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KYLEE AND KAYLA KALLEN (left and right respectively) get into the holiday spirit with “Santa Claus” (centre) during the Christmas Craft Fair held at the Peachland Community Centre on Nov. 28. The Kallens

were one of approximately 72 vendors featured at the fair. The two tween-aged girls operate Charity Rocks and donate 100 per cent of the proceeds from sales of their uniquely painted rocks, to charity. On Saturday the girls, who are 12 and 15 respectively, earned $650, which they will donate to the Peachland Food Bank. To read more turn to page 6. To see photos from the craft fair turn to pages 8 and 9.

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DECEMBER 4, 2015

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Habitat homes will help two local families get a new lease on life ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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Even the frigid morning air couldn’t chill the spirits of Peachland’s newest residents on Nov. 28. During a brief ceremony at the Princeton Avenue property that included nearly three dozen friends, volunteers and officials, the Nixon and Evans family received the keys to their very own brand new homes courtesy of Habitat

for Humanity. The non-profit housing organization, which has been operating in the Okanagan for 23 years, operates by working with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), to provide affordable home ownership for families that could not otherwise qualify for mortgage financing. The organization builds homes using donated goods and community volunteer

reporters, is giving her more than the peace of mind that is hard to come by when you’re a single parent who’s struggling. Evans’ comment underscores Habitat for Humanity Kelowna’s executive director Deborah Guthrie’s statement in an earlier interview, regarding the conditions attached to owning a Habitat home. In an interview last fall, as the organization was preparing

labour. The Peachland homes will be occupied by Travis and Jordan Nixon and their two children, and the Evans family: Melanie, a single mom, and her three children. Until Saturday, the Nixon family had never been able to obtain a mortgage, while the Evans had been living in a house far too small for the four of them. Having a Habitat mortgage, however, Evans told

to put its development plan into action, Guthrie highlighted the criteria Habitat candidate families are required to meet. There are a lot of stipulations when it comes to getting assistance for subsidized housing,” Guthrie told The View last September. “One of them is that their current living conditions are almost inhabitable, and they must have children. This is geared toward helping families – and

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most times their current living situation is almost deplorable when they come to us.” She said prospective residents of Habitat homes are selected based on need, having a regular income and having children. For Guthrie, eliminating the stigma that she says seems to plague Habitat projects has been almost as taxing as cutting through the “red tape” to get the shovels in the ground. “There is this misconception that we give homes away and we do not do that,” Guthrie told The View. “Our partner families work very hard to fulfill their commitment to us and it’s an important piece of the relationship.” Partner families, like the Evans and the Nixons, are also required to invest $500 sweat equity during construction. “The homeowner still pays for the home, but the families’ mortgage will never be more than 30 per cent of their income,” she clarified. “It’s a no-interest, n o - d o w n - p a y m ent mortgage with manageable payments,” she added. Shovels first went into the ground on the project in May, and

over 80 volunteers, along with multiple contractors and construction companies who offered their services at reduced costs, have worked tirelessly to get the homes built. The municipality of Peachland donated the land to the project. Mayor Cindy Fortin, who was on hand for the ceremony, along with Dan Albas, member of Parliament for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, said she is proud to have played a part in the process of seeing the first two of what will be six deserving family realize their dream of owning a new home. “I also said to the crowd outside that I had a chance to tour one of the homes and met both families,” Fortin told The View in an email. “While in their new home I asked Zion [Nixon] if he knew which bedroom was his. He was so excited he ran into one of the bedrooms and excitedly said, ‘This one! This one!’” “It may be a chilly November day today… but there’s nothing better to warm the heart than to see this young family take occupancy of their new home.”

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DECEMBER 4, 2015

NEWS

Meeting over compost site mobilizes Peachland’s concerned citizens

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You can’t say they weren’t warned. The barrage of backlash the District of Peachland has faced since announcing council’s decision to close the waste transfer site on Princeton Ave., more commonly referred to as the Peachland compost site, reached critical mass last Wednesday evening when more than 150 concerned residents converged on Peachland’s 50+ Activity Centre for an open forum discussion regarding the closure of the site on Oct. 1. The decision came earlier this year after Ministry of Environment (MOE) officials told district staff that it would have to stop burning waste at the site as a means of removing it. On Sept. 2, the district issued a press release in which Mayor Cindy Fortin stated that she and councillors explored a number of options for the site, but

