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MOTI figuring out best upgrades for Highway 97 north of Peachland DAN WALTON EDITOR
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Okanagan residents living north of Peachland have also been consulted on the future of Highway 97, though they’ve been presented with a whole different set of options. As the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure goes about planning for the future of Highway 97, the public was invited to learn about it at an open house on March 30 in West Kelowna. It was the third of four rounds of consultation. Earlier in the process, West Kelowna city council advocated for an alternate route to connect Highway 97C to the Lake Okanagan crossing without running though urban areas. One way of doing
that is by building through Rose Valley Regional Park. It would require a 14-kilometre switchback detour to the north of the city, parallel to Westside Road. That’s right near where Cathy Sinclair and her family live. They go hiking and biking in that area, and they don’t like the idea of a new highway being built right near their home. “We live in a nice neighbourhood where its peaceful, there’s natural surrounding – we don’t want to be part of a big construction zone,” said the mom of three. “We want to raise our families.” But since council wants to see it happen, and with Premier Christy Clark’s provincial riding in West Kelowna – Sinclair is skeptical whether public opposition will have much effect. “We’re not going to get a lot of say for
people who live in that neighbourhood.” Sinclair hopes the MOTI can find another way to bypass the highway around the town centre without going through residential neighbourhoods. No matter how minor or drastic the changes end up being along the highway, senior project director with the MOTI Murray Tekano said there won’t be any trouble connecting the West Kelowna portion with Peachland’s. All of the highway options being presented in West Kelowna are compatible with all of the options available in Peachland “to date,” he said. “Peachland is on its own schedule but we are co-ordinating work between the two,” Tekano said. Some of the highway routes for West Kelowna being explored earlier have since been eliminated as the MOTI eliminates
the least practical options. The ones that didn’t make the cut were “largely alternate routes that go well south or well north of Kelowna. They’re off the table because they don’t deal with traffic congestion well enough.” Even though some ideas prove to be impractical, Tekano said it’s important to exhibit a roadmap of all the options explored to build public faith in the legitimacy of the consultation process. “We don’t want people to think we’re picking a favourite.”
ALL THE OPTIONS – Above is an example of a trenched highway, which the MOTI
has proposed a section of Highway 97 be converted into to deal with increasing congestion in West Kelowna (MOTI image). Pictured below is members of the public taking an overview of a highway map and proposed changes to it during an open house in West Kelowna on March 30 (Dan Walton photo).
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Drug bust, house fire and automobile Council kiboshes town crier wipe-outs in this week’s cop shop news VIEW STAFF A lady and her car went careening through a backyard fence in West Kelowna on March 30. The 26-year-old Lake Country woman was taken to the hospital after wiping her car out along Glenrosa Road near the intersection of McGinnis Road. A call came into police at 8:33 p.m. Police arrived to find that a grey Dodge Caliber had been traveling eastbound before skidding off the road and plowing through the fence of a property on Liard Road. The car took major damage to its under carriage and was towed from the scene. The driver, who wasn’t charged with anything, was taken to hospital for medical assessment and treatment. Her injuries are believed to be non-life threatening. “Thankfully no pedestrians were in the immediate area at the time and no persons related to the residence were harmed,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey “Police would like to remind drivers to slow down for corners and curves and always abide the posted speed limits and suggested speed limits.” *** On April 2 there was another wipe out in West Kelowna. This one happened when an 18-year-old man from West Kelowna flipped a green Jeep YJ onto its roof in the 4400 block of Glenrosa Road. There were four passengers in the vehicle with him. The driver wasn’t injured but three of his passengers all suffered “relatively minor non-life threatening injuries as a result of the rollover,” according to the police report and the other passenger was taken to hospital for further treatment. Police don’t believe the driver was drinking and haven’t laid charges, but they still towed his vehicle from the scene. ***
Do you recognize the man pictured above? The RCMP want to identify him because he’s accused of assaulting and threatening to stab a cabbie with used needles. The call came in at 8:33 p.m. on March 27. Kelowna RCMP were told of a robbery that just happened near Lawrence Avenue and Richter Street in the downtown. Police determined the suspect was picked up by a Kelowna taxi company at a business in the 700 block of Harvey Avenue, then transported to a Rutland location before having the cabbie return him to the downtown core. “It is alleged that the suspect physically attacked and threatened the cab driver when asked to pay his cab fare of over $45,” Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey said. “According to the victim, the suspect allegedly choked, punched and threatened the cab driver with what appeared to be
used needles.” The suspect bolted from the taxi and took the cab driver’s cell phone while he was wearing a hooded beige jacket, jeans and a blue baseball cap. The suspect is described as a Native male of slim build, approximately 5 foot 7. The victims injuries were non-life threatening. If you know who the suspect is, call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300, or anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Photograph 1: Image obtained from surveillance footage which shows the alleged robbery suspect entering a business in the 700 block of Harvey Avenue; *** A body was found inside a Kelowna home that suspiciously went up in flames on April 1. Police were called to Stockwell Avenue home at 7:14 a.m. to assist the Kelowna Fire Department. The residential structure was reported to be fully engulfed in flames. After ensuring the burnt-out structure was safe for investigators to enter and conduct a thorough search of the scene, the grim discovery was made. “Police now confirm that a body has been discovered inside the home,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “The individual’s death and the circumstances surrounding the fire are still being considered suspicious at this time.” The RCMP is keeping the scene secured as serious crime investigators continue their co-ordination with the Kelowna Fire Department and the BC Coroners Service. “Until the individual’s identification can be confirmed, and their family properly notified, police will not be releasing any details with respect to their age or gender,” Cpl. O’Donaghey said. *** The RCMP scooped up nearly a pound in heavy drugs and $9,000 in cash from two cars and a home in Kelowna. The Street Enforcement Unit had been sniffing out the operation for two months before the bust. They pulled the trigger on March 22 and executed three warrants. The action happened at a home in the upscale neighbourhood of Country Club Drive “In total police seized over 239 grams of suspected cocaine, and over 160 grams of suspected heroin, in various forms and most of which were individually packaged ready for distribution,” said Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “Police also located and seized a total sum of nearly $9,000 in cash.” Arrested were two 22-year-old men and an 18-year-old woman from the Vancouver area, as well as an 18-year-old Ontario man. They are all facing charges and expected to appear in Kelowna Courts on July 10, 2017.
