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Peachland, BC Volume 08 | Number 18

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Mayor Fielding (left) and Councillor Kerbes unveil Peachland’s new aquatic wheelchair. Joanne Layh photo

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Accessing Okanagan Lake for a swim just got a little easier for some residents in Peachland, thanks to a new aquatic wheel-chair donated by the Peachland Lions Club. The aquatic wheelchair made its debut at Swim Bay during a welcome celebration for the Rick Hansen relay team, which passed through Peachland last Wednesday as part of a nation-wide tour.

While Kelowna and Penticton also have wheelchair ramps leading to the lake, Peach-land’s is thought to be the fi nest. As well, Peachland is the only community on Okana-gan Lake that provides lifeguards on duty.

About 80 people attended Wednesday’s relay event. The celebration kicked off with live entertainment provided by local musi-cian Papa Thom. Peachland Wellness Centre program coordinator and difference-maker Wendy Howard was chosen to be the offi cial

Peachland medal bearer. Howard was joined by Lynn Brady, Evan Guthrie, Michael Fe-doruk and Brayden Morris as the relay made its way from 13th Street to Swim Bay.

The relay events celebrate the 25th an-niversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour that was organized to raise funds to increase accessibility and help fi nd a cure for spinal cord injury. The anniversary tour began last August in Newfoundland and will conclude in Vancouver on May 22.

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PeachlandApril 23, 2010

Eldon and Donna Kerbes (centre) were honoured as Citizens of the Year Friday at the Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards ceremony. � e Kerbes are shown with (le� to right) Mayor Fielding and Councillors Moberg, Condon, Fraser and Schierbeck. Photo Joanne Layh

By Joanne Layh

The top prize at the Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards ceremony was this year awarded to not one, but two individuals. At the awards ceremony on Friday, Donna and Eldon Kerbes were giv-en the honour of being pronounced Peachland’s Citizens of the Year.

We were quite sur-prised that we were even nominated, let alone in that particular catego-ry,” Eldon Kerbes told the View. “It was quite a shock to be nominated for that.”

The Kerbes’ generous-ly volunteer their time to a number of commu-nity groups. Eldon is well known for his extensive

involvement with the Peachland Lions Club. His wife Donna volun-teers regularly with the Peachland Hospital Aux-iliary and is also involved with the Peachland Quil-ters Guild and Pincush-ion Quilters Guild.

Both Donna and El-don are active in the Peachland Fall Fair and Peachland Players. Need-less to say, the couple are dedicated to offering their time and effort to the community. In fact, the Kerbes’ missed much of the awards ceremony because both were busy volunteering in the kitch-en during the event.

While the Kerbes’ were busy in the kitchen, the Peachland Variety Sing-ers opened the evening

by leading the audience in singing the national anthem. Throughout the evening, the Danny Sameshima Trio had the pleasure of performing to a full house, as the cer-emony was particularly well attended this year.

When the awards seg-ment of the evening be-gan, Constable Jeremy Ricker and the Peach-land Ambassador candi-dates were on hand to es-cort the winners of each category down the red carpet.

Helen McLaughlan, Sarah (Sadie) Todd and Stella Vaughan-Birch took home the Free-dom of the Municipality award. Darlene Hartford received the Mayor’s Award for her work with

Spirit of BC and the Councillor’s Award went to Chris Byrd.

Both the Centennial and Communities in Bloom Committees were presented the Meritori-ous Service award. Cen-tennial Committee mem-bers Chris Scowen, Don Wigfi eld, Lorraine Berg-man, Peter Schierbeck and Barb Dionne were honoured for their hard work in ensuring the cen-tennial year was a suc-cess, while Communities in Bloom Committee members Gord Thorne, Doreen Thorne, Wilma McKinnon, Phyllis Pap-ineau, Martha Jenkins, Doug Ross, Mary True-man, Darlene Hartford, Chris Scowen, Polly Palmer, Doug Allin, Vic

Loney and Linda Nicho-las were acknowledged for their contribution in making Peachland a Five Bloom community.

Councillor Moberg presented the Commu-nity Builders award to Lynne Herrin.

The Youth Achieve-ment award went to Por-tia Conner, one of this year’s Peachland Ambas-sador candidates. Con-nor was successful in raising over $9,000 for CIBC Run for the Cure.

The Water Conserva-tion Landscaping prize was awarded to Nahid Gordon and Liz and Dale Zimmerman for their use of drought tol-erant shrubs and other eco-friendly landscaping elements. The Christmas

Lighting Award went to Deborah and Samuel Derksen.

While not everyone left the ceremony with an award, a special seg-ment in the fi rst part of the program allowed for community group recog-nitions.

Among others, Peach-land Fire and Rescue Service acknowledged Dory Nash, Peachland’s Firefi ghter of the Year. The Peachland Lions Club recognized Lynne Herrin as Lion of the Year, Peachland Sports-men’s association mem-ber Martha Jenkins paid tribute to Sportsman of the Year Judy Vernando and Olive Fielding spoke about the contributions of the Wellness Centre.

Citizens of the year: Eldon and Donna Kerbes

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Regular council highlights: Apr. 24

by Erin Hayman

2012 financial plan Council gave first three readings to:• 2012 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2022, 2012;• 2012 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2023, 2012; and• 2012 Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 2026 – 2034, 2012.Council also received a financial plan presentation

from the director of finance. There will be an average of a 2.4 per cent increase in the general municipal property taxes, and a 1.6 per cent increase in police taxes for single-family homes.

Sustainable transportation partnership Memorandum of Understanding Council approved the Memorandum of Understand-

ing between local governments of the Central Okana-gan for a sustainable transportation partnership, sub-ject to the development of an inter-local agreement to more formally establish the new partnership.

This agreement will provide for a strategic partner-ship of local and regional government in the Central Okanagan to coordinate the regional delivery of sus-tainable transportation programs and projects in sup-port of common regional policy and interests.

Affordable housing studyCouncil received an affordable housing opportunity

study for the District of Peachland prepared by Cherie Enns Consulting. The report will be useful in deter-mining affordable housing priorities, drafting housing agreements for development projects and enhancing housing policies in the Official Community Plan.

Road Closure and Removal of Highway Disposition – Portion of Somerset Avenue Council gave first and second readings to Road Clo-

sure and Disposition – Portion of Somerset Avenue Bylaw No. 2018, 2012 for the purposes of improv-ing the roadway access to the Ponderosa Pincushion development.

Under the Community Charter, a municipality can proceed with closing a highway and removing its high-way dedication by bylaw. The statutory regulations for the road closure will be advertised in the Peachland View.

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We live in fire valley, and within three minutes a wildfire could be at your door! Is your home at risk? The Peachland Residents Association (PRA) hosted a community conversation with three of the Okanagan’s leading experts on fire prevention and protec-tion on Wednesday, April 25 at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. Rene Blanleil, for-mer Kelowna fire chief, Grant Topham, Peachland’s fire chief, and Dale Bohjara from the Ministry of Forest and Range gave informative presentations on their work in the Okanagan and the respon-sibilities of residents. Topham told the audience of about 30 that Peachland had been very lucky with the Seclusion Bay fire of 2010. It could have been a

catastrophe but fortunately a change in wind direction blew the fire back on it-self. He gave a PowerPoint presentation showing the work that has been done in Peachland to mitigate fire hazards, with before and after photos clearly demon-strating the effectiveness of this work, as global warming and the pine beetle epidemic make our forests more suscep-tible to extreme wildfires.