rejected the costs of full-time staffing and additional hauling and grinding costs. The release indicted that the closure of the site could save the district, and subsequently taxpayers, $350,000 each year. The news proved upsetting to a number of residents who expressed their disappointment in myriad letters to the editor in The View, as well as to the district and members of council. Chief among these concerned citizens is Maggie Lovelock, who has since been ardently lobbying the district, the MOE and MLA Dan Ashton in hopes of persuading the ministry to rethink the closure. The meeting, advertised as an invite to join “concerned citizens of Peachland,” for conversation and questions, was organized by a group of mobilized citizens that included longtime resident Alison Moore of Oomph Consulting, and Susan Verster, who were enlisted to facilitate the one-hour gathering. Their goal, Verster and Moore

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AN IMPASSIONED MAGGIE LOVELOCK (right) addresses the crowd during a meeting held at the 50+ Activity Centre on Nov. 25.

explained as the meeting commenced, was to encourage residents to voice their concerns and come up with solutions and/ or alternatives to the Ministry’s decision. Though organizers did not invite members of district staff, councillors or local officials specifically, the meeting, Verster stressed, was open to everyone. Councillors Terry Condon, Peter Schierbeck and Keith Thom were among those in attendance, as well as former

councillor Eric Hall, and Mayor Cindy Fortin, who addressed the crowd. “I know people have said that they don’t think the district cares about this, but we do,” she told the crowd emphatically. “We pay taxes here too and we have not taken this lightly. I’m standing in front of a room of at least 150 upset people to tell you that,” she added. Dismissing Fortin’s comments, one member of the audience rose to challenge her.

“I just want to know how long it’s going to be before we get some backbone and stand up to those bullies in Victoria?” the woman asked. “We need to stand up and tell them we need a place to burn!” The meeting concluded with a number of engaged attendees vowing to ramp up efforts to lobby the MOE. In the meantime Moore, Verster and co. plan to enlist Ashton’s assistance in drafting an amendment to the MOE’s policy regarding the site.

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he internet has forever changed the way we communicate. Today we have instant access to almost infinite information on nearly everything that exists. We can also be in constant contact with our friends, coworkers and even strangers. But while social media websites like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are revolutionary portals to limitless people and information, they also reflect an unrealistic version of reality, and provide empty social gratification through “likes” and comments. Many people see the new, digital forms of interaction as a kind of lesser version of communication. It feels somehow empty to them, like some fundamental part of the human experience is missing. This kind of thinking about new technologies is almost as old as thought itself. Socrates, one of the greatest minds in Western history, did not like the written word. He worried that reliance on writing would erode memory, and that reading would give people the false impression that they had knowledge, when all they really had was data. Socrates was right. Writing did create a society where people remembered less. But you will be hard-pressed to find many still arguing that reading and writing have ruined the world. Today, we see a very similar conversation happening, except about the internet. In the past, reading and writing dramatically changed the way we

operate and communicate in the world, and we’re better for it. The internet and social media is also dramatically changing the way we operate and communicate in the world, and once again, we will be better for it. It’s easy to look at our friends’, and especially our children’s, use of social media with distrust and fear. If you see two people sitting together at a dinner table engrossed in their phones not looking at each other it’s easy to scoff and complain about their lack of human interaction. But if you looked at what they’re doing you might see a completely revolutionary and in some ways much better kind of interaction. Maybe they’re texting a friend on the other side of the country; or maybe they’re checking in at an online forum, adding to a conversation that spans hundreds of people from across the globe. Just because it’s a new way of communicating, doesn’t mean it’s a bad way. Yes, it’s different. Yes, we might not understand it. Yes, we will probably never communicate that way. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad. Those two at the table aren’t talking to each other. They are hunched over tiny screens seemingly oblivious to “the world around them.” But on that screen they have access to people and information from the literal entire world. Today, the “world around us” doesn’t just mean our town and the 50 or so kilometre circle around it. Today we carry countries, cultures and near infinite information and experience in our pocket, and can access it time we like. I don’t blame anyone for living in that world.

