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Great blue heron heroes VIEW STAFF A great blue heron that lives along the shores of Peachland needed a bit of human help earlier this week. “We found him tangled up in some fishing line,” said District staffer George Cain. “He had a hook through his tongue and beak, and wing and foot.” Cain came across the struggling heron alongside his colleagues Vic Loney and Ben Nichol. First they had to capture the bird which took them a few attempts. But once they were able to get a hold on the heron, it stopped resisting and seemed to understand that it was being helped.
“Then we did what we had to do. We cut the lure out, because it was right through his tongue etc. We cut it, clipped it out and removed it. We gave him a once over and there were no cuts or bruises, and didn’t look like anything was broken.” Then they gave the heron some space and allowed it to return to the wild. “It didn’t look back at us, but we hope to see him again another day.” For any members of the public who are familiar with Peachland’s resident heron, “Let us know if you see him, we’d love an update on his condition,” Cain said.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH PROGRAM – People who are fed up with petty crimes around town are forming a Neighbourhood Watch Program. The public is invited to the first meeting which takes place at the banquet hall in the community centre on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Roy Morgan of the West Kelowna RCMP will be sharing his advice on what it takes to run a successful program and then taking questions. Encourage your friends and neighbours to take part. The more people who get involved, the more successful the program will be. It’s time for
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COOKS AT COOK’S – Char Broadoway, left, has joined the team at Peachland Legion, and she’ll be preparing the
delicious foods available at Cook’s Mill. Paul Tailleur, right, will be back in the kitchen again after he takes a welldeserved month-long break.
Local Legion beefs up cuisine team VIEW STAFF The Peachland Legion, which recently rebranded its kitchen into Cook’s Mill, has put an apron on Char Broadoway. She’ll be adding to our menu, expanding the culinary experience of the Peachland Legion under the name of the Cook’s Mill,” said Branch 69 secretary manager Barrie Hewer. Broadoway has been a local resident for the past 14 years. She served on District council and is the former owner and operator of the Blue Rooster. “She brings an extensive background managing and operating kitchens,” Hewer said. “The recipes she’s bringing are secret but the food is delightful.” Initially, Broadoway will be filling in for Paul Tailleur, who’s been manning the kitchen for the past three years. But Tailleur is only tak-
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A fight between two teenage boys escalated to the point where a knife was drawn. One of the boys used the knife to injure the other boy’s hand. It happened outside of a business in the 1100 block of KLO Road in Kelowna shortly
after noon on Tuesday. The youth who suffered an injury to his hand was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. “The initial police investigation has resulted in the identification and arrest of the youth accused of assault, as well as the recovery of the knife involved in the inci-
dent,” said RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, The accused is facing charges. He’s since been released from police custody on strict conditions to his legal guardians. Kelowna RCMP are looking for more witnesses. Give them a ring at 250-762-3300.
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As the technologies of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to advance, there will be a mass exodus of jobs within the next 20 years. That prediction is being made by Scott Hargrove, the CEO Fraser Valley Regional Library, who was in Peachland last week to share his ideas as the keynote speaker for Technovation, a roundtable about the future of technology. With self-driving vehicles becoming a reality, Hargrove says there’s a good chance that children born today will never need to get a driver’s licence. While a fully automated transportation system is likely to bring about vast opportunities, it’s a grave threat to millions of jobs. And Hargrove doesn’t think there’s anything that can prevent it from happening. “Based on historical evidence, there’s nothing that’s going to stop it,” he said. “As humanity, we’ve generally embraced technology.” Cutting-edge technologies are normally developed in large cities, so smaller communities like Peachland will probably see the effects of automation trickle in at a slower pace. But Hargrove says that may lead to a “leap frog” effect, because once the technologies have matured and the costs have come
down, entrepreneurs in untapped markets can focus their investments on reliable and affordable tools. “Places like Peachland and libraries – we can afford to not be on the cutting edge and take a step back. Companies can look and have time to assess.” After delivering his address, Hargrove was highly impressed by the local business community and municipal leadership in Peachland. “There’s clearly passion to bring technology into town, and that’s the recipe for success – communities that engage in that behaviour do very well.” Profoundly new technologies need to be kept in check, and Hargrove says it’s important to brainstorm and exchange ideas about the looming changes to society. Events like Technovation “Brings these minds together – I think Peachland is absolutely heading in the right direction.” But across the globe, the challenge of mass unemployment is likely to come about, and low-skill jobs are the easiest to be outsourced by automation and AI. That’s creating a steepening challenge for lowskilled workers, who will be the least qualified for the fewer jobs of tomorrow. To make sure the benefits of automation and AI outweigh the negative effects, Hargrove said governments will have to be proactive in adopting them as well as demonstrate a high
DAN WALTON
TAKING OUR JOBS – Curious minds filled the multi-purpose room at the Peachland Community Centre last week to exchange some big ideas about the future of automation and artificial intelligence. degree of ethics. He said no one industry can bear all of the responsibility. It will require all levels of government working with industries on the cutting edge to promote the best conditions. Hargrove compared the emergence of automation and AI to the 1950s when the Atomic Age was in its infancy, and scientists had just figured out how to harness colossal levels of energy. Splitting the atom created broad new potential to devastate natural environments, at the same time as global superpowers were exchanging threats of mutually assured destruction. But while there have been a few mishaps, strict regulations have allowed
the benefits of nuclear technologies to outweigh the consequences. “There are incredible advantages that come out of these new technologies.” And with the looming disruption of the workplace, “we have to make sure there is training for people to adapt. But we need to help people help themselves; people need to have the resources available to adapt to a changing environment.” He hopes to see external resources like libraries and schools well equipped with the tools to transition. “How do we avoid mass unemployment, if we know we’re going to have mass unemployment? What do we set up so people don’t fall
through the cracks?” As these technologies continue to emerge, it will be economical to scale the largest labour markets, meaning it will be more lucrative to outsource a factory of 5,000 workers than a factory of 500 workers – so Hargrove suspects large labour markets will be the earliest affected by automation. Jobs that will be tough for automation and AI to disrupt will require critical thinking and good judgement, he said, whereas jobs that require predictions to be made will be easier for technology to disrupt. On the other side of the coin, if everything goes smoothly with the implementation of automation, renewable energy
and AI – full-time jobs may only require 30 or 20 hours of work each week, and eventually an entire economy could function with very little human involvement. If the entire population could be taken care of without citizens being required to contribute, governments might find themselves paying people to not work. Even though that vision of the future is much more utopian, it still worries Hargrove, because if the concept of a career becomes uncommon, he wonders where people will find passion in life. “We already have a problem, likely driven from the internet, of social disconnection.” To avoid pandemic depression, he says the public needs to