Peachland Fire Department has been working with the Ministry of Forest and Range and with Rutland Secondary School forestry students to mitigate fire risks on public land at minimal costs to taxpayers. In 2005 a community wild-fire prevention plan was adopted and a new, updated one is almost complete.

According to Blanleil, prescribed burns are the most effective way to limit

damage from wildfires, particularly this year as the Okanagan has had a cool spring, but it is not popular with resi-dents because of the smoke pollution created.

Bojhara’s department partners with communities from the U.S. border to Kelowna International Airport, an area that includes over 250,000 people, to prevent and respond to forest fires.

But they cannot do this alone; he told the audience that it is important for homeowners to do what they can to keep their homes safe by mitigating the easi-est risks first. He recommended simple things like cleaning up pine needles on your property and on your roof, keeping cedar hedgerows away from your home, choosing leafy plants instead of needle ones, removing storage areas from un-

der wooden decks, and when you can, replacing cedar roof shakes. Be respon-sible for the 10 metres around your home. If you are not sure of the hazards present on your property get a copy of The Homeowners FireSmart Manual, which is available free of charge from B.C.’s Forest Service and maybe at the Peachland Municipal Office or the fire chief’s office. You can use this to do a home and site hazard assessment.

All the presenters were clear that they had limited power on private property; their mitigation work was only conduct-ed on publicly owned land. Successful fire prevention is only possible if every-one in the community works together to be fire smart.

Peachland Residents Association presentation encourages homeowner responsibility to help prevent forest fires

RDCO launches emergency information website by Joanne Layh

In the event of a forest fire or other emergency in the Central Okanagan, residents can now access up-to-date in-formation online, thanks to a new emer-gency information website launched by the Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO).

The website is dedicated to providing the latest information directly from the Emergency Operation Centre.

“The website, cordemergency.ca is simple and easy to use, containing just a few pages and will provide the latest information whenever the Emergency Operation Centre has been activated and is staffed,” Central Okanagan emer-

gency program coordinator Jason Brol-und said.

RDCO communications officer Bruce Smith encourages residents to visit the website and sign up for their online email notification program. Those who subscribe will be emailed maps, news releases, and other information from the Emergency Operation Centre Public

Information Office as events unfold.In addition to providing timely in-

formation about emergency events, the website also provides links to emergen-cy preparedness information regarding floods, wildfire, severe storms and more.

Residents can access the emergency information website by visiting www.cordemergency.ca.

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In Brief

From the mayor’s desk: Summary of current issues

Phone: 250-767-2647 Fax: 250-767-3433 Web: www.peachland.ca5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X7

Green Credits Application Owners or occupiers of properties ranging in size from ½ acre to 2 acres, with a water meter, may qualify annually for a green credit towards their quarterly irrigation bill, under the following criteria:

a.) The area used for food production for direct human consumption is at least .25 acres;

b.) A water efficient system is in place to irrigate food producing areas. Water efficient systems include micro-jet or drip irrigation systems and soaker hoses. Additional water efficient systems may be approved by the Appeals Committee.

c.) A separate meter to record irrigation consumption must be either already in place, or installed at the property owner’s expense.

d.) For qualifying properties a $0.15 per m³ credit for irrigation water use will be provided on each of the two quarterly water bills for irrigation use up to the determined amount of water per acre (or portion thereof).

Interested applicants can download an application from the Municipal website at www.peachland.ca or from the Municipal office. The deadline for applications is May 30th, 2012. The District of Peachland will inspect the property for compliance to the criteria for qualification as deemed necessary.

For more information, please contact the District at 250-767-2647.

by Mayor Keith Fielding

This article summarizes a few of the issues that coun-cil has addressed over the past few weeks, and where appropriate, indicates next steps and opportunities for readers to get more information should they wish.

Economic impact study: At a public information meeting held last week,

principals of the Vann Struth Consulting Group pre-sented the findings of the economic impact analysis we commissioned them to undertake given the high level of development proposed for Peachland over the next 15-20 years. The full report is available on the District of Peachland website. In addition to its value to the municipality as a planning tool, it will be of interest to anyone wanting more information about growth management and the impact of growth on municipal finances, employment opportunities, retail markets, policing, fire services, education, and social cohesion.

Affordable housingCouncil has long recognized the need to encourage

the settlement in Peachland of younger adults and families with children. A key component of that goal is the provision of affordable housing. Current policy requires that 10 per cent of new housing development meets a CMHC derived definition of affordability – in our case, that a family whose income is 20 per cent below the community average should be able to pur-chase the home without spending more than 30 per cent of their income to do so. Further elaboration of the policy reveals many implementation complexities. Council and staff are now working to resolve these matters.

Smart metersBC Hydro will be installing so-called “smart meters”

in all communities in B.C. and plan to have completed installation in the B.C. interior by the end of this year. The meters transmit power consumption and power outage data to a central source by means of a low level radio frequency signal that is active for approximately one-minute per day – an exposure that according to BC Hydro and other authorities is so low that it would take 20 years for the emissions to be equal to one

30-minute cell phone call. Nevertheless, as in many communities, some residents remain concerned about health impacts. The commitment from BC Hydro is that no smart meter will be installed in a residence until the homeowner’s questions and concerns have been addressed satisfactorily. We plan to ensure that this policy is observed, and that the public have full access to valid information prior to installation.

Financial planThe budget process is

now being finalized. For the average homeowner, the 2012 tax bill will be 2.9 per cent higher than in 2011. Of this increase 1.6 per cent is attribut-able directly to extra po-licing costs – the higher amount being the result of our population exceed-ing 5,000 and requiring us to enter into a federal RCMP contract that is sig-nificantly more expensive than the previous provin-cial contract. The other 1.3 per cent provides for the funding of all budget-ed expenditures as well as collections for other agen-cies including the regional district, school board, li-brary and hospital district. The financial plan can be accessed on the district website or obtained from the municipal offices.

Internet streaming of council and committee meetings

Following a visit to Salmon Arm municipal offices we have connected with a computer techni-

cian who has now developed for Peachland a low cost system (less than $3,000) that when implemented will enable anyone interested to do so, to view and listen to council and committee meetings via the internet. More details will follow when the system is ready for use.

Please let me know if you have questions and com-ments. I will be happy to respond and can be reached by email at [email protected]

by Joanne Layh

B.C. minimum wage increasesIf you are earning the minimum wage, your pay-

cheque will be just a little bit thicker this month as a result of an increase in the minimum wage that took effect on May 1.

The bump to $10.25 per hour is the third minimum wage increase over the last year in British Columbia. Before May 1, 2011 the minimum wage was just $8 per hour.

“British Columbians who made $8 per hour last year, could now have more than an additional $4,000 in their pockets this year. That’s good news for indi-viduals and families - and that’s good news for the economy,” Minister of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid said.

Prior to this month’s increase, the minimum wage was $9.50 per hour.

