December 3, 2010

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December 3, 2010 Peachland, BC

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Locally made quilts for Haitian orphans

By Cindy Fortin Orphaned Haitian children hugged their handmade quilts with joy as they were presented to them last month. The two dozen quilts were hand sewn by the local Pincushion Quilt Guild, and distributed through Global Aid network, a worldwide, non-profit humanitarian relief and development organization. A previous medical mission to Haiti

occurred just after the January earthquake.

The Pincushion Quilt Guild is a group of about 27 women from Peachland and West Kelowna who meet twice monthly at the Peachland Recreation Centre.

There, they quilt, learn new techniques and socialize.

Helen Dick is one of those women.

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Chamber Business Awards winners from left to right included: Bev Pyke of TNI-The Network Inc; Kelly Foster of On Beach/Treasure Chest Boutique; Pam Cunningham of World of Wheels; Errin Mocilac of Serendipity Salon & Day Spa; Nancy McDonald of Roundeye Sushi/Blind Angler; Dan Hancharuk of DJ Plumbing; Chris Krahn of Westside Curb Appeal and Romi Boon of The Lanai. Missing from the photo is a representative of Peachland Dental Centre who was also an award recipient.

Photo Cindy Fortin

Chamber of Commerce honour tops in local business at a gala awards event

By Cindy Fortin Awards, great cuisine, and live entertainment -all could be found at the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2010 last Saturday. Business nominees, family members, friends, and officials packed the Fifty Plus Activity Centre for the event.

TNI–The Network Inc. was presented with the award of Business of the Year. The second largest employer in Peachland was noted for participating in the Charette process sponsored by the District of Peachland, for taking a leading role

in the redevelopment of downtown Peachland, and for continuing to expand into international and global markets.

TNI president Steve Allison says it is gratifying to receive the top award, but the accolades belong to many.

“It is exciting for our company to be recognized in that way, but the excitement should be shared by everyone, especially all of our employees who come everyday and work so hard.”

Just 16 months into the running of her very first business, Errin Mocilac of Serendipity Salon & Day Spa took home the award

for Excellence in a Service Business.

“What an unreal moment, to hear our salon name called out as the winner of this award. I am absolutely thrilled, and feel really humbled that fellow businesses, Peachland citizens, and our clients voted us as deserving of this award,” says Mocilac.

She adds that she loves the sense of community in Peachland, and receives many warm welcomes and blessings from everyone, for which she’s both pleased and grateful.

Peachland Chamber president Rob Campbell

MC’d the event, which included cocktails and a “Taste of Peachland” dinner supplied by five local restaurants – Round Eye Sushi with the main course, Rocky J’s and Happy Cow provided the appetizers, and Working Horse Winery and the Aegean provided the desserts.

There was also a silent and live auction, with auctioneers Darci and Barry Yeo of Bliss Bakery, and music by the Blues Brothers 2 and Let’s Dance DJ. Fran Huck was the guest speaker. Huck, an accomplished professional hockey player and equally

Haiti orphans hug their handmade quilts donated by the Pincushion Quilt Guild of Peachland and West Kelowna. Photo contributed

successful lawyer, is a senior partner of the After The Applause program.

He spoke of his vision for a national program that assists former high performance athletes through career change.

The following is the full list of Business Excellence Awards recipients: • Business of the year – TNI- The Network Inc. • Business Persons of the Year – Nancy & Phil McDonald • Excellence in Retail Business – On Beach/ Treasure Chest Boutique • Excellence in

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Peachland Players to do Mother Goose

by Eric Hall Next Thursday, December 9th, at 7pm is the first performance of the Peachland Players, Mother Goose. It’s a Christmas pantomime for all ages. There are evening performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and afternoon performances on Saturday and Sunday at 4th Street Place.

Tickets are available at the Peachland Pharmacy and are selling well. You may be able to get tickets at the door, but it’s best to

buy ahead of time. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children five and under are free. It promises to be a lot of fun.

Director, Bill Bennett, spoke very positively about the recent changes made at 4th Street Place. Last week volunteers Terry Condon, Richard Smith and carpenter Ray Evans installed two large sliding doors. “The extra light from the doors and the new floor are just wonderful; I am so grateful for the support we get,� said Bennett. Work on the kitch-

en is continuing, thanks to a $2,000 donation from the Peachland Lions Club.

Today the building looks quite different from the old bowling alley with its concrete floor. With all the help and support from local residents, the Peachland Players and 4th Street Place have become an important part of the community.

Bennett is very keen on this Christmas pantomime because so many young people are involved. “It is a very positive experience for young people and I get let-

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ters of thanks from parents� said Bennett. So mark your calendars for one of the performances next week, and stop by Peachland Pharmacy to get your tickets.

You can enjoy the show and check out the changes at 4th Street Place. Supporting the Peachland Players adds to the community spirit and is the best way to say thanks to Bill Bennett and many others who have worked so hard. It helps to make Peachland a place where people are proud to say “Yes, that’s where I live�.

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along with a medical team that went there in November just after the tornado.

They were personally given to children at an orphanage, which had been totally demolished by the earthquake. These children are living in temporary plywood shelters.�

Sadly, says Dick, while 24 orphans received the quilts, many more are needed. “We here as quilters decided to sew a few more, as we did not have enough to give each of the 80 orphans.�

Mother Goose performers from left to right: Erin Halt as the good fairy, Virtue Vicki Molloy as the bad fairy, Vanity John Crofts as Sydney Snide and Judith L’Abbe as Mother Goose. Photo Eric Hall

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Mayor Keith Fielding and his wife Olive were the first to kick up their heels on the dance floor at the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards night.

