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September 17, 2010 Peachland, BC

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A group of mostly out of town people visited the McDougald Road gravel pit following the Peachland rally on Saturday.

Thank-you rally more like a picnic than a protest

By Joanne Layh Last Saturday, approximately 30 people from Abbotsford, Mission, Lake Errock, Chilliwack, Pitt Meadows, Texada Island and Kelowna arrived in Peachland for a rally to thank the mayor and council for enforcing the district’s earthworks removal bylaw.

The rally was organized by Glen Thompson and Walter Neufeld, who are each battling conflict gravel mining in their respective communities.

The idea for the unusual rally came about

when the organizers became aware of the court injunction sought by the municipality in response to work that was taking place at the McDougald Road gravel pit without respect for Peachland’s bylaws.

“We were reading about the mayor of Peachland in a newspaper and me and my wife came up with an idea at the same time and said, ‘why don’t we go to Peachland?’ I said. ‘And thank him,’ she said. We started from there and we thought, ‘let’s invite Walter’ and Walter said

‘let’s invite everybody,’ so we turned it into this event,” Thompson explained. “It’s not a protest rally, it’s a road rally.

We’re not looking for large numbers of people, we’re just looking to say, ‘thank you Peachland we support what you’ve done by trying to stop an inappropriate gravel pit.’”

While Mayor Fielding had discouraged the group from staging the event, he did stop by the rally to shake hands with the organizers and meet with them briefly.

No councillors were

present, but members of the Peachland Residents Association welcomed the group to Peachland and offered up a basket of local peaches.

“We’re really happy with what your mayor is doing,” Thompson said at the rally. Although Peachland is currently approaching its gravel pit concerns from a local bylaw perspective, the group that came to offer thanks is working towards changes on a provincial level.

“We’re hoping to get changes to the Mines Act. You have to remem-

ber that the Mines Act came from 1858…there weren’t even cars then, people were on horse and buggy when they brought that act in. It’s really outdated and it’s really inappropriate in a lot of areas,” Thompson said. “For one thing, it shouldn’t be controlling gravel. Coal and gold, sure, but gravel should be controlled by the local communities.”

The group gathered peacefully in Heritage Park and after a few speeches, people were encouraged to gather around a picnic table

to sign a petition to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources to allow local control of gravel mining throughout the province.

From there, the group moved up to McDougald Road to check out the gravel pit in question.

“If you drive into Peachland you can see all the gravel pits along Highway 97C, which are appropriate. We need gravel and we’re supportive of gravel. We’re not against gravel in any way. It’s just where the gravel comes from,” Neufeld said.

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Kokanee Salmon Festival returns to Hardy Falls

Cops for Kids arrest Peachland mayor

By Joanne Layh

The highlight of the spawning season will arrive on Sunday, September 19, when the annual Kokanee salmon festival returns to Hardy Falls.

Land-locked salmon began their return for fall spawning back in late August and since then, interpreters from the Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) have been at Hardy Falls each weekend to offer fall fish programming. The interpreters will still be at Hardy Falls from noon until 4 p.m. each weekend until October 10, but one of the best times to visit is during the festival.

Not only will interpreters explain the Kokanee spawning cycle and offer visitors the chance to witness some of the process in action, but there will also be crafts, activities, hot dogs and refreshments available. Denise and Chris Krahn of Westside Curb Appeal will be serving the hot dogs and refreshments in exchange for voluntary non-perishable food donations or a loonie to be donated to the Peachland Food Bank.

They’ve also organized a colouring contest for children. See last week’s View for the colouring page to complete and bring to the festival.

The Peachland Sportsmen Association also has activities planned for young people.

The park is located just off Highway 97 at the south end of Peachland. The festival takes place on Sunday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Staff Sgt. Duncan Dixon (left) and Corporel Sandi Fazen (right) arrest Mayor Fielding at the municipal office as part of the Mayor's Challenge to raise funds for the Cops for Kids charity. Peachland's mayor competes against nine other communities to see who can raise the most funds.

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By Joanne Layh RCMP members cycled into Peachland last Friday and arrested Mayor Keith Fielding at the municipal hall as part of the annual Cops for Kids fundraising event. Service groups and residents arrived at the Gasthaus to offer ‘bail money’ to free the mayor. Arresting the mayor is a new twist for the fundraiser, but it seems to have worked.

The Peachland Lions Club and the Peachland Rotary Club each donated $1,000, and combined with personal donations, over $2,000 was raised in Peachland.

“I can assure you this is the first time I’ve ever been arrested and it’s quite a humbling experience, but it’s all for a good cause and I’m very grateful to the people in Peachland who have supported this cause,”

Mayor Fielding told the View. “If you haven’t had an opportunity to donate to Cops for Kids, I would encourage you to do so...as readers may or may not know, their funding is for children in need in all kinds of crisis situations, so I’m very happy to participate,” the mayor said.

If you didn’t make it to the Gasthaus last Friday and would like to make a donation, it isn’t too late.

“Contributing to a worthy cause, Cops for Kids, which benefits kids in the Okanagan and Central Interior, has never been easier with

the advent of technology. All you need to do is go to www.copsforkids. org. There will be a link where you will be connected to an online donation option. As well, you can keep up to date on the adventures of our riders for the next 10 days with our blog that we will be uploading to daily,” Const. Steve Holmes said.

The Cops for Kids Charitable Foundation raises funds to help support children, who much endure mental, physical and emotional crisis in the Southern Interior of BC.

A handcuffed Mayor Fielding poses with the Cops for Kids crew, along with representatives of the Peachland Rotary Club and Peachland Lions Club, who each donated $1,000 to the charity as bail to free the mayor from a prison sentence served at the Gasthaus.

Photo Joanne Layh

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New music venue in Peachland: Working Horse Winery

By Joanne Layh

Visitors to Working Horse Winery on September 12 were treated not only to great wine and tapas, but they also had the chance to catch a rare concert performance by worldrenowned harp guitarist, Jason Carter, as a tribute to artist Betty Spackman.

The English harp guitarist, along with Toronto singer-songwriter Jeanine Noyes, travelled to the Okanagan for just two performances – the opening of Spackman’s exhibition at the Penticton Art Gallery and a celebration concert at Working Horse Winery.

“Both concerts have been very intimate,” Carter told the View, “That’s why everyone can see what’s going on and experience it. It’s much more powerful than a bigger concert.”