Former Peachlander releases bookAuthor Bryce Baker, formerly of Peachland and cur-

rently residing in West Kelowna, is set to release his first action/adventure novel on May 5. Shield and Sword: The Kabe Legacy will be available for purchase online from Amazon and Barnes & Noble and later in

the month should be available locally at Mosaic Books and Chapters. Baker has scheduled a book signing event at Chapters in Kelowna’s Orchard Park Shop-ping Centre on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Plans shaping up for the 2012 World of Wheels car show in Peachland

Car enthusiasts will once again descend on Peach-land this May long weekend, when the 15th annual World of Wheels Show and Shine will take over down-town Peachland.

The World of Wheels car show has grown from a few cars in its first year to a display of over 500 in re-cent years. The event is thought to attract an estimated 10,000 people to downtown Peachland each year.

“World of Wheels has grown so big that it can’t get much bigger,” World of Wheels committee chair Pam Cunningham said. “This year our goal is to have a simple car show in the best location anywhere. And we’ll still have 500 or so really neat cars, trucks and antique boats.”

Those who wish to participate in the event by enter-ing their vintage car, truck or boat for display can pre-registration now at www.peachlandworldofwheels.ca. All entrants will receive a draw ticket, breakfast ticket and vehicle information sheets. The first 500 entries

will receive a dash plaque as well.Finding parking downtown during the event can be

a challenge, which is why for the eighth year in a row realtor Roger Cyr will sponsor two buses to transport spectators to the downtown area from the Peachland Centre Mall and Gateway areas.

The World of Wheels Show and Shine will take place on Sunday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Peachland.

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Local traffi c wasn’t busy on Beach Avenue when the newly opened Brenda Mines brought the 100 Ton Electra Haul trucks through town on their way up Princeton Avenue to the mine. The year would be about 1970.The mine made a big change to the economy of Peachland for over 20 years with it’s giant open pit mine, now a deep lake.

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It was a fabulous day in Summerland last Sunday for the Peachland Lions 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The weather couldn’t have

been any better and the pristine surroundings of the Summerland Golf and Country Club were the perfect setting for the event.

This was my fi rst offi cial event as a Peachland Lion, and I was very impressed with everything that goes into making an event such as this so successful. I helped with set up, but my main duty for the day was taking team photos, which enabled me to meet many wonderful people. Being set up on the fi rst tee, I also had the opportunity to chat with one of the tournaments main sponsors, the BodyFit crew. Owner James Pabla and two staff members, Kaitlin Milroy and Sabrina Hall, were on hand giving out free passes to the fi tness centre. They were a fun and enthusiastic trio, and I’m sure they enjoyed them-selves as well.

I felt very fortunate to be part of this event. All pro-ceeds from the tournament go to Agur Lake Camp and Camp Winfi eld - two worthy causes that focus on children with special needs and their families, who will no doubt be appreciative for the donation and who can defi nitely use the funds.

Agur Lake Camp has been in development for several years and will be a safe, barrier-free outdoor wilderness facility where families with challenges can rest and rejuvenate. The camp is located 20 km west of Summerland, on 54 acres of land leased from the Robin Agur family and the provincial government. They have a picnic pavilion, a fi shing dock and an outdoor accessible washroom and are developing infrastructure linking two newly situated cabins. Future plans to support their barrier-free mandate are to establish trail systems, additional cabins, an amphitheatre and lodge. They anticipate welcoming their fi rst guests with special needs and their families this summer. Some of the family activities that will be available at Agur Lake Camp include: picnicking, hiking, fi shing and exploring nature.

Camp Winfi eld is located 21 kms outside of Kelowna in a peaceful wooded setting. The 25-acre site offers an open plateau dotted with 60-foot ever-greens. The B.C. Lions Society for Children with Dis-abilities operates three Easter Seals Camps, including Camp Winfi eld throughout the province. All three of these summer camps feature fully accessible swim-ming pools, climbing walls, giant team swings, and in-ground trampolines. They all have arts and crafts spaces, on-site camp out areas, large playing fi elds and costume rooms.

BC Easter Seals Camps provide free overnight summer camping experiences for children and teens with physical and/or mental disabilities throughout British Columbia. Every summer over 800 children with disabilities spend a week at one of these three camps, which provide them with self-esteem, self-confi dence, and a sense of independence. Thank you to my fellow Lions for letting me be a part of this fundraising opportunity. I went home at the end of the day exhausted and extremely delight-ed with what we had done.

By Constance Roth

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Just in case you are keeping a record of sightings of our local bear problem, I wish you to note that our property was damaged by such an animal in the early hours of Saturday, April 28. It knocked down our fence (which is a light one only to keep our dog restricted) and attempted to pry open our garbage container. We never thought to bring it inside as it was empty, but we were told to do so by the conversation offi cer to whom we reported the incident.

We became aware that something was wrong when our dog refused to go outside for her early morning business and just barked. We wondered why there was a ruckus during the night from our neighbours’ dogs too, which was unusual. Our pet is still nervous about our backyard area.

The area in question is Ehlers Road and the north end of Victoria Street.

Herb Hayes, Peachland

Bear intrusion on Victoria Street

MP Dan Albas is acting recklessly, putting his com-munity members’ health at risk. He is supporting legislation that will reduce food safety oversight and make major cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Canadians remember the devastating impact on many families from deaths caused by the Listeriosis outbreaks. We know that more needs to be done to protect consumers, but in a callous and misguided move the Conservatives are making the problem worse. They have decided to cut food inspectors and eliminate programs designed to proactively identify unsafe meat and other food products.

Bowing to industry pressure, Conservatives are also eliminating enforcement of product labelling in spite

of widespread violations. Consumers will now be re-sponsible for determining whether companies’ claims about nutritional information, such as levels of choles-terol, sodium and sugar, are true. For those with seri-ous health conditions like peanut allergies or diabetes, false claims could prove deadly.

Waiting for Canadians to get sick is not a food safe-ty strategy.

Liberals are opposing these cuts because Canadi-ans deserve to know that food they buy at the grocery store is safe and that manufacturers’ health claims are true. I encourage Mr. Albas to reverse his reckless posi-tion and put Canadians’ health fi rst.

Frank Valeriote, MP Liberal Party Critic for Agriculture

Book brings the experience aliveGrowing up in a family that had moved away from

the colony back in the ‘60s, we were protected from all the abuse and drama of it all. When my mom fi nally wrote her story Removing the Hutterite Kerchief it put all the pieces together and made the experience come alive. The stories we had heard over the years all began to fi t together like a jigsaw puzzle.

Brave, courageous, hard working and bonded to-gether we were by the experience we all shared as a family.

Thanks mom and dad for striking out on your own and for writing about our awesome adventure.

Maria Petrick, Winnipeg

Conservatives reckless with health


by MLA Bill Barisoff

There is something to be said when members of a community have an op-portunity to come togeth-er and celebrate success and achievement. Such was the case this past Friday night as the Pent-icton Vees won the Doyle Cup in a decisive manner before the largest crowd of the season. On a per-sonal note, to experience the electric atmosphere in the air and the collective cheers of 4,700 hockey fans watching history be-ing made was one that will not soon be forgot-ten. I greatly enjoyed at-tending this hockey game and while this victory was the first of its kind in 26 years, something tells me that the South Okanagan will not have to wait an-other 26 years to witness the return of the Doyle Cup again in Penticton.

