark of the 60th percentile, staff suggested pay for the mayor at $23,944 and for councillors at $12,831. Doing so would mean an annual increase of $2,927 for the mayor and $1,362 for each councillor, according to the report. Staff noted that the numbers presented were simply a starting point to kick off discussion. Fielding said council decided to strike a committee of residents who have either served on council or who are familiar with council. That committee will report back in short order so that council can make a decision about future pay before November’s election. Committee members will include Jean Fraser, who currently sits on council but Application forms are available, along with more will not seek re-election in November, Barb Dionne, information at the PWC, 4426 5th Street, Peachland. Chris Scowen, Don Wigfield and Darlene Hartford.
The Peachland Wellness Centre Society is accepting nominations for our Board of Directors.
Tax exemption denied A property owner has been denied a permissive tax exemption but district
Deadline for application submission is October 15, 2011 for consideration prior to our Annual General Meeting on October 22, 2011. For more information, please contact the PWC 250-767-0141 or wellnesscentre@shaw.ca
Pursuant to Section 405 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the following properties will be subject to TAX SALE unless Delinquent Taxes, together with interest, are sooner paid. The 2011 TAX SALE will be conducted in Council Chambers of the District of Peachland, 4450 6th Street, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26th, 2011. LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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The purchased must pay in CERTIFIED FORM at the time of purchase. The registered property owner may redeem the property within one (1) year and if so, the purchase price will be refunded with interest thereon. Douglas F. Pryde, CGA Director of Finance
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Editor’s Perspective
Peek into the Past
Catastrophe awaits
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magine for a moment if we humans expended vast amounts of resources and energy into trying to stop the wind. Imagine how silly it might seem if we worked hard to curtail the rain. So why have we done so with fire? Wind, while destructive in higher amounts, blows pollen from stamen to pistil in a breeze, contributing to the rebirth of many plants. Rain can turn dry to torrent but is essential to most living things. We treat fire like a plague to be pounded into submission, yet it is as natural as wind and rain. Humans look at fire as a destructive beast, but it is required by Mother Nature for rebirth. Pine needles fall; leaves flutter down. Old trees succumb to gravity. Imagine what the forest floor would look like without fire -- it is Mother Nature’s vacuum cleaner. Fire clears out the old and makes room for the new. It regenerates the components of debris into something plants can use, makes it easier for wildlife to get around and, for some species, releases the seeds trapped in pine cones to start a new generation. Fire does all that, unless humans intervene. And we have. For something like six decades, we have implemented a policy based on a flawed assumption: That Mother Nature is wrong. We decided, long ago, that fire was a bad thing. Trees at one time were a part of ecosystems; now they are a commodity. We viciously protect the trees, so we may kill them later and at our own pleasure, while denying nature its desire to recycle that which it created. Further compounding the problem is that we have gotten quite good at putting fires out. Sure, the odd one gets away on us and creates havoc in the process, but more often than not, we get a handle on fires relatively quickly and deny them the opportunity to complete their jobs. In the natural cycle of things, fire will sweep through an area every decade or two. The small amount of leaves, pine needles and debris on the forest floor is cleaned up nicely. Big, hardy trees are seldom destroyed as fire generally gobbles away near ground level. Space is opened up and a flush of new growth is soon to come. Deny nature fire and trouble is sure to follow. With the vacuum cleaner turned off, debris accumulates. Forests become choked. When fires do happen, they are devastating. The huge fuel load promises extreme behaviour. Fire becomes more destroyer than regenerator. We keep putting fires out and the problem gets worse. It is a cycle we are trapped in. Because we made a mess of the forests in the past, we fear the fires of today and do everything we can to curtail those in the future. Doing so just ensures that future fires will be powerful monsters. Humans aren’t about to stop the cycle. We know if we let Mother Nature do her job, destruction of what we deem valuable is sure to follow. Yet it seems inevitable that, like as is with tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and volcanic activity, Mother Nature will eventually get her way. Dave Preston, Editor