For many in the audience at the Working Horse Winery concert, it was the first time they had heard Carter’s unique instrument.

“What I play is the harp guitar. The harp guitar is basically a baroque instrument. It’s just about survived. It’s had a few revival moments in the last 300 years. [It has regained popularity] mainly because of YouTube and Michael Hedges, an American guitarist who died about 10 years ago.

For me, when I saw that video one afternoon it just made sense to me.

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Look before you wash District staff are advising residents to check their water colour before washing clothes after September 27, when Peachland’s water department will begin flushing water mains.

The annual program will take place throughout the district and is expected to take up to three weeks to complete.

District staff say the flushing may result in the water supply showing sediment and discolouration in various areas.

“The sediment is bacterially harmless, however, may cause some discoloration to laundry if not detected. To avoid any inconvenience, check the water colour prior to using,” water mechanic

The guitar has been my instrument since I was nine and now the harp guitar really is my instrument,” Carter explained.

For those who missed the concert or would like to hear more of the harp guitarist, Carter’s new album is being pressed now and should be released in a couple weeks at www.jasoncarter.net.

If her name sounds familiar, Spackman calls Langley home these days, but she grew up in Peachland and was glad to have the opportunity to celebrate the opening of her exhibition with a concert at Working Horse Winery.

“This celebration here is really special to me because a lot of the people

Singer-songwriter Jeanine Noyes.

Photo Joanne Layh

Jeanine Noyes opened the show, and like Carter, she came to support her longtime friend, Betty Spackman.

“Betty and I met in Europe and have been in touch over the last five years. I’ve watched the show evolve so I wanted to come out for the opening,” Noyes told the View. “It’s five years of work she’s put into this show and it is amazing.

Everybody should go see it,” the singer-songwriter said after her set. Noyes wrote a song, Bones, specifically for Spackman’s exhibition, which features a number of recovered animal bones.

that are here tonight actually got involved in the exhibition as volunteers, cleaning bones and working through some of my process. We really wanted to have a party at the end of it. It’s a nice connection with the Working Horse Winery because it’s an organic winery and some of my show is about those kinds of issues…this was a special place that connected with the show and Sara and Tillman are both really interested in the arts, so it’s a good connection,” Spackman said.

Spackman also has paintings on display at

lead hand Wayne Marceniuk says.

Marceniuk says that if you do experience dirty water, simply run a cold water tap until the water clears up.

For more information, contact the public works office at 250.767.2108.

and travelling the province to promote Peachland.

The pageant weekend begins at 7:30 p.m. on September 17.

The Friday night program includes sponsor speeches, entertainment presentations and a fashion show.

The competition continues on the following night, beginning at 7 p.m. After an eveningwear presentation, impromptu questions and greetings from visiting royalty, titles will be awarded and the new royalty will be crowned.

The Saturday night program finishes off with a teen dance.

Tickets will be available at the door. Admission for adults is $10 and $5 for children 12 and under. Admission to the teen dance on Saturday is $10.

For more information, email peachlandambassadors@hotmail.com.

Peachland Ambassador Pageant and teen dance This year, seven candidates have been competing in the Peachland Ambassador program to become the next Peachland Ambassador. After months of hard work, this weekend a new Peachland ambassador and vice ambassador will be crowned at the Peachland Ambassador Pageant, which will take place at the Peachland Community Centre. The winning team will spend the next year participating in community events

Working Horse Winery until the end of September. While Working Horse has featured artists and hosted concerts in the past, it’s something they hope to do a lot more of in the future, so you can add venue to farm, inn and winery when you’re looking for ways to describe the unique business.

The paintings on display at Working Horse are completely different from the installation piece Spackman has on exhibition at the Penticton Art Gallery, which is a good reason why people might want to check out both.

Spackman’s exhibition at Penticton Art Gallery, Found Wanting: a multimedia installation regarding grief and gratitude, is the culmination of five years of work.

“The main material in the exhibition is animal bones. I have a full room, 3,000 square foot installation happening with video and sound, as well,” Spackman says.

Among other ideas, the exhibition explores the source of our food

and the implications of its relationship to the consumer.

Found Wanting opened on September

10 and runs until November 7. For more information, visit www. p e n t i c t o n a r t g a l l e r y. com.

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The position will report directly to the Controller and will be based in Peachland.

The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Experience in Quickbooks or Great Plains would be considered an asset.

We offer a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, and an opportunity to grow in a fast paced industry.

Resumes can be sent to Bob Gill Box 1150, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X0 Or by fax to (250) 767-3322, or email to bobbygill@telus.net

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Peachland Views

September 17, 2010

Would you like to explore Canada on a bus tour?

After 30 years in the computer systems development business, I started work as a tour guide in the year 2000.

Before I was hired, there was an initial interview, a three-day in-house workshop and then (for those selected), it was off across Canada by bus. It wasn’t until the end of the training tour that I was offered a job as tour guide. Most of the new tour guides were from Britain, with just six Canadians on board.

During the training tour, we were all given an opportunity to play the role of tour guide and sit in the front seat with the microphone. Everyone had their own style of commentary; some concentrated on Canadian history, some talked about the economy of the area, some told jokes.

It was a learning experience for all of us. After our arrival at the hotel in the late afternoon, the UK training manager discussed our performances with suggestions for improvement. By the end of the two-week tour (from Quebec City to Victoria), we were all

“fully trained” and ready to go. Then we were given our tour assignments and it was into the deep-end; sink or swim. If your tours went well, you were still a tour guide the next year; if not, well thanks and goodbye.

I found it amazing that so many British people came to Canada every year for a vacation. My company organized over 300 tours involving a total of over 10,000 visitors each year, and that was just one of several companies bringing British people to Canada.

My fi rst tour was called a “coast to coast” tour starting in Montreal (with apologies to the four Atlantic provinces).

After a few anxious hours at the airport, we were on our way to the hotel and check-in. I found out very quickly that hotel check-in was one of the many stressful times during the tour. Some hotels assign rooms according to the information provided, others are not so efficient. My job was to check the rooming list, hand out the keys and deal with any

problems. One of the biggest problems used to be non-smokers getting rooms smelling of smoke. These days many hotels are completely non-smoking, so it is less of a problem.

The tour groups usually include a wide variety of circumstances.

Some people have saved up for 10 years to come to Canada and it might be their fi rst holiday outside of Europe; the holiday of a lifetime. Others had travelled the world and told me about their trip to South Africa last year and their plans to visit Australia next year.