Proposed Peachland Town Crier Council declined the proposal for a Peachland Town Crier An individual requested that Council consider investing in a Town Crier, who would offer his services to Peachland events for a one-time fee of $1,500; to pay for the purchase of the required uniform. Council referred this individual to the Tourism Promotion Committee (TPC). The TPC has recommended that Council decline the proposal from the Town Crier. Reasons included:
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Peachland • A Town Crier does not fulfill the mandate of the TPC committee, which is ‘to identify and support sustainable events that strengthen the local economy, especially during the shoulder season’ Amendments To The Water Rates And Sewer Rates Bylaws. Council adopted amendments to the water rates bylaw and sewer rates bylaw. The amendments area result of the approved Secondary Suites and Garden Suites Policy, that sets the application process to achieve legally resisted suite designation within Peachland. In addition to the base fee charges for the principle dwelling, a secondary suite will be charged 40% of the water base fee for the principle dwelling. The water consumption fee will remain the same. Outdoor Food Vending Application – Kona Ice Of Central Okanagan Council approved the application for Outdoor Vending Applicant, Kona Ice of the Central Okanagan. The Vending applicant will be located in the location of Outdoor Vending Location #4, on Beach Avenue and 13th Street.
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PRA begins Year of Listening Greetings to all Peachland Residents: Did you know that Peachland has a Residents Association? The aim of the Peachland Residents Association (PRA) is to heighten community engagement in the decision-making process affecting public services and the future of Peachland. The PRA is prepared to listen and amplify the concerns of the residents of Peachland to the Municipal, Regional and Provincial governments, with respect to the issues that face our community. As you may be aware, we are faced with some challenges going forward, such as the: • Water quality and effluent infrastructure • Required Hwy 97 improvements • Numerous and growing discussions regarding development both large and small • Local road improvements • Management and maintenance of existing infrastructure • Dollar cost of all of the above. Our elected council represents all residents, however, it does not always reflect or respond to a majority of residents’ concerns, most
recently the community opposition to the closing of the municipal compost site. Peachland currently faces unknown or inaccurate current and future costs to taxpayers regarding the infrastructure commitment on lands slated for development. We have entered into a “Year of Listening” to more fully understand the concerns that Peachland residents may have. Please let us know of your views. You may email the Peachland Residents Association at: PeachlandResAssoc@ gmail.com. Residents may be assured that our Board will discuss the mail received and will work to ensure that concerns expressed are amplified to the District Council, the Regional District and the Provincial Government. All Peachland Residents and taxpayers are welcome to join the Association. We will do our utmost to address each individual issue and move your concerns forward so we can all continue to enjoy a more prosperous and wonderful place to call home. Board of Directors Peachland Residents Association
Just raise the speed limits The speed limits along the highway should be raised substantially. Instead of spending tens of millions on massive infrastructure upgrades for Highway 97, the existing network would be able to handle twice as much volume if we doubled the speed limits. There’s no way that could ever happen today with the number of
crappy cars and incompetent drivers on the road. But if drivers could bear more responsibility and automobile manufacturers were to develop the safety features and performance abilities necessary – then we can finally help this highway reach its potential. Dan Walton, Editor
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PEACHLAND COLUMNIST Unlike religion or politics, music is a subject in which opinions and preferences rarely generate heated discussion and controversy. In fact, there are million examples of human relationships that coexist perfectly well in environments where musical experiences and choices of one group differ from the other. In religion and politics, we often use the term “diversity.” In music, it is more about “eclecticism.” You see, it’s difficult to be an adherent of more than one religion at the same time, just as it is to be a supporter of multiple political parties concomitantly. But the musical experience is different because many people can—and do—enjoy more than one genre of music. While research generally shows that most people receive gratification from music, some do not. A 2014 University of Barcelona study reveals that there are healthy individuals— devoid of neurological
disorders—who simply do not respond to, nor enjoy, music. Researchers refer to this malady as “specific musical anhedonia.” Those of us who appreciate and enjoy music may find this condition difficult to understand, but we accept it, recognizing that our brains are all wired differently when it comes to responding to external stimuli. I’m sure at some stage in your life you have been captivated by music that today still holds special memories for you. It may be a top-forty pop hit, a country or hip hop song, a classical rendition, etc., and every time you hear it, it poignantly moves you, be it in a joyful or sad way. It was during a balmy September lunch hour in 1967 when I first heard the haunting music and lyrics of Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale.” Wearing a set of reflective sunglasses with that ‘life-is-good and I-look-great’ facial expression, my classmate drove us in his two-tone convertible
through the streets of our neighborhood. It was our first week back to school and we were still summer lazy— carefree, invincible, and entirely convinced that everything was the way we perceived life to be. Dimly I caught the sounds of this now-musical masterpiece. “Turn up the radio,” I said, suddenly feeling slightly abashed about the demanding tone of my request. Unbelievable! It was surreal. The first few bars of the Hammond organ prelude sounded inspiringly Bach-like. “We skipped the light fandango, turned cartwheels ‘cross the floor . . . she said, there is no reason, and the truth is plain to see.” Everything about the song was riveting—the lyrics, the melody. “That her face . . . turned a whiter shade of pale.” I shall never forget my introduction to this powerful and enduring song. Is there a song that carries a special meaning for you?