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Council Briefs TREVOR NICHOLS Fleet monitoring system safer, probably cheaper Director of Operations Joe Mitchell told the Committee of the Whole the district’s new fleet management system is working effectively. The electronic monitoring system was installed in the district’s equipment late last year, and has been tracking information on vehicle usage since early 2015. Mitchell said by tracking things like hard acceleration, hard braking and seat belt use the district has seen an increase in safety, rising from 2.7 to 3.1 on the system’s five-point scale. Three district vehicles can be tracked out of cell phone range, meaning if a driver goes off the road the operations clerk would know right away. Operations clerk Linda Nicholas can also monitor the entire fleet at once. Mitchell said this is useful in situation such as fielding calls during heavy snowfall. When someone calls asking when their road will be plowed, Nicholas can pinpoint vehicles’ specific locations for more accurate answers. Mitchell said the historical data the system provides is also useful, noting it has already been used three times to exonerate staff after public complaints. He said in terms of actual dollars the cost/benefit of the system is hard to quantify, but did note that fuel savings the system provided in October almost covered the covered its monthly cost of $950 alone. Coun. Schierbeck said the system is worth the money even if all it did was keep district employees safer.

Triathlon rescheduled to Sept. 11 The date of the Peachland Triathlon has been moved, after the Three Lakes Triathlon Series discovered competing events on the original Sept. 18 date. The private company took over the event earlier this year, after staff noted the event was losing money and taking up a significant chunk of their time. On Nov. 24 council received a letter requesting the race be held on Sept. 11, instead. It said Three Lakes has had preliminary discussions with the 50+ Activity Centre, which said it can handle the event’s meal and awards staging. The letter also noted the race would take place on the same weekend as the fall fair, but that the early start date should mean the street will be clear by the time the fair starts. Three Lakes said it may also have to make “a slight change” to the run course to more closely follow the route used by other events.

FireSmart grant funding to be applied for Peachland will apply for grant funding to support FireSmart Canada Community recognition programs in town. FireSmart is a federal program that encourages small communities to reduce the risk of wildfire affecting them. It involves engaging neighbours, property owners, local government and First Nations authorities and other agencies to meet a set of recognition criteria to assist communities in doing this. Funding provided through the 2016 SWPI FireSmart grant program may be used to enhance public awareness of FireSmart principles, increase community participation in FireSmart activities, advance planning to address wildfire mitigation on private land, and help communities obtain official recognition as FireSmart Communities. Fire Chief Dennis Craig told council four members of the department have been trained to be FireSmart community recognition liaisons, but in the past they have had difficulty engaging Peachlanders. The grant money would allow the department to do mailouts, risk assessments, workshops with the grant funding and hopefully “generate some excitement” for the Firesmart program.

Peachland may share a Wildsafe BC coordinator Council approved a joint application between Peachland, Westbank First Nations, the City of West Kelowna, and the Regional District of the Central Okanagan Electoral Area West for provincial grant funding to employ a WildSafe BC program and coordinator for the 2016 summer season. Peachland’s 2015 application was rejected, so this year the surrounding communities will submit one large application to hopefully increase their chances. Should the application succeed Peachland will share a human-wildlife conflict coordinator with those communities, at a cost of $909.

Anniversary planning begins Mayor Fortin, along with Couns. Thom and Schierbeck, will head a committee tasked with planning Peachland’s celebrations of Canada’s 150th anniversary, happening in 2017. The committee, which will also include six to eight representatives from the town’s businesses and not-for-profit organizations, will “establish celebration principals, priorities, projects and initiatives” for the celebration. With those established, district staff can apply for a grant from the federal Canada 150 fund, which supports events celebrating the anniversary across the country.

Peachland to get 5 km interpretive “bat trail” TREVOR NICHOLS

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Council went batty for a new project set to take flight in Peachland early next year. The project, which should come to roost in time for the next tourist season, will see bat houses placed across town. The houses will be part of a five-kilometre interpretive trail that Darlene Hartford of the Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society (BEEPS) says will protect bat habitat, enhance tourism, provide educational opportunities and increase healthy-living activities in Peachland. Hartford presented the society’s trail concept to the Committee of the Whole on Nov. 24, outlining the route along which the society hopes to place nine bat houses atop 3.6-metre-high poles. Her proposal asked for houses at Burdikin Park, on Beach Ave. north of the doggy park, as well as

near Todd Rd. (close to the pump house), Harold’s Walkway, the Chidley Rd. trail, Gorman Bridge, Trepanier Creek greenway and the Peachland Historic Primary School. Each house will be accompanied by a sign displaying three “bat facts” about Peachland’s wild bat population. The primary school, whose maternal bat colony put Peachland on the Chiropteran map, would boast three larger signs with more information. “These larger signs are very important because we have in the summer people lining up every night, pretty well, to watch the bats fly out, and we don’t always have a representative there,” Hartford explained. Along with the signs, the trail would be marked with small bat graphics stencilled onto the pavement. Hartford said the route follows mostly flat, well-paved walkways, but also contains an extra kilometre-long

