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A 33-year-old West Kelowna woman attracted some heat after (allegedly) setting a house on fire on Tuesday morning. It was shortly after 10 a.m. when police responded to the fire in the 3600 block of Webber Road in West Kelowna. They were told that a neighbour witnessed a woman setting fire to a pile of clothing and other items, which were outside of the home, before fleeing the scene. “Fire officials immediately responded to the scene to battle the blaze which had spread to the home, while police officers set up a perimeter of the area in search of their arson suspect,” said RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey. “We were able to locate and arrest our suspect nearby the scene, thanks to eye-witnesses who safely followed the female suspect away from the burning home.” Nobody was hurt and “this was an isolated incident,” O’Donaghey said. Even though police have their woman, they’re still looking for more witnesses. The West Kelowna detachment can be contacted at 250768-2880.
Drivers are going to be paying more for less in the province, and ICBC is asking the public how they’d like to swallow the pill. The province announced that ICBC’s rating system will be getting “updated,” as in rates are going up. However, the increase will discriminate against drivers who cause crashes and get caught breaking the rules. “Drivers have been saying for years that the system would be more fair if low-risk drivers paid less for their vehicle insurance, while high-risk drivers paid more,” said Attorney General David Eby. “This engagement is one way government is giving drivers the power to shape ICBC and restore public confidence in our public insurer.” There’s a survey online at engage.gov.bc.ca/ ratefairness. “Government wants to hear the voices of everyone during this engagement,” said Eby. “I hope British Columbia drivers will take some time to learn about these proposals and let us know their opinions.” Public engagement is on now through April 5 at 4 p.m. Furthermore, distracted driving penalties were increased on March 1. “We are committed to reducing high-risk behaviours that put people in danger,” said Eby. “This increased premium cost puts distracted driving on par with impaired driving and excessive speeding. We need distracted drivers to put down their phones and drive.”
To celebrate the 70th Across the Lake Swim, anybody born on the inaugural year – 1949 – can do the strokes for free. Although the race is happening for the 70th time, those who were born in 1949 will still be 69 at the time of the race, so both 69 and 70 year olds are being invited to participate for free. “I have done the swim many
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The Kettle Valley Brakemen have added a surprise ending to the show, which means they’ll be coming to Peachland with a new caboose as part of this year’s heritage concert circuit. “There’s a lot that’s new for 2018,” says frontman Jack Godwin. “We’re sharpening our show with seniors in mind, and they remember the steam train era so we’re
tailoring our show more for them.” The safety of employees was a lower priority back in the steam train days, and brakemen – who had to manually adjust levers from atop moving trains – were faced with some of the biggest risks. “It was a tough job,” Godwin said. “The brakeman’s job would get them maimed; they were killed and lost fingers on the job far more readily than any other branch. It’s their stories we make our show out of.” Alcohol was a popular tonic for those taking on such a stressful job. But even though it was very common for brakemen to be equipped with a flask around their hip, the railway company tried to enforce a zero-tolerance policy against drinking on the job. However the loyalty among brakemen was strong. They took their swigs with discretion and turned a blind eye if they noticed a fellow brakeman doing the same. So the railway company tried to crack down further. “They made a rule that if you didn’t report your buddies for drinking you’d be fired too,” said Godwin. “But that ended up just making the brakemen less loyal to the company and more loyal to each other.” Back in those days, anybody who tried to cut their teeth in the entertainment industry was also facing steep risks. And the Kettle Valley Brakemen feel like
they’re on a pretty similar track. “We’re in that old troubadour position,” he said. “The very first musicians who ever got paid were troubradour – but if they weren’t entertaining then they didn’t get to eat. So entertaining the audience is job number one.” One hundred years ago – whether you were a brakeman or a musician a century ago – there were numerous ways to get the blues from a bad day at work. And much of the Brakemen’s music was written about the sorrow from those long gone days. For example, one man who commuted to work everyday on the Kettle Valley Rail would be met everyday by his dog upon arriving home, as the dog became familiar with the the train schedule. But the man was drafted into the First World War, and although he would never return, his dog continued to show up at the train stop at the same time everyday. When the songs (and encore) have finished, the Brakemen stick around to keep the discussion going. The crew likes to answer questions and elaborate on the stories being told through their music. “Post-performance chats with audience members always include grateful folks saying how wonderful it was to have forgotten memories “recovered” as a result of one of our concerts.” The Brakemen’s 2018 show Mad Hatter in Peachland takes place at the BOOKSTORE 50+ Activity Centre on March Gift Certificates Available 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 250-767-2647, BUY 5 and they’re selling briskly. BOOKS They can also be purchased GET 6th at Bliss Bakery, the Peachland ONE Museum and Peachland PharFREE! macy.