This coming weekend the South Okanagan Event Centre (SOEC) will host one of the largest RV shows ever held within B.C.’s Interior with close to 50 different exhibi-tors attending the show. Later this year legendary performers such as B.B. King, John Cougar and others will also appear at the facility. Although there are always challeng-es, it is rewarding to see the SOEC start to estab-lish many positive contri-butions to the region.

As the legislature is currently in session, a number of new bills have been introduced recently that may be of interest to residents here in the Okanagan. Bill 36, the School Amendment Act 2012, proposes a num-ber of changes, the most significant being the elimination of the stan-dard school calendar. Al-though a minimum num-ber of instructional hours would still be required to be met, eliminating the

standard school calendar would allow locally elect-ed boards of education and education authori-ties to offer more creative scheduling options that could better meet the needs of students. These changes do not suggest that the current school calendar would necessar-ily be changed, only that local districts would have more scheduling options then are currently avail-able.

Also this week, new changes were announced to motorcycle laws that will come into force on June 1 of this year. The new regulations will in-clude strict enforcement that only approved hel-mets will be permitted

for motorcyclists and any passengers including children. In addition, the use of foot pegs or pas-senger boards will be re-quired for any passenger on a motorcycle. Other changes include a gradu-ated licensing system with power restrictions for new riders and great-er education for car and truck drivers to be more aware of safe vehicle movement around mo-torcycles. Although mo-torcycles make up only three per cent of insured vehicles on the road, 10 per cent of all B.C. driver fatalities are from motor-cycles accidents. Over the past 15 years motorcycle deaths have increased by close to 60 per cent with

over 200 motorcycle fa-talities alone recorded in the past five years and a further 5,000 reported in-juries. Beginning in May of last year, larger motor-cycle license plates with increased font size have also become standard is-sue to riders.

Lastly, this week a comment in response to suggestions for road im-provement projects: It is reasonably common to receive suggestions from members of the public for projects that could po-tentially improve various roadways and or intersec-tions throughout our re-gion. When I receive these requests, if time permits I often attend the area in question firsthand. How-

ever, all comments are passed on to the Ministry of Transportation. Often a particular area may be scheduled for a future upgrade in two or three years time, at which point these upgrades can be incorporated in with other pending work. In some situations, a proj-ect may be placed on a priority list given budget considerations or there may be other unresolved factors still pending. In some cases, after further investigation the sug-gested change may actu-ally make a roadway less safe when considering other variables. In all instances every effort is made to accommodate improved and safer road

access for the motoring public. To pass on a sug-gestion do not hesitate to contact my office.

Motorcycle safety, school calendars addressed

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Peachland romance - more than a brief love affairNo doubt, it was love at first sight.

My heart had just been broken badly and here we were, our eyes reflecting the vast changing sky and I was falling for it. Peachland, spread out over the surrounding hills and with its historic core nestled at the shores of this gigan-tic lake, which at times could be mis-taken for the cool ocean. Even so, it was a warm welcome here, and slowly this newfound love was healing my most re-cent wounds. Hope and happiness were on the horizon again and came nearer with every sunset over the lake. There

were days with dark storms and then rainbows, but all friendly people.

It was easy to become engaged quick-ly, despite that we had just met: Peach-land’s Community Arts Council, New-comers Club, the Little Schoolhouse Society and Peachland Trekkers were my first dates. Granted, there was a bit of an age difference between us, but who is to judge that; we had meaning-ful fun. Then a date with the Peachland Chamber of Commerce let into a more ‘age-appropriate’ and committed rela-tionship that I wished then would last

a lifetime. At first there was passion, fu-eled by exciting ideas to be explored, which then soon were taken over by end-less survival tasks that could easily keep two people busy full-time. And while this stressed the relationship, there were also many highlights, including putting on big successful fundraising events and making new friends at local businesses and in the community - all made up of very giving citizens that make Peachland so vibrant and desirable.

Hard work is required at times and can be rewarding in many ways. How-

ever, it needs to be balanced with other things to make it that, rewarding. In my view, healthy committed relationships are about give and take, teamwork, mu-tual respect, reliability, trust and good communication. And as it so happens, sometimes when working on such a relationship, one finds out unexpected things about the other, communication isn’t flowing, or you realize that you are just too different. Then it is better to end it and not linger in the hope someone will change; knowing very well that we can’t change others but only ourselves.

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School District Long-Term Facility PlanPublic Consultation MeetingsSchool District No. 23 is in the process of updating the District’s Long-Term Facility Plan. The Plan will be driven by educational program requirements, community and enrolment demographics, school operating capacities, as well as the current condition of facilities.

The Facility Plan will provide a comprehensive rationale and business case for key local decisions related to future school grade configurations, specific school additions and renovations, replacement of aging schools, and requirement for new schools.

The comprehensive School District Facility Plan will form the basis for all major capital investment decisions by the Ministry of Education.

The District will be hosting 5 community meetings to provide an opportunity for public input into the Long-Term Facility Plan.

• May 8, 6:30 pm – Lake Country Zone at George Elliot Secondary - Community Gym• May 10, 6:30 pm – Okanagan Mission Zone at Okanagan Mission Secondary - Gym• May 14, 6:30 pm – Rutland Zone at Rutland Senior Secondary - Gym• May 15, 6:30 pm – Central Zone at Kelowna Secondary - Multipurpose Room• May 22, 6:30 pm – Westside Zone at Mount Boucherie Secondary - Multipurpose Room

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Your Guide to Local Activities and Events

Jerry Dober Breakfast, 8am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Peachland United Service, 10am, United Church

Crystal Waters Service, 10am, Little Schoolhouse

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church Worship, 10am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

Emmanuel Church Workship Service, 10am, Peachland Elementary School

Peachland Baptist Service, 11am, 4204 Lake Ave.

Meat Draw, 2pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Aerobics, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Wellness Circle, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Chess, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Yoga, 1:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Sunshine Singers, 1:15pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company Group, 7pm, Peachland Museum

Peachland Baptist Church Gym Night, 7pm, Peachland Community Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Spaghetti and Crafts, Tweens 5-7; Middle Teens 5-7, 4th Street Place. Free!

Spring Photography Program, 10am-12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre.

Computer Literacy, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Toastmas-ters, 12pm, Peachland Community Centre

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre (2nd & 4th week of the month only)

Men’s Coffee, 1pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Teen Drop-In, 4-6:30pm, Westside Youth Centre *text 250-859-3893 for a ride.

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 6pm, Peach-land United Church

Bridge, 7pm, 50+

Line Dancing, 9am, 50+ Activity Centre

Tai Chi (Wellness Centre), 10am con-tinued level, Peachland United Church

Bereavement, 10am, Peachland Wellness Centre

Iron and Silk Exercise, 11am, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Rotary Club Meeting, 12pm, Gasthaus Pub

AA, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre


Peachland Brownies (girls 7-8), 5:30pm, Anglican Church

Peachland Pathfi nd-ers and Rangers (girls 12-17), 7pm, Anglican Church

Men’s Morning Coffee, 10am,Peachland Wellness Centre

Yoga, 10:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Art Class, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Ladies Snooker, 5pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Papa Thom LIVE, 6-9pm, Waterfront Grill.

