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September 24, 2010 Peachland, BC
Volume 06 | Number 38
The 2010-2011 Peachland Ambassador Ashleigh Menard Poole (left) and Vice Ambassador Anya Mayoss-Hurd (right) with RCMP const. Jennifer McRae (centre) following the Peachland Ambassador coronation Photo Joanne Layh ceremonies held at the Peachland Community Centre on September 18.
Big Brother will be watching your rubbish By Joanne Layh Curbside waste pickup is about to get high tech and a lot more personal soon. This week, council supported the completion of the residential curbside waste reduction radiofrequency identification (RFID) system, which means that in the near future, your rubbish bins will be monitored much more closely than they are today. RDCO (Regional District of the Central Okanagan) waste reduction manager Peter Rotheisler explained how the new technology would work. “We would utilize the RFID technology, which
is in place already on all curbside carts. Each time a cart is tipped, an onboard computer on the truck would read the owner of the cart, the time the cart was tipped and the material type (garbage, recycling or yard waste). Then it would give the driver the opportunity to push a button to identify if there were any problems. Maybe there was an item in the cart that wasn’t supposed to be there or the cart was in the wrong location or any number of different things that we would like to improve with the program,” Rotheisler said. “Part of the ID system is being able to capture an image so if somebody does put some-
thing illegal in, the driver simply pushes a button, an image is captured, and it provides us with the necessary evidence to thoroughly show, ‘here is the contents of your cart. Here is the date and time it was picked up’ and for enforcement purposes, the evidence is there.” Rotheisler says the real advantage of the RFID monitoring system is that they can focus specifically on individual residents if there is a problem rather than targeting the entire population. The RFID also has the capability to function similarly to a water meter by measuring how often the bin is tipped. “It gives us the oppor-
tunity to investigate a tracking how many carts user pay system where are tipped each week – residents are no longer right now all they know is charged the same fee how much material is beno matter how much ing picked up in total. they’re using the system, He anticipates that a but they’re user pay pilot charged a fee project could based on how begin as early often their as next year. cart is tipped. With a user It fundamenpay system, tally changes Rotheisler the way we says there is a bill our citigreat potential zens for waste for the nummanagement. ber of carts It gives them tipped each an incentive to go Photo Joanne Layh week to reduce the down. amount of waste they’re However, not everyone using, a financial incen- was entirely convinced of tive,” Rotheisler says. the benefits. At present, Rotheisler “It is very seductive to says they have no way of believe you can reduce
the cost of the system and place the controls in the right place when you have such a high level of fixed costs within the system,” Councillor Condon said, speaking to the recent experience with water meters in Peachland. He also raised privacy concerns with the new system. “To actually have somebody with the opportunity to sit in a truck and inspect my garbage and photograph it, I find quite offensive.” “It does seem a bit big brotherish,” Mayor Fielding said. The RFID will come with an annual cost of $1.50 to $1.70 per household and will continue until 2016.
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Treegroup establishes community discovery centre By Joanne Layh Work on the new signature golf course has been progressing rapidly around the base of Pincushion Mountain over the past few months. Heavy earthworks and construction began in June and over the summer crews completed shaping work on the fairways of Holes 1 and 2, with shaping work on Holes 16 and 17 well
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nity discovery centre at Peachland Centre Mall to offer information about the new Ponderosa community, which will include homes at all income levels. “The discovery centre tells the Ponderosa story in pictures, words and video and we have an on-site host to answer questions,� Treegroup president and COO Derek Chichak said. “I encourage Peachlanders to drop by the discovery centre any time to find out more about our exciting project.� Chichak says that more than 500 registrations have been received to date, indicating an overwhelming number of people interested in purchasing a new home at Ponderosa. “Initial infrastructure design has been completed, with plans for Phase One of the sanitary sewer work submitted and approved for construction,� said Chichak. Work on the sanitary sewer and other infrastructure improvements will begin in late fall 2010. “With every passing day, it becomes easier to see our future community as the site at Ponderosa begins to take shape,� Chichak said. The discovery centre is located at Peachland Centre Mall and is open Tuesday through Saturday.
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DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND – PUBLIC NOTICE FLUSHING OF WATER MAINS The Water Department will commence its annual program of ushing water mains within the District on September 27, 2010. This may result in the water supply showing sediment and discoloration in various areas. This sediment is bacterially harmless, however, may cause some discoloration to laundry if not detected. To avoid any inconvenience check water color prior to using. If you do experience dirty water, simply run a cold water tap until water clears up. We thank you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience you experience. For more information, contact the Public Works ofďŹ ce at (250) 767-2108.
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Peachland Rotary announces Polio Plus month By Joanne Layh The Peachland Rotary Club raises money for many worthy causes, but the eradication of polio makes the top of the list for Rotarians. To help fundraise locally, October will be Polio Plus month in the Okanagan Valley. “On October 1 between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Rotarians will be visible on the highway as part of the kickoff for the campaign to make the rush hour traffic more aware of us,” Peachland Rotary Club past president Midge Behnke said. The highway traffic-greeting site is expected to be set up near the mall on Highway 97. The Peachland Rotary Club has other events planned to raise awareness of the need to eliminate polio around the world. For those not familiar with the history of the treatment of polio, a genuine iron lung will be on display on October 13 at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. Rotarians hope the
This iron lung will be on display in Peachland on October 13
awareness campaign will inspire people to donate towards the eradication of polio. Behnke says that some retailers in the Valley will be accepting point of sale donations. As well, donation boxes will be set at retailers in Peachland, with more details about exact locations expected to be confirmed next week, Behnke says. Eradicating polio is Rotary’s top priority. The Polio Plus program provides funding for mass immunization campaigns and support for a social mobilization, surveillance and laboratories to help carry out the final stages of global polio eradication, organizers say. Rotary organizers say
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that in 2007 and 2009, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recognized Rotary’s leadership in the polio eradication effort with challenge grants of $100 million and $255 million. Grant funds are spent on immunization and other polio eradication activities. Rotary’s challenge aims to raise $200 million in matching funds by June 30, 2012, and every Rotary club is asked to help by organizing an annual public fundraising event. Organizers say the $555 million generated will be a vital catalyst to help achieve their goal. For more information, contact Midge Behnke 250.767.0028.