Peachland Museum bearing the hot torch of local history DAN WALTON EDITOR
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Editor’s note: In anticipation of the upcoming historical interpretive display, this feature is the second of a two-part series on the history of the Peachland Museum Considering how the District is only 109 years old, there may well come a day when today’s Peachlanders are regarded as some of the earliest settlers. If students from the future become curious about the way Peachland was in 2018, they’ll have to rely upon the documents and accounts that are being recorded today. But as long as the Peachland Museum is still around to actively preserve the best anecdotes – local history will continue to engage and fascinate its audiences. Richard Smith, a torchbearer of local history, finds it amusing to watch the tides of public opinion turn over time. In light of recent school shootings around the U.S., many Canadians consider the idea of arming
teachers to be absurd. But here in Peachland, there was a time when they were arming the students. “Every kid was in cadets in the ‘50s and learned how to fire a rifle,” Smith said. “It was part of the extra curricular activities in the school. Mr. Gerrie, the principal, implemented it. He had served in the First World War and the beginning of the Second World War. He was a no-nonsense type of guy.” Mr. Gerrie was lucky to have returned home to Peachland from war. Before the First World War, there were enough young men in town to fill an entire league of war canoe racers. “It was the ultimate racing event, racing them on the lake,” Smith said. “But because we lost so many men, there was never a war canoe team in Peachland again.” However, in the year 2000, Smith made it his mission to see war canoes race again in the community. It wasn’t easy to round up the few remaining war canoes from around the valley, but he managed
to do it, and watched the four existing war canoes from the turn of the century return to Peachland for one more race. When asked what kind of hardware from today may become coveted artifacts in the future, Smith said it will require more time for “modern stuff” to become rare. Since the turn of the 20th Century, the population of the Okanagan has proliferated while the cost of manufacturing has dramatically dropped. “There were so few people around in B.C. in the early days so
stuff from the turn of the century is scarce.” However, artifacts have been found in Peachland that go back much further than the incorporation of the District. Back in the 1950s – when Smith was just a youngster – he remembers walking along the shoreline and finding “massive amounts of stone tools.” Those tools were crafted by the indigenous Americans, namely the Syilx people, who of course have been inhabitants of Peachland and the
Okanagan long before the District was incorporated. The Syilx traditional territory spans much of B.C.’s southern interior as well as north-central Washington State. The area now known as Peachland wasn’t densely populated by indigenous people, but since the lush land is situated between Deep Creek and Trepanier Creek, it was frequently visited for its rich hunting grounds. ••• In next week’s paper, The View will be
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Views
A government makes illegal decisions approving developments against the Official Community Plan. A government calls in RCMP to manage their taxpayers. A government says they are listening to the people, yet give no evidence supporting their statements. A government uses professional security guards and crowd barriers at regular council meetings for crowd control. A government changes policy ad hoc to disallow IN PERSON attendance/criticism of variances, deciding to permit written comments only for Development Variance permit applications. A government representative calls for an RCMP investigation for a facebook
insult. A government refuses to listen to the opinions and wishes of 75% of their taxpayers—instead, the elected officials follow the money. Are we talking about a police state, a feudal oligarchy, a 3rd world banana republic dictatorship? No, this is what is going on today in Peachland, BC. Our government is out of control. This is how the taxpayers of Peachland were forced to protest in person. At the last Regular council meeting, after months of not being heard, fed up residents display their objections to a council gone sideways with a physical display of the gag order imposed by this Okanagan police state.
Referendum needed on storey limits Dear editor: Regarding the statement Mayor Cindy Fortin recently uttered to justify her support for changing the Official Community Plan to suit the developer who wants to build a five storey building on Beach Avenue. “But honestly, by more than three to one, the people who actually speak to me in the community about this are glad to see the project go ahead.” Is her claim credible? Fortin conjures up this statement, this three-to-one number, as if it is a fact, without offering any evidence that community members can examine. I say prove it Mayor Fortin. Put the question to a binding referendum vote on the ballot next October? “Do you support building higher than three storeys on Beach Avenue?” Let’s find out what the majority of community members do want, shall we?
Rob M. Taylor Peachland
Pants on fire Dear editor: First things first. The Friends of Beach Avenue are not opposed to development. What we are opposed to is development that flies in the face of the wishes of the community including the Official Community Plan recently gutted by our Mayor and Council. Next and foremost, the FOBA is, without reservation, opposed to any form of bullying and violence, expressed or implied. This means that we are especially opposed to any politician who self-victimizes for political expediency. Dora Stewart Peachland
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Cheers &Jeers
Jeers to rockslides that wait until the start of a weekend to close off the highway.