Peachland
First Peachland school bus driver - This picture was taken about 1912 at the west end of First Street. It shows Arthur Cutbill’s livery stable. He is bringing in the hay and careful observation indicates that the hay is baled, which is amazing as horse and gas engine operated balers were rare at that time. His daughter Diane is riding the team. Mr. Cutbill also had the first school bus that was a wagon with seats facing inward. It only took the students up the hill after school. They had to walk down. He also had a store on the CPR wharf with a Mr. Eyre. Above Eyre and Cutbill’s feed store was the first Edgewater Hotel. Cutbill’s grand son David Taylor came to Peachland for the first time a few years ago with pictures of early Peachland. -- Richard Smith Photo contributed by the Peachland Historical Society
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HST result equal to political spanking Dear Editor; In the matter of the recent defeat of the HST, I feel we don’t need another election right now. What I do want is for the Liberals to acknowledge they just got spanked for deceiving the boss -- the very ones who elected them. Do not try to act like nothing happened or that the great unwashed don’t know what is good for them! Let
Dear Editor; The Summer Reading Club is an annual event held every July and August for kids from six to 12. Programs are free, with weekly book draws, guest speakers and draws for various contests. It’s always great to see everyone from the young to the young at heart enjoying themselves. We will be hosting a presentation of medals and certificates to those who completely fill in their reading logs, September 13 at 7 pm at the Peachland Library. Please call the Library if you will attend so we can have your Certificate of Completion ready. We would like to thank the following people and groups for their continuing and much appreciated support:
Chris Gilmore, Logan Lake
*Peachland Friends of the Library, *Our speakers, who without many prizes would not happen: Kendra Dixon and Rebecca Tyson, Barb Wilson, Chris Scowen and Judy Garner-Niehaus. * The following businesses that generously donated prizes: Karen’s Place, TNI, On Beach Boutique and Valley First Credit Union. * Thank you also to Principal Troy White and the teachers of Peachland Elementary School who support us with school visits. Last but not least, thank you to all the children and parents/caregivers who participated each year to make the program so successful. We look forward to seeing you at the library. Diane Green, Assistant Community Librarian
Snooker story was sort of snookered Dear Editor; In regards to your recent article titled ‘Snooker league champions crowned at Peachland Legion’. Barrie mentions that Darcy is the current Canadian 8 ball champion. He most certainly is not. Jason Klatt enjoyed that title back in April 2011. Darcy did not
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it be known that we want leaders to work for us who are honest and will follow through on promises made. You just woke up the boss and now you are under surveillance all the time. Shape up or we will ship you out. Take this as a warning meant for all the political parties that lying to us will not be tolerated any more!
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even compete in that tournament. Here is a link to the tournament chart: http://www.snookerline.com/Can/10/cs910O8.htm I think Barrie should be more informed when writing things that are published out to the rest of the world. Wendell Sandwith, Kelowna
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My new left knee (Sequel to ‘My poor left knee’) Dear Editor; So it‘s done. I have a new left knee. There was a slight change of plan. The possible 12 month wait for surgery in Canada if you recall was not acceptable to me. Neither was the two week wait in Coeur d’Alene. I opted for Spokane. As a patient, the treatment was second to none. The facilities in Spokane were superb. Clean, modern, accessible and staffed with concerned, efficient, talented staff, oozing empathy. From admittance, where you pay the piper, to pre-surgery, surgery, recovery, physio and occupational health, everyone I encountered was delightful. Within two days I was up and about, staggering a little on a walker, but on the road to recovery. Also staggered were the many folks I met in the USA, both medical and non-medical, who shook their heads when told of the wait times for ‘free’ surgery in Canada. But what is the solution to the embarrassment of leaving your own country in search of medical treatment? I think we should ask the silly sods in government who have just allocated $35 billion to build new war-