Potluck, Meeting, or Entertainment, 6pm, 50+ Activity Centre (4th week of the month only)

Carpet Bowling, 10am, 50+ Activity Centre


Karaoke with Anita, 7pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30am, 50+ Activity Centre

Ladies Morning Coffee, 10am, Peach-land Wellness Centre

Tai Chi, 12pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Needle Arts, 1:15pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Tween Scene, 3-5pm, 4th Street Place

Peachland Guides5:15pm, Peachland Rec Centre.

Peachland Sparks (girls 5-6), 5:30pm, Peachland Recreation Centre

Wood Carvers, 7pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Peachland Baptist Church Youth Night (youth 11-14), 7pm, Peachland Baptist Church

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Peachland Commu-nity Arts Council Ap-preciation Reception and AGM, 7pm, ban-quet room at Peachland Community Centre.All members and anyone interested in the arts is welcome to attend. Lit competition winners will read.

Friendship Tuesday, 1pm, 50+ Activity Centre.1pm blood pressure reading and massage followed by a screening of Ladies in Lavender starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith. Everyone is welcome; refreshments will be supplied.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS PS3 Night for Middle Teens, 6-7:30pm, Peachland Community Centre.

Valley Wide Business After Hours, 5pm, Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa and Local Lounge Grille, Summerland.Call 250-494-2686.

Dancing at Lughnasa, 8pm, 4th Street Place. Pick up tickets for this Peachland Players production at Peachland Pharmacy.

MAY 4: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Race for Youth, 5-8pm, meet at Peachland Community Centre.

Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards, Wel-come reception at 6:30pm and awards at 7:30pm, Peachland Community Centre. The community is invited to attend this an-nual event to celebrate achievement and service in Peachland.

Peachland Baptist Church Men’s Break-fast, 8:30am, Peach-land Baptist Church.Every second week.

Puttin’ on the Hitz, 7:30pm, Peachland Community Centre. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets available at the chamber of commerce, Rocky J’s Beach Hut, or at the door.

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Youth week is the provincial celebration of youth that is held every year during the first week of May. It is a week of fun, interaction, and celebration intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities and to profile issues, accomplishments, and diversity of youth across the province. It doesn’t matter where youth week is celebrated, the idea is the same - young people are important and need to be recognized in a constructive manner. Their contribu-tions need to be acknowledged and celebrated. Whether it is recreation, drama, sport, dance, civic engagement, art, volunteerism or leadership, every day young people are involved in meaningful activities during their discretionary time.

The Boys and Girls Club will be hosting three events that are available to youth in Peachland:

• May 2 - Youth will meet by the Peachland Community Center at 3:45 p.m. and cheer on the Rick Hansen Relay at Swim Bay, and then we will hop in the van and have dinner with our friends at the Westside Youth Centre. After dinner we will go to the brand new Boys and Girls Club computer lab in Kelowna. We will be back in Peachland around 8:30 p.m.;

• May 3 - Youth will meet at the Peachland Community Centre at 3:45 p.m. and hop in the van to go to the Webber Road Centre and take part in some fun games in their gym. We will be back in Peachland around 6:30 p.m.; and

• May 4 – Youth will meet outside the Peachland Community Centre at 5 p.m., then we will split into teams and have a Race for Youth, which is a combination of the Amazing Race and Minute to Win It. Afterwards we will have some dinner. The event will end at 8 p.m.

As a community how can we celebrate our youth? The PlayWorks Partnership has come up with eight good practices that are common among youth friendly communities. Although Peachland is proficient in many of these eight areas, the challenge for youth week and the month of May is to help support just one of these best practices:

1) Genuine caring for youth - genuine caring means concern and regard for youth and recognition that youth are important members of the community and, at the same time, community members that need nurturing and support. Community shouldn’t talk about youth as a “problem” or describe their success with youth as a result of a “youth crisis”;

2) Focus on meaningful youth engagement - communities need to embrace that youth are capable community members, have valuable contributions to make and need opportunities to develop their own leadership abilities. Meaningful youth engagement is not about asking youth to fill out a survey or recruit youth to act as volunteers to save on staffing costs;

3) Research, planning and evaluation - with competing interests and demands for limited financial resources, it is important to make a strong case to decision makers (e.g. politicians, boards of directors) that investments in youth really work;

4) Willingness to take risks - communities that are youth friendly are not always

successful in every youth initiative. Sometimes, a great idea just flops. The success here lies in the community’s ability to learn, to not give up and to try again;

5) Continuous learning and improvement - it doesn’t happen overnight and may better be described as “communities in progress”;

6) Knowledge of own community - the sustainability of youth opportunities de-pends not just on knowing youth but also gaining the support of the broader com-munity. Communities that are successful work to identify supportive allies/partners with a shared interest but they also identify those that do not have a positive regard for youth;

7) Involvement of supportive leadership - youth friendly communities have the involvement and support of key decision makers or leaders within the community; and

8) Culture of collaboration - communities require people, groups, and organi-zations to come together. Creating opportunities for youth play is not just the responsibility of the recreation department and youth development is not just the responsibility of schools and social service agencies. Youth is everyone’s business and communities that are best able to respond to the needs and work with youth do so through collaboration.

Youth News: Happy youth week, Peachland!

With the passion gone, the love might still be there, but it is best to move on with gratitude for the lessons learned.

Of course, the lessons to be learned are different for everybody, just as everyone’s perceptions are different, even regarding the same person or event. In all our rela-tionships it is human to project our perceptions and beliefs on to others, thinking that our truth is “the truth”, and that while we are right, others are wrong, especially in a relationship break-up or in politics (lol). However, I believe there is no blame to be cast, and instead only love and passion to be lived.

It is my passion that leads me back to the West Coast now with renewed strength, energy and clarity about my life purpose. It is in Victoria, my home town of 25 years, where it will be easier to ride the waves of life and make a difference, namely for me to teach and create art full-time, while also make a living. Meanwhile, Peach-land has not been just a brief affair but remains my love, as the many new-found friends here, all of whom have not only aided me in my grief and healing, but also enriched my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and farewell only until we meet again next time!

Susanne Dannenberg, Peachland

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Can you help me?By Vicki Warner

There is a certainty and predictability when one enters the quaint little house that holds the Wellness Centre down at the beachfront in Peachland. The cer-tainty is that Linda or Ruth will greet you just as if you are the only person in the world who matters. And you are - for the fi rst crucial moments of your visit. As the glow of being welcomed settles into a joyful feeling of just belonging in this nest of smiles, cookies and coffee, one has the time to look around. There are usu-ally a few volunteers from various programs hanging around, or sometimes fully engaged with their work.

The Peachland Wellness Centre runs a total of 18 programs, all covering various aspects of health. Per-haps their greatest focus is the emotional well-being of their clients. But the programs are actually only one layer of many that are managed so well by the two extraordinary people in the offi ce. Together, Linda and Ruth triage the needs of all people who phone or call in for on-the-spot advice and help.

Most conversations begin with the words, “Can you help me?” Then come the requests. These are often re-markable, as they run the gamut of so many real life situations. The predictability is that help will usually be found.