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Cheers to the Bank of Canada for leaving interest rates where they were.
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Cheers to Peachland council for the wonderful breakfast they served to the community’s hard-working volunteers. Much appreciated!
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Cheers to Mrs. Ogg, a great teacher at Peachland Elementary School, for always going the extra mile for her students.
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Jeers to the cold weather that just keeps on going... and going... and going.
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Cheers to the team and staff at the Visitor Centre for all their hard work making our Peachland a interesting place to visit.
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Cheers to daylight savings time for an added hour in the evening (Mar 11 at 2 am).
Tough to trust the Mayor’s math Dear editor: Last week an article in a Kelowna newspaper quoted Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin as saying; “… by more than three to one, the people who actually speak to me in the community about this are glad to see the project go ahead.” Fortin is referring the to the variance permits and ensuing arbitrary change of the Official Community Plan in Peachland to accommodate one developer for one development project on
Beach Avenue. Why should we believe this mayor about anything she claims she hears on the street – where are her facts; where is her research to make fact-based decisions; and who are these people who are not committed to attending a public hearing yet anonymously approach the mayor on the street? The mayor is claiming her personal opinion as fact and letting her personal views govern this town. She has NO proof, yet continues to ignore the real numbers,
and the true facts, over 75 per cent of the population that attended or wrote submissions did not support the PeachTree Village development at the Jan. 30 public hearing. She chooses to ignore this number, and the majority it represented. Cindy Fortin’s council has continually altered the facts to suit their needs: for Peachlanders, anything this mayor says is “fake news.” Benjamin Yamamoto Peachland
MARCH 9, 2018
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Hollow threat was sensationalized for political gain Save some oil for later
The thread then moved on to dis- to divert citizen’s attention from the The NDP governments in B.C. and Alberta cuss other matters, the 75 per cent real issue, that the OCP has been re- don’t see eye to eye on the Kinder Morgan pipeRe Someone suggested burning the opposed to the OCP change, and cently changed to accommodate a line expansion. developer, in spite of 75 per cent opfrankly I thought that was it. The BCNDP wants to stop it from happening Mayor’s house down, Feb 28, I was out of the country, on vaca- position from those writing in and 88 to protect the environment from the devastatThe person making this comment was not a member of FOBA and May- tion with my wife from Feb 5-Mar 4 per cent opposition from those speak- ing potential of spills and leaks. The Alberta NDP wants it to go through so that their landor Cindy Fortin was also aware that , driving through Nevada, California ing at the public hearing on Jan. 30. So why again does the Mayor say locked oil can be sold at fair market value if it this person who made this comment and Arizona to seven different lomanages to reach global markets. resides in the lower mainland, had cations and simply did not have the “enough is enough?” Mayor Fortin used Pink Shirt day Since the pipeline is infrastructure that been contacted by police and had means to access email or Facebook as an opportunity to play a self serv- crosses provincial borders, Ottawa has the conapologized to her before she made every day. The comment in question was post- ing political game. stitutional right to make the final decision. her statements to the View in the artiThose who know us know that our ed around Feb 15. I was quite unaware But come election time, the federal Liberals cle from Feb 28. Why did the Mayor say in the View that the Mayor had decided to make home on Beach Avenue has a bed- win far more seats in B.C. than they ever will say that the police have informed her political capital of this and had con- room dedicated to the memory of in Alberta. So even if the pipeline expansion is my deceased kid sister. We were very in the best interest of all Canadians, it’s hard to that if this escalates they can be at tacted the police. I first became aware of this when close. She was supposed to live here imagine Prime Minister Justin Trudeau going her house in five minutes, when she already knew a week and a half pri- I was contacted in Williams, Arizo- with us, but passed away Oct. 27, 2015 against the will of British Columbians on behalf or to making that statement that the na on Feb. 28, during our vacation, after complications arising during of the Albertans, who have a rich history of hatperson making the comment actually by phone and email, by a number a long term recovery from a double ing on his family and party. Natural resources are a crucial part of the lived in the Lower Mainland, not the of reporters. After a number of at- lung transplant. My deceased kid sister was the Van- economy of course, but why is there a sense of tempts with my cell phone from my Okanagan Valley? Why did the Mayor use this oppor- hotel room I was able to remotely ac- couver YWCA’s Woman of the Year in urgency to deplete Alberta’s oil and gas reserves tunity, on Pink Shirt Day, to say the cess the FOBA page and was able to 2010 and one of only 125 Canadians as fast as possible? FOBA Facebook page is full of lies eventually remove the comment in to receive the Queen of England’s Diamond Jubilee Award in 2014, for question. and insults when it is not? Dan Walton