Comments for Peachland News http://peachlandnews.com A news website from Peachland, BC Fri, 18 May 2012 15:21:05 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on The skate park: Council’s consultation conundrum by Anonymous http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/15/the-skate-park-councils-crisis-of-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5704 Anonymous Fri, 18 May 2012 15:21:05 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82982#comment-5704 Well Lee 1: Closer to the beach for cooling off 2: washroom nearby 3: Food and drink nearby 4:Less of a safety hazard. Limiting highway crossings 5: Less aggravation to the seniors who frequent the courts 6:When more courts are needed, they can go beside the old ones 7: The houses in behind don't have to endure endless screaming If this park is built right, people will come. This is a possible attraction. There is plenty of room as Dave has explained. We can't just build another Swim Bay ramp and slap it in only to build it right. Sure a solution can be found for every reason listed, but why. It's all in Cousins Park. Well Lee
1: Closer to the beach for cooling off
2: washroom nearby
3: Food and drink nearby
4:Less of a safety hazard. Limiting highway crossings
5: Less aggravation to the seniors who frequent the courts
6:When more courts are needed, they can go beside the old ones
7: The houses in behind don’t have to endure endless screaming
If this park is built right, people will come. This is a possible attraction. There is plenty of room as Dave has explained. We can’t just build another Swim Bay ramp and slap it in only to build it right. Sure a solution can be found for every reason listed, but why. It’s all in Cousins Park.

]]> Comment on Through the Lens: Swim Bay sunrise by Jeff http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/16/through-the-lens-swim-bay-sunrise/comment-page-1/#comment-5703 Jeff Fri, 18 May 2012 15:15:18 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=83058#comment-5703 Awesome photo by this very talented photographer! You must check out her work on flickr.com (use the link under her photo above). Awesome photo by this very talented photographer! You must check out her work on flickr.com (use the link under her photo above).

]]> Comment on Poll: Where should a skate park be located? by Dave http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/17/poll-where-should-a-skate-park-be-located-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5702 Dave Fri, 18 May 2012 14:22:51 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=83106#comment-5702 You never know why people vote they do, but sometimes they are voting for something you're aware of. In this case, perhaps someone voted 'angry' because of the poll results at that point in time. You never know why people vote they do, but sometimes they are voting for something you’re aware of. In this case, perhaps someone voted ‘angry’ because of the poll results at that point in time.

]]> Comment on The skate park: Council’s consultation conundrum by lee4mayor http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/15/the-skate-park-councils-crisis-of-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5701 lee4mayor Fri, 18 May 2012 13:57:18 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82982#comment-5701 Quick question to all who have a concern about the location of the proposed skatepark. Why Cousins Park and not Lambly park? What logical reasons do you have for picking one site over the other. Seriously. Quick question to all who have a concern about the location of the proposed skatepark. Why Cousins Park and not Lambly park? What logical reasons do you have for picking one site over the other. Seriously.

]]> Comment on Poll: Where should a skate park be located? by K http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/17/poll-where-should-a-skate-park-be-located-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5700 K Fri, 18 May 2012 13:52:46 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=83106#comment-5700 This is great coverage on the skate park, thank you Dave! That said, people should really take the time to let our Council know where they stand on this issue with regards to location. As with the Morrison Park issue, I was told by more than one Councillor that the comments posted on this website wouldn't be taken into consideration. So please readers, continue the dialogue, but also take some time to call, mail or email the Mayor and/or Councillors to let them know your thoughts. If enough people speak out they will be left with little choice than to re-visit the issue of location. Thanks! This is great coverage on the skate park, thank you Dave! That said, people should really take the time to let our Council know where they stand on this issue with regards to location. As with the Morrison Park issue, I was told by more than one Councillor that the comments posted on this website wouldn’t be taken into consideration. So please readers, continue the dialogue, but also take some time to call, mail or email the Mayor and/or Councillors to let them know your thoughts. If enough people speak out they will be left with little choice than to re-visit the issue of location. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Poll: Where should a skate park be located? by mike http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/17/poll-where-should-a-skate-park-be-located-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5699 mike Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:35 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=83106#comment-5699 Thanks for taking me up on my suggestion Dave. And good to see that your early figures confirm my suspicion that most people want this Skateboard Park in Cousins Park where it logically belongs from just about any way you want to look at. Well, logical to everyone except the majority of Council of course. But when has logic ever stood in their way of doing the opposite of what many residents want? Puzzled why anybody has ticked "angry" in your "how does this post make you feel?" section. How can doing a poll make someone angry? Or amused for that matter? Thanks for taking me up on my suggestion Dave. And good to see that your early figures confirm my suspicion that most people want this Skateboard Park in Cousins Park where it logically belongs from just about any way you want to look at. Well, logical to everyone except the majority of Council of course. But when has logic ever stood in their way of doing the opposite of what many residents want?

Puzzled why anybody has ticked “angry” in your “how does this post make you feel?” section. How can doing a poll make someone angry? Or amused for that matter?