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I was initially pleased to read the opening lines of the letter to the editor from Kevin Bennett, President of the ZipZone in Peachland in the Sept. 22 edition of your newspaper. At the outset he expressed his pleasure over Council’s approval of new development on the waterfront. It was nice to see a fellow citizen content with proposed changes. From that point his letter descended into drivel. He wants Peachland to become the equivalent of the “False Creek” development in Vancouver. I suggest that population density and barracks architecture are not the reasons so many people find Peachland attractive. Development in that direction would be horrible. Mr Bennett then condemns what he calls the NIMBY mentality in this town. Most of the
folks I know here view public consultation and involvement in planning as representative of an engaged citizenry expressing interest in their community. Not content with dissing citizens against some of the proposals that emerge, he then trashes senior citizens. He claims that “… Retirees contribute very little to a community; they spend little, complain about everything and all they want is low taxes and seniors discounts.” Mr Bennett is declaring war on seniors. He belittles their economic and social contributions and implies that Peachland is a “cemetery in waiting.” In response - and as a senior – I would invite Mr. Bennett to re examine his conclusions and offer apologies to the vibrant community of older people who live in this town. Leave your ZipZone and check out the ages
of people in volunteer groups, service clubs and other community activities. Ask restauranteurs what percentage of their customers are folks over 60. Take a survey to see how many of those folks Zipping with you are having the experience paid for or recommended by local seniors treating their guests and grandchildren. Above all try not to be so narrow in your view of how society works, and remember that many of the advantages you enjoy today were put into place by the older people whom you disparage. To stereotype and discriminate on the basis of age is no different from doing so on the basis of race, religion or sexual preference, and as such is not a noble human activity. John Angus “Gus” Richardson Peachland
Colonial rule and socialism are out Offroading doesn’t Dear editor:
Colonial rule is history. It went out the door with the Second World War. The Pacific Charter spelled the end of a long and ugly period of rape and plunder of resources on a global scale, and paved the way for people to exercise their right to self-determination, and to live as free people. Colonizing is now taboo, and the doors are wide open for societies to accept and embrace our basic human rights to elect free and democratic governments. Colonial style political systems were established to rule the colonies, and politicians were elected to make decisions. In democratic societies, the people make the decisions, and we elect politicians to implement them. That means good-bye to the Harpers of the world, who embraced what they insisted were their colonial prerogatives to destroy the democratic process in our federal Parliament, and turn the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) into a political control centre.
It also means good bye to the Trudeau’s obsessions with transforming Canada into a Cuban-style socialist society, where they would continue to enjoy a lifestyle of unchallenged powers out of reach of the people. More than 80% of OECD countries use a Proportional voting system and have democratic governments that are controlled by the people, not the politicians. Canada is next. The B.C. coalition government will give the people a Proportional ballot, and we can say good-bye to all those fake majority governments that have represented as few as 29 per cent of the popular vote. We will no longer be an embarrassment to the world as we close the doors on that dog-and-pony show called Question Period, while we open the doors to democratic governance, where the people tell the elected Members how to vote. Our politicians absolutely hate that, and are fighting it tooth-and-nail – but – this is a war they cannot win. Andy Thomsen Peachland
have to be obnoxious Dear editor:
I would like to address the parents of the dirt bikers and ATVers ripping up and down Princeton Avenue near the Peachland Riding Club. The riders are riding in the ditches and stunting on the wrong side of the road and riding recklessly. I would assume they have no licenses and their bikes appear not be not well kept. They rip up the riding club property and in fact, a few days ago, one or more bikes rode up the wheelchair ramp and rode around on the back deck in circles leaving skid marks – this seems to me to be very disrespectful of other peoples’ property. They make tons of noise revving up their bikes as
they speed back and forth on Princeton Avenue which is busy with gravel and logging trucks; all kinds of vehicle traffic with the majority going well over the speed limit – is not the place for dirt bikers to play in. My fear is one of the dirt bikers will pull in front of a speeding vehicle or be going on the wrong side of the road and there will be a horrible tragedy, The dirt bikers have been disturbing myself and my neighbours for years and it would be nice if they would ride slowly and safely and quietly after getting their license. Thank you. Wanda Moshuk Peachland
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The “it’ll do” council
First of all, I wish to reply to the very offensive and ignorant comment in the View, that stated Retirees contribute very little to the community? It is retirees who volunteer at the Visitor Centre who do an excellent job of promoting local businesses, retirees who give their time to run the Art Gallery, Wellness Centre, The Rotary, The Lions Club and contribute to the Museum to name but a few. Many retirees operate bed and breakfasts which are the primary accommodation providers in Peachland, of which I am one. I also send a list of activities to do in Peachland, prior to my guest’s arrival which includes the Zipline. In fact, without retirees, many Peachland organizations could not even function. I agree that we do need more families to relocate to Peachland and it is a shame that none of the 4,500-orso units that have been approved have been built, but the PeachTree development is not providing accommodation for families. The fact is this generic style of building, found in towns throughout BC which have been stripped of char-
as a house on the corner of 4th and Beach, has just gone on the market by the realtor who was instrumental in bringing the PeachTree to Peachland. The fact is the opposition to this development has been unprecedented, a host of residents, (many who have never been involved in any affairs relating to Peachland before), have been so upset they have written objections not just to Council but to official bodies such as the BC Ombudsperson, Inspector of Municipalities, MLA’s and ex-Mayor and councillors have supported opposition, with very compelling arguments. In response to this, our Mayor and Council have put their hands over their ears and shouted ‘La la la’, whilst convincing themselves that they have not made a gigantic mistake. The excuse that this opposition came too late just does not cut it and with the arrogance expressed by Council towards any opposition to this project, (and Turner for that matter) it is unlikely it would have made any difference to the outcome anyway. It is obvious to all but the prejudiced that
acter by allowing buildings exactly like this to dominate, far outweighs the few jobs it may create. Many of us have been very disappointed in the Mayors latest article, where she conveniently overlooked the fact that 1100 residents signed a petition requesting the design be modified, she also failed to explain in her article why we could not have had a building that prompted comments from our Councillors and the public such as “It is a magnificent building which enhances its surroundings’, “Will add to the charm and character of Peachland” etc. In fact, all descriptions the OCP recommends. Instead, our Mayor and council (with the exception of one) chose to approve a building that they admit will only fit in when we build more of these ‘boxy’ buildings, rather than buildings which complement the appealing ones surrounding it. In contradiction to this, her latest comment was that ‘it will not bring in a train of developers at a rapid pace to build around next to it’, whilst I understand one of the reasons for approving this was to attract more developers! Unfortunately, I believe her last comment was incorrect
Trolling NFL fans When professional athletes kneel during the national anthem in protest, it’s refreshing to hear Donald Trump’s philosophy on patriotism. He’s been Tweeting about it all week. Although Trump appears to be passionate about the issue, I doubt he actually cares. But he knows how easily a debate about American pride will consume audiences. And major news networks, which have to engage a big enough audience to appease their advertisers, have no choice but to report on these controversies, even though they’re completely trivial. So America’s best journalists could have been scrutinizing his
legislative agenda all week, but Trump shifted their focus towards another irrelevant argument. What a clever guy.