In Canada, the highlight for most tour groups is being in the Rocky Mountains. The journey from Lake Louise to Jasper on the Icefield Parkway is called the wonder highway for its spectacular views of glaciers, lakes and mountains. It’s a road you could travel a hundred times and enjoy it every time. Despite the many wonderful places to visit in Canada, many people tell me that the most important thing that made their holiday so great was the oppor-

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Being in a group of 40 travellers gives you the opportunity to make friends. When your travel day is fully planned, you can relax and not have to worry about the details; just sit back and enjoy.

I have looked after many groups that stay in Kelowna. Visiting the Okanagan Valley changes the way people think about Canada. For most British people, Canada is a land of snow and ice and cold temperatures; they don’t expect to fi nd Canadian wineries. For Peachland to attract tour companies, they need a

smart modern hotel. Perhaps the redevelopment of the Edgewater Hotel will give the town the opportunity to bring visitors in large numbers.

Building a new hotel on Beach Avenue would seem to be a project that everyone could support.

Tour groups eat out and spend money; it would help a lot of Peachland businesses.

Some people think that being a tour guide is an easy job. Whilst some tours are easier than others, there are many potential problems. My job is to try to avoid problems and that is where experience defi nitely helps. A common challenge is where to stop for coffee or lunch or just to use washroom facilities.

What might be an easy stop for four people can be a difficult situation when the bus stops and 48 people get off. Many restaurants can’t handle such large groups. Even when you call ahead and make a booking, the unexpected can happen. I can recall arranging for a morning coffee stop at a restaurant that could hold about 60 people.

As we approached the restaurant, I could see another tour bus unloading a group of about 50 people. We booked, they didn’t, but now we had to fi nd an alternative

stop in a small town.

Every year my company organized more tours than the previous year and then along came September 11, 2001; after that business fell by half. By 2008, we were back at pre-2001 numbers, but then along came the world economic crisis. During the last two years, the long-haul tour business from the UK has been in rapid decline. There have been bankruptcies and mergers within the UK travel industry. In the last three years the exchange rate for the British pound has changed dramatically from about $2.5 to the pound to $1.6. The reality is that the British are not coming to Canada in such large numbers any more. For Canadian hotels and bus companies, it is a difficult time, but Canada is a tourist destination with a great reputation. At the end of a tour, many people tell me that I live in a great country and they have found Canadians to be very friendly. I am sure that the travel business in Canada will make a full recovery but it may have to change. It is likely that in the future, increased business may well be from Asia rather than Europe. Maybe it’s time for me to learn a new language.

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Peachland Views Referendum, here we come...

This week the all party Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives unanimously passed a motion to refer the citizen’s initiative to Elections BC for what will ultimately become a province-wide referendum on September 24, 2011. There will certainly be citizens who both agree and disagree with this decision to hold a BC-wide vote on this subject.

Ultimately, this is an important matter, as the outcome of the initiative referendum vote will affect future taxation policy in British Columbia.

As the initiative referendum vote will be roughly one year away, I encourage all citizens to give some serious thought to taxation policy in our province and what tax structure you believe will treat people most fairly and at the same time allow BC to be competitive with other jurisdictions. If there is any further information that can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Last week I was honoured to join

many elected officials as we gathered of. They not only moved mountains, north of Summerland to celebrate but public safety has also been sigthe completion of the Highway 97 nificantly increased in the process. It project and to congratulate the ef- was a job well done.

The Summerland highway imforts of the workers involved. This was a very challenging project that provement project was one that many citizens advowas further complicated the need for and cated by the untimely was part of several rockslide. I would also projects and services like to commend the that have now become nearby area residents available to the resiand the travelling pubdents of this area. Do lic for their patience you have a suggestion and support throughfor other government out the construction priorities? The Select phase of this considerStanding Committee able undertaking. Prion Finance and Govor to the completion ernment Services is of this project and the currently touring Britrecent upgrades comish Columbia to hear pleted further north from residents and orof Summerland, there WEEKLY COMMENTARY ganizations first hand were roughly 18 km of BILL BARISOFF, MLA regarding what prioriroad that had claimed ties you believe should 11 lives with a further 200 injuries reported. The workers be addressed by government. For the on this project have much to be proud first time in several years, the com-

mittee will be appearing in Penticton on Wednesday, September 22 from 9 a.m. until noon. If you or your organization would like to make a presentation to the committee, please contact our office directly for further information.

Finally, this week I have some good news that you may not have heard about. BC Housing starts for August were 24 per cent higher over July and showed a pattern of increased growth over last year. On the same theme, BC’s August job numbers also show an increase of 5,400 new jobs as our unemployment rate fell to 7.3 per cent, the fourth lowest rate in the country. While we still have a ways to go, the trend is looking up, much as is the case in Mackenzie, BC, where a saw mill has re-opened and 220 workers are back on the job.

Locally it is very rewarding to hear that our SOEC has recently sold out, and dragon boat and jazz enthusiasts have gathered to fill the town in what is normally our shoulder season.

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Many Hats Theatre Company presents: A.R. Gurney’s hit comedy “Sylvia.” September 9 to October 2. Tickets, $19 and $17 for seniors/students. For tickets call 250-493-4055.

Peachland Ambassador Pageant Weekend with Visiting Royalty from across the Province is Friday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 pm. More info. at peachlandambassadors@ hotmail.com.

Peachland Ambassadors Coronation & Awards Ceremony Saturday, September 18 at 7 pm.

Tickets are $10 - Adults & $5 12 & under. More info. at peachlandambassadors@hotmail.com.

Kount the Kokanee Salmon Festival at Hardy Falls. Crafts, activities, hot dogs and refreshments

when you bring your non-perishable food donations or a loonie to be donated to the Peachland Food bank. 11 am - 3 pm. More info. 250469-6339 District of Peachland Tykes on Bikes & Trikes, ages 3-5. Decorate your bike or trike and display it in the parade & bike rodeo. Learn about bike safety, and meet new friends. Mon., Sept. 20 10:45 am - 12:15 pm. For more info. on all programs the District offers call 250-767-2133 or visit www.peachland.ca.

Okanagan Regional Library Autumn Children’s Programs in Peachland Preschool Storytime (3-5 yrs.) Thursdays at 11:30 - 12 pm, Sept. 23 - Dec. 16, Excluding November 11. Come join them for fun with stories, songs, puppets, fingerplays & more. Drop-in,

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 am. For information call 1-800-9328677 or Doreen at 250-767-2132

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

Variety Singers at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:45 am

Tai Chi for Wellness: 6 pm. Continuing students at United Church Hall.

Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market: 10 am2 pm at the Heritage Park Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan- Parks Services interpreters will be on hand each weekend from noon to 4 pm to provide information on nature at work. Call 250-4696339 for info.

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Tai Chi at 50+ Activity Centre: noon Quilting at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21 AA at Noon at the 50+ Activity Centre : noon

Computer Literacy: No exp. needed, Wellness Centre 10 am - noon Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm. Call Eva at 250767-6407

no registration required. The program is free. More info. at 250-7679111 or www.orl.bc.ca/branches/ peachland.

Peachland Baptist Church Friends in the Park Sunday, September 26 at Cousins Park at 11 am. Fun & fellowship with song & skits followed by a free lunch, concluding with races, relays, face painting, animal balloons & prizes.

Bring a lawn chair. (At Peachland Community Centre if raining.)

More info. 250-767-9232.

SEPTEMBER 26 Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan- Parks Services interpreters will be on hand each weekend from noon to 4 pm to provide information on nature at work. Call 250-4696339 for info.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm. Experienced & beginners.

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Yoga at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 pm Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7 pm at the Peachland Museum.

Contact Dave at 250-7672409 or visit http://www. corc-bc.com

Sunshine Singers: 1:30 pm at the Wellness Centre. All are welcome.

Peachland Baptist Church Gym night: for children grades 2-6 at Peachland Community Center from 7-8:15 pm. No charge.

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Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

Variety Singers at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:45 am

Tai Chi for Wellness: 6 pm. Continuing students at United Church Hall.

TaiChi at 50+ Activity Ce ntre: noon Quilting at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm Monday AM Coffee Wellness Centre: 10-11 am Royal Canadian Legion General Meeting: 1900 hrs.

AA at Noon at the 50+ Activity Centre : noon

Computer Literacy: No exp. needed, Wellness Centre 10 am - noon Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm. Call Eva at 250767-6407 Sunshine Singers: 1:30 pm at the Wellness Centre. All are welcome

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre:9 am

Royal Canadian Legion Fish & Chip Dinner with MaryEm 1730 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion; Karaoke with Anita.

2000 hrs.

SEPTEMBER 18 Royal Canadian Legion: Meat Draw 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan- Parks Services interpreters will be on hand each weekend from noon to 4 pm to provide information on nature at work. Call 250-4696339 for info.

Peachland Little Snooker League season begins in Oct. & concludes in April. Dues include a banquet, prizes, awards and an opportunity to network with Peachland’s high rollers. Contact Barrie at 250-767-6277 for more info.

Kount the Kokanee Festival: Hardy Falls located just off Hwy 97 at the south end of Peachland. 11 am - 3 pm. More info. 250-4696339

SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 17 Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 29 Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm. Experienced & beginners.

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Yoga at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 pm Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7 pm at the Peachland Museum.

Contact Dave at 250-7672409 or visit http://www. corc-bc.com Peachland Baptist Church Gym night: for children grades 2-6 at Peachland Community Center from 7-8:15 pm. No charge.

More info. 250-767-9232 Wellness Circle: Guest speakers, Wellness Centre 10-11:30 am

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Line Dancing at 50+ Centre: 9 - 10:30 am Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 am. Continuing students 10 am at the United Church Hall Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 – 11:30 am AA at Noon at the 50+ Activity Centre: noon Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 pm Iron & Silk Exercise at 50+ Activity Centre: 11 am Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Line Dancing at 50+ Centre: 9 - 10:30 am Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 am. Continuing students 10 am at the United Church Hall Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 – 11:30 am AA at Noon at the 50+ Activity Centre: noon Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 pm Iron & Silk Exercise at 50+ Activity Centre: 11 am Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25

Royal Canadian Legion Fish & Chip Dinner with MaryEm 1730 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion: Meat Draw 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre:9 am Newcomers’ Club Lunch & Museum Visit in Summerland. Doris 250-767-2391 or Linda 250-767-6446 for more info. or to confirm.

Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan- Parks Services interpreters will be on hand each weekend from noon to 4 pm to provide information on nature at work. Call 250-4696339 for info.

Peachland Wellness CentreFall Tea, 2 pm sharp. 4426 5th Street.

Volunteers, members & friends welcome.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 01

SATURDAY OCTOBER 02

Royal Canadian Legion Fish & Chip Dinner with MaryEm 1730 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion: Meat Draw 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre:9 am Men’s Coffee Club Wellness Centre: 10-11 am

Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan- Parks Services interpreters will be on hand each weekend from noon to 4 pm to provide information on nature at work. Call 250-4696339 for info.

Royal Canadian Legion; Karaoke with Anita.

2000 hrs.

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.

September 17, 2010

The Peachland View

Peachland Newcomers Club explores Bottleneck Drive

By Wolfgang Muhs

Last week, 12 members of the Peachland Newcomers Club went on an outing to explore some hidden gems of Summerland. Bottleneck Drive is the name of the segment of the Okanagan Wine Route which leads through the vineyards and orchards of Summerland.

The tour began with a walk through the Ornamental Gardens of the Agricultural Research Station. The park is open to the public and one of the well kept secrets of our region. Located on a ridge above the lake, a stroll through the park rewards the visitor not only with beautiful views of majestic trees in an English style garden setting, but also with views of Lake Okanagan. The visitors also found the butterfly and the xeriscape gardens very interesting.

The first winery the group visited was Silkscarf Winery. It derives its name from the silk scarves worn by early flying pioneers. Since the owner is a pilot himself, he picked the name because it combined two of his passions. We tasted some of the new releases of the winery, including the Merlot Rosé, which seemed to be a crowd pleaser.

Lunch was reserved just a short distance away at Sonoran Estates, a winery that cultivates Oraniensteiner, the original grape varietal from which the first ice wine was produced in Germany. The club enjoyed the relaxed family type atmosphere with the owner joining the group for a chat.

The trip continued to Summerland Sweets, an establishment which has been around since 1962 and must have been a favourite for generations of kids and adults with a sweet tooth. While most

members of the group crowded the ice cream booth, a few more adventurous souls tasted several fruit wines which the company produces under the Sleeping Giant label.

These wines are made the same way as wines from grapes and are a far cry from the fruit wines some of us have produced in our basements.