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loop into the woods connecting to many of the district’s other walking trails. “It offers a little bit for a variety of hikers,” she said. Hartford said the project has been made possible by a $3,000 donation from the Peachland Rotary Club, and asked for an in-kind donation from council to help put up the poles. Cheryl Wiebe, the district’s director of community services, told council the cost in time for the installation of the posts would “not be significant.” Mayor Cindy Fortin expressed enthusiasm for the project, saying council would be happy to support it, especially considering it is easily doable, and would increase entertainment and education on the trails. Coun. Peter Schierbeck expressed

some concerns about falling bat guano, but Hartford assured him that any houses in highly trafficked areas would be equipped with troughs to protect pedestrians’ heads. “I think these kind of programs that enhance the education of the area and also encourage getting out and using the trail system and actually promoting the wildlife and encouraging our residents to get out and active are great. So I’m really glad to see this proposal going forward,” added Coun. Mike Kent, ahead of council’s unanimous vote to support the project in principal. Hartford said the next step for BEEPS will be to seek approval from the regional district, as some of the proposed sign locations are technically on RDCO land.

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3rd Annual Tree of Memories Honour a loved one this holiday season at the District of Peachland Cemetery, where a Tree of Memories will be available for visitors to place an ornament in remembrance of their loved ones. The holidays are a time of reflection and celebration. Placing an ornament on a Tree of Memories can help bring some peace to friends and family during this special time of year. Visitors can place an ornament on the tree between now and Friday, January 8, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ornaments will be removed by Public Works Staff after January 11th. Those who wish to retrieve their ornaments can do so by contacting the Cemetery Office at (250) 767-2108 before January 29th, 2015. Any unclaimed ornaments may be donated for charitable use. The District of Peachland Cemetery is located on Vernon Avenue, off Princeton Avenue.

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DECEMBER 4, 2015

COMMUNITY

Local tweens fundraise with inspirational rock art ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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When Kayla and Kylee Kallen feel like flexing their creative mu scles, it’s more than an oppor t unity to share their talent - it’s a chance to give back to the community. The tween-aged sisters sell colourfully hand-painted rocks bearing inspirational words and phrases including “Believe,” “Imagine,” and “Laugh every day,” and donate 100 per cent of the proceeds from the nominally priced pieces to charity. They call their business Charity Rocks. To date they have donated $9,000 to different charities including the SPCA, BC Children’s Hospital and Free the Children, to name a few. Kayla, 15, says it started with a camping trip, a story told in detail on the girls’ website www.rocksf or c h a r it y.w e ebl y. com.

“Summer camping has always been one of our favourites,” Kayla and Kylee write. “One year our parents brought us some paints, but when painting pictures was getting boring, we started painting rocks...it was a blast! Then we got the brilliant idea to start selling them. Everyone at the campground loved our rocks and they just kept coming back,” they add. Kayla told The View she read an article in the spring of 2011 about young girls making an impact through charity work, in Discovery Girls magazine. “It was about girls just like us changing the world,” Kayla and Kylee explained in

the welcome message on their website. “It showed just how easy it is to make a difference. That got us thinking, and we realized we could sell our rocks and raise money for charity instead,” they continued. The question was, which charities would they choose to support? They decided to start with BC Children’s Hospital. For Kayla, the decision to give every cent they earned from the sale of their rock art, was an easy one. “It just felt right,” Kayla told The View during the Christmas Craft Fair held at the Peachland Community Centre on Nov. 28. “I like the idea of helping people.” But her mother, Kari Kallen, says 12 years ago it was her own family that needed help. “Kylee was born with transposition of the great arteries and had to have open

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heart surgery when she was six days old,” Kari explained. Transposition of the great arteries, according to www. mayoclinic.org, is a rare heart defect present at birth in which the two main arteries leaving the heart are reversed or transposed. Transposition of the great arteries changes the way blood circulates through the body, leaving a shortage of oxygen in blood flowing from the heart to the rest of the body. Without an adequate supply of oxygen-rich blood, the body can’t function properly, which can lead to serious