Photo Cindy Fortin

Award of Distinction: • Working Horse Winery, Inn & Organic Farm for creating the first Ice Wine in North America and continuing to produce award winning wines. The award was accepted by Tillman Hainle who planted the original vines, along with his father. • Darlene Hartford, for her dedication and professionalism in the management and growth of Peachland Chamber of Commerce • Loretta Robinson, for dedication and professionalism in the management and growth of Peachland’s tourism industry The following businesses sponsored the event: • Gold Sponsors: Central Okanagan EDC, Peachland Johnston Meier Insurance, Ponderosa Golf Course, and TNI/ Effective Printing • Silver Sponsors: Edward Jones, Shayne Moritz, and Bliss Bakery & Bistro • Bronze Sponsors: Peachland View, Serendipity Salon, and Valley First Financial.

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Centennial Walkway grand opening well attended

by Cindy Fortin A change of venue did little to chill the excitement at the official opening ceremonies of the Centennial Way walkway last Friday.

Icy weather conditions

forced the celebrations indoors to the community centre.

Dignitaries MP Stockwell Day and MLA Bill Barisoff were on hand for the event, as were Mayor Fielding and council, repre-

sentatives from Urban Systems and Cantex Okanagan Construction, District staff, city workers, and local citizens.

Mayor Fielding thanked all those people who contributed to the project, mak-

Stockwell Day, Mayor Fielding, and Bill Barisoff cut the special walkway cake.

ing special reference to the residents of Peachland who tolerated several months of construction, which ran throughout the summer. “I’d like to acknowledge those whose lives were disrupted during this construction, particularly those who live on Beach Avenue who went through a whole lot of construction, by and large without complaint,� said Fielding.

MP Stockwell Day, a resident of Peachland himself with his wife Valorie, joked that he was one of those people forced to tolerate the construction disruptions on Beach Avenue this last summer.

He then spoke of the Economic Stimulus Plan responsible for a major portion of the 1.2 km walkway, and many other projects throughout the country.

Photo Cindy Fortin

“Over 400,000 jobs were lost with the economic downturn, but 439,000 have been created,� said Day, who credited stimulus initiatives. “The [walkway) infrastructure program is part of that, not only to benefit the area, but to benefit the economy.�

The federal and provincial governments funded two-thirds of the more than $3 million walkway project, while the remaining onethird came through Development Cost Charges, at no

cost to the taxpayer.

The event wrapped up with the official cake cutting. Another ceremony will be held in the spring when the Centennial Way Walkway — named last year in honour of Peachland’s 100th year anniversary — will be officially dedicated.

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Rattenbury, an amazing life history

By Eric Hall

Many visitors to Victoria take time to explore our Parliament buildings. There is no charge to do that and it gives you a chance to learn about the architect, a man whose life involved ambition, success, scandal and murder. Francis Rattenbury designed our Parliament buildings and the Empress Hotel in Victoria.

He designed the Vancouver Court House (now the art gallery) and buildings in Nanaimo, Nelson, Lake Louise and other places. He came to British Columbia as a young man in 1892, a hundred years after George Vancouver explored the coastline. Rattenbury was ambitious and was determined to make money and establish a business here.

He succeeded remarkably well, and has left a legacy in his buildings that is still very much in evidence today.

Francis Mawson Rattenbury was born in Leeds, England in 1867, by coincidence the same year that Canada was born as a nation.

At the age of 18, he moved to Bradford to become an articled student at a firm of architects, Mawson and Mawson, his uncle’s company. They designed government buildings in the north of England, an area that had

seen rapid growth because of the textile industry. But by 1892, Rattenbury felt that he had learned all he could in that position; he looked for bigger challenges and set sail for Canada. When he arrived in Vancouver, he saw a place that had changed from a frontier shantytown to a city of 15,000 people in just six years since the arrival of the Canadian Pacific railway (CPR). Rattenbury opened an office and advertised his experience and, with some additional self-promotion, obtained some contracts. By coincidence, the year of Rattenbury’s arrival was also the year that the province decided that a new Parliament building was necessary. Despite strong competition, Rattenbury was able to pull off the most as-tounding architectural coup in the history of the province, by winning this contract. To ensure fairness in the choice of the successful design, entrants were asked to submit their designs identified only by a pseudonym. Guessing that a local man might be the preferred choice, he used the pseudonym “BC Architect”.

It was March 1893, when Rattenbury was awarded the contract and he moved to Victoria to work on a commission that, for a newly ar-

rived 25 year-old, must have been almost overwhelming.

The final cost of the new Parliament buildings was twice the original estimates at nearly a million dollars, a huge amount in 1898, when it was completed. Although there were some problems in the detailed design, the exterior grandeur of the new buildings impressed everyone; Rattenbury, with one project, had established himself as the province’s premier architect. In the same year, 1898, Rattenbury married Florence Nunn and they had two children. He worked for the Canadian Pacific railway (CPR) and designed the Empress Hotel that was built in Victoria between 1904 and 1908. He built a family home in Oak bay, where he became a city councillor and later Reeve (mayor) in 1913.

He fell out with the CPR and designed many hotels and stations for the Grand Trunk Pacific railway (GTP). Unfortunately for Rattenbury, the GTP went bankrupt in 1920 and was taken over by the Canadian government to become part of Canadian National Railway.

By this time Rattenbury’s marriage was under stress and he found himself spending more time at the bar in the Empress Hotel. It was

here in 1923, that the 56 year-old Rattenbury met 27 year-old Alma Pakenham.

Pakenham was a beautiful young woman who had lost her first husband at the battle of the Somme and she became Rattenbury’s mistress.

Discreet at first, their relationship became a scandal.

Rattenbury treated his wife, Florence, badly and they divorced in 1925; he married Alma Pakenham the following spring. He expected to continue his life in Victoria much as before but his personal conduct had a bad impact on his professional life. He was shunned by former clients and business associates. The birth of a son, John, in 1928 did nothing to soothe the community’s outraged morals. In 1930, Rattenbury and his second wife and young son set sail for England and settled in Bournemouth.