It was just a few hundred metres to the next stop, the Kettle Valley Railway bridge over Trout Creek. As luck would have it, an excursion steam train arrived at the station just as we got there. We admired the locomotive, which had been restored with great care and which reminded us of the importance this form of transportation had in the past.

The next tour stop was at the Dirty Laundry Winery, which is located a short distance up the hill from Trout Creek.

Again, the group was received with great hospitality by the winery staff.

Unfortunately a good number of Dirty Laundry’s wines are already sold out, a clear sign that this place produces wines of great quality. While we tasted the types of wine that are still available, we were told of the history of the winery’s name.

The name comes from

an early 1900’s laundry in Summerland that was run by a Chinese immigrant who secretly ran a brothel on the side. The winery has continued the theme in the graphic design of their labels and with product names like “Hush”, “Naughty Chardonnay” and “Bordello”.

Dirty Laundry demonstrates that you need to have a good product and good marketing to be successful in the competitive wine business.

The final stage of the tour was a small farm winery called Hollywood & Wine. The owner spent many years in the Vancouver movie industry, therefore the name which refers to Hollywood North. The winery is located in the backcountry of Summerland and is easy to miss. Having only 10 acres under cultivation somewhat limits the different varieties the company can offer, but they do grow a very interesting Pinot varietal called Leon Millot. This varietal is used in France mainly to blend with Pinot to give the wine colour and depth. On its own, this wine surprises with mild acidity, plum notes and light tannins. A definite bargain among the reds of the Okanagan!

That winery marked the end of the Newcomers

has reconvened for the year, meeting weekly on Thursdays from 9:30 to 12:30. Our group consists of members who love to paint using different mediums of their choice.

We hold several in-house workshops during the year and welcome any new members. New works created during the year are displayed at our Annual Art Show held the last Sunday in May. If you are interested in joining the Art Group please come on Thursday morning and learn a little more. Our annual fee is nominal - just $30. Bring your paints!

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again the many interesting features of the region we all now call home.

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Peachland Wellness Centre Society will take place at 2:00 pm, Saturday October 23, 2010 at the Little School House, Brandon Ave, Peachland, BC. A new Board of Directors will be elected at this meeting and a motion will be presented to increase our membership fee to $10.00 starting September 2011. Existing and new members are welcome to attend. Voting is confined to those whose membership is paid prior to October 23, 2010. Current membership is $5.00 and can be purchased at the Peachland Wellness Centre.

For further information, please call 250-767-0141 or visit our website at www.peachlandwellnesscentre.ca .

Notice issued by resolution of the Board of Directors: August 26, 2010.

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September 17, 2010 September 17, 2010

The Peachland View

2010 byelection -Peachland votes What are the issues facing Peachland?

I believe there a number of issues facing Peachland at the moment. A number of citizens have expressed concern regarding the gravel pit, the Primary School, recreation programs and services, redevelopment of the downtown, water billing, parking along Beach Avenue, recreation vehicle (boat) parking/moorage, a safe off-leash park for dog owners and youth programs. Obviously there are many more issues within the community and I cannot list them all.

However, it is my goal to be available to the citizens of the community to hear their concerns and answer any questions they may have.

Regarding the Primary School, some of the concerns that I have come across involve the use of the building, the desire by some of the community to have it demolished, health and safety and the wildlife conservation involved.

The redevelopment of the downtown is a major undertaking. With TNI Property Management signing the Letter of Intent, it will be nice to see their endeavour come to fruition.

If elected, it will be a pleasure to be involved in the planning to see how it will benefit the community and what it will mean for the current businesses downtown.

Throughout the summer, one of the leading concerns of many of the citizens and tourists has been recreational vehicle parking, including truck/trailer parking and boat moorage. Many users have complained that they are not able to park on or

off the water and use the services of the businesses downtown. This issue will obviously not be pressing now that summer is over, but it will arise again year after year and I believe there needs to be a solution.

If elected, how will you approach development issues as they come before you as a councillor?

When faced with development issues, there are a number of things I would do if elected. Firstly, I will research the issue and get the facts. I will look at the positive and negative effects that the issue has on the community as a whole. When the issue moves to discussion with council and district staff, I will be involved in not only voicing my opinion and presenting the facts, but working with everyone involved to fi nd the best possible solution. I feel I must be open-minded in the process and listen to all sides of the debate. I would ask: what will this development do for the future of the Peachland? What will it offer back to the community (employment, recreation, services, etc.)? Will it meet the needs of the community as a whole (not just one group of people)? Is the plan viable and sustainable? Will this plan meet current and future environmental initiatives? What will the cost of the development be to the taxpayer and is this what the community wants?

I understand that getting through the processes of development is not an easy task. However, I will accept the challenges the process presents, with the citizens foremost in my mind.

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The 10-day nomination period is over and two candidates have emerged: Patricia Eldridge and Charlotte Broadoway. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not familiar with these names now, you will be before voting day. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because for the next few weeks the Peachland View will help you get to know the candidates and where they stand on some of the issues facing Peachland. Between now and

Patricia Eldridge What are the issues facing Peachland?

Some of the obvious issues facing Peachland, as most people would know by reading the View or keeping abreast of the council meetings, are: â&#x20AC;˘ Our water system improvement and meter billing; â&#x20AC;˘ Downtown revitalization; â&#x20AC;˘ The gravel pit issue; â&#x20AC;˘ The highway bypass; â&#x20AC;˘ Seniors housing; â&#x20AC;˘ The old schoolhouse; â&#x20AC;˘ Trepanier and Pincushion Mountain development; and â&#x20AC;˘ Development in general.

However, the issue that I feel is most important is our overall failure to foster a sense of community.

This may come as a bit of a shock to some of our seniors as that particular segment of our population is absolutely vibrant, with a tremendous penchant for volunteerism that is probably the envy of many other towns.

Without their hours and hours of self less and cheerful donations of time and passion, this town would be little more than a dust bowl of tumbleweeds.

There seems to be a great disparity or vacuum, if you will, as far as activities or interests to attract and keep young adults and families working and playing in Peachland.

Yes, summers here are great with the lake activities, but I am often asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is there to do here in the winter time?â&#x20AC;?

Well, unfortunately, the answer to that question is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are not over 55, go north young man, go north!â&#x20AC;? Westbank and Kelowna, with their swimming pools, skating arenas, curling rinks, etc. is â&#x20AC;&#x153;the place you ought to be!â&#x20AC;?