]]> Comment on The skate park: Council’s consultation conundrum by Dave http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/15/the-skate-park-councils-crisis-of-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5698 Dave Thu, 17 May 2012 22:33:46 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82982#comment-5698 Funny you should mention that. Poll is now up. Please vote and, if you think it's important, get your friends to vote too. Funny you should mention that.

Poll is now up. Please vote and, if you think it’s important, get your friends to vote too.

]]> Comment on The skate park: Council’s consultation conundrum by Mike http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/15/the-skate-park-councils-crisis-of-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5697 Mike Thu, 17 May 2012 21:54:37 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82982#comment-5697 A further thought Dave. You used to poll your readers on various issues. How about a poll asking where people think the skateboard park should go? 4 choices. Lambly, Cousins, Elsewhere, or No skateboard park at all. A further thought Dave. You used to poll your readers on various issues. How about a poll asking where people think the skateboard park should go? 4 choices. Lambly, Cousins, Elsewhere, or No skateboard park at all.

]]> Comment on The skate park: Council’s consultation conundrum by Anonymous http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/15/the-skate-park-councils-crisis-of-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5695 Anonymous Thu, 17 May 2012 01:06:06 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82982#comment-5695 I think if council had a say, there may be change. I think it's the big white-haired guy with the necklace that does (all) the bulldogging.. I voted for Lee. I'd like to see a (live) televised controversial vote on this issue. Isn't that how a council is supposed to work?Each with their OWN opinion. You don't see reprimanding on the live Kelowna council votes. If people only knew. I think if council had a say, there may be change. I think it’s the big white-haired guy with the necklace that does (all) the bulldogging.. I voted for Lee. I’d like to see a (live) televised controversial vote on this issue. Isn’t that how a council is supposed to work?Each with their OWN opinion. You don’t see reprimanding on the live Kelowna council votes. If people only knew.

]]> Comment on The skate park: Council’s consultation conundrum by Mike http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/15/the-skate-park-councils-crisis-of-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5694 Mike Thu, 17 May 2012 00:31:21 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82982#comment-5694 Well said Dave. Unfortunately, the apathy on this matter astonishes me based on my talking about this to friends and neighbours. As a result, I suspect this Council will do exactly as it pleases and put the skateboard park in Lambly park because to back down at this point would be to admit they made a mistake. There is no doubt that the skateboard park should have been built in Cousins Park just as you supported years ago and with some sort of net strung up to protect children from home runs if that really is a concern. Frankly, I think that just a contrived excuse used by those opposed to having children in the area as Council has clearly not shown any interest in listening to this reasonable suggestion. Frankly, what's more likely? A child being seriously injured being hit by a ball or a child being killed when hit by a car that has ended up in Lambly Park after a car accident? I suspect the latter. Why parents and children aren't up in arms, demanding it be put in the safe confines of Cousins Park is absolutely beyond me. Well said Dave. Unfortunately, the apathy on this matter astonishes me based on my talking about this to friends and neighbours. As a result, I suspect this Council will do exactly as it pleases and put the skateboard park in Lambly park because to back down at this point would be to admit they made a mistake.

There is no doubt that the skateboard park should have been built in Cousins Park just as you supported years ago and with some sort of net strung up to protect children from home runs if that really is a concern. Frankly, I think that just a contrived excuse used by those opposed to having children in the area as Council has clearly not shown any interest in listening to this reasonable suggestion. Frankly, what’s more likely? A child being seriously injured being hit by a ball or a child being killed when hit by a car that has ended up in Lambly Park after a car accident? I suspect the latter.

Why parents and children aren’t up in arms, demanding it be put in the safe confines of Cousins Park is absolutely beyond me.

]]> Comment on Councillors disagree with sk8 park ‘consultation’ by Desert Pines http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/14/councillors-disagree-with-sk8-park-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5693 Desert Pines Wed, 16 May 2012 17:58:26 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82954#comment-5693 I can imagine that a thorough review of the park's design, in the context of all the existing and future potential uses, should be undertaken. For example, knowing that there will be festivals (concerts) perhaps an attractive baseball backstop could be designed to also serve as a band shell and stage, with lighting, etc, for quick setup and dismantling. The arc of outfield, as apparent in the drawings provided for the skatepark, make for a natural curved "amphitheater" audience setup, perhaps even with curved bleachers on the periphery that could be designed for quick setup and take-down. All of this collapsible staging and seating could be stored in large "drawers" or lockers under the primary school or in some new structure beside the community center for easy access. Let's think outside the box a little here fellow Peachlanders (and that especially includes council). I like the curved nature of the original skatepark design, it is unique as compared to others and would therefore be an attraction to skaters looking for something different. Like the walkway, lets put some thought and inspiration into this. \ Thanks I can imagine that a thorough review of the park’s design, in the context of all the existing and future potential uses, should be undertaken. For example, knowing that there will be festivals (concerts) perhaps an attractive baseball backstop could be designed to also serve as a band shell and stage, with lighting, etc, for quick setup and dismantling. The arc of outfield, as apparent in the drawings provided for the skatepark, make for a natural curved “amphitheater” audience setup, perhaps even with curved bleachers on the periphery that could be designed for quick setup and take-down. All of this collapsible staging and seating could be stored in large “drawers” or lockers under the primary school or in some new structure beside the community center for easy access. Let’s think outside the box a little here fellow Peachlanders (and that especially includes council). I like the curved nature of the original skatepark design, it is unique as compared to others and would therefore be an attraction to skaters looking for something different. Like the walkway, lets put some thought and inspiration into this.