the outrage expressed over the last few months is proof that residents priority was baling out their homes and helping their neighbours during the worst flooding Peachland has ever seen, at the time of the public hearing, rather than focusing on a new development. The one very positive thing to come out of this is that residents are so appalled that some will be standing for Council in the next election. Finally, the following is a quote from a paper titled ‘The Secret of Successful Communities’ by Edward T McMahon: “Too many elected officials have an “it’ll do” attitude toward new development. Worse yet, they’ll accept anything that comes down the pike, even if the proposed project is completely at odds with the community’s well thought out vision for the future. They are simply afraid to place any demands on a developer for fear that the developer will walk away if the community asks for too much” Just about sums up our present Council. The next election cannot come quickly enough.
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Becoming a senior will happen to you too! Dear editor: I am a Peachland senior and am generally in support of the PeachTree Village development and in agreement with Mr. Bennett’s comments in his letter last week regarding this project. I do, however, take exception to his comments about seniors! There is a considerable amount of cash flowing into and supporting Peachland business from CPP, OAS, private pensions and employment income (working at Walmart etc!). Now regarding not making a contribution many seniors volunteer their time with such organizations as the Peachland
Wellness Centre, Peachland Community Arts Council, Peachland Fire and Rescue, Peachland Community Policing and many others — too many to mention — all helping to make Peachland a better place to live for both seniors and younger families. Now excuse me while I go and lobby for lower taxes, look for all the senior discounts on Tuesdays and complain about people who complain about seniors. Remember, Mr. Bennett, one day you will be joining the ranks of us seniors! Yours sincerely, Tony Chadwick Peachland
NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS The Council of the Corporation of the District of Peachland intends to adopt 2018 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Number 2206, 2017 at a meeting of Council to be held October 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. Pursuant to Section 227 (1) & (2) of the Community Charter, the following information is provided with regard to the Bylaw:
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A centre to promote activities for seniors
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ABERDEEN PUBLISHING Construction on the $312-million new patient care tower at the Penticton Regional Hospital is almost halfway completed. More than a dozen members of the media from across the South Okanagan participated in a media tour early last week. “We’re about 45 per cent completed,” said EllisDon Construction project manager Jason Hui near the end of the 30-minute tour. The David E. Kampe Tower is expected to open in the fall of 2019.
The provincial government contributed $161 million in funding, while the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District contributed $117 million. Interior Health contributed $14.4 million. The South Okanagan Medical Foundation has raised more than $14.5 million towards its goal of $20 million. That money will be used to purchase medical equipment once the new tower opens. Almost all of the concrete for the sixth and final floor of the new tower has been poured and crews will soon begin pouring concrete to begin construction on the five-storey attached parkade, said Hui. “There’s not much to the parkade,” he said.” It takes about five to six months to get the structure up and then it’s mainly painting, traffic coating and minor mechanical and electrical work.” Hui admitted that one of the longest and coldest winters over the past 30 years in Penticton did throw the overall project behind schedule, but now that exterior construction is almost completed, he guaranteed the
and other places all across the region.” project would finish on time and on budget. Greyback Construction of Penticton was responsible “Finishing on time is not an option,” he said. “It will for pouring the massive amounts of concrete needed to get done on time.” “With the cold winter we had, we were set back by the build the tower and they have been great partners and weather. It was a harsh winter and it was tough on the have done a fantastic job, he said. Nord, who has been working for EllisDon for 31 years, (construction) guys, but we made everyone work hard and now the structure is pretty much up. We are only a said this is his sixth hospital construction project and he said building a new hospital is rewarding because it week away from topping up. “The design is pretty much complete and now it’s time presents unique challenges because so many sub-conto (interior) build. Things are going well even though we tractors must work in unison to make the project come had some setbacks because of the bad weather, but now together. we’ll be able to catch up.” More than 200 workers are currently on site every day Once all of the concrete on the sixth floor is poured and those numbers are expected to continue as the projon the patient care tower, windows will be installed and ect continues over the next two years, he said. workers will be protected from the elements and will be Dr. Brad Raison, PRH’s Chief of Staff, participated in able to catch up for time lost due to last winter’s harsh the tour, as did Carey Bornn, executive director of the working conditions, he said. South Okanagan Medical Foundation. The new patient care tower will feature a rooftop heliBornn said he’s very pleased that more than $14 milpad and 84 single patient rooms covering almost 27,000 lion has been raised towards the $20 million target, with square feet. more than two years to go before the new tower opens. It will also include five operating rooms, three minor “We are going to get there,” he said. “We still have two procedure rooms, two endoscopy rooms, a cystoscopy years to reach our goal.” room and nuclear medicine program. An ambulatory care centre and outpatient services building will also INC result in service improvements in cardiology, neurology, respirology and improvements to several other medical programs. Phase two of the project will involve the renovation of much of the arrangements adjoining current Penticton Regional Hospital. Those renovations to the emergenBronze & Granite cy department and pharmacy won’t Cemetery Markers begin until the spring of 2019. Vince Nord, the general superintendent of construction for EllisDon said this project has created hundreds of jobs for contractors across infowest@HansonsFuneral.ca the Okanagan Valley. Ray & Kelly Hanson “With the exception of mechanical Owners - General Managers and electrical, all of the contractors we’re using are local, and by local I mean Okanagan Valley,” he said. “We PEACHLAND: 2541 Churchill Road, West Kelowna V4T 2B4 have crews from Penticton, Kelowna
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
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NIMBYs have been around far longer than the PRA
PeachTree process was slimy