October 16, 2010 October 8, each week weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pose two questions to the candidates and print their responses. We also welcome your responses. If you have an opinion youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to share about the candidates, send your letter to peachlandview@shaw.ca.

Who will be the next person to join Peachland council is up to you. The byelection is scheduled to take place on October 16, with advance voting planned for October 6 and 13.

Charlotte Broadoway

If elected, how will you approach development issues as they come before you as a councillor?

For a town of just under 5,000 people, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a tax base that would support these large ticket items. A skating rink would have been ideal as they bring a sense of community to small towns for young families. But with a price tag of $16 million, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we will see it in my lifetime.

Oh, wait a second, we almost got a curling rink for only $1.2 million.

Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t curling an Olympic sport now? What happened people?

I know, this is an unpopular stance to take since 600 voted for it and 1,300 voted against it, but perhaps we can explore what went wrong leading up to the election.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water under the bridge now, but this is an opportunity to perhaps revisit the mistakes made and point our town in the right direction for the future.

Town development evolves from the input of many different departments and avenues of government interaction. The planning department looks at what is feasible and is in conjunction with our local and environmental bylaws.

By the time development issues are brought to council most of the decisions are black and white. The ones that are not need to be carefully assessed and addressed by gaining all the knowledge of the project as possible and then making an educated decision. This decision must not ref lect any bias or preconceived ideas that I hold and must be made in the interest and betterment of the town of Peachland.

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Patricia Eldridge

Patricia Eldridge is originally from Winnipeg but has called Peachland home for the last four and a half years. She worked for the City of Winnipeg in the engineering department for nine years before having two daughters and becoming a child care worker.

Last year, El-

Charlotte Broadoway was born and raised in Enderby, BC. She moved to Peachland four years ago, spending a brief time in West Kelowna. Her background is in administration and management and she is currently working towards a hospitality management diploma.

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dridge worked at the Peachland Recreation Centre and at Peachland Elementary as a preschool teacher and manager of the afterschool and KinderCare programs. Eldridge was a member of the former Peachland Curling Club and was involved in fundraising for the club.

2010 season president of the Peachland mixed slo-pitch league, where she received the Mary Manuel Award for outstanding service.

Broadoway got her foot into municipal politics in Calgary, where she assisted Mayor Dave Bronconnierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign manager with various campaign events.

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September 17, 2010

Peachland Fall Fair 91st Peachland Fall Fair results Junior (age 8 and under) Boys highest aggregate: Jack Crofts and Jonah Resener Girls highest aggregate: Livia Smith Under six years rosette: Jonah Resener Margaret McNeil rosette: Jonah Resener Principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award: Jonah Resener

Junior (age 9-11) Boys highest aggregate: Matthew Abrey Girls highest aggregate: Hannah Price Margaret McNeil rosette: Avery Takenaka Principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award for originality: Matthew Abrey

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Over 800 people attended the 91st Peachland Fall Fair held at the Photo Joanne Layh Community Centre on September 11 and 12.

Highest total points (Peachland resident): Wayne Power Highest total points (age 17 and under, Peachland resident): Hannah Price Highest total points in fair: Barbara Heany

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Youth News

By Gray Winchell

My name is Gray Winchell and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited to say that I am the new Peachland community youth worker with the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club. Having worked with the Boys and Girls Club at Webber Road Community Centre as the recreation program area leader, I feel very fortunate to transition into this new opportunity. For the last five years I have worked for not-for-profit agencies in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in addition to working in the northwestern tip of Alberta, all in the capacity of recreation programmer and youth worker.

My background is rooted in both arts and recreation. I grew up in Toronto playing competitive sports, particularly base-

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This is by far the most difficult article I have written for the Peachland View to date â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the one where I get to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;see you laterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

My time as Peachlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community youth worker has come to an end and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m heading on to a new opportunity. I will still be working for the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, but with a program called Youth Options. This program is for youth, ages 13 to 18, wanting to prevent, reduce or quit drug and/ or alcohol use. Youth Options is available to youth from Peachland to Oyama and anyone can refer a youth to the program.

Each session runs for 12 weeks and is completely free of charge. Youth are provided with the tools needed to make positive changes, as well as opportunities to participate in recreational activities and gain valuable life skills. The next session will be starting in October. You can contact me at 250.869.6983 or afrias@boysandgirlsclubs. ca for more information or to refer a youth to the program.

My time in Peachland has been a very positive experience and I have enjoyed the opportunity to get to know you all. I felt very welcomed by everyone in the community over the last year. Thank you for giving me the op-

portunity to work in the community and for supporting me in my role as your youth worker. It is with sadness I say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;see you laterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to this program and the youth of Peachland, but with excitement that I introduce Peachlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new community youth worker, Gray. I am confident that Gray will do an amazing job and look forward to seeing the program grow in the years to come.

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Drop-in @ Westside Youth Centre 3-8pm

Walking tour of Peachland to show Gray Around! + Field Sports Chips and Pop 6-8:30 Community Centre

Documentary Night â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sharkwaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; + Popcorn and Juice 5-8 pm Anglican Church

D.I.Y Jewlery Creations earrings, necklaces, friendship bracelets 6-8:30 pm Community Centre

H2O Swimming!

Pizza Dinner 5-9pm

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Theatresports + Cook-it-up (Lentil curry!)

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Capri Bowling Lanes + Pizza Dinner 5:30 - 9:30 pm

ball and basketball (and tons of shinny-hockey!), but later developed a passion for the arts, specifically music, painting and drama. As my exploration of the arts developed, so did my character. This was no accident. I believe there is a direct link to self-expression and the development of identity, self-esteem, creativity, confidence, pride, culture, hope, imagination and even a healthy dose

of humility.

Today I find it hugely rewarding to share these passions with young leaders of all backgrounds, from all corners of our beautiful country.

Through these experiences I have watched many youth benefit from a stronger sense of self and a far greater understanding of their own creative capacities, be it through arts or recreation. This process is a powerful one,

enjoy, please drop a note to the bartender, which they will forward on to the entertainment chairperson. The stage at the Legion could be a place for local talent to get their beginning. In order for those who are not members of the Legion to come in to hear a group, the one requirement is that a Legion member sponsors them and that the visitor signs the visitor book. This tradition has always been part of the Legion and is practiced no matter what Legion branch you might visit in the country.

Are you an early bird yet? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to pay your annual dues of $46.

Simply visit Branch 69 and give the bartender on duty your cheque or money and they will give you a receipt. In a matter of a few days, you will receive that magic card.