ships for the navy (my background by the way is naval design). I appreciate the fact that we could, at any time, be invaded by the despots who rule the Faroe Islands or those maniacs from the Seychelles, but surely $25 billion should cover that threat. How about chucking $10 billion at the waiting list for surgery? Apparently in Quebec when you ask for a colonoscopy they tell you, “The wait list for a colonoscopy is 18 months.” When you ask for a colonoscopy in the USA they say, “Bend over.” My fellow Canadians, apathy will do you no good. I believe you are left with one choice when told you have to be nice and wait. We need to protest. Let’s start with local politicians, your MLA for instance. When he knocks on your door looking for your vote with his plastic smile, promise in his eyes and snake oil in his hair, put your palms up and tell him to talk to the hand. Then ask him what he will do to alleviate the pain, suffering and humiliation of those destined to be on the dreaded wait list. Ask him about the medical folks newly emigrated to Canada who flip burgers because they are not allowed
to practice. Ask him why government doesn’t do more to sponsor and mentor these folks, fast-tracking them into the system. Ask him why hundreds upon hundreds of willing graduates cannot find places in medical school. If he doesn’t give a straight answer, don’t re-elect him! On a more practical level, anticipating little help from our elected representatives, protect yourselves by taking extra insurance, do your research and prepare to help yourself as much as you can. We need a charter of rights for patients that guarantees timely care, compassion and respect that treats people like human beings. Instead of what we have now, a status quo between government and medical institutions that helps doom those Canadians that cannot help themselves to an early grave or worse. I have pontificated enough. Many apologies for standing up, taking people’s time and for using this forum as a soapbox. I should shut up and go and sit down. Anyway, my right knee is killing me. Geoff Rawlinson, Peachland
Darlene Hartford to retire as chamber office administrator The following annoucement was sent to Peachland Chamber of Commerce members.
growing family with new grandchildren has happily through the chamber door and we look forward to having her stay involved. taken more of her time. On behalf of myself, our board of directors, our visitor There are plans to spend additional time traveling to As president of the Peachland Chamber Vancouver to see her grandchildren and plans centre staff and volunteers, we would like to thank Darof Commerce, I would like (with some to travel to other places in the world they have lene for her years of dedicated service to our chamber, reservation) to inform our membership been waiting to see. This is a time that many our membership and our community. that as of September 30, Darlene HartDarelene, you will be missed. We wish both you and of us look forward to reaching and enjoying. ford will officially retire from her duties as In conversation with Darlene, she has indi- Perry happy retirement and happy traveling. chamber office administrator. cated she cannot let go completely and asked This has come as somewhat of a surRob Campbell, President, Peachland Chamber of that we keep her involved in helping us orgaprise to our board of directors and visitor nize our events and more importantly, help us Commerce centre staff and volunteers. Having said with expanding this, we did know that Darlene had talked our Peachland about the idea of retiring for some time, Bat Project from but for most of us, that was a long way both a tourism away. and educational Knowing how Darlene felt about the perspective. Darlene Hartford $2.99 BURGER & FRIES chamber, her dedication to helping us This is a $2.99 PINTS OF BIG E'S grow and her ability to happily engage everyone, unique opportunity for all whether a visitor or a member, kept us hoping she of us and having Darlene $2.99 HIGH BALLS would continue on. Somehow, it just doesn’t seem assist in growing this opMEXI MONDAYS right that she has chosen to retire. portunity is most appreLife however, changes for all of us. Perry, her ciative. She knows she is SPECIAL COFFEE FOR $4.75 husband, has just recently retired himself and their always welcome to walk $5.99 MEXI PLATTERS ALL DAY $6.99 CHICKEN QUESADILLA AFTER 4 PM
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Aerobics start date correction In an August 27 article in the View, the 50-Plus Activity Centre reported that a new aerobics class was beginning on September 13.
Aerobics for the Not So Young at the 50-Plus Activity Centre starts on Wednesday, September 14 at 9:30 am.