I am one of the many followers of the View; I am not alone in the weekly anticipation for great stories, local information, photos of friends and occasional bit of misinformation. I hope this will clear up some of the latter. Community groups abound in Peachland, this town remains large enough to need citizens’ input, yet small enough for their voices to be heard. Decades of volunteer efforts by community groups’ intent on bettering the town they call home have created and maintained a strong political climate including: Peachland Ratepayers Association circa 1990; Trepanier Watershed Alliance circa 1995; the Peachland Voters Association circa 2000; Citizens for Responsible Community Planning in Peachland (founded by former Mayor Fielding) circa 2007; and the Peachland Residents Association circa 2010. These are but a handful of community groups formed in this town over the years; all have had different mandates, all have elected different boards of directors, all have followed different mission statements, and all have appealed to a different membership. Yet, each share a common purpose. These groups questioned the value and effect of growth and development within our town. In addition to these non profit groups, many others have formed: • In 1994 a DIFFERENT group of locals FOR the environment created the organization that was successful in establishing Lacoma Lake Park, the only walk-in lake at this elevation left in the Okanagan, and essential to Trepanier’s watershed. This group was also responsible for saving hundreds of acres from development and logging by adding them to Lake Okanagan Provincial Park. • Another DIFFERENT committee established in 1999 voicing support FOR the OCP and effectively pursued the establishment of the Gateway Development and the Bliss Bakery building. The developer wanted a 4 storey building but a total of 879 Peachlanders and every resident north of 11th street signed a petition and the building was built as a successful three stories. • A DIFFERENT group of residents formed in 2003 in approval of a Skateboard Park FOR a location other than the donated ball fields of Cousins Park, again signatures on a petition allowed council to relocate the park to its current popular venue in Lambly Park. • A group of citizens FOR the retention of the existing town logo formed (2008) and circulated a petition, 1500 people signed rejecting the Calgary inspired design, and the District office had to reverse their actions as they had prematurely started to use the new logo, a costly oversight of the power of community involvement. • A DIFFERENT group of citizens FOR a multi use ice sheet banded in 2010 not wanting a single use curling club and rental space for a small town already overflowing with empty rental facilities. This
When I arrived at the Council meeting at 7 p.m. outside the community center, there were about 40 people with signs to protest the Peachtree development. The upcoming meeting at 7 p.m. was the only opportunity they would have to voice their disapproval as the Mayor and Council had not seen fit to provide any other venue to address the 1,100 who had already signed a relatively unknown petition in opposition to the nature of the development. I then learned that, either by design or ineptitude, the also contentious Turner Park development had been put on the same agenda on the same night by the Mayor and staff. As a result, those who had been invited to come and comment at 7 p.m. on the Peachtree Development, would now have to wait as it turns out 3-1/2 hours to speak, as the Mayor had now put the PeachTree discussion to the end of the agenda. This is an old trick used by some odious civic governments to limit discussion and opposition. Those of us from the lower mainland know all too well how this game is played by Vision Vancouver. Having first made everyone wait 3-1/2 hours, Mayor Fortin then had the vote on approval of the Peachtree proposal without any input from the audience. It was approved 6-1 with one incendiary comment from a counselor, saying it reflected the overwhelming will of the people, and he “would be remiss in his duties if he didn’t vote for it” causing so much booing that the Mayor walked out for 10 minutes. Then the Mayor opened the discussion on the newly requested additional variances requested by the developer by now telling the forty people who had waited that no one could speak unless they lived within 100 meters of the Peachtree development and had received a note from the district advising them of the meeting! This prompted a number of people to say that they did live within 100 meters but had never received a note. They were allowed to speak only after they stated their address and it was verified by staff. I wondered at the time how Peachland District can be so efficient at mailing property tax notices out to everyone but then so demonstrably inefficient at mailing notices to those affected by this development. Next, a fellow. with a signed note from three residents living within 100 meters saying he could speak on their behalf, was denied the opportunity to do so by the Mayor. Then a woman trying to represent her elderly invalid mother, who lived within 100 meters of the development, was also denied the opportunity to speak by the Mayor. I was the second person allowed to speak on the subject. As mentioned I had forwarded my comments in writing earlier to the Mayor and Council. Part way through, I was interrupted by someone who said, “You can’t read the next 2 paragraphs of your letter.” I looked up and the person saying this wasn’t a member of Council nor the Mayor. The woman saying this then turned to the Mayor and said” I blanked the next 2 paragraphs out from the copy I made you.” So, I assumed from that, that she was part of the Mayor’s staff. I had waited 3-1/2 hours to speak and had already emailed the mayor and council my comments, as this person knew, so I didn’t understand what the problem was and I objected to being censured at a meeting I had been invited to comment on. I told the person objecting that my family had already fought in 2 world wars and in Korea to give me the right to speak. Urged to continue by the crowd I tried to, but then the Mayor, unbelievably, jumped in saying that if I read the next two paragraphs she would adjourn the meeting! I then pointed out to her that she had already delayed the meeting 3-1/2 hours so what would it matter and why shouldn’t I be allowed to read 8 sentences. But she was adamant, having already walked out of the meeting for 10 minutes earlier, that she now would indeed adjourn the meeting if I read the next 2 paragraphs. She then said I had been yelling, which was completely untrue and which the crowd and myself quickly pointed out
Dear editor:
group’s objection was that the club would be only partially funded by grant monies and ultimately paid for by Peachland residents with BORROWED monies. A circulated petition gathered signatures from over 558 of the residents in an alternative approval process, barring the District from borrowing funds to build the rink for a private enterprise that failed to do its own fundraising. • A very active yet again DIFFERENT committee formed in 2010 FOR the protection of property value and the safety of Princeton Avenue. Residents gathered 600+ signatures which Mayor Fielding presented to the Province in opposition of a gravel pit operation within Peachland boundaries; even though the town’s petition was denied, no aggregate activities have been established on the site. • Still a DIFFERENT group collaborated on a petition FOR Peachland to remained a GMO FREE ZONE, 739 signatures were gathered in 2011 and Mayor Fielding accepted them and acknowledged their importance. • In 2015 a DIFFERENT public forum gathered in support FOR a Compost Site and retention of the Land Fill Transfer Station. Their petitioning for Council to reopen the yard waste service gathered over 600 local signatures; that motion is still on the table. • In 2015 yet another DIFFERENT organization formed FOR Highway 97 in Place; residents who wanted to preserve the economics of the town, the safety of Highway 97 and the integrity of our recreational forest interface. Their petition of 2500 signatures included over 1100 addresses of Peachland residents, almost 50% of the 2,830 households. • It was a totally DIFFERENT circle of neighbours and residents that created the community group this year and began a petition FOR a 3 storey structure at 4th and Beach, the PeachTree proposal. The lengthy list of community concerns summarized here is obviously not the doings of the Peachland Residents Association. The PRA is the current incarnation of a legacy of years of taxpayers’ involvement within the Peachland community. While they could enjoy taking credit for some of the above accomplishments, they will have to concede the majority of that kudos to their many like minded predecessors. If we wish to enrich our town, perhaps we can all take a page from the likes of the above mentioned organisations and volunteer our time, funds, efforts and passion to a cause, rather than tearing down those that do. Thank the volunteers who work to prevent us from living next to a gravel pit, behind a five storey high rise, beside a mobile home park, surrounded by a four lane bypass, saddled with boil water advisories, in a community devoid of green spaces...it is the efforts of these vocal N-I-M-B-Y volunteers that make a difference and make Peachland better for all residents. Taryn Skalbania Peachland