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Solar Event Morning The District of Peachland has announced plans to host a Solar Announcement and Learning Event on October 4. The event will include: • Representatives from Solar BC and the Community Energy Association of BC; • An unveiling of the Peachland Community Centre’s new solar hot water heating panels; and • A solar information event for the public. During the event it will also be formally announced that the District of Peachland has become a Solar Community. The district has recently made several steps towards encouraging the use of solar energy in the community. Back in March, the district applied to Solar BC to become a Solar
Community and earlier this month, council adopted a draft solar hot water ready policy. The policy will see Peachland opt-in to solar hot water ready regulations that will become part of the BC Building Code later this fall. The result is that new residential developments will be required to be solar hot water ready, which will save homeowners thousands of dollars from retrofitting the technology in later. The Solar Announcement and Event will happen between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the small banquet room in the Peachland Community Centre.
Bat Education Evening Bat-curious Peachlanders will have a unique opportunity to learn more about the local Yuma bat population during a Bat Education Evening scheduled to take place on October 5. Ministry of
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Environment biologist Aaron Reid will offer a public presentation about bat basics, including information about their life cycles and related human health issues. Reid visited the Yuma bat colony in the attic of the primary school back in August. Prior to his inspection, the bats were estimated to number 200-400, but the biologist found approximately 1,500-2,000 bats in the attic during his visit. In fact, Reid says Peachland’s Yuma bat colony could be the largest in BC. The Bat Education Evening is tailored to all ages. Peachland Elementary students, local businesses and anyone else interested in learning more about the local bat population is welcome. The Bat Education Evening will take place in council chambers at the Peachland Community Centre on October 5 between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m..
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In the Peachland Views of September 17, MLA Bill Barisoff writes, “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.” After reading this I was left wondering, did he not understand the message being sent through the recent HST petition and what the people were telling the Liberal government? I don’t believe the people were advocating any particular tax policy but were stating that we do not like to go through an election with a major tax policy change left off the agenda until after the election and then have it imposed on the taxpayers. We should not be subjected to taxation without representation. The people who signed the petition were saying it is not about the kind of tax system we have in BC but about the kind of government which brings in such changes through the back door. British Columbians kicked out the NDP for poor governance, among other things, and elected the Liberals. Now it is time to remove the Liberals from governing and install an open, honest and transparent government which will have the courage to discuss all important matters with the populace.
September 24, 2010
Government has no place in the gun cabinets of the nation
I am sick and tired of hearing the gun control crowd say, “we register cars, don’t we?” as one of their reasons. Yes, we register cars but we don’t require engine locks on all of them because we fear someone may drive drunk. That is how they treat the firearms owners, guilty because they have guns and they might kill. I have said it before and I say it again, guns don’t kill, people do. Punish those who kill and leave the rest of us alone! I find it strange that the government of the past said that it has no place in the Sincerely, bedrooms of Canadians but later wants to be in the Ron Beer, Peachland closets looking for firearms! Scrap the registry now and stop spending my tax dollars on that black hole.
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Dear Editor: Last Friday, Mayor Fielding was taken into custody and held for bail at the Gasthaus. Now this was a sham. It was also a shame. He and most of his council should be arrested and thrown in jail and charged with spending our tax money on the old school without a mandate to do so. The mayor and all but one of his council have decided not to hold a referendum on the Peachland Primary School. Of course they won’t, they know very well it would be soundly defeated. The majority of taxpayers do not want to spend our money on this project, which would not only waste money on restoration but on running the building afterwards. Former mayor Reid asked interested parties to come in with business plans for running the restored building for their own endeavours. Not one was able to do so and this proves that when this unauthorized project is complete, the resulting building will be nothing but an immense expense to the taxpayers of this community for ever after. Can we call the RCMP back? Derek Coyle, Peachland
Stay bear aware We have seen a mother bear and her two cubs twice in the last few weeks near the Peachland compost site. We would encourage Peachland residents not to put their garbage bins out on the weekend for Monday pickup. It would be very sad if the cubs were to lose their mother because she starts eating garbage and loses her fear of humans. Thanks, Camilla and Gordon Younghusband
September 24, 2010
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Tough laws and taxation WEEKLY COMMENTARY BILL BARISOFF, MLA This week some of Canada’s toughest new laws against drinking and driving will now be in force across the Province of British Columbia. While the media has reported much on these new penalties, it should also be noted that new penalties have also been introduced against reckless driving. Actions such as street racing, tail gaiting, excessive speed, doughnuts and other aggressive and reckless actions will now be subject to a seven-day vehicle impoundment on a first offence. A second offence within two years will result in a further 30-day vehicle impoundment, and a third offence will yield a 60-day impoundment period. Impoundment is over and above existing penalties, which include: • A fine of $368 to $483, depending on the offence; • Three penalty points on a driver’s licence; and • An ICBC driver-risk premium of $320 per year for three years. In short, dangerous and aggressive driving will be very costly and result in the impoundment of your vehicle. Please exercise safe judgement when behind the wheel. In many of my reports of late I have discussed various aspects of the HST and more recently, the initiative process and last week further discussion about the upcoming province wide referendum. One of the aspects of the HST that I think is most important to recognize is that ultimately the HST will generate roughly $5.4 billion in revenue a year. It is critical that we put the HST in context as $5.4 billion represents nearly one third of our entire $14.7 billion BC healthcare budget. The remainder of health care is funded by MSP premiums (a further $1.7 billion) and BC personal income taxes of $5.7 billion. In other words, the combined HST you pay, along