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Watershed deserves better treatment Political fundraising in Dear Mayor Fortin and Council: I am sure you are aware of both the irony and the irritation experienced by myself and the other taxpayers of Peachland when, on last Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 we learned that at the Regular Council Meeting you voted to support further logging in our Deep Creek watershed while simultaneously implementing the earliest Boil Water Notice in Peachland’s history. The water notice was due to a mud slide in this very same area, heavy rainfall was to blame. I know I am not the only Peachland resident who questions your explanation that the mudslide and subsequent boil water ban is due to heavy rain fall. I am certain the previous logging in our watershed forcing the widening of Munroe Forestry Road two seasons ago, regular seasonal snow melt, a saturated water table, steep slopes and the rainfall are all culprits in the slide. As a regular recreational user of the area I have witnessed the newly widened hair pin turn above the current mudslide area, noting numerous boulders had rolled into Deep Creek, trees dislodged by the grader had fallen into the stream bed, and loose gravel slopes were no longer ‘supported’ by the thin black plastic tarps and flimsy wood staked barriers. Much debris has been continuously slipping into our water supply for the past two years. Therefore, it may be prudent to research further the support of new logging operations with Gormans and Tolko before final approval is given. The District of Peachland has long
encouraged local forestry companies logging of our watershed, the majority which ended in the 1960’s. Unfortunately with the low stumpage fees due to the provincial government policies, renewal of logging is rampant everywhere the in this area All you have to do is travel up Princeton or Thorne Road (by Antlers Beach) and look towards Summerland and you can see countless low lying cut blocks, easy pickings for the logging companies, but disastrous for our water supply. Take a good look…..they are just getting started. Forest companies and BC Timber sales are running out of wood at the higher elevations and are moving operations into the steep community watersheds and mid elevation ungulate winter ranges because they need timber. When you harvest in watersheds, the removal of timber hastens snow melt for quicker run off rather than the slow melt into the soil. Obviously, higher run off creates sedimentation. When the Liberal Government came to power, they made a clear and fundamental policy shift in forest management. They decimated the Forest Service and therefore took the ‘eyes and ears’ out of the Forest Service and gave the responsibility to the forest companies on the premise that the Professional Foresters in companies would ‘manage’ professionally. Fox in charge of the proverbial henhouse. You can judge for
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yourselves as to how well this has worked. No one is enforcing decommissioning of the old roads. As a recreational user of this area, I have participated in Endurance Horse races as well as organized peddle and motor bike races. After the race was held, it was the very same Ministry of Forests and Environment who forced us to replace every overturned rock, blade of grass, to racers, all streams were out of bounds and branches were not allowed to be moved. Why does the forestry not have to adhere to the same standards as the small recreation clubs when it comes to leaving nature as you found it? In addition to our endangering drinking water, 50 year old cross country ski, hiking and biking trails have mostly been logged out, the Douglas Fir Mule Deer habitat in this area is at risk, and the rare ecosystems of our forest interface struggle to regain their footings. Almost more de-
structive to this area is the recent work ordered by the District to hastily clear the debris from the mud slide area, the entire area is unrecognizable, carnage to say the least. Was this recent work in compliance with; the Recommendations from Peachland Watershed and Source Protection Plan and Best Management Practices to protect our source water? Was special consideration given to erosion protection, sediment control in streams, and maintaining slope stability? Was any protocol followed? I think not. I am aware some logging must continue somewhere, but if Mayor and Council adhere to the wishes of their citizens, the Peachland survey of 2016 identifies drinking water as the number one issue for the population of 5,200. If that is so, then why would we gamble on the forestry industry and jeopardize further our water supply. Continued on . . . Page 6
B.C. politics already has its dark money – donations that are difficult to trace back to an actual donor – but the free for all when it comes to political fundraising in the province has given rise to a murky practice: raising campaign cash from some dark corners of the world. Its name seems innocuous enough, G&E Studio. It’s just one of the companies identified among the 76,887 donations that the B.C. Liberal party received between 2005 and 2015. G&E donated $5,000 to the Liberal Party less than three weeks after a 2015 Reuters investigation identified the company as part of “a global radio web structured in a way that obscures its majority shareholder: state-run China Radio International.” A station in Vancouver – CHMB AM1320 – broadcasts G&E’s
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state-approved content. CHMB is owned and operated by Mainstream Broadcasting. Before her election in 2013, International Trade and Minister Teresa Wat was the president and CEO of Mainstream. G&E isn’t the only state-controlled Chinese company to donate to parties in B.C. The Bank of China contributed $388 to the Liberals in 2015 and Canadian Kailuan Dehua Mines – part of the Kailuan Group – has given the party $59,974 and $7,375 to the B.C. NDP (2011 to 2014). A genuine interest in B.C. politics may not be top of mind when the cheques get cut. In one of China’s state-run newspapers, Huang Xiangmo, chairman of the Yuhu Group of developers, wrote this in regards to Australian politicians: “(They’re) not delivering …We need to learn how to have a more efficient combination between political requests and political donations.” Continued on . . . Page 10
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Only Eastern Canada will Open letter to Peachland taxpayers: be turning 150 this year The true cost of development Dear Editor: I note that a number of people seem to be prepared to celebrate Canada 150 Anniversary. I will not be celebrating this anniversary because Canada is not a True Democracy. To confirm this point look at the Senate of Canada. The latest information I have shows that the Senate has 105 senators or seats, and of this, British Columbia has only six senators. Whereas Ontario has 24 senators, Quebec has 24 senators, Novas Scotia has 10 senators, and New Brunswick also has 10 senators. The other Western Provinces also have only six senators each. This lopsided allocation of senators/seats hardly qualifies Canada
as a true democracy. To correct this imbalance, one of two actions should to take place. First, abolish the senate, or two, change the senate to a triple-E senate which would be equal, elected and effective. However, since Eastern Canada have had their “Boot” on the neck of Western Canada for over the last 100 years, through the Senate, I doubt that they would be prepared to give up the power they have over Western Canada, at least not in my lifetime. Sooo, I will not be celebrating this Eastern Canada anniversary.
Watershed . . . from Page 5 On the positive side of this issue, if indeed one can be found, it is obvious that the destruction to our watershed and drinking water will remain in jeopardy (even if we do spend $18,800,000.00 on an upgraded water treatment plant) if we continue to allow development in this area. So it will not come as a surprise to me and
the residents of Peachland if Council makes a prudent decision and rallies to rescind their support for any fourlaned highway Bypass route from Antlers Beach to the Coquihalla connector right smack through the centre of our watershed.
Larry Weisgarber Peachland, B.C.
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Dear Peachland homeowners and renters: Within the next day or two, I urge you all to take a drive up Trepanier, to the corner of Trepanier, Cousins and MacKinnon Roads. The District has closed access to Mackinnon Road, again, blaming spring runoff. The runaway water stretches 15 meters across the road, at least 1 meter deep in places, flooding the adjoining park and half a block of the street. Residents are inconvenienced, parks and roadways are being damaged, property owners are experiencing destruction and our tax dollars are paying for the repair of all of it. It is true Law (Dry) Creek has not flowed so freely in over 10 years. It did start last year, but apparently District staff and administration saw fit to only barricade the area with some snow fencing and remove debris rather than deal with actual the flooding. This year the water is greater and again this year residents are told it is but another underground spring, a freak of nature, unavoidable, undeterminable but our taxes pay to repair it none the less. This is becoming a common scenario, other Okanagan communities share the same, geographic, hilly terrain, saturated water table and seasonal springs and runoff, if so then why does it seem only Peachland is plagued
with such an abundance of costly water events? We could be paying for past development oversights. Princeton Avenue (ongoing) Our tax dollars are hard at work clearing debris, ditches and most recently repairing the undermining of the entire road bed due to “underground water”. Renfrew Road (2017) Much needed budget items have been shelved or scrapped all together in order for our tax dollars to pay for $1,000,000.00 in repairs caused by an underground spring. Neither the original engineering of Renfrew road bed on an unstable, sandy hillside, nor the development of the large Renfrew subdivision over an active spring, or the undermining of the entire area by leaking residential water mains and sewer pipes has been connected to this slide event. Now three more homes on Renfrew have 3 inch gaps in their driveways, yet District staff assure them the damage is not related to the slide and only ground water is to be blamed for the destruction. Renfrew Road (2015 and 2016) The gravel portion of Renfrew Road (originally allowed to be engineered on the unstable sandy nose of glacial till slid in January of last year and the previous year. (See the entire Peachland View article covering the store http:// www.peachlandview. com/2016/02/11/eroding-sect ion-of-ren-
frew-road-is-gettingan-emergency-fix/y). Of course our tax dollars paid for the experimental $20,000 band aid repair to the slide with landscaping material. At the council meeting discussing the issue, Councillor Thom hoped this landscape tarp solution would prove effective in preventing further, future costly slides, guess again! Closure of this dangerous portion of road was discussed but not adopted. Of course, any connection to these original slides and the larger one ONLY 100 meters away on Renfrew road has been denied by the District. The road is closed to 2 way traffic. Forest Hill Drive, Pineridge Road For the past several years, an underground spring has repeatedly popped up in numerous locations flooding several properties and road beds along the above 2 routes and Municipal workers have repeatedly cleaned up the debris in these areas, however, the property owners who have experienced basement flooding and erosion as far back as the late ‘90s have been told it is not District responsibility. But, again it was the District that allowed the original approval of building permits, driveways and road beds to be developed over top an old existing swale that often flowed freely from McColl Lake. Now our tax dollars are paying for these developments oversights.
DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND – NOTICE The District of Peachland is providing an opportunity for the residents of Peachland to express an opinion on the 2017 Financial Plan at the regular meeting of Council to be held in the Council Chambers 4450 6th Street at 7:00pm on April 18, 2017. The Financial Plan is now available for inspection at Municipal Hall. Doug Pryde, CPA, CGA DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Dated at Peachland, B.C. , this 31st Day of March 2017.
Ponderosa Land The development speaks for itself, hasty approval to an enormous project covering expansive hilly terrain overlooked many factors, mostly financial, many geographic. A drive through the property reveals numerous flooded areas, waterfalls and gushing springs. Again, current taxpayers are on the hook for any damage initiated by past development decisions New Monaco A hike along the trails through the orchards to the Connector or a drive down highway 97 today will reveal abundant underground springs and surface runoff. When the District approved development for more than 2,000 homes did they allow for a proper study of the safety of this development, or again will future ratepayers have to bail out a flooded development. Deep Creek Allowing forestry access to logging through our watershed on a road 5 meters from our drinking water is a council decision residents are now paying for with yet another boil water ban, we are all paying for a water service we cannot access. The above list is by no means complete; many other costly water events seep through town. In closing, before we all hop on the “development at all costs” band wagon, following past and present councils and sell out our back yards to the highest bidder, I ask all residents to reflect on the true costs of these decisions. Yes, you may think more development will alleviate your tax burden, short term, however, it is the long term costs you are truly paying for. Make your current council and staff accountable for all development choices, or they could ‘spring up’ and erode your bank account. Jackie Saunders Peachland
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Okanagan couple begin new lives as globe-trotting explorers DAN WALTON EDITOR
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There’s a young Okanagan couple that felt like the gift of life was being squandered by the numbing effects of the monotonous nine-to-five grind. But finally, Pieter Martin from Oliver and his partner Brianne Boback from Kelowna are treating the world as their oyster. Earlier in 2017, they minimized their possessions, flew to South America to begin a new life exploring the world. They initially began their careers the safe way, enrolling in university where they both earned business degrees. Afterwards, they found themselves climbing the corporate ladder with promising careers. From a professional point of view, they were succeeding, working 40 to 60 hours each week in the fields of finance and management. But it wasn’t making them feel content. And Martin was working evenings and weekends while Boback worked banker’s hours, so the little free time they did have was a difficult to spend together. “Even when we weren’t at work we were still being messaged,” Martin recalls. While they had achieved the American Dream, they realized it could only offer them a hollow sense of gratification. So they plotted an escape to the matrix. To make a new life, they quit their corporate jobs, sold their coveted belongings and began their adventure by flying to Columbia. “It’s been really nice to not think about everything going on, take each morning for what you really want to do,” Boback said. When they spoke with The Chronicle, Martin and Boback had just returned from a coffee tour led by a local farmer. Their commute involved a 45-minute motor bike and truck ride up mountains.
“The farmer walked us through each of the steps. He loves doing what he’s doing and showing people,” Boback said. “There were such lush green trees everywhere on the tour. You just need to take in these moments right in front of you and grab them – who knows when we’ll be doing it again.” “It was amazing – we just woke up, had breakfast and then went on three or four hour coffee tour with locals,” said Martin. “We got to drink coffee and he sent us home with some.” They were staying in a small hostel that’s located “In the middle of pretty much nowhere,” Martin said. “When we look around where we are, this is unbelievable.” “It’s so interesting seeing other cultures and what people do to survive,” Boback said. “Just their mindsets, they do things a lot different than what we do at home.” Martin notices the common folk in Columbia seem to
approach their daily duties with more optimism than North Americans. “They’re a lot happier,” he said. “They’re always smiling and they take pride in their jobs here, whereas back home everyone just can’t wait for Friday afternoon.” Even on Monday mornings – a time of the week they used to dread – Martin and Boback find themselves basking in their surreal experience. “Normally we’d be sitting in our desks at work stressed out,” Martin said. “It makes it that much more rewarding.” Through body language and Google Translate, the couple has managed sufficient communications with the Columbian locals, but the language barrier has been a bigger challenge than they had hoped. “Our Spanish is a work in progress,” Boback said. “Many people here don’t speak any English.”