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]]> Comment on Councillors disagree with sk8 park ‘consultation’ by Peachland Voice of Reason http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/14/councillors-disagree-with-sk8-park-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5692 Peachland Voice of Reason Wed, 16 May 2012 17:21:44 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82954#comment-5692 Barefoot in the park has evolved into a commercial enterprise.-- $35 - $45 /ticket is not a nominal donation associated with a community event. Hard to believe that people would volunteer for this event. I wonder if these same people would volunteer to work at the Gausthaus or Blind Angler for free because they are good for Peachland. The headliners do not seem to be waiving their performance fee for this "charitable Community event" The organizers need to be paying what they would to host the event in a farmers field or privately owed venues as is the case with most of these festivals and provide the facilities (toilets and water) and security. World on wheels is a true community event. Everyone is welcome and can spend some money on food , beverages and t-shirts but can get away with having a great time and not spending a wad of cash. We shouldn't even consider the impact on commercial events on a public facility. Barefoot in the park has evolved into a commercial enterprise.– $35 – $45 /ticket is not a nominal donation associated with a community event.

Hard to believe that people would volunteer for this event. I wonder if these same people would volunteer to work at the Gausthaus or Blind Angler for free because they are good for Peachland.

The headliners do not seem to be waiving their performance fee for this “charitable Community event”

The organizers need to be paying what they would to host the event in a farmers field or privately owed venues as is the case with most of these festivals and provide the facilities (toilets and water) and security.

World on wheels is a true community event. Everyone is welcome and can spend some money on food , beverages and t-shirts but can get away with having a great time and not spending a wad of cash.

We shouldn’t even consider the impact on commercial events on a public facility.

]]> Comment on Councillors disagree with sk8 park ‘consultation’ by Dave http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/14/councillors-disagree-with-sk8-park-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5689 Dave Wed, 16 May 2012 03:38:29 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82954#comment-5689 Yes they do. It's only about 13,000 square feet or so and you're talking two days out of 365. Six years ago, there was an uproar over the skate park impinging on the Valley Music Festival. We took the coordinators out, drawings in hand, and showed them in the grass where the skate park would go. They said, "Oh. That's not a problem." Yes they do. It’s only about 13,000 square feet or so and you’re talking two days out of 365. Six years ago, there was an uproar over the skate park impinging on the Valley Music Festival. We took the coordinators out, drawings in hand, and showed them in the grass where the skate park would go. They said, “Oh. That’s not a problem.”

]]> Comment on Porter: Everything peachy with Ponderosa development by Alan Cattley http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/15/porter-everything-peachy-with-ponderosa-development/comment-page-1/#comment-5688 Alan Cattley Wed, 16 May 2012 03:34:18 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=83000#comment-5688 It seems the stranger the rumor the faster it travels around Peachland! It seems the stranger the rumor the faster it travels around Peachland!

]]> Comment on Councillors disagree with sk8 park ‘consultation’ by pchlnd http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/14/councillors-disagree-with-sk8-park-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5687 pchlnd Wed, 16 May 2012 03:30:11 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82954#comment-5687 Take a look at Cousin's Park this weekend when the biggest annual event in Peachland, the World of Wheels covers the entire field, look later this summer at other events including the "Barefoot in the Park". It uses the entire field too! Take a look at Cousin’s Park this weekend when the biggest annual event in Peachland, the World of Wheels covers the entire field, look later this summer at other events including the “Barefoot in the Park”. It uses the entire field too!

]]> Comment on The skate park: Council’s consultation conundrum by Dave http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/05/15/the-skate-park-councils-crisis-of-consultation/comment-page-1/#comment-5686 Dave Wed, 16 May 2012 02:02:54 +0000 http://peachlandnews.com/?p=82982#comment-5686 There was a lot of misinformation back in the day about the Cousins Park skate park. There were a few select individuals who spread the misinformation and others believed it. A prime example was in a letter to the editor. It went something like, "If a skate park is built in Cousins Park, little league baseball players will never again be able to play baseball in the park." The problem is that little league isn't played in Cousins Park now... there are no teams in Peachland and the existing park is too small. There was a lot of misinformation back in the day about the Cousins Park skate park. There were a few select individuals who spread the misinformation and others believed it.

A prime example was in a letter to the editor. It went something like, “If a skate park is built in Cousins Park, little league baseball players will never again be able to play baseball in the park.” The problem is that little league isn’t played in Cousins Park now… there are no teams in Peachland and the existing park is too small.

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