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complications or death without treatment. Kylee did receive treatment; the Kallens say they owe it all to BC Children’s Hospital. “She’s my miracle child,” Kari said, a warm smile breaking out on her face. “The girls decided the hospital should be first on their list. They saved Kylee’s life.” When the family dog, Sasha, died several years after Kylee’s recovery, the girls decided to add the SPCA to their growing list of recipients. “We got her from the SPCA,” they explain on their site. “So we wanted to help other dogs just

like her and keep them healthy and happy.” Since starting Charity Rocks four years ago, the girls have expanded their business, adding custom rock design to their repertoire. They peddle their unique wares at craft fairs, special events, Farmer’s Markets and sometimes even in a booth at the end of their driveway. They have also amended their list of recipient charities to include Free the Children and now the Peachland Food Bank. To find out more or to purchase a charity rock, visit www.rocksforcharity. weebly.com.

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Artist Lucie Parent will introduce participants to 3D sculpting using Paverpol, a textile hardener used to create stunning works of art with a variety of items. All materials provided; please dress for a mess and be sure to bring an apron. Workshops are made possible by a generous grant from Telus to the Peachland Community Arts Council. To register or for more information, call the Peachland Boys and Girls Club at 250.767.2515

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DECEMBER 4, 2015

COMMUNITY

New legion president will encourage more youth and women to join

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PATRICIA DAY, LEFT, former legion kitchen chef Angee, centre, and board member Leslie Ninniss, right, were all smiles on May 7 after receiving the news that the legion has been awarded a New Horizons grant from the government of Canada. ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR

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As she prepares to begin her term as president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69, Patricia Day has a dream. “I’d like to see more women get involved – and I don’t mean just to help with cooking,” she said pointedly on Nov. 26. “I hope more women will get involved with sports here. I also want to encourage more young people to join the legion,” she added. Day, who takes over the role from outgoing two-term president Jean Saul, isn’t the only executive committee member looking to broaden branch #69’s membership. In an interview earlier this year, the branch’s manager Barrie Hewer told The View Royal Canadian Legion branches across Canada, including the Okanagan Valley, are hoping to change their reputations as a “just a bar or gathering spot for seniors.” Day shares those sentiments and says the executive committee has sought to bring more activity to the venerable facility. A brand new kitchen, a facelift for the bar and a regular entertainment lineup are just a few of those changes Day hopes will attract new faces and encourage

existing members to continue their support by participating in dart tournaments, card games, snooker leagues and weekly meat draws.

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“It’s a gathering spot for everyone. People of all ages,” Day said matter-of-factly during an interview on Nov. 26. Day, who originally

hails from Chatham, Ont., moved from to Peachland in 2000, and became an active legion member in 2003. The 77-year-old former teacher said prior to joining branch #69, she had never been a legion member, despite serving in Royal Canadian Air Force; the 2451 AC&W (aircraft and warning) Squadron, a reserve unit based in Windsor, Ont. She says the decision to become involved with branch #69 was based on the observation that the legion performed a number of vital services including lobbying for Canadian veterans and serving the community, as well as serving as a “safe gathering place for camaraderie.” November 23 marked her third nomination for legion president and her first win – fresh off a year

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floor-to-ceiling overhaul that included new cabinetry and appliances – most of which was covered by a $24,000 New Hori-

zons grant from the government of Canada. Day says the next reno she would like to see is the installation of a new floor. In regard to her new position as branch #69’s new president, Day says she was surprised and pleased to take on the position. “Third time’s a charm, I guess, eh?” she smiled. “I just hope I can live up to the role.” Joining Day as the new executive are: Vice-President/Service Officer Jean Saul, Sargent at Arms Graham George, Donna Cave, Robert Grieve, Michael Landers, Creth Easey and Gordon Fix. The new executive members will be installed on Jan. 1, 2016.

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DECEMBER 4, 2015

Christmas Craft Fair

Pottery Sale Marijanel Knight welcomes the community of Peachland to her open house and Christmas pottery sale. You will find Marijanel’s earthy style to offer a large variety of unique pieces. Blue, brown, green, and cream glazes adorn her clay with textures inspired by nature. Marijanel has created vases, bowls, mugs, spoons, ornaments, jewelry, yarn bowls, buttons, garden markers, sculptures, clay-frame weavings and more! Marijanel will also be revealing a collection of equine inspired paintings. There is something for everyone! Complimentary coffee will be available and credit card/cash is accepted. Find Marijanel’s pottery at www.marijanelpottery.com

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craft fair drew vendors and visitors of all ages. The popular event, held Nov. 28 at the Peachland Community Centre, was previously run by the District of Peachland but has been sponsored and organized by the Peachland Wellness Centre for the past two years. The craft fair was one of three taking place in Peachland over the weekend and attracted approximately 72 vendors and 600 patrons. Proceeds from table rentals and admission went to the wellness centre and will be used to help fund its programs and services.