“We’ve gotten by but we have to get better,” Martin said. “But there’s usually a bilingual tourist or something around who can help.” While they’re not abiding to any set schedule along their journey, their plan still include visits to the quintessential wonders of South America. They hope to experience Machu Piccchu in Peru; Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat in Bolivian; take a tour of the Amazon rainforest; and as Okanagan-born wine enthusiasts, they’re excited to explore the wine regions of Chile and Argentina. Martin’s old classmate from Southern Okanagan Secondary School, Lisa Dell, is currently teaching in the Galápagos Islands, and they’ll be paying her a visit in May. Another friend of theirs from Vancouver is planning to meet up in with them in Peru. As for precautions, there are deadly snakes and spi-
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ders dwelling in South American, but Martin and Boback said they aren’t anything to be alarmed about. They’re noticing that right now, June bugs are very common in the area. As for concerns involving crime, Martin said he was a little weary upon arrival, but he now compares the streets of Columbia to those in Kelowna. “Five to 10 years ago it had that reputation of danger, but I haven’t felt in danger for one minute since we’ve been here,” he said. “We’re not going around dark alleyways late at night,” Boback said. “The same general precautions anywhere you go – in Calgary you wouldn’t do that anyway.” Sometimes the couple will spend their nights socializing with locals and other tourists, though they often find themselves sipping on beer and wine, relaxing to the view of captivating sunsets. Their decision to unshackle themselves from corporate
bondage had been accumulating for six years as they worked tedious careers in Calgary. After finally turning themselves into backpacking explorers upon arrival in Columbia two months ago, they plan on spending at least one full year exploring as much as they can. And while they’re living frugally off of savings right now, they hope to eventually sustain their free-spirited way of life. And as they continue to grow their social media following, they’re inching towards the dream of being professional travelers. Their Instagram account, where they chronicle their adventures, has accu-
mulated over 30,000 followers so far. With an audience so large and travel-minded, Martin and Boback have a valuable platform for hospitality and tourism companies to promote their services. By offering businesses a plug on their Instagram account, they often benefit from free or discounted activities and accommodations. “It really stretches our budget, making our trip longer and more affordable,” Boback said. To learn their secrets and see what they’re doing, track their journey by following ‘mypassportandyou’ on Instagram, or visit their blog mypassportandyou.com.
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There will be a candidate for the Green Party running in the local riding. Her name is Connie Sahlmark and she studies sustainable construction management technologies at Okanagan College. “The program I’ve come through is all about using our resources better, how to construct better and develop renewable energies, smart neighbourhoods and community design,” she said. The Greens are the best party to implement a “new economy” where sustainability is valued more than profit, she believes. Also, the Green Party refuses to accept corporate or union donations and has pledged to outright ban them. When the Liberals and NDP cash their huge cheques, it’s naive to think the donors won’t ex-
pect any favours, she said. “It’s kind of like a gal letting a guy buy her drinks all night – you know something’s going to be expected,” she said. Sahlmark has been politically engaged “for quite some time,” and decided to throw her name in the hate when she realized nobody else was representing the Greens in the Penticton riding. “I thought it was important we have somebody on the ballot.” Sahlmark believes the Okanagan will especially benefit from a Green Party government, largely thanks to the growing tech sector. “The resources are here, we just need the political will to implement it.” Sahlmark is up against Liberal incumbent Dan Ashton and NDP candidate Tarik Sayeed. The provincial election is scheduled for May 9.
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The Peachland Wellness Center has been a lovely and challenging place to do my practicum. As a Masters of Social Work student from UBCO embarking on my first “real world experience”, I had no idea what I was getting into. But the real world demands that you learn quickly, and so I had to. And I thought it would benefit Peachland as a whole to pass on some interesting things I have learned while working with PWC. Interesting fact number one: the classification of “seniors” includes a lot of people. It is not uncommon for parents and their children to both be lumped into this group and yet be 30 years removed in age. I have met many “seniors” who consider themselves “young seniors.” The fact is that working with the older population is diverse and varied. It encompasses people of many cultures, creeds, and even generations. I was surprised during one intake, while setting up services for the parent, when I realized that the individual’s child was also retired and could benefit from connecting with the PWC too. I also learned just how many resources there are at people’s fingertips, and yet are difficult for them to access because of their complexity. Resources such as SAFER (Shelter Aid For Elder-
ly Renters), which provides rent payment help for low-income seniors. Making sure that people know about Fair Pharmacare, and the discount it provides for some medications. Another interesting resource to know about is BC housing and the multiple ways they connect and provide people with low-income housing. The Peachland Wellness Center is another great resource that provides various programs and services, helping people not only with their wellbeing and social life, but also with connecting people with these other resources. The PWC is located in the heart of Peachland, which makes it easy to access and very supportive of its unique population. The staff is well prepared to help people navigate the various systems of public help available to all Canadians. You can contact The Peachland Wellness Center at 250-767-0141.
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pony tail. Number 4 Hair Co. will be making the snip on on April 29. The fundraiser is being held in memory of her dad and brother-in-law George, who both passed away from cancer. “I am participating in this fundraising event called Cutting It For Cancer to support the mission of the Canadian Cancer Society,” she said. van Drunen can be supported online by going to goo.gl/GR2FnT.
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Okanagan Boys and Girls Club stoked for springtime festivities PATRICIA BARROWS
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Member of the month Ten years ago, Morgan began attending the KinderCare and then After School program at the Webber Road Club in West Kelowna. She reconnected with the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club almost two years ago as a youth volunteer and has been helping out in the Peachland Club After School and daycamp programs ever since. Her enthusiasm, kindness, and leadership abilities make her a great addition to our Club. Whether she is playing soccer in the field, helping with crafts or playing games with the kids, Morgan is a wonderful role model who
the children look up to. Morgan is very ambitious and a natural leader. These traits made her a wonderful candidate for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada National Youth Conference, Get Loud, held in Ottawa this Spring, where participants learn how they can make a difference in their community around social issues all while building relationships, making memories, and enjoying new experiences. The staff at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club are so proud to recognize and celebrate Morgan as our Club Member of the Month!
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Spring is an exciting time of year. The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, flowers and trees are in bloom, and people seem to have a little extra energy to be outside and get active after a long, cold winter. And what a long winter it was! Here at the Peachland Boys and Girls Club a sure way to kick off Spring is our Family Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15th from 11-12:30pm. All Families are invited to the Club to hop into Spring and take part in the fun. Activities will include face painting, a bouncy castle, and Spring crafts such as decorating a bag to use to collect colourful Easter eggs hidden around Cousins field. The Easter Bunny is even on his way to the Club for a visit! The cost is $5/child (ages 3 and up) and Shady politics . . . from Page 5 To date neither Yuhu nor Huang have made donations in B.C. Lucky for us. And China isn’t the only foreign country whose state-controlled enterprises are coughing up cash for parties in the province. Progress Energy has donated $12,750 to the Liberals. Progress is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Petronas, a Malaysian state-controlled energy company. Petronas is also the majority partner in Pacific NorthWest LNG who has donated $21,700 to the Liberals and $350 to the NDP. Closer to home Texas-based Kinder Morgan boasts on its website that it’s “committed to being a good
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be motivating and inspiring! Youth conditioning will run Thursday evenings from 5:306:30pm starting April 6th and is only $5/session or $12 for the entire 6-week program. Did you know we have rental space available at our Club? Located in the beautifully renovated Historic Peachland School, we have large rooms where groups or private renters can hold meetings, classes, or workshops. Several folding tables and chairs are available for use as well. For information on any of our programs we can be reached by phone (250-7672515), email (peachland@ boysandgirlsclubs.ca), or on Facebook at Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs Peachland. Activity calendars are available on Facebook or can be picked up from the Club where you can stop in anytime for a tour of our Centre and meet our staff team!