Two years ago, there was the woman who had pur-chased a large bag of sugar. She was short of storage space, so kept it in the trunk of her car. She phoned to explain that it had turned into a gigantic sugar lump. How could she break it up and use it?

Another person called, under the impression that community gardens meant everybody could help themselves to the vegetables others had grown with loving care. Ruth had to explain tactfully how the sys-tem actually works.

All day the phone rings with “Can you help me?” calls. They come from all parts of Canada, and some-times from overseas. The requests for help usually come from family members that live away from Peach-land. The local calls are interesting, too. People need so many different services, and the offi ce duo is aces at referrals and solutions. The patience, caring and smiles never leave their faces.

“Can you help me?” continues unabated. Someone needs foot care. Another needs a plumber. An elderly mother has broken her leg, and needs someone to stay with her while her daughter works. Can you fi nd someone to look after my cat? Can you type confi den-tial documents for me? Can you help us set up our new TV? Could you fi nd employment for me? Can you tell me the day and date? I have been ill and can’t remember. (They sent someone to check on her, and make sure she was safe.)

People need mobile hairstylists, mechanics, free wheelchair tire infl ation, shopping assistance, trans-portation for an injured duck, a volunteer to arrange a convertible ride and a dance for an 85-year-old lady’s birthday. Yes, this happened, thanks to a generous vol-unteer. This is just a smattering of the daily life at the Peachland Wellness Centre. Opportunities abound for volunteer help! Phone us at 250-767-0141, email us at [email protected], visit us on Facebook or check us out at peachlandwellnesscentre.ca.

Meanwhile, the Intergenerational Choir will soon be performing at the library, Brookhaven, and at Peach-land Elementary School. Sherry Kendrick leads this joyous group along with Grade Two teacher Ms. Anna Kanda.

Walking For Wellness meets each Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. This week there was a pole-walking clinic to emphasize correct form. Everyone is welcome to join the 30-minute walk along Beach Avenue. Poles are not mandatory. Go at your own speed.

The fi nal speaker series talk will be held on May 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Little Schoolhouse. Papa Thom will regale the crowd with tales of his recent Shepherd’s Pie tour. His stories are always entertaining, but will also touch your heart. Admission is by donation. All are welcome!

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by Ron Stevenson

Whiski-Jack’s ball team is the one of the proudest and newest members of the Peachland Mixed Slo Pitch League. Into only their second year on the fi eld, the team has much to gain, placing eighth in the league. However, the team did man-age to take away the “Most Sportsmanlike” trophy, which is donated by Re/max Realtors of B.C.

Whiski-Jack’s Pub is proud to sponsor a great group of people that are getting outside and having a great time playing a team sport. After most of the games, the team heads back to their favourite bar, Whiski-Jack’s Pub, to enjoy a drink and some free nachos. Whiski-Jack’s has been generous enough to offer any sports team of six people or bigger to come in with their uniforms on and enjoy some free na-chos. So the Whiski-Jack’s ball team, along with any other team, can have a great time outdoors and then relax in the comfort of a great watering hole.

Their fi rst game was on Sunday, April 15. The team plays every Sunday and sometimes during the week, usually on a Wednesday or Friday. Whiski-Jack’s ball team hopes to win more games this year, but they especially want to keep their team morale and sportsmanship at the highest point that it can be. They are look-ing forward to another great year of fresh air, friendly competition, and making lots of friends along the way, whether they meet them on the fi eld or in the pub!

Peachland Mixed Slo Pitch week one standings

Team Points Games Played Runs for against +/-Big E’s Brewzer’s 4 2-1 3 +21Effective Printing Inc.Warriors 4 2-0 2 +15TNI 4 2-1 3 -4Sues Sun Gods 2 1-0 1 +8Whiski Jacks Pub 2 1-1 2 +4Gasthaus 2 1-1 2 0Apple Valley Wreckers 2 1-1 2 -1Superior ExcavatingDiggers 0 0-1 1 -2Peachland Fire & Rescue 0 0-2 2 -20Peachland Swingers 0 0-2 2 -22

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Linda Longbotham chilling out on her fi rst ever trip to Mexico. Contributed photo

Why did you choose to live in this town?It was my parents’ choice! They moved here and pur-

chased The Edgewater before I was born.What has been your crowning achievement?Raising Kyle and Doryan to be the amazing young

men they have become.What would make Peachland a nicer commu-

nity?A busier downtown area with more funky little shops

to browse through and more fl owers spring through autumn.

Do you have a goal in life?To be able to work less so I can help out family and

friends and volunteer more.If you had one super power, what would it be?To wiggle my nose and have my own house cleaned.If you won the $50 million max lottery, what

would you do with the money?I’d pay off all mortgages of family members and

friends and buy myself 365 sets of lingerie.If you were the mayor of Peachland, what would

you do?I’d make abundant fl ower-growing a bylaw for resi-

dents and the district.If you were a fl y, which wall in town would you

like to inhabit?Mmmm, a wall in a private dining corner of The Gas-

thaus.

If you could fast forward the District of Peach-land by 50 years, what can you visualize?

I can see quaint shops along Beach Avenue, an in-door swimming pool, concessions and rentals along Beach Avenue.

What do you do in your spare time?I do kid stuff with my fi ve-year-old twin granddaugh-

ters, volunteer with the Peachland Lions, and work in my fl ower garden.

What community issues need the most atten-tion?

All of the empty commercial buildings in the down-town core.

What would be your ideal job?I have it! A Friend of Mine - my cleaning company. I

love my customers and I love cleaning!Who inspires you the most?My mom for sure – she was the best mom ever and I

still constantly think of what she would do if in my dif-ferent troubling situations.

What is your greatest extravagance?My tea cup collection.When and where were you happiest?In Peachland, raising Kyle and Doryan, with my

mom coming to visit.Which talent would you most like to have?To play the piano well.What is your favourite music?

Peachland in Bloom

Peachy People: Linda Longbotham

It’s back! Th e signs are all there. It hit home for me this past week while I was doing an announcement at one of Western Canada’s largest technical institutes. Th is post secondary training college graduates about 25 per cent of all of the completed apprentices going into a wide range of professions and occupations right across the country.

What they were telling me was good news, but not without its challenges. Th e administration and faculty reps said it was starting to look like déjà-vu all over again. Th e demand for all types of trades is unmistakeably surging upwards again. Th ey said it reminded them of the pressure they felt at the time of major employee shortages a few years ago.

It wasn’t that long ago. You remember. Demands for qualifi ed help or for those willing to be trained was so high that many fast food outlets couldn’t keep open their usual hours because they simply couldn’t fi nd the people.

I’m not saying we’re there yet. Th ere are still many people looking for work. But the strength of the economy is evident everywhere. All I have to do is refl ect on some of the events I was involved in this week.

Just last week I attended the opening of a huge new production facility in Okanagan Falls. Structurlam makes value added wood products that are used here and around the world. If you’re wondering what kind of projects they do, think Richmond Olympic skating oval…that breathtaking magnifi cent roof superstructure. Th ey did that.

Sometimes we aren’t aware of the amazing workers and technicians that we have right here in our own backyard. (Th ey also have a plant in Penticton.)