with MSP premiums and BC personal income taxes are very important revenue sources for our BC healthcare budget. Keep in mind, there is still the need for additional tax dollars to fund education, parks, welfare, roads and schools, post secondary education and a host of other social services and programs. Where does this money come from? In spite of what many critics would have you believe, the BC corporate sector is a vital part of our future. Aside from providing many of the jobs that contribute to our $5.7 billion in personal income tax collected, along with employer contributions towards the $1.7 billion in MSP premiums, corporate income taxes will add a further $1.5 billion along with resource revenue of a further $3 billion and that does not include business property tax revenues that flow to local government. As you can clearly see, there is a strong connection between the corporate sector and the jobs it creates to support our economy and help pay for our social services. When the corporate sector declines and there are job losses, there will be a reduction on BC income tax revenue with fewer people working. There will also be a loss in corporate income tax revenue, as well as a decrease in royalty revenues. Further, when workers are unemployed, they will greatly draw on taxpayer provided resources, creating a situation where provincial revenue is in decline but costs are actually going up. There are few people I have ever met in British Columbia who suggest we, as a province should invest less in health care, education, parks and the environment. Yet there are those who advocate against effective tax policy that ultimately helps provide the very jobs and resources that ultimately fund health care and education, among other government priorities and social services.
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NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION BY VOTING AND NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Corporation of the District of Peachland that a by- election by voting is necessary to elect one Councillor for the remaining term commencing October 2010 and terminating December 2011, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: Councillors – One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Eldridge Patricia District of Peachland Broadoway Charlette District of Peachland ***************************************************************************************** GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualiďŹ ed electors of the Corporation of the District of Peachland on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following location: Peachland Community Centre: 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be open at the Peachland Community Centre in Council Chambers, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C., on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 and on Wednesday, October 13th, 2010, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. each day. MAIL BALLOT VOTING: will be permitted for those qualiďŹ ed electors who are unable to vote in the advance voting opportunities or on general voting day due to: • physical disability, illness, or injury that affects your ability to vote at another voting opportunity; and/or • you expect to be absent from the District of Peachland on General Voting Day and all advance voting opportunities Those electors wishing to vote by mail ballot may apply to the Chief Election OfďŹ cer or Deputy Chief Election OfďŹ cer up until October 15th, 2010. Applications for mail ballot voting will be available at the District’s ofďŹ ce, 5806 Beach Avenue Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (excluding statutory holidays). APPLYING FOR MAIL BALLOT VOTING 1. Complete application and submit to Chief Election OfďŹ cer 2. A package including a ballot and instructions will either be mailed out or ready for pick up on October 6th 3. Mark the ballot and follow instructions on how to return the marked ballot In order to be counted for an election, a mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election OfďŹ cer before the close of voting on general voting day and it is the obligation of the person applying to vote by mail ballot to ensure that the mail ballot is received by the Chief Election OfďŹ cer within this time limit. VOTER REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this By-Election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: Resident Electors
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18 years of age or older on voting day
18 years of age or older on voting day
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Resident of BC for at least 6 monts immediately preceeding voting day (April 16th, 2010 or prior)
Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Peachland for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day (September 16th, 2010 or prior)
Registered owner of real property in the District of Peachland at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day (September 16th, 2010 or prior)
Must not be disqualiďŹ ed by any enactment from voting in an election or to be otherwise disqualiďŹ ed by law
Must not be disqualiďŹ ed by any enactment from voting in an election or to be otherwise disqualiďŹ ed by law Not be entitled to register as a Resident Elector of the District of Peachland If there is more than one registered owner on title, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector
*Please Note: Corporations are not permitted to vote in Local Elections pursuant to the Local Government Act Section 49(3) RESIDENT ELECTORS will be required to provide 2 pieces of identiďŹ cation conďŹ rming your identity and place of residence (one of which must contain your signature); or 2 pieces of identiďŹ cation conďŹ rming your identity (one of which must contain your signature) and you will be required to make a solemn declaration as to your place of residence. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS will be required to ďŹ ll out an application for registration by providing proof of ownership of the property (title certiďŹ cate, current title search or tax notice); 2 pieces of identiďŹ cation conďŹ rming your identity (one of which must contain your signature); and a non-resident property elector consent form of a majority of the registered owners, if there is more than one owner. The consent form states that you are the one owner of the property who is designated as the Non-Resident (Property) Elector for that property. Non-Resident Property Electors are encouraged to ďŹ ll out the application and produce the required documentation at the Peachland District Main OfďŹ ce, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prior to Friday, October 15th , 2010. However, applications will be available on general voting day and advance voting at the respectful voting locations. Acceptable Forms of IdentiďŹ cation includes: BC Drivers License Citizenship Card ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents District of Peachland Tax Notice BC IdentiďŹ cation Card Credit Card BC CareCard or Gold CareCard Social Insurance Card Utility Bill Passport Polly Palmer, Chief Election OfďŹ cer District of Peachland, September 20, 2010
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Peachland Wellness Centre Fall Tea, Sept. 24, 2 pm sharp at the Centre. All volunteers, membrs and friends welcome.
mal balloons & prizes. Bring a lawn chair. (At Peachland Community Centre if raining.) More info. 250767-9232.