Ca l i for n ia-ba s ed Edison Power gave the Liberals $10,000 in 2016 and Pacific Gas & Electric Co. $1,832 in 2009. Both companies were on the winning side when B.C. Hydro reached a $750 million out of court settlement in 2013, after its subsidiary Powerex was accused of “gaming the energy market by purchasing and exporting to Canada huge quantities of electricity California needed and then selling it back to the state at exorbitant prices.” Thinking of taking a cruise this summer or perhaps a quick jaunt to Seattle? Put Princess Cruises and Holland America Line down for $3,000 each to the Liberals, Royal Caribbean Cruises ($3,701) and the Clipper for
$2,216 to the Liberals and $1,000 to the NDP. Paper Excellence Group, a privately held company, has contributed $135,938 to the Liberals since 2014. The B.C. government likes to think of Paper Excellence as a company headquartered in Richmond B.C., even though it’s head office is in Indonesia. Beijing-based Modern Investment Group gave the Liberals $25,000 in December 2015. Last year the company was part of a consortium that purchased TransLink’s 13.8-acre Oakridge Transit Centre in Vancouver for an estimated $440 million. Most foreign donors to B.C.’s political parties can be traced to a country, but not all. Sakuna Natural Resources has donated $10,000 to the Liberals and Orient Investment Corp. ($1,000). The Globe and Mail reports that neither company is registered in B.C., nor federally and that their their home base is unknown. When a party has few scruples about who it will take money from and where they will raise it, you’re left to wonder what’s on the table when the cheques are handed over?
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Canada celebrates 100th anniversary of triumphant Vimy Ridge takeover DAN WALTON EDITOR
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The time had come for the German Empire to surrender their Vimy Ridge garrison to the Western Allies, exactly one century ago on April 9. By pushing the limits of artillery assaults and employing a subterranean strategy to charge tens of thousands of fearless soldiers towards the impossible stronghold, an overwhelming besiege led by Canada forced the enemy into submission. The human sacrifice was more than 11,000 casualties. “When you think of 11,000, and that’s just one battle – that’s double the population of Oliver,” said David Klassan, a local UBCO history major who visited the site of Vimy Ridge in 2007 for the 90-year anniversary.
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It seemed as though Canada’s victory came against all odds, but in hindsight, “I don’t know if there’s anything the Germans could have done to defend against it,” Klassan said. “It was such a huge bombardment.” For the first time in World War I, all four Canadian divisions fought on the same battlefield. They were led by Sir Arthur William Currie, who was the first Canadian-appointed commander of the Canadian Corps. Before Canada’s successful recovery of the territory, the global superpowers of France and Great Britain had both tried unsuccessfully to reclaim the coveted ridge. Canadians, the eventual captors, were merely a citizens of a British colony only 50 years earlier. “Our generals knew they had to be thinking outside the box; trying new tactics – and it paid off,” Klassan said. Artillery technologies had just become unprecedentedly accurate, dropping curtains of bombs on the German defenders while the advancing Canadian troops were only paces behind. When Western forces reached enemy lines, many of the Germans were defenceless in a state of shell shock. “It was a huge risk to our own soldiers, dropping such huge amounts of artillery so close to our own men. How do you practice walking behind a line of exploding artillery?” Soldiers were also given bet-
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ter training in terms of mapping and territory, reducing their vulnerability with a better understanding of the enemy’s sightlines. “Being there in person definitely put things into perspective,” Klassan said. “Strategically, that was a really important place. It looked deceivingly small from a distance, but standing up there and seeing all the landscape around you – it was huge. You could just see flat farm land for miles and miles.” From atop Vimy Ridge, the vantage point secured by the Germans would have been intimidating for anybody running towards their machine guns head on. That challenge was mitigated by a clever idea to build a network of underground tunnels. Twelve tunnels were engineered to go as deep underground as 10 metres, safely delivering Canadian troops up to 1.2 kilometres closer to the
high ground. The three-day as- monument on site, built in 1936 sault, albeit successful, cost the to commemorate all 11,169 of Western allies 3,598 soldiers and Canada’s dead and missing soldiers from the First World War 7,004 injuries. “That was one of the biggest in France. “I’ve never seen anything that victories for Canada and one of the greatest losses for Germa- big, it was just incredible.” And Klassan was impressed ny.” Tunnel warfare had been by how diverse the audience practiced by both sides during was, saying how those paying the war, and the two sides of- their respects ranged vastly in ten came so close that Canadian age and culture. “Just seeing that spirit of peotunnellers could often hear their German counterparts digging in ple 90 year later – I felt very proud to be there.” the nearby underground. Vimy’s centennial anniver“It was neat to walk through these tiny, tiny tunnels,” Klassan sary – April 9, 2017 – will be said. “They were very claustro- commemorated in Peachland. phobic; very small. And those The Royal Canadian Legion Br. were the ones the public is actu- 069 is inviting the public to an ally allowed in – I think some of open house on April 9 in honour them you had to crawl in. Maybe of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The they built people smaller back hall opens at 1 p.m. then.” As military technologies continued to rapidly advance throughout the 20th Century, the cutting-edge tactics that led to Canada’s successful recovery of Vimy Ridge quickly became outdated. “It was a great strategy for the end of the war and then I don’t think it was ever used again. But as the war was toning down, that was a pivotal victory.” During the 90th anniversary ceremony of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 7, 2007, he was among thousands paying their respects, including Queen Elizabeth II and former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Once he was there, Klassan was over- GLOBE AND MAIL – The front page whelmed by the giant limestone from April 10, 1917
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Vimy veteran found what he was looking for in Peachland DAN WALTON EDITOR
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Almost 30 years after the paramount battle, Peachland became home to a Vimy Ridge hero and his family. Veteran of the First World War Alfred Charles Mash, born 1896 in London, England, survived the battles of Vimy Ridge, Sommes and Passchendaele. Upon his return to Canada he was given a Soldier Settlement Grant, which he used to move to a farm in Peace River, Alberta. He became a hay farmer and “He hated it,” his daughter Dolores Houghtailing remembers. “He wanted to live near the ocean.” So he decided to move to the Pacific coast. But as he was on his way there in 1946, he stumbled upon the oasis of Peachland. Now he had his sights set on a new home instead. He initially purchased hotel in downtown Peachland and ran it for two years. Afterwards, he spent years as the foreman of a sawmill on the lake in Peachland. On the home front, he grew his own fruit trees and owned a boat. “I was a good life,” she said. Mash also became a member of the Peachland Legion. Houghtailing recalls her dad pondering his fateful circumstances. “Why was I saved?” he would ask after so many of his buddies didn’t survive. “He felt guilty. At the end of each battle there would only be a few comrades left.” For Houghtailing, the reality of fighting in a war has become increasingly surreal over the years. “When I look at kids his age now, they’re just kids.