The comment made was not made her tireless long term work in helping The FOBA Facebook page is a public Editor page, and there have been a number by anyone associated with FOBA, or disadvantaged, bullied, abused womof posts made on the page from folks even someone who lives in the Okana- en. She would be rolling over in her FOR ALL YOUR WINDOW AND DOOR NEEDS outside of the Okanagan who are not gan Valley and the Mayor was well grave at this transparent attempt by enamored with the present actions of aware of that as well as aware that the the Mayor of Peachland to use Pink FOBA page had disavowed the com- Shirt Day for political purposes. the Mayor and Council. Bullying takes on many forms, and This comment certainly did cross ment, and the person making it had the line but unfortunately neither of apologized for the comment long be- as demonstrated by the Mayor, taking a rogue comment made by an outside the moderators for the FOBA page fore the Mayor went to the press. New Construction/Renovations It is completely disingenuous of the individual and trying to apply it to were in the country during the month Contact your local Peachland resident of February when the comment was Mayor to characterize this post in a Peachland citizens group is one of Tony De Bonis 250-215-0377 question as representing the views or them. posted. GENERAL MANAGER/OKANAGAN INTERIOR BRANCH When I became aware of the post I actions of FOBA. tdebonis@starlinewindows.com Randey Brophy I am not responsible for this comresponded via my cell phone that we www.starlinewindows.com Peachland do not condone any violence and as- ment, it does not reflect my views or those of FOBA and that was sumed the person was joking. That response was clearly stated plainly stated below the combelow the comment and was there for ment on the FOBA Facebook all to see on the FOBA page, including page. This is just another attempt the Mayor. The Peachland Visitor Centre proudly presents “Gathering Peachland’s Past…” supported by the Province of British Columbia through the British Columbia | Canada 150: Celebrating B.C. Communities and their Contributions to Canada grant program. Map who is not a mem- say they are despicaDear editor: tIve rac Step back in time for a glimpse of how the e E t ber of the Friends of ble, disgusting and TSID In WES WNA history and development of Peachland’s KELO Mr. Brophy thought Beach Avenue and dangerous. resources helped shape the quaint town it ing I would certhat the Facebook not a local citizen her gat is today. comment inciting ar- post the statement, tainly advise the was quite clever in developer to employ son was a joke. 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OPINION
Partisanship is behind electoral reform HERE FOR SENIORS Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland Dear editor:
Both the NDP and the Liberals have said they will openly campaign for their own preferences on the upcoming referendum on electoral reform. Is this driven by dedicated altruism and principle in trying to influence what they perceive to be the best system for the management of the province and its’ citizens welfare? Given their record of behaviour only the most naive would think so. It is driven in both cases by what they perceive to be in the best interest of their political party. The NDP has been militantly committed to a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system for decades, largely because under this system their seat counts in the legislature would have been routinely higher due to the proportional aspect of the vote. It must be noted however, that it appears they are approaching the fall referendum in a fair and balanced way. The Liberals advocate keeping the existing First Past The Post (FPTP) system not because it is best for British Columbians, but gee, take a guess, because it is the best means of continuation as the dominant governing party of BC. In the past they have formed governments not always with a majority vote, but by usually out-margining the NDP in more seats than not. In many cases this resulted in claiming huge majorities of seats despite being only slightly ahead on votes cast. Not very proportional. But in the past both parties have demonstrated untrustworthy behaviour on electoral reform. On the 2009 second STV referendum, the then Liberal Attorney General Wally Oppal funded two
entities; one to oppose it and the other to advocate for it. Unbelievably the opposition group he chose was headed by a Mr. Bill Tieleman who is almost exclusively associated with the NDP and union interests as the principal of a left oriented, media savvy public relations firm. Mr Tieleman was a strategist in NDP Premier Glen Clark’s government. This hard barking issue spinner set out to smear and demonize STV much in the same manner as the Liberals are now smearing and demonizing anything and everything proportional. Mr. Oppal chose a group called Fair Vote BC to advocate for STV; a hapless and effete organization which was very non-media savvy. I say this based on personal experience with them as a liaised independent advocate. It was the Barracuda against the Guppies. Both political parties wanted to kill the program and they did. And now Tieleman is at it again; colluding with the Liberals to defeat any change FPTP in the upcoming referendum. So, with this demonstrable cynicism where they in fact became collaborators to defeat a system outside their preferences, they cannot be trusted. They want what they want, and power is what they want first and foremost. And keep in mind MLAs will support the party line as always. It is clear that we are on our own in this choice, so beware of the parties’ rhetoric and exercise due diligence in informing yourself. Study hard; because if you feel it is time to abandon anachronistic ways and give something else a chance, this will very likely be your last chance. Roy Roope Summerland