There will be a general meeting at 1930 hours on September 27. Do you have plans to attend? It is

important that everyone who holds a membership card attend the monthly meetings to help make important decisions that concern the Legion. Why would one become a member of an organization and not wish to partake in the activities?

Did you know that Branch 69 sponsored a baseball team this year?

They wore with pride some spanky shirts with the Branch 69 logo.

There are other teams that you may wish to join, such as darts, snooker, cribbage or chess. Some of these teams compete with other Legions and travel to various events.

It is always great to go to other branches and see their operations. New friendships can also be developed during team play. If one of these activities might be for you, give the Legion a call at 250.767.9100 for further information.

Be sure to mark October 9 in red on your cal-

endar. That is the date for the Lobster Feast, and a feast it will be! Fresh lobsters will be flown in from Nova Scotia especially for this event. The price has not yet been determined, but get your reservations in early, as seating will be limited.

Those of you who have partaken of this event before know what a great evening is in store for everyoneâ&#x20AC;Śexcept for the lobsters, of course.

November is an important month for two reasons: Remembrance Day and branch elections. If you would like to participate in the Remembrance Day services or have an idea that would benefit the event, let me know.

Elections are very important as they set the tone for the coming year. In order to stand for office, one must attend three meetings during the year.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see more members out to the general meetings. Who knows, you might even enjoy them!

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Congratulations to Flight Sergeant David Rojas, a Peachland ambassador candidate, upon receiving his wings at the recent graduating ceremony held in Comox, BC. Like many young people in Canada, David was first introduced to the art of flying through the cadet corps.

This training sometimes becomes a lifetime hobby or even a profession.

We congratulate David on his accomplishment.

Moving on to entertainment, Gypsy Butterfly performed last Friday night at Branch 69. This was the first time that Gypsy Butterfly has entertained at our local Legion. Her trio delighted the audience with their soulful renditions of original and popular songs, such as, Johnny Nashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Can See Clearly Nowâ&#x20AC;?.

If you should know of an entertainer that members of the Legion would

and an inspiring one to observe. Fostering the talents of our future leaders through activities that create self-respect and a feeling of empowerment becomes a necessary step towards building a healthier community. It is my vision, then, to help manifest the strengths of our Peachland youth in a positive, uplifting and

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OBITUARY

Gerhart (Gerry) Langner suddenly passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. He will be sorely missed by his large extended family. He was much loved as a brother, uncle, great grandfather, grandfather, father and most importantly as a husband of 43 years to Mary.

He will be forever remembered for his kindness, generosity and unconditional love for his family & friends. He was one of a kind and could ďŹ x anything â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Langner wayâ&#x20AC;?, - not always the best way, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;good enoughâ&#x20AC;?.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.â&#x20AC;?

A celebration of Gerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 pm at the Peachland Royal Canadian Legion,4407 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd St., Peachland. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springďŹ eldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

Hentzelt, Hans-Juergen Hentzelt, Hans-Juergen-Born in Riga, Latvia on April 1, 1924. It is with great sadness we say goodbye to our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and devoted husband. Hans passed away on September 8th, 2010 following a year long battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his wife Christa of almost 60 years, their four children Marilene (Eugene), Marianne (Don), Irene (Brian), Richard (Petra). He will also be missed by his ten grandchildren, Eric (Kari), Karl, Natalie, Dieta (Duncan), Gord, Rich, Katie, Errol, Ayla, and Andrew. His two great grandchildren Blake and Cole will also miss their Opa. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him as a kind and gentle person. Donations may be made on his behalf to the Cancer Agency.

George Cameron Dixon 1927 - 2010 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of George, Cameron Dixon of Peachland, B.C. who passed away on September 13, 2010 in Kelowna, B.C. George has left behind his loving wife and best friend Tru, his daughter Carol, and his sons Dave and Stuart as well as his son-in-law Jim and grand children Jessica and Jenna. As a loving and caring husband, father and friend he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 in Peachland on Sunday, September 19, 2010.

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Food For the Soul How not to impact your community It was a bad week of publicity for churches.

The now well-known Pastor Terry Jones and his plan to burn the Qurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an on 9/11 drew Christianity into the limelight in a rather undesirable way. On the whole, churches donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind publicity.

I love reading articles about churches that are making a positive impact on their communities. We really do have something good to offer. What we saw this week is definitely not it. For a clear picture of how a church

can make a lasting impact on its community, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to go back to the beginning.

When we read about the early church - and by early church I mean the group of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; followers that lived during the time immediately after his death and resurrection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we read about a group of 3,000 people who committed their lives to Jesus in a single day.

That in itself is an incredible storyâ&#x20AC;Śfor another day. This group continued to grow and inf luence their city in

such amazing ways that the momentum created then carried the message through the centuries to today.

A number of key ingredients contributed to the inf luence and growth of the early church. Luke, a physician closely connected to Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; closest friends, wrote a detailed account in his book, called Acts of the Apostles, about how this group of people lived together.

This community of people devoted itself to the teaching of the

small number of those who had walked with Jesus from the beginning of His own public ministry. In other words, they were very focused on learning and imitating what Jesus taught and how He lived. It was a community that dedicated itself to developing deep friendships â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nothing shallow here.

They gathered in each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes to eat together with a focus on remembering Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; death and resurrection.

They prayed together regularly.

Derek Koch Emmanuel Church

One very dynamic characteristic of the early church was the many miracles that took place as prayers were offered for those with medical concerns.

All kinds of physical conditions were corrected instantly. These miracles confirmed that the story of Jesus was true.

Finally, people sold property and shared assets for the purpose of eliminating poverty. For a time, we read that there was no poor among them. When an outsider looked in and saw what was going on, it was almost impossible to stay away.

The love this spiritual community displayed for each other and for God was irresistible.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kind of publicity a church could enjoy!

What we have seen over the past week is not what church is about. Ours is a message of love, not hate.

Jesus taught His followers to love and to serve friends and perceived enemies alike.

He even went so far as to warn His followers that they could be tortured and killed by those who rejected their message. There was no talk about revenge. Severe persecution is exactly what happened and still happens in many parts of the world. Not everyone appreciates the message of Jesus, even if it resembles the glory days of old.

I hope people are discerning enough to note that Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; actions do not ref lect the majority of Christians around the world. For those of you who practice Islam and may be reading this article, please understand that the actions you have seen this week do not represent the real picture of Jesus Christ or His followers any more than the radical fundamentalist Muslims who f lew airplanes into the World Trade Center represent you.