Friendship Tuesday formerly Health in Action, stats Tues., Sept. 28 with the movie “Chocalat”, 1:30 pm. Blood Pressure reading & massage as usual at 1 pm. Coffee & popcorn supplied. All Welcome.
Meditation Circle, Tues., Oct. 5 6:30-8:30 pm for 8 weeks. $88 at Awakening Divinity Healing Studio, upper Peachland. Enjoy the synergy, healing & camaraderie of healing circle? Sheli at 250-826-6333.
Newcomers’ Club Lunch & Museum Visit in Summerland Wed., Sept. 29. Contact Doris at 250-767-2391 or Linda at 250-767-6446 for info. and to confirm.
Many Hats Theatre Company presents: A.R. Gurney’s hit comedy “Sylvia.” Runs until October 2. Tickets, $19 and $17 for seniors/students. For tickets call 250-493-4055.
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, ani-
Peachland Fall Fair Annual Genera Meeting Wed., Oct. 6, 7 pm in the Community Centre. Interested in helping produce the Fair, call Wilma at 250-767-2218. We need new volunteers to assist those who yearly sup-
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Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast: 8 -11am at Wellness Centre: 1:302:30 pm Centre. $5.75 for a full breakfast. More info. 250-767-0141.
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
Tai Chi at 50+ Activity Centre: noon Quilting at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm Royal Canadian Legion General Meeting: 1900 hrs. Monday Morning Coffee: at the Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11 am
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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: 1:302:30pm at the Wellness Centre. All are welcome. Big Slick Poker: at the Peachland Castle. 7 pm start. Free Texas Holden Tournament, 10 weeks. Finals Nov. 23 at Lake Okanagan Resort. For info. 250-767-6605
port the community event. Friday Art Club will hold a 6 week watercolour whorkshop with local artist Heather Hill at the 50+ Activity Centre beginning Fri., Oct. 8, 1-4 pm. Call Heather for info. 250-707-3686. 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. District of Peachland Active Kids, ages 3-5. Through games, contest and relays, kids will learn a variety of age appropriate sports. Runs Thursdays until October 14. For more info. on all programs the District offers call 250-767-2133 or visit www. peachland.ca.
WEDNESDAY 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: at Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11:30 am, Everyone welcome.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30 Line Dancing at 50+ Centre: 9 - 10:30 am Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 am for beginners. 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
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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 Centre Fall Tea, 2 pm sharp. 4426 5th Street. Volunteers, members & friends welcome.
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Royal Canadian Legion: Meat Draw 1500 - 1700 hrs.
Karaoke with Anita at 2000 hrs.
Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am
Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre:9 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.
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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: 1:30-2:30 pm at the Wellness Centre. All are welcome Big Slick Poker: at the Peachland Castle. 7 pm start. Free Texas Holden Tournament, 10 weeks. Finals Nov. 23 at Lake Okanagan Resort. For info. 250-767-6605
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 06 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: at Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11:30 am, Everyone welcome.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 07 Line Dancing at 50+ Centre: 9 - 10:30 am Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 am for beginners. 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.
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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
Royal Canadian Legion: Lobster Feast, call for more Info.
Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre:9 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.
Men’s Coffee Club Wellness Centre: 10-11 am Royal Canadian Legion; Karaoke with Anita. 2000 hrs
Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am
Friday Art Club at 50+ Activity Centre, 1-4 pm Friday Art Club at 50+ Activity Centre, 1-4 pm
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M COUNCIL MEETING
HIGHLIGHTS SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
By Erin Boyes, District of Peachland
Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1964 Council gave First, Second and Third readings to 2011 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1964. The Community Charter requires the adoption of a Tax Exemption Bylaw by October 31st of each year for permissive exemption of property taxes for the following year. A full list of organizations which will be allowed permissive tax exemption can be found in Bylaw No. 1964, which is available for viewing at the municipal office.
Water System Improvement Reserve Fund Bylaws Council gave final reconsideration and adopted Water System Improvements Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw Number 1961, 2010, and Reserve Fund Transfer Bylaws No. 1962 and 1963. These bylaws will
integrate Water System One and Two and will establish a consolidated reserve fund for water system improvements.
Curbside Waste Collection Radio Frequency Identification System (RFID) Council passed a resolution supporting the completion of the residential curbside waste collection Radio Frequency Identification system (RFID). This system allows for a radio-transponder to be installed on each waste cart, which will be wirelessly read each time a waste cart is tipped. The cost of the system is approximately between $1.50 and $1.70 per household per year for the remaining six years on the curbside collection contract.
Public Works Vehicle Replacement Council passed a resolution amending the 2010 Financial Plan for the provision of purchasing a new Public Works truck. On August 13th, a
Water Meter Reader Purchase Council passed a resolution supporting the purchase of a TRX Water Meter Reading Unit. The District is a member of the Westside Joint Water Committee (WJWC), which is proposing to dissolve in the near future. The District currently, shares a meter with the WJWC. When the District has it’s own meter it will be better equipped to troubleshoot and serve the needs of the customers. A cheque has been issued from the surplus funds from the WJWC, a residual amount will be required to make up the difference in the purchase price.
Chris, Denise, Kanaan and Mya Krahn (shown left to right) of Westside Curb Appeal served over 218 hotdogs and raised just over $220 and a bin of food for the Peachland Food Bank at last weekend’s Kokanee Salmon Festival at Hardy Falls. Photo Contributed
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October 16, 2010
Patricia Eldridge
What is the long-term solution for Highway 97 in Peachland?