SUSAN VAN NOORTWYK Are you ready for Sunday, March 11? The Kettle Valley Brakemen will be putting on a show at our 50 + Activity Centre this Sunday, March 11 at 2 pm. These guys tell some great stories and play some fun music. Dave Winter will be there with his model train. If you haven’t got your tickets yet check with us, if we do have some left we will sell them at the door. We did sell out last year, don’t miss out. These fellows are pretty popular and put on a fun show. Tickets will be on sale until Saturday at the Peachland Museum, Peachland Pharmacy, Peachland Dollar Store, Peachland Bliss Bakery & Bistro, and the Cherry Pit Restaurant in Westbank. We have had people ask for training to use the Defibrillator on the wall at the 50 + Activity Centre. The Peachland Heart & Stroke Awareness Workshop is coming up on March 13 from 6 to 9 pm at the 50 + Activity Centre. Pre-registration is required through the Community Centre. Cost is $5. It is time to spruce up our Hall. We are having a work bee March 16, 17, and 18 starting at 9 am each day. All activities are cancelled these 3 days. If you have some time to share and can manage a paint brush or roller come on by or give Val MacGillivray a call. Our next Potluck Friday is March 23. Everyone is welcome, you don’t have to be over 50 or a member. Come and check out our new paint job. Cost is by donation and a food dish to share. Remember to bring your own plate and cutlery. Our entertainment this
month will be Ian Stewart. He is a musician with a country flavour to his music. We have a new activity, back by popular request. Line Dancing will start on Tuesday, April 3 at 7 pm. Cost is $4 drop in plus your membership at the 50 + Activity Centre. You are welcome to stop in to try it out before buying your membership ($20 per year, best deal in town). One more item to mark on your calendar. The Variety Singers spring concert entitled “Swing Into Spring” is scheduled for Sunday, April 15 at 2 pm. This is a popular Peachland event. For our February 23 Potluck Friday, Annual General Meeting, and Showcase of Activities the snow stopped just in time so we were able to carry on. A special thank to the TOPs group, Monday Quilting and Needle Arts group, the Social Bridge group, and the Friday Passion 4 Art group for their displays. Board Members were elected for this next year: Carol White, Linda Norden, Pat Sell, Judith Stanford, Val MacGillivray, Beryl McNeill, Carmine Confalone, and new board members Abby Kendall and Barbara Joan (BJ) Howe. A huge thank you to all the 2017 Board Members and Group/Activity Leaders was extended. A special Thank you to Cherie Anderson and Susan Van Noortwyk who are both leaving the Board but will still be in Peachland to help out. Yes, that is me. I am passing on the torch. I have enjoyed writing these articles for you. Thank you for reading them and sharing your feedback with me.
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COMMUNITY MARTHA JENKINS PHOTOS
VOLUNTEER BREAKY – The volunteers of Peachland
were treated to a nice big breakfast last weekend, as they are every Spring, courtesy of Peachland Council.
BUSINESS PROFILE
A caring and much needed service TREVOR CASTLE As we get older, most of us just need a little help with routine tasks that we used to take for granted when we were younger—like personal care, bathing, grooming, housekeeping, transportation to appointments, shopping, cooking etc. We all want to have the dignity of living in our own homes with our own belongings for as long as possible—and for many of us, family might live a distance away. This is where Mhel’s Home Care Services comes in. Mhel is short for Melinda and although there is a letter “h” in between the M and the l, it is still pronounced Mel. The owner of Mhel’s Home Care Services is Melinda Castle, and I am proud to say she is my wife. Mhel was born in the Philippines and moved to Canada in 1991. She has dedicated her whole life to helping
the elderly and aging people remain in their homes. Her clients have also included people with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and the handicapped—bascially anyone who wants to be able to spend their time at home, instead of in a nursing home or a hospital. Mhel established her own Nursing Home, and had a lot of her clients referred to her from the Delta Hospital in the Lower Mainland. Her current company, Mhel’s Home Care Service includes her excellent fully trained staff of care aids. Mhel meets with all clients and family members personally, well in advance, to make sure that the person being looked after and their family feels very comfortable with both Mhel and her staff. Mhel tries to dedicate one staff person to each client, as that they can get to know one another on a personal level. As a fully licenced care provider from Kelowna
through to the Penticton area, Mhel is also licenced with the D.V.A (Department of Veterans Affairs). This means that any registered veteran can get some financially assistance for the cost of their care. Mhel moved to Peachland when I retired. Because she still had many clients in the Lower Mainland, she has been travelling to Delta on a regular basis to maintain personal contact with her clients until their living and care circumstances change. Mhel’s Home Care Services is now available to clients from Kelowna to Peachland to Penticton, so if you, (or anyone you know or love) are in need of in-home care or assistance, please contact her and arrange to have a free in-home consultation, with no obligation. Mhel can be contacted at 250.767.2291 or by email at homecare_mhels07@yahoo.com or through her website: www.mhelsseniorservices.ca
In-Home Elder Care and Caregivers for Seniors • Highly experienced, personable and caring staff • 20 years of experience and commitment
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We go to great measures to ensure clients are well taken care of and comfortable.