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THE ANNUAL PEACHLAND Little Schoolhouse Craft Fair featured unique Christmas-themed gifts and treats handmade by local artists like the one pictured here with her creation, “Baby Santa.” The event was held Nov. 28 at the Peachland Little Schoolhouse. Proceeds from the admission donations will go toward the operating costs of the Little Schoolhouse.

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THE MUSTACHIOED LADIES and one lone gentleman show off their Movember moustaches on Nov. 27 at TNI’s 3rd Street office. The female employees wear fake ‘staches for one day during the month

of November as a fundraiser for the international campaign which supports men’s health initiatives.

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Who couldn’t use a little more silliness in their lives? Brian Junnila says Peachlanders sure can. But that’s only one of the reasons the mustachioed IT expert began

sponsoring his own Movember event in Peachland last year. For those who are unfamiliar, Movember is an international campaign held each November to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental

health and physical inactivity. To participate in Junnila’s fundraiser, females are asked to wear a fake moustache for one day during the month of November, and post a photo of themselves with their newfound lip fuzz. The photos are judged by a

the Christmas House Once again, and for the 7th straight Christmas, Beverley Winter is opening her house both as a gift to all her friends and neighbours and in support of our

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group of volunteers and the winner(s) – those with the most ridiculous facial hair – are treated to a gift card for a free lunch. This year’s winner received a gift certificate for Beach Avenue Café and Tapas. For each participant, Junnila donates $5 of his own money to the Movember campaign. As important as the fundraising aspect is, Junnila says participants usually revel in the opportunity to be fuzzy and funny while drawing

attention to a serious issue. Historically his event has attracted roughly 40 women and raised approximately $200. For the past two years, Junnila, who works in the IT department at TNI Ltd. in Peachland, says he has drawn from a relatively small pool for potential ‘stache wearers – his coworkers. “We have six men and about 40 or 50 women working in our offices so to observe Movember in the traditional way,

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tion. That’s where these campaigns can make a difference,” he explained. Junnila says he hopes his colleagues’ enthusiasm will inspire more local to join to participate in 2016, and plans to grow the event by asking other local businesses to get involved. Even though bigger numbers might mean a bigger hole in his wallet when it comes time to make the donation to Movember, Junnila says he doesn’t mind – “the mo’ the merrier.” “I’ve been a Rotarian for the last four years and Rotary is about giving back rather than just throwing money at things,” he noted. “This is just how I give back.”

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Alfie Zappacosta grows up and gets rid of the spandex suits TREVOR NICHOLS

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What do you think of when you think of Alfie Zappacosta? Puffy hair? A bombastic 80s drum line? Maybe Alfie silhouetted against the smoke-machine mist belting out the chorus of Nothing Can Stand In Your Way? Many who love Zappacosta probably do. He built his career during the 80s on hits like Dirty

Dancing’s Overload, and We Should Be Lovers. But Zappacosta long ago ditched the spandex suits and big touring band, and for years he’s been flying under the radar. To hear him tell it, it’s been a great choice. “My days of having to tour with a huge production and that headache is just not necessarily for me anymore,” he said in an interview on Nov. 1. “As a songwriter,

as a performer…to be able to tell some stories and know that you’ve honed in on your craft well enough that myself on a guitar and a keyboard player will be able to make a really interesting night for you, that’s a good feeling.” Zappacosta is a little older now. He does a lot of crossword puzzles, they help him remember the word to all his songs. And as he ages it’s been import-

ant for him to keep growing and maturing musically as well, not to get stuck playing the same hits for decades on end. He said when you find fame in the 80s you have to be careful because it can be easy to “get sort of trapped into it.” “You can get trapped into having to do these songs over and over again and try your damnedest to get the flab off so you can fit into your latex pants and shit

like that.” “There’s something to be said about just growing up and maturing, and being able to take the music and morphing with it. It’s got to change into something that’s a little more respectable. We can’t go back in time and live those things, but we can hopefully have the hindsight to write tunes and write music that you

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their favourite hits, they just might come in a slightly different way. You will still be able to sing along, he said, you just might have to use your imagination a little. “It’s a real history of all my stuff, so you’re going to be able to come in there and hear a lot of what you want.” Zappacosta plays the Edgewater in Peachland on Dec. 4.