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I’m so glad my sons didn’t have to go through that.” Mash’s brother was killed in action while he was on a boat crossing the Atlantic. “It must have been awful for my grandmother with both of her sons gone to war.”
Stories from the Old Town: The toll of WWI RICHARD SMITH
PEACHLAND HISTORIAN In World War One , Peachland was a very small developing town. There were many young men here and they signed up to fight in large numbers early in the war. This community had the unhappy distinction of the Greatest Loss of Men per capita in the Dominion of Canada. Their names remain on the cenotaph in the center of town. Three Governor Generals of Canada have paid tribute to this loss by visiting and wreath laying at our cenotaph as did the present Lt. Governor of B C., Steven point in May 2009, Lest we forget! He was given a souvenir of his visit, from the town, a 24 Karat golden peach.
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The uncle she never met was a big reason why her dad enlisted. “He wanted to fight with his brother and defend the country,” Houghtailing said. It was 1915 when he enlisted. He reported himself as standing five feet and nine inches tall with a medium completion, brown eyes and dark brown hair. While he was fighting in Europe, there was a period of 16 months that he was bogged down in trench warfare. “He pretty much just lived there.” When poison seeped into the trenches from German chlorine attacks, soldiers had to sit completely still, sometimes for hours, to prevent unwanted drafts from exposing them to the killer gas. But despite how their jobs were to kill one another, German and Western soldiers didn’t have a loathsome relationship. There was at least one German soldier who went to university in Montreal had a good understanding of English, and there would be many friendly nighttime chats between enemy soldiers. Houghtailing said her dad was caught up in the intensity of trying to save his comrades who were caught in no-man’s-land, and made regular use of horseback as part of the war effort. One one occasion, he was galloping on a horse when a low-flying German fighter plane swooped in just a few meters from him. They made eye contact and just looked at each other. Mash claimed he could have taken a shot but chose not to. Mash passed away in 1970 but his family kept adding to his legacy. Nearly 40 years after his death in 2008, Houghtailing’s grandson was casted as an actor in the 2008 Hollywood film Passchendaele. “He kept a momentum of his great grandfather during the filming.”
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It is with deep sadness we are announcing the sudden passing of Eugene (Gene) Maurice Zaporzan, 87, born January 7, 1930 in Vita, Manitoba, died January 30, 2017 in Penticton Hospital, Penticton, British Columbia. He moved from Vita, Manitoba to Vancouver, BC in 1951 where he worked in grocery stores for 50 years, after which he retired to Peachland, BC in 1993. He married Shirley Taylor of Kinistino, Saskatchewan, on February 8, 1958 in St. Peters Church, New Westminster, BC. He is remembered by his three daughters: Gail Darlene Poisson (Dave) of Cluculz Lake, BC; Debbie Lynn Parsons of Surrey, BC; Kelly Marie Brown of Surrey, BC.; one granddaughter, Shauna Lynn of Vanderhoof, BC; two grandsons, Ryan and Travis; one great-grandson, Caleb; and two great-granddaughters, Sydney “Emerald” and Madison “Maddy”; sisters Stella and Doreen. Predeceased by brothers Jerry, John, Walter, William and sisters Olga, Victoria, and Mary. Gene loved the community of Peachland and worked to help establish the Peachland Wellness Centre. He enjoyed selling fruit and fresh pies at Todd’s Campground each summer and made many new friends in the process. He will be greatly missed by his friends and all family members. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:00 am at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to “Central Okanagan Hospice House,” or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceiling texturing, window & doors. Need walls moved? All work done to code.
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4421 4th Street
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April 250-769-5685 14, GOOD FRIDAY
Service: 10:30 am Sunday Services
April 16, EASTER SUNDAY Contemporary Worship Service: 8 am Service 9 a.m. Sonrise Service with Easter Traditional breakfast & EggWorship Hunt at the Service 10:30ina.m. Gellatly Nut Farm, case of rain please meet at Grace Sunday School Lutheran 10:30 Church a.m. 10:30 Ages 3 am thruTraditional to Grade 6
www.gracelutherankelowna.com www.gracelutherankelowna.com We We are are wheelchair wheelchair accessible accessible
Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning
9:30 a.m. Study, Coffee & Conversation Office Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday
(P.A.O.C.)
Sunday Worship 2pm with Pastor Don McMillan For more information call John 250-767-2221 Don McMillan 250-300-1642
will be held at Summerland United Church
Rev. Robin Graves 4th Street & Brandon Ave
250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org
Please note:
MARCH 26 Sunday Service 10:00am
4464 4th Street (St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)
Pastor: Ian McLean
Anyone interested in carpooling meet at Peachland United Church, 9:00am
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Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com
The 50+ Centre will be having pancake breakfasts on the following dates: May 21, July 2, August 6, and Sept 3. Breakfast starts at 8 am until 11:30 am. all will have a Canada 150 theme this year. We’ve been told they are the best pancakes in town.
Canada 150 Event: The Peachland Variety Singers proudly present MY CANADA on Sunday, April 9 at 2:00 pm in the 50+ Activity Centre. Featuring all Canadian music and locally written songs. Admission by donation and refreshments served.
The Peachland Wellness Centre hosts a Tax Clinic. ongoing to April 24, Mondays 1 - 3 p.m. No appointment necessary, first come first served.
The Peachland Wellness Centre Baby Friendly Café presents: Sprouting and Spring Fling Fare at 4426 - 5th street, Tuesday April 11 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. A little info about the foods we eat as well as the foods we grow. This is an interactive program with support and encouragement offered to new parents, where breastfeeding support, nutritional information as well as new beginnings are formed. Enjoy tea and a wholesome nutritional snack while we get informed and connect with each other. Hugs are always free.
Last Show Together for “The Revival” band. Friday April 7 at 8:30 pm at Riley’s Neighbourhood Pub, 1751 Ross Road, West Kelowna. Tickets are $20. Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 069) is hosting a commemoration on Sunday, April 9th at 1:00 pm in honour of the 100 Year Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. District council is also invited. “Captured Images” An exhibition of fine art photography is now showing in the Peachland Art Gallery until April 9. Tues - Sat 9 - 4, Sun 10 - 4 in the historic Peachland School.