* Part two of a long letter that started last week Dear editor:
to her. She backed off on that false accusation but was adamant that I wouldn’t be allowed to read the next two paragraphs To stop the meeting from being adjourned, I did not read the above paragraphs. I felt at that time the Mayor was baiting me to read them so she could simply adjourn the meeting. I concluded my speech and another five people spoke, all not against the development itself, but all against the specific elements of the proposal which contravene Peachland’s own OCP, ratified in 2010 and on the town’s website, and contravene its own present parking bylaws regarding off street parking. In the end Council voted again 6-1 in favour of the added variances requested by the developer. I walked home half a block away from the community centre and told my wife and visiting neighbours what had happened. There was a knock on the door a few minutes later, at 11:30 p.m., from a woman who’d attended the meeting, who thanked me for keeping it classy when the Mayor, in her opinion, was trying simply to bait everybody so she could adjourn the meeting. Peachland deserves better than this. And Peachland deserves a better civic government. One which respects its constituents rather than trying to ignore them, muzzle them, bait them, belittle their concerns and pretend that the 1,100 who have taken the time to get up, sign a petition, asking simply for a development to reflect the towns bylaws, somehow represent a minority who’s intentions can be misinterpreted and ignored. To those who want to continue to misinterpret this as development vs non development I ask you to simply put yourselves in the shoes of the neighbour who now not only has a five storey building beside his home, but now has it built right up to his property line. Does anyone think that is right, or the best we can do? Or put yourself in the shoes of the old man who has lived for decades on 4th who already can’t find street parking when Sunday Church is in session, who now won’t be able to find parking on his street at all and won’t ever have the morning sun shining through to his home again. That old man waited four hours to speak on Tuesday night and then said quietly to the Mayor, “This proposal as it stands will ruin this town.” Peachland is better than this and Peachland deserves better than this. Randey Brophy Peachland
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The Peachland Historical Society is currently engaged in recording the histories of individuals and families who came to make Peachland their home. This was last done in a systematic way in the early 1980’s, and resulted in the publication of the two-volume set of books entitled Peachland Memories. These volumes contain family histories of those who came to Peachland from the very beginning (1898) up until 1984. As the first step in updating this aspect of Peachland’s heritage, the Peachland Historical Society invites any individual or family who came here between the years 1985 and 1995 to provide the Society with their history. Also invited are any individuals or families who came here prior to 1985 but for whom there is no entry in Peachland Memories. The Peachland Historical Society will gratefully accept these submissions in any format, but the preferred mode would be electronically by e-mail or disc. The format and length of submission may be seen by looking at Peachland Memories, of which there is are copies in the Peachland Museum. Hard copies of submissions should be brought to Don Wilson, Curator, Peachland Museum, and electronic submissions sent to peachlandhistory@gmail.com Enquiries about this venture may be made at 250 767 3441.
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Coffee is for closers Dear editor:
With the recent decisions made by our mayor and city council it brings into question who they are representing while occupying their elected positions. If, by their elected mandate, they are representing the residents of Peachland they have sold us short… sold us out. With what appears to be a complete capitulation to the whims of out-of-town developers council had no push back, no negotiation and no back bone. In what I thought would be a process of back and forth, give and take, council rolled over quicker than a lab looking for a belly rub. The town had the balance of power in this situation in which we could have worked with the developers to provide something back to the community in return for the vast riches bestowed upon them with the re-zoning approval. False narratives either fed to or created by the council in which their ‘ideal’ solution was the only one, was
patently wrong. When purchasing land, it is understood that you are purchasing that property within the current zoning that the land resides. Just like any other investment, it is a risk. There were no promises of rezoning at the time of purchase and therefore it’s not the divine right of the land owner to have their desired outcome become a reality. I may be misguided here but what I thought should have amounted to a business deal between the residents of Peachland and the developers didn’t materialize. Basic principles of negotiation didn’t exist in this instance. If council was our representatives in this deal then they didn’t do their job. They should have been pitching a deal that was beneficial for the residents of Peachland... they didn’t. To the mayor and council. If coffee’s for closers, then put that coffee down. Chris Leckie Peachland
Trouble trusting out-of-towners Dear editor: History is bound to repeat itself. Recently, a new kid on the block has entered the get-rich-quick world of the Peachland Planning Department. Another outsider, embraced as the flavour of the week, is intent on turning Peachland into his vision of Carmel- by- theSea, Whistler, False Creek or the Okanagan’s answer to Monte Carlo. We have witnessed these entrepreneurs’ arrival before. They see the value in our town and our lifestyle and think we are a complacent bunch of yokels who do not realize what untapped potential we are sitting on, they want to help us turn this bedroom community into a destination resort, a pedestrian mall, a commercial Mecca, you name it, they try it. What is clear is they are not doing it for us, for Peachlanders, but to make a profit while claiming it is what we need. Just ask yourself: what legacy has Scott Whilshaw left us at Tabletop, where is the ‘affordable golf for all’ promised by Norm Porter,
where are Keith Funk’s monuments, what aftermath was left after Rob Campbell’s abrupt departure? Did these developers have a plan when they blew into town? Were they wooed by the planning department, given carte blanche by management and administration, did these men seduce their way into the upper echelons of the Chamber of Commerce and bamboozle mayor and councils? What is the true legacy they have left in Peachland? Let us hope the new kid on the block; Gaetan Royer, is not one more of the same, more like a bully on the beach than an asset to our vision. So far he has not proven himself a team player—his five-storey PeachTree development is not what Peachland had hoped for its waterfront. However, if history repeats itself, we won’t have to worry—odds are the building won’t get built and he will blow out of town with much less pomp than he blew in. Robert Taylor Peachland