Rattenbury’s investments in the GTP and northern British Columbia had failed and he was no longer the successful wealthy businessman that he had been 10 years before. In Victoria, he was a well-known figure; in Bournemouth, he was just another retired colonial.

He began to drink more and his relationship with Alma deteriorated. Despite

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A week later, Alma de-

spondent over her disgrace and her lover’s impending execution, committed suicide by stabbing herself.

Ironically, Stoner was not sent to the gallows. A campaign was started for Stoner’s reprieve, based on his young age. Because of media interest, the petition gathered over 300,000 signatures.

There was little question as to what the British Home Secretary’s decision would be. Stoner served just seven years in jail and was released in 1942. He later married and lived a long life. Despite Rattenbury’s outstanding career as an architect and his major contributions to development in British Columbia, he was buried in an unmarked grave in Wimborne Cemetery, close to his home in Bournemouth. In 2007, 72 years later, a headstone was erected as a lasting memorial, paid for by a family friend. And so ended the saga of Francis Mawson Rattenbury.

If you want to read more about his life, there is Rattenbury by Terry Reksten.

This was Reksten’s first book and won the province’s top literary award in 1978. She published her last book The Illustrated History of British Columbia just before her death in 2001.

Peek Into the Past Richard Smith, of the Peachland Museum and Archives, has shared this photo of a Christmas tree harvest taken in 1956.

Peachland pioneers Margaret Smith and Joan Topham help out at the Christmas tree harvest at the old Smith farm.

The farm is now the site of the Pincushion Golf Development.

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Eric Hall Freelance Writer

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December 3, 2010

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Regarding speeds

Dear Editor:

Frank C. Warburton Peachland

Mayor Fielding’s article requesting stories and experiences with the local transit system prompted me to share my encounter. The following is the email I sent to Mayor Fielding: You and your fellow Mayors are wise to investigate the quality of our transit service.

My first and last bus transit trip since moving to Peachland was not a success.

I had been considering selling one of our two vehicles and switching to more transit use. So, an early morning service appointment for our car gave me the opportunity to try out the local transit system.

1. I drove to the service station in Kelowna and dropped off the car for a job scheduled to take most of the day.

2. I caught a bus on Harvey reasonably quickly and changed to a Westbank bus at the interchange within a couple of minutes of arriving.

3. This bus left on time,

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Transit may never be right for Peachlanders

Dear Editor: I obviously started something when I wrote my original letter on October 17th that referred to a View article on the 15th of October concerning speed limits. This last week I was taken to task by my good neighbour, Mr. Don Sweet, for not adhering to the posted speed limit on Drought Hill. Yes Don, you may be correct in your statement, but I was of the opinion these posted limits were indicating maximums not actual driving speeds. I have always treated Drought Hill with respect and caution. I have witnessed too many vehicles in the ditch or involved in accidents on this road. Please accept my apology if I tried your driving to a frustration level by my cautious speed that day. But I do have a motto when I am behind the wheel that says “Better a little late in this world than early in the next.” Perhaps I was being over cautious on that occasion.

While on this subject of speed limits let me record that in the last two weeks I followed a school bus along Beach Avenue at a recorded speed of 40+ km/h then a day or so later a District of Peachland vehicle at approx 45 km/h on the same stretch of road and today Monday, Dec. 29th a marked RCMP vehicle was ahead of me whom I estimated was exceeding 50 km/h. He turned left at the Bliss Bakery corner then right onto Hwy 97. I also took both these turns but the police vehicle was not seen again. Ok, I hear the excuse he was on a call if that was the case why did he not have his warning lights on and or siren.

May I once again request that whoever may be the council member or employee responsible for the setting of speed limits in Peachland review them now not in a year’s time.

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changed drivers part way and continued to where I could connect to the Peachland bus. I had informed the first driver that I was connecting for Peachland and he indicated that there would be no problem. The second driver started off and at a stop I mentioned that need to connect to the Peachland bus. This driver gave me look that suggested that there may be a problem and said, “I can’t contact the driver (Peachland bus); I left my phone at home.”

4. He then sped up and pointed to a bus leaving the stop ahead saying that it was the Peachland bus. We did not catch the Peachland Bus. I shrugged and didn’t really mind. I had lots of time or so I thought.

5. I had a bus schedule and was astounded to find the next bus was not coming for almost 2 hours. I wandered a bit looking in stores and watching people until it began to rain. Eventually I took shelter in a library and then a restaurant for an early lunch.

6. Finally, the time had come to catch the bus but it was well past the expiry time on the transfer. Being totally “P-O’d” I insisted that the driver accept it and argued my case forcefully but not aggressively. After a few moments of tension the driver realized how long I had been waiting and apologetically accepted the transfer.

As I took my seat an elderly women commented that she had also had the same experience a couple of weeks earlier.

7. The Peachland bus driver left on her route and very considerately dropped the elderly women off at her house rather than force her to walk the hill. The bus was still able to get to my stop within seconds of its scheduled time.

8. I walked home and within half an hour a phone call informed be that my car was ready. Wonderful, I had four and one half hours before the service department closed.

9. Confident that this would be a simple matter of catching the buses back I consulted the transit schedule. Even if the buses were on time or even a few minutes early I could not get into the Kelowna WalMart area before 5 pm. A trip that takes me 35 to 40 minutes by car could not be completed within four hours.

10. No problem I thought.

It has been an adventure. I phone for a cab. I waited 40 minutes for the taxi to arrive. And as we traveled I was astounded to see how quickly the fare increased.

Fortunately I had more cash than usual and was able to pay the just under $80 cab fare.

This experience stopped my interest in switching to public transit use. The experience on the bus was okay even though the bus from Kelowna to Westbank was so loud with engine noise it hurt. The real significant problem is that travelling by bus just takes too long. Combine this with the absurd cost of a taxi ride means that the ownership and use of personal vehicles is the least expensive mode of transportation for Peachland.