The Peachland Wellness Circle presents: Certified Body Talk Practitioner, Marian Douglas, will speak on reconnecting the body lines of communication due to health challenges from exposure to the stresses of day to day life. Wednesday April 12 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Peachland Wellness Centre, 4426 5th Street.
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Peachland Variety Singers Concert “Our Canada” Sunday, April 9 at 2 pm
TAI CHI Mondays at 12:00 noon New Leader: Yvonne Waines Starting April 24
Find us on Facebook by searching Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca
Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, Community Centre YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11:05 am, Community Centre TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5+) 3-5 pm, Community Centre SPIN, CORE & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse. VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6-7 pm, Community Centre YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place
FITNESS ROOM 8am-8pm, Community Centre
YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+
LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11 Peachland Wellness Centre
CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 9:30-11:30 am community centre
LATIN GROOVE DANCE 7:30pm -8:30 pm, Community Centre
FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place
TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm (1.0-2.75), Community Centre AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30 pm 50+ Activity Centre
MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre COMPUTER LITERACY 10 am-12, Peachland Wellness Centre by appt. 250-767-0141
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre
LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm. 2nd week and 4th week: 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages 13+) 4 -7 pm
PICKLEBALL (1.02.75+) 9:05-11:05 am, Community Centre YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre AEROBICS AND MORE 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10-noon every 3rd Wednesday Peachland Wellness Centre
TUESDAYS
WOODCARVING 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School ZUMBA 5:15-6:15 pm, 4th St Place PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-7 pm, Community Centre WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, Community Centre
The Peachland Wellness Centre Society (PWC): Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday April 22, 2017 at 3:00 pm, in the boardroom at 4440-5th Street, Peachland BC.
VINYASA YOGA FLOW 5:306:30 pm, Community Centre
CHAIR FITNESS 11-11:45 am, 4th Street Place
MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
The Peachland Community Arts Council will be hosting a Sip and Paint event (abstracts in acrylics) at the Beach Ave Cafe with instructor and Peachland artist Richard Smith on Wednesday April 19 at 6 pm.
KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse.
WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 2nd & 4th Wed - Peachland Wellness Centre
PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3pm, Community Centre
Rubber Ducky Race: Saturday April 15 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Trepanier Creek Park. Watch for the Canada 150 Ducky racing down Trepanier Creek. For more information, contact Doris at 250-767-2391 or call the Visitor Centre at 250-767-2455.
GENTLE STRETCH 11:00 -11:45 am 4th Street Place
BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ 1112:30 pm, every 2nd and last Tuesday, Peachland Wellness Centre
AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Canada 150 Event: Celebration of Business April 13-18. Bring your visitors to local businesses as they celebrate with sidewalk sales, Canadian theme window displays, menu items and entertainment.
SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity 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 Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm 50+ Activity Centre
CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum
PICKLEBALL (ALL PLAY) 5:45-7:45 pm Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, Community Centre
FITNESS ROOM 8 am-6 pm, Community Centre
YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Ctre TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 10 am, United Church Hall Hosted. No Beginners. PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Weekly. IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre CHAIR FITNESS 11-11:45 am, 4th Street Place ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome. AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre UKULELE (BEGINNER) 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 TOTAL BODY BLAST 5:306:30 pm, Community Centre
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin. MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Centre THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:3011:30 am, 4th Street Place YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre
PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, Peachland Library. Open to all ages BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm,
SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 10 am-3 pm Bargain Bin. ARTISAN MARKET 10 am-3 pm bi-weekly 14 artisans and Wineries at the Peachland Visitors Centre MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Drop In (ages 6-12) 1 -4 pm Youth Zone (ages 13+) 4 - 8 pm SUNDAYS BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Centre. PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. UKULELE 1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
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COMMUNITY
PAUL GRAYDON
DISASTROUS ERROR – “People were covered in dust, it was very dramatic,” witness Annick Stoltz said after a BMW SUV plowed through the Peachland Library. She saw one person underneath the
vehicle and about five others injured, covered in drywall dust and blood.
BEEPS members leech onto Seedy Saturday DARLENE HARTFORD
BAT EDUCATION AND ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION SOCIETY
DAN WALTON
PLACE YOUR BETS
– The world-famous Rubber Ducky Race in Peachland happens on April 15 this year at Trepanier Creek. Money raised will helps out Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society (BEEPS) and the Legends of the Lake Interpretive Centre. There will be 600 duckies competing and they can be purchased for $2 each at the Visitor Centre, Beach Avenue Hair Studio and Lakeside Auto. Tons of prizes.
Seedy Saturdays have sprung up across the country. These events provide education on seed saving and environmentally responsible gardening practices for the master gardener, seed enthusiast and the everyday backyard gardener. At Seedy Saturdays there’s something for everyone including seed swaps, workshops, organic plants and the exchange of good advice and garden tips. In addition to the Seedy Saturday events Community Seed Libraries have been created for the collection and distribution of rare heirloom seeds, and a Canadian Seed Catalogue lists vegetable and fruit seeds recently sold by Canadian seed companies including everything from artichokes to quinoa. Also, anything you want to know about
organic seed production or pollination sustainability can be answered at a Seedy Saturday event. For 13 years Laurel Burnham has worked at, or organized, the Okanagan South circuit of Seedy Saturdays. This includes the communities of Oliver, Summerland and Penticton. Peachland was invited to participate this year and Burnham was excited upon learning of the abundant supply of guano in the attic of Peachland Historic School. Guano is one of the best organic fertilizers due to its high content of nitrogen. Guano produced by insect eating bats has proven to have the highest nitrate levels and, because large quantities of Guano are not readily available, guano has become a valuable commodity in high demand. This past Saturday BEEPS Directors Sam Theriault, Rachel Truant and Darlene Hartford were at the Peachland Community Centre bagging and
distributing guano collected from the school house attic. Wearing gloves is recommended when working with any fertilizer and BEEPS directors practiced extra precautions by wearing masks while working with the large quantity of guano. Some debris and insulation from the attic needed to be separated from the bat droppings prior to packaging. Wearing a mask while spreading guano in your garden or adding it to your garden containers is a personal choice, but, as with all fertilizers, close up exposure to the nose and mouth is not recommended. When fertilizing with guano use the product sparingly and water well for two to three days. One kilogram containers of guano will be available at the Peachland Visitor Centre within two weeks. BEEPS has been invited to participate in the next Seedy Saturday circuit commencing in January. This was the final event for 2017.
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