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, Eldridge worked at the Peachland Recreation Centre and at Peachland Elementary as a pre-
school 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.
After reading Al Weibe’s letter in the View a few months ago, I have altered my opinion somewhat on the long-term solution of Highway 97 in Peachland. Originally, I thought a bypass would be an excellent solution, cutting the noise, dust and traffic levels through Peachland. However, if it is true that commuters and truckers in particular, would need to chain up once again in order to navigate over the high mountain pass, can it really be a feasible option? I don’t know! Obviously, more research is needed. Also, how would a bypass affect Peachland businesses? I would have to look at what shop owners would have to say on that matter if traffic (i.e.: potential customers) was diverted upward. Keeping the status quo and eventually widening the current
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highway through Peachland is a little daunting as well. I live a block away from the highway and my house rattles now when large trucks go by. I’m thinking I’d have to glue gun down the china if the traffic was doubled. Then again, if the highway were widened and improved, would that significantly cut down on the current dust problem? What do Peachland residents think?
How should the district deal with gravel pit issues? As far as the gravel pit issue goes, like all other government rules and regulations, council is obligated to follow suit to the letter of the law. It’s a pity that the gravel pit owners see no problem with tiptoeing around their obligations to abide by the town’s bylaws. I believe some of our laws were formed decades ago and are archaic for today’s
high density towns and cities and there needs to be the will and pressure for government to revise them. I know that if I lived near where the gravel pit is proposed or anywhere near Princeton where the gravel trucks will travel or my children had to walk to school down Princeton alongside where those gravel trucks will come barreling down or the dust from said gravel pit was blowing into my house, I would be screaming blue murder! I will support whole-heartedly those residents who are at wits ends with this issue! We pay premium dollar for our houses here in BC and especially Peachland and I think it is obscene for our investments, not to mention our health and wellbeing, to be compromised by what seems to be such unfair and uncaring laws (allowing gravel pits to by operated within a town’s limits).
Charlette Broadoway What is the long-term solution for Highway 97 in Peachland?
which will see us adding over 2,000 homes, hotels and other recreational facilities. With the addition of these items, our infrastructure will be pushed to the max with our current situation. Does something need to be done? Yes. Do I have that answer? No, but I will work hard for our residents, businesses and the future of the community to assist in the solution.
As a resident, I agree that there needs to be something better than what we have today, but without being more involved in the process to this date, it would be foolish for me to comment one way or another on what the best long-term solution would be. I have spent my fair share of minutes trying to access Highway 97, and more often than not, choose to head to the lights or make a right turn then a quick left turn to get to my destination. It can be frustrating to say the least. This is an important issue and I commend all involved for their hard work and effort put forth. We are in such a strong development stage in Peachland at the moment,
How should the district deal with gravel pit issues? The district is in a particularly hard position on this issue. The province has issued a permit to the operator of the gravel pit and the district has to deal with the repercussions of that permit. As a community, we elect a council to protect the best interest of the community. Upholding the
bylaws is an important part of that job. In a perfect world, the Ministry would have made sure the contractor was abiding by all laws, at both provincial and municipal levels, before approving any permits. However, it was not the case in this situation. I don’t believe council can turn a blind eye and allow local bylaws to be broken. Also, a review of the current bylaws and looking at possible amendments might be what is in order to move us into the future. It would be wonderful if this issue could have been resolved without the need to use our taxpayers’ money on legal fees. In dealing with this issue, council needs to find a solution as quickly and efficiently as possible to reduce any further expense to the community.
Charlette 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. Broadoway was the 2010 season president of the Peachland mixed slopitch 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 Bronconnier’s campaign manager with various campaign events.
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Peachland Ambassador Weekend By Joanne Layh The Peachland Ambassador program year drew to an end last weekend with a pageant that resulted in a new Peachland ambassador and vice ambassador. The Peachland Ambassador program offers youth an opportunity to enhance their self-esteem through public speaking, volunteerism and community knowledge, while competing to become Peachland’s next ambassador or vice ambassador. Throughout the program year, candidates are judged on talent, speeches, personal interviews, sponsor knowledge, community knowledge, an eveningwear presentation and impromptu questions. In the end, one candidate is chosen
to represent Peachland to the province. This year, the honour of being the Peachland ambassador was awarded to Ashleigh Menard Poole. Anya Mayoss-Hurd won the title of vice ambassador, and together, this reining team will spend the next year travelling around the province on weekends as ambassadors of Peachland. In addition, the ambassador and vice ambassador will be involved in various events within Peachland over the next year. The reining team (along with the next year’s candidates) is often seen helping out at various community events throughout the year, such as the Canada Day celebrations Breakfast with Santa. With their satin sashes and sparking tiaras, they’re not hard to spot.
“The Peachland Ambassador Program is a positive resource for youth in our community,” Menard Poole said. “It provides the opportunity to learn quality life skills from programs, such as self esteem and public speaking. I really enjoyed making unique friendships with other teens involved in this program. I truly encourage every youth to get involved! I am honoured to represent the District of Peachland throughout the province within the next year, as well as opportunities to get involved more within our community.” The new vice ambassador also had glowing things to say about her experience in the program. “I have had a life changing six months as a Peachland Ambassador
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Peachland Ambassador Ashleigh Menard Poole gracefully models an embellished gown in the eveningwear presentation portion of the Photo Joanne Layh awards program.