Mhel’s Home Care Services include the following:
• Personal Care • Health Management • Companions • Home Support • Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care • Transportation • Housekeeping • Personal Services • Live-in/Live-out 24/7
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We Can Provide You with the Services You Need. We are committed to our clients and their families. Please contact 250-767-2291 or email homecare_mhels07@yahoo.com www.mhelsseniorservices.ca
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Saying ‘Hello’ the canine way! CATHERINE ADAMS DOG TRAINER
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As an owner of a dog with some fear issues, I’ve become much more aware of how people approach dogs incorrectly. All to often they’d walked up to Miss Mae and thrust their hand over her head in an innocent attempt to touch the cute looking Doberman with floppy ears. She’d repel from them and I cringed at the awkwardness of
An incorrect approach can in still fear and suspicion in a dog and the result can be a bite to the human and emotional pain for the dog. These are some common techniques and subsequent mistakes, people make: 1. The basic ‘stick out your hand to smell’ technique or a similar jester with a slight variation when the first approach fails, a ‘stick out your hand to smell WITH a squat’. 2. The ‘reach hand
the situation but still honouring her refusal to greet by moving on. A good greeting can go along way to help our dogs and keep humans safe. Before I talk about that lets clear up some basic misconceptions about dogs. That all dogs: 1. Are people friendly and dying to meet you. 2. Enjoy being petted (touched) by strangers 3. Know and care that you are ‘good with dogs’.
over the head ‘ petting with or without a threatening bend over the top. 3. The ‘squat and rub vigorously both sides of the neck’ is another style. 4. And probably the worst and most dangerous, the ‘face to face’ “you’re so cute” method. If you recognize yourself in any of these greeting scenarios then I ask you to considering changing your behaviour when you are greeting dogs.
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It might surprise you how many dogs are not comfortable with strangers or just aloof to strangers. Were you a shy kid who got uncomfortable in the presence of adults? How did it feel when your parents talked about you with another adult, in your presence? Remember how embarrassing that was? The pressure it put on you to do something but you didn’t know what? The awkwardness you felt being the centre of attention? This is the pressure that my dog and thousands of dogs have a hard time dealing with: Social pressure from the human kind. To avoid adding pressure to dogs, especially the ones you don’t know, here is a step-by-step approach that can make the difference between an unsafe greeting and one that can go side-
ways. First ask if you can meet the dog. Ask the owner and respect their answer if it’s a NO. If, however, you’ve been given the OK to an introduction turn your body slightly or completely sideways so that you are not facing the dog straight on and avoid direct eye contact. Facing a dog directly can be perceived as threatening or confrontational and direct eye contact can be mistaken for a challenge. Next, stand still, relax and let the dog COME TO YOU! And ‘come to you’ doesn’t mean stick your hand out if he walks past or just looks at you and doesn’t come forward. It means, stand still and if he wants to say Hello, he will. This is where dogs and the human ego get into conflict. The dog should be in control of
the meeting NOT the human. If the dog comes forward, continue to stand still and let him smell you. You can talk to him but keep it calm and easy. If he wants you to go further he’ll tell you with his body language (tail wag, hand (which is by your side) lick etc.) and only then should you touch the dog. Maybe a butt scratch or a chest rub while you are standing sideways to the dog or other NON threatening spots but still try to avoid the ‘over the head’ contact and bending over him. The greeting is going well, you don’t want to blow it by asking more of the dog. If the dog is on his back at your feet, it’s probably safe to squat and rub his belly. A respectful introduction goes along way with dogs and keeps humans safe.
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Peachland
Classifieds Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship
BUSINESS SERVICES
Meets Monday at 7 pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 pm (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info
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778-581-3304
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Bulk Sale 1,500 Metric/SAE 11 piece wrench sets plus 12,000 single size wrenches. Sale $12,000.00. Forward interest by email to tkachukr@shaw.ca
CEDARS For Sale
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Peachland
Places of Faith Peachland United Church
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School 10:30 am
We are wheelchair accessible
All donations are welcome and appreciated,
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Household items, clothing, linens, etc OPEN: THU, FRI, SAT 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Volunteer Needed Contact 250-767-3216
CRIMINAL RECORD
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VINEYARD/ ORCHARD
labourers needed for BK Orchards Ltd. at 303 Log Chute Road, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X0. Duties will include planting, pruning, thinning, deleafing, suckering, tying and picking, as well as packing fruit. Wages are $11.35/hour plus vacation pay. Various contracts starting as early as March 15/18 and ending as late as December 15/18. No education or experience/skills required. Please call
250-498-7494 or fax resume to 250-767-3129
It’s time to spring ahead!