This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience reminds churches to re-examine their purpose and methodology. Although we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always control the publicity we receive, we can live out Christianity the way it was supposed to be.

Maybe Terry Jones forgot to go back to the beginning.

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Derrick Hamre, Lead Pastor Peachland Campus 11:00 am - Worship Service 4:00 pm - Parking Lot Party at Westbank Town Centre Park

Children & Adult Sunday School 9:45 am Church Services 11:00 am Childrens Church during Service

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Starts at 11:00 a.m. with music and skits, followed by a FREE LUNCH at Noon and concluding with races and relays for the children (Face Painting, animal balloons, prizes). Bring your lawn chair (If raining will be in the Community Center).

For more info, please call Pastor John at Peachland Baptist Church at 250-767-9232.

September 17, 2010

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4356 Beach Avenue # 5 - Walk along the beach to quaint shops, salons and restaurants. Luxury high-end finishing throughout with gourmet kitchen and granite island with stainless appliances. Fine hardwood flooring throughout great room area. 2 decks with views of the lake. Beautifully landscaped back yard patio off the office/den. The master includes 5 piece ensuite, private deck and huge closet space.

$545,000

4652 Princeton $489,000 Fantastic Lake view modern home!

Immaculate home and grounds!

MLS®10015712

MLS®10008373

The Cody Sisters!

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2330 Butt Road # 219, Westbank Retirement Living. Gorgeous setting on Waterscape in “sought after” Sun Village, in heart of Westbank. 2BR, 2 bath 1546 sq. ft. well maintained no-step rancher with 2 car garage. Includes all appliances. Also boasts beautiful clubhouse. Close to lots of shopping, golf....on bus route....security gates.. who could ask for more? $365,000 MLS®10014725

3 yr fixed rate 2.90% 3 yr variable (Prime -0.70%) 2.30% 5 yr fixed rate 3.59% Some conditions apply. Rates may change at any time.

Let us negotiate for your best mortgage!

Mel Lemky

250-215-5185 KELOWNA

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5916 Ehlers Road Perhaps the perfect ranch-

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5300 Huston Road # 207

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Lakeview townhouse in ‘The Terraces’, argueably the nicest gated community in Peachland. Spotless 2 bdrm plus den unit with 3 full baths. This fully landscaped unit within its secure gated community is sparkling clean and ready for your retirement. Enjoy the lakeview from your private deck while you sip a local wine while waiting for your perfect meal cooked on your natural gas BBQ. Call Brian MLS®10007250 for your personal showing.

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4.9 acres with lots of amenities & potenpote tial! Quick & easy access to Coquihalla Connector. 4 bedroom one level Rancher; ample living space incl. family room.

Property includes 40'x30' shop with 30'x 20' mezzanine level & 15' ceilings. $789,000 MLS®10015704

er for easy living w/awesome lakeview. 3 bdrms, 2 full baths & large partially covered deck overlooking the lake make this a dream come true! Many upgrades incl infloor radiant heat under tiles in kit & main bath, R/O water under sink, u/g sprinklers, vaulted L/R ceiling & laminate floors. The deck is partially covered by an aluminum awning c/w skylite panel. Peachland living is amazing & this home will make it spectacular!

MLS®10015635

Lovely 2 bedroom 1 bathroom quality mobile home in Antler Beach MHP. Spacious living room & dining room, galley kitchen, large covered deck & large yard for your use. Parking for two. Neat & clean just move in.

7220 Highway 97 S

This is an older home, not highest & best use of the property. Value is in the land.

Awesome lakeviews from this property with over 400 ft. of pristine lakeshore! Use the cabin until you are ready to build your lakeshore dream. Upper cabin has 3 bdrms (1 on main, 1 in loft & 1 in basement) & 1 1/2 baths. It has sleeping accomodation for 7 people. There is also a 12 ft x 16 ft beach cabin that sleeps 2 or more, perfect for your at home getaway. This property is one of the original subdivided Brent lots.

MLS®10010597

6711 Highway 97 S # 18

This 2 bdrm home has been meticulously maintained and has an absolutely gorgeous lakeview! Large eat-in kitchen and large living room make retirement enjoyable. Sit on your covered deck and enjoy the view of Okanagan Lake and Antler Beach. This is a quiet and well maintained 55+ park. Walk to the beach just across the road and enjoy swimming & sunbathing in the long hot summer.

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Peace, Tranquility & Lakeviews!

6711 Highway 97 S # 10 Double wide unit

5836 Vicary Road, Peachland

on a corner lot in Antler’s Beach MHP, arguably the nicest park in the area & comes with a lakeview. Two huge bdrms, enclosed deck and 212sf of heated shop/storage.

Walk across the road to Antler Beach to enjoy summer time swimming & sun bathing. Located at the entrance to Hardy Falls Park you can enjoy an easy stroll to the falls and watch the spawning Kokanee in September. Easy access to hiking trails.

MLS®10012752

Nestled away in the heart of Peachland, this lovely 3 bed+den property sits on a quiet no-thru street, features beautiful landscaping, A/C, gas F/P, B/I vac & much more.

Lots of space for both indoor and outdoor living with 2 decks overlooking panoramic lakeviews. A must see!

Offered at $479,900 MLS ® 10015625

BRIAN GREGORY MACDONALD REALTY

Meticulous Private Lakeview Acreage

203-3996 203 3996 Beach Avenue Move in Ready! 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit in prime, central semi-lakeshore location walking distance to beach, restaurants, shopping, restaurants & pubs. 6 appls; window coverings, outdoor pool. Ideal for year round living or vacation getaway!

Tracey Boorman 250-864-6606 Kelowna Westside Office

Kelowna

250-212-7255 5842C Beach Ave., Peachland

$289,000

2205 Louie Drive, Westbank, BC 250-768-3339

www.TraceyBoorman.com

MLS®10015373

250-707-4663 Kelowna Westside Office

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Privacy, Style & Design amazing lakeviews Peachland acreage 4.28 acres contemporary bright home, meticulous 6 bdrms, 4 full baths, wide plank wood flooring, comfortable daily living spaces, theatre room, over 4000 sq ft finished, huge studio/home office, 3 fireplaces, detached double garage A1 zoning not in ALR sewer available great holding property $875,000 Call Cecile to view at 250-212-2654.

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