I was there this week to announce that they were the successful recipients of research dollars in the ongoing development of the next generation of laminated wood beams. Some of you fi nd that exciting. Others of you are about to nod off thinking about it. Well, hold on. Before I lose you, think about earthquake proof high-rise buildings, an apartment or offi ce tower up to 25 stories

high that is held up by resilient, shockabsorbing laminated beams and girders. Th edemand for the people and the product isstrong. And we have what it takes right hereto supply that demand.

Another sign of our growing economy wasevident at the annual Hong Kong businessdinner in Vancouver this week. As minister

for the Asia Pacifi c it was anhonour to bring remarks to thesold-out event. Th e mood in theroom was clearly optimistic.And it was optimism based on

hard facts, not simply hope.Agriculture and energy producers were

there, talking about what appears to be long-term growth and demand numbers. Aft erall, as the middle class continues to grow atan amazing rate and people move annuallyout of poverty by the tens of millions peryear in China, India and other previouslyimpoverished nations the demand fromthem for every type of product imaginablewill only increase. We are very well placedto meet those demands and see our ownlevels of standard of living and prosperityrise in the process.

Westbank First Nations continue to seeeconomic growth. Th is week I was withChief Robert Louie for the announcementof a construction project that will upgradea number of homes on WFN lands. Th atmeans there will be a need for trades andbuilding supply products. More jobs, moresales, more economic growth.

An international meeting of private andpublic sector transportation companies withtop people from around the world also tookplace here (Vancouver) to look at the growthneeds in transportation arising from ourgrowing economy. As I said, the signs of jobcreation and investment are everywhere. Wewill continue to work on the types of policythat will keep this momentum going.

On another note we can be proud of whatCanada is able to off er the world on twodiff erent counts this week. Th is week I hadthe honour of meeting with some of our fi nemembers of our Armed Forces. Canada hasbeen asked to provide soldiers, sailors, andfi ghter pilots to assist with other UnitedNations countries in subduing the Libyan

dictator in his ongoing assault on his own people.

Once again, as we have done throughout history, our Armed Forces will step up to protect those who are being slaughtered by the forces of dictators. As usual, I expect we will hear good reports from others in foreign countries that will have the honour of serving with our Armed Forces.

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by Bruce Fuller

Before I leapt up to my ankles in B.C.’s wine industry, one of my daughters relocated to Chamonix, France (antique version of Whistler) to snowboard her bum off and open Micro Brasserie de Chamonix. It was the fi rst microbrewery in the French Alps.

Taking on French brewery biggies on their own turf was a formidable challenge, but she and three other Canadians pulled it off in spades and today their brewery’s a maple leaf fl ag fl ying success and go-to après ski place for fi ne handcrafted beers in the Mont Blanc area - all proving that imagination, hard work and the little guy can do it if they want to. After visiting my lovely lady, I’m now a two-week wizard in microbrew land.

I just hope that Oliver’s brew chief, chief cook and bottle washer Sid Ruhland fi nds as much success in his new adventure, the Firehall Brewery.

While rock band drummer Sid is taking on a few like souls in the South Okanagan and more than just a few Canadian brewery giants, there’s nothing like being the new bright light on the block with a slightly differ-ent twist-top.

Tucked downstairs in the belly of Oliver’s original fi rehall, Sid found a logical place for his business that perfectly complements Bill and Dawn Reid’s Firehall Bistro on the main fl oor.

The building itself is a true gem and I fondly remember a sax player hacking the blues while balanced on a table during the Firehall’s grand opening.

I joyfully attended the winery association’s fi rst ever Banee one spring and months later got to poorly play my congas along with Sid’s dad Jim et al with the rollup doors wide open to the 7-11 across the road.

Now the Firehall Brewery brings it all together the way it was meant to be.

As a licensed manufacturer of beers, while he can’t sell a frosty glass beside his stain-less steel tanks, Sid can provide dandy refi llable take-home containers of his brew, with

by-the-glass sippers readily available from the taps upstairs at the bistro’s bar.With the Firehall Brewery’s startup ale roster, although somewhat limited with just

Backdraft Beer, Stoked Ember Ale and Holy Smoke Stout available, you quickly get the picture that their foamy heads are blowing in the right direction with a taste of some-thing for most palates.

At Penticton’s Okanagan Fest Of Ales, the Firehall Brewery joined with some 26 other B.C. breweries, one each from Ontario and Saskatchewan and a couple from the States to showcase their goodies at a well-received mug-up.

Ruhland took home the “best booth” award (he said it was pretty diffi cult for the judges to avoid his gang of servers in their old fashioned fi refi ghter gear).

Positioning the Firehall Brewery amongst others in the craft brewing biz as, “The Beer of Wine Country” is clever marketing and when Sid comments in his promo literature

that, “almost any winemaker will tell you that it takes a lot of beer to make a good wine”, he’s right on.

You’ll fi nd a number of excellent others in the brewing business in the South Okanagan. For some time the Ridge Brew Pub in Osoyoos made and sold their beers in-house. At the time of this writing I understand they’re closed, but reopening for the season quite soon.

Penticton’s Barley Mill Brew Pub, the Tin Whistle and the Cannery are other spots you might want to check out if your winery touring boxes have a few empty slots to share.

Says the Firehall’s brochure: “Only a pint of beer truly soothes an over-whelmed palate after a long day of winery-hopping”. I think I’d agree with Sid on this count too but of course, would never share that with a guest.

Even though I’ve been known to polish off a mug or few while cranking up the barbecue.

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Rotary Corner: Rotary auction offers immortalityby Chris Scowen

It’s true! One of the auction items at the Rotary Rainbow Rock Dinner and Fundraiser on Saturday, May 12 will allow the winning bidder to select a feature perfect fi gure to be painted into the large wall mural at the south entrance to town, a location passed by hundreds of passersby each day. If this doesn’t excite your imagination, perhaps a week’s stay at the Marriott Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, plus airfare for two courtesy of New Monaco is more to your liking.

If you are into adventure tourism, maybe a one-hour fl ight for two over the Okanagan with author and professional aerial photographer Mike Biden will pro-vide you enough thrills for one day. Back on the ground you can bid on a double magnum of Nota Bene wine donated by Black Hills Estate Winery, fi ll that blank wall space with a signed and framed Robert Bateman print generously donated by IGA’s Harry Gough or gaze at the heavens through a powerful astronomical

telescope. Additionally, you can bid on an evening with Papa Thom for up to 16 people or

choose to delight in a luncheon at the Bliss Bakery for 10. These are just a small sample of the varied and unique items that will be offered in the live, silent and balloon auctions.

If the auctions are not enough and if you love to dance there will be more than ample time for dancing to the very versatile Penticton quintet Off Ramp, whose appearance will be preceded by a delightful buffet dinner.

All this, plus a cash bar, can be yours. All you have to do is call 250-767-9394 or 250-767-9344 to buy your $50 bargain ticket or tickets. Doors at the community centre open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tables of eight can be reserved.

This will be an exciting evening of entertainment, dancing and fun with the proceeds funding Rotary projects and programs throughout our Peachland com-munity.

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Brian and Candace McDonald are pleased to announce their new titles of Grammie and Papa.