PEACHLAND
BAPTIST CHURCH
250-767-2206 “Let Us Worship Together”
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 2 pm
Lake Ave at 13th St 250-767-9237
with Pastor Steve Hobbs 250-460-2555
Sunday Mornings
for more information call John 250-767-2221
Wednesdays Sept to May
Rev. Robin Graves
Ages 3 through Grade 6 www.gracelutherankelowna.com
LEGAL SERVICES
4421 4th Street
Grace Lutheran Church 1162 Hudson Road West Kelowna, B.C. 250-769-5685
Peachland United
4th Street & Brandon Ave
250-767-3131 www.stmargaretspeachland.org
10:30 am
Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.
Pastor: Ian McLean
4464 4th Street
(St. Margaret’s Anglican Church building)
all are
welcome
Ladies Bible Study 9:30 am Dr. Gord Denison PASTOR
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2 am Sunday, March 11th Set your clocks forward by one hour
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Local Events and Activities Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com
The Peachland Wellness Centre : is once again hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. It begins on February 26th and goes to April 30th. It will run each week except holidays on Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on a first come first served basis. No taxes with property or business can be done through this program. Please call 250-7670141 if you have questions. 50+ Activity Centre presents : Kettle Valley Brakemen in Concert Sunday March 11 at 2 pm. Tickets $10— available at 50+ Activity Centre, Bliss Bakery & Bistro in Peachland, Cherry Pit Restaurant in West Kelowna, Peachland Pharmacy, Peachland Museum, and Peachland Dollar Store. The Amazing Power of Music - March 11th from 2-4:30 pm. The Emotional Imagery in Music Experience with organic homemade culinary delights & live studio
MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 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 10-11:15 am, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am - 1 pm, Community Centre TAI CHI: noon, 50+ Activity Centre by donation MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 5:45-7:45 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 WOOD CARVERS 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre POUND 7:15-8:15 pm, Community Centre
TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10:00-noon, Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre BABY FRIENDLY CAFÉ Every 2nd & last Tues 11:00 am - 12:30pm, Peachland Wellness Centre AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre 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
piano performance at Ad Lib Art Gallery 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna. Tickets $35.00. To register call Claudia at 250-768-1404. The Little Schoolhouse - will hold their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 13 March at 10 am. All interested people are welcome. Roberta Farrelly is starting a new Adult Beginners Painting series on Monday, March 19. This is a friendly and inexpensive opportunity to learn to paint. Call Sharon for info at 250-767-6556. Heart Attack & Stroke Awareness Workshop: Tuesday, March 13th from 6:00-9:00 pm at the 50+ Activity Centre. Learn how to recognize the signs of heart attacks and strokes. This interactive workshop hosted by BC Ambulance provides valuable lifesaving information and hands on CPR training. Coffee and tea provided. $5 donation with proceeds to local initiatives. In partnership with the District
BEGINNER’S UKELELE 1:30-3:00 pm, 50+ Activity Centre YOUTH DROP IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre, Grades 7+ BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP-IN & OPEN GYM (ages 9-12) 3-8 pm, Pick up available at Peachland Elementary School PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre
WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11:00 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Ctre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-12 noon; 2nd & 4th Wed Peachland Wellness Centre. DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Centre to register: 250-767-0141 COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am, every 2nd & 4th Wed 50+ Activity Centre Drop-ins Welcome
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PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 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 First Wed of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, at the Little Schoolhouse LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 2nd & 4th Wed of the month 4440 5th St. Contact: Gary 250-767-3491 CENT. OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GRP 7 pm, Peachland Museum
THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8am, 50+ Activity Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin
of Peachland, Peachland Wellness Centre and the 50+ Centre. Limited space – please sign up at the Peachland Community Centre - 250-767-2133. The Peachland Wellness Centre, Wellness Circle presents: Housing Options in Peachland and West Kelowna on March 14th at 10:00 am at the Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome. Goodies by donation. Peachland Fall Fair - will hold their General Meeting on Wednesday, March 14th at 7 pm at The Community Centre in the banquet room. Volunteers Welcome. For information call Martha Jenkins 250-767-9461. The Peachland Wellness Centre : Energy for Wellness Group, meets every third Thursday of the Month. The next Energy for Wellness session is on March 15th at 1:00 pm (Body Work) at the Peachland Wellness Centre.
TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, Hosted by The Peachland Wellness Centre at the new location (Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69). Beginners and newcomers welcome BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Everyone welcome AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 3rd Thur of each month 1:00-2:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre UKULELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HEALTHY TEENS (ages 13+) 4-7 pm LEARN TO FLOW YOGA 5:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre PICKLEBALL DROP IN (ALL LEVELS) 5:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre YOGA ROULETTE 6:45 pm-7:45 pm Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre
FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH 9:30 am-3 pm, Bargain Bin MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 - noon, Peachland Wellness Centre YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1:00-3:00 pm, Community Centre CANASTA 1:00 pm 50+ Activity Centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, all ages, Peachland Library BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TWEEN DROP IN (ages 9-12) 4-8 pm
SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre 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
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MARCH 9, 2018
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PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL How lucky we are! Peachland is being offered once more another fine classical concert this coming Saturday, March 10 at 5 p.m. Prior to their performance in Penticton, trios of string players from the Okanagan Symphony and Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestras at the Kelowna Community Music School will perform, An Intimate String Ensemble, for us in the Peachland Art Gallery. There are a few tickets available at the Gallery (closed Monday), tel: 250-767-7422. The programme will include duos, trios, quartets, and quintets by Mozart, Kreisler, Vivaldi, and Sarasate. The concert in the Mary Smith Hall of the Gallery will be followed by a 3-choice menu dinner at the Gasthaus on the Lake at 6:30 pm with dessert and coffee for $30 including tax and gratuity. The menu is once more attached to this email. The chef is willing to be very adaptable with the menu for vegetarians. You could not have a more enjoyable classical evening awaiting you. The PCAC will be sponsoring another Watercolour Workshop with Frances Stocks on Saturday, March 17 in the Little Schoolhouse. As watercolour workshops are rare, this is a good learning opportunity with an accomplished artist. Please register with Sharon McPhee at themcphees@ telus.net. The time is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., cost $50 with pre-payment at the Gallery. Roberta Farrelly is offering another Beginner’s Acrylic Workshop starting in late March. If you have never painted before and would like an introduction to painting with acrylics this is a good opportunity. This six-week course is on Monday’s from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Little Schoolhouse; the cost is $60 pre-paid. Supplies are all available at the Dollar Store. Please register with Sharon at 250767-6556, or themcphees@telus.net. The Peachland Little Schoolhouse Society will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, March 13 at 10 am. There will be a special resolution to revise their constitution and by-laws.
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The Peachland Lions Club is inviting the lionesses of the Okanagan to this year’s Diamonds & Divas Ladies Night Out. It’s the local service club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and once again, it’s being held for the benefit of the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation. “We’re really stepping it up for the ladies hoping they’ll have a good time,” said event co-ordinator Shelley Sweeney. “We’re hoping they’ll open their hearts and wallets for a great cause.” Guests are always dressed to the nines at the extravagant ladies night, when Pink Pumpkin Events will transform the Westbank Lions Hall into a glamour gala for the feminine fundraiser. Throughout the evening the View Winery will be pairing its beverages with bites from the Blind Angler; ladies can capture their smiles and silliness at the flamboyant photo booth; an apparel show featuring the goods from Galleria Fashion Boutique; and a treasure trove of big prizes to be raffled away. There’s no telling what the grand prize will be this year, but last year’s was a $4,000 diamond ring from JK Schmidt Jewellers. Another major part of the evening is the Divine Diva, which just debuted last year. “We are doing that again if anybody has someone in mind,” said co-ordinator Lynn Herring. The Divine Diva will be chosen by nomination, and the deadline is April 8. She will be given a makeover at Loyal Hair Therapy, and she’ll be dressed by the team at Galleria. “It’s for somebody who does everything for others and not enough for themselves,” Herring said. Last year’s Diva was “beaming” when she made her debut, Sweeney recalls. “There was a great difference in attitude and personality – everything came through,” she said. “That to me was a special moment. Everybody was choked up when she came out.” Tickets for the event cost $85 though eventbrite.ca or through one of the sponsors. “Who can say no to the hospital trying to give the best health possible to the people of the Okanagan?” Sweeney asked. The money that will get donated this year has been earmarked for JoeAnna’s House, which will offer accommodation to the loved ones of patients at the Kelowna General Hospital. Sweeney says the Lion’s are over the “growing pains” of the first few years of the fundraiser, and with fewer start-up costs, they were able to donate $5,000 to the hospital last year, and have donated nearly $12,000 in total.
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