other Peachland youth decide to take this great opportunity,” MayossHurd told the View. The pageant weekend was held over two nights, ending with award presentations and a coronation ceremony. The following awards were presented to this year’s candidates: • Jean Todd excellence
for service dedication Ashleigh Menard Poole; • Butterfly award Rylie Miller; • Sponsor award Ashleigh Menard Poole; • Speech Award - Anya Mayoss-Hurd; • Entertainment - Katie Owen and • Congeniality - Melea Puschner. Of course, as a new
team takes the throne, it is time for old team to say goodbye. With Peachland’s pageant weekend drawing in fellow ambassadors from various parts of BC, the 2009-2010 team of Zoe Moshansky and Portia Connor took one last opportunity to showcase Peachland to the rest of the province before bidding adieu. Moshansky and Connor entertained visiting royalty from Arrow Lakes, Nakusp, Barriere, Chase, Cranbrook, Elkford, Kamloops, Kelowna, Lower Nicola, Logan Lake, Lytton, Nanaimo, New Denver, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Princeton, Revelstoke, Trail, Vernon and White Rock. The visiting royalty were taken to the Parrot Island Sanctuary and Hardy Falls before making their way through the downtown for a scavenger hunt. The downtown scavenger hunt ended with a tour of the fire hall by assistant fire chief James Springer. After having the chance to learn about Peachland, the visiting royalty were given the opportunity to act as ambassadors to their communities in a greeting portion of the pageant weekend program. Ashleigh Menard Poole and Anya MayossHurd can look forward to offering similar greetings from Peachland as they visit communities across BC over the next year.
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 .
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News From the Chamber by Darlene Hartford Peachland resident, Yvonne Moritz, is the new dean of Science, Technology, and Health at Okanagan College. Moritz and her husband Shayn of Edward Jones Investment have resided in Peachland for twelve years during which time Yvonne commuted to Vancouver weekly. Moritz was previously associate dean of specialty nursing at BCIT and prior to being associate dean was program head of pediatric specialty nursing, also at BCIT. Moritz’s credentials also include developing and implementing a pediatric nursing program in Guyana to assist that government in establishing regulations for pediatric nurses. The Peachland Chamber of Commerce congratulates Moritz on her new appointment. On Monday, September 27 join us at the 50+ Activity Centre at 7 p.m. for a show of summer fashions and information on the Copper Canyon adventure tour. A slide show on Copper Canyon will take us through the Sonora Desert to the Sea of Cortez. Travel will continue on the ChihuahauPacifico railroad for an awe-inspiring journey that will travel through numerous tunnels and over countless bridges in an unspoiled landscape. Copper Canyon provides 25,000 square miles of canyon to explore. You’ll meet the locals and experience the Tarahumara’s fascinating culture through traditional dance and tribal games. The Copper Canyon adventure tour departs from Kelowna on February 19, or if you’re already in Arizona enjoying the sun, join the tour at that location. Midge Behnke of Marlin Travel and representatives
from Collette Vacation will be available to provide information on the tour and answer questions. Fashions for this unique winter getaway will be presented by On Beach Boutique and Chico’s Paradise. Join us on Monday, September 27 to learn more about this adventure tour and bring a friend. Please RSVP by calling 250.767.0028. As of October 1, Rocky Top Coffee Company on Beach Avenue will have new owners and a new name. Don Rurka and Joanne Groeneveld from Viking, Alberta, along with two daughters, will reopen the popular coffee house as Rocky J’s Beach Hut. The historic building at 5866 Beach has been a gas station serving fuel, then transformed into The Gas Station Restaurant, and now onto Rocky J’s Beach Hut. Don and Joanne want to connect the lake and beach to their front door inviting all to their beach hut for casual family dining. Although there will be renovations to create the beach theme, Rocky J’s Beach Hut will remain open for business. Drop by and give Don, Joanne and family a friendly Peachland welcome after October 1. Small Business Week takes place between October 17 and 23 and Peachland Chamber of Commerce is planning a poker run showcasing businesses in the Trepanier Bench area. This will be a Business After Hours event, but anyone interested in networking with local and neighbouring businesses is welcome. Five businesses will be featured with the final destination ending around a cozy campfire at Camp Okanagan Resort on Paradise Valley Road. The five locations for selecting play-
ing cards will be Deep Creek Estate Winery, Working Horse Winery, Westside Curb Appeal, All The Right Curves and Parrot Island Sanctuary. If you haven’t yet visited Peachland’s newest campsite, Camp Okanagan, drive up Trepanier Bench Road and check out the cabins, RV sites, playground, and meet camp manager Judi Stowell. You can also visit them online at www.campokanagan.com. Peachland Chamber of Commerce president Rob Campbell, Peachland Economic Development Committee representative Bob Sugden and Councillor Peter Schierbeck sit on the Highway 97 Corridor Transportation Committee. “This committee is made up of the executive of each Chamber from Osoyoos to Sicamous, and representatives from local government,” Campbell said. “Meetings are held monthly with two Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) representatives to discuss strategic plans for changes to the highway corridor. The function is to act as one voice working directly with MOTI to make sure communication is direct and cooperative. The committee has established a priority list from each district; this will be the steppingstone to starting the planning. The outline of an initial plan was recently presented to Bill Barisoff. Mr. Barisoff was on side with the plan and agreed a onevoice communication process will allow the Ministry to react much quicker and with less frustration. Barisoff also requested a forum with the three levels of Government to present the plan.” Campbell promises to keep the community informed as things move along.
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Recreation coordinator Pelma Haffenden and director of community services Cheryl Wiebe (shown left to right) model their costumes for the upcoming Prince and Princess Party, which will take place on Friday, October 1. The party is open to children 3-5 years of age and will include games, crafts and story reading. Registration is $8 and can be arranged by calling the Peachland Recreation Photo Joanne Layh Department at 250.767.2133.