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can still be considered an artist when it goes past, so you don’t feel like an idiot when you’re jumping around trying to pretend you’re something you’re not,” he said. Which is why, when he comes to Peachland this week it will be in a way many of his old fans might not expect. He assured fans they will still hear

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DECEMBER 4, 2015

WHAT’S ON

WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAYS BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome. PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St.

COMING EVENTS MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10 am-noon. Peachland Wellness Centre. All drop ins welcome.

TAI CHI noon-1 pm

50+ Activity Centre.

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30 pm, (3.75-4.5), community centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

2-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

DROP-IN TIME 2-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

WOOD CARVING 7pm,

UKULELE 1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm,

8 pm, community centre

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday

worship at 3 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

MONDAYS

SPIN XPRESS 7:40-

FITNESS ROOM 8

am-8 pm, community centre

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am,

4th St Place

YOGA ADVANCED BEGINNERS 8-9 am,

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St.

INDOOR WALKING

8-9 am, community centre

PEACHLAND VARIETY SINGERS 9:30 am, 50+

Activity Centre.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am,

50+ Activity Centre

TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTI-SPORTS

3-8 pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

YOUTH DROP-IN

7 pm, community centre

BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM

8 am-8 pm, community centre

BEGINNERS YOGA

Margaret’s Anglican Church

8-9 am, 50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

COMPUTER LITERACY

10 am-noon. Peachland Wellness Centre. Call for appointments 250 767-0141

PICKLEBALL 9:0511:05 am (3.0-4.0), community centre

9-12) 3:05-8 pm. Meet at Peachland Elementary School.

PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:45-

TUESDAYS

8 am-8 pm, community centre

50+ Activity Centre. $5 drop-in per class

TWEEN DROP IN & MULTISPORTS (ages

3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+

9-11 am, community centre

FITNESS ROOM

TEA IN THE TRANQUIL ROOM 1:30-2:15 pm,

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30

ity Centre

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

1-2:45 pm. Peachland Wellness Centre.

Peachland Wellness Centre

pm (Novice), community centre

PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1-4 pm, 50+ Activ-

Margaret’s Anglican Church

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ 11 am-12:30 pm,

Peachland Wellness Centre. Last Tuesday of the month

CARPET BOWLING

10 am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

PEACHLAND SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS POTLUCK Dec. 9, 6 pm, Peachland Community Centre. For more information contact Martha at 250-767-9461. CHRISTMAS POTLUCK DINNER Dec. 11, 6 pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Entertainment 7 pm Dale Seaman and his band. No tickets required.

HAPPINESS IS... Dec. 13, 2 pm, 50+ Activity Centre. Presented by the Peachland Variety Singers. Christmas carol sing along and refreshments. By donation.

WELLNESS CIRCLE

second and fourth Wednesdays, 10 am12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. December 9, 2015 Presents Touch For Health by Rochelle McFarlane

RESTORATIVE YOGA 11 am-12 pm, 4th Street Place

BEGINNERS ART CLASS WITH ROBERTA FARRELLY 1-4pm, 50+ Activity Centre

CHESS 1:15-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 2-3

pm, Peachland Wellness Centre

LIONS DEN MEETING

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm,

Last Thursday of each month, Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome

4th St. Place

PICKLEBALL

10-11:45 am. Peachland Wellness Centre.

Peachland Museum

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM

8 am-8 pm, community centre

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL

9-11 am, community centre

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS United Church

PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30 am. Call Dawn 250-878-6342

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COMING ACTIVITIES Christmas Potluck Dinner Variety Singers Concert December 13, 2pm

Centre Closed for Christmas December 23-January 3 inclusive

Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele

TWEEN DROP-IN

3-5:30 pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

BINGO Doors open

BAT CHAT 2:30 pm,

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm,

IRON AND SILK EXERCISE 10:45 am-noon, PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB MEETING 12 pm,

5:30-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

7-8:30 pm, community centre

UKULELE 1pm, 50+ Activity centre

FRIDAYS

50+ Activity Centre

9:15-10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

1:30-3:30 pm, (3.754.5), community centre

DROP-IN TIME 2-4 pm,

2-4 pm, 50+ Activity Centre.

TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30 pm,

AEROBICS AND MORE

BOOK CLUB 1-2 pm,

Hall. Beginners start at 9:30 am. All others at 10 am. By the Peachland Wellness Centre

BRIDGE (ALL LEVELS)

Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12

WRITERS UNBLOCKED

Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. The November 11 meeting postponed to November 18 at 6:30 p.m.

INDOOR WALKING

Peachland Wellness Centre. 1:00 and 2:30 appointments by donation

PICKLEBALL 9:05-11:05 am, (1.0-2.75), community centre

am, community centre

REIKI TREATMENTS

7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-7679034

INDOOR WALKING 8-9

Every Thursday, 6:45 p.m. GO Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

January 22 • Tickets on sale Dec. 1

event for the Peachland food bank, includes a silent auction and 50/50 draw with 100 per cent of the proceeds and 25 per cent of all proceeds from food sales going to the Peachland food bank. Evening also includes entertainment courtesy of Papa Thom. Pasta Dinner $19.99. Kids under 12 are half price. Purchase tickets in advance.

Peachland Wellness Centre

Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Burns Dinner

FAMILIES FEEDING FAMILIES FOODBANK FUNDRAISER Dec. 8, 5 pm, Beach Ave Café. A charity

Peachland Visitor Centre in the Historic Primary School. All ages welcome

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Dec. 11, 6pm • no tickets required with Dale Seaman and his band

FUR BRIGADE TRAIL Dec. 5, 7 pm, Peachland Art Gallery. Informative talk on Fur Brigade Trail by Dr. David Gregory. Wine & cheese reception to follow. Limited to 50 seats. Tickets available at the Gallery (no charge) 250-767-7422.

Gasthaus Pub

PICKLEBALL 5:30-7 pm. All play: all levels welcome 5:30pm for 6:45 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

TWEEN TRIPS

DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL

FITNESS ROOM

8 am-6 pm, community centre

NEW YEAR Ring In The

with Sarah Beth Keeley and friends

8-9 am, community centre

AEROBICS AND MORE 9-10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs)

10 am-noon, community centre

YOGA 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

ART CLASS 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

LADIES COFFEE & CARDS 1-2:45 pm.

Peachland Wellness Centre.

PICKLEBALL 1:30-3:30 pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, Peachland Library. Open to all ages FUSION FRIDAYS

4-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+

LADIES SNOOKER

5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

SATURDAYS CARPET BOWLING

10 am-noon, 50+ Activity Centre

BAT CHAT 2:30 pm,

Peachland Visitor Centre in the Historic Primary School. All ages welcome

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Dinner and Dance Tickets on sale now Don’t be disappointed! Call 250.767.9404 for reservations Legion Light-Up • December 4, 5pm • Happy Hour specials!

Legion Kitchen is now open with our full menu! 11am - 7pm Monday-Saturday • 9am - 6pm Sunday

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69

YOUTH ZONE 6-9 pm, 13+, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12 3-5 pm

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Grade 7 Wizards play the Spurs at First Lutheran Church School on Nov. 27

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CONTRIBUTOR The Steve Nash League Grade 7 boys Wizards played the Spurs on Nov. 27 at First Lutheran Church School. It was an exciting match, with the Wizards ahead by one

point by the last 10 seconds of the game. The Spurs broke away with the ball, scoring a two-point shot in the remaining five seconds, taking home the win with a final score 33-32. The first playoff game for the Wizards took place on November

30 at Quigley Elementary against this same team. Again, the energy level was high for both teams. The Wizards played hard against the Spurs, defeating them 31-25. The Wizards advanced on to the next round of playoffs December 2 at Quigley Elementary.

Grants support provincial sporting events VIEW STAFF The provincial government has announced more than $175,000 in grants to help fund sporting events across the province. The grants will come

courtesy of Hosting BC, and will be doled out to 45 groups in 24 communities across the province. They range from $1,000 to $10,000 and are administered by viaSport, the agency tasked with develop-

ing and promoting sports and physical activity. Some notable recipients are the Panorama Coupe NorAm Cup Series – an alpine skiing event in Invermere – the Western National Championships for

water polo in Surrey and the Provincial Championships for wheelchair basketball in Kamloops. ViaSport CEO Sheila Bouman said said she is “proud to see a range of sporting events, from local tournaments to

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