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by Derek KochEmmanuel Church

To find the love of your life - is there anything more exciting? But how and where do you find that special someone - the internet, at the pub, at a laundromat, at church, at school? Here’s one piece of advice from a famous love story in the Bible. You’ll find it in Genesis 24. Let me tell it to you now.

In another time and another culture, a father named Abraham sent his chief servant out to find a wife for his only son, Isaac. Isaac was heir to all of Abraham’s wealth and Abraham was getting old. He wanted to make sure this final detail was taken care of. Isaac was a grown man by this time and ready for marriage. In those days of camels and caravans, Abraham’s servant travelled to where Abraham had instructed him to go and began to formulate a strategy upon his arrival. It began with prayer. He told God that he would wait by the town well. As the women came to get water for their families, he would choose one and ask her for a drink. If she agreed to not only give him a drink but to give water to his camels as well (an astronomical task), he would know she was the one.

Before he even finished praying, a girl named Re-bekah came along with a water jar on her shoulder. He was obviously moved by her and asked her for a drink. To his excitement, she offered to water his cam-els as well - one jug full of water at a time. He watched her until she was completely done and then he jumped up and I’m sure to her astonishment presented her with a gold nose ring and two gold bracelets. After inquiring about her family background and asking if he, his servants, and the camels could impose on her family for the night, she, in the Middle Eastern tradi-tion of hospitality, invited him to her family home and ran off to tell her family about this strange man.

Supper was set before him but before he would even consider taking a bite, he told Bethuel (Rebekah’s

father) and Laban (Rebekah’s brother) the story of Abraham’s quest. Once the chief servant finished the story, he waited for their reply. They simply said, “This is from the Lord; we can say nothing to you one way or the other. Here is Rebekah; take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, as the Lord has directed.”

In gratitude, he presented Rebekah with expensive gifts of gold and silver jewellery and clothing. Her family received unnamed costly gifts as well. After un-successfully trying to delay Rebekah’s departure for 10 days, Abraham’s servant brought Rebekah and her personal nurse with him the next morning and they made the long journey back to Abraham, Isaac, and her new home and husband.

Perhaps the most beautiful part of the story is right at the end of the chapter.

“Now Isaac had come from Beer Lahai Roi, for he was living in the Negev. He went out to the field one evening to meditate, and as he looked up, he saw cam-els approaching. Rebekah also looked up and saw Isaac. She got down from her camel and asked the servant, ‘Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?’

‘He is my master,’ the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself. Then the servant told Isaac all that he had done. Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah, and he married Rebekah. So she became his wife, and he loved her; and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.”

Ah, the beauty of love. Isn’t it romantic? You’ll have to fill in the gaps. How did Rebekah feel about this arranged marriage? How did her family feel about letting their daughter go? What were Isaac and Re-bekah’s first impressions of each other?

One thing we know for sure - God cares about rela-tionships. When it comes to finding the love of your life, whatever else you do, like Abraham’s servant, let prayer be your first strategy.

Food for the Soul: Finding your love by Patricia Day

Did you attend the general meeting of Branch 69 on April 23? If not, you missed a lot of information. Debbie Hostyn has resigned from the lower executive, which left a spot open. Elections were called and I am pleased to say that I was elected to the position. There were many topics discussed at the meeting; members really need to be at the general meetings in order to take a more active role in legion affairs. David Warren has volunteered to look after the annual bike rodeo that will be held on May 4.

Scholarships were on the agenda and happily one was awarded to Ayla Fortin. Ruth Krenz and I made our way to Glenrosa Elementary School to give prizes to Caleb Enns and Nathalia Schmidt for their entries in the Remembrance Day literary and poster competi-tion. Katalina Dobson from Helen Gorman Elemen-tary School was also a winner.

Branch 69 will be sponsoring a candidate in the Am-bassadorial Society. The name of the candidate was unknown at the time of this writing. We do have ca-dets from Peachland who parade with the 788 BCD RCACC in Penticton. A salute to Anthony Boyko and Dawson Janes, who have received their sergeant stripes.

The World of Wheels is just around the corner. This is an event that Branch 69 has always had an active role in. There will be a dance band, food and a beer garden. Do you have some spare time on your hands that day, May 20? Volunteers will be needed to set up, serve and help with the take down and cleanup. Stop by the legion and give your name for the sign up sheets. Not sure what you can do? Remember the old adage, “many hands make light work”? Your help is always appreciated.

There will be no karaoke this week. The next karaoke night will be Saturday, May 12.

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More to Life!Sunday May 6th, 2012

Revelation Study - Part 16

“All Things New”

Ben McGillivray, Next Gen Associate Pastor

Peachland Campus10 a.m. - Worship Serviceat Peachland Elementary

School2600 Hebert Road, West Kelowna250.768.7638 - emmanuelnet.ca

Peachland United Church

4421 4th Street

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PeachlandBaptist Church

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Hall rental contact Doreen250-767-2132

Sunday Morning Service10 a.m.

Rev. Elaine Diggle

www.peachlandbaptist.com4204 Lake Avenue

250-767-9232

Sunday Worship10 a.m.

Morning PrayerTuesdays - 9:30 a.m.

Offi ce Hours 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Monday to Friday

Lyn Stewart250-767-6211or John Miller250-767-9270

St. Margaret’sAnglican Church

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International Ministries

Sunday Prayer Meeting9 a.m.

Sunday Service10 a.m.

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Sunday ServicesNew Contemporary Worship

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submitted by the Peachland Lions

This past weekend the Peachland Lions Club host-ed its 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Sum-merland Golf and Country Club.

After registering and receiving a gift package, over 90 golfers proceeded to their respective tees for an exhilarating round of golf.

Rounding out the day, the event concluded with a delicious catered meal and the awards ceremony. Taking Flight #1 was team Rod Sawatsky, winner of Flight #2 was Kelowna Motors, Ladies Long Drive went to Rose Foster, Men’s Long Drive went to Tyler Pilgaard, Men’s Closest to the Pin went to Larry Guil-bault, Most Honest Golfers (Worst) went to team Down Under Irrigation and the Okanagan Lions Award went to the Mission Lions.

All monies after expenses from this one-day fund-raiser will be donated to Agur Lake Camp and Camp Winfield. Both camps specialize in providing services and facilities for children with physical and intellec-

tual disabilities.“Since 1952, the B.C. Lions Society has been

dedicated to enriching the lives of children in B.C., through their mandate of ‘giving children abilities’. Their vision is to continue providing not only spe-cialized services and facilities, but also challenging and supporting young hearts and minds. Giving chil-dren with disabilities self-esteem, self-confidence and a sense of independence is what our community is all about.”

Lions president Dan Rouleau would like to thank Gary Stephens who took on the role of tournament chair this year, and each and every Peachland Lion who helped in making this tournament a success. “We have a small but fantastic membership, and I’m proud of them for all they do to make our club as strong as it is,” said Rouleau.

The Peachland Lions would like to thank the many sponsors who donated gifts, money or their time to this fundraiser. Without your generous support we would not be able to put on this event.

Lions charity golf tournament proceeds to help kids camps

Edward Jones team members Josh Campbell, Shayn Moritz, John Miller, Justin White, and Lucky Campbell (shown from left to right) had an enjoyable day of golf during the Peachland Lions 14th Annual Golf Tournament. Staff photo

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