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Health Matters What makes life worth living? by Jenny Turco When asked the question, what makes life worth living, some of the answers you might hear are a loving and supportive relationship, meaningful work and involvement in hobbies, opportunities for fun and play, and the ability to pursue your dreams. However, there are circumstances that may prevent people from having these opportunities and gaining the belonging, acceptance and recognition we all need. These circumstances may include poverty, unemployment, discrimination and limited services available when they need help. Many of these challenges create stressful conditions and over time, they also create poor mental health. Perhaps most troubling is the fact that suicide claims the lives of more than 3,500 people in Canada a year and 500 of those deaths are young people between the ages of 15 and 24. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among our young people in Canada and this fact leads me to ask what can we do to support all youth in building lives worth living? This is true prevention but there is no one easy answer. We can begin by understanding the factors known to increase the risk of suicide and poor mental health, as well as the protective factors – those things that help people cope with difficult situations.
By understanding the important role protective factors play communities can start to identify ways to create opportunities to develop resiliency in youth and give them something to look forward to. Community factors that promote resiliency in youth include opportunities to build coping and problem-solving skills, dependable adults and role models, access and transportation to different recreational activities, strong family support and involvement, community and cultural ties, positive and safe school environments and opportunities to be involved in decision making processes that effect them. On September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, events will take place across Canada and around the world to promote suicide awareness and prevention. This year, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention in partnership with LivingWorks Education has chosen as its theme, ‘Building Suicide-Safer Communities. Be on the lookout for World Suicide Prevention Day events happening in your community. Remember, help is available. If you or someone you care about is currently in crisis, call 1-800-SUICIDE or visit the following websites for information: http://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca and http://youthinbc.com/ Jenny Turco is a Population Health Facilitator with Interior Health.
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Fall Kick-Off This Sunday Morning at Peachland Elementary School, 5486 Clements Crescent Followed by a Barbecue and Kids’ Games on the Sports Field at 12:00pm noon.
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Kokanee’. The exhibit runs through October and the EECO is open daily in Mission Creek Regional Park. In Peachland, visitors can take in a free interpretive tour at Hardy Falls Regional Park. Interpretive programs have already begun at the park and interpreters will provide information about the Kokanee and their life cycle. The free program runs every Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 4 pm and ends Sunday, October 2. On Sunday, September 18, the Kokanee Salmon Festival will take place at Hardy Falls Regional Park. In conjunction with the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association volunteers, the
Fall fair this weekend By Dave Preston A sure sign that autumn is approaching will take place this weekend as the Peachland Fall Fair is held at the community centre. This year’s annual event will be number 92 and is open to the public Saturday and Sunday. The fall fair is an opportunity for community members to display creations of their own and those of Mother Nature, with a little help from the gardener within. ‘Sew it! Grow it! Show it!’ is the theme of this weekend’s fair. Along with every kind of imaginable fruit and vegetable that
can be grown, the event will also feature baking, preserves, crafts, photography, beer and wine, needlework, photography and much, much more. Exhibitors will present their entries for judging and display Friday evening. Judging takes place Saturday morning and the doors open Saturday at 1 pm for the public. The Peachland Fall Fair is open to the public from 1 to 8 pm Saturday and from 10 am to 5 pm Sunday. Awards will be handed out for each category at 4:30 pm Sunday. Admission to the fair is $2 for adults or 50 cents to kids 12 and under.
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Try Tai Chi for Wellness in Peachland by Judy Wyper I delight in doing Tai Chi up in the Peachland hills. Birds call, squirrels chatter, my dogs settle under trees and relax. It’s hard to find a flat spot up there. My feet dodge pine cones, rocks, and sticks as I deftly place them to perform the set. But it is peaceful, meditative, and heavenly. Tai Chi began hundreds of years ago as a martial art for Chinese warriors but now is a discipline for restoring and maintaining health. It engages people of all sizes, shapes, ages, and fitness levels. Tai Chi helps develop and maintain balance, muscle strength, and range of movement. Medical studies show it is therapeutic in managing mood, blood pressure, pain, diabetes, arthritis, circulation, and boosts the immune system. Diaphragmatic breathing is fitted to every part of the set. As in all fitness endeavours, greater effort yields greater benefits. Determination and commitment to frequent practice bring rewards. The yin and yang of opposites are explored by the body’s positions while completing the form. While rooted in a small area, the person moves in all directions, up and down, back and forth. Arms stretch out and then pull back, rise up and bend low.