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OPINION
Trudeau’s tax plan needs improvement DAN ALBAS
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT The proposed tax changes being contemplated by the Trudeau Liberal Government remain the single largest concern that I am hearing about on a daily basis. Although I have heard some support for these potential tax increases the overwhelming response to date has been very strongly opposed. I have also heard some very specific concerns from a number of local accountants. When the Prime Minister was in Kelowna last week, he stated that “people who make $50,000 should not pay more taxes than people who make $250,000”. I believe most would agree with that statement. Unfortunately, as many accountants have taken the time to share with me, this statement from the Prime Minister is not even remotely true or even close to being accurate. In reality a small business owner, doctor or other person would indeed be paying tens of thou-
PeachTree remorse Dear editor:
Corporate greed has come to Peachland in the name of PeachTree development and those we pay to protect us from such have grossly failed to do so. M. Rose Peachland
sands more than one who earns $50,000 per year. This is one of the reasons why there is such a large amount of outrage from many small business owners who feel that the Prime Minister either does not understand the impacts of our existing tax laws or is intentionally misstating them in an effort to draw public support for the proposed tax increases. From my perspective, I will grant the Prime Minister the benefit of the doubt and assume he misspoke with this comment as can inadvertently occur with any elected official. For the record I will continue to oppose these tax changes in Ottawa and encourage the Liberal Government to be more transparent with their talking points. For an update on another matter I have raised in a previous reports. Some of you may recall I have mentioned that the federal agency responsible for regulating banks and other financial institutions has issued new enforcement regulations that issue a blanket prohibition on the use of terms like “bank”, “banker”, and “banking” by basically any entity other than the big banks. Credit unions, who have traditionally been allowed to use these common terms would no longer be allowed to do so. This would not only create consumer confusion it would also impose more costs and regulatory compliance burdens on Credit Unions that in turn would be passed onto Credit Union members. Suffice to say these proposed restrictions also generated overwhelming public opposition throughout our region as well as many other regions across Canada. As a result the Financial Regulator has temporarily suspended this enforcement action while it begins a series of consultations.
Seniors typecast Dear editor: If you listen closely you can hear the members of the Chamber of Commerce and the business community in Peachland scurry to distance themselves from Kevin Bennett and his opinions expressed in last week’s letter to the editor: “PeachTree Brings Promise”. Yes Kevin, like
many retirees, I have not supported your seasonal business, perhaps it is my fear of heights that prevents me from dropping $120 on a one time, frivolous, activity. I prefer to spend what ‘few’ dollars I have at the insurance companies, doctors, dentists, cafes, lawyers, gas stations, salons and studios and other year round services
in town. Peachland’s retirees add wealth, knowledge, volunteer hours, tax dollars and compassion to this town. To accuse them all of being cheap may be generalizing a tad, like saying all Australian men are bigots? No Kevin, I do not see myself frequenting your ZipLine any time soon, nor will my children, my grand children, my friends,
family, neighbours and anyone else who takes up the challenge to boycott you until you can find the positive in all your fellow residents. Perhaps if a new category is initiated at the Civic awards this year, you can win the “worst public relations blunder by a business owner” award. Jackie Saunders Peachland
MLA Dan Ashton’s Victoria update DAN ASHTON
MLA FOR PENTICTON I would like to begin my update with a sincere thankyou to the many firefighters, first responders and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to protect local residents from multiple wildfires and significant flooding in our region. This has been a devastating summer, however we have been fortunate there has been no loss of life and many structures were saved thanks to outstanding efforts by all involved. The NDP inherited a budget surplus of $2.7 billion and have increased overall spending by roughly $1.7 billion. Some of that additional spending will follow previous commitments from the past government, while other spending will be focused on priorities specifically
announced by the NDP. One of these items is the elimination of the Port Mann and Golden Ears Bridge tolls on the Lower Mainland; an area where the NDP elected a majority of new MLAs. Immediately removing tolls from these two bridges is going to cost $132 million this fiscal year. Furthermore, it will cost at least $135 million per year for the foreseeable future to cover lost tolling revenue on the Port Mann Bridge—and it’s still unclear how much revenue will be lost from the TransLinkowned Golden Ears Bridge and who will pay the bill. In addition, the NDP plans to increase monthly welfare rates at an estimated annual cost of $104 million in new spending. These figures are based on an increase over the initial budget announced in February. Overall, the NDP claims
this is a balanced budget with a $246 million dollar contingency. If the NDP’s predicted increase of the GDP holds and the tax increases yield the expected revenue, the budget should balance. In the event predictions are overly optimistic, B.C. could see a deficit budget. This would leave the NDP no fiscal room to accommodate other promises such as $10-a-day childcare, rental subsidies and rate freezes. On a closing note, I was honoured to be re-named as the Deputy Chair to the all-party select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, in addition to being named as the Critic for Indigenous Relations. I look forward to representing citizens in these new roles. Please contact 250-487-4400 for more information.
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PEACHLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Ogopogo Island (also known as Rattlesnake Island) has an interesting history. It is mentioned as home of the Ogopogo in Susan Allison’s memoirs of 1870. Its original name was Sunset Island and it was privately owned by an American Vice-Admiral until bought by Pete Spackman in the 1950’s. He sold it to Eddy Haymour. Eddy, sometimes referred to as Peachland’s own terrorist, built an Arabian theme amusement park on it, complete with a pyramid and a concrete camel! Shortly thereafter, in the 1970s, the B.C. government took it away from him and he was so angry he took hostages in the Canadian Embassy in Lebanon. “I wouldn’t have ever been afraid of him,” said Don Wilson with the Peachland Historical Society. “(The act of terror) was a just publicity stunt he pulled in Lebanon. I’m sure they treated it very seriously but in my mind he was just trying to get attention.” Eddy didn’t get his island back
but he got a whole lot more money for it. Recently it has been called Rattlesnake Island but no rattle snakes have ever been seen there. Eddy lives in Edmonton now but he was back in town earlier this week and he “looks quite good,” said Wilson. Eddy’s keeping the dream alive and still plans on turning Ogopogo Island into an amusement park one day.