Peachland Girl Guides Madison Holt, Erin Holt, Sam Komar, Rebecca Barkley and Hanna Tigist (shown left to right) earn a crest as they clean up the shoreline at Antlers Beach as part of a national Photo contributed conservation partnership to keep the environment safe for marine animals.
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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.
2 bedroom Beach Avenue duplex, 5 applicances. $1000 including utilities. Parking included, large back yard. Call 604-856-2391 p 38 Beautiful 3 bedgoom upper level of house with outstanding views of the lake. Gas fireplace, open concept living/dining area with sliding doors out to large deck. Attached garage and easy care yard. Avail. Oct. 1. $1350 plus utilities, N/S, pet neg. Derbra @250718-0511 Realty Executives Property Management
For Sale New Queen Orthopedic Pillow Top Mattress and box. New, still in plastic. Cost $1250 - Must sell $350. King size $650. Can deliver. 250-488-4677 tfn
We offer a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, and an opportunity to grow in a fast paced industry.
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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
Gorgeous 3-4 bedroom walk-out rancher with incredible views of the lake! Large fenced yard, deck and 2 car garage. $1800 plus utilities. N/S, N/P, available immediately. Debra @250718-0511 Realty Executieves Property Management
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Seniors need homecare? Furnished 2 bedroom suite in Peachland for single senior. Negotiable rent. 778-479-4714, home or 250-808-5840 cell. p38
Cozy Bachelor Suite downtown Peachland. $600/mo. including utilities, cable, internet. Call 250-767-6348 i39
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COMMERCIAL/ RETAIL FOR RENT For Rent Fantastic retail/commercial space for rent! This outstanding property boasts 4750 sq.ft., and 2 levels. Features include newly installed high-efficiency lighting, heating, air conditioning, alarm system, phone system, front counter and display shelving. Located at 13209 North Victoria Road, in the heart of downtown Summerland, this place is ready for business! For more information contact Lara at 1-888-843-4441 tfn
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References available Painting Services Interior/exterior, new construction or re-paint. Ceilings, walls & woodwork. Call GC Contracting for a free estimate 250-767-2701 p38
Storage For Rent STORAGE FOR RENT. Secure Downtown Location. 5 X 8’s and 10 x 16. Call 250-767-6348 tfn
Storage for Rent Do you need storage? We have 8’ x 10’ s and 8’ x 20’ s. Call Carleen at ALCar at 250-462-0065 - Summerland i43
Yard Care Do you need help with your yard work? I’ll do it all or work with you. Call Scott at Snip, Grip & Rip Yard Care @ 250317-0721.
Home Improvements Dress up your home with crown moulding, new railing, upgrade trim and baseboard. Drywall repair and painting. Renovations. 25 years experience. Call Harry @250-878-5768 p36
BICEP HOLDINGS For all your bobcat and excavation needs call Dave. 250-878-6456 i43
Drum Lessons Sparrowhead Music is now accepting student of all ages and levels for drums, hand drums and ukulele lessons. Call Dan Parry for scheduling and rates. 250-575-8757 in Peachland p38
Reno Sense Home Repair Ltd. 20 years experience No job too small Including drywalling & texturing ceilings Fully licensed, insured & W.C.B. Call Eric 250.767.2593
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Aaron Landscaping Aaron Landscaping. Book your irrigation. Blowout. Call Wolf at 250-4708336 p39
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September 24, 2010
The Peachland View
News from the 50+ Activity Centre
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Organizers of the Thursday night bingo at the 50+ Activity Centre in Peachland are planning a special prize night on October 7 to help you celebrate Thanksgiving. Instead of the usual cash prizes, they will be giving away two 10-12 lb. turkeys! The ďŹ rst will be awarded to the winner of the ďŹ rst regular game in the ďŹ rst half, and the second to the winner of the ďŹ rst regular game after intermission. In addition to this, the loony ball total as of this writing has reached $225. Everybody over 19 years of age is welcome. Games start at 6:45 p.m.
every Thursday Th d Thursday. The Friday art club will be starting on October 8 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. This six-week session will feature instruction on watercolour work by a qualiďŹ ed instructor and promises to be very worthwhile. Call leader Sharon McPhee at 250.767.6556 for more information on this activity. Art with Roberta will resume in the new year. Those of you on the Westside missing the old bowling alleys in Peachland and Westbank may want to try out carpet bowling at the centre on Tuesday and Saturday mornings at 9:45 a.m.
Friendship F i d hi T d Tuesdays (formerly Health in Action) will begin on Tuesday, September 28. Blood pressures readings and massage will be of-
f d as usuall att 1 p.m. fered pm for those who wish to participate. The blood pressure readings and massage will be followed by the movie Chocolat
Reiki relaxation sessions will be offered by Linda Limacher to members of the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) beginning on October 5. The ďŹ ve-week program will offer one-hour sessions at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Sessions will be by donation, and proceeds will be given to the PWC. The membership fee is $5. Limacher recently completed level two Reiki training and is pleased to share her skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reiki is an ancient form of handson energy healing and can be used for stress reduction and relaxation. Everybody and everything is a form of energy. When this energy ďŹ&#x201A;ow becomes blocked we may feel emotionally drained or even physically ill. The body has the innate wisdom to heal itself and for it to do so, complete relaxation is beneďŹ cial. The client, fully clothed, lies on a massage table while the practitioner either lightly touches or moves their hands slightly above the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body,â&#x20AC;? Limacher said. Limacher says that Reiki practitioners do not diagnose conditions or prescribe or perform medical treatment, prescribe substances or interfere with the treatment of a licensed medical professional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reiki does not take the place of medical care. Reiki can complement any medical or psy-
chological care.â&#x20AC;?  Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various paths can split, cross and merge and they create a balance. Limacher has a background in bookkeeping, desktop publishing, and strategic planning. When she took up Reiki, it was a drastic departure from numbers and formulae. I asked her how this happened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was ďŹ rst introduced to Reiki in 2004 through a Reiki master in Vancouver when I had her give my dog several sessions for a severe skin condition,â&#x20AC;? Limacher said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It amazed me to see how well my dog responded to the energy. I took level one Reiki speciďŹ cally so that I could work on my dog myself. And then I took level two. I have been giving sessions to a few people, and I have also done some extensive work with my brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog when he got tangled up with a bear. Cody had over two dozen puncture wounds in his head and neck, two skull fractures and a puncture into his nasal/sinus cavity. He was on mega doses of antibiotics and I did Reiki on him every day for four weeks. He had an amazing recovery and if the Reiki did nothing else for him, I know for sure that it calmed him and gave him a chance to heal!â&#x20AC;? For more information visit peachlandwellnesscentre.ca or call 250.767.0141 to book a session.