The moves are a vehicle for relaxation, departing from everyday concerns, and escaping into the realm of the Tai Chi form. This moving meditation provides an oasis of peace and regeneration. Slow moves require strength and help break down anxiety. Reflexes become faster with the heightened awareness that comes with being calm and unhurried. Movement, breath, visualization and intent are coordinated. I learned the 108 form Yang style with the Peachland Tai Chi for Wellness Club. Yes, 108 moves are memorized in precise order. It takes three months to be taught the sequence. Memorization is aided by the graphic names of the moves: carry tiger to the mountain, creeping low like a snake, strike tiger on both ears, white crane spreads wings, and reach up to pat horse. We welcome new people to join us in the United Church Hall on Fifth Street. The Beginners’ Class starts on Thursday, September 15 at 9:30 am. At 10 am the Continuing Class joins them. For more information and costs, phone the Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141. Email us at WellnessCentre@Shaw.ca, visit us on Facebook or the web at www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca
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Okanagan library locations are now offering two new high-tech services for customers: free music downloads and increased wireless access. “Freegal, which is short for “free and legal”, is a company that offers library customers access to the Sony music catalogue with hundreds of thousands of songs in over 100 genres,” said Maria O’Brien, ORL public relations officer. “Each week, customers can download three songs in mp3 format which can then be listened to on their computers, iPods or mp3 players, burned to a CD, or other devices,” said O’Brien. To access Freegal, ORL customers can surf to www. orl.bc.ca and click on the Freegal link on the eResources page. Customers enter their library account number and PIN. They will be redirected to the Freegal site, where they can search for artists, listen to samples and download songs. Internet bandwidth has been expanded at all branches and that means customers can go online with their laptops or other wireless devices for up to three hours per day. The service is free. Visitors from outside the ORL region can also ask for a temporary card number to access the Internet. Public computer terminals are still limited to one hour per day per customer.
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OCP Open house Wednesday Residents of Brent Road and Trepanier are reminded that an Official Community Plan open house will be held this coming Wednesday. The open house is the second community consultation event by the regional district. Residents are welcome to attend, to get informed and give in-
put on the first OCP for Brent Road and Trepanier. Held at the Peachland Community Centre, the open house kicks off at 5:30 pm with a summary presentation. For more information, call the regional district’s planning section at 250469-6227.
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.
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Due to the retirement of the present Office Administrator, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking a replacement Administrator.
The applicant should have the following: • Membership development and administration skills • Event Coordinator skills • Basic accounting and computer skills (Microsoft Office) • Detail oriented; people oriented; self motivated and strong verbal and written communication skills • Knowledge of Peachland community and businesses would be helpful
Please send resume to peachlandchamber@shawcable.com or deliver to the Chamber office at 5812 Beach Avenue, Peachland.