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Peachlanders living in the Renfrew Road area will be among more than 500 Central Okanagan residents who will be chosen to test a new Bulky Item pickup program for unwanted household items. And if you’ve been picked to be part of this pilot project, you’ll be able to start putting your unwanted bulky household stuff out at the curb in a few weeks. Door knockers are now being delivered to over 500 homes in select areas of Peachland, Kelowna Mission, and Lake Country, notifying residents they’ve been selected to participate in the 8 week pilot project. The location selection criteria were determined by areas currently the greatest distance from an existing waste facility, namely the Glenmore landfill and the Westside Residential Waste Disposal Center. Only those homes receiving this information at the door are able to participate in the test project. Regional District Environmental Services Manager Peter Rotheisler says the pilot is a direct result of the recent update to the Solid Waste Management plan, and is a key initiative identified in the plan. “The purpose of this pilot is twofold; to gauge interest from the public in having this type of program available to them and to see if it could replace the need for transfer stations in the designated areas down the road.” Rotheisler explains the list of items they’re accepting as part of the Bulky Pickup program includes all types of household material. “We want to test every potential problem and situation we can think of. The logistics of collecting things like renovation leftovers, carpet, underlay, sinks, toilets, exercise equipment, appliances -we need to see up front how feasible that is to manage. Our contractor OK Environmental Waste Systems will handle the pickups and administration of the pilot project. Instructions on what you can put out, how much, how often, and when will be very clear. And it will all be strictly monitored, if you don’t get a door knocker, you’re not part of the pickup program.” The Bulky Item Pickup pilot project will run from October 10th to December 1st, and once it is over the Regional Waste Reduction Office will survey residents to find out their preferences on items they would like included in a more permanent program, and how much they would be willing to pay for the service.
New speaker series PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL On Friday, October 13 at 7pm, the Peachland Community Arts Council will be holding another event of its Speaker Series at the Peachland Art Gallery - An Evening with Sharron Simpson - Historian & Storyteller Sharron Simpson, author of The Kelowna Story published in 2011 among her other books, has been invited to read stories that describe Kelowna’s heartbeat from pre-birth to the present. For any budding writers who might be in the audience she is also, if questioned, prepared to talk about pre-publication. The evening is promising to be highly entertaining and an eye-opener for those wishing to know more about our Okanagan. Simpson is known to many Kelowna citizens but more about her at the event. Delicious refreshments will be served. Tickets limited to 50 can be reserved and picked up at the Art Gallery from this Wednesday, September 27 on - Tel. 250-767-7422 . Please remember, if you cannot use the tickets, either return them or hand them over to others because empty seats are unfair to the guest speaker and to those who wish to attend and cannot for lack of tickets.
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Local Events and Activities Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com
The Peachland Art Gallery Speaker Seriespresents storyteller Sharron Simpson, historian and educator on Friday, October 13 at 7 pm in the Art Gallery. Sharron has written several books on the early days in Kelowna. Reception to follow. The free tickets are available from Tuesday to Sunday in the gallery. Seating is limited so get your ticket early. Family Glow Run - presented by the Peachland Recreation Dept. on Fri Sep 29, 2017. For more info, see ad on page 7 of this paper or call 250-767-2133. MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-8 pm, Community Centre YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am Community Centre VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30 -10:30 am, 4th Street Place TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10:00 am Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am - 1 pm Community Centre
PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1:00-3:00 pm Community Centre
THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre
WEDNESDAYS
CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre
BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ Every 2nd & last Tues 11:00 - 12:30, Peachland Wellness Centre
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.0+) 3:00-5:00 pm Community Centre YIN YOGA 4:45-5:45 pm Community Centre SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm Community Centre HATHA YOGA 6-7 pm Community Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse. YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place
MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm Community Centre MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
TUESDAYS
YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+
FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-8 pm, Community Centre
MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-1:00 pm.
MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
NEEDLE ARTS/ QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
BEGINNER’S UKELELE 1:30-3:00 pm, . 50+ Activity Centre
FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place
TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre
ACTIVE AGER 11-11:45 am, 4th St Place
WOOD CARVERS 7 pm 50+ Activity Centre
CHAIR FIT 11:00-11:45 am 4th Street Place
Peachland Wellness Ctre
Reiki Therapy Sessions - presented by the Peachland Wellness Ctre, for six weeks, starting Sep 28, 2017. Appointment times are 1-2:30 pm. Call 250-767-0141 to make your appointment. Murder Mystery Dinner - Presented by the Peachland Rotary Club. The title of the play: “Death by Chocolate” Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 5:30 at the 50+ Activity Centre, Tickets ($50/ person) are available at Peachland Pharmacy or from your Rotary friends. Get your tickets early.
CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10:00-noon Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am 50+ Activity Centre
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elem School ZUMBA 5:15-6:15 pm 4th St Place PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm Community Centre
FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-8 pm, Community Centre
YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Ctre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11:00 am Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30 -10:30 am, 4th Street Place WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon; 2nd & 4th Wed - Peachland Wellness Ctre. DEMENTIA CAREGIVER GROUP 10-noon every 3rd Wednesday Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11:00 am-1:00 pm Community Centre GENTLE STRETCH 11:00-11:45 am, 4th St Place PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm Community Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Ctre.
Sunday Morning Breakfast is BACK! Peachland Wellness Center, 8-11 am, $6 per meal. Indoor Artisan Market - Peachland Visitor Ctre Saturday’s 10 am-3 pm, Oct 7 & 21; Nov 4 & 18. For more information: 250-767-2455. 7th Annual BC Thanksgiving Food Drive Donations accepted at the Food Bank located at 4440 5th St, as well as Peachland Pharmacy and Canada Post all year around. The Peachland Food Bank would like to thank you for your support!
CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0+) 3:00-5:00 pm Community Centre BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DINNER NIGHT (ages 9-12) 4-7:30 pm SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm Community Centre WRITERS UNBLOCKED First Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre
CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse. LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm. 2nd week and 4th week: 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491
Peachland United Church
1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685
Sunday Services
FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-8 pm, Community Centre YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Ctre YIN YOGA 9:15-10:30 am 4th St Place
Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School 10:30 am
9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation
PEACHLAND
BAPTIST CHURCH
Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday
Rev. Robin Graves
Ages 3 through Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com We are wheelchair accessible
For more information call John 250-767-2221 Don McMillan 250-300-1642
4th Street & Brandon Ave
250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org
4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)
Hall rental contact Doreen 250-767-2132
ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome. AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS Moved to Thursdays due to flooding, 1:00-2:30 pm Peachland Wellness Ctre
MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages 13+) 4 -7 pm
PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre FRIDAYS
Wellness Ctre
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm Community Centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, all ages, Peachland Library BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm, SATURDAYS PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm Bargain Bin. CARPET BOWLING 10 am 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Drop In (6-12 yrs) 1-4 pm; Youth Zone (ages 13+) 4 - 8 pm SUNDAYS SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9 am, 50+ Activity Centre
CARPET BOWLING 10 am 50+ Activity Centre
Sunday Mornings
FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place
UKELELE 1: 15 pm 50+ Activity Centre
Wednesdays Sept to May
THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre
MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
Dr. Gord Denison
CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship at 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
10:30 am
Pastor: Ian McLean all are welcome
ACTIVE AGER 11-11:45 am, 4th St Place
ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.
Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237
Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.
IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre
FITNESS ROOM 7:15 am-6 pm, Community Centre
(P.A.O.C.)
with Pastor Don McMillan
LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland
MINI KICKERS SOCCER (REGISTERED ONLY) 4:30-5:15 pm
“Let Us Worship Together”
Sunday Worship 2pm
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre.
UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
250-767-2206 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning
YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre
THURSDAYS
4421 4th Street
Grace Lutheran Church
TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10:00-11:00 am. At Heritage Park, hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre
PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm Community Centre
Places of Faith
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre.
CENT. OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GRP 7 pm, Peachland Museum
CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Peachland
PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm Bargain Bin.
Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am PASTOR
peachlandbaptist.com
PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm Bargain Bin.
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COMMUNITY
Changing problem dog behaviour starts with the basics CATHERINE ADAMS DOG TRAINER takethelead
Foundation work is the basis of all behaviour modification training. When I get a call for help from a potential client they often state they have one or two behaviour issues that need addressing. In reality, it’s much more than one or two issues. That’s because behind all behaviour is motivation and motivation is based on a feeling a dog is experiencing. A good dog trainer knows that to solve the behaviour problem we SEE, he or she has to look at 3 things: 1. What is motivating the behaviour? 2. What is reinforcing the behaviour and keeps the dog performing it? 3. What is the final result (for the dog) of the behaviour after it is performed? Just like us, a dog will perform a behaviour to cope with the way it’s feeling. Performing specific behaviours have the intention to do 1 of 2 things for a dog: something ‘bad’ to stop or something ‘good’ to happen… to them. Let me use jumping as an example. When I see a dog jumping up on people there could be a few reasons for this: The dog is feeling: · Excited (happy) · Nervous
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· Anxious · Frustrated · Fearful Ultimately, the dog is choosing to jump to cope with 1 or more of these emotions and on some level, in some way, jumping is helping them; it’s working so the dog continues to jump. To change jumping, we need to eliminate or lower the emotion that is motivating the behaviour and help the dog find another behaviour to perform. This is where foundation training comes into play. In 99% of the cases that I work with, basic foundation work is missing or not practiced enough. Guardians are not asking their dog for any basic obedience behaviour in the home including basic Sit and Stay behaviours, therefore, the dog never learns to take direction from them, give them eye contact or to develop patience.
Not practicing foundation work is akin to not teaching children how to cook, do laundry, pay bills or take responsibility. You are doing a child no favours and they will struggle when they go out on their own. Foundation work and trust is at the core of changing problem behaviour. Therefore, every dog needs to know basic life skills such as Sit and Stay and how to cope emotionally in a way that is acceptable to us. Many dogs lack patience and impulse control and can’t take direction outside of the home and if guardians are going to make changes in their dog’s behaviour they need control. What that means is: your dog listens to and takes direction from you. Foundation work is easy to implement each day, as part of your lifestyle It includes asking the dog to
‘stay’ before releasing to eat or ‘stay’ before releasing to go out the door (Yes, your dog can go out the door first, just give him/her permission). Adding games and puzzles to slow down eating and mentally stimulate can also help develop perseverance and patience. Patience can keep them safe, it can get you more compliance when you ask for a behaviour, and it can result in a calmer more content dog. Using puzzles and slow feeders have the added benefit of creating dopamine (important to learning) to help fearful dogs in addition to building confidence through problem solving. Even if your dog is ‘perfect’, you can make life a little more interesting by implementing games to challenge their mind and release some of that mental energy. Consider a dog ‘game’ to be like doing a crossword puzzle or if you’re a reader, it’s like reading the author, Eckhart Tolle. Yikes! If you’re experiencing serious behaviour problems, call in an expert who teaches with kindness and a do no harm approach then start adding some easy boundary training around the house and outside. Give your dog a reason to listen to you. Change will come but it starts when you change your behaviour. Start easy and start with the basics.
Pet of the Week
Email a picture and description of your pet to admin@peachlandview.com
South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA
Name: Canuck Age: 5 years 4 months ID: 403149 Husky / Samoyed
Canuck is a friendly and playful dog who has lots
and lots of energy! He came from a northern shelter to get a better chance at finding a home sooner. He doesn’t appear to have had any formal obedience training so would benefit from going to obedience classes. He is an active dog who does everything in life with enthusiasm.
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250.769.9109
Thanksgiving Turkey&Wine Contest
Attention all ages! Enter a picture of your original drawing, painting or collage of a “hand turkey” AND a bottle of bubbly wine. (see example at left). The most creative submission will win a turkey from IGA and a bottle of bubbly from Saxon Winery. We will be picking our favourite based on effort, creativity, and sheer awesomeness!
Contest Information:
All drawings must be received on or before noon on Monday October 2, 2017 to be eligible to win. Winning submission and top contenders will be published in the Peachland View on Friday October 6, 2017. Deliver your picture entry to the Peachland View located at 4437 3rd Street, Peachland BC. Include your full name and contact information. The judges’ decision is final.
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Annual Scarecrow Festival
From September 30th to October 14th, Peachland celebrates the Fall season by presenting its Annual Scarecrow Festival. Businesses and Community members within the region are invited to contribute their own unique scarecrow that will decorate our town and bring visitors from all over the Okanagan to come and see our colorful and exciting scarecrow exhibits throughout town.
create a scarecrow and see if you will win a prize! For more information: Facebook.com/peachlandscarecrowfestival Eldon Kerbes-ekerbes@shaw.ca Doris Muhs-dorismuhs@gmail.comal
JUDGING & ENTERTAINMENT IN HERITAGE PARK ON OCTOBER 7th