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September 24, 2010
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Food For the Soul Eternal truths and new hope When I first began as a newly minted teacher in the 1960s, teachers were forbidden to speak in their classrooms about sex or religion. Imagine the dilemma when during class time a bright grade two student asked me where babies came from. Thinking that I would skirt around this very direct, but forbidden question, I suggested that he ask his mother. Immediately came back the reply, “I asked her and she didn’t know. She said to ask you!” Now in an older, wilier student this answer would be just a touch suspect, but in this
young grade two student it was sincere. What to do? So often the teachable moment, or the opportunity to discuss something deep or troubling, pops up out of the blue and more likely than not it may well require some courage to speak. My metaphorical homily about flowers and the need for pollen to be transferred from anther to pistil, leading to fertilization and seed pod production seemed to suffice or be sufficiently red herring in nature that the question was not raised again. And no parent complained to the school board that I
was discussing sex with their children! In our current times, discussion and imagery about sex and sexual matters, both wholesome and explicitly unhealthy abound. In fact, it is often difficult to avoid being bombarded with sexual imagery and references in all of the media, yet discussion of religion still seems to be something of a taboo subject. Quite often these days one will hear people say, “ I am spiritual, not religious”, and the conversation is over. Amazing isn’t it. We are able to tolerate, watch and discuss really loath-
some violence and yet when it comes to discussing matters that go to the heart of the most important questions such as, ‘why are we here?’ or ‘what is the meaning of our existence?’ so often we shy away. While listening to CBC the other afternoon, the point was raised that young people will argue about pop artists or fashion or anything that doesn’t relate really personally and is therefore safe to discuss and debate. In ancient cultures of Greece and Rome, people feared death. Later, in Christian, Jewish and Islamic societies
Rev. Elaine Diggle, Minister eachland United Church Churc Peachland during medieval times the dominating fear was of hell. One has only to look at paintings and woodcuts of this period and read some of the writings to see this. Frightening it is not when our young people are willing to debate that which is meaningless in the big picture of our existence, yet one of the biggest fears facing our present day western culture is that of meaninglessness. So often our worth is measured by the possessions we manage to accumulate, the size and location of our homes and the new technological equipment we have acquired. The queues that form to purchase the latest piece of technology or game are major news items. We are seduced and ensnared into valuing ourselves according to possessions that all too soon become redundant. Over 2,500 years ago the prophet Jeremiah, living in Israel, which had been conquered earlier by Babylon and Assyria, spoke to this very habit of hankering after the meaningless, of making gods of ma-
terial things. He spoke of the people forgetting to nourish their souls by orienting their lives towards YHWH or Elohim - or in our vocabulary, God. The armies of evil were camped around them and the people were starving and ill and unsure of where to turn. Jeremiah, by looking towards the eternal truths, spoke to them of new hope. In fact, when real estate values were just about zero, Jeremiah listened to God’s spirit and purchased land from a kinsman, thus redeeming the kinsman from debt and disgrace. Jeremiah was never to see this land, but it was kept in the family. The land, being a gift from God, was precious and thus Jeremiah demonstrated a belief in God’s purpose for his people. His actions spoke to God’s truth – our lives are not meaningless. Even when we are going through very trying times we are to remember God’s steadfast, abiding and faithful love, God’s generous but demanding love. To look forward in faith is to witness and to our trust in God’s ultimate desire and purpose for a world filled with justice and peace, mercy and compassion, where there is enough for all and all have value and meaning. Thanks be to God for God’s unspeakable love.
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"Friends in the Park" Sunday, September 26, 2010
The Sermon on the Mount Beatitudes “Fell the Pain” Derek Koch, Peachland Pastor Peachland Campus 11:00 am - Worship Service at Peachland Elementary School
Children & Adult Sunday School 9:45 am Church Services 11:00 am Childrens Church during Service
on Sunday Sept 26 at Cousins Park (behind Peachland Community Center on 6th st.), for a time of fun and friendship. 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.
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Reflections of a Rainbow, September 9, 2010, T Boat Launch Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at flickr. com/photos/taniaseyes. The View will be publishing a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania's eyes.
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Exceptional unobstructed lakeviews, custom executive walkout rancher situated on 1 acre, fully landscaped, quiet cul-de-sac location, over 4300 sq ft finished with very generous room sizes throughout, 2 master bedrooms on the main floor with their own ensuites, billards room with wet bar, 2 gas fireplaces, beautiful hardwood floors, 2 years ago replaced the 2 furnaces & 2 hot water tanks, heat pump, over sized double garage. $849,000 Call Cecile to view at 250-212-2654.
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