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ONGOING EVENTS Friday, Sept. 9 - Waterfront Grill & Pizzeria - Live entertainment; PWC - Men’s Coffee Club - 10 am; Rocky J’s - Karaoke hosted by Billy’s Basement - 7 pm; Saturday, Sept. 10 - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 - Meat Draw - 3 - 5 pm; 50+ Activity Centre - Carpet Bowling 9:45 am Sunday, Sept. 11 - PWC - Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast - 8 am; Royal Canadian Legion - meat draw - 2 - 4 pm Monday, Sept. 12 - 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 Tuesday, Sept. 13 - 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 - Computer Literacy 10 am Wednesday, Sept. 14 - 50+ Activity Centre - Fit After 50 Aerobics - 9:30 am, 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; PWC - Sunshine Singers - 1:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 15 - PWC - Tai Chi - beginning - 9:30 am, Peachland United Church Hall; Peachland Rotary Club - noon, Gasthaus; 50+ Activity Centre Line Dancing - 9 am, Iron & Silk Exercise - 11 am, AA at Noon & Bingo - 6:45 pm; Royal Canadian Legion, meat draw - 4 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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Speed Watch, RCMP work on Peachland speed enforcement By Dave Preston They might look innocent enough, but those guys behind the speed reader signs might have a secret weapon hidden around the corner. Speed at your own peril. Speed Watch volunteers from across the Central Okanagan converged on Peachland last Thursday to conduct a speed awareness campaign. The project is a continuation of collaboration that began just a few years ago and came with some added punch: RCMP officers ready to hand out traffic tickets. “We used to be individual cells,” said Bill Guthrie, who runs Peachland’s Speed Watch program. “Now we work together.” Each community in the Central Okanagan has its own Speed Watch program and several years ago they banded together, along with RCMP, to work on enforcement measures throughout the region. Lake Country, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Peachland volunteers regularly get together in each other’s communities to conduct mass enforcement initiatives. On Thursday, it was Peachland’s turn to benefit from the group effort. “We like this because of the long weekend coming up and school starting,” said Guthrie. On Thursday, Lake Country set up a speed reader board, which displays to oncoming drivers their current speed, at Antlers Beach. West Kelowna set up next to the southbound lanes of Hwy. 97 at the Eagle’s View pump house. Kelowna handled northbound highway traffic at the tennis courts and Peachland concentrated on Beach Avenue. Speed Watch volunteers regularly set up their reader board signs as a passive way of reminding drivers to slow down, but what’s new in recent years, beyond the collaborative approach, is the combination of Speed
Watch and RCMP enforcement. Anyone driving on Beach Avenue Thursday morning who didn’t get the message about slowing down by seeing the Speed Watch reader board got nailed with a speeding ticket around the corner. Just a few hundred metres north of the Speed Watch team were two RCMP officers, ready to nab speeders. A similar situation was set up on the highway. Northbound speeders who ignored the Speed Watch warning in front of the mall were pulled over just past Todd Road by an RCMP officer. The message Speed Watch wants to get out is simple: Slow down because we may not be alone. During the two hour Peachland blitz, 3,260 vehicles were checked for speeding, according to Guthrie. A total of 2,162 were clocked at or below the posted speed limit, while the remaining were recorded as speeding. Of the more than 1,000 speeders recorded, 22 were going 20 km/h or more over the speed limit. RCMP handed out 12 tickets in two hours to drivers that didn’t get the message. Enforcement continued through the long weekend as Central Okanagan Traffic Services conducted targeted enforcement, according to Cnst. Steve Holmes. Over the three-day weekend: * 292 tickets/warnings were handed out to motorists; * 197 of the tickets were for speeding; * 23 warnings were issued for vehicular defect corrections; * 12 motorists received tickets for not wearing seatbelts; * Tickets were handed out for no insurance, no driver’s license and other infractions. * One motorist received a ticket and had his car impounded for seven days after he was caught doing more than 40 km/h over the posted speed limit.
Carl Stef and Jim Paterson from Kelowna Speed Watch record traffic speeds on Hwy. 97 next to Lambly Park last Thursday. The pair were in Peachland as part of a community policing blitz that saw 12 tickets handed out to speedy drivers. Dave Preston photo
* Seven motorists were given immediate roadside prohibitions for alcohol impairment; * Two people were caught with marijuana in their vehicle and another five had open liquor.
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Hockey swap this Sunday at Mt. Boo rec. centre Contributed
Hockey parents are asked to bring their children’s equipment to the District of West Kelowna Recreation and Culture portable at the Mount Boucherie Recreation Centre. Each person who brings equipment to sell will be given a consignment number, which will identify the equipment they contributed to the swap. Owners are asked to return after the swap, at 2 pm, and produce their consignment number to receive their money for items sold. All unsold items must also be collected at that time. The District of West Kelowna is proud to partner with Westside Warriors Minor Hockey to host the 2011 West Kelowna Hockey Swap. For more information, contact the District of West Kelowna’s Recreation and Culture Department at 778-797-8800.