While at university I did a commuter trip survey of students and was surprised to find how significant the time of travel is. It was a smaller university but the basic finding was consistent with other studies. The students who walked, the students who rode bikes, the students who took transit and the students who drove; all estimated their travel time to be in the 10-15 minute range with very few exceptions. A

twenty plus minute travel time was almost exclusively a student who drove.

What this suggests for a community the size of Peachland is that the public will not switch to transit use until the expense in terms of travel time becomes competitive with that of a personal vehicle. True, individuals who lack the money to operate a vehicle and others who cannot operate a vehicle must use the transit system.

As mayors wanting to increase the publics acceptance and ultimately the use of transit you would have to change the basic operation of the system.

The bottom line is that the public will not willingly wait longer for a connecting bus than the travel time on the bus will take. Westbank to Turner Ave. in Peachland is no more than 20 minutes travel time. Yet, the wait time for a connection can be almost 2 hours. As a rule of thumb, the time to travel using transit should never exceed twice the time it takes to drive. For example: deciding to leaving Turner Ave. in Peachland to get to the Wal-Mart area in Kelowna must be able to be accomplished within one and a quarter hours.

At this time, the public is not ready for a complete overhaul of the transit system. There is no real vision of what an accepted transit system would look like in our area. Nor is there an appetite by the public to really investigate the issue.

You can tweak the current system to improve it a little.

But I doubt that the transit system will ever be attractive enough to have the public choose it over the use of a personal vehicle.

Jim Wilson Peachland

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Peachland Fitness Centre Dec. 8 , 5 pm, The Real Effect of Stress on Your Body with Lisa Kilgour.

TUESDAY

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

Variety Singers at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:45 am Tai Chi at 50+ Activity Centre: at noon Quilting at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm Monday Morning Coffee at the Peachland Wellness Centre: 10-11 am Royal Canadian Legion Euchre Monday: 18:30 hrs

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Food Safe Course Wed., Dec. 8 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Gasthaus on the Lake Dining Room. Presenter Andrew Russell. Space still available, for more info. or to register 250-7672455. Cost $75 per person.

Royal Canadian Legion Eye Opener Breakfast, 10 am

DECEMBER 06

Perfect Location, Perfect Price!

Wellness Centre Sunshine Singers will be performing at Westwood Retirement Home, Tues., Dec. 7 at 1:30 pm.

DECEMBER 07

Take Off Pounds Sensibly at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 am. For info.

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Beverley Winter’s Christmas Open House Sun., Dec. 5, 1 - 7 pm. 6040 Jackson Cres. Christmas decorations tour. Donations accepted for the Peachland Food Bank.

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Peachland Quilters 50+ Activity Centre: 1 - 4 pm

TUESDAY DECEMBER 07 AA at Noon at 50+ Activity Centre: noon

FRIDAY

Tai Chi for Wellness: 6 pm. Continuing students at United Church Hall.

Computer Literacy: No exp. needed, Wellness Centre: 10 am - noon Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm. Info.

250-767-6407 Sunshine Singers at the Wellness Centre: 1:30-2:30pm. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 08 Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Wellness Circle: at Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11:30 am, Everyone welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Liver & Onions Westside Toastmasters: 7 - 9 pm, Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna Peachland Lions Club meeting, 7 pm, at the Lions Den. Info. 250-767-9034

DECEMBER 08 THURSDAY

Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm. Experienced & beginners.

DECEMBER 09

Yoga at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 pm

Line Dancing at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 10:30 am

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7 pm at the Peachland Museum.

Contact Dave at 250767-2409 or visit http:// www.corc-bc.com

Bereavement Support Group at the Wellness Centre: 10 - 11:30 am

Peachland Baptist Church Gym night: for children Kindergarten-Grade 6 at Peachland Community Center from 7-8:15 pm. No charge. More info.

250-767-9232

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

Iron & Silk Exercise at 50+ Activity Centre: 11 am

Bingo at 50+ Centre: 6:45 pm

50+ Christmas Dinner Dec. 10. Tickets on sale now. Members $16, non-members $20. For more info. or to purchase tickets 250-767-9133.

Peachland Players presents Mother Goose, a Christmas pantomime for all ages. At the Waterfront Grill, Dec. 9 & 10, 7 pm and Dec. 11 at 2 and 7 pm and Dec. 12 at 2 pm. Enjoy an evening of dinner & theatre. Info.

250-767-3255.

Peachland Variety Singers presents All Things Bright and Beautiful, Sun., Dec. 12 at 2 pm at the 50+ Activity Centre. Solos, instrumental’s, ensembles & carol sing-a-long. Refreshments served after the concert. Admission by donation.

THURSDAY

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DECEMBER 11

AA at Noon at 50+ Activity Centre: noon Tai Chi for Wellness: 9:30 am for beginners.

Continuing students 10 am at the United Church Hall Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Spaghetti Girls Club Craft Night for girls Kindergarden Grade 7 at Peachland Baptist Church, 7 - 8:15 pm. Info. 250767-9232

FRIDAY DECEMBER 10 Royal Canadian Legion: Fish & Chip Dinner with MaryEm 1730 hrs.

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Men’s Coffee Club Wellness Centre: 10-11 am Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment.

Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 11 Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

Royal Canadian Legion: Meat Draw 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion: Eye Opener Breakfast 1000 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion: Karaoke with Anita at 1930 hrs.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 12 Jerry Dober Sunday Breakfast 8 - 11 am at Peachland Wellness Centre. $5.75 for a full breakfast. Info. 250767-0141

MONDAY DECEMBER 13 Take Off Pounds Sensibly at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:30 am. For information call 1-800-932-8677 or Doreen at 250-7672132 Variety Singers at 50+ Activity Centre: 9:45 am Royal Canadian Legiion Executive Meeting, 1900 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion Presentation fo Charitable Donations 1400 hrs.

SATURDAY

DECEMBER 03

DECEMBER 04

Royal Canadian Legion: Fish & Chip Dinner with MaryEm 1730 hrs.

Royal Canadian Legion: Meat Draw 1500 - 1700 hrs.

Waterfront Grill and Pizzeria - Live entertainment. Call 250-767-3255 for a reservation.

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre:9 am Men’s Coffee Club Wellness Centre: 10-11 am

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

SUNDAY DECEMBER 05 50+ Activity Centre Pancake Breakfast, 8 am - 11:30 am. All welcome.

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

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DECEMBER 15

Quilting at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm Wood Carving at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm Monday Morning Coffee: at the Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11 am Peachland Quilters 50+ Activity Centre, 1 - 4 pm Tai Chi at 50+ Activity Centre: noon

TUESDAY DECEMBER 14

AA at Noon at 50+ Activity Centre: noon Tai Chi for Wellness: 6 pm. Continuing students at United Church Hall.

Computer Literacy: No exp. needed, Wellness Centre 10 am - noon Peachland Bridge Club at 50+ Activity Centre: 7 pm. Call Eva at 250-767-6407 Sunshine Singers: 1:30-2:30 pm at the Wellness Centre. All are welcome

Adult Daybreak (Int. Health) at 50+ Activity Centre: 9 am Peachland Baptist Church Gym night: for children Kindergarten-Grade 6 at Peachland Community Center from 7-8:15 pm. No charge. More info.

250-767-9232 Wellness Circle: at Peachland Wellness Centre, 10-11:30 am, Everyone welcome.

Royal Canadian Legion: Special of the Day, Liver & Onions Yoga at 50+ Activity Centre: 1:30 pm Chess at 50+ Activity Centre: 1 pm. Experienced & beginners.

Central Okanagan Model Railway Company: Group meets at 7 pm at the Peachland Museum.

Contact Dave at 250767-2409 or visit http:// www.corc-bc.com Westside Toastmasters: 7 - 9 pm, Lakeview Heights Community Center, West Kelowna

Carpet Bowling at 50+ Activity Centre: 10 am

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The nutrient packed egg, direct to you from Peachland farms

by Lisa Kilgour, RHN

Eggs seem simple enough. For centuries they have been seen as a gift of health, a nutrient-packed superstar. High in folate, vitamin B12, lutein, vitamin D, A, zinc, choline, and many other important nutrients, eggs have been a staple in many healthy diets.

Over the past few decades, eggs have moved onto the “do not eat” list due to the cholesterol found in their yolks. A November 1st article in the Toronto Star warns: “Eggs have more cholesterol than the KFC Double Down.” I find it very frustrating when articles like this are published and

confuse us about what is healthy and what is not.

It’s easy to read that article and think eggs are unhealthy. We all know the KFC Double Down is not a healthy choice, but it’s being compared to eggs, so are eggs an equally unhealthy choice?

We can’t compare two foods by just one nutrient. But, if we only look at these foods by their risk to increase heart disease, eggs are definitely much healthier. The trans-fat-laden KFC Double Down will raise cholesterol levels and increase your risk of heart disease, while eggs have been shown by the Harvard School of Health to reduce tthe risk of heart disease and llevel of blood cholesterol.

Eggs can’t be judged by their cholesterol content alone!

Eggs are a healthy part of our diet, even with the yolk, but all eggs aren’t created equally. We agree that freerange and free-run chickens are healthier and less stressed than their caged counterpart, but what is the difference between freerange and free-run?

When we think of chickens, we want to think of them running around outside, enjoying the fresh air, and eating their natural diet of grass, bugs, and plants.

These are free-range chickens. You will find the yolks of free-range eggs are more orange, and this is from their more natural diet.

Free-run is a modified form of free-range.

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This is why free-run eggs tend to cost a bit less than free-range, and their yolks will be more yellow. These chickens are raised in large barns and are able to run around. Many will have an allotted time to spend outside, but will be eating more chicken feed than their natural grassy diet.

Where is the best place to buy eggs? Directly from the farmer of course! When we buy directly from the farmer we can be sure the chickens laying our eggs are running around happily and eating their natural diet. We can also ask the farmer if any antibiotics or growth hormone have been used. And best of all, we’re supporting local farming, which is always a good thing to do.

Happily, in Peachland we have many suppliers of farm-fresh free-range eggs.

Our own organic winery, The Working Horse Winery, supplies free-range eggs

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Peachland through Tania’s Eyes

Christmas Market, Gasthaus Restaurant Sunday, November 28, 2010 Amateur photographer and Peachland resident, Tania Simpson, started photography in 2007 and immediately found a passion for it. She chronicles the seasons, the people, and the wildlife of Peachland in almost daily photos of the area. View more at flickr.com/photos/taniaseyes. The View publishes a weekly look at Peachland, through Tania's eyes.

M HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REGIONAL BOARD MEETING, NOV. 22 Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw Amendments The Regional Board has given second and third reading to amendments to the Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw. Final adoption will be considered once approval has been received from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

The changes will see the addition of a new Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Strategy as required by the provincial government and an amendment restricting development of Recreational Vehicle parks on rural designated properties that allow agriculture as a permitted use.

A proposed section dealing with zoning for secondary suites has been deleted by the board after hearing concerns from residents during a public hearing about the possible impact on the availability of water sources.

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report on secondary suites be brought forward in the future after results are received from proposed studies into water sources in the Joe Rich area.

Ellison Official Community Plan Amendment The Regional Board has given second and third reading to a change to the Ellison Official Community Plan (OCP).

The amendment adds a new Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Strategy to the existing bylaw, as required by the provincial government. The board will consider final adoption of the bylaw amendment once approvals are received from the ministries of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Transportation and Infrastructure.

Secondary Suite Zoning Approved The Regional Board has adopted a rezoning application that will legalize an existing secondary suite in a single family residence located at 4355 Maxwell Road in the Central Okanagan West Electoral Area. The applicant has completed requirements of the board by registering a Statutory Right-of-Way for public access on the prop-

erty and registration of a no build/no disturb covenant adjacent to Jack Creek in order to comply with the Riparian Area Regulation.

Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid

Central Okanagan East Electoral Area - Joe Rich Ratepayers & Tenants Society - $4,200 to construct and install 14 new information bulletin boards.

October Building Stats

During October, the Inspections Section approved 16 building permits for projects worth $926,150 in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas. During the first nine months of 2010, a total of 143 building permits were issued for construction projects in the electoral areas totaling just over $17.9-million.

Inaugural Regional Board Meeting

The Inaugural meeting of the Regional Board will be Monday, December 13th, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Woodhaven Room at the Regional District office, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna.

Residents are welcome to attend.

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Saturday, Dec. 4th & Sunday, Dec. 5th 10 am - 5 pm Refreshments, Draw and Sale

Westbank Pottery Studio Section 2565 Main Street at Paynter’s Market 250-768-3722 The Studio will be closed after the 25th permanently.

December 3, 2010

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Remembrance Sunday, Bransgore

Early morning shot from my patio off Ponderosa Drive in Peachland.

George Pringle Elementary School, West Kelowna, students created the special display of poppies pictured to the right.

Photo Doug Armitage

by Doug Armitage A light rain fell as we bowed our heads at the graveside of Royal Marine Neil David Dunstan in the churchyard of St. Mary the Virgin, in the village of Bransgore, Hampshire, England. He was killed in Iraq on November 12, 2008. As I stood beside Neil’s young widow and child, I reflected on the true cost of war, not measurable in numbers or defence budgets but in the incalculable human cost.

Neil’s headstone is one of 10 erected in memory of the young men who gave their lives in the service of their country. One of them is that of our George Pringle.

Remembrance Sunday, observed throughout Britain, began with the laying of poppy wreaths at the village war memorial. A letter of appreciation from our Mayor to the Bransgore Parish Council and a wreath from our Municipal District acknowledged the care given over the years to George’s and the other graves by the villager’s.

The wreath lies there all year.

We walked from there up to the church for the Service of Remembrance, The road was lined with onlookers and the church was packed. The Vicar and ministers led the service from the other churches in the community. It was moving to see so many of the public present, and especially the large number of children of all ages, many of them in Boy

Scout and Girl Guide groups.

The service was followed by the graveside ceremonies where more wreaths and wooden crosses were laid.

Adults laid the wreaths and three children laid the crosses. The first grave was that of Marine Dunstan’s, then, from WWII, the graves of eight airmen killed in the crashes of their aircraft. F/O M.A. Legg, RNZAF; WO2 L.E. Gilpin, RCAF; WO2 S.J. Prince, RCAF; F/O R.M. Reisner, RCAF; F/O P.S. Thomas, RAF; F/O M.W. Collins, RCAF; F/O George R Pringle, RCAF (on whose grave I was honoured to place a wreath from The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 69 and a special display conceived and created by the children of George Pringle Elementary School comprising 10 laminated pages of handmade poppies, each signed by a child, mounted and to be hung, eventually, in the church hall as a link between the children and George.) Finally, from WWI there was the grave of Boy 2nd Class, D.B. Bloomfield, Royal Navy, who died in 1918.

A sad day.

The significance of Remembrance Day is gaining increasing recognition in the cities, towns and villages throughout the United Kingdom as the country strives to show its appreciation of those who have given, and are still giving their lives in the service of their country.

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November 11 is an important date to remember. Those who live and work in Peachland, do remember:

The schools, whose students write poems or create art work; the businesses who take the poppy trays; local organizations and youth groups; and the members of RCL #69, are just a few who remember this important date in Canadian history.

RCL #69, Peachland would like to thank all those who helped make the poppy campaign a success.

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Our Lady of Lourdes fundraiser raffle prize winners

By Cindy Fortin Martha Jenkins of Our Lady of Lourdes (far right) presents Karen Anton of Summerland (second from right) with her 2nd place quilt “Pansies and Butterflies� at IGA on Monday, as owner Harry Gough (second from left) looks on. The quilt was made by Julia Fredericks of Westbank, and is valued at $750. Cyndy Beruyere of Peachland (left) holds her large 3rd prize Christmas grocery hamper, valued at $150.

Absent are: Nick Kruger of Penticton who won the 1st place cash prize of $500, Carol Crawford of Westbank who took home a nativity scene valued at $100, and 5th

place winner John Sebastian of Peachland who claimed an afghan valued at $50.

Our Lady of Lourdes held the raffle to raise money for the various organizations they contribute to each year, including the Westside and Peachland food banks, a foster child in India, and an annual care home spring luncheon for seniors of the local care homes.

Tickets for the raffle were sold at the IGA and at their Our Lady of Lourdes CWL Christmas Fair, which was held on November 27. Local members donated all the prizes, except for the cash.

OLOL would like to extend a special thank to Harry and Brenda Gough for allowing ticket sales at their store, and to all those who purchased tickets.

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Shepherd’s Pie

Food For the Soul

Signs of the Times

It sure seems like winter these days and yet it is still fall. Over the last while the bone-chilling temperatures and snow have driven us to man our shovels and chop wood for the fireplace or wood stove. Frost has formed on some of our windows and extra blankets and sweaters have kept us warm. The weather forecasters have predicted that this will be a La Nina year — one that is colder than usual with more precipitation — meaning more snow for us.

Will their forecast come true? I hope not, but if that is God’s will then we will accept it and be prepared for it. Some of you might be wondering at this point why I mentioned God’s will. It is because the Bible says that He is the creator and sustainer of nature. This is made clear in the book of Job. Job had gone through many difficulties and tragedies including strong winds that brought destruction to property and family and he was trying to understand why these things happened? His friends gave their opinion and he had his ideas and even called God into question. It was then that God spoke to him in an audible voice out of a storm: “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?”

This question humbled Job for he was ignorant con-

cerning the things of the earth and the of rain or snow or hail that falls is in God’s sea. Of course, the answer to God’s queshands and is distributed by His wisdom and tion was that Job was not there when the counsel. To those skeptics who question the Pastor John Rankin earth was created, and could not give sovereignty of God, He would ask them the an eyewitness account, much less could same question as He asked Job, “Where were Peachland he give any details of the creation of the you when I laid the foundation of the earth?” universe, which was much further away.

And if you were not there, how is it that you Baptist Church And if he could not give an account of question the One who was and the One who that, how could he pretend to have inis and always will be? sight into all of the ways of God. It’s interesting that El Niños were origiThis verse clearly tells us that the only living and true nally recognized by fisherman off the coast of South God laid the foundations of the earth, and since He is America as the appearance of unusually warm water in the creator of all things He encourages us to trust Him the Pacific Ocean occurring near the beginning of the at all times. He is the divine architect who determined year. El Nino is Spanish for little boy, but is commonly its circumference and diameter and though it hangs on used to describe the baby Jesus since this warm weather nothing, it will not sink by its own weight nor be bro- phenomenon happened around Christmas time. We can ken in pieces. Not only is He the creator of all things, observe and record and predict the weather (to a degree), but He is also the sustainer and regulator of all things. but we cannot change it. What we can change is our atHe set the boundaries for the water bodies and the lim- titude towards it and towards the signs of the times. its for the waves, and although they are sometimes exWhen the Pharisees and the Sadducees asked Jesus to tremely violent, He has them under check. The waves show them a sign that He truly was the Son of God from rise no higher, nor the tides roll no further, the tempera- heaven, He answered them in Matthew 16:2-3: “When tures fluctuate no more than God permits. Every drop evening comes you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’ and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.”

Most people are aware of the saying, “red sky at night, sailors delight, red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.” We have come to know by observation and experience what the weather will probably be.

The weathermen today have more sophisticated instruments such as weather balloons and radar and can predict the weather with some accuracy, unless, however, a wind comes up and changes everything. And guess who brings us the wind? Jesus said to the people, you spend lots of time paying attention to and thinking about the weather, but how much time do you spend thinking about Jesus, and the state of your soul? Jesus who spoke the earth into existence and controls all things, came to this earth born in a manger and His name is Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14): God with us. He came to bring light and life to all who would trust in Him? I hope you can discern the sign of the times and spend much more time thinking about that, than about the weather!

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Rudy was a well-known known baker and businessman in the East Kootenays and the Okanagan for many years. He was born December 4th, 1935 in Graz, Austria, and started baking at an early age. His family immigrated to Regina, Saskatchewan in 1953 and he baked his way thru Prince George, Dawson Creek and settled at Dominion Store on Main in Vancouver, where he met his lovely wife Valerie.

In 1964, they moved to Invermere, BC and bought their first bakery, along with his mother and step-father. They successfully ran Quality Bakery for 17 years and made many friends from Calgary to Cranbrook to Revelstoke. In 1983, Rudy created Specialty Bakery in Kelowna, first on Bredin Road, then the Tea Room on Gordon (1987) and now at Finns Road (1998), where his legacy continues with his son, Chris. Rudy was a very good businessman, and was always happy to help people get started on their own.

Rudy was a strong a competitive athlete in downhill and cross-country skiing, swimming, tennis, cycling, golf and triathlon.

Together he and Valerie cycled the Hope-Princeton pass and a favourite holiday was a three month cycling tour of New Zealand.

Rudy considered himself a “Philosopher Baker� and always enjoyed a good argument. He will be greatly missed by Valerie, his partner in work, life, love and play, so happy to have recently celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary; his children Cindy (Glenn and their son Leonard) of North Vancouver, Wendy (Brian and their children Elizabeth, Brody, Cade & Rylan) of Peachland, and Chris (Brenda and their children Jessica, Amanda and Ethan) of Kelowna. “OPA, WE WILL MISS YOU!�

He will also be missed by his brother Max (Gail) Tritscher of Kelowna, Eddie (Lucy) Tritscher of Whitehorse, and his sister-inlaw and brother-in-law Ros and John Walker of Victoria. Over the course of his life, Rudy was blessed to have many longtime friends and his presence will be deeply missed. He has many cousins and relatives in his home country of Austria. Rudy’s family extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Auret Van Heerden for his friendship and professional influence.

A “Celebration of Life� will be held at Specialty Bakery on Finns Road in Kelowna on Saturday, December 4th, 2010 from 2pm to 5pm. On this Saturday, it would have been Rudy’s 75th birthday, the day he came into this world and this is the day we have chosen to gather and celebrate his life with family and friends.

“Work was his religion – the bakery was his church.�

By son-in-law, Glenn Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

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Christmas Open House 27th Annual Christmas Open House at the Westbank Pottery Studio, Saturday, Dec. 4th and Sunday, Dec. 5th, 10 am to 5 pm. Refreshments and sale section. 2565 Main St. at Paynterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market. 250-768-3722. The Studio will be closed permanently after Dec. 25th, 2010. p48

Christmas Open House Beverly Winter is opening her home again for a Christmas decorations tour.

Seven trees, maybe eight (whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counting anyway) are worth the trip, but all the rooms are just chock full of Christmas. And there might even be a train running this year as well. Visit us at 6040 Jackson Crescent in Peachland, from 1 to 7 pm on the 5th of December 2010. Donations to the Peachland Food Bank are gratefully accepted. 250767-2409. p48

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SERVICES Drum Lessons Sparrowhead Music â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gift CertiďŹ catesâ&#x20AC;? available for Christmas! Drums, Djembe, Conga and Ukulele lessons are offered right here in Peachland. Recording studio rates available on request.

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Bachelor Suite, $650/month, + 1/2 month damage deposit. Approx. 850 sq. ft. Lake view, private entrance & single vehicle parking. Stove, fridge, microwave, jacuzzi tub, electric ďŹ replace, alarm system and all utilities incl. Suitable for single person. No pets, no smoking, drinking or partying.

References required. Available Nov. 1/10. To view contact Denis at 250859-6660 p45 One bedroom above ground suite, ďŹ replace, bright & cheery, sep. entrance, sep. laundry, n/s, n/p, new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, quiet culdesac. $850 including utilities & cable. Can be partially furnished. Ava. immediately. 250-7676525 tfn

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Dress up your home with crown moulding, new railings, upgrade trim and baseboards. Drywall repair and painting. Renovations. 25 years experience.

Call Harry 250-878-5768 p49

Reno Sense Home Repair Ltd. 20 years experience No job too small Including drywalling & texturing ceilings Fully licensed, insured & W.C.B. Call Eric 250.767.2593

One & two bedroom 1 & 2 bdrm lakefront cottages available weekly or monthly at off season rates.

Nov. - May. N/S, dogs welcome. $850/ month and up. Call 250-767-2355 or visit www.daviscove.com. p48 Suite for rent, Peachland walkout, over 1,000 sq. ft., huge 1 bedroom, 180 degree lake view, $975 per month includes utilities, private entrance, s/a appliances, w/d, satellite TV, internet, built-in vac., a/c, gas ďŹ replace, no smoking, not pets, no parties. 250767-9588. All calls will be returned. p49 Peachland home with fabulous lake view, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, eatin kitchen, covered deck, new family room & gas ďŹ replace, workshop room with bench, low maintenance yard, $1,300 plus utilities, small dog considered, n/s. 250-767-6698 tfn

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Painting Services Interior/exterior, new construction or re-paint. Ceilings, walls & woodwork.

Call GC Contracting for a free estimate 250-767-2701 i48

3 bedroon, 1-1/2 bath duplex, on Peachland ďŹ&#x201A;ats, creek side location, walk to beach, shopping, school & bus rough. Newly renovated, 1350 sq. ft., no pets preferred. Ava. Now. $1050 per month . 250-767-9525 tfn

David Matthew

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship

Meets Monday at 7pm (closed meeting) and Friday at 8pm (open meeting).

Call 763-5555 for more info.

COMMERCIAL/ RETAIL FOR RENT For Rent Fantastic retail/commercial space for rent! This outstanding property boasts 4750 sq.ft., and 2 levels. Features include newly installed high-efďŹ ciency lighting, heating, air conditioning, alarm system, phone system, front counter and display shelving. Located at 13209 North Victoria Road, in the heart of downtown Summerland, this place is ready for business! For more information contact Lara at 1-888-843-4441 tfn

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December 3, 2010

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Peachland Recreation Report bby Cher Cheryll Wiebe Light up the Town!

Enjoy a night of festivities as Peachland prepares to light up the town! It all begins at 13th Street where the Santa Parade begins its journey to Heritage Park. The parade will arrive at Heritage Park at approximately 6:45 pm where the Mayor will officially plug in the lights.

There will be performers in “Jingle Bell Square” (also known as Spirit Square), a bonfire, bouncy castle, refreshments and of course a visit from a very special guest! Entertainment line up includes: 5:00-5:20 pm Christmas Music & refreshments by the bonfire 5:20-5:50 pm Performance by the Dance City Academy 5:50-6:10 pm Performance by the Summerland Montessori School Choir 6:15 pm Arrival of Parade & Santa Claus, Official Light Up & Mayor & Council Welcome 6:30-7:00 pm Performance by the Variety Singers Choir 7:00-8:30 pm Christmas Music from DJ-Apex Audio 8:30 pm Wrap Up Christmas Light Up is a Peachland tradition to not be missed!

For more information on Christmas Light Up or other events, call the Peachland Recreation Department at 250-767-2133.

$250 wood stove rebates still available Contributed Homeowners in the Central Okanagan are still eligible for a $250 rebate through the Wood Stove Change Out Program when they purchase a new cleaner burning, EPA certified wood, pellet, electric or gas burning hearth product and recycle their old wood burning appliance.

“With the winter weather many homeowners are now using their conventional wood burning stoves as a source of heat which can release a lot of smoke particulate into the air,” comments Kate Bergen, regional air quality coordinator. “New EPA Certified stoves burn much more efficiently, reducing smoke output by up to 90 per cent which makes a big difference in the air quality in the Okanagan Valley.”

Homeowners need to visit their participating hearth retailer and purchase a new system for their home. The retailer will help complete the necessary rebate paperwork and recycle the old wood-burning stove.

Central Okanagan based retailers participating in the program include Ace Fireplace Showroom, Barbecue & Fireplace Centre, OK Builders Supplies, Okanagan Fireplace Den, Okanagan Home Centre, Okanagan Rock World and The Fireplace Place.

Since 2001, the Wood Stove Change Out Program has seen over 1,300 old wood burning stoves replaced, reducing the smoke particulate in the air by approximately 50 tonnes per year.

It is estimated that there are still over 20,000 homes in the

region with old wood stoves that release over 475 tonnes of smoke particulate into the Okanagan air shed.

Bergen also reminds those using wood burning appliances to protect our air qual-

ity by burning only clean, dried wood and to keep their fire burning brightly to reduce smoke. For more information visit regionaldistrict. com/airquality or kelowna. ca/environment.

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