Make a difference in a child’s life, by participating in the 2011 West Kelowna Hockey Swap, Sunday, September 11, from 9 am to noon at the Mount Boucherie Recreation Centre parking lot. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s sales will support West Kelowna Kid Sport, a program that provides financial support to children who can’t afford to play organized sports. Those contributing used equipment, in good condition, will receive 80 percent of the proceeds from each item sold. The other 20 per cent will go to the West Kelowna Kids Sport fund, to provide grants of between $75 and $300 to Westside kids, from six to 18 years old. Grants are used to cover fees charged by sporting organizations that are members of Sport BC.
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Wow - Panoramic Lake Views - Flat driveway - Quiet Upscale Area - RV parking for sure. Open concept, vaulted ceilings, panoramic windows to lake view, large sun deck partially covered. Absolutely meticulously maintained by fussy owners.
Grant Eisworth 250-868-7377 Gr ea t He Mor lp tg er ag ! e
101-4340 Beach Ave, Peachland - Enjoy your retirement in this semi-lakeshore townhome located at the Chateaux on the Lake! Main floor corner unit in smaller well maintained complex, right downtown. Walking distance to shopping, fine dining, marina, community centre, parks & miles of beachfront. Why Settle For Anything Less! MLS® 10030193
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6538 Ferguson Place, Peachland, BC
217-3996 Beach Ave, Peachland – Enjoy this semi-lakeshore location, just steps from the beach! Large newer 3 bed/2 bath unit, 1748 sq.ft., at Lakeshore Gardens with high end upgrades incl. granite countertops & hardwood, 7 appliances. Covered balcony with great lakeviews! MLS ®10021626
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5836 Vicary Road, Peachland If you are looking for outstanding lakeviews, this is it! This 3 bed + den/3 bath home on a quiet no-through street is the ultimate for someone who is looking to enjoy the magnificent views of Okanagan Lake year round. You’ll love the many decks & patios surrounded by beautiful low-maintenance landscaping. MLS ®10028620
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6297 Thompson Drive, Peachland - Impeccable 4 bed/4 bath rancher walkout with GORGEOUS LAKE AND ORCHARD VIEWS, renovated in 2009. Beautiful kitchen, large deck, cozy bedrooms and spa-like bathrooms. Large insulated & heated workshop in basement, perfect for a home-based business, home gym or artist’s studio. MLS® 10031237
Huge lakeview & lots of privacy, this home has that & more. 2 bdrms, 3 baths, 1 gas F/P & wood stove, easy in-law suite potential, huge screened in deck, .58 acre, attractive contemporary, grade level entry, short walk to Hainle Winery.
$489,000 MLS®10034867
8.45 Acres 4456 Trepanier Creek Road, Peachland This upgraded walkout rancher has it all! Bright open floor plan with skylight dormers, vaulted ceilings, wrap around windows, and country kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Lower large bright upgraded 3 bedroom suite walks out to the large sunny back yard, on to the babbling creek and across the bridge to acres of wide open back woods.
$749,000
MLS®10020957
250-767-2437
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121-4350 Ponderosa Drive, Peachland – 2 bed/2 bath townhouse in beautiful Eagle’s View. 1218 sq. ft. of exceptional living with breathtaking lakeviews. Hardwood throughout main living space & kitchen, granite counters, s/s appliances, neutral colours and modern lighting, plus covered patio with panoramic views.
MLS ®10023242
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1115 Gregory Road, West Kelowna, BC SUPERB ent/family home, lake/vineyard views! New roof 2009! Well lit, tastefully updated rancher with walkout, spacious foyer, expansive deck, private yard, ample parking, birch floors, billiard area, infrared sauna.
$599,000
5772 Beach Avenue
MLS®10034746 Bradly Dillman John McGann John Kilpatrick Peter Wannop Jackie Scott
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Lara Cody 250-868-7114 laracody@invis.ca
Leanne Cody 250-215-5028 leannecody@invis.ca
Prime commercial semi-waterfront location with high visibility in downtown Peachland’s business core. Legal non-conforming C-2 property with opportunity to develop into one of many permitted uses allowed in zone. Great holding property opportunity as house is rented. KELOWNA WESTSIDE
$799,000
